Jonathan Remington

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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]

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In the Federal Census of 1900, Frank E. 40 VT & Nettie C. 34 NY Remington are living at Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY. They have two sons: Arthur G. 16 & Charlie J. 8.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank E. & Nettie C. Remington are living at Pierrepont, Saint Lawrence Co., NY. Son Charles L. age 23 is still with them.

Obituary info courtesy of Mary Lou Raftery:

"Frank Remington died in an accident at the Newton Falls mill. Apparently he was caught in the machinery and was torn and bruised enough that he died 10 minutes after they found him. He died November 18 1924. Services at the Methodist Church Nov 20. Burial in Harrisville Cemetery. Frank was the only son of Jonathan and Sophia Remington. He was born in Vermont in 1862 and came to Diana when he was 7 yrs. old. He married Nettie Shipman in 1883, had two sons, Arthur and Charles. All three survive him. Two cousins also mourn his death. He had moved to Newton Falls about 7 yrs. ago." (dated Thursday Jan 8 1925)

Frank married Nettie C. Shipman 1883. Nettie was born Jul 1865, NY; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]