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Henry Francis Whittemore

• Father: Jonathan Whittemore b. 3 Aug 1800, d. 20 May 1889
• Mother: Elizabeth G. Chismore b. 31 Oct 1804, d. 23 Jun 1864

• Company: B

• Henry Francis Whittemore was born on 17 Mar 1832 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Whittemore and Elizabeth G. Chismore.
• On 8 Jun 1854 Henry Francis Whittemore, 22, married Ruby Church, 18, at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as stone cutter.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
• Henry Francis Whittemore and Walden William Davis, future father-in-law and son-in-law, when Walden later marries Henry's daughter Laura as his second wife, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Francis Whittemore was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Henry Francis Whittemore, as follows.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry F. Whittemore 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, Henry Francis Whittemore was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 24 Oct 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Whittemore in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 12 Jun 1880 at at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Whittemore, Jonathan, 79, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Henry F., 50, son, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Ruth (sic), 49, dau-in-law, b. ME
  ---, Mary, 24, dau, school teacher, b. MA
  ---, Laura, 22, dau, b. MA.
• Henry Francis Whittemore made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 231767.
• On 20 Jul 1881 Henry and Ruby's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Whittemore married Willard S. Hathorn at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In Jun 1886 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B, noting that he was a prisoner for four months.
• On 10 Oct 1890, Henry was granted an increase in his pension.
• On 8 Nov 1892 Henry's daughter, Laura Frances Whittemore married Walden William Davis, who had been a member of Company A, 15th Massachusetts, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Francis Whittemore attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 28 June 1894
  Veteran Fusiliers' Reunion
  On a bright June day like this, 33 years ago, today, the Fitchburg Fusiliers marched down Main street to the old depot and took a train for Worcester where they, with the other companies of the 15th Mass. regiment went into camp at Camp Scott, remaining till Aug. 8, when they went to the front.
  The survivors of the company, with honorary members of the association and other friends, held their annual reunion at Whalom park, today. A good number of lady friends of the veterans were present.
  The business meeting was held in the grove at 11:30 a.m. The following officers and members of the company responded to roll call. Gen. John W. Kimball, Capt. Charles H. Eager, Lieut. J. Myron Goddard, Sergt. Walter A. Eames, Privates John R. Farnum, Artemas A. Gibson, William Gibson, Granville C. Hosmer, Wallace W. Holman, Edward S. Kendall, Herbert D. McIntire, Joseph B. Matthews, George G. Taylor, Henry F. Whittemore. Honorary members -- Harrington Sibley, Charles May, F. A. Monroe, Edward F. Kimball, Albert McIntire, Samuel Osborne, Elmer W. Holman, C. A. Tenney, C. H. Toomey, James Harrington.
  The record of the last meeting was read by the clerk, E. S. Kendall, and approved and the report of the treasurer showing a balance of $41.59 was accepted.
  The following officers were chosen -- Capt, John W. Kimball; first leiutenant, J. Myron Goddard, Wakefield; second lieutenant, Charles H. Eager, Belmont; clerk and treasurer, Edward S. Kendall, Westminster; auditors -- Gen. J. W. Kimball, Herbert D. McIntire, Artemas A. Gibson.
• An article from the Fitchburg Sentinel, 7 Mar 1895 notes:
  The death of Joseph L. Moody leaves only the following officers and members of the old Fusiliers, Co. B, 15th Mass. regiment, residing in Fitchburg: Gen. J. W. Kimball, Granville Hosmer, Herbert D. McIntire, Artimas A. Gibson, Lemuel Gibson, William Gibson, Frank Scott and Henry Whittemore. The members of the company are widely scattered.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Francis Whittemore was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Francis Whittemore attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
• On 3 Feb 1909 his married daughter, Laura Frances Whittemore, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
• Henry Francis Whittemore died on 11 Mar 1912 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 79 years, 11 months and 23 days old.
• West Fitchburg:
  Death of Henry F. Wittemore
  Henry F. Whittemore, aged 79 years, died this morning at 10 o'clock, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Willard Hawthorne, Fairview street, of heart failure, with which he has been confined to his bed for the past three weeks. He was a native of this city, being the son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth (Chesmore) Whittemore, and was born on Dean hill. He received his early education in the public schools of this city, and later learned the stone cutter's trade which he followed for several years.
  
  

  He was a member of the Fusiliers for several years prior to the Civil War, in which he served, having been a member of Co. B, 15th regiment. He was in the battle of Balls Bluff and was taken prisoner at that time. He was confined in prison in Richmond, Va., from October 1861, to February, 1862, when he was exchanged. He was then honorably discharged, owing to disability.
  Mr. Whittemore was married, June 8, 1854, in Augusta, Me., to Miss Ruby Church, of that place. Shortly after his return from the war he purchased a farm on the outskirs of this city and resided there until four years ago when he sold it to Leon Kenny of this city, and with his wife took up a residence with their daughter on Fairview street.
  Their union was blessed with three children one of whom besides his wife survives him. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. John F. Cushing of Ashburnham and Mrs. Charles K. Sawyer of this place, and one granddaughter, Miss Helen Hawthorne, of Rochester, N.A. He was a member of the First Baptist church. The funeral will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hawthorne, Fairview street, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and interment will be in Forrest Hill cemetery. (Fitchburg Sentinel 11 Mar 1912.)

• He was buried in Mar 1912 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Magnolia Avenue.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Henry Sweet Whittemore

Henry S. Whittemore

• Father: Michael Whittemore b. 25 Dec 1781, d. 25 Sep 1871
• Mother: Elizabeth Titterton b. 1789, d. 31 Oct 1866

• Company: D

• Henry Sweet Whittemore was born on 26 May 1821 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Michael Whittemore and Elizabeth Titterton.
• On 8 Dec 1848 Henry Sweet Whittemore, 27, married Harriet M. Henry, 19, daughter of Jonathan Henry and Mary Gutterson, at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Sweet Whittemore and Harriet M. Henry were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry S Whittemore, 38, truckman, b. MA
  Harriet, 30, b. NH
  Henry M, 10, b. VT
  Harriet, 7, b. CT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as teamster.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years, 1 month and 16 days old.
• On 2 Jan 1864, Henry was reenlisted for a bounty of $419.32.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Henry also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service with by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
• On 23 Apr 1868 Henry's daughter, Hattie M Whittemore married William H. Cushing at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 2 Nov 1871 Henry's son, Henry M. Whittemore married Edna M. Rankin at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Henry Sweet Whittemore and Harriet M. Henry were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Whittemore, Henry S., 58, woodworker, b. MA
  ---, Harriett M., 3??, wife, b. NH
  ---, George E, 18, son, works in saloon, b. MA
  McBride, Cyrus, 35, boarder, single, machinist, b. ME
  **Pitts, Esek, 43, boarder, married, bootshop, b. MA
  Cara, Emmanuel, 20, boarder, moulder, b. RI
  Taft, Isabella M., 31, boarder, b. CT
  (where Esek boards with his old comrade in arms, Henry.)
• On 4 Feb 1885 Henry and Harriet's son, George E. Whittemore married Carrie Josephine Warren at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Sweet Whittemore 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.
• He died on 20 Sep 1895 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart failure. He was 74 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried on 22 Sep 1895 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, plot 1839-17-G, and the event was reported as:
  "Funeral of a Veteran. - The funeral of Henry S. Whittemore, who died at his home, 46 Myrtle street, Friday, after a long illness, took place from his late reisdence at 1:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, and was very largely attended. Mr. Whittemore was a member of Co. D, 15th regiment, and among the mourners were a number of his former comrades. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles E. Simmons. Mr. Simmons paid a glowing tribute to the high character of the deceased, both as a soldier and as a man. The bearers were: William H. Andrews, Luther D. Goddard, Frank Merrifield and Charles H. Bemis, all of them being members of the 15th regiment. The interment was at Hope cemetery." (Worcester Daily Spy, 23 Sep 1895.)
• On 4 Oct 1895 Harriet M. Henry received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 416262.
• Harriet, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 1 May 1897 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of uterine cancer at age 67.

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2017

Leonard Samuel Whittier

Leonard S. Whittier

• Father: Edward Tuck Whittier b. 13 Aug 1819, d. 9 Dec 1878
• Mother: Elizabeth Jane Young b. 4 Sep 1822, d. 28 Oct 1902

• Company: 1_SS

• Leonard Samuel Whittier was born on 20 Mar 1842 at Deerfield, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Edward Tuck Whittier and Elizabeth Jane Young.
• Leonard Samuel Whittier was enumerated in the household of Edward Tuck Whittier and Elizabeth Jane Young in the 1860 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Z. Whittier, 40, post master & factor, b. NH
  Elizabeth J. 37, b. VT
  Charles A., 20, cordwainer, b. MA
  **Leonard S., 18, b. NH
  Francis L., 12, b. MA
  Willie E., 6, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment, Leonard gave his occupation as Clerk.
• In 1861 Leonard was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Leonard S. Whittier mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 5 months and 14 days old.
• Leonard Samuel Whittier and Daniel Green Sturtevant, uncle and nephew, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• On 27 Sep 1862 his brother, Charles Addison Whittier, died at Chambersberg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, at age 22 from a wound received at the Battle of Antietam, while serving with Co. G, 13th Regiment Massachusetts.
• On 25 May 1863 Leonard ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
  
  
• Starting 5 Dec 1863, Leonard also served in the 59th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A.
• He died on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, killed in battle. He was 22 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• He was buried in May 1864 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot: 176-177, Grave: 8 (This is actually a cenotaph.)

• Last Edited: 16 Jul 2016

Noah Wilcox

• Father: Benjamin Wilcox b. about 1805, d. 28 Jun 1825
• Mother: Susannah [--?--] b. about 1805, d. 13 Jan 1825

• Company: K

• Noah Wilcox was born on 18 Nov 1820 at Rowe, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Wilcox and Susannah [--?--].
• Noah Wilcox married Julia E. Gaynor, daughter of Edward Gaynor and Anne [--?--].
• Noah Wilcox and Julia E. Gaynor were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Noah Wilcox, 38, laborer, $75 real estate, b. MA
  Julia E., 30, $450 personal estate, b. Ireland
  Mary A., 10, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Noah gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Noah was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Noah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years, 7 months and 13 days old.
• After Jul 1861 Noah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability at an unspecified date.
  
  
• Starting 2 Oct 1861, Noah also served in the 25th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company H.
• He ended his service discharged for disability on 29 May 1863 at New Berne, North Carolina.
• The man of the 25th and the man of the 15th are not connected in the MASSCW, however this is the only Noah Wilcox in 1860 MA.
• He made application for a veteran's pension in 1869, based on his service in the 25th Massachusetts, but no certificate number is recorded in the index.
• He and Julia E. Gaynor were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1870 at Blackstone P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their daughter, Mary A., and a number of boarders.
• On 25 Feb 1879 Noah's daughter, Mary Ann Wilcox married John Foran at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Noah Wilcox and Julia E. Gaynor were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilcox, Noah, 65, laborer, b. MA
  ---, Julia, 65, wife, b. Ireland
  Foran, Mary A., 30, dau, divorced, b. MA.
• Noah was a member of H. H. Legg Post G. A. R. of Uxbridge.
• From the "Worcester Daily Spy," p. 4, 3 March 1883:
  Uxbridge - Forty members of the Grand Army, with their families, paid a surprise visit to Noah Wilcox Thursday evening, carrying with them refreshments and numerous gifts for their comrade, who has just recovered from a severe illness.
• From the "Worcester Daily Spy," p. 3, 29 July 1885:
  Uxbridge - Noah Wilcox is very low with blood poisoning, resulting from an abacess under his left arm, and the chances are that he can live but a few days.
• He died on 22 Aug 1885 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1885 at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 May 1886 Julia E. Gaynor received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Noah's service; his wife, as Juliette, applied for a pension for his service in the 25th Massachusetts, but no certificate number is recorded in the index.
• Juliette, his wife, outlived Noah and died on 26 Jun 1889 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

Cassius Moore Wilder

• Father: Warren Wilder b. 12 Dec 1815, d. 24 Oct 1881
• Mother: Abbia Jane Weymoth b. 3 Feb 1818, d. 31 May 1893

• Company: G

• Cassius Moore Wilder was born on 11 Jul 1844 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Warren Wilder and Abbia Jane Weymoth, (Note: calculation from age on roster gives DOB between 1842 and 1843; he appears to have lied about his age at enlistment.)
• Cassius Moore Wilder was enumerated in the household of Warren Wilder and Abbia Jane Weymoth in the 1850 US Federal Census in Sep 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Warren Wilder, 33, machinist, b. MA
  Abby, 30, b. NH
  **Charles (sic), 6, b. MA
  Charles W Wilde, 4, b. MA
  Abby Wilde, 3/12, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Cassius gave his occupation as clerk.
  
• In 1861 Cassius was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Cassius Moore Wilder and Henry Tyler Dudley, first-cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Cassius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 1 day old.
• On 31 Aug 1861 Cassius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts being detached to the signal service.
  
  
• In Jul 1862 Cassius was suffering from typhoid fever.
• He died on 17 Jul 1862 at Harrison's Landing, Virginia, unmarried, on board of the steamer Commodore on James River, Virginia, according to his tombstone. He was 18 years and 6 days old.
• On 21 Jul 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Cassius Moore Wilder was reported on the list of sick and wounded on board the United States Hospital Steamer Commodore, from Harrison's Landing, July 15th and 16th.
• An obituary for Cassius Moore Wilder was published on 3 Dec 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Volume 91 # 49)
  Died, on board the steamer Commodore, between Harrison’s Landing and Fortress Monroe, July 17, of typhoid fever, Cassius M. Wilder, son of Warren Wilder of Wilkensonville. Age 18yrs. He enlisted in the 15th Reg. Mass. Vols., Co G and was subsequently attached to the signal corps."
• He was buried in 1862 at The Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his tombstone says that he died "on board of the steamer Commodore on James River, Va., July 17, 1862. Member of Co. G, 15 Mass." His father, Warren, his mother Abbia, and sister Abbia are buried with him.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Warren Wilder in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1870 at Saundersville P. O., Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilder, Warren, 54, ret. shuttle manufacturer, b. MA
  ---, Abbie Jane, 52, b. NH
  ---, Chas. W., 24, shuttle finisher, b. MA
  ---, Abbie J., 20, b. MA
  ---, Ella A., 16, b. MA
  ---, Levi, 13, b. MA.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

• Charts: Descendants of John and Sarah (Moore) Wilder

Charles Wilder

• Company: K

• Charles Wilder was born about in 1833 at New York.
• In 1863 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as seaman.
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  On 21 Jul 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Hugh Doherty, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
• Charles was described as being 5 feet 5 and 1/2 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• On 23 Apr 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge under General Order No. 108 A. P. for transfer to the Navy.
  
  

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Charles Henry Wilder

• Father: Henry A. Wilder b. 6 Aug 1812, d. 15 Dec 1882
• Mother: Susan Johnson b. between 1816 - 1817, d. 21 Mar 1849

• Company: A

• Charles Henry Wilder was born on 22 Oct 1841 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry A. Wilder and Susan Johnson.
• On 21 Mar 1849 his mother, Susan Johnson, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• Charles Henry Wilder was enumerated in the household of Henry A. Wilder in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where father Henry A. WILDER is noted as a widower and comb maker by occupation. Also enumerated -- Felicia EASTMAN, 52, widow, b. Stow, MA.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as operative.
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  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 19 years, 8 months and 20 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Wilder 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 H. Wilder was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Feb 1862, Charles was paroled from prison.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the household of Hannah Spaulding in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Colburn, Hannah S., 63, housekeeping, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  **---, Charles A., 32, hostler
  ---, Charles H., 8
  ---, Fannie E., 10
  Shepley, David, 45
  ---, Sarah F., 36, dressmaker
  ---, Nellie C., 8
  Wilder, Henry A., 57, day laborer
  **---, Charles H., 28, works in ?? shop
  Heyes, Luella H., 20, works in paper box shop
  (Note: two veterans of the 15th Massachusetts in the same house.)
• Charles Henry Wilder made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Aug 1878, and received certificate number 1017427.
• On 29 Jul 1903 Charles entered the Soldiers Home.
• Charles Henry Wilder was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 12 May 1909 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried. He was 67 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
• An obituary for Charles Henry Wilder was published on 13 May 1909 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Death of Charles H. Wilder at Soldiers' Home
  Charles Henry Wilder, a life-long resident of Leominster, and member of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. R., died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 67 years. Death resulted from the infermities of old age after an illness of several years. He was a native of Leominster and was born Oct. 22, 1841.
  He entered the service June 28, 1861, with several other Leominster men at Fort Scott, Worcester. He entered as a private in Co., A, 15th regiment, Mass. infantry, and was discharged as a private in July, 1864, at the expiration of his term. He fought at Balls Bluff where he was taken prisoner by the soldiers of the Eighth Virginia Confederates, Oct. 21, 1861, and was imprisoned in Richmond until Feb. 22, 1862. He was paroled and went to Washington. He came home on a furlough and was soon ordered back to camp and went to Annapolis until exchanged. He served in the quarter-master's department until mustered out of service.
  His intimate comrades during his service were Sumner M. Frost, L. A. Cook, John M. Robbins, Eugene A. Bennett, Curtis G. Morse and Jacob Rugg.
• He was buried on 15 May 1909 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Cornelius Erasmus Wilder

• Father: Erasmus Darwin Wilder b. 29 May 1811, d. 18 May 1870
• Mother: Avilla Lincoln b. 28 Dec 1802, d. 10 Feb 1879

• Company: A

• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was born on 22 Feb 1838 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Erasmus Darwin Wilder and Avilla Lincoln.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was enumerated in the household of Erasmus Darwin Wilder and Avilla Lincoln in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Erasmus D. Wilder, 39, m, $1300, b. Leominster, MA
  Arvilla Wilder, 48, f, b. Jeffrey, NH
  **Cornelius E. Wilder, 12, m, b. Leominster, MA
  **Edwin L. Wilder, 8, b. Leominster, MA
  Albert A. Wilder, 6, b. Leominster, MA
  Otis Wilder, 4, b. Leominster, MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Cornelius gave his occupation as cabinet maker.
• In 1861 Cornelius was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Cornelius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder and Edwin Lincoln Wilder, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Starting 8 Sep 1862, Albert A. Wilder, his brother, served in the 20th Connecticut Infantry, mustering out on 13 Jun 1865 at Fort Lincoln, Washington, DC.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Cornelius was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 25 Jun 1864, Cornelius was paroled from prison.
• Daniel W. Freeman wrote a letter on 25 Jun 1864, mentioning Cornelius Erasmus Wilder, as follows: From The Webster Times, 2 July 1864 (Volume VI #17), From the Fifteenth Regiment
  The following letter from a member of Company I, 15th Mass. Regiment, was received a day or two since, by relatives of the writer, and has been handed to us for publication.
  Near City Point, Va. June 25, 1864
  Dear Mother:
  I have sad news to write this time. The old 15th are nearly all taken prisoners, colors and all. This occurred on the afternoon of the 22d inst. The rebels came in upon our boys and took them entirely by surprise. The 19th Mass., 57th and 82d N. Y., and part of the 42d N.Y., all belonging to our brigade were also captured. The boys were anxiously counting the days that would elapse before they would start for home; but there’s no knowing when they will get home now.
  I suppose you will want to know how I escaped capture. I was that morning sent back by Major Hooper to the wagon train, where the Regimental records were, to make out some paper relating to the discharge of the regiment. Maj. Hooper escaped, and a few others. We draw rations now for twenty-five men. Adjutant [Cornelius E.] Wilder and three line officers (Capt. May and Lieuts. Hastings and Coulter), were captured, about seventy-five in all. I am still working on the papers, and shall have all I can do until my time is up. I am very sorry that we lost our colors. It makes me feel sad whenever I think of it, and that is all the time. I will tell you all of the particulars when I get home, which will be in a few days if nothing happens to prevent.
  We had been told that the people of Worcester were making preparations to receive us on our return home; but we can’t return as a regiment, for our National colors are gone with the captured portion; that is the regiment proper is captured.
  There is no one left who knows anything about the papers, except myself and Captain Stanton, our former Adjutant, who has just come back to the Regiment. He was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness. We shall have all we can do for a fortnight or more to straighten them out. I am messing with the rest of the non commissioned staff, and have plenty to eat and drink.
  Hastily and affectionately yours,
  D. W. Freeman,
  Sergt. Maj. 15th Mass. Regt.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Cornelius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 19 Jul 1871 Cornelius Erasmus Wilder, 33, married Ella Martina Pitts, 24, daughter of James Pitts and Lucinda Burditt, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder and Ella Martina Pitts were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Apr 1885, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornelius was appointed night watch policeman by the town Selectmen.
• On 1 May 1886 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornelius retired from his position as night policeman.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A, noting that he was a prisoner at Richmond.
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Edward Wilson on 22 Nov 1896 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was a pall bearer at the burial of Charles Franklin May on 25 May 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was a pall bearer at the burial of A. W. Rice on 19 Dec 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder and Ella Martina Pitts were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a salesman of dry goods, and she works in the store with him. Their one child is still living. Her widowed mother, Elvira D. PITTS, b. July 1825, in NY, lives with them. Also enumerated -- Delia BABSON, 28. b. Ireland, servant, and Edith M. RICHARDSON, 29, b. MA, a boarder.
• Cornelius Erasmus Wilder died on 14 Mar 1902 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years and 20 days old.
• An obituary for Cornelius Erasmus Wilder was published on 15 Mar 1902 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Leominster: Death of a Veteran
  Cornelius E. Wilder died at his home, Gardner court at 5:30 Friday afternoon, after an illness covering a number of weeks. Mr. Wilder was born in this town, February 22, 1838, and except of the years spent in the army, he has made Leominster his home nearly all the time.
  He early learned the trade of piano case making and up to a few years ago was employed at that industry being a very skilled workman and a man highly respected by his fellow workmen.
  July 12, 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 15th Mass. regiment, and almost immediately went to the front, and during the three years of his service he was an honor to himself, his town and the country, and saw some of the hardest kind of service, being engaged in the battles of Balls Bluff, Yorktown, West Point, Williamsburg, Fair Oakes, Seven Pines, Gains Mills, White Oak Swamp, Savage Station, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Gettysburg and the Wilderness, besides innumerable skirmishes. He was taken prisoner once and confined in Libby prison at Richmond, Va., but was paroled.
  He was a member of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. R., Tahanto Lodge, A. O. U. W., and the Leominster club, and in all of the organizations as well as by every citizen of his acquaintance, he was held in the highest esteem. He leaves a widow and one son. The funeral will be held at the house, Monday at 2 p.m.
• He was buried on 17 Mar 1902 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in Section 13, Lot 37, after a funeral from his late home, which was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. F. J. Gauld conducted the services. The pall bearers were members of Post 53, G. A. R.
• From Volume 1 of Crane's Worcester Memoirs, 1907 --
  CORNELIUS E. WILDER.
  The late Cornelius E. Wilder, of Leominster, was descended from sturdy Puritan ancestry, who immigrated at an early date in the colonial period, in order to escape persecution for their non-conformity to the teachings of the Established Church of England.
  He was a descendant of Thomas Wilder, who immigrated to New England prior to 1651, in which year he was admitted a freeman at Charlestown, Massachusetts, and in 1659 he settled in Lancaster, this county, where his death occurred in 1667.
  Thomas Wilder, a descendant of Thomas the immigrant, was one of the first settlers in Leominster and established the branch of the family in that town to which the principal subject of this sketch belonged.
  The descendants of the original Thomas are numerous. Not a few of them have acquired distinction and among the latter was Marshall P. Wilder, one of the founders of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
  Cornelius E. Wilders' parents were Darwin and Averilla (Lincoln) Wilder of Leominster.
  Born in Leominster February 22, 1838, Cornelius E. Wilder acquired his education in the public schools, and after graduating from the high school was apprenticed to a cabinet maker. Having learned the trade he followed it in Leominster until the breaking out of the civil war.
  He enlisted as a private in Company A, Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and left Leominster for the front June 28, 1861. At the siege of Petersburg in June, 1864, he was, with a large portion of his regiment, captured by the enemy, and was confined in Libby Prison from June 24, until July 8, when he was exchanged. He subsequently returned to Massachusetts and was mustered out with his regiment.
  When sufficiently recuperated Mr. Wilder resumed his trade and for some time was engaged in making pianoforte cases.
  He later established himself in the dry goods business at Leominster, and for the remainder of his life devoted his energies to that line of trade with gratifying success. In politics he was a Republican and although frequently solicited to accept nomination to public office he invariably declined. He died in 1902.
  In 1871 Mr. Wilder was united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Pitts, who survives him. She was born in Lancaster, Massachusetts, November 12, 1846, daughter of James and Lucinda (Burditt) Pitts. In 1810, her grandfather, James Pitts. went from Taunton to Lancaster and purchased of Elias Sawyer a tract of land containing eighty acres, located in what was known as the South Woods. There he erected a frame house. Some five years later he removed his family there and settled permanently. He subsequently constructed a dam and erected a cotton mill which he operated by the waterpower thus obtained, and he conducted it successfully for the rest of his life. He died in 1835. His son, James Pitts, Mrs. Wilder's father, was what is sometimes termed a mechanical genius. In addition to operating a large cotton mill at Clinton, he persistently experimented in mechanics and was the inventor of several useful appliances. In his declining years he was frequently in a reminiscent mood, and his vivid recollections of local incidents, together with personal anccodotes of people of a past generation furnished the material for many interesting articles in the Lancaster Courant.
  The late Mr. Wilder left one son, Clifton W., who was born in Leominster, October 6, 1876. He acquired his early education in the Leominster public schools including the high school, was graduated from the mechanical engineering department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is now following his profession in Brooklyn, New York.
• In Apr 1902 Ella Martina Pitts received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Cornelius's service; and received certificate number 645927.
• From the History of Shirley, Massachusetts --
  He enlisted, July 12, 1861, at Camp Scott in Worcester, as private in Company A, 15th Massachusetts Infantry, serving three years, never being absent on account of sickness, being in 31 battles and skirmishes. He was urged several times to take an officer's position but preferred that of a private; was taken prisoner at Petersburg, remaining in Libby prison from June 24 to July 8, when he was released and sent home with his Company. Mr. Wilder was a piano maker in Leominster, but his long service in the Civil war told upon his health. He d. in Leominster, Mar. 14, 1902. Mrs. Wilder is a dealer in dry goods and small wares, in Leominster.
• On 19 May 1909 Cornelius and Ella's son, Clifton White Wilder married Caroline Augusta Wischer at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
• Cornelius's wife, Ella Martina Pitts, died and was buried in Oct 1928 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with her husband n Section 13, Lot 37 at age 81 years and 10 months.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Edwin Lincoln Wilder

• Father: Erasmus Darwin Wilder b. 29 May 1811, d. 18 May 1870
• Mother: Avilla Lincoln b. 28 Dec 1802, d. 10 Feb 1879

• Company: A

• Edwin Lincoln Wilder was born in Jul 1842 at Massachusetts, son of Erasmus Darwin Wilder and Avilla Lincoln.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder was born on 10 Jul 1844 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Erasmus Darwin Wilder and Avilla Lincoln.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder was enumerated in the household of Erasmus Darwin Wilder and Avilla Lincoln in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Erasmus D. Wilder, 39, m, $1300, b. Leominster, MA
  Arvilla Wilder, 48, f, b. Jeffrey, NH
  **Cornelius E. Wilder, 12, m, b. Leominster, MA
  **Edwin L. Wilder, 8, b. Leominster, MA
  Albert A. Wilder, 6, b. Leominster, MA
  Otis Wilder, 4, b. Leominster, MA.
• In 1861 Edwin was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edwin gave his occupation as comb maker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder and Cornelius Erasmus Wilder, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• About 1862 Edwin was promoted to Corporal. Ford's history notes that he "voluntarily gave up his warrant."
• Starting 8 Sep 1862, Albert A. Wilder, his brother, served in the 20th Connecticut Infantry, mustering out on 13 Jun 1865 at Fort Lincoln, Washington, DC.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 7 Nov 1867 Edwin Lincoln Wilder, 25, married Mary Jane Tisdale, 20, daughter of Seth Haskins Tisdale and Lucinda Coolidge, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder and Mary Jane Tisdale were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jun 1889 Edwin and Mary's daughter, Mary Arvilla Wilder married Jacob V. Cook at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Aug 1890, and received certificate number 616514.
• He and Mary Jane Tisdale were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works with combs. They live in a mortgaged home. Of their 9 children, seven are still living.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder, a member of Charles H. Stevens post, G. A. R., was a pall bearer at the burial of Francis Edwin Colburn in Apr 1901 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1903 Edwin and Mary's daughter, Carrie Ann Wilder married George Clifford Caswell at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 21 Oct 1903 Edwin and Mary's daughter, Gracie Lucinda Wilder married Alton Charles Oakes at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1906 Edwin was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Lincoln Wilder attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Edwin Lincoln Wilder attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• On 22 Jun 1910 Edwin and Mary's daughter, Lena Estella Wilder married Ernest R. Andrews at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Lincoln Wilder attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Mary Jane Tisdale were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Edwin Lincoln Wilder died on 20 May 1922 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in May 1922 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 5, Lot 51.
• On 5 Jun 1922 Mary Jane Tisdale received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edwin's service; his wife, received certificate number 920829.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Edwin and died on 16 May 1931 at age 83.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Ezra K. Wilder

• Father: Merrick Wilder b. 18 Jul 1803, d. 20 Jul 1883
• Mother: Catherine Day b. between 1808 - 1809

• Company: A

• Ezra K. Wilder was born on 19 Apr 1842 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Merrick Wilder and Catherine Day, according to White Genealogy, not Leominster as per Ford.
• Ezra K. Wilder was enumerated in the household of Merrick Wilder and Catherine Day in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Sep 1850 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where Merrick WILDER works as a butcher.
• In 1861 Ezra was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Ezra mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 2 months and 23 days old.
• On 1 Aug 1861 Ezra ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Ezra gave his occupation as chair maker.
• In 1862 Ezra was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 6 Sep 1862, Ezra also served in the 53rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (Militia), Company K.
• He ended his service on 2 Sep 1863.
• On 23 Nov 1864 Ezra K. Wilder, 22, married Aline Annette Whitcomb, 20, daughter of James Whitcomb and Fidelia Brown, at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Ezra K. Wilder and Aline Annette Whitcomb were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ezra K. Wilder, 38, works in factory, b. MA (as were all)
  Aline A., 35
  Eveline A., 14
  Harry C., 9.
• On 1 Feb 1888 Ezra and Aline's daughter, Evelyn A. Wilder married Herbert A. Morse at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Ezra K. Wilder died on 11 Nov 1893 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 51 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1893 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 5, Lot 2.
• On 3 Feb 1894 Aline Annette Whitcomb received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Ezra's service; his wife, received certificate number 396259, for his service in the 53rd MA Regiment.
• Aline, his wife, outlived Ezra and died on 28 Apr 1925 at age 80.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

George E. Wilder

George E. Wilder

• Father: George Wilder b. 1807, d. 1 Feb 1871
• Mother: Mary S. Low b. 18 Oct 1813, d. 16 Jul 1897

• Company: A

• George E. Wilder was born on 17 Jun 1842 at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George Wilder and Mary S. Low.
• George E. Wilder was enumerated in the household of George Wilder and Mary S. Low in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Wilder, 43, blacksmith, b. Petersham
  Mary, 35, b. Leominster
  **George E., 8, b. Petersham
  James A., 5, b. Petersham
  Jennie L., 0, b. Leominster
  Andrew May, 23, blacksmith, b. Ireland
  Mary Mcmaunice, 23, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as clerk.
• In 1861 George was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 25 days old.
• On 12 Nov 1862 George was promoted to Corporal.
• On 13 Dec 1862 George was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in the side.
• On 1 Jan 1864 George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 11 May 1864 George was wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia, shot in the head.
• He died on 16 May 1864 due to wounds. He was 21 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
• On 24 Dec 1869 George's sister, Jenny Low Wilder, married Dwight N. Jackson at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Feb 1871 his father, George Wilder, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• On 5 May 1875 George's sister, Jenny Low Wilder, married Albert W. Allen at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Nov 1877 his sister, Jenny Low Wilder, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 27 of consumption.
• On 16 Jul 1883 Mary S. Low received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his mother, made application number 306679, but no certificate number is recorded.
• In 1888, George was included on p. 98 of the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
  "Sgt. George E. Wilder, son of George Wilder, was shot in the head at the battle near Spottsylvania, and died May 17th, 1864."
• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

George Oscar Marcellus Wilder

George O. Wilder

• Father: Frederick W. Wilder b. between 1807 - 1808, d. 19 Jan 1891
• Mother: Sarah B. Howe b. 1 Jun 1812, d. 1 Mar 1897

• Company: C

• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was born on 2 Mar 1844 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Frederick W. Wilder and Sarah B. Howe.
• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was enumerated in the household of Frederick W. Wilder and Sarah B. Howe in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Sep 1850 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as clerk.
  
• In 1861 George was living at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 26 Nov 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
• On 22 Oct 1863 George was promoted to as a Sergeant-Major.
• On 2 Dec 1863 George was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
• On 10 Mar 1864, George was reenlisted and received a bounty of $325.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 15 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was reported amont the casualties. (click icon to read.)
• On 27 Jul 1864 George O. Wilder appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a commissioned officer.
• On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th MVI.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, George also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 25 Aug 1864 George was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• On 21 Sep 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was among those Union officers listed as being confined in Libby Prison in Richmond.
• George was paroled from prison.
• He ended his service with discharge on 15 May 1865.
• On 20 Nov 1867 George Oscar Marcellus Wilder, 23, married Mercy Jane Bellows, 26, daughter of Samuel Austin Bellows and Mercy J. Knowlton, at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder and Mercy Jane Bellows were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1870 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is a pump maker.
• In 1871 George Oscar Marcellus Wilder and Mercy Jane Bellows moved from Massachusetts to Brunswick, Georgia.
• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder and Mercy Jane Bellows were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at District 1284, Telfair County, Georgia, where he is a timber man. They are enumerated in the household of William THOMPSON, 34, farmer, b. GA. It appears that they may share a home on the property with Thompson's eldest son, William, 15.
• On 26 Oct 1892 George and Mercy's son, Austin Fredrick Wilder married Stella Gertrude Fiske at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Aug 1895 his grandson, Leslie Fiske Wilder, son of Austin Fredrick Wilder and Stella Gertrude Fiske, was born at Georgia.
• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder made application at Georgia for a veteran's pension on 16 Dec 1897, and received certificate number 969504.
• He and Mercy Jane Bellows were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, as:
  George O Wilder, b. May 1844 in MA, married 33 years, lumber inspector
  Mercy J., wife, b. Oct 1841 in MA, her one child is living,
  Austin F., son, b. May 1870 in MA, married 7 years, bookkeeper
  Stella G., daur-in-law, b. Dec 1868 her one child is living
  Lesie F., son, b. Aug 1895 in GA
  Mary E Cook, boarder, b. Aug 1844, widow, three children living, b. MA.
• George Oscar Marcellus Wilder died on 31 Dec 1900 at Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. He was 56 years, 9 months and 29 days old.
• He was buried on 1 Jan 1901 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia.
• An obituary for George Oscar Marcellus Wilder was published on 3 Jan 1901 at "The Brunswick Call" as follows: p. 1 Col. 5
  DEATH OF MR. GEORGE WILDER—Passed Away Monday Night After a Lingering Illness.
  

  After a lingering illness, Mr. George Oscar Wilder passed peacefully to his rest at 9:45 o’clock Monday night.

  At 9:30 o’clock, Tuesday, the funeral services, which were held at the family residence, 1208 Prince street, were conducted by Rev. Rainey, of the Episcopal church. A funeral anthem was beautifully sung by the Madame Stacy and Mr. Lamance, with a sweet and soothing organ accompaniment by Mrs. Bays.

  The large assembly of friends, and the profusion of rare and lovely flowers, which covered the casket, testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the community.

  The pall-bearers were Mr. A.C. Banks, Mr. Wm. Baker, Mr. Aleck Peters, Mr. Wm. Nightengale [sic], Mr. H.M. King and Mr. N. Emanuel.

  The services were conducted at oak Grove cemetery, where the interment was made.

  Mr. Wilder’s native place was Clinton, Mass., where he was born May 2d, 1844. his early life was spent in Holliston, Mass., where he received a good mercantile education. At the age of eighteen, when volunteers were called for, he enlisted as private in the 15th Massachusetts regiment, but rapidly rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, which rank he held when the war ended, thus giving four years of his early manhood to the service of his country.

  In 1871, Mr. Wilder came to Brunswick, where he and his family have since resided most of the time. He was for many years associated with the firm of Cook Bros., and has always been identified with the lumber interests of Brunswick.

  In character, he was extremely generous and sympathetic, genial and happy with his friends, a devoted husband indulgent parent.

  He leaves a wife and one son, A. Fred. Wilder and family, and many friends to mourn his loss.

• In 1902 Mercy Jane Bellows received a pension to surviving family member in Georgia based on George's service; and received certificate number 521767.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Austin Fredrick Wilder and Stella Gertrude Fiske in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, as:
  Wilder, Austin Fred, head, 40, b. MA, bookkeeper for wholesale grocery
  ---, Stella J., wife, 41, b. MA
  ---, Leslie F., son, 14, b. GA
  ---, Mercy, mother, 68, widow, b. MA
  and a roomer.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Josiah Winslow Wilder

• Father: David Wilder b. 1809, d. 10 May 1849
• Mother: Clarissa Howe b. 1810, d. 1 Nov 1865

• Company: B

• Josiah Winslow Wilder was born on 16 Jul 1841 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of David Wilder and Clarissa Howe, grandson on his mother's side of Winslow and Martha (Kimball) Howe of Templeton, Massachusetts.
• On 10 May 1849 his father, David Wilder, died at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Josiah Winslow Wilder was enumerated in the household of Clarissa Howe in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he lives with his mother, Clarissa. No occupation is given for her, but she has $800 estate and likely provides room and board for the two apparently unrelated people enumerated with them -- Nelson and Eunice SIMONDS.
• On 9 Sep 1852 Josiah's widowed mother, Clarissa Howe, remarried to Foster Willis at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In 1862 Josiah was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Josiah gave his occupation as mechanic.
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  On 13 Aug 1862 Josiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 28 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Winslow Wilder was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Josiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 30 Dec 1865 Josiah Winslow Wilder, 24, married Catherine Eliza Chase, 25, daughter of George Chase and Esther Morse, at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Josiah Winslow Wilder and Catherine Eliza Chase were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Wood Turner with one daughter.
• Josiah Winslow Wilder attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Josiah Winslow Wilder 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. B.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 15 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 860505.
• He and Catherine Eliza Chase were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilder, Josiah, head, b. July 1844 (sic), married 35 years, b. MA, wood turner
  ---, Katherine, wife, b. Apr 1844, one of her two children are living
  ---, Blanche G., dau, b. Oct 1870, single
  Chase, Esther, mor-in-law, b. Jan 1813, widow, b. MA, two of six children living.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Winslow Wilder attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah W. Wilder attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Winslow Wilder attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Winslow Wilder attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• He died on 29 Sep 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 65 years, 2 months and 13 days old.
• He was buried on 2 Oct 1906 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Oct 1906 Catherine Eliza Chase received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Josiah's service; his wife, received certificate number 618655.
• On 20 Oct 1906 Josiah Winslow Wilder was noted as deceased during the previous year at the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report, believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Blanche Gertrude Wilder in the 1930 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1930 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as: Blanche G Wilder, 56, unmarried, bookkeeper in an auto repair shop.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Solomon Wildes

• Father: Thomas Wildes b. 2 Mar 1802, d. 26 Jan 1871
• Mother: Eunice Foster b. 1802, d. 1 Aug 1894

• Company: 1_SS

• Solomon Wildes was born on 16 Feb 1825 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Wildes and Eunice Foster.
• On 26 May 1847 Solomon Wildes, 22, married Alethea Brown, 24, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 12 Jun 1849 Alethea Brown, his wife, died at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 26.
• On 20 Oct 1849 Solomon Wildes, 24, declared an intention of marriage to Lucretia Ellis at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Oct 1849 Solomon Wildes, 24, married Lucretia Ellis at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Solomon Wildes and Lucretia Ellis were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in 1850 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Solomon Wilds, M , 25, b. MA
  Lucretia Wilds, F, 40, b. MA.
• On 25 Aug 1861 Solomon Wildes, 36, married Anna M. Harding, 24, daughter of Charles Harding and Althea Hutchins, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second (sic) marriage for him and the first for her.
• In 1862 Solomon was living at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Solomon gave his occupation as Painter.
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  On 2 Sep 1862 Solomon Wildes mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 37 years, 6 months and 17 days old.
• Solomon was promoted to Corporal.
• On 15 Feb 1864 Solomon ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 15 Feb 1864, Solomon also served in the 1st Regt Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company G.
• He ended his service with the 1st Regt Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company G on 14 Nov 1865.
• He and Anna M. Harding were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wildes Solomon, 44, furniture painter, b. MA
  ---, Anna M., 34, b. NH
  ---, Lucy E., 7, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, Henry L., 5
  ---, Franklin P., 7/12
  ---, Frederick A., 11.
• Solomon's father, Thomas Wildes, died and was buried in Jan 1871 at Old Burying Ground, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 68 years and 9 months.
• Solomon Wildes made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Jan 1874, and received certificate number 378374.
• He and Anna M. Harding were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilds (sic), Solom, 55, furniture painter, b. MA
  ---, Anna, 44, wife, b. ME
  ---, Lucy W., 17, daur, b. MA
  ---, Fred A., 21, son, farm hand, b. ME
  ---, Henry L., 15, son, clerk in stor, b. MA
  ---, Theo. F. ?., 10, son, b. MA
  ---, Alice M., 7, daur, b. MA.
• On 8 Aug 1880 Solomon and Anna's daughter, Lucy E. Wildes married Christopher J. Totman at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 7 Apr 1894 Solomon and Anna's son, Frederick A. Wildes married Evelyn E. Adams at Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with her parents' consent, in a first marriage for both.
• Solomon Wildes died on 22 Feb 1895 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 70 years and 6 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1895 at Highland Cemetery, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Mar 1895 Anna M. Wildes received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Solomon's service; his wife, received certificate number 410087.
• On 15 Jul 1896 Solomon and Anna's son, Franklin Parker Wildes married Ida J. Babkirk at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Solomon Wildes's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Anna M. Harding in the 1900 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wildes, Anna M., b. Feb 1837, 58, widow, b. ME
  ---, Alice M., daur, b. Feb 1873, 27, single, b. MA.
• On 19 Nov 1904 Solomon and Anna's daughter, Alice Maud Wildes married Harry M. French at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Solomon's wife, Anna M. Harding, died and was buried on 15 Sep 1905 at Highland, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 68 years, 10 months and 9 days.

• Last Edited: 25 Jan 2021

Albert Cummings Willard

• Father: Aaron Willard b. 10 Apr 1798, d. 28 Sep 1846
• Mother: Ruth Comins Cummings b. 16 Aug 1800, d. 12 Jun 1889

• Company: D

• Albert Cummings Willard was born on 9 Aug 1836 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron Willard and Ruth Comins Cummings.
• On 28 Sep 1846 his father, Aaron Willard, died at age 48.
• Albert Cummings Willard was enumerated in the household of Ruth Comins Cummings in the 1850 US Federal Census on 31 Jul 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ruth Williard (sic),50, 2000 of real estate, b. MA
  Albert E. (sic), 13, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as carriage-maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years, 11 months and 3 days old.
• He wrote a letter to William Henry Willard, his elder brother, from Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: published (27 Nov 1861) in the Worcester Spy:
  Poolesville Md., Oct. 24
  Co. D. 15th Reg. M. V. M.
  My Dear Brother:---I wrote a hurried letter to George on Tuesday, giving a rather confused account of our sacrifices on Monday, and having a little time to spare, will give you a further account. The roll was called this morning, and thirty four men of Co. D., are missing, and the companies throughout the regiment have suffered about the same, none of our men having returned since yesterday morning. It is safe to presume that the missing are either killed or taken prisoners. It may have been a military necessity to cross the river at the place we did, but why in the name of heaven and common sense, the 15th Mass. regiment , the only one in the vicinity having those miserable smooth bore muskets, should be the first to cross and bear the brunt of the battle, is more than can be counted for. You may set that down as a military blunder.
  You cannot possibly get a worse account of affairs in the papers than the very facts, and I will only give you my experience in my first fight, which was rather a tough one. The superior force of the rebels made it impossible for us to make a charge of the bayonet at any time, they having the advantage of the woods and the up hill position. I went through the Zouave drill of loading while lying on my back, and when I had loaded I would turn over and get upon my knees and fire, and turn on my back and load again. I should think I fired about thirty rounds, but I cannot swear that I killed but one rebel, a lieutenant. The twentieth Massachusetts regiment was on our left. and while my eyes were watching closely a company of rebels, that were in advance of the main body, the Captain of Co. D. the twentieth, gave an order, “Forward Company D” and I thought it was our Captain Studley, and I did go forward with a will, for I had my eyes on this lieutenant, who was saying to his men, “Give no quarter to the Massachusetts sons of -------!
  I leveled my musket when I had got near enough to be sure, and down he came with a yell. His men fired at me, one ball struck me in the left breast, but my pocket was full of articles, among them the rest of J------“s picture, which was shattered all to pieces. Another ball hit me in the pit of the stomach, but the buckle on my belt marked U. S., prevented any digestive organs being disturbed in their work, but it took my breath away for a moment. As soon as I was struck I went back and found that I was considerably in advance of our company. Soon after this we commenced a gradual retreat towards the river, fighting like tigers, while the bullets rained like hailstones amongst us.
  We were driven to the very banks of the river, and there was no retreat from them except by swimming the river. Colonel Devens was perfectly cool and acted bravely through the fight, and though he was a poor swimmer, he would not surrender. I was near him at the waters edge. he said, “God be with you all,” “Every man for himself,” “I shall not surrender,” and stripped himself and plunged into the river. Many followed suit, I among the rest having thrown my gun into the river and stripped off everything but my shirt and pantaloons, and emptied my pockets, including my pocket book. The rebels fired volley after volley at us until we got nearly half way across, and though I saw a number shot, and there were many drowned in the river, yet I escaped without a wound.
  After I had swam the river I was so cold I could hardly travel; but I met a surgeon, who told me the only thing that would save me from the fever and ague would be , either to take a big horn of whiskey, or keep moving until I got dry; and I started for the camp about 12 o’clock at night. I was a little tired and somewhat hungry, having had nothing to eat since morning, but I found hot coffee and plenty to eat, and soon felt better, and turned into my tent and laid till morning, when I was detached to do guard duty at the camp, which was tough, but necessary. Today I feel almost as good as new, but I am lonesome, for five out of my tent are missing, and one is in the hospital.
  Yours, for the Union,
  Albert.
• On 23 Nov 1862 Albert Cummings Willard, 26, married Sarah Joannie Arnold, 26, daughter of Edmond O. Arnold and Harriet Brown, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as noted in the Webster Times, on 29 Nov 1862
  "In Charlton Nov. 23, by Rev. L. Holmes, Albert C. Willard, of Charlton, soldier in the 15th Mass. Reg., to Joannie Arnold, of New Haven, Conn."
• In Jan 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1864, and received certificate number 28267.
• On 16 Sep 1864 his elder brother, George Washington Willard, died at DeCamp Hospital, David's Island, New York Harbor, Westchester County, New York, at age 38 of a severe wounds suffered 19 August 1864 at Weldon Railroad, while serving with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry where he had enlisted 11 January 1864.
• Albert Cummings Willard and Sarah Joannie Arnold were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Southbridge P.O., Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their two eldest children. He is a wagon manufacturer.
• Albert Cummings Willard and Sarah Joannie Arnold were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Wheel Wright. (Note: she is enumerated as "S. Jennie.")
• On 3 Sep 1884 Albert and Sarah's daughter, Carrie L. Willard married Frank A. Pierce at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for botth.
• In 1886 Albert was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Albert Cummings Willard took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
• He and Sarah Joannie Arnold were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Willard, Albert, head, b. Aug 1836, 63, married 37 years, b. MA (and his parents), machinist
  ---, Sarah J., wife, b. Feb 1836, all three children living, b. MA (fat b. CT; mor b. NY)
  ---, Edmund A., son, b. Feb 1868, married 6 years, b. MA, iron moulder
  ---, Anna S., daur-in-law, b. Nov 1870, her one child is deceased
  ---, Frank M., son b. Dec 1870, machinist.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert C. Willard attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• He died on 3 Sep 1904 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a fractured spine. He was 68 years and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1904 at Bay Path Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Sep 1904 Sarah Joannie Arnold received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Albert's service; his wife, received certificate number 581819.
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Albert and died in 1927 and was buried with her husband.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016