Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

George P. Davis

b. 1832, d. 8 May 1864

Father: Stephen H. Davis b. 24 Oct 1800, d. 30 Jul 1863
Mother: Clara Demeritt b. 30 Aug 1798, d. 7 Jun 1866

Company: E

George P. Davis was born about in 1832 at Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire, son of Stephen H. Davis and Clara Demeritt.
On 11 Jun 1855 George P. Davis married Mary E. Morse, 17, daughter of David Mixer Morse and Hannah Elizabeth Smith, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
George P. Davis was enumerated in the household of David Mixer Morse and Hannah Elizabeth Smith in the 1860 US Federal Census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his in-laws as:
David M. Morse, 47, carpenter, b. MA
Eliza, 51, b. MA
**George P. Davis, 29, auger maker, b. NH
Mary E., 23, b. MA
Alice E., 5
Adaline M., 9/12.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as bit-maker.
On 3 May 1861 Mary E. Morse, his wife, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 23 of consumption.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years old.
George P. Davis and Alfred Warren Davis Sr., and William M. Davis, Freeman Davis and James Lafayette Davis, two brothers and their three uncles, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George P. Davis was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George P. Davis was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 12 Mar 1862 his brother, William M. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 23 unmarried, of consumption contracted as a prisoner of war.
On 22 Sep 1862 his brother, Alfred Warren Davis Sr., died at Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland, of wounds.
On 30 Jul 1863 his father, Stephen H. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 62.
Three of Stephen H. Davis' sons and two of his grandsons served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 5 Jan 1864, George was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $86.
On 8 May 1864 his nephew, Freeman Davis, died at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
George P. Davis died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. He was 32 years old.
NOTE: With the deaths of Freeman, Alfred, William and George, Stephen H. and Clara (Demeritt) Davis had lost three sons and a grandson in the war.
On 27 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by "administrative" transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, clearly in error.
Clara, his mother, outlived George, Alfred and William and died on 7 Jun 1866 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 67.
On 22 Oct 1868 David Mixer Morse, George's father-in-law, made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 131980.
On 30 Sep 1880 George and Mary's daughter, Adeline Mary Davis married Merrick Leslie Wilbur at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Dec 1881 George's daughter, Alice Davis married Arthur F. Hiscox at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
George P. Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Dexter Memorial Hall, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1890 George P. Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as "George Davis."

Last Edited: 13 Aug 2021

Charts: Descendants of Stephen H. and Clarissa (Demeritt) Davis

Family: Mary E. Morse b. 3 Nov 1837, d. 3 May 1861

Alice Davis b. 14 Dec 1855, d. 29 Feb 1888
Adeline Mary Davis b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 14 Nov 1916

George W. Davis

b. 11 October 1843, d. 9 February 1874

Father: Hiram R. Davis b. 29 Jan 1822, d. 25 Oct 1849
Mother: Almira Maria Flagg b. 17 Mar 1829, d. 30 Oct 1913

Company: E

George W. Davis was born on 11 Oct 1843 at Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hiram R. Davis and Almira Maria Flagg.
On 25 Oct 1849 his father, Hiram R. Davis, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever at age 27.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as farmer.
On 5 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 9 months and 25 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 George was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, having fulfilled his term of service.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Sep 1864, and received certificate number 173396.
In 1865 George was living at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Nov 1865 George W. Davis, 22, married Sarah E. Caldwell, 25, daughter of John S. Caldwell and Charlotte Guillow, at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her; she was the widow "Spaulding."
George W. Davis and Sarah E. Caldwell were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Shirley Village, Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, George W., 27, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
---, Sarah E, 31
Spaulding, Frank, 9
Davis, Louisa, 2.
George W. Davis died on 9 Feb 1874 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of lung fever. He was 30 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1874 at Townsend Center Cemetery, Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Section 5.
On 1 Dec 1875 George's widow, Sarah E. Caldwell remarried to Frank D. Adams at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her.
On 20 Oct 1876 Sarah E. Adams, George's his remarried widow, made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, received certificate number 182787.
On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. Davis was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah E. Caldwell and Frank D. Adams in the 1880 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1880 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Adams, Francis D., 44, cooper, b. MA
---, Sarah E., 40, wife, b. MA
Davis, Maud A., 12, step-daur, b. MA
---, Eliza A., 7, step-son(sic), b. MA
Adams, Melvin T., 2, son
---, Mary G., 82, mother, b. NH
Draper, Anna E., 22, step-daur, b. MA.
Sarah, his widow, outlived George and Frank and died on 9 Feb 1889 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 48.
On 18 Sep 1890 George and Sarah's daughter, Maud A. Davis married Wallace L. Maynard at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

Last Edited: 14 Sep 2016

Family: Sarah E. Caldwell b. 16 May 1840, d. 9 Feb 1889

Maud A. Davis b. 6 Nov 1867, d. 2 Feb 1901
Eliza Alberta Davis b. 28 Aug 1872, d. 6 Apr 1901

James H. Davis

b. 1830, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Charles Davis

Company: E

James H. Davis was born in 1830 at England, son of Charles Davis.
On 19 Aug 1855 James H. Davis married Ellen Powers, daughter of Michael Powers and Nancy Barton, at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
James H. Davis and Ellen Powers were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James Davis, 30, spinner, b. England
Ellen, 28, b. Ireland
Ida A., 4, b. MA
Henry Q., 2/12, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as dresser.
On 4 Aug 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 32 years old.
On 21 Oct 1862 Ellen Powers received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 18399.
He was buried in 1862 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James H. Davis was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
On 6 Jun 1868 James's widow, Ellen Powers remarried to James Kearsley at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. (Note: he was a veteran of the 3rd PA Heavy Artillery.)
On 30 Oct 1868 J. J. Power made application for a pension as guardian to James's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 126056. (Note: this person is clearly somehow related to Ellen (Powers) Davis. )
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of James Kearsley and Ellen Powers in the 1870 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1870 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Karsley, James, 33, works in woolen mill, b. England
---, Ellen, 36, b. Ireland
---, Ida E., 13, b. MA
---, James H., 10, b. MA
---, Joseph, 9/10, b. MA
---, John, 49, works in woolen mill, b. England.
About 1890 James H. Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as "James Davis."
Ellen Karsley, his remarried widow, was enumerated as the widow of James Karsley in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
On 30 Jul 1893 Ellen Powers, his wife, died at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
On 17 Sep 1900 James H. Davis 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.)

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Ellen Powers b. 1839, d. 30 Jul 1893

Ida A. Davis b. 25 Jul 1856
Henry Q. Davis b. Jun 1860

James Lafayette Davis

b. 1 June 1844, d. 13 August 1875

Father: Stephen Henry Davis b. 26 Aug 1822, d. 26 Apr 1885
Mother: Clarissa Davis b. 1821, d. 10 Aug 1863

Company: E

James Lafayette Davis was born on 1 Jun 1844 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Stephen Henry Davis and Clarissa Davis.
James L. Davis was enumerated in the household of Stephen Henry Davis and Clarissa Davis in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1850 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Stephen H. Davis, 29, cotton operative, b. NH (as were the rest in the family)
Clarissa, 28
**Freeman, 7
**James L., 6
Henrietta B., 4
George H., 1
John L. Davis, 23, cotton operative
Mary A., 18, b. OH
Mary Mahone, 19, b. Ireland.
Lafayette Davis was enumerated in the household of Stephen Henry Davis in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1860 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Stephen H. Davis, 39, bootmaker, b. MA
**Freeman, 17, bootmaker, b. NH
**Lafayette, 16
Henrietta, 14
George H., 12
Horace E., 10
Charles W., 7
Lewis A., 3
Emma G., 1.
George P. Davis and Alfred Warren Davis Sr., James Lafayette Davis, and William M. Davis and Freeman Davis, two brothers and their three uncles, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as boot-maker.
On 11 Feb 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 8 months and 10 days old.
On 12 Mar 1862 his uncle, William M. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption contracted as a prisoner of war at age 23.
On 22 Sep 1862 his uncle, Alfred Warren Davis Sr., died at Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland, of wounds.
On 30 Jul 1863 his grandfather, Stephen H. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 62.
Three of Stephen H. Davis' sons and two of his grandsons served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 10 Aug 1863 his mother, Clarissa Davis, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid.
On 23 Feb 1864, James was reenlisted for a bounty of $368.66.
On 8 May 1864 his brother, Freeman Davis, died at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
On 8 May 1864 his uncle, George P. Davis, died at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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 Lafayette Davis was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
On 20 Nov 1864 James's widowed father, Stephen Henry Davis, remarried to Louisa Reed at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Dec 1864, James was exchanged from prison.
He ended his service by mustering out on 21 Jun 1865.
On 3 Dec 1867 James Lafayette Davis, 23, married Eliza J. Smith, 17, at Tippecanoe, Indiana.
James Lafayette Davis and Eliza J. Smith were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1870 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, James L., 25, boot bottomer, b. MA
---, Eliza J., 20, b. MA
---, Gertrude E., 1
(nextdoor to)
Southwick, Francis S., 27, boot bottomer, b. MA
---, Henrietta B., 25, b. MA (his sister)
---, Clara L., 3
---, George H., 2.
James Lafayette Davis made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1874, and received certificate number 131417.
He died on 13 Aug 1875 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of comsumption. He was 31 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
He was buried in Aug 1875 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Sep 1875 Eliza J. Smith received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 175715.
Eliza, his wife, outlived James and died on 24 Sep 1877 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widow, of consumption at age 27.
In 1877 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a guardianship hearing was held for for Gertrude Davis.
On 10 Nov 1879 Henry E. Southwick, James's brother-in-law, made application for a pension as guardian to James's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 179538.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Henry E. Southwick and Joanna Marah in the 1880 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his daughter, as:
Southwick, Henry A., 35, b. MA
---, Joanna, 34, b. Ire
---, Adelaide, 9, b. MA
---, Lizzie, 8, b. MA
**Davis, Gertrude, 11, boarder, b. Indiana (sic), (father b. MA, mor b. Ind sic)
Hill, Henry, 37, boarder
Keyes, Franklin, 22, boarder
Williamson, John, 25, boarder.
Stephen, his father, outlived Freeman and James and died on 26 Apr 1885 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
On 22 Jun 1890 James's daughter, Gertrude E. Davis married Martin Gallagher at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Charts: Descendants of Stephen H. and Clarissa (Demeritt) Davis

Family: Eliza J. Smith b. 17 Jan 1850, d. 24 Sep 1877

Gertrude E. Davis b. Sep 1868

John W. Davis

b. August 1824

Father: Joseph Davis b. 1774, d. 31 Jan 1834
Mother: Thankfkul Baker b. 28 Sep 1780, d. 28 Mar 1856

Company: G

John W. Davis was born in Aug 1824 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Davis and Thankfkul Baker.
On 31 Jan 1834 his father, Joseph Davis, died in the Worcester Asylum.
On 4 Oct 1846 John W. Davis, 22, married Ann Louisa Swain, 21, daughter of David B. Swain and Sarah H. Orne, at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, noting that he is a "tinplate worker."
John W. Davis and Ann Louisa Swain were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 3 Sep 1850 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, as:
John W. Davis, 25, (no occupation), b. MA
Ann L., 24, b. MA
Emily B., 2, b. MA.
John W. Davis and Ann Louisa Swain were divorced apparantly.
John W. Davis married Arabella B. Colburn, daughter of William Keene and Mary Ann Ridgeway, in a second marriage for both, apparently.
On 28 Mar 1856 his father, Thankfkul Baker, died at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, at age 75.
John W. Davis and Arabella B. Keene were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John Davis, 35, tinman, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Arabella, 27
Willie (Colburn), 11 (step-son)
Mary A., 4.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as tinsmith.
In 1861 John was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a sergeant, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years and 11 months old.
In Nov 1863 John W. Davis and William A. Mullett were court martialed along with David O. Wallace at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-506 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
On 4 Nov 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "dishonorably discharged," according to Ford's history and the MASSCW. Details unknown.
On 9 Sep 1865 Ann Louisa Swain, his wife, died at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 40 of consumption, as a married woman.
On 17 Oct 1866 John and Ann's daughter, Emeline B. Davis married Francis Barnard Gardner at North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
John W. Davis and Arabella B. Keene were divorced apparantly.
John was living at Sherman County, Nebraska.
On 5 Mar 1879 John W. Davis, 54, married Anna Brown at Buffalo County, Nebraska.
John W. Davis was not enumerated in the household of Anna Brown in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 17 Jun 1880 at at Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, as:
Anna Davis, 22, b. NY, married (with widowed xed out.) housekeeper
Oliver Davis, b. July age 11/12, b. Nebraska.
Arabella, his wife, outlived John and died on 3 Aug 1908 at Danvers Insane Hospital, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a "widow" of senile dementia.

Last Edited: 10 Jul 2017

Family 1: Ann Louisa Swain b. 9 Jan 1825, d. 9 Sep 1865

Emeline B. Davis b. 15 Sep 1847, d. 16 Dec 1915
Joseph T. Davis b. 19 Jun 1851

Family 2: Arabella B. Keene b. between 1825 - 1826, d. 3 Aug 1908

Mary Ann Davis b. 14 Nov 1855

Family 3: Anna Brown b. 1858

Owen Davis b. Jul 1879

Orin L. Davis

b. 1818, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Robert Davis b. 5 Oct 1788, d. 16 Sep 1848
Mother: Elethere Rounds b. 18 Dec 1788, d. 28 Feb 1885

Company: G

Orin L. Davis was born about in 1818 at Rhode Island, son of Robert Davis and Elethere Rounds, according to the 1850 census, or in Massachusetts according to the 1860 census.
On 15 Aug 1838 Orin L. Davis married Huldah S. Gerry, 20, daughter of John Gerry and Sally Gerry, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Orin L. Davis and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1840 US Federal census in Apr 1840 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Orin Davis: 1 x male 20-30//1 female under 5; 1 female 20-30.
On 16 Sep 1848 his father, Robert Davis, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 59.
Orin L. Davis and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 29 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Sally Gary, 44, b. MA
**Orin Davis, 33, shoemaker, b. RI
Huldah, 33, b. MA
Frank E., 12, b. MA
Noah L. Goodwick, 90, shoemaker b. VT
Marietta, 24, b. RI
Mary F., 1, b. MA.
On 11 Oct 1858 Huldah S. Gerry, his wife, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
On 8 May 1859 Orin's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Davis married Edward A. Norcross at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Orin L. Davis was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Orin L. Davis, 42, shoemaker, b. MA
Heuldah L., 40, b. MA.
He and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Orin L. Davis, 42, shoemaker, b. MA
Heuldah L., 40, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Orin gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 1 Aug 1862 Orin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 44 years old.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 44 years old.
Note: the identification of this family as belonging to the man who fought in the 15th Massachusetts is tentative.
On 17 Sep 1900 Orin L. Davis 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.)

Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Family: Huldah S. Gerry b. 5 Dec 1817, d. 11 Oct 1858

Frank E. Davis b. between 1837 - 1838
Sarah Elizabeth Davis b. 23 Jan 1839

Richard T. Davis

b. 15 July 1820, d. 2 August 1888

Father: Theopilus Davis
Mother: Mary [--?--]

Company: F

Richard T. Davis was born on 15 Jul 1820 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Theopilus Davis and Mary [--?--], (NOTE: his parents were both born in Wales.)
On 1 Mar 1842 Richard T. Davis, 21, married Martha A. Woodis, 20, daughter of Ebenezer Woodis and Patty McCuller, at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Richard T. Davis and Martha A. Woodis were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1860 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
**Richard T. Davis, 39, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Martha A., 38
**George A., 16
Frank, 6
Jane A., 5
Charles, 2.
In 1861 Richard was living at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Richard gave his occupation as bootmaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 40 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
Richard T. Davis and George Attwell Davis, father and son, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company F.
On 21 Jul 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Richard T. Davis was reported on the list of sick and wounded on board the United States Hospital Steamer Commodore, from Harrison's Landing, July 15th and 16th.
On 21 Jul 1862 Richard was suffering from scurvy.
On 1 Nov 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Point Lookout, St. Mary's County, Maryland, due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 12330.
On 14 Oct 1863 his son, George Attwell Davis, died at Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 19 killed in action.
Richard T. Davis and Martha A. Woodis were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, Richard, 49, disabled soldier, no occupation b. MA
---, Martha, 48
---, Frank, 16, farm labor
---, Mary N., 9.
Richard T. Davis and Martha A. Woodis were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, Richard T., 59, no occupation, b. MA (of Welsh parents)
---, Martha A., 58, wife, b. MA
---, Mary N., 19, daur, b. MA.
Richard T. Davis died on 2 Aug 1888 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years and 18 days old.
He was buried in Aug 1888 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Martha A. Woodis was enumerated as the widow of Richard T. Davis, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Martha, his wife, outlived Richard and died on 9 Nov 1908 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 87.

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Family: Martha A. Woodis b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 9 Nov 1908

George Attwell Davis b. 3 Nov 1843, d. 14 Oct 1863
Charles Davis b. 29 May 1846, d. 16 Apr 1848
Frank Davis b. between 1853 - 1854
Jane Augusta Davis b. 27 May 1855, d. 8 May 1901
Charles Richard Davis b. 1858, d. 14 Jul 1883
Mary N. Davis b. 29 Aug 1860, d. 29 Apr 1892

Sampson Walker Davis

b. 6 October 1811, d. 9 August 1896

Father: Reuben Davis b. 16 Sep 1777, d. 1 Dec 1835
Mother: Hannah Emerson Walker b. 3 Nov 1781, d. 15 Apr 1865

Company: B

Sampson Walker Davis was born on 6 Oct 1811 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Reuben Davis and Hannah Emerson Walker.
On 1 Dec 1835 his father, Reuben Davis, died at age 58.
On 16 Mar 1847 Sampson Walker Davis, 35, married Diodama Samantha Bennett, 16, at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, according tothe Ashby, MA vital records.
In 1861 Sampson was living at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sampson gave his occupation as farmer.
On 5 Dec 1861 Sampson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
On 12 Apr 1862 Sampson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 28 Jan 1876 his toddler daughter, Abbie M. Davis, died at age 1.
On 12 Sep 1878 his son, Martin L. Davis, died at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 20 of typhoid.
Sampson Walker Davis and Samantha D. Bennett were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, He is a farmer.
Sampson Walker Davis made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 13 Dec 1883.
On 1 Apr 1888 Sampson and Diodama's daughter, Emma A. Davis married Lewis E. Adams at Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Sampson Walker Davis was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
On 30 Sep 1890 Sampson and Diodama's daughter, Clara S. Davis married Charles F. Butterfield at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Sampson Walker Davis died on 9 Aug 1896 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Aug 1896 at Glenwood Cemetary, Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Aug 1896 Diodama Samantha Bennett received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Sampson's service; his wife, received certificate number 433988.
Diodama, his wife, outlived Sampson and died on 1 Nov 1905 at age 75.

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Family: Diodama Samantha Bennett b. 16 Aug 1830, d. 1 Nov 1905

Lewis Gould Davis b. 30 Dec 1847, d. 17 Oct 1848
Moses Frank Davis b. 28 Mar 1851, d. 1912
Stephen W. Davis b. 29 Jan 1853, d. 26 Apr 1933
Henry H. Davis b. 1855
Willie H. Davis b. between 1855 - 1856
Martin L. Davis b. 19 Apr 1858, d. 12 Sep 1878
James Alfred Davis b. Apr 1860
Edward Sampson Davis b. 29 Dec 1861
Emma A. Davis b. 1864
Susan Clara Davis b. 3 Oct 1867, d. 1929
Fred Warren Davis b. 24 Oct 1869, d. 15 Apr 1931
Wilbur Clifford Davis b. 15 Oct 1872, d. 1949
Abbie M. Davis b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 28 Jan 1876

Walden William Davis

b. 26 July 1839, d. 11 December 1905

Father: Ebenezer Davis b. 18 Nov 1812, d. 5 May 1879
Mother: Sarah Hartman Todd b. 12 Apr 1815, d. 18 Mar 1898

Company: A

Walden William Davis was born on 26 Jul 1839 at South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer Davis and Sarah Hartman Todd.
Walden William Davis was enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Davis and Sarah Hartman Todd in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Jul 1850 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Eben Davis, 38, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
Sarah H., 34
**Wm. W., 11
Henry G., 33, carpenter.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Walden gave his occupation as cabinet maker.
In 1861 Walden was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Walden mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
Walden William Davis and Henry Francis Whittemore, future father-in-law and son-in-law, when Walden later marries Henry's daughter Laura as his second wife, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 1 Mar 1862 Walden ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 12 May 1863 Walden William Davis, 23, married Susan K. Chesmore, 20, daughter of Daniel Chesmore and Mehitable [--?--], at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Walden William Davis and Susan K. Chesmore were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, Walden, 31, cabinet manufacture, b. MA
---, Susan, 27, b. MA
(Living nextdoor to his parents.)
May L. Davis was an adopted child according to her marriage record.
Walden William Davis and Susan K. Chesmore were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Davis, Walden W., 40, works in comb shop, b. MA (as were his parents)
---, Susan R., 37, wife, b. MA
---, May L., 13, daur, b. MA
---, Henry R., 29, brother, works in piano shop, b. MA
Wilson, Charles H., 22, boarder, works in comb shop, b. MA.
On 23 Nov 1887 Walden and Susan's daughter, May L. Davis married Herbert E. Bartlett at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, in a first marriage for both.
On 18 Jan 1890 Susan K. Chesmore, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 46 of pneumonia.
In May 1890 his granddaughter, Marguerite L. Bartlett, daughter of Herbert E. Bartlett and May L. Davis, was born at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Walden William Davis was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
Between 1892 - 1895 Walden was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he was employed variously by H. E. Bartlett (his son-in-law) and Rice & Holden.
On 8 Nov 1892 Walden William Davis, 53, married Laura Frances Whittemore, 34, daughter of Henry Francis Whittemore and Ruby Church, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Walden W. Davis made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 7 Apr 1899, and received certificate number 995355.
He and Laura Frances Whittemore were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they live in a rented home, and he is retired. They have no children, and she stitches shirts.
On 8 Feb 1902, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walden was given as a reference, among many others, by the Franklin Typewriting Machine company, as Walden W. Davis, Author.
He died on 11 Dec 1905 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 66 years, 4 months and 15 days old.
An obituary for Walden William Davis was published on 11 Dec 1905 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
William Walden Davis, aged 66 years, died at 3:30 a.m. today, at his home at 36 Main street. Heart failure was the cause of death. Mr. Davis had been in poor health for the past six years, but it was not until the past two weeks that it was considered serious. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the Civil War and saw three years' active service in the Union army. He was a native of Leominster and has always lived here, being quite well known among the older residents and having many friends. He is survived by a widow, a daughter, Mrs. Herbert E. ?? and a brother, Henry R. Davis, Boutelle street. The funeral will be from the house, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
He was buried on 13 Dec 1905 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after a funeral at his home.
On 3 Jan 1906 Laura Frances Whittemore received a pension to surviving family member, in Massachusetts based on Walden's service; but no certificate number is recorded.
Laura, his wife, outlived Walden and died on 3 Feb 1909 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 51.

Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Family 1: Susan K. Chesmore b. 29 Mar 1843, d. 18 Jan 1890

May L. Davis b. Jul 1866

Family 2: Laura Frances Whittemore b. 19 Jan 1858, d. 3 Feb 1909

William H. Davis

b. 1837

Company: 1_SS

William H. Davis was born about in 1837 at Butternuts, Otsego County, New York.
In 1862 William was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as farmer.
On 29 Nov 1862 William H. Davis mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
William was described as being 6 feet tall, with blue eyes, light hair and a ruddy complexion.
His name was not taken onto the rolls of the regiment.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

William M. Davis

b. 24 September 1838, d. 12 March 1862

Father: Stephen H. Davis b. 24 Oct 1800, d. 30 Jul 1863
Mother: Clara Demeritt b. 30 Aug 1798, d. 7 Jun 1866

Company: E

William M. Davis was born on 24 Sep 1838 at Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Stephen H. Davis and Clara Demeritt.
William M. Davis was enumerated in the household of Stephen H. Davis and Clara Demeritt in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1860 at Clappville P. O., Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Stephen Davis, 60, farmer, b. NH
Clarissa, 62, b. NH
**Alfred W., 26, bootmaker, b. NH
**Wm. M., 22, bootmaker, b. NH
Eliza J., 22, b. MA (Alfred's wife)
Fremont, 17, bootmaker, b. NH.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
George P. Davis and Alfred Warren Davis Sr., William M. Davis, and Freeman Davis and James Lafayette Davis, two brothers and their three uncles, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
William M. Davis was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, "He was taken prisoner at Ball's Bluff on October 21, 1861 and was held at Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. He was paroled in mid-late February 1862 and returned home to Leicester."
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William M. Davis 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, William M. Davis 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, William M. Davis 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.)
He died on 12 Mar 1862 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption contracted as a prisoner of war. He was 23 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1862 at Greenville Baptist Cemetery, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that he was "Starved at Libby Prison."
Alfred, his brother, outlived William and died on 22 Sep 1862 at Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland, of wounds.
Stephen H. Davis, his father, outlived Alfred and William and died on 30 Jul 1863 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 62.
Three of Stephen H. Davis' sons and two of his grandsons served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Freeman, his nephew, outlived Alfred and William and died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
George, his brother, outlived Alfred and William and died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
NOTE: With the deaths of Freeman, Alfred, William and George, Stephen H. and Clara (Demeritt) Davis had lost three sons and a grandson in the war.
On 26 Mar 1866 Clara Demeritt received a mother's pension based on William's service; received certificate number 130899.
Clara, his mother, outlived George, Alfred and William and died on 7 Jun 1866 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 67.
William M. Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Charts: Descendants of Stephen H. and Clarissa (Demeritt) Davis

George Warren Davison

b. 12 February 1838, d. 6 June 1904

Father: George Luther Davison b. 27 Nov 1811, d. 22 Nov 1887
Mother: Lydia Maria Crosby b. 17 Jan 1817, d. 26 Sep 1912

Company: H

George Warren Davison was also known as George Warren Davidson.
He was born on 12 Feb 1838 at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, son of George Luther Davison and Lydia Maria Crosby.
George Warren Davison was enumerated in the household of George Luther Davison and Lydia Maria Crosby in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Oct 1850 at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
George L. Davison, 38, silversmith, $1600 property, b. Brooklyn, CT
Lydia, 33, b. Lisbon, CT
**George W., 12, b. Brooklyn, CT
Edward H., 9, b. Brooklyn, CT.
George Warren Davison was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
G. W. Davidson (sic), 21, machinist, b. MA
in a boarding house.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as machinist.
In 1861 George was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Jun 1861 George Warren Davison, 23, married Abby Elizabeth Fletcher, 19, daughter of Ephrahim Spring Fletcher and Margaret Ann Chapin, at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 5 months old.
George Warren Davison and Samuel Judson Fletcher, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts, along with George F. and James B. Fletcher, as well as Edward Chapin, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 21 Oct 1861 George was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Warren Davison 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 "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Warren Davison was mentioned among the casualties.
On 16 Jan 1862 George was promoted to Sergeant.
On 17 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, James Brainerd Fletcher, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, unmarried at age 23.
On 11 Oct 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 3 Jul 1863 his brother-in-law, George Fergo Fletcher, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 19.
On 15 Aug 1863 his wife's cousin, Edward Fletcher Chapin, died at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds at age 23.
George Warren Davison made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Oct 1863, and received certificate number 21712.
On 18 Mar 1866 his infant son, George Nelson Davidson, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
George Warren Davison and Abby Elizabeth Fletcher were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Centerdale P. O., North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
Davison, George W., 32, machinist, $400 real estate, $500 personal property, b. CT
---, Abby E., 28, b. MA
---, Hattie M., 1. b. RI.
George Warren Davison and Addie E. Fletcher were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, where he works with machine tooling, and their three living children are still single at home.
George Warren Davison died on 6 Jun 1904. He was 66 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1904 at South Cemetery, Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.
On 25 Jun 1904 Abby Elizabeth Fletcher received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 665771.
Abby Elizabeth Fletcher survived George and was buried in Sep 1914 in South Cemetery, at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Charts: Descendants of Samuel and Lydia (Spring) Fletcher

Family: Abby Elizabeth Fletcher b. 25 Nov 1841, d. 14 Sep 1914

George Nelson Davidson b. 19 Feb 1866, d. 18 Mar 1866
Hattie M. Davison b. 28 Aug 1868
Edward F. Davison b. 4 Sep 1875
James Herbert Warren Davison b. 5 Oct 1878

Henry R. Dawson

b. November 1844, d. 26 July 1907

Father: David Dawson b. between 1825 - 1826
Mother: Alice Risden b. between 1824 - 1825

Company: D

Henry R. Dawson was born in Nov 1844 at England, son of David Dawson and Alice Risden.
In 1849 Henry R. Dawson emigrated with David Dawson and Alice Risden, his parents, from England.
Henry R. Dawson was enumerated in the household of David Dawson and Alice Risden in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1860 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
David Dawson, 34, wool sorter, b. England
Alice, 35, b. England
**Henry, 17, b. England
Mary J., 5, b. MA
Geo. Hoyle, 25, spinner, b. England
Ruth, 20, b. England.
In 1861 Henry was living at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as wool sorter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 8 months old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry R. Dawson was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry R. Dawson was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry R. Dawson was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
In 1862, Henry was paroled from prison.
On 3 Jul 1863 Henry was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry R. Dawson was reported as a casualty while serving with the 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Gettysburg.
On 8 Feb 1864, Henry was reenlisted for a bounty of $325.
On 6 May 1864 Henry was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
On 1 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry R. Dawson was mentioned in Volume 93 # 22, Worcester Spy, June 1, 1864
We found men who were suffering terrible pain, and the boats were so crowded it was almost suffocating. Many have been neglected, as was readily seen by a glance at their wounds, and numbers tell woeful stories regarding the treatment received. Some had to be moved beds and all, as it was dangerous to transfer them to stretchers. We made it our particular aim to attend personally to the movement of some, and much to their gratification.
The color bearer of the 15th Sergt. Lafayette Warden, Sergt Henry J. Ball, and private Henry R. Dawson of Co. D, 15th, all badly wounded, were attended by us. sergt. Henry Houghton of Co. D, from Worcester, was badly wounded in three places---right thigh broken, and had to be handled very carefully.
We learn from the latter that Lieut. Hastings and 1st Sergt Barnard, were all right at last accounts, and spoken of in the highest terms. Sergt McFarland of Co. I was unhurt and called a perfect salamander against bullets.
On 27 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent wounded.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Henry also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
On 5 Feb 1865 Henry was wounded at Hatcher's Run, Virginia.
He ended his service by mustering out as a paroled Prisoner of War on 16 Jul 1865.
On 13 Sep 1865 Henry R. Dawson, 20, married Hannah Ainley, daughter of John Ainley and Mary [--?--], at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Hannah Ainley, his wife, died apparently.
On 22 Jun 1867 Henry R. Dawson, 22, married Susan E. Flagg, 20, daughter of Jeremiah Flagg and Hannah Lawrence, at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both.
In 1880 Henry R. Dawson was included on the Civil War memorial at Monroe, Waldo County, Maine.
He and Susan E. Flagg were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, as:
Dawson, Henry R., 36, farmer, b. England
---, Susan E., 34, wife, b. ME (as were her parents.)
Henry R. Dawson was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D, noting that he was wounded in the legs, hands and eyes, and that he spent seven months in prison.
He and Susan E. Flagg were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, as:
Dawson, Henry R., head, b. Nov 1844, 55, married 32 years, b. England, immig. 1849, and was naturalized, farmer
---, Susan E., wife, b. Apr 1847, 53, her one child is deceased.
Henry R. Dawson died on 26 Jul 1907. He was 62 years and 8 months old.
He was buried in Jul 1907 at Mount Solitude Cemetery, Monroe, Waldo County, Maine.
In 1907 Susan E. Flagg received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 638580.
Susan, his wife, outlived Henry and died in 1929.

Last Edited: 7 May 2020

Family 1: Hannah Ainley b. between 1846 - 1847

Family 2: Susan E. Flagg b. Apr 1847, d. 1929

Peter Dawson

b. 1842

Company: C

Peter Dawson was born about in 1842 at Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Peter gave his occupation as seaman.
He lived in 1863.
On 27 Jul 1863 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Austin Nickerson, being credited to the quota of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
Peter was described as being 5 feet 5 and 1/4 inches, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
On 6 May 1864 Peter was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
On 11 May 1864, Peter was admitted to hospital with a gunshot fracture of the second finger on his right hand.
On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peter Dawson was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peter Dawson was mentioned among the casualties.
On 28 Jun 1864 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion, while on furlough, according to the MASSCW.
On 27 Jul 1864 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent wounded, according to Ford's history. However, he does not appear on the rolls of the 20th.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2019

Asa Francis Day

b. 8 October 1831, d. 11 December 1894

Father: Asa Day b. 20 Sep 1798, d. 17 Nov 1881
Mother: Delilah Green

Company: G

Asa Francis Day was born on 8 Oct 1831 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Asa Day and Delilah Green.
Asa Francis Day was enumerated in the household of Asa Day and Delilah Green in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Asa Day, 51, operative, b. CT
Delila, 47, b. CT
Harriet, 24, b. MA (as were all the children)
**Francis, 19, (m), operative
Henry C. 17, operative
Sarah, 12
Emily, 7.
On 13 Feb 1855 Asa Francis Day, 23, married Hannah Catherine Parsons, 19, daughter of John Parsons and Lucy Hathaway, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 31 Mar 1855 Asa's sister-in-law, Sarah Jane Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Lucy Hathaway,married Charles H. Johnson, daughter of John Parsons and Lucy Hathaway, at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Asa Francis Day and Hannah Catherine Parsons were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 10 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Asa F. Day, 28, b. MA
Hannah C., 24, b. MA
Margaret Hammond, 34, b. Ireland.
On 10 Nov 1860 Hannah Catherine Parsons, his wife, died at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 25 of consumption.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Asa gave his occupation as farmer.
Asa Francis Day and Charles H. Johnson, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 Asa mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
On 24 May 1862 Asa ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge for reasons not given in the 1870 roster.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Mar 1863, and received certificate number 12898.
In 1864 Asa Francis Day was a peddler.
On 24 Sep 1864 Asa Francis Day, 32, married Celia A. Powers, daughter of Isaac Powers, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
Asa Francis Day and Celia A. Powers were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1870 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as:
Day, Asa F., 38, farm laborer, b. MA
---, Celia, 38, b. VT
Pierce, Adella M., 14, b. MA
---, Lizzie, 8, b. CT.
On 20 Jun 1885, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Asa was admitted.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
On 9 Jul 1891 Asa Francis Day, 59, married Esther N. Lovejoy, daughter of Collins Lovejoy and Thankful Nichols, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 24 Oct 1893, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Asa was discharged at his own request.
He died on 11 Dec 1894 at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 63 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1894 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.
On 29 Dec 1894 Esther N. Day applied for a pension to surviving family member, Maine, based on Asa's service; his wife with application number 606738, but no certificate is recorded.
On 4 Jul 1907 Asa Francis Day 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: 8 Jul 2013