George Wait Remington

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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]

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]

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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]

Mabel married Alaria R. Tuck Bef Jun 1910. Alaria was born Abt 1862, ME. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"As a young boy he went through the public schools and taking also the full classical course at the high school was graduated in 1895. He then martriculated at Brown University and received in 1899 his baccalaureate degree in arts. Having decided upon law as his profession, he now entered the Law School at Harvard University and attended this for two years. In 1902 he was admitted to the bar of Rhode Island, and has since been identified with the city of Providence. He has been the judge of the Providence Police Court since January, 1915. He is interested in many projects for public betterment, and for five years he served as secretary of the State Harbor Improvement Commission. He is also secretary of the University Club, of which he is a member. He is a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Historical Society, The Players' Club, and the Pausacaco Lodge, a South County country club. In his political views Mr. Remington is a Republican. He married, April 24, 1916, Florence M. Glover, of Providence." (from "History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations," Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1920, p. 98)

In the 1920 Federal Census, Charles & Florence Remington are living at Providence, RI.

Could he be the Charles Remington, age 53, boarding at Warwick, RI, in the 1930 Census?

Charles married Florence M. Glover 24 Apr 1916. Florence was born Abt 1878, RI. [Group Sheet]