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Jonathan Remington
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| Associate Justice of Massachusetts Superior Court of Judicature | |
| In office 1733–1745 |
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| Appointed by | Jonathan Belcher |
| Preceded by | John Cushing |
| Succeeded by | Richard Saltonstall |
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| Born | July 27, 1677 Cambridge, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bay, America |
| Died | September 20, 1745 (aged 68) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lucy Bradstreet Remington |
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Jonathan Remington (1677–1745) was an important judge in early America. He served as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court of Judicature. This was a very high court in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Governor Jonathan Belcher appointed him to this role.
Jonathan Remington married Lucy Bradstreet Remington (1680–1743). Her grandfather was Governor Simon Bradstreet. Their daughter, Ann Remington, was the first wife of William Ellery. William Ellery later signed the United States Declaration of Independence.
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Jonathan Remington's Life and Career
Early Life and Education
Jonathan Remington was born on July 27, 1677. His parents were Captain Jonathan Remington and Martha Belcher Remington. He grew up in a time when America was still a group of colonies under British rule.
He attended Harvard College, a famous school even back then. He graduated in 1696. After graduating, he stayed at Harvard for some years. He worked there as a tutor and a fellow from 1703 to 1711.
His Important Jobs
Jonathan Remington held many important positions throughout his life. These jobs helped shape the laws and government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
He was a Deputy to the General Court in Cambridge. This meant he helped make laws for the colony. He also served as a Governor's councilor from 1730 to 1740. This was a group of advisors to the governor.
Remington became a judge in different courts. From 1715 to 1733, he was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. This court handled everyday legal cases. He also served as a Judge of Probate for Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He held this role from 1725 until his death in 1745. This job involved handling wills and estates.
His most important role began in 1733. He became a Justice of the Superior Court. He served in this high court until he passed away in 1745.
His Final Years
Jonathan Remington died on September 20, 1745, while still serving as a judge. His cousin, Governor Jonathan Belcher, was a lifelong friend. They were buried together in the Old Burying Ground in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Chief Justice Paul Dudley gave a speech honoring him in court.
Jonathan Remington's Family
Jonathan and Lucy Bradstreet Remington had several children. Their children were:
- Martha Remington, who married Judge Edmund Trowbridge.
- Mary Remington, who married Reverend Benjamin Stevens.
- Ann Remington, who married William Ellery.
Many famous Americans are descendants of Jonathan Remington. Some of these include:
- Francis Dana
- Richard Henry Dana, Sr.
- Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
- Edmund Trowbridge Dana
- Washington Allston
- William Ellery Channing
- Walter Channing (physician)
- William Ellery Channing (poet)
- Joseph Stevens Buckminster
- Edie Sedgwick
- Kyra Sedgwick, who is his 6th great-granddaughter.
