Esther Remington

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In the Federal Census of 1870, Napoleon B. Remington is age 25 and living at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He is married to Alice and has a daughter Madge, 6 months old.

In 1880 Napoleon is age 35 and boarding at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. His occupation -- rule maker. He appears to be single, although the census does not specify. However, there also is a Napoleon B. Remington, age 32, listed at Tolland, Andover Co., CT. He has a wife named Almira L, 28, and a daughter Cora M. 10. They are living with Almira's parents, the Walkers. Although the names and ages are slightly different, Napoleon's occupation is similar -- works in rule and tool (civil?) shop. He could be the same person; daughter Cora M. could be Madge.

In 1900, Napoleon is age 55 and living at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He is married to Emma, age 37, and has three daughters. His occupation -- rule making.

In 1910 Napoleon is still at New Britain, CT. His wife Emily I. is 47. Hetty G. Kean, mother-in-law, a widow age 74, is with them.

From Jane Waterhouse: Napoleon was a private in Co. C, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. He was wounded at Antietam and received a small pension.

Napoleon married Emily "Emma" I. Kean Between 1885 and 1886. Emily was born Jan 1863, England or Canada; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1920 Federal Census, she is Mrs. Emily Remington, widow age 54, living at the Erwin Home for Aged Women in New Britain, CT. Her occupation is given as companion, private family.

She is still there in 1930, age 67.

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.)

It appears that this little family had four children who died young. Sarah, Henry's wife, then died shortly after giving birth to twins. How sad!

Information on their gravestone inscriptions was found in the "RI Genealogical Register" Vol. 17 p. 199.

Henry's gravestone includes the following inscription: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him." (photograph from Jane Waterhouse)

In the Federal Census of 1850, Henry & Sarah A. Remmington, ages 35 & 33, are living at Southbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Two children are in the household: Phebe E. 10, and Napoleon B. 5. Henry's brother, Thomas, and his family also are living at Southbridge.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Henry has remarried and is living at Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. His wife is Saloma, age 24. Children with them are: Esther 20, Napoleon 15, Sarah 8, Emma 4, & Helen 2. Also in the household are Henry & Julia Strickland and their two children, Ida & Adelaide.

In 1870 Henry is in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. His wife's name appears as Selina, and they have three daughters with them: Emeline A. 15, Hellen C. 12, & Celia B. 9.

He may be the Henry Remington who, on 28 April 1861, as a member of Maple Root Baptist Church, was ordained to the Gospel Ministry and afterwards became assistant pastor. However, since Henry was living in CT at the time of the censuses, this needs more research.

Henry married Sarah Ann Clark Slocum 1834. Sarah (daughter of Eleazer Slocum and Sarah Crandal) was born 30 Aug 1815, Exeter, RI; died 27 Dec 1851; was buried , Historical Cemetery 7, Old Baptist Cemetery, West Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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Most likely his middle name was Eldridge, named after his paternal grandmother.

James & Sally were first cousins, since his father and her mother were siblings to each other; their parents were also siblings of our ancestor Jonathan.

There is a James E. Remington at East Greenwich in the 1830 US Census.

The 1850 US Census for Warwick has:
Sarah Remington, widow, 73
Charles E. Remington, weaver, 28
Dorcas Remington, 20
Franklin Remington, 24, agriculture
William Remington, 22, agriculture
Jonathan Remington, 23, agriculture

James married Sarah Sally Rice 7 Sep 1802, Warwick, RI. Sarah (daughter of William Rice and Maplet Remington) was born 4 Sep 1783, Warwick, RI; died 14 Jun 1860, Warwick, RI; was buried , William Rice Lot, West Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.)

Sarah Rice was first cousin to our ancestor Maplet.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Sarah Remington, widow age 75, is living at Warwick, Kent, RI. With her are : Charles E. 23 (her son - a weaver), Dorcas 20 (his first wife), Mary E. Bates 10 (sister of Dorcas; later became Charles's second wife), and three of her other sons -- Franklin 24, William R. 22, & Jonathan M. 25. However, Jonathan's and Franklin's ages seem to be way off.

From Oliver Payson Fuller's "History of Warwick," pp. 318 & 319, regarding the Crompton Six Principle Baptist Church: "Soon after the brethren were set off from the mother church [Maple Root] in Coventry as a branch, they united their efforts to secure a permanent place for worship. Mrs. Sarah Remington, widow of James E. Remington, gave them a lot of land consisting of about a quarter of an acre, on certain conditions, among which were, that the church should build a meeting house upon it within six months, keep it in good repair and use it, or allow it to be used only for religious purposes, failing in which, the lot was to revert to the grantor, her heirs, assigns, &c. This deed, which is dated December 26, 1843, further provided that said house shall be open and free for all religious societies, when not occupied by said branch of the Crompton Mills Six Principle Baptist Society. The house was dedicated September 7, 1844. The church continued as a branch of the Maple Root, until April 10, 1845, when it was formally organized as an independent church. On September 6, 1845, it united with the yearly Conference. November 28, 1850, William Rice was ordained deacon."

Sarah (Rice) Remington is mentioned in the will of her mother, Maplet (Remington) Rice (dated 24 Aug 1840, proved 14 Feb 1842).

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From the age of 6 or 7, Eleazer was raised by his uncle John Cottrell in Exeter, RI.

Eleazer & Sarah had 13 children, including a set of twins. Eleazer was Captain of the Militia in Exeter.

Eleazer married Sarah Crandal 30 May 1795, Exeter, RI. Sarah was born 30 May 1773; died 7 Nov 1857, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]