Joseph Sprague

Joseph — Mary Thompson. Mary (daughter of David Thompson and Susanna Darling) was born 1743, Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Martha married Jonathan Remington Abt 1786. Jonathan (son of Joshua (2) Remington, II and Ruth Clay) was born 1 Sep 1761, Abington, Plymouth Co., MA; died 19 Apr 1833. [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.)

In the 1850 Federal Census, Solomon appears to be the individual of that name living at Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. His age is given as 39, which is correct for him. The head of household is Isaac Remington, age 62; both are born VT. Also in the home are the following (not listed in this order): Mary 38, Huldah 27, Joseph 20, Wealthy 11, Truman 8, Irving 3, & Eveline 1.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Solomon Remington and family are living at Clay, Jones Co., IA. His second wife, Fanny, is age 30; four of his children and one of hers by her previous marriage are in the household.

In 1870 Solom Remington, 60, and his wife Fannie, 40, are living at Webster, Webster Co., IA.

In 1880 Solomon & Fannie A. are 69 & 49, still at Webster. Son Erving O., age 31, is with them.

Solomon married Mary Margaret Ostrander 4 Oct 1836. Mary (daughter of Henry G. Ostrander and Hannah Eliza Unknown) was born 2 Aug 1817, NY; died 29 Jul 1854. [Group Sheet]

Solomon married Fanny A. Mandigo 28 May 1855, Bowers Prairie, Jones Co., IA. Fanny was born 1830, Brownsville, Jefferson Co., NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Oliver Morgan Abt 1838. Oliver was born Abt 1807, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Huldah is age 27, living at Oswego, NY, with other family members. I have made an assumption that she is Isaac's daughter, as he is the head of household.

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.)

His name may have been Isaac Nathan.

I have made an assumption that Nathan belongs in this family group, because in the 1850 Federal Census he and Rhoda are living a few doors down from Isaac, Solomon, and other siblings at Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Nathan is age 27 and Rhoda is 20. They are cousins.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Nathan & Rhoda Remington are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. He is 35 VT and she is 26 VT. They have a daughter Emma, age 6 (see note below). They are near Nathan's cousin Amos Remington and family.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Nathan & Rhoda are 47 VT & 39 VT, living at Webster, Hamilton Co., IA. In the household are two young people -- Emma Waldworth, 16, & Jonathan Bowhall, 10. Jonathan is Rhoda's orphaned nephew. Could this be the same Emma that is with them in 1860 (the age is right)? If so, she may be adopted or a foster child.

In 1880, I. N. & Rhody Remington are ages 50 & 45, still living in Webster City, Hamilton Co., IA.

Nathan married Rhoda Remington Bef 1 Jun 1850. Rhoda (daughter of Jonathan Remington and Unknown Wife) was born 1831, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Joseph is age 20, living with his father and brother's family at Oswego, NY.

He is probably the Joseph Remington, age 46 VT, married to Phoebe age 31 NY, and living at Forestville, Door Co., WI. They have a daughter Amy, age 1 WI.

In the 1880 Federal Census, he is probably the Joseph Remington, age 49, living at Jamestown, Stutsman Co., Dakota Territory. The census data says his father was born VT and his mother MA, which would also be correct for this Joseph. It says he himself was born VT. He is married to Phoebe, age 43 NY, and has three children: Emma 11, Georgie 6 (has the measles), & Izara 1; children b WI.

Joseph is still there, age 69, in the 1900 Federal Census (now it is North Dakota). His date of birth as given as Oct 1829, which is correct). However, it says his mother was born in England. His wife Phebe is age 60, but now it says she was born in Canada. It also says she has had 12 children, 3 of whom are still living. They have been married 40 years. Daughter Amy (Emma?) is with them, with two of her daughters, born in MI. The family is living on First Avenue North.

Joseph's date and place of death were found on a family tree at Ancestry.com. I have not verified them. He is in the 1900 census, so he died after that.

Joseph married Phebe Greeney Abt 1860. Phebe was born May 1840; died 1910. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1840, Rufus Remmington Jr. is living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Rufus & Pruda are living at Wallingford, Rutland, VT, with their four children. They are near Rufus Sr., Amos, & John J. B. Remington and their families.

Rufus married Pruda Unknown Abt 1839. Pruda was born Abt 1825, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Amos & Phebe E. Remington are living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, with their two daughters Phebe E. 3 & Rebecca 4 months.

In 1860, 1870, and 1880 the family is at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. In 1870 and 1880 they are next to John & Susanna; John is Amos's presumed uncle. This needs more research ro confirm.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Amos Remington, aged 93 wd, is living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY, with Charles & Julia (Judah) R. Cole and their adopted son.

His middle initial is not given in any of the censuses, but is in the gravestone transcription.

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

Amos married Phebe E. Cole 14 Mar 1847, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Phebe was born Abt 1826, VT; died 1907; was buried , Harrisville Cemetery, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Pat Boyden's Remington genealogy says David died in 1829 and his gravesite is in the Hill-Roberts Cemetery, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. This needs more research.

According to notes from Norman Charles Hill, David died from burns suffered in a fatal fire.

Notes:

According to a genealogy at Rootsweb's Worldconnect, this is John Julius Remington, b.30 Nov 1822 at Wallingford, VT. This differs slightly from his age of 25 in the 1850 census, which suggests he was born c1825. However, he is listed a second time in the 1850 census, and that time his age is 28.

In the 1850 Federal Census, John J. B. Remington and his wife Laura are living at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, with their son Passo, 7 months old. Also in the household is John's sister, Sylvia, age 18. They are living nearby other family members, such as Rufus, Amos, and their parents Rufus, Sr., & Rebecca.

In 1850, John & Laura Remington are listed a second time in Wallingford: John age 28, Laura age 28, and John 6 months. On this census page they are living near two Edgerton families, probably relatives of Laura. Nearby are Rufus & Rebecca, and Amos and family.

In 1860 they are still at Wallingford. John J. & Laura E. Remington are ages 36 & 38, and have two sons: Julius K, 10, and Oscar E., 4. They are next to Rufus & Rebecca Remington, ages 65 & 63.

John & Laura are at Wallingford in 1870 with their two sons.

In 1880 John B. & Laura Remington are both age 58, still living at Wallingford, VT. In the household is John's mother, Rebecca, age 84, and a daughter-in-law, Ellen Remington, 20 (Oscar's widow).

In 1900 Julius J. Remington is age 74 and still living at Wallingford, VT. He is a widower, and a stone mason.

John married Laura E. Edgerton 20 Mar 1850, Union Church, South Wallingford, VT. Laura (daughter of Jonathan Edgerton and Phoebe Sayles) was born 17 May 1821, Lincoln, VT; died 14 Oct 1895. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

During the Civil War, Edmond was a Sergeant in Company B 27th Regiment, Michigan (infantry), serving under Col. Wait in Capt. Nelson Truckey's Company. When he enlisted as a volunteer in 1862, Edmond was age 38 and a farmer; it was for a three-year enlistment. After being wounded on 3 June 1864 and discharged at VA on 3 March 1865, Edmond returned home to MI and later went to SD with his second wife, Hannah. On 30 Oct 1875, Edmond made a signed and sworn statement concerning his military service, in connection with his pension application. An accompanying form says he lives about 4 miles northwest from Elk Point, Union Co., SD.

When Edmond died in 1882, he was drawing a military pension of $8 per month.

In a deposition which was part of the pension process for Edmond's widow, Hannah, Oliver D. Bishop stated that he became acquainted with Edmond & Jemima at the village of C___ City of Marquette, MI. In the summer of 1859 Edmond & Jemimah moved to the township of Chocolay. In the fall of 1860 Jemima M. Remington became sick and continued to become more feeble. She died 29 Mar 1861; Oliver was at her funeral and burial. Less than four months later, Edmond married his second wife, Hannah Welch, at Oliver Bishop's home. (statement signed by Oliver D. Bishop and dated 13 or 14 Aug 1894 Minneapolis, MN)

In another deposition, dated 4 Feb 1897, Warren Fisk, farmer of Elk Point, Union Co,m SD, stated that he knew Edmond (Edward) Remington well. "When we came out here we both located on the prairie about a mile apart and were just as intimate as neighbors could be. He bought meat in my shop the night before he killed himself with strychnine, in the summer of 1883. When he died he had about 110 acres of land, 1/4 mile from the Wisconsin ]Missouri ?] River, just south of this town [Elk Point]. The widow Hannah never has derived an income from the land . . . she went to Oklahoma to live and now her son Thomas works the place but pays her nothing. About 30 acres is under cultivation. She is a good, honest, industrious woman."

The notes in the following two paragraphs are from a descendant, Shirley Herbert: "His military records state he was born in Wallingford . . . , but with no reference to his mother or father . . . He married Jemima and was one of the first settlers in Marquette . . . Edward's wife died and he and his son-in-law, Jerome, enlisted in the 27th Michigan. They saw many battles and they were both injured. Upon returning home, Edward married again, a Hannah Welsh; had more children, and moved his family to Elk Point, SD . . . where he died [in 1882] . . .

"Edmund enlisted on August 15, 1862. He signed the volunteer enlistment papers as Edmond R. Remington. The Certificate of Disability for Discharge states: '. . . and find him incapable of performing duties of a soldier because of gunshot wound of left leg by minnie ball received June 3rd, 1864 at Battle of Bethesda Church. Injured thru tibia and fractured fibula causing lameness to a degree that incapacitates him for service in the field or Veteran Reserve Corps. Disability 3/4." s/ Wm Ingalls, Surgeon.' Edmond was discharged the 3rd of March, 1865 at camp [in VA]. He and his son-in-law, had been in a military hospital for almost a year."

Research notes from Norman Charles Hill state that Edward R. Remington, s/o Rufus & Rebecca, married Margaret and was in Cherry Creek, MI, in 1862. (My note -- perhaps Jemima's middle name was Margaret?)

Note from Shirley Herbert: Cherry Creek is in Marquette Township, just outside the City of Marquette. Edmond's son-in-law, Jerome N. White, had a house there, so maybe Edmond did too.

My notes:

Edmond's military papers describe him as 5'9" (or 5'6"), weighing about 150 - 156 lbs., having blue eyes and dark hair, and either dark or fair complected (depending on the particular year; two say dark and one says fair).

I am not absolutely sure that Edmond belongs in this family group. However, a descendant, Mary Currie, has posted data at Rootsweb showing that he may belong here. This is reasonably supported by his place of birth, estimated year of birth, birthplaces of parents, and naming a son Julius, as shown in census data noted below. The 1820 Federal Census lists Rufus Remington at Wallingford, VT; also there are Jonathan, Joseph, Jesse, & John Remington.

In the 1850 Federal Census, "Edward" & Jemima are living at Marquette, Marquette Co., MI. Their daughter "Adalade" is age 5. Also in the household are Abner & Milton Mitchell, ages 24 & 22 WI, laborers.

In 1860 he is Edmund R. Remington, age 35 VT, living with his family at Chocolay, Marquette Co., MI. Jemima M. is 39 VT, and the children are as follows: Adelaide L. 14 VT, Albert 3 MI, & Julius 1 MI.

Historical documents in the Marquette County Historical Society list the names of the individuals who organized the new township of Chocolay on 10 Feb 1860. E. R. Remington is one of the founders. He is also listed as Moderator and Highway Commissioner.

In 1870 he is Edmond Remington, age 45 VT, still living at Chocolay, MI. He has a wife named Hannah, age 34, b Ireland. They have four children in the home: Albert 14, Julius 11, Thomas 8, & Grace 4. I am not sure whether the two youngest children belong to the first wife or the second; however, see note below on Thomas, which suggests that Thomas & Grace may belong to Hannah.

In the 1880 Federal Census, he appears to be the Edward R. Remington, age 55, mining for gold, living at Upper Sand Creek Gulch, Laramie, WY. It says his parents were born VT/RI. His son Thomas, age 17, is with him; the census says Thomas's mother was born in Scotland. Undoubtedly this is the same family as the above.

Also in 1880, Edmond's wife Hannah and daughter Grace are living in Civil Bend, Union, Dakota Territory. Edmund's name is listed on the last census sheet for the town.

Publication: The Washington Times; Publication Date: 08-NOV-03; Article Excerpt
Byline: Paul Herbert, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

"As one enters Marquette, Mich., along U.S. Route 41, there is a monument with the following inscription to the Civil War veterans from Michigan's Upper Peninsula: 'Ever in the realms of glory, Shall shine your starry all...fame; Angels have heard your story, God knows your names.'

"The angels may know the stories of all the Marquette veterans of the 27th Michigan, or Lake Superior Regiment, but I only know about two of them, who were my ancestors. Jerome White was a 21-year-old farmer when he signed up with his 38-year-old father-in-law, Edmond Remington, in August 1862. Jerome was born in Peru in Clinton County, N.Y., and Ed was born in Wallingford, Vt.

"The news of the attack on Fort Sumter, which had started the Civil War 18 months earlier, reached Jerome, Ed and the other residents of Marquette 'by the overland mail, the dog mail that came up from Green Bay, but the first authentic news was brought a little later when the first boats came in,' a history of the period records.

" 'Five steamers arrived in Marquette together. Then there was excitement. Business was practically suspended. Banks did nothing, storekeepers did nothing. Everybody talked of war and was anxious to have it prosecuted to the most vigorous extent. Political parties made no difference. Everybody was filled with patriotism.'

"It took two years and more than 1,000 miles for Jerome White and Edmond Remington to go from the wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the Wilderness battlefield of Virginia..."

Edmond married Jemima M. Bronson 4 Jul 1844, Rutland, VT. Jemima was born 1 Sep 1821, VT; died 29 Mar 1861, MI; was buried , Park Cemetery, Marquette, MI. [Group Sheet]

Edmond married Hannah Welch 4 Jul 1861, Marquette, MI. Hannah was born Abt Mar 1833, Scotland or Ireland; died 15 Jan 1910, Watonga, Blaine Co., OK; was buried , Watonga, Blaine Co., OK. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Sylvia Remington is age 18 and living with her older brother John and his wife Laura and their son Passo, age 7 months. They are at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, near their parents Rufus & Rebecca, as well as other family members.

In 1860 she is Sylvia A. Brockway, age 28 NY, living at Weston, Windsor Co., VT. She is a housekeeper in the home of William Foster. she has two daughters: Rebecca J. 3, & Laura E. 1. Also in the household is Martin Rose, 18, a farm laborer.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Sylvia A. Sprague, age 49, is a sister-in-law living with Ezekiel & Philena Hill at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT.

See note for Noah Solon Crowley.

The following is from a posting on the Remington message board at genealogy.com: "Sylvia Remington, daughter of Rufus Remington and Rebecca, lived in Tinmouth, VT. She married Jerry Doty, then Lorenzo Brockway, then Noah Solon Crowley. She is listed as mother to Leulla Brockway who married a Harvey." (by Fritzi Hardy)

Sylvia married Jerry G. Doty 2 Mar 1847, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Sylvia married Lorenzo Brockway Between 1850 and 1856. [Group Sheet]

Sylvia married Noah S. Crowley Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]

Sylvia married Mr. Sprague Bef 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Pat Boyden's Remington genealogy has Philena's date of birth as Sept 1826.

Philena married Ezekiel Hill Abt 1850. Ezekiel (son of William Hill and Amy Ross) was born 15 Mar 1825, VT; died 1 Nov 1898; was buried , New Mechanicsville Cemetery, Mt. Holly, Rutland Co., VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Notes sent to me by Norman Charles Hill place this Jonathan as a son of Rufus Remington. I also have wondered if Jonathan might be a son of Jonathan b 1801 or of John b 1794, both sons of Jonathan & Martha (Sprague) Remington, as was Rufus.

Information from Mary Lou Rafery placed this Jonathan as a son of John Remington b 1801 and Unknown Wife. Jonathan's birthplace is NY in two of the censuses, but VT in two others. Jonathan's presumed father, Rufus, was living in NY in 1830, but back in VT by 1840, where there is a Jonathan Remington living next to him. However, Jonathan's age in that census does not agree with his age here. (This family needs more research.)

He is probably the Jonathan Remington, age 20 VT, in the 1850 census at Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. He is a carpenter, and is listed twice in the census; all were born in VT. Nearby are Octavia Remington 22 VT and Prudence Remington 18 VT (could they be daughters of Truman?). All three are living in different households. How are they related? Was Jonathan born in NY but returned to his parents' former hometown to be a carpenter's apprentice?

In the Federal Census of 1860, Jonathan & Sophia, ages 40 VT & 35 VT, are living at Wallingford, VT. He is a carpenter and joiner. Son Frank is 6 months.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Jno & S. E. Remington, ages 41 NY & 42 VT, are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Son Frank is 10 NY. According to census data, Jonathan and Frank were born in NY.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Jonathan & Sophia Remington are ages 51 NY & 52 VT, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Their son Frank, age 20, is with them.

Two of the censuses give Jonathan's birthplace as NY, two as VT.

Jonathan married Sophia E. Cook 16 Oct 1851, VT. Sophia was born Abt 1829, VT; died 1888, NY; was buried , Harrisville Cemetery, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Rebecca married Gallusha Sprague 10 Jul 1858, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Gallusha (son of Manassah Sprague and Laura Taft) was born Between 1823 and 1825, Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1850, Lucius and Mary Remington, ages 27 & 19, are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. They have a daughter Philinda, 1. Also with them is Sedate Remington, 15, sister of Lucius. They are living near other Remington family members.

In the 1861 Census of Canada, Lucius Remington is age 34 VT, living at Harwich, Kent, Ontario. His name is written as Lucuss. With him are his wife Mary 30 NY, and the following children: Philinda 11 WC, Charles 6 WC, & Angeline 1 WC. Religion is Methodist.

In the 1871 Census of Canada, the Remington family is still at Harwich: Lusius 49 United States, Mary E. 33 United States, Charles 14 United States, John 6 Ontario, & Gertrude 4 Ontario. Religion is Episcopal Methodist.

In the 1881 Census of Canada, the family is still at Harwich: Lucius 59 Vermont, Mary 52 New York, Charles 26 New York, John 16 Ontario, & Malissa 14 Ontario. Their religion is still given as Methodist.

In the 1901 Census of Canada, Lucious & Mary E. Remington, ages 82 & 73, are at Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario. This gives his dob as 27 Jan 1819; Mary's dob 15 May 1827.

Lucius married Mary E. Unknown Abt 1848. Mary was born 15 May 1827, NY; died Aft 31 Mar 1901. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Her name is sometimes spelled Rozzella, Rozila, or Rosella. The gravestone transcription spells it Rozila.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Rosella Fisher is age 44 VT, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. In the household are the following, all surname Kring: Chas 16, Chester 12, Lewis 10, Adelbert 7, Ida 1, & Lucinda 18.

In the Federal Census of 1880, she is Rosella Kring 54 VT. With her are: Chester 22 NY (NY/VT), Edelbert 17 NY (NY/VT) & Ida 11 NY (Ireland/VT).

Rozila — Solomon Kring. Solomon was born 17 Jul 1811, Stone Arabia, Montgomery Co., NY; died 10 Nov 1865, Harrisville, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Rozila married Unknown Fisher Between 1866 and 1870. Unknown was born , Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He may be the Henry Remington in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses at Champion, Jefferson Co., NY. In 1850 he is age 18 NY, a laborer, living with the family of Henry Gear. In 1860 probably the same Henry Remington is still living at Champion, age 31 NY, with a (presumed) wife named Sylvia C. age 22 NY. They are living with Silas & Sarah Ann Chapin, possibly parents of Sylvia. There were several Henry Remingtons in New York State, so it is uncertain which one this is at Champion.

In the Federal Census of 1870, H. and Mandana Remington, ages 38 NY and 42 NY, are living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. They have two daughters, Eliza 2 and Clara 8 months.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Henry and Mendina (?) Remington are ages 47 NY and 52 NY. They are still living at Diana, NY. Eliza is 12 and Clara is 10. They are near Amos and family, who I believe to be his cousin.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Henry and his wife M (?) are still at Diana, NY. Lizzie is with them, age 32.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Henry & Mandana are both 81, still living at Diana, NY. According to census data, they have been married 42 years; Mandana has had three children of whom one is still living.

Henry's gravestone says he was born in 1829, but the 1900 census gives his date of birth as Feb 1831.

According to Mary Lou Raftery, Henry had a first marriage to Dolly Austin b 10 May 1834 NY; and a third marriage was to Cordelia Tyler, on 19 May 1911.

Henry married Mandana Blanchard 17 Mar 1867. Mandana was born Abt Jun 1828, NY; died 4 Jun 1910, NY; was buried , Harrisville Cemetery, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Cordelia Tyler 9 May 1911, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY. Cordelia was born Abt 1843, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Pearlette Seely" is age 42 NY (VT/VT), living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. With her are four children: Henry 18, Clara 9, George 6, and Etta 3.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Perleyette Seeley is age 62 NY, living at Diana, Lewis Co., NY. With her is George Seeley 25 NY.

Perleyette as a daughter of John & Susanna was found on the GenForum message board, posted by Kathy Cummings on 27 Oct 2001.

Also, the 1895 census at Harrisville, NY, lists Mrs. Perleyette (Remington) Seelye as widow of Hiram Seelye.
source: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nylewis/1895cenharrisvillecoun.html

Perleyette married Hiram Seelye Abt 1855, NY. Hiram was born 1799, MA; died 14 May 1878, NY; was buried , Harrisville Cemetery, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

A Roxey Remington is listed as living in Harrisville, NY, in the 1895 census. Roxey Remington is also listed in the census as the wife of Hiram Lawrence (in the 1880 census he is divorced).

Notes:

In 1850, Gilbert is a shoemaker, as is his father.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Gilbert is age 47 and living at Farmington, La Crosse Co., Wi. He is with his sister Fidelia Forth and her children. Gilbert's occupation in 1870 is "peddling apple trees."

In 1880 Gilbert is married to "Electy" and still living at Farmington. They have three children. Gilbert is a farmer. They are living near Gilbert's sister Fidelia, now married to John A. Young.

More can be found on this family in: History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin By Consul Willshire Butterfield, Western Historical Company; p. 850 (available on Google Books).

From Theresa Congdon's posting on the Congdon Message Board at genealogy.com:
". . . there is a copy of the registration of marriage for Gilbert Congdon and (Electa) Jane Alexander. The marriage took place in Arcadia, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Gilbert Congdon's father was John Congdon and his mother was Phoeby (sic) Congdon . . . The marriage took place on July 23, 1873. The registration of marriage is in Volume 1 of Marriages on page 22 according to the Register of Deeds for Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.

"Electa Jane Alexander Congdon was Gilbert Congdon's second wife according to the pension papers. His first wife's maiden name was: Maggie Haight. Gilbert Congdon died on December 18, 1891. After the Civil War he resided in Canada and Steventown, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin. He had applied for a pension previously. Upon his death, his wife E. Jane Congdon was applying for increased pension benefits.

"Gilbert Congdon served in the War of the Rebellion in Company "B", 2nd Wisconsin Calvary, volunteers."

Gilbert married Electa Jane Alexander 23 Jul 1873, Arcadia, Trempealeau County, W. Electa was born Jul 1841, OH; died Aft 18 Dec 1891. [Group Sheet]

Adeline — A. M. Hill. [Group Sheet]

Esther married Emory Moss Stanford 26 Aug 1853, Lewis Valley, La Crosse Co., WI. Emory was born 21 Jan 1832, Atwater, Portage Co., OH; died 12 Jan 1913, La Crosse Co., WI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 and 1880 Federal Censuses, Fidelia is living at Farmington, La Crosse Co., WI. In 1870 she is Fidelia Forth, with four children ages 3 to 11; in 1880 she is Lucy F. Young, married to John Young.

Lucy married Mr. Forth Bef 1860. [Group Sheet]

Lucy married John Adam Young Bef 1 Jun 1880. John was born 1824, Saxony, Germany. [Group Sheet]

Emily married Albert L. Fuller Between 19 Apr and 21 May 1853, La Crosse Co., WI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Information on Elizabeth/Betsey as a daughter of Jonathan came ot me from Mary Lou Raftery. A possibility remains that Elizabeth (Betsey) is daughter of Reuben & Elizabeth Remington, however, as she and her husband are living next to/with them in the 1850 census (see notes for her husband). This needs more research.

Elizabeth married Samuel Porter Graves 11 Sep 1842, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Samuel was born Abt 1823, Mount Holly, Rutland Co., VT; died 1903. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have made an assumption that he is be the Henry Remington in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses at Champion, Jefferson Co., NY. In 1850 he is age 18 NY, a laborer, living with the family of Henry Gear. In 1860 probably the same Henry Remington is still living at Champion, age 31 NY, with a wife named Sylvia C. age 22 NY. They are living with Silas & Sarah Ann Chapin, parents of Sylvia.

There were several Henry Remingtons in New York State, so it is uncertain which one this is at Champion. However, notes on Jonathan A. Bowhall refer to an uncle Henry Remington of Denmark; this above-mentioned couple were married in Copenhagen.

Henry married Sylvia C. Chapin 17 Jan 1860, Champion, Jefferson Co., NY. Sylvia (daughter of Silas H. Chapin and Fanny Orvis) was born Abt 1838. [Group Sheet]

Rhoda married Nathan Remington Bef 1 Jun 1850. Nathan (son of Isaac Remington and Huldah Doty) was born Abt 1825, VT; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

By 1880 it appears that Abner has died because the 1880 Federal Census lists Celesta Smith 43 NY and son Charles 13 NY living with married daughter Belinda Collar 24 NY (wife of George) in Diana, Lewis Co., NY. Johnathan Remington 78 VT is also with them, so this is a three-generation household.

Phebe married Abner Smith Abt 1853. Abner was born Between 1823 and 1831, NY; died Between 1870 and 1880. [Group Sheet]

Almira married Silas Bowhall Abt 1859. Silas was born 1833, Jefferson Co., NY; died 30 Sep 1864, Diana, Lewis Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, his name is written as David or Daniel Remington (with a middle initial -- possibly H or G?). They are at Hackberry, Labette Co., KS. In 1870 they have two sons, Warren 4, and B. F. Butler 2. It is rather faint and difficult to read.

In the 1880 Federal Census, the family is still at Hackberry. The name is unclear -- Dennis? David? Daniel? They have three sons: Warren 14, Butler 12, and Blucher 12. Jane Cassford, "mother," age 70 Canada, is with them. It appears that Jane could be the mother of Prudence, because Jane was born in Canada, and the birthplace of Prudence's mother is given as Canada in the census data.

In both 1870 and 1880, Dennis's birthplace is given as VT. Prudence and all three boys were born in IL.

Prudence and Dennis may have been cousins.

Dennis H. Remington was listed as from Hampshire, IL, in the 8th Reg't Illinois during the Civil War.

The 1860 Federal Census has a Dennis Remington of the correct age living at Oberlin, Ohio, but he is married to Matilda and has two children, Ida 2 and Azael (?) 4. This Matilda appears to be a single mother living at a boarding house in 1870. There is also a Matilda Remington of the same age, a housewife, listed at a lunatic asylum in Ohio.

Dennis married Prudence Bell Abt 1865. Prudence (daughter of Henry Gale Bell and Charlotte DeWitt) was born Feb 1846, IL; died Nov 1900, Chetopa, Labette Co., KS. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Remington, Horace born Wellingsford, VT 1840 residence Dickinson s/o Truman Remington & Jane Bell unit: 60th NY Co. I rank: Pvt. enlisted: Aug., 1861 occupation: Farmer comments: died of disease at Washington, DC in August ,1862. Buried at Soldiers and Airmen's National Cemetery Section C, Grave 3201. Regimental records indicate that he had deserted in June 1862 from Warrenton, VA.
[source: DICKINSON CIVIL WAR RECORDS, FRANKLIN CO., NY Copyright (c) 1999 by John Austin (uncajohn@emirates.net.ae) posted online at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ny/franklin/military/civilwar/service /townrecords/dickinson.txt]

In the Federal Census of 1860, Horace Remington is age 20 VT, living at Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY. He is living with the family of Lorenzo & Eunice Bacon, formerly of VT. Also in Dickinson at this time are Reuben 61 VT & Elizabeth 60 MA Remington and their son Harley E. 20 NY.