Sarah Rhodes

Notes:

When she married Jonathan Remington as his third wife, Sarah Potter was of Providence; he was of Lansingburgh, NY.

Sally Greene's will mentions her son Edward S. Rhodes Remington, and grandchildren Sally Rhodes Remington & Richard Thornton Remington, Edward's children. It was witnessed by Wm N. Rhodes, Susan Patt, and Vernon L. Olney.

Sally Greene is age 85 in the 1850 US Census at Cranston, RI. She is living with Nicholas Johnson, 42, a mariner, and his wife Sally R. Johnson, age 30. Also in the home are David Snow, age 30 born Canada, a shoemaker; and Sarah M. Olden, age 10.

Apparently in the same household, although on the next census page, are Richard T. Remington, age 27, a jeweller; Sophia Remington, age 26; and their children Isabella 4, John R. 2, and Nicholas J. 1 month.

Sally R. Johnson & Richard T. Remington are Sarah's grandchildren by her husband Jonathan Remington and their son Edward Scott Rhodes Remington.

Sarah's (Sally's) parents and grandparents are buried in the Rhodes-Greene Lot, Cranston Historical Cemetery 35, off Bluff Ave. Also buried there are her daughter-in-law, Phebe (Cole) Remington; a great-grandchild, Nicholas Johnson; and Nicholas Johnson, Sr. Perhaps Sarah herself was buried there, but there seems to be no marker for her.

Sarah married Abijah Potter 2 Aug 1795, Providence, RI. Abijah (son of Job Potter and Waitstill Unknown) was born Abt 1755; died Abt Mar 1796, off the African coast. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Jonathan REMINGTON 3 Dec 1797, Providence, RI. Jonathan (son of Thomas REMINGTON, III and Abigail ELDREDGE) was born 9 Sep 1758, Warwick, RI; died 31 May 1808, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, NY. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Edward Greene 1811. Edward (son of Elisha Greene and Hannah Gorton) was born 13 Feb 1757; died 22 Apr 1824. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

See will of Sally Greene of Cranston, widow, dated 14 Dec 1836, proved 4 Nov 1854, pg. 76. In it she mentions by name her son and two grandchildren. So this "Sally" must have been the Sarah who was married to Jonathan Remington.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Edward & Julia Remington, ages 52 & 38, are living at Providence, RI.

On 20 July 1822 his wife Phebe H. Remington petitioned the Town Council concerning her husband who was deranged, asking that his uncle William N. Rhodes be "appointed guardian over the property of her unfortunate husband."

Official probate documents show that as of 22 July 1822 Edward S. R. Remington residing in Cranston was delirious and incapable of managing his own affairs, so William N. Rhodes, Esq., of North Providence was appointed guardian of his proprrty and finances. However, on 14 Apr 1827, William N. Rhodes resigned his guardianship and said Edward may be restored to all rights and privileges of a freeman.

On 12 Nov 1857, Edward submitted a written statement to the Probate Court of Cranston, concerning a woman who had come to them with a complaint that Edward had not paid her board for the past three or four weeks. He explained that he thought he had been married to the aforesaid woman in a lawful manner, but to his disappointment, her mother-in-law from South Boston came to visit them in July; she informed Edward that the woman's lawful husband lived with her in South Boston "which astonished me very much you must suppose."

On 28 Nov 1857, his son Richard T. Remington reported to the Probate Court of Cranston that his father was in want of discretion and incapable of managing his affairs and thereby liable to bring himself and family to want. He prays that someone be appointed guardian of Edward's person and estate.

On 21 Dec 1857, Edward S. R. Remington, "now boarding in Providence," sent a note of remonstrance against a petition of the Cranston Town Council.

In April 1858, his son Richard T. Remington signed a statement that Edward S. R. Remington of Cranston "is an unsuitable person to manage his affairs with discretion," prays said court to appoint a guardian of the estate according to law.

Subsequently, on 15 May 1828, seven individuals signed a petition to the Town Council concerning Edward S. R. Remington, residing near Pawtuxet with his family; they said he was "incompetent to manage his domestic business, or any other lawful duty" and requested that a discreet person be appointed to take care of his person and property as soon as convenient. A similar note is signed by 13 of his "friends" (no date).

On 29 May 1858, three men of Cranston were appointed to take an inventory of Edward's estate, to be delivered to Daniel A. Smith, guardian of the estate of the ward. On 27 Aug 1858 his real estate was valued at $2200.

The court documents state that his property is the farm that was the homestead of his mother, Sally Greene, late of Cranston, deceased; bordered by land of Arthur and Anstice Greene, Brown & Ives, Salt River, and a road leading from Pawtuxet Village to the City of Providence. In May 1860 a document was signed allowing the sale of Edward's property to pay off his debts; this was signed by Richard, Sarah, & Edward.

He is likely the Edward Remington age 66 farmer born Cranston, living in Providence in the 1865 RI State Census.

Edward married Phebe Hunt Cole 17 Oct 1819, Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. Phebe was born Abt 1800; died 29 Jan 1828; was buried , Rhodes-Greene Lot, Bluff Ave., Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Julia Ann Hines Abt Nov 1830, Providence, RI. Julia was born Abt 1812, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Sally R. Johnson is in the 1850 US Census at Cranston, RI, at age 30, along with her husband Nicholas Johnson, 42, a mariner. Also in the home are Sally Greene, age 85; David Snow, age 30, a shoemaker; and Sarah M. Olden, age 10.

Apparently in the same household, although on the next census page, are Richard T. Remington, age 27, a jeweller; Sophia Remington, age 26; and their children Isabella 4, John R. 2, and Nicholas J. 1 month.

Could Sarah M. Olden possibly be a daughter by a first marriage?

Sally married Nicholas Johnson 9 Aug 1840, Providence, RI. Nicholas was born Abt 1808, Denmark; died 21 Jul 1857; was buried , Historical Cemetery 35, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Richard was probably named after his great uncle, Richard Thornton, husband of Abby Rhodes.

In the 1850 US Census at Cranston, RI, Richard T. Remington is age 27, a jeweller; with him are Sophia Remington, age 26; and their children Isabella 4, John R. 2, and Nicholas J. 1 month.

Also in the household are Sally Greene, age 85; Nicholas Johnson, 42, a mariner, and his wife Sally R. Johnson, age 30; David Snow, age 30, a shoemaker; and Sarah M. Olden, age 10. (See notes for Sally's brother Richard T. Remington.)

In 1860 the family is at Providence Ward 4: Richard T. Remington 37, Sophia 36, Isabella 14, John R. 13, Nicholas J. 10, Sarah J. 8, and Richard W. 2.

At Scituate Town Hall, in the book "1810-1882 Births, Deaths, & Marriages, Etc." there is an entry for the marriage between Mr. Richard T. Remington and Mrs. Lucinda M. Haynes, 12 Jan 1868, by W. H. Bowen, Clergyman." This is Richard's second marriage; he was about 45 at the time. Lucinda was probably a widow, and Haynes/Haines was her married name.

In 1870, Richard & Lucinda are living at Scituate, RI. They are ages 48 & 37. Sons John R., 22, & Nicholas J., 20, are with them. Also in the household are Anna, 16, & Celia L., 14, both surname Haines -- probably Lucinda's daughters.

Richard T. Remington was in the Civil War, a Private in the RI 1st Light Artillery.

Richard married Sophia Unknown Abt 1845. Sophia was born Abt 1824, MD or PA; died 29 Jan 1862, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Lucinda M. Haynes 12 Jan 1868, Scituate, RI. Lucinda was born Abt 1833, RI. [Group Sheet]

Isabella married James F. Davison 19 May 1868, Providence, RI. James was born Abt 1834, RI; died 13 Dec 1882; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, John & Adelaide are living in Manhattan, New York City. John works in a gas house.

John — Adelaide Unknown. Adelaide was born Abt 1855, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He was probably named after his uncle, Nicholas Johnson.

In the 1910 Federal Census, Nicholas & Sarah, ages 60 & 50, are living at Blackstone, Worcester Co., MA. They have six children in the household: John 21, Sarah S. 18, Rose 16, Thomas 14, William 12, Vincent P. 7.

In the 1920 Federal Census, Nicholas J. Remington is age 69 and widowed, living with his son John and family on Terrace St., Keene, Cheshire Co., NH.

Nicholas married Sarah J. Walker Murray 2 Nov 1881, Blackstone, MA. Sarah was born Between 1860 and 1861, Blackstone, MA; died 27 Sep 1913, Blackstone, MA. [Group Sheet]