Shadrach Remington
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1. Shadrach Remington was born Between 1759 and 1760, Windsor, CT; died 23 Mar 1846, Lancaster, Erie Co., NY; was buried Abt 26 Mar 1846. Notes:
In the 1800 Federal Census, Shadrack is at Schenectady Ward 4, Albany, NY.
In 1810 he is at Halfmoon, Saratoga, NY.Shadrach married Experience Granger 29 Dec 1790. Experience (daughter of Abner Granger and Experience King) was born 1767, Suffield, Hartford, CT; died 14 Jun 1843, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. George Remington
was born 1793; died Oct 1812, Buffalo, NY.
- 3. David W. Remington
was born 11 Nov 1795, Springfield, MA; died Jan 1834, Rye, NY.
- 4. James Remington
was born 28 Aug 1798, NY or MA; died 7 Apr 1891, Buffalo, NY.
- 5. Sarah Remington
was born 1801, NY; died Aft 6 Jun 1870.
- 6. William Alonzo Remington
was born 1810, NY; died 16 Nov 1841, Buffalo, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
- 2. George Remington
Generation: 2
2. George Remington (1.Shadrach1) was born 1793; died Oct 1812, Buffalo, NY.
3. David W. Remington (1.Shadrach1) was born 11 Nov 1795, Springfield, MA; died Jan 1834, Rye, NY.
Notes:
At the time of his marriage in 1821, David was "of Buffalo."
BSR gives his date of death as 24 October 1834, in Rye, NY, but that date is an error. It happens to be the exact same date of death for a different David Remington who died in NY, and that other gravestone has been recorded and documented. (see elsewhere on this family tree)
The death notice for Rev. Remington establishes that he died in January: the "Christian Intelligencer of the Reformed Dutch Church" of 1 February 1834: "Died Suddenly on Friday night last, Rev. David Remington, aged 38 years, Pastor of the Church at Rye, Westchester County.
David married Esther Rutgers Low Jul 1821, NY. Esther (daughter of John Low and Esther Prentis) was born 1798, NY; died 23 Jan 1894, New York, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Catherine Jane Remington
was born Abt 1825; died 10 Aug 1849, Buffalo, NY.
- 8. Elizabeth Hannah Remington
was born 24 May 1826, New York, NY; died 22 Jan 1917, Auburndale, NY.
- 9. George William Remington
was born 1828, Greenburg, NY; died 28 May 1878, MI.
- 10. Cyrus Kingsbury Remington
was born 1830, Tarrytown, NY; died 5 Jun 1897, Buffalo, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
- 11. Sarah Kingsbury Remington
was born Abt 1833; died 7 Aug 1854, Alden, NY.
- 7. Catherine Jane Remington
4. James Remington (1.Shadrach1) was born 28 Aug 1798, NY or MA; died 7 Apr 1891, Buffalo, NY.
Notes:
In the 1850 Federal census, James & Caroline are living at Alden, Erie Co., NY. They have two sons: George and James. James's sister Sarah Remington, 40, is also living with the family.
In 1860 they are still at Alden, NY, and in 1870 they are Lancster, Erie Co., NY. In 1870 James Remington is the Assistant Marshall who took the census. His sister Sarah is still living with the family, as well as two other boarders.
According to the 1850 census, James was born in MA, but the 1860 says NY. It might have been either; his brother David was born in MA, but sister Sarah was born in NY.James married Caroline Evans 19 Jan 1832. Caroline was born Abt 1813, VT. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Charles Remington
died Aft Apr 1895.
- 13. George L. Remington
was born 24 May 1838, Lancaster, NY; died 11 Apr 1895.
- 14. James Remington, Jr.
was born 1843, NY; died 1882; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyoming Co., NY.
- 15. Mary A. Remington
was born Abt 1852, NY; died Abt 1875.
- 16. Jane "Jennie" E. Remington
was born Abt 1855, NY; died 1891.
- 12. Charles Remington
5. Sarah Remington (1.Shadrach1) was born 1801, NY; died Aft 6 Jun 1870.
Notes:
In 1850 Sarah Remington, age 40, is living with brother James and his wife and two sons. They are at Alden, Erie Co., NY. She is still with them there in 1860, and is age 56; in 1870 she is 61.
6. William Alonzo Remington (1.Shadrach1) was born 1810, NY; died 16 Nov 1841, Buffalo, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
William — Elizabeth Sanborn. Elizabeth died 12 Mar 1841; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
7. Catherine Jane Remington (3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1825; died 10 Aug 1849, Buffalo, NY.
8. Elizabeth Hannah Remington (3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 24 May 1826, New York, NY; died 22 Jan 1917, Auburndale, NY.
Notes:
Elizabeth was a prominent artist and designer.
DAR ID Number: 495939. George William Remington (3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 1828, Greenburg, NY; died 28 May 1878, MI.
Notes:
George was a Captain in the 3rd Michigan Infantry during the Civil War (see Remington ancestry chart).
In the 1860 Federal Census, George W. & Cecelia Remington are living at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. They have two young children. Also, George's mother, Esther Remington, age 60, is living with them.
In the 1870 Federal Census, George W. Remington is still living at Grand Rapids. However, he now has a second wife, Statira, and two more young children. His mother Esther is still with them, with her age given as 65.
by 1880 George has passed away but his family is still at Grand Rapids. (see notes for his second wife)George married Cecelia Merchant Abt 1853. Cecelia was born Abt 1831, NY; died Between 1860 and 1865. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Kate Cecilia Remington
was born Between 1854 and 1855, OH; died 24 Sep 1936, MiddleVillage, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
- 18. Cyrus W. Remington
was born Between 1858 and 1859, MI; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.
George married Statira Hurd Roberts 24 Aug 1865, MI. Statira was born 25 Feb 1842, MI; died 15 Aug 1909, Kent Co., MI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Georgianna Marcia Remington
was born Between 1866 and 1867, Kent Co., MI; died 28 Dec 1918.
- 20. Fred Robert Remington
was born Dec 1867, MI; died 3 Jul 1960; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI.
- 21. John W. Remington
was born Abt 1873, MI.
- 22. Beatrix Esther Remington
was born Abt 1877, MI.
- 17. Kate Cecilia Remington
10. Cyrus Kingsbury Remington (3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 1830, Tarrytown, NY; died 5 Jun 1897, Buffalo, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
Notes:
The death notice for his sister Sarah has the middle name as "Kingsburg." They may have had the same middle name.
In the 1870 Federal Census, Cyrus & "Ellen" are living at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, with their three children.
Cyrus was a member of the Oswego County, NY, Historical Society, founded in 1896: Cyrus Kingsbury Remington, Buffalo, N.Y., membership Nov. 24, 1896, No.22, Historian Pennsylvania Society of War of 1812.
Cyrus died at age 69 y 1 m 1 d. Cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage.
Cyrus married Helen E. Matteson 15 Jan 1855, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY. Helen was born Abt 1831, NY; died 10 Aug 1917; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Sarah Ann Remington
was born 20 Nov 1857, Buffalo, NY; died 11 Oct 1897, St. Louis, MO.
- 24. Leonard C. Remington
was born Abt 1862, NY.
- 25. Helen A. Remington
was born Abt 1866, NY.
- 23. Sarah Ann Remington
11. Sarah Kingsbury Remington (3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1833; died 7 Aug 1854, Alden, NY.
Notes:
The death notice has her name as Sarah Kingsburg Remington. Her middle name may be Kingsbury (needs more research).
12. Charles Remington (4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) died Aft Apr 1895.
13. George L. Remington (4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 24 May 1838, Lancaster, NY; died 11 Apr 1895.
Notes:
South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, April 17, 1895: Death of Col. Remington -- In the death of George L. Remington at the age of 67 years, which occurred April 12th, our city loses one of her very best citizens. A gentleman of high Christian character, who was always cheerful and helpful, and it was always his pleasure to do duty whatever that was. He served his country faithfully in the great civil war, enlisting early in 1861, he was elected Captain of the Twenty-first New York volunteers and served at the front until in 1864 when ill health compelled his resignation. The following year he was married to his now bereaved wife. He engaged in the wholesale tobacco business in Buffalo, New York, and subsequently was elected register of deeds in that county. Later with his family he removed to Saginaw, Mich., where he was in the lumber trade until 1882, when he located in this city. For a time he was engaged in the cattle business, but in 1885 connected himself with the First National Bank of this place, and has served a bookkeeper, vice-president, and for five years has been its cashier. As a business man he was honest, prompt, and always reliable, and his associates always found him a man of excellent judgment and of unswerying fidelity. He has served the city as Member of the Board of Education and for years he has been its president, and none have proved more faithful, or to have a more unflagging interest in the educational affairs of the city. In religion he was of the Presbyterian faith, and he honored the professions he made, by a life void of offense. He was superintendent of its Sabbath school, a leading official member, and often when the pastor would be absence Col. Remington was called on to officiate, and to read a sermon, and in the last general assembly of the church he was selected to represent the Neosho Presbytery as its lay delegate. He was gifted in oratory and has often been called on as a public speaker, and always did credit to himself and his subject. In his fraternal relations he was a member of McPherson Post No. 4, G. A. R.; of the Modern Woodmen, and of the several Masonic fraternities, having passed the chairs with honor. The funeral on Sunday, was at his home; and was in charge of the Knights of Templar, attended by the Master Masons and the Modern Woodmen. Sermon by his pastor, the Rev. G. W. Bean, assisted by Chaplain Rev. J. W. Wright.
A picture of George's gravestone is online at the following site: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/civilwar/George%20L.%20Reminton.htmGeorge married Alice Pomeroy 14 Sep 1865. Alice (daughter of Robert Pomeroy and Elizabeth Rogers) was born Jul 1844, MO; died Dec 1915. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Jennie P. Remington
was born Abt Aug 1866, NY; died 1934; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
- 27. Allen A. Remington
was born 20 Oct 1871, NY; died Bef 15 Apr 1910.
- 28. George F. Remington
was born 8 Feb 1876, KS; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.
- 26. Jennie P. Remington
14. James Remington, Jr. (4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 1843, NY; died 1882; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyoming Co., NY.
Notes:
In 1880, James & Inez Remington, ages 38 & 28, are living at Attica, Wyoming Co., NY. They have two young children, Carrie & Harry. Apparently James & Inez died within a year or two of this census.
James — Inez I. Abby. Inez was born 1851, CT; died 1881; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyoming Co., NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Carrie Remington
was born Abt 1876, NY.
- 30. Harry Remington
was born Abt 1878, NY.
- 29. Carrie Remington
15. Mary A. Remington (4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1852, NY; died Abt 1875.
16. Jane "Jennie" E. Remington (4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1855, NY; died 1891.
Generation: 4
17. Kate Cecilia Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Between 1854 and 1855, OH; died 24 Sep 1936, MiddleVillage, NY; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY.
18. Cyrus W. Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Between 1858 and 1859, MI; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.
19. Georgianna Marcia Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Between 1866 and 1867, Kent Co., MI; died 28 Dec 1918.
Georgianna married Thomas Knowlton Lamb 29 Dec 1886, Wyoming Township, MI. Thomas was born , VA. [Group Sheet]
20. Fred Robert Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Dec 1867, MI; died 3 Jul 1960; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI.
Notes:
In the 1900 Federal Census, Robert & Nina are living at Wyoming, Kent Co., MI. They have one daughter, Hazel, age 5.
In 1910 they are still at Wyoming Twp Pct, Kent Co., MI. There are two daughters in the household.
In 1930 Robert & Nina, ages 62 & 63, are at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.Fred married Nina Conley Abt 1890. Nina was born Dec 1866, Canada or MI; died 28 Dec 1938; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Hazel Remington
was born Apr 1895, MI; died Aft 15 Apr 1910.
- 32. Mildred Remington
was born Abt 1903, MI; died Aft 15 Apr 1910.
- 31. Hazel Remington
21. John W. Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1873, MI.
22. Beatrix Esther Remington (9.George3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1877, MI.
Beatrix married Edwin M. Wheeler 10 Sep 1899, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. [Group Sheet]
23. Sarah Ann Remington (10.Cyrus3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 20 Nov 1857, Buffalo, NY; died 11 Oct 1897, St. Louis, MO.
Notes:
According to her grandson, Sara Ann was called Hidee by everyone in the family. (email dated 12 Feb 2007)
Sarah married William Ridge Schuyler 24 Dec 1881, Buffalo, NY. (son of Montgomery Schuyler) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Remington Schuyler
was born 8 Jul 1884, St. Louis, MO; died Oct 1955.
- 33. Remington Schuyler
24. Leonard C. Remington (10.Cyrus3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1862, NY.
25. Helen A. Remington (10.Cyrus3, 3.David2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1866, NY.
26. Jennie P. Remington (13.George3, 4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt Aug 1866, NY; died 1934; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
Jennie married William P. Lyon 10 Jun 1891. William (son of Ephraim W. Lyon and Ellen Pratt) was born 23 Jul 1866, Saginaw, MI; died 18 Feb 1930, Los Angeles, CA; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Roger R. Lyon
was born Sep 1894, KS.
- 35. Allen C. Lyon
was born Jul 1897, KS; died 1962; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
- 36. Lella M. Lyon
was born May 1900, KS.
- 34. Roger R. Lyon
27. Allen A. Remington (13.George3, 4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 20 Oct 1871, NY; died Bef 15 Apr 1910.
Notes:
The 1900 census says he was born in Oct 1870. In this year the family is living at Keokuk, Lincoln, OK.
Allen married Lizzie B. Marshall Abt 1892. Lizzie was born Aug 1871, KS; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Gertrude Remington
was born Aug 1893, Indian Territory, OK; died Aft 15 Apr 1910.
- 38. Jennie E. Remington
was born Nov 1895, Indian Territory, OK; died Aft 1 Apr 1930.
- 39. Warren Remington
was born 9 Jun 1898, OK; died May 1970, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
- 37. Gertrude Remington
28. George F. Remington (13.George3, 4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born 8 Feb 1876, KS; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.
Notes:
In the Federal Census of 1900, George R. Remington is age 20 (single, cigar salesman), living with his widowed mother and married sister Jennie at Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.
According to "History of Montgomery County, Kansas, By Its Own People," (L. Wallace Duncan, Iola, Kansas, 1903), pp 682-684, George died 18 Sep 1899. However, that must be incorrect, as he is listed in the 1900 census as living. Perhaps the year is off.29. Carrie Remington (14.James3, 4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1876, NY.
30. Harry Remington (14.James3, 4.James2, 1.Shadrach1) was born Abt 1878, NY.