George L. Remington

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South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, April 17, 1895: Death of Col. Remington -- In the death of George L. Remington at the age of 67 years, which occurred April 12th, our city loses one of her very best citizens. A gentleman of high Christian character, who was always cheerful and helpful, and it was always his pleasure to do duty whatever that was. He served his country faithfully in the great civil war, enlisting early in 1861, he was elected Captain of the Twenty-first New York volunteers and served at the front until in 1864 when ill health compelled his resignation. The following year he was married to his now bereaved wife. He engaged in the wholesale tobacco business in Buffalo, New York, and subsequently was elected register of deeds in that county. Later with his family he removed to Saginaw, Mich., where he was in the lumber trade until 1882, when he located in this city. For a time he was engaged in the cattle business, but in 1885 connected himself with the First National Bank of this place, and has served a bookkeeper, vice-president, and for five years has been its cashier. As a business man he was honest, prompt, and always reliable, and his associates always found him a man of excellent judgment and of unswerying fidelity. He has served the city as Member of the Board of Education and for years he has been its president, and none have proved more faithful, or to have a more unflagging interest in the educational affairs of the city. In religion he was of the Presbyterian faith, and he honored the professions he made, by a life void of offense. He was superintendent of its Sabbath school, a leading official member, and often when the pastor would be absence Col. Remington was called on to officiate, and to read a sermon, and in the last general assembly of the church he was selected to represent the Neosho Presbytery as its lay delegate. He was gifted in oratory and has often been called on as a public speaker, and always did credit to himself and his subject. In his fraternal relations he was a member of McPherson Post No. 4, G. A. R.; of the Modern Woodmen, and of the several Masonic fraternities, having passed the chairs with honor. The funeral on Sunday, was at his home; and was in charge of the Knights of Templar, attended by the Master Masons and the Modern Woodmen. Sermon by his pastor, the Rev. G. W. Bean, assisted by Chaplain Rev. J. W. Wright.

A picture of George's gravestone is online at the following site: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/civilwar/George%20L.%20Reminton.htm

George married Alice Pomeroy 14 Sep 1865. Alice (daughter of Robert Pomeroy and Elizabeth Rogers) was born Jul 1844, MO; died Dec 1915. [Group Sheet]

1. Jennie P. Remington was born Abt Aug 1866, NY; died 1934; was buried , Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
2. Allen A. Remington was born 20 Oct 1871, NY; died Bef 15 Apr 1910.
3. George F. Remington was born 8 Feb 1876, KS; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.

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In the 1850 Federal census, James & Caroline are living at Alden, Erie Co., NY. They have two sons: George and James. James's sister Sarah Remington, 40, is also living with the family.

In 1860 they are still at Alden, NY, and in 1870 they are Lancster, Erie Co., NY. In 1870 James Remington is the Assistant Marshall who took the census. His sister Sarah is still living with the family, as well as two other boarders.

According to the 1850 census, James was born in MA, but the 1860 says NY. It might have been either; his brother David was born in MA, but sister Sarah was born in NY.

James married Caroline Evans 19 Jan 1832. Caroline was born Abt 1813, VT. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1800 Federal Census, Shadrack is at Schenectady Ward 4, Albany, NY.

In 1810 he is at Halfmoon, Saratoga, NY.

Shadrach married Experience Granger 29 Dec 1790. Experience (daughter of Abner Granger and Experience King) was born 1767, Suffield, Hartford, CT; died 14 Jun 1843, Buffalo, NY. [Group Sheet]

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The DAR Patriot Index says he was born 27 July 1726.

Seth married Elizabeth Ball Abt 1758. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonathan Ball and Elizabeth Unknown) was born 15 May 1731; died 11 Jun 1774. [Group Sheet]

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Elizabeth was a cousin of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball (see Boyd Scott Remington's ancestry chart).

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Abner fought in the French & Indian War and in the Revolutionary War.

Abner — Experience King. [Group Sheet]