In the 1870 Federal Census, Alonzo A. Remington is age 48, a farmer, living at Becket, Berkshire Co.,MA. In the household are John O. Remington, 41 MA; their mother Sarah Remington, 84 CT; and Jane A. Remington, 34 NY (John's wife). In 1880, Alonzo is age 58 and living with John & Jane. A notation says "paralysis" (no occupation).