Armstrong, Benjamin Remington, ca. 1822-1901.

Benjamin Remington Armstrong (ca. 1822-1901), a native of Rhode Island, was a bricksman, builder, and contractor in Savannah, Georgia. From 185601858, he was the master mechanic at Fort Jackson, Ga. At the time of his death, he was the manager of the Propellor Towboat Company of Savannah. Among the buildings in Savannah for which he was either the builder or contractor are the Telfair Hospital for Women, the viaduct, and other buildings of the Central of Georgia Railway. he died at his home in Guyton, Georgia, now knows as the Philip Morgan home. Alexander Armstrong (ca. 1848-1886) was the son of Benjamin Remington Armstrong. A machinist, at the time of his death he was operating a livery and boarding stable. He was the father of George F. Armstrong, whose home was the present Armstrong House (located at the corner of Bull Street and Gaston Street).