John Remington, Jr.

Notes:

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:

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:

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.

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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]

Notes:

According to the death record, Albert died of consumption at age 28; he had the disease for 3 years. His occupation was given as waiter; birthplace was Lansingburgh, NY.

Notes:

In the Federal Cenuses of 1900 and 1910, the family is living at Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. Charles is a plumber at the gas company.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles & Catherine, ages 53 & 54, are still at Cambridge. With them is son Edward 30, and his wife Georgianna B. 38 b Scotland.

They are still all together at Cambridge in 1930, with two grandsons added to the household.

Charles & Catherine's marriage record identifies his parents as Seneca and "Leach" -- his mother's maiden name.

Charles married Catherine Devine 18 Sep 1888, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. Catherine was born 1864, Boston, MA; died Aft 1 Apr 1930, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, Gracie Remington is age 9, living with her grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Grace Mason appears to be a widow, age 48, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. With her is son Theodore 30 and sister-in-law Florence Mason 60.

Grace & Florence are still at Dixon in 1930.

Grace married George F. Mason Abt 1888, IL. George was born Oct 1867, NY; died Aft 15 Apr 1910. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, John C. Remington is age 5, living with his grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. His two sisters are also there.

In the Federal Censuses of 1900 and 1910, the family is living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

1900: John C., Nov 1874/25 IL; Priscilla, Nov 1875 Eng; md 1896; Ruth, May 1897 IL; John W. Chute, grandfather Mar 1820/80 wd NY.

1910: John C. 34 IL, Percilla 33 Eng, md 14 yrs; Ruth D. 12 IL, Alson B. 9 IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, the family is at Sterling Precinct 3, Whiteside Co., IL.

John married Priscilla Unknown Abt 1896. Priscilla was born Nov 1875, England; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, Catharine Remington is age 3, living with her grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Catharine (P.?) Remington is age 22, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL, with her married sister Grace A. Mason and family.

Cora married Charles R. Fagan Abt 1894. Charles was born Jun 1869, OR. [Group Sheet]

Louisa — Fred Chapman. [Group Sheet]

Grace — Edgar A. Johnson. [Group Sheet]