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Theodore Williams

• Father: Theodore Williams b. 1815, d. before 1850
• Mother: Susan W. Shaw b. 9 Aug 1824, d. 26 May 1878

• Company: 1_SS

• Theodore Williams was born on 19 Oct 1842 at Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Theodore Williams and Susan W. Shaw.
• Before 1850 his father, Theodore Williams, died.
• Theodore's widowed mother, Susan W. Shaw, remarried to Eliphalet Wilbur.
• Theodore Williams was enumerated in the household of Susan W. Shaw and Eliphalet Wilbur in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Sep 1850 at Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
  Eliphalet Wilbur, 30, laborer, b. MA (as were all)
  Susan W., 25
  **Teodore Williams, 7
  Frederick W Shaw, 17.
• Theodore Williams was enumerated in the household of Amyntas Shaw and Lucy Tufts Williams in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Oct 1850 at Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts, a second time, as:
  Augustus Shaw, 65, (his grandfather) farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Lucy T., 58 (his grandmother)
  **Theo Williams, 7
  Isabell M. Shaw, 15 (his aunt.)
• In 1862 Theodore was living at South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Theodore gave his occupation as Naturalist.
• 
  On 9 Aug 1862 Theodore Williams mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 9 months and 21 days old.
• On 2 Sep 1864 Theodore ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.
  
  
• On 20 May 1866 Theodore Williams, 23, married Julia Frances Perry, 19, daughter of William Riley Perry and Sophronia Colton, at Copper Harbor, Michigan.
• Theodore Williams and Julia Frances Perry were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Fort Calhoun, Washington County, Nebraska, as:
  Williams, Theodore, 28, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Frances, 24, b. MI
  ---, Theodora, 3, b. MO
  ---, Frank P., 3/12, b. NE (Feb.)
• Theodore Williams made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Feb 1880, and received certificate number 1118085.
• He and Julia Frances Perry were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1880 at Everett, Dodge County, Nebraska, as:
  Williams, Theo., 37, nurseryman, b. MA
  ---, F. J., 33, wife, b. MI
  ---, Theodora, 13, daur, MO
  ---, F. P., 10, son, b. NE
  ---, Dwight, 8, son, b. NE
  ---, Lucy I., 7, daur, b. NE
  ---, Belle, 2, daur, b. NE
  McFadden, Charles, 22, laborer, b. IL.
• Theodore Williams and Julia Frances Perry were divorced in 1880.
• On 6 Sep 1881 Theodore's former wife, Julia Frances Perry remarried Absalom N. Yost.
• On 15 Dec 1888 Theodore Williams, 46, married Amelia Marie Gocken, 22, daughter of John Gocken, at Douglas County, Nebraska.
• On 18 Jun 1890 Theodore and Julia's daughter, Theodora "Dora" Williams married George Theodore Sprecher at Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska.
• About in 1897 Theodore and Julia's daughter, Isabelle Williams married Clarence Hammond-Knowlton.
• Theodore Williams and Amelia Marie Gocken were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at West Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, as:
  Williams, Theodore, b. Oct 1842, 57, married 11 years, b. MA (fat b. ME, mor b. MA), horticultural truck
  ---, Emelia M., wife, b. Feb 1866, six of six children living, b. Germany
  Stella M., daur, b. Dec 1887, b. Neb
  Edward R., son b. Mar 1890
  Benson, son b. Sep 1891
  Victor, son, b. May 1893
  Laura M., daur, b. Dec 1895
  Henryetta D., daur, b. Oct 1898.
• On 8 Oct 1902 Theodore and Julia's daughter, Lucy Shaw Williams married Dr. Matthew Adrian Tinley at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
• Theodore Williams died on 16 Mar 1908 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. He was 65 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1908 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, Plot: 10, 501.
• On 1 May 1908 Amelia Marie Gocken received a pension to surviving family member in Nebraska based on Theodore's service; his wife, received certificate number 669647.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Amelia Marie Gocken in the 1910 US Federal Census on 29 Apr 1910 at Benson, Douglas County, Nebraska, as:
  Williams, Amelia, 44, widow, all five children living, b. Germany, immig 1872, fruit farmer
  Edward R., son, 20, single, b. Neb (fath b. MA, mor b. Germany), farm labor
  Benson, son, 18, single, b. Neb (fath b. MA, mor b. Germany), farm labor
  Victor, son, 16, single, b. Neb (fath b. MA, mor b. Germany)
  Laura, daur, 14, b. Neb (fath b. MA, mor b. Germany)
  Henryetta, daur, 11, b. Neb (fath b. MA, mor b. Germany)
  Goeken, John father, 78, married, b. Germany, immig 1872.
• Theodore's wife, Amelia Marie Gocken, died and was buried in Jan 1936 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, Plot: 10, 501, 5 at age 69 years and 11 months.

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2016

William Henry Williams

• Father: Alpheus Williams b. 16 Oct 1792, d. 14 Jul 1864
• Mother: Clarissa Howard b. 20 Nov 1797, d. 6 May 1887

• Company: H

• William Henry Williams was born in May 1835 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alpheus Williams and Clarissa Howard.
• William Henry Williams was enumerated in the household of Alpheus Williams and Clarissa Howard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Alpheus Williams, 63, laborer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Clarissa, 53
  **Henry H., 14 (sic)
  **Origen B., 9
  Patrick Murray, 30, laborer, b. Ireland.
• William Henry Williams was enumerated in the household of James H. Williams and Sarah Appleby Mowry in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  **James Williams, 38, machinist, b. MA
  Sarah, 35, b. MA (sic)
  Sayles, 14, b. RI
  Augusta (sic), 10, b. RI
  Frederick Goddard, 28, machinist, b. MA
  **Wm. H. Williams, 24, machinist, b. MA
  Limont Brown,
  Narcissa,
  Geo. Fisher, 20, mechanic, b. England
  Ame, 22, b. ME
  Margaret Sheen, 30, weaver, b. Ireland
  Mary, 22, b. Ireland
  (Note: unknown what if any relationship may exist between these extra people.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• William Henry Williams and James H. Williams, and Origen B. Williams, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• William Henry Williams and Nathaniel C. Putnam, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry but Nathaniel would not live to see the marriage.
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  On 25 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 26 years and 2 months old.
• On 10 Oct 1862 his future wife's brother, Nathaniel C. Putnam, died at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, at age 21 of disease.
• On 4 Nov 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• On 18 Apr 1863 William Henry Williams, 27, married Harty Cranston Putnam, 19, daughter of John Milton Putnam and Harty Cranston Mason, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William Henry Williams made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Dec 1866, and received certificate number 78801.
• He and Harty Cranston Putnam were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Williams, Wm. H., 46, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Hattie C., 36, wife
  ---, Willard R., 14, son
  ---, Minia B., 12, dau
  ---, Bainbridge, 10, son
  ---, Edgar E., 8, son
  ---, Ann M., 6, dau
  ---, G. Lillian, 4, dau
  ---, Herbert C., 2, son
  ---, Golda R., 1, dau.
• William Henry Williams was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 27 Nov 1891 William and Harty's daughter, Minnie Belle Williams married Charles F. Baker at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 24 Dec 1894 William and Harty's daughter, Annie May Williams married Fletcher F. Spicer at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 2 Jan 1895 William and Harty's son, Oscar Benbridge Williams married Annie Kirby at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 10 Jun 1902 William and Harty's son, Herbert Clifton Williams married Lucy Etta Ward at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 25 Nov 1902 William and Harty's daughter, Grace Lillian Williams married Robert H. Gilmore at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 27 Jul 1908 Harty Cranston Putnam, his wife, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 64 of an "injury to heart by a fall, accidental."
• William Henry Williams was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living with his youngest daughter and her husband.
• He died on 6 Mar 1921 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in Mar 1921 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife, and parents.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

Peyton Don Willoughby

• Father: Amos C. Willoughby b. 1803, d. 6 Jul 1886
• Mother: Polly Clough b. 1815, d. before 1870

• Company: Not_Assigned

• Peyton Don Willoughby was born on 27 Jan 1838 at Norway, Herkimer County, New York, son of Amos C. Willoughby and Polly Clough.
• Peyton Don Willoughby was enumerated in the household of Amos C. Willoughby and Polly Clough in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Norway, Herkimer County, New York.
• Peyton Don Willoughby was enumerated in the household of Amos C. Willoughby and Polly Clough in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Norway, Herkimer County, New York, as:
  Amos C. Willoughby, 57, carpenter, b. NY
  Polly, 45, b. CT
  Helen, 24, dress maker, b. NY
  **Peyton D., 22, carpenter, b. NY
  Charles A., 17, laborer, b. NY
  Hiram Austin, 18, laborer, b. NY
  Ellen L. Willoughby, 7, b. NY.
• Between 1861 - 1863 Peyton Don Willoughby was at sea as a ship's carpenter.
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  On 27 Apr 1864 Peyton mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 3 months old.
• On 17 May 1864 Peyton ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy, where he served on the tugboat Belle.
  
  
• On 17 May 1865 Peyton was transferred to the North Carolina.
• He ended his service with the Navy by discharge from the steamer Memphis on 23 Sep 1865 at Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, Greater New York, New York.
• Peyton was described as 5 feet, 6 3/4", light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes.
• In 1865 Peyton Don Willoughby moved to Ohio.
• On 5 Aug 1867 Peyton Don Willoughby, 29, married Sarah A. Ross at Fairfield, Huron County, Ohio.
• Peyton Don Willoughby and Sarah A. Ross were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, as:
  Willoughby, Paton, 52, carpenter, b. NY
  ---, Sarah, 30, b. OH
  ---, Louella, 1, b. OH.
• Peyton Don Willoughby and Sarah A. Ross were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, as:
  Willoughby, P. D., 42, carpenter, b. NY
  ---, S. A., 30 (sic), b. OH (fath b. RI, mor b. CT)
  ---, Luella, 11, daur, b. OH
  ---, Tina, 4, daur, b. OH
  ---, Charles, 2, son, b. OH.
• In 1885 Peyton Don Willoughby moved from Ohio to San Diego, California.
• On 6 Jul 1886 his father, Amos C. Willoughby, died at Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri.
• Peyton and Sarah's daughter, Fanny Louella Willoughby married Charles Elbridge Battelle.
• Peyton Don Willoughby made application at San Diego County, California, for a veteran's pension on 21 Jul 1890, for his service in the Navy, receiving certificate number 19637.
• In 1891 Peyton Don Willoughby moved from California to Hannibal, Missouri.
• In 1898 Sarah A. Ross, his wife, died according to one account.
• In Jan 1904 "while working at his vocation with the Burlington Railroad, he met with an accident which resulted in the loss of his right arm just above the wrist." (per an entry in his pension file.)
• On 11 Mar 1904 Peyton received an increase in his pension.
• He died on 31 Dec 1904 at Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. He was 66 years, 11 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1905 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2016

Edward Wilson

• Father: Daniel Wilson b. 1795
• Mother: Betsey Fife b. 1800

• Company: A

• Edward Wilson was born on 16 Nov 1827 at Chichester, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of Daniel Wilson and Betsey Fife.
• On 2 Mar 1853 Edward Wilson, 25, married Sarah Jane May, 23, daughter of Silas May and Abigail Gerry, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Edward Wilson and Sarah Jane May were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jul 1860 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  E. Wilson, 33, machinic, b. NH
  S. J. , 31 (f), wife b. MA (as were all children)
  J. 7, (m)
  M. E., 5 (f)
  C. H., 3 (m.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 7 months and 26 days old.
• On 13 Dec 1861 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He and Sarah Jane May were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilson, Edward, 42, works in comb shop, b. NH
  ---, Sarah J., 40, b. MA
  ---, John G., 16, b. MA
  ---, Mary E., 14
  ---, Charles H., 12.
• On 31 Mar 1877 Edward and Sarah's son, John Geary Wilson married Mary Ella Brown at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 1 Jun 1878 Edward and Sarah's daughter, Mary Ellen Wilson married Elwin W. Stilphen at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Edward Wilson made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 237418.
• He and Sarah Jane May were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Wilson, 50, works in comb shop, b. NH
  ---, Sarah, 47, wife, b. MA
  ---, Charles, 22, son, works in comb shop, b. MA.
• Edward Wilson 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 died on 19 Nov 1896 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years and 3 days old.
• An obituary for Edward Wilson was published on 20 Nov 1896 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Leominster: Death of Edward Wilson
  Edward Wilson, a farmer residing in the south part of the town, died very suddenly, Thursday evening, of heart disease. Although in feeble health for some time, Mr. Wilson was about town Thursday, and during the afternoon was seen in several places of business in the vicinity of Monument Square. His death was a shock to those who knew him, particularly among the members of the G. A. R., he being prominently connected with Charles H. Stevens Post 53.
  Edward Wilson was born in Chichester, N. H., Nov. 16, 1827. He came to Leominster about 10 years ago and has been an honored citizen ever since. He enlisted in Co. A, 15th regt. Massachusetts infantry, July 12, 1861, and was discharged for disability on Dec 16th of the same year. Several years ago, Mr. Wilson drew the capital prize of $1500 given at a fair held by Charles H. Stevens Post. He leaves, besides a widow, two sons and one daughter.
  The funeral will be held from the M. E. church at 2 p.m., Sunday, and relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
• He was buried on 22 Nov 1896 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: Section 6, Lot 6.
• On 23 Nov 1896 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was a report on Edward's funeral:
  Leominster: Funeral of Edward Wilson
  The funeral of Edward Wilson was held at the M. E. church at 2 p.m., Sunday. Owing to the absence of the pastor on account of illness, Rev. Dr. Marshall conducted the service.
  A quartet consisting of Miss Farosworth, Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Russell Walcott and Charles Castle rendered appropriate vocal selections, while Miss May Burns presided at the organ. Dr. Marshall, after reading a passage of Scripture, pointed out the moral lessons to be drawn from such occasions as this and paid a worthy tribute to the life and character of the deceased, closing with prayer. The officers of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. R., of which organization Mr. Wilson was an honored member, then took charge of the remains, rendering the burial service of that Order in a most impressive manner. The following members of Co. F, 15th regiment Massachusetts infantry of which the deceased was also an honored member, acted as pall bearers: F. W. Polley, C. E. Wilder, Henry Joy and C. A. Colburn.
  The floral offerings were numerous. A large number of those present accompanied the remains to Evergreen cemetery where the interment took place.
• On 11 Dec 1896 Sarah Jane Wilson received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 448048.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane May in the 1900 US Federal Census on 12 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilson, Sarah J., head, b. Dec 1829, 70, widow, all three children living, b. MA (of MA parents
  ---, John, son, b. July 1853, 46, widower, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA)
  ---, Charles H., son, b. Jan 1858, 42, single, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA)
  ---, Christine S., g-daur ?, Dec 1880, 19, single, b. MA (of MA parents)
  Day, Gertrude, niece, b. Jan 1869, 31, widow, b. NH (of NH parents)
  ---, Vera, grand-niece, b. Apr 1895, b. MA (fath b. MA, mor b. NH.)
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Edward and died on 7 Dec 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Franklin Wilson

• Father: Ephraim Wilson b. between 1802 - 1803
• Mother: Elizabeth Bowen Hathaway b. 29 Mar 1814, d. 4 Jul 1904

• Company: H

• Franklin Wilson was born on 30 Nov 1842 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ephraim Wilson and Elizabeth Bowen Hathaway.
• Franklin Wilson was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Wilson and Elizabeth Bowen Hathaway in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ephraim Wilson, 47, shoemaker, b. MA
  Elisabeth B., 36, b. MA
  Ann M., 16, b. MA
  Henry E., 12, b. Indiana
  Edward, 10, b. Indiana
  **Franklin, 7, b. MA
  Thomas H., 5, b. MA
  Elisabeth C., 3, b. MA
  Albert W., 9/12, b. MA.
• In 1862 Franklin was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Franklin gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 25 Feb 1862 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 2 months and 23 days old.
• On 27 Sep 1862 at "The Public Ledger", Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Franklin Wilson was listed among the wounded.
• On 1 Nov 1862 Franklin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2012

Robert A. Wilson

• Company: 1_SS

• Robert A. Wilson was born about in 1827 at Derby, Orleans County, Vermont.
• Robert A. Wilson married Betsey J. Dorr, daughter of Henry Dorr.
• Robert A. Wilson and Betsey J. Dorr were enumerated in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robert A Wilson, 38, mason, b. VT
  B J Wilson, 26, b. NH
  Harriet A Dorr, 11, b. NH
  Edwin E Wilson, 2, b. MA
  Ocelia Wilson, 1/12, b. MA.
• Robert's daughter, Emma J. Arcillia Wilson, died and was buried in Feb 1857 at Valley Cemetery, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, at age 1 year and 8 months.
• Robert's son, Eugene Wilson, died and was buried in Feb 1858 at Valley Cemetery, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, at age 4 years and 10 months.
• In 1862 Robert was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Robert gave his occupation as Mason.
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  On 16 Sep 1862 Robert A. Wilson mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years old.
• Robert was described as being 5 feet, 8 and 1/4 inches tall, with blue eyes, light hair and a fair complexion.
• On 9 Aug 1863, Robert was absent sick from his unit and admitted to U. S. General Hospital, Armoury Square, Washington DC.
• On 15 Sep 1864 Robert ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Petersburg, Virginia, by mustering out.
  
  
• Robert A. Wilson married Margaret J. Hannon.
• Robert A. Wilson made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Dec 1879, and received certificate number 315918.
• He and Margaret J. Hannon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1880 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wilson, Robert A., 46, brick mason, b. VT (of VT parents)
  ---, Margaret, 45, wife, b. Ireland.
• On 13 Jul 1883 Margaret J. Hannon, his wife, died at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 18 Oct 1886, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Robert was admitted.
• He died on 10 May 1889 at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 62 years old.
• He was buried in May 1889 at Valley Cemetery, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, plot 131, with his first wife and two children.

• Last Edited: 25 Jan 2021

William Wilson 1st

• Company: K

• William Wilson 1st was born about in 1842 at New York, New York, according to his service records.
• In 1863 William was living at Pennsylvania.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as sailor.
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  On 16 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Robert S. G. Marden, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• William was described as being 5 feet 9 and 1/2 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• On 15 Aug 1863 at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, William joined the unit.
• On 26 May 1864 William was wounded in the left leg and sent to the hospital.
• On 22 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Wilson 1st was mentioned among the wounded.
• On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  

• Last Edited: 21 Aug 2019

Charles W. Wingate

• Father: Jonathan Wingate b. between 1794 - 1795
• Mother: Sarah Merritt b. between 1795 - 1796

• Company: G

• Charles W. Wingate was born on 28 Sep 1831 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Wingate and Sarah Merritt.
• Charles W. Wingate was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Wingate and Sarah Merritt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jonathan Wingate, 55, carpenter, b. NH
  Sarah, 54, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Mary, 23
  Andrew J., 21
  **Charles B. W., 17
  Thomas H. B., 15
  Romilla, 12
  Marion J., 8.
• Charles W. Wingate was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jul 1860 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, living in a hotel as:
  Charles W. Wingate, 30, shoemaker, b. MA.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 6 Aug 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was 29 years, 10 months and 9 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 W. Wingate 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 Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles W. Wingate was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles W. Wingate was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• Between 1861 - 1862 Charles was promoted to Corporal.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Charles W. Wingate 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 2 Oct 1862 Charles was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 15 Mar 1864 Charles was transferred from the 15th Massachusetts to the V. R. C.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service, and noted "absent sick."
  
  
• He died on 11 Nov 1868 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, unmarried, of an accidental death. He was 37 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1868 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Martin VanBuren Winsor

• Father: George I. Winsor b. between 1813 - 1814
• Mother: Amy Ann Ide b. between 1811 - 1812, d. 1881

• Company: K

• Martin VanBuren Winsor was born in Jan 1841 at Gloucester, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of George I. Winsor and Amy Ann Ide.
• Martin VanBuren Winsor was enumerated in the household of George I. Winsor and Amy Ann Ide in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  George I Winsor, 36, b. RI (as were all in the family)
  Amy A., 38
  **Martin V., 8
  Eliza A., 7
  Adelaide, 5
  John, 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Martin gave his occupation as spinner.
• In 1861 Martin was living at Gloucester, Providence County, Rhode Island.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Martin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Gloucester, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was 20 years and 6 months old.
• On 18 Feb 1863 Martin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 1863, Martin also served in the Navy as a landsman, for the Ohio and the Cambridge.
• He ended his service with the Navy in 1864.
• Starting 31 Oct 1864, Martin also served in the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, Co. D, being detached on 15 December 1864 at Division Provost Guard until he mustered out.
  
• He ended his service with the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry on 13 Jul 1865 at Hall's Hill, Virginia.
• On 23 Apr 1868 Martin VanBuren Winsor, 27, married Sarah F. Havens, 21, daughter of Edwin W. Havens and Lucretia A. Whitman, at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Martin VanBuren Winsor was enumerated in the household of Nathan Potter and Lucretia A. Whitman in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1870 at Plainfield P. O., Voluntown, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Potter, Nathan, 56, farmer, $3400 real estate, $900 personal estate, b. RI
  ---, Lucretia, 43, b. RI
  ---, Herbert E., 18, b. RI
  ---, Frank L., 7, b. MA
  **Winsor, Martin V., 28, works on farm, b. RI
  ---, Sarah F., 24, b. RI
  Harrous, Mary C., 22, b. RI
  ---, George R., 14, works on farm, b. MA
  Whitman, Thomas Jr., 66, works on farm, b. RI.
• Martin VanBuren Winsor was not enumerated in the household of Sarah F. Havens in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 1 Jun 1880 at at Voluntown, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Winsor, Sarah F., 33, b. RI
  ---, Grace M., 8, dau, b. CT
  ---, George P., 8/12, Aug, son, b. CT.
• Martin Winsor made application at Connecticut for a veteran's pension on 15 May 1896, and received certificate number 1030161.
• He and Sarah F. Havens were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
  Winsor, Martin, head, b. Jan 1841, 59, married 32 years, b. RI (of RI parents), engineer, stationary
  ---, Sarah F., wife, b. July 1846, 53, three of six children living, b. RI (of RI parents)
  ---, Bertha H., dau, b. July 1887, b. CT
  Potter, Lucretia A., mother (sic, she is mor-in-law), widow, b. Nov 1826, three of six children living, b. RI (of Ri parents)
  and nine apparently unrelated boarders.
• Martin VanBuren Winsor died on 21 May 1905 at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. He was 64 years and 4 months old.
• He was buried in May 1905 at Robbins Cemetery, Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut, as a member of Co. K. 15th Mass.
• On 16 Jun 1905 Sarah F. Havens received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Martin's service; his wife, received certificate number 605080.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

James K. Witham

James K. Witham

• Father: Jonathan Witham
• Mother: Relief Henry

• Company: C

• James K. Witham was born in Feb 1845 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Jonathan Witham and Relief Henry, according to the 1900 census.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 5 months old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
• On 10 Dec 1862 James was promoted to to Corporal.
• On 1 Jan 1863 James was promoted to to Sergeant.
• On 24 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James was mentioned (Volume 18 #47): "Fifteenth Regiment - James K. Witham of this regiment has been raised to the rank of corporal for good and soldierly conduct."
• On 11 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• James K. Witham married Ella P. Bushee, daughter of Sydney A. Bushee and Elizabeth A. Brunandon.
• James K. Witham and Ella P. Bushee were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a locomotive engineer.
• On 30 Aug 1870, James was lightly injured in a railroad accident.
  Railroad Collision near South Adams
  A fatal accident occurred on the Pittsfield and North Adams railroad, south of Maple Grove station in Adams, Tuesday morning. Three cars loaded with coal had been drawn from the side track at the Grove by the morning train, and left to be unloaded near O. Arnold & Co.'s mill, just below a curve.
  The men busy unloading were startled at about 8:15 o'clock by the runble of a train close at hand, the noise of the opposite mill drowning the sound until quite near. The men jumped one way and the other, and all escaped serious injury, though one named Bushey was somewhat hurt by tumbling into the river from the coal shed roof, to which he jumped.
  The train, heavily loaded with gravel, struck the coal cars at full speed, causing a general smash, and injuring five men, Patrick Simmons of Pittsfield fatally, so that he died in the evening; Engineer James K. Witham of Springfield and Michael Cullen about the head and face, but not seriously; Timothy Connors, shoulder dislocated; Frank Keiley, back hurt.
  The gravel train was not expected on the road by Station Agent Tinney at Maple Grove. It had been used in the vicinity for several days, and of course at irregular hours. (Springfield Republican, 31 Aug 1870.)
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1896, and received certificate number 1190153.
• On 18 Jun 1897 Ella P. Bushee, his wife, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of cancer.
• On 18 Nov 1898 James's daughter, Emma E. Witham married Jesse Stewart Peters at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, The marriage was announced in an unidentified newspaper as follows:
  "Emma Elizabeth, daughter of James K. Witham, was married to Jesse Stewart Peters at the home of Rev. Charles Conklin Wednesday.
  Miss Nellie M. Greene acted as maid of honor, and William G. Tait was best man.
  The bride was attired in a handsome tailor-made gown of blue broadcloth.
  The maid of honor wore a gown of brown broadcloth.
  After a supper at the home of the bride's father, Mr. and Mrs. Peters left for a two-weeks' trip to New York and Boston.
  After February 1, they will be at home to their friends in Wilkesbarre, Pa., Mr. Peters being manager of a publishing company of that city."
• James K. Witham was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 27 Jun 1900 at Hampden, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Witham, K. James, b. Feb 1845, widower, b. CT (of MA parents), engineer R. R.
  ---, Emma E., dau, b. Oct 1878 in MA
  Peter (?), Jessee S., son-in-law, b. Nov 1876, married within the year.
• On 19 Dec 1900 James K. Witham, 55, married Martha A. Smith, daughter of Jessie S. Smith and Mary Nulford, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  "James K. Witham and Mrs. Martha A. Jaqueth were married at the home of the bride at 20 Plymouth street at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. A. W. Baird of Wilbraham. The wedding was a very quiet one, and only the near relatives of the bride and groom were present. Mr. and Mrs. Witham left last evening for a wedding trip of two weeks, during which they will visit Albany and Jersey City, and on their return will live at 52 Osgood street. (Springfield Republican, 20 Dec 1900.)"
• In 1906 James was living at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James K. Witham 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.)
• He and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Withom, James K., 65, married for the second time nine years, locomotive engineer
  ---, Martha S., wife, 46, also her second marriage, she has no children, b. NY (as were her parents)
  Smith, Jesse S., father-in-law, 75, widower, b. NY.
• James K. Witham and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 21 Jan 1920 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• James K. Witham and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 8 Apr 1930 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• James K. Witham died in Feb 1935 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 90 years old.
• He was buried on 22 Feb 1935 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, after cremation.
• An obituary for James K. Witham was published on 23 Feb 1935 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, as follows:
  Townspeople Attend J. K. Witham Funeral
  Civil War Veteran, Retired B. & A. Engineer, Eulogized by Rev. R. S. Guptill
  The funeral of James K. Witham, Civil war veteran and retired railroad engineer, was held yesterday afternoon at his home, 1626 Westfield Street, West Springfield, with a large arrendance of townspeople. A group of retired engineers of the Boston & Albany railroad was present.
  Rev. Roger S. Gupgill, Methodist church, officiated and bearers were Westley Peters, James Peters, Leland Smith, Roland Smith, Harrison Bliss and Charles Dudley. A committal service was held at the chapel in Springfield cemetery and the body was cremated.
  Mr. Guptill spoke briefly in eulogy of Mr. Witham, stressing the quiet, unassuming character of the man whose principal aim in life was to do whatever job was his to the best of his ability.....

• Last Edited: 7 Apr 2013

Charles Wood

• Company: K

• Charles Wood was born about in 1840 at Lansingburg, Rensselaer County, New York.
• In 1863 Charles was living at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as pedler.
• 
  In Jul 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Henry O. Root, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• Charles was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, with dark eyes, dark hair and a light complexion.
• On 5 May 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company , while absent.
  
  
• On 30 Nov 1864, Charles was exchanged from prison.
• On 16 Dec 1864, at Camp Parole, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Charles was furloughed for 30 days, but he failed to return and was considered a deserter.
• He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K, by desertion on 16 Jan 1865.

• Last Edited: 21 Aug 2019

Charles William Wood

• Father: John Wood b. 20 Mar 1806, d. 22 Dec 1864
• Mother: Emily White b. 26 Jul 1818, d. 19 Aug 1886

• Company: D

• Charles William Wood was born on 8 May 1843 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Wood and Emily White.
• Charles William Wood was enumerated in the household of John Wood and Emily White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Wood, 40, manufacturer, b. England
  Emily, 37, b. MA
  Joseph, 9, b. MA
  **Charles, 7, b. MA.
• Charles William Wood was enumerated in the household of John Wood and Emily White in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1860 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Wood, 50, martin finisher, b. England
  Emily, 40, b. MA
  Joseph, 19, finisher, b. MA
  **Chs., 17, finisher, b. MA
  Sarah A. Young, 18, weaver, b. England
  Ellen, 16, weaver, b. England.
• On 18 May 1861 his elder brother, Joseph Wood, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 20 by drowning.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as finisher.
  
• 
  On 23 Jul 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 2 months and 15 days old.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Richmond, Virginia.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Wood was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• In Aug 1863, Charles was paroled from prison.
• In Mar 1864 Charles was promoted to corporal.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, and was sent to Andersonville Prison, GA.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Wood was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• In Feb 1865, Charles was reported on an undated muster roll as being sick at Salisbury Prison in North Carolina.
• Charles was transferred to Millen, GA. At the end of the war he was sent to Savannah, GA, and went by train first to Albany, GA, and then to Thompsonville, GA.
• On 28 Apr 1865 Charles arrived in Jacksonville, Florida.
• On 22 May 1865 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service.
  
  
• On 25 Dec 1872 Charles William Wood, 29, married Hattie A. Shepherd, 18, daughter of Charles Shepherd, at Calhoun County, Michigan.
• Charles William Wood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Battle Creek, Emmet, Calhoun County, Michigan, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
• He made application at Michigan for a veteran's pension on 11 Apr 1891, and received certificate number 812074.
• On 30 Sep 1896 Charles and Hattie's daughter, Grace R. Wood married Elden H. Grove at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
• Charles William Wood and Hattie A. Shepherd were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Emmet, Calhoun County, Michigan, as:
  Wood, Charles W., head, b. May 1843, 57, married 27 years, b. MA (fath b. Eng, mor b. MA), carriage trimmer
  ---, Hattie A., wife, b. May 1854, one of her two children is still living, b. NY (fath b. PA, mor b. NY.)
• Charles William Wood and Hattie A. Shepherd were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Emmet, Calhoun County, Michigan, as:
  Wood, Charles W. (sic), 65, married 36 years, b. MA (fath b. Eng, mor b. MA), gardner
  ---, Hattie, wife, 55, her one child is still living.
• Charles William Wood and Hattie A. Shepherd were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Orlando, Orange County, Florida, as:
  Wood, Charles W., 76, b. MA (fath b. Eng, mor b. MA)
  ---, Hattie A., wife, 66, b. NY.
• On 24 May 1926 Hattie A. Shepherd, his wife, died at Orlando, Orange County, Florida, at age 72.
• Charles William Wood died on 2 Nov 1928 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He was 85 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried on 4 Nov 1928 at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, Sec. M, Lot 10, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2016

Ephraim Wood

• Father: Nelson Wood b. 1808, d. 1895
• Mother: Sarah A. Wood b. 1813, d. 1897

• Company: 1_SS

• Ephraim Wood was born on 19 Apr 1840 at Nova Scotia, Canada, son of Nelson Wood and Sarah A. Wood.
• Ephraim Wood was enumerated in the household of Nelson Wood and Sarah A. Wood in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1850 at East Machias, Washington County, Maine, as:
  Nelson Wood, 42, laborer, b. Nova Scotia (as were all)
  Sarah A., 37
  Sophia, 12
  **Ephraim, 10
  **Joseph L., 8
  Lydia Ann, 5
  Mary A., 16.
• Ephraim Wood was enumerated in the household of Nelson Wood and Sarah A. Wood in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nelson Wood, 52, laborer, b. Nova Scotia (as were all)
  Sarah, 46, wife
  Sophia, 22
  **Ephraim, 20, mill hand
  **Jos. L., 18, mill hand
  Lydia A., 15, mill hand
  Ella A., 9, b. ME
  Melvin C., 6, b. MA
  and eleven boarders who work in the mill.
• In 1861 Ephraim was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Ephraim gave his occupation as Weaver.
• Ephraim Wood and Joseph Leander Wood, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• 
  On 3 Sep 1861 Ephraim Wood mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 4 months and 15 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Ephraim was wounded at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• Frank Hastings Hamilton's Treatise on Military Surgery and Hygiene, p. 272 says:
  Ephraim Wood, private in Andrews's regt. of Sharpshooters, was wounded on the 17th of Sept., 1862, at Antietam. The ball entered on the right side, between the second and third ribs, two and a half inches from the sternum. He did not expectorate blood until the third day, and the bleeding never recurred. On the 23d day the wound was open and discharging. He had a cough; his respiration was embarrassed, and he looked feeble.
• On 22 Nov 1862 Ephraim ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jan 1863, and received certificate number 15428.
• On 10 Jul 1872 Ephraim Wood, 32, married Nellie Davis, daughter of Isaac Davis and Matilda [--?--], at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Ephraim Wood was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wood, Ephraim, 40, works in cotton mill, b. MA (sic)
  ---, Ellen E., 33, wife, b. NY
  ---, Andrea, 1, daur, b. MA.
• In 1882 his brother, Joseph Leander Wood, died.
• On 12 Jun 1883 at "The New Haven Register", New Haven County, Connecticut, Ephraim Wood was mentioned in an article about Nelson Wood and Sarah A. Wood, his parents, who were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, as follows:
  Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wood celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at Beacon Falls yesterday. Four generations sat down to the dinner table -- numbering in all thirty-three descendants -- nine children, twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ephraim Wood of Chicopee, Mass., read a brief history of the marriage, and Rev. W. R. Rodgers of the Summerfield mission, New Haven, and formerly pastor of the Methodist church in Beacon Falls, made a few appropriate remarks.
  Many valuable presents were made, including $70 in gold from friends in Beacon Falls and Westville, gold desert spoon from Mrs. H. M. Todd of Bethany, gold lined teapot from Mr. and Mrs. H. Haldwin of Pine's Bridge, hanging lamp from Waterbury friends, easy chair from the five daughters of the celebrating couple, and a satin lambrequin from Mrs. V. Buckingham.
  Three hundred people attended the anniversary and offered many congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wood, who were dressed in the clothes they wore at their wedding fifty years ago.
• Ephraim Wood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, citing service in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Before 1900 Nellie Davis, his wife, died.
• Ephraim Wood died on 9 May 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 61 years and 20 days old.
• He was buried in May 1901 at Pinesbridge Cemetery, Beacon Falls, New Haven County, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 19 Jan 2020

George Wood

George Wood

• Father: Dexter Wood b. 4 Mar 1804, d. 10 Apr 1884
• Mother: Lucy Kenney b. between 1802 - 1803, d. 11 Dec 1851

• Company: A

• George Wood was born on 16 Feb 1826 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dexter Wood and Lucy Kenney, Ford says Sutton.
• On 15 May 1846 George Wood, 20, married Adeline Star Pope, 16, daughter of John W. Pope and Elizabeth Starr, at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George Wood and Adeline Star Pope were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hyman Kenney 35, shoemaker, $800 in real estate, b. MA (as were all)
  Persis " , 35
  **George Wood, 24, shoemaker
  **Adaline Wood, 20 (his wife)
  living a few doors from:
  Dexter Wood, 46, shoemaker, $900 in real estate, b. MA (as were all)
  Lucy, 46
  Mary 19
  Emery, 14
  and 5 apprentice - laborers.
• On 11 Dec 1851 his mother, Lucy Kenney, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Nov 1857 his brother, Emery Wood, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 22.
• George Wood and Adeline Star Pope were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Wood, 34. shoemaker , $300 personal estate, b. MA
  Adeline, 30
  Orlando, 9, male
  Mary J. 6, female.
• In 1861 George was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (shown as married at time of enlistment.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 2 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 5 months and 17 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Wood 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, George Wood 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, George Wood was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George Wood was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
• On 22 Nov 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 3 Dec 1863, George also served in the 2nd Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty.
• He died on 17 Oct 1864 at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, as a prisoner of war. He was 38 years, 8 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in 1864 at Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, as an unknown.
• At West Millbury Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, it is noted that "George Wood (a soldier in the war of the Rebellion) died (south), 1864, Nov. 17th, aged 38, has a stone here, but is buried in the South."
• On 14 Apr 1865 Adeline Star Pope received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; and received certificate no. 97331.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Adeline Star Pope in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wood, Adeline, 42, b. MA
  ---, Carrie, 9, b. MA.
• On 6 May 1882 George and Adeline's daughter, Carrie Elizabeth Wood married Robert Whitworth at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Wood's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Carrie Elizabeth Wood and Robert Whitworth in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robert Whitworth, b. Sep 1857, married 18 years, b. England, immig 1880, weaver
  Carrie, wife, b. Nov 1860, both children living, b. MA
  Fred, son, b. July 1883 in MA
  Elsie, daur, b. July 1888 in MA.
• George's wife, Adeline Star Pope, died and was buried in Jun 1918 at West Millbury Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88 years and 6 months.
• Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Nichols Collection.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

John Wood

• Father: Charles Wood b. between 1811 - 1812
• Mother: Hannah Chapin b. 11 Aug 1806, d. 11 May 1869

• Company: C

• John Wood was born on 20 Oct 1841 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Wood and Hannah Chapin.
• John Wood was enumerated in the household of Charles Wood and Hannah Chapin in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles Wood, 38, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Hannah, 43
  Eliza A., 14
  Charles, 10
  Henry, 10
  **John, 8.
• In 1861 John was living at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• 
  On 14 Dec 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 1 month and 24 days old.
• On 12 Jan 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• John Wood was an "artist" at the time of his marriage.
• On 28 Sep 1863 John Wood, 21, married Fannie H. Lee, daughter of James U. Lee and Mary [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Starting 14 Jul 1864, John also served in the 60th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Co. F.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 30 Nov 1864 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
• John Wood was a daguerrotype artist, according to the 1870 mortality schedule.
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1869, with application number 126810, but no certificate is recorded.
• He died on 4 Jul 1869 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 27 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1869 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with no known headstone as of August 2018.
• On 29 Jul 1869 Fannie H. Lee received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; and received certificate number 134462.
• He appeared on the Mortality Schedule of 1 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wood, John, 27, married, male, b. MA, died in July, daguerrotype artist, of consumption.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Fannie H. Lee in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wood, Fannie H., 23, seamstress, b. MA
  Wood, Hilda L., 11/12, b. MA
  apparently boarding in the home of John E. Lowe, 34, b. MA.
• On 9 Apr 1873 John's widow, Fannie H. Lee remarried to Joseph W. Drew at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• On 6 Oct 1873 Fannie H. Lee made application for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 165524.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Joseph W. Drew and Fannie H. Lee in the 1880 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1880 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Drew, Joseph W., 41, works in shoe factory, b. NH
  ---, Fannie H., 32, wife, b. MA (fat b. England, mor b. MA)
  ---, Hulda W., 10, daur, b. MA (fat. b. NH, mor b. MA)
  ---, Wm. J. W., 10/12, b. July, son, b. MA (fat. b. NH, mor b. MA.)
• On 28 Jun 1899 John and Fannie's daughter, Hulda Lee Wood married Fred M. Beede at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

• Last Edited: 10 May 2019