Mary Collins

Notes:

She probably is a daughter of Elisha Collins; see his Scituate will dated 31 Oct 1778, proved 3 Dec 1778.

Mary married Thomas Remington, Sr. 23 Nov 1740, Providence, RI. Thomas (son of Joseph Remington, I and Margaret Burlingame) was born 24 Feb 1718/19, Warwick, RI; died Aft 1774. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She is mentioned as granddaughter Margaret Allen in the will of Elizur Collins of Scituate, dated 31 Oct 1778.

Margret married Ebenezer Allen 21 May 1761, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Ebenezer was born Abt 1740. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Scituate Land Evidence Vol. 8 p. 39 records a transaction in which Jonathan Remington received a deed on 11 April 1785 from Christopher and Wait Lippitt. Probably it refers to this Jonathan. Since his great-grandmother was Martha Lippitt, probably Christopher was a relative.

The following may pertain to this Jonathan:

In the 1800 Federal Census, he is listed at Scituate as Jonathan Remmington (same page as Joseph Remington), with a household as follows: 1 FWM 45+, 2 FWF <10, 1 FWF 10-15, 1 FWF 26-44, and 1 FWF 45+.

In 1810 he is listed at Scituate as Johnathan Remington, but the household consists of just an adult male and an adult female.

On 20 March 1776, Elisha & Desire Clark of North Kingstown purchased land in Exeter from Jonathan Remington of Warwick, yeoman. Was it this Jonathan? If so, he would have been about 33. But see other Jonathan Remingtons on this tree.

Boyd Scott Remington shows two marriages for him, so I am entering them, although no sources are noted (needs further research).

Jonathan — Lucy Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Jonathan married Mary Havens 15 Jun 1769, Warwick, RI. Mary (daughter of Nathaniel Havens) was born Abt 1747, RI; died Aft 6 Aug 1810, Scituate, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

I have tentatively determined this Thomas Remington's parentage from his Revolutionary War pension file, in which his sister Mary Bennett gives a sworn testimony. I have made an assumption that his sister Mary Bennett, is the same Mary as the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Collins) Remington.

It is possible that Mary (Remington) Bennett and her brother Thomas, Jr., were children of a different Thomas Remington; however, given their ages and locality, this family is the most likely. No other Thomas Remington of record has proved to be a possibility, although there were other Thomas Remingtons born in Rhode Island of whom nothing else is known.

According to his pension file data at the National Archives in Waltham (George Sermuksnis, Archives Technician), Thomas was residing at Providence when he received his pension. He lived in Warwick during the the Revolutionary War.

Please note that some online genealogies have shown Mary Wood as a second wife for the Thomas Remington, Jr., who is the son of Thomas & Abigail (Eldred) Remington, of Cowesett, Warwick, RI. However, that is incorrect, as that Thomas has a different date of death: 6 Aug 1817. His grave is in Coventry, RI. Also, there is no William or Charles among their known children.

From "Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files," Vol. III: N - Z, abstracted by Virgil D. White, The National Historical Publishing Co., Waynesboro, TN, 1992, p. 2849, summary of his pension file:

"REMINGTON Thomas, Mary, RI Line, W13847, sol was a son of Thomas Remington & he m Mary daughter or [sic] William Wood on 7 Jun 1778 at Warwick RI, sol d 19 Jan 1831, wid appl 29 Octg [sic] 1836 at Cranston RI & she d there 29 Mar 1837 & the bal due wid at her death was paid to the following children; Charles, Daniel & William Remington her only surviving children."

Although Thomas was a Revolutionary War Veteran and his wife Mary received his pension, it is not known where either of them is buried.

The Federal Census of 1790 lists 4 Thomas Remingtons in Warwick. I am assuming that one of these is this particular Thomas, likely the one designated as Thomas Remington, Jr. and living near another Thomas Remington. The household shows 5 free white males under age 16, 1 free white male 16 and over, and 3 free white females. This suggests that there may have been 5 sons and 2 daughters in the family at that time.

"Cousin Thomas Remington Jr. of Coventry" is named as executor in the 1805 will of Thomas Collins of Foster, yeoman, who died about Mar 1818 when the will was proved.

There may have been a son named Henry. The 1810 census shows a Charles Remington and a Henry Remington listed next to each other. Both Charles and William included the name Henry among their children.

The inventory of the estate of Thomas Remington was taken between June and August 1831. Charles Remington was the Administrator, appraisers were Christopher Spencer, Edmund Burke, and George Carder. The image of the inventory, totalling $91.11, is viewable at ancestry.com. Two of the individuals listed as having claims are William and Joseph Remington.

Thomas married Mary Wood 7 Jun 1778, Warwick, RI. Mary (daughter of William Wood) was born Abt 1758; died 29 Mar 1837, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may be the Prudence Remington who married Pearce Budlong at Warwick on 27 Aug 1769. I have made this assumption in placing this marriage here on this family tree.

Prudence — Samuel Littlefield. Samuel was born 28 Sep 1747; died 22 Oct 1830; was buried , Rev. Samuel Littlefield Lot, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Prudence married Pearce Budlong 27 Aug 1769, Warwick, RI. Pearce (son of John Budlong) was born Abt. 1745; died 20 Oct 1769; was buried , John Budlong Lot, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The marriage record identifies her as d/o Thomas Remington. I have made an assumption that the Mary Remington, daughter of Thomas, who married Joseph Bennett is the same Mary who is a daughter of Thomas & Mary (Collins) Remington (this needs more research to confirm).

On 15 Sep 1837, Mary Bennett, at age 84, gave a sworn statement concerning her brother Thomas's Revolutionary War service. I am making an assumption that they are both children of Thomas Remington & Mary Collins, since this couple had a daughter Mary born 20 Mar 1753, and this agrees closely with the date of birth calculated from the gravestone of Mary Bennett.

BENNETT, MARY [REMINGTON] 1754c - 14 JAN 1847 WK016 (RI Cemetery Database)

The gravestone says she died on 14 Jan 1847 at the age of 93 y 10 m 4 d. This would compute to a dob of 10 Mar 1753.

The online transcript has her dob as 20 Mar 1853.

It is possible that Mary (Remington) Bennett and her brother Thomas, Jr., were children of a different Thomas Remington; however, given their ages and locality, this family is the most likely.

Some genealogies have another Mary Remington, d/o Thomas Remington and Abigail Eldred(ge), as the one who married Joseph Bennett; sometimes two marriages are given for Mary. However, this is not possible, since the other Mary married Josephus Rice and is mentioned as Mary Rice in the will of her father thomas Remington dated 11 June 1798. Joseph Bennett and his wife Mary (Remington) had a child in July 1798, whose birth is recorded in the VRs, so they cannot be the same Mary.

Mary married Joseph Bennett 9 Dec 1773, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Joseph (son of John Bennett) was born Abt 1744; died 5 Jun 1835; was buried , Joseph Bennett Lot, White Acorn Circle, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Boyd Scott Remington includes this son in the family group, although he does not appear in the Scituate Town Hall records that I checked. BSR includes no source documentation. It may be that BSR erroneously placed here the the John Remington born 29 July 1757, but slightly altered the birth year.

However, he is listed as a son in this family group, in the Burlingame Manuscript Book I, p. 50 (at RI Historical Society Library).

Notes:

Lucy may have had a daughter named Phebe before she was married. However, I have placed Phebe in the family of Lucy's brother Russell and his first wife, also named Lucy. (see notes for Phebe)

An online family tree shows two more sons for Lucy & David: Obediah & David, Jr. (needs more research to confirm). In the 1850 census Obadiah & Jabez are living in the same household.

Lucy married David Colvin Aft 19 Mar 1808. David (son of Josiah Colvin and Freelove Ralph) was born 16 Jul 1762; died 28 Jul 1832; was buried , David Colvin Cemetery, Glenview Ct., Scituate, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am not sure about this daughter for Jonathan & Mary. She is listed on the Boyd Scott Remington chart. According to the genealogy, she married Christopher Ralph Colvin. However, he was born 1808 and married Abigail "Nabby" (Remington) Knight -- probably she was his second wife, as suggested by the wording in his will.

Notes:

Please note that I am not sure that Peleg belongs to these parents. I am including him here based on certain evidence including census, location, and age. See notes for Susan Briggs.

In the 1820 Federal Census, Peleg is listed at Warwick: 2 FWM <10, 1 FWM >45, 1 FWF <10, 3 FWF 10-15, 1 FWF 26-44. This suggests that Peleg and Susan had 4 daughters and 2 sons.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Susan Remington is living at Warwick, listed next to -- or possibly with -- Thomas & Almira Remington. This suggests a family relationship. Thomas was s/o Russell Remington.

I have made a working assumption that Susan Remington is Thomas's aunt by marriage to his uncle Peleg.

There may be another son of Peleg and Susan in this family: William H. Remington who married Sarah F. Hazard at Warwick 25 July 1849. (needs more research to confirm -- yes, this has been confirmed)

Peleg's will was dated Nov 1847, proved 14 Feb 1848 at Warwick. It mentions wife Susan and daughter Phebe Ann Arnold.

DAR records show Susan Briggs as Peleg's second wife. I don't know that this is accurate. The DAR file shows "Nancy" as his first wife. I believe there was an earlier Peleg Remington who had a wife named Nancy/Anstice. The two could have been confused by researchers, but then again there could have been two Pelegs with wives named Nancy. However, another thought is that this Peleg's first wife could have been Lydia Rhodes, Phebe Field, or Amy Fifield. I have four possible wives for Peleg Remington II, but that could certainly be incorrect. See notes for Peleg Remington II b 1764.

DAR records show this Peleg as b c1757/58, but the RI Cemetery Database has c1775.

Peleg married Susan Briggs 5 Feb 1807, Warwick, RI. Susan was born Abt 1778; died 15 Mar 1861; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Russell & Rachel lived in Cranston.

Cranston Probate Bk. 2, p. 315: whereas Russell Remington late of Cranston, deceased, died Intestate, the court appoints Mrs. Rachel Remington, widow of Deceased, administratrix; dated 9 August 1817.

At least one person has Abby (Remington) Vose as a daughter of this couple; she was born c 12 Feb 1809. This needs more research to confirm.

Russell married Lucy Unknown Abt 1793. Lucy was born Abt 1776; died Bef 1811. [Group Sheet]

Russell married Rachael Colvin Abt 1810. Rachael (daughter of Benedict Colvin and Hannah Benedict) was born 22 May 1769, Coventry, RI; died 1 Dec 1837; was buried , Colvin Cemetery, Colvintown Rd., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

It is possible that he had a first wife named Alice, with whom he lived in NY State. See notes for Stacy Waterman Remington on this family tree.

He is probably the Charles Remington listed in the 1820 Federal Census at Warwick, RI. In addition to Charles & Betsey, who are both 26 - 45, the household includes one male 10 - 15, two males under 10, two females 10 - 15, and two females under 10. If these are all his children, there are three sons and four daughters.

There is some discrepancy about the dates of birth and death for Charles. "Providence, RI Deaths 1851 - 1879" Vol. 3, p. 488, has the following information: Remington, Charles, s. of Thomas, 87 yrs., Mar 14 1857 (10:9). This would place his birth year as c1770. It also provides the key information that his father was a Thomas Remington -- one of the many. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary. On the same page in the book "Providence, RI Deaths" is the following entry: Elizabeth, wid. of Charles, 81 yrs., Mar 28 1866 (11:199). This Charles & this Elizabeth are husband and wife, as demonstrated by the following cemetery and census data.

The RI Cemetery Database has this information, differing slightly from the above: Charles Remington, 25 Oct 1776 - 13 Mar 1856; and Betsey (Stafford) Remington, c1785 - 28 Mar 1866.

REMINGTON, CHARLES 1776 - 13 MAR 1856 CR026
REMINGTON, BETSEY (STAFFORD) 1785c - 28 MAR 1866 CR026

Charles's death is also recorded at Cranston, RI, as 14 March 1857 (Bk 3, p12).

Their graves are both in the John Stafford Lot on Pontiac Ave., Cranston. Clearly these are the same individuals listed in the book "Providence, RI Deaths." However, notice that the year of Charles's birth, and the date of death, are different.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Charles is 74, a farmer, and Betsey is 67. They are at Cranston, RI.

On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian."

I suspect Charles may be a son of Thomas Remington, Jr. and Mary Wood, who were married 7 June 1778 at Warwick, RI. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary, which agrees with my theory (although both of these are common names). If so, he may have been born in 1778 or after; or, he may be a son of a previous marriage for this Thomas. In the 1850 Federal Census at Cranston, RI, Charles is 74 and Betsey is 67. This would place his year of birth as c1776, which agrees with the cemetery data. But perhaps he didn't know exactly what year he was born, or didn't keep exact count over the years, as so often happens with records through the decades. If his birth date was calculated based on his age at death, it may not be correct.

Although I have found no birth records for them, there are several reasons why I have placed Charles and William in this family group. First of all, according to the death record at Warwick City Hall, and the RI Death Index, William was a son of Thomas (no mother is mentioned); Charles is known to be son of a Thomas & Mary. Secondly, they were born around the same time, and lived in the same area (Warwick/Cranston/Pawtuxet Village). Thirdly, Charles & Betsey had a son named Benjamin W. Remington, who had sons named Albert F. and William H. Benjamin's son Albert F. is found living at Thomas, GA, in the 1860 Federal Census, in the household of Charles H. & Ellen Remington and family. Also in Thomas, GA, at that time are Edward Remington and his extended family. Edward is a son of William, of Thomas. In 1875, the wife (or widow) of Charles H. Remington, Ellen, is living at Providence, RI, next to/with Albert F. and William H., the sons of Benjamin W. There is clearly a close family relationship here. The most reasonable explanation is that Charles & William were brothers, and that the Remington individuals living together in Thomas, GA, and in Providence, RI, were cousins. Additional evidence is the repetition of the same names in both families.

I have also wondered if this Charles Remington may have married first to Alice, and had a son named Stacy Waterman Remington b 21 Oct 1809 (see notes elsewhere on this tree for that family). One similarity is the middle name Warren among the children/grandchildren.

If any new information comes to light, it will be added to this family tree.

Charles married Elizabeth "Betsey" Stafford Abt 1811. Elizabeth (daughter of John Stafford and Mary Arnold) was born Between 1782 and 1785; died 28 Mar 1866; was buried , John Stafford Lot, Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

William's will dated 31 May 1852 mentions his (second) wife Avis and sons Henry A., Edward, & William H.

The death record at Warwick City Hall reads: "William Remington, son of Thomas; trader, d. 23 June 1852 age 73." (Note: James N. Arnold's published transcription of this record is incorrect; I have viewed the original twice for verification) The RI Death Index agrees with the original.

I do not have absolute proof of the identity of William's parents, but the available evidence points to this Thomas and Mary. It is known that his father is Thomas. The most likely possibility is Thomas Remington, Jr., who married Mary Wood, d/o William, at Warwick on 7 June 1778, by Elder Charles Holden. (Consequently, I am tentatively placing him in this family; research is ongoing to confirm.)

William is mentioned as a son in Thomas Remington's Revolutionary War Pension File # W13847.

Research throughout Rhode Island has shown that there is no record of any other William, son of Thomas.

William owned a house which is now known as the Remington House, at 71 Remington Street in Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. This house was at one time rented to the Pawtuxet school district for use as a school. An old receipt shows that William was paid $3 per month, for a total of $12, covering the period from 9 Dec 1833 to 8 Apr 1834. Most likely, ownership of the house was passed down to son Henry after William's death, since Henry is indicated as owner on an 1855 map. (source: "Pawtuxet Schools" by Henry A. L. Brown, an article in "The Bridge" Fall 2005 Vol. 31 No. 2, p. 10 -- A Newsletter of the Pawtuxet Village Association)

The plaque on the front of the William Remington house has the date 1728. Does this mean the house was built that year? Also, who built the house -- a Remington ancestor or someone else? This needs more research. (I have photographed this house; image available upon request.)

From RI Cemetery Database:
REMINGTON WILLIAM 1779c - 23 JUN 1852 WK001

Cemetery notes:
Historical Cemetery # WK001, Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI / Location: 75 ft west of IRVING RD at TEL pole # 4 / 24 burials with 5 inscriptions from 1822 to 1862 / 100 ft x 200 ft in poor condition no enclosure; sign missing / Tax Assessors Map #: Plat #: 289, Lot #: 551 / James N. Arnold visited this lot 10 Aug 1891; Vol 4 Pg 87 "At Lakewood on the north side of the Greenwich Rd. and west of the Warwick branch Road, in plain sight of both, a burial yard showing neglect, both fence and yard." In 1994 this burial ground was almost totally destroyed and most of the stones were missing. This cemetery has been recorded and checked.

William married Martha "Pattey" Adams 12 Apr 1804, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Martha (daughter of Andrew Adams and Molly Morse) was born 4 Jan 1784, Northbridge, MA; died 11 Jun 1822, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI; was buried , Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

William married Avis Unknown Aft 1822. Avis was born Abt 1792; died Between 18 and 27 Feb 1858, Warwick, RI; was buried , Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I don't know for sure if this Joseph belongs in this family group, but the birth record identifies him as Joseph Remington, of Thomas. I have checked the family groups of the other families in Warwick, as well as the 1790 census for each of them, and Joseph fits best here.

An inventory of the estate of Joseph Remington of Warwick is listed in the probate records, viewable at ancestry.com, 13 Apr 1835; Thomas Holden, his guardian.

Notes:

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

Daniel was "of Warwick." However, I don't see him listed in the 1820 census in RI. Could they have moved away and then back to RI before son Ben was born?

He may be the Daniel Remington, age 62, RI, laborer, living at Providence, RI, in the 1850 Federal Census. Daniel is living with Maria Waterman and three Allen family members.

I can't find any gravestone records for Daniel or Alice, or any death records. Perhaps Daniel died between 1850 and 1853, when the RI Death Index began.

Daniel married Alice Stephens 21 Sep 1806, Warwick, RI. Alice was born Abt 1788; died Aft 1822. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1830, Thomas Remington is listed as living in Warwick, RI. In that census, there are three individuals named Thomas Remington in Warwick. However, I have made an assumption that his one is the individual listed with other families of the surnames Hill, Wood, and Browning, who I also am assuming are his relatives.

Some of the individuals listed on the same census page with Thomas are: Christopher Hill, William Wood, another William Wood, Sally Ann Wood, John Browning, Stephen Browning, and Benjamin Hill.

For this reason, I have made an additional assumption that this particular Thomas Remington is a son of Thomas Remington and Mary Wood (daughter of William Wood).

The household data in the 1830 census agrees with the known family information for Thomas, as it indicates one free white male age 30 - 40, one free white female age 30 - 40, one free white female under age 5, and one free white female age 5 - 10.

Please note that the above assumptions assumptions are supported by census and cemetery evidence, as well as family relationships confirmed by marriages. However, no birth record exists for Thomas, to prove the identity of his parents.

Thomas had a son named Charles, who may have been named after his (assumed) brother Charles.

I believe that Thomas is not mentioned in his father's Revolutionary War pension records because he was deceased when the final payment was made to his mother, Mary Remington, who died in 1837.

Thomas married Patience P. Hill Abt 1823. Patience (daughter of Christopher Hill and Mary Whipple) was born Abt 1797; died 2 May 1842; was buried , Historic Cemetery WK114, Tollgate Rd., Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Penelope Andrews 25 Mar 1805, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

John married Robey Burlingame 20 May 1802, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Tabitha is named in her father's will as Tabitha Burlingame.

Tabitha — Mr. Burlingame. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The RI Death Index identifies Jabez as s/o David & Lucy.

In the 1850 Federal Census, he is living with Obadiah Colvin in Cranston, RI, next to Holden & Phebe Colvin.

In both the 1860 & 1870 censuses, Jabez Colvin is living with Charles & Caroline Stone at Scituate, RI. Caroline is probably his first cousin, daughter of Russell Remington, brother of Jabez's mother Lucy.

Notes:

According to the death record at the RI State Archives, Abby Vose, widow, born Warwick, died in 1860 at age 51 of consumption, in Manville (source: Ken Carlson).

Her great-great-grandson Charles provided information that her funeral was in Manville, and her obit gave her age as 51 y 5 m 14 d. I used that age to compute her birth date.

Abby married Alanson Vose Abt 1830. Alanson (son of Amariah Vose and Rejoice Cook) was born Abt 1796; died 2 Jan 1881; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Woonsocket, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

PARKER SUSAN B (REMINGTON) 1811 - 1878 PV001

Susan married Henry A. Parker 29 Sep 1833. Henry was born 12 Jul 1812, CT; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Aldrich Payne. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Phebe Ann Arnold is mentioned as daughter in her father's will of Nov 1847. She is appointed as executrix and is to care for her mother Susan.

Phebe — Mr. Arnold. [Group Sheet]

Phebe — Solomon Madison. Solomon was born Abt 1818. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

REMINGTON LORENZO DOW 1820 - 1898 CY059

In 1850 the family is at Warwick, RI (all born RI):
Lorenzo D Remington 30
Sarah A Remington 31
Josephine S Remington 8
Susan F Remington 6
Caroline G Remington 3
Jemima B Remington 63

A notation beside Jemima's name shows wd -- widow. She is actually Sarah's mother, Jemima Barlow.

In 1860, the family is still at Warwick:
Lorenzo D Remington 39 Cloth Packer
Sarah M Remington 41
Josephine P Remington 18
Susan F Remington 16
Caroline G Remington 13
Lorenzo T Remington 9
Mary B Remington 2

In 1870, the family is at Providence:
Lorenzo D Remington 49 Fruit Dealer
Sarah N Remington 51
Josephine S Remington 28
Willard A Johnson 28 Printer
Susan F Johnson 26
Susan J Johnson 10/12
Carrie G Remington 23
Lorenzo D Remington 19
Minnie B Remington 12
Annie G Remington 10
Nellie V Remington 7

In 1880, the family is still at Providence:
Lorenzo D. Remington 59
Sarah N. Remington 61
Minnie B. Remington 22
Anella V. Remington 16

Lorenzo married Sarah Nye Barlow Abt 1840. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Barlow and Jemima Unknown) was born 1 May 1819, Newport, RI; died 19 Sep 1897, Providence, RI; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, William E. and Sarah Frances Remington, ages 27 and 19, are living in Warwick, RI. It appears that they are living next to Sarah's parents.

His second marriage record names his parents as Peleg and Susan.

In the 1860 Federal Census, William E. and Caroline Remington, ages 38 and 17, are living in Cranston, RI, Knightsville PO area. William is a mariner.

According to a Naval Enlistment form at New Bedford, 15 June 1861, William E. Remington at that time was age 34, born in Warwick, had blue eyes, light brown hair, and dark complexion. and was 5 ft 9 1/2 in tall.

Another Naval Enlistment form dated 20 Sep 1862 at Boston has similar data: age 31, blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, and 5 ft 9 1/2 in tall.

On another Naval Enlistment form at Boston, Oct 1863, William E. Remington at that time was age 40, born in Warwick, had blue eyes, brown hair, and light complexion, and was 5 ft 9 1/2 in tall.

It is the same individual even though his age varies.

William married Sarah Frances Hazard 25 Jul 1849, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Sarah was born Abt 1831, RI. [Group Sheet]

William married Caroline A. Greene 21 May 1860, Providence, RI. Caroline was born Abt 1842, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Phebe is probably the Phebe Colvin age 76 living at Coventry, RI. She is living with William H. & Hannah B. Brayton. Also in the household are Esther H. Colvin, 28, and Phebe J. Colvin, 4. All are b RI except Hannah, b CT.

According to the RI Death Index, Phebe Colvin is the daughter of Lucy Remington. Therefore, I have made an assumption that she was a daughter of Russell & Lucy Remington, although she may have been an illegitimate daughter of Russell's sister Lucy. Phebe Colvin died at age 78.

Phebe — Holden Colvin. Holden (son of Edmund Colvin and Lydia Collins) was born Abt 1784, RI; died 27 Jul 1867, RI. [Group Sheet]

Caroline married Charles Stone Abt 1824. Charles was born 1804, Cranston, RI; died 10 Sep 1875, RI; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

This family appears to be listed twice in the 1850 Federal Census, at both Warwick, RI (5 Sep); and Scituate, RI (20 Sep) -- except George, who is already married, is not listed at Scituate.

Warwick, 1850:
Thomas Remmington 42
Almira Remmington 42
George Remmington 20
Abby Remmington 18
Henry Remmington 16
Horace Remmington 13
Andrew Remmington 12
John Remmington 9

Scituate, 1850 (ancestry has mis-transcribed the surname, but the image shows Remington):
Thomas Kennington 41
Almira Kennington 41
Abby Kennington 18
Henry Kennington 16
Albert Kennington 12
Horace Kennington 9
Andrew J Kennington 6
John H Kennington 4

George is listed separately at Warick, with his wife and child:
George T Remmington 20
Betsey P Remmington 26
Byron D Remmington 1

It must be the same family, because most of the names are the same, as are the ages -- with slight differences for three of the children.

Perhaps they were living at Warwick with (or next to) Susan Remington but in that month moved to Scituate.

Thomas is not listed in the RI Death Index.

Thomas married Almira Dyer Abt 1830. Almira (daughter of John Dyer and Patience Sprague) was born Abt 1809, RI; died 15 Dec 1887, Auburn, RI; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Hannah married William W. Barton Abt 1830. William was born Abt 1805, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am not positive that Mary belongs in this family. However, based on family names, dates, locations, and connections, I think there's a good chance she belongs here, and that she was named after her maternal grandmother, Mary Arnold.

However, this needs more research to confirm.

She may be a half-sister or full sister to Stacy Waterman Remington, son of Charles & Alice Remington. See notes for Mary's husband Joseph.

Mary and her husband Joseph named their oldest son Charles.

Mary died at age 87y.

Mary — Joseph Gardiner Johnson. Joseph (son of Freeborn Johnson and Martha Allen) was born 1817, West Greenwich, RI; died 25 Mar 1881, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

I have made an assumption that Betsey S. Randall, wife of William Randall, is the daughter of Charles & Betsey (Stafford) Remington. The main evidence for this is the document signed by her, her husband, and Benjamin W. Remington. This appeal to the Cranston Probate Court concerning the estate of Charles & Betsey, suggests that there is a family relationship among these individuals. Also, her name is additional evidence that she is Betsey's daughter; probably her middle name is Stafford. Lastly, her son is Charles H. Randall, probably named after her father Charles and her brother, Charles H. Remington.

Elizabeth married William Randall 3 Mar 1844. William was born 1809; died 6 Sep 1874; was buried , King-Randall Lot, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

From James N. Arnold's "Vital Record of RI": REMINGTON, Benjamin W., born Warren, of Charles and Betsey, 66y 0m 9d, July 24, 1884. I believe the birthplace is an error here; it should say Warwick.

The RI Genealogical Register, Vol. 12, p. 250, says Benjamin was born 15 July 1817 Wa. The abbreviation Wa signifies Warwick.

familysearch.org shows his middle name as Warren (death record); perhaps where the confusion came from.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin & Matilda, ages 33 & 24, are living in Ward 6, Providence, RI. They have four sons, all born in RI.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Benjamin W. and his second wife, Mary, are living at Cranston, RI. In the household is Benjamin's mother, Betsey Remington, age 76; also three children -- Albert, William H., & Benjamin. They are living next door to Silas & Cynthia Allen and their family.

In the 1870 Federal Census, they are living in Ward 9, Providence, RI. The household includes Benjamin W., Mary A., adult son William H., and son Frank R., age 8. Also with them is Rebecca Allen, 77; she may be Mary's mother, so I am adding her to the family tree upon that assumption (needs more research to confirm). Silas & Cynthia Allen are nearby, although not next door, as in 1860. Perhaps they are related to Mary.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Benjamin and his second wife, Mary A., have one of their children in the household -- Frank R., 18. Also there is a niece, Ada Allen, age 30. They are living on Broad St., Providence, RI.

Interestingly, they are in the same neighborhood as Stacy W. Remington, but Stacy was born in NY, and Ben was born in RI. Could they be brothers? If so, their parents must have gone to NY State for a while, then returned to RI.

On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian."

Benjamin married Matilda Spink 28 Oct 1841, Providence, RI. Matilda (daughter of Silas Spink and Ruth Essex) was born 9 Feb 1825, North Kingstown, RI; died 10 Dec 1852; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Benjamin married Mary A. Allen Between 1853 and 1855. Mary (daughter of Rebecca Unknown) was born Abt 1824, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Charles's middle name as Henry came from a letter written by Lottie Remington (wife of Hinton) dated 5 Dec 1971.

According to handwritten notes sent to me by Dorothy Remington Cuthbert, Charles was born in 1815.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Charles H. Remington, age 28, b. RI, is living at Thomas, GA. This would place his birth year as c1822. His profession is given as Artist.

Also listed in this census as living in Thomas, GA, are the following Remingtons: Edward, 34 RI, who I believe to be Charles's first cousin; Edward's wife Mary (Smith), 46 RI; Francis, 23, their son; Ann, 18 GA, Francis's wife (her age is about three years off); their infant daughter Mary, 4 months; and lastly Edward 9, and Mary 13, children of Edward & Mary (Smith) Remington, and thus siblings of Francis. (see Georgia Genweb site for this 1850 census data)

In 1860 Charles is age 40, which would place his birth year as c1820. The 1860 Federal Census at Thomas, GA, lists Ch. H. Remington, 40 RI, artist; Ellen P. Remington, 22 GA; S. A. Remington, 4 GA; C. H. Remington, 3 GA; H. S. Remington, 6/12 GA; and A. F. Remington, 17 RI. I believe A. F. is Albert F. Remington, Charles's nephew, son of Benjamin. (Charles's wife and sons are living near Albert and his family in a later census -- 1875 -- in Providence, RI.)

I am guessing that Ch. H. Remington may have died before the 1870 census, when his sons are living with relatives of his wife Ellen.

From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, pp. 14, 15, & 20: "The general economic trend in Thomas County was favorable, and Thomasville shared in the prosperity of the 1850s. Circumstances were so promising that Charles H. Remington, Jared Everett, and Freeman W. Johnson received a charter for the Thomasville Loan and Building Association in February, 1854 . . . Charles H. Remington was a man of several interests. He operated a gallery, painted signs, sold and hung wall paper, and opened a photographic studio in the 1850s. Not satisfied, he soon branched off into the insurance business and joined Isaiah Dekle in opening a furniture store." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963)

Remington's Photographic Gallery was opposite the Post Office in Thomasville.

Found on web site [http://www.daguerreotype.com/]:
Remington, Charles H. - Believed to be the only professional daguerreotypist on the judicial bench in the U.S., Judge Charles H. Remington was active in Thomaston, Ga. from 1854 to 1856. Elsewhere the location was noted as Thomasville, Ga. (Information corrected to November, 1997;

Charles married Ellen Perry Sharpe 29 Jan 1854, GA. Ellen (daughter of Hamilton Wynn Sharpe and Jane Perry) was born Between 1836 and 1838, GA; died 1923. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Some information on Edward's wives and descendants, as well as numerous other family connections, particularly the SMITH line, came from Chandler Smith Cheek (contact info available on request).

Edward was born at Pawtuxet, RI, and died at Thomasville, GA. Edward and his family probably moved from Rhode Island to Thomasville as early as 1827, but certainly by 1829. (Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr. wrote that they moved south in 1829 for health reasons -- email from John Piot.) The newly settled town was incorporated in 1831, and Edward Remington was appointed as one of the town commissioners. Martha Benns, in her compilation titled Remington Family, includes a notation that he was the first mayor of Thomasville, although a county history says Thomasville's first mayor was Robert Hardaway. It has also been said that his daughter Mattie was the first white child born in Thomasville, and that a street in town was named after him. Mr. Remington opened the first general stock of merchandise in the town (probably with his father-in-law Simeon Smith), and thereafter was a leading and highly esteemed merchant there for almost a half century. (see excerpt below) According to Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr., Edward's first store was opened in a small log building (email from John Piot).

Evidently Edward Remington traveled from Georgia to Rhode Island year by year, for part or all of the summer, as was the custom for many northerners who had moved south. He usually stayed with his wife's uncle, Remington Smith.

Edward Remington also went to the Alachua County, Florida, area to set up his merchandising business and for the most part let Lewis G. Pyles, his son-in-law, act as his agent.

Edward died in the 74th year of his age, and is buried next to the Smith lot in the Old City Cemetery at Thomasville. His obituary describes him as "trustworthy and honest, a devoted husband and tender father." He was a member of the Baptist Church. His funeral was held on a Sunday, and due to respect of so many citizens, the churches were not opened for regular morning services. The funeral service at the cemetery included singing, prayers, Scripture readings, and a message by Rev. C. S. Gauden on the theme "The Empty Tomb of Jesus." The headstone inscription reads: "In memory of Edward Remington, born in Warwick, Rhode Island, June 7, 1804; died Thomasville April 18, 1878, There remaineth a rest for the people of God."

Gravestone information for Edward and many of his family members is found online at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas/cemeteries/oldcem.txt

Thomas County, Georgia; The Old Cemetery (Thomasville). File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jack Wynn [jwynn@pop.mindspring.com]

Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas.htm
Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm

The Edward Remington household was in the 1850 Federal Census at Thomasville, GA, as follows: Edward 45, RI, merchant; Mary 46, Francis 23, Ann 18 (wife of Francis), Mary 13, Edward S. 9, and Mary (child of Francis & Ann) 4 months.

In 1860, E. Remington (Rimington), merchant age 55 RI, is living at Thomasville with his second wife Pat 30 RI, and infant daughter Mary 1 GA. Two individuals are boarding with them, including a Sheldon from RI (possibly John, age 20 -- unclear).

In the 1870 Federal Census they are still at Thomasville; Edward is 65 and Patience is 40; children in the household are Mary 12, Pardon 9, & William 7.

Chandler has Edward's year of birth as 1804, while RI genealogist Martha Benns has 1805 (RI Historical Society Library).

From the web site newenglandancestors.org:
"1805 REMINGTON Edward, h. Mary A. (Smith) of Pawtuxet, R.I. , ch. William and Patty or Martha (Adams), June 7, 1805 [? in Pawtuxet, R.I. ], P.R.28. Birth," recorded in records of Greenfield, MA (probably from a family Bible record of the Adams family).

From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, p. 20: "Perhaps the most successful of the town's merchants was Edward Remington. A random listing of items he offered for sale included pianos, Negro goods, window and bed curtains, furniture, iron plow points, crockery and glassware, bagging and bale rope, sugar boilers, clothing for all ages, such as 'Ladies' Steel Extension Skirts from 8 to 36 hoops,' fans, jewelry, and hats. Within the broad category of groceries, Remington included candle wick, matches, sugar, raisins, soap, sardines, and coffee as well as apple and peach brandy, Holland gin, Monongahela whiskey, rectified whiskey, Madeira wine, and port wine." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963)

One of Edward's business partners was Isaac Garland Jourdan, born in Jefferson County, GA, 25 March 25 1808, and died in Quitman on 21 August 1886. "He engaged in the mercantile business, in copartnership with the late Col. Edward Remington and others that were then well known in business circles." (excerpted from Jourdan's obituary, "The Thomasville Times," 11 Sept 1886, email from Chandler Smith Cheek)

Edward married Mary Arnold Smith Abt 4 Sep 1826, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI. Mary (daughter of Simeon Smith, Jr. and Mary "Polly" Sheldon) was born 25 Sep 1803, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 16 Oct 1856, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA; was buried , The Old Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Patience Aborn Sheldon 16 Sep 1858, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI. Patience (daughter of Pardon Sheldon and Rebecca Walker Aborn) was born 8 Nov 1830, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 6 May 1886, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA; was buried , Old Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. [Group Sheet]

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From web site newenglandancestors.org:
"REMINGTON, William Holdredge, ' Moved from R. I. to Pomeroy, Ohio,' h. REMINGTON, Eliphalet (d. Job Randall of Cranston, R.I. ), ch. William and Patty or Martha (Adams), b. --, 1810 [? in Pawtuxet, R.I. ], P.R.28. Greenfield," MA records (probably from Adams family Bible records). Eliphalet is likely a mistranscription of Elizabeth.

In the 1850 Federal Census, William & Elizabeth are living at Pomeroy, Meigs Co., Ohio, with their five children: P. E., Anne C., Benjamin R., Martha M., & Mary H. William is a merchant.

In 1860 the family is at Salisbury, Meigs Co., OH. The household includes: W. H. Remington, 50 RI, merchant; Elizabeth P., 41 RI; Ansela, 16 OH; Benjamin R., 13 OH; Martha, 11 OH; Mary, 9 OH; & Emer, 7 OH.

They are still living there in 1870, and their young adult children in the household are: Benjamin, Mary, & Emma. William 60 and son Benjamin 24 are dry goods merchants; Elizabeth 57 is keeping house; Mary 19 "helps mother"; and Emma 17 is attending school. (Roll: M593_1242, Page: 165, Image: 331)

In 1880 William & Elizabeth are still at Pomeroy, OH, and are ages 70 & 61. William is a retired merchant. With them is son Benjamin R., 43; it looks as if his occupation is "Hardware & stationery."

As a point of interest, William was likely named after his father William, and also after Deacon William Holdridge/Holdredge, who died at Pawtuxet 5 Dec 1828 in his 86th year.

William married Elizabeth Palmer Randall Abt 1835, RI. Elizabeth (daughter of Job Randall and Ann Celia Greene) was born Abt 1816, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880, OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Perhaps Henry's middle name is Adams. His mother may have died in childbirth or shortly after Henry's birth -- but this is just speculation because I do not know Henry's exact date of birth.

Henry A. Remington who married Sally W. Reynolds was identified as "son of William." I am making an assumption that he is Henry A. Remington, son of this particular William Remington. Their birth dates seem about right for this marriage (see their ages at death, in the RI Death Index).

Henry A. is mentioned as a son in the 1852 will of William Remington.

His death record at Providence also identifies him as "son of William."

Henry married Sally W. Reynolds 7 May 1848, Warwick, RI. Sally (daughter of Thomas A. Reynolds and Charity Whitford) was born Abt 1826; died 24 Oct 1876, RI. [Group Sheet]

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The entry in the RI Death Index identifies Benjamin's parents as Daniel & Alice.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin N. & Eliza Remington are living at Cranston, RI. They have two young daughters -- Sarah F. & Mary A.

In 1860 the family is still in Cranston. B. N. & Eliza have four children: Sarah F., Mary, George H., & Edward E. Next door is Francis Larose and family -- probably Eliza's brother. He is also born in Canada.

In 1870, 1875, & 1880 they are in Providence. In 1880 three of their children are with them: Mary A., Edward E., & Philip K.

His middle name as Nelson came from familysearch.org

Benjamin married Eliza Larose 14 Oct 1847, Cranston, RI. Eliza was born Abt 1827, East Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

PERKINS MARY W (REMINGTON) 1824c - 12 DEC 1849 WK114

Mary — Horace E. Perkins. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Charles was a veteran of the Civil War. He served in Company D, 1st RI Light Artillery.

In the Federal Census of 1850, there is a Charles Remington age 21, a clerk at a hotel in Providence, Ward 5.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Charles R. Remington is age 30 RI, a baker, living at Attleboro, MA. His wife Jane is 29 CT, and they have a daugher Mary P. 1 MA.

In the Federal Census of 1880, the family was living on Carpenter St. in District 37, Providence, RI. The household was as follows: Mrs. Eliza Parker 72 CT (consumption), Edwin L. 46 CT (son), Emily F. 34 RI (dtr), Charles R. Remington 49 RI (son-in-law, paralysis, retail grocer), Jane 48 CT (dtr), Mary P. 21 MA (gr-dtr), Charles R. Jr. 18 RI (gr-son), and Jennie F. 10 MA (gr-dtr).

REMINGTON CHARLES RAY 1830 - 2 JUN 1907 PV003

Charles married Jane Parker 11 Mar 1856. Jane (daughter of Zachariah Parker and Eliza Rice) was born 2 Jul 1831, CT; died 3 Aug 1922, Attleborough, MA; was buried , Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]