Caroline Evans

Caroline married James Remington 19 Jan 1832. James (son of Shadrach Remington and Experience Granger) was born 28 Aug 1798, NY or MA; died 7 Apr 1891, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]

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.htm

George married Alice Pomeroy 14 Sep 1865. Alice (daughter of Robert Pomeroy and Elizabeth Rogers) was born Jul 1844, MO; died Dec 1915. [Group Sheet]

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]

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]

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]

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.

Allen married Lucy Oakes 23 Apr 1921. Lucy was born 18 May 1897, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID; died 31 Jan 1959; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Gertrude may have married Daniel Alford (living in Leavenworth, KS in 1920)-- needs more research to confirm.

Jennie married Earl S. Rowley Abt 1921. Earl was born 26 Jul 1896, KS; died May 1979, Pueblo, CO. [Group Sheet]

Warren — Ruth S. Unknown. Ruth was born 13 Oct 1899, KS; died 13 Nov 1995, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. [Group Sheet]