George Wightman

George married Waite Sweet 16 Jun 1776. Waite (daughter of Sylvester Sweet and Mary Johnson) was born 29 Aug 1758, East Greenwich, RI; died 25 Nov 1821, North Kingstown, RI. [Group Sheet]

Mary married William Remington 13 Apr 1813. William (son of Hezekiah Remington and Anne Hill) was born Abt 7 Sep 1788, North Kingstown, RI; died 11 Jan 1865, Providence, RI; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Hannah T. Kenyon Bef Sep 1835. Hannah (daughter of George Kenyon and Martha T. Hoxsie) was born 9 Mar 1818, Richmond, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In 1863, William W. & Hannah were "of Pawtucket," as noted when the death of their daughter Mary was recorded at Warwick.

In the 1850 & 1860 Federal Censuses at Warwick, Kent, RI, William is with his second wife Susan and three daughters.

At age 63 in the 1880 Federal Census, William was working in a cotton mill, while Susan was keeping house, still at Warwick, RI.

He is probably the W. W. Remington who served as a deacon in the Phenix Baptist Church, Warwick, RI (now in West Warwick).

William married Hannah Albro 27 Sep 1838. Hannah was born 1816; died 1847; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

William married Susan Albro Between 1847 and 1 Jun 1850. Susan was born 1811; died 1896; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

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On the membership roll of The Baptist Church in Exeter, 4 Mar 1877: George W. Remington, Olive H. Remington, Sarah J. Remington, & Mary F. Remington. (also noted 18 Aug 1877)

He may be the George W. Remington living at Johnston, RI, in 1840. There are no children in the household, just one male and one female 20 - 30.

In 1850 the family is in Smithfield, as follows: Georgew W. Remington 32, Olive H. 31, George H. 6, Julia A. 3, Mary F. 1, and Mary J. 1 (census-taker's error?). George is a weaver.

In the 1870 Federal census, George W. & Olive H. Remington, ages 53 & 52, are living in District 3, North Providence, RI. In their household are three daughters: Julia, 23; Mary F. & Sarah J., both 21.

In 1880, George & Olive are in Exeter, but the census image is unreadable.

In the 1900 Federal Census, George W. Remington is age 83, widowed, and living at Exeter, RI, with his daughter Julia and her husband Nicholas Reynolds.

Notes from "History of the State of Rhode Island with Illustrations," Albert J. Wright, Printer, 79 Mille Street, Philadelphia, 1878, p. 187: "The village [of Centredale, North Providence, RI] has a fine library, having been in successful operation for the past few years. The organization is known as the Union Free Library and Reading-room . . . In April, 1869, the society was organized, and the following officers elected: President, Dr. John O. Budlong; Secretary and Librarian, Frank C. Angell; Treasurer, George W. Remington. In the spring of 1870, the building for the use of the society was completed. The town, in the way of appropriations, has aided the society from time to time. The rooms are carpeted and furnished in a suitable manner. The society receive from the State a certain appropriation for the number of volumes contained in their library. There are eight hundred and seventy-five volumes of the standard works of the day in the library, and it is opened Tuesdays and Saturdays for the benefit of the public."

Notes from "The Rhode Island Manual, 1888-89, Manual with Rules & Orders for the use of the General Assembly," E.L. Freeman & Son, 1888, p. 313: "George W. Remington, of Exeter, was born in that town, May 22, 1817. Was Republican Senator 1877-79; was twice a member of the Town Council and President one year; was for fifteen years superintendent of cotton mills, but at the present time is a farmer by occupation. Politics, Republican."

George's gravestone at Chestnut Hill Cemetery reads: "Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord."

George married Olive Harding Dexter 12 Sep 1839, Warwick, RI. Olive (daughter of Benjamin Dexter and Sally Unknown) was born 27 Feb 1818, MA; died 1 Mar 1896; was buried , Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Victory Hwy., Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

Waity married Lyman Arnold 14 Feb 1841, Warwick, RI. Lyman was born 1820; died 1880; was buried , Arnold Lot, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

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From findagrave.com: w/o George H.; m/o Josephine, George, Harriet, Alphonso & Mary

Mary married George H. Cooke 28 Mar 1842, Warwick, RI. George was born 1818; died 1912; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

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On the membership roll of The Baptist Church in Exeter, 8 Sep 1851, Betsey Remington.

Betsey married Jesse Perry Clarke 27 Nov 1851, RI. Jesse was born 1 Jul 1824; died 6 Jan 1908. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The RI Cemetery Database lists Carrie's grave as being in both Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, and Union Cemetery, North Smithfield. Her dates are the same and her husband is the same.

Caroline — William Coe Munroe. William was born 1850, Woonsocket, RI. [Group Sheet]

Susan married Edwin Charles Capwell 15 Nov 1869, RI. Edwin was born 11 Oct 1840; died 1913; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Julia married Nicholas Clark Reynolds Abt 1874. Nicholas was born Dec 1838, RI; died 1919; was buried , RI Historical Cemetery 38, Capt. Henry Reynolds Lot, Purgatory Rd., Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

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Mary F. Remington was a member of The Baptist Church in Exeter, 18 August 1877.

In the 1870 Federal Census, she and her sister Sarah J. are both age 21.

Mary married Martin Mann 13 Nov 1878, RI. Martin (son of Daniel Mann and Anna Colwell) was born 4 Apr 1837, Smithfield, RI; died 1917; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, she and her sister Mary F. are both age 21.

For the time being, I am making an assumption that this record in the RI Cemetery Database belongs to this particular Sarah J. Remington, since the age agrees with her age in the census. The cemetery database identifies her as the wife of Stephen H. Brown.

Sarah — Stephen H. Brown. Stephen was born 1842; died 28 Sep 1932; was buried , Glocester, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1860 Federal Census, George H. Remington is age 16, living at Exeter, RI, with his grandparents William & Mary Remington. They are next door to Joseph & Hannah Arnold. Also in the Remington household is Albert A. Arnold, age 12. (Note: the biographical sketch below says George was a native of Coventry.)

In the 1870, 1880, 1900, and 1910 Federal Censuses, George H. & Caroline Remington are living at Providence, RI.

In 1870 they have an infant daughter, Mabel, and are living with Caroline's parents, Jonathan & Eliza Cady, and their son Charles W. Cady.

In 1880 they are living on Broad St., and have a daughter, Mabel, and a son, Charles. Caroline's parents are with them.

In 1900 and 1910 they are on Dudley St. Their two children are still with them. In 1910 Mable is married and her husband is also in the home.

The following notes are from "Industries and Wealth of the Principal Points in Rhode Island," NY: A. F. Parsons Publishing Co., 1892, p. 89:

"Remington & Henthorn, Consulting and Mechanical Engineers, and Solicitors of Patents, No. 146 Westminster Street. In the domain of the arts and sciences there is, perhaps, no distinct sphere in which such notable progress has been made during the past quarter of a century, as in engineering. And these remarks apply equally to the civil and mechanical branches of the profession. The advance in steam and naval engineering, too, of late years, has been steady and marked, and is especially worthy of note. A Providence firm, sustaining a high reputation for skill and reliability in the line indicated, is that of Remington & Henthorn, whose office is at No. 146 Westminster Street. They rank among the leading consulting and mechanical engineers in New England, and are widely and favorably known. They have long been at the head of their profession, and receive a substantial measure of recognition. Messrs. Remington & Henthorn give particular attention to the designing and erection of electric-light plants, factories, big manufacturing concerns, and also do a large amount of naval work, yacht and pleasure craft being a specialty. Mr. Geo. H. REMINGTON, the senior member of the firm, is a gentleman of middle-age, and a native of Coventry, R.I.; and Mr. John T. Henthorn, his partner, who is also a man in the meridian of life, was born in Massachusetts. They are both thoroughly experienced and expert engineers, master of their art in all its branches, and are prominent members of the Mechanical Engineers' Society of America, and the Civil Engineers' Society of America. Messrs. Remington & Henthorn were each established on his own account for some fifteen years, and in 1885 formed the present copartnership. They occupy a commodious, and a well-appointed office, connected by telephone and employ a very efficient staff, including competent draughtsmen and skilled mechanics. The firm, who are agents for the Reynolds-Corliss Engine, are prepared to engage in all classes of work in the above indicated, furnishing designs, specifications, etc., at short notice. Special attention is given to consulations, while construction is personally supervised, and all work undertaken by this well-known and responsible firm is certain to be performed in the most careful, skilful and trustworthy manner. In addition to the foregoing, these gentlemen have established an enviable reputation as solicitors of
patents, including Canadian and foreign countries."

George married Caroline "Carrie" Manchester Cady Abt 1867. Caroline (daughter of Jonathan Cady and Eliza Pettey) was born 13 Jun 1843, MA; died 6 Oct 1924, Providence, RI; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Edward Francis Knapp 1866. [Group Sheet]

Albert — Lucy Irene Dodge. Lucy died 1890. [Group Sheet]

Albert — Emma C. Harrison. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From Kathy, a relative: Sarah married Samuel Parker, 5/27/1868; married John Barden, 1/8/1879; married Wilson Eugene Barden, after 1884.

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In the Federal Census of 1900, Fannie Kent 48 RI is living at Logan, Baxter Co., AR. Marital status is M. Two daughters are with her: Nellie F. 18 MA and Mae 12 MO. Fannie is a farmer. In the household is a boarder, Heston (Hester?) Newton, 66 OH, widower.

In 1920, Fannie is a widow age 68 living at Whiteville, Baxter Co., AR, with her married daughter Nellie Aylor and family.

Hannah married Joseph William Kent 14 Feb 1875, Providence, RI. Joseph (son of William R. Kent and Sarah "Sally" Pike) was born Abt 1848, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

William — Martha S. Smith. [Group Sheet]