Helen C. Mason

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1900, George and Grace are living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. They have two children in the household. Also with them is George's sister, Florence C. Mason 41; and Grace's sister, Catharine (P.?) Remington, 22.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George & Grace and their two children are still at Dixon.

George married Grace A. Remington Abt 1888, IL. Grace (daughter of Alson H. Remington and Sarah Clute) was born Abt Aug 1872, IL; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, Gracie Remington is age 9, living with her grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Grace Mason appears to be a widow, age 48, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. With her is son Theodore 30 and sister-in-law Florence Mason 60.

Grace & Florence are still at Dixon in 1930.

Notes:

From Google Books: "History of Lee County, Illinois, Volume 1" by Frank Everett Stevens, p 116 mentions Alson H. Remington of Dixon as being a private in the 75th regiment (also his father John E. Remington).

Alson married Sarah Clute Bef 1 Jun 1870, IL. Sarah (daughter of John W. Clute and Henrietta Unknown) was born Abt 1847, IL; died Bef 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John's birthplace as Troy, NY, first came to me from Delwin Remington, a descendant. John's obituary, sent to me by Delwin, mentions John's birthplace as Troy, NY. (See text of obituary below.*)

Also, an online biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis, husband of Helen C. Remington, gives Helen's father's birthplace as Troy, NY, and gives some personal history on John. (Oregon Bios Project, submitted by Jeffrey L. Elmer)

In the Federal Census of 1850, the family is at Livonia, Livingston Co., NY: Jno E. 29 painter, Electa 31, Edward 8, Albro 4, Ellen 1; also Sarah Marshall 18; all b NY.

In the Federal Census of 1860, the family is at Dixon, Lee Co., IL: John E. 40 painter, Electa 40, Edward 18, Alson 14, Hellen 11, Willfred 9, Noble 7; all b NY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is at Palmyra, Lee Co., IL: John E. 50 NY farmer, Electa 51 NY, Edward 28 NY, Alison 23 NY, Sarah 23 IL (probably his wife), Hellen 21 NY, William 21 NY, Noble 18 NY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, at Union, Union Co., OR, the household is as follows: John E. 60 NY (MA/RI) farmer, Electa S. 61 NY (MA/VT), Helen C. Davis 30 NY dtr, Daniel O. Davis 31 NY s-in-law farming, Edward O. Davis 6 CO, Cora I. Davis 3 CO, Leon L. Davis 2 OR, Louisa Davis 1 OR, Grace Davis 1 month OR; and James Smith 17 AR servant.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John is age 83 wd, living at Columbia, Wasco Co., OR, with married daughter Helen Davis and her family.

For military service, see the following on Google Books:
"Report of the adjutant general of the state of Illinois ..., Volume 4" By Illinois. Military and Naval Dept, Joseph W. Vance; p 599: lists John E. Remington, residence Dixon, as quartermaster, 2 Sep 1862, resigned for promotion 24 Nov 1863

Also at Google Books, "Illinois Artillery Officer's Civil War: The Diary and Letters of John Cheney" by Gordon Armstrong; p 196 refers to the "familiar faces" of Quartermaster John E. Remington and son of Dixon, IL, 75th Illinois Infantry, 23 Nov 1863, encamped near Chattanooga, TN, facing the Rebels. The "son' referred to could be Alson, who was in the 75th regiment as well.

"US Army Register" by United States Adjutant-General's Office p 65 lists John E. Remington as Assistant Quartermaster, 13 October 1863, birthplace NY, appointed from Illinois.

"Official register of the United States" by United States Civil Service Commission p 581, lists John E. Remington as postmaster of Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., CO, with a salary of $120.

An ad in the "American Agriculturist" Volume 32 p 69: "Colonization in Coloradao, Information sent free. Address John E. Remington, Fort Collins, Colorado."

"Jefferson Davis in Blue: The Life of Sherman's Relentless Warrior" by Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes, Jr., Gordon D. Whitney, p 275, mentions Captain John E. Remington, chief quartermaster, as an "old hand" assisting Jefferson Davis.

"Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate" Volume 14, Part 1 by United States Congress, p 363, mentions "Brevet Major John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster of Volunteers, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13 1865." Page 421 has an almost identical entry, for Captain John E. Remington.

"United States Congressional serial set, Issue 3409" p 443 & 444, contains a report by Captain John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster, US Army, 14th Army Corps; written at Goldsborough, NC, on 1 Apr 1865. The report concerns the campaign at Savannah, GA. He is also mentioned as part of staff on p 437 in the report of Major General Jefferson C. Davis.

The above-mentioned biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis and his wife Helen C. Remington has the following information about Helen's father, John E. Remington:
b Troy, NY
well-known artist
md Electa S. Morse (died 24 Nov 1891, age 73)
went to Pike's Peak 1859
enlisted in 71st IL Volunteers at Dixon, IL
mustered 22 Sep 1862
appointed ass't quartermaster, rank of captain, 13 Oct 1863
rank of lt colonel 13 Mar 1864
rank of major 13 Mar 1865
hon discharged 13 Mar 1866
after war engaged in farming in IL
1871 went to Ft. Collins, postmaster 4 yrs
1877 went to OR
took land, farmed until death 7 Oct 1900
paternal great-grandfather of Helen was captain in Revolution
(the above dates in this bio may be off a bit, needs more research to confirm)

*Obituary:
"Colonel J. E. Remington, a veteran of the Civil War, died in the city of The Dalles, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. O. Davis, Oct. 7, 1900. Deceased was born in Troy, NY, Sept. 26, 1819. By occupation he was a painter. In 1855 he removed to Dixon, IL. Entering the Union army in 1861, he served his country faithfully to the close of the war, holding various positions of honorable importance. First, as quarter-master of the 75th Illinois volunteers, next as major, and lastly he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel by brevet and quarter-master of the 15th army corps, following Gen. W. T. Sherman to close of war. Colonel Remington came to Oregon in the year 1876, and has resided continuously in this state since that time. He was highly respected by all good people who knew him. A patriot, soldier, and an excellent citizen, his life and influence as a benediction rests upon his descendants and neighbors. He leaves three generations of children to mourn his loss. His wife died several years since, and his remains were laid to rest by the side of hers in the family cemetery."

John married Electa Sherrill Morse Abt 1841, NY. Electa was born Abt 1819, Oneida Co., NY; died 23 Nov 1891, The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; was buried 23 Nov 1891, Fifteen Mile Creek, The Dalles, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The Oregon Bio Project has Electa's date of death as 24 Nov 1891. However, I believe that Monday was the 23rd of November that year; the death notices say that she died Monday night.

Death notice in The Dalles Times, 25 Nov 1891:
"REMINGTON -- At Fifteen Mile, Monday night, Mrs. Electa S. Remington, aged 75 years. The deceased was born in Oneida County, New York. She leaves a husband, to whom she was married 51 years ago, and three sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. She was buried at Fifteen Mile creek, from the family residence, this (Wednesday) morning, Rev. A. C. Spencer officiating."

Obituary:
"Death of MRS. REMINGTON. -- Mrs. Electra Remington, the aged wife of J. E. Remington, living in the Thompson addition, died Monday evening after a short illness. Several days ago she was stricken with a severe attack of typhoid pneumonia and rapidly grew worse until death released her from her suffering. The funeral took place this morning, the remains being buried at the home ranch on Fifteen mile creek, it being the request of the dying woman that she be laid to rest at the side of her grandson who had died some time ago. Mr. Remington and his wife had been married for 51 years and had lived in Wasco county for a long time."

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, John W. & Henrietta are ages 60 & 68, both born NY, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. With them are grandchildren Gracie Remington 9 IL, John C. Remington 5 IL, and Catharine Remington 3 IL.

John — Henrietta Unknown. Henrietta was born Abt 1822; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]