Thomas Henry Remington

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Name Thomas Henry Remington Birth Between 1823 and 1825 RI Gender Male Death Aft 1 Jun 1880 Person ID I13656 Sorensen-Remington Family Tree Last Modified 7 Aug 2018
Father Dexter S. Remington, b. Abt 1798, Covenrty, RI d. 17 Jun 1856, RI
(Age 58 years)
Mother Ruth Greene, b. Between 1801 and 1802, RI d. 25 Aug 1866, East Greenwich, RI
(Age 65 years)
Marriage Abt 1822 Family ID F05281 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Mary Mercy Elizabeth Whitford, b. 6 May 1830, Charlestown, RI d. 17 Sep 1898, Bristol, RI
(Age 68 years)
Marriage 24 Apr 1851 RI [1]
Notes - One family tree at Rootsweb says they were married in Bristol, RI.
Children 1. Annetta G. Remington, b. Abt 1854, RI d. Aft 1 Jun 1870 (Age > 16 years)
2. Ada W. Remington, b. Abt May 1860, RI d. Bef 1 Jun 1870 (Age < 10 years)
3. William H. Remington, b. Abt 1866, RI d. 5 Jan 1890, RI
(Age 24 years)
4. Harriet "Hattie" N. Remington, b. Abt 1869, RI d. Aft 1 Jun 1880 (Age > 11 years)
Family ID F05712 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 7 Aug 2018
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Notes - Although his given age varies greatly in the censuses, Thomas probably was born between 1821 and 1825, because in the 1840 census he is likely the male 15 < 20.
Thomas Henry is mentioned in the 21 Oct 1843 will of his grandfather, Benedict Remington. He is "Henry" in the 1850 Federal Census, where he age 27 and a mariner, living with his parents and aunt & uncle in East Greenwich, RI.
In the 1860 Federal Census, Thomas H. & Mary E. Remington are ages 31 & 29, living at Bristol, RI, with their two daughters, Anneta & Ada. Thomas is a seaman.
In 1870 the family is still at Bristol. Thomas H. is 47, Mary E. is 39, and they have three children: Annetta G., William H., & Harriet N. Thomas's occupation is carpenter.
In 1880 they are still at Bristol. Thomas H., a ship carpenter, is 55; Mary E. is 48; two of their children are in the household: William & Hattie N.
Thomas's age is not consistent (est. dob 1823, 1825, 1829); but Mary's is (dob 1831/32).
- Although his given age varies greatly in the censuses, Thomas probably was born between 1821 and 1825, because in the 1840 census he is likely the male 15 < 20.
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Sources - [S012955] RI Marriage Index.
- [S012955] RI Marriage Index.