John Remington

Notes:

The names of seven of the children of John and Molly are written in the Diary of Captain Samuel Tillinghast, Molly's father: Daniel, Polly, John, Henry, Varnum, Hannah, and Franklin. The only ones missing from the list are Marsha, who is mentioned in John's pension records, and Abigail, one of the three surviving children as of 1851. ("The Diary of Capt. Samuel Tillinghast 1757-1766," transcribed and edited by Cherry Fletcher Bamberg, Rhode Island Genealogical Society, 2000, p. xli.)

DAR records suggest that he had a second wife named Mary Greene. I haven't yet found any evidence of this (needs more research to confirm). See notes for John's wife Mary Tillinghast.

John Remington was at Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA, in the Federal Censuses of 1800 and 1810.

John Remmington was at Adams, Berkshire County, MA, in the 1820 (2 males, 2 females) and 1830 (1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70) Federal Censuses. (1830: p. 29 of 32 at ancestry.com)

It appears from John's pension records that he was back in Warwick, RI in 1818. However, he may have gone back to his hometown for a period of time to take care of family matters, such as the estate of his mother-in-law (see Warwick Land Evidence).

According to "The Tillinghasts in America" by Wayne G. Tillinghast, Rhode Island Genealogical Society, 2006, p. 528, John probably moved there in 1787, as quoted from a letter from Captain Samuel Tillinghast to his daughter Freelove Greene: "Mr. Remington Sat off afoot for hoosuck, and purposes To Move his Famely in the Fall." Wayne G. Tillinghast notes that Adams, MA, was originally known as East Hoosuck Plantation.

He is likely the "Capt. John Remington who formerly lived near the corner of Eagle and Center streets in North Adams, who with his wife were buried in the old Colgrove Cemetery." (source: "Berkshire Genealogist" Vol. 26 No. 4 Fall 2005, p. 128; reprinted from "The Berkshire Hills" of 1900/01)

John, "of North Adams, MA," was a Lieutenant in Colonel Angell's RI Company in 1776, during the Revolutionary War. He also served in Captain Lewis's Company, under Colonel James M. Varnum in the RI Line. He first appeared in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas to appeal for a pension on 2 June 1818, as "a resident of Warwick, RI" (perhaps referring to it as his former home?). However, he later transferred from the RI Line to MA for purposes of his pension. He appeared in Court at Lenox, Berkshire County, MA, on 28 June 1820 at age 63 years and 8 months, at which time he was a resident of Adams, MA, to testify and sign a statement concerning his Revolutionary War service. He said that living with him were his wife Mary, age 58, who had been lame for 30 years, and his daughter Marsha, age 12. The pension records also state that "John Remington of Warwick, RI, qualifies for admission to the Society of Cinncinnati." (Pension File # S30053)

According to the book "Isaac Willey of New London, Conn., and his descendants" by Henry Willey, New Bedford, MA, 1888, p. 81, both John and his wife Mary were buried in one grave at North Adams, MA. Their funeral discourse was preached by Elder Leland, aged 85. This book gives John's date of death as 7 Feb 1840 and Mary's as 10 Feb 1840, both being buried 12 Feb 1840. These dates differ by one month from the dates in the pension file. A research trip to the Athanaeum in Pittsfield might clear up this discrepancy.

From "Berkshire Co., Mass., Probate Index, 1761 to 1900" page 243: John Remington, Adams, Adm., Jan 15 1840, #6117.

The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 for army officers who had served honorably for at least three years in the Revolution. It was to provide a context in which they could continue the friendships that had been established during the war, and through which they could provide financially for the livlihoods and families of those who had served their country so sacrificially. George Washington was chosen as the Society's first president. The French officers who had served alongside the Americans established a similar brother organization. Read more about the history of this organization at: [http://www.gwpapers.virginia.edu/articles/cincinnati/index.html] and also at Wikipedia.

Of interest -- from the website of Cincinnati, Ohio:
"Shortly after it was founded in 1788, the city was renamed Cincinnati in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati, an association of officers in the American Revolution (1775-1783). The organization itself was named after Roman statesman Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, whom legend held to be the model of virtue."

John married Mary "Molly" Tillinghast 17 Dec 1780, Warwick, RI. Mary (daughter of Samuel Tillinghast and Hannah Carr) was born 1763, RI; died 10 Jan 1840, North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA; was buried 12 Jan 1840, Colgrove Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I believe Daniel may have died a very tragic death. From "The History of Cheshire," p. 11:

"One winter, Daniel Remington, son of Col. Remington, left for Adams on a Saturday morning to replenish his stock of leather. He was the settlement shoemaker as well as the poet. On his return to the hill in the afternoon, he was overtaken by a severe snow storm and lost his way. A search party found him the next morning 'standing erect with his hands tightly clasped to the rails of a rude fence a short distance from his home.' He was frozen to death."

"He was of a very happy and jovial disposition and was the village poet." (source: "Berkshire Genealogist" Vol. 26 No. 4 Fall 2005, p. 128; reprinted from "The Berkshire Hills" of 1900/01)

This must have been Daniel, the son of John, who was a shoemaker. "Daniel Remington had thge reputation of making the finest shoe of any one in the country." ("The History of Cheshire" by Raynor and Petticlerc, p 97)

The 1820 Federal Census lists a Daniel T. Remington and family at Cheshire (6 in household).

BSR says he was "of Maine." (no source documentation)

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In the Federal Census of 1870, Mary Bradford is a widow aged 86 RI, living at Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. She is with her son-in-law and daughter, Stephen & Emily Whipple.

Mary married William Bradford 1806. William was born 1786; died 1848. [Group Sheet]

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BSR (Boyd Scott Remington, family researcher and compiler) says John was of Lansingburgh, NY, and had children Norman E., John E., & Martha. I have added these names to John's family, and research is ongoing. See notes for the two sons.

There is a Norman Remington in the census records 1850 - 1870 at Lansingburgh, but there is no indication who his father may have been. I have made an assumption that this Norman is a son of this particular John Remington, as noted by BSR. Later records give Norman's birthplace as Lansingburgh, and his estimated birth year strongly suggests that he belongs to John Remington as shown in the following censuses.

In the Federal Census of 1810, John Remington Jr. is at Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA. The household consists of 1 free white male under 10, 1 free white male 26 - 44, and 1 free white female 16 - 25. This looks like a young couple with a young son. John Remington (presumably his father and family) is listed in the same town.

The Federal Census of 1820 lists John Remington at Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY. I have made an assumption that it is this particular John Remington, for three reasons -- the above-mentioned BSR genealogy chart; the fact that John's uncle, Jonathan, settled at Lansingburgh (adjoining Troy); and evidence from Norman's and John E.'s families that links them to Troy and Lansingburgh. The household in 1820 consists of 1 free white male <10 (b 1811 - 1820), 1 free white male 10 - 15 (b 1805 - 1810), 1 free white male 26 - 44 (b 1776 - 1794), 3 free white females <10 (b 1811 - 1820), 1 free white female 10 - 15 (b 1805 - 1918), and 1 free white female 26 - 44 (b 1776 - 1794). This data suggests that John and his wife may have had 2 sons and 4 daughters.

Much information on John's son John Edward Remington and his descendants came from Delwin Remington. Other sources are noted.

John married Unknown Wife Abt 1810. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to Rev. Shepherd in "The History of Kirby Underdale," Henry resided at Adams, MA; Burlington, VT; Cleveland, OH; and Huron, OH.

A genealogy chart at NE Historic Genealogical Society Library lists four children for this couple: Rev. Benjamin Franklin, Julia Ann, Maria Ann, & Fidelia.

Henry married Betsy Lamb Bef 1815. Betsy was born 1793, MA; died 1878. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married Erastus Willey 15 Mar 1815, Stamford, VT. Erastus was born 26 Aug 1790, Williamstown, Berkshire Co., MA; died 24 Feb 1839, Richmond, VA; was buried , St. John's Churchyard, Richmond, VA. [Group Sheet]

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I am making an assumption that the entries for Benjamin Franklin Remington in the church records of the First Baptist Church of North Adams, MA, pertain to this individual. His sister, Abigail, is also listed among the members.

Benjamin F. Remington Bapt 1819 Died at Peterboro NY Apr 4, 1866 aged 67 yrs.

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According to a genealogy chart at NE Historic Genealogical Society Library, Special Collections, this couple had four children, two of whom died young.

Abigail E. Remington Bapt Jan. 3, 1824 Wife of Loren Darby Died May 1, 1874 Church Record North Adams, MA (First Baptist Church)

Abigail — Loren Darby, Sr.. Loren was born Abt 1790, MA. [Group Sheet]

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Maria is mentioned in her father's will dated 8 Dec 1848 at Adams, Berkshire County, MA.

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In her father's will she was given "the real estate located on the corner of Center and Eagle Street purchased by me of B. F. Remington, and the heirs of John Remington." B. F. Remington was brother to Jane's mother Mary.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Jane Cady is a widow aged 56 MA, still living at Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. With her are the following: Virginia 32, Henry 28, Stella 23, Eddy 21, Arthur 18, Mary 14, Lizzie 11, and Mary McCarty 23.

In 1880 she is aged 65, living on Church St., North Adams, MA, with Henry A. 37, Arthur D. 28, Mary L. 24, Elizabeth M. 22; and a servant Annie Convey 23.

Jane married Alanson Cady Abt 1833. Alanson was born 1808; died 1866. [Group Sheet]

Emily — Stephen M. Whipple. Stephen was born Abt 1821, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, the family is at Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, NY: Norman 30 NY, Jane 29 Ireland, Senaca 16 NY, Edward 8 NY, Charles 5 NY, Francis 2 NY; Mary Waterman 18 NY and Permilla Wallace 65 VT. Norman is a brush maker.

In the 1860 Federal Census, the family is still at Lansingburgh: Norman 47 NY, Jane 42 Ireland, Edward 18 NY, Charles 14 NY, Frances 11 NY, and Harriet 5 NY. Norman's occupation is given as gentleman.

In the 1870 Federal Census, the family is still at Lansingburgh: Norman 57 NY, Mary J. 52 Ireland, Harriet 15 NY, and John Cozzens 65 Ireland. Norman is a tax collector.

I found the name of Norman's first wife in Seneca's death record at Boston, MA; Norman's birthplace as Lansingburgh also came from this death record.

Norman married Emma E. Unknown Abt 1833, NY. Emma was born Abt 1813, Saratoga, NY; died Bef 1840. [Group Sheet]

Norman married Mary Jane Cozzens Abt 1840, NY. Mary was born Abt 1821, Canada or Ireland; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John's birthplace as Troy, NY, first came to me from Delwin Remington, a descendant. John's obituary, sent to me by Delwin, mentions John's birthplace as Troy, NY. (See text of obituary below.*)

Also, an online biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis, husband of Helen C. Remington, gives Helen's father's birthplace as Troy, NY, and gives some personal history on John. (Oregon Bios Project, submitted by Jeffrey L. Elmer)

In the Federal Census of 1850, the family is at Livonia, Livingston Co., NY: Jno E. 29 painter, Electa 31, Edward 8, Albro 4, Ellen 1; also Sarah Marshall 18; all b NY.

In the Federal Census of 1860, the family is at Dixon, Lee Co., IL: John E. 40 painter, Electa 40, Edward 18, Alson 14, Hellen 11, Willfred 9, Noble 7; all b NY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is at Palmyra, Lee Co., IL: John E. 50 NY farmer, Electa 51 NY, Edward 28 NY, Alison 23 NY, Sarah 23 IL (probably his wife), Hellen 21 NY, William 21 NY, Noble 18 NY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, at Union, Union Co., OR, the household is as follows: John E. 60 NY (MA/RI) farmer, Electa S. 61 NY (MA/VT), Helen C. Davis 30 NY dtr, Daniel O. Davis 31 NY s-in-law farming, Edward O. Davis 6 CO, Cora I. Davis 3 CO, Leon L. Davis 2 OR, Louisa Davis 1 OR, Grace Davis 1 month OR; and James Smith 17 AR servant.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John is age 83 wd, living at Columbia, Wasco Co., OR, with married daughter Helen Davis and her family.

For military service, see the following on Google Books:
"Report of the adjutant general of the state of Illinois ..., Volume 4" By Illinois. Military and Naval Dept, Joseph W. Vance; p 599: lists John E. Remington, residence Dixon, as quartermaster, 2 Sep 1862, resigned for promotion 24 Nov 1863

Also at Google Books, "Illinois Artillery Officer's Civil War: The Diary and Letters of John Cheney" by Gordon Armstrong; p 196 refers to the "familiar faces" of Quartermaster John E. Remington and son of Dixon, IL, 75th Illinois Infantry, 23 Nov 1863, encamped near Chattanooga, TN, facing the Rebels. The "son' referred to could be Alson, who was in the 75th regiment as well.

"US Army Register" by United States Adjutant-General's Office p 65 lists John E. Remington as Assistant Quartermaster, 13 October 1863, birthplace NY, appointed from Illinois.

"Official register of the United States" by United States Civil Service Commission p 581, lists John E. Remington as postmaster of Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., CO, with a salary of $120.

An ad in the "American Agriculturist" Volume 32 p 69: "Colonization in Coloradao, Information sent free. Address John E. Remington, Fort Collins, Colorado."

"Jefferson Davis in Blue: The Life of Sherman's Relentless Warrior" by Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes, Jr., Gordon D. Whitney, p 275, mentions Captain John E. Remington, chief quartermaster, as an "old hand" assisting Jefferson Davis.

"Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate" Volume 14, Part 1 by United States Congress, p 363, mentions "Brevet Major John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster of Volunteers, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13 1865." Page 421 has an almost identical entry, for Captain John E. Remington.

"United States Congressional serial set, Issue 3409" p 443 & 444, contains a report by Captain John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster, US Army, 14th Army Corps; written at Goldsborough, NC, on 1 Apr 1865. The report concerns the campaign at Savannah, GA. He is also mentioned as part of staff on p 437 in the report of Major General Jefferson C. Davis.

The above-mentioned biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis and his wife Helen C. Remington has the following information about Helen's father, John E. Remington:
b Troy, NY
well-known artist
md Electa S. Morse (died 24 Nov 1891, age 73)
went to Pike's Peak 1859
enlisted in 71st IL Volunteers at Dixon, IL
mustered 22 Sep 1862
appointed ass't quartermaster, rank of captain, 13 Oct 1863
rank of lt colonel 13 Mar 1864
rank of major 13 Mar 1865
hon discharged 13 Mar 1866
after war engaged in farming in IL
1871 went to Ft. Collins, postmaster 4 yrs
1877 went to OR
took land, farmed until death 7 Oct 1900
paternal great-grandfather of Helen was captain in Revolution
(the above dates in this bio may be off a bit, needs more research to confirm)

*Obituary:
"Colonel J. E. Remington, a veteran of the Civil War, died in the city of The Dalles, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. O. Davis, Oct. 7, 1900. Deceased was born in Troy, NY, Sept. 26, 1819. By occupation he was a painter. In 1855 he removed to Dixon, IL. Entering the Union army in 1861, he served his country faithfully to the close of the war, holding various positions of honorable importance. First, as quarter-master of the 75th Illinois volunteers, next as major, and lastly he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel by brevet and quarter-master of the 15th army corps, following Gen. W. T. Sherman to close of war. Colonel Remington came to Oregon in the year 1876, and has resided continuously in this state since that time. He was highly respected by all good people who knew him. A patriot, soldier, and an excellent citizen, his life and influence as a benediction rests upon his descendants and neighbors. He leaves three generations of children to mourn his loss. His wife died several years since, and his remains were laid to rest by the side of hers in the family cemetery."

John married Electa Sherrill Morse Abt 1841, NY. Electa was born Abt 1819, Oneida Co., NY; died 23 Nov 1891, The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; was buried 23 Nov 1891, Fifteen Mile Creek, The Dalles, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to Rev. Shepherd in "The History of Kirby Underdale," Benjamin's twins were Lillie Mary & Florence Effie. However, they are not with the family in the 1880 census, so may have died young.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Frank & Mary Remington, ages 34 and 36, are living at New York City. Frank is a Baptist clergyman. Daughter Florence is 4; Mary is 2.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Frank & Mary Remington and family are at East Cleveland; the children's names appear to be Mary, Grace K., & Henry. In the 1880 Federal Census, Frank & Mary Remington and family are living in District 51, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. The children's names appear to be May A., Grace K., & Harry H.

I am not sure of the exact dates of all the children in this family (needs more research).

Benjamin married Mary Webb 1850. Mary was born 14 Feb 1824, Hornesville, NY; died 23 Nov 1881, Cleveland, OH. [Group Sheet]

Jane married Washington P. Ross Abt 1835. Washington was born Abt 1814, VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1860, Mariah L. Chalk is living at Richmond, VA; two of her sons -- Richard W. 22 and Charles B. 17 -- are with her.

Maria married Richard Chalk 8 Dec 1836. Richard was born Abt 1806, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Caroline was Franklin's second wife.

Caroline married Franklin Stearns 2 Sep 1847. Franklin was born Abt 1815, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1860, Seneca and Mary F. Remington, ages 24 and 18, are living in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer Co., NY. Seneca is a power (?) brush maker.

In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is still at Lansingburgh: Seneca 34 NY, Mary 28 NY, Albert 6 NY, and Chas 4 NY. Seneca is a brush maker and Mary is a dress maker.

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Senica" & Frances Remington, ages 44 & 38, are living on Summer Street in Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA. Children in the household are: Albert 16 and Charles 14. Seneca is still a brush maker; Frances is a dress maker. Perhaps her name is Mary Frances.

I found Seneca's middle initial in Albert's death record.

Seneca died at age 54 y 3 m 1 d. Cause of death -- phthisis, a type of tuberculosis. His death record identifies his parents as Norman (b Lansingburgh) and Emma E. (b Saratoga).

Seneca married Mary F. Leach Bef 1 Jun 1860, NY. Mary was born Abt 1842, Lansingburgh, Rennselaer Co., NY; died 1 Oct 1894, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to an online bio of Helen C. (Remington) Davis, her cousin Edward Remington -- brother of Charles -- piloted Burnside's expedition.

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According to an online bio of Helen C. (Remington) Davis, Charles Remington, her cousin, was one of the first two men killed by the fire on Ft. Sumter. I am not sure of this, but have used this as Charles's date of death.

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She may be the following Frances:
Marriage of Frances Remington and W. S. Lockhart, 16 Oct 1877, Albany, NY.

Harriet married O. McMurray Abt 1875, NY. O. was born Abt 1851, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From Google Books: "History of Lee County, Illinois, Volume 1" by Frank Everett Stevens, p 97, mentions Ed. V. E. Remington of Dixon as being in the 13th regiment in the Civil War.

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From Google Books: "History of Lee County, Illinois, Volume 1" by Frank Everett Stevens, p 116 mentions Alson H. Remington of Dixon as being a private in the 75th regiment (also his father John E. Remington).

Alson married Sarah Clute Bef 1 Jun 1870, IL. Sarah (daughter of John W. Clute and Henrietta Unknown) was born Abt 1847, IL; died Bef 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Daniel O. Davis 27 Oct 1872, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO. Daniel was born 28 Jan 1848, Dutchess Co., NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

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DAR files have her name as Mary Alice. In the Federal Census of 1990 she is listed as May R. Walkley.

May married David Birdseye Walkley 10 Feb 1885. David was born 2 Mar 1849, Rome, OH; died 23 Mar 1934, Rock Creek, OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The years of birth and death came from Boyd Scott Remington's chart; the day and month for each came from Rootsweb's Worldconnect (Frank Fisher's family tree).

Grace married William Warren Sabin 12 Oct 1882, Cleveland, OH. William was born 19 Dec 1860, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH; died 28 Aug 1939, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. [Group Sheet]

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Henry was a prominent lawyer in New York City, and an authority on bankruptcy law. In the 1880 Federal Census, his name appears to be Harry H. Remington.

Henry married May Robertson 1 Nov 1893. [Group Sheet]

Jane — Thomas Wilkinson. [Group Sheet]

Virginia — Charles Baldwin. [Group Sheet]

Franklin married Eunice Palmer 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Irene married J. Morton Halsey 17 Feb 1876. [Group Sheet]