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Richard E. Clapper

• Father: Michael Clapper b. 17 Aug 1803, d. 28 Jun 1862
• Mother: Anna Shepard b. 1813, d. 9 Jan 1881

• Company: G

• Richard E. Clapper was born in Jul 1832 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, son of Michael Clapper and Anna Shepard.
• Richard E. Clapper was enumerated in the household of Michael Clapper and Anna Shepard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Oct 1850 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, as:
  Michael Clapper, 48, b. Canada
  Anna, 37, b. Canada
  Rachel, 21, b. VT (as were all the children)
  **Richard, 18
  Lucy, 12
  Clark, 8
  Marrel, 6 (m.)
  Harrison, 5
  Jane, 4
  Caroline, 3
  Sarah, 1.
• Richard E. Clapper married Carrie S. [--?--]
• Starting 15 Oct 1861, Clark C. Clapper, his brother, served in the 6th Vermont Regiment, returning home in June 1865.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Richard gave his occupation as gunsmith.
  
• On 28 Jun 1862 his father, Michael Clapper, died at age 58.
• In 1862 Richard was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 21 Aug 1862 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years and 1 month old.
• On 31 Dec 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Aug 1864, and received certificate number 33235.
• Starting 27 Aug 1864, Harrison Clapper, his brother, served in the 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment, Company K, and returned home after the war.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Richard E Clapper, 32
  Carrie S Clapper, 30
  Norman Clapper, 8
  Geo E Clapper, 8/12
  Betsey Buyley, 62.
• On 29 Jun 1865 his son, George Ernest Clapper, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapper, Richard, 37, carpenter, b. VT
  ---, Carrie P., 35, b. VT
  ---, Lottie, 9, b. VT.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the State census in 1875 at Ogdon, Monroe County, New York, as:
  Richard E. Clapper, 40, b. Vermont, carpenter
  Carrie S. Clapper, 40, wife, b. Vermont
  Eva L. Clapper, 7, daur, b. Vermont.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Rich. E., 47, carpenter, b. VT (of NY parents)
  ---, Carrie, 45, wife, b. VT (has spinal complaint)
  ---, Eva, 13, dau, b. VT.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Richard, head, b. July 1832, 67, married 46 years, b. VT
  ---, Carrie, wife, b. Mar 1835, 65, one of her three children is still living, b. VT.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the State census in 1905 at Alden, Erie County, New York, as:
  Richard D (sic) Clapper, 72, carpenter
  Carrie Clapper, 71.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Alden, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Richard E., head, 76, first marriage 56 years, b. VT, own income
  ---, Carrie S., wife, 75, all her children are deceased.
• On 5 Apr 1911 Carrie S. [--?--], his wife, died at Alden, Erie County, New York, at age 76.
• On 9 Jan 1914, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Richard was admitted.
• He died on 22 Jan 1914 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York. He was 81 years and 6 months old.
• He was buried in Jan 1914 at Alden Evergreen Cemetery, Alden, Erie County, New York.

• Last Edited: 4 Nov 2018

Benjamin Franklin Clark

• Father: Benjamin F. Clark b. 11 Dec 1811, d. 2 Oct 1859
• Mother: Mariah Choate b. 11 Mar 1819, d. 6 Mar 1883

• Company: B

• Benjamin Franklin Clark was born on 26 Jun 1843 at Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate.
• Benjamin Franklin Clark was enumerated in the household of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benjamin Clark, 39, farmer, b. MA
  Mariah, 32, b. PA
  Ellen M., 10, b. MA
  **Benjamin F., 7, b. MA
  Clara J., 5, b. MA
  John Boit, 45, farmer, b. MA.
• On 2 Oct 1859 his father, Benjamin F. Clark, died at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Benjamin gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Benjamin was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 16 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the head.
• On 28 Nov 1862 Benjamin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in 1862, and received certificate number 1758.
• On 19 Jul 1866 Benjamin Franklin Clark, 23, married Annie M. Norton, daughter of Robert Norton and Abigail Fogg, at Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
• Benjamin Franklin Clark and Annie M. Norton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as:
  Clark, Benjamin F., 57, works in ??, b. MA
  ---, Annie M. 38, wife, b. NH
  ---, Mabel M., 10, dau, b. MA
  ---, Charlotte A., 4, dau, b. NH
  ---, Benjamin F., 1, son b. NH.
• In Jun 1886 Benjamin was living at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
• In Jun 1886 Benjamin Franklin Clark took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he lost an eye at Antietam.
• On 6 Nov 1891 Annie M. Norton, his wife, died at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, of a tumor, and the death was registered in Conway, New Hampshire, where she was buried.
• On 18 Sep 1894 Benjamin Franklin Clark, 51, married Sarah A. Russell, 41, at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin Clark was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• He and Sarah A. Russell were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, showing that it is the second marriage for both, and she has no children.
• Benjamin Franklin Clark died on 2 Oct 1916 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
• An obituary for Benjamin Franklin Clark was published on 3 Oct 1916 at "The Boston Journal", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Death Caused by Civil War Wound
  Benjamin F. Clark, shot in Battle of Antietam, Dies of Paralysis.
  Benjamin Franklin Clark of 63 Maple street, Malden, died in his home yesterday, aged 73 years. Death was due to the effect of a bullet wound sustained at the battle of Antietam. The bullet struck him in the right eye and led to paralysis.
  For a generation he was a leading citizen of Conway, N. H., having been president of the savings bank and organizer of the water and electric light and chair companies.
  He was born in Townsend, and at the outbreak of the Civil War enlisted in the Fifteenth Massachusetts Regiment and served in all the battles from Ball's bluff to Antietam. He served two terms in the New Hampshire Legislature from Conway. He was a prominent member of the Grand Army and of the Masonic bodies.
  He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Annie M. Norton, who died 25 years ago. He later married to Sarah E. Russell, daughter of the late Hubbard Russell of Malden, who survives him. He is survived also be three children, Benjamin F., Jr., of Philadelphia, Mrs. Mable Lawson of New York and Miss Charlotte Clark of Malden.
• He was buried in Oct 1916 at Hillside Cemetery, Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 10 Nov 1916 Sarah A. Russell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received certificate number 826384.

• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2016

Charles Clark

• Father: Timothy Clark b. 1809, d. 1893
• Mother: Mary Ann [--?--] b. 1814, d. 3 Dec 1882

• Company: K

• Charles Clark was born about in 1834 at England, son of Timothy Clark and Mary Ann [--?--].
• Charles Clark was enumerated in the household of Timothy Clark and Mary Ann [--?--] in the 1851 census of Canada in 1851 at Bury, Sherbrook County, Quebec, Canada.
• On 31 Oct 1857 Charles Clark married Harriet Joyce, 23.
• Charles Clark and Harriet Joyce were enumerated in the 1861 Canadian census in 1861 at Wolfe, Quebec, Canada, as:
  Charles Clark, farmer, b. England, 27, Episcopal, married
  Harriet Clark, b. England, 27, W. Methodist
  Horrace Clark, b. Canada, 2
  Josephine Clark, b. Canada, 1
  Sarah Joice, 55, b. England, Episcopal.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 8 Mar 1864 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 25 Aug 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• He died on 21 Dec 1864 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, of disease as a prisoner of war. He was 30 years old.
• On 13 Aug 1866 Harriet Joyce received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate 103229, based on his service in Co. E, 20th Massachusetts.
• In her pension application, Harriet stated the following:
  The last letter I received from my husband was dated at Deep Bottom, August 18th 1864. What became of him or where he went to afterwards I never knew until I received a letter from the assistant Adjustant General dated August 12th 1865, stating that he was dead.
• Charles and Harriet's daughter, Mary Wilhelmina Clark married Allen Eli Rich.
• Charles and Harriet's daughter, Emeline Alma Clark married Frederick Clarence Newman.
• Charles's wife, Harriet Joyce, died and was buried in Sep 1913 at Grace United Cemetery, Brookbury, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada, at age 79 years and 5 months.

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2018

Merrick L. Clark

• Father: Lyman Clark b. 3 Aug 1807, d. 8 Mar 1876
• Mother: Mary Ann Lyman b. 11 Apr 1817, d. 1 Apr 1887

• Company: I

• Merrick L. Clark was born on 24 Aug 1843 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Lyman Clark and Mary Ann Lyman.
• Merrick L. Clark was enumerated in the household of Lyman Clark and Mary Ann Lyman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1860 at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lyman Clark, 50, farmer, $350 personal estate, b. VT
  Mary A., 43, b. MA
  Sarah J., 21, b. MA
  **Merrick L., 17, farm labor, b. MA
  Geo. C., 14, b. MA
  Chas. W., 10, b. MA.
• In 1861 Merrick was living at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Merrick gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 29 Oct 1861 Merrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 2 months and 5 days old.
• He died on 12 May 1864 at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 20 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• Lyman, his father, outlived Merrick and died on 8 Mar 1876 at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• On 9 Mar 1877 Mary Ann Clark received a mother's pension based on Merrick's service; receiving certificate number 184700.

• Last Edited: 21 May 2018

Thomas E. Clark

• Company: C

• Thomas E. Clark was born about in 1837 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Thomas gave his occupation as seaman according to MASSCW; laborer according to Ford's history.
• In 1863 Thomas was living at unknown according to Ford's history.
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  On 16 Jul 1863 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for a draftee, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• Thomas was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
• On 25 Apr 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy. However the MASSCW notes no service record found in the U. S. Navy.
  
  

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2019

William H. Clark

• Father: Chester Clark b. 24 Nov 1790, d. 22 Nov 1868
• Mother: Jerusha Ann Reynolds b. 1801

• Company: F

• William H. Clark was born in 1839 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Chester Clark and Jerusha Ann Reynolds.
• On 5 Jul 1859 William H. Clark married Ann Elizabeth Frezelle, daughter of Calvin Washburn Frezelle and Ann K. [--?--], at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William H. Clark and Ann Elizabeth Frezelle were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 29 Jul 1860 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Clark, 20, shoemaker, $100 personal estate, b. MA
  Elizabeth, 18, factory operative, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as bit maker.
• In 1861 William was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 22 years old.
• On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William H. Clark was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
• On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Clark was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
• On 17 Sep 1862 William was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• He died on 28 Sep 1862 at Hoffman's Farm Hospital, near Keedysville, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle. He was 23 years old.
• On 20 Oct 1862 Elizabeth Clark received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife received certificate number 926 for $8 per month.
• He and Ann Elizabeth Frezelle had no issue.
• On 21 Jan 1866 Ann Elizabeth Frezelle, his wife, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Chester, his widowed father, outlived William and died on 22 Nov 1868 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 77.
• William H. Clark was included on the Civil War memorial at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William H. Clark was included on the Civil War memorial at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, also.
• On 17 Sep 1900 William H. Clark was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)

• Last Edited: 13 May 2020

Samuel Augustus Clarke

• Father: Samuel Clarke b. 4 Apr 1797, d. 30 Apr 1888
• Mother: Anna Perkins Gould b. 18 Oct 1800, d. 21 Jul 1880

• Company: E

• Samuel Augustus Clarke was born on 6 Jun 1823 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Clarke and Anna Perkins Gould.
• On 10 Apr 1856 Samuel Augustus Clarke, 32, married Eliza A. Smith, 20, daughter of James Smith and Mary Littlefield, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 31 Jul 1862 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 39 years, 1 month and 25 days old.
• On 4 Feb 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Augustus Clarke was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 19 Jan 1888 Samuel and Eliza's son, Melvin W. Clarke married Nellie LaRoche at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Samuel A. Clarke made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Oct 1890, received certificate number 895641.
• He and Eliza A. Smith were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clark, Samuel R (sic)., b. June 1822, 77, married 43 years, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Liza, wife, b. Nov, 1835, 64, one of three children living, b. ME (of ME parents)
  ---, Melvin W., son, b. July 1864, married 12 years, b. NY, foreman in cotton mill
  ---, Ellen, daur-in-law, b. Nov 1864, her one child is living, b. MA
  ---, Helen, grand-daur, b. July 1899 in MA.
• Samuel Augustus Clarke died on 28 Dec 1907 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried on 30 Dec 1907 at Edson Cemetery, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Jan 1908 Eliza A. Smith received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Samuel's service; his wife, received certificate number 673243.
• Eliza, his wife, outlived Samuel and died on 29 Nov 1913 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 78.

• Last Edited: 15 Jul 2016

Joseph Clegg

• Company: C

• Joseph Clegg was born about in 1825 at England according to his service record.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as machinist.
  
• NOTE: He was married at the time of his enlistment, according to Ford's history. No wife has been identified, and there is no indication that anyone claimed a pensiion for his service.
• In 1863 Joseph was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Aug 1863 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Albert N. Ryder, of Boston, who had been drafted, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years old.
• Joseph was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
• Joseph was illiterate and signed his enlistment with an "x."
• On 14 Oct 1863 Joseph was taken prisoner at Bristoe Station, Virginia, and was confined at Richmond.
• He died on 28 Nov 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, as a Prisoner of War. He was 39 years old.
• He was buried in Nov 1864 at Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2022

Elmoine Dodge Clemans

Elmoine D. Clemens,

• Father: Isaac Turner Clemons b. 7 Feb 1817, d. 25 Jan 1898
• Mother: Diantha Dodge b. 9 Jan 1819, d. 17 Feb 1846

• Company: I

• Elmoine Dodge Clemans was born in Nov 1841 at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, son of Isaac Turner Clemons and Diantha Dodge, his parents being from Massachusetts.
• On 17 Feb 1846 his mother, Diantha Dodge, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in child birth at age 27.
• Elmoine's widowed father, Isaac Turner Clemons, remarried to Abigail Dodge.
• On 12 Aug 1859 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elmoine joined the local fire department.
• In 1861 Elmoine was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Elmoine gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Starting 19 Apr 1861, Elmoine also served in the 3rd Batallion Massachusetts Rifles, Company B, the "Minute Men."
• From a regimental history of the Third Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia:
  The 3d Battalion of Rifles, Mass. Vol. Mill, was a unit of three companies commanded by Major Charles Devens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass. Companies "A" and " C " were from Worcester, while Company " B " was from Holden.
  By Special Order No. 31, dated April 18, 1861, these three companies were ordered to muster forthwith at Worcester, and Major Devens was directed to take them by the most practicable route to Washington, D. C. Obedient to instructions, at 5 P.M., April 20, Major Devens' command was paraded before the City Hall, Worcester, and that night at 10.30 entrained for New York, arriving on Sunday morning, April 21. Sunday night it embarked on the transport "Ariel" for Annapolis, Md., arriving on the 24th. Here it remained until May 2, when its destination was changed, and it embarked for Fort McHenry near Baltimore.
  The battalion spent its entire term of service at or in the vicinity of Fort McHenry, doing guard and garrison duty, dismounting and remounting heavy guns, etc. About the 11th of July Major Devens left the battalion to return to Massachusetts, he having been promoted to the colonelcy of the 15th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Captain A. B. R. Sprague of Co. "A" was now promoted to major and under his command the battalion completed its term of service.
  On July 30 the companies entrained for home, arriving at Worcester on the morning of August 2. On the following day all four of the companies were mustered out of the United States service, Companies "A", "B", and " C " in Worcester and Company " D " at Boston.
• He ended his service with the 3rd Batallion Massachusetts Rifles on 2 Aug 1861.
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  On 7 Aug 1861 Elmoine mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years and 9 months old.
• On 10 Aug 1861 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elmoine Dodge Clemans was mentioned.
• On 31 Aug 1861 Elmoine Dodge Clemans was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times.
• On 19 Sep 1861 at Sharpsburg, Maryland, Elmoine writes for the Webster newspaper:
  We went into action with 52 men, and lost 45 in all, which we know of up to this time 4 1/2 o'clock P.M. Sept 19th. Each of us had 90 rounds of ammunition, and we gave it to them about as fast as wanted. I came out without a scratch. I thought "Clem" was a goner. We were flanked, and suffered from three cross fires. The whole rebel army are across the Potomac. Seven of us are left of Co I with the regiment.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Elmoine Dodge Clemans 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.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter to Elmoine Dodge Clemans, to the Webster Times, on 30 Nov 1861 from Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: for publication. (Click icon to read.)
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning Elmoine Dodge Clemans, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 9 Aug 1862, mentioning Elmoine Dodge Clemans, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• On 22 Nov 1862 Elmoine ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Elmoine was a member of the Webster Fire Department after the war.
• On 1 Nov 1866 Elmoine Dodge Clemans married Helen E. Aldrich, daughter of Dan Munyan and Eliza Carroll, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: she was a widow of Asahel Aldrich who died in 1864 serving with the 25th Massachussetts Infantry.)
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clemans, Elmoine, 28, works in shoe factory, b. VA
  ---, Ellen E., 29, b. MA
  Aldrich, Hattie, 7, b. MA (his step-daur.)
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is an Upper Leather Cutter.
• In 1881, Elmoine was appointed clerk of the Board of Engineers of the Webster Fire Department, holding that position nearly to the time of his death.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1887, and received certificate number 673456.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and the 3rd MA Rifles.
• He witnessed the burial of Charles Murray on 6 Jan 1893 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Jan 1898 his father, Isaac Turner Clemons, died at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 80.
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clemens, Elmond, b. Nov 1841, married 33 years, b. Virginia (of MA parents), shoe cutter, and they live in a rented home
  ---, Helen, wife, b. Mar 1839, b. MA, their only child is still living
  ---, Rosco W., son, b. Apr 1878, b. MA.
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans died on 8 May 1904 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 62 years and 6 months old.
• He was buried on 10 May 1904 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• An obituary for Elmoine Dodge Clemans was published on 13 May 1904 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  DEATH OF VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN!! Local Boston Globe Correspondent Passes Away Sunday Afternoon
  Was Well Known In Musical Circles In Webster
  Elmoine Dodge Clemans, aged 64, the veteran newspaper reporter and the last surviving “minute man” out of three of this section, charter member of local lodges, former holder of town offices, former choir leader in various local churches, and a well known man generally, died at his home, 6 Brown’s court at 3.40 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the presence of the whole family. The end came peacefully. He was unconscious from 10 o’clock Saturday evening until his death.
  Mr. Clemans was taken ill with a cold a couple of weeks ago, which developed into pleurisy. He was able to be out again, but suffered a relapse and pneumonia set in followed by heart failure.
  Deceased was born in Petersburg, Va., his parents being Isaac T. and Diantha Clemans. When 16 years of age he settled in town, and when the call came for volunteers April 19, 1861, deceased was the first in town to offer his services for his country. He recently received a medal from the governor of this state, as did other minute men for his act. After serving 90 days with the “minute men” in the Third Battalion he returned to town, and within 24 hours after his discharge he re-enlisted with Co. I, Slater Guards, 15th Mass. regiment, and under Capt. Amos Bartlett served as orderly sergeant. He figured in nearly all of the famous battles, was 14 days a prisoner in Libby prison and was then exchanged, and was also a prisoner at Belle Isle. During the war he furnished the only telegraphic stories to the Webster Times, then a local weekly, of the battles.
  Upon returning to town he engaged at Corbins’s shoe factory, where he worked for 30 years as a cutter. Being a tenor singer of considerable ability he was chosen musical director of the Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. R., and was the one to organize the now famous Grand Army male quartette, and during his life has sung at more than 200 funerals in and around town. He was also adjutant to the Grand Army Post.
  On August 12, 1859, he joined the local fire department, and since 1881 he had been on the board of fire engineers and clerk of that board. for several years previous to his resignation, five years ago, he was assistant chief of the department. He was probably more instrumental in getting young men into the department than any other member, and at the time of his resignation was the oldest man in point of service in the department.
  For several years he was the choir director and tenor in the Methodist, Congregational and Universalist churches and was also musical director for cantatas. He had the largest collection of musical elections in town and two years ago equally divided them among the local churches. For a number of years deceased was a prominent factor in politics, serving on the Republican town committee and for some time being secretary of the same. he has held various political offices, and was the first to take a United States census in town. He was the first to score a baseball game in town for a newspaper and was the official scorer for the once famous (Webster) “Clippers”.
  Deceased was a charter member of the local Royal Arcanum and United Workmen, member of the Grand Army and a corporator of the Five Cents Savings Bank, a charter member of the young men's Republican club and the citizens club of Webster and Dudley. Through his life he was full of hustle and activity.
  He is survived by a widow, Helen E., son, Roscoe M., sister Mrs. G. E. Van Syckle, Detroit, Mich., and brothers, Lowell T. Clemans, present city clerk, Los Angeles, Cal., and Abbot C., also of that city, also a daughter, Mrs. Hattie A. Gilmore also of Webster.
  The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:30 o’clock from the home. Rev. Andrew Campbell of the Congregational church will conduct the service. the funeral will be in charge of the grand Army, assisted by the Royal Arcanum and the A. O. U. W.. The Schubert or Masonic quartette of Worcester will sing. He will be buried with all military honors. The body will lie in state Tuesday from twelve to one o’clock.
  On account of repairs being made to the roof of the Bank building, the Grand Army flag staff is out of commission, and for the first time in history of the post, the flag is not at half mast on the regular staff. The veterans have arranged to have the flag unfurled from the Tracy block.
  
  THE FUNERAL SERVICE
  The funeral service of the late Elmoine Dodge Clemans were held this Tuesday afternoon from his late home, 6 Brown court, in the presence of relatives and friends in whose circle the deceased had been a prominent member for many years. From twelve to one o’clock, the body was viewed by hundreds of his friends, members of the lodges with which he had been affiliated, former shop mates, members of the grand Army and Webster fire department, and prominent citizens of the town.
  At two o’clock obsequies at the house were conducted by Rev. Andrew Campbell of the Congregational church, assisted by the Schubert quartette of Worcester, who rendered three songs, favorites of the late Mr. Clemans, one of whose last requests were that these songs be sung at his funeral: “Nearer My God To Thee,” “Dropping From The Rank,” “One By One,” and “Resting ‘Neath The Shade of a Tree.”
  The bearers were members of the Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. R., Capt. Amos Bartlett, Elias B. Wakefield, Henry Brandes, and Joseph Marcy.
  At the East Village cemetery the G. A. R. took charge of the obsequies and conducted a full military funeral.
  Delegations attended the services from the Royal Arcanum and A. O. U W., Floral tributes were in abundance and expressed the silent sorrow of his large circle of friends.
• In 1904 Helen E. Munyan received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Elmoine's service; his wife received certificate number 584809.
• Roscoe, his only son, outlived Elmoine and died in May 1910 at age 32.
• Helen outlived Elmoine and died in 1915.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2017

Oscar H. Clement

• Father: Simeon D. Clement b. 1804, d. 8 Jun 1859
• Mother: Mary S. [--?--] b. 1808

• Company: 1_SS

• Oscar H. Clement was born in 1838 at Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Simeon D. Clement and Mary S. [--?--].
• Oscar H. Clement was enumerated in the household of Simeon D. Clement and Mary S. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Nov 1850 at Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Simeon D. Clement, 46, farmer, b. NH
  Mary S., 41
  William M., 15
  **Oscar H., 13
  Otis M., 10
  Herman A., 9
  Simeon A., 7
  Wesley B., 1/12
  Alonzo Jones 18, farmer, married within the year
  Vienna W. (Clement) Jones, 20.
• On 30 Sep 1860 Oscar H. Clement married Susan J. Goodwin, 18, daughter of Henry S. Goodwin and Martha A. Dow, at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Oscar gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• In 1861 Oscar was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Oscar also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company D.
• 
  On 2 Sep 1861 Oscar H. Clement mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters as a Private. He was 23 years old.
• Oscar was promoted to Full 1st Sergeant.
• On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Oscar H. Clement 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 30 May 1863 Oscar was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant.
• On 27 Sep 1863 Oscar ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by being cashiered.
  
  
• He and Susan J. Goodwin were separated apparantly, as she is enumerated with her parents in 1870.
• On 22 Oct 1872 Susan J. Goodwin, his wife, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 30.
• On 22 Oct 1873 Oscar H. Clement married Florence M. Hocumb, 20, daughter of William Hocumb and Maria R. Wright, at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both.
• On 21 Aug 1878 Florence M. Hocumb, his wife, died at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 24.
• Oscar H. Clement was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester Insane Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as Clement, Oscar, 45, shoemaker, b. NH.
• He died on 13 Nov 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of "general paralysis". He was 42 years old.

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2016

Eli S. Clements

• Father: Job Clements b. 1799
• Mother: Sophia Watson b. 1801

• Company: F

• Eli S. Clements was born on 7 Jul 1829 at Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, son of Job Clements and Sophia Watson.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Eli gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 Eli was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Eli mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a wagoner. He was 32 years and 5 days old.
• On 10 Feb 1863 Eli S. Clements, 33, married Ellen Frances Guild, 27, daughter of John Edmund Guild and Sarah Ann Hall Hovey, at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Eli ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He and Ellen Frances Guild were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clemens, Eli, 28, runs stationary engine, $200 personal property, b. NH
  ---, Ellen F., 34, b. MA
  ---, Charles N., 1, b. MA.
• Eli Clement and Ellen Frances Guild were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1880 at Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clement, Eli, 50, engineer, b. NH (as were his parents)
  ---, Ellen F., 44, wife, b. MA
  ---, Charles E., 11, son, b. MA.
• Eli Clements was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F.
• On 23 Oct 1891 his son, Charles H. Clements, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 23 unmarried, of phthisis.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Eli Clements attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 May 1904, and received certificate number 10842257.
• In 1906 Eli was living at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Eli S. Clements 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.)
• Eli S. Clements was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
• He died on 18 Jun 1909 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was 79 years, 11 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1909 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• On 21 Jul 1909 Ellen Frances Guild received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on Eli's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 688715.
• Ellen, his wife, outlived Eli and died on 27 Jun 1920 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, at age 85.

• Last Edited: 19 Oct 2016

Charles W. Clifford

• Father: William Clifford b. 27 Jul 1788, d. 4 May 1867
• Mother: Sarah Bessey b. 28 Apr 1789, d. 11 Dec 1871

• Company: D

• Charles W. Clifford was born on 17 May 1819 at North Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine, son of William Clifford and Sarah Bessey.
• On 13 Oct 1842 Charles W. Clifford, 23, married Martha Arzina Watson, 26, daughter of Samuel Howe and Persis Knight, at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the widow of William T. Watson.
• Charles W. Clifford and Martha Arzina Howe were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 8 Aug 1850 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Charles W. Clifford and Martha Arzina Howe were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles W. Clifford, 41, painter, b. ME
  Martha, 44, b. MA
  George W., 14, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Charles gave his occupation as painter.
• In 1862 Charles was living at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 5 Aug 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years, 2 months and 19 days old.
• On 1 Dec 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at New York, New York, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Mar 1867, and received certificate number 302925.
• Before 1870 Martha Arzina Howe, his wife, died.
• Charles W. Clifford was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Landis, Cumberland County, New Jersey, as:
  Clifford, Charles, 54, farmer, b. MA
  ---, George, 24, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Mary A., 24, b. Ireland (daur-in-law)
  ---, Jennie M., 1, b. NY (grand-daur.)
• On 23 Dec 1871 Charles W. Clifford, 52, married Mary E. Sloan, daughter of Clark Sloan, at Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey.
• Charles W. Clifford and Mary E. Sloan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey, as:
  Clifford, Charles, 61, painter, b. ME (father b. ME; mor b. MA)
  ---, Mary, 47, wife, b. MA
  Thomas, Mary, 25, servant, b. NJ.
• Charles W. Clifford was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Rosenhayne, Deerfield, Cumberland County, New Jersey, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
• He died on 20 Jan 1895. He was 75 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1895 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey.
• On 3 Mar 1898 Mary E. Sloan received a pension to surviving family member in New Jersey based on Charles's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 498315.

• Last Edited: 8 Apr 2016

James C. Clifford

• Father: William Clifford b. 24 Jun 1815, d. 18 Dec 1898
• Mother: Anne Kitchen b. 1819, d. 20 Jun 1885

• Company: E

• James C. Clifford was born on 9 Apr 1844 at Manchester, Lancashire, England, son of William Clifford and Anne Kitchen.
• James C. Clifford was baptized on 23 Jun 1844 at Unitarian Church-Nc, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
• He was enumerated in the household of William Clifford and Anne Kitchen in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Clifford, 51, weaver, b. England
  Ann, 41, b. England
  Alfred, 19, laborer, 16, b. England
  **James, 16, b. England
  Elizabeth A., 9, b. MA
  John W., 6, b. MA
  Joseph, 4, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as operative.
  
• 
  On 21 Mar 1864 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
• On 22 Jun 1864 James was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent Prisoner of War."
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, James also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 5 Dec 1864, James was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 30 Jun 1865.
• On 2 Jul 1872 James C. Clifford, 28, married Elizabeth A. Aitken, 20, daughter of Thomas S. Aitken and Charlotte Wishart, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• James C. Clifford and Elizabeth A. Aitken were naturalized in 1874.
• In 1879 James was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Sep 1879, and received certificate number 209429.
• He and Elizabeth A. Aitken were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he "Works In Cotton Mill". A single sister-in-law, Isabel AITKEN, 23, b. Scotland, is enumerated with them, thus giving Elizabeth's maiden name.
• James C. Clifford was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. E, and that he was a prisoner at Andersonville.
• On 28 Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford attended the 23rd annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• In 1896, James C. Clifford was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts".
  "It has, perhaps, been noted that little has been said of the Fifteenth Regiment since the battle of Cold Harbor. The fact is, that the only three Clinton men, Lieutenant William J. Coulter, Sergeant David O. Wallace and James Clifford, out of the seventy-eight who had left home, now remained on regular duty with the regiment in the field. On the 22d of June, these three were all captured, with the rest of the Fifteenth, in an advance on the Weldon Railroad. ...."
• He and Elizabeth A. Aitken were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is an insurance agent and both of their children are still living; they rent a home. An unmarried sister-in-law Charlotte BONAR, b. June 1845 in Scotland, immigrated in 1860, lives with them.
• In 1906 James was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1906 James C. Clifford attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford 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.)
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• He and Elizabeth A. Aitken were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 28 Apr 1910 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a travelling salesman, and both of their children are still living.
• On 12 Jul 1910 James and Elizabeth's daughter, Myra Elizabeth Clifford married Eugene A. Macfarlane at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1912 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford attended the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment.
• He and Elizabeth A. Aitken were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 6 Jan 1920 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a salesman for a perfume company, and their unmarried daughter, Charlotte, is living with them.
• On 26 Jun 1920 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford attended the 53rd reunion of Companies E, I and F of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (click icon to read report.)
• In 1924 Elizabeth A. Aitken, his wife, died.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford was mentioned as attending the 60th reunion of Company I.
• He was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 8 Apr 1930 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a widower, living with his unmarried daughter, Charlotte. He owns their home, and they have a radio.
• He died in 1931. He was 86 years old.
• He was buried in 1931 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Oct 1931 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James C. Clifford was mentioned as deceased during the privious year at the 65th regimental reunion.

• Last Edited: 13 Jul 2019

Harrison Joseph Clisbee

• Father: Calvin Clisbee b. 9 Jun 1803, d. 15 Feb 1884
• Mother: Hepzibah Fay b. 13 Mar 1803

• Company: G

• Harrison Joseph Clisbee was born on 25 Jan 1844 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Calvin Clisbee and Hepzibah Fay.
• Harrison Joseph Clisbee was enumerated in the household of Calvin Clisbee and Hepzibah Fay in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where the brothers are enumerated with their parents.
• Harrison Joseph Clisbee was enumerated in the household of Calvin Clisbee and Hepzibah Fay in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Calvin Clisbee, 53, carpenter, b. MA
  Hepzibah, 53, b. MA
  **Harrison J., 16, b. Ohio (sic.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Harrison gave his occupation as carpenter.
  
• In 1861 Harrison J. Clisbee and Julius A. Clisbee, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
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  On 11 Dec 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 16 days old.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 18 years, 7 months and 23 days old.
• On 18 Dec 1864, Harrison Joseph Clisbee, his nephew, brother Julius' son, was named for Harrison Joseph Clisbee.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Harrison J. Clisbee 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.)
• Julius, his brother, outlived Harrison and died on 15 Apr 1913 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 79.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Julius Augustus Clisbee

• Father: Calvin Clisbee b. 9 Jun 1803, d. 15 Feb 1884
• Mother: Hepzibah Fay b. 13 Mar 1803

• Company: G

• Julius Augustus Clisbee was born on 14 Sep 1833 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Calvin Clisbee and Hepzibah Fay.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee was enumerated in the household of Calvin Clisbee and Hepzibah Fay in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where the brothers are enumerated with their parents.
• On 17 Feb 1852 Julius Augustus Clisbee, 18, married Emily Dandurant, daughter of Anthony Dandurand and Angeline Brusseau, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee and Emily Dandurant were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Julius A. Clisbee, 26, carpenter, b. MA
  Emily, 24, b. NY
  Eve A., 6, b. MA
  Clara A., 4, b. MA
  Calvin A., 3 , b. MA
  William A., 2, b. MA
  Walter A., 5/12, b. MA.
• In Jul 1860 Julius and Calvin Clisbee were living father and son at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, nextdoor to eachother.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Julius gave his occupation as carpenter.
  
• In 1861 Julius A. Clisbee and Harrison J. Clisbee, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
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  On 11 Dec 1861 Julius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 2 months and 27 days old.
• On 1 Sep 1862 Julius was promoted to Corporal.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother, Harrison Joseph Clisbee, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 18 killed in action.
• On 6 Dec 1862 Julius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He and Emily Dandurant were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clisbee, Julius, 37, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Emily, 35, b. VT
  ---, Eva, 16, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, Clara, 14
  ---, Calvin, 13
  ---, William, 12
  ---, Walter, 10
  ---, Edna, 7
  ---, Harrison, 5
  ---, Lillian, 6.
• On 5 Sep 1874 Julius and Emily's daughter, Clarissa A. Clisbee married Frank W. George at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 19 Jun 1877 his married daughter, Clarissa A. Clisbee, died at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 21 of consumption.
• On 16 Feb 1878 Julius and Emily's daughter, Eva A. Clisbee married Edwin H. Bemis at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee and Emily Dandurant were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clisbee, Julian A., 46, farmer, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, Emily, 45, wife, b. VT
  ---, William A., 21, son
  ---, Edna A., 17, daur
  ---, Harrison J., 15, son
  ---, Lillian H., 10, daur
  George, Bertha L., 4, grand-child.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 7 May 1881, and received certificate number 1020144.
• On 5 Jun 1886 Julius and Emily's daughter, Edna A. Clisbee married William J. Stronach at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
• On 6 Jun 1891 Julius and Emily's daughter, Lillian H. Clisbee married Avery Beauford Poole at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Julius Augustus Clisbee and Emily Dandurant were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clisbee, Julius, b. Sep 1833, married 48 years, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA)
  ---, Emily, wife, b. Mar 1835, six of 8 children living, b. VT (parents b. Canada Fr.)
  Dodge, Willie C., boarder, b. Sep 1875, 24, married 2 years, b. MA
  ---, Bertha L., g-daur, b. Aug 1875, no children, b. MA
  (in same building)
  Clisbee, William, head, b. May 1858, 42, married 8 years, b. MA
  ---, Meloida, wife, b. Aug 1864, two children, b. Canada Fr., immig 1885
  ---, Frank R., son, b. Nov 1892, b. MA
  ---, Ralph B., son, b. Mch 1899, b. MA.
• In 1906 Julius was living at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Julius Augustus Clisbee 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 was enumerated in the household of Edwin H. Bemis and Eva A. Clisbee in the 1910 US Federal Census on 3 Apr 1910 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bemis, Edwin, H., 54, married first for 30 years, b. MA (MA parents)
  ---, Eva A., wife, 52, her one child has died, (fath b. MA, mor b. VT)
  Clisbee, Julius A., fath-in-law, 76, married first for 58 years, b. MA
  ---, Emily A., mor-in-law, 75, four of her eight children are living, b. VT (parents b. French Canada.)
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Julius A. Clisbee attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 15 Apr 1913 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 7 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried on 17 Apr 1913 at Maplewood Cemetery, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 16 Jun 1913 Emily Dandurant received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Julius's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 764062.

• Last Edited: 24 Oct 2016