Charles Remington

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

It is possible that he had a first wife named Alice, with whom he lived in NY State. See notes for Stacy Waterman Remington on this family tree.

He is probably the Charles Remington listed in the 1820 Federal Census at Warwick, RI. In addition to Charles & Betsey, who are both 26 - 45, the household includes one male 10 - 15, two males under 10, two females 10 - 15, and two females under 10. If these are all his children, there are three sons and four daughters.

There is some discrepancy about the dates of birth and death for Charles. "Providence, RI Deaths 1851 - 1879" Vol. 3, p. 488, has the following information: Remington, Charles, s. of Thomas, 87 yrs., Mar 14 1857 (10:9). This would place his birth year as c1770. It also provides the key information that his father was a Thomas Remington -- one of the many. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary. On the same page in the book "Providence, RI Deaths" is the following entry: Elizabeth, wid. of Charles, 81 yrs., Mar 28 1866 (11:199). This Charles & this Elizabeth are husband and wife, as demonstrated by the following cemetery and census data.

The RI Cemetery Database has this information, differing slightly from the above: Charles Remington, 25 Oct 1776 - 13 Mar 1856; and Betsey (Stafford) Remington, c1785 - 28 Mar 1866.

REMINGTON, CHARLES 1776 - 13 MAR 1856 CR026
REMINGTON, BETSEY (STAFFORD) 1785c - 28 MAR 1866 CR026

Charles's death is also recorded at Cranston, RI, as 14 March 1857 (Bk 3, p12).

Their graves are both in the John Stafford Lot on Pontiac Ave., Cranston. Clearly these are the same individuals listed in the book "Providence, RI Deaths." However, notice that the year of Charles's birth, and the date of death, are different.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Charles is 74, a farmer, and Betsey is 67. They are at Cranston, RI.

On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian."

I suspect Charles may be a son of Thomas Remington, Jr. and Mary Wood, who were married 7 June 1778 at Warwick, RI. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary, which agrees with my theory (although both of these are common names). If so, he may have been born in 1778 or after; or, he may be a son of a previous marriage for this Thomas. In the 1850 Federal Census at Cranston, RI, Charles is 74 and Betsey is 67. This would place his year of birth as c1776, which agrees with the cemetery data. But perhaps he didn't know exactly what year he was born, or didn't keep exact count over the years, as so often happens with records through the decades. If his birth date was calculated based on his age at death, it may not be correct.

Although I have found no birth records for them, there are several reasons why I have placed Charles and William in this family group. First of all, according to the death record at Warwick City Hall, and the RI Death Index, William was a son of Thomas (no mother is mentioned); Charles is known to be son of a Thomas & Mary. Secondly, they were born around the same time, and lived in the same area (Warwick/Cranston/Pawtuxet Village). Thirdly, Charles & Betsey had a son named Benjamin W. Remington, who had sons named Albert F. and William H. Benjamin's son Albert F. is found living at Thomas, GA, in the 1860 Federal Census, in the household of Charles H. & Ellen Remington and family. Also in Thomas, GA, at that time are Edward Remington and his extended family. Edward is a son of William, of Thomas. In 1875, the wife (or widow) of Charles H. Remington, Ellen, is living at Providence, RI, next to/with Albert F. and William H., the sons of Benjamin W. There is clearly a close family relationship here. The most reasonable explanation is that Charles & William were brothers, and that the Remington individuals living together in Thomas, GA, and in Providence, RI, were cousins. Additional evidence is the repetition of the same names in both families.

I have also wondered if this Charles Remington may have married first to Alice, and had a son named Stacy Waterman Remington b 21 Oct 1809 (see notes elsewhere on this tree for that family). One similarity is the middle name Warren among the children/grandchildren.

If any new information comes to light, it will be added to this family tree.

Charles married Elizabeth "Betsey" Stafford Abt 1811. Elizabeth (daughter of John Stafford and Mary Arnold) was born Between 1782 and 1785; died 28 Mar 1866; was buried , John Stafford Lot, Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

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I am not positive that Mary belongs in this family. However, based on family names, dates, locations, and connections, I think there's a good chance she belongs here, and that she was named after her maternal grandmother, Mary Arnold.

However, this needs more research to confirm.

She may be a half-sister or full sister to Stacy Waterman Remington, son of Charles & Alice Remington. See notes for Mary's husband Joseph.

Mary and her husband Joseph named their oldest son Charles.

Mary died at age 87y.

Mary — Joseph Gardiner Johnson. Joseph (son of Freeborn Johnson and Martha Allen) was born 1817, West Greenwich, RI; died 25 Mar 1881, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

I have made an assumption that Betsey S. Randall, wife of William Randall, is the daughter of Charles & Betsey (Stafford) Remington. The main evidence for this is the document signed by her, her husband, and Benjamin W. Remington. This appeal to the Cranston Probate Court concerning the estate of Charles & Betsey, suggests that there is a family relationship among these individuals. Also, her name is additional evidence that she is Betsey's daughter; probably her middle name is Stafford. Lastly, her son is Charles H. Randall, probably named after her father Charles and her brother, Charles H. Remington.

Elizabeth married William Randall 3 Mar 1844. William was born 1809; died 6 Sep 1874; was buried , King-Randall Lot, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

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From James N. Arnold's "Vital Record of RI": REMINGTON, Benjamin W., born Warren, of Charles and Betsey, 66y 0m 9d, July 24, 1884. I believe the birthplace is an error here; it should say Warwick.

The RI Genealogical Register, Vol. 12, p. 250, says Benjamin was born 15 July 1817 Wa. The abbreviation Wa signifies Warwick.

familysearch.org shows his middle name as Warren (death record); perhaps where the confusion came from.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin & Matilda, ages 33 & 24, are living in Ward 6, Providence, RI. They have four sons, all born in RI.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Benjamin W. and his second wife, Mary, are living at Cranston, RI. In the household is Benjamin's mother, Betsey Remington, age 76; also three children -- Albert, William H., & Benjamin. They are living next door to Silas & Cynthia Allen and their family.

In the 1870 Federal Census, they are living in Ward 9, Providence, RI. The household includes Benjamin W., Mary A., adult son William H., and son Frank R., age 8. Also with them is Rebecca Allen, 77; she may be Mary's mother, so I am adding her to the family tree upon that assumption (needs more research to confirm). Silas & Cynthia Allen are nearby, although not next door, as in 1860. Perhaps they are related to Mary.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Benjamin and his second wife, Mary A., have one of their children in the household -- Frank R., 18. Also there is a niece, Ada Allen, age 30. They are living on Broad St., Providence, RI.

Interestingly, they are in the same neighborhood as Stacy W. Remington, but Stacy was born in NY, and Ben was born in RI. Could they be brothers? If so, their parents must have gone to NY State for a while, then returned to RI.

On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian."

Benjamin married Matilda Spink 28 Oct 1841, Providence, RI. Matilda (daughter of Silas Spink and Ruth Essex) was born 9 Feb 1825, North Kingstown, RI; died 10 Dec 1852; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

Benjamin married Mary A. Allen Between 1853 and 1855. Mary (daughter of Rebecca Unknown) was born Abt 1824, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

Charles's middle name as Henry came from a letter written by Lottie Remington (wife of Hinton) dated 5 Dec 1971.

According to handwritten notes sent to me by Dorothy Remington Cuthbert, Charles was born in 1815.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Charles H. Remington, age 28, b. RI, is living at Thomas, GA. This would place his birth year as c1822. His profession is given as Artist.

Also listed in this census as living in Thomas, GA, are the following Remingtons: Edward, 34 RI, who I believe to be Charles's first cousin; Edward's wife Mary (Smith), 46 RI; Francis, 23, their son; Ann, 18 GA, Francis's wife (her age is about three years off); their infant daughter Mary, 4 months; and lastly Edward 9, and Mary 13, children of Edward & Mary (Smith) Remington, and thus siblings of Francis. (see Georgia Genweb site for this 1850 census data)

In 1860 Charles is age 40, which would place his birth year as c1820. The 1860 Federal Census at Thomas, GA, lists Ch. H. Remington, 40 RI, artist; Ellen P. Remington, 22 GA; S. A. Remington, 4 GA; C. H. Remington, 3 GA; H. S. Remington, 6/12 GA; and A. F. Remington, 17 RI. I believe A. F. is Albert F. Remington, Charles's nephew, son of Benjamin. (Charles's wife and sons are living near Albert and his family in a later census -- 1875 -- in Providence, RI.)

I am guessing that Ch. H. Remington may have died before the 1870 census, when his sons are living with relatives of his wife Ellen.

From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, pp. 14, 15, & 20: "The general economic trend in Thomas County was favorable, and Thomasville shared in the prosperity of the 1850s. Circumstances were so promising that Charles H. Remington, Jared Everett, and Freeman W. Johnson received a charter for the Thomasville Loan and Building Association in February, 1854 . . . Charles H. Remington was a man of several interests. He operated a gallery, painted signs, sold and hung wall paper, and opened a photographic studio in the 1850s. Not satisfied, he soon branched off into the insurance business and joined Isaiah Dekle in opening a furniture store." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963)

Remington's Photographic Gallery was opposite the Post Office in Thomasville.

Found on web site [http://www.daguerreotype.com/]:
Remington, Charles H. - Believed to be the only professional daguerreotypist on the judicial bench in the U.S., Judge Charles H. Remington was active in Thomaston, Ga. from 1854 to 1856. Elsewhere the location was noted as Thomasville, Ga. (Information corrected to November, 1997;

Charles married Ellen Perry Sharpe 29 Jan 1854, GA. Ellen (daughter of Hamilton Wynn Sharpe and Jane Perry) was born Between 1836 and 1838, GA; died 1923. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, Albert F. is age 8 and living with his parents in Providence, RI. In 1860 he appears to be the A. F. Remington, 17, b. RI, living at Thomas, GA, with Ch. H. Remington, age 40, Ellen, age 22, and their three sons.

In the 1875 RI Census, Albert F. is age 32, married to Sarah J., age 33, and living in Providence, RI. They have four children. Ellen and her three sons, all born in GA, are also with the family.

In the 1880 Federal Census, the family is living in Attleborough, Bristol Co., MA. Albert F. is a clergyman, age 37. He and Sarah have four children in the household. Their son Albert F. from the previous census is listed as a daughter, Alberta F.

Albert married Sarah J. Spencer 28 Aug 1865, RI. Sarah was born Abt 1842, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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According to the Spink-Remington Family Bible, Charles died 10 Apr 1852 aged 7 yrs 6 mo 11 days.

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In the 1875 RI Census, William H. & Sarah A. are living in Ward 9, Providence, RI. They have three children: Matilda I., Benjamin W., & Laura E. They are next to William's brother Albert and family.

In the 1880 Federal Census, William & Sarah and their children are living at Seekonk, Bristol Co., MA. In the household are their six children and a servant.

William married Sarah Almira Wight 27 Mar 1871, RI. Sarah was born Abt 1853, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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According to the Spink-Remington Family Bible, Benjamin died 9 Nov.

Frank married Joanna P. Anderson 24 Jul 1884, RI. Joanna (daughter of Andrew Anderson and Joanna Unknown) was born Abt 1863, Sweden. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1860 Federal Census, S. A. Remington is age 4, living with his parents and brothers at Thomas, GA. In 1870 Simeon Remington is age 15, living with his two brothers in the household of William & Frances Sharp at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, next door to his maternal grandparents. In 1875, Simeon is living in Providence, RI, with his mother and two brothers, near Albert F. Remington & William H. Remington and their families. In 1880 S. A. Remington is age 25, married, and living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, near his mother and brothers.

Simeon married F. E. Unknown Bef 1 Jun 1880. F. was born Abt 1855, SC; died Bef 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

In the 1860 Federal Census, C. H. Remington is age 3, living with his parents and brothers at Thomas, GA.

In 1870 Charles Remington is age 13, living with his two brothers at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the home of William & Frances Sharp, next door to his maternal grandparents.

In 1875 he is living in Providence, RI, with his mother and two brothers, near Albert F. Remington & William H. Remington and their families.

In 1880 C. H. Remington is age 24, and living in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. He is a hotel keeper. With him are his mother and his brother, H. S. Also in town is his brother Simeon and his wife.

In the 1900 Federal Census, Charles H. Remington is age 43 GA, still living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. His wife is Sallie F. Remington, 36 VA. They have two children: Henry T. 18, & Charles H. 7, both b GA. Also in the household are Ellen P. Remington, widow 65 GA -- Charles's mother; and two nephews: Charles A. Remington 19 GA, & Simeon S. Remington 17 GA. I am making an assumption that these two young men are sons of Charles's brother Simeon. This is a reasonable assumption because Simeon was married and living in Quitman in 1880.

A picture of Charles has been placed on the family tree at our web site [www.thesorensens.net], courtesy of Dorothy Remington Cuthbert.

Charles married Sallie F. Thomas 12 Jan 1881, Quitman, GA. Sallie (daughter of Henry L. Thomas and Matilla Catherine Unknown) was born 19 Dec 1862, VA; died 19 Feb 1929, Quitman, GA; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Quitman, GA. [Group Sheet]

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

In the 1860 Federal Census, H. S. Remington is about 6 months old, living with his parents and brothers at Thomas, GA. In 1870 Hamilton Remington is age 13, living with his two brothers at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the home of William & Frances Sharp, next door to his maternal grandparents. In 1875 he is living in Providence, RI, with his mother and two brothers, near Albert F. Remington & William H. Remington and their families. In 1880 H. S. Remington is age 21, living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, with his brother C. H. and his mother E. P. Remington. He is a painter.

In 1900 Hamilton and his wife Mary are living at Savannah, Chatham Co., GA. They have three children: Hamilton, Florence, & Katie. In 1910 Hamilton & Mary are at Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA; Katie is with them. The census data says they have had 6 children, and 3 are still living.

Hamilton married Mary Unknown Between 1882 and 1885. Mary was born Abt 1867, SC; died Aft 18 Apr 1910. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1930 Federal Census, Matilda is age 59, single, and living with her brother Ben and sister-in-law Cora in Cranston, RI.

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In the 1900 Federal Census, Benjamin & Cora are living in Ward 7, Providence, RI. He is 27 and she is 35. Also with them is Hattie M. Barton, a nurse, widow, age 55.

In the 1920 Federal Census, Benjamin W. & Cora B. Remington are living at 37 Colonial Ave. in Cranston, RI. They are at the same place in 1930, and Benjamin's single sister, Matilda S. Remington, is with them.

I found his middle name as Warren in two records at familysearch.org

Benjamin married Cora Belle Wilson 2 Feb 1898, RI. Cora was born Jan 1865, RI; died 1 Mar 1937, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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She may be the Laura Remington age 64 at the State Hospital in Cranston in the 1940 census.

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Albert died at age 3 y 8 mo. The death record in "Arnold's Vital Record of RI" has his name as Alfred.

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He may be a spinner lodging at Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, in 1910.

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In 1900 Charles A. Remington is age 19, living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, with his uncle Charles and other family members. I have made an assumption that Charles is a son of Simeon.

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In 1900 Simeon S. Remington is age 17, living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, with his uncle Charles and other family members. I have made an assumption that Simeon is a son of Simeon.

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In the 1910 Federal Census, Henry T. & Jennie C. (?) Remington are living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. They have two children.

In 1930 Henry T. & James K. (?) Remington are living at Newnan, Coweta Co., GA. They have one daughter, Emily.

Henry — Kate Morrow. Kate was born Abt 1887, GA; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

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(If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.)

In the 1920 Federal Census, Charles H. & Lottie (?) Remington are living at Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. He is 27 and she is 25. They have one daughter, Sara, age 3 (?).

In the 1930 Federal Census, Henton C. Remington, age 37 GA, is living at Statesboro City, Bulloch Co., GA. This is Charles H. The census data shows his father as born in GA and his mother in VA. His wife Lottie L. Remington is now age 35 and Sarah E. is 13. They have two other daughters: Margaret S. (or G) 9, and Dorothy E. 5.

A picture of Charles has been placed on the family tree at our web site [www.thesorensens.net], courtesy of Dorothy Remington Cuthbert.

Charles married Lottie Lee Fletcher Abt 1915. Lottie was born 7 Oct 1894, Bulloch Co., GA; died 26 Apr 1976, Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA. [Group Sheet]