Scituate Rhode Island Genealogy

Descendancts of John Remington of Haverhill, MA

Robert Knight Remington, born in 1826 in Grafton, MA, was a prominent philanthropist and businessman in Fall River, known for his integrity and dedication to community service. His ancestors, including John Remington, settled in Haverhill, MA, in 1661 before establishing roots in Rhode Island. Throughout his life, Remington championed temperance and youth education, contributing significantly to local missions and religious efforts. He was married twice and left behind a legacy through his children, influencing business and civic life in Fall River.

Biography of H. McDonald

H. McDonald, born in 1825 in Scituate, Rhode Island, was a prominent architect and stair-builder who significantly influenced the development of Portland, Oregon, after arriving there in 1850. His notable projects include the first Congregational church and the first water works in Portland, as well as important structures throughout the Northwest, including the Indian school at Chemawa. Married in 1847, he and his wife Betsey had eight children. McDonald’s extensive career, marked by innovative and accident-free work, left a lasting legacy in the region.