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Frank X. Sinzinger

• Father: George Sinzinger
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: I

• Frank X. Sinzinger was born about in 1833 at Austria, son of George Sinzinger and Mary [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as dyer.
• In 1861 Frank was living at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
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  On 5 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was 28 years old.
• Frank was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, with dark hair, light grey eyes, and a light complexion.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Frank X. Sinzinger was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 29 Nov 1862 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Camp Banks, Virginia, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 19 Aug 1863 Frank X. Sinzinger married Celia Collins, 20, daughter of John S. Collins and Sarah Seagraves, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 May 1864 Celia Collins, his wife, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 21 of consumption.
• Starting 5 Dec 1864, Frank also served in the 6th Independant Battery, MA Light Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 6th Independant Battery, MA Light Artillery on 7 Aug 1865 at Readville, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Jan 1868, and received certificate number G89.470. The number is unusual, but may be a misreading of the card.
• On 27 Feb 1880 Frank joined post 61, G. A. R.
• He and Riley Thayer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at East Main Street, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living in the same boarding house as:
  ...
  Singzinger, Frank, 38, boarder, a widower, works in woolen mill, b. in Austria (as were his parents)
  ...
  Thayer, Riley, 61, boarder, single, works in woolen mill, b. CT (fath b. ?; mor b. CT)
  among many others.
• On 5 May 1887, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Frank was admitted. (Note: he gave no name of a friend or family member as contact person when he entered.)
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served with the 6th Mass. Battery, noting that he suffers from rheumatism.
• He died on 30 Jul 1891 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 58 years old.
• He was buried in 1891 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Section E Site 902.
• His personal effects were appraised at $3.25 and sold for $1.
• An obituary for Frank X. Sinzinger was published on 28 Aug 1891 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Volume XXXIII # 25)
  A SLATER GUARD HERO
  Frank X Sinzinger who for the past four or five years has been an inmate of the Soldiers Home in Togus, Maine, died there about two weeks ago, at he ripe age of 78 years, (death occuring about August 7th). Mr. Sinzinger was one of the original members of Co. I, 15th Mass. Volunteers, known as the Slater Guards, and was one of the lucky ones, at the Battle of Balls Bluff; being neither wounded or captured. He was born in Germany, came to this state while a young man, drifted to Florida where he enlisted in the U.S. Army, came on to Webster before the war, and joined the Slater Guards in which and (in) a Light Battery Company he passed through the rebellion. After the rebellion he made Webster his home working at the Slater Woolen Company Mills untill sickness took him to the home at Togus.
  He was a well known, was a jovial man and thought much of by his countrymen in town. He enlisted July 5, 1861 as private in Co. I. 15th Mass, also served from December 5th, 1864 untill August 7th, 1865 in the 6th Mass Light Battery and was discharged at the close of the war, serving 44 months. Joined Post 61, February 27, 1880, and retained membership up to his death.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Frank H. Sinzinger was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

• Last Edited: 14 May 2020

John Skevington

• Company: H

• John Skevington was born about in 1837 at England.
• In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as mason.
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  On 9 Jan 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
• John was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
• John was sent to the general hospital.
• He died on 29 Jul 1862 at Point Lookout, St. Mary's County, Maryland, of fever. He was 25 years old.
• On 15 Jul 1874 John Skevington was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 14 May 2020

Albert Henry Slater

• Father: Samuel G. Slater b. 5 Mar 1821, d. 23 Mar 1887
• Mother: Elmira H. Aldrich b. Aug 1824, d. 23 May 1907

• Company: I

• Albert Henry Slater was born on 1 Oct 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel G. Slater and Elmira H. Aldrich.
• Albert Henry Slater was enumerated in the household of Samuel G. Slater and Elmira H. Aldrich in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Sam'l G. Slater, 29, operative, b. RI
  Almira, 24, b. MA (as were the children)
  Albert H., 5
  Geo. A., 4
  Ellen A., 7/12.
• In 1861 Albert was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as carpenter.
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  On 29 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 9 months and 28 days old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Albert Henry Slater was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning Albert Henry Slater, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 9 Aug 1862, mentioning Albert Henry Slater, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 20 Sep 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Slater was mentioned among the first Antietam casualties.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• On 24 Jan 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert and Amos Bartlett were mentioned, Saturday Morning, (Volume IV # 46)
  Personal.----We notice the return of two more of the original members of Co. I, 15th Mass. Reg., vis; Amos Bartlett, who left in the capacity of First Lieutenant, afterwards promoted; and Albert H. Slater, private. The former is for the present unfit for military duty by reason of hard service and exposure during the late campaigns; the latter has quite an ugly wound in the face.
• On 4 Jun 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Between 1866 - 1867 Albert Henry Slater married Sarah Jane McClean, daughter of George Burker McClean and Ann Shaw.
• Albert Henry Slater made application for a veteran's pension in Aug 1879, and received certificate number 183586.
• He and Sarah Jane McClean were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at O'Hara, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where he is a carpenter.
• Albert Henry Slater was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sharpsburg, O'Hara, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he has a surgeon's certificate of disability.
• On 18 Nov 1892 his son, Hiram Slater, died and it was reported in Massachusetts.
  "Albert H. Slater, formerly of Webster, now in Sharpsburg, Pa., is a member of the 15th Regiment, Co. I., Mass. Vol., has just lost his second son, Hiram Slater, through an accident which happened on the 17th of September. Hiram was coming home from his work and the train not stopping as usual at his home he jumped off and hit his head against a post and was instantly killed. He was about twenty one years old and a worthy young man." (Webster Times Volume XXXIV #38.)
• On 5 Jul 1906 Albert Henry Slater attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• He died in 1906. He was 61 years old.
• He was buried in 1906 at Greenwood Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Plot: Section 4, Range 11, Lot 11.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Albert Henry Slater was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.
• On 2 May 1908 Sarah Jane McClean received a pension to surviving family member in Pennsylvania based on Albert's service; and received certificate number 669720.
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Albert and died in 1923.

• Last Edited: 16 Apr 2016

Samuel Frost Slater

• Father: Robert Slater
• Mother: Harriet [--?--]

• Company: D

• Samuel Frost Slater was born on 23 Mar 1843 at Manchester, Lancashire, England, son of Robert Slater and Harriet [--?--].
• Samuel Frost Slater emigrated in 1861 from England and was later naturalized.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as operative.
  
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  On 10 Jul 1862 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 3 months and 17 days old.
• On 15 May 1864 Samuel was wounded.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 20 Nov 1864 Samuel Frost Slater, 21, married Elizabeth Kelly, 25, daughter of Michael Kelly and Catherine Donnelly, at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Samuel Frost Slater was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 19 Jul 1870 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Slater, Samuel, 27, works in Woolen mill, b. England.
• He's family was enumerated separately in the household of Elizabeth Kelly in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1870 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Elizabeth Slater, 26, b. England with dau Harriet, 5, b. MA.
• Samuel Frost Slater and Elizabeth Kelly were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Slater, John, 60 (sic), works in woolen mill, b. England
  ---, Elizabeth, 25, wife, b. England
  ---, Hattie, 14, dau, b. MA
  ---, Sarah, 9, dau, b. MA
  ---, Josephine 8/12, dau, b. MA
  ---, John, 12, son b. MA.
• Samuel Frost Slater made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Jun 1885, and received certificate number 674971.
• On 5 Jan 1888 Samuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Harriet Slater married John B. Shattuck at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in a first marriage for both, and the marriage was registered in Fitchburg.
• On 4 Apr 1888, Samuel was granted $8 per month, from March 1st, as military aid.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D, noting that he is very sick at present.
• On 8 Sep 1891 Samuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Sarah Ann Slater married George W. Moses at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1900 Samuel was described as 5' 7", with dark complexion, dark eyes and hair.
• On 22 May 1900, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Samuel was admitted.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1900 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as a widower.
• On 5 Feb 1904, Samuel was hit by a train.
  Samuel F. Slater who resided in this city for many years previous to his removal to the Soldiers' Home, Togus, Me., last year, was severaly bruised at the Union station, Worcester, on Friday afternoon. He started to catch the train that leaves Worcester for this city at 4:54 p.m. and crossed a track upon which a train of the Worcester, Nashua and Portland was approaching the station. Mr. Slater evidently did not see the train which struck him and inflicted a severe bruise on his right leg, a large piece of flesh being removed from the fleshy part of the leg, and he received many bruises about the head and body. He was taken to the Worcester City hospital, where he rallied from the shock and his injuries are not regarded as dangerous. (Fitchburg Sentinel Feb 1904.)
• On 29 Nov 1905 Samuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Ethel Josephine Slater married John Francis Blee at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Samuel Frost Slater died on 7 May 1906 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 63 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
• The funeral of Samuel F. Slater was at Forest Hill chapel on Friday at 4 p.m., Rev. Harold S. Brewster officiating. Mrs. Fred A. Young and Miss Cordelia Quincy sang "Sometime we'll understand" and "Nearer, My God, to thee." There were many beautiful flowers. The pall bearers who were selected from Post 19, G. A. R., were L. L. Jaquith, William G. Hidden, I. P. Connig and George E. Page. The interrment was at Forest Hill cemetery. (Fitchburg Sentinel 8 May 1906.)
• An obituary for Samuel Frost Slater was published on 8 May 1906 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Death of Veteran:
  Telegram Announces Decease of Samuel Slater at Soldiers' Home in Maine -- Served in Famous 15th Regiment.
  A telegram was received by Mrs. George W. Moses of 9 Milk street, this forenoon, informing her of the death of her father, Samuel Slater. No particulars were given and the cause of death is unknown. Mr. Slater was visiting his daughter here up to last Thursday, when he left in apparent good health for Togus, Me., where he is an inmate of the Soldiers' Home.
  Mr. Slater was formerly a resident of Fitchburg, being a member of E. V. Sumner Post 19, G. A. R. He worked at the woolen mill of James McTaggart in West Fitchburg. He entered the army on July 10, 1862, enlisting as a private in Co. D, 15th Mass. infantry. He joined the regiment at a time when its numbers had become depleated by the severe Peninsula campaign, arriving in time to take part in the interception of Lee when he was entering Maryland. He was mustered out of service with his regiment July 20, 1864.
  Mr. Slater was born in Manchester, England in 1843, coming to this country to enter the woolen mills. He was 73 years of age, and leaves a daughter, Mrs. George W. Moses and one son.
• On 9 May 1906 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his death was announced:
  Samuel Slater's Death
  Relatives in This City Discredit Reports of Accident as the Cause
  No particulars have as yet been received by the relatives of Samuel Slater whose death at the Soldiers' home in Togus, Me. was announced in a telegram received Tuesday morning, at 11 o'clock which red: "Samuel Slater dead. Will we embalm the body and ship it home?" Mrs. John T. Bliss, a daughter of the deceased, living in Boston, immediately went to Tugus to take charge of the body and no word has been received from her yet.
  A report has been circulated that Mr. Slater was killed, having met with an accident, but all statements to that effect are not credited by his children. The body will arrive here very soon now and then something definite may be learned.
  Mr. Slater is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. George W. Moses and Mrs. John B. Shattuck of Fitchburg, Mrs. John T. Bliss of Boston and Samuel F. Slater now thought to be in San Francisco. Mr. Slater has long been a sufferer with asthma and bronchitis and Mrs. Moses thinks her father died from these diseases.
• He was buried on 11 May 1906 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Locust Avenue.
• On 28 Jul 1906 Elizabeth Kelly received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Samuel's service; his wife, received certificate number 630839, apparently with a guardian of some kind.
• Ethel Josephine Blee, Samuel's daughter, made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to Samuel's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 630877 to take care of her widowed mother.
• Elizabeth, his wife, outlived Samuel and died on 5 Feb 1928 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88.

• Last Edited: 7 Jul 2017

William Slattery

• Company: I

• William Slattery was born between 1838 - 1839 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 William was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 21 Jun 1861, William also served in the 10th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 31 Aug 1861 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts being returned to the 10th Infantry as a deserter, according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 10th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B, by desertion on 20 Jun 1863.

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2012

Henry Harrison Slayton

• Father: Capt. Josiah Slayton b. 3 Jan 1780, d. 28 Sep 1846
• Mother: Sarah Adams b. 7 Feb 1802, d. 12 Jul 1852

• Company: F

• Henry Harrison Slayton was born on 23 Aug 1840 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Capt. Josiah Slayton and Sarah Adams, one of his father's 17 children and a descendant of Robert Slayton, born in 1628 in Saint Peter, Thanet, Kent, England.
• On 28 Sep 1846 his father, Capt. Josiah Slayton, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. at age 66.
• On 12 Jul 1852 his mother, Sarah Adams, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 50.
• Henry was educated at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he early learned carpenter and joiner's trade.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Harrison Slayton was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Slayton was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• Edward J. Russell wrote a letter on 28 Sep 1862 from Bolivar, Virginia, mentioning Henry H. Slayton, as follows: in support of a widow's pension for the wife of Sidney Smith, as follows:
  Bolivar Heights, Sep 28th 1862
  Horatio Woodman, Esq.
  Dear Sir
  I received your communication relative to the death of Sidney Smith last night and I will hasten to reply. The names of the men who were with him I cannot send at present as Henry Slater is a "paroled prisoner of war" at Anapolis and Corporal William L. Adams is severely wounded at the hospital at Frederick Md, but I certify that Sidney Smith was killed at the Battle of Balls Bluff Oct 21st 1861, and that his body was left on the field, and if any other testimony was needed than the rolls of our Company, it can be found in a letter which was sent to ?? Smith last spring taken from a rebel soldier which he (the soldier) took from ?? Smiths body on the field.
  If I can do anything that will be of any service to Mrs. Smith I shall be happy to do.
  I remain your obedient servant
  Edward J. Russell
  2nd Lieut Command Co F
  15th Reg MV
  P.S. Said Smith was said to have been wounded in the chest and died shortly after and at the time was in discharge of his duty.
  EJR.
• On 27 Oct 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Signal Corps.
  
  
• From the Slayton Genealogy --
  He enlisted in the 15th Mass. Inf., was mustered into Co. F., July 12, 1861; was taken prisoner at Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; paroled Feb. 22, 1862; exchanged about Jan. 1, 1863; returned to Co; was in second battle at Fredericksburg; in Gettysburg three days; served in Second Div., Second Corps; transferred to Signal Corps about Aug. 1, 1863; served time out and discharged; had been Corporal.
• He ended his service with by discharge on 12 Jul 1864.
• He was enumerated in the household of Artemas Draper Ward and Susan Elizabeth Cushman in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ward, Artemus D., 32, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Susan E., 41, $3000 real estate, $400 personal estate, b. MA
  Slayton, Henry, 26, carpenter, b. MA
  (two former members of Co. F, 15th Mass. in the same house.)
• On 31 Jul 1872 Henry Harrison Slayton, 31, married Ella J. Stone, 20, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Harrison Slayton and Ella J. Stone were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Slayton, Henry, 40, house carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Ella, 28, wife, b. MA.
• Henry Harrison Slayton and Ella J. Stone were divorced.
• About 1884 Henry Harrison Slayton moved to Florida, where he embarked in gardening and fruit growing; he was P. M. (?) at Glen St. Mary's several years.
• About 1896 Henry sold out and returned to Massachusetts.
• On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Harrison Slayton attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
• About 1898 Henry was living at Charlton Depot, Worcester County, Massachusetts, working at his trade, keeping poultry and gardening.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, age 59, divorced, carpenter, living alone.
• On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Harrison Slayton attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Slayton attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Harrison Slayton attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Slayton attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He attended the funeral of Amos Bartlett in Dec 1912 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Henry H. Shayton made application for a veteran's pension, but details are unknown.
• He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 28 Sep 1924 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years, 1 month and 5 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1924 at Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 30 Mar 2018

Solomon Cavis Sleeper

• Father: Daniel Sleeper b. 10 Jun 1799, d. 13 Mar 1872
• Mother: Dorothy Roby Tilton b. 7 Oct 1802, d. 3 Jun 1854

• Company: 1_SS

• Solomon Cavis Sleeper was born on 26 Jun 1825 at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Daniel Sleeper and Dorothy Roby Tilton.
• On 28 Feb 1850 Solomon Cavis Sleeper, 24, married Fanny A. Leach, daughter of Rev. Henry Leach and Nancy Stevens, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Solomon Cavis Sleeper was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1850 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  L. L. Shaw, 24 (m.), manufacture, b. NH
  Susan M., 26, b. NH
  Ellen F., 1, b. MA
  **S. Sleeper, 26, (m.), manufacture, b. NH.
• On 3 Jun 1854 his mother, Dorothy Roby Tilton, died at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire, at age 51.
• On 2 Apr 1855 Solomon's widowed father, Daniel Sleeper, remarried to Orpha Powell.
• At the time of his enlistment, Solomon gave his occupation as Operative.
• In 1861 Solomon was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Solomon Cavis Sleeper mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 36 years, 2 months and 8 days old.
• On 20 Jan 1864 Solomon ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Washington, DC, by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in May 1877, and received certificate number 252855.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Locke, Abraham, 52, sawyer, b. NH
  ---, Sarah A., 50, wife b. NH
  **Sleeper, Solomon C., 55, boarder, single, laborer, b. NH (fath b. NH, mor b. VT.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• He died on 2 Feb 1900 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, of pneumonia. He was 74 years, 7 months and 7 days old.
• He was buried in 1900 at Homeland Cemetery, Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire, near his parents.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Fanny A. Leach in the 1900 US Federal Census in 1900 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, as a widow, age 74, with no children.
• On 26 Oct 1917 his former wife, Fanny A. Leach, died at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at age 91 and she was buried in Everett, MA.

• Last Edited: 5 Aug 2016

Sardus Sears Sloan

• Father: John Pierce Sloane b. 1803, d. 17 Dec 1854
• Mother: Rachael Upton b. 1804, d. 14 Nov 1873

• Company: F

• Sardus Sears Sloan was born about in 1835 at Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of John Pierce Sloane and Rachael Upton.
• Sardus Sears Sloan was named for Sardis Sears, his uncle, who married aunt Electa Sloan apparently.
• Sardus Sears Sloan was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 27 Aug 1850 at Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Timothy W. Sloane, 23, shoemaker, b. MA (his brother)
  Sardis Sloane, 19, shoemaker, b. MA
  (along with other shoemakers.)
• He was not enumerated in the household of John Pierce Sloane and Rachael Upton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Sep 1850 at Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Sloan, 47, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Rachel, 46
  Lucy A., 14
  Laura L., 12
  George W., 9
  Abby M., 2.
• On 17 Dec 1854 his father, John Pierce Sloane, died.
• Sardus's father, John Pierce Sloane, died and was buried in Dec 1854 at West Cemetery, Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 51 years.
• Sardus Sears Sloan was enumerated in the household of Rachael Upton in the State census in 1855 at Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rachal Slone, F , 51
  Sardus S Slone, M, 22, shoemaker
  Laura L Slone, F, 17
  George W Slone, M, 14
  Abba M Slone, F, 7.
• Sardus Sears Sloan was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sardus Sloan, 26, a shoemaker, b. MA
  George W., 19, shoemaker, b. MA
  (boarders among other young men.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sardus gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 Sardus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Captain, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sardus Sears Sloan was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 16 Oct 1861 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Capt. Timothy Wilson Sloan, his brother, was enlisted in the 27th Massachusetts Infantry, as a Captain.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Sardus was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the right foot.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sardus Sears Sloan was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sardus Sears Sloan was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 16 Jan 1862 Sardus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
  
  
• Sardus's mother, Rachael Upton, died and was buried in Nov 1873 at West Cemetery, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at age 69 years.
• Sardus's brother, Capt. Timothy Wilson Sloan, died and was buried in Oct 1899 at West Cemetery, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at age 72 years and 8 months.

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2020

Silas Austin Slocomb

• Father: Horatio Slocomb b. 12 Oct 1795, d. 10 Jun 1870
• Mother: Roxellana Wheelock b. 29 Feb 1796, d. 3 Aug 1868

• Company: H

• Silas Austin Slocomb was born on 10 Jun 1834 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Horatio Slocomb and Roxellana Wheelock.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Silas gave his occupation as machinist.
  
• Silas was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Silas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 1 month and 2 days old.
• On 6 Jun 1862 Silas was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Silas was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the arm.
• On 4 Jan 1865 Silas Austin Slocomb, 30, married Ruth Ann Orcutt, 23, daughter of Cordial Orcutt and Eleanor Greene, at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 28 Jul 1865 Silas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service.
  
  
• According to the Richardson Genealogy:
  In the late civil war he joined the Fifteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers; was one of the two who reconnoitered the position of the enemy the evening previous to the battle of Ball's Bluff, in which he was engaged, and cut his way through the rebel ranks, escaping by swimming the river. He was wounded in the battle of Antietam. At Fredericksburg was under fire about twenty-four hours, most of the time lying on the ground between the opposing armies, which were firing above him. He was also in the Peninsular campaign, and discharged at the close of the war; is now (1876) a merchant in Philadelphia in company with his brother Wm. H. Slocomb." from the Richardson Memorial Genealogy.
• He and Ruth Ann Orcutt were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as:
  Silas S Slocomb, 36, clerk in ??, b. MA
  Ruth Anna, 28, b. MA
  Harry A., 2, b. PA
  Hetty Slocomb, 21, b. MA
  Jennie Slocomb, 19, domestic servant, b. PA.
• In 1876 Silas was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• He and Ruth Ann Orcutt were separated and/or divorced, apparantly.
• On 1 Jan 1878 Silas Austin Slocomb, 43, married Mary Frances Applegate, 32, daughter of John Wesley Applegate and Jane L. Prichard, (Note: she is believed to have been the widow of one William A. Mendenhall.)
• Silas Austin Slocomb and Mary Frances Applegate were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, where he is a merchant; no children are enumerated in the household.
• On 30 Apr 1884 Ruth Ann Orcutt, his wife, died at age 42 according to "handwritten records copied from Cordial Orcutt's Bible and certified by Seeber Edwards, Attorney at Law and N.P., at Providence, R. I., September 29th, 1902".
• Silas Austin Slocomb and Mary Frances Applegate were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Kingston Precinct, Shoshone County, Idaho, as:
  Silas A Slocomb, 65, general merchandise
  Mary F Slocomb, 54, wife, married 22 years, no living children
  Frances M Slocomb , 13, daughter (sic)
  George W Parker, 38, boarder.
• Silas Austin Slocomb made application at Idaho for a veteran's pension in May 1904, and received certificate number 1154207.
• He died on 19 Jun 1904 at Kingston Precinct, Shoshone County, Idaho. He was 70 years and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1904 at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Frances Applegate in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Kingston, Shoshone County, Idaho, as:
  Slocomb, Mary F., 64, widow, her one child is dead, b. NJ (as were her parents), retail merchant general store.
• On 13 Jul 1914 Mary Frances Applegate received a pension to surviving family member in Idaho based on Silas's service; his wife, received certificate number 648831.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Silas and died on 7 May 1917 at Kingston, Shoshone County, Idaho, at age 71.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2017

James Simmons Slocum

• Father: Samuel Elam Slocum b. 1808, d. 17 Mar 1871
• Mother: Hannah A. Matteson b. 3 Jun 1809, d. 11 Jun 1869

• Company: I

• James Simmons Slocum was born in 1842 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matteson.
• James Simmons Slocum was enumerated in the household of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matteson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel E. Slocum, 42, b. RI
  Hannah A., 41, b. RI
  Louisa A., 17, b. RI
  Harriet M., 12, b. RI
  **Samuel A., 10, b. MA
  **James S., 8, b. MA
  Mary A. Stacy, 22, b. VT
  Samuel A. A. Kellog, 17, pedler, b. VT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as clerk.
• In 1861 James was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• From a regimental history of the Third Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia:
  The 3d Battalion of Rifles, Mass. Vol. Mill, was a unit of three companies commanded by Major Charles Devens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass. Companies "A" and " C " were from Worcester, while Company " B " was from Holden.
  By Special Order No. 31, dated April 18, 1861, these three companies were ordered to muster forthwith at Worcester, and Major Devens was directed to take them by the most practicable route to Washington, D. C. Obedient to instructions, at 5 P.M., April 20, Major Devens' command was paraded before the City Hall, Worcester, and that night at 10.30 entrained for New York, arriving on Sunday morning, April 21. Sunday night it embarked on the transport "Ariel" for Annapolis, Md., arriving on the 24th. Here it remained until May 2, when its destination was changed, and it embarked for Fort McHenry near Baltimore.
  The battalion spent its entire term of service at or in the vicinity of Fort McHenry, doing guard and garrison duty, dismounting and remounting heavy guns, etc. About the 11th of July Major Devens left the battalion to return to Massachusetts, he having been promoted to the colonelcy of the 15th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Captain A. B. R. Sprague of Co. "A" was now promoted to major and under his command the battalion completed its term of service.
  On July 30 the companies entrained for home, arriving at Worcester on the morning of August 2. On the following day all four of the companies were mustered out of the United States service, Companies "A", "B", and " C " in Worcester and Company " D " at Boston.
• Starting 19 May 1861, James also served in the 3rd Massachusetts Mounted Rifle Regiment, Company A, with his brother.
• He ended his service with the 3rd Massachusetts Rifle Regiment on 3 Aug 1861.
• James Simmons Slocum and Samuel Andrew Slocum, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. I.
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  On 2 Dec 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action. He was 21 years old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Simmons Slocum was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• He was buried at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Hannah, his mother, outlived James and died on 11 Jun 1869 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• Samuel, his father, outlived James and died on 17 Mar 1871 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• From the National Aegis, 10 June 1876:
  Millbury
  "The town authorities have recently set thirty-four tablets over graves of deceased Union soldiers buried there. The town's roll of honor includes fifty-six names, but the other twenty-two graves have been provided with headstones by friends.
  The tablets are of zinc bronze, 26 inches in height, with raised letters and bearing a design including the flag and seal of the United States. The names of the deceased thus honored...."
• Samuel, his brother, outlived James and died on 30 Jan 1899 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, at age 59.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Samuel Andrew Slocum

• Father: Samuel Elam Slocum b. 1808, d. 17 Mar 1871
• Mother: Hannah A. Matteson b. 3 Jun 1809, d. 11 Jun 1869

• Company: I

• Samuel Andrew Slocum was born on 19 Jan 1840 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matteson.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum was enumerated in the household of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matteson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel E. Slocum, 42, b. RI
  Hannah A., 41, b. RI
  Louisa A., 17, b. RI
  Harriet M., 12, b. RI
  **Samuel A., 10, b. MA
  **James S., 8, b. MA
  Mary A. Stacy, 22, b. VT
  Samuel A. A. Kellog, 17, pedler, b. VT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as student.
• From a regimental history of the Third Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia:
  The 3d Battalion of Rifles, Mass. Vol. Mill, was a unit of three companies commanded by Major Charles Devens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass. Companies "A" and " C " were from Worcester, while Company " B " was from Holden.
  By Special Order No. 31, dated April 18, 1861, these three companies were ordered to muster forthwith at Worcester, and Major Devens was directed to take them by the most practicable route to Washington, D. C. Obedient to instructions, at 5 P.M., April 20, Major Devens' command was paraded before the City Hall, Worcester, and that night at 10.30 entrained for New York, arriving on Sunday morning, April 21. Sunday night it embarked on the transport "Ariel" for Annapolis, Md., arriving on the 24th. Here it remained until May 2, when its destination was changed, and it embarked for Fort McHenry near Baltimore.
  The battalion spent its entire term of service at or in the vicinity of Fort McHenry, doing guard and garrison duty, dismounting and remounting heavy guns, etc. About the 11th of July Major Devens left the battalion to return to Massachusetts, he having been promoted to the colonelcy of the 15th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Captain A. B. R. Sprague of Co. "A" was now promoted to major and under his command the battalion completed its term of service.
  On July 30 the companies entrained for home, arriving at Worcester on the morning of August 2. On the following day all four of the companies were mustered out of the United States service, Companies "A", "B", and " C " in Worcester and Company " D " at Boston.
• Starting 21 May 1861, Samuel also served in the 3rd Massachusetts Rifle Regiment, Company A, with his brother.
• He ended his service with 3rd Massachusetts Mounted Rifle Regiment, Company A, due to disability on 22 May 1861.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum and James Simmons Slocum, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. I.
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  On 2 Dec 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 10 months and 13 days old.
• On 22 Jan 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
  
  
• On 3 Jul 1863 his brother, James Simmons Slocum, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action.
• Starting 7 Nov 1863, Samuel also served in the 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry, Company F as Private.
• On 22 Apr 1864 Samuel was wounded at Red River Campaign, Red River, Louisiana, and was "absent sick."
• On 15 Jun 1864, Samuel was returned to his regiment.
• On 24 Oct 1865 Samuel was promoted to Sargeant 1st Class.
• He ended his service with 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry as Quartermaster Sergeant on 29 Nov 1865 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
• On 29 Nov 1866 Samuel Andrew Slocum, 26, married Hannah Frances Corey, daughter of John Warner Corey and Hannah S. Roberts, at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Feb 1868, and received certificate number 215468.
• On 11 Jun 1869 his mother, Hannah A. Matteson, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• On 26 Oct 1869 Samuel, Louisa and Harriet's widowed father, Samuel Elam Slocum, remarried to Dianna Brown at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both; she was the widow Brown.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum and Hannah Frances Corey were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jun 1870 at Summit P. O., Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, as:
  Slocum, Samuel, 30, house carpenter, b. RI (x-ed out and MA entered)
  ---, Hannah F., 24, b. RI
  ---, James W., 1, b. RI
  living with his in-laws:
  Cory, James, 47, works in cotton mill, b. RI
  ---, Hannah, 48, b. RI
  ---, John W., Jr., 21, b. RI
  (apparently his in-laws.)
• On 17 Mar 1871 his father, Samuel Elam Slocum, died at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum and Hannah Frances Corey were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, as:
  Slocum, Sam'l, 40, house carpenter, b.
  ---, Frances, 34, wife
  ---, James, 11, son
  still living with his in-laws, and nextdoor to lots of Matthesons, very possibly his mother's family.
• Samuel Andrew Slocum died on 30 Jan 1899 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island. He was 59 years and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1899 at East Greenwich Cemetery, East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.
• On 4 Apr 1899 Hannah Frances Slocum received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Samuel's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 484018.
• Hannah, his wife, outlived Samuel and died on 11 Jun 1910 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, and may be buried with her husband.
• James, his son, outlived Samuel and died on 19 Mar 1918 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, and is buried with his father.

• Last Edited: 19 May 2017

Joseph T. Smart

• Father: John T. G. Smart b. 31 Dec 1799, d. 12 Jul 1862
• Mother: Prudence Tuttle b. 27 Jun 1804, d. 20 Nov 1858

• Company: 1_SS

• Joseph T. Smart was born in 1831, son of John T. G. Smart and Prudence Tuttle.
• On 20 Nov 1858 his mother, Prudence Tuttle, died at Barnstead, Belknap County, New Hampshire, at age 54.
• At the time of his enlistment, Joseph gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Joseph was living at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 3 Sep 1861 Joseph T. Smart mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
• Starting 23 Dec 1861, John T. G. Smart, his father, served in the Company G, 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
• Starting 23 Dec 1861, Samuel J. Smart, his brother, served in the Company G, 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
• Starting 23 Dec 1861, John M. Smart, his brother, served in the Company G, 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
• On 11 Jul 1862 his brother, Samuel J. Smart, died at Carrollton, Louisiana, serving with the 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
• On 12 Jul 1862 his father, John T. G. Smart, died at Carrollton, Louisiana, serving with the 8th New Hampshire Infantry at age 62.
• On 18 Aug 1862 his brother, John M. Smart, died at Carrollton, Louisiana, serving with the 8th New Hampshire Infantry.
• In Apr 1863, Joseph was detailed to the teamster at Brigade.
• He was declared missing in action on 25 Aug 1864 at Reams' Station, Virginia, and captured.
• On 9 Oct 1864, Joseph was sent to the prison hospital at Salisbury, North Carolina.
• He died on 23 Oct 1864 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, of disease as a POW. He was 33 years old.
• He was buried at Tuttle-Smart Cemetery, Barnstead (Beauty Hill Road), Belknap County, New Hampshire, with his father and brothers, and the inscription:
  "AE 33. Son of John TG & Prudence Smart. Member of 1 Company, Mass. Andrews Sharpshooters."

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2020

Albert A. Smith

• Father: Alexander Smith d. 17 Jan 1844
• Mother: Mary C. Greenleaf

• Company: G

• Albert A. Smith was born on 5 Apr 1830 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alexander Smith and Mary C. Greenleaf.
• Albert A. Smith was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 2 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert A. Smith, 20, shoemaker, b. MA
  living in the home of
  George M. Barnes, 21, shoemaker, b. MA.
• On 1 Oct 1851 Albert A. Smith, 21, married Emaline Amanda M. Clapp, 17, daughter of Charles Clapp and Releaf M. Taylor, at Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• Albert A. Smith and Emaline Amanda M. Clapp were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert A. Smith, 31, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Emeline A., 25
  Charles A., 6
  Mary S., 2
  Addington A., 9/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 3 months and 7 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 24 Oct 1862, Albert was offered commission as a 2nd Lieutenant, but declined.
• On 28 Oct 1862 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert A. Smith was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• He and Emaline Amanda M. Clapp were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Smith, A. A., 40, works in shoe factory, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Emeline A., 35
  Charles A., 16
  Mary S., 12
  Adington A., 10
  Flora J., 6
  Jenny, 4.
• Albert A. Smith died on 18 Feb 1875 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 44 years, 10 months and 13 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1875 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Apr 1875 Emaline Amanda M. Clapp received a pension to surviving family member based on Albert's service; and received certificate number 172501.
• On 8 Feb 1880 Albert's son, Addington A. Smith married Annie May Fisher at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Albert A. Smith's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Emaline Amanda M. Clapp in the 1880 US Federal Census on 26 Jun 1880 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amanda Smith, 45, widow, b. MA (as were all)
  Minnie S., 22, daur, works in shoe factory
  Flora J., 16, daur, works in shoe factory
  Jennie E., 14, daur
  Jasper N., 9, son.
• On 8 Apr 1882 Albert and Emaline's daughter, Flora Juliet Emily Smith married James Henry Johnson at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Emaline Amanda M. Smith was enumerated as the widow of Albert A. Smith, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Emaline, his wife, outlived Albert and died on 29 Sep 1910 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2012

Albert Olney Smith

• Father: Emery C. Smith b. 1800, d. 12 Mar 1863
• Mother: Cynthia M. Kimball b. 1813, d. 23 Nov 1871

• Company: K

• Albert Olney Smith was born about in 1843 at Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Emery C. Smith and Cynthia M. Kimball.
• Albert Olney Smith was enumerated in the household of Emery C. Smith and Cynthia M. Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census in Jun 1850 at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Emory Smith, 38
  Cynthia M Smith, 37
  Amy A Smith, 14
  Ann G Smith, 12
  Waity A Smith, 8
  **Albert Smith, 8
  James M Smith, 5
  Henrietta Smith, 0.
• Albert Olney Smith was enumerated in the household of Emery C. Smith and Cynthia M. Kimball in the 1860 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1860 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Emory Smith, 60, laborer, b. MA
  Cynthia, 47, b. RI
  William Chapel, 25, carpenter, b. RI
  Amy Chapel, 23, spinner, b. RI
  **Albert Smith, 18, b. RI
  James, 15, b. RI
  Hennitta, 10, b. RI.
• In 1861 Albert was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as operative.
• 
  On 1 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
• On 12 Mar 1863 his father, Emery C. Smith, died.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the household of Cynthia M. Kimball in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Smith, Cynthia M., 51, b. RI (as were all in the family)
  ---, Amey, 34, operative
  **---, Albert O., 27, house painter
  ---, James M., 23, carpenter
  ---, Mary 21, operative (James' wife.)
• On 23 Nov 1871 his mother, Cynthia M. Kimball, died at Rhode Island.
• On 26 May 1872 Albert Olney Smith married Frances Rebecca Fiske, 32, daughter of Marenus Fiske and Abby Knight, at Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Albert Olney Smith died on 27 Mar 1876 at Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was 33 years old.
• On 21 Mar 1887 Frances Rebecca Fiske received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Albert's service; his wife, received certificate number 325094.
• Frances Rebecca Fiske was enumerated as the widow of Albert Olney Smith, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, noting that he was wounded in the thigh and subsequently reenlisted in "Hancock's Ospa -- no information obtainable." Meaning unclear.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frances Rebecca Fiske in the 1900 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1900 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Shaw, Cora M., head, b. Oct 1866, a widow, one of her two children is living, b. RI (as were her parents)
  ---, Arthur M., son, b. Feb 1888, single
  Smith, Mary E., mother, b. Dec 1844, divorced, one of her two children is living, b. RI (and her parents)
  **---, Frances R., aunt, b. Oct 1839, a widow, she has no children, b. RI (and her parents)
  Joseph D Clarke, 27,m b. Oct 1872, b. England, rubberworker
  James M Smith, 53, b. Nov 1846, widower, b. RI, carpenter.
• Frances, his wife, outlived Albert and died on 17 Nov 1908 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 69.

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2020

Alfred Smith

• Company: C

• Alfred Smith was born in Mar 1828 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alfred Smith as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
• In 1862 Alfred was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alfred gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• 
  On 7 Aug 1862 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years and 5 months old.
• Alfred was described as being 5 feet 6 and 3/4 inches tall, with blue eyes, sandy hair and a sandy complexion.
• On 23 Aug 1862 Alfred joined the regiment from the recruit depot.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Alfred was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the face.
• In Dec 1863, Alfred was on detached duty at Division Headquarters.
• 
  On 19 Feb 1864 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted to collect a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years and 11 months old.
• On 6 May 1864 Alfred was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Alfred ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, while absent, wounded.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Alfred Smith was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Sep 1875, and received certificate number 140117.
• About in 1881 Alfred Smith married Maria [--?--].
• In 1896, Alfred was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Maria [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1900 at Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Smith, Alfred, b. Mar 1828, 72 married 19 years, b. CT (of CT parents), mule spinner
  ---, Maria, wife, b. Dec 1836, no children, b. RI, (fath b. CT, mor b. RI.)
• Alfred Smith died on 2 Jul 1906. He was 78 years and 4 months old.
• He was buried in Jul 1906 at Evergreen Cemetery, Plainfield (Danielson), Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 12 Jul 1906 Maria [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Alfred's service; his wife, received certificate number 625580.
• He and Maria [--?--] had no issue.

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2020