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| 251 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.) It appears that this little family had four children who died young. Sarah, Henry's wife, then died shortly after giving birth to twins. How sad! Information on their gravestone inscriptions was found in the "RI Genealogical Register" Vol. 17 p. 199. Henry's gravestone includes the following inscription: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him." (photograph from Jane Waterhouse) In the Federal Census of 1850, Henry & Sarah A. Remmington, ages 35 & 33, are living at Southbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Two children are in the household: Phebe E. 10, and Napoleon B. 5. Henry's brother, Thomas, and his family also are living at Southbridge. In the 1860 Federal Census, Henry has remarried and is living at Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. His wife is Saloma, age 24. Children with them are: Esther 20, Napoleon 15, Sarah 8, Emma 4, & Helen 2. Also in the household are Henry & Julia Strickland and their two children, Ida & Adelaide. In 1870 Henry is in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. His wife's name appears as Selina, and they have three daughters with them: Emeline A. 15, Hellen C. 12, & Celia B. 9. He may be the Henry Remington who, on 28 April 1861, as a member of Maple Root Baptist Church, was ordained to the Gospel Ministry and afterwards became assistant pastor. However, since Henry was living in CT at the time of the censuses, this needs more research. | Remington, Henry (I02966)
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| 252 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.) Maplet is mentioned as Maplet Rice in her father's will. The gravestone inscription in the RI Genealogical Register, Vol. 17, p. 199, says Mrs. Hannah, widow of Mr. William Rice. Did Maplet die earlier, and was Hannah a second wife? According to the Rhode Island Cemetery Database, Maplet (Remington) Rice, buried in WW004 with her husband, was born c.1749 and died 3 Dec 1841. Perhaps she was also called Hannah (?). William's will mentions his wife Maplet. A Remington family Bible record of a later generation says that Maplet married Benjamin Rice of Warwick. This Bible was or is in the Rare Book Room of the General Library of the University of Michigan. Maplet Rice became a member of the Maple Root Baptist Church in Coventry, RI, on 3 May 1788. They also noted that she died 7 Dec 1841. Perhaps that was the date of burial. Her will, dated 24 Aug 1840, mentions daughter Sarah Remington, as well as grandchildren James D. Remington, Phebe Remington, Roby Munroe, & Abby Ann King. Maplet is a family name passed down from the Gorton ancestry. The maiden name of Samuell Gorton's wife was Mary Maplett. | Remington, Maplet (I02810)
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| 253 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.) Sarah Rice was first cousin to our ancestor Maplet. In the 1850 Federal Census, Sarah Remington, widow age 75, is living at Warwick, Kent, RI. With her are : Charles E. 23 (her son - a weaver), Dorcas 20 (his first wife), Mary E. Bates 10 (sister of Dorcas; later became Charles's second wife), and three of her other sons -- Franklin 24, William R. 22, & Jonathan M. 25. However, Jonathan's and Franklin's ages seem to be way off. From Oliver Payson Fuller's "History of Warwick," pp. 318 & 319, regarding the Crompton Six Principle Baptist Church: "Soon after the brethren were set off from the mother church [Maple Root] in Coventry as a branch, they united their efforts to secure a permanent place for worship. Mrs. Sarah Remington, widow of James E. Remington, gave them a lot of land consisting of about a quarter of an acre, on certain conditions, among which were, that the church should build a meeting house upon it within six months, keep it in good repair and use it, or allow it to be used only for religious purposes, failing in which, the lot was to revert to the grantor, her heirs, assigns, &c. This deed, which is dated December 26, 1843, further provided that said house shall be open and free for all religious societies, when not occupied by said branch of the Crompton Mills Six Principle Baptist Society. The house was dedicated September 7, 1844. The church continued as a branch of the Maple Root, until April 10, 1845, when it was formally organized as an independent church. On September 6, 1845, it united with the yearly Conference. November 28, 1850, William Rice was ordained deacon." Sarah (Rice) Remington is mentioned in the will of her mother, Maplet (Remington) Rice (dated 24 Aug 1840, proved 14 Feb 1842). | Rice, Sarah Sally (I02818)
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| 254 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as noted herein.) Jonathan served during the American Revolution from 1777 to 1779 as a Sergeant in Captain Thomas Carlisle's and Captain Garzia's companies, and in Colonel Robert Elliott's artillery regiment. The Revolutionary War Pension file for Jonathan Remington can be viewed at the National Archives and Records Administration (microfilm #W7559). His widow, Sarah (Rhodes) (Potter) (Remington) Greene, was age 86 in 1850 when application for the pension was made. Because Jonathan had died many years previously, in 1808, she told what she knew about Jonathan's Revolutionary War service. A statement was also made by Sarah's brother, William Nehemiah Rhodes, in which he said that Jonathan had served in the artillery with his brother John Remington. These statements were attested to by Seth Burke, who was "well acquainted with John and Jonathan formerly of Warwick. They were brothers, and neighbors to me." Reportedly, John was a Lieutenant and Jonathan a Sergeant. Jonathan's military service was also attested to by Mary Aborn of Pawtuxet, age 82 at the time of the pension hearing in 1850. Born around 1767/68, she would have been approximately age 9 in 1776. She stated that John and Jonathan (probably stationed at Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI) "were in the habit of visiting at the house of my grandmother where I used to often see them, and they used to talk to me. I was a child of 9 or 10. My grandmother and husband was their uncle." (She was probably Mary/Marcy/Mercy Rhodes, d/o Malachi Rhodes & Waite Fenner. This makes sense, because her grandmother would have been Mercy Fenner, who married Stephen Remington as her second husband.) Note: Remington, Jonathan, private, Col. Elliott's regiment, 1776; pay due L 39 8 11 (Arnold's "Vital Record of RI" Vol. 12, Revolutionary Rolls & Newspapers, p. 240; also "Colwell's Spirit of '76") Sometime before 1780 Jonathan relocated to Berkshire County, MA. Town histories give evidence that he also served in the military there. See "History of the Town of Cheshire, Berkshire County, Mass.," by Raynor & Petitclerc, Clark W. Bryan & Co, 1885: An abstract of the pay due to the company under Captain Daniel Brown, in Colonel Benj. Simond's regiment on the alarm at Berkshire on the 13th of October 1780 . . . Hezekiah Pierce, Levi Green, Daniel Wood, George Shearman, John Tibbits, Jonathan Remington . . . (etc.) See also "Knurow Collection," Vol. 38, p. 120, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134: Jonathan Remington - 6th Regiment in Division & 3rd in Brigade Jonathan Remington - 2nd Regiment in Division & 2nd in Brigade Jonathan Remington is in the 1790 census at Adams, MA: 2 free white males 16+, 1 free white male <16, and 7 free white females. I suspect his brother John and family may have been living with them, and they aren't listed separately in this census. Since the 1790 Census at Hancock, MA, lists another Jonathan Remington (possibly s/o Jonathan & Lorana), it may be that some of the above military records for Berkshire County, MA, could refer to him. However, the names listed for Col. Simond's regiment are names known to be of the community established by Rhode Islanders at Cheshire. It is also known that Jonathan and his brother John came to the Adams/Cheshire area and established families. John stayed in this area, but Jonathan relocated to Lansingburgh/Troy, NY around 1796, after his first wife died. He was known in Adams and Cheshire as Colonel Jonathan Remington, and is referred to as such in the town records. He is also named as Jonathan Remington, Esq. Jonathan was owner of a tavern and store located on the southwest corner of the crossroads at the summit of the hill in Cheshire; this also may have included a hotel. At various times he served as the Town Moderator (chosen 1 Apr 1793), Justice of the Peace, Representative to the General Court at Boston, and sealer of brick molds. He is listed as a charter member of the Franklin Lodge of Masons. The names of "Jonathan and Phebe Rementon" appear in the early membership records of the First Baptist Church in Cheshire. On 7 Aug 1792, Jonathan Remington Esq. was appointed one of a committee of nine to meet at Col. Remington's on the first Monday of September. On 5 Nov 1792, Col. Remington was nominated to issue a warrant to call the town together. In 1793, subscribers to incorporating Cheshire as a town included Jonathan Remington (18s pd) and John Remington (4s pd). Jonathan is mentioned in the book "The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton," by Adelos Gorton, p. 191. It states his birth date and that he married (unknown wife); settled in Berkshire Cty., MA; served in the Rev. War; and frequently represented the district of Cheshire in the Legislature previous to 1793. While in Lansingburgh, Col. Jonathan Remington was a subscriber to "The Gleaner" by Judith Sargent Murray. Note from Lois Remington Smith dated 9/2004: "Land Records of Adams, MA" Bks #1 thru #10, deeds signed in: Jonathan and Phoebe Remington 1788 Thomas and Sarah Remington 1789 Jonathan and Phoebe Remington 1793 Jonathan and Mercy Remington 1797 "I found these somewhere in the past years and made a brief note of them. It may have been in 'The Berkshire Quarterly.' Thought you might be interested if you don't already have them." For a history of Lansingburgh, NY, see the following: http://history.rays-place.com/ny/ren-lansingburgh.htm An "inventory of visible effects late the property of Col. Jonathan Remington deceased appraised by us the subscribers appointed by the Honourable Town Council of the Town of Providence -- July 14th 1808" -- total $357.15; Administrator of the estate was William Blodget Jr. (docmuents are viewable at ancestry.com). | REMINGTON, Jonathan (I02402)
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| 255 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give credit to me, Lois Sorensen, Remington researcher, and to other sources as ntoed herein.) During the Civil War, Edmond was a Sergeant in Company B 27th Regiment, Michigan (infantry), serving under Col. Wait in Capt. Nelson Truckey's Company. When he enlisted as a volunteer in 1862, Edmond was age 38 and a farmer; it was for a three-year enlistment. After being wounded on 3 June 1864 and discharged at VA on 3 March 1865, Edmond returned home to MI and later went to SD with his second wife, Hannah. On 30 Oct 1875, Edmond made a signed and sworn statement concerning his military service, in connection with his pension application. An accompanying form says he lives about 4 miles northwest from Elk Point, Union Co., SD. When Edmond died in 1882, he was drawing a military pension of $8 per month. In a deposition which was part of the pension process for Edmond's widow, Hannah, Oliver D. Bishop stated that he became acquainted with Edmond & Jemima at the village of C___ City of Marquette, MI. In the summer of 1859 Edmond & Jemimah moved to the township of Chocolay. In the fall of 1860 Jemima M. Remington became sick and continued to become more feeble. She died 29 Mar 1861; Oliver was at her funeral and burial. Less than four months later, Edmond married his second wife, Hannah Welch, at Oliver Bishop's home. (statement signed by Oliver D. Bishop and dated 13 or 14 Aug 1894 Minneapolis, MN) In another deposition, dated 4 Feb 1897, Warren Fisk, farmer of Elk Point, Union Co,m SD, stated that he knew Edmond (Edward) Remington well. "When we came out here we both located on the prairie about a mile apart and were just as intimate as neighbors could be. He bought meat in my shop the night before he killed himself with strychnine, in the summer of 1883. When he died he had about 110 acres of land, 1/4 mile from the Wisconsin ]Missouri ?] River, just south of this town [Elk Point]. The widow Hannah never has derived an income from the land . . . she went to Oklahoma to live and now her son Thomas works the place but pays her nothing. About 30 acres is under cultivation. She is a good, honest, industrious woman." The notes in the following two paragraphs are from a descendant, Shirley Herbert: "His military records state he was born in Wallingford . . . , but with no reference to his mother or father . . . He married Jemima and was one of the first settlers in Marquette . . . Edward's wife died and he and his son-in-law, Jerome, enlisted in the 27th Michigan. They saw many battles and they were both injured. Upon returning home, Edward married again, a Hannah Welsh; had more children, and moved his family to Elk Point, SD . . . where he died [in 1882] . . . "Edmund enlisted on August 15, 1862. He signed the volunteer enlistment papers as Edmond R. Remington. The Certificate of Disability for Discharge states: '. . . and find him incapable of performing duties of a soldier because of gunshot wound of left leg by minnie ball received June 3rd, 1864 at Battle of Bethesda Church. Injured thru tibia and fractured fibula causing lameness to a degree that incapacitates him for service in the field or Veteran Reserve Corps. Disability 3/4." s/ Wm Ingalls, Surgeon.' Edmond was discharged the 3rd of March, 1865 at camp [in VA]. He and his son-in-law, had been in a military hospital for almost a year." Research notes from Norman Charles Hill state that Edward R. Remington, s/o Rufus & Rebecca, married Margaret and was in Cherry Creek, MI, in 1862. (My note -- perhaps Jemima's middle name was Margaret?) Note from Shirley Herbert: Cherry Creek is in Marquette Township, just outside the City of Marquette. Edmond's son-in-law, Jerome N. White, had a house there, so maybe Edmond did too. My notes: Edmond's military papers describe him as 5'9" (or 5'6"), weighing about 150 - 156 lbs., having blue eyes and dark hair, and either dark or fair complected (depending on the particular year; two say dark and one says fair). I am not absolutely sure that Edmond belongs in this family group. However, a descendant, Mary Currie, has posted data at Rootsweb showing that he may belong here. This is reasonably supported by his place of birth, estimated year of birth, birthplaces of parents, and naming a son Julius, as shown in census data noted below. The 1820 Federal Census lists Rufus Remington at Wallingford, VT; also there are Jonathan, Joseph, Jesse, & John Remington. In the 1850 Federal Census, "Edward" & Jemima are living at Marquette, Marquette Co., MI. Their daughter "Adalade" is age 5. Also in the household are Abner & Milton Mitchell, ages 24 & 22 WI, laborers. In 1860 he is Edmund R. Remington, age 35 VT, living with his family at Chocolay, Marquette Co., MI. Jemima M. is 39 VT, and the children are as follows: Adelaide L. 14 VT, Albert 3 MI, & Julius 1 MI. Historical documents in the Marquette County Historical Society list the names of the individuals who organized the new township of Chocolay on 10 Feb 1860. E. R. Remington is one of the founders. He is also listed as Moderator and Highway Commissioner. In 1870 he is Edmond Remington, age 45 VT, still living at Chocolay, MI. He has a wife named Hannah, age 34, b Ireland. They have four children in the home: Albert 14, Julius 11, Thomas 8, & Grace 4. I am not sure whether the two youngest children belong to the first wife or the second; however, see note below on Thomas, which suggests that Thomas & Grace may belong to Hannah. In the 1880 Federal Census, he appears to be the Edward R. Remington, age 55, mining for gold, living at Upper Sand Creek Gulch, Laramie, WY. It says his parents were born VT/RI. His son Thomas, age 17, is with him; the census says Thomas's mother was born in Scotland. Undoubtedly this is the same family as the above. Also in 1880, Edmond's wife Hannah and daughter Grace are living in Civil Bend, Union, Dakota Territory. Edmund's name is listed on the last census sheet for the town. Publication: The Washington Times; Publication Date: 08-NOV-03; Article Excerpt Byline: Paul Herbert, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES "As one enters Marquette, Mich., along U.S. Route 41, there is a monument with the following inscription to the Civil War veterans from Michigan's Upper Peninsula: 'Ever in the realms of glory, Shall shine your starry all...fame; Angels have heard your story, God knows your names.' "The angels may know the stories of all the Marquette veterans of the 27th Michigan, or Lake Superior Regiment, but I only know about two of them, who were my ancestors. Jerome White was a 21-year-old farmer when he signed up with his 38-year-old father-in-law, Edmond Remington, in August 1862. Jerome was born in Peru in Clinton County, N.Y., and Ed was born in Wallingford, Vt. "The news of the attack on Fort Sumter, which had started the Civil War 18 months earlier, reached Jerome, Ed and the other residents of Marquette 'by the overland mail, the dog mail that came up from Green Bay, but the first authentic news was brought a little later when the first boats came in,' a history of the period records. " 'Five steamers arrived in Marquette together. Then there was excitement. Business was practically suspended. Banks did nothing, storekeepers did nothing. Everybody talked of war and was anxious to have it prosecuted to the most vigorous extent. Political parties made no difference. Everybody was filled with patriotism.' "It took two years and more than 1,000 miles for Jerome White and Edmond Remington to go from the wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the Wilderness battlefield of Virginia..." | Remington, Edmond R. (I13395)
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| 256 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Charles's middle name as Henry came from a letter written by Lottie Remington (wife of Hinton) dated 5 Dec 1971. According to handwritten notes sent to me by Dorothy Remington Cuthbert, Charles was born in 1815. In the 1850 Federal Census, Charles H. Remington, age 28, b. RI, is living at Thomas, GA. This would place his birth year as c1822. His profession is given as Artist. Also listed in this census as living in Thomas, GA, are the following Remingtons: Edward, 34 RI, who I believe to be Charles's first cousin; Edward's wife Mary (Smith), 46 RI; Francis, 23, their son; Ann, 18 GA, Francis's wife (her age is about three years off); their infant daughter Mary, 4 months; and lastly Edward 9, and Mary 13, children of Edward & Mary (Smith) Remington, and thus siblings of Francis. (see Georgia Genweb site for this 1850 census data) In 1860 Charles is age 40, which would place his birth year as c1820. The 1860 Federal Census at Thomas, GA, lists Ch. H. Remington, 40 RI, artist; Ellen P. Remington, 22 GA; S. A. Remington, 4 GA; C. H. Remington, 3 GA; H. S. Remington, 6/12 GA; and A. F. Remington, 17 RI. I believe A. F. is Albert F. Remington, Charles's nephew, son of Benjamin. (Charles's wife and sons are living near Albert and his family in a later census -- 1875 -- in Providence, RI.) I am guessing that Ch. H. Remington may have died before the 1870 census, when his sons are living with relatives of his wife Ellen. From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, pp. 14, 15, & 20: "The general economic trend in Thomas County was favorable, and Thomasville shared in the prosperity of the 1850s. Circumstances were so promising that Charles H. Remington, Jared Everett, and Freeman W. Johnson received a charter for the Thomasville Loan and Building Association in February, 1854 . . . Charles H. Remington was a man of several interests. He operated a gallery, painted signs, sold and hung wall paper, and opened a photographic studio in the 1850s. Not satisfied, he soon branched off into the insurance business and joined Isaiah Dekle in opening a furniture store." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963) Remington's Photographic Gallery was opposite the Post Office in Thomasville. Found on web site [http://www.daguerreotype.com/]: Remington, Charles H. - Believed to be the only professional daguerreotypist on the judicial bench in the U.S., Judge Charles H. Remington was active in Thomaston, Ga. from 1854 to 1856. Elsewhere the location was noted as Thomasville, Ga. (Information corrected to November, 1997; | Remington, Charles Henry Sr. (I15108)
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| 257 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Daniel was "of Warwick." However, I don't see him listed in the 1820 census in RI. Could they have moved away and then back to RI before son Ben was born? He may be the Daniel Remington, age 62, RI, laborer, living at Providence, RI, in the 1850 Federal Census. Daniel is living with Maria Waterman and three Allen family members. I can't find any gravestone records for Daniel or Alice, or any death records. Perhaps Daniel died between 1850 and 1853, when the RI Death Index began. | Remington, Daniel (I15114)
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| 258 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) From James N. Arnold's "Vital Record of RI": REMINGTON, Benjamin W., born Warren, of Charles and Betsey, 66y 0m 9d, July 24, 1884. I believe the birthplace is an error here; it should say Warwick. The RI Genealogical Register, Vol. 12, p. 250, says Benjamin was born 15 July 1817 Wa. The abbreviation Wa signifies Warwick. familysearch.org shows his middle name as Warren (death record); perhaps where the confusion came from. In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin & Matilda, ages 33 & 24, are living in Ward 6, Providence, RI. They have four sons, all born in RI. In the 1860 Federal Census, Benjamin W. and his second wife, Mary, are living at Cranston, RI. In the household is Benjamin's mother, Betsey Remington, age 76; also three children -- Albert, William H., & Benjamin. They are living next door to Silas & Cynthia Allen and their family. In the 1870 Federal Census, they are living in Ward 9, Providence, RI. The household includes Benjamin W., Mary A., adult son William H., and son Frank R., age 8. Also with them is Rebecca Allen, 77; she may be Mary's mother, so I am adding her to the family tree upon that assumption (needs more research to confirm). Silas & Cynthia Allen are nearby, although not next door, as in 1860. Perhaps they are related to Mary. In the 1880 Federal Census, Benjamin and his second wife, Mary A., have one of their children in the household -- Frank R., 18. Also there is a niece, Ada Allen, age 30. They are living on Broad St., Providence, RI. Interestingly, they are in the same neighborhood as Stacy W. Remington, but Stacy was born in NY, and Ben was born in RI. Could they be brothers? If so, their parents must have gone to NY State for a while, then returned to RI. On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian." | Remington, Benjamin Warren (I15110)
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| 259 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) From Thomas-Glynn-Chatham County GaArchives Biographies.....Mary S. Remington July 18 1836 - April 15 1859 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Charles Blankenship PylesSRP@aol.com December 18, 2003, 9:19 pm (used by permission of author) Author: Charles Blankenship Mary S. Remington's grave marker reads that she was born in Thomasville, Georgia, and died in Newnansville, Florida. It also notes that her parents were Edward Remington and Mary A. Remington. Beside her in the old Newnansville Methodist Cemetery are two infant grave markers for 1857 and 1859. She died just four days after the second child. Mary's parents came from Rhode Island to Thomasville. Her father's (Edward 1803-1878) heritage is unknown, but her mother's (Mary A. Smith 1804-1856) line goes back to Captain Simeon Smith and Mary Sheldon from RI. Her siblings included: Edward S., Martha, and Francis Remington. Mary grew up in Thomasville and attended the Fletcher Institute just south of town. She is listed as a teenager on the 1850 U. S. Census. Four years later she would marry another youngster, Lewis G. Pyles, who was also listed on the same census living in town. His parents were Samuel R. Pyles (1788-1837) from Glynn County, Georgia, and Charlotte Wynn (1793-1842) of Savannah, Georgia. The two were married in Thomasville a day after her birthday in 1854. The exact date they moved to Newnansville is unknown. Their first child was Samuel R. Pyles, born in 1855 or 1856, who was named after Lewis's brother and father. Numerous Ancient Records of Alachua County provide a good timeline for Lewis because he represented Mary's father in his mercantile business in Newnansville. Mary died within days of the death of her third child, leaving her only surviving son motherless. In 1860, the U. S. Census denotes Lewis G. Pyles as the Registrar in the Newnansville General Land Office. His son was also in his household. When the Civil War started, Lewis was elected as a Major in the 2nd Florida Infantry Regiment. His Regiment participated in the Battle of Seven Pines and he was severally wounded. By then he had been promoted to Lt. Colonel and to Colonel, but was not able to fight anymore. He returned to Newnansville and was in a skirmish on the City of Gainesville. Lewis died in Archer, Florida, in 1866, probably at the home of his sister, Charlotte Louise Pyles who had married George Helvenston. There is no marker known for his grave site in Newnansville or Archer. Young Samuel R. Pyles was then an orphan with no male uncles in Florida. It appears that his maternal grandfather, Edward Remington, took his grandson to Thomasville to raise. He appears on records in the Thomasville area in 1876 and 1879 and then on the 1880 U. S. Census as a druggist. Between 1889 and 1893, he was living in Cincinnati, Ohio, and working for a railroad. According to Alachua County Deed Book 35 records filed in 1891, he was married to Mary J. Pyles and living in Ohio. His cousin, William E. Davies, acting as the Administrator for their grandfather, was settling the lands that Edward Remington had accumulated in Alachua and Levy County, Florida. The final years for Samuel R. and Mary J. Pyles are not known. Perhaps other cousins of the Remington-Davies-Smith line might know and be able to fill in this last mystery. Additional Comments: The Newnansville Old Methodist Cemetery is located at the present town of Alachua in Alachua County. Alachua County Ancient Records can be viewed online at: http://www.clerk-alachua-fl.org/clerk/searchmenu.html Search Ancient Records for Marriages, Deeds, Probate and Transcriptions for Remington and Pyles. More on Remington-Davies-Smith can be read in the Thomasville Gen., History and Fine Arts Library Quarterly: Origins V2 Dec 1991 and V6 1996. CSA Service Records and the book "Soldiers of Florida" give Lt. Col. Lewis G. Pyles Confederate Service Record. More on the Pyles-Wynn families can be gleaned from Glynn Co., GA Court House records and from the Alachua Co., Gen. Soc's quarterly LATCHUA COUNTRY NEWS. | Remington, Mary Sheldon (I10681)
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| 260 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) I have made an assumption that Betsey S. Randall, wife of William Randall, is the daughter of Charles & Betsey (Stafford) Remington. The main evidence for this is the document signed by her, her husband, and Benjamin W. Remington. This appeal to the Cranston Probate Court concerning the estate of Charles & Betsey, suggests that there is a family relationship among these individuals. Also, her name is additional evidence that she is Betsey's daughter; probably her middle name is Stafford. Lastly, her son is Charles H. Randall, probably named after her father Charles and her brother, Charles H. Remington. | Remington, Elizabeth Betsey S. (I02969)
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| 261 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) I have tentatively determined this Thomas Remington's parentage from his Revolutionary War pension file, in which his sister Mary Bennett gives a sworn testimony. I have made an assumption that his sister Mary Bennett, is the same Mary as the daughter of Thomas & Mary (Collins) Remington. It is possible that Mary (Remington) Bennett and her brother Thomas, Jr., were children of a different Thomas Remington; however, given their ages and locality, this family is the most likely. No other Thomas Remington of record has proved to be a possibility, although there were other Thomas Remingtons born in Rhode Island of whom nothing else is known. According to his pension file data at the National Archives in Waltham (George Sermuksnis, Archives Technician), Thomas was residing at Providence when he received his pension. He lived in Warwick during the the Revolutionary War. Please note that some online genealogies have shown Mary Wood as a second wife for the Thomas Remington, Jr., who is the son of Thomas & Abigail (Eldred) Remington, of Cowesett, Warwick, RI. However, that is incorrect, as that Thomas has a different date of death: 6 Aug 1817. His grave is in Coventry, RI. Also, there is no William or Charles among their known children. From "Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files," Vol. III: N - Z, abstracted by Virgil D. White, The National Historical Publishing Co., Waynesboro, TN, 1992, p. 2849, summary of his pension file: "REMINGTON Thomas, Mary, RI Line, W13847, sol was a son of Thomas Remington & he m Mary daughter or [sic] William Wood on 7 Jun 1778 at Warwick RI, sol d 19 Jan 1831, wid appl 29 Octg [sic] 1836 at Cranston RI & she d there 29 Mar 1837 & the bal due wid at her death was paid to the following children; Charles, Daniel & William Remington her only surviving children." Although Thomas was a Revolutionary War Veteran and his wife Mary received his pension, it is not known where either of them is buried. The Federal Census of 1790 lists 4 Thomas Remingtons in Warwick. I am assuming that one of these is this particular Thomas, likely the one designated as Thomas Remington, Jr. and living near another Thomas Remington. The household shows 5 free white males under age 16, 1 free white male 16 and over, and 3 free white females. This suggests that there may have been 5 sons and 2 daughters in the family at that time. "Cousin Thomas Remington Jr. of Coventry" is named as executor in the 1805 will of Thomas Collins of Foster, yeoman, who died about Mar 1818 when the will was proved. There may have been a son named Henry. The 1810 census shows a Charles Remington and a Henry Remington listed next to each other. Both Charles and William included the name Henry among their children. The inventory of the estate of Thomas Remington was taken between June and August 1831. Charles Remington was the Administrator, appraisers were Christopher Spencer, Edmund Burke, and George Carder. The image of the inventory, totalling $91.11, is viewable at ancestry.com. Two of the individuals listed as having claims are William and Joseph Remington. | Remington, Thomas Jr. (I22181)
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| 262 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) In the 1850 Federal Census, Albert F. is age 8 and living with his parents in Providence, RI. In 1860 he appears to be the A. F. Remington, 17, b. RI, living at Thomas, GA, with Ch. H. Remington, age 40, Ellen, age 22, and their three sons. In the 1875 RI Census, Albert F. is age 32, married to Sarah J., age 33, and living in Providence, RI. They have four children. Ellen and her three sons, all born in GA, are also with the family. In the 1880 Federal Census, the family is living in Attleborough, Bristol Co., MA. Albert F. is a clergyman, age 37. He and Sarah have four children in the household. Their son Albert F. from the previous census is listed as a daughter, Alberta F. | Remington, Albert F. (I15128)
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| 263 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) In the 1860 Federal Census, C. H. Remington is age 3, living with his parents and brothers at Thomas, GA. In 1870 Charles Remington is age 13, living with his two brothers at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the home of William & Frances Sharp, next door to his maternal grandparents. In 1875 he is living in Providence, RI, with his mother and two brothers, near Albert F. Remington & William H. Remington and their families. In 1880 C. H. Remington is age 24, and living in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. He is a hotel keeper. With him are his mother and his brother, H. S. Also in town is his brother Simeon and his wife. In the 1900 Federal Census, Charles H. Remington is age 43 GA, still living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. His wife is Sallie F. Remington, 36 VA. They have two children: Henry T. 18, & Charles H. 7, both b GA. Also in the household are Ellen P. Remington, widow 65 GA -- Charles's mother; and two nephews: Charles A. Remington 19 GA, & Simeon S. Remington 17 GA. I am making an assumption that these two young men are sons of Charles's brother Simeon. This is a reasonable assumption because Simeon was married and living in Quitman in 1880. A picture of Charles has been placed on the family tree at our web site [www.thesorensens.net], courtesy of Dorothy Remington Cuthbert. | Remington, Charles Henry Jr. (I14479)
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| 264 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) In the 1860 Federal Census, H. S. Remington is about 6 months old, living with his parents and brothers at Thomas, GA. In 1870 Hamilton Remington is age 13, living with his two brothers at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the home of William & Frances Sharp, next door to his maternal grandparents. In 1875 he is living in Providence, RI, with his mother and two brothers, near Albert F. Remington & William H. Remington and their families. In 1880 H. S. Remington is age 21, living at Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, with his brother C. H. and his mother E. P. Remington. He is a painter. In 1900 Hamilton and his wife Mary are living at Savannah, Chatham Co., GA. They have three children: Hamilton, Florence, & Katie. In 1910 Hamilton & Mary are at Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA; Katie is with them. The census data says they have had 6 children, and 3 are still living. | Remington, Hamilton Sharpe (I14480)
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| 265 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) In the 1880 Federal Census, Samuel Pyles is single and age 24, a druggist, living on Broad St. (?) in Thomasville, GA. The following biographical sketch was contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Charles Blankenship, PylesSRP@aol.com (Author: Charles Blankenship) Samuel R. Pyles, the child of Mary S. Remington and Lewis G. Pyles, was born either in Thomasville, GA, or Newnansville, FL. The 1860 Census says that he was born in Florida, but the 1900 and 1910 enumeration taken in Idaho and California said Georgia. Samuel's mother was the child of Edward and Mary Remington who had moved from Rhode Island to Thomas Co., GA, in the 1830s. His father Lewis was the son of Charlotte Wynn of Savannah, GA, and Col. Samuel R. Pyles of Glynn Co., GA. Young Samuel's mother died in 1859 just a few days after the birth and death of an infant child. She is buried in the old Newnansville Methodist Cemetery outside the present day town of Alachua, Alachua Co., FL. His father, Lewis, continued to live and work as a Registrar in the General Land Office in the old town. Both young Samuel and Lewis were listed living in town in 1860. When the Civil War broke out, Samuel's father was elected as a Major in the 2nd FL Infantry Regiment as a Staff Officer. At the Virginia Battle of Seven Pines in May of 1862, he was severely wounded. He was a Lt. Col. at that time and was promoted to full Colonel, but did not serve with the 2nd FL Reg't again. Instead, returning home, he recovered and was in some Florida skirmishes. Florida Masonic records indicate that he died in Archer, Florida in 1866. At that time, young Samuel was an orphan. All his male paternal uncles were dead and most likely he was living with his paternal aunt, Charlotte L. (Pyles) Helvenston in Archer. His maternal grandfather, Edward Remington, probably took Samuel to Thomasville to live and become educated. Some records from that area indicate that he was a registered voter by 1876 and attended a wedding for a paternal cousin in 1879. The 1880 Census shows that he was a druggist at his cousin W. E. Davies' Drug Store in Thomasville. By October of 1882, a Rhode Island Equity Partition [Shelton vs Sheldon] states that he was living in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. The Cincinnati City Directory between 1889 to 1892 lists him as a city resident and working for a railroad by the last year. Meanwhile, his grandfather had died in 1878 and his cousin [W. E. Davies] began to settle their grandfather's land holdings in Levy and Alachua Co., FL. An Ancient Record [DBK 35] filed in 1890, states that he was married and that he and his wife, Mary J. Pyles, were still living in Hamilton Co., OH. She relinquished her dower rights and both received monetary payment in consideration of the same. Not much is known of their movements, except by researching the 1900, 1910, and 1920 Census records and their proper names. In 1900, Samuel R. and Mary J. Pyles appear in De Lamar, Owyhee Co., ID. Samuel was a hotel manager and they were living at the hotel that boarded "gold miners" in a Silver Mining town. The enumeration indicated that they had been married for 17 years, so they must have married in OH in 1883. Mary's birth state was Ohio and her parents were from WV and England. Ten years later, the states were reversed and by 1920, her father was listed as being from VA. In 1910, the couple are listed as living on Hill Street in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA. Samuel's occupation was retail clerk in a Cigar Store. Their marriage years were stated as 27 to confirm the 1883 date. Both the 1900 and 1910 stated that Samuel was born in Georgia. The 1900 had his father born in FL, but mother in RI. By 1910, it showed FL and GA. The question as to children for Mary J. Pyles on the 1910 was answered "0-0" to indicate that she never had children. Thus, the line of Lewis G. Pyles and Mary S. Remington ended with the passing of their son, Samuel R. Pyles. The 1920 Census for Santa Monica, CA, indicates that Mary J. Pyles was widowed and still living in the same town. Her husband Samuel R. Pyles died between 1910 and 1920. She does not appear on the 1930 census, so she probably died after 1920. Additional Comments: Lewis G. Pyles Civil War Service Records are available at the National Archives. Ancient Records of Alachua County, Florida are online dating from the 1830 through the early to middle 1860s. Biographies for his parents are both online and through the Alachua Co. Gen. Society's quarterly: 'LATCHUA COUNTRY NEWS. His mother's family is well documented in Thomasville, GA, where they are buried. Except for 1870, Samuel R. Pyles appears on every Census through 1910. Because he and his wife used their first names and middle initials, it is easy to research their westward trek. | Pyles, Samuel Remington (I14191)
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| 266 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) In the 1920 Federal Census, Charles H. & Lottie (?) Remington are living at Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. He is 27 and she is 25. They have one daughter, Sara, age 3 (?). In the 1930 Federal Census, Henton C. Remington, age 37 GA, is living at Statesboro City, Bulloch Co., GA. This is Charles H. The census data shows his father as born in GA and his mother in VA. His wife Lottie L. Remington is now age 35 and Sarah E. is 13. They have two other daughters: Margaret S. (or G) 9, and Dorothy E. 5. A picture of Charles has been placed on the family tree at our web site [www.thesorensens.net], courtesy of Dorothy Remington Cuthbert. | Remington, Charles Hinton (I15948)
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| 267 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) It is possible that he had a first wife named Alice, with whom he lived in NY State. See notes for Stacy Waterman Remington on this family tree. He is probably the Charles Remington listed in the 1820 Federal Census at Warwick, RI. In addition to Charles & Betsey, who are both 26 - 45, the household includes one male 10 - 15, two males under 10, two females 10 - 15, and two females under 10. If these are all his children, there are three sons and four daughters. There is some discrepancy about the dates of birth and death for Charles. "Providence, RI Deaths 1851 - 1879" Vol. 3, p. 488, has the following information: Remington, Charles, s. of Thomas, 87 yrs., Mar 14 1857 (10:9). This would place his birth year as c1770. It also provides the key information that his father was a Thomas Remington -- one of the many. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary. On the same page in the book "Providence, RI Deaths" is the following entry: Elizabeth, wid. of Charles, 81 yrs., Mar 28 1866 (11:199). This Charles & this Elizabeth are husband and wife, as demonstrated by the following cemetery and census data. The RI Cemetery Database has this information, differing slightly from the above: Charles Remington, 25 Oct 1776 - 13 Mar 1856; and Betsey (Stafford) Remington, c1785 - 28 Mar 1866. REMINGTON, CHARLES 1776 - 13 MAR 1856 CR026 REMINGTON, BETSEY (STAFFORD) 1785c - 28 MAR 1866 CR026 Charles's death is also recorded at Cranston, RI, as 14 March 1857 (Bk 3, p12). Their graves are both in the John Stafford Lot on Pontiac Ave., Cranston. Clearly these are the same individuals listed in the book "Providence, RI Deaths." However, notice that the year of Charles's birth, and the date of death, are different. In the Federal Census of 1850, Charles is 74, a farmer, and Betsey is 67. They are at Cranston, RI. On 15 March 1857, Benjamin W. Remington, along with William & Betsey S. Randall, petitioned the Cranston Probate Court, "holden at the Inn of Lyman Barney," concerning Charles & Betsey Remington, Benjamin's parents. I am guessing that Betsey was very likely his sister -- perhaps born Betsey Stafford Remington (needs more research to confirm). Benjamin, William, & Betsey "respectfully represent that Charles Remington and Betsey Remington, wife of said Charles, are incompetent to manage their estates and affairs, and your petitioners are afraid they will squander their property and render themselves chargeable, and [request] that your Honorable body will appoint some suitable person guardian." I suspect Charles may be a son of Thomas Remington, Jr. and Mary Wood, who were married 7 June 1778 at Warwick, RI. The RI Death Index identifies his parents as Thomas & Mary, which agrees with my theory (although both of these are common names). If so, he may have been born in 1778 or after; or, he may be a son of a previous marriage for this Thomas. In the 1850 Federal Census at Cranston, RI, Charles is 74 and Betsey is 67. This would place his year of birth as c1776, which agrees with the cemetery data. But perhaps he didn't know exactly what year he was born, or didn't keep exact count over the years, as so often happens with records through the decades. If his birth date was calculated based on his age at death, it may not be correct. Although I have found no birth records for them, there are several reasons why I have placed Charles and William in this family group. First of all, according to the death record at Warwick City Hall, and the RI Death Index, William was a son of Thomas (no mother is mentioned); Charles is known to be son of a Thomas & Mary. Secondly, they were born around the same time, and lived in the same area (Warwick/Cranston/Pawtuxet Village). Thirdly, Charles & Betsey had a son named Benjamin W. Remington, who had sons named Albert F. and William H. Benjamin's son Albert F. is found living at Thomas, GA, in the 1860 Federal Census, in the household of Charles H. & Ellen Remington and family. Also in Thomas, GA, at that time are Edward Remington and his extended family. Edward is a son of William, of Thomas. In 1875, the wife (or widow) of Charles H. Remington, Ellen, is living at Providence, RI, next to/with Albert F. and William H., the sons of Benjamin W. There is clearly a close family relationship here. The most reasonable explanation is that Charles & William were brothers, and that the Remington individuals living together in Thomas, GA, and in Providence, RI, were cousins. Additional evidence is the repetition of the same names in both families. I have also wondered if this Charles Remington may have married first to Alice, and had a son named Stacy Waterman Remington b 21 Oct 1809 (see notes elsewhere on this tree for that family). One similarity is the middle name Warren among the children/grandchildren. If any new information comes to light, it will be added to this family tree. | Remington, Charles (I14900)
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| 268 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Martha Adams Remington was named after her paternal grandmother, Martha "Pattey" Adams. Martha ran a hotel called the Mitchell Hotel or Piney Wood Hotel. See notes below. "In this large lot is also buried a woman of tremendous energy with a great and kindly heart. Back in Thomasville's great winter resort days, Martha Adams Remington, known then to Thomasville and to the world as "Mrs. Bowers" operated the Piney Woods Hotel in all of the sparkling glory at a time when Akin, SC, St. Augustine, FL, and Thomasville, GA were the great winter resorts of the Atlantic Seaboard. Miami, FL, then wasn't even a whisper as a winter resort. Martha Adams Remington married twice, first to Mr. Davies, and after his death to Dr. Peter S. Bower. Mrs. Bower operated the great hotel while her husband, Dr. Bower, ministered to the guests who had come down from the North on account of ailing health. And so it is fitting that Mrs. Bower, in her day one of the grand ladies of the South, should be buried in the Old Cemetery with gallant Confederate soldiers, and near the grave of her kindly husband, Dr. Peter S. Bower." (THE OLD CEMETERY by James B. Burch, from Thomasville Cultural Centers) From the Georgia Genweb site, cemetery records (somewhat edited) from The Old Cemetery, Thomasville: Theodosius B. Davies, 15 June 1825 - 28 Jan 1859, h/o Martha Adams Remington, d/o Col. Edward Remington. Martha is said to be the first white child to have been born in this city after the town was formally incorporated. Martha Adams Remington Davies later married Dr. P. S. Bower. Dr. Bower was born 4 Dec 1833 died 19 Dec 1892. Peter Shively Bower, 4 Dec 1833 - 19 Dec 1897 CSA Dr. h/o Martha Adams Bower, 29 July 1831 - 5 May 1898; mn Remington | Remington, Martha "Mattie" Adams (I10678)
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| 269 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) On 29 Oct 1836, Mary Remington appeared at the Court of Common Pleas, Providence County, to testify concerning her husband's military service. On that date Mary was a resident of Cranston, and was a widow age 78. According to the Revolutionary War Pension File, this couple had three children still living in March 1837: Charles, Daniel, & William. Based on that information, I have included those names in this family group, and have pieced together data as best as I can to determine who these individuals were. This family is still in ongoing research; it is possible that there were additional children. The RI Death Index identifies the parents of Charles Remington as Thomas & Mary. I am not absolutely sure that his parents were the Thomas Remington, Jr., & Mary Wood who were married in Warwick in 1778, but it seems to be a reasonable assumption, based on Thomas's pension file which mentions a son Charles, the location, and the time frame. So, for the time being, until research shows otherwise, I am including Mary's maiden name as Wood (see marriage record and the same date in the pension file), and am entering their marriage data as such, with this particular Charles as a son. The marriage record at Warwick identifes Mary Wood as daughter of William. She may have been a sister of Olney Wood who married Rosanna Remington. Both Olney and Mary were children of a William Wood. In the 1830 census, Sally Ann Wood, widow of Olney Wood, and two William Woods are living near Thomas & Patience Remington and family. | Wood, Mary (I04945)
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| 270 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Pardon, born in Georgia, later came to Rhode Island, and at the age of 18 in the 1880 Federal Census was living in Providence with James & Abby Hopkins. The births of his first three children (at least) are recorded at Providence, RI. In the 1900 Federal Census, Pardon, age 38, and his wife, age 42, and five children are living on Pitman Street in Providence, RI. According to the census data, Pardon was born in Oct 1861. His wife's name on the census record is difficult to read, and appears to be Loren S. or Lora S. or Susan S. (District 6, p. 13 in Ancestry's images). However, his wife at that time must have been Ida, who is recorded as the mother of his older children, and who is also with him in the later censuses. The 1920 Census finds Pardon & Ida at Boston, MA. He is 58 and she is 62. On 11 April 1890, Pardon S. Remington and his wife Ida F. Remington signed a deed of conyeyance "for the purpose of releasing relinquishing renouncing and conveying any and all interest & title as well all right of dower in and to the land in said deed." This pertained to land that was part of Edward Remington's estate, and in effect gave all ownership rights to William E. Davies, grandson of Edward. The deed was executed and signed in Providence, RI, and also filed with the Alachua County Court, Florida. I think he was probably one of the owners of a printing firm in Providence. Note the following from "History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations", Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1920, pp. 213 - 214: "John Edward Hurley, president of the Remington Printing Company (Remington Press), of No. 10 Abbott Park Place, Providence, R. I., one of the largest and most progressive printing firms in New England, was born September 26, 1860, at Providence . . . In the autumn of 1893 he associated himself with P. S. Remington and Frank M. Mason in the firm of P. S. Remington & Company, at No. 153 Dorrance Street, and in the spring of the following year purchased a one-third interest in the concern, which later moved to the Hanley building on Washington Street. The name of the firm was then changed to the Remington Printing Company (Remington Press) and was incorporated. Mr. Remington's interest was later acquired by Benjamin P. Moulton, and still later Mr. Mason's interest was purchased by Mr. Hurley and Mr. Moulton. In August, 1912, they moved to their present location in the Waite-Thresher building, No. 10 Abbott Park place, their plant covering a space of about 10,000 square feet." | Remington, Pardon Sheldon Sr. (I10686)
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| 271 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Some information on Edward's wives and descendants, as well as numerous other family connections, particularly the SMITH line, came from Chandler Smith Cheek (contact info available on request). Edward was born at Pawtuxet, RI, and died at Thomasville, GA. Edward and his family probably moved from Rhode Island to Thomasville as early as 1827, but certainly by 1829. (Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr. wrote that they moved south in 1829 for health reasons -- email from John Piot.) The newly settled town was incorporated in 1831, and Edward Remington was appointed as one of the town commissioners. Martha Benns, in her compilation titled Remington Family, includes a notation that he was the first mayor of Thomasville, although a county history says Thomasville's first mayor was Robert Hardaway. It has also been said that his daughter Mattie was the first white child born in Thomasville, and that a street in town was named after him. Mr. Remington opened the first general stock of merchandise in the town (probably with his father-in-law Simeon Smith), and thereafter was a leading and highly esteemed merchant there for almost a half century. (see excerpt below) According to Pardon Sheldon Remington Jr., Edward's first store was opened in a small log building (email from John Piot). Evidently Edward Remington traveled from Georgia to Rhode Island year by year, for part or all of the summer, as was the custom for many northerners who had moved south. He usually stayed with his wife's uncle, Remington Smith. Edward Remington also went to the Alachua County, Florida, area to set up his merchandising business and for the most part let Lewis G. Pyles, his son-in-law, act as his agent. Edward died in the 74th year of his age, and is buried next to the Smith lot in the Old City Cemetery at Thomasville. His obituary describes him as "trustworthy and honest, a devoted husband and tender father." He was a member of the Baptist Church. His funeral was held on a Sunday, and due to respect of so many citizens, the churches were not opened for regular morning services. The funeral service at the cemetery included singing, prayers, Scripture readings, and a message by Rev. C. S. Gauden on the theme "The Empty Tomb of Jesus." The headstone inscription reads: "In memory of Edward Remington, born in Warwick, Rhode Island, June 7, 1804; died Thomasville April 18, 1878, There remaineth a rest for the people of God." Gravestone information for Edward and many of his family members is found online at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas/cemeteries/oldcem.txt Thomas County, Georgia; The Old Cemetery (Thomasville). File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jack Wynn [jwynn@pop.mindspring.com] Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/thomas.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm The Edward Remington household was in the 1850 Federal Census at Thomasville, GA, as follows: Edward 45, RI, merchant; Mary 46, Francis 23, Ann 18 (wife of Francis), Mary 13, Edward S. 9, and Mary (child of Francis & Ann) 4 months. In 1860, E. Remington (Rimington), merchant age 55 RI, is living at Thomasville with his second wife Pat 30 RI, and infant daughter Mary 1 GA. Two individuals are boarding with them, including a Sheldon from RI (possibly John, age 20 -- unclear). In the 1870 Federal Census they are still at Thomasville; Edward is 65 and Patience is 40; children in the household are Mary 12, Pardon 9, & William 7. Chandler has Edward's year of birth as 1804, while RI genealogist Martha Benns has 1805 (RI Historical Society Library). From the web site newenglandancestors.org: "1805 REMINGTON Edward, h. Mary A. (Smith) of Pawtuxet, R.I. , ch. William and Patty or Martha (Adams), June 7, 1805 [? in Pawtuxet, R.I. ], P.R.28. Birth," recorded in records of Greenfield, MA (probably from a family Bible record of the Adams family). From "Ante-bellum Thomas County 1825 - 1861" by William Warren Rogers, Chapter II, Town Life, p. 20: "Perhaps the most successful of the town's merchants was Edward Remington. A random listing of items he offered for sale included pianos, Negro goods, window and bed curtains, furniture, iron plow points, crockery and glassware, bagging and bale rope, sugar boilers, clothing for all ages, such as 'Ladies' Steel Extension Skirts from 8 to 36 hoops,' fans, jewelry, and hats. Within the broad category of groceries, Remington included candle wick, matches, sugar, raisins, soap, sardines, and coffee as well as apple and peach brandy, Holland gin, Monongahela whiskey, rectified whiskey, Madeira wine, and port wine." (this county history was originally published as Florida State University Studies, Number 39, Tallahasee, 1963) One of Edward's business partners was Isaac Garland Jourdan, born in Jefferson County, GA, 25 March 25 1808, and died in Quitman on 21 August 1886. "He engaged in the mercantile business, in copartnership with the late Col. Edward Remington and others that were then well known in business circles." (excerpted from Jourdan's obituary, "The Thomasville Times," 11 Sept 1886, email from Chandler Smith Cheek) | Remington, Captain, Colonel Edward (I10625)
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| 272 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) Some information on Frank's family came from Chandler Smith Cheek and Linda Poast. In the 1850 Federal Census, Francis & Ann are a young married couple with a four-month-old baby, Mary, living with his parents and siblings at Thomasville, GA. In 1860 F. H. Remington is age 32 (b. RI) and his wife Ann is 30 (b. GA); their children are Mary, 7; S., 4; and F., 1. They are in Thomas County, GA. In 1870 they are still at Thomasville, with five of their children. It appears that the first Mary may have died young, and later another daughter was also named Mary. In 1880 Frank & Ann are still at Thomasville, and with them are Willie D., 17, & Gertrude, 18. Also in the household are daughter Mary E. Walthour and her son Frank R., 6. Notes from Chandler: In 1855, F. H. Remington was made Worthy Master of the Thomasville Masonic Lodge. In 1858 he was elected Clerk and Treasurer of the Thomasville City Council/ Aldermen. | Remington, Francis "Frank" Henry Sr. (I10676)
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| 273 | (If you use any portion of these notes, please give source credit to Lois Sorensen, Remington family researcher and compiler, and to other sources as noted herein.) William's will dated 31 May 1852 mentions his (second) wife Avis and sons Henry A., Edward, & William H. The death record at Warwick City Hall reads: "William Remington, son of Thomas; trader, d. 23 June 1852 age 73." (Note: James N. Arnold's published transcription of this record is incorrect; I have viewed the original twice for verification) The RI Death Index agrees with the original. I do not have absolute proof of the identity of William's parents, but the available evidence points to this Thomas and Mary. It is known that his father is Thomas. The most likely possibility is Thomas Remington, Jr., who married Mary Wood, d/o William, at Warwick on 7 June 1778, by Elder Charles Holden. (Consequently, I am tentatively placing him in this family; research is ongoing to confirm.) William is mentioned as a son in Thomas Remington's Revolutionary War Pension File # W13847. Research throughout Rhode Island has shown that there is no record of any other William, son of Thomas. William owned a house which is now known as the Remington House, at 71 Remington Street in Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. This house was at one time rented to the Pawtuxet school district for use as a school. An old receipt shows that William was paid $3 per month, for a total of $12, covering the period from 9 Dec 1833 to 8 Apr 1834. Most likely, ownership of the house was passed down to son Henry after William's death, since Henry is indicated as owner on an 1855 map. (source: "Pawtuxet Schools" by Henry A. L. Brown, an article in "The Bridge" Fall 2005 Vol. 31 No. 2, p. 10 -- A Newsletter of the Pawtuxet Village Association) The plaque on the front of the William Remington house has the date 1728. Does this mean the house was built that year? Also, who built the house -- a Remington ancestor or someone else? This needs more research. (I have photographed this house; image available upon request.) From RI Cemetery Database: REMINGTON WILLIAM 1779c - 23 JUN 1852 WK001 Cemetery notes: Historical Cemetery # WK001, Lakewood Burial Ground, Warwick, RI / Location: 75 ft west of IRVING RD at TEL pole # 4 / 24 burials with 5 inscriptions from 1822 to 1862 / 100 ft x 200 ft in poor condition no enclosure; sign missing / Tax Assessors Map #: Plat #: 289, Lot #: 551 / James N. Arnold visited this lot 10 Aug 1891; Vol 4 Pg 87 "At Lakewood on the north side of the Greenwich Rd. and west of the Warwick branch Road, in plain sight of both, a burial yard showing neglect, both fence and yard." In 1994 this burial ground was almost totally destroyed and most of the stones were missing. This cemetery has been recorded and checked. | Remington, William (I10649)
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| 274 | (Information on the McGregor family came from Nancy MacKay Hattox.) | MacGreagor, John (I05008)
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| 275 | (Information on the Remington's Dairy was obtained from several newspaper articles on file at the North Scituate Library.) Robert was the general manager of the Remington's Dairy business that had been started by his great-grandfather Thomas around 1875. After World War II, it was one of the top seven dairies in Rhode Island, and at its peak had over 50 delivery trucks on the road. Around 1959 they sold all their cows, opting to buy milk from the Borden Co. Around July 1968 the company went into receivership, finally closing its doors in July 1969. Robert, a bachelor all his life, was active in many civic organizations. | Remington, Robert Elliot (I09989)
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| 276 | (RID 1888 Pr16) noted in Alden G. Beaman's "Washington County, RI Births From Deaths." | Austin, Isaac Arnold (I00486)
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| 277 | (Source for the following information: Linda L. Mathews in "A Line of Descent from Elkanah Johnson of Coventry . . ." in RI Roots Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 124) "Thomas moved to Shaftsbury, VT, in 1766, probably leading a significant line of the Johnson family there. In 1780 the Second Baptist Church, of which he was a deacon, was established at Maple Hill in the northern part of the town, with the first meeting taking place at Thomas's home. This congregation was called the "Rhode Island Church" because so many former Rhode Islanders belonged. He is also said to have served as town clerk of Shaftsbury for forty years. His beautiful marble gravestone contains the information that Deacon Thomas Matteson was fourth in his line 'from the Danish nation' and that he was 'twice born as Jesus said,' a reference to his spiritual condition." | Matteson, Thomas Jr. (I11456)
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| 278 | 1722, June 8: Alice, a daughter of John and Jane Bentley) Wightman married Job Harrington. "Contributions to the History of the Whiteman or Wightman Family" by James Pierce Root; II:371 from "Genealogies of Rhode Island Families: from Rhode Island Periodicals" Indexed by Robert and Catherine Barnes; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1983 (974.5 RI/Genealogies SCGS) | Family F04777
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| 279 | 1728: MUNRO, John, of Thomas, and Hannah Rosbatham, (Int.) April 9, 1728; m. by Rev. John Usher, April 29, 1728. Vol. 1 p. 70 & 72, Marriage Bristol 1728: ROSBOTHAM, Hannah, and John Munro, (Int.) April 9, 1728; m. April 29, 1728. Vol. 1 p. 70 & 72, Marriage Bristol | Family F06392
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| 280 | 1730: MUNRO, Nathan, 29 Sep 1730; Vol. 1 p. 259, Bristol Birth The RI Genealogical Register, Vol. 19, p. 279 & 280, says that Nathan Munro b 29 Sep 1730 Br, son of John & Hannah, is the one who married Sarah Kinnecut. However, a genealogy at Rootsweb has Sarah's husband as Nathan b 3 Oct 1730, son of Joseph & Mary (Bowerman) Munro. This birth is not in the VRs so I have not been able to verify it. Another online genealogy has Nathan, son of John & Hannah, marrying Hannah Allen rather than Sarah. Apparently there were two Nathans born around the same time. From Bristol VRs: The Nathan Munro who married Mrs. Hannah Allen was "of Bristol." The one who married Mrs. Elizabeth Kinnecutt four years later was "of Warren." They both were married at Bristol by Rev. John Burt. And, another Nathan Munroe married Mrs. Catherine Bragg in 1756 at Bristol, by the same minister. No wonder all these Nathan Munros are confused by genealogists! Did he died in 1793 or 1801? MUNRO Capt. Nathan, Jr., Sept. 7, 1793, Br. MUNRO Capt. Nathan, June 12, 1801, Br. | Munroe, Esq. Nathan (I20451)
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| 281 | 1749: ELEBURY, Ephraim [int. Elsbery] Jr. of Freetown and Jemima [int. Jemimah] Shepherd of D., Mar. 30, 1749, in Freetown. Marriage, Dartmouth. 1749: SHEPHERD, Jemima [int. Jemimah] of D. and Ephraim Elebury [int. Elsbery] Jr. of Freetown, Mar. 30, 1749, in Freetown. Marriage, Dartmouth. At the time of their marriage, Jemima was of Dartmouth. | Family F07105
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| 282 | 1765 Arnold: Arnold Patience, and Stephen Smith, Jr., Dec. 26, 1765. 2 176 Marriage Warwick | Family F01484
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| 283 | 1769 MANCHESTER, Capt. Isaac, of John, and De?orah Cook, of Thomas, de??, m. by Walter Cook, Justice, April 9, 1769; Vol. 2 p. 67 Tiverton Marriages | Family F06907
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| 284 | 1769 Remington, Jonathan, of Warwick, and Mary Havens, of Nathaniel, of North Kingstown; m. by Eld. Charles Holden, June 15, 1769. Vol. 2 p. 152, Marriage Warwick | Family F03474
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| 285 | 1780 MORSE Molly of Southborough, and Andrew Adams, in Southborough, Dec. 10, 1780 (int., Dec. 25, 1780). Marriage Northbridge I have not determined her parentage, but she may be a daughter of Benjamin Morse and Mary James, who were married in Southborough 26 Oct 1750; OR of Joseph Morse and Joanna Newton, married in Southborough 3 Jan 1753.. | Morse, Molly (I13690)
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| 286 | 1799 DENNIS, John of Tiverton, RI, and Roba Sowle, 29 Dec 1799, Marriage Westport (NEHGS website, Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 database) | Family F00363
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| 287 | 1823 TIBBETTS Charles Norris, Esq., and Mary Rhodes Wilkinson, daughter of William, both of and at Providence, by Rev. Mr. Edes, Oct. 7, 1823 | Family F00742
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| 288 | 1850 Federal Census, Richland, Holmes Co., OH: Joseph Cabery 36 PA, Caroline Cabery 36 OH, Oliver L. 9 mos. OH, Adeline Remington 11 OH 1860 Federal Census, Richland, Holmes Co., OH: Joseph Cavenaugh 45 PA, Caroline Cavenaugh 46 RI, Oliver T. 10 OH, Solomon 8 OH (should be Sarabelle) 1870 Federal Census, Penn, Sullivan Co., MO: Joseph Cavanee 54 IA, Oliver Cavanee 20 OH, Sarabelle Cavanee 19 OH. | Cavenee, Joseph Cavenah or (I06942)
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| 289 | 1870 Federal Census, Indiantown Twp, Bureau County, IL, lists the following: William 31 farmer RI Adaline 28 IL Wallace 6 IL Charles 4 IL Paul 2 IL | Remington, William Ellery (I15436)
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| 290 | 30 Nov 2008 | Source (S013849)
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| 291 | A "William Allin" was baptized in the town of Wales, Yorkshire, England, on 19 August 1640. This "is almost certainly the William Allin who emigrated to America in 1660." (source: "Genealogy of the Stone Family Originating in Rhode Island" by R. C. Stone) The location of William's birth and baptism should not be confused with the country of Wales in the British Isles. Rather, Wales, England, is a town in the West Riding of Yorkshire, about nine miles from Sheffield, the largest town in the area. The West Riding of Yorkshire is where our immigrant ancestor John Remington is believed to have come from, so it is possible that these families had common culture and roots, and even the same reasons for coming to the New World. (source: "Some Prudence Island Allens" by Devere Allen, at the RIHSL) William served as constable of Prudence Island and was surveyor of cattle. In addition to his land on the island, William also owned land in the East Bay area, probably what is now Barrington or West Barrington, RI, but was originally part of Swansea, MA. This land, purchased from Captain Thomas Willett of Swansea, had originally been sold to Captain Miles Standish by the Indian sachem Wamsutta. This land was described as being on both sides of the Seven Mile River; this river now forms approximately the border between Providence Co., RI, and Bristol Co., MA. However, the location may have been different as described in the 1600s. His land in the East Bay area totalled about 600 acres. (source: Cole's "History of Washington and Kent Counties") The name on his will (dated 2 June 1685, proved 29 June 1685) is "William Allin." In the will he mentions his wife "that now is" Elizabeth (implying she was not his first wife), four sons, three daughters, and two friends. William, Thomas, John, & Matthew were all under 21; Mercy & Sarah were under 18; daughter Marie Remington was already married at this time. Appointed as executors of the will were Elizabeth Allin (wife), son William, and eldest daughter Marie Remington (Mary, my ancestor). According to notes in the Mary E. Rice Collection, William Allin died in West Barrington, RI; he was married aft 1660 to Elizabeth; and his first child, Mary (who married Thomas Remington, s/o John & Abigail), was born c1664. According to Charles Gregory Maytum in his book "Paragraphs on the History of Prudence Island" p. 16, William's children were born of his first (unknown) wife. He was a close friend of John Paine, who lived at the northern end of Prudence Island. William was a large owner of cattle and also had hundreds of sheep. In 1669 he was admitted freeman of Prudence Island (along with John Paine). He was tax rate assessor of PI in 1671; also that year he was constable of PI, as well as in 1678, 1679, 1680, 1682, 1683, & 1691. (Maytum's book is at the Newport Historical Society.) This book also recounts how in 1680 William Allin moved his house from PI across the frozen bay to West Barrington, with the help of Indians and using three large trees made into a sled pulled by oxen. A note from Cynthia Joly, as found in the PI Cookbook: "William Allin . . . who came to Prudence in 1660 as a tenant farmer for John Paine. He later built his own home along what is now known as Allen Lane." | ALLEN, William I (I02877)
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| 292 | A 1684/5 petition by Mary Litchfield of Dorchester, MA, addressed to the governor, deputy governor, and assistants of MA Bay Colony, requested a divorce for her daughter Mary (Long) Adams from her then husband Peter Adams, so she might marry Henry Straight "of Narrowganset." Thus, Mary could not be the mother of Henry's sons born in the 1670s. (source: Patricia R. Reed, "Henry Straight of Portsmouth and East Greenwich, RI, and His Family" in "Rhode Island Roots" Vol 40 No 3 pp 115ff; she quotes Theodore S. Lazell) | Long, Mary (I04269)
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| 293 | A Clarke genealogy has her name as Ella May. | Clarke, Stella May (I14173)
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| 294 | A copy of Henry Brightman's will, dated 9 Apr 1728, is in the Portsmouth (RI) Town Council Book 2. His will identifies him as "of Freetown in the County of Bristol in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England yeoman who was formerly of Newport in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." In Portsmouth, RI, at a Town Council meeting on 14 August 1683, Henry Brightman was chosen as one of four deputies for the next General Assembly of the colony. He was chosen again on 9 Aug 1689, 31 Mar 1690, and 30 Mar 1691 (possibly other times as well). Henry was also chosen Town Moderator several times. | BRIGHTMAN, Henry (I19791)
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| 295 | A deed in Exeter says Samuel was a wheelwright. | Dawley, Samuel (I27779)
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| 296 | A deed signed on 25 May 1841 in Barton, Orleans Co., VT, and recorded at Johnston, RI, on 15 December 1841, refers to the mother of Remington Knapp as Mariam Knapp (see Deeds, Vol. 10, p. 494; top shelf at Johnston Town Hall). The original of this deed was signed by his children Nancy, David, Mary, & Abigail, and witnessed by James Salsbury and John H. Kimball, Justice of the Peace for Orleans County, VT. See notes for Clarissa. | Knapp, Remington (I08857)
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| 297 | A detailed obit of Jeremiah's life is told at findagrave.com where his gravestone is pictured. The bio can also be found at Google Books, "The Seventh Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers in the Civil War, 1862-1865" by William Palmer Hopkins p 376. | Beazley, Jeremiah Penno (I26426)
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| 298 | A Dyer genealogy online gives her name as Mary Lippett and says she was born c. 1650 [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dyer/will_ri/d1.htm#g3]. | Waitt, Mary (I11158)
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| 299 | A family note says she was born in Scotland, but the census records show her birthplace as New York State. Perhaps her parents came from Scotland. | Burwell, Sarah "Sally" (I09789)
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| 300 | A family tree at Rootsweb has her name as Ann Eliza Knowles. | Unknown, Ann E. (I24097)
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