Henry Seeley

Henry married Carrie Kinsman 1886, Lewis Co., NY. Carrie was born 5 May 1855, NY; died 7 Aug 1946. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hiram's first wife was Sarah.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Hiram is with his first wife Sarah, living at Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY. They have seven children.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Hiram and "Bardiette" Seelie, ages 60 and 22, are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Also in the household are: William 20, Abigail 4, and Lucy Ann 2.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Hiram & Purleyette Seely, ages 70 and 28, are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. There are five children in the household: Abigail 14, Lucy 12, Henry 8, Jesse 4, and Dora 3. They are next to William & Harriet Seely and family.

Hiram married Perleyette Remington Abt 1855, NY. Perleyette (daughter of John Remington and Susanna Sprague) was born Jun 1837, NY; died 15 Nov 1911, NY; was buried , Harrisville Cemetery, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Pearlette Seely" is age 42 NY (VT/VT), living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. With her are four children: Henry 18, Clara 9, George 6, and Etta 3.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Perleyette Seeley is age 62 NY, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. With her is George Seeley 25 NY.

Perleyette as a daughter of John & Susanna was found on the GenForum message board, posted by Kathy Cummings on 27 Oct 2001.

Also, the 1895 census at Harrisville, NY, lists Mrs. Perleyette (Remington) Seelye as widow of Hiram Seelye.
source: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nylewis/1895cenharrisvillecoun.html

Notes:

I cannot locate John in any census earlier than 1840.

In the Federal Census of 1840, John Remington is listed at Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY. The household consists of: 1 male <5, 1 male 10<15, 1 male 15<20, 1 male 40<50, 2 females <5, 1 female 5<10, 2 females 15<20, and 1 female 40<50.

In the 1850 Federal Census, John & Susan Remington, ages 53 & 48, are still living at Pitcairn, Saint Lawrence, NY. With them are: Melissa 10 and Roxy 7.

In the 1860 Federal Census, he appears to be the John Remington age 64 VT, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. His wife Susana is 59. Nearby are the families of Amos Remington and Nathan Remington who are first cousins to each other. I have made an assumption that he is their uncle, based on his age and place of birth.

In 1870 they are still at Diana, NY, ages 75 & 69.

In 1880, they are probably John & Susan Remington at Diana, NY, ages 90 & 78. His (presumed) brother Jonathan is also in the same town, age 78.

The intersection of NY Rts. 3 & 812 in Diana, Lewis Co., NY, is called "Remington Corners."

The following notes are from Mary Lou Raftery:

"The original member of the Remington family in the Remington Corners area, John, father of Henry Remington, built a log house back of the Cassisy home."

John applied for pension benefits from the War of 1812. The application states that he was born 7 Nov 1790 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Date of application is 15 Sep 1879; he was 89 yrs old. John listed the locations where he had lived since his discharge from the service on 18 Sep 1814 as follows:
Mt. Holly, VT; 12 yrs; 1814 - 1826 [Rutland Co.]
Champion, Jefferson Co., NY; 6 months; 1826
Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; 8 yrs; 1826 - 1832
Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY; 14 yrs; 1832 - 1846 [see 1850 census notes above]
Diana, Lewis Co., NY; 32 yrs; 1846 - 1878

In the application John said he was poor and that his children could no longer care for him and his wife, who are now aged and dependent on the town, which allows him and his wife only $1 per person each week.

His physical appearance is described as 5' 2 1/2" tall, blue eyes, dark complexion and black hair.

Among the 36 people who signed the petition are: two Graves individuals, J. Remington, B. Collar, Smith, 3 Carley individuals, Orville Austin, A. Remington, and others.

The petition was denied because they could find no record of John's service.

John — Susanna Sprague. Susanna was born Abt 1801, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Susanna's maiden name came to me from Mary Lou Raftery (no original source noted).

Notes:

Jonathan served in the Revolution from MA & VT. He enlisted at Cummington, MA.

His marriage to Martha was obtained from Rootsweb's Worldconnect, so needs verification to determine that it is the same Jonathan Remington. That genealogy lists 11 children for this couple. Other family notes I have seen agree.

I could not find his birth record at Abington, but Lois Remington Smith lists Jonathan with the children of Joshua & Ruth.

However, some genealogies have this Jonathan as a son of Thomas Remington b 1726 and his wife Rachel Stowell.

Also, others show his birthplace as Cummington, Hampshire Co., MA, and his death as c 1840 at Wallingford, VT.

The Federal Census of 1830 at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT lists a Jonathan Rimmington and a Jonathan Rimmington Jr. The household of the former includes 1 male age 70<80, 1 female 50>60; and three other females -- 1-40<50, 1-10<15, & 1-15<20.

In 1833 when he appeared for his pension hearing, he said he had lived in Wallingford for 51 years (since 1782).

The last pension payment was made 12 Sep 1834 (to his wife?).

Jonathan married Martha Sprague Abt 1786. Martha (daughter of Joseph Sprague and Mary Thompson) was born Abt 1765, Danby, Rutland, VT; died Abt Sep 1834. [Group Sheet]