Francis "Frank" Henry Remington, Jr.

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, F. H. Remington is age 21, single, and living at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.

In the April 1910 Federal Census, Frank H. & Mollie J. Remington, ages 50 & 46, are living at Precinct 6, Stephens Co., TX. According to the census data they have been married 24 years and have had 9 children, 8 of whom are still living. In the household with them are: Elsey M., 23 (a son, single), Marvin 20, Earnest 16, Willie E. 14, Clara L. 12, & Alton T. 4. All of the children were born in TX.

Francis married Martha Jane Stout 3 Jan 1886, Rockwall, TX. Martha was born Abt 1865, MO; died 13 Apr 1936, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX. [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Elizabeth Remington was born 16 Oct 1886.
2. Elzy Marcus Remington was born 24 Nov 1887, Rockwall, TX; died 14 Jun 1955, Wichita Falls, TX.
3. Annie Gertrude Remington was born 14 Apr 1889, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died 17 Jun 1973, Vinita, OK.
4. Marvin Francis Remington was born 30 Dec 1890, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died Aft 1 Apr 1930.
5. Ida Pearl Remington was born 28 Mar 1892, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died 2 Aug 1893, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX.
6. Ernest Henry Remington was born 13 Dec 1893, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died Aft 1 Apr 1930.
7. William Edward Remington was born 15 Nov 1895, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died 22 Mar 1986, Mission Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA.
8. Clarice Lee Remington was born 16 Dec 1897, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died 24 Jan 1981, Breckenridge, Stephens Co., TX.
9. Alton T. Remington was born 29 Oct 1905, Caddo, Stephens Co., TX; died 3 Aug 1986, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

Notes:

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

Some information on Frank's family came from Chandler Smith Cheek and Linda Poast.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Francis & Ann are a young married couple with a four-month-old baby, Mary, living with his parents and siblings at Thomasville, GA. In 1860 F. H. Remington is age 32 (b. RI) and his wife Ann is 30 (b. GA); their children are Mary, 7; S., 4; and F., 1. They are in Thomas County, GA. In 1870 they are still at Thomasville, with five of their children. It appears that the first Mary may have died young, and later another daughter was also named Mary. In 1880 Frank & Ann are still at Thomasville, and with them are Willie D., 17, & Gertrude, 18. Also in the household are daughter Mary E. Walthour and her son Frank R., 6.

Notes from Chandler: In 1855, F. H. Remington was made Worthy Master of the Thomasville Masonic Lodge. In 1858 he was elected Clerk and Treasurer of the Thomasville City Council/ Aldermen.

Francis married Ann Elizabeth Dasher 22 Nov 1849, Lowndes Co., GA. Ann (daughter of Christian H. Dasher and Elizabeth Waldhauer) was born 30 Aug 1829, Thomas Co., GA; died 28 Mar 1888, Thomasville, GA; was buried , Old Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ann was of Valdosta, GA. Ann Elizabeth (Dasher) Remington died two weeks after her husband died.

Notes:

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

Some information on Edward's wives and descendants, as well as numerous other family connections, particularly the SMITH line, came from Chandler Smith Cheek (contact info available on request).

Edward was born at Pawtuxet, RI, and died at Thomasville, GA. Edward and his family probably moved from Rhode Island to Thomasville as early as 1827, but certainly by 1829. (Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr. wrote that they moved south in 1829 for health reasons -- email from John Piot.) The newly settled town was incorporated in 1831, and Edward Remington was appointed as one of the town commissioners. Martha Benns, in her compilation titled Remington Family, includes a notation that he was the first mayor of Thomasville, although a county history says Thomasville's first mayor was Robert Hardaway. It has also been said that his daughter Mattie was the first white child born in Thomasville, and that a street in town was named after him. Mr. Remington opened the first general stock of merchandise in the town (probably with his father-in-law Simeon Smith), and thereafter was a leading and highly esteemed merchant there for almost a half century. (see excerpt below) According to Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr., Edward's first store was opened in a small log building (email from John Piot).

Evidently Edward Remington traveled from Georgia to Rhode Island year by year, for part or all of the summer, as was the custom for many northerners who had moved south. He usually stayed with his wife's uncle, Remington Smith.

Edward Remington also went to the Alachua County, Florida, area to set up his merchandising business and for the most part let Lewis G. Pyles, his son-in-law, act as his agent.

Edward died in the 74th year of his age, and is buried next to the Smith lot in the Old City Cemetery at Thomasville. His obituary describes him as "trustworthy and honest, a devoted husband and tender father." He was a member of the Baptist Church. His funeral was held on a Sunday, and due to respect of so many citizens, the churches were not opened for regular morning services. The funeral service at the cemetery included singing, prayers, Scripture readings, and a message by Rev. C. S. Gauden on the theme "The Empty Tomb of Jesus." The headstone inscription reads: "In memory of Edward Remington, born in Warwick, Rhode Island, June 7, 1804; died Thomasville April 18, 1878, There remaineth a rest for the people of God."

Gravestone information for Edward and many of his family members is found online at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas/cemeteries/oldcem.txt

Thomas County, Georgia; The Old Cemetery (Thomasville). File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jack Wynn [jwynn@pop.mindspring.com]

Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas.htm
Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm

The Edward Remington household was in the 1850 Federal Census at Thomasville, GA, as follows: Edward 45, RI, merchant; Mary 46, Francis 23, Ann 18 (wife of Francis), Mary 13, Edward S. 9, and Mary (child of Francis & Ann) 4 months.

In 1860, E. Remington (Rimington), merchant age 55 RI, is living at Thomasville with his second wife Pat 30 RI, and infant daughter Mary 1 GA. Two individuals are boarding with them, including a Sheldon from RI (possibly John, age 20 -- unclear).

In the 1870 Federal Census they are still at Thomasville; Edward is 65 and Patience is 40; children in the household are Mary 12, Pardon 9, & William 7.

Chandler has Edward's year of birth as 1804, while RI genealogist Martha Benns has 1805 (RI Historical Society Library).

From the web site newenglandancestors.org:
"1805 REMINGTON Edward, h. Mary A. (Smith) of Pawtuxet, R.I. , ch. William and Patty or Martha (Adams), June 7, 1805 [? in Pawtuxet, R.I. ], P.R.28. Birth," recorded in records of Greenfield, MA (probably from a family Bible record of the Adams family).

From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, p. 20: "Perhaps the most successful of the town's merchants was Edward Remington. A random listing of items he offered for sale included pianos, Negro goods, window and bed curtains, furniture, iron plow points, crockery and glassware, bagging and bale rope, sugar boilers, clothing for all ages, such as 'Ladies' Steel Extension Skirts from 8 to 36 hoops,' fans, jewelry, and hats. Within the broad category of groceries, Remington included candle wick, matches, sugar, raisins, soap, sardines, and coffee as well as apple and peach brandy, Holland gin, Monongahela whiskey, rectified whiskey, Madeira wine, and port wine." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963)

One of Edward's business partners was Isaac Garland Jourdan, born in Jefferson County, GA, 25 March 25 1808, and died in Quitman on 21 August 1886. "He engaged in the mercantile business, in copartnership with the late Col. Edward Remington and others that were then well known in business circles." (excerpted from Jourdan's obituary, "The Thomasville Times," 11 Sept 1886, email from Chandler Smith Cheek)

Edward married Mary Arnold Smith Abt 4 Sep 1826, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI. Mary (daughter of Simeon Smith, Jr. and Mary "Polly" Sheldon) was born 25 Sep 1803, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 16 Oct 1856, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA; was buried , The Old Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The online transcription of cemetery records at the Georgia Genweb site has her date of death as 16 Oct 1850.

Notes:

This marriage or marriage intention is listed in Elder James Wilson's Marriages, but the newspaper report says the minister was Rev. Mr. Shurtleff. There is also a discrepancy in the dates, as "Family Notes" by James N. Arnold has the date as 15 September, rather than 4 September.

The marriage intention was published on 20 & 27 Aug 1826 and also on 3 Sep 1826. At that time Edward was of Providence and Mary was of Pawtuxet.

A descendant, Martha Adams (Remington) (Davies) Bower, has the marriage date as 4 Sep 1826.

The cemetery information at usgwenwebarchives.net has the marriage date as 4 Sep 1826.

Christian — Elizabeth Waldhauer. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

William's will dated 31 May 1852 mentions his (second) wife Avis and sons Henry A., Edward, & William H.

The death record at Warwick City Hall reads: "William Remington, son of Thomas; trader, d. 23 June 1852 age 73." (Note: James N. Arnold's published transcription of this record is incorrect; I have viewed the original twice for verification) The RI Death Index agrees with the original.

I do not have absolute proof of the identity of William's parents, but the available evidence points to this Thomas and Mary. It is known that his father is Thomas. The most likely possibility is Thomas Remington, Jr., who married Mary Wood, d/o William, at Warwick on 7 June 1778, by Elder Charles Holden. (Consequently, I am tentatively placing him in this family; research is ongoing to confirm.)

William is mentioned as a son in Thomas Remington's Revolutionary War Pension File # W13847.

Research throughout Rhode Island has shown that there is no record of any other William, son of Thomas.

William owned a house which is now known as the Remington House, at 71 Remington Street in Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. This house was at one time rented to the Pawtuxet school district for use as a school. An old receipt shows that William was paid $3 per month, for a total of $12, covering the period from 9 Dec 1833 to 8 Apr 1834. Most likely, ownership of the house was passed down to son Henry after William's death, since Henry is indicated as owner on an 1855 map. (source: "Pawtuxet Schools" by Henry A. L. Brown, an article in "The Bridge" Fall 2005 Vol. 31 No. 2, p. 10 -- A Newsletter of the Pawtuxet Village Association)

The plaque on the front of the William Remington house has the date 1728. Does this mean the house was built that year? Also, who built the house -- a Remington ancestor or someone else? This needs more research. (I have photographed this house; image available upon request.)

From RI Cemetery Database:
REMINGTON WILLIAM 1779c - 23 JUN 1852 WK001

Cemetery notes:
Historical Cemetery # WK001, Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI / Location: 75 ft west of IRVING RD at TEL pole # 4 / 24 burials with 5 inscriptions from 1822 to 1862 / 100 ft x 200 ft in poor condition no enclosure; sign missing / Tax Assessors Map #: Plat #: 289, Lot #: 551 / James N. Arnold visited this lot 10 Aug 1891; Vol 4 Pg 87 "At Lakewood on the north side of the Greenwich Rd. and west of the Warwick branch Road, in plain sight of both, a burial yard showing neglect, both fence and yard." In 1994 this burial ground was almost totally destroyed and most of the stones were missing. This cemetery has been recorded and checked.

William married Martha "Pattey" Adams 12 Apr 1804, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Martha (daughter of Andrew Adams and Molly Morse) was born 4 Jan 1784, Northbridge, MA; died 11 Jun 1822, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI; was buried , Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From MA vital records:

1804 ADAMS Patty " (also called Martha)," ch. Andrew and Molly (Morse), and William Remington, b. Patuxat, R.I. , Apr. 12, 1804, in Warwick, R.1. ,* P.R.28. Marriage Greenfield

Death notice in the Providence Journal: "Martha Remington, wife of William at Pawtuxet, RI, in 37th year, June 11, 1822."
(James N. Arnold's Vital Record of RI, Vol. 12, pp. 607/8)

From RI Cemetery Database:
REMINGTON MARTHA 1785c - 11 JUN 1822 WK001

Notes:

William & Pattey were married by Alexander Havens, Justice.

Notes:

The first recorded meeting of Masons in Pawtuxet Village was 12 Apr 1805 at the home of Anthony Aborn, Esq. There were seven present. It was decided to establish a Lodge at Pawtuxet. The third meeting was 26 April at Col. Bowen's house, where they drew up a petition for a Lodge. Eight additional people signed, including Peleg Remington & Simeon Smith, Jr.

After Simeon moved to Thomasville, GA, he and his son-in-law, Edward Remington, joined together in establishing a mercantile store (from notes by Mrs. Doris Davies).

Simeon married Mary "Polly" Sheldon 26 Dec 1802, Pawtuxet, RI. Mary (daughter of Remington Sheldon and Huldah Greene) was born 3 May 1782, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 2 Mar 1862, Thomasville, GA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary is identified as a daughter of Remington Sheldon in the following excerpt (notes from Chandler Smith Cheek):

"Sheldon, Israel et. als. vs Sheldon, Gilbert et. als., The Supreme Court of State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Providence, SC, In Equity for Partition, No 2078, October Term 1882.
(1) George Sheldon of Pawtucket, Rhode Island died December 13, 1879, intestate, unmarried and left no children. He was the son of Remington Sheldon, now deceased, who was the father of nine children, as follows:
Polly (Mary) who married Simeon Smith and died leaving issue."
(and so on)