Albert H. Snow

b. 2 July 1842, d. 10 July 1863
  • Father: Harvey M. Snow b. 1817, d. 1866
  • Mother: Abiah Dunham b. Aug 1817, d. 1906
  • Company: I
  • Albert H. Snow was born on 2 Jul 1842 at Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut, son of Harvey M. Snow and Abiah Dunham.
  • Albert H. Snow was enumerated in the household of Harvey M. Snow and Abiah Dunham in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut.
  • Albert H. Snow was enumerated in the household of Harvey M. Snow and Abiah Dunham in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    H. M. Snow, 49, farmer, b. CT
    Abiah (?), 42, b. CT
    **Albert H., 18, b. CT
    Andrew R. Snow, 16, b. CT
    Ellen A., 14, b. CT.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as farmer.
  • Andrew Royal Snow, his brother, served in the 51st Massachusetts Regiment and returned home to live until 1923.

  • On 7 May 1862 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 10 months and 5 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • 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 3 Jul 1863 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • He died on 10 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds at the hospital. He was 21 years and 8 days old.
  • An obituary for Albert H. Snow was published on 18 Jul 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Death of a Volunteer

    The remains of Albert H. Snow, one of the original members of company I, 15th Mass Regt., who died from the effects of wounds received at the battle of Gettysburg were brought to this place last Wednesday. Thursday morning they were taken to Ashford Ct., for burial. We have not been able to learn the particulars of young Snow’s death, further than that he was shot in the head during the early part of the action, was carried to the hospital and lingered for three or four days.
    Through the exertions of T. W. Wellington, of Worcester, who was sent from that city to look after the dead and wounded of the 15th, his body was embalmed and forwarded to his friends in this place. Appropriate funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Fish, will be held at the Baptist Church to-morrow afternoon at the usual hour of Sabbath service. Without doubt Mr. Fish will be able to present many facts connected with the death of this young man, who when he was among us was known to be a person of excellent traits.

  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert H. Snow was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • He was buried in Jul 1863 at The Snow Cemetery, Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.
  • Albert's father, Harvey M. Snow, died and was buried in 1866 at The Snow Cemetery, Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 49 years.
  • In 1875 Albert's sister, Ellen L. Snow, married Henry Clay Baker.
  • Albert's mother, Abiah Dunham, died and was buried in 1906 at The Snow Cemetery, Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 88 years.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Albert H. Snow 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 5 Jun 1913 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Royal Snow, his brother, attended the Memorial Day exercises as a member of Post 61, G. A. R.
  • Last Edited: 20 Mar 2020

Alfred E. Snow

b. 1843, d. 18 October 1862
  • Father: Elkinah Snow b. 12 Feb 1815, d. 22 Feb 1888
  • Mother: Elvira Fairbanks b. 1812, d. 11 May 1867
  • Company: G
  • Alfred E. Snow was born about in 1843 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Elkinah Snow and Elvira Fairbanks.
  • Alfred E. Snow's parents Elkinah Snow and Elvira Fairbanks were divorced in Sep 1848 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • Alfred E. Snow was enumerated in the household of Elvira Fairbanks in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Elvira Snow, 37, b. RI
    **Charles S., 9, b. NY
    **Alfred E., 7, b. MA
    Aleasy A., 5, b. RI
    Lydia, J., 8/12, b. RI.
  • Charles, Alfred and Asahel's father, Elkinah Snow, remarried to Mahala Bullard.
  • Alfred E. Snow was enumerated in the household of Elvira Fairbanks in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Elvira Snow, 49. b. MA
    **Charles D., 19, shoemaker, b. NY
    **Alfred L., 17, shoemaker, b. MA
    Ashel, 13, b. RI.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alfred gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Alfred was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
  • Alfred E. Snow and Charles D. Snow, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
  • On 22 Jan 1862 Alfred was sentenced by regimental court martial to forfeit ten dollars to the US.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Alfred was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
  • He died on 18 Oct 1862 at Hospital, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, as a result of wounds received in action at the Battle of Antietam. He was 19 years old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with headstone 1024.
  • On 19 Oct 1862 Elvira Fairbanks received a mother's pension based on Alfred's service; she received certificate number 6913.
  • Elvira, his mother, outlived Alfred and died on 11 May 1867 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Alfred E. Snow was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
  • Last Edited: 7 Feb 2020

Charles D. Snow

b. 23 September 1840, d. 25 January 1894
  • Father: Elkinah Snow b. 12 Feb 1815, d. 22 Feb 1888
  • Mother: Elvira Fairbanks b. 1812, d. 11 May 1867
  • Company: G
  • Charles D. Snow was born on 23 Sep 1840 at Shemango, Chenango County, New York, son of Elkinah Snow and Elvira Fairbanks.
  • Charles D. Snow's parents Elkinah Snow and Elvira Fairbanks were divorced in Sep 1848 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • Charles D. Snow was enumerated in the household of Elvira Fairbanks in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Elvira Snow, 37, b. RI
    **Charles S., 9, b. NY
    **Alfred E., 7, b. MA
    Aleasy A., 5, b. RI
    Lydia, J., 8/12, b. RI.
  • Charles, Alfred and Asahel's father, Elkinah Snow, remarried to Mahala Bullard.
  • Charles D. Snow was enumerated in the household of Elvira Fairbanks in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Elvira Snow, 49. b. MA
    **Charles D., 19, shoemaker, b. NY
    **Alfred L., 17, shoemaker, b. MA
    Ashel, 13, b. RI.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 19 days old.
  • Charles D. Snow and Alfred E. Snow, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the arm.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles D. Snow was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 19 Sep 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.

  • On 18 Oct 1862 his brother, Alfred E. Snow, died at Hospital, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, as a result of wounds received in action at the Battle of Antietam.
  • Charles D. Snow made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Jan 1863, and received certificate number 167069.
  • On 11 May 1867 his mother, Elvira Fairbanks, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
  • On 15 Jun 1868 Charles D. Snow, 27, married Mayetta Davis, daughter of Robert Davis, at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a first marriage for her and a second for him.
  • Charles D. Snow and Mayetta Davis were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Snow, Charles D., 27, laborer, b. NY
    ---, Marietta, 39, b. RI
    ---, Lucy J., 5, b. MA
    ---, Alfred, 3, b. MA
    (Note: these children appear to be hers from her previous marriage.)
  • Charles D. Snow and Mayetta Davis were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 30 Jun 1880 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Snow, Charles D., 40, works for shoe factory, b. RI
    ---, Maritte, 40, wife, b. MA
    ---, Melissa, 19, daur, single, b. MA
    ---, Alfred, 13, son, b. MA.
  • On 15 Aug 1881 Charles's daughter, Melissa Jane Snow married Elmer Ellsworth Smith at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Charles D. Snow was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts.
  • He died on 25 Jan 1894 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 53 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1894 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Mar 1894 Mayetta Davis received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; and received certificate number 415892.
  • Mayetta, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 25 Oct 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 15 Oct 2013

Family 1: Mayetta Davis b. between 1830 - 1831, d. 25 Oct 1900

  • Melissa Jane Snow b. 1864
  • Lucy J. Snow b. between 1864 - 1865

Family 2:

  • Alfred Snow b. 21 Mar 1867

Edwin A. Snow

b. 1839
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Edwin A. Snow was born about in 1839.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Edwin gave his occupation as Clerk.
  • In 1861 Edwin was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 3 Aug 1861 Edwin A. Snow mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Edwin was taken prisoner at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, and reported missing from his regiment.
  • On 6 Oct 1862, Edwin was paroled.
  • On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Missing Men Of The Fifteenth Regiment

    A member of the fifteenth regiment at the camp of paroled prisoners at Annapolis writes as follows:

    “Thomas Caulfield, G. T. Osgood. George W. Hunt of Co. C; Charles A. Gleason, Peter McGune, Andrew Cadret, E. L. Smith, O. W. Newton, of Co. D; L. A. Cook, of Co. A; Edwin Chase, George Carpenter, of Co. B; C. L. Preston, Co. G; Thomas Horne, J. S. Flannigan, Co. H; J. G. Thornton, Thomas Welch, Co. K; E. A. Snow, Andrew Sharpshooters, were taken prisoners at the battle of Antietam, and recently released at Richmond. There are some that left Richmond, who are in the hospitals and I have been unable to obtain their names.”.
  • On 15 Nov 1862, Edwin was sent to Alexandria, with no further record.
  • Last Edited: 29 Sep 2019

James M. Snow

b. 6 September 1835, d. 30 November 1874
  • Father: Jonathan Snow
  • Mother: Mary [--?--]
  • Company: E
  • James M. Snow was born on 6 Sep 1835 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Snow and Mary [--?--].
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as painter.

  • On 14 Mar 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
  • On 15 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 3 Sep 1864, James also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Co. C.
  • He ended his service with the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery by transfer on 9 Jan 1865.
  • Starting 15 Dec 1864, James also served in the 17th Massachusetts Infantry, Co. E.
  • He ended his service with the 17th Massachusetts on 23 May 1865 at New York, New York.
  • On 6 Sep 1869 James M. Snow, 34, married Jennie C. Sibley, 30, daughter of Sumner Sibley and Clarissa Barns, at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • James M. Snow died on 30 Nov 1874 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 39 years, 2 months and 24 days old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1874 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 24 Feb 1879 Jane Clarissa Sibley received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 188120.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sumner Sibley and Clarissa Barns in the 1880 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1880 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Sibley, Sumner, 74, retired scythe manufacturer, b. MA (as were all in the household)
    ---, Clarissa, 72, wife
    **Snow, Jane C., 41, dau, widow, seamstress
    Sibley, Emily M., 48, dau, single, seamstress.
  • Jane Clarissa Sibley was enumerated as the widow of James M. Snow, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James's wife, Jane Clarissa Sibley, died and was buried on 25 Apr 1912 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72 years, 11 months and 28 days.
  • Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Family: Jane Clarissa Sibley b. 28 Apr 1839, d. 22 Apr 1912

John Gould Snow

b. 6 November 1839, d. 10 December 1862

John G. Snow
  • Father: Thomas S. Snow b. 1803, d. 12 May 1890
  • Mother: Mary Cole b. 1810
  • Company: A
  • John Gould Snow was born on 6 Nov 1839 at Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas S. Snow and Mary Cole.
  • His mother, Mary Cole, died.
  • On 16 Nov 1842 John's widowed father, Thomas S. Snow, remarried to Nancy Knowles at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • John Gould Snow was enumerated in the household of Thomas S. Snow and Nancy Knowles in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas S Snow, 47, carpenter, b. MA
    Nancy H Snow, 48, b. MA
    John G Snow, 10, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 John was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 6 days old.
  • He died on 10 Dec 1862 at Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, of disease. He was 23 years, 1 month and 4 days old.
  • He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 4, Lot 12.
  • On 8 Aug 1878 Thomas S. Snow received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his father, received certificate number 186780.
  • In 1888, John was included on p. 98 of the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
    John Gould Snow, only son of Thomas S. Snow, was at Ball's Bluff and six other battles. He died of chronic diarrhoea, Dec. 10, 1863, at Farfax hospital, Va.
  • John's father, Thomas S. Snow, died and was buried in May 1890 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years.
  • Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.
  • Last Edited: 10 Jun 2020

Thomas Henry Snow

b. 7 July 1842, d. 23 January 1919
  • Father: Thomas O. Snow b. between 1820 - 1821
  • Mother: Caroline D. Holden b. Feb 1826, d. 12 May 1871
  • Company: H
  • Thomas Henry Snow was born on 7 Jul 1842 at Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York, son of Thomas O. Snow and Caroline D. Holden, (Hartsfalls, NY.)
  • Thomas Henry Snow was enumerated in the household of Thomas O. Snow and Caroline D. Holden in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1850 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Thomas Snow, 29, blacksmith, b. Canada
    Mrs. Snow, 25, b. NY
    **Thomas, 8, b. NY
    George, 5, b. CT
    Alfred L., 4, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as axe-maker.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years and 5 days old.
  • On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Thomas Henry Snow was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
  • On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Henry Snow was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
  • On 3 Sep 1863 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • Starting 14 Apr 1864, Thomas also served in the in the VRC.
  • On 7 May 1864 Thomas Henry Snow, 21, married Marcia Jane "Jennie" Young, 20, daughter of Joseph Young and Mary J. [--?--], at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Thomas Henry Snow ended his service on 10 Nov 1865.
  • In 1879, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas was included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
  • He and Marcia Jane "Jennie" Young were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is an Axe Forger, and showing that his father was born in Canada and his mother in NY.
  • Thomas Henry Snow was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. H, and now has heart disease.
  • On 25 Apr 1892 Marcia Jane "Jennie" Young, his wife, died at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 48.
  • On 12 Sep 1892 Thomas Henry Snow, 50, married Ella Maria Hanson, daughter of Greenleaf L. Sweet and Maria E. Durant, at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her. She was a widow. The marriage was registered in Douglas.
  • Thomas Henry Snow made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1899, and received certificate number 212605.
  • He and Ella Maria Sweet were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1900 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Snow, Thomas, b. Aug 1841. married 8 years,
    ---, Ella M., wife,
    Hanson, Ella, step-dau, 13, b. MA.
  • Thomas Henry Snow died on 23 Jan 1919 at Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 76 years, 6 months and 16 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1919 at Evergreen Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 24 May 1924 Ella Maria Sweet received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; and received certificate number 958272.
  • Ella, his wife, outlived Thomas and died on 19 Feb 1937 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 13 Apr 2016

Family 1: Marcia Jane "Jennie" Young b. 17 Dec 1843, d. 25 Apr 1892

  • Calvin Holton Snow b. 1868, d. 15 Apr 1868
  • Elwyn T Snow b. 1869, d. 1960
  • Walter Reymond Snow b. 11 Dec 1872, d. 17 Sep 1951

Family 2: Ella Maria Sweet b. 1850, d. 19 Feb 1937

Warren Snow

b. 1839, d. 17 September 1862
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Warren Snow was born about in 1839.
  • Warren Snow married Matilda [--?--].
  • In 1861 Warren was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Warren gave his occupation as Storekeeper.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 Warren Snow mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Warren Snow was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
  • He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 23 years old.
  • On 24 Aug 1874 Matilda [--?--] applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Warren's service; his wife, but no certificate is recorded.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Warren Snow was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
  • Last Edited: 9 Jun 2020

Family: Matilda [--?--]

Frederick Soder

b. between 1833 and 1834
  • Company: I
  • Frederick Soder was born between 1833 - 1834 at Switzerland.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frederick Souter, 25, (no occupation given) b. Switzerland
    living in the home of:
    Bender Belley, 44, painter, b. Germany.
  • In 1861 Frederick was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frederick gave his occupation as rope-maker.

  • On 20 May 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, missing and presumed dead.

  • On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Soder was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Frederick Soder 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 4 Jul 1907 Frederick Soder 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: 18 Sep 2012

John Welcome Southland

b. November 1837, d. 7 January 1894
  • Father: Welcome Southland b. between 1794 - 1795
  • Mother: Mary Alexander b. between 1807 - 1808
  • Company: D
  • John Welcome Southland was born in Nov 1837 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Welcome Southland and Mary Alexander.
  • John Welcome Southland was enumerated in the household of Welcome Southland and Mary Alexander in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Sep 1850 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Welcome Southland, 55, stone cutter, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Meriam, 42 (possibly a step mother)
    **John, 12
    Davis, 7
    Alonzo, 4
    Lowell Southland, 21, bootmaker
    Judson Southland, 17, bootmaker.
  • On 21 May 1858 John Welcome Southland, 20, married Ann Crossman, daughter of John Crossman and Harriet [--?--], at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Welcome Southland and Ann Crossman were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Southland, 23, machinist, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Ann, 18
    Hattie, 7/12
    Samuel Follett, 12, bootmaker
    Hue Riley, 64, day laborer, b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as bootmaker.

  • On 30 Jan 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years and 2 months old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 27 Sep 1862 at "The Public Ledger", Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, John W. Southland was listed among the wounded.
  • On 15 Jan 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts transferred to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service with the 89th Company, 2 BN VRC due to disability on 24 Feb 1864.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 7 May 1864, and received certificate number 31481.
  • In 1865, Harriet Louisa Southland, his daughter, was the subject of an adoption proceeding at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Ann Crossman, his wife, died.
  • On 17 Jan 1874 John Welcome Southland, 36, married Lucy Inman, daughter of Marvel Otis Inman and Ann Maria Smith, at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • On 28 Nov 1878 John's daughter, Hattie L. Southland married Frank Pressey at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Welcome Southland was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works For Boot Factory and is enumerated as "married", but his wife is not enumerated with him. He lives (boards) with the large family Mr. Welcome P. Aldrich.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D, where he received a gunshot wound to the ankle.
  • He died on 7 Jan 1894 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 56 years and 2 months old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1894 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 44/45.
  • On 12 Aug 1905 Lucy Inman received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife, with application number 833358, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 29 Nov 2018

Family 1: Ann Crossman b. between 1841 - 1842

  • Harriet Louisa Southland b. 31 Dec 1859

Family 2: Lucy Inman b. between 1853 - 1854

Charles Frederick Southwick

b. 10 September 1837, d. 1 May 1902
  • Father: Jesse Eddy Southwick b. 30 Oct 1814
  • Mother: Ruth Murdock Taft b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 10 Oct 1911
  • Company: D
  • Charles Frederick Southwick was born on 10 Sep 1837 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jesse Eddy Southwick and Ruth Murdock Taft, grandson of David and Lucretia (Larkin) Southwick.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick and Jerome P. Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 16 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 3 Jul 1863 Charles Frederick Southwick, 25, married Cornelia J. Howard, daughter of Benjamin Howard and Phebe [--?--], at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 12 Aug 1867 his cousin, Jerome P. Southwick, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 22 of wounds and consumption.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick and Cornelia J. Howard were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
    Charles F Southwick, 31
    Cornelia J., 30
    Anna L., 4.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick and Cornelia J. Howard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Chas. F. Southwick, 40
    Comelia J., 39
    Anna, 14
    Ines, 7
    Emma, 4.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick 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, Company D, noting that he receives a pension.
  • On 29 Jun 1892 Charles and Cornelia's daughter, Ina M. W. Southwick married William H. Boutelle at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick and Cornelia J. Howard were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Charles T Southwick, 62, married 36 years, b. Sep 1838, b. MA, machinist
    Cornelia J., 60, wife, 2 of 3 children living, b. May 1840
    Emma F., 24, daur, b. Jan 1876, b. NH, bookkeeper
    Anna L Barrett, 34, niece, b. Jan 1866, b. MA
    Robert H Fisk, 19, lodger, b. Mar 1881.
  • Charles Frederick Southwick died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
  • An obituary for Charles Frederick Southwick was published on 2 May 1902 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    HIS LAST ROLL CALL:
    Veteran of Post 19 Joins His Comrades Beyond the River.

    Charles F. Southwick, a veteran of the Civil War and Junior Vice Commander of Post 19, G. A. R., was stricken with apoplexy at his residence, 20 Wood street, Wednesday forenoon. He had been employed as a machinist for many years by C. H. Brown & Co., and worked steadily at the shop up to Tuesday night, though his health has not been firm of late. Not feeling as well as usual he did not go to the shop Wednesday, but walked out in the morning. He had laid down to rest when the stroke came. Dr. Rice was called and was with him several hours but Mr. Southwick did not regain consciousness and died at 5 p.m. Thursday.

    Mr. Southwick was born at Northbridge 64 years ago. He learned the machines trade before the Civil War and after his discharge from the army he worked at Nashua for Davis & Rollins Engine works. He next manufactured ?? hardware on his own about Nashua. He camer to Fitchburg in 1877 and worked for about two years for the Fitchburg Machine work.s

    He had been in the employ of C. H. Brown & Co. since June 3, 1879 and his specialty was building connecting ?? engines.

    Mr. Southwick enlisted from Northbridge July 12, 1861 in Company D 15th Mass regt and did picket duty along the Potomac near Poolesville during the following autumn and was present at the disastrous Battle of Ball's Bluff. In the following spring the regiment took part in the peninsular campaign, but Commrade Southwick was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, April 17, 1862.

    He married Cornelia J. Howard of Ashby, July 3, 1863 in Grafton. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ina M. Boutelle of Southbridge, and Miss Emma F. Southwick, who lives at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fenner of Ayer and Mrs. Sarah Dennison of Waltham; one brother, Frank B. Southwick of Worcester. Mr. Southwick's mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Southwick of Ayer also survivers. She is 84 years old.


    He was a member of a Masonic lodge at Nashua and of Plymouth Colony Pilgrim Fathers of this city. He was a faithful workman, popular with numerous associates, and respected by all who knew him.

  • He was buried in May 1902 at Glenwood Cemetery, Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Plot: Lot 1, Section 4, Fourth Avenue.
  • On 17 May 1902 Cornelia J. Howard received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 538754.
  • On 21 Oct 1902 Charles Frederick Southwick was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
  • Cornelia, his wife, outlived Charles and died in 1928 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 21 Feb 2016

Family: Cornelia J. Howard b. between 1840 - 1841, d. 1928

  • Freddie Southwick b. 1864, d. 27 Feb 1865
  • Anna L. Southwick b. 1866, d. before 1900
  • Ina M. W. Southwick b. 1873
  • Emma F. Southwick b. Jan 1876, d. 1932

Jerome P. Southwick

b. 12 January 1845, d. 12 August 1867
  • Father: Jonathan Southwick b. 30 Jul 1820, d. 21 Jan 1902
  • Mother: Miranda Elvira Carpenter b. 5 Dec 1820, d. 26 Sep 1871
  • Company: E
  • Jerome P. Southwick was born on 12 Jan 1845 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Southwick and Miranda Elvira Carpenter, grandson of David and Lucretia (Larkin) Southwick.
  • Jerome P. Southwick was enumerated in the household of Miranda Elvira Carpenter and Jonathan Southwick in the State census in 1855 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jonathan Southwick, 35
    Miranda E Southwick, 35
    **Jerome P Southwick, 11
    Emily J Southwick, 10
    Ella M Southwick, 6
    Marian Southwick, 4
    Adelia Southwick, 1/12.
  • Jerome P. Southwick was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Southwick and Miranda Elvira Carpenter in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jon Southwick, 40, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    M. E., 39
    **Jesse P., 15
    Josephine, 14
    Ella, 12
    Marion, 9
    Lucretia, 70.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jerome gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Jerome was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Jerome mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 6 months old.
  • Jerome P. Southwick and Charles Frederick Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 27 Aug 1863 Jerome ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Aug 1863, and received certificate number 27734.
  • He died on 12 Aug 1867 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of wounds and consumption. He was 22 years and 7 months old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1867 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Miranda Elvira Carpenter received a pension to surviving family member based on Jerome's service; with application 158362, but no certificate is recorded.
  • In 1890 Jerome P. Southwick was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Charles, his cousin, outlived Jerome and died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 64.
  • Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

Thomas A. Southwick

b. 18 March 1838, d. 2 April 1930
  • Father: Thomas Southwick b. 1800
  • Mother: Keziah Lesure b. 5 Apr 1814, d. 2 Jan 1905
  • Company: H
  • Thomas A. Southwick was born on 18 Mar 1838 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Southwick and Keziah Lesure.
  • His father, Thomas Southwick, died.
  • Thomas A. Southwick was enumerated in the household of Keziah Lesure and Paul Thompson in the State census in 1855 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Paul Thompson 40-50, laborer
    Kesiah Thompson      40-50
    Thomas Southwick      15-20, card stripper
    Miranda Southwick      10-15
    Elijah Southwick      10-15
    Laura A Southwick      10-15
    Jesse E Thompson      5-10
    Oliver Thompson      0-5
    Ezekiel T Thompson 0-5.
  • On 12 Jun 1859 Thomas A. Southwick, 21, married Harriet R. Young, 16, daughter of Parley Young and Susan B. Lawton, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Thomas A. Southwick and Harriet R. Young were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1860 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thos. Southwick, 21, carpenter, b. MA
    Harriet, 19, b. RI
    Frederick, 10/12.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as mechanic.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the thigh.
  • In Oct 1861 "The casualties to Douglas men belonging to the Fifteenth were as follows: ... Thomas A. Southwick was also wounded in the leg, escaped being captured, was honorably discharged and returned home....", according to the History of Douglas, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas A. Southwick 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, Thomas A. Southwick was mentioned among the casualties.
  • Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability at a date unspecified in the 1870 roster.

  • In 1879, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas was included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
  • He and Harriet R. Young were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
    Southwick, Thomas A., 41, carpenter, b. MA
    ---, Harriet, 38, wife, b. RI
    ---, Fred A., 20, son, b. MA
    ---, Orion B., 15, son, b. MA
    ---, Mamie E., 3, son, b. NH
    ---, Frank H., 9/12, son, b. NH
    Young, Gilbert, 21, brother-in-law, machinist, b. NH
    Bickford, Blanche, 18, servant, b. NH.
  • Thomas A. Southwick was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
  • On 31 Jul 1897 Thomas's daughter, Mamie Edith Southwick married George Howland Hill at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
  • On 4 Mar 1909 Harriet R. Young, his wife, died at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 66 of Bright's disease.
  • Thomas's wife, Harriet R. Young, died and was buried on 7 Mar 1909 at Union Cemetery, East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 66 years, 6 months and 9 days.
  • Note: it is likely that Thomas is buried in the same cemetery.
  • Thomas A. Southwick was enumerated in the household of George Howland Hill and Mamie Edith Southwick in the 1910 US Federal Census on 26 Apr 1910 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hill, George, 39, married 12 years, b. MA, propriator of confectionary store
    ---, Mamie, wife, 32, no children, b. NH
    **Southwick, Thomas, father-in-law, 71, widower, b. RI, salesman in confectionary store.
  • Thomas A. Southwick died on 2 Apr 1930 at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 92 years and 15 days old.
  • Thomas's son, Frederick A. Southwick, died and was buried in 1944 at Masonic Cemetery, Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, at age 84 years.
  • Thomas's son, Orion E. Southwick, died and was buried in 1947 at Maplewood Cemetery, Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, at age 81 years.
  • Last Edited: 4 May 2019

Family: Harriet R. Young b. 26 Aug 1842, d. 4 Mar 1909

  • Frederick A. Southwick b. Aug 1859, d. 1944
  • William E. Southwick b. 28 Feb 1863, d. 16 Oct 1865
  • Orion E. Southwick b. 29 Mar 1865, d. 1947
  • Charles Erving Southwick b. 7 Jul 1867, d. 7 Sep 1879
  • Mamie Edith Southwick b. 1877, d. after 1940
  • Frank Harold Southwick b. Sep 1879
  • Son Stillborn Southwick b. 26 Jan 1881, d. 26 Jan 1881

Christopher Specht

b. May 1838, d. 23 July 1901
  • Company: MusBand
  • Christopher Specht was born in May 1838 at Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire).
  • He emigrated in 1859 from Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire).
  • In 1861 Christopher was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Christopher gave his occupation as musician.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Christopher mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 3 months old.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Christopher ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • Christopher Specht married Margaret Eva Ploss.
  • Christopher Specht and Margaret Eva Ploss were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1870 at Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as:
    Christian Specht, 33, machine builder, b. Bohemia
    Margaret, 25
    Berta, 1, b. PA.
  • Christopher Specht and Margaret Eva Ploss were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1880 at Washington, Yolo County, California, as:
    Christ Specht, 43, machinist, b. Bohemia
    Maggie, 37, wife, b. Bohemia
    Bertha, 11, daur, b. PA
    Richard, 3, b. CA.
  • Christopher Specht made application at California for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1898, and received certificate number 973085.
  • He and Margaret Eva Ploss were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, as:
    Specht, Christopher, head, b. May 1838, 62, married 35 years, b. Austria, machinist
    ---, Margaret, wife b. Nov 1843, two of seven children living, b. Austria
    ---, Nettie, dau, b. Apr 1870, single, b. PA, sales lady dry goods
    ---, Richard C., son, b. May 1877, single, b. CA, student.
  • Christopher Specht died on 23 Jul 1901 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. He was 63 years and 2 months old.
  • An obituary for Christopher Specht was published as follows: from the "San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California), 24 July 1901:
    Died - In this city, July 23, at his late residence, 20 Camp street, Christopher, beloved husband of Margaret E. Specht, father of Bertha M. and Richard C. Spec ht, and Uncle of F. W. Geiger, a native of Germany, aged 64 years, 1 month and 26 days.
  • He was buried in Jul 1901 at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Plot: G H T 290, according to the
    U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  • (Note: inspection of the plot in the summer of 2016 shows that either he has been moved or was incorrectly copied from a previous index in 1953.)
  • On 6 Aug 1901 Margaret Eva Ploss received a pension to surviving family member in California based on Christopher's service; and received certificate number 522059.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Richard Charles Specht and Effie Belle Armentrout in the 1930 US Federal Census in 1930 at Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, as:
    Richard C Specht      Head, 53, California
    Effie B Specht, Wife, 46, California
    Margaret E Specht, Mother, 86, Bohemia.
  • Margaret outlived Christopher and died on 8 Aug 1932 at Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, at age 88.
  • Last Edited: 12 Nov 2018

Family: Margaret Eva Ploss b. Nov 1843, d. 8 Aug 1932

  • Bertha Nettie Specht b. 21 Apr 1870, d. 5 Jan 1916
  • Richard Charles Specht b. 8 May 1877, d. 19 May 1949

Jonas Spencer

b. April 1844, d. 5 January 1909
  • Father: Asa Spencer d. before 1851
  • Mother: Helen Nesbit b. 23 May 1810, d. 18 Feb 1900
  • Company: F
  • Jonas Spencer was born in Apr 1844 at Quebec, Canada, son of Asa Spencer and Helen Nesbit.
  • Jonas Spencer was enumerated in the household of Helen Nesbit in the 1851 census of Canada in Apr 1851 at Elgin, Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada (East), as:
    Helen Nisbet, b. Scotland, Methodist, 42
    Elizabeth M. Spencer, b. Canada (as were all in house), 18
    Anah, 16
    Jane, 14
    ?? Ann, 12
    Florella, 10
    **Jonas, 8
    Margaret, 5
    William, 3.
  • Jonas Spencer emigrated in 1858 from Canada and was later naturalized.
  • He was not enumerated in the household of Helen Nesbit in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Ellen Spencer, 50, keeps boarding house, b. Scotland
    Hannah, 24, weaver, b. Canada
    Ellen F., 18, weaver, b. Canada
    Margaret A., 13, b. Canada
    William, 11, b. Canada
    Asa, 8, b. Canada
    (and numerous lady weavers in the boarding house.)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Jonas gave his occupation as cloth dresser.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Jonas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 3 months old.
  • On 20 Nov 1862 Jonas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in the regular Army.

  • Starting 21 Nov 1862, Jonas also served in the 1st U. S. Artillery, Co. I, for the remainder of his committed term with the 15th.
  • He ended his service with by discharge from the regular army on 3 Jul 1864.
  • On 5 Dec 1872 Jonas Spencer, 28, married Caroline Lambert, 20, daughter of Andrew Lambert and Mary Boyer, at Moores, Clinton County, New York.
  • On 3 Dec 1879 at New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota, Jonas received 160 acres in a homestead land patent.
  • He and Caroline Lambert were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Amboy, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, as:
    Spencer, Jonas, 35, machinist & farmer, b. Canada (of Scottish parents)
    ---, Carrie, 25, wife, b. NY (fat b. Scotland, mor b. Canada)
    ---, Asa W., 4, son, b. MN.
  • Jonas Spencer was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Breckenridge, Wilkin County, Minnesota.
  • He made application at Minnesota for a veteran's pension on 30 Dec 1892, and received certificate number 1137133.
  • In 1896, Jonas was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • He and Caroline Lambert were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, as:
    Jones Spencer, 56, machinist
    Carry Spencer, 48
    William E Spencer, 26, dentist
    Asa W Spencer, 24
    They have been married 27 years, and all three of their children are still living.
  • Jonas Spencer died on 5 Jan 1909 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was 64 years and 9 months old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1909 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota.
  • An obituary for Jonas Spencer was published on 14 Jan 1909 as follows: in the "Glencoe Enterprise"
    Remains are Laid to Rest
    Jonas Spencer, a Former Glencoe Citizen, Expires on Jan. 5th in Minneapolis.
    The remains of Jonas Spencer, who died at his home in Minneapolis on Jan. 5th were brought here for interment last Friday.
    He was a former resident of Glencoe and was a brother in law of Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and a nephew of Ed Lambert.....
    He married Caroline Lambert, who survives him at Moore's Forks, N. Y. in 1873, and the same year they can to Glencoe....
    He is mourned by three sons, besides his widow. They are Dr. W. E., A. W., and Herbert Spencer, all of Minneapolis.....
  • In Jan 1909 Caroline Lambert received a pension to surviving family member in Minnesota based on Jonas's service; and received certificate number 676560.
  • Jonas's wife, Caroline Lambert, died and was buried in Oct 1944 at Mount Auburn Crematory, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota, at age 92 years and 5 months.
  • Last Edited: 21 Feb 2019

Family: Caroline Lambert b. 29 Apr 1852, d. 28 Oct 1944

  • Dr. William E. Spencer D. D. S. b. 21 Mar 1874, d. 17 Aug 1971
  • Asa Washington Spencer b. 8 Apr 1876, d. 27 Feb 1956
  • Herbert Franklin Spencer b. 15 Sep 1891, d. 1 Apr 1945