Joseph REMINGTON

Notes:

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

Please be advised that I do not know for sure that Joseph is a son of William, or that these other individuals also placed here as children of William and siblings of Joseph actually belong here. At the present time this family group is merely a possible family constructed from individuals known to be living at Portsmouth in the 1700s, as was our ancestor Joseph. Research is ongoing to determine the parentage of these individuals, including Joseph. From location and family names, it seems very possible that Joseph was a descendant of Thomas Remington & Mary Allen, and also of a William Remington, as that name is found in a future generation.

The RI 1777 Military Census lists Joseph Remington age 50-60 U (unable to serve) at Tiverton, but notes "res. Portsmouth." This probably means that he originally had been from Portsmouth but later moved to Tiverton. (see next note).

14 May 1750: Joseph Remington qualified with certificate for himself and family from Portsmouth to reside in Tiverton (Po Town Council Bk 4 P 49).

Did they ever go from Portsmouth to Tiverton that year? (see next note)

From the town records of Portsmouth, RI: "The Ear Mark of the Creatures of Joseph Remmington is a fork on the Right Ear and a hapenny under ye same Ear and a Hapenny before & behind the Left Ear -- Entered on Record June ye 18th AD 1754 By Robt Dennis Tn Clerk." This very likely refers to our ancestor, which means that the family -- or at least his farm -- was in Portsmouth during the 1750s.

20 Jun 1757: Joseph Remington, wife & children, were given a certificate from Portsmouth to reside in Richmond (Po Town Council Bk 4 p 118).

According to a statement by his son Thomas, our ancestor, the family lived in South Kingstown but later moved to Tiverton sometime after 1760. According to son David's pension file, the family lived in Richmond when he was born.

I am not sure of his date of death -- needs more research. A Joseph Remington is living at Tiverton in the 1782 RI Census and 1790 Federal Census; he is not listed in 1800. This may indicate he died between 1790 and 1800.

A Joseph Remington witnessed the 22 Nov 1788 will of Mary Anthony, spinster, of Tiverton. Probably it was this Joseph. This needs more research.

According to the Burlingame Manuscript, he resided at Scituate and Tiverton. However, the Joseph Remington who was a son of Margaret (Burlingame) Remington lived at Scituate (not Tiverton) and was a different Joseph, based on research by Barbara Chase. Our Joseph lived at Portsmouth, South Kingstown and/or Richmond, and Tiverton.

As a result of reading Barbara's research into Scituate and Cranston land evidence, I have come to the conclusion that the published genealogies have confused two Josephs. One of them apparently was born in Warwick 21 Jan 1720/21 and moved to Scituate, where he died 6 Jul 1800. The other was born around the same time (location unknown but possibly Prudence Island), was married in Portsmouth, apparently lived in both Portsmouth and South Kingstown (or Richmond) and later moved to Tiverton (and possibly again Portsmouth for a while?), where he died between 1790 and 1800 (based on census records). However, his date of birth on the gravestone plaque at Tiverton is exactly the same as the date of birth for the one who died at Scituate. It appears that the descendants who had the plaque made were in error about Joseph's date of birth, having used the information for the other Joseph.

As a result of this research provided by Barbara, we now must do further research to determine who Joseph's parents are. Any leads are appreciated. Clues might be the names of his sons Benjamin, Joseph, & Thomas; and the names of his daughters Abigail, Phebe, Sarah, & Mary. David was most likely named after David Lake, father of Innocent.

David Lake was a resident of Portsmouth, which strengthens the likelihood that Joseph's parents lived there.

"There were three REMINGTONs in eighteenth century SK, based on the tax lists: David, John Jr., and Joseph."
(source: RIWASHIN-L Archives, 15 May 2007)

Joseph married Innocent LAKE 10 Jul 1744, Portsmouth, RI. Innocent (daughter of David LAKE, Jr. and Mary WILCOX) was born Between 1718 and 1722, Portsmouth, RI; died 15 Apr 1809, Tiverton, RI; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She probably was the one who married Simon or Seth Simmons at Portsmouth on 11 March 1767, by William Anthony, Justice. But Abigail is a common name, so more research is needed on this. However, it is noteworthy that both Simon Simmons and Joseph Remington are in the 1790 census at Hartland, VT; also, Joseph named a son Simon Simeon Remington.

Abigail married Simon Simmons 11 Mar 1767, Portsmouth, RI. Simon (son of Ichabod Simmons and Experience Peirce) was born Abt 1740. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I believe that David was probably born in Portsmouth, RI, because that is where the family lived during his early childhood. They may have moved to Tiverton in 1750, but later moved back to Portsmouth -- at least, they had to obtain permission from Portsmouth Town Council to move to Richmond in 1757.

The 1774 Census of Rhode Island lists David Remington living in Richmond. This census was taken in May. David's household consists of five indiduals: 1 white male above 16, 3 white males under 16, and 1 white female above 16. These sons would have been Benjamin, Gardner, & David; Sarah had not yet been born.

The RI 1777 Military Census lists a David Remington age 16-50 A (able) in Richmond, but notes "res. Tivertown." This would make sense that it is this David, because he was brought up in Tiverton.

David enlisted five times from April 1776 to Sept 1780, for a total of about two and a half years, with RI companies. Battles he engaged in were: White Plains, Trenton, and Sullivan's Expedition at RI.

A David Remington is listed as a Sergeant in the list "Pay abstract of Capt. Dyer's Company for the month of September 1776."

At some point -- possibly after the war -- David & Mary and family settled at Greenwich, NY. He is listed as a resident of Easton in 1789.

In 1804 David Remington was overseer of the roads in District 12 of Greenwich, NY (see p 339 History of Washington Co., NY at Google Books). This could be David Sr. or David Jr.

On 1 Aug 1832, David Remington, aged 85, a resident of Greenwich, NY, appeared in the county court to testify concerning a military pension. His Revolutionary War Pension file is #S11288. At the time he said he was residing in Greenwich. He testified that he had been a private in Col. Varnum's Company in RI. He enlisted in April 1776 into Capt. Ethan Clark's Company, Col. Varnum's Regiment, and with them marched from Washington County, RI, where he lived, to Harlem Plains, NY, on NY Island. He said he was engaged in the Battle of White Plains, marched to Delaware, and to Bristol, PA, then to Fenton, NJ, to take the Hessians . . . was in the Battle of Fenton, then to Princeton and thence to Morristown, then accross the Delaware River to Bristol, PA, where he was discharged 18 Jan 1777. During the summer of 1777 he was on duty as a volunteer guarding the mainland of RI. In Aug 1778 he was a volunteer in the RI Expedition under Col. Charles Dyer for about four weeks. In July 1779 he enlisted in a regiment called Barton's Corpse, for one year, under Capt. Stephen Babcock, and was discharged in July 1780. He enlisted again about 1 Sep 1780 for six months under Lieut. Johnson and served until about 1 March 1781 and was discharged. Soon after the war he removed from RI to this town.

His annual pension allowance was $69.75. David was listed on the US Pension Roll of 1835 for Washington County, NY.

David married Mary Sheldon 15 Nov 1767, Cumberland, RI. Mary (daughter of Samuel Sheldon and Susannah Sherman) was born 9 Jul 1744, South Kingstown, Washington Co., RI; died 2 Sep 1807, Greenwich, Washington Co., NY; was buried , Greenwich, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

David married Huldah Unknown Aft 1807. Huldah was born Abt 1742; died 20 Aug 1836, Greenwich, Washington County, NY; was buried , Greenwich, Washington County, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may be the one who married Godfrey Brown at Newport on 12 April 1770. But since Phebe is a common name, it may have been another individual of the same name. The marriage record says Phebe was of Portsmouth. (see notes for her father)

Godfrey & Phebe Brown witnessed a Richmond, RI, land deed on 29 May 1773, between Gideon & Anne Worden of Portsmouth, RI, and David Allen of RI. Allen is a common family name in southern RI.

Gideon was Godfrey's brother, or half-brother.

Phebe married Godfrey Brown 12 Apr 1770, Newport, RI. (son of Rebeckah Unknown) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may be the Sarah Remington in the Cemetery Database, c.1752 - 26 May 1792, buried in Newport #3, the Common Burial Ground on Farewell St. However, since Sarah is such a common name, this needs more research.

Notes:

He may have served in the military with his brother Joseph, and later married Betsey and settled in Vermont. A Benjamin Remington settled in Sheldon, VT, and had a son Jesse b.1806, who married Patience Griffin. Jesse in turn had a son Hosea who married Lucretia Rice. Another son, Warren, was reportedly born in 1834. That Benjamin needs more research to confirm which family group he belongs in.

Notes:

On 20 June 1757, Joseph's father was given a certificate from Portsmouth, RI, to live in Richmond, RI. It is my assumption that around that time the family moved from either Portsmouth or from Tiverton to the South County area -- perhaps Richmond, South Kingstown, or Hopkinton -- so that is where Joseph Jr was born. In the early 1760s the family moved back to Tiverton.

A Joseph Remington is in the 1790 Federal Census at Hartland, Windsor Co., VT. There is one free white male over 16 yrs. old, which would be Joseph himself. Also in the household are two free white males under 16, which would be Joseph, Jr. and Simon; and three white females -- presumably Joseph's wife Caty and daughter Asenath; who is the third female?

In the same town in 1790 is listed Simon Simmons, possibly Joseph's brother-in-law.

Federal Census of 1810, Hartland, Windsor, VT: Joseph Remington, 1 FWM 10 - 15, 1 FWM 45+, 2 FWF <10, 1 FWF 26-44; total 5.

From "Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, abstracted by Virgil D. White, Volume III: N-Z," The National Historical Publishing Company, Waynesboro, Tennessee (1992), page 2849:

REMINGTON, Joseph, MA Line, S21943, sol was b 13 Jun 1757 at Hopkinton RI & he lived at Petersham MA at enl & after the Rev he lived at Hartland in Windsor Co., VT where he applied 23 Jan 1833.

From "Soldiers, Sailors and Patriots of the Revolutionary War Vermont," by Carleton E. Fisher and Sue G. Fisher compilers, Second Edition, Pickton Press, Rockport, Maine (1992), page 431:

REMINGTON, Joseph, MA; b Hopkinton, RI 1757; r Petersham, MA; Capt Woodbury's co 1777; r Hartland 1833; 1(S21943).

Hartland deed from "Stephen Hall of Petersham in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bay" to "Joseph Remington late of Petersham" dated March 29, 1781. (from Volume 1 of Hartland's Land Records, page 30)

From "Hartland in the Rev. War," by Dennis Flower, page l3: "Joseph Remington had gone to the village to get his first pension money and after getting in sight of his house dropped dead in the road."

Joseph Remington is listed with Pensioners Under The Act of June 7, 1832; Windsor County, Vermont.

(above research notes from Richard Husband, a descendant)

Excerpt from Richard Husband's email: "The older Joseph Remington here of Wallingford was a totally different Joseph Remington than the one who married Caty Wright. After Caty died, Joseph married Sarah Kimpton (widow of Isaiah Streeter), and it seems pretty clear he always lived in Hartland from about 1781, when he bought land there, until his death. There are two sets of children and wives going on between the two, anyway, according to town records, that confirm they were different people. Some people confuse the Joseph Remington of Wallingford who married "Loranna" with our Joseph of Hartland, and mix the two Joseph's children up."

Joseph married Catherine "Caty" Wright 10 Apr 1782, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. Catherine was born Abt 1760; died 21 Dec 1798, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Sarah Kimpton Mar 1805. Sarah was born Abt 1765, RI; died 15 Jun 1852, Hartland, Winsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Thomas Remington of Tiverton was appointed to serve on the grand jury, along with Isaac Negus, for the November term 1797, to attend the Court of Common Pleas. (Tiverton Probate Records No 5 p 56)

Thomas served in the military during the Revolutionary War. He first enlisted at Tiverton in January 1777, and when he was discharged in March 1778, re-enlisted right away, and was subsequently discharged about a year later. During much of that time his company was encamped at Bristol and at Ft. Barton in Tiverton. He was in the action during the Battle of RI under General Sullivan.

In his deposition as part of the pension application in 1832, he said he had been born in South Kingstown, but that his family had moved to Tiverton when he was very young. After the war he returned to Tiverton, where he is most likely the other adult male in his father's household in 1790, which includes 2 free white males 16+, and one free white female -- probably his mother or a sister.

In 1832 he mentions that he is a neighbor of Job and Charles Durfee, Esquires. Thomas Remington is in the 1830 RI Census, residing in Tiverton (Newport County, p. 071). He is also there in 1840, and is listed as a Revolutionary War Pensioner, at age 79 1/2. However, he seems to be living alone at that time. Perhaps Alice is in ill health, and has gone to live with one of her children? She will pass away in 1848 at Dartmouth; their son Joseph and family are probably there in 1840, but appear in New Bedford by 1850. I have not yet found a date of death for Thomas, but apparently he died before Alice because she is described as his widow; also, since his last pension payment was in March 1842, he probably died in Feb or March of that year. "Thomas Remington residing in Tiverton collected a pension until March 2, 1842." (source for quote: George Sermuksnis, Archives Technician at Waltham National Archives).

On 7 September 1832, two friends/neighbors and fellow-Revolutionary-soldiers testified on his behalf; they were William Cook, and John Manchester, our ancestor.

Thomas Remington is on the list of persons who united with the Amicable Congregational Society, associated with the Amicable Congregational Church, Tiverton, RI. (ref: "The History of Amicable Congregational Church 1746 - 1946" p.83) He probably was buried from this church, but there were no death records kept for the church at this time. The location of his grave is unknown. I suspect he may be buried with his parents and their Brayton relatives, in one of the unknown gravesites in the family plot at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI (formerly buried on a family farm and relocated to this cemetery).

Revolutionary War Pension file # S21938

He is listed on the Pension Roll of 1835: Remington, Thomas, private of Artillery, Newport county, all $90, rec $270, R.I. Cont. Line, pl July 9, 1833, com March 4, 1831, age 74

In the 1840 Federal Census, Thomas is listed in Tiverton, RI, as a Revolutionary War Veteran/Pensioner age 79 and 1/2.

The list of Thomas and Alice's children came to me from a distant cousin in Michigan. This agreed with names I already had found in the New Bedford whaling crew lists and in marriage, census, and death records in RI and MA.

On 2 March 1791 Thomas Remington mariner of Tiverton received 250 in Spanish milled dollars from Thomas Barker of Tiverton, for the 13th 50-acre lot in the Pocasset Purchase, bounded easterly and westerly on highway, north by the 12th lot and south by the 14th lot. Witnessed by Joseph Barker and Abraham Barker. (Tiverton Deed Book 4)

See this note from cousin Russ Shaw (I am not sure if it pertains to this particular Thomas Remington, our ancestor, but it probably does):
"Last time I was at the RIHS archives I came across an interesting document that I think you may want to check on. It involves Thomas Remington and his son John. I found them both as crew members on the brig Eliza out of Bristol, bound for Trinidad de Cuba, 5 Jan 1818. Reference: MS 28,sg 2, Box 7 (1819-1820), Bristol Custom House records, RIHS."

Thomas married Alice "Elce" GRINNELL Abt 1793. Alice (daughter of Daniel GRINNELL and Sarah Unknown) was born Abt Mar 1777, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 1 Jan 1848, Dartmouth, MA; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may have been the Mary Remington who was baptized 1 July 1781 at the Tiverton Baptist Church.

Mary married Borden Brayton 12 Sep 1784, Tiverton, RI. Borden (son of David Brayton and Deborah Borden) was born 25 May 1760, Newport, RI; died 10 Dec 1849, Tiverton, RI; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Benjamin was probably born in Rhode Island.

Greenwich, Washington County New York 1855 State Census

Benjamin married Phebe Thompson 11 Feb 1798. Phebe was born Abt 1778, VT or NY; died 17 Sep 1843, Greenwich, Washington County, NY; was buried , Greenwich, Washington County, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Gardner Remington is age 80, living at Easton, Washington Co., NY. Living with him is son Jenks and his family.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Gardner Remington is age 90, living in Easton, Washington Co., NY, with son Jenks and family. He is also with them in 1850 at age 80.

Gardner married Mary Hawes 1790, Washington County, NY. Mary (daughter of Obediah Hawes and Tabitha Richardson) was born Abt 1774, NH or NY; died 14 Nov 1812; was buried , Greenwich Cemetery, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1860 Federal Census, David Remington is age 88 (born in RI), and living at Greenwich, Washington Co., NY, with James, Anna, & Jane E. Newbury. James is his son-in-law.

In the 1855 NY State Census David Remington is age 82.

David married Hannah Rogers 2 Oct 1802, Greenwich, Washington County, NY. Hannah (daughter of James Rogers and Amy Bronson) was born Abt 1780; died 18 Sep 1848. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to information for their sons Asa and Nathan in the 1880 Federal Census, both of their parents (Nathan & Sarah) were born in RI.

Sarah married Nathan S. Tefft Abt 1794. Nathan was born 1 May 1777, RI; died 1865. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Information on Asenath's family and descendants came from Richard Husband, a descendant: OfoolIshallgomad@aol.com

Her birth is recorded in the Hartland Town Clerk's Office, Book 1:"Asenath Daughter of Joseph Remington by Catherine
his wife was born November the 9 Day 1782, Recorded June the 20th 1783 by Elias Weld Town Clerk." (research by Harry & Cathie Kivler)

Asenath appears to be in the 1850 Federal Census at age 67 living with her son Jonathan 39 at West Windsor, VT. However, Her name is given as Linea (?).

Asenath married Jonas Davis Abt 1807, VT. Jonas (son of Jonathan Davis and Sarah Francis) was born Between Dec 1783 and 1793, VT; died Bef 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph's birth is recorded at Hartland Town Hall: "Joseph son to Joseph Remington by Catherine his wife. Born to him Nov the 19th, 1784, Recorded January the 14th, 1785 by Elias Weld Town Clerk." (research by Harry & Cathie Kivler)

Notes:

He may have been named after Simon Simmons who married Abigail Remington, oldest sister of Joseph.

REMINGTON Simeon, drowned, Apr. 26, 1820, a. 31 y. c R. (newenglandancestors.org)

Simon married Electa Russell 20 Jul 1814, Montague, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hosea was of Northfield, VT (see Boyd Scott Remington's ancestry chart).

The 1850 Federal Census lists a Hosea Remington, age 44, living at Elmira, Chemung Co., NY, as a laborer, birthplace unknown. He seems to be one of several individuals boarding with the Bentley family. Could this posibly be the son of Joseph & Caty?

Catherine — Reuben Lamphear. Reuben was born 23 May 1806; died 11 Mar 1888, Hartland, Winsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Polly and Molly were common nicknames for Mary in earlier centuries. The death record of Joseph Jr. names his parents as Joseph and Polly Rounds.

The death record of Mary Rounds says she was born in Tiverton, and names her parents as Thomas and Alice Remington (both born RI). She died at age 72y 4 m 5 d, of Erysipelas.

Mary — Joseph Rounds. Joseph (son of Alford Alfred Rounds and Sarah Fisher) was born 4 Mar 1785, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 6 Aug 1862, Dartmouth, MA; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am making an assumption that she is the Abigail Remington who married Richard Swift on 2 December 1835 at New Bedford, MA.

An infant, William A. Swift, is buried in the Remington-Peirce family plot at Rural Cemetry in New Bedford, MA. I am entering him as a son of Richard & Abigail, subject to further research. I haven't found any other Swift connection to the family, other than the above marriage record.

Abigail married Richard Swift 2 Dec 1835, New Bedford, MA. [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.)

John Remington is the head of a household in the 1840 Federal Census at Tiverton. The family consists of 1 white male under 5, 1 white male 40-50, and 1 white female 30-40. They are listed next to Eseck Manchester's family and Benjamin Hambly, Jr.'s family. This Benjamin Hambly would be either the father or the brother of John's sister-in-law, Mary Anne (Hambly) Remington, who by this time was probably Benjamin's widow.

In the 1850 Federal Census at Tiverton, John Remington is age 50, and his wife Hannah is 40. They have four children: Albert 17, Lydia A. 9, Stephen 6, & Nathan 2. Hannah may be related to the Durfees, as there is a Hannah Remington age 51 living with a Durfee family in the 1860 census. If her daughter Lydia A. is the Alice Remington who married Amenezer James Durfee, that might explain the connection.

I haven't found a death record for John. Did he die at sea, as did his brother Benjamin?

John married Hannah Manchester Abt 1831. Hannah (daughter of William Manchester) was born Between 1807 and 1808, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 22 Mar 1877, Tiverton, RI; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph is not listed with Remingtons in the 1830 Federal Census at MA, so probably the family moved from RI to MA between 1830 and 1833.

In the 1840 Federal Census for Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA, there is a Joseph Remington as head of a household with 2 white males under age 5, 1 white male 5-10, 1 white male 40-50, 1 white female 5-10, 2 white females 10-15, and one white female 30-40. This is very likely our Joseph, but one of the older girls is missing in 1850 -- has either died or moved out.

In the 1850 Federal Census, New Bedford, MA, the family is on p. 345. The household includes: Joseph 50, Mary 43, Alice 23, Caroline 17, Edmund 15, Wm. S. 13, Jane C. 10 (should be James), Lucy J. 8, Emma 4, & Eleanor H. 2 mos.

In 1860 they are on p. 681, without Joseph.

The death record for Joseph identifies his parents as Thomas & Alice, and gives his birthplace as Tiverton, RI. He died at age 43 of a tumor. The place of death was 10 Bedford St.

Joseph married Mary Wood Coggeshall Abt 1826. Mary (daughter of Ichabod Coggeshall and Bathsheba Wood) was born Between 1807 and 1808, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 24 Mar 1888, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Sarah, of Thomas, received as a member of the Tiverton Baptist Church, 13 Aug 1820. (see Arnold's "Vital Record of RI" -- Church Records) Apparently her Aunt Mary had been baptized there also, in 1781.

I have made an assumption that the marriage entry for Sally & Henry is for this Sarah/Sallie. And, the death record for Sally R. Dedrick names her parents as Thomas and Alice Remington (see familysearch.org).

See notes for Henry. Complicating this is one additional difference: the records in New Bedford say that Henry married Sally Remington. The newspaper Columbian Centinal reported that Henry married Eliza Remington. I tend to believe the official record.

Sarah married Henry Y. Dedrick 14 Apr 1824, New Bedford, MA. Henry was born 1799, RI; died 4 Dec 1884, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hope and her sister Phebe married two brothers.

Hope married David C. Peirce 26 Aug 1824, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. David (son of David Peirce and Lydia G. Gibbs) was born 3 Oct 1799, MA; died 24 Feb 1867; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Benjamin was a seaman whose name appears on the whaling crew lists at New Bedford Public Library. The information that he was lost at sea came from a descendant, Mrs. Vira Dodge of West Greenwich, and was transcribed in James N. Arnold's "Family Notes" Volume R, an unpublished manuscript located at the Knight Library in Providence, RI (now at Providence Public Library, main branch)

Whaling crew records at New Bedford provide information on some of the whaling voyages he went on. For instance, on 6 May 1820 he departed from New Bedford on the brig Juno, bound for the coast of Africa. The crew's master was Simeon Long, Jr. The roster says Benjamin was age 17, 5'7" tall, fair-skinned, had brown hair, and resided in Tiverton, RI.

On 21 April 1827 he left on the brig Parthian for a whaling voyage, "bound for the the Western Islands and elsewhere in the Atlantic Ocean." They returned on 7 June 1828. The crew's master was John J. (or T.) Parker. Benjamin was age 23, had a fair complexion and brown hair, and was 5' 8 1/2" in height. His residence was still Tiverton. Also on the crew list was Eseck Manchester, age 22, also from Tiverton.

A brig was a large seagoing vessel with two masts and square sails. They usually carried three boats, and were smaller than a ship or bark, which carried four or five whaleboats. The brig Juno was originally registered at New Bedford on 9 May 1818, and was re-registered a number of times after that, such as on 6 May 1820. The owners were: John A, Parker, merchant; Joseph Spooner, New Bedford; and Nathan Church, Fairhaven. As already noted above, the master for this voyage was Simeon Long, Jr.

The brig Parthian was built at Dartmouth, MA, in 1820, and was first registered on 19 April 1821. The vessel measured 119 35/95 tons, length 66 ft. 10 in., breadth 20 ft. 8 in., depth 10 ft. 1 in. When it was re-registered on 21 April 1827, the master was John J. Parker and the owners were Abraham Barker and James Russell of New Bedford.

From the records I have found, it looks as if the Parthinan went on ten voyages, beginning in 1821, then in 1834 the register was lost in a mutiny.

Although the family has passed down the information that Benjamin died at sea, we don't know the circumstances of his death -- whether from sickness, from the many dangers of whaling, or whatever.

Benjamin was not the only one of our family members on the Remington side to be a whaler. His brothers David and Abner also made voyages, possibly his brother John, and possibly his son John. There are numerous other Remingtons listed in New Bedford records as whalers, who may have been among his close or extended family.

(The information in the following two paragraphs is from "The Bounty of the Beast: Why Whales Were Hunted" on the web site of the New Bedford Free Library)

"Although many men died chasing whales, very few profited handsomely. Why, then, did they pursue these great creatures of the sea to the brink of extinction? The answer lies in the whale's enormous economic value. In 'Men and Whales,' Richard Ellis writes that, until the beginning of the twentieth century, whaling was considered an admirable occupation. '. . . it is only through the lens of hindsight that the whaleman's job becomes malicious or cruel . . . Oil was needed for light and lubrication; baleen was needed for skirt hoops and corset stays. That whales had to die to provide these things is a fact of seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century life . . . ' "

Whale oil provided fuel for lighting, slow-burning and with no offensive odor. The oil was also used for clock making; lubricating many types of machinery; manufacturing of soaps, varnish, and paint; and producing special smokeless, odorless candles. The wax from sperm whales was also used in making face and hand creams and skin lotions. The baleen from whales was used in buggy whips, carriage springs, corset stays, fishing poles, hoops for women's skirts, umbrella ribs, and other such applications for which plastic or steel would now be used. A dark waxy substance called ambergris was used in cosmetics, wines, and as a headache remedy.

Many beautifully carved objects of both a practical and decorative use were made from whale bone. Examples of these works of art are on display at the Whaling Museum in New Bedford, a location maintained by the National Park Service.

When whaling ships returned to port, the profits were divided up among the ship's owners and the crew. Ordinary seamen were paid last and received the smallest percentage of the profits. Depending on the success of their voyage, their take-home pay could range from several hundred dollars to about ten dollars. Of course, they might also be taking home some beautiful objects they had carved from whalebone during the long hours, days, and months on the sea.

Benjamin married Mary Anne HAMBLY Abt 1831. Mary (daughter of Benjamin HAMBLY, III and Peace SHERMAN) was born 15 Feb 1811, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 1 Apr 1868, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Thomas Remington, Jr., was baptized and became a member of the Amicable Church in Tiverton, RI, on 10 September 1820. (ref: see "The History of Amicable Congregational Church 1746 - 1946" p. 9s)

Thomas Remington, b. Tiverton, RI, went on at least one whaling voyage, according to seamen's insurance records at New Bedford Public Library. He may have been the ship's carpenter. On 7 Feb 1849 he was said to be age 42, with dark skin, light hair, and blue eyes, at a height of 5'6".

The birth years of Thomas & Rosetta's children have been estimated from their ages in the 1850 Federal Census, New Bedford, MA, p. 222. Three of the children -- Sarah, Thomas, & Rosetta -- were born in New York State, so apparently the family moved westward around 1832 but later came back to Massachusetts, around 1838/39.

Perhaps they were living near brother William in New York State, at Kingston, Ulster County or Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. These counties are next to each other in the southeastern part of the state.

In the 1860 census, Rosetta, recently widowed, is living at New Bedford with some of the children. Sadly, Thomas died in April of that year, by drowning. His death record identifies his parents as Thomas & Alice, and his birthplace as Tiverton, RI.

Thomas & Rosetta are buried in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford; their gravestones have been photographed.
1805 REMINGTON Thomas, May 28, 1805, [on stone beside that of Rosetta] G.R.1. more Birth New Bedford

The following excerpt may well pertain to this particular Thomas, who was indeed a carpenter: "That the construction industry, which has led apprenticeship activities in this country in recent years, used the formalized indenture more than a century ago is shown by the indenture of a 'house carpenter' in 1832. This indenture bound a 16-year-old apprentice in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to his master until 1837 -- exactly 100 years before the enactment of the National Apprenticeship Law (Public Law 308, 75th Congress). The indenture states that John Slocum 'doth by these Presents bind Lyman Slocum, his son, a minor . . . to Thomas Remington . . . to learn the art, trade, or mystery of a House-Carpenter.' The master promised 'to teach and instruct, or cause the said Apprentice to be instructed, in the art, trade or calling of a House-Carpenter . . . (if said Apprentice be capable to learn.).' "
(Source: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/About/History/default .asp)

Thomas married Rosetta Slocum 1 Jun 1830, New Bedford, MA. Rosetta (daughter of John Slocum and Amy Sherman) was born 5 Sep 1811, Dartmouth, MA; died 27 Feb 1883; was buried , Rural Cemetery, Dartmouth Rd., New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

William came from a family of 14 siblings. Born in Rhode Island, he moved to New Bedford, MA, then to Dutchess County and Ulster County, NY. He came to Michigan from Kingston, NY, in 1835 with his wife Jane. His trip from New York State was by canal to Buffalo, then by boat to Detroit and by foot to Fenton. (Information from Thomas Lavery, a descendant)

In the 1860 Federal Census, William & Jane Remington are living at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI. They have three children: Edwin (Eben) 23, John 19, & Jane (Jennie) 16. Also with them is brother Abner Remington, 37, a sailor.

The 1870 census shows William at age 61 & his wife Jane living in the Village of Fenton, Genesee County, MI, with his extended family. In the household are Edward H. White & Eliza J. with their three children: Jessie A., Mabel P., & Edward H. Jr.; along with two domestic servants, a farm hand, and another man -- possibly a boarder or relative. Next door are John Remington (his son) with wife Emily and son Jay C. (see Roll 671 p. 1000 R Wm Remington; online census images)

In 1880 William is 71 and Jane is 72. They are still at Fenton, MI, living near and with family members.

The obituary in The Fenton Independent, 29 Apr 1897:
"William Remington, probably the oldest pioneer of this township, at his home in the northern part of the village. He was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in 1809, one of a family of 14 children, all of whom are dead but one brother, Abner, of Mundy. He with his wife, Jane Broadhead, came from Kingston, New York, in 1835, taking up land in a then unbroken wilderness on the banks of the Shiawassee. At one time he owned 500 acres of land, on which a good portion of Fenton now stands. Three children survive: Ebin and John of Fenton and Mrs. John Traver of Ft. Wayne, Indiana."

William married Jane Broadhead 16 Aug 1835, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY. Jane (daughter of John Brodhead) was born 20 Mar 1807, Ulster County, NY; died 20 May 1893, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; was buried 28 May 1893, Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ellery & Lydia are in the 1850 Federal Census at New Bedford, p. 273, with two sons. In 1860, p. 832, their household includes son Charles, 15, and Hannah S. Hathaway, 31, a dressmaker. She may be Lydia's sister.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Ellery, Lydia, Charles, & Clara are living in Ward 5, Providence, RI. Perhaps Clara is Charles's wife (?).

Ellery's official death entry at Providence City Hall says he was born in Tiverton; died at 37 Claverick St., age 65y 5m 17d; gives the cause of death as disease of the spine; and identifies his parents as Thomas & Alice.

Ellery married Lydia Howland Hathaway 1 Apr 1844, New Bedford, MA. Lydia (daughter of Isaac Tobey Hathaway and Hannah S. Maxfield) was born 7 Apr 1822, Dartmouth, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Online whaling crew lists show David Remington, able seaman, going on a voyage 20 June 1842, ship Hibernia. Also listed twice is David G. Remington, on ship Persia 19 July 1843, a seaman; and on ship Golconda 23 Oct 1844, a cooper. In addition, microfilm lists show David, b. Tiverton, going out three times between 1829 and 1836. Is David G. "our" David? Most likely - and it looks as if he took a break to get married and conceive at least one child (marriage July 1839, child born Dec 1842).

The death record says he died at age 35, and gives his birthplace as Tiverton. The original death record (image online at newenglandancestors.org) does not name his parents. However, a microfilm record at New Bedford Public Library names his parents as David G. & Angeline Remington. That must be incorrect because clearly those are the names of him and his wife, as far as can be determined. It was probably a clerk's error, or informant's error. They were married in 1839, had one child, and then he died of consumption in 1849.

Other supporting evidence -- David Remington is listed for New Bedford in the 1840 census, with one male 20-30 and one female 20-30. He is not there in the 1850 census, but his wife and child are there -- Angeline & Mary C. Remington -- ages 29 and 7, living with H.(?) & Harriet Butler, along with an infant named John Sonchoe (?).

Further evidence is that David is buried in the same family plot in New Bedford as Alice (Grinnell) Remington and other family members.

There is a remote chance that there were two David Remingtons the same age who were New Bedford whalers at the same time -- but I will check further to eliminate that as a possibility. (So far no evidence of that.)

David married Angeline Slocum 11 Jul 1839, New Bedford, MA. Angeline (daughter of Waldo Slocum and Rhoby Smith) was born 15 Aug 1820, Dartmouth, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Phebe and her sister Hope married two brothers.

In the 1860 census, Phebe Pearce is age 45 RI, "widow" living in New Bedford. Also in the household are: Phebe J. 19 MA, Frank 16 MA, and Ella M. 14 MA; also Abner Remington 41 RI.

In the MA 1865 census, Seabury and Phebe are listed as together in New Bedford with daughter Ella in the household.

Phebe married Seabury Peirce 10 Dec 1834, New Bedford, MA. Seabury (son of David Peirce and Lydia G. Gibbs) was born 30 May 1812, New Bedford, MA; died 30 Mar 1873, Orange, VT; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

New Bedford files (seamen's insurance records) show that Abner Remington b. Tiverton, RI, applied for insurance three times: on 16 Dec 1840 he was age 21, 5'4", and said to have a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes; on 22 Nov 1848 he was age 28, 5' 4 3/4" and was described as having a light complexion, brown hair, and grey eyes. Another record dated 2 Dec 1848 again shows him to be age 28, but is described as having dark skin, dark hair, and dark eyes. One can only speculate why there are two applications so close together, and why he is described differently, even though the age and birthplace are the same. Two of the descriptions more or less agree.

Abner's last voyage on record ended in 1860, so he must have headed out to Michigan right after that. In the 1860 Federal Census, he is age 37, a sailor, and living at Fenton, MI, with brother William and his family. He was married in Michigan in 1863, and he is in the 1870 census for Fenton, Genesee County, MI, with his wife Eliza and two youngest daughters, Minnie 6 & Alice 2, apparently living next door to his nephew Eben and family.

In the 1860 census, Abner is also listed at New Bedford, MA, living with sister Phebe Pearce and three of her children. The census gives his age as 41, b RI.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Abner, Eliza, and daughter Alice (the second Alice), 8, are living at Mundy, Genesee Co., MI. Also in the household are Thomas Steel, age 4, stepson; and John Hunt, 20.

His obituary in The Fenton Independent:
"Abner Remington, age 80, a resident of Fenton about 50 years, died 6 March 1900 at the home of his nephew, Ebin Remington. Born in New Bedford, MA, during young manhood he was a sailor, making several trips to the whaling grounds. After retiring from the sea, he came to Fenton and purchased a farm in Mundy."

One genealogy at Rootsweb has his date of birth as 13 March 1820 (re: Kim Hawkins).

Abner married Eliza A. Bennett 18 Feb 1863, Flint, Genessee County, MI. Eliza (daughter of Charles Bennett and Caroline Thurston) was born 4 Oct 1845, Ohio; died 5 Sep 1896, Mundy Township, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Thomas, born Dec. 30, 1786, was captain of the first passenger boat which ran between Providence and Fall River, and his son, Captain Benjamin Brayton, ran a steamer between Providence and New York for thirty years." (from "History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations," Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1920; p. 190f)

In his father's will, Thomas received 1/3 of his father's land in Fall River, taken from the westerly part.

Thomas — Marietta Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Innocent — Mr. Wodell. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In his father's will, David received the "50-acre lot I now own where he lives, with dwelling and buildings thereon, reserving a burial ground 12 rods of land in the orchard" . . .

David married Eunice Tripp 25 Jul 1812. Eunice (daughter of Timothy Tripp and Eunice Wood) was born 4 Mar 1794; died 26 Apr 1863; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Her gravestone says she died at age 80 y 1 m 4 d; this would make her dob 9 May 1795.

Hannah — Joel Mosher. Joel was born Abt 4 May 1798; died 4 Aug 1878; was buried , Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"He was engaged in farming a good part of his life, and was also a manufacturer of soap at Fall River, MA, and near New Bedford, MA." (from "History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations," Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1920; p. 190f)

In his father's will, Francis received 70 acres of his father's land in Fall River, taken from the easterly part with dwelling and buildings thereon.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Francis and Agnes and family are living at Fall River, MA. He is a farmer.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Francis is a widower age 65, still a farmer at Fall River. Three of his adult children are in the household.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Francis age 73 is living at Fall River, MA. He is a farmer, living with the family of Cornelius Kennedy.

Francis married Agnes Lake 23 Feb 1821. Agnes (daughter of Pardon Lake and Ruth Macomber) was born 1798; died 27 Oct 1852. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In his father's will, Borden received "all the rest of my land in Fall River" along with my desk and everything not yet mentioned as given away. Borden was the executor of his father's estate.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Borden Brayton is age 55, a farmer living at Tiverton, RI. In the household are 8 of Borden's children: Abraham 21, Mary 19, Borden 18, John 14, Willard 12, Thomas 10, Gardner 7, and Patience 5. They are living near David & Eunice Brayton and family.

Borden married Abby Graves Abt 1830. Abby (daughter of Gardiner Graves and Grace Unknown) was born Jan 1809; died 2 Jun 1843; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In a document dated 3 June 1856, Joseph Remington, brother of Mary Sheldon Remington & Benjamin Remington et al, is mentioned as being of Oswego Co., NY. In the 1850 Federal Census, he is at Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, with his family. Joseph is age 51, his wife Lydia is age 48; and seven children aged 6 - 23 are in the household. (David is not listed, although he listed as age 14 in 1860 -- see notes for Lydia.)

Joseph married Lydia Gilbert 20 Sep 1820. Lydia was born Between 1802 and 1803, NY; died 1876, NY; was buried , Wellwood Cemetery, South Mexico, Oswego Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to the cemetery records, Mary S. Remington died at age 54y, 7m, 6d.

In 1850 she is age 49, living with Benjamin & Elizabeth. Ben is likely her brother.

Notes:

Probably Joanna's husband was of the Tanner family of Rhode Island, as was Esther Tanner, who married John Wellwood. John & Esther's son James married Sally, Joanna's sister. See notes for James A. Wellwood and Esther Tanner, elsewhere on this family tree.

I am wondering if Joanna was widowed young, or divorced. She appears to be the Joanna Remington in the 1850 census, age 40, living with James & Sally Wellwood and family at Oswego, NY. If so, Sally is Joanna's sister. Joanna's age is off about 8 years -- not uncommon for a woman's age in the census. (Joanna needs more research.)

Joanna — Mr. Tanner. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1860 Federal Census, Abigail Flagler, age 56 NY, appears to be a widow, as her husband is not listed in the census. She is still living at Lockport, Niagara Co., NY. Six of her children and one daughter-in-law, Edwin's wife Helen, are living in the household.

Living nearby is (apparently) married daughter Vincy Gaunt and family (married name not clear; listed on the same census page).

Abigail married Sylvester Flagler Jan 1826. Sylvester was born Abt 1805, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin & Elizabeth are at Greenwich, Washington Co., NY, with four of their children and Polly Remington 49, who is likely Benjamin's sister. In 1860, Elizabeth Remington, age 56, is living at Greenwich with her children William, Edward, & Morgan.

The are also listed in the 1855 NY State Census, transcibed at NYGenwen: Benjamin 49, Elisabeth 50, William 24, Joanna 21, Edward 20, Morgan 10.

Benjamin — Elizabeth Page. Elizabeth was born Abt 1804, NY; died 1869; was buried , Greenwich, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Ezekiel and Elizabeth are living at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, with their eight children. They are still there in 1860. In the meantime, the three oldest children have left the home, but three younger ones have been added to the family. The children in the household are: Thompson, Elizabeth, Lucy, Henrietta, Sheldon, Highly, Benjamin, & Aaron.

In the 1870 Federal Census, the family is still at Oskaloosa. Son Sheldon, age 21, is married and living next door.

In 1880 Ezekiel & Elizabeth, ages 73 and 70, are still living at (West) Oskaloosa, and in the household is their son Aaron C., age 25. Also with them is Alice Delong, 19, a grandchild, as well as two other individuals -- William Jones, a farm laborer, and Minnie Prindle, a servant girl. Nearby is son Benjamin and family.

According to the 1880 census data, Ezekiel had heart disease. Apparently he died not long after the census was taken.

Ezekiel married Elizabeth "Betsey" Fisher 5 Nov 1828, Greenwich, Washington Co., NY. Elizabeth (daughter of John Fisher and Elizabeth Unknown) was born 22 Sep 1810, NY; died 29 Aug 1891, Iowa; was buried , Beacon Cemetery, Mahaska Co., IA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Sherman & Lucinda are living at Lockport, Niagara Co., NY, with their young son "Alphonzo," and Adaline Miller age 41.

Also living in the same town in 1850 is Sherman's sister Abby Flagler and her husband Sylvester, and their 10 children.

In 1860, the family is at Lancaster, Erie Co., NY: Sherman 50, Lucinda 47, Sherman 14, & Alphonso 7. Was the census taker confused in separating Alphonso Sherman into two individuals, omitting Isador born c1853?

In 1870, Sherman & (possibly second wife?) Esther are living at Lancaster, Erie Co., NY. Alonzo S. is 24, Ida is 21 (presumably his wife), and Isador is 17.

In 1870, the census gives Sherman's birthplace as RI. The 1850 census says NY.

Sherman — Lucinda Esther Unknown. Lucinda was born Between 1813 and 1814, NY; died 9 Jun 1881; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyoming Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Information on Susan, her husband, and children came from Kerry@KKeener.com. I can't locate the immediate family in any of the censuses, except the daughter Julia in the 1870 census (as Julia Cross).

Susan married William Finch Fennell 1838. William (son of Luther D. Finel and Phebe Parker) was born 29 Mar 1818, Whitehall, Washington Co., NY; died 29 Dec 1905, Dugway, Oswego Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Dorcas married Thomas Hall 1835. Thomas (son of Titus Hall and Sarah Sybrant) was born Abt 1812. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married James A. Wellwood Abt 1838. James (son of John Wellwood and Esther Tanner) was born Abt 1812, NY; died 1902. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, John S. & Eve Remington are living in Easton, Washington Co., NY, with children Ellen, Isaac, & Norman. Also in the household is James Remington, 27. In 1860 the family is still in Easton with children Ellen, Isaac, Norman, Phoebe, Clarence, Sylvester, & Lewis. In 1870 the family is still in Easton, with children Clara, Frank, & Jessie.

John — Eve Unknown. Eve was born Between 1821 and 1823, NY; died 14 Jul 1914, Greenwich, Washington County, NY. [Group Sheet]

Harriett — Rensselaer Potter. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Her gravestone reads: Anner M. Remington, wife of H. K. Lewis, died July 2, 1878 at 54 yrs

Anna married Holden K. Lewis 7 Oct 1849, Greenwich, NY. Holden was born Abt 1820, NY; died 1892, Warren Co., NY; was buried , North Caldwell Cemetery, Lake George, Warren Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Morgan appears to be age 25 and living with John Remington age 56 (widower of Lucy Burton) and Noah S. Remington age 22 at Easton, Washington Co., NY. Morgan's first wife Hannah, age 24, is also there.

Morgan came to Mahaska County, Iowa, in 1855, and to Union County in 1863. In the 1860 Federal Census, Morgan & Matilda are living at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa. In 1870 & 1880 they are at Jones, Union Co., Iowa.

His obituary says he left a "companion and six children." (Afton Enterprise, Iowa, 16 June 1892)

"Afton (Iowa) Enterprise, June 16, 1892: On Saturday evening, June 4, 1892, at his home in Jones township [Union county], occurred the death of Morgan Remington, aged 66 years, 7 mos and 20 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Reed, of Thayer, at the residence of the deceased on the following Monday after which the remains were laid in the Murray cemetery.

"The deceased was born in Washington county, New York, Oct. 14, 1825; came to Mahaska county Iowa, in 1855 was married to Matilda Cooper, June 21, 1856. Moved to Union county Iowa, in 1863. He leaves a companion and six children to mourn his loss and it is the first death that ever occurred in his family."

Morgan married Hannah Potter Bef 1 Jun 1850. Hannah was born Abt 1826, NY; died Abt 1855, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Morgan married Matilda Cooper Abt 21 Jun 1856, Mahaska, IA. Matilda was born Abt 1826, VA; died Aft Jun 1892. [Group Sheet]

Betsy — Daniel Wilcox. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, John Remington age 56 is living in Easton, Washington Co., NY. In the household are Noah S., 27 (?); Morgan, 25; & Hannah, 24. Noah is his son, but Morgan is probably a son of Benjamin & Phebe, who have both died. Hannah is probably Morgan's first wife.

George and John Remington were in the war of 1812, listed with soldiers from Easton, NY, 156th NY Infantry, 16th Brigade of the 10th Division.

John married Lucy Burton Abt 1822. Lucy was born 1803; died 6 Mar 1836, Greenwich, Washington County, NY; was buried , Greenwich, Washington County, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, George appears to be age 53 and living with Francis M. Toby and family in Easton, Washington Co., NY, near John Remington, age 56, and several of his family members. John is probably his brother (my assumption only). In the 1860 Federal Census, George is age 64 and still living with the Tobey/Toby family in Easton.

George and John Remington were in the war of 1812, listed with soldiers from Easton, NY, 156th NY Infantry, 16th Brigade of the 10th Division.

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Jenks & Phebe are living at Easton, Washington Co., NY. In the household are their children George, 21; and Lake, 11; also Jenks's father Gardner, 80. They are still there in 1860, when Gardner is 90.

Jenks married Phebe Ann Pease Abt 1825. Phebe was born 28 Dec 1800, NY; died 14 Feb 1895. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The names and dates for Gardner's children came from Rootsweb's Worldconnect, Patricia Stormo's database; also, some of the same information, plus some additional data, came from Jane A. Hardin's Remington Genealogy.

In 1850, the family lived in Ohio. In the 1860 Federal Census, the family is in Decatur, Green Co., WI.

At the time his father's will was probated in 1862, Gardner lived at Albany, Green Co., WI.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Gardner & Sarah and their family are living at Fairview, Jones Co., IA. Children still in the household are Rodney, Viola, John, Jane, & Anne.

According to the death report in the newspaper, Gardner died of paralysis. His gravestone reads "Gone to Jesus."

Gardner married Sarah Maria Hines 1841, NY. Sarah was born Abt 1820, NY; died 1 Jun 1904; was buried , Norwich Cemetery, Martelle, Jones Co., IA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Amos & Clarissa B. Remmington, ages 42 & 34, are living at Jersey, Licking Co., OH. They have five children.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Amos & Clorina, ages 53 & 45, are living at Jersey, Licking Co., OH. They have eight children in the household.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Amos & Clarina are 63 & 55, living in Jersey, Licking Co., Ohio, with the following family members: Lucy 28, Mary 22, Austin 20, Howard 18, Charles 17, Lester 13, Florence 10, & Effie 6. They are near James & Betsey Remington. James & Amos are first cousins.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Amos & "Clorina" are still at Jersey, Licking County, Ohio, near Joseph Remington -- probably his brother. It says his father was born in RI and his mother in NY. Amos is 72, Clorina 64, and with them are three daughters: Lusy, Florance, & Effie. Charley Clemons, age 10, is also in the household.

Gravestone inscription:
REMINGTON, Amos, died June 6, 1881, aged 74 years -Gone to Rest-

Amos married Clarina Bent Chester 8 Nov 1838, Alexandria, Licking County, OH. Clarina was born 11 May 1815, NY; died 4 Nov 1901; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She may be Mary Remington, a widow age 69, living at Easton, Washington Co., NY, in 1880.

Mary — Garriet L. Miller. Garriet (son of Johanna Unknown) was born 1808; died 1877. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph Remington is in the 1880 Federal Census at Jersey, Licking County, Ohio. He is age 70, b. NY, a widower, and living alone but near Amos Remington and family. It says his father was born in RI and his mother in NY.

Notes:

David is mentioned in his father's will of 10 June 1857.

I believe this is he in the 1850 Federal Census at Greenwich, Washington Co.:
David L. Remington 46 NY, Tacy J. 36, Frederick Hudson 21. They are next to Benjamin & Elizabeth Remington and family; Ben is his first cousin.

And in the 1855 NY State Census, Greenwich, Washington County:
Remington David L 50 M [head] Washington M 50 yrs resided in city Farmer (30 16 161A)
Remington Tasey J 40 F wife Washington M 40 yrs resided in city (31 16 161A)
Remington David L Jr. 4 M nephew Oswego 1 yr resided in city (32 16 161A)

David — Tacy Unknown. Tacy was born Abt 1814, NY. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Porter Hanks Reynolds NY. Porter (son of Job Reynolds) was born 22 Nov 1804, NY; died 1 Dec 1870; was buried , Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich, Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, James & Elizabeth Remmington (his second wife), ages 40 & 42, are living at Jersey, Licking Co., OH. With them are David 8 & Ellen 3. They are near Amos Remington and family; Amos is James's cousin.

In the 1860 Federal Census, James & Betsey are at Jersey, Licking Co., OH. With them are "Hemander" D. 18 & Ellen F. 13. They are near Amos Remington and family.

In the 1870 Federal Census, James & Betsey are living at Jersey, Licking Co., OH, with daughter Ellen. They are near James's cousin Amos and family.

Gravestone inscription:
REMINGTON, James, died Sept. 3, 1888, aged 78y 8m 10d -At Rest-

James married Sarah Jane Boyce 1837. Sarah was born Abt 4 Mar 1818; died 16 Aug 1847; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. [Group Sheet]

James married Elizabeth Betsey Tyler Abt 1848, Alexandria, Licking Co., OH. Elizabeth was born 20 Jul 1807, VT; died Apr 1876; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have estimated Amy's birth date.

Amy married James R. Newbury Abt 1833. James was born Abt 1808, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Samuel J. Rogers Abt 1834, NY. Samuel was born 26 Jul 1806, NY; died 11 Apr 1900, Bald Mt., Washington Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Charles B. Remington is mentioned in his father will of 10 June 1857.

Charles B. Remington is in the 1850 Federal Census at Palermo, Oswego Co., NY. He is age 35, b. NY, and has a wife, Elizabeth, age 35, b. CT; and two children: Henry S., 8 NY, and Frederick 4, NY.

In 1860 Charles B. Remington is age 45, NY, living at Lafayette, Walworth Co., WI. It says his father was born in RI, so this confirms his identity. He has remarried to Mary E. and has a young son (name illegible), age 1. Henry S. Remington is 18.

In 1870 and 1880 Charles is living at Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN. Mary is still with him, as well as two more sons, although the ages are not consistent. Also, there is a Eugene Remington, age 23, in 1870. Is he a son or another relative?

Charles married Elizabeth Grumley 1839. Elizabeth was born Abt 1815, CT; died Between 1850 and 1860. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Mary E. Unknown Between 1850 and 1859. Mary was born Between 1830 and 1835, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Jane married James R. Newbury 25 Mar 1847, Greenwich, NY. James was born Abt 1808, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]

Isabell — Miles Adams. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Lake & Hetty are living at Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY. He is 52 and she is 50. Lake I. Tefft is a physician. In the household is Morton Carrington, age 80, and two other Carrington family members.

Lake — Hettie M. Carrington. [Group Sheet]

Mary — William Thompson. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, Asa C. Tefft is age 80, a retired farmer, living at Ft. Edward, Washington Co., NY. In the household is his wife Caroline, 73, and daughter Caroline S., 36.

Asa — Caroline Unknown. Caroline was born Abt 1808, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Dr. Nathan Remington Tefft was born in Greenwich, Washington County, N.Y. December 25, 1808, his ancestors coming from Rhode Island to this State in 1766. He was reared by his maternal grandfather, who gave him an excellent common school education, which enabled him to early engage in teaching and thus obtain the means to defray the expenses of a course of study at Lansingburg Academy, then in charge of the late Alexander McCall, of Troy, who ranked among the most popular educator of that period. In the fall of 1827 he came to Marcellus, Onondaga County, and entered upon the study of medicine in the office of his brother, the late Dr. Lake I. Tefft, with whom he remained until the spring of 1831, excepting two winters in teaching school in the town of Skaneateles and a few months as a student under Drs. Hopkins and Porter, of that village. Removing to Onondaga Hill in 1831 he continued his medical studies with the late Dr. Samuel Healy, and in the winter of 1822-33 attended a course of lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York city. In the spring of 1833 he obtained from the New York State Medical Society a diploma to practice medicine and surgery, and returning to Onondaga Hill he formed a copartnership with his old preceptor, Dr. Healy, which continued for two years, when, owing to ill-health and advanced age, the latter retired, leaving Dr. Tefft his extensive patronage. Dr. Tefft resided there and successfully prosecuted a wide professional business until shortly before his death, which occurred November 19, 1890.

"He was long one of the best known physicians in Onondaga county, and in hundreds of homes his cheerful presence, kindly manner, and words of encouragement were welcomed and revered. His practice covered a wide territory, extending even into the adjoining towns of Geddes, Camillus, Marcellus, Otisco, and La Fayette, and wherever he went his strong personality and personal influence were potential factors. Though unassuming and characteristically modest, he was endowed with rare tact and perseverance, and invariably succeeded in whatever he attempted. He was public spirited, enterprising, and progressive, and took a deep and often an active interest in all that concerned the general welfare. For fifty years he was the efficient physician and surgeon to the Onondaga County Poorhouse and Asylum for the Insane. In 1862 he was commissioned surgeon of the 122d Regt. N. Y. Vols., and remained in active service in the war of the Rebellion for two years, when ill-health forced him to resign. He brought from the war physical ailments from which he never recovered, and which year by year exhausted his naturally strong constitution and ultimately impaired his system. He continued, however, in the practice of his profession with the same success that marked his earlier years, and also identified himself with the affairs of the community. In 1869 he was elected to the State Legislature from the Second Assembly district of Onondaga and at the expiration of his term declined a renomination, which was unanimously tendered to him.

"Dr. Tefft joined the Onondaga County Medical Society on June 11, 1833, and served as its secretary from June, 1838, to June, 1847. At the annual meeting in 1882 the society unanimously adopted the following resolution:

" 'Resolved, In view of the estimable character of our worthy member, Dr. N. R. Tefft, and his having reached the fiftieth anniversary of his membership in this society, we hereby tender to him as a mark of our respect and high regard a public reception and dinner at such time and place as shall best suit his convenience.'

"Dr. Tefft was never able, owing to impaired health, to make that appointment. He was held in high esteem, not only by his professional brethren, but by the public at large, and especially by those with whom he came in contact. He led a very useful life both as a physician and as a member of society, and was much sought after as an executor for the settlement of estates. He was a close student and an indefatigable practitioner, a man of good ability and of excellent judgment, a courteous gentleman, a skillful surgeon, a safe physician, and an honest citizen. His integrity was never questioned. He rode in the saddle as long as he practiced medicine, and that as long as he was able to travel. He was also a member of the New York State Medical Society.

"In 1834 Dr. Tefft was married to Miss Emily Strong, daughter of the late Hezekiah Strong, of Onondaga Hill, who died in March, 1890. Their life was a peculiarly happy one. She was long an earnest member of the Presbyterian church, with which he united a few years before his death, but which he always liberally supported. Three children survive them: Ellen and Emma, of Fayetteville, N.Y., and Edward S., assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Syracuse."

Source: Bruce, Dwight H. (Ed.), Onondaga's Centennial. Boston History Co., 1896, Vol. II, Biographical, pp. 97-99.

For Onondaga Co. genealogy and history, see:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyononda/INDEX.HTM

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In the 1850 Federal Census, Nathan R. Tefft is living at Onondaga, Onondaga Co., NY. He is a physician, age 41. His wife Emily H. is 34. Daughter Emma is age 4. I don't know where daughter Ellen is at this time. In 1870 the family is still living there, with three children in the household: Ellen, Emma, & Edmund. Nathan is age 61. In 1880 he is age 71, living at Onondaga Hill; Emily is 64.

Nathan married Emily H. Strong Between 1834 and 1836. Emily (daughter of Hezekiah Strong) was born 3 Mar 1816, NY; died Mar 1890. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

in the 1850 Federal Census Jonathan appears to be the Jonathan Remington age 39 living at West Windsor, VT. His mother is there, age 67, but her name is given as Linea (?).

Jonathan & Amasa were twins.

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Amasa & Hannah are living with their three daughters at Cornish, Sullivan Co., NH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Amasa appears to have been remarried, as his wife is named Clarisa. Here is the household, at Plainfield, Sullivan Co., NH: Amasa 49, Clarisa 44, Henry 23, Harriet 21, Laura 16, James 2; George Beers 19, Marthy Beers 15, & Charles Beers 10 (all born NH except Amasa born VT). This listing suggests that Amasa and Clarissa have a blended family with one child of their own and several children from their previous marriages.

In 1870 Clarissa is living with Phebe Johnson at Plainfield, with Clarissa's daughter Martha Beers also in the household. Amasa is not listed there.

I don't know for sure where Amasa is in the 1870 census. However, there is an Amitha Davis of the correct age living at Guilford, Windham Co., VT; his wife appears to be Jennie S. 36. James Davis 11 is in the home, as well as Emma S. 1 (all born VT). I don;t know if this is Amasa or not, but it could be, with his son James who appears in the previous census. (This needs more research to confirm.)

In the 1880 Federal Census, Amasa is age 70 at West Windsor, Windsor Co., VT. With him is Nancy Johnson, 60, servant & housekeeper.

His gravestone reads: Amasa Davis, son of Jonas & Asenath, died Feb. 27, 1885, 73 yrs 11 m 2 d (? - difficult to read the numbers), the twin brother of Jonathan Davis. This gravestone has been photographed by Harry Kivler.

Amasa married Hannah White 2 Nov 1834. Hannah was born Abt 1811, NH; died Abt 1854. [Group Sheet]

Amasa married Clarissa Johnson Beers 5 Aug 1856, Hartland, Winsor County, VT. Clarissa was born Abt 1816, NH; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census, "Catherine Shepherd" is a widow, age 65, keeping house at Hartland, Windsor, VT. Also in the household are her son Harry N. 22, a farmer; and nephew William N. Lamphere 17; all born in VT.

Catherine married Noah S. Shepard 27 Oct 1839, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. Noah was born Abt Oct 1808, Hartland, Windsor County, VT; died 6 Jul 1875, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Not much is known about this Owen, and whether he in fact belongs in this family. I have roughly estimated his birth year.

Henry — Sarah A. Unknown. Sarah was born Abt 1819, NH; died Aft 1 Jun 1880, Newport, Sullivan County, NH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Death record for Bailey S. Davis, at Cornish Town Hall, listed in Vol. 56 (deaths as of March 31, 1876), pages 19 & 20, line 8. The index gives his death date as 10/08/1875; that is consistent with his birth of Apr 3,1820 and dying at age 55. (info from Harry Kivler)

Elsewhere his date of death is given as 31 March 1876.

Bailey married Frances E. Osmore 5 Jan 1842, Windsor, Windsor County, VT. Frances was born , VT; died Between 31 Mar 1876 and 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, taken 7 Sept 1850 in Reading, Windsor Co., VT, Joseph & Eliza are residing there with their daughters Diane, Cornelia, Adelia, & Deoda.

Joseph married Eliza M. Gear May 1842, Woodstock, Windsor County, VT. Eliza was born 10 Sep 1821, Weybridge, Addison County, VT; died 19 Dec 1858, Hartford, Windsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Olivia Leavitt 31 Dec 1868, West Lebanon, Grafton County, NH. Olivia was born 1 Jun 1825, Grantham, Sullivan County, NH; died 20 Oct 1894, Plainfield, Sullivan County, NH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census at Hartland, Windsor, VT, Ozro is age 56, a widower, and living with him is son Edwin, 15.

According to the death record (per verification from Harry Kivler), Ozro's death record states that he died 8 May 1901, 76 y 5 m 11 d. However, a descendant (Beatrice Cushman Dana) says Ozro was a twin to Oscar; but there is a discrepancy in the ages given.

Ozro married Calista D. White 3 Apr 1855, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. Calista was born Abt Dec 1836; died 12 Jun 1868, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1880 Federal Census at Hartland, Windsor, VT, Oscar & Emily are living with their son William 31 and his wife Addie V. 24, and their 3 young children.

Oscar married Emily Maria Barrell Sep 1845, VT. Emily was born 31 May 1828, Hartland, Windsor County, VT; died 12 Jul 1890, Hartland, Windsor County, VT. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Barnard A. Newell. [Group Sheet]

Martha married Horace Burrows 1837. Horace was born 5 Aug 1809; died 3 Oct 1864. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph's death record says he died at age 56y 11 m 14d, and names his parents as Joseph and Polly.

In the 1840 census Joseph and family are at Dartmouth, MA: 1 FWM 5-9, 1 FWM 20-29, 1 FWF <5, 1 FWF 20-29. One individual is "employed in the navigation of the ocean." I am assuming this family group included the first wife, Maria Hazard.

In the 1850 census, the Joseph Rounds family is at Rehoboth, MA: Joseph 38 MA, Elisabeth 29 MA. Herbert F. 5 MA, Eugene B. 3 MA, Julia A. 10 mos.

In the 1855 MA state census, the household at Rehoboth includes: Joseph 43, Elizabeth A. 31, Herbert A. 11, Eugene B. 9, Julia A. 6; also with them or next to them are Simeon and Nancy Rounds, ages 73 and 63. I have determined that this Simeon (1782-1860) is likely a son of Simeon (1755-1831, s/o Jabez and Renew) and Anna Rounds. It seems that Simeon Jr. was married two or three times, his first wife being Clarissa, by whom he had at least 5 daughters and two sons, one being Marcus T. Rounds b1805, the executor of Simeon's estate. The probate documents mention that his family property borders on that of Joseph Rounds in Rehoboth. However, I haven't found a close family connection, and I haven't researched Jabez yet.

Joseph married Maria M. Hazard 27 Apr 1834, Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Maria (daughter of Henry Hazard and Betsey Unknown) was born Abt 1819, CT; died Aft Jun 1855. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Elizabeth A. Corey 16 Aug 1843, Dighton, MA. Elizabeth was born 22 Jul 1821, MA; died 5 Jan 1899, Attleborough, MA; was buried , Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

There are three sons under age 10 in the 1820 census. I don't know the name of this one. In 1830 there are two sons age 15-19, so probably this one died.

Notes:

In the federal census of 1850, the household at New Bedford is as follows: Henry Hazard 70 RI farmer, George W. Hazard 37 RI laborer, Maria Rounds 31 CT, George W. Rounds 15 MA sailor, Emeline Rounds 27 CT, John Rounds 39 MA sailor.

In 1860, the household at New Bedford is as follows: John Rounds 43 MA Master Mariner, Emeline Rounds 38 MA, John Rounds Jr. 19 MA Seaman, Henry Hazzard 73 CT Laborer, George W. Hazzard 45 CT Blind, Charles Sherman 14 MA.

In the 1865 MA State census, they are at New Bedford as follows: John Rounds 50 RI, Emeline S? Rounds 43 CT, John H. Rounds 23 MA, Phebe Rounds 19 MA, and 7 other individuals at least some of who are Emeline's relatives, including her father Henry Hazard 86 RI and her brother George W. Hazard 52 CT.

In 1870, they are still in New Bedford: John Rounds 55 RI Farm Laborer, Emeline 47 CT Keeping House, George W. Hazard 57 RI Laborer, Blind.

The marriage record for John's second marriage names his parents as Joseph & Mary.

John married Emeline Hazard 24 Jan 1841, Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Emeline (daughter of Henry Hazard and Betsey Unknown) was born Abt 1823, Norwich, CT; died Aft Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

John married Emily M. Chase 17 Apr 1876, New Bedford, MA. Emily (daughter of Allen Chase and Welthy Unknown) was born Abt 1840, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Mary A. Rounds 49 RI and Abby E. Rounds 42 MA are living in Dartmouth, MA. Mary is keeping house and Abby is sewing.

Mary died of cancer at age 60 y 6 m; the death record at New Bedford names her parents as Joseph and Mary.

Notes:

In the 1830 census, there is one daughter under age 5, and one age 10-14, who would have been Mary.

Sarah — Godfrey R. Tripp. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Mary A. Rounds 49 RI and Abby E. Rounds 42 MA are living in Dartmouth, MA. Mary is keeping house and Abby is sewing.

In the Federal Census of 1880 Abby Rounds is age 52 MA, housekeeper, living in Dartmouth with Alden Reed and family.

Abbie E. Rounds died at age 61 of cardiac disease. The death record says she was born in New Bedford. Her parents are identified as Joseph and Mary Rounds, born Tiverton.

Notes:

A probate document (found online by Dulcie Stewart) for Joseph Rounds has confirmed my assumption that Andrew C. is truly Charles A. in this family, and that he is the individual who sailed from New Bedford and settled in Fiji 1850-1851. See explanation and details below.

An Andrew Rounds went on a whaling voyage in 1847. In the 1850 census at Dartmouth, MA, Andrew is age 19 and a sailor, living with his parents Joseph and Mary.

Charles A. Rounds age 14, greenhand, hometown Dartmouth, sailed from New Bedford on the ship Canton on 28 June 1845, headed for the Indian Ocean and due to return in 1847. Charles A. is the same individual as Andrew who was born 1831, son of Joseph and Mary. Andrew is back in the 1850 census as mentioned above but disappears from all records after that. Occupation is given as sailor.

By his own sworn testimony Charles Rounds settled in Fiji sometime around 1851; he married there in 1856. DNA shows a match between me and Charles's descendants, and this is the only family I know of that could be the link. Apparently at some point he went by his middle name, Andrew, but for some reason was simply known as Charles in Fiji.

It appears that Charles visited Fiji in June 1846 on an early voyage; he was back home in time for a voyage in 1847 and returned home again to be in the 1850 census. It must have been shortly after this that he went on another voyage, returning to Fiji in 1851 to settle there.

A note concerning his death on 6 Aug 1883 at Suva says he was Charles Rounds of Taunton, MA. I have checked the censuses for Rounds families in Taunton. In 1840 there were two families who had young boys: Marcus T. Round and Andrew Round. In 1850 these two families were still in Taunton; Marcus's son Charles A. Rounds was born c1833 and he is still in the 1855 MA State census and is listed in the Civil War at age 30, so he cannot be the one who went to Fiji. Andrew Round is Andre Rounds in 1850 and his son is a junior born c1838; he marries in New Bedford in 1859; so those families were eliminated as possibilities.

Why did he never use a middle initial in Fiji? Another thought is that he went to live with relatives and that's why he is not in the 1840 census with his siblings. There were several households of their relatives living in both Dartmouth and New Bedford. I did receive his death certificate from Dulcie which lists his children, including a Joseph and Josephine, which is interesting to me as so often family names were used for the children. William, Thomas, and John are also family names, but these can be fairly common.

I found a brief reference to Charles in a book at Google Books online; the title is "Native American Whalemen and the World . . ." by Nancy Shoemaker, p 135. It mentions that Charles Rounds of New Bedford was reimbursed the $155 due him from the people of Kadavu.

For more information on Charles in Fiji: https://roundsfiji.tribalpages.com/

All of the following notes are from Dulcie Stewart's blog: https://fragmentedidentities.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/a-new-day/

"I then emailed the US National Archives-Northeast Region, Waltham, MA and they were able to provide me with the following information from Crew List complied 1820-1939:"

Name: Charles A. Rounds
Ship: CANTON
Place of birth: Dartmouth, MASS.
Place of residence: New Bedford, MASS.
Citizen of the US
age 14, height 5' 1
Departure date was July 28, 1845

"The Canton arrived in Fiji June 29, 1846 (Robert Langdon, 1984) and in Australia July 20, 1846 (NSW Archives)."

"According to John Young (1984) Charles Rounds arrived in Fiji in 1851, his source was the Land Claims Commission 1875-1887."

"Charles Rounds was the first Rounds in Fiji. He arrived April 1851 on a whaling vessel from New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. He married Fanny Pickering, daughter of Charles Pickering and Burekovia Tabuakovei of Burebasaga Village, Rewa."

From Dulcie's email:
Charles Rounds arrived in Fiji in April 1851 (Fiji Land Claims Rehearing: No. 23 Toga Island, 4th January 1878). He died 6 August 1883 in Suva and was reported by William Henry Bruce to the US Secretary of State that Charles was from Taunton (Consular Despatches, No. 11).

However on Charles death certificate (attached), his place of birth given is New Bedford, and on his son's birth certificate (John Round born 2 July 1878) he was listed as being 46 (so born about 1832) and from New Bedford.

Charles married Fanny Vani Pickering 1856, Rewa, Fiji. Fanny was born Abt. 1842, Fiji; died 26 Apr 1881, Tovutovu, Fiji. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1860 census, David is age 23, still living with his parents in Dartmouth, MA.

It appears that David had a very brief first marriage, as there are two marriage records less than a year apart. It is almost certain that it is the same individual, David C. Rounds. Before the first marriage, his first wife was living with David's uncle, William Remington, and family in Fenton, MI. Obviously David left MA and went to MI where two of his mother's brothers had settled.

Marriage to David Rounds was a second marriage for Sarah (Fox) Cornell.

In the federal census of 1910, David C. and Sarah B. Rounds are living in St. Louis, MI.

From findagrave.com -- "Death certificate shows David C. Rounds was the son of Joseph Rounds and Mary Remington (both of Rhode Island), male, white, married, farmer, 30 years retired, born September 19, 1836 Massachusetts and died on December 18, 1911 in St. Louis, Gratiot Co., Mich at the age of 75 years 2 months and 29 days, cause of death Disease of Heart. Informant Mrs. Sarah B. Rounds of St. Louis. No date of burial given, burial place St. Louis, Michigan."

David married Matilda McKenna 22 Aug 1870, Fenton, Genessee Co., MI. Matilda was born Abt 1840, NY. [Group Sheet]

David married Sarah V. Fox 4 Jun 1871, Bethany, Gratiot Co., MI. Sarah (daughter of Bernard Fox and Durinda Kennedy) was born 9 Aug 1841, Steuben, NY; died 6 Feb 1930, Ingham, Leslie Co., MI; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to Tiverton probate records, Albert died in the service of the US Navy.

Notes:

I am making an assumption that Lydia's middle initial "A" stood for Alice, and that she was known by that name. The Durfee genealogy book shows an Alice Remington, born to John & Hannah about this year, who married Amanezer James Durfee (see book The Descendants of Thomas Durfee, p. 352, by William Field Reed).

In my research at New Bedford I jotted down the date of death for an Alice (Remington) Durfee, 30 May 1878 at Tiverton, age 37 (don't have source noted). This seems to be this individual.

Alice Remington became guardian for Nathan & Harriet Remington after the death of both John & Albert.

Lydia married Amanezer James Durfee Aft Mar 1873. Amanezer was born 15 Jul 1823, Tiverton, RI; died 18 Dec 1891, Fall River, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Stephen is in the 1850 census at Tiverton living with his family. In the 1860 census he is age 14, and living at Little Compton with Benjamin Pearce the elder and his wife.

In the 1870 census, Stephen is age 22, a farm laborer, living at Tiverton with the Gideon Durfee family, next door to Amanezer & Olive Durfee.

The Roll of Militia in Tiverton, located at the town hall, lists Stephen Remington for the years 1871, 1872, 1873, and 1874. Also listed for 1872 is Henry H. Remington, who is probably Henry Hale, a distant cousin.

There is a marriage record for him at Newport -- NeM 1-131; I haven't checked it yet.

He is very likely the Stephen Remington aged 67 living at Fall River in 1910, with a wife named Elizabeth aged 60 and an adult daughter Minerva, aged 38. Living with them is brother-in-law Albion Grinnell, 51. By 1920 Elizabeth is widowed. I believe she is Elizabeth Grinnell, so I have entered her family information as such, with the assumption that she belongs as the wife of this Stephen Remington.

Stephen — Elizabeth D. Grinnell. Elizabeth (daughter of George Grinnell and Judith Unknown) was born Abt 1844, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1920. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 census Nathan is living with his family at Tiverton, RI. In the 1860 census, he is living at Little Compton with the Dyer family. In 1900 he is boarding with the George A. Green family at Tiverton, RI.

In 1920 it appears that he is the Nathan Remington, aged 73 RI, single and living in the New Bedford city almshouse. It does not state whether he has any handicap, although it says he can read and write.

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Alice Remington is age 40, a tailoress, living at New Bedford with her mother and two sisters.

According to the marriage record at New Bedford, Alice was 47 when she married George. That gives her a birth of c1828. The marriage record gives her middle initial as G, and I am making an assumption that it is Grinnell.

Alice married George Snow 6 May 1875, New Bedford, MA. George was born Abt 1818, Middleboro, MA; died 1904; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Eliza's death record identifies her parents as Joseph and Mary W. (Coggeshall) Remington and also gives her date of birth.

Eliza died of an intestinal obstruction at age 85 y 1 m 5 d.

Eliza married Edward Wood 17 Jul 1851, MA. Edward was born Abt 1820, MA. [Group Sheet]

Caroline married Jonathan Howland, Jr. Abt 1854. Jonathan (son of Jonathan Howland, Sr. and Elizabeth Cross) was born 13 Mar 1831, New Bedford, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

His name may have been Edward.

New Bedford whaling files (seamen's insurance records) show an Edward Remington, age 12, b. Dartmouth, MA, who went on a voyage 19 May 1847. The age and birthplace could easily match Joseph's son "Edmund." It says he was 4'10" and had a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes.

In the Federal Census of 1850, there is an Edmund C. Remington, age 35 MA, living at Reading, Hillsdale Co., MI. He is a carpenter. This could be the son of Joseph & Mary.

Edward married Susan A. Smith 31 Oct 1865, Edgartown, MA. Susan (daughter of Holmes Wass Smith and Sophia Coffin) was born Abt. 1839, Edgartown, Dukes Co.,. MA; died 29 Sep 1897. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Apparently William also sailed the seas. The records at New Bedford have a William S. Remington, age 22 on 24 Sep 1859, described as born in New Bedford, 5'8 1/2" with light skin, light hair, and blue eyes.

In 1870, William & Martha are living at Fall River, MA. Their ages are given as 32 & 42. With them are three teenagers, surname Valentine, probably Martha's children from a previous marriage: Jefferson B. 17, Jessie B. 17, & Ella C. 13, all b MA; also Eliza Waterhouse, age 64 Maine, probably Martha's mother.

In 1900, William Remington, age 50 (born Feb 1849), is living at New Bedford, MA, with a wife named Minnie J., age 40 (born June 1859). This may be the same William, even though the age is off considerably.

In 1910, William S. Remington, age 60, is living at New Bedford, MA, with a "second" wife, Linette (?name illegible?), b MA, parents b in England. The wife may be Minnie, as above.

He probably is the William S. Remington, age 70 and widowed, living at New Bedford, MA, in the 1920 Federal Census. It says he was born in MA, and both parents were born in RI. However, the age is off considerably.

In the 1900 Federal Census, there is a couple living at VT, which looks like William & Martha, but the birth dates are off: William Remington, b Oct 1834 MA, parents b RI & MA; Martha A. Remington, b Jul 1839 VT, parents b VT. This couple is also in the 1880 census at Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, with a daughter named Flora E., age 10; they are living with an older couple named Mulford. In 1910 they are still at Craftsbury, VT. They appear to be William & Martha of New Bedford except for two differences: Martha's birthplace, given in the censuses as VT, but in the marriage record as ME; also, the marriage record has her maiden name as Waterhouse, but in 1880 they are living with the Mulford & Clarisa Eldridg, and Martha is listed as their daughter. (this family needs more research)

See notes for Martha.

William married Martha A. Waterhouse 20 Nov 1866, Bristol Co., MA. Martha (daughter of Charles Waterhouse and Eliza Unknown) was born Abt 1827, Brunswick, ME; died Aft 1 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

James C. Remington applied for seaman's insurance on 20 June 1856. At that time he was said to be age 16, born in New Bedford, 5', and with light complexion, brown hair, and grey eyes.

Remington, James C.; New Bedford 1878; Vol 301 p 115 - Death; the record identifies his parents as Joseph and Mary W. He died at age 37 of Dropsey, occupation Mariner.

Notes:

Emma is age 4 in the 1850 census. However, I think her name and Lucy's may have been listed out of order, because Lucy's birth record says she was born in 1846, but in the census she is age 8.

Emma was the informant at the time of her sister Lucy's death in 1920.

Notes:

Lucy is a school teacher at New Bedford in 1880, living with her mother Mary and sister Ella.

She died at age 75 of Aortic Obstruction, contributing factor rheumatoid arthritis; death location 221 Middle St., New Bedford; occupation, retired teacher.

Notes:

In the 1850 census Eleanor was two months old. According to her birth record, she was born on Dartmouth St.

In the 1880 Federal Census at New Bedford, she is listed as Ella H. Remington, age 28, at home (with mother and sister Lucy).

Eleanor died at age 43 of bronchitis and tuberculosis. she was single.

I believe she is the one who sent the list of Alice (Grinnell) Remington's 14 children to the relatives in Michigan. I have a copy of that list.

Notes:

The 1860 census has his name as William D. Dedrick.

William & Luvana are living at New Bedford, MA, in the 1880 US Census, with her father Elisha.

William — Luvana Reynolds. Luvana (daughter of Elisha Reynolds) was born Abt 1845, MA; died Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Job M. Terry 5 May 1850, New Bedford, MA. Job was born 1825; died 1882; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Charles & Lucy are living at New Bedford, MA, in the 1880 US Census.

Charles — Lucy A. Unknown. Lucy was born Abt 1834, MA; died Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

His middle name was probably Remington. He may have married his stepsister or other relative of his stepmother, Maria Fuller. His family, including wife, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, are at New Bedford in the 1880 Federal Census.

Thomas married Lucy B. Fuller 1 Jan 1851. Lucy was born 12 Feb 1832, MA; died 17 May 1903; was buried , Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

David is age 20 in the 1850 Federal Census at New Bedford, and living with his family (which includes his stepmother). In the 1880 US Census, there is a David P. Pierce living in California, a miner, born 1830 MA, widowed. Could this be the same individual?

Notes:

Lydia age is given as 18 in the 1850 Federal Census at New Bedford, where she is living with her family (which at that time includes her stepmother). However, if the age on her gravestone is correct, she would have been not quite 15 at the time of the census in 1850.

She is the Lydia A. Boyle who is buried in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, next to David & Hope Peirce. She died at age 43 y 5 m 6 d, and is buried with a 10-month-old "babe" named Hope Ann Davis. Is this her child?

Lydia A. Boyle died at age 43 y 5 m 6 d of Paralysis.

Lydia married James Boyle 1 Jan 1869, Worcester, MA. James was born Abt 1840. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Benjamin's birth record is noted as:
REMINGTON, Benjamin F., of Benjamin and Mary, b. 1831 Ti (TiM 1-5)

I have a photocopy of his official death certificate from Tiverton, RI. In addition, I have copies of the family group in the 1860 and 1870 censuses at "Old Warwick" and in the 1880 census at Coventry.

In the 1865 RI State Census, the family is at Warwick. They have six children.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Benjamin & Adeline are living at Old Warwick. They have eight children.

In 1875 the family is in Warwick, still in he section known as Old Warwick. There are 10 children, ranging in age from 2 to 20.

In 1880 Benjamin & "Adelaid" are in Coventry. Seven of their children are in the household.

Benjamin & Adeline lived in Tiverton, Old Warwick/Warwick Neck, Coventry, West Greenwich, and probably East Greenwich. Benjamin's signature is on the West Greenwich voting lists, Burton District, for 1885 to 1888. This record gives his date of birth as 13 Feb 1832, and his birthplace as Tiverton, RI. The Burton District, sometimes referred to as the Button District, was located in the northeastern corner of West Greenwich, in the the area between Carrs Pond and Lake Mishnock where Division Rd., Hopkins Hill Rd., and New London Turnpike intersect. I am not sure exactly where in this area my ancestors lived during these years.

Benjamin's middle name was probably Franklin, although no official document has been found giving the full name. Benjamin is in the 1850 Federal Census at Tiverton, listed with the household of his maternal grandparents, Deacon Benjamin and Peace Hambly, along with his mother, his brother John, and other individuals.

It seems as if he and Adeline named several of their children after relatives, such as Mary Anna, Peace H., David Thomas, Charles Abner, Joseph Ellery, John, and George, as well as after notable American or RI leaders. There is the obvious Benjamin Franklin, probably named after his father and great uncle, as well as the statesman and his maternal grandfather Benjamin. James DeWolf Remington may have been named after James DeWolf (1764-1837), a prominent merchant, shipowner, and manufacturer from Bristol, who was very prosperous in slave trading; but after this was halted by the War of 1812, sponsored a privateer that captured millions of dollars worth of goods from British ships. In 1821, the RI General Assembly chose him to be US Senator. In the words of Patrick T. Conley, "In 1837, after a full life as a lawbreaker and lawmaker, he died on his elegant 1,000-acre Bristol estate."

Cousin Barbara Shaw gave Dad Remington pictures of Adeline and Benjamin. On the back of his she wrote Benjamin Franklin Remington, so if accurate this means he gave one of his sons the same name. The portrait shows him dressed in a three-piece suit. He seems to have had brown hair -- parted on the side, slicked back, and cut below the ears -- and a full beard. His face shows classic features, with light eyes -- possibly blue or gray. I try to see my children, cousins, aunts or uncles in his face. Maybe . . .

Benjamin married Adeline Tripp MANCHESTER 12 Dec 1852, The Amicable Congregational Church, Tiverton, RI. Adeline (daughter of Jeremiah A. MANCHESTER and Mary H. DENNIS) was born 7 Jun 1835, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 10 May 1893, East Greenwich, RI; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John H. took to the sea as did his father, uncles, and some of his cousins. He is recorded as going on a whaling voyage in 1851/52, but I need to check the microfilm to be sure it is he. If so, this may be the voyage on which he died at sea.

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In the Federal Census of 1870, Lysander Remington, 36 MA, is living at East Boston, MA, working for a sparmaker.

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According to the marriage record, Sarah A. Remington, d/o Thomas & Rosetta, was age 18 when she married Gideon in 1857. This would make her birth year c1838, which does not agree with census data. For example, in 1860 her age is given as 28.

Sarah married Gideon C. Hoxsie 19 Feb 1857, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Gideon (son of John Hoxsie and Sarah Coggeshall) was born 19 Dec 1820, Little Compton, RI or New Bedford, MA; died 24 Nov 1888; was buried , Rural Cemetery, Dartmouth Rd., New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Thomas may have followed in his father's and his uncles' footsteps to sail the seas. The whaling records at New Bedford show a Thomas Remington who twice applied for seamen's insurance. Both times he is described as born in New Bedford, however, not NY. Perhaps, since he was young when the family returned from NY, he was brought up in Massachusetts and considered himself a New Bedford native. On the other hand, this could be a different individual -- but the dates coincide with his age as we know it from the census. On 9 Nov 1853 he was age 18, 5'6", and had light skin, light hair, and blue eyes. On 18 June 1858 he was age 22, 5'6 1/2", and had dark skin, brown hair, and blue eyes. He seems to be taking after his dad in looks and height, too.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Thomas 35 MA and Sarah Remington 26 TX are living at Chambers Co., TX. With them is Henry Payne, 12 TX. Thomas is a farmer.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Thomas 45 MA and Sarah C. Remington 36 TX are living at New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. With them is Charles S. Remington 13 MA. Thomas is a carpenter.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas Remington is 64 NY (RI/MA) and his wife Sarah C. Remington is 56 NY (NY/GA). They are living at Dallas, TX. According to census data, they have been married 34 years; Thomas is a collector (agt).

In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas Remmington is age 75 NY (RI/RI), living at Dallas, TX. His marital status is W, so apparently he is widowed. See notes for Sarah.

From findagrave.com: Thomas Remington, 80 years old, died at the Fowler Home for the Aged yesterday morning. Funeral service will be held at the Smith chapel at 9:30 o'clock this morning and the burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Remington, who was a native of New York State, had been an inmate of the home for some time.
[Source: Dallas Morning News, Dec 17, 1915, page 10]

Thomas married Sarah C. Stephenson Abt 1866. Sarah was born Oct 1843, NY or TX; died 2 Jul 1906, Dallas, TX; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, TX. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1880 Federal Census, Rosetta is about age 42, single, and living at New Bedford, MA, along with her mother Rosetta and a cousin, Frank Hoxsie.

In 1900 Rosetta Jack, widow age 62, is living at New Bedford with her sister Abbie and nephew Frank.

Rosetta married Alexander Jack 7 Oct 1894, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Alexander was born Abt 1828, Newport, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1900 Federal Census, Abbie Flanders is age 60, living at New Bedford, MA. With her is sister Rosetta Jack, 62, and son Frank Flanders, 25. William may be an inmate in the hospital or city almshouse.

Abby married William M. Flanders 22 Oct 1873. William was born Abt 1843, MA; died 29 Sep 1908; was buried , Rural Cemetery, Dartmouth Rd., New Bedford, MA. [Group Sheet]

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Eben, Sarah, & Arch are in the 1870 Federal Census living at Fentonville, Genesee Co., MI, next to his uncle Abner Remington and family. In 1880 Eben & Sarah are at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, with their two sons, Frank 20 & Arch C. 10. (Who is Frank Remington, age 20, son? Could he have been from an earlier marriage?) Also in the home are in-laws Moses & Catharine Smith.

In the Federal Census of 1 June 1900, Eben & Sarah C. Remington, ages 63 & 58, are still living at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI. Their son Archie, 27, is still with them. They are living on Poplar Street.

His obituary in The Fenton Independent:
"Ebin Remington died at his home on Poplar Street . . . He was born in Fenton 17 June 1837 and lived here his entire life. Surviving: wife; 1 son, Archie Remington; a brother, J. B. Remington; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Traver. Mr. Remington was widely known as a horse trainer and breeder of fancy dogs. He was the pioneer in the cement business in Fenton, discovering the marl deposits and realizing their worth several years ago. He was unable to interest capital, however, and so did nothing with what has developed into an industry of immense proportion. He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and spent three years in a rebel prison, but finally succeeded in escaping and returned to Fenton."

Eben married Sarah J. Smith 5 Dec 1866, Genesee Co., MI. Sarah (daughter of Moses Smith and Catharine Unknown) was born Between 1838 and Sep 1841, Michigan; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

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His obituary in The Fenton Independent:
"John B. Remington, one of Fenton's oldest residents, died at his home in the northern part of the village. He was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. William Remington and was born in Fenton, being one of the first children born here. Surviving: wife, who has been spending the winter in Florida with her brother; two sons -- Clifford of Fenton and Bert of Alamagordo, NM; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Traver, now a resident of Ohio."

In the 1870 Federal Census, John & Emily are living at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, with their 2-year-old son Jay C. They are next to William & Jane, along with Eliza J. & Edward White and their children.

In the 1880 Federal Census, J. B. & Emma Remington are still at Fenton, MI, with sons Clifford & Herbert. A cousin, Peter Dubois, age 34, is in the household. They are next door to William & Jane, and John's sister Jane E. (Eliza) and her family, now surnamed Traver.

In the 1900 Federal Census, John B. & Emma J. Remington, ages 57 & 54, are still living at Fenton, MI. Son Herbert J., 27, is still with them. Peter Dubois, 53, is still boarding there. Next door is son Clifford Remington and his family.

Quote from Tim Remington, after visiting Michigan:
"There is a house that is still standing that was the home of John Broadhead Remington (our great grandfather). He built it using bricks he made in his brickyard. We have pictures of it and also a millstone that was used in 1840. We visited the historical museum in the afternoon and the folks there were great. They delighted in showing us the history they found of our relatives and put together a packet of information for us. They also showed us a brick that came from John Broadhead Remington's brickyard and it had the initials "JR" engraved in it. I understand that stamping initials into the bricks was typical of the bricks built in those days."

John married Emma Jane Kirkuff 25 Feb 1864. Emma (daughter of Isaac Kirkuff and Jane DeCue Cole) was born 4 Feb 1846, New York; died Abt 1938; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Her obituary says that while she had been in ill health for some months, she died after an 18-hour illness from pneumonia.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Jane Remington is age 16 and living at Fenton, MI, with her parents, siblings, and uncle.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Eliza J. White is living with her husband Edward H. White and their three children, Jessie A., Mabel P., & Edward H. Jr. They are at Fenton, MI, with her parents, William & Jane Remington.

In 1880 she is still living there with her parents William & Jane, but has remarried to J. H. Traver, and has five children: Jessie A., Mabel P., Edward H., Harry R., & Richard E. I think all of these were by her first husband.

Elizabeth married Edward Harrison White 25 Aug 1861, Genesee Co., MI. Edward (son of Harrison White and Parthenia Keeler) was born 1839, Vermont; died 1902, Brainerd, MN. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married John H. Traver 25 Mar 1878. John died Aft Apr 1924. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Charles & Clara are ages 25 & 20, living with his parents, Ellery & Lydia, in Ward 5, Providence, RI. Charles's middle initial appears to be F.

By 1880 Ellery has died. In the census Charles's age is given as 32, and Clara is 26. They are boarding in the home of Margaret Arnold at 180 High St., District 29, Providence, RI. Coincidentally, Jeremiah & Hannah Remington are also there, with their daughter and grandson. However, they are not closely related to Charles's family.

Info from Joanne Bushey, a descendant: "On Aug. 21, 1862 he enlisted as a private to fight for the Union in the Civil War. He declared himself to be 18 years old at the time, but he was probably 17. He served in the Massachusetts Company A, 3rd Cavalry Regiment until he was discharged in May of 1865."

Joanne has a pair of spurs which were assumed to be owned by Charles.

Charles married Clarissa "Clara" Allen Bunker 12 Feb 1868, Edgartown, MA. Clarissa (daughter of Charles Bunker and Jane Pease Allen) was born 20 Feb 1849, Edgartown, MA; died Aft 15 Apr 1910; was buried , Woburn, MA. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Nellie J. Collins 29 Apr 1890, Boston, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Edward W. is listed in the 1850 Federal Census as age 6 months. Therefore, even though the published birth records show him to be born in 1850, he must have been born in 1849. The only other possibility is that there was an infant who died, and a second son was given the same name.

New Bedford VRs show his dob as 20 Dec 1849.

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In the 1880 Federal Census, Mary is age 36 and single, a drygoods saleswoman, living at New Bedford with her widowed mother, Angeline (Slocum) (Remington) Sanford.

Mary died at 64 School St., New Bedford.

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According to the cemetery records, Phebe Jane died at age 4 y 9 m.

Notes:

See notes for her first husband, Charles Hicks.

In the 1900 Federal Census, Alice is married to William Harps and is living at New Bedford, MA. The census gives her age as 50 and her date of birth as Oct 1849; however, she is actually about 64 years old, since she was born in 1836.

Her middle name was probably Grinnell. Alice died at the age of 81y 1m 21d, of cerebral hemorrage, on 25 Nov 1917.

Alice is buried at Rural Cemetery in New Bedford, MA. This cemetery lot has family members of the surnames Remington, Pierce, Briggs, Swift, Harps, Achorn, & Akin. It is next to the lot of David Pierce, his two wives, and other extended family members.

Alice married Charles Russell Hicks Abt 1858. Charles (son of John Russell Hicks and Emma Unknown) was born Abt Feb 1834, RI; died Aft Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

Alice married William W. Harps 11 Feb 1886, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. William (son of William O. Harps and Lydia C. Unknown) was born 27 May 1845, Nantucket, MA; died Aft Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

Phebe married Francis Bunker Macomber 23 Dec 1863. Francis was born 1830; died 1876. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to the Michael Pierce Genealogy, Seabury died at the Sandwich Islands.

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In the 1850 census and in the marriage record she is Ella; elsewhere she is Ellen.

Ella married John J. VanDenbergh 23 Aug 1865, New Bedford, MA. John was born abt. 1839, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Minnie married Joseph William Belford 12 May 1880, Grand Blanc, Genessee County, MI. Joseph was born 12 Jul 1854, Belford Station, Holly Township, MI; died 1 May 1932, Holly Township, Oakland Co., MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Pictures of Alice and some information on her family and her life were provided by Tom Lavery and Patricia (Borst) Brewer, two of our cousins in Michigan.

My research notes:
In the 1900 Federal Census, John & Alice Borst are living at Gaines, Genesee Co., MI. With them are Sumner Hunter, 13, Alice's son by her first marriage; Mildred White, 10, Alice's daughter by her second marriage; and Gladys Borst, 10 months, daughter of John & Alice. According to the census data, John & Alice have been married 7 years. For some reason, Shirley Borst, age 7, born Jan 1893, is living with a family nearby; the census says she is "A. daughter" -- suggesting adopted daughter. It says she was born in MI, and her parents were born in Ireland & Germany. I cannot read the family name she is with (possibly begins with W), although the wife is Sarah and the 6-year-old son is Arthur.

In 1910, John C. & Allie Borst are living at Flint, Genesee Co., MI. With them are children Shirley, Gladys, Hugh, & Fenton. According to the census data, Alice has had 6 children, and 5 are living at that time.

In 1920 John C. & Allie G. Borst, ages 56 & 49, are living on Flushing Rd., Flint, Genesee Co., MI. With them are the following children: Hugh G. 16, Fenton R. 11, & Cecil J. 2 (adopted son). (Is Cecil J. the son also called James, or was James a son who died young?)

In 1930, John C. & Alice G. Borst are living on Farley St., Flint, Genesee Co., MI. With them are sons Fenton R. & Cecil J., ages 20 & 12.

Alice married John Wilson Hunter 25 Feb 1886, Fenton, Mundy Township, MI. John was born Abt 1864, London, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alice married Edward Harrison White, II 1 Jul 1889, Flint, Genessee County, MI. Edward (son of Edward Harrison White and Elizabeth Jennie Remington) was born 20 Nov 1866, Fenton, Genessee County, MI; died 12 Dec 1929, Argentine Township, MI; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, MI. [Group Sheet]

Alice married John Calvin Borst 14 Mar 1894, Fenton, Mundy Township, MI. John (son of William Borst and Evelinda Shepard) was born 13 May 1864, Gaines, Genesee County, MI; died Feb 1948, Flint, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph's middle name was probably Remington.

Joseph married Ruth R. Tucker 27 Mar 1842. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Israel died in infancy.

Mary — John Manchester. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rodney's middle name was probably Durfee.

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In the Federal Census of 1870, George's surname is spelled Breighton. The family is living at Tiverton, RI

Timothy married Amanda Unknown Abt 1857. Amanda was born , RI. [Group Sheet]

William — Elvira Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Stephen Borden 30 Mar 1846, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA. Stephen (son of Stephen Borden and Prudence Brightman) was born 21 Mar 1826, Fall River, MA; died 20 Jul 1897, Fall River, MA; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Israel is mentioned as a grandson in the will of his grandfather Borden Brayton.

Stephen — Mary Thomas Peckham. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Gravestone image posted at ancestry.com.

Notes:

Gravestone image posted at ancestry.com.