Elizabeth Trundy

Notes:

Pat Boyden's genealogy report has Elizabeth's year of birth as 1689 and her father as George, no sources noted.

I have roughly estimated her year of birth as c1690.

Elizabeth married Joshua Remington, I 13 Jun 1712, Kittery, ME. Joshua (son of Thomas Remington and Remember Stowell) was born Between 1689 and 1690, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 1 Jul 1733, Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Israel Leavitt, Jr. 8 Nov 1742. Israel was born 20 Oct 1718, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John was killed by his mother "in distraction" when he was 3 months old. Elizabeth was brought to trial but found not guilty, being supposed delirious at the time.

Elisha married Leah Beal 27 Nov 1746, Newton, MA. Leah (daughter of Thomas Beal and Jael Remington) was born 9 Jun 1722, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 21 Feb 1781, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

As there is a discrepancy in the birth dates of Mary & Sarah in some genealogies, I have wondered if they may have been twins.

Mary married John Stowell, Jr. 29 Mar 1744, Marshfield, MA. John (son of John Stowell, Sr. and Deborah Gardner) was born 15 Mar 1719/20, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 1760. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

As there is a discrepancy in the birth dates of Mary & Sarah in some genealogies, I have wondered if they may have been twins.

Sarah married Joshua Tilden, Jr. 6 Dec 1744. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Thomas' will in 1813 leaves money to his grandchildren Julia Ann Remmington, Charlotte Remmington, and Caroline Remington, the children of his son William Remmington deceased; also to sons Jairus and Thomas, and daughters Sarah Beal and Rachel Shaw. (source: email from Ann Remington with image of will)

Some genealogies show Jonathan b Sep 1761 (md. Martha Sprague) as a son in this family.

Also, some genealogies show no Stephen here (see notes for Stephen).

Thomas married Rachel Stowell 30 Sep 1751. Rachel (daughter of Samuel Stowell, III and Susannah Lambert) was born 27 May 1734, Hingham, Plymouth, MA; died 28 Jan 1815, Abington, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me -- Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher -- and/or to other sources as noted herein. Some of the information on this family came from Lois Remington Smith in "A Remington Family History.")

Joshua Remington, Sr. was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

The family moved from Abington, MA, to Cummington, MA, sometime between 1772 and 1776. Joshua's three lots in northwest Cummington are in the area known as Remington's Hill (also called Bryant Mt., after the poet William Cullen Bryant who was born in Cummington).

In 1780 there was a controversy concerning Joshua Remington in the local church, in which his name appears in the church records quite a bit. Among other accusations was that he was causing schisms in the church by his charges against the pastor.

Joshua and family are in the 1800 census, but not the 1810. His son Benjamin was appointed Administrator of Joshua's estate on 15 Oct 1811 (Probate records of Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA).

Lois Remington Smith has noted his date of death as Sep 1811.

Joshua married Ruth Clay Abt 1754. Ruth was born Abt 1734; died Aft 1800. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elisha was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His name is inscribed on a Revolutionary War monument at Fort Hill Cemetery, Hingham, MA.

Boyd Scott Remington says he died in Huntington, VT.

Elisha married Margaret Stowell 15 Nov 1787. Margaret (daughter of Stephen Stowell and Lydia Sprague) was born 9 Apr 1759, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 18 Aug 1845. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Boyd Scott Remington's ancestry chart has his name as Jonathan, in Rev.; online sources show his name as Jotham.

The Federal Census of 1790 lists a Jotham Remington living at Clarendon, Rutland Co., VT. It appears that he is living by himself.

Notes:

The death record says he died at about age 2.

Notes:

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

The family of Jesse Remington is in the 1800 census at Candia, Rockingham Co., NH, and in 1810 at Chester, Rockingham Co., NH. In 1800, there appear to be five sons and one daughter; in 1810 there are seven sons and two daughters.

See the publication entitled "Historical discourse delivered at the centennial anniversary of the Congregational Church, Candia, N.H., April 5, 1871" by James H. Fitts; Exeter, N.H.: News-Letter Press, 1903. This history of the church pastored by Rev. Jesse Remington has many references to him, particularly in pp. 45 ff. The notes immediately following here are from this source.

"On the 12 of July, 1790, the town by a vote of 76 to 12, extended to Mr. Jesse Remington a Call to the work of the ministry in this Parish . . . The church also, Oct. 20, 1790, extended him a call, and received him to 'full communion' by letter from Taunton." (p. 45 - 46)

The area of Candia, Rockingham County, NH, was initially purchased and settled around 1720. The town was incorported in 1763, and a preacher was hired in 1764. Rev. Remington was the fifth minister to the town's congregants. He served in this ministry 24 years 4 months 13 days (1790 - 1815).

He was born in Abington, MA, in 1760, graduated from Harvard in 1784, and received the honarary degree of Master of Arts in 1808. (p. 48)

Rev. Jesse Remington died on 3 Mar 1815 at the age of 55, after a "long, painful, and tedious sickness" in which he was "patient, submissive, and resigned." (p. 49)

From his funeral sermon by Rev. Josiah Prentice: "He was indeed an Evangelical Preacher, sound in the Faith, remarkably clear in the doctrines of grace, a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, holding forth the faithful word . . . " (p. 49)

This historical discourse mentions a man named Jesse Remington Fitts associated with the church in the 1870s. He and his family are in the 1850 census at Candia. I don't think that he was a descendant, but he was born c1815 and was obviously named after the pastor.

There is a Latin inscription on his gravestone: "Sic transit gloria mundi" -- which means, so fades the glory of the world.

According to Boyd Scott Remington's ancestry chart, Jesse was in the Revolution (no source noted).

From the headmaster of Jesse Remington High School:

Hello Lois
Well, Mr. Remington was a most fascinating man! There is a bit known about him, but not a lot. He was a late Colonial Pastor, statesman, leader in the Candia, Chester area. He led our area in strong Christian teaching, and was a strong opponent to the new, deistic definition of Christianity.

He died in 1815, is buried here, with a wife and son. We use his home as part of our campus.

I was on the team that chose the name for our school, and we use his name as a model and example for our students.
What little is written about him is in the Candia Public Library, which goes by the name "Smyth Public Library".
One person who is more in the know about him than I would be our pastor, David, at areformer@aol.com.

Best of luck! Let me know if you find anything really great about him!

Jeff Philbrick

* * * * *

Jesse Remington was pastor from 1790 until his death in 1815. He was not the first pastor of the church but his strong evangelical theology set the church "on a firm foundation," and established the strong committed congregation that was able to receive the 265 conversions which occurred in 1822-23 during a revival. He opposed the "halfway covenant" which was the move toward liberal religion in his time - this was significant in that the President of Harvard declared his non-belief in the trinity in 1800 and the stage was being set for the Unitarian vs. Congregational split in New England. Under JR the church established a new convenant (1793) which was restored to use after the renewal here in the mid 1980s, and JR set the precedent of only baptizing the babies of "communicant members," that is, those who gave personal testimony to faith in Christ rather than simply "owning the covenant." This is still a mark of the church. In the 1790s under JR it is significant that Candia was censured by the Rockingham Assoc. for the introduction of the "new musick" via a choir and bass viol. He was a strong-minded independent person who debated with the Baptists when they arrived on his watch, and built his own house when the parsonage began falling apart (literally). After his death his empty house (recently purchased by the church and now in use) was the site of the first attempt by Fitts to create a high school that would "provide a trinitarian alternative to the Unitarian school at Exeter" (Phillips Exeter Academy). This school sputtered in and out of existence over a twenty-or-so-year period. JR is buried in the graveyard behind the church and we have some other information in various documents here if you wish to poke around. In 1871 at the Centennial of the church a prayer was offered by Fitts that a "fitting memorial" would be someday raised to JR as the spiritual father of faith in the community. We see the High School as that memorial. Hope that helps. Pastor David (Candia Congregational Church)

The Jesse Remington Farm is now the parsonage.

Jesse married Polly Sarah Jennes 4 Dec 1793, Deerfield, MA or NH. Polly was born Abt 1772, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1860; was buried , Congregational Church Burial Yard, Candia, NH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The VRs say she died on her birthday in 1764, but that may be an error.

Sarah married Samuel Beal 7 Oct 1785, Abington, MA. [Group Sheet]

Rachel married Daniel Shaw 5 May 1791, Abington, MA. Daniel (son of Benjamin Shaw) was born 1761. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The Congregational Church in Putney, VT: MR. JAIRUS REMINGTON, he was ordained, Feb 19, 1800 and dismissed, Feb. 15, 1803. Two were added to the church under his ministry.
(The above from: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/vhg5/putney.htm#_Toc92296976)

The following notes are adapted from the St. Lawrence County Historical Association Quarterly, Vol. 5, No. 2, April 1960, Canton, NY, available through PERSI:

Rev. Jairus Remington was pastor of the Presbyterian church at Templeton and also Poultney (or Putney?), VT. He moved to Heuvelton, NY, in Nov 1806. His only daughter Eliza, then 8 years old, rode on horseback for the entire journey. There were then three houses, all built of logs, where the village of Heuvelton now stands, and one of them being vacant, Rev. Remington moved into it. In place of glass in the windows, oiled paper was used the first winter of his occupancy. Meat was obtained form the Indians who were friendly and numerous.

Mr. Remington took up three thousand acres of land, running one mile on the river, including all water privileges . . . As soon as lumber could be sawed he built a large house on the site . . . This house was used by the travelling public and was called a tavern and it also became a boarding house for the twenty men or more who were engaged in clearing the land. To this house some of the wounded at the Battle of Ogdensburg (War of 1812) were brought . . . Mr. Remington soon had a large number of acres cleared and began the raising of horses and cattle, and so prosperous had he become that he soon had all this large tract of land paid for except the last payment of a few hundred dollars . . . The contract expired with only this small amount of payment overdue . . .

About that time a Mr. Van den Heuvel came from Holland and bought a large tract of land that included the acreage owned by Mr. Remington. In giving the deed to Mr. Van den Heuvel, Judge Ford acknowledged the "equitable claim of Jairus Remington." Mr. Remington entered the matter in court, but soon after this he died and the matter was never resolved.

After the death of Jarius, his wife moved into a house on DeKalb Rd. Not long after this, her only son Hiram died, and then she removed to Wrentham, MA, which had likely been her former home. There she remarried to David Fisher, a banker, with whom she lived eight years. Mrs. Fisher died at age 87, about 1857, in Massachusetts. Her maiden name was Lois Shepard, daughter of Benjamin Shepard of Wrentham, MA. Mr. Shepard owned the first cotton factory in America and he was also a commissary under General Washington, supplying him with provisions for the army.

My notes: Heuvelton, NY, is on NY State route 812 in St. Lawrence County, and is just southeast of Ogdensburg. The river by Jarius Remington's land may have been the Oswegatchie River or another nearby tributary of the St. Lawrence River.

Jairus married Lois Shephard 1 Feb 1795, Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA. Lois (daughter of Benjamin Shephard) was born Abt 1770; died Abt 1857, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am assuming this death record at Abington is for this particular Thomas, s/o Thomas, who died at age 76.

Thomas married Lydia Smith 23 Feb 1800, Abington, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am not sure Stephen belongs in this family, but Boyd Scott Remington has him here.

Stephen Remington was born 4 July 1772 to Joshua Remington & Ruth Clay.

A Stephen Remington married Thankful Hill; it is not known for sure to which family he belongs. On this tree I have tentatively placed Thankful as the wife of Stephen born to Joshua & Ruth (Clay) Remington.

William married Rhoda Bullen Abt. March 1796, Providence, RI. Rhoda (daughter of Samuel Bullen and Elizabeth Unknown) was born 30 Jan 1774, Medway, MA. [Group Sheet]

Ruth married Jesse Graves Between 16 Feb 1780 and 1790, Cummington, MA. Jesse (son of Joshua Graves and Rhoda Bronson) was born 30 Jan 1755, CT; died 12 Oct 1820, Salisbury, Addison Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

It may be that there was no Silas in this family, and that the name should be Sylvia, while another daughter was Sally.

Uriah was in the Revolution (MA & VT). He "enlisted in 1775 in a Bridgewater, Massachusetts, company, and was also a veteran at the time they went to Vermont. Joshua and Uriah were both in Captain Stafford's company, colonel Ebenezer Allen's regiment of Vermont militia in October, 1780, June, 1781, and again in 1780 in Captain Orange Train's company, Colonel Lee's regiment; also in Captain John Sprague's company, Colonel Gideon Warren's regiment, 1780-81." (source: "New England Families" Vol. I, Genealogies and Memorials, p. 381)

Also, he fought in War of 1812.

According to the "Oliver M. Remington Bible Records" (National DAR Records; referenced in "A Remington Family History" by Lois Remington Smith, p. C-2), Uriah & Sallie Remington moved from Rutland, VT, to Croton, NY, now called Tredwell, Delaware Co., NY, on 15 Feb 1789 (or perhaps that is the date he bought land there; possibly the whole family did not move until 1790 or 1791). His military record says he was 5' 10" tall and of a light complexion.

The Federal Census of 1790 lists Uri Remington living at Tinmouth, Rutland Co., VT; seven persons are in the household.

The Federal Census of 1810 lists him as Uriah Ramington in Delaware Co., NY

I have roughly estimated the birth years of four of his children. Some information on this family came from Lois Remington Smith in "A Remington Family History, 1687-1962"; San Jose, CA; 1963, Appendix C.

His gravestone inscription reads: "Beneath this stone death's prisoner lies, The stone shall move the prisoner rise, When Jesus with almighty word, Calls his dead saints to meet their Lord."

From "Biographical Review" of Delaware County, NY, web site: [Uriah] "served as a Revolutionary soldier for seven years. His constant companion during that time was his pet dog, who, displaying wonderful sagacity, more than once saved his life. At one station on the frontier the sentinels were almost nightly killed while on duty, but the perpetrators of the crime could not be discovered. It soon became difficult to obtain a sentinel from the ranks; but Mr. Remington volunteered for the duty, and, accompanied by his faithful dog, began his solitary walk. Soon the dog began to bark and dig at the roots of a dead tree; and, accordingly, Mr. Remington fired at what appeared to be a black ball among the branches. Down fell the body of the Indian who had waited in ambush to take the life of the man whose victim he himself proved to be. At another time, when on guard, Mr. Reminton saw what he supposed to be a wild hog, but, disliking to needlessly alarm the camp, refrained from firing for a time. At length his dog again became frantic; and, noticing the peculiar gait of the supposed hog, he fired, and, hastening to the spot, discovered that he had killed an Indian, who was cleverly disguised that he might attack the sentinels. At the close of the war Mr. Remington settled in West Meredith, where he engaged extensively in farming and lumbering, and also operated a saw and grist mill, in all of which industries he was eminently successful." [http://www.dcnyhistory.org/books/breview9.html]

"Uriah Remington, Franklin, Delaware County, NY, on May 24, 1798, purchased from Clark Lawrance, Franklin, Delaware County, NY, land in the town of Franklin, Whitesborough Patent, part of lot 15, beginning at the westerly line of John Bristol, 100 acres. Witnesses John Bristol and Daniel Bristol. Recorded October 19, 1802. Pages 305-306." [http://www.dcnyhistory.org/deedsbookA.html]

Uriah married Sally Camfield Abt 1782. Sally was born 1764; died 12 Feb 1841; was buried , West Meredith Cemetery, County Route 14, Meredith, Delaware Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

The list of Joshua's children and their birth dates is given quite differently in different sources. I have not personally confirmed the list which I have on this tree, but have used various sources to compile the family group. See my notes for the individual children and their families, which I have researched.

According to his affadavit, Joshua may have been born in Hingham c1760, but the birth was recorded in Abington. Lois Remington Smith mentions his baptism record at Hingham on 14 Sept 1760, but birth record at Abington dated 1 Nov 1760. Gretchen Paulsen has provided information that he was born 9 Sep 1760, and his gravestone inscription reads "died 1855 age 95 years."

Joshua Remington, Jr. was a soldier in the Revolutionary War (VT) and was "present at the Battle of Bennington. He was in Captain Nathan Harwood's company, Colonel John Dickinson's regiment, the roll of which was sworn to in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. He was also in Captain Joseph Clapp's company, and Colonel Israel Chapin's regiment (Third Massachusetts) in the fall of 1779 and marched to reinforce the northern army. He settled in Wallingford, Vermont, in 1780, and saw further service there in a Vermont regiment . . . Joshua and Uriah were both in Captain Stafford's company, colonel Ebenezer Allen's regiment of Vermont militia in October, 1780, June, 1781, and again in 1780 in Captain Orange Train's company, Colonel Lee's regiment; also in Captain John Sprague's company, Colonel Gideon Warren's regiment, 1780-81." (source: "New England Families" Vol. I, Genealogies and Memorials, p. 381)

Joshua was placed on the pension roll of Chittendon County, VT, in 1832 for service as a private in the MA militia.

According to Boyd Scott Remington's ancestry chart, Joshua was baptised on 14 Sept 1760. He later lived in Wallingford, and died in Huntington, VT. Elsewhere I have seen that he may have been born 1 Nov 1760 (no source documentation). However, "New England Families," Vol. I, p. 381, says he was born in Nov 1759.

According to "Genealogical and Family History of Western New York" by William Richard Cutter, p. 978, Joshua moved to Rutland County, VT . . . He lived at Wallington."

In the 1790 Federal Census, a Joshua Remington is living at Danby, Rutland, VT. Besides Joshua, the household includes three white males under 16 and six free white females. Most likely the sons are Samuel, Jeremiah, & another unknown son before that time.

He is likely the Joshua Remington listed in the 1810 Federal Census at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT: 1 FWM<10, 1 FWM 10-15, 1 FWM 45+, 1 FWF 10-15, 1 FWF 16 - 25, 1 FWF 45+; total 6.

He may have lived for a while at Hinesburg, VT, where he bought real estate on 19 Sept 1818, and sold it to his son 28 Aug 1819, returning to Wallingford or Huntington. (source: "New England Families" Vol. I, Genealogies and Memorials, p. 381)

In the 1850 Federal Census, Joshua is age 90, living with his son Jeremiah and family at Huntington, Chittenden, VT.

Joshua Remington is a DAR Patriot.

Joshua married Eunice Unknown Abt 1782. Eunice was born 1758; died 26 Jul 1834, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT; was buried , Center Cemetery, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jonathan served in the Revolution from MA & VT. He enlisted at Cummington, MA.

His marriage to Martha was obtained from Rootsweb's Worldconnect, so needs verification to determine that it is the same Jonathan Remington. That genealogy lists 11 children for this couple. Other family notes I have seen agree.

I could not find his birth record at Abington, but Lois Remington Smith lists Jonathan with the children of Joshua & Ruth.

However, some genealogies have this Jonathan as a son of Thomas Remington b 1726 and his wife Rachel Stowell.

Also, others show his birthplace as Cummington, Hampshire Co., MA, and his death as c 1840 at Wallingford, VT.

The Federal Census of 1830 at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT lists a Jonathan Rimmington and a Jonathan Rimmington Jr. The household of the former includes 1 male age 70<80, 1 female 50>60; and three other females -- 1-40<50, 1-10<15, & 1-15<20.

In 1833 when he appeared for his pension hearing, he said he had lived in Wallingford for 51 years (since 1782).

The last pension payment was made 12 Sep 1834 (to his wife?).

Jonathan married Martha Sprague Abt 1786. Martha (daughter of Joseph Sprague and Mary Thompson) was born Abt 1765, Danby, Rutland, VT; died Abt Sep 1834. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to the Remington genealogy compiled by Lois Remington Smith, Daniel served in the Revolution in both MA & VT.

The four children included in this family group are placed here by information from Pat Boyden, a Remington descendent. I have verified Heman, but not the other three.

He is probably the Daniel Remington (looks like David but unclear) age 86 VT, a pauper, living at Starksboro, Addison Co., VT, with Benjamin & Nancy Johns in the 1850 Federal Census.

Daniel married Hannah Unknown Bef 1800. Hannah was born Abt 1774; died Bef 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin is age 88 and living with his son Aaron and family in Savoy, Berkshire, MA. Next door is his son James and family. (Probable) son Benjamin and his family are nearby, too.

According to Boyd Scott Remington's chart, Ben's parents lived in Cummington, MA. That is why I think his wife is Sarah Seamans, based on the marriage data. Otherwise, she married a different Benj. Remington.

The death record at Savoy, MA, says Mr. Benjamin Remington died of old age at 94y 4m 9d.

Benjamin married Sarah "Sally" Seamans 14 Feb 1793, Adams, MA. Sarah (daughter of Aaron Seamans and Lillis Unknown) was born 25 Feb 1766, Rehoboth, MA; died 29 Dec 1827. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

This Joseph Remington is probably the one listed in the 1810 Federal Census at Wallingford, Rutland, VT: 1 FWM<10, 1 FWM 10-15, 1 FWM 26-44, 3 FWF<10, 1 FWF 26-44; total 7. Also, Stephen & Joshua Remington (likely his brothers) are listed in the same town.

In the 1850 Federal Census, this Joseph appears to be the Joseph Remington, age 84 b. MA, living at Chester, Warren, NY, with Wiliam Remington, 30 b. VT, and Almira 35, b. PA and their daughter Laura A. 8, b. NY. They are next door to Jeremiah 44 & Polly 45 Remington, and their two (presumed) daughters, Sylvia & Mary.

This Joseph has often been confused with Joseph Remington of Windsor, VT, our closer relative, who, by his own affidavit, was born (about) 13 June 1757 at Hopkinton, RI.

Joseph married Loranna Griffiths Abt 1795. Loranna (daughter of Jeremiah Griffiths and Eunice Unknown) was born Abt 1779, VT; died Bef 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Stephen, son of Joshua, baptized 4 July 1772" (Abington, MA VRs). The name of Joshua's wife is not mentioned in this record. From the notation in the records, it may have been customary to name only the father in the baptismal record.

Stephen's name is listed with this family on a chart drawn up by Lois Remington Smith of San Jose, CA. His name and birth date also appear on an online genealogy by Ann M. Mcallister.

I have made an assumption that this is the Stephen Remington who married Thankful Hill and that their children belong here on this family tree. This is based largely on birth places and locations of subsequent generations of assumed cousins.

Researcher Pat Boyden has come to the same conclusion; quote: "Speculation is that Stephen and his brother Joseph B. Remington went to Rutland, VT. He named a son Orange born 1801 and Joseph B. named a son Orange B. in 1810."

He is likely the Stephen Remington listed in the Federal Census of 1810 at Wallingford, Rutland, VT: 2 FWM<10, 2 FWM 10-15, 1 FWM 26-44, 4 FWF<10, 2 FWF 16-25, 1 FWF 25-44; total 12. Also, Joseph & Joshua Remington, likely his brothers, are listed in the same town.

This family needs more research to confirm that Thankful Hill belongs here, as well as this couple's descendants.

In summary, concerning Stephen Remington who married Thankful Hill: I am not sure of the identity of this Stephen's parents, but placing the marriage here with this particular Stephen (see baptismal note above) is one theory. Here is some additional info: Joshua & Ruth's son Uriah lived in Rutland Co., VT before moving to Delaware Co., NY; their son Joshua died in Chittenden Co., VT, but Joshua's children were born in Rutland Co., VT; son Joseph went to Warren Co., NY; son Jonathan married a girl from Rutland Co., VT, and had children there. These may be important clues relating to Stephen (who is said to have been born c 1770 in Rutland, VT). In other words, while the births of the children were recorded at Abington, MA, there is clearly a connection with Rutland, VT. Alternatively, Stephen (who married Thankful) could be a son of Thomas Remington & Rachel Stowell; two of their sons migrated to VT. However, I think their son Stephen was probably born in MA, too. But he also would be of the correct time frame. The name Ruth among the children of Stephen & Thankful may be a clue, although certainly not proof, that he belongs to Joshua & Ruth.

"Stephen Remington was born about 1770 in Rutland, VT and died about 1830 Town of Camillus, Onondaga County, NY on the place now owned by Henry Dow. Buried in Belle Isle Cemetary. Stephen married Thankful Hill about 1790, possibly born in Rutland, died in 1816 when youngest son was born." (source: John Anderson, posting at Remington message board, Rootsweb.com)

Stephen Remington is on the list of insolvent debtors at Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY, in 1818.

Stephen married Thankful Hill Abt 1790. Thankful was born Abt 1772; died Between 1815 and 1821. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Samuel Miner 7 Jun 1802, Cummington, MA. Samuel was born 1767; died 11 Dec 1848, Windsor, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1830 Federal Census, Phineas is residing at Hingham, Plymouth County, MA.

Phineas married Betsey Dyer 29 Nov 1812, Weymouth, MA. Betsey (daughter of Solomon Dyer) was born 4 Jul 1793, Weymouth, MA; died 16 Mar 1871, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA. [Group Sheet]

Peggy married Stephen Stodder, Jr. 5 May 1811. Stephen was born 1 May 1788, Hingham, MA; died 27 May 1833, Hingham, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1830 Federal Census, Elisha is residing at Hingham, Plymouth County, MA.

Elisha married Martha Stodder 4 Jun 1817. Martha (daughter of Isaiah Stodder and Nancy Howard) was born 10 Oct 1794, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 21 Jul 1881. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1830 Federal Census, Bela is residing at Hingham, Plymouth County, MA. Steve Condarcure's Genealogy Data (web site) has his date of death as 22 June 1842.

Bela married Esther Manuel Abt 14 Feb 1823, Hingham, MA. Esther (daughter of John Manuel and Esther Lewis) was born 24 Jun 1804, Hingham, Plymouth County, MA; died 7 Aug 1839. [Group Sheet]

Leah married George W. Dommett 25 Oct 1818. [Group Sheet]

Leah married Stephen Totman Aft 1818. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In 1850, Martin is age 47, living at Hingham, MA, with Bela, Bridget, & Esther Remington.

In 1860 Martin is age 55, living at Hingham with the Stoddard family. He is near Stephen & Nancy Totman and family; Nancy is Martin's daughter.

Martin married Nancy Totman 24 May 1824. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jesse Remington is in the 1820 Federal Census at Merrimack, Hillsborough Co., NH. I have made an assumption that he is this particular Jesse Remington because his (assumed) wife Elizabeth is buried in Merrimack. If so, however, there are 4 males in the household and 5 females, which means that this must have included extended family.

Jesse — Elizabeth Unknown. Elizabeth was born Abt 1802; died 23 Sep 1820; was buried , Turkey Hill Cemetery, Merrimack, Hillsborough Co., NH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have included a wife and son for John, based on OH census data as noted below. I am not sure this is the same John Remington, but the age and state of birth agree. Therefore I am making a tentative assumption that this is the son of Jesse & Polly, and that his son is Allen.

He may be the John Remington, age 50? b NH, a blacksmith, in the 1850 Federal Census living at Perkins, Erie Co., OH. He has a wife (?) Julia, 38 NY. Also in the household are Albert & Charles Nichols, ages 6 & 3 OH. Living nearby is Allen Remington, age 18 OH, who may be John's son. Is Julia possibly a second wife? Are the two boys her sons, or possibly orphaned nephews? These questions need to be researched.

In the 1870 Federal Census, John Remington is age 72 NH, a day laborer, living at Vermillion, Erie Co., OH.

John — Julia Unknown. Julia was born Abt 1812, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Elias & Lydia are living at Topsham, Orange Co., VT. In the household are their two children, John & Oliver (I don't know whether there were any older children previously a part of this family group), and Elias's mother, Polly Remington, age 78.

In 1860 Elias & Lydia are still at Topsham. They are living next to his mother Polly, 88, and his sister Mary, 51.

In 1870, Elias is age 70 and Lydia is age 67. They are living at Orange, Orange Co., VT.

Elias married Lydia Minard 5 Nov 1837. Lydia (daughter of Thomas Minard and Sarah P. Blake) was born 4 Feb 1803, Strafford, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Albert — Susannah Unknown. Susannah was born Abt 1802; died 7 May 1823; was buried , Turkey Hill Cemetery, Merrimack, Hillsborough Co., NH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1860 Federal Census, Mary Remington, age 51 NH, is living with her mother Polly Remington, age 88, at Topsham, Orange Co., VT. They are next door to Elias & Lydia.

Notes:

"Eliza Remington Daughter of the Reverend Jarus Remington Born of his wife Louis July the 28th 1798"

The online genealogy of John Alden & Priscilla Mullins says Eliza died on 6 Feb 1868 in NY.

Eliza married Nehemiah Jones 1816, Heuvelton, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Nehemiah was born 1 Feb 1795, Raynham, Bristol Co., MA; died Abt 1875, Dresden, Canada; was buried , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The VRs say she was daughter of Thomas & Rachel, but I think that is a clerical error. She died at age 38. She was a daughter of Thomas & Lydia, and granddaughter of Thomas & Rachel.

Notes:

Thomas died of consumption.

Thomas married Ruth F. Wales 9 Dec 1829, Abington, MA. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Mary Ann Pratt Abt 1835, Abington, MA. Mary was born 4 Oct 1814. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Francis P. Holden 10 Sep 1832, Abington, MA. [Group Sheet]

Caroline married Seth R. Adams Abt. Dec 1819, Boston, MA. [Group Sheet]

Caroline married Samuel Whittier 22 Mar 1845, Maine. [Group Sheet]

Charlotte — Samuel Whittier. [Group Sheet]

Julia — James Bishop. [Group Sheet]

Polly married Joseph Smith 12 May 1811. Joseph died 12 Feb 1869. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Boyd Scott Remington's chart places a Samuel in the family group of Joshua & Eunice Remington, but I question whether he belongs there. According to the "Oliver M. Remington Bible Records" (National DAR Records; referenced in "A Remington Family History" by Lois Remington Smith, p. C-2), Uriah & Sally Remington had a son named Samuel, so it seems more likely that these dates belong to that family. Consequently, I am assigning these dates to this particular Samuel. (My research at the Delaware Co., NY, web site and in census data seems to confirm this.)

The 1810 Federal Census at Delaware Co., NY, lists him as Samuel Ramington.

In the 1820 Federal Census at Meredith, Delaware Co., NY, Samuel Remington's household consists of: 3 males<10, 1 male 26 - 45 (Samuel), 2 females<10, 2 females 10-16, and 1 female 26-45 (wife). This data suggests that at that time they had two daughters (names?) born c 1805-1810, and two more daughters (probably Nancy & Lucinda) and three sons born c 1810-1820 (possibly Clark, Seba, & Wiliam).

In the 1830 census, Samuel is still at Meredith. His household consists of: 1 male<5, 1 male 5<10, 2 males 15<20, 1 male 20<30, 1 male 40<50, 1 female<5, 1 female 5<10, 1 female 10<15, 1 female 20<30, 1 female 40<50, and 1 female 60<70. This suggests that the family had a son and a daughter born c 1825-1830, a son and a daughter born c 1820-1825, one daughter born c 1815-1820, two sons born c 1810-1815, one son and one daughter born c 1800-1810, in addition to Samuel and his wife (40-50), and one older woman (60-70) who may have been a mother or mother-in-law. It seems likely that the household of 1830 included Samuel's married son Seba and his wife and their young children.

In the 1840 census, Samuel and Seba Remington are both listed as heads of households, probably living next to each other. Samuel's household consists of: 2 males 15-20 (Nelson and Martin?), 1 male 20-30 (possibly George, about 20 - 25), 1 male 30-40 (possibly William, about 27), 1 male 60-70 (Samuel), 1 female 10-15 (probably Delia), 1 female 15-20 (?), 2 females 20-30 (Lucinda and ?), and 1 female 50-60 (his wife).

In the 1850 Federal Census, Samuel Remington (surname illegible), age 79 VT, is living at Meredith, Delaware Co., NY. In the household with him are Marcus 66 CT (female), and Delia 21 NY. Also, in the same dwelling but different family group are Linus & Nancy Bronson, ages 36? & 33?. Nancy is probably Samuel's daughter. They are all living next to William & Caroline Remington and family, and on the other side of William are Seba & Delia (should be Julia?) Remington and family.

"Records of the Supervisors of the County of Delaware October 5th, 1813" transcribed by Linda Ogborn, includes notations of payments made to the town account by Daniel Remington and Samuel Remington. (source: Delaware Co., NY, historical web site)

"Sam Remington" had a mill -- probably a flour mill -- in Delaware County in the 1820s. The 1850 census shows his occupation as miller.

Samuel married Lois Wattles Abt 1805. Lois was born Abt 1786, CT; died 1865, Delaware Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Daniel & Nancy, ages 65 & 55, are living at Franklin, Delaware Co., NY. With them are four of their chidlren: Wilson 26, Maria 19, Ann E. 17, & Harriett 15.

In 1860 Daniel is age 75, still living in Franklin and apparently widowed. With him is son Wilson, married to Betsey and with an infant son; also daughter Maria is in the household. In addition, Sally N. Rich, age 60 is listed last. Is she Daniel's wife listed with her maiden name, or is she a sister-in-law?

The 1850 census has Daniel's birthplace as NY, but the 1860 says VT, which I think is correct.

The following information was found on the Delaware County, NY, web site:

At an annual meeting held in school District No 16 in Franklin, NY, on the evening of 6 of Oct 1834, among the officers elected for the ensuing year was Daniel Remington.

In 1853/54 Daniel Remington paid $25 toward the construction of a Baptist church in East Franklin, NY.

Daniel died at age 80 of inflammation of the lungs.

Daniel married Nancy Rich Abt 1813. Nancy was born Abt 1795, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Was there really a Silas in this family, or should this be Sylvia?

Notes:

I have a question as to whether this should be Sally and Silas is really Sylvia; in other words, possibly there was no Silas in this family and someone misread the name.

According to the 1880 census listing of Sylvia's son Daniel, she was born in VT.

Sylvia married James Valentine Abt 1807. James was born Abt 1784, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to the 1880 census listing of her son, Patty was born in NY.

Patty married Elisha Boyd 1818, Delaware Co., NY. Elisha (son of William Boyd and Margery Taylor) was born 1795, Cambridge, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

He may be the Jeremiah Remington listed in the 1810 Federal Census at Huntington, Chittenden, VT: 1 FWM<10, 1 FWM 26-44, 1 FWF 26-44; total 3. If correct, this means he must have had a young son at this time.

In the 1830 Federal Census, Jeremiah is age 40 - 50, and his wife is in the same age bracket. In their household are two males 15 - 20 and one male 20 - 30, as well as two females 5 - 10 and two females 15 - 20. If these young people are all his children, he had at least three sons and four daughters. They are living at Huntington, Chittenden, VT. They are still there in 1850, when Jeremiah is age 66 and Mary is 72. Lucinda Remington, age 30, and Joshua Remington, age 90, are in the home, as well as Charles Firman, 30, and Mary Firman, 68.

Gretchen Paulsen has confirmed that Jeremiah died in 1852, as noted on his gravestone.

Janet Muff sent me images of the will and probate documents of Jeremiah Griffiths. As it is unclear when he died, she suggests that it's a possibility that Jeremiah Remington was the biological son of Jeremiah Griffiths. However, this needs more research to confirm.

Jeremiah married Mary Ross Abt 1809. Mary (daughter of Ezekiel Ross and Elizabeth Rounds) was born Abt 1777, RI; died 3 Apr 1853, Huntington, Chittenden, VT; was buried , Huntington Center Cemetery, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Eunice married Jesse Ross 1801, Danby, Rutland Co., VT. Jesse was born 1781, New Providence, Windsor Co., MA; died 5 Aug 1863, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT; was buried , Huntington Center Cemetery, Huntington, VT. [Group Sheet]

Mandana married Eleazer Ross 1811, VT. Eleazer was born 21 Jul 1788, VT; died 26 May 1832, Huntington Chittenden Co., VT; was buried , Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

In the 1850 Federal Census, Joshua Remington, Jr., appears to be age 54 and living in Danby, Rutland, VT. His wife is not there, so apparently she has passed away. In the household are son Hosea, and Hulda, assumed to be Hosea's wife, and their two young children.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Joshua Remington is age 70 and living at Schroon, Essex Co., NY, with his son Justus and family.

In 1870, Joshua is age 80 and living with son Ziba and family at Horicon, Warren Co., NY.

One local history says he was born about 1790. It also states that he lived at Wallingford and Hinesburg, VT, and in later years at Huntington. (source: "New England Families" Vol. I, Genealogies and Memorials, p. 381)

The name of Joshua's wife, as well as a list of some of his children, came from "New England Families" Vol. I, Genealogies and Memorials, p. 381. Also, her name, and birth/death dates for Polly & Joshua, are found in the book "Descendants of Roger Williams" Book III, Sayles Line, p. 203. This source says Joshua was born c1790 at Wall, VT.

"History of Worcester Co., MA" p 98 says he married Diadama (source: Google Books). Rootsweb's Worldconnect has a family tree showing Joshua's second wife as Diademia Clark, date of marriage 1 June 1835.

Joshua married Polly Sayles Abt 1812. Polly (daughter of Ezekiel Sayles, Jr. and Martha Ross) was born 5 Mar 1790, Wallingford, Rutland, VT; died 25 May 1834, Hinesburg, Chittenden, VT; was buried , Newell Stokes, Starksboro, Addison Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Stephen and his family appear to be in the 1830 Federal Census at Huntington, Chittenden, VT. Besides Stephen, the household includes one male age 15 - 20, one male age 10 - 15, and another male age 5 - 10; also, two females age 10 - 15, as well as his wife, age 30 - 40. Therefore, it appears that Stephen & Rhoda had at least three sons and two daughters.

A family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect has his date of birth as 7 Sep 1792. However, if Stephen belongs in this family group and if his brother is Joseph born 15 Nov 1792, at least one of those dates must be incorrect -- unless they were twins born two months apart. This family needs more research.

See note for Melissa, possible daughter.

Stephen married Rhoda Perkins Abt 1813. Rhoda (daughter of James Perkins and Bridget Corley Doud) was born Abt 5 Apr 1789, Huntington, Chittenden, VT; died 6 Dec 1872, Huntington, Chittenden, VT; was buried , Huntington Center Cemetery, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have made an assumption that this Joseph belongs in this family, based on a manuscript at New England Historic Genealogical Society which is referenced on Rootsweb's Worldconnect; this family tree also references Valerie George as a source. I have not yet studied this manuscript personally (Book of Ross by Ernest E. Fewkes), nor have I contacted Valerie George for confirmation. This family needs more research.

In the 1850 Federal Census, the family is living in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, NY:
Joseph Remington, 58, male, farmer, b. VT
Amanda, 55, female, b. CT
Bela C., 22, male, carpenter/joiner, b. NY
Melinda, 21, female, b. NY
Joseph, 17, male, b. NY
Persis, 15, female, b. NY
Aurora, 28, female, b. NY
Samuel Canfield, 22, male, b. NY

In the 1860 Federal Census, the family is still at Ashford:
Joseph Rimmington 67 VT, farmer
Amanda 64 VT
Amora 38 NY
Riley Williams 28 NY
Persis W. 24 NY
Ida 3 mos. NY

Son Bela and family are living next to Joseph and family.

Joseph Remington was Justice of the Peace at Ashford in 1841 and 1845.

Joseph married Amanda Sackett 9 Mar 1817, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Amanda (daughter of Aaron Sackett and Phoebe Hart) was born Abt 17 Aug 1795, Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT; died 28 Jan 1871, Ashford, Cattaraugus Co., NY; was buried , Riceville Cemetery, Cattaraugus Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Jesse & Patty are living at Starksborough, Addison Co., VT. They have three children in the household: Eunice, Loyal, & Joel. I think the two older children are biological children of Joel, Patty's first husband and brother of her second. They are near to Sydnia (?) & Lorinda Sayles and family, possibly related to Patty. This household includes Polly Sayles, 80 RI.

In 1860, Jesse & Martha are still at Starksborough, with son Joel, 15.

One online genealogy has his date of death as 8 March 1875 at Huntington, VT. I have not been able to find him in the 1870 census.

Jesse married Clara "Clarissa" Eddy 1819, VT. Clara was born Abt 1800; died Bef 1840. [Group Sheet]

Jesse married Martha "Patty" Sayles Abt 1840. Martha (daughter of Ezekiel Sayles, Jr. and Martha Ross) was born 10 Aug 1801, VT; died 24 Mar 1868, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

A family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect has this Lydia as dying 17 Oct 1846 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, and buried in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Wallingford.

Lydia married Reuben Smith 17 Nov 1817. Reuben (son of Abraham Smith) was born 17 Aug 1790, Surry, Cheshire Co., NH; died 6 May 1866, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joel appears to be in the 1830 Federal Census at Huntington, Chittenden, VT, with a wife and young daughter, age 5 - 10. He is living in the same town as his brothers Jeremiah and Stephen.

Another genealogy has his date of death as 28 Dec 1832.

One family tree has a daughter Emily born in 1826, but there is only one daughter found in the 1830 census.

Joel married Martha "Patty" Sayles Abt 1824. Martha (daughter of Ezekiel Sayles, Jr. and Martha Ross) was born 10 Aug 1801, VT; died 24 Mar 1868, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Isaac is age 62, living at Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. With him is son Solomon and his family, as well as Huldah & Joseph, probably two more of his children. Living two doors down are Nathan & Rhoda Remington; I am making an assumption that Nathan is another son in this family.

Pat Boyden's genealogy has Isaac's date of death as 11 Nov 1860. However, I have not been able to locate him anywhere in the 1860 census. (This needs more research to confirm.)

Isaac & Huldah also may have had two additional daughters, named Sarah & Betsy (per notes sent by Charles Norman Hill).

Follow-up to above note: I have found a couple in the 1850 census, named Oliver & Sarah Morgan. From her daughter Brintha's gravestone inscription, I know that Sarah's maiden name is Remington. Therefore, I am including Sarah as a daughter in this family group (needs further research to confirm).

Isaac married Huldah Doty Abt 2 Dec 1809, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Huldah (daughter of Jorathmiel Doty and Sarah Look) was born Abt 15 Apr 1789, Rochester, Plymouth Co., MA; died 1849, South Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rufus's gravestone give his years as 1792-1866.

The 1830 Federal Census shows Rufus Remington at Rodman, Jefferson Co., NY. The household consists of: 1 male <5, 3 males 5<10, 1 male 10<15, 1 male 30<40, 1 female <5, and 1 female 30<40.

The 1840 Federal Census at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, lists Rufus Remmington Jr., Truman Remmington, Rufus Remmington, and Jonathan Remmington (age 20-30 OR age 60-70?) these last two listed and probably living next to each other. Is this Jonathan Rufus's son, and if so, who are the older individuals with him?

Amos Gorton, husband of Rhoda Remington, is also listed with the above Remingtons.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Rufus & Rebecca are both listed as age 60, living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, near Amos, Rufus Jr., and John J. B. Remington and their families. In the household is Rebecca, age 10. I am assuming she is their youngest.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Rufus & Rebecca, ages 65 & 63, are still at Wallingford. Next to them are John J. Remington and family.

Including Rufus in this family group as a son of Jonathan & Martha needs confirmation. I obtained this connection from Rootsweb's Worldconnect and other genealogies which have been sent to me. Information from subsequent generations was obtained from census data.

The 1850 census at Wallingford lists several other young adult Remingtons who may be children of this family: Octavia 22 (1828), Prudence and Amy 18 (1832), and Thankful 16 (1834).

Overseer Of the Poor Report --Town of Wallingford:

Expenses of Poor from March 6, 1860 to March 1, 1861; Expenses of Poor not at the Farm: Rufus Remington and family, 3, $1.25
source: http://www.poorhousestory.com/VT_Rutland_WALLINGFORD_PoorReport1861.htm
Submitted by: Patty Pickett

Expenses of Poor from March 1 1861 to March 1 1862; Expenses of Poor not at the Farm: Rufus Remington and family, 3, $6.43
source: http://www.poorhousestory.com/VT_Rutland_WALLINGFORD_PoorReport1862.htm
Submitted by: Patty Pickett

Rufus married Rebecca Doty Abt 1814. Rebecca (daughter of Jorathmiel Doty and Sarah Look) was born 2 Sep 1796, Rochester, Plymouth Co., MA; died 27 Nov 1889, Wallingford, Rutland, VT; was buried , Doty Cemetery, South Wallingford, VT. [Group Sheet]

Alma — J. Southard. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I cannot locate John in any census earlier than 1840.

In the Federal Census of 1840, John Remington is listed at Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY. The household consists of: 1 male <5, 1 male 10<15, 1 male 15<20, 1 male 40<50, 2 females <5, 1 female 5<10, 2 females 15<20, and 1 female 40<50.

In the 1850 Federal Census, John & Susan Remington, ages 53 & 48, are still living at Pitcairn, Saint Lawrence, NY. With them are: Melissa 10 and Roxy 7.

In the 1860 Federal Census, he appears to be the John Remington age 64 VT, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. His wife Susana is 59. Nearby are the families of Amos Remington and Nathan Remington who are first cousins to each other. I have made an assumption that he is their uncle, based on his age and place of birth.

In 1870 they are still at Diana, NY, ages 75 & 69.

In 1880, they are probably John & Susan Remington at Diana, NY, ages 90 & 78. His (presumed) brother Jonathan is also in the same town, age 78.

The intersection of NY Rts. 3 & 812 in Diana, Lewis Co., NY, is called "Remington Corners."

The following notes are from Mary Lou Raftery:

"The original member of the Remington family in the Remington Corners area, John, father of Henry Remington, built a log house back of the Cassisy home."

John applied for pension benefits from the War of 1812. The application states that he was born 7 Nov 1790 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Date of application is 15 Sep 1879; he was 89 yrs old. John listed the locations where he had lived since his discharge from the service on 18 Sep 1814 as follows:
Mt. Holly, VT; 12 yrs; 1814 - 1826 [Rutland Co.]
Champion, Jefferson Co., NY; 6 months; 1826
Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; 8 yrs; 1826 - 1832
Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY; 14 yrs; 1832 - 1846 [see 1850 census notes above]
Diana, Lewis Co., NY; 32 yrs; 1846 - 1878

In the application John said he was poor and that his children could no longer care for him and his wife, who are now aged and dependent on the town, which allows him and his wife only $1 per person each week.

His physical appearance is described as 5' 2 1/2" tall, blue eyes, dark complexion and black hair.

Among the 36 people who signed the petition are: two Graves individuals, J. Remington, B. Collar, Smith, 3 Carley individuals, Orville Austin, A. Remington, and others.

The petition was denied because they could find no record of John's service.

John — Susanna Sprague. Susanna was born Abt 1801, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Rhoda — Amos Gorton. Amos (son of Benjamin Gorton and Avis Hulett) was born 20 May 1777, Warwick, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1840. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Information on Phebe's marriage was obtained from a descendant, Toni (Clark) Thompson. I have made an assumption that this married belongs to this particular Phebe Remington, based on all available evidence: her age in the census records, place of marriage, and state of birth.

A family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect has her date of death as follows: 21 MAY 1863 in La Crosse Co., WI (source: Wagoner Tree).

Phebe married John B. Congdon 9 Mar 1819, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. John (son of Joseph Congdon and Hannah Brown) was born Abt 1802, VT; died 1888, Onalaska, La Crosse Co., WI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1830, listings for Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, show Jonathan Rimmington and Jonathan Rimmington Jr. Jonathan Jr. has three children in the household: 1 female 5<10, 1 female <5, and 1 male <5.

In the Federal Census of 1840, a Jonathan Remington appears at Wallingford, VT. However, according to Mary Lou Raftery, this Jonathan is at Diana, Lewis Co., NY (not accessible at ancestry.com).

Information on the 1865 census at Diana, NY, is from Mary Lou Raftery: Jonathan Remington 61 VT, Nathan Remington son-in-law 37 Jeff. NY, Rhoda Remington 34 child VT, Emily J. Walod 19 adopted Jeff. NY, Jonathan A. Bowhall 4 adopted Lewis Co., NY.

In the 1870 census, Johnathan Remington 66 VT is living at Champion, Jefferson Co., NY. He is with married daughter Phebe C. and her husband Abner Smith and famiy.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Jonathan Remington is age 78 VT, living with the family of George Collar in Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Jonathan is identified as grandfather. His brother John, age 90 in the census, is also living at Diana, NY.

Who was his wife? Where is he in the censuses of 1850 and 1860?

The intersection of NY Rts. 3 & 812 in Diana, Lewis Co., NY, is called "Remington Corners."

Credit note: The list of Jonathan's children and descendants (except for Phebe Celestia and her family, and the above-mentioned George Collar and his family) came to me from Mary Lou Raftery.

Jonathan married Unknown Wife Abt 1822, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Nathan Remington is age 45, and living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, in the household of Alfred & Rebecca Hill or Hull. A notation on the census says he is insane.

The following quote is courtesy of Mary Lou Raftery, and excerpted from "People of Wallingford" by Birney C. Batcheller, Stephen Daye Press, Brattleboro, VT; p 207: "For many years the town of Wallingford provided for paupers by auctioning them off to the lowest bidder at the annual town meeting. There was one town charge named Nathan Remington. About 1840, Alfred Hull said he would take Nathan for the work he could do. So Nathan went to the Hull home for one year and remained there until he died in 1885. He was a strong, perfectly healthy man who had a strange mental twist, said to have been caused by being jilted by the girl of his choice. He was a good worker, especially good in caring for the oxen, pigs, and poultry. He was trustworthy and had an excellent memory. He was a familiar figure on the streets and called by name by most of the residents for very many years. In the Hull home his meals were served at a small table by a window in one corner of the big kitchen. The chair placed there was his place to sit. He could read and used to read the Herald aloud to Nancy McLaughlin, who did not know the alphabet, but was an excellent worker in the Hull kitchen for nearly twenty years. Whenever Nathan came to a word he could not pronounce he always said 'sunthin' or nother' and read on. He survived Mr. Hull by ten years and Mrs. Hull by four months but was cared for in the home. His funeral was held in the Hull home and he was buried at the south end of the Hull lot according to a promise given him by Mrs. Hull. A good-sized marble headstone was put at his grave, bearing his name, date of death, and probably age, 80 years."

An administrator's settlement of Nathan's will names known family members (including nephews) as follows: John Remington, Amos Remington, Jonathan Remington, Sylvia Perkins, Benjamin Gorton, Clarinda Warner, & Jane Conger; possibly two living brothers, John Remington & Jonathan Remington. (source: scan sent by Mary Lou Raftery)

Notes:

It appears in the 1830 census that Truman Remington is married and has three daughters under age five. The family is living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT.

In 1840 the family is still at Wallingford. He is listed near Amos Gorton, Rufus Remington, and Jonathan Remington. It appears that there are three sons and two daughters in the household.

Octavia Remington 22 VT and Prudence Remington 18 VT, living at Wallingford, VT, in the 1850 census, could possibly be Truman's daughters.

Truman married Jane Bell 1828, Rutland Co., VT. Jane (daughter of Ralph Randolph Wheelock Bell and Desire Reynolds) was born Abt 1810, NY or Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Note: I have not yet verified that Daniel belongs to Daniel & Hannah; this needs more research.

In the 1840 Federal Census, Daniel Remington is living at Addison Co., VT. The household consists of 1 male 40 - 50, 1 male 10 - 15, 1 female 40 - 50, and 1 female 5 - 10. This looks like the correct family.

In the 1850 Federal Census, "David" & Mary Remington are ages 64 & 43, living at Leicester, Addison Co., VT. Their daughter Abbey, 21, is with them. Next door is son Adoniram and his family.

In 1860, D. & Clarasa Remington, ages 58 & 49, are at Leicester, VT.

In 1870, "David" & Clara Remington, ages 69 & 53, are satill at Leiester, VT.

In 1880 David (or Daniel -- can't tell which) & Clarissa Remington are ages 80 and 64, still at Leicester, Addison Co., VT. The census says David was born in CT, but that is probably an error. With them is son Adoniram J. Remington, 52.

Daniel married Mercy Mary Titus 24 Aug 1825, Salisbury, Addison Co., VT. Mercy was born 1797, VT; died 22 Oct 1858, Leicester, Addison Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Clarissa Unknown Between Oct 1858 and Jun 1860, VT. Clarissa was born Between 1811 and 1817; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

In the 1850 Federal Census, Herman & Elvira Remington, ages 45 & 38, are living at Starksboro, Addison Co., VT. They have a daughter Sylvina, age 11. Also with them is Hannah Remington, 73. They are living next door to Heman's widowed sister Laury Hill and family, and near Heman's sister Ruth Ross and family.

In 1860 Heman & "Susan" Remington, both aged 45, are at Starksboro. Their daughter is married, and she and her husband, Monteville Ross, are living with them.

In 1870 Heman & Alvira, ages 65 & 59, are at Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. The Ross family is still with them, including two grandchildren, Ada & Butler.

Heman — Elvira Rollins. Elvira was born Between 1811 and 1812, VT; died 2 Nov 1886, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Stephen Ross. Stephen was born Abt 1805, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Laura married Ziba Hill Abt 1830. Ziba was born 1801, VT; died 27 Apr 1850, Starksboro, Addison Co., VT; was buried , Huntington Center Cemetery, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Somewhere I believe I found Sarah in the 1850 census, but now I can not find her again. Will keep trying.

Sarah married Phineas Spurr 23 Dec 1829, Stephentown, NY. Phineas (son of Lemuel Spurr and Abigail Unknown) was born 26 Jan 1779; died 15 Jul 1838, Pittsfield, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Aaron and his family are living in Savoy, Berkshire, MA. With them is his elderly father, Benjamin. Brother James is next door with his family. Also nearby in the same town is (probable) brother Benjamin and his family. Another neighboring family is that of Amos Deming, possibly related to Laura.

Aaron was appointed guardian for the orphaned children of his brother Reuben.

Aaron and his two eldest sons served as deacons at the Baptist Church in Savoy. His brother-in-law, Deacon Amos Deming, served as pastor for 14 years (for more information on this family group, see "A Remington Family History" compiled by Lois Remington Smith).

According to the death record, Deacon Aaron Remington died at age 63 of typhoid fever. His father died later that year at age 94. Their death records are on the same page of the Savoy, MA, death book.

Cemetery info from find-a-grave:
The location is described as "1/10 of a Mile North of Route 116" and "Walled up plot on Simon Le Marre's Farm (c. 1946) in the South East Corner of the town"

Aaron married Laura Deming 26 Oct 1817, Savoy, MA. Laura (daughter of John Deming and Elizabeth Wells) was born 7 Oct 1794, Wethersfield, CT; died 26 Apr 1867, Charlemont, MA; was buried , Deming Cemetery, Savoy, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

A notation in the death record says "insane."

Notes:

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

He may be the Benjamin Remington, Jr., of Savoy who on 16 Apr 1836 had his name legally changed to Benjamin Franklin Remington. (I believe this is correct because he is named as Benj F. in his son Henry's marriage record.) It should be noted that John Remington of nearby North Adams, MA, also had a son named Benjamin Franklin Remington b1799.

This Ben, Jr., may also be the Benjamin Franklin Remington who served the Baptist church in Savoy, as well as several others in Franklin County, as a Baptist minister from 1820 to 1855 (see p. 17 of the Remington genealogy compiled by Lois Remington Smith).

For the present time, I am making an assumption that the census data for Benjamin & Lydia Remington, living in Savoy, MA, in the 1850 and 1860 censuses pertains to this particular Benjamin. In 1850 it appears that this family is living near Aaron & James Remington and their families, and their father Benjamin. It makes sense that this is their brother. The dates match, also.

In 1850 Benjamin Remington is 50 and Lydia is 48. They have four children: Andrew 18, Ellen 16, Emma 13, & Franklin 10. I think their ages may not be precise, based on other evidence.

In 1860 Benjamin F. Remington is 60 and Lydia is 57. Son Franklin B. is with them, age 15; as well as Martha J. Cowen, 34, tailoress.

Note: Other than the four children found in the 1850 census, the names and dates for these children came from Pat Boyden's Remington genealogy, and have not as yet been verified by me.

Benjamin married Lydia Rice 21 Apr 1822, Savoy, Berkshire, MA. Lydia (daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Brown) was born 8 Jun 1803, Conway, Franklin Co., MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The names of Reuben's children came from a Remington genealogy by Pat Boyden.

Reuben married Sarah Sholes 12 Oct 1825, Worthington, MA. Sarah was born Abt 1804; died 21 Feb 1853, Plainfield, Hampshire Co., MA; was buried , Hilltop Cemetery, Plainfield, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, James and family are living in Savoy, Berkshire, MA. Next door is his father Benjamin, age 88, and brother Aaron and family.

James married Rosamond Bird Abt Oct 1831, Savoy, Berkshire Co., MA. Rosamond was born Abt 1813, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The marriage record in 1863 says it is his second marriage, and Sarah's third. His parents are given as Benj. Remington and Sarah Simonds. I have made an assumption that he belongs to these parents, based on the similarity of names and the location.

I have not been able to find Phidellio in any of the other censuses.

Phidellio married Sarah Weatherbee 11 Jan 1863, West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA. Sarah was born Abt 1802, Stow, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am making an assumption that Silvia is the daughter of Joseph Remington of Wallingford, VT, because she was born in Wallingford. (needs further research)

Notes:

I have placed Betsey as this particular Joseph's wife, and these children as his children, based on his date of birth and his age in the various censuses; also, the location of their parents' birth in the 1880 census agrees. Therefore, I have made an assumption that this family belongs to this Joseph born 21 Dec 1798.

In the 1850 Federal Census, the family is living at Kingsbury, Washington Co., NY:
Joseph Remington 52 VT farmer
Betsey 43 VT
Gilbert 23 VT
Robert 20 VT
Albert 16 VT
Allen 11 VT

In the 1860 Federal Census, the family is living at Hartford, Washington Co., NY:
Joseph Remington 61 VT farmer
Betsey 53 VT
Robert 30 VT
Albert 26 VT
Allen 21 VT
Ann 22 NY (possibly Albert's wife?)

In the 1870 Federal Census, the family is living at Fort Ann, Washington Co., NY:
Joseph Remington 71 VT farmer
Betsey 63 VT
Gilbert 43 VT
Robert 40 VT

In the 1880 Federal Census, they are living at South Bay, Washington Co., NY:
Joseph Remington 81 VT (MA/VT) farmer
Betsey 73 VT (CT/VT)
Robert 50 VT (VT/VT) (born without use of his limbs)

Joseph married Betsey Edgerton Abt 1826, VT. Betsey (daughter of Robert Douglas Edgerton and Anna Bull) was born 21 Jan 1807, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Jeremiah, 44, and Polly, 45 (his second wife?), are living in Chester, Warren, NY, with daughters Sylvia 18 & Mary 6. They are near Jeremiah's brother William and his family, and their father, Joseph.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Jeremiah & Polly are ages 64 & 65, living at Chester, Warren Co., NY.

In 1880, Jerry & Polly Remington, ages 74 & 75, are still living at Chester, Warren Co., NY. Jerry is a shoemaker.

In his daughter Fanny's marriage record at Lowell, MA, he is called Jereboam.

Jeremiah married Harriett Thayer Abt 1821. Harriett died Between 1832 and 1843. [Group Sheet]

Jeremiah married Polly Unknown Abt 1843. Polly was born Abt 1805, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

I am making an assumption that William is a son of Joseph, because he & Almira are living with Joseph in the 1850 Federal Census at Chester, Warren Co., NY (needs more research). They are next door to (presumed) brother Jeremiah and family.

In 1870 there is a William Remington, age 52, living at Queensbury, Warren Co., NY, with wife Charlotte, 36, and three children. It says he was born in NY. This may be a second marriage for this particular William, although the occupation has changed from farmer to lawyer. (needs more research)

William married Almira B. Unknown Abt 1841. Almira was born 1817, PA; died 23 May 1852, NY; was buried , West Church Cemetery, Chestertown, Warren Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Important note: I am not sure that this is the Reuben Remington who married Elizabeth and is listed in the censuses cited below. However, I am placing the family information here as a tentative possibility, subject to change if information becomes available on a different but concurrent Reuben Remington.

In the Federal Census of 1830, a Reubin Remington is listed at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. The household consists of: 2 males <5, 1 male 30<40, 1 female 5<10, & 1 female 30<40. He is listed next to Benjamin Remington age 50<60 (who is he?).

In the Federal Census of 1840, Reuben Remington is listed as living at Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY. The household consists of: 1 male <5, 2 males 10<15, 1 male 40<50, 1 female <5, 2 females 5<10, & 1 female 40<50.

In the Federal Census of 1850, a Reuben Remington 51 (England) is listed as living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. His wife is Elizabeth 52 (England). Their children are: Harriett 14 NY, Harvey 11 NY, & Michael 8 NY. They are living near other Remingtons in the town.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Reuben 61 VT & Elizabeth 60 MA are living at Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY. One son, Harley E. 20 NY, is living with them.

Several family trees at Rootsweb's Worldconnect have Elizabeth's maiden name as Kelly or Kelley. A tree by "Cyndee" lists a son Reuben for this couple, born 19 Apr 1827 in Rutland, VT. Another tree by Jacqueline Ann Richardson includes a daughter Lucetta, born 26 Sep 1824 in Danby, Rutland Co.,VT. Robert Pero's tree includes a son Obadiah born 2 Sep 1829. I have included these three children in the family group (needs more research to confirm).

Reuben married Elizabeth Kelley Abt 1822. Elizabeth was born Between 1798 and 1800, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1860, NY. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1850, Ransom & Matilda Remington, ages 52 VT & 49 MA, are living at Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. They have seven children in the household: Silas 18, Laura 15, Adaline 13, Emerson 11, Emery 8, Olive 8, & Alzada 5.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Ransom & Matilda Remington, ages 63 & 60, are still living at Dayton. Four children are in the household: Emmerson 21, Emma J. 18, Alzada 15, and Eri 12. (Eri is named in Ransom's will, but I believe he is a grandson, based on the obituary for Arvilla, wife of Charles -- unless there were two individuals named Eri born around the same year)

In the Federal Census of 1870, Ransom & Matilda Remington, ages 73 VT & 65 MA, are still living at Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. They are next to Silas & Arvilla Remington and family.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Ransom Remington is age 86 VT (VT/VT), still living at Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He is living with son-in-law David Comstock and family.

Ransom's will, made in 1881, says he was 86 years old at that time. If true, he was born c 1795. (source: D. Rockwell, a descendant)

Nancy Olejniczak sent me a copy of a "Petition for Proof of Will, to the Surrogate of the County of Cattaraugus." This document refers to Ransom's will dated 3 Oct 1881. This will appointed as Executors Francis E. Haines and Emery Jane Comstock. The document lists all the heirs and next of kin of Ransom, along with their places of residence. Listed are: Lewis Remington, Hiram Remington, Arminal (?) Bunstow, Emerson Remington, Adaline Rockwell, Olive Robinson, Emory Jane Comstock, Silas Remington, Alzada Comstock, Eri Remington, Silas Remington, and Laura S. Chattuck. Also listed are numerous grandchildren. [My note -- these last three are grandchildren -- children of son Charles who died bef. 1855)

From findagrave.com (needs more research to be confirmed):
"There is no stone for Ransom. Cemetery records show that he owned a plot of eight graves but do not indicate who was buried there. The only stones in the area are for his wife Matilda and son Emerson. Lacking other proof, it is assumed that Ransom was buried here next to his wife. Ransom came to Dayton in the early 1830s from Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY. His brother Orange arrived at about the same time and they might have traveled together."

Ransom married Matilda Eddy Abt 1818, VT. Matilda was born Abt 1800, MA; died 13 Dec 1873, NY; was buried , Markhams Cemetery, Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Thankful married Henry Winchell Abt 1826, NY. Henry was born 1 Apr 1805, VT; died 19 Dec 1889, Camillus, Onondaga Co., VT; was buried , Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

One genealogy says Stephen died in 1828, but he appears to be in the 1850 census with his wife Jane, living at Geddes, Onondaga Co., NY. They are both age 40, he born VT and she NY. Living with them is Mary Nobler 18 NY.

In the same town is William Remington and family, Stephen's brother.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Stephen & Jane, both 49, are still at Geddes.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Stephen & Jane, both 63, are still at Geddes.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Stephen Remington is a widower age 72, a boarder and a farmer living at Mondovi, Buffalo Co., WI. The census says he was born in VT and both parents were born in VT.

Stephen married Jane Unknown Bef 1850. Jane was born 2 Aug 1808; died 25 Nov 1872, Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY; was buried , Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Harriet married Josiah Phillips Abt 1827. Josiah was born 27 Jul 1806; died 21 Jan 1854; was buried , Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Please note that Orange is placed here as a son of Stephen & Thankful solely on the basis of location, that is, living next to or near other family members in the censuses. To date I have not personally found records to indicate he belongs here, other than the general time frame and location of birth. There is some discrepancy concerning his birthdate. Pat Boyden's genealogy lists Orange as a son of Joseph Remington & Loranna Griffiths. (This family needs more research.)

A descendant, Linda Lee Schell, says there is (somewhere) a family Bible which indicates that Orange's mother was named Catherine. Could Thankful have died and Stephen married a second wife named Catherine? This is a possibility.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Orange & Mary D. Remington, ages 44 NY & 32 NY, are living at Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. They have four children: Hepsabah 13 MI, William W. 10 NY, Garret 8, & George W. 5 NY. They are listed next to Hiram & Alzada Remington.

In the Federal Census of 1860 the family is still at Dayton: Orange 49 VT, Mary D. 42 NY, William W. 20 NY, Garret P. 18 NY, & George W. 15 NY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Orange & Mary are ages 59 VT & 52 NY. With them is son George, who is married to Alice, and their infant daughter Carrie. They are next to Garret Remington and his wife; they in turn are next to Wallace Remington and family. Nearby is Hiram Remington and family.

A history of Dayton, NY, has his date of birth as 2 June 1810, Wallingford, VT.

From FindaGrave.com: "Arrived in Cattaraugus Co. in 1832 where he cleared a farm in the south part of the Town of Dayton."

Orange married Mary D. Mayo 1 Nov 1835. Mary was born 5 Sep 1817, NY; died 1905, Markham, NY; was buried , Markham Cemetery, Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Meriba — John Zufelt Hudson. John was born 28 Nov 1808; died 24 Mar 1850, Van Buren, Onondaga Co., NY; was buried , Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I was not sure if William belonged in this family group, but Nancy Olejniczak provided information that confirmed it as fact, including date of death and name of father in the death record. Email message dated 20 Oct 2017 from Nancy Olejniczak: "In your tree there is a William Remington, suspected son of Stephen Remington. I just located a Michigan Death record for him on Family Search which gives his father's name as Stephen Remington."

One family tree has his name as William T. Remington, born 21 Aug 1821, Onondaga Co., NY.

The death record at Hersey, Osceola, MI says he died in NY, a widower age 71.

In the Federal Census of 1850, William & Caroline, ages 29 & 24, are living at Geddes, Onondaga Co., NY. They have three young children. In the same town are Stephen & Jane Remington.

In the Federal Census of 1860, William is at Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. His wife is named Elizabeth -- not Caroline -- but she is still from PA and with approximately the same birth year as Caroline in the previous census. Perhaps she goes by both names. Or, she could be a second wife. Their ages are given as 37 & 37. They have six children.

In 1870 they are at Lysander, Onondaga Co., NY. William is 52 and Elizabeth is 48. There are two children in the household, Francis 17 and George M. 7.

William married Caroline Elizabeth Stocker Abt 1843, NY. Caroline (daughter of Benjamin Stocker) was born Abt 1826, PA; died 11 Apr 1888. [Group Sheet]