Henry Remington

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.)

It appears that this little family had four children who died young. Sarah, Henry's wife, then died shortly after giving birth to twins. How sad!

Information on their gravestone inscriptions was found in the "RI Genealogical Register" Vol. 17 p. 199.

Henry's gravestone includes the following inscription: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him." (photograph from Jane Waterhouse)

In the Federal Census of 1850, Henry & Sarah A. Remmington, ages 35 & 33, are living at Southbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Two children are in the household: Phebe E. 10, and Napoleon B. 5. Henry's brother, Thomas, and his family also are living at Southbridge.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Henry has remarried and is living at Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. His wife is Saloma, age 24. Children with them are: Esther 20, Napoleon 15, Sarah 8, Emma 4, & Helen 2. Also in the household are Henry & Julia Strickland and their two children, Ida & Adelaide.

In 1870 Henry is in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. His wife's name appears as Selina, and they have three daughters with them: Emeline A. 15, Hellen C. 12, & Celia B. 9.

He may be the Henry Remington who, on 28 April 1861, as a member of Maple Root Baptist Church, was ordained to the Gospel Ministry and afterwards became assistant pastor. However, since Henry was living in CT at the time of the censuses, this needs more research.

Henry married Sarah Ann Clark Slocum 1834. Sarah (daughter of Eleazer Slocum and Sarah Crandal) was born 30 Aug 1815, Exeter, RI; died 27 Dec 1851; was buried , Historical Cemetery 7, Old Baptist Cemetery, West Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Selina Unknown Between 1852 and 1855. Selina was born Abt 1836, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1870, Napoleon B. Remington is age 25 and living at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He is married to Alice and has a daughter Madge, 6 months old.

In 1880 Napoleon is age 35 and boarding at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. His occupation -- rule maker. He appears to be single, although the census does not specify. However, there also is a Napoleon B. Remington, age 32, listed at Tolland, Andover Co., CT. He has a wife named Almira L, 28, and a daughter Cora M. 10. They are living with Almira's parents, the Walkers. Although the names and ages are slightly different, Napoleon's occupation is similar -- works in rule and tool (civil?) shop. He could be the same person; daughter Cora M. could be Madge.

In 1900, Napoleon is age 55 and living at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He is married to Emma, age 37, and has three daughters. His occupation -- rule making.

In 1910 Napoleon is still at New Britain, CT. His wife Emily I. is 47. Hetty G. Kean, mother-in-law, a widow age 74, is with them.

From Jane Waterhouse: Napoleon was a private in Co. C, 8th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. He was wounded at Antietam and received a small pension.

Napoleon married Alice S. Walker 1 Jul 1867, New Britain, CT. Alice was born Abt 1849, CT. [Group Sheet]

Napoleon married Emily "Emma" I. Kean Between 1885 and 1886. Emily was born Jan 1863, England or Canada; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Frank Smith Screen 27 Oct 1874, New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. Frank was born 3 May 1855, Westfield, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT; died 12 Jul 1910, New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. [Group Sheet]

Emeline married George D. Parker Abt 1875. George was born , MA. [Group Sheet]

Jane married Edwin Harold White 22 Apr 1919, Hartford, CT. Edwin was born 2 Sep 1894, Winchester, Litchfield Co., CT; died 27 Sep 1992, West Palm Beach, FL. [Group Sheet]