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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thankful Collins was born 27 Aug 1700, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died Between Feb and Sep 1757, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

    Notes:

    The will of Thankful Collins of Warwick, yeoman, is dated 14 Feb 1757 and was proved 12 Sep 1757. It mentions his son Thomas; and daughters Elizabeth Remington, Sarah Collins, & Lydia Collins.

    There is a notation in James N. Arnold's VRs concerning three of the children of Thankful -- Elizabeth, Sarah, & Thomas -- concerning a birth (or baptism?) at Narragansett on 12 May 1740.

    Thankful married Sarah Gorton 19 May 1728, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Sarah (daughter of Samuel Gorton and Elizabeth Collins) was born Abt 1703, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 19 Nov 1732, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1728/29, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died Aft 15 Mar 1815.
    2. 3. Sarah Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1731, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    3. 4. Thomas Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1732, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

    Thankful married Lydia Burgess 3 Dec 1733, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Lydia (daughter of Thomas Burgess and Esther Richmond) was born Abt 1706. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Lydia Collins  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jan 1735/36, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 30 Nov 1819, RI; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Collins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thankful1) was born 26 Jan 1728/29, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died Aft 15 Mar 1815.

    Notes:

    She is mentioned in her father's will dated 14 Feb 1757 as daughter Elizabeth Remington.

    I have made an assumption that her husband was Joseph Remington II who had a wife named Elizabeth.

    Elizabeth married Joseph Remington, II Abt 1749. Joseph (son of Joseph Remington, I and Margaret Burlingame) was born 21 Jan 1720/21, Warwick, RI; died 6 Jul 1800, Scituate, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph Remington, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1750; died Bef 20 Feb 1813.
    2. 7. Sarah Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1752; died 11 Nov 1820; was buried , Historical Cemetery 83, Seven Mile Rd., Scituate, RI.
    3. 8. Jonathan Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1754; died Aft 1810.

  2. 3.  Sarah Collins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thankful1) was born 27 Apr 1731, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

    Sarah married Silas Field 4 Jul 1762, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Thomas Collins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thankful1) was born 5 Jun 1732, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

    Thomas married Ann Sweet 29 May 1755, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. (daughter of Richard Sweet) [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Lydia Collins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thankful1) was born 19 Jan 1735/36, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 30 Nov 1819, RI; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    I have photographed Lydia's gravestone.

    Lydia married Thomas Remington Aft 14 Feb 1757, RI. Thomas was born Between 1735 and 1736; died 20 Dec 1831, Coventry, RI; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mary Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1760; died 27 Apr 1844; was buried , Thomas Cruff Lot, Knotty Oak Rd., Coventry, RI.
    2. 10. Elizabeth Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1762, Coventry, RI; died 26 Apr 1828, Coventry, RI; was buried , Historical Cemetery 64, Coventry, RI.
    3. 11. Sarah Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1766 and 1767; died Apr 1849; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.
    4. 12. Thomas Remington, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1773; died 1 Nov 1852; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, CY148, David Dr., Coventry, RI.
    5. 13. Richmond Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1775, RI; died 26 May 1823, Coventry, RI; was buried , Coventry, RI.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joseph Remington, III Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1750; died Bef 20 Feb 1813.

    Notes:

    He is referred to as Joseph Remington, Jr., in some of the Scituate town records.

    I have estimated the birth years of several of Joseph's children. His will mentions his wife, Ann, and the following children: Daniel, Robert (under 21), Mary, Ruth, Sophia, Susanna, & Betsey (last three under 18). Executors were sons James & Jeremiah.

    Many genealogies show Joseph Lippitt Remington as husband of Alice and father of these children. However, information provided by Barbara Chase has shown this to be erroneous. A deed found in Scituate Land Evidence Bk 11 p 473, dated 20 Feb 1813, mentions Elizabeth Remington, widow of Joseph Sr.; Alice Remington widow of Joseph Jr.; and James Remington of Scituate and his wife Isabel. This transaction involved the sale of land to Ebenezer, Stephen, & Abraham Burlingame.

    He is very possibly the Joseph Remington mentioned in the following list:

    An Historical Sketch of The Town of Scituate, R.I.; Part 4: "Scituate was not invaded, but she was called upon, and responded nobly to the call, to march her troops to the port. The British, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1776, landed and took possession of Rhode Island, and remained there until Oct. 25, 1779, during which time the inhabitants were greatly oppressed. In a list of Capt. Knight's company, April 2, 1775, the day after the Lexington battle, are found the following names: Joseph Knight, captain; Samuel Wilbor, Benjamin Wood, Isaac Horton, John Hill, Nathan Walker, James Parker, John Bennet, jr., Jeremiah Almy, Joseph Remington, Nathan Ralfe, John I. Kilton, Jonathan Knight, jr., Joseph Briggs, David Knight, Joseph Collins, William Taylor John Manchester, Edward Bennett, Thomas Parker, John Edwards, jr., Simeon Wilbor, Isaiah Austin, Samuel Eldridge, Christopher Knight, Samuel Hopkins, Benajah Bosworth, Obadiah Rolfe, Ezekiel Wood, Caleb Fisk, doctor, Jolin Phillips, Constant Graves, Stukely Thornton, James Andrews, jr., Christopher Collins, Joseph Bennet, Thomas Knight, Peleg Colvin, Eleazor Westcott, Caleb Steere, Collins Roberts, Daniel Fisk, William Knight, Nathan Franklin, Uriah Franklin, jr., Ephriam Edwards, Stephen Edwards, Francis Fuller, jr., Benjamin Whitmore, William Stafford, Daniel Angell, Furmer Tanner -- fifty-two in all."

    Joseph married Alcey or Ann Unknown Abt 1777. Alcey was born Abt 1755; died Aft 15 Mar 1815. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Mary Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1778.
    2. 15. Daniel Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1780.
    3. 16. Henry H. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1782; died 29 Aug 1801, Warwick, RI.
    4. 17. James Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Aug 1786; died 17 May 1829; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.
    5. 18. Jeremiah Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1787, Scituate, RI; died 22 Sep 1845, Rehoboth, MA; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA.
    6. 19. Ruth Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1790; died 27 Jun 1867; was buried , Manchester Cemetery, Washington St., Coventry, RI.
    7. 20. Robert Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Dec 1793.
    8. 21. Betsey Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1795.
    9. 22. Sophia Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1798; died 10 Sep 1881; was buried , Russell Smith Lot, Silk Lane, Scituate, RI.
    10. 23. Susanna Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1800; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.

  2. 7.  Sarah Remington Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1752; died 11 Nov 1820; was buried , Historical Cemetery 83, Seven Mile Rd., Scituate, RI.

    Notes:

    Some information on Sarah and her daughter Sarah came from Remington descendant Barbara Chase.

    Sarah died in her 68th year.

    A Sarah Remington of Cranston, singlewoman, filed a will dated 9 Jan 1803, proved 25 Nov 1820. In it she mentions her father Joseph Remington, deceased, and her brother Joseph Remington. Her two daughters were Elizabeth & Sarah Remington.

    Boyd Scott Remington's chart shows this Sarah's death as 11 Nov 1820, Cranston, RI, but he includes the above data in the family group of Joseph & Innocent Remington, my ancestors. Information from Barbara Chase has shown otherwise.

    Additional evidence is the RI Cemetery Database, which shows Sarah Remington c.1752 - 11 Nov 1820, buried in Scituate #83.

    Sarah — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Elizabeth Remington  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft 8 Jun 1844.
    2. 25. Sarah Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1789; died 18 Sep 1882; was buried , Fall River, MA.

  3. 8.  Jonathan Remington Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1754; died Aft 1810.

    Notes:

    Jonathan's name as a son in this family was suggested by Barbara Chase, since land evidence and census records show that a Jonathan Remington was living in Scituate near Joseph Remington. However, those references may be for the Jonathan who married Mary Havens; he was a son of Thomas Remington of Scituate. Thomas was older brother to Joseph.


  4. 9.  Mary Remington Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1760; died 27 Apr 1844; was buried , Thomas Cruff Lot, Knotty Oak Rd., Coventry, RI.

    Mary — Thomas Cruff. Thomas was born Abt 1753; died 19 Apr 1844; was buried , Thomas Cruff Lot, Knotty Oak Rd., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Darius Cruff  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Thomas Cruff  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Sally Cruff  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Mary Cruff  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 10.  Elizabeth Remington Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1762, Coventry, RI; died 26 Apr 1828, Coventry, RI; was buried , Historical Cemetery 64, Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    Her death was reported in both the Providence Journal and the Rhode Island American. Said to have died in her 67th year, she was identified as the widow of Josiah, and daughter of Thomas Remington.

    Could she possibly have been the Elizabeth Remington who married Isaac Johnson at Warwick on 28 Oct 1784?

    Elizabeth — Josiah LeValley. Josiah (son of Peter LeValley and Mary Haynes) was born 22 May 1758; died 6 Aug 1820; was buried , Historical Cemetery 64, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Lydia LeValley  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1793; died 31 May 1817; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI.

  6. 11.  Sarah Remington Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Between 1766 and 1767; died Apr 1849; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.

    Notes:

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

    Sarah is mentioned as his daughter Sarah Sheldon in her father's will dated 25 June 1803, Coventry.

    The will of Sarah Sheldon of Cranston, widow of Job Sheldon late of Cranston, dec'd., was dated 27 April 1847, and proved 26 May 1849 at Cranston, RI. It mentions sons Asahel & Thomas Fenner, both deceased, and a (probably) unnamed daughter who apparently had married Andrew Knight. Grandchildren mentioned are children of Asahel -- Leander, Ann Maria, & Mary Jane; children of Thomas -- James M., Thomas R., Alexander W., & Edwin E.; and children of Andrew Knight -- Caroline, & Sarah (Mrs. William S. Minkley).

    Sarah married James Fenner Abt 1790. James (son of Asahel Fenner and Robe Sarle) was born Abt 1760; died 14 Jan 1799. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Thomas J. Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1792; died 6 Nov 1824.
    2. 32. Asahel Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1795; died 4 Oct 1846; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.
    3. 33. Sarah Ann Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1799 and 1802; died 24 Nov 1847; was buried , William Knight Lot, Scituate Farms Dr., Cranston, RI.

    Sarah married Job Sheldon Between 1799 and 1803. Job was born Abt 1779; died 19 Feb 1825. [Group Sheet]


  7. 12.  Thomas Remington, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1773; died 1 Nov 1852; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, CY148, David Dr., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

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

    I believe this Thomas Remington, Jr., is the one mentioned as a cousin in the will of Thomas Collins of Foster, dated 24 May 1805. The word cousin can mean relative, or he could mean first cousin, as we use the term today.

    Information on some individuals in this family group came from "Representative Men & Old Families of Rhode Island," Vol. I (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1908), p. 591. The dates for Thomas came from the RI Cemetery Database, Coventry Historical Cemetery #148.

    In the 1850 Federal Census, Thomas & Patience are in their 70s and living at Coventry, RI, with their daughters Eliza and Susan.

    I am not sure that Sheffield belongs in this family -- see notes for him. However, evidence of location, dates, and names strongly supports this conclusion.

    Thomas married Patience Matteson Abt 1797. Patience (daughter of Silas Matteson and Patience Hall) was born 20 Sep 1779, West Greenwich, Kent Co., RI; died 1 Nov 1860, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Sally Ann Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1798, RI; died 24 Jun 1850, RI; was buried , Levi Whitford Lot, Weaver Hill Rd., West Greenwich, RI.
    2. 35. Mary "Polly" Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1801, RI; died 21 Apr 1859; was buried , Gibbs-Westcott Lot, Plainfield Pike, Coventry, RI.
    3. 36. John Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 28 Feb 1805, RI; died 20 Mar 1883, Coventry, RI; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, CY30, Coventry, RI.
    4. 37. Eliza Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jan 1809, RI; died 10 Feb 1875; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, CY148, David Dr., Coventry, RI.
    5. 38. Sheffield R. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1810 and 1813, Coventry, RI; died 31 Aug 1877, Coventry, RI.
    6. 39. Susan Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1811, Coventry, RI; died 29 Oct 1855, Coventry, RI; was buried , Coventry, RI.
    7. 40. Cynthia Cruff Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1819, RI; died 20 Nov 1887, Griswold, New London Co., CT; was buried , Read & Herskell Cemetery, Ross Hill Rd., Lisbon, CT.

  8. 13.  Richmond Remington Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1775, RI; died 26 May 1823, Coventry, RI; was buried , Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

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

    Richmond was undoubtedly named for Esther Richmond, an ancestor on his mother's side of the family (his mother's maternal grandmother).

    In a "fit of insanity" he killed his wife. According to Nailer Tom's diary, Richmond killed his wife then cut his own throat. Supposedly his body was buried in a lone grave near Arkwright in Coventry, off Clark Rd. near cemetery #113 (see RI Cemetery Database, Coventry cemeteries).

    Newspaper report: "REMINGTON Richmond, near Arkwright factory, while insane killed his wife with an axe and himself with a butcher's knife; he leaves 7 children to deplore the event." (Patriot of May 31, 1823)

    I have estimated the birth years for three of Richmond & Rosy's children, pending further research.

    Information on the names of several of the children was shared by Kay Larson, a descendant (contact information available on request). The original source document is located at the University of California Library, Mandeville Special Collections, LaJolla, CA.

    Richmond married Rose "Rosy" Wickes 24 Aug 1800, East Greenwich, RI. Rose (daughter of Oliver Wickes and Abigail "Abby" Greene) was born 12 Apr 1781; died 26 May 1823, Coventry, RI; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lydia Collins Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1801, RI; died 1 May 1802; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.
    2. 42. Abigail "Abby" Wickes Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1803, RI; died 28 Dec 1864; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.
    3. 43. Thomas Fenner Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1805, RI.
    4. 44. Oliver Thurston Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Sep 1807, RI; died 13 May 1883, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT.
    5. 45. William Burgess Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1810, RI; died 7 Mar 1890, Providence, RI; was buried , Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood & Broad, Providence, RI.
    6. 46. Sarah Sheldon Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1816, RI; died 19 Feb 1888, RI.
    7. 47. Henry Eliphalet Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1817, RI.
    8. 48. Darius Cruff Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1819, RI; died 5 Oct 1898, CA; was buried , Veterans' Memorial Grove, Yountville, Napa Co., CA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Mary Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1778.

  2. 15.  Daniel Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1780.

    Notes:

    The marriage record says Daniel was "of Scituate, son of Joseph," so I am making an assumption that this Daniel and his marriage at Cranston belongs to this family line.

    Daniel married Abigail "Nabby" Knight 7 Mar 1806, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. Abigail (daughter of Barzillai Knight and Eleanor Carpenter) was born Abt 1787; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]


  3. 16.  Henry H. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1782; died 29 Aug 1801, Warwick, RI.

    Notes:

    A son (deceased) named Henry is not mentioned in Joseph's will. However, the records for Warwick show the death of Henry H. Remington, son of Joseph & Ann, at age 19, unmarried, 29 August 1801. Joseph names his wife as Ann in his will. Whether there was another couple named Joseph & Ann in this time period, I have not yet discovered. In the meantime, I am including Henry in this family group, based on the death record.


  4. 17.  James Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born 8 Aug 1786; died 17 May 1829; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    He is probably the James Remington listed at Scituate, RI, in the Federal Census of 1810.

    James married Isabella Parker 15 Mar 1811, Warwick, RI. Isabella (daughter of Thomas Parker and Susanna Unknown) was born Abt 23 Jul 1790, Scituate, RI; died 15 Aug 1864; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 49. John T. (1) Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1813; died 8 Aug 1813.
    2. 50. John T. (2) Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1815, RI; died 16 Jul 1852.
    3. 51. Henry J. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Oct 1817, CT.
    4. 52. Sophia L. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1819, CT; died 25 Dec 1882; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.
    5. 53. Susan Isabella Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1821, CT; died 13 Sep 1858; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.
    6. 54. Marcella A. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1824; died 11 May 1897; was buried , Providence Burial Ground, Providence, RI.
    7. 55. Joseph H. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1826, CT.
    8. 56. Thomas P. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1829; died 10 Jan 1893.

  5. 18.  Jeremiah Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born 14 Sep 1787, Scituate, RI; died 22 Sep 1845, Rehoboth, MA; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA.

    Notes:

    He lived in Cranston, RI; Grafton, MA; and Rehoboth, MA.

    In the 1830 Federal Census, Jeremiah is at Grafton, Worcester County, MA.

    Jeremiah is not mentioned in his father's will.

    From Rehoboth, MA, Vital Records at newenglandancestors.org:
    1845 REMINGTON Jeremiah, of Joseph and Alcey, buried Fall River, 58y 0m 8d, Sept. 22, 1845 8 2 Death

    An individual named B. Chase has contacted me with additional data differing from mine concerning Jeremiah's parentage, so this may resolve some of the questions which remain (still needs more research).

    Jeremiah married Dorcas Knight Abt 1811. Dorcas (daughter of Barzillai Knight and Eleanor Carpenter) was born 16 May 1791; died 29 Mar 1877; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Joseph Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1812, RI; died 1 Mar 1885; was buried , Wilkinson Cemetery, Angell Rd., Cumberland, RI.
    2. 58. Hale Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Aug 1814, Cranston, RI; died 4 Aug 1870, Fall River, MA.
    3. 59. Robert Knight Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1826, Grafton, MA; died 25 Nov 1886, Fall River, MA.

  6. 19.  Ruth Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1790; died 27 Jun 1867; was buried , Manchester Cemetery, Washington St., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    MANCHESTER Ruth, wife of Stephen, Sept. 5, 1824 dis to New ch.

    Apparently Ruth received a letter of dismissal from the Coventry church (probably Maple Root) to a new (branch) church.

    Ruth married Stephen Manchester 8 Oct 1820, Cranston, RI. Stephen (son of Joseph Manchester and Mary Arnold) was born 14 Feb 1780; died 19 Feb 1852; was buried , Manchester Cemetery, Washington St., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]


  7. 20.  Robert Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt Dec 1793.

    Notes:

    According to information provided by Barbara Chase, a deed mentioned that Robert would be 21 in Dec 1814. (Scituate Land Ev Bk 12 p 55)


  8. 21.  Betsey Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1795.

  9. 22.  Sophia Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1798; died 10 Sep 1881; was buried , Russell Smith Lot, Silk Lane, Scituate, RI.

    Sophia married Russell Smith Abt 20 Mar 1819, Scituate, RI. Russell was born Abt 1797; died 23 Sep 1878; was buried , Russell Smith Lot, Silk Lane, Scituate, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 60. Sophia R. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1825, RI.

  10. 23.  Susanna Remington Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1800; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.

    Notes:

    In the 1850 Federal Census, Susan Remington, 50, is living in Scituate, RI, with Russell & Sophia Smith. I believe that Susan & Sophia are sisters.


  11. 24.  Elizabeth Remington Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) died Aft 8 Jun 1844.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth's will of 8 June 1844 designates her sister Sarah Harris as executrix; Elizabeth was of Cranston, but apparently the will was written and signed at Scituate.


  12. 25.  Sarah Remington Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Thankful1) was born 8 Mar 1789; died 18 Sep 1882; was buried , Fall River, MA.

    Sarah — Andrew Harris. [Group Sheet]


  13. 26.  Darius Cruff Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1)

  14. 27.  Thomas Cruff Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1)

  15. 28.  Sally Cruff Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1)

  16. 29.  Mary Cruff Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1)

  17. 30.  Lydia LeValley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elizabeth3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1793; died 31 May 1817; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, David Dr., Coventry, RI.

  18. 31.  Thomas J. Fenner Descendancy chart to this point (11.Sarah3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1792; died 6 Nov 1824.

    Thomas married Mary Alice Olney 20 Nov 1814. Mary (daughter of Jabez Olney and Hannah Pitcher) was born Abt 1798; died 24 Feb 1850. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 61. James M. Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Thomas R. Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 63. Edwin E. Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 64. Alexander W. Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1820; died 12 Jan 1885; was buried , Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood & Broad, Providence, RI.

  19. 32.  Asahel Fenner Descendancy chart to this point (11.Sarah3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1795; died 4 Oct 1846; was buried , Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.

    Asahel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 65. Leander Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 66. Ann Maria Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 67. Mary Jane Fenner  Descendancy chart to this point

  20. 33.  Sarah Ann Fenner Descendancy chart to this point (11.Sarah3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Between 1799 and 1802; died 24 Nov 1847; was buried , William Knight Lot, Scituate Farms Dr., Cranston, RI.

    Sarah — Andrew Knight. Andrew was born Abt 1804; died 3 Jun 1841; was buried , William Knight Lot, Scituate Farms Dr., Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 68. Caroline Knight  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 69. Sarah E. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1830; died 1906; was buried , Old City Cemetery, Farewell St., Newport, RI.

  21. 34.  Sally Ann Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1798, RI; died 24 Jun 1850, RI; was buried , Levi Whitford Lot, Weaver Hill Rd., West Greenwich, RI.

    Notes:

    Her grave is in WG #21. Her father is named as Thomas in the marriage entry.

    Sally was born in either Coventry or West Greenwich.

    Sally married Levi Whitford 11 Mar 1819, West Greenwich, Kent Co., RI. Levi (son of Ezekiel Whitford and Sarah Nichols) was born 29 Jun 1798, West Greenwich, Kent Co., RI; died 22 Jan 1843; was buried , Levi Whitford Lot, Weaver Hill Rd., West Greenwich, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 70. Ambrose Nichols Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1821, RI; died 17 Nov 1894; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI.
    2. 71. Edwin James Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1823, RI; died 18 Apr 1830.
    3. 72. Silas Bradford Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1825, RI; died 21 Sep 1900; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.
    4. 73. Hannah R. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1827, RI.
    5. 74. Abigail N. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1830, RI.

  22. 35.  Mary "Polly" Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1801, RI; died 21 Apr 1859; was buried , Gibbs-Westcott Lot, Plainfield Pike, Coventry, RI.

    Mary married Samuel Gibbs 3 Mar 1844, Coventry, RI. Samuel was born Abt Dec 1776; died 9 Jun 1863; was buried , Gibbs-Westcott Lot, Plainfield Pike, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]


  23. 36.  John Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 28 Feb 1805, RI; died 20 Mar 1883, Coventry, RI; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, CY30, Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

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

    He is probably the John Remington in the 1880 Coventry Census, age 74, living with his wife Lyly (Lydy?), age 55. His third wife was Lydia Arnold.

    In the 1850 Federal Census he is in Scituate, RI, with his second wife Amy and 6 children.

    In 1870 John and Amey are at Scituate. Son William is with them, age 22.

    The RI Death Index has his date of death as Feb 20, 1883.

    John married Louisa Potter Abt 1830. Louisa (daughter of Olney E. Potter and Orra Cole) was born 1811; died 7 Mar 1849; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, CY30, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 75. Thomas Jefferson Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1835, Coventry, RI; died 23 Sep 1901; was buried , Historical Cemetery 83, Scituate, RI.
    2. 76. Stephen T. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1837; died Aft 15 Dec 1870; was buried , Cemetery 30, Coventry, RI.
    3. 77. Albert Deveraux Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 May 1840, Scituate or Cranston, RI; died 17 Nov 1895; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI.
    4. 78. William Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1842, RI; died 1915; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI.
    5. 79. Lydia Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1844; died 27 Mar 1860; was buried , Cemetery 30, Coventry, RI.
    6. 80. Louisa P. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1849; died 26 Dec 1896, RI; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI.

    John married Amy Lewis Between Mar 1849 and Jun 1850. Amy was born Abt 1807; died 22 Jun 1869; was buried , Cemetery 30, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    John married Lydia Arnold Aft 1869. Lydia was born 1823; died 1909; was buried , Cemetery 30, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]


  24. 37.  Eliza Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt Jan 1809, RI; died 10 Feb 1875; was buried , Remington Family Cemetery, CY148, David Dr., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    In the 1860 Federal Census, Eliza a.50 is living with her mother Patience a.80, along with Robert & Mary Williams and their three children, at Kent County, RI.

    Eliza was the executrix for her mother's will in 1860.


  25. 38.  Sheffield R. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Between 1810 and 1813, Coventry, RI; died 31 Aug 1877, Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

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

    I am going to make an assumption that Sheffield is a son of Thomas & Patience (Matteson) Remington (needs additional research to confirm). So far the evidence points to this.

    In the 1840 Federal Census, Sheffield Remington is listed as residing in Coventry, RI. The household includes: two free white males age 0-5, one free white male age 20-30, and one free white female age 20-30. Census data shows that Sheffield was engaged in agriculture.

    In the 1850 Federal Census, he is age 37 and living at West Greenwich, RI, with various family members in the household of Sarah (Nichols) Whitford, mother of Levi who married Sally Ann Remington. Thus, it seems very possible that Sheffield is a younger brother of Sarah Whitford's daughter-in-law, Sally Ann (Remington) Whitford.

    In 1850 Sheffield's wife Huldah is not with him, so possibly he is widowed (or divorced?). His son Christopher b.c.1838 is also living in West Greenwich with the Benoni Matteson family. A Cyrus W. Remington, b.c.1840 is living with the Burrill Matteson family. Could Cyrus be another son? It is very likely, especially since Christopher later had a son named Cyrus.

    Sheffield named a son Christopher H. He could be named after the maternal grandfather of Patience (Matteson) Remington (Christopher Hall); Patience also had a brother named Christopher. Very possibly Sheffield named a son after this (assumed) uncle and his (assumed) great grandfather.

    Another point of interest is that a younger sister of Sally Ann (Remington) Whitford, Susan, married Dr. Cyrus Place, whose first wife was Rosannah Matteson, first cousin of Susan. Thus, the name Cyrus appears among the uncles in the Remington/Matteson extended family.

    In 1860 at West Greenwich, the census shows Cyrus, age 19, George, age 17, & Henry C., age 15, living with various families in town. Are these all brothers, possibly sons of Sheffield & Huldah? Possibly.

    In the 1860 Federal Census, Sheffield "Remeninto" is age 47 and living in Coventry, RI, at the home of John B. & Ruth Strait, along with several other individuals who may be boarders. In the 1870 Federal Census, Sheffield Remington is age 57 and living alone (keeping house) at West Greenwich, RI. He is living next to Burrill (age 35) & Caroline Matteson and family. Are these folks related to the Burrill Matteson in 1850 in whose household Cyrus Remington, age 10, was living? Probably.

    Sheffield Remington was liberated from jail in Jan 1860. I don't know what his offense was -- possibly not paying his debts or taxes -- this needs more research. (source: Acts and Resolves of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Passed at the May Session, 1858; p. 226; Google Books): "Upon the petition of Sheffield Remington, praying to be released from imprisonment in the Kent county jail: Voted and resolved, That the senate do hereby advise and consent to the pardon of the said Sheffield Remington from his said imprisonment, as recommended by His Excellency the Governor."

    Unfortunately, the death record at Coventry does not identify his parents, or his age. In fact, it gives no information at all about him. I have no idea where he could have been buried, as there is no record of a gravestone in the RI Cemetery Database. Of course, he may be buried in the family plot without a stone.

    As an alternative to the above notes, Sheffield may be a son of Tiddeman Remington & Elizabeth Sheffield, but I have no other evidence with which to confirm this. The death record of George, Sheffield's son, says Sheffield was born in Coventry, so this leads me to favor the possibility that he is a son of Thomas & Patience.

    Sheffield married Huldah Macomber Abt 1836. Huldah was born Abt 1815; died Between 1839 and 1865. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 81. Christopher H. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1837, West Greenwich or Coventry, RI; died 5 Nov 1927, Providence, RI.
    2. 82. Cyrus Waterman Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1839, Coventry, RI; died 10 Mar 1926, Providence, RI; was buried 13 Mar 1926, Pocasett Cemetery, Dyer Ave., Cranston, RI.
    3. 83. George Waterman Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1839, Coventry, RI; died 28 Aug 1910, Voluntown, CT; was buried , Rt. 14A, Oneco, CT.
    4. 84. Henry C. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1845; died Aft 1 Jun 1860.

  26. 39.  Susan Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1811, Coventry, RI; died 29 Oct 1855, Coventry, RI; was buried , Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    According to the death record at Coventry, Susan Place died at age 44 yrs. 9 mos. of consumption.

    Susan married Dr. Cyrus G. Place 12 Sep 1843, Coventry, RI. Dr. was born Abt 1806; died 12 Aug 1854; was buried , Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]


  27. 40.  Cynthia Cruff Remington Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born 25 Aug 1819, RI; died 20 Nov 1887, Griswold, New London Co., CT; was buried , Read & Herskell Cemetery, Ross Hill Rd., Lisbon, CT.

    Notes:

    Apparently Cynthia was given her middle name for her aunt Mary (Remington) Cruff.

    Cynthia married Andrew Clark Burnham 2 Jan 1843, Coventry, RI. Andrew was born 25 Sep 1816, Lisbon, New London Co., CT; died 23 Jan 1899, Hartford, CT; was buried , Read & Herskell Cemetery, Ross Hill Rd., Lisbon, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 85. Thomas Bishop Burnham  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1843, CT; died 10 Nov 1901, Pine, Jefferson Co., CO.
    2. 86. Henry Harrison Burnham  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1845, RI; died 28 May 1924, Baltimore, MD.

  28. 41.  Lydia Collins Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born 29 May 1801, RI; died 1 May 1802; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.

    Notes:

    According to the gravestone inscription, Lydia died at age 11 months 3 days.


  29. 42.  Abigail "Abby" Wickes Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1803, RI; died 28 Dec 1864; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.

    Notes:

    Abby, d/o Richmond Remington, was a member of the Maple Root Baptist Church of Coventry, RI, in 1822.

    Abigail married Samuel Arnold Jerauld 25 Jul 1833. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 87. Samuel Arnold Jerauld  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1835; died 19 Jan 1845; was buried , Peirce-Spencer Lot, Division St., East Greenwich, RI.

  30. 43.  Thomas Fenner Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1805, RI.

  31. 44.  Oliver Thurston Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born 7 Sep 1807, RI; died 13 May 1883, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT.

    Notes:

    In the 1850 Federal Census, Oliver 42, and Vincy 49, are living with five of their children at Meriden, New Haven Co., CT. In 1860 they are still there, with four children in the household.

    In the 1880 Federal Census, Oliver & his wife Olive are at Meriden, New Haven CT. He is a farm laborer and she is keeping house.

    From Kay Larsen, a descendant of Oliver & Vincy: "Oliver and his second wife, Almira, resided for a time in Branford, New Haven Co., CT, and he was still living there when he divorced Almira. At the time of the divorce, she was living in Meriden and apparently remained there until the end of her life. Oliver, at some point, returned to Meriden as he was living there when he married his third wife, Olive, and he shows up in the city directories until the time of his death."

    Oliver married Vincy Morse 14 Sep 1826, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT. Vincy (daughter of Jonathan Morse and Thankful Blakeslee) was born 18 Sep 1801, CT or NY; died 20 Feb 1863, CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 88. Hiram Morse Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1822, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 29 Nov 1892, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , New Highland Cemetery, Middletown, CT.
    2. 89. Thankful B. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1827, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 21 Feb 1912, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT.
    3. 90. Lydia E. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1830, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died Bef 1914.
    4. 91. Henry E. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Mar 1832, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 23 Feb 1914, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT.
    5. 92. Susan Vincy Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1836, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 26 Dec 1873, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT; was buried , Westfield, Middlesex Co., CT.
    6. 93. Sarah L. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1837, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 22 Aug 1919, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, CT.
    7. 94. Mary E. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Feb 1841, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 29 Jan 1917, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT.
    8. 95. William Lloyd Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Aug 1845, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; died 3 Mar 1922, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , East Cemetery, Meriden, CT.

    Oliver married Almira Whittlesey 26 Nov 1863, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT; divorced 2 May 1869, New Haven, CT. Almira was born 1812, Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT; died 6 Aug 1900, Meriden, New Haven Co., CT; was buried , Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Oliver married Olive Emily Roberts 9 Mar 1871, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT. Olive (daughter of Asa Roberts and Patience Penfield) was born 30 Aug 1814, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT; died 1 Apr 1895, Cromwell, Middlesex Co., CT. [Group Sheet]


  32. 45.  William Burgess Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1810, RI; died 7 Mar 1890, Providence, RI; was buried , Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood & Broad, Providence, RI.

    Notes:

    This family group is at Providence, RI, in the 1880 Federal Census.

    William married Sarah A. A. Smith 24 Feb 1875, RI. Sarah was born Abt 1838, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880; was buried , Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood & Broad, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 96. Oliver Wickes Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1876, Providence, RI; died 26 Nov 1935, Providence, RI; was buried , Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood & Broad, Providence, RI.
    2. 97. Hattie M. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1878, RI; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.

  33. 46.  Sarah Sheldon Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1816, RI; died 19 Feb 1888, RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Censuses of 1850 - 1880, Sarah is living with the Holloway family, her mother's relatives, in Newport, RI.

    Sarah's death listing in the RI Death Index says she was d/o Barney & Rose Remington.


  34. 47.  Henry Eliphalet Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1817, RI.

  35. 48.  Darius Cruff Remington Descendancy chart to this point (13.Richmond3, 5.Lydia2, 1.Thankful1) was born Abt 1819, RI; died 5 Oct 1898, CA; was buried , Veterans' Memorial Grove, Yountville, Napa Co., CA.

    Notes:

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

    In the 1870 Federal Census, D. C. Remington is age 51, a carpenter, at Williamsons Valley, Yavapai, AZ Territory.

    In the 1880 Federal Census, Darius C. Remington is age 61, D, and a watchman, living at Signal, Mohave, AZ Territory.

    Around 1894 or 1895 he was admitted to the western branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, which had opened in West Los Angeles, CA, in 1888. (for the history of this facility see: http://www.valaro.com/rohistory/ROHistory.htm)

    Some information on Darius and his siblings was provided by Kay Larsen, a descendant of Oliver Thurston Remington.