Christopher Wolcott Remington

Christopher — . [Group Sheet]

1. Roger Wolcott Remington
2. Melissa Ellen Remington
3. Kristina Remington
4. Anthony Benderoff Remington

Roger married Helen Cobb Anderson Abt 1930. Helen (daughter of William Seaforth Anderson and Fanny Cobb) was born 15 Dec 1905, MA; died 6 Apr 1960, Hampden, Penobscot Co., ME; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot Co., ME. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The 1880 Federal Census says he was born in "Indian Territory."

In the Federal Census of 1900, the family is living at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. Wolcott is a machinist.

Wolcott Remington age 33 y is on the passenger list of a ship coming from Naples, Italy, to Ellis Island on 1 Nov 1907.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Wolcot & Evelyn G. Remington, ages 43 OK & 32 CT, are at Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. Their sons are Philip R. 12 MA and Roger W. 5 CT. Wolcott is president of Oil Engine Co.

One newspaper note likewise identified Wolcott Remignton as the president of Remington Oil Engine Co. He also was associated with the International Power Vehicle Co. of Stamford, CT, from which he patented an ignition device. The history of Newburgh, NY, contains a picture of students and faculty of Newburgh Academy and lists a Wolcott Remington. (source: Google Books)

In the Federal Census of 1920, the family is living at Swampscott, Essex Co., MA: Wolcott 45, Evelyn 43, Philip 22, and Roger 14.

Wolcott married Evelyn Rogers 24 Jun 1896, Windsor, CT. Evelyn was born 26 Apr 1876, CT; died 25 Nov 1947, CA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1930, Evelyn is a widow, living at Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. With her are son Roger and his wife, Helen.

William — Fanny Cobb. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, Philip is living with his wife and three children at Leavenworth Military Reservation, Leavenworth, Kansas. The census record is a bit difficult to read, but I have included the names of his wife and children as best as I could make them out.

Philip graduated from the US Military Academy 24 June 1861 and was assigned to the 8th Infantry; age at date of admission on 1 July 1857: 18 y 6 m; state of IL (source: Google Books). "Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the US Military" has more details on his military service; also "Annual Reunion" by United States Military Academy Association of Graduates, p 66, has a brief bio.

After his Civil War service, Philip served with the 19th Infantry in Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and Michigan. Apparently he was not in good health because he had three sick leaves between 1883 and 1889.

He was commanding officer at Fort Davis from 13 Nov to 15 Dec 1889 (http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/hh/38/hh38ab.htm).

Note from Randal W. Cooper: "He received his appointment to West Point while he was a resident of Illinois."

Notes from Bob Cuellar: "He entered West Point in 1857 and graduated 1861. He served during the Civil War and the Indian wars. He was commander of Fort Dodge under the 19th US Calvary from 13 Nov 1889 to 15 Dec 1889. He received a medical retirement in 1891 and died that same year on 17 Dec 1891. After his death his wife Lizzie F. Remington sued the government for back pay. She received something like $2,300, which was a lot of money, at the time."

Philip married Elizabeth "Lizzie" F. Masters Abt 1873. Elizabeth (daughter of John C. Masters and Ruby M. Randall) was born Apr 1852, Orange Co., NY; died 19 Jan 1926, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to an online family tree, her maiden name is Masters (incorrect year of birth). I did find her with that name in the 1860 census as an 8-yr-old child, d/o John C. Masters.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lizzie Remington is a widow aged 48, living at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. With her are daughter Elisabeth and son Philip.