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John L. Starrett

• Father: Robert Starrett
• Mother: Rebecca [--?--]

• Company: K

• John L. Starrett was born about in 1837 at Ireland, son of Robert Starrett and Rebecca [--?--].
• On 30 May 1858 John L. Starrett married Mary Louis Estes, 20, daughter of Henry Estes and Susan Round, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John L. Starrett was enumerated in the household of Henry Estes and Susan Round in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Milford P. O., Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Estes, 55, shoemaker, b. MA
  Susan, 50, b. RI
  **Hersey, 27, carpenter, b. MA
  **John Starrett, 23, weaver, b. Ireland
  Mary L., 23, b. MA
  Louisa, 1, b. MA.
• In 1861 John was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as weaver.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• John L. Starrett and Hersey Estes, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company K.
• John L. Starrett died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 25 years old.
• On 5 Mar 1863 Mary Louis Estes received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; and received certificate number 4231.
• On 9 Dec 1870 John's widow, Mary Louis Estes remarried to Asel B. Griggs at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in his first marriage and her second.
• On 6 Nov 1878 Mary Louis Greggs made application for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 149397, his remarried widow.
• In 1883 John and Mary's daughter, Louisa Bernette Starrett married James H. Whittle.
• On 6 Oct 1886 John and Mary's daughter, Marie Antoinette Starrett married George Willard Collier at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 17 Sep 1900 John L. Starrett 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.)
• Mary, his wife, outlived John and died on 4 Jul 1922 at age 84.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Samuel Wirt Stearns

Samuel W. Stearns

• Father: William Albert Stearns b. 12 Oct 1809, d. 22 Mar 1871
• Mother: Clarissa Tarbell b. 12 Oct 1810, d. 20 Oct 1877

• Company: B

• Samuel Wirt Stearns was born on 28 Sep 1841 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Albert Stearns and Clarissa Tarbell.
• Samuel Wirt Stearns was enumerated in the household of William Albert Stearns and Clarissa Tarbell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Sep 1850 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. A. Stearns, 40, shoes, $1600 estate, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Clarissa, 39
  Henry A., 14
  Emily, 12
  **Samuel W., 9
  Wm. F., 4
  Mary Chesom, 20, b. N. S.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Samuel gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1862 Samuel was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Jan 1862 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
• On 4 Aug 1863 Samuel was promoted to Corporal.
• He died on 14 Oct 1863 at Bristoe Station, Virginia. He was 22 years and 16 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Wirt Stearns was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  ]Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 11 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Wirt Stearns was mentioned as deceased (Volume 92 # 44): Casualty List
  Mass 15th Regt.:---The following deaths in the 15th Massachusetts regiment are officially reported. Corporal S. W. Stearns, of Co. B., E. A. Hinkley of Co. I., and Sergt. George A. Davis; all killed at Bristow Station.

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2012

William Randolph Steele

William R. Steele

• Father: Mr. [--?--] Steele

• Company: Staff

• William Randolph Steele was also known as William Robert Steele in fold3 records.
• He was born on 24 Jul 1842 at New York City, New York, New York, son of Mr. [--?--] Steele.
• NOTE: His name and place of birth here are as reported in the Congressional record. However, there is conflicting evidence. His enlistment and service record gives his middle name as Robert. And the 1862 letter referrs to him as "Robert" or "Bob."
• William Randolph Steele was enumerated in the household of Samuel Halliwell and Jane Steele in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel Halliwell, 32, merchant, b. England (as were all in the household)
  Jane (Steele) Halliwell, 30
  Esabella, 29
  **William R. Steel, 17, clerk (living with his sister and brother-in-law)
  Joseph H., 15
  John G., 13.
• In 1861 William was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as merchant.
• Starting 19 Apr 1861, William also served in the 3rd Battalion Massachusetts Rifles, Co. A, together with six others who would eventually join the 15th Regiment.
• 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.
• William had his photo taken about this time.
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  On 24 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Quartermaster Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• On 24 Jul 1861 William was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Randolph Steele was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 11 May 1862 William was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning William Randolph Steele, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 13 Aug 1862 William was transferred from Staff to Company E.
• In Sep 1862, William was doing detached service at Division Headquarters.
• On 28 Oct 1862 William was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William R. Steele was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Randolph Steele was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced.
• In Dec 1863, William was ADC to General Webb.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, by mustering out.
  
  
• On 13 Mar 1865 William was promoted to Brevet Major "for gallant conduct at the Battle of Bristoe Station."
• Starting 13 Mar 1865, William also served in the staff as a Brevet Major, and aide to General Webb.
• He ended his service with due to expiration of term of service with the rank of Brevet Major. In later years, he is often referred to with the honorific title of "Colonel" in 1865.
• On 21 Dec 1869 William Randolph Steele, 27, married Caroline C. Pennington, daughter of Robert Gill Pennington and Caroline Antonia Kuhn, at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
• William Randolph Steele and Caroline C. Pennington were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1870 at Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming Territory, where he is a lawyer.
• In 1878, William was was the democratic delegate to the 44th U. S. Congress from the Territory of Wyoming.
• See a photo of him as an older man.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, as having served in the Massachusetts Rifles.
• From the "Chicago Herald," (Chicago, IL), 2 Jan 1891:
  Politics in South Dakota....
  Colonel William R. Steele, of Deadwood, on his way to New York, dined at the Palmer yesterday.
  He is a thorough westerner, and one of the most genial of gentlemen, as well as a lawyer of bright attainments.
  He was one of the first settlers at Cheyenne, where he became the attorney for the Union Pacific.
  He represented the territory of Wyoming in Congress for a term, and at the outbreak of the Black Hills excitement in 1877 removed with his partmer, Daniel Mclaughlin, to Deadwood, where they built up a lucrative practice.
  He is considered one of the best mining lawyers in the West and an authority on legal propositions generally....
• In 1894, at Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, William was the mayor.
• He and Caroline C. Pennington were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1900 at Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, as:
  Steele, Wm. R., b. July 1845, married 20 years, b. NY (as were his parents), lawyer
  ---, Caroline, wife, b. Dec 1854, no children, b. OH
  Ostler, Harry, lodger, b. 1867, single, b. OH.
• William Randolph Steele died on 30 Nov 1901 at Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota. He was 59 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1901 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, Sec 2, Lot 32 (Noted: "Calamity" Jane and "Wild Bill" Hickok, are buried in the same cemetery.)
• He and Caroline C. Pennington had no issue.
• On 27 Mar 1902 Caroline C. Pennington received a pension to surviving family member in Ohio based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 659253.
• William's wife, Caroline C. Pennington, died and was buried in Aug 1924 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, Sect C, row/plot 26, grv 5 at age 80 years.

• Last Edited: 17 May 2020

Marquis Eustis Steere

• Father: John Colllins Steere b. 2 Mar 1818, d. 1 Aug 1904
• Mother: Almira Slater b. 3 Sep 1821, d. 23 Feb 1848

• Company: E

• Marquis Eustis Steere was born on 19 Jan 1844 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of John Colllins Steere and Almira Slater.
• Grandson of Augustus and Cyrene (Salisbury) Steere of Burrillville, Rhode Island.
• On 23 Feb 1848 his mother, Almira Slater, died at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 26.
• On 16 Aug 1848 Marquis, Marietta and Dwight's widowed father, John Colllins Steere, remarried to Mary E. Lyon at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Marquis Eustis Steere was enumerated in the household of John Colllins Steere and Mary E. Lyon in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John E. Steere, 32, dresser leather, b. RI
  Mary, 39, b. CT
  Marietta, 10, b. MA
  **Marquis, 6, b. MA
  Dwight, 2, b. MA
  Sarah L., 5/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Marquis gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Marquis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 5 months and 23 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Marquis was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 13 Jan 1863 Marquis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability due to wounds.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Marquis Eustis Steere was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• Starting 2 Nov 1863, John Colllins Steere, his father, served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Company G, returning home after the war.
• On 9 Jul 1864 Marquis Eustis Steere, 20, married Julia A. Balcom, 19, daughter of Warren Balcom and Lydia Trask, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Marquis Eustis Steere made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Feb 1868, and received certificate number 23849.
• On 6 Jul 1872 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Reunions Sammel-Events was mentioned as having attended the fifth reunion of company E:
  The fifth annaual reunion of Co. E. 15th regiment Mass. vols. was held in Oxford Friday, the 28th of June. Twenty of the old members were present. Incidents of the war veterans were recalled affording much pleasure. An excellent diner was furnished by A. B. yeomans. A pleasant hour was passed in a call on Hon. Alexander DeWitt the following officers were elected for the year ensueing; president, B. B. Vassal; Vice Prsedents, Marquis E. Steere, Simeon H. Waters; Secretary and Treasurer, L. E. Thayer; Directors, A. B. Yeomans, Henry J. Ball, Wm. Y. Woodbury. Adjourned to meet in Oxford June 28, 1873. There have died from the company’s number during the year: Lieut J.M. Norcross, in Sutton March 20th 1872; Chas. H. Beatty, in Worcester March 6th, 1873; Cyrus J. Dodd, in Boston, March 3d, 1871.
• On 27 Jun 1873 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Reunions Sammel-Events attended a meeting of the Co. E association:
  The sixth annual meeting of Co. E Association, 15th regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, DeWitt guards, was held in Oxford, Saturday, it being the anniversary of the departure of the company from the town to go into camp. The officers chosen for the ensuing year as as follows:
  President, B. B. Vassall; Vice Presidents, M. E. Steere and S. H. Walters; Secretary and Treasurer, L. E. Thayer; Directors, A. B. Yeomans, Henry J. Ball and Wm. Y. Woodbury. The meeting, after the election of officers, adjourned to meet in Oxford, June 27, 1874.
• In 1879 Marquis was living at Albany, Albany County, New York.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Marquis Eustis Steere was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Julia A. Balcom were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Albany, Albany County, New York, as:
  Marquis Estus, 36, foreman in shoe shop, b. MA (as were all)
  Julia Estus, 35
  Lena V. Estus, 15
  Jane M. Estus, 12
  Nellie M. Estus, 9
  William E. Estus, 2, b. NY.
• On 14 Sep 1892 Marquis's daughter, Jane M. Steere married David M. Boyd at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 7 Nov 1895 Marquis and Julia's daughter, Nellie Mabel Steere married Aimard B. Cole at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Marquis Eustis Steere's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Julia A. Balcom in the 1900 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Steere, Julia A., head, b. Aug 1845, married 36 years, three of her five children are still living, b. MA
  ---, Lena V. dau, b. Feb 1866, single, b. MA
  ---, Willie E., son, b. July 1878, single, b. NY
  and a boarder
  (Note: Marquis is apparently still living at this time, but so far he is not apparent in the census.)
• On 5 Jun 1906 Marquis and Julia's son, William Edward Steere married Bertha Maude Woodbury at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, and registered in Worcester. It was the first marriage for him and the second for her; she was widowed "Bridge."
• Marquis Eustis Steere died on 30 Jan 1908 at Pennsylvania. He was 64 years and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1908 at IOOF Cemetery, Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Lot 1, Grave 14.
• On 2 May 1908 Julia A. Steere received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Marquis's service; his wife, received certificate number 675726.

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2019

William Steidell

• Company: I

• William Steidell was born about in 1828 at Württemberg, Germany.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as confectioner.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Joseph Leo, a draftee, being credited to the quota of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years old.
• William was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
• On 12 Oct 1863 William deserted on the march.
• On 4 Jan 1864, at Richmond, Virginia, William was admitted to hospital.
• He died on 17 Feb 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, of disease as a prisoner of war. He was 36 years old.
• He was buried in Feb 1864 at Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.

• Last Edited: 19 Aug 2019

Reuben Stetson

• Father: Samuel Stetson b. May 1772, d. 16 Aug 1859
• Mother: Abigail Monroe b. 1791, d. 13 Sep 1874

• Company: 1_SS

• Reuben Stetson was born on 31 Oct 1810 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Stetson and Abigail Monroe.
• On 26 Apr 1846 Reuben Stetson, 35, married Ruth J. Bates, 26, daughter of Amos Bates and Ruth Jenkins, at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Reuben Stetson and Ruth J. Bates were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 26 Jul 1860 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Reuben Stetson, 50, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Ruth J., 40, b. MA
  Ella, 13
  Rubie M., 5.
• At the time of his enlistment, Reuben gave his occupation as farmer.
• Reuben was living at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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  On 10 Mar 1862 Reuben Stetson mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 51 years, 4 months and 10 days old.
• On 23 Dec 1862 Reuben ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Washington, DC, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Jun 1863, and received certificate number 491082.
• In 1864 Reuben Stetson was a blacksmith.
• Starting 4 Jan 1864, Reuben also served in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Massachusetts, Company K.
• On 17 Dec 1864 Reuben was transferred to Company 72nd, 2nd Battn Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps.
• He ended his service with Company 72nd, 2nd Battn Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps on 13 Mar 1865.
• On 25 Nov 1866 Reuben and Ruth's daughter, Ruth Ella Stetson married Edward C. Thayer at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Reuben Stetson and Ruth J. Bates were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1870 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stetson, Reuben, 59, frmer, b. MA
  ---, Ruth J., 51, b. MA
  ---, Ruby, 15, b. MA.
• Reuben Stetson and Ruth J. Bates were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stetson, Reuben, 69, farming, b. MA
  ---, Ruth J., 60, wife
  ---, Rubie M., 25, daur, single, teaching school.
• Reuben Stetson was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, citing service in the 2nd Massachusetts.
• He died on 26 Feb 1892 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1892 at Hanover Center Cemetery, Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Ruth J. Bates received a pension to surviving family member based on Reuben's service; his wife, received certificate number 309258.
• Ruth, his wife, outlived Reuben and died on 23 Dec 1894 at Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 75.

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2016

Benjamin Stevens

• Father: Peter Stevens
• Mother: Lucy C. Hill

• Company: F

• Benjamin Stevens was born on 18 Jun 1840 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Peter Stevens and Lucy C. Hill.
• Benjamin Stevens was enumerated in the household of William Jones Babbitt and Caroline M. Wheelock in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William J. BABBET, 37, shoemaker, $700 real estate, $150 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Caroline, 38
  Abbie L., 16
  Caroline M., 13
  Polly C. WHEELOCK, 72 (mother-in-law)
  Joseph, 26, shoemaker (brother-in-law)
  **Benj. STEVENS, 20, shoemaker (future son-in-law)
  Willie E. GRIFFEN, 3 (relationship unknown.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Benjamin gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 24 days old.
• Benjamin Stevens and William Jones Babbitt, future father- and son-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• In Oct 1862, Benjamin was absent sick.
• On 30 Oct 1862 Benjamin deserted, according to his military record.
• In Apr 1863, Benjamin was absent from his regiment, doing Guard Duty at Ft. Wood, NY, since 12 Oct 1862.
• On 1 Nov 1863 Benjamin was promoted to Corporal.
• On 8 May 1864 Benjamin was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Stevens was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Stevens was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Benjamin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 1 May 1867 Benjamin Stevens, 26, married Abbie Lucinda Babbitt, 22, daughter of William Jones Babbitt and Caroline M. Wheelock, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Benjamin Stevens was enumerated in the household of William Jones Babbitt and Caroline M. Wheelock in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  **Babbit, Wm. J., 45, in boot and shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Caroline M., 48,
  **Stevens, Benj., 30, for boot and shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Abigail L., 25,
  ---, Abbie R., 9/12, b. Sept
  Newton, Francis, 20, in boot and shoe factory.
• Benjamin Stevens made application for a veteran's pension on 1 May 1878, and received certificate number 167423.
• In 1886 Benjamin was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1886 Benjamin Stevens was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Benjamin Stevens took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• On 27 Jan 1892 Benjamin and Abbie's daughter, Abby Rosella Stevens married Clair D. Howes at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Benjamin Stevens and Abbie Lucinda Babbitt were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, Benjamin, b. June 1840, 59, married 33 years, b. MA (of MA parents), prison officer
  ---, Abbie L., wife b. Sep 1844, all three of her children living
  ---, Edna M., daur, b. Jan 1872, single
  ---, Charles B., son b. Oct 1875, single.
• On 19 May 1903 Benjamin and Abbie's daughter, Edna Mable Stevens married Sylvester L. Kingsbury at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 13 Oct 1906 Benjamin and Abbie's daughter, Abby Rosella Stevens married Philip R. Hanson at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Stevens attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 18 Sep 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Stevens attended a reunion of Company F. From The Worcester Evening Post, September 18, 1917 (Volume XXXV # 143)
  FIFTEEN MEMBERS ATTEND REUNION
  F. Co., 15th Mass. Volunteer Infantry
  F Company, Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry had its 50th annual reunion yesterday in the Warren Hotel. Dinner was served at noon, followed by speaking. James L. Callahan of Marlboro, president of the organization, called the meeting to order, afterward resigning the chair to Col. Henry E. Smith, who was elected permanet president. George W. Ward, secretary and treasurer, was also given a permanent tenure of office. The assosiation voted to dispense with its board of directors, leaving all of the responsibilities to the president and secretary.
  Each of the 15 members present and guests contributed to the program of after dinner remarks. other speakers gave anecdotes of the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862.
  These members were present, James L. Callahan of Marlboro, Everett A. Hibbard of Berlin, Benjamin Stevens of North Brookfield, Porter Walbridge of Wales, David Reekie of Boylston Center, Henry H. Slate, of Charlton Depot, Elbridge Doane of Joplin Mo., Col. Henry Smith, Sumner H. Bannister, A. F. Earle and George W. Ward, all of Worcester.
• He and Abbie Lucinda Babbitt were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 27 Jan 1920 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, Benjamin, 79, b. MA (fath. b. CT?, mor b. MA), retired, prison officer
  ---, Abbie, L., wife, 75, b. MA.
• Benjamin Stevens died on 25 Apr 1928 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 87 years, 10 months and 7 days old.
• Note: There is a burial at Bay Path Cemetery in Charlton, MA, for one Benjamin H. Stevens who died in 1915. This is NOT the man who served in the 15th MVI. According to the pension file index, Benjamin Stevens of the 15th MVI died in 1928.
• On 19 Jun 1928 Abbie Lucinda Babbitt received a pension to surviving family member based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received certificate number A-11-26-28.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Philip R. Hanson and Abby Rosella Stevens in the 1930 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1930 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hanson, Philip R., 43, age 20 at first marriage
  ---, Abbie R., wife, 53, age 30 at first marriage
  ---, Gertrude, daur, 22 single
  ---, 'Benjamin, son, 17, single
  Stevens, Abbie L., mother-in-law, 85, widow
  Hanson, Andrew, brother, 43, single.
• Abbie, his wife, outlived Benjamin and died after 1930.

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

Charles A. Stevens

• Father: Luther Stephens b. 1807, d. 27 May 1881
• Mother: Eveline Clark b. 1818, d. 6 Dec 1872

• Company: B

• Charles A. Stevens was born on 3 Jan 1842 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Luther Stephens and Eveline Clark.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as box maker.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 6 months and 9 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, Charles A. Stevens 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, Charles A. Stevens was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles A. Stevens was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Charles A. Stevens was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 4 Feb 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 25 Feb 1864 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a wound in the arm from a circular saw. He was 22 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• From Volume 93 # 10, Worcester Spy, March 9, 1864 Winchendon
  Charles A. Stevens, a discharged soldier, aged 22 years, met with an accident in Murdock & Co.’s pail shop February 12th, which caused his death on the 25th inst. He was at work with a stave saw, when the wrist of his left arm came in contact with the saw, inflicting a ghastly wound, and nearly severing the hand from the arm.
  He enlisted in Co. B, Fitchburg Fusileers, 15th Massachusetts regiment, was taken prisoner at the battle of Ball’s Bluff, and remained in Richmond four months, when he was paroled and came home; he then returned, and was engaged in the battles before Richmond and at Antietam. He was taken sick and went to the hospital, and thence to the convalescent camp, where he remained for a time, when he was finally discharged as unfit to perform military duty. He escaped the wounds incident to the soldier on the battle field, and came home to receive one which proved mortal.
• Charles's mother, Eveline Clark, died and was buried in Dec 1872 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54 years.
• Charles's father, Luther Stephens, died and was buried in May 1881 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 74 years.

• Last Edited: 21 May 2018

Charles H. Stevens

Charles H. Stevens

• Father: John Stevens b. between 1807 - 1808
• Mother: Eliza Barnes b. 15 Sep 1807, d. 15 Oct 1891

• Company: A

• Charles H. Stevens was born on 29 Mar 1835 at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of John Stevens and Eliza Barnes.
• Charles H. Stevens was enumerated in the household of John Stevens and Eliza Barnes in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Jul 1850 at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Stevens, 42, farmer, b. MA
  Eliza, 43, b. NH
  Harriet, 17, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ** C. H., 15 (m.)
  F. E., 11 (m.)
  S. E., 10 (f.)
  A. F., 6 (f.)
  Ann A., 3 (f.)
  George E., 1
  J. G. Knights, 19, (m.), shoemaker.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as cabinet-maker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
• On 1 Jan 1862 Charles was promoted to as 1st Sergeant.
• On 27 Jun 1862 Charles was wounded at Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia.
• On 19 Jul 1862 Charles was promoted to as 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 21 Nov 1862 Charles was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
• Between 30 Dec 1862 - 21 Mar 1863, Charles was commander of Company A.
• On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Stevens was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Charles was promoted to Captain, but not mustered.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Stevens was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Stevens was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Stevens was mentioned as promoted.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Charles was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• He died on 15 Oct 1863 at Manassas Junction, Virginia, of wounds, as the 1st Lieutenant of company I, the death being registered in Reading, MA. He was 28 years, 6 months and 16 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Stevens was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  ]Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 8 Dec 1863 Eliza Barnes received a mother's pension based on Charles's service; received certificate number 31395.
• In 1888, Charles was included on p. 98 of the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
  Capt. Charles H. Stevens enlisted as Fourth Sergeant. He was promoted to 2d Lieut., 1st Lieut., and, July 4th, 1863, to Captain. He was wounded in the foot at Savage Station, and in the leg, while supporting our batteries at Gettysburg. At Bristow Station, Oct 15th, 1863, after an hour's hard fighting, the enemy gave way; but Capt. Stevens was severely wounded, and died while being carried to the hospital. In his honor Post 53, G. A. R., was named.
• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Egbert M. Stevens

• Father: Asa M. Stevens b. 6 Apr 1813, d. 26 Nov 1860
• Mother: Emily Adeline Redfield b. 1 May 1818, d. 28 Mar 1902

• Company: C

• Egbert M. Stevens was born in 1846 at Collinsville, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Asa M. Stevens and Emily Adeline Redfield.
• Egbert M. Stevens was enumerated in the household of Asa M. Stevens and Emily Adeline Redfield in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Canton, Hartford County, Connecticut, as:
  Asa M. Stevens, 36, axe maker, b. CT (as were all in the family)
  Emily A., 32
  Rufus S., ?? (smeared)
  **Egbert, ?? (smeared.)
• Egbert M. Stephens was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1860 at Millbury P. O., Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the State Reform School as:
  Egbert M. Stephens, 15, b. CT, for larceny.
• On 26 Nov 1860 his father, Asa M. Stevens, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• In 1862 Egbert was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Egbert gave his occupation as farmer.
  
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  On 11 Mar 1862 Egbert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Egbert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• He died on 8 Feb 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of Pulmonalis. He was 17 years old.
• He was buried on 12 Feb 1863 at Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, Plot: Section: A, Site: 781.
• On 9 Mar 1863 Emily Adeline Redfield received a pension to surviving family member based on Egbert's service; his mother, received certificate number 280256.
• On 25 Dec 1865 Egbert's widowed mother, Emily Adeline Redfield, remarried to Elihu Hawks, 47, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Egbert M. Stevens 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: 3 Jun 2016

George H. Stevens

• Father: William Stevens b. between 1822 - 1823
• Mother: Ella B. Edwards b. between 1823 - 1824

• Company: A

• George H. Stevens was born on 4 Feb 1845 at Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of William Stevens and Ella B. Edwards.
• George H. Stevens was enumerated in the household of William Stevens and Ella B. Edwards in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Stevens, 27, carpenter, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Ella K., 26
  **George H., 5
  Lucy S., 4
  Lucy R. Edmunds, 60.
• In 1861 George was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as butcher.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
• On 1 Mar 1863 George was promoted to Corporal.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Stevens was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 3 Jul 1863 George was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Stevens was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Stevens was mentioned as being on the sick list.
• On 1 May 1864 George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 12 May 1864 George was wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Oct 1864, and received certificate number 37561.
• On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Stevens attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, Geo. H., 35, who works in a meat market and was b. in MA (as were his parents)
  apparent boarder in the home of:
  Brown, John, 65, painter, b. MA and his wife Mary.
• On 1 Jul 1881 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Stevens was reported as attending the fourteenth annual meeting of Co. E. Association, 15^th Regiment, Mass. Vols.--
  From The Webster Times, July 1, 1881(Volume XXIII # 20)
  The fourteenth annual meeting of Co. E. Association, 15th Regiment, Mass. Vols., was held on Tuesday in Memorial Hall. The visiting comrades and guests were received at the depot by Post 27, L. E. Thayer, commander. Lieut. B. B. Vassal presided over the meeting. The day was one of great enjoyment to all the members of the association. Short addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Emmons, Dr. S. O. Paine, A. L. Joslin, G. P. Daniels, Rev. I. T. Johnson, B. B. Vassal, A. J. Kirby, G. H. Stevens, L. E. Thayer, also by Gen. Picket and Mr. A. Borden of Post 10 G. A. R.
  P. F. Murray read an interesting paper on the doings of the company while in service. George Hodges gave an account of his California trip, showing quite clearly that the ways of some “Californians” not “heathen chinee” are “peculiar.”
  At the business meeting the death of Capt Albert Prince and Fred A. Hall were reported. The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: president B. B. Vassal; Vice-President Charles A. Bacon; Secretary and Treasurer L. E. Thayer; Directors Otis Hoyle; Edward Cudworth; John W. Humphrey.
  A nice repast was furnished at the expense of George Hodges, who received the thanks of those present for his generosity. Caterer Mars, of Worcester, attended to the wants of the inner man. At the head table was a handsome bouquet presented by a Worcester lady. The meeting was adjourned until June 28, 1882.
• He died on 9 Jun 1884 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of pneumonia. He was 39 years, 4 months and 5 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1884 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Ella B. Edwards applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on George's service; his mother, but no certificate was issued.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

James Stevens

• Father: Daniel Stevens
• Mother: Priscilla Bull

• Company: I

• James Stevens was born on 18 Jun 1840 at England, son of Daniel Stevens and Priscilla Bull.
• In 1861 James was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as carpenter.
• 
  On 15 May 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and presumed dead, according to both the 1870 roster and Ford's history. However, he was very much alive in 1890.
• On 21 Oct 1861 James was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning James Stevens, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Stevens 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 "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Stevens was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 James Stevens 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 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Stevens was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 23 Feb 1862, James was paroled from prison, but failed to rejoin his regiment.
• In Feb 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts being designated a deserter.
  
  
• James Stevens married Mary Elizabeth Eames.
• James Stevens and Mary Elizabeth Eames were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, James, 48, carpenter, b. England
  ---, Mary C., 30, wife, b. NY
  ---, Charles D., 12, son, b. NY.
• James Stevens was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, with the note that he was "never discharged."
• He and Mary Elizabeth Eames were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, James, head, b. June 1841, married 33 years, b. NY (sic), parents b. England
  ---, Mary E., wife, b. May 1850, her one child is living, b. NY (of NY parents)
  (in the same building)
  Steven, Charles, head, b. May 1867, married 10 years, b. NY
  ---, Alma, wife, b. May 1870, both children living, b. ME
  ---, Mildred E., daur, b. Aug 1890, b. MA
  ---, Chester, son, b. July 1893, b. MA.
• James Stevens died on 14 Jun 1904 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of nephritis. He was 63 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried on 16 Jun 1904 at Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 James Stevens 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: 13 Apr 2016

Nicholas Stevens

• Company: B

• Nicholas Stevens was born between 1841 - 1842 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, possibly as:
  Nicholas P. Stevens, 18, operative, b. PA
  in the household of:
  John Small, 54, teamster, b. NJ
  and his family.
  (Note: this may or may not be the same man as in the 15th Massachusetts. )
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Nicholas gave his occupation as moulder.
• In 1864 Nicholas was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• 
  On 8 Apr 1864 Nicholas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 May 1864 Nicholas was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, with no further record according to the MASSCW.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Nicholas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while "missing in action" according to Ford.
  
  
• Nicholas appears in the records of Andersonville Prison.

• Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014

Orman Stevens

• Father: Samuel Stevens b. 28 May 1798
• Mother: Amey Waterman b. 19 Jun 1797

• Company: D

• Orman Stevens was born on 29 Oct 1832 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Stevens and Amey Waterman.
• Orman Stevens was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 22 Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ormon Stevens, 17, farm labor, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  Hosea L. Upham.
• On 23 Nov 1853 Orman's brother, Albert Stevens, married Ellen E. Coburn at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Orman Stevens was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Austin Stevens, 28, painter, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  William Stevens, 49, farmer, b. MA.
• Orman Stevens and Otis Coburn, brothers-in-law, Orman's brother being married to Otis' sister, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Orman gave his occupation as painter.
  
  
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  On 27 Jul 1862 Orman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 8 months and 28 days old.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried, killed in action. He was 30 years, 8 months and 4 days old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Orman Stevens was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
• He was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 4.

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2019

Frederick Carlton Stewart

• Father: Daniel Stewart b. Jun 1810, d. 17 Dec 1858
• Mother: Elvira Tuttle b. 26 Jul 1809, d. 16 Dec 1843

• Company: B

• Frederick Carlton Stewart was born on 8 Jun 1842 at Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, son of Daniel Stewart and Elvira Tuttle.
• On 16 Dec 1843 his mother, Elvira Tuttle, died at Vermont at age 34.
• In 1844 Frederick's widowed father, Daniel Stewart, remarried to Sarah Tuttle.
• Frederick Carlton Stewart was enumerated in the household of Daniel Stewart and Sarah Tuttle in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Sep 1850 at Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont, as:
  Daniel Stewart, 39, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Sarah, 35 (his step-mother and aunt)
  George H., 15
  Harris, 13
  Harry, 12
  Mary, 9
  **Frederick, 8
  Emmet, 6
  Warren, 4
  Clarissa, 2.
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 4 days old.
• On 21 Jan 1863 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting Oct 1863, Frederick also served in the 2nd New York Veterans' Cavalery as Sergeant.
• He ended his service with the 2nd N.Y. Veteran Cavalry in Jul 1865.
• On 5 Jan 1867 Frederick Carlton Stewart, 24, married Clara A. Moore, 17, daughter of David Moore, at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont.
• Frederick Carlton Stewart and Clara A. Moore were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, he is a Farmer. His wife is enumerated as "Clarrisa M. " and needs review. Also enumerated - Caroline HAWKINS, 66, b. VT, "married" but enumerated alone.
• Frederick Carlton Stewart made application at Vermont for a veteran's pension on 8 Jan 1890, and received certificate number 985026.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting also his service in the 2nd N. Y. VRC where he was wounded three times.
• On 2 Jul 1891 Frederick and Clara's son, George Frederick Stewart married Anna M. Emery at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, in a first marriage for both.
• On 25 Nov 1891 Frederick and Clara's son, Pearl Horace Stewart married Elmira Lillie Bryson at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.
• On 2 Mar 1898 Frederick and Clara's son, Charles D. Stewart married Myrtie B. Eldridge at Albany, Orleans County, Vermont.
• Frederick Carlton Stewart and Clara A. Moore were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, where he is a farmer, and all four of their children are still living.
• On 2 Nov 1904 Frederick and Clara's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Stewart married William Robert Round at Vermont.
• On 7 Oct 1914 Frederick and Clara's son, George Frederick Stewart married Amy Gertrude Simpson at Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Frederick Carlton Stewart died on 23 Feb 1916 at East Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont. He was 73 years, 8 months and 15 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1916 at Maple Grove Cemetery, East Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.
• On 28 Apr 1916 Clara A. Moore received a pension to surviving family member in Vermont based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 810708.
• Clara, his wife, outlived Frederick and died on 8 Jan 1923 at Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont, at age 73.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016