Beatrice Remington

Beatrice married Henry C. Johnson 13 Aug 1937, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1910 Federal Census, this family is living at 243 Chalkstone Ave., Ward 10, Providence, RI. I have made an assumption that this wife and four children belong to this particular Henry Remington, because the age and location match. (needs research to confirm)

In 1920 the family is in Providence as follows: Henry Remington 45, Lena 44, Harold 24, Carol 20, and Beatrice 15.

In 1930 the family is in Providence as follows: Henry R. Remington 57, Lena 55, Beatrice 24, Malinda 34 dtr-in-law, Frances 12 gr-dtr, and Clarence W. 6 gr-son, all born RI.

Henry — Lena Frances Sweet. Lena was born 1876, RI; died 1951; was buried , Mohassuck Cemetery, Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls, RI. [Group Sheet]

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Lena's maiden name came from the death record of her daughter Beatrice (RIDI).

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Cyrus W. Remington was a Civil War Veteran. He was a Private in the 3rd Regiment, RI Heavy Artillery, Batallion C; Date of Muster 5 Oct 1861; residence Coventry, RI. He re-enlisted 20 Jan 1864 as an Articifer; mustered out of service 9 June 1865; rank at discharge was ARTF (Artificer).

Cyrus's ancestry has not been proven. For the time being I have made an assumption that Cyrus is a son of Sheffield, because he is living near him in West Greenwich, RI, in the 1850 Federal Census (needs more research to confirm). An additional clue is that Christopher (son of Sheffield, thus his assumed brother) named a son Cyrus. I am not sure of the parentage of Sheffield, his (assumed) father -- see notes.

The Ancestry CD says his next of kin at death were George & Mary A. Remington (not sure who they are). It says the same for Christopher, and I know his parents are Sheffield & Huldah, at least, according to the marriage record at Newport.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Cyrus W. Remington is age 10, living in West Greenwich, RI, with the family of Burrill Matteson (age 31). Burrill is the first cousin of Patience (Matteson) Remington. Sheffield Remington is living nearby with a Whitford family. In 1860 Cyrus is still at West Greenwich, age 19, a laborer in a mill; he is living at a boarding house kept by Jason & Betsey Hazard. In the 1870 Census, Cyrus W. Remington is age 30, married to Susan J., age 20, and living in North Providence, RI. They have two young daughters, Ann E. & Mary J. In 1880 Cyrus & Susan Jane are living at Cranston, RI; their children are Mary Jane, Henry R., Levi W., & Elvira P.; the oldest daughter Ann is apparently living with her grandparents, William & Mary Diamond.

In the 1885 RI State Census, Cyrus W. and his brother Christopher H. are both living in Johnston; both are carpenters and their birthplace is given as Coventry.

According to the cemetery record, his middle name is Waterman. His son Levi's middle name is Waterman, also.

The death record says he died at 27 Laban St., Providence, RI.

Cyrus married Susan Jane Diamond 30 Nov 1865, RI. Susan (daughter of William Diamond and Mary A. Unknown) was born 1850, RI; died 5 Apr 1912; was buried 8 Apr 1912, Pocasett Cemetery, Dyer Ave., Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

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

I am going to make an assumption that Sheffield is a son of Thomas & Patience (Matteson) Remington (needs additional research to confirm). So far the evidence points to this.

In the 1840 Federal Census, Sheffield Remington is listed as residing in Coventry, RI. The household includes: two free white males age 0-5, one free white male age 20-30, and one free white female age 20-30. Census data shows that Sheffield was engaged in agriculture.

In the 1850 Federal Census, he is age 37 and living at West Greenwich, RI, with various family members in the household of Sarah (Nichols) Whitford, mother of Levi who married Sally Ann Remington. Thus, it seems very possible that Sheffield is a younger brother of Sarah Whitford's daughter-in-law, Sally Ann (Remington) Whitford.

In 1850 Sheffield's wife Huldah is not with him, so possibly he is widowed (or divorced?). His son Christopher b.c.1838 is also living in West Greenwich with the Benoni Matteson family. A Cyrus W. Remington, b.c.1840 is living with the Burrill Matteson family. Could Cyrus be another son? It is very likely, especially since Christopher later had a son named Cyrus.

Sheffield named a son Christopher H. He could be named after the maternal grandfather of Patience (Matteson) Remington (Christopher Hall); Patience also had a brother named Christopher. Very possibly Sheffield named a son after this (assumed) uncle and his (assumed) great grandfather.

Another point of interest is that a younger sister of Sally Ann (Remington) Whitford, Susan, married Dr. Cyrus Place, whose first wife was Rosannah Matteson, first cousin of Susan. Thus, the name Cyrus appears among the uncles in the Remington/Matteson extended family.

In 1860 at West Greenwich, the census shows Cyrus, age 19, George, age 17, & Henry C., age 15, living with various families in town. Are these all brothers, possibly sons of Sheffield & Huldah? Possibly.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Sheffield "Remeninto" is age 47 and living in Coventry, RI, at the home of John B. & Ruth Strait, along with several other individuals who may be boarders. In the 1870 Federal Census, Sheffield Remington is age 57 and living alone (keeping house) at West Greenwich, RI. He is living next to Burrill (age 35) & Caroline Matteson and family. Are these folks related to the Burrill Matteson in 1850 in whose household Cyrus Remington, age 10, was living? Probably.

Sheffield Remington was liberated from jail in Jan 1860. I don't know what his offense was -- possibly not paying his debts or taxes -- this needs more research. (source: Acts and Resolves of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Passed at the May Session, 1858; p. 226; Google Books): "Upon the petition of Sheffield Remington, praying to be released from imprisonment in the Kent county jail: Voted and resolved, That the senate do hereby advise and consent to the pardon of the said Sheffield Remington from his said imprisonment, as recommended by His Excellency the Governor."

Unfortunately, the death record at Coventry does not identify his parents, or his age. In fact, it gives no information at all about him. I have no idea where he could have been buried, as there is no record of a gravestone in the RI Cemetery Database. Of course, he may be buried in the family plot without a stone.

As an alternative to the above notes, Sheffield may be a son of Tiddeman Remington & Elizabeth Sheffield, but I have no other evidence with which to confirm this. The death record of George, Sheffield's son, says Sheffield was born in Coventry, so this leads me to favor the possibility that he is a son of Thomas & Patience.

Sheffield married Huldah Macomber Abt 1836. Huldah was born Abt 1815; died Between 1839 and 1865. [Group Sheet]

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I do not know what became of Huldah Remington. She may have died before the 1850 census, which would explain why her husband and sons are scattered in different households in West Greenwich. However, the RI Death Index has a Huldah Remington listed, who died on 9 Oct 1865, at the age of 48. I can't find her in either the 1850 or 1860 census -- so who is she? The age would be right for this Huldah. Unfortunately, the RI Death Index does not identify her parents.

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In the 1880 Federal Census, William & Mary are ages 70 and 66. They are living at Johnston, RI; with them is granddaughter Ann Remington, age 13.

William — Mary A. Unknown. Mary was born Abt 1814, Nova Scotia; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]