Sylvanus H. Doane

b. 6 May 1840, d. 24 December 1862
  • Father: Isaac Doane b. 29 Jun 1798, d. 27 Dec 1877
  • Mother: Mary Stone b. 29 Mar 1809, d. 7 Apr 1890
  • Company: B
  • Sylvanus H. Doane was born on 6 May 1840 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Isaac Doane and Mary Stone.
  • Sylvanus H. Doane was enumerated in the household of Isaac Doane and Mary Stone in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1850 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Isaac Doane, 51, farmer, b. ME (as were all)
    Mary, 41
    Charles N., 20, farmer
    Sylvanus H., 10
    Alfred W., 5
    Jane Forbes, 82
    Edmund Tilton, 54, blacksmith, b. NH.
  • Sylvanus H. Doane was enumerated in the household of Isaac Doane and Mary Stone in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Isaac Doane, 62, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Mary, 51
    Sylvanus H., 20, farmer
    Alfred W., 15, farmer.
  • Sylvanus H. Doane and Lyman 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.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Sylvanus gave his occupation as mechanic.
  • In 1862 Sylvanus was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 13 Jul 1862 Sylvanus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
  • He died on 24 Dec 1862 at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease. He was 22 years, 7 months and 18 days old.
  • He was buried in 1863 at Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jan 1863 Sylvanus was mentioned in an article in the Boston Herald, recounting events as of 29 Dec 1862, Pg. 1, Col. 7.:
    DEATH IN CAMP OF 15TH MASS. Private Sylvanus H. Doane, (of Dana, Mass.) of Co. B, 15th regiment, was buried yesterday in camp. The funeral escort was Co. A, and the mourners were Co. B. The officers of the regiment attended the funeral. Rev. Edwin B. Palmer (of Brunswick), Chaplain of the 19th Maine, conducted the funeral exercises. There was the music of the fife and drum, and the firing of three vollies of musketry over the grave of the dead hero. This is the first death of the 15th since the 15th left Bolivar.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jun 2017

Ceaser H. Dobbyn

b. 1835, d. 1873
  • Father: Michael Dobbyn b. 17 Jun 1788, d. 5 Oct 1858
  • Mother: Ann Caroline Cooke b. 17 Jun 1792, d. 28 Oct 1862
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Ceaser H. Dobbyn was born about in 1835 at Ballynakill, County Waterford, Ireland, son of Michael Dobbyn and Ann Caroline Cooke.
  • Ceaser H. Dobbyn married Margaret Terrence.
  • Ceaser H. Dobbyn was included in the city directory at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a grocer in 1859.
  • He and Margaret Terrence were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    C. H. Dobbins, 24, grocer, b. Ireland
    Marg't., 25, b. Ireland
    John, 3, b. MA
    Anna, 9/12, b. MA
    Wm. Ireland, 58, cigar maker, b. England.
  • Ceaser H. Dobbyn and Margaret Terrence were divorced apparantly.
  • On 17 Jan 1861 Ceaser H. Dobbyn married Catherine Hume, daughter of John Hume and Mary [--?--], at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, in a first marriage for him (sic) and the second for her.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Ceaser gave his occupation as Grocer.
  • In 1862 Ceaser was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 29 Oct 1862 Ceaser H. Dobbyn mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 27 years old.
  • Ceaser was described as being 6 feet 4 inches, with gray eyes, dark hair and a fair complexion.
  • On 14 Jun 1863 Ceaser ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by desertion, simply by leaving camp. He was never seen after.

  • He and Catherine Hume were enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
    Caesar H Dobbyn, 29, b. Ireland, grocer
    Catharine Dobbyn, 26, b. St. Johns, New Brunswick
    John Dobbyn, 9, b. MA
    Emma Dobbyn, 6, b. MA
    Charles Dobbyn, 3, b. MA
    Robert Dobbyn, 2, b.. Kings
    Mary Dobbyn, 0, b. Kings.
  • In 1867 Ceaser was living at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
  • He died about 1873 at New Yorik. He was 38 years old.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Margaret Terrence in the 1880 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1880 at Cambridgeport, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dobbin, Margaret, 40, widow, with sore foot, b. Ireland
    ---, John F., 22, son, ?? worker, b. MA
    ---, Annie M., 20, daur, single, works in factory, b. MA.
  • On 20 Jan 1886 Ceaser and Margaret's daughter, Anna M. Dobbyn married John A. Hutchinson at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jun 2019

Family 1: Margaret Terrence b. May 1842, d. 28 Mar 1908

  • John Francis Dobbyn b. Jul 1860, d. 9 Dec 1927
  • Anna M. Dobbyn b. Oct 1860, d. 13 Sep 1909
  • Margaret A Dobbyn b. 17 Jan 1861, d. 28 Jan 1863

Family 2: Catherine Hume b. 1838, d. 28 Mar 1908

  • Son Dobbyn b. 24 Dec 1861

Thomas F. Dockham

b. 23 March 1841, d. 11 October 1925
  • Father: Morse Brown Dockham b. 1811, d. 6 Jun 1898
  • Mother: Matilda Ann Saltmarsh b. between 1817 - 1818
  • Company: E
  • Thomas F. Dockham was born on 23 Mar 1841 at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire, son of Morse Brown Dockham and Matilda Ann Saltmarsh.
  • Thomas F. Dockham was enumerated in the household of Morse Brown Dockham and Matilda Ann Saltmarsh in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire, as:
    Morse B. Dockham, 39, farmer, $900 personal value, b. NH (as were all in family)
    Matilda A., 32,
    John N., 12,
    **Thomas F., 7,
    Daniel F., 5
    Catharine Saltmarsh, 74.
  • Thomas F. Dockham was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1860 at Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, enumerated in the household of Hannah FERRAR, 60 b. NH,
    Thomas F. Dockham, 20, day laborer, b. NH.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 19 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Thomas was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas F. Dockham 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, Thomas F. Dockham was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • Thomas was paroled from prison.
  • On 19 Apr 1862 Thomas F. Dockham, 21, married Josephine S. Powers, daughter of Mercanah Powers and Sophia Bond, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 20 Dec 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He and Josephine S. Powers were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dockham, Thomas F., 29, farmer, b. NH
    ---, Josephine, 23, b. MA
    ---, Cora L., 7, b. MA
    ---, Wm. H., 5, b. MA
    ---, Charles W. (Thomas' brother), 20, works in Box Shop, b. NH.
  • In 1879 Thomas was living at Charlton P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas F. Dockham attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He and Josephine S. Powers were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas F. Dockham, 39
    Josephine Dockham, 33
    William H. Dockham, 12
    Albion Dockham, 2
    Charles Dockham, (his brother) 31.
  • Thomas F. Dockham made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 9 Sep 1889, and received certificate number 956733.
  • He and Josephine S. Powers were divorced on 4 Oct 1889 at Stockbridge, New Hampshire.
  • On 15 Nov 1890 Thomas F. Dockham, 49, married Anna C. Cole, 45, daughter of Samuel Whitney, at Sugar Hill, Lisbon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, in a second marriage for both.
  • Thomas F. Dockham and Anna C. Whitney were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
    Dockham Thomas F. head, b. Mch 1841, married 10 years, b. NH (of NH parents), Supt. of poor farm
    ---, Anna C., wife, b. Oct 1845, three of four children living, b. ME
    Cole, Archibald B., step-son, b. June 1877 in NH
    and eleven "inmates."
  • Thomas F. Dockham was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 22 Apr 1910 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, alone as:
    Dockham Thomas F. head, 69, married for a second time twenty years, b. NH, care taker at a private residence
    (his wife is not enumerated with him.)
  • On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas F. Dockham attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 4 Apr 1920 at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire, where he lives alone as a widower.
  • On 18 Nov 1921 Thomas F. Dockham, 80, married Caroline "Carrie" Jackson, 72, daughter of Leonard Jackson, at Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, in a third marriage for both. She was the widow Felker.
  • Thomas F. Dockham died on 11 Oct 1925 at Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He was 84 years, 6 months and 18 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1925 at Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire.
  • In 1926 a military headstone was ordered for his grave.
  • Caroline outlived Thomas and died on 7 May 1940 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, at age 90.
  • Last Edited: 23 Sep 2016

Family 1: Josephine S. Powers b. 1847, d. 19 Oct 1895

  • Cora L. Dockham b. 1863, d. 12 May 1872
  • William H. Dockham b. 15 Jun 1865, d. 17 Apr 1888
  • Charles F. Dockham b. May 1869, d. 16 Oct 1869
  • Mary Belle Dockham b. 12 Jul 1870
  • Lewis Irvin Dockham b. Apr 1873, d. 2 Aug 1873
  • Albion Morse Dockham b. 8 Nov 1877

Family 2: Anna C. Whitney b. Oct 1845

Family 3: Caroline "Carrie" Jackson b. 17 May 1849, d. 7 May 1940

Jacob Dockwiler

b. 1842
  • Company: C
  • Jacob Dockwiler was born about in 1842 at France.
  • In 1863 Jacob was living at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Jacob gave his occupation as sailor.
  • Before 1863 Ford's history notes that he had been a soldier in the Confederate Army.

  • On 24 Jul 1863 Jacob mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry for Erastus M. Reed, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
  • Jacob was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/4 inches, with black eyes, black hair and a sallow complexion.
  • In Dec 1863, Jacob was absent without leave.
  • In Dec 1863 Jacob ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Company B of the 30th Wisconsin Infantry.

  • Starting 7 Jan 1864, Jacob also served in the in the 30th Wisconsin Infantry from which he had deserted.
  • On 6 Mar 1864 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Jacob deserted.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2019

Cyrus J. Dodd

b. 1839, d. 27 July 1871
  • Father: Alonzo Dodd b. 1811, d. 12 Jun 1885
  • Mother: Elizabeth Dorman b. 14 Mar 1812, d. 29 Jun 1890
  • Company: E
  • Cyrus J. Dodd was born about in 1839 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alonzo Dodd and Elizabeth Dorman.
  • Cyrus J. Dodd was enumerated in the household of Alonzo Dodd and Elizabeth Dorman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Alonzo Dodd, 48, saloon, b. MA (as were all in the household)
    Elizabeth, 47
    **Cyrus J., 21, machinist
    Wm., 18, clerk
    Fanny E. Farnum, 23, dress maker.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Cyrus gave his occupation as mechanic.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Cyrus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • On 13 Jul 1861 Cyrus J. Dodd married Mary E. Reynolds, daughter of John Reynolds and Mary [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Cyrus was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Cyrus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, having fulfilled his term of service.

  • Starting 3 Sep 1864, Cyrus also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Co. C.
  • He ended his service on 26 Jun 1865 at New Berne, North Carolina.
  • Mary E. Reynolds, his wife, died apparantly.
  • On 20 Dec 1869 Cyrus J. Dodd married Jennie Eliza Miller, daughter of John Miller and Phebe [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • In 1871 Cyrus J. Dodd was a horse car driver.
  • He died on 27 Jul 1871 at City Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of dysentery. He was 32 years old.
  • He was buried in Jul 1871 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 41, Lot 38.
  • On 6 Jul 1872 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus J. Dodd was reported as deceased at the fifth annual Company E reunion.
  • On 28 Nov 1881 Elizabeth Dorman received a mother's pension based on Cyrus's service; received certificate number 257620.
  • On 10 Feb 1889 Cyrus's widow, Jennie Eliza Dodd remarried to William Henry Keeden at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
  • Elizabeth, his mother, outlived Cyrus and died on 29 Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 78.
  • On 19 Aug 1890 Jennie Eliza Miller received a pension to surviving family member based on Cyrus's service; his wife, received certificate number 283905.
  • Last Edited: 22 May 2018

Family 1: Mary E. Reynolds b. 1844

Family 2: Jennie Eliza Miller b. 1848, d. 10 Aug 1945

Horatio C. Dodge

b. 13 January 1846, d. 12 January 1882
  • Father: Moses C. Dodge b. 30 Oct 1819, d. 9 Apr 1902
  • Mother: Lydia Sabin b. 25 Apr 1826, d. 17 Feb 1846
  • Company: E
  • Horatio C. Dodge was also known as Henry H. Dodge in some census and vital records documents.
  • He was born on 13 Jan 1846 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Moses C. Dodge and Lydia Sabin.
  • On 17 Feb 1846 his mother, Lydia Sabin, died at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 19.
  • Horatio C. Dodge was enumerated in the household of William Dodge and Olive Simpson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William Dodge, 49, farmer, b. CT
    Olive, 45, b. CT
    Eledisia Simpson, 58, b. CT (unmarried sister of Olive)
    **Horatio C. Dodge, 4, b. MA.
  • Note: William and Olive (Simpson) Dodge appear to be relatives.
  • Horatio's widowed father, Moses C. Dodge, remarried to Sabrina Welch.
  • Horatio C. Dodge was enumerated in the household of William Dodge and Olive Simpson in the 1860 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1860 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William Dodge, 60, farmer, b. CT
    Olive, 55, b. VT
    Elidisen Simpson, 60 (f.), b. MA
    **Horatio C. Dodge, 14, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Horatio gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 11 Mar 1862 Horatio mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 1 month and 26 days old.
  • He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horatio C. Dodge was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • On 10 Aug 1863 Horatio ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor, New York, by desertion, according to the MASSCW.

  • On 27 Jul 1864, Horatio was transferred to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, according to the 1870 Adjutant General's roster.
  • On 25 Aug 1866 Henry H. Dodge, 20, married Sarah L. Martin, 19, daughter of Luther P. Martin and Angelina Bates, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1870 Horatio C. Dodge and Sarah L. Martin were apparently separated, as she is enumerated with her parents in Worcester in that year.
  • On 25 Sep 1877 Sarah L. Martin, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 30.
  • In 1879 Horatio was living in "County House", according to a report in the Webster Times .
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horatio C. Dodge was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He died on 12 Jan 1882 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 11 months and 30 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1882 at South Cemetery, Church St., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the inscription "Co. E. 15th Reg. Mass Vols. Erected by Post 27. G.A.R. Age 36 years."
  • Last Edited: 9 Apr 2016

Family: Sarah L. Martin b. 9 Aug 1847, d. 25 Sep 1877

Moses G. Dodge

b. 23 August 1816, d. 7 November 1871
  • Father: Dimon Dodge b. 10 Nov 1778, d. 19 Jan 1840
  • Mother: Anna Wilson b. 27 Jan 1791, d. 29 Aug 1862
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Moses G. Dodge was born on 23 Aug 1816 at Francestown, Hampton County, New Hampshire, son of Dimon Dodge and Anna Wilson.
  • On 16 Mar 1837 Moses G. Dodge, 20, married Elizabeth Bryant, 21, daughter of Elias Parkman Bryant and Elizabeth Ingols, at Francestown, Hampton County, New Hampshire.
  • Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moses G. Dodge, 44, cordwainer, b. NH
    Elizabeth, 45, b. MA
    **Samuel I., 22, cordwainer, b. NH
    Nellie M., 18, seamstress, b. MA (Samuel's wife)
    **Orin A., 17, cordwainer, b. MA
    Adella E., 15, b. MA
    Edgar A., 11, b. MA
    Ada E., 6, b. MA
    Herbert E., 4, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Moses gave his occupation as Carpenter.
  • Starting 10 Jul 1861, Moses also served in the 13th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company G.
  • He ended his service with the 13th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company G by transfer on 30 Sep 1861.

  • On 30 Sep 1861 Moses G. Dodge mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 45 years, 1 month and 7 days old.
  • Moses G. Dodge and Orin Augustine Dodge, and Samuel Ingals Dodge, a father and his two sons, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
  • On 16 Dec 1861 Moses ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • On 20 Oct 1862 his son, Samuel Ingals Dodge, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 24 of typhoid.
  • Starting 19 Nov 1863, Moses also served in the 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts, Company E.
  • He ended his service with the 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts, Company E by mustering out on 18 Sep 1865 at Washington, DC.
  • He and Elizabeth Bryant were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dodge, Moses G., 53, shoe factory, b. NH
    ---, Elizabeth, 54, b. MA (as were the children)
    **---, Orin A., 29, shoe factory
    ---, Adella E., 25, school teacher
    ---, Albert E., 22, currier,
    ---, Ada E., 16
    ---, Herbert E., 14, apprentice currier.
  • On 26 Sep 1871 Moses and Elizabeth's daughter, Ellen Ada Dodge married James J. Reynolds at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Moses G. Dodge died on 7 Nov 1871 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 55 years, 2 months and 15 days old.
  • He was buried in Nov 1871 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 16 Oct 1879 Elizabeth Bryant received a pension to surviving family member based on Moses's service; for his service in the 3rd Heavy Infantry; his wife, received certificate number 192765.
  • Elizabeth Bryant was enumerated as the widow of Moses G. Dodge, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 25 Apr 2016

Family: Elizabeth Bryant b. 31 Jan 1816, d. 2 Aug 1891

  • Samuel Ingals Dodge+ b. 28 Feb 1838, d. 20 Oct 1862
  • Orin Augustine Dodge+ b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 17 Feb 1914
  • Orlando B. Dodge b. 23 Apr 1843, d. 17 Jul 1846
  • Adella Elizabeth Dodge b. 17 Oct 1844, d. 16 Sep 1910
  • Elias Parkman Dodge b. 15 Jul 1846
  • Albert Edger Dodge b. 6 Aug 1848, d. 2 Jan 1907
  • Clarence Dodge b. 24 Nov 1850, d. 20 Sep 1851
  • Elias Parkman Dodge b. 22 Mar 1851, d. 23 Aug 1851
  • Ellen Ada Dodge b. 14 Oct 1853
  • Ernest Herbert Dodge b. 14 Oct 1855, d. 15 Jan 1917
  • Willie B. Dodge b. 14 Feb 1858, d. 6 Dec 1858

Orin Augustine Dodge

b. 25 July 1841, d. 17 February 1914

Orin A. Dodge
  • Father: Moses G. Dodge b. 23 Aug 1816, d. 7 Nov 1871
  • Mother: Elizabeth Bryant b. 31 Jan 1816, d. 2 Aug 1891
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Orin Augustine Dodge was born on 25 Jul 1841 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge was enumerated in the household of Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moses G. Dodge, 44, cordwainer, b. NH
    Elizabeth, 45, b. MA
    **Samuel I., 22, cordwainer, b. NH
    Nellie M., 18, seamstress, b. MA (Samuel's wife)
    **Orin A., 17, cordwainer, b. MA
    Adella E., 15, b. MA
    Edgar A., 11, b. MA
    Ada E., 6, b. MA
    Herbert E., 4, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Orin was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Orin gave his occupation as Shoemaker.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Orin A. Dodge mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 20 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge and Moses G. Dodge, and Samuel Ingals Dodge, a father and his two sons, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
  • On 20 Oct 1862 his brother, Samuel Ingals Dodge, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 24.
  • On 17 Nov 1863 Orin ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • Starting 25 Jul 1864, Orin also served in the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company A.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Orin Augustine Dodge, 23, married Adelaide Mandana Smith, 19, daughter of Daniel Green Sturtevant and Laura G. Young, at South Reading, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. (Note: she was the widow of one William B. Smith who died 1862 serving with a Massachusetts Artillery unit.)
  • Orin Augustine Dodge and Daniel Green Sturtevant, father-in-law and son-in-law, both veterans of the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters, served together in the 13th V. R. C.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge ended his service with the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company A by mustering out on 17 Nov 1865.
  • On 23 Jul 1867 Adelaide Mandana Sturtevant, his wife, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 22 in child birth.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge was enumerated in the household of Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dodge, Moses G., 53, shoe factory, b. NH
    ---, Elizabeth, 54, b. MA (as were the children)
    **---, Orin A., 29, shoe factory
    ---, Adella E., 25, school teacher
    ---, Albert E., 22, currier,
    ---, Ada E., 16
    ---, Herbert E., 14, apprentice currier.
  • On 21 Nov 1870 Orin Augustine Dodge, 29, married Susan E. Daniels, 25, daughter of William Daniels and Susan F. [--?--], at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Sep 1879, and received certificate number 1012506.
  • He and Susan E. Daniels were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dodge, Orrin A., 38, works in shoeshop, b. MA
    ---, Susan E., 34, wife, b. MA
    ---, Fred D., 7, son, b. MA.
  • On 19 Aug 1889 Susan E. Daniels, his wife, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 44.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
  • On 22 Oct 1893 Orin Augustine Dodge, 52, married Annette B. Child, 49, daughter of Oliver L. Childs and Mary F. L. Spear, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
  • Orin Augustine Dodge died on 17 Feb 1914 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
  • He was buried on 20 Feb 1914 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Sep 1916 Annette B. Child applied for a pension to surviving family member, New Hampshire, based on Orin's service; his wife, with application 1075072, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Annette, his wife, outlived Orin and died on 8 Nov 1916 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, at age 72.
  • Last Edited: 25 Apr 2016

Family 1: Adelaide Mandana Sturtevant b. 15 Oct 1844, d. 23 Jul 1867

Family 2: Susan E. Daniels b. 18 Jul 1845, d. 19 Aug 1889

  • Fred Daniels Dodge b. 13 Feb 1873, d. 1936

Family 3: Annette B. Child b. Jan 1844, d. 8 Nov 1916

Samuel Ingals Dodge

b. 28 February 1838, d. 20 October 1862
  • Father: Moses G. Dodge b. 23 Aug 1816, d. 7 Nov 1871
  • Mother: Elizabeth Bryant b. 31 Jan 1816, d. 2 Aug 1891
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Samuel Ingals Dodge was born on 28 Feb 1838 at Francestown, Hampton County, New Hampshire, son of Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant.
  • On 24 Jul 1860 Samuel Ingals Dodge, 22, married Nellie M. Abbott, 18, daughter of Frye Abbott and Harriet N. Hyde, at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Samuel Ingals Dodge was enumerated in the household of Moses G. Dodge and Elizabeth Bryant in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moses G. Dodge, 44, cordwainer, b. NH
    Elizabeth, 45, b. MA
    **Samuel I., 22, cordwainer, b. NH
    Nellie M., 18, seamstress, b. MA (Samuel's wife)
    **Orin A., 17, cordwainer, b. MA
    Adella E., 15, b. MA
    Edgar A., 11, b. MA
    Ada E., 6, b. MA
    Herbert E., 4, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Samuel was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as Shoemaker.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Samuel Ingals Dodge mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 6 months and 5 days old.
  • On 14 Oct 1861 his daughter, Mabel Ingals Dodge, was born at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, his daughter Mabel's birth record notes that her father is in the army and her mother is in Boston.
  • Moses G. Dodge and Orin Augustine Dodge, and Samuel Ingals Dodge, a father and his two sons, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
  • On 24 Sep 1862 Samuel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • He died on 20 Oct 1862 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid. He was 24 years, 7 months and 22 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1862 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot: 1028, Grave: 8.
  • On 14 Feb 1863 Nellie M. Abbott received a pension to surviving family member based on Samuel's service; his wife, received certificat number 21350. His pension file shows him as a member of Co. C, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frye Abbott and Harriet N. Hyde in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1870 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Abbott, Frye, 77, cabinet maker, b. VT
    ---, Harriet M., 60, b. NH
    **Dodge, Nellie M., 28, works in shoe factory, b. NH
    Abbott, Osceola H., 19, (m), painter, b. ME
    **Dodge, Mabel I., 8, b. MA
    Richardson, Herbert, 25, shoe factory, b. MA
    Barton, Lillie, 24, shoe factory, b. MA.
  • On 26 Sep 1871 H. M. Magrath made application for a pension as guardian to Samuel's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 171018. Relationship unknown.
  • On 3 Jul 1872 Samuel's widow, Nellie M. Abbott remarried to Benjamin P. Magrath at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • On 19 Jan 1889 Samuel and Nellie's daughter, Mabel Ingals Dodge married Leander M. Churbuck at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 8 Jul 1893 Nellie M. Abbott, his wife, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
  • Last Edited: 19 Feb 2019

Family: Nellie M. Abbott b. 13 Dec 1841, d. 8 Jul 1893

  • Mabel Ingals Dodge b. 14 Oct 1861, d. Apr 1941

John Donaldson

b. 1830
  • Company: C
  • John Donaldson was born about in 1830 at Dumfries, Scotland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as book binder.
  • In 1863 John was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one James Beck, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years old.
  • John was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/4 inches, with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
  • In Oct 1863, John was absent sick.
  • John Donaldson wrote two letters to "My dearest Ella", mentioning "Frank and Arthur" who are on Ella's end; "Lizzie" who is at home with "mother"; "Charles" who is in the company, as well as "Pat Dempsey" of Co. C.:
    Nov 10th, 1863
    Far north,Va.
    My dearest Ella,
    I now have some time to scratch out a few lines to let you know that I am well and Charles is also well.
    I cannot begin to describe the horror mine eyes hath witnessed. I do not know yet if victory can be won. Oh, what will become of our country. Seargent say that the War will be won by Christmas time if we can break through the Rebel embankments. I do not believe him or Captain, as I see a certain defeat for all Christian souls.
    My heart can not bear to be without mine love. I applied to the Adjutant for furlough next December. When I arrive we shall be married as best as planned.
    Please remind Mother of our plans. Let Frank in on it to. Do not speak to Arthur, as he will not agree. Do write as soon as possible, as I can not read enough of your sweet thoughts and words.
    Your faithful &&
    John Donaldson.
  • In Dec 1863, John was sick in hospital.
  • Dec. 7th 1863
    Stevensburg, Va.
    My dearest Ell,
    I have received your welcome letter of the 21st yesterday morn. I have not received Mothers or Lizzies letters yet.
    Ella, I have not obtained my furlough and most likley will not for love or money. This Army is run like a great hive with many combs to pass before getting to the queen.
    Remember Pat Dempsey. Old Cap say'd that he skeedaddled last week. He rose up and walked away. I am sure that he is just run out of Who hit John, and that he can be found securely tied to an innkeepers keg.
    Oh, Ell I must see to you soon if we are to be married. soon a new year will be upon us and there is no end in sight to this terrible war. I am sure that I will hear from the department about my complaint in the next inst. until then I remain
    your obt. &&
    J. D.
    NB- Please have mother send her letter to the Captain in haste.
  • On 14 Jan 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Stevensburg, Culpeper County, Virginia, by desertion while on furlough.

  • The personal papers or letters of John Donaldson are available at consisting of two letters.
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Placerville, El Dorado County, California, possibly noted -- a John Donaldson, b. Scotland, 50, a miner living alone (the closest match.)
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2019

John Donnelly

b. 1826, d. 17 May 1891
  • Father: Patrick Donnelly
  • Mother: Catherine [--?--]
  • Company: D
  • John Donnelly was born about in 1826 at Ireland, son of Patrick Donnelly and Catherine [--?--].
  • On 17 Nov 1860 John Donley married Johanna Manning, daughter of John Manning, at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow of Samuel Hastings.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as operative, in the MASSCW, and jack-spinner in Ford's history.
  • In 1862 John was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 14 Jan 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent prisoner.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Donnelly was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 8 Mar 1865, John was exchanged from prison.
  • On 15 Mar 1865 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Donnelly was mentioned (Vol. 94 #11): "From Rebel Prisons - The following names of members of Worcester County regiments are among those recently paroled from rebel prisons who have reached Annapolis: ..... 15th Regiment-Sergt. J. A. Richardson and John Donnally, Co. D; James Comrie and Martin Welch, Co. A....."
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 27 Mar 1865.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in May 1865, and received certificate number 68900.
  • He wrote an affadavit for a pension application on the service of Michael Holligan.
  • John Donnelly and Johanna Manning were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1870 at Templeton P. O., Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Donally, John, 50, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland
    ---, Joanna, 39, b. Ireland
    ---, Kate, 16, b. MA
    ---, Mary A., 15, b. MA
    ---, James, 12, b. MA
    Hastings, Mary A., 15, b. MA (his step-daur)
    Rice, Catherine, 40, house keeper, b. Ireland
    (Note: the Donally children shown here are believed to be either his younger siblings or children of other family members. )
  • John Donnelly and Johanna Manning were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Donelley, John, 55, laborer, b. Ireland
    ---, Joanna, 46, wife, b. Ireland.
  • John Donnelly was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D, noting that he has rheumatism and heart disease from being in prison after Petersburg.
  • He died on 17 May 1891 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of rheumatism of the heart and liver disease. He was 65 years old.
  • He was buried in May 1891 at Calvary Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 13 Jun 1891 Johanna Manning received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 333609.
  • Johanna, his wife, outlived John and died on 29 Nov 1905 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cerebral paralysis.
  • Last Edited: 12 Feb 2019

Family: Johanna Manning b. between 1833 - 1834, d. 29 Nov 1905

Daniel Donohue

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 14 August 1865
  • Company: E
  • Daniel Donohue was born between 1842 - 1843 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, entry in 20th MVI says his residence is Newcastle.
  • In Apr 1851 the index and transcription of the 1851 census for the Parish of Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada, (C. Williston, 1991) shows the following family no. 218 on page 38:
    James DONOHUE, head, 39, Irish, laborer, arrived in New Brunswick in June of 1821
    Mary, wife, 31, Irish origins and born in New Brunswick, as also applies to the rest of those listed in the household.
    Helen, dau, 15
    Cornelius, son, 13
    James, son, 11
    ** Daniel, son, 8
    Ann, dau, 6
    Patrick, son, 4
    Michael, son, 2
    Catherine, dau, 1
    David Hogan, lodger, 32, laborer, arrived 1840
    Patrick Connors, lodger, 19, laborer, arruved 1837
    Patrick Bohan, 22, laborer, arrived 1833
    (Note: this may or may not be the right Daniel and his family. It is the only enumeration for a Daniel Donohue, or variant spellings, of suitable age. Needs further substantiation. Aug 2003.
  • He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.

  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as laborer.
  • In 1864 Daniel was living at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

  • On 28 Mar 1864 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325.
  • He was declared missing in action on 15 May 1864.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Daniel also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
  • He died on 14 Aug 1865 at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, of disease.
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Donohue was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014

Elbridge Donovan

b. August 1841, d. 5 August 1915
  • Father: James B. Donovan b. between 1808 - 1809
  • Mother: Lucretia B. Sever b. Oct 1801
  • Company: H
  • Elbridge Donovan was born in Aug 1841 at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, son of James B. Donovan and Lucretia B. Sever.
  • In 1861 Elbridge was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Elbridge gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Elbridge mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 11 months old.
  • On 15 Mar 1864 Elbridge ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • Starting 15 Mar 1864, Elbridge also served in the 6th Infantry VRC, Company K.
  • He ended his service with the 6th Infantry VRC by discharge on 18 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
  • On 20 Nov 1864 Elbridge Donovan, 23, married Anna Maria Page Farnsworth, 15, daughter of Samuel Farnsworth and Mary Farnsworth, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Elbridge Donovan made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 328362.
  • He and Anna Maria Page Farnsworth were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
    Donovan, Elbridge, 39, farmer, b. CT, parents b. MA
    ---, Ann M., 31, wife, b. MA
    ---, Mary L., dau, b. MA
    ---, Venetia E., 8, dau, b. MA
    ---, Franklin F., 1, son, b. NH
    Bigelow, Mary, 60, mother-in-law, b. NH.
  • Elbridge Donovan was enumerated in the household of Katie V. Donovan in the 1900 US Federal Census on 13 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Donovan, Kattie V., b. Mar 1833, 67, single, b. CT (father b. ME: mor b. MA), boarding house keeper (his sister)
    ---, Lucretia B., mother, b. Oct 1801, 99, widow, b. MA, five of her 11 children are still living
    ---, Elbridge, brother, Aug 1841, 58, married 35 years, b. CT (father b. ME; mor b. MA), carpenter
    Emerson, Mary E., sister, b. Sep 1847, widow, b. CT, her one child is still living, dressmaker
    Wood, Edwin H., boarder, b. May 1833, 67, widower, b. VT, carpenter.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elbridge Donovan attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • In 1904 Elbridge was described as 5'9", with light complexion, blue eyes and gray hair.
  • On 17 Jun 1904, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, Elbridge was admitted.
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 20 Apr 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as age 73, widower, b. CT.
  • On 1 Feb 1912, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, Elbridge was readmitted.
  • He died on 5 Aug 1915 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 74 years old.
  • He was buried on 5 Aug 1915 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Section K Site 3356.
  • On 19 Aug 1915 Anna Maria Page Farnsworth received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on Elbridge's service; received certificate 805802.
  • Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Family: Anna Maria Page Farnsworth b. 18 Jan 1849

  • Mary Louisa Donovan b. 25 Sep 1867
  • Esther Venetia Donovan b. 3 Sep 1871
  • Franklin F Donovan b. between 1878 - 1879

Jeremiah Donovan

b. 1831, d. 28 February 1895
  • Company: F
  • Jeremiah Donovan was also known as Jeremiah O'Donovan.
  • He was born in 1831 at Ireland.
  • He emigrated about 1850 from Ireland.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, tentatively identified with a wife, Ellen.
  • He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Jeremiah gave his occupation as wool-sorter.

  • On 5 Dec 1861 Jeremiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Jeremiah was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, and lost his right arm.
  • On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Jeremiah Donovan was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
  • On 3 Apr 1864 Jeremiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Apr 1864, and received certificate 28683.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co F, where he lost his right arm.
  • He died on 28 Feb 1895 at City Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years old.
  • An obituary for Jeremiah O'Donovan was published on 2 Mar 1895 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Jeremiah O'Donovan Dead. - Well Known Resident of East Side Dies at Hospital.

    Jeremiah O'Donovan, one of the best known characters of the east side, who lived at 78 Green street, died Friday at the City Hospital, after a long illness, aged 64 years. He was born in Ireland, but came to this city about 45 years ago, and he has been a resident here ever since. Before the war of the rebellion he worked for the late Dr. Sargent, but when the call for troops was issued he enlisted in Co. D of the 15th regiment, and he was with that fighting organization until the battle of Antietam, when his right arm was wounded by a rifle ball. He made a brave fight to save the member, but it was finally amputated, although not without a vigorous protest from him. He said if he could only get water enough he could save the arm, because he believed that by holding it in a running stream it would become better.

    In his early life he was most fastitious in his dress, but of late years he grew careless. His figure was a familiar sight on Green street, where he spent considerable time in fixing up his home, his dexterity with the broom, shovel, etc., with his left arm often being the cause of wonder.

    The funeral will take place at St. John's Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

  • He was buried in Mar 1895 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 26 Aug 2013

Wellington H. Dore

b. 18 October 1837, d. 9 January 1908
  • Father: John Dore b. between 1814 - 1815
  • Mother: Betsey S. Farrar b. between 1817 - 1818
  • Company: F
  • Wellington H. Dore was born on 18 Oct 1837 at Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire, son of John Dore and Betsey S. Farrar.
  • Wellington H. Dore was enumerated in the household of John Dore and Betsey S. Farrar in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    John Dore, 35, (no occupation given), $800 real estate, b. ME
    Betsey, 32, b. NH
    **Wellington, 12, b. NH
    Frances Ann, 10, b. MA
    Mary E., 8, b. MA
    Martha, 6, b. MA
    Sarah A., 4, b. MA
    Charles, 2, b. MA
    Harriet, 1, b. MA.
  • In 1862 Wellington was living at North Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Wellington gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 24 Jul 1862 Wellington mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years, 9 months and 6 days old.
  • On 23 Jan 1863 Wellington ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wellington H. Dore was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Sep 1863, received certificate number 202712.
  • On 25 Feb 1865 Wellington H. Dore, 27, married Louisa Melissa Buxton, 31, daughter of Otis Buxton and Salome H. Buxton, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Wellington H. Dore and Louisa Melissa Buxton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Dore, Wellington H., 33, machinist, $200 personal estate, b. NH
    ---, Melissa, 36, b. MA.
  • Wellington H. Doore was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F, and now has heart trouble.
  • He and Louisa Melissa Buxton were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1900 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dore, Wellington, head, b. Sep 1835, MA (?), married 39 years, no occupation, they live in a rented home.
    ---, Melissa L., wife, b. Jan 1834, no children, b. MA.
  • On 24 Apr 1905 Louisa Melissa Buxton, his wife, died at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
  • Wellington H. Dore died on 9 Jan 1908 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer. He was 70 years, 2 months and 22 days old.
  • He was buried on 11 Jan 1908 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 9 Apr 2016

Family: Louisa Melissa Buxton b. Jan 1834, d. 24 Apr 1905