Samuel Remington

Notes:

He may be the Samuel Remmington listed for Coventry, RI, in the 1800 Federal Census. The household includes 4 young boys and one young girl. He is not listed at Warwick.

He and Almy were divorced in 1805. See marriage notes.

Samuel married Almy Arnold 17 Jul 1791, Warwick, RI; divorced October 1805, Warwick, RI. Almy (daughter of Thomas Arnold and Frances Haynes) was born Abt 27 Oct 1770, Warwick, RI; died 17 Oct 1841, Manlius, Onondaga, NY; was buried , Manlius Village Cemetery, Manlius, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unfortunately, this couple was divorced in 1805. The following notes are from "Elder John Gorton and the Six Principle Baptist Church of East Greenwich, RI" by Cherry Fletcher Bamberg, pub. RI Genealogical Society, p. 370:

"Samuel & Almy registered the births of six children at Warwick 1791-1801 . . . 'Amey' Remington petitioned for divorce in Oct. 1805, alleging that her husband 'has left her Bed and has treated her with marked aversion and even contempt' after he became involved in an adulterous affair . . . They agreed that Samuel was to have custody of all but the youngest child . . . John Remington was less than six months old at the time of the divorce . . . 'Amey Remington' was living at Manlius, Onondaga Co., NY, on 18 Jan 1836 when she sold land inherited from Josiah Arnold."

1. Illustrious "Lustrous" Remington was born 27 Oct 1791, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 12 May 1883, Manlius, Onondaga, NY.
2. Israel Remington was born 18 Sep 1793, Warwick, RI; died 26 May 1846, Manlius, Onondaga, NY.
3. Arnold Remington was born 27 Jan 1795, Warwick, RI; died 4 Oct 1885; was buried , Manlius Village Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga Co., NY.
4. Lloyd Remington was born 24 Oct 1796, Warwick, RI; died 10 Nov 1869, Manlius, Onondaga, NY; was buried , Manlius Village Cemetery, Manlius, NY.
5. Robey Remington was born 9 May 1798, Warwick, RI.
6. Frances "Fannie" Remington was born 14 Apr 1801, Warwick, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.
7. John Remington was born Abt May 1805, Warwick, RI.

Notes:

Ruel's parentage has never been proven, but various reliable sources have placed him in this family group. (This needs more research to confirm.)

During the Revolutionary War, Ruel served in Captain Daniel Jenkes's Company, as well as several short enlistments. He was at Warwick, able to bear arms, in the 1777 military census.

He was also a private in Col. Elliott's Regiment in 1776, pay due 26 pounds, 11 shillings, 5 pence.

The name is also spelled Reuel. It is a Bible name meaning "the shepherd" or "friend of God" or "God is his friend." (for more information see: http://www.reference-guides.com/isbe/R/REUEL/e )

Ruel married Robie Rice Abt 1754. Robie (daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary Holden) was born 27 Mar 1736, Warwick, RI; died Aft 1779. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Daniel Remington was ensign of Militia, 2nd Company for Warwick, in 1730 - 1733. Very likely it was this Daniel.

Warwick Land Evidence, dated 22 Nov 1736: Stephen Remington of Providence, mariner, sold to Jonathan Remington of East Greenwich, mariner, one lot in Chippowinoxit, Warwick, Lot #16, one and one-half acres; signed by Stephen Remington, witnessed by Dan Remington. (These three were brothers.)

He is probably the Daniel Remington listed for Warwick in the 1774 RI Census.

In the book "Remington Family" Martha A. Benns has Daniel's date of birth as 18 October 1681, but this is too early because he is said to be under 21 in his father's will dated 1710. Cherry Fletcher Bamberg has the year as 1689.

Daniel married Ann Gorton 16 Feb 1722/23, Warwick, RI. Ann (daughter of Samuel Gorton and Elizabeth Collins) was born 19 Feb 1695/96, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

All of the children and grandchildren are named in his will, but no wife is mentioned. Thomas and his family lived in the Bald Hill section of Warwick, RI.

Thomas married Mary Holden Abt 1721. Mary (daughter of Randall Holden, Jr. and Bethiah Betty Waterman) was born 19 Mar 1698/99; died 11 Apr 1738; was buried , Cemetery 68, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, and to other sources as noted herein.)
According to Oliver Payson Fuller's "The History of Warwick, RI," published in 1875, Thomas Remington in 1692/3 bought Cowesett farm # 1 consisting of 240 acres for the price of 57 pounds, from John Warner & Philip Sweet. As nearly as I can determine, this property was at the northwest corner of Post Rd. (Route 1) and Cowesett Rd. The next farm westward, bordering Route 2, was later purchased by the Remingtons -- probably Thomas Remington, Jr., who married Maplet Gorton.

According to the early town records of Portsmouth, RI, "Thomas Rimmington of Prudence is Admitted a freeman in this town" at a Town Council meeting held 6 June 1692 at William Corey's house (also William Allin of Prudence at the same meeting). Later that same year, the records of a Town Council meeting held on 22 Aug 1692, again at William Corey's house, show that three men were chosen to serve on the next Jury of Tryals at Newport: John Vaughan, Thomas Rimmington, & Joseph Sheffield.

These references likely refer to our ancestor, if in fact he was at Prudence Island and a freeman of Portsmouth in the early 1690s. If this is so, then he must have bought property in Warwick shortly after this and later settled there (possibly c1704 -- see note below). His wife was of Portsmouth, so it is reasonable to assume that this is our ancestor and that they were married at Portsmouth.

In 1701, Thomas Remington was Constable on Prudence Island.

Similarly, genealogist Armand Lariviere says that Thomas initially settled on Prudence Island, Rhode Island, then relocated to Warwick, where he purchased farm #1, the Cowesett Plot, containing 240 acres, in 1693, for 57 pounds. He was deeded land in Haverhill, MA, by his father John in 1695 & 1709. Thomas became a freeman of Warwick in 1704.

Sources for information on this family:
"Gorton Family Genealogy"
"New England Historical and Genealogical Society Register," Vols. 29, 42, 43
"The History of Warwick, RI" by Oliver Payson Fuller

Thomas's will mentions his "dearly beloved wife Mary"; names eight sons, six of whom were under age 21 on 20 May 1710; and his two daughters, both under 18. Thomas gave all his lands to sons Thomas, Jr., William, & John -- they to pay legacies to the other children. Based on this will, I have estimated the birth years for his children. Wife Mary and son William were co-executors.

John, still under age 21, received 40 acres, and would pay his brother Thomas 10 pounds when Thomas reached age 21. Thomas received 1/2 of all the remaining land, across the north end, and he is to pay 11 pounds to five of his brothers when they reach age 21 -- Daniel, Joseph, Stephen, Matthew, and Jonathan; he also is to pay his sisters Mary and Prudence 7 pounds each when they reach age 18 or earlier if they marry younger than 18. William received the mansion house with the remainder of lands; he is to pay to each of the 5 brothers 11 pounds each at age 21 and the two sisters 7 pounds each at age 18. All the rest of the estate is left to dearly beloved wife Mary and well-beloved son William who are appointed joint executors. Thomas signed his will with a capital R -- the mark of "Tho Rimington." It was witnessed by Samuel Gorton, Edward Earle (his mark), and Elizabeth Gorton (her mark). On 26 Sep 1710 the witnesses appeared before the Town Council of Warwick and made oath that they saw Thomas Rimington sign and seal the will.

According to Oliver Payson Fuller's "The History of Warwick, RI," William sold his share of the farm in 1712, but reserved the burying ground where his father and grandfather are interred. Portions of the Remington land were later bought by Thomas Jones Spencer & Thomas LeValley.

His gravestone has the inscription T R 23 July 1710. Although recorded by James N. Arnold in 1893, in 1996 the cemetery could not be located. Supposedly, there were four graves -- Thomas and his wife, and son John and his wife. James Arnold described the location as "north of the David Bennett Lot in open pasture without any protection one tomb two graves at feet that of Thomas Remington and his wife and his son John and his wife." The David Bennett Lot is 1400 feet south of Cowesett Rd. across from Hardig Road and west of I 95.

Thomas married Mary ALLEN Abt 1681. Mary (daughter of William ALLEN, I and Elizabeth Unknown) was born Abt 1661, Prudence Island, Portsmouth, RI; died Abt 1710, RI; was buried , Historical Cemetery WK14, Remington Lot, Cowesett Rd., Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The Allen family were of Prudence Island, according to "Representative Men of Old Families of Southeastern MA," V. I, p. 173.

I have estimated Mary's year of birth, assuming that she was about 20 when she was married, and that none of her children were multiple births. Martha Benns gives her year of death as 1710, the same as for her husband Thomas (see Remington book at Rhode Island Historical Library). She is called Marie in her father's will (William Allin, 2 June 1685 Portsmouth, RI), but Mary in her husband's will (1710 Warwick, RI).

It is unclear exactly where she was born.

Notes:

According to the book "New England Marriages Prior to 1700" (by Clarence Almon Torrey, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, 1985), their first child on record was born in 1682; Mary's year of death is given as 1710+. Places of residence were Portsmouth and Warwick, RI.

Samuel married Elizabeth Collins 9 May 1695, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Elizabeth (daughter of Eliezar Collins, Sr. and Sarah Wright) was born 1 Nov 1672, Warwick, RI; died 9 Sep 1724. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Gorton Samuel, of John, and Elizabeth Collins, of Eliza, May 9, 1695 (Warwick VRs).

John married Elnathan Whipple 25 Jul 1695, Providence, RI. Elnathan (daughter of John Whipple, Jr. and Mary Olney) was born 2 Jan 1674/75, Providence, RI; died 7 Jan 1761; was buried 9 Jan 1761. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John & Elnathan were married by Joseph Williams, Justice.

Notes:

Randall's will mentions his wife Bethiah, and children John (eldest son), Randall, Susanna, Wate, Mary, & Frances.

Randall married Bethiah Betty Waterman 27 Jan 1687/88. Bethiah (daughter of Nathaniel Waterman and Susanna Carder) was born Abt 1664; died 23 Jul 1742, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The 8 Dec 1737 will of Bethiah Holden of Warwick, widow, mentions her deceased husband, Maj. Randall Holden Esq. of Warwick, and children John (eldest), Randall, Susannah, Waite (w/o William Holden of Wa., Esq.), Mary (w/o Thomas Rice of Wa., Esq.), and Frances (w/o Mr. Low); also grandchildren Anthony, Mary, & Frances Low.