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John Edward Remington

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  1. 1.  John Edward Remington was born 26 Sep 1816, Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY; died 7 Oct 1900, The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; was buried , Fifteen Mile Creek, The Dalles, OR.

    Notes:

    John's birthplace as Troy, NY, first came to me from Delwin Remington, a descendant. John's obituary, sent to me by Delwin, mentions John's birthplace as Troy, NY. (See text of obituary below.*)

    Also, an online biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis, husband of Helen C. Remington, gives Helen's father's birthplace as Troy, NY, and gives some personal history on John. (Oregon Bios Project, submitted by Jeffrey L. Elmer)

    In the Federal Census of 1850, the family is at Livonia, Livingston Co., NY: Jno E. 29 painter, Electa 31, Edward 8, Albro 4, Ellen 1; also Sarah Marshall 18; all b NY.

    In the Federal Census of 1860, the family is at Dixon, Lee Co., IL: John E. 40 painter, Electa 40, Edward 18, Alson 14, Hellen 11, Willfred 9, Noble 7; all b NY.

    In the Federal Census of 1870, the family is at Palmyra, Lee Co., IL: John E. 50 NY farmer, Electa 51 NY, Edward 28 NY, Alison 23 NY, Sarah 23 IL (probably his wife), Hellen 21 NY, William 21 NY, Noble 18 NY.

    In the Federal Census of 1880, at Union, Union Co., OR, the household is as follows: John E. 60 NY (MA/RI) farmer, Electa S. 61 NY (MA/VT), Helen C. Davis 30 NY dtr, Daniel O. Davis 31 NY s-in-law farming, Edward O. Davis 6 CO, Cora I. Davis 3 CO, Leon L. Davis 2 OR, Louisa Davis 1 OR, Grace Davis 1 month OR; and James Smith 17 AR servant.

    In the Federal Census of 1900, John is age 83 wd, living at Columbia, Wasco Co., OR, with married daughter Helen Davis and her family.

    For military service, see the following on Google Books:
    "Report of the adjutant general of the state of Illinois ..., Volume 4" By Illinois. Military and Naval Dept, Joseph W. Vance; p 599: lists John E. Remington, residence Dixon, as quartermaster, 2 Sep 1862, resigned for promotion 24 Nov 1863

    Also at Google Books, "Illinois Artillery Officer's Civil War: The Diary and Letters of John Cheney" by Gordon Armstrong; p 196 refers to the "familiar faces" of Quartermaster John E. Remington and son of Dixon, IL, 75th Illinois Infantry, 23 Nov 1863, encamped near Chattanooga, TN, facing the Rebels. The "son' referred to could be Alson, who was in the 75th regiment as well.

    "US Army Register" by United States Adjutant-General's Office p 65 lists John E. Remington as Assistant Quartermaster, 13 October 1863, birthplace NY, appointed from Illinois.

    "Official register of the United States" by United States Civil Service Commission p 581, lists John E. Remington as postmaster of Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., CO, with a salary of $120.

    An ad in the "American Agriculturist" Volume 32 p 69: "Colonization in Coloradao, Information sent free. Address John E. Remington, Fort Collins, Colorado."

    "Jefferson Davis in Blue: The Life of Sherman's Relentless Warrior" by Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes, Jr., Gordon D. Whitney, p 275, mentions Captain John E. Remington, chief quartermaster, as an "old hand" assisting Jefferson Davis.

    "Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate" Volume 14, Part 1 by United States Congress, p 363, mentions "Brevet Major John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster of Volunteers, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13 1865." Page 421 has an almost identical entry, for Captain John E. Remington.

    "United States Congressional serial set, Issue 3409" p 443 & 444, contains a report by Captain John E. Remington, assistant quartermaster, US Army, 14th Army Corps; written at Goldsborough, NC, on 1 Apr 1865. The report concerns the campaign at Savannah, GA. He is also mentioned as part of staff on p 437 in the report of Major General Jefferson C. Davis.

    The above-mentioned biographical sketch of Daniel O. Davis and his wife Helen C. Remington has the following information about Helen's father, John E. Remington:
    b Troy, NY
    well-known artist
    md Electa S. Morse (died 24 Nov 1891, age 73)
    went to Pike's Peak 1859
    enlisted in 71st IL Volunteers at Dixon, IL
    mustered 22 Sep 1862
    appointed ass't quartermaster, rank of captain, 13 Oct 1863
    rank of lt colonel 13 Mar 1864
    rank of major 13 Mar 1865
    hon discharged 13 Mar 1866
    after war engaged in farming in IL
    1871 went to Ft. Collins, postmaster 4 yrs
    1877 went to OR
    took land, farmed until death 7 Oct 1900
    paternal great-grandfather of Helen was captain in Revolution
    (the above dates in this bio may be off a bit, needs more research to confirm)

    *Obituary:
    "Colonel J. E. Remington, a veteran of the Civil War, died in the city of The Dalles, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. O. Davis, Oct. 7, 1900. Deceased was born in Troy, NY, Sept. 26, 1819. By occupation he was a painter. In 1855 he removed to Dixon, IL. Entering the Union army in 1861, he served his country faithfully to the close of the war, holding various positions of honorable importance. First, as quarter-master of the 75th Illinois volunteers, next as major, and lastly he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel by brevet and quarter-master of the 15th army corps, following Gen. W. T. Sherman to close of war. Colonel Remington came to Oregon in the year 1876, and has resided continuously in this state since that time. He was highly respected by all good people who knew him. A patriot, soldier, and an excellent citizen, his life and influence as a benediction rests upon his descendants and neighbors. He leaves three generations of children to mourn his loss. His wife died several years since, and his remains were laid to rest by the side of hers in the family cemetery."

    John married Electa Sherrill Morse Abt 1841, NY. Electa was born Abt 1819, Oneida Co., NY; died 23 Nov 1891, The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR; was buried 23 Nov 1891, Fifteen Mile Creek, The Dalles, OR. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edward V. E. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1842, NY; died 14 Dec 1900, TX.
    2. 3. Alson H. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1846, NY; died Bef 1 Jun 1880.
    3. 4. Helen C. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1848, NY; died 6 Jan 1905, OR.
    4. 5. Wilford Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1851, NY.
    5. 6. Noble Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1853, NY.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward V. E. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1842, NY; died 14 Dec 1900, TX.

    Notes:

    From Google Books: "History of Lee County, Illinois, Volume 1" by Frank Everett Stevens, p 97, mentions Ed. V. E. Remington of Dixon as being in the 13th regiment in the Civil War.


  2. 3.  Alson H. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1846, NY; died Bef 1 Jun 1880.

    Notes:

    From Google Books: "History of Lee County, Illinois, Volume 1" by Frank Everett Stevens, p 116 mentions Alson H. Remington of Dixon as being a private in the 75th regiment (also his father John E. Remington).

    Alson married Sarah Clute Bef 1 Jun 1870, IL. Sarah (daughter of John W. Clute and Henrietta Unknown) was born Abt 1847, IL; died Bef 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Grace A. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Aug 1872, IL; died Aft 1 Apr 1930.
    2. 8. John C. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1874, IL; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.
    3. 9. Catharine P. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1877, IL; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.

  3. 4.  Helen C. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Sep 1848, NY; died 6 Jan 1905, OR.

    Helen married Daniel O. Davis 27 Oct 1872, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO. Daniel was born 28 Jan 1848, Dutchess Co., NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Edward O. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1873, CO.
    2. 11. Cora I. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1875, CO.
    3. 12. Leon L. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1878, OR.
    4. 13. Louisa "Lulu" B. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1879, OR.
    5. 14. Grace I. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1880, OR.
    6. 15. Wilfred E. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1883.
    7. 16. Hellen "Nellie" G. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1885.

  4. 5.  Wilford Remington Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1851, NY.

  5. 6.  Noble Remington Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1853, NY.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Grace A. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Abt Aug 1872, IL; died Aft 1 Apr 1930.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1880, Gracie Remington is age 9, living with her grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

    In the Federal Census of 1920, Grace Mason appears to be a widow, age 48, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. With her is son Theodore 30 and sister-in-law Florence Mason 60.

    Grace & Florence are still at Dixon in 1930.

    Grace married George F. Mason Abt 1888, IL. George was born Oct 1867, NY; died Aft 15 Apr 1910. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Theodore R. Mason  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1889; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.
    2. 18. Helen C. Mason  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1891; died Aft 15 Apr 1910.

  2. 8.  John C. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Nov 1874, IL; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1880, John C. Remington is age 5, living with his grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL. His two sisters are also there.

    In the Federal Censuses of 1900 and 1910, the family is living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

    1900: John C., Nov 1874/25 IL; Priscilla, Nov 1875 Eng; md 1896; Ruth, May 1897 IL; John W. Chute, grandfather Mar 1820/80 wd NY.

    1910: John C. 34 IL, Percilla 33 Eng, md 14 yrs; Ruth D. 12 IL, Alson B. 9 IL.

    In the Federal Census of 1920, the family is at Sterling Precinct 3, Whiteside Co., IL.

    John married Priscilla Unknown Abt 1896. Priscilla was born Nov 1875, England; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Ruth D. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1897, IL.
    2. 20. Alson B. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1901, IL; died Aft 30 Jun 1945.
    3. 21. Priscilla Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1912, IL.

  3. 9.  Catharine P. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Sep 1877, IL; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1880, Catharine Remington is age 3, living with her grandparents John W. & Henrietta Clute at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

    In the Federal Census of 1900, Catharine (P.?) Remington is age 22, living at Dixon, Lee Co., IL, with her married sister Grace A. Mason and family.


  4. 10.  Edward O. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Aug 1873, CO.

  5. 11.  Cora I. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Dec 1875, CO.

    Cora married Charles R. Fagan Abt 1894. Charles was born Jun 1869, OR. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Daniel Fagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1895, OR.
    2. 23. John Fagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1896, OR.
    3. 24. Irene Fagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1898, OR.

  6. 12.  Leon L. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Jan 1878, OR.

  7. 13.  Louisa "Lulu" B. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Feb 1879, OR.

    Louisa — Fred Chapman. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  Grace I. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Apr 1880, OR.

    Grace — Edgar A. Johnson. [Group Sheet]


  9. 15.  Wilfred E. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Oct 1883.

  10. 16.  Hellen "Nellie" G. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Feb 1885.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Theodore R. Mason Descendancy chart to this point (7.Grace3, 3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Sep 1889; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.

  2. 18.  Helen C. Mason Descendancy chart to this point (7.Grace3, 3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Aug 1891; died Aft 15 Apr 1910.

  3. 19.  Ruth D. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born May 1897, IL.

  4. 20.  Alson B. Remington Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1901, IL; died Aft 30 Jun 1945.

    Notes:

    Shared by nephew Gary: "Alson (Uncle Skip) was the Assistant Fire Chief of Sterling Fire Dept for many years. He was an excellent fisherman and I never failed to catch fish when I went with him."

    Alson married Bessie F. Unknown Abt 1928. Bessie was born Abt 1911, WI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Betty L. Remington  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1929.

  5. 21.  Priscilla Remington Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.Alson2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1912, IL.

    Priscilla — William Feldman. [Group Sheet]


  6. 22.  Daniel Fagan Descendancy chart to this point (11.Cora3, 4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Feb 1895, OR.

  7. 23.  John Fagan Descendancy chart to this point (11.Cora3, 4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Jun 1896, OR.

  8. 24.  Irene Fagan Descendancy chart to this point (11.Cora3, 4.Helen2, 1.John1) was born Jun 1898, OR.