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George E. Burns

• Father: John Burns b. 1783, d. before 1850
• Mother: Rhoda Hunt b. 24 Apr 1794, d. 26 Mar 1850

• Company: G

• George E. Burns was born on 31 Jan 1823 at Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of John Burns and Rhoda Hunt.
• George E. Burns married Mary J. [--?--]
• George E. Burns and Mary J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 13 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Burns, 28, dresser tender, b. MA (as were all)
  Mary, 27, b. ME
  Charles, 2
  Henry, 6/12
  Martha, 15 (his sister.)
• Mary J. [--?--], his wife, died.
• On 9 Sep 1858 George E. Burns, 35, married Ann Crane, daughter of James Winter and Ann [--?--], at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. (She was the widow Crane.)
• George E. Burns and Ann Winter were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George E. Burns, 37, dresser tender, b. MA
  Ann, 36, b. Ireland
  Charles, 11, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Eugene, 9
  Elanson, 7
  Thomas Crane, 13
  Martin Crane, 5
  George M. Burns, 1.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 George was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 9 Dec 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 10 months and 9 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 4 Jul 1863 George was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the right thigh.
• He died on 14 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds. He was 40 years, 5 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 9.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George E. Burns was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 9 Aug 1863 A. Kennington made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 137751. Note: dates difficult to read, and name could also be HENNINGTON.
• Ann, his wife, outlived George and died on 15 Aug 1863 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• He was "administrativly" transferred to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in the 1870 roster. This is clearly an administrative error.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

George E. Burns 2nd

• Father: John B. Burns d. before 1850
• Mother: Sarah [--?--] b. between 1796 - 1797

• Company: G

• George E. Burns was born on 6 Mar 1836 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of John B. Burns and Sarah [--?--].
• On 22 Nov 1855 George E. Burns, 19, married Rosella Cross Lassell, 15, daughter of Jeremiah Lassell and Sarah Payson, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George E. Burns and Rosella Cross Lassell were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1860 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  George E. Burns, 25, carpenter, b. MA
  Rosella F., 20, b. ME
  Ella, 3, b. MA
  Joseph W., 21, painter, b. MA
  Sarah, 63, widow, b. NH.
• On 28 Aug 1861 Joseph W. Burns, his brother, enlisted in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry, and was wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, VA, transferring to the VRC 1 Sep 1864.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1862 George was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 30 Jul 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 George was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg and thigh.
• On 17 Sep 1862 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 24 Sep 1862, at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George was was mentioned among the wounded and sick entered at Camp Curtin, Harrisburgh, Penn., Sep. 22, 1862. He was wounded in the leg.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George E. Burns 2nd was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 24 Oct 1862, George was returned and mustered in absent.
• He died on 15 Nov 1862 of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. He was 26 years, 8 months and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1862 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Dec 1862 his son, George Edward Burns, was born at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Feb 1863 Rosella Cross Lassell received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 5726.
• About in 1866 George's widow, Rosella Cross Burns remarried James A. Jordan.
• On 21 Nov 1867 James A. Jordan made application for a pension as guardian to George E. Burns 2nd's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 106406.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Rosella Cross Lassell in the 1880 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1880 at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Jordan, Rose, 46, married, b. ME (of ME parents)
  Burns, Ella, 22, daur, works in thread mill, b. ME (of ME parents)
  ---, Lucius L., 19, son, laborer, b. MA (of ME parents)
  ---, George E., 17, son, laborer, b. MA (of ME parents)
  Jordan, Nina, daur, 1, b. RI (fat b. RI, mor b. ME
  nextdoor to:
  Jordan, George A., 48, works in cotton mill, b. RI (of RI parents)
  ---, Deborah, 49, wife, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, George H., 18, son, laborer, b. RI (fat b. RI, mor b. MA.)
• On 3 Jul 1883 George and Rosella's son, Lucius Sargent Burns married Anne Mary Calhoun at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 Apr 1885 George and Rosella's daughter, Ella Frances Burns married William Henry Fish at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 17 Sep 1900 George Burns was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
• George's wife, Rosella Cross Lassell, died and was buried in Mar 1916 at Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 75 years and 11 months.
• There are two George E. Burns in Co. G of the 15th. The designation "2nd" in this project is based on Ford's history and the MASSCW. However, it appears that the designation is switched in the pension file index.
  Based on the date of widow's pension application by Rosella (Feb 1863), she can only be the widow of the man who died at Antietam.
  The dates of the George E. Burns in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton, correspond to this man, saying his mother was Sarah.
  Using the dates, his mother's name, his wife's first name and his occupatioin, it appears that he is indeed the man in the 1860 census in Boston.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

John B. Burns

• Father: Samuel Burns
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: K

• John B. Burns was born on 6 Aug 1834 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, son of Samuel Burns and Mary [--?--].
• John B. Burns was baptized on 15 Aug 1834 at Upper Mill Ebenezer Chapel Independent, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England.
• He immigrated on 10 Mar 1857 through New York.
• On 27 Jul 1858 John B. Burns, 23, married Kezia D. Moore, 20, at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as weaver.
• In 1861 John was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 10 months and 25 days old.
• John was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes, and sandy hair.
• On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John B. Burns 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, John B. Burns was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 19 Feb 1862, John was paroled from Richmond Prison.
• On 25 Mar 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 11472.
• He was naturalized on 27 Oct 1868 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He and Kezia D. Moore were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jun 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Burns, John B., 35, works in woolen mill, b. Eng
  ---, Kate S., 31, b. MA
  ---, Mary G., 11, b. CT
  ---, John A., 8, b. MA
  ---, George H., 2, b. MA.
• John B. Burnes died on 25 Jul 1877 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 42 years, 11 months and 19 days old.
• An obituary for John B. Burns was published on 28 Jul 1877 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  John B. Burns, formerly a member of Co. K, of the 15th Regt. of Mass. Volunteers, dropped dead in the mill at Buffumsville on Wednesday, the 25th. Mr. Burns has been in ill health for some time and drew a pension. (Volume XIX # 23.)
  
  
• He was buried in Jul 1877 at Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to a descendant researcher.
• On 15 Nov 1877 Kezia and John's daughter, Mary J. Burns married Lezian L. "Lee" Perry at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and had four children.
• John's widow, Kezia D. Moore remarried to William T. Scott.
• John B. Burns's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Kezia D. Moore and William T. Scott in the 1880 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1880 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Scott, Wm. T., 45, weaver, b. Scotland
  ---, Kezia, 41, wife, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Burns, Geo. H., 14, son
  ---, Fred D., 10, son
  ---, Henrietta, 6, daur (has a cough)
  ---, Amorett, 5, daur
  Allen, Joshua, 50, boarder, weaver.
• Kezia D. Scott was enumerated as the widow of John B. Burns, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, however, the regimental information is garbled.
• John and Kezia's daughter, Amorett Burns, died and was buried in Apr 1897 at East Greenwich Cemetery, East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, at age 18 years.

• Last Edited: 8 Nov 2021

John R. Burns

• Company: K

• John R. Burns was born between 1833 - 1834 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as laborer.
• In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 23 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
  , being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 19 Sep 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  

• Last Edited: 21 Sep 2019

Abram F. Burrill

• Father: Amos C. Burrell b. 18 Mar 1806, d. 5 May 1880
• Mother: Elethea F. Case b. 1813, d. 20 Apr 1891

• Company: H

• Abram F. Burrill was also known as Abram F. Burrell in Ford's history.
• He was born on 30 Jun 1840 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. Case.
• Abram F. Burrill was enumerated in the household of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. Case in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amos C. Burrell, 45, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Elthea, 38
  **Abram, 10
  Edgar D., 1.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Abram gave his occupation as laborer.
  
• In 1861 Abram was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Abram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 12 days old.
• On 17 Feb 1862 Abram was promoted to Corporal.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Abram was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
• On 1 May 1863 Abram was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Abram was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the leg.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Abram F. Burrill was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He died on 21 Aug 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 23 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Old East Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as a Sergeant, Company H., 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, with G.A.R. marker.
• Elethea F. Case applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Abram's service; but no certificate is recorded.

• Last Edited: 9 Sep 2016

Jonathan Coe Burroughs

• Father: Josiah Burroughs
• Mother: Mary Hopkins

• Company: H

• Jonathan Coe Burroughs was born on 2 Dec 1829 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Josiah Burroughs and Mary Hopkins.
• On 29 Dec 1850 Jonathan Coe Burroughs, 21, married Delila N. Mason, daughter of William Mason and Patience [--?--], at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jul 1860 at Franklin City Mills P. O., Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jonathan Burrows, 29, bootmaker, b. RI
  Delia, 28, b. RI
  William, 6, b. MA
  Mary Shaw, 30, factory labor, b. MA
  Etta, 1, b. MA
  (Relationship if any to the Shaws unknown. They appear to be boarders.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jonathan gave his occupation as bootmaker.
  
• In 1861 Jonathan was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 2 Dec 1861 Jonathan mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
• On 31 Dec 1861 Jonathan ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 1 Aug 1862, Jonathan also served in the 25th Massachusetts Infantry, as unassigned recruit.
• He ended his service with the 25th Massachusetts Infantry due to disability on 8 Dec 1862.
• Starting 8 Dec 1863, Jonathan also served in the 34th MA Infantry Regiment, Co. A, having enlisted yet again.
• On 19 Oct 1864 Jonathan was taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Accomack County, Virginia.
• On 22 Feb 1865, Jonathan was exchanged from prison.
• On 14 Jun 1865 Jonathan was transferred to 24th MA Regiment as a corporal.
• On 15 Dec 1865 Jonathan Coe Burroughs ended his service with the 24th Massachusetts Infantry by discharge according to the MASSCW. (Ford's history wrongly states "by desertion.")
• He and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they are enumerated with their two sons, Edward W., 16, and Fred, 1.
• On 2 Mar 1874 Jonathan's son, William E. Burroughs married Josephine Eda Dor at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a painter, and his eldest son who is now married lives nextdoor.
• Jonathan Coe Burroughs made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 22 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 813141, stating his service with the 15th as "unassigned" rather than Company H. Also mentioning he was in the 25th Mass. as "unassigned," as well as Company A of the 24th and 34th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 27 Dec 1893 Jonathan and Delila's daughter, Bertha Burroughs married Vernon Johnson at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Burroughs, John C., 70, b. Dec 1829, married 50 years, b. RI (of parents from CT), housepainter
  ---, Delila, wife, 69, b. Dec 1830, four of her nine children are still living, b. RI of RI parents
  ---, Joseph W., son, b. Nov 1879, single, b. MA, common laborer.
• Jonathan Coe Burroughs died on 14 Jun 1905 at South Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, valvular heart disease. He was 75 years, 6 months and 12 days old.
• He was buried on 16 Jun 1905 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 24 Jun 1905 Delila N. Mason received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Jonathan's service; his wife, received certificate number 599585.

• Last Edited: 16 Apr 2016

Chester P. B. Burrows

• Company: H

• Chester P. B. Burrows was born between 1840 - 1841 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Chester gave his occupation as clerk.
  
• In 1861 Chester was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Chester mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Aug 1861 Chester ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, apparently having failed the physical examination for enlistment.
  
  

• Last Edited: 1 Sep 2012

John Albert Burrows

• Father: William Fletcher Burrows b. 24 Apr 1804, d. 21 Aug 1873
• Mother: Louisa Eastman b. 9 Sep 1811, d. 26 Mar 1884

• Company: 1_SS

• John Albert Burrows was born on 24 Apr 1840 at Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Fletcher Burrows and Louisa Eastman.
• At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Farmer.
• In 1861 John was living at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 30 Apr 1861, John also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company A.
• He ended his service with the 8th Massachusetts Infantry by mustering out on 1 Aug 1861.
• 
  On 2 Sep 1861 John Albert Burrows mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 4 months and 9 days old.
• On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, John A. Burrows was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
• On 15 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 9 Oct 1867 John Albert Burrows, 27, married Sarah Frances Russell, 25, daughter of Jonas Russell, at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Albert Burrows and Sarah Frances Russell were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 19 Jul 1870 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John A Burrows, 29, shoemaker, b. MA
  Sarah F., 28, b. MA.
• John Albert Burrows and Sarah Frances Russell were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Burrows, John A., 40, policeman, b. MA (of NH parents)
  ---, Sarah F., 39, wife, b. MA (of NH parents)
  ---, William R., 8, son, b. MA
  ---, A. Maud, 6, daur, b. MA.
• John Albert Burrows made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 12 Dec 1890, and received certificate number 777513.
• He and Sarah Frances Russell were divorced in Oct 1897 at New Hampshire.
• On 24 Nov 1897 John Albert Burrows, 57, married Mattie A. Young, 30, daughter of E. Frank Young and Ann Frances Bracket, at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• John A. Burroughs and Mattie A. Young were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Burroughs, John A., b. Apr 1840, 40, married 2 years, (he has two children living), b. MA (of NH parents), foreman in shoe factory
  ---, Mattie A., wife, b. Oct 1867, she has no children, b. NH of NH parents.
• In 1903 John and Sarah's daughter, Alice Maude Burrows married John A. Allen.
• John Albert Burrows died on 30 Jul 1908 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried in 1908 at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He and Mattie A. Young had no issue.
• On 28 Dec 1916 Mattie A. Young received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on John's service; his wife received certificate number 858159.

• Last Edited: 6 May 2019

Elisha G. Buss

Elisha G. Buss

• Father: Fortunatus Buss b. 12 Jul 1800, d. 31 May 1846
• Mother: Elizabeth Goddard b. 4 Apr 1801, d. 7 May 1876

• Company: C

• Elisha G. Buss was born in 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Fortunatus Buss and Elizabeth Goddard.
• On 31 May 1846 his father, Fortunatus Buss, died at age 45.
• Elisha G. Buss was enumerated in the household of Henry Bowman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  **Henry BOWMAN, 25, clerk, $4300 in real estate, $1300 personal estate, b. MA
  Hannah, 56, $6325 in real estate, $2300 in personal estate, b. MA (his widowed mother)
  (With Henry's brother, just six doors away.)
  George Bowman, 35, stage driver, $3500 in real estate, $1500 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the house)
  Abbie M., 36
  Rosella M., 9
  Hattie M., 8
  Fred Atherton, 25, baker
  **Elisha E. Buss, 26, carpenter (who would become Henry Bowman's 1st Lieutenant in Co. C a year later.)
  (Note: it is reasonable to suppose that Elisha Buss and Henry Bowman were acquainted, and possibly good friends.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elisha gave his occupation as carpenter.
• Starting 17 May 1861, Capt George Edgar Buss served in the enlisted as a private in the 14th regiment of New York Volunteer infantry, and was immediately promoted and made a sergeant of his company; later given a second lieutenant's commission. Elisha's brother survived the war and pursued a further military career.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Elisha mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
• Starting 6 Sep 1862, Elon G. Buss, his younger brother, served in the enlisted in Co. K of the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, and returned savely home a year later.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother, Henry Kirk Buss, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 19 killed in action, while serving as a Corporal with the 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 14 Nov 1862 Elisha was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 15 Mar 1863 Elisha was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Elisha was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, severely in the thigh, hip and foot.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He died on 23 Jul 1863 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of wounds from Gettysburg, as 1st Lieutenant of Co. "K".. He was 27 years old.
• He was buried on 24 Jul 1863 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a report of his funeral appeared:
  Funeral of Lieut. Buss
  Clinton, July 24, 1863
  Mr. Editor:---Thrice during the past eight days have our citizens been called upon to follow to the grave the remains of friends, who have fallen either on the field of battle, or by reason of wounds there received. Today funeral solemnities have been held over the remains of Lieut. Elisha G. Buss of Sterling, but long a resident of Clinton. When the 15th regiment first went out he left as a private in Co. C. As a reward for valiant conduct and bravery he was promoted to a second lieutenancy, and a short time previous to the battle of Gettysburg, he received a commission as first lieutenant.
  He fell on that bloody field pierced by four bullets. Being carried to a hospital he appeared to be reviving, and anxious to see his new England friends again, he was taken home. But the journey was to fatiguing to him to endure, and he rapidly failed, and about a week after his return he calmly breathed his last, having offered up life as his sacrifice for his country’s good. He died July 23, aged 30 years.
  Ever relying upon his own energies and abilities, his rapid advancement in the pathway of military honor is all the more creditable to him. this dependence was not upon the favor of others of more extended influence, but upon himself. as a citizen he was universally beloved and respected; as a officer hw had few equals in like position to his own, as his superior officers will testify.
  Faithfully has the family circle to which he belongs fulfilled its duty to our country in this its hour of calamity. One son has just ended a period of service; another is still at his post of duty in the army; a third fell at Antietam; while we have this day laid the remains of the fourth and last in a soldiers grave in our own cemetery, in accordance with his final request.
  The funeral services were attended at the Baptist church this afternoon. A large audience were in attendance, including many members of the “immortal fifteenth.” Several officers from out of town were present, among whom we noticed Lieut. Col. Studley of the 51st, formerly of the 15th, and Capt. Walter Gale of Northboro. Rev. Mr. Bowers conducted the excercises of the occcasion, alluding in fitting terms to the high esteem in which the deceased was ever held by his townsmen and friends, and to his many virtues, which rendered him so truly an object of affectionate regard.
• The Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index for 1863 gives his residence as Clinton and shows that there was an official administration of his estate.
• On 24 Aug 1863 Elizabeth Buss received a pension to surviving family member based on Elisha's service; his mother, received certificate number 8136.
• Edward B. Buss, his brother, served in the served as a Lieutenant in Co. K, 25th Massachusetts Regiment and returned home after the war.
• Elizabeth, his mother, outlived Elisha and died on 7 May 1876 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, and it was registered in Clinton at age 75.
• On 4 Jun 1879, Elizabeth Goddard was dropped from the pension rolls this is apparently her being dropped from the rolls.
• In 1896, Elisha was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• From Ford's history -
  Lieutenant Elisha G. Buss was a native of Sterling, but had been for some years a resident of Clinton when the war broke out. He enlisted as a private but had been promoted on account of merit, so that before the battle of Gettysburg he had received a commission as lieutenant. He fell pierced by four bullets. As he seemed to be reviving after he was taken to the hospital, those in charge assented to his ernest request to be taken home. The journey was too much for him to bear in his exhausted condition, and about a week after his arrival, he died, July 23. Many of the former soldiers of the Fifteenth attended his funeral on the 24th. Rev. C. M. Bowers conducted the services and expressed the high esteem in which he was held by his townsmen and comrades."

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2018

George Butler

• Father: John Butler d. 7 Oct 1850
• Mother: Ann Dwyer b. 1820, d. 23 Dec 1885

• Company: I

• George Butler was born about in 1841 at Greenane Parish, County Tipperary, Ireland, son of John Butler and Ann Dwyer.
• On 7 Oct 1850 his father, John Butler, died at Tipperary, County Clare, Ireland.
• George Butler was enumerated in the household of Ann Dwyer in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ann Butler, 30-40, b. Ireland (as were all)
  **George Butler, 10-15
  Richard Butler, 10-15
  Edward Butler, 5-10
  John Butler, 0-5
  
  Why the two middle children are enumerated as boys is an open question. They should be the two girls, Bridget and Anna.
• In 1861 George was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• 
  On 15 May 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 George Butler was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 26 Nov 1861 as follows:
  Poolsville Camp
  Nov 26
  Dear Mother
  I take the opportunity of writing to you hoping to find you in good health as this leaves me in at present. I would have write to you befor now but I was waiting a few days until I got paid. I am going to inclose ten dollars for you. I would send you more but I had to buy some things to keep me warm.
  I has comenced to fever today for the first time. It is not very pleasant sleeping in the old tents these days. We expect to another fith about the first of the month. You only know who will come safe out of this one. I want you to have Bridget and Ann likeness taken and send it to me. Have them both taken in one case costs lest stamps on it and it will ev?? safe..
  Give any love to Mary Kieky and to Mr. Breen and family and also to Miss Driskol. I think it strange that you dont mention H??? in your letter. Give my love to her. John Tully thinks strange that you don't answer his letters. he is well and he sends love to you. No more at present from your effectionete
  son George Buttler.
  My dear ?? Mrs. Buttler I take this opportunity of saying a a few words to you hoping to find you in good health as this leaves me in at present no more at present. My love to you Bridget and Ann B. Smith. The good lager ??
• George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 21 Mar 1862 as follows:
  Washington, March the 21, 1862
  Dear Mother
  I take this opportunity of writting to you hopping to find you in good health as this leaves me in at present.
  The last time that I wrote to you I was in Virginia, but I am near Washington. I am pretty hard up money and I want you to send me three or four dollars in your next letter.
  I have signed a paper today so as you can have eight a month out of my pay after the first of May.
  When I get payed this time, I will send you some money in a letter.
  You are to trust it at the town treasure after the first of may. I will tell you more in my next. Write soon.
  George Butler
  direct your letter to Washington, D. C.
• George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 25 May 1862 as follows:
  Within 12 miles of Richmond
  May 25, 1862
  Dear Mother
  I write these few lines to you hoping to find you in good health as this leaves me in at present.
  I received your kind and welcome letter on the 24th which gave me great pleasure to hear that you are well. I am glad to hear that Bridget is getting better.
  I am sorry to hear that work is so slack. I dont know as we shall have any fighting to do before we get to Richmond. If we do we are ready for it. Everything is still at present. I want to know if you got that money that I sent to the Town Treasurey. If you did not I want you to go to William T. Shumy and he will pay you it.
  No more at present
  Your only son
  George Buttler
  I am going to write a letter to Thomas Hurrel today. He will tell you something.
  Write soon.
• George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 23 Jul 1862 as follows:
  Camp near Harison landing
  July 23, 1862
  Dear mother
  I write these few lines to you hoping to find you you in good health as this leaves me in at present. I was paid yesterday. I received two months pay. They did not stopit. I am going to send you 12 dollars in this letter.
  You can tell Thomas Harral that I wrote a letter to him sometime ago and got no answer.
  They owe us three months pay yet. I would have sent you more but I had to buy something to eat. I lost that medal and ??? I want you to send me another.
  No more at present.
  George Buttler.
• George Butler died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, unmarried, killed instantly in action. He was 21 years old.
• On 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Butler was mentioned (Volume 4 # 30) as follows:
  Funeral Services
  Appropriate funeral services occasioned by the death of Webster volunteers on the field of battle --- H. L. Amidon, L. H. Briggs, Geo. Butler, G. Foster and A. Sargent, will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon, at the hour of the usual service.
  They will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Cromack of the Methodist, Fish of the Baptist, and Kendall of the Congregational churches; and the usual afternoon services at the last two places of worship will be omitted. It will be noticed that to the above list of dead, the name of Moses Wood is not mentioned. The surviving parent of this young man being too ill to attend on this occasion, services occasioned by his death will be deferred until a more convenient time.
• He was buried at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Sep 1863 Ann Dwyer received a mother's pension based on George's service; received certificate number 11.983. He was her only son.
• On 25 Sep 1869 George Butler was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
• Ann, his mother, outlived George and died on 23 Dec 1885 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 George Butler was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
• On 4 Jul 1907 George Butler was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2020

Henry Butler

• Father: Henry Butler b. 1815
• Mother: Margaret [--?--] b. 1822

• Company: I

• Henry Butler was born about in 1840 at Suffield, Vermont, son of Henry Butler and Margaret [--?--].
• Henry Butler was enumerated in the household of Henry Butler and Margaret [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Butler, 35, laborer, b. Canada
  Margaret, 28, b. Canada
  **Henry, 10, b. VT
  Margaret, 8, b. VT
  Orley, 3, b. VT
  Mary, 1, b. VT
  Josett Butler, 75, b. Canada.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• 
  On 15 May 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 21 years old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning Henry Butler, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Henry Butler was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, H. Burler 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 6 Mar 1862 Henry Butler married Sarah C. Paul, daughter of Charles Paul and Calista [--?--], at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. From The Webster Times, March 15, 1862, (Volume IV # 1)
  Marriages
  In Webster, 6th inst., by W. H. Davis Esq., Henry Butler, a returned prisoner from Richmond, to Miss. Sarah Paul, both of Webster.
  The printer has been kindly remembered by a presentation of bridal loaf, ect. The parties certainly have our heartiest wishes for a long and prosperous life, and the uninterrupted enjoyment of connubial fidelity.
• On 2 Aug 1862 Henry's sister, Margaret Butler, married William H. Cady at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Henry was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by a gunshot wound in his leg, and for a long time he lay in a critical condition at Smoketown Hospital.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• He died on 14 Nov 1862 at Smoketown, Washington County, Maryland, at the Regimental Hospital of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. He was 22 years old.
• On 15 Nov 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a letter which had arrived for his wife the day after his death, was published in the local newspaper. (Volume IV # 38
  )Death of a Volunteeer
  The name of Henry Butler will be recognized as on the list of Webster volunteers in the Fifteenth Mass regiment. It will be remembered that he was seriously wounded at the battle of Antietam, and he has since been lying in the Smoketown hospital, Keittsville, Maryland. He has however been improving slowly, and his friends here were believing that he would soon be able to return to his home, when suddenly the information reached his wife a few days since, that he was dead. Under the circumstances, his death is indeed a sad blow to her; and we are sure that she has the sympathy of our entire population. This adds another to the list of Webster’s martyred sons, sacrificed upon the alter of country and liberty.
  We publish below a letter received by the wife of the deceased, a fortnight before his death. It possesses especial interest in being the last token of affection she can ever receive from him.
  
  Smoketown Hospital
  Oct. 21, 1862
  My dear Wife:
  I have got a friend to write you a few lines, to let you know that I am yet in the land of the living, although suffering a severe wound received in the Battle of Antietam. I was struck by a ball in the right thigh, close to the hip joint, the ball passing through the limb, fracturing the bone, and has proved very painful, but is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. We are very well situated, and have as good care as can be expected. It will doubtless take some time for my wound to heal so that I can be moved: but as soon as it is considered safe I shall be sent home. I hope the time is not far distant when we shall meet each other again, in that happy home where we have spent so many days: and may it be our lot to enjoy a renewal of those scenes which have been so ardently enjoyed by us and our friends. For the realization of all this prospective happiness, we must trust that Being who doeth all things well. Don’t borrow any trouble about me, you nor mother, for I feel pursuaded that we shall yet enjoy a long life together, after separation for a few weeks or months longer. I think I shall then know how to appreciate a home, and the presence of those I hold dear.
  I will Write again as soon as circumstances will permit; when I am able to write myself, I will give you a full account of all that occurred during the battle, so far as relates to myself. I shall anxiously expect an answer to this, which do not delay unneccesarily. I have not received any pay for six months, wages for that time being now due. It cannot be long before payment will be made.
  From your affectionate husband
  Henry Butler.
• He was buried in Nov 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Gravesite: #981.
• On 25 Apr 1863 Sarah C. Paul received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 12774.
• He and Sarah C. Paul had no issue.
• In Oct 1879 Sarah C. Paul, his wife, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Henry Butler was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
• On 4 Jul 1907 Henry Butler was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2020

Daniel Henry Butters

• Father: Daniel Butters b. 7 Aug 1791, d. Feb 1844
• Mother: Susanna Goodwin b. 18 Aug 1796, d. 29 Sep 1848

• Company: 1_SS

• Daniel Henry Butters was born on 17 Jun 1819 at Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Daniel Butters and Susanna Goodwin.
• On 28 Jun 1842 Daniel Henry Butters, 23, married Mary Bailey, 26, daughter of Levi Bailey and Elizabeth Tainter, at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Daniel Henry Butters and Mary Bailey were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Aug 1860 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dan'l Butters, 42, trader, b. MA
  Mary, 45, b. NH
  Chas H., 18, b. MA
  Edward A., 15, b. MA
  George A., 13, b. MA.
• In 1862 Daniel was living at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Daniel gave his occupation as Trader.
• 
  On 9 Sep 1862 Daniel Henry Butters mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 43 years, 2 months and 23 days old.
• On 15 Jan 1864 Daniel was promoted to Full Sergeant.
• On 8 Sep 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1879, and received certificate number 165662.
• Daniel was living at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at the time of his death.
• He died on 10 Jun 1884 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 64 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1884 at Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 May 1890 Mary Bailey received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Daniel's service; his wife received certificate number 367341.
• Mary Butters was enumerated as the widow of Daniel Henry Butters, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Daniel and died on 18 Feb 1904 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 88.

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2016

John Franklin Butters

• Father: Franklin Butters
• Mother: Sarah Abbott

• Company: H

• John Franklin Butters was born on 6 Apr 1842 at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Franklin Butters and Sarah Abbott, possibly.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• In 1861 John was living at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 7 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 4 months and 1 day old.
• On 23 Dec 1863, John was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $262.66.
• On 12 May 1864 John was wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
• He died on 12 May 1864 of wounds. He was 22 years, 1 month and 6 days old.

• Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014

Albert P. Buzzell

• Father: Stephen P. Buzzell b. 17 Jan 1810, d. 10 Jul 1882
• Mother: Sarah Hawes b. 1810

• Company: 1_SS

• Albert P. Buzzell was born on 15 Sep 1834 at Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Stephen P. Buzzell and Sarah Hawes.
• In 1862 Albert was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Albert gave his occupation as Scale Maker.
• 
  On 15 Sep 1862 Albert P. Buzzell mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 28 years old.
• On 17 Feb 1863 Albert ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 22 Jul 1873 Albert P. Buzzell, 38, married Ida G. L. Griffin, 17, daughter of Francis J. Griffin and Mary A. [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Albert P. Buzzell and Ida G. L. Griffin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Buzzell, Albert, 43, scale maker, b. ME (of ME parents
  ---, Ida, 23, wife, b. NH
  ---, Ella, 4, daur, b. ME.
• Albert P. Buzzell was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• On 14 Sep 1898 Albert's daughter, Ella Gertrude Buzzell married Appleton B. Eastman at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Albert P. Buzzell made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 2 Apr 1904, and received certificate number 1691358.
• He died on 21 Jan 1906 at Soldiers' Home, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 71 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried on 24 Jan 1906 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Soldiers' Home section.
• In 1908 his grandson, Malcolm D. Eastman, son of Appleton B. Eastman and Ella Gertrude Buzzell, was born.
• Albert P. Buzzell was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 11 Jan 1911 Albert's widow, Ida G. L. Griffin remarried to Frank B. Smith at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.
• In 1924 his daughter, Ella Gertrude Buzzell, died at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.
• Ida outlived Albert and died in 1926.

• Last Edited: 2 Aug 2012

William Byrne

• Company: A

• William Byrne was born about in 1833 at New York City, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as sailor, according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as laborer, according to the MASSCW.
• In 1863 He was a married man at the time of enlistment, according to Ford's history.
• In 1863 William was living at Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
• In 1863 William was living at Ireland in the MASSCW.
• 
  On 30 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by draft, being credited to the quota of Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
• William was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, with grey eyes, light hair and a dark complexion.
• On 25 Apr 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "by order" transferring him to the Navy. however no record of him can be found in the Navy. (Both name spellings were checked.)
  
  

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2019