Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Wallace Wellington Derby

b. 3 December 1842, d. 1869

Father: Gilbert Derby b. 5 Jun 1811, d. 26 May 1880
Mother: Caroline S. Chase b. 6 Mar 1814, d. 5 Feb 1875

Company: A

Wallace Wellington Derby was born on 3 Dec 1842 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Gilbert Derby and Caroline S. Chase.
Wallace Wellington Derby was enumerated in the household of Gilbert Derby and Caroline S. Chase in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gilbert Derby, 38, comb manufacturer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Caroline C., 36
Saphona J., 16
Andrew G., 15
Mary C., 12
Emma E., 10
**Wallace W., 8.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Wallace gave his occupation as comb maker.
In 1861 Wallace was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Wallace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 7 months and 9 days old.
On 3 Jul 1863 Wallace was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace Wellington Derby was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
On 28 Jul 1864 Wallace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.
In Aug 1864 Wallace Wellington Derby was brakeman.
Starting 18 Aug 1864, Wallace also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company K.
On 18 Oct 1864 Wallace was promoted to Corporal.
On 1 Mar 1865 Wallace was promoted to Sergeant.
He ended his service by desertion from furlough, according to the MASSCW on 19 Apr 1865.
He died in 1869 according to one uncomfirmed source. He was 26 years old.

Last Edited: 17 Mar 2018

Col. Charles Devens Jr.

b. 4 April 1820, d. 7 January 1891

Col. Charles Devens, Jr.

Father: Charles Devens b. 1791, d. 1876
Mother: Mary Lithgow b. 1797, d. 1848

Company: Staff

Charles Devens Jr. was born on 4 Apr 1820 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Devens and Mary Lithgow, the great-grandson of Richard Devens, Commissary-General in the Revolutionary war, grandson of David Devens, and in the maternal line of Col. Arthur Lithgow of Augusta, Maine.
Charles Devens Jr. was graduated in 1838 at Harvard College, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
He was graduated in 1840 at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
In 1848 his mother, Mary Lithgow, died.
Between 1848 - 1849 Charles Devens Jr. was a Massachusetts State Senator.
Between 1849 - 1853 Charles Devens Jr. was U.S. Marshal for the district, under appointment of President Fillmore.
He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 30 Oct 1850 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in what appears to be a boarding or apartment house.
Nabby Lewis, F, 69, b. MA
Caroline Lewis, F, 35, b. MA
John S. Lewis, M, 12, b. NY
Joseph TILDEN, 70, Gentleman 95,000, b. MA
Hannah Tilden, 60, b. England
William S. ROGERS, 63, no occupation, b. RI
Josiah STERNS, 38, Teacher, b. MA
**Charles DEVENS, 30, Marshall, b. MA
3 girls from Ireland (maids?)
In 1854 Charles Devens Jr. was practicing law.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as lawyer.
On 24 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as the commanding Colonel of the regiment, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Col. Charles Devens Jr. was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
On 27 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to become a Brigadier General and Brevet Major General.
He attended the funeral of George Hull Ward on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Col. Charles Devens Jr. wrote a letter read at the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
Between 1866 - 1873 Col. Charles Devens Jr. was Judge of the Superior Court of Massachusetts, by appointment of Governor Bullock,
and as a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in 1873 by appointment of Governor Washburn.
In 1867 his brother, Arthur Lithgow Devens, died.
Arthur Lithgow Devens the General's brother, married Agnes Howard WHITE in 1862, and had daughter Mary ("Maddie"), Agnes (1866-1896) and son, Arthur Lithgow Devens, Jr.
On 10 Mar 1877 Col. Charles Devens Jr. was Attorney-General of the United States in the cabinet of President Hayes.
He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Washington, DC, living in what appears to be another genteel boarding house owned by the widow Susan V. WALKER. He is single and Attorney General of the US. Other boarders are:
George DEWEY, U.S.N., age 41 from VT;
Charles KNAP, age 54, occupation gold mining, from OH; and
Leoner LAUGEL, age 26, an attache at the French legation. (Note of interest: This appears to be the same Commodore George Dewey of VT who, on 1 May 1898, with a squadron of six ships, attacked and destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila bay. The Philippines fell shortly after.)
On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Col. Charles Devens Jr. attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Col. Charles Devens Jr. attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
In Jun 1886 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with addition of "court house, Boston."
In Jun 1886 Col. Charles Devens Jr. took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
On 28 Jun 1888 Col. Charles Devens Jr. wrote a letter read at the reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
On 21 Oct 1888 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Col. Charles Devens Jr. attended the annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel., Monday, 22 October 1888)
Fifteenth Regiment Reunion
The annual reunion of the veterans of the 15th Mass. regiment was held at Worcester, Saturday, and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The veterans, about 125 in number, formed by companies and were photographed on the common, near the soldiers' monument. Dinner was served at the Bay State House. Judge Devens presided, and made an eloquent speech, in which he referred to the 15th regiment as losing more men, in proportion to its members, than any other Mass. regiment.
Col. J. M. Studley followed with some interesting memories of war times, and nearly every company was represented among the speakers.
Sergt. Henry A. Spooner, for Co. B, told an amusing story of the strictmess of discipline in the regiment, and asked for a speech from A. A. Simonds of Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Simonds spoke of the hard service that the regiment went through in the Wilderness campaign. He said that on visiting the field of Waterloo he was impressed with the openness of the field, which allowed for evolution which the field of Gettysburg made impossible. He closed by expressing his pleasure at being able to attend the reunion.
Among the other speakers were:
Dr. C. A. Wheeler,
Capt. T. J. Hastings,
J. E. Greene,
D. M. EArle and others.
Charles May, with his fiddle, and several members of the old regimental band, furnished popular music for the occasion.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He died on 7 Jan 1891 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years, 9 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1891 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Tulip Path, Lot 1594.
Charles was unmarried and left no issue.
On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a statue of General Devens was dedicated. (click icon to read the report.)

Last Edited: 25 Feb 2018

Alonzo Frederick Dewing

b. 5 July 1839, d. 10 February 1890

Father: Joel Dewing b. 12 Feb 1807, d. 16 Apr 1891
Mother: Mary W. Wheelock b. 16 Dec 1810, d. 4 Nov 1848

Company: No_SvcRec

Alonzo Frederick Dewing was also known as Alonzo Dewing.
He was born on 5 Jul 1839 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joel Dewing and Mary W. Wheelock.
On 4 Nov 1848 his mother, Mary W. Wheelock, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 37.
On 6 May 1851 Alonzo's widowed father, Joel Dewing, remarried to Sarah Congdon she was the widow Lowell at that time.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alonzo gave his occupation as farmer.
Alonzo was living at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Mar 1862 Alonzo mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry according to the 1870 roster, being credited to the quota of Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 8 months and 19 days old.
Alonzo ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion, and he was returned under "Presidential Proclamation 124" according to the 1870 roster. This was the proclamation which offered Pardons to Deserters, March 11, 1865, by Abraham Lincoln.
Starting 30 Sep 1862, Alonzo also served in the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
He ended his service with the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry on 27 Jul 1863.
On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alonzo Frederick Dewing was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
Alonzo Frederick Dewing was also known as Alonzo Drury in Pennsylvania.
On 3 Apr 1876 Alonzo Frederick Dewing, 36, married Lavern Tiffany, 27.
Alonzo Frederick Dewing died on 10 Feb 1890 at Edenboro, Pennsylvania. He was 50 years, 7 months and 5 days old.
On 5 Jun 1890 Lavern Tiffany received a pension to surviving family member in Pennsylvania based on Alonzo's service; his wife received certificate number 333995 for his service in the 51st Massachusetts Infantry.
According to Ford, men designated here as "No_SvcRec" were apparently "mustered into the service of the United States and assigned to the Fifteenth Regiment, but none of them have a record of service with that organization."

Last Edited: 28 Dec 2013

Family: Lavern Tiffany b. 11 Apr 1848, d. before 1920

Frederick Wilber Dewing b. 12 Oct 1880, d. after 1942
Edna Ethel Dewing b. 27 Jun 1882

Ferdinand Dexter

b. 28 November 1826, d. 21 October 1861

Father: Esick Dexter b. 28 Nov 1796
Mother: Sophia Whitney b. 20 Jan 1795, d. 1866

Company: F

Ferdinand Dexter was born on 28 Nov 1826 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Esick Dexter and Sophia Whitney.
On 3 Jul 1848 Ferdinand Dexter, 21, married Rosetta T. Kendall at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Ferdinand Dexter and Rosetta T. Kendall were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ferdinand DEXTER, 24, m, painter, b. MA (as were all in household)
Rosetta, 21, f,
Albert, 2, m,
Martha KENDALL, 26, f,
Julius ALDEN, 20, m,painter
Addison ALDEN, 14 (?), m, painter.
On 11 Apr 1858 Rosetta T. Kendall, his wife, died at Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Ferdinand Dexter was not enumerated in the household of James H. Carpenter and Martha C. [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1860 at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, with his sons, as:
James H Carpenter, 36, lawyer, b. CT
Martha C., 35, b. MA
Alb F Dexter, 11, b. Wis (sic)
Lucerna H Dexter, 9, b. Wis (sic)
Sarah Lewis , 19, servant, b. Norway.
In 1861 Ferdinand was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the official record.
An affidavit in his pension file states that his home was Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and that he had gone for a visit in Massachusetts when he signed up with the 15th Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ferdinand gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Ferdinand mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 34 years, 7 months and 14 days old.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. He was 34 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ferdinand Dexter was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 15 Feb 1864 J. H. Carpenter made application for a pension as guardian to Ferdinand Dexter's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 28073. (Relationship, if any, unknown.)
In 1898 the G.A.R. Post in Brookfield, Massachusetts, was named for him.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Rosetta T. Kendall b. between 1828 - 1829, d. 11 Apr 1858

Albert F. Dexter b. 15 Aug 1848
Luzerne H. Dexter b. 9 Sep 1850
Jenness Kendall Dexter b. 5 Aug 1852

Trustam Duval Dexter

b. 7 July 1834, d. 4 May 1904

Father: Amasa Dexter b. 3 Dec 1808, d. 25 Oct 1883
Mother: Roanna Allen b. 15 Jul 1812, d. 2 Jun 1861

Company: C

Trustam Duval Dexter was born on 7 Jul 1834 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Amasa Dexter and Roanna Allen.
About 1845 Trustam was living at Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the household of Amasa Dexter and Roanna Allen in the 1860 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1860 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
Amasa Dexter, 51, farmer, b. MA
Roana, 47, b. ME
**Trustum D., 25, carpenter, b. MA (as were all the children)
Elihu O. C., 19, farmer
Hephsibah, 15
Hoyt, 12
Ann, 9.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Trustam gave his occupation as carpenter.
On 2 Jun 1861 his mother, Roanna Allen, died at North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 48.
On 12 Jul 1861 Trustam mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years and 5 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Trustam was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the arm.
On 8 Nov 1862 Trustam Duval Dexter, 28, married Mary Susan Calligan, 22, daughter of James Calligan and Sarah Ann Mabury, at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 1 Jan 1863, Trustam was promoted to Corporal, but gave up the warrant, according to Ford's history.
On 28 Jul 1864 Trustam ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 10 Jun 1867 Trustam's sister, Hephzibah Dexter, married Henry Davis Barber at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Trustam Duval Dexter and Mary Susan Calligan were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Dexter, Trustin D., 33, carpenter, b. MA
---, Mary S., 28, b. MA.
Trustam Duval Dexter and Mary Susan Calligan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Dexter, Trustum D., 45, carpenter, b. MA
---, Mary S., 39, wife, b. MA.
Trustam's father, Amasa Dexter, died and was buried in Oct 1883 at Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 74 years and 9 months.
Trustam Duval Dexter made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 22 Apr 1890, received certificate number 753094.
He 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. C, where he received a bullet wound in the left arm.
On 12 Jul 1894 Mary Susan Calligan, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
In 1896, Trustam was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widower and carpenter, living alone.
He died on 4 May 1904 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a broken neck due to a fall from staging, 35 feet. He was 69 years, 9 months and 27 days old.
He was buried on 7 May 1904 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He and Mary Susan Calligan had no issue.

Last Edited: 20 Sep 2018

Family: Mary Susan Calligan b. 9 Sep 1840, d. 12 Jul 1894

John H. Diamond

b. 1838

Company: C

John H. Diamond was born about in 1838 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
In 1863 John was living at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as seaman / sailor.
On 30 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for Alexander Crocker, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/4 inches, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
On 15 Aug 1863, John was promoted to Corporal.
In Oct 1863, John was absent sick.
On 7 Nov 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion from hospital, according to the MASSCW.
On 28 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to Company E of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, but he does not appear on the rolls of the 20th.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2019

Daniel Harrison Dickinson

b. 23 May 1838, d. 10 April 1924

Father: Willard Dickinson b. 26 Sep 1786, d. 26 Dec 1851
Mother: Lois Willard b. 1798, d. 11 Aug 1875

Company: A

Daniel Harrison Dickinson was born on 23 May 1838 at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Willard Dickinson and Lois Willard.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson was enumerated in the household of Willard Dickinson and Lois Willard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Willard Dickenson, 63, farmer, b. MA (as were all the family)
Lois, 62
Samuel, 26
Relief P., 23
Lois E., 21
**John W., 14
**Daniel H., 12
James G., 9.
On 26 Dec 1851 his father, Willard Dickinson, died at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 65.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Daniel gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Daniel was living at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson and John Willard Dickinson, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 1 month and 19 days old.
On 23 Dec 1862 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Between 1865 - 1866 Daniel Harrison Dickinson married Cordelia Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Carlton Parker and Mary Ann Read.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson and Cordelia Elizabeth Parker were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
Daniel Dickinson, 35, b. MA, works in woolen mill
Cordelia Dickinson, 28, b. NH
Lois E Dickinson, 3, b. NH
Anna M Dickinson, 2, b. NH.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson and Cordelia Elizabeth Parker were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, where he works in a laundry, their two daughters live with them, and they have two boarders.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 375184.
On 28 Jun 1882 his brother, John Willard Dickinson, died at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 46.
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Harrison Dickinson attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having been a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 2 Apr 1891 Daniel and Cordelia's daughter, Anna M. Dickinson married William Howard Hill at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
On 3 Jun 1896 Daniel and Cordelia's daughter, Lois Emeline Dickinson married Frederick Herbert "Fred" Porter at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Daniel Harrison Dickinson and Cordelia Elizabeth Parker were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Daniel Dickinson, 62
Cordelia E Dickinson, 56
Samuel W Dickinson, 76
Albert A Dyar, 71, boarder
Helen Munson, 30
Elsie V Munson, 3
Dan N Morrison, 25
Micheal Madden, 23.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel H. Dickinson attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Daniel was living at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Harrison Dickinson 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.)
In 1907 Daniel Harrison Dickinson was a member of the George S. Boutwell post 48, G. A. R.
On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Daniel Harrison Dickinson 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 Cordelia Elizabeth Parker were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1910 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Daniel H Dechinsory (sic), 72
Cordelia E Dechinsory, 66
Lois E Porter, 43, daughter
Gladys I Porter, 8, grand-daughter.
On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, D. H. Dickinson attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 10 Apr 1918 Cordelia Elizabeth Parker, his wife, died at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 74.
15 Jun 1923 the Fitchburg Sentinel reports that "Daniel H. Dickinson who is ill at his home with broncho-pneumonia is gaining."
22 Sep 1923 the Fitchburg Sentinel reports that "Daniel H. Dickinson is confined by illness to his home on Washington Street."
5 Oct 1923 the Fitchburg Sentinel reports that "Daniel H. Dickinson is able to be out again after being confined to his home by illness."
Daniel Harrison Dickinson died on 10 Apr 1924 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years, 10 months and 18 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1924 at Bellevue Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife.
In Jun 2007 a letter from this man was auctioned on eBay. If you have access to the contents and would like to share, please make contact.

Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Family: Cordelia Elizabeth Parker b. Sep 1843, d. 10 Apr 1918

Lois Emeline Dickinson b. 1867, d. 1962
Anna M. Dickinson b. 1868, d. Jul 1952

Francis Howard Dickinson

b. 3 May 1836, d. 21 October 1861

Father: Eli Dickinson b. 11 Mar 1803, d. 5 Sep 1851
Mother: Roxanna Thayer b. between 1802 - 1803

Company: F

Francis Howard Dickinson was born on 3 May 1836 at Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Eli Dickinson and Roxanna Thayer.
In 1861 Francis was living at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as blacksmith.
On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 25 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action. The History of Amherst, Massachusetts, adds that he had both legs shot away. He was 25 years, 5 months and 18 days old.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Howard Dickinson 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, Francis Howard Dickinson was mentioned among the casualties.
In 1896, Francis was included in the History of Amherst, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 14 Oct 2012

John Willard Dickinson

b. 23 December 1835, d. 28 June 1882

Father: Willard Dickinson b. 26 Sep 1786, d. 26 Dec 1851
Mother: Lois Willard b. 1798, d. 11 Aug 1875

Company: A

John Willard Dickinson was born on 23 Dec 1835 at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Willard Dickinson and Lois Willard.
John Willard Dickinson was enumerated in the household of Willard Dickinson and Lois Willard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Willard Dickenson, 63, farmer, b. MA (as were all the family)
Lois, 62
Samuel, 26
Relief P., 23
Lois E., 21
**John W., 14
**Daniel H., 12
James G., 9.
On 26 Dec 1851 his father, Willard Dickinson, died at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 65.
John Willard Dickinson and Daniel Harrison Dickinson, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
In 1861 John was living at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as farmer.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 6 months and 19 days old.
On 14 Feb 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 27 Feb 1867 John Willard Dickinson, 31, married Harriet Arvilla Parker, 24, daughter of Carlton Parker and Mary Ann Read, at Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in a first marriage for both.
John Willard Dickinson and Harriet Arvilla Parker were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John W. Dickinson, 44, farmer
Harriett A. Dickinson, 38
S. Carlton Dickinson, 12
John W. Dickinson, Jr., 7
D. Harrison Dickinson, 1.
John Willard Dickinson died on 28 Jun 1882 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 46 years, 6 months and 5 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1882 at Harvard Center Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
An obituary for John Willard Dickinson was published on 12 Jul 1882 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Harvard - Capt. John W. Dickinson died at his home in Shaboken in this town on the morning of Wednesday, June 28, of myletia, after a painful illness of ten weeks. His age was 46.
He was the eighth child of the late Willard and Lois (Willard) Dickinson, and brother to Samuel, Daniel and Granville Dickinson. A little previous to his death he had purchased and commenced modernizing the place where he died adjoining the old homestead.
Previous to the breaking out of the rebellion he engaged in various business transactions but at the first call for troops hastened to join the 15th Massachusetts Regt., and was present with them in 22 battles, receiving injuries from which he never recovered. For bravery in discharge of duty he received the brevet of captain.
After returning from war we find him a station agent at Oakdale. At this time he became acquainted with and afterward married Miss Hattie A. Parker of Swanzey, N. H., by whom he leaves a family of four young boys.
After marriage he resided at Ayer, laboring as a mechanic; afterward at Fitchburg as foreman on the farm of the late Lyman Nichols; then after a few years in New Hampshire, he returned, as it would seem, to be comforted in the last period of life by the associations he had loved so well in youth, and in his last distressing sickness by the sympathy and tender care of devoted friends. And at last to be laid with those he had loved in the familiar ground of the old church-yard.
Those who knew him best loved him most and will never forget his deep attachment for family and friends. Pity for the helpless or oppressed and a desire to contribute to the happiness of others were marked characteristics.
His estate was probated on 2 Aug 1882 according to the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 12 May 1884 Harriet Arvilla Parker received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; received certificate number 266304.
Harriet Arvilla Dickinson was enumerated as the widow of John Willard Dickinson, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harriet Arvilla Parker in the 1900 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1900 at Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Dickinson, Harriet A., b. Apr 1842, widow, four of five children living, b. NH (of NH parents)
---, D. Harry, son, b. Octr 1878, single, b. NH
---, George G., son, b. Jan 1882, single, b. MA
---, S Carl, son b. Dec 1867, single, b. MA
(Pole), Frank, boarder, b. 1873, b. Poland.
On 14 Oct 1908 John and Harriet's son, Daniel Harrison Dickinson married Grace Ely Clay at Los Angeles County, California.
Harriet, his wife, outlived John and died on 8 Feb 1929 at age 86.

Last Edited: 14 Aug 2016

Family: Harriet Arvilla Parker b. 3 Apr 1842, d. 8 Feb 1929

Samuel Carlton Clay b. 29 Dec 1867
John Willard Dickinson b. 22 Sep 1872, d. 6 Jul 1938
Daniel Harrison Dickinson b. Oct 1878
George G. P. Dickinson b. 12 Jan 1882, d. 23 Apr 1960

Joseph Dickson

b. 1829, d. 13 October 1880

Company: C

Joseph Dickson was also known as Joseph S. Dixon in the 1855 MA Census and the widow's pension application; and burial.
He was born about in 1829 at Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland.
Joseph Dickson married Margaret Consey, daughter of John Consey and Margaret [--?--].
Joseph Dickson and Margaret Consey were enumerated in the State census in 1855 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph DIXON-28, laborer
Margaret-30.
Joseph Dickson and Margaret Consey were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph Dixon, 35, laborer, b. Ireland
Mary, 34, weaver, b. Ireland.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
Joseph was described as being 5 feet ? and 1/2 inches tall, with light complexion, gray eyes and light hair.
In Apr 1862 Joseph was court martialed for some infraction (?) and fined $8 of his pay.
On 16 Sep 1862 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the knee.
On 17 Dec 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability for wounds received in action.
He and Margaret Consey were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Dickson, Joseph, 40, works on farm, $800 real estate value, b. Ireland
---, Margaret, 45, keeping house, b. Scotland.
Joseph Dickson and Margaret Consey were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works as a Farm Laborer. It appears that the lady making pension application was right. No children are enumerated in the household.
Joseph Dickson died on 13 Oct 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in an accident. He was 51 years old.
He was buried in Oct 1880 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was an administration of his estate.
On 8 Feb 1881 Margaret Dixon received a pension to surviving family member based on Joseph's service; with application number 280491. She claims that "Joseph DICKSON" of Company C of the 15th is an alias for her husband Joseph DIXON. No certificate number is given.
Margaret, his wife, outlived Joseph and died on 20 Mar 1884 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of blood poisoning.
In 1896, Joseph was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" as Joseph S. DICKSON.
He and Margaret Consey had no issue.

Last Edited: 30 Jun 2019

Family: Margaret Consey b. 1820, d. 20 Mar 1884

Henry Dike

b. 4 March 1838, d. 18 June 1908

Father: Alfred Dike b. 9 Mar 1805, d. 12 Sep 1872
Mother: Sarah Loud Jones b. 7 Aug 1808, d. 28 Feb 1866

Company: 1_SS

Henry Dike was born on 4 Mar 1838 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Alfred Dike and Sarah Loud Jones.
At the time of his enlistment, Henry gave his occupation as Clerk.
In 1861 Henry was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Henry also served in the 6th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company L.
On 2 Sep 1861 Henry Dike mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 5 months and 29 days old.
On 8 Dec 1862 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for wounds.
On 2 Apr 1863 Henry Dike, 25, married Martha Foster Holden, 20, daughter of Amasa Holden and Celia Foster, at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Martha Foster Holden, his wife, died apparently.
On 23 Feb 1870 Henry Dike, 31, married Ellen M. Howard, 31, daughter of John Howard and Clarissa Howard, at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 5 Oct 1873 Ellen M. Howard, his wife, died at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 35 and it was registered in Stoneham.
On 22 Nov 1875 Henry Dike, 37, married Adeline T. Jones, daughter of Franklin Jones and Lucy A. Hosman, at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
Henry Dike and Adeline T. Jones were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
Dyke, Henry, 42, works in shoe factory, b. MA
---, Adeline, 37, wife, b. MA
---, Sarah A., 9, b. MA
---, Lucy, 3, daur, b. ME.
Henry Dike made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Jul 1885, and received certificate number 331609.
On 15 Mar 1894 Henry and Ellen's daughter, S. Nettie Dike married George Longmore at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 16 Jun 1896 Henry and Adeline's daughter, Lucy M. Dike married Walter E. Stevens at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Henry Dike (Soldier) died on 18 Jun 1908 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 70 years, 3 months and 14 days old.
He was buried on 21 Jun 1908 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot: 225-226, Grave: 16.
On 21 Jul 1908 Adeline T. Jones received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; his wife received certificate number 666242.
Adeline, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 21 Jun 1909 at McCreight Sanitarium, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of myocarditis.

Last Edited: 25 Apr 2016

Family 1: Martha Foster Holden b. 12 May 1842

Family 2: Ellen M. Howard b. 21 Sep 1838, d. 5 Oct 1873

Sarah A. Dike b. 13 Dec 1870
Male Dike b. 6 Nov 1872

Family 3: Adeline T. Jones b. 1843, d. 21 Jun 1909

Lucy M. Dike b. between 1876 - 1877
George H. Dike b. 22 Nov 1883, d. 27 Apr 1926

John Harlow Divoll

b. 1 August 1829, d. 29 May 1883

Father: John Devoll b. 2 Sep 1793, d. 19 Jul 1878
Mother: Dianna Tripp b. 20 Dec 1792, d. 20 Dec 1833

Company: D

John Harlow Divoll was born on 1 Aug 1829 at Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, son of John Devoll and Dianna Tripp.
On 20 Dec 1833 his mother, Dianna Tripp, died at Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, at age 41.
In 1836 John's widowed father, John Devoll, remarried to Lydia Woodworth.
On 28 Jan 1842 his step-mother, Lydia Woodworth, died at Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, at age 38.
In 1843 John's widowed father, John Devoll, remarried to Mary Ann Davenport.
On 21 Oct 1848 John Harlow Divoll, 19, married Margaret R. Gleason at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
John Harlow Divoll and Margaret R. Gleason were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 11 Oct 1850 at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John H. Divoll, 21, laborer, b. RI
Margaret, 22, b. MA
Charles, 23, factory, b. RI.
John Harlow Divoll and Margaret R. Gleason were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John H. Divol, 32, soap maker, b. RI
Margaret, 32, b. MA
Ellen, 9, b. MA
Emma, 5, b. MA
John F., 2, b. MA.
In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as soap maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 11 months and 11 days 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, John Harlow Divoll 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, John Harlow Divoll 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, John H. Divoll was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
In May 1862, John was paroled from prison.
On 2 Jun 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Harlow Divoll was mentioned among the returned prisoners.
On 21 Sep 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability from injuries received at Ball's Bluff.
On 15 Feb 1869 John and Margaret's daughter, Ellen M. Divoll married Edward P. Taft at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John Harlow Divoll and Margaret R. Gleason were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their two sons, where he is a gas fitter.
On 7 Dec 1877 John and Margaret's daughter, Emma J. Divoll married George C. Rice at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John Harlow Divoll was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as married, age 50, b. RI, who works in Steam & Gass Fitting, enumerated alone as a "boarder"
in the household of
William OCONNOR.
He died on 29 May 1883. He was 53 years, 9 months and 28 days old.
He was buried in May 1883 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot 745-15-F.
In Jun 1883 Margaret R. Gleason received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; received certificate number 208226.
Margaret R. Divoll was enumerated as the widow of John Harlow Divoll, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Margaret, his wife, outlived John and died on 21 Oct 1904 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Family: Margaret R. Gleason b. between 1827 - 1828, d. 21 Oct 1904

Ellen M. Divoll b. 1851
Emma J. Divoll b. 6 Feb 1855
John F. Divoll b. 16 Jan 1858
Charles O. Divoll b. 6 Jan 1861

John C. Dixon

b. 24 January 1833, d. 13 August 1904

Father: John G. Dixon
Mother: Jerusha Hunt

Company: G

John C. Dixon was born on 24 Jan 1833 at Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of John G. Dixon and Jerusha Hunt.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Aug 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
On 26 Dec 1863, John was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $430.
On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Prisoner of War.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John C. Dixon was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
On 29 Apr 1865, John was released from prison.
He ended his service by mustering out on 27 Jul 1865.
On 25 Oct 1865 John C. Dixon, 32, married Mary Marshall, daughter of J. Marshall and Ellen Johnson, at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John C. Dixon made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 28 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 612928.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably as:

Read, Ellen, head, b. June 1858, widow w/four living children
**Dixon, John, Boarder, b. Feb 1838, widower, b. MA (as were his parents), farm labor.
He died on 13 Aug 1904 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried (sic), of heart disease. He was 71 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
He was buried in Aug 1904 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
John C. Dixon was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
In 1909 John C. Dixon was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 Sep 2016

Family: Mary Marshall b. between 1843 - 1844

Elbridge Doane

b. 2 February 1840, d. 13 March 1925

Father: Cheney Doane b. 15 Apr 1802, d. 2 Apr 1866
Mother: Lorinda Green b. 7 May 1812, d. 9 Jun 1890

Company: F

Elbridge Doane was born on 2 Feb 1840 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Cheney Doane and Lorinda Green.
Elbridge Doane was enumerated in the household of Cheney Doane and Lorinda Green in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where Cheney is a shoemaker.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elbridge gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Elbridge was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Elbridge mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 21 years, 5 months and 10 days old.
Elbridge Doane and Lyman Doane, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. F. They were grandsons of Nathan and Betsey (Smalley) Doane. Nathan Doane had served as a soldier in the War of 1812. Lyman and Elbridge were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
Sylvanus H. Doane and Lyman Doane, Elbridge Doane, 4th cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry; they were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
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, Elbridge Doane 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, Elbridge Doane was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
Lorenzo F. Doane, his brother, served in the 24th Massachusetts Infantry.
On 3 Jul 1863 Elbridge was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elbridge Doane was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 28 Jul 1864 Elbridge ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 15 May 1865, and received certificate number 47510.
On 2 Apr 1866 his father, Cheney Doane, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 63.
Elbridge Doane was enumerated in the household of Lorinda Green in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at East Brookfield P. O., Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Doane, Lorinda, 60, keeping house, $900 personal estate, b. MA
**---, Elbridge, 30, farm laborer, b. MA.
Elbridge Doane was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is enumerated as a single man, a Servant, doing Farm Work, in the household of Fidelia Hammant, 76, b. Sturbridge.
On 19 Feb 1889 at Kingsbury County, South Dakota, Elbridge received 160 acres in a deed (or patents) issued by the United States.
In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elbridge Doane was (or had been) a member of the Ferdinand Dexter G. A. R., Post 38, and a copy of his "personal war sketch" is now located in the Merrick Public Library.
Click icon to read his G. A. R. personal sketch.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Esmond, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that he received a gunshot wound in the left arm.
Elbridge Doane married Julia Barber.
On 27 Jan 1894 at Kingsbury County, South Dakota, Elbridge received 160 acres in a deed (or patents) issued by the United States.
He and Julia Barber were divorced.
On 5 Mar 1900 Elbridge's former wife, Julia Barber remarried Edward James Tremain at Howell County, Missouri, in a third marriage for her and the second for him.
On 16 Mar 1900, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Elbridge was admitted. Over the next twenty-five years he was an inmate at verious times of the Home System in Hot Springs, So. Dakota, Dayton, Ohio, Marion Indiana, Hamption, VA, and Levenworth, Kansas.
About 1902 Elbridge was living at Burnham, Howell County, Missouri.
On 26 Jul 1903 his brother, Lorenzo F. Doane, died at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 60.
Elbridge Doane was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 18 May 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Jefferson, Montgomery County, Ohio, as: Doan, Elbridge, 70, widower (sic), b. MA (as were his parents.)
On 18 Sep 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elbridge Doane attended a reunion of Company F. From The Worcester Evening Post, September 18, 1917 (Volume XXXV # 143)
FIFTEEN MEMBERS ATTEND REUNION
F. Co., 15th Mass. Volunteer Infantry
F Company, Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry had its 50th annual reunion yesterday in the Warren Hotel. Dinner was served at noon, followed by speaking. James L. Callahan of Marlboro, president of the organization, called the meeting to order, afterward resigning the chair to Col. Henry E. Smith, who was elected permanet president. George W. Ward, secretary and treasurer, was also given a permanent tenure of office. The assosiation voted to dispense with its board of directors, leaving all of the responsibilities to the president and secretary.
Each of the 15 members present and guests contributed to the program of after dinner remarks. other speakers gave anecdotes of the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862.
These members were present, James L. Callahan of Marlboro, Everett A. Hibbard of Berlin, Benjamin Stevens of North Brookfield, Porter Walbridge of Wales, David Reekie of Boylston Center, Henry H. Slate, of Charlton Depot, Elbridge Doane of Joplin Mo., Col. Henry Smith, Sumner H. Bannister, A. F. Earle and George W. Ward, all of Worcester.
He died on 13 Mar 1925 at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. He was 85 years, 1 month and 11 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1925 at Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the Missouri death reccord.
Julia, his his former wife, outlived Elbridge and died on 29 Sep 1929 at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Last Edited: 19 Feb 2016

Family: Julia Barber b. 1855, d. 29 Sep 1929

Alma Doane b. 28 Feb 1892

Lyman Doane

b. 31 January 1835, d. 24 January 1917

Father: Joseph Doane b. 31 Mar 1791, d. 9 Dec 1846
Mother: Achsa Stevens b. 26 Jan 1792, d. 26 Jul 1877

Company: F

Lyman Doane was born on 31 Jan 1835 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Doane and Achsa Stevens.
On 9 Dec 1846 his father, Joseph Doane, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 55.
In 1861 Lyman was living at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lyman gave his occupation as clerk.
On 12 Jul 1861 Lyman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 26 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
Lyman Doane and Elbridge Doane, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. F. They were grandsons of Nathan and Betsey (Smalley) Doane. Nathan Doane had served as a soldier in the War of 1812. Lyman and Elbridge were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
Lyman Doane and Sylvanus H. Doane, and Elbridge Doane, 4th cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry; they were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
On 21 Oct 1861 Lyman was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Doane 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, Lyman Doane was mentioned among the casualties.
On 17 Jan 1863 Lyman was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 23 Jul 1863 Lyman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
On 24 Dec 1863 Lyman Doane, 28, married Emma A. Dudley, 19, daughter of George Philbrook Dudley and Sarah D. Prescott, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Lyman Doane made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Jul 1866, and received certificate number 105673.
He and Emma A. Dudley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a merchant.
Lyman's mother, Achsa Stevens, died and was buried in Jul 1877 at Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 85 years and 5 months.
Lyman Doane and Emma A. Dudley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Doane, Lyman, 45, works in shoe factory, b. MA (parents b. ME)
---, Emma A., wife, b. MD (parents b. MA)
Kendall, Jane M., 25, servant, b. NY (parents b. New Brunswick)
(no children enumerated.)
In 1886 Lyman was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Lyman Doane 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 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
He and Emma A. Dudley were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
Liman Doane, 65, married 30 years
Emma A Doane, 55, no children.
Lyman Doane and Emma A. Dudley were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, showing that they have been married 46 years and never had children.
Lyman Doane died on 24 Jan 1917 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1917 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
In 1917 Emma A. Dudley received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lyman's service; received certificate number 854507.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Emma A. Dudley in the 1930 US Federal Census in 1930 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Barton E Loring, 50
Marion K Loring, 45, wife
Russell B Loring, 20, son
**Emma A Doane, 85, aunt.
Lyman Doane and Emma A. Dudley had no issue.

Last Edited: 20 Feb 2019