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John Frazer

• Company: C

• John Frazer was born about in 1830 at Scotland.
• On 11 Mar 1854 John Frazer married Anna E. Eccles, 19, daughter of Miles Eccles and Mary Aspinwall, at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• John Frazer and Anna E. Eccles were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Fraser, 31, dresser tender in mill, b. Scotland
  Anna, 26, b. MA
  Fanny E., 4, b. MA
  William T., 7/12, b. MA.
• John Frazer and Charles Frazer were possibly brothers -- both born in Scotland, served in Co. C of the 15th Massachusetts and married into the Eccles of Clinton, MA. Proof of John's parents missing in March 2016.
• In 1861 John was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as operative.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years old.
• John Frazer and William Eccles, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• John Frazer died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 32 years old.
• On 4 Jan 1863 his brother-in-law, William Eccles, died at Stewart Hospital, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of diarrhea.
• Fanny, his daughter, outlived John and died on 21 Mar 1863 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 6.
• On 18 Apr 1863 Anna E. Eccles received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; receiving $8 per month.
• On 11 Jan 1865 his brother-in-law, Roger Eccles, died at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, while serving with the 36th Massachusetts Infanty.
• John Frazer's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Anna E. Eccles in the 1880 US Federal Census on 5 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Frazer, Anna E., 45, keeping house, b. MA (of English parents)
  Eccles, Mary, 78, mother, b. England
  Eccles, Jennie M., 21, neice, b. MA (of English parents.)
• Anna E. Frazer was enumerated as the widow of John Frazer, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the notice that he died at Antietam.
• On 12 Jun 1890 John's widow, Anna E. Eccles remarried to John McPhail at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow of John Frazer of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In 1896, John was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• On 17 Sep 1900 John Frazer was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
• Anna, his wife, outlived John and John and died on 8 May 1904 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of burns at age 69.

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2018

John Frederick

• Company: D

• John Frederick was born about in 1827 at Germany.
• John Frederick married Catherine [--?--].
• On 17 May 1861 John enlisted the Company H, New York 29th Infantry Regiment.
• On 21 Jul 1861, John was transferred or mustered out of the 29th.
• John also served in the 29th New York Infantry, Co. H and the 2nd Independant Battery, New York Light Artillery.
• In 1863 John was living at East Brooklyn, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as blacksmith.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee, being credited to the quota of Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
• In 1863 John was married at the time of his enlistment, according to Ford's history.
• On 14 Oct 1863 John was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia, in the leg.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Frederick was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  ]Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 22 Nov 1863, John was included in the names of patients in the Annapolis Hospitals #2 received at Naval School Hospital (Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland) - B. A. VANDERKIEFT, Surgeon in Charge, from The New York Times. (quoted in the USGenWeb Archives.)
• On 24 May 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for wounds.
  
  
• On 27 Jul 1864, John was noted as transfered to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in the 1870 roster.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Sep 1864, and received certificate number 35359.
• He died in 1872. He was 45 years old.
• On 1 May 1872 Catherine [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 178122.
• An unnamed person made application as guardian to surviving dependants and received certificate number 182438.
• (Note: the pension file index shows combined service in Company D, 15th Mass. Inf; Company E, 20th Mass. Inf; Company H, 29th NY Inf., 2nd Indpt, Battery NY Light Artillery.)

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2019

Daniel W. Freeman

• Father: George Freeman b. 9 Nov 1807, d. 20 Mar 1881
• Mother: Adeline Towne b. 1811, d. 4 Mar 1867

• Company: C

• Daniel W. Freeman was born on 15 Feb 1836 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George Freeman and Adeline Towne.
• Daniel W. Freeman was enumerated in the household of George Freeman and Adeline Towne in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Geo. Freeman, 59, farmer, b. MA
  Adeline, 49, b. RI
  **Daniel, 24, farm laborer, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Sarah, 21
  Geo. F., 17
  Julius, 13.
• In 1861 Daniel was living Worcester, according to Ford, or in Webster, according to the MASSCW.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Daniel gave his occupation as school teacher.
• Daniel W. Freeman and Hervey B. Olcott, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 8 Aug 1862 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 5 months and 24 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Daniel was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the thigh.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Daniel was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the arm.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel W. Freeman was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 10 Dec 1863 Daniel was promoted to Corporal.
• On 6 Jun 1864 Daniel was promoted to Sergeant-Major.
• He wrote a letter on 25 Jun 1864 as follows: From The Webster Times, 2 July 1864 (Volume VI #17), From the Fifteenth Regiment
  The following letter from a member of Company I, 15th Mass. Regiment, was received a day or two since, by relatives of the writer, and has been handed to us for publication.
  Near City Point, Va. June 25, 1864
  Dear Mother:
  I have sad news to write this time. The old 15th are nearly all taken prisoners, colors and all. This occurred on the afternoon of the 22d inst. The rebels came in upon our boys and took them entirely by surprise. The 19th Mass., 57th and 82d N. Y., and part of the 42d N.Y., all belonging to our brigade were also captured. The boys were anxiously counting the days that would elapse before they would start for home; but there’s no knowing when they will get home now.
  I suppose you will want to know how I escaped capture. I was that morning sent back by Major Hooper to the wagon train, where the Regimental records were, to make out some paper relating to the discharge of the regiment. Maj. Hooper escaped, and a few others. We draw rations now for twenty-five men. Adjutant [Cornelius E.] Wilder and three line officers (Capt. May and Lieuts. Hastings and Coulter), were captured, about seventy-five in all. I am still working on the papers, and shall have all I can do until my time is up. I am very sorry that we lost our colors. It makes me feel sad whenever I think of it, and that is all the time. I will tell you all of the particulars when I get home, which will be in a few days if nothing happens to prevent.
  We had been told that the people of Worcester were making preparations to receive us on our return home; but we can’t return as a regiment, for our National colors are gone with the captured portion; that is the regiment proper is captured.
  There is no one left who knows anything about the papers, except myself and Captain Stanton, our former Adjutant, who has just come back to the Regiment. He was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness. We shall have all we can do for a fortnight or more to straighten them out. I am messing with the rest of the non commissioned staff, and have plenty to eat and drink.
  Hastily and affectionately yours,
  D. W. Freeman,
  Sergt. Maj. 15th Mass. Regt.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term, as part of non-commissioned staff.
  
  
• On 25 Nov 1869 Daniel W. Freeman, 33, married Marion A. Olcott, 32, daughter of Benjamin Olcott and Lydia Stone, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow of Newton Wellman who had died of disease while serving with the 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
• Daniel W. Freeman and Marion A. Olcott were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1870 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he works in a boot shop.
• Daniel W. Freeman and Marion A. Olcott were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a straw shop.
• Daniel's father, George Freeman, died and was buried in Mar 1881 at Wilsonville Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 73 years and 3 months.
• Daniel W. Freeman was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Dorchester (Boston), Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, noting that he was twice wounded.
• He made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 350710.
• Daniel was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 11 Jan 1899 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of accidental injuries; head crushed by an elevator car. He was 62 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• An obituary for Daniel W. Freeman was published as follows: From the "Boston Herald," 12 January 1899:
  Crushed by an Elevator.
  Daniel W. Freeman Dies from the Injuries He Receives.
  Daniel W. Freeman, 55 years old, of 106 Cushing avenue, Dorchester, employed by Williamson & Sleeper, was caught in the elevator at the place about 5:45 o'clock last evening. His head was badly crushed, and he died at the Emergency Hospital about an hour later.
• He was buried in Jan 1899 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Marion A. Olcott received a pension to surviving family member based on Daniel's service; his wife, received certificate number 507895.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Marion A. Olcott in the 1900 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Freeman, Marion A., b. June 1838 in NH, widow, one of her three children is still living, housekeeper in house of Olaf Olivier
  ---, Bertha A., b. Nov 1869 in MA.
• On 21 Oct 1902 Daniel W. Freeman was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
• On 4 Jul 1907 Daniel W. Freeman was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.
• Marion outlived Daniel and died on 8 Jan 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 92.

• Last Edited: 8 Feb 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

James B. Freeman

• Company: F

• James B. Freeman was born about in 1833 at Pleasant River, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall, with brown eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
• On 9 Oct 1861, at Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, James was on detached duty to the Signal Service, according to their roster.
• In Apr 1862, at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, James was commended for coolness under fire, with the Signal Corps.
• On 21 Jul 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 11 Dec 1863, James also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry (Veteran), Co. B.
• On 1 Jan 1864 James was promoted to Sergeant.
• He was declared missing in action on 6 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and presumed dead, as Sergeant of Company B.
• He ended his service with no further record, per MASSCW after Aug 1864.

• Last Edited: 2 Aug 2019

Joseph Freeman

• Company: D

• Joseph Freeman was born about in 1842 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• In 1863 Joseph was living at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 28 Jul 1863 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• Joseph was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with hazel eyes, light hair and light complexion.
• He died on 23 Nov 1863 at Division Hospital, Kelley's Ford, Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, of typhoid fever. He was 21 years old.
• On 23 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Freeman was mentioned in a short report:
  The November report of this regiment shows that Lieut. Col. Joslin was captured by the enemy on the 27th ult., together with the following men: --- Corp. S. W. Armington, James Goffer, and John McDonald, Co. D; sergeant James Comries, S. Curby, and Louis Jaynau, Co. E. Capt A J Bradley has resigned. The death of Joseph Freeman of Co. E. is announced.
• On 15 Jul 1874 Joseph Freeman was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 3 Aug 2019

Joshua Freeman

Joshua Freeman

• Father: Joshua Freeman b. 21 Feb 1786, d. 3 Jun 1839
• Mother: Abigail "Nabby" Fuller b. 1788, d. 11 Jul 1822

• Company: C

• Joshua Freeman was born on 2 Jul 1821 at Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, son of Joshua Freeman and Abigail "Nabby" Fuller.
• On 8 Feb 1847 Joshua Freeman, 25, married Jane Wellington, 20, daughter of James Wellington and Mary Ballard, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Joshua Freeman and Jane Wellington were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 5 Aug 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Joshua Freeman, 40, blacksmith, b. MA
  Jane, 32, b. MA
  Alice, 6, b. MA
  Julia Davis, 22, b. VT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joshua gave his occupation as blacksmith.
• In 1861 Joshua was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Joshua mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years and 10 days old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joshua Freeman was mentioned in dispatches or (not necessarily correctly) among the casualties of Ball's Bluff.
• Joshua Freeman was the color sargeant for the 15th while a Non-com. He returned to Worcester in the Fall of 1861 after Ball's Bluff and was mentioned in several of Emily and George Ward's letters. He returned to Poolesville on 16-17 Dec 1861 with a group of new recruits. (from Peter H. Viles, Worcester, MA.)
• On 1 Dec 1862 Joshua was promoted to Commissary Sergeant.
• On 19 Mar 1863 Joshua was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joshua Freeman was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 20 Sep 1863 Joshua was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joshua Freeman was mentioned as promoted.
• On 17 Oct 1863, Joshua was assigned to Company C.
• Starting between 1 Nov 1863 - 18 Jan 1864, Joshua also served in the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps as detached, chief of pioneers.
• In 1863 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joshua had his photo taken, probably some time in the summer. (Photo in uniform and portrait detail above provided courtesy of Thomas Harris, New York City.) Click icon to view.
• On 28 Apr 1864 Joshua ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, as 1st Lieutenant of Company B.
  
  
• He and Jane Wellington were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Freeman, Joshua, 48, blacksmith, b. MA
  ---, Jane, 44, b. MA
  ---, Alice J., 15, works in carpet mill, b. VT
  ---, Joshua, 5, b. MA
  Chittenden, Rachel, 25, works in carpet mill, b. NY.
• On 1 May 1875 Joshua and Jane's daughter, Alice J. Freeman married George E. Colby at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Joshua also had his photo taken later in life. (Photo by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.)
• He and Jane Wellington were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he "Works In Mill."
• Joshua Freeman was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 577822.
• On 21 Jun 1893 Joshua and Jane's daughter, Hattie Ruth Freeman married Arthur W. Jones at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1896, Joshua was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Jane Wellington were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of her 5 children, 3 are still living.
• Joshua Freeman died on 26 Jun 1901 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of organic heart disease. He was 79 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1901 at Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jul 1901 Jane Wellington received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joshua's service; his wife, received certificate number 542067.
• Jane, his wife, outlived Joshua and died on 17 May 1902 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and was buried with her husband at age 75.

• Last Edited: 10 Aug 2016

William H. Freeman

• Father: William Freeman

• Company: K

• William H. Freeman was born in 1830 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of William Freeman, possibly the son of Willard and Olive (Wipen) Freeman.
• On 2 Sep 1849 William H. Freeman married Clarissa A. Dexter, 20, daughter of Andrew Waterman Dexter, at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• William H. Freeman and Clarissa A. Dexter were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, in the home of:
  Willard Freeman, 52, farmer, b. RI
  Olive, 42, b. MA
  Olive W., 18, (f), 18, b. RI
  Allen M., 13, b. RI
  Stephen Kimball, 24, dresser tender, b. RI
  Mary, 22, b. RI
  Frederick, 2, b. RI
  **William H. Freeman, 20, dresser tender, b. RI
  Clarissa A., 20, b. RI
  Mary Smith, 24, b. Ireland
  Thos. Cogsdale, 24, weaver, b. RI
  Mary, 23, b. RI
  Mary Knox, 22, b. MA
  Mary WHipple, 25, b. RI.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as painter.
• In 1861 William was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years 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, William H. Freeman was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Freeman was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William H. Freeman was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 4 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William H. Freeman was listed among the sick and wounded soldiers arriving off the S. R. Spaulding, Elm City, and St. Mark at Philadelphia.
• On 9 Jan 1863 William was promoted to to Sergeant.
• He died on 13 Apr 1863 at Germantown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of disease. He was 33 years old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Oct 1863 Clarissa A. Dexter received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 14343.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles H. Freeman and Julia West Tracy in the 1900 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Freeman, Charles H., head, b. Jan 1856, 44, married 8 years, b. MA (of RI parents), manufacture of printing presses
  ---, Julia, wife, b. July 1853, she has no children
  ---, Clarissa A., mother, b. June 1829, her one child is living.
• Clarissa, his wife, outlived William and died on 6 Feb 1918 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88.
• William's wife, Clarissa A. Freeman, died and was buried in Feb 1918 at Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, next to her husband at age 88 years and 7 months.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Orrin A. French

• Father: William James French b. 30 Jun 1822, d. 23 Feb 1894
• Mother: Susan R. Lovering b. 10 Mar 1819, d. 7 Dec 1895

• Company: C

• Orrin A. French was born on 15 Apr 1848 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of William James French and Susan R. Lovering, grandson of Jonas and Martha (Jewett) French of Dunstable, Massachusetts.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 28, teamster, b. MA
  Susan R., 31, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 2, b. NH
  William H., 5/12, b. NH.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 37, farmer, $1000 real estate, $100 personal, b. MA
  Susan R., 40, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 12, b. NH
  William H., 10, b. NH
  Luella A., 7, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Orrin gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 Orrin was living at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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  On 14 Mar 1864 Orrin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
• In May 1864 Orrin was wounded on the thumb.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Orrin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Company E of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Orrin also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 25 Aug 1864 Orrin was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• He died on 2 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, of disease, as a Prisoner of War. He was 16 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• A coincidence occurred at the Battle of Reams Station. Orrin's uncle, Jonas Clifton French (4th New Hampshire Infantry) was also captured and marched to Salisbury Prison from that battle. Clifton died on November 18, 1864, according to John Strong.
• On 10 Jun 1878 Susan R. Lovering received a pension to surviving family member based on Owen's service; his mother, received certificate number 265486.
• Susan R. Lovering, his mother, survived Orrin and died on 7 Dec 1895 at age 76.
• Orrin A. French appears in History of Brookline, Formerly Raby, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with Tables of Family Records and Genealogies, (Edward Everett Parker, Gardner, MA: Meals Printing Co., 1914), as a member of the 15th Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014

Joseph C. Fretts

• Father: Jacob Fretts b. between 1790 - 1791
• Mother: Rebecca Cilley b. 31 Aug 1800, d. 12 Oct 1881

• Company: F

• Joseph C. Fretts was born about in 1829 at Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Jacob Fretts and Rebecca Cilley.
• Joseph C. Fretts was enumerated in the household of Jacob Fretts and Rebecca Cilley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Jacob Frets, 59, farmer, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Rebacca, 50
  Bradly, 26
  **Joseph, 21
  Henry, 19
  Angeline, 24
  Sally Jane, 27
  Emerline, 11
  Geo., 8
  Lydia Tafts, 17
  Susannah Clifford 73.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861, Joseph was unmarried at enlistment, per North Brookfield CW History.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 33 years old.
• On 19 Jan 1870 Joseph C. Fretts was included on the Civil War memorial at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  See: An Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org.)
• In 1886 Joseph C. Fretts was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Joseph G. Fretts was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Henry Augustus Frissell

• Father: Otis Frissell b. between 1807 - 1808, d. 1889
• Mother: Sarah Maria Chickering b. between 1807 - 1808, d. 1888

• Company: G

• Henry Augustus Frissell was born on 16 Sep 1844 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Otis Frissell and Sarah Maria Chickering.
• Henry Augustus Frissell was enumerated in the household of Otis Frissell and Sarah Maria Chickering in the 1860 US Federal Census on 17 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Otis Frissele (sic), 52, shoe clicker, b. CT
  Sarah M., 52, b. MA (as were all children)
  Sarah L., 27
  **Henry A., 15
  George E., 18
  Neamiah M., 9.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as hostler.
  
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  On 11 Aug 1862 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Henry was taken prisoner.
• He died on 7 Mar 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, as a prisoner of war. He was 19 years, 5 months and 20 days old.
• On 3 Feb 1865, Samuel Wallace Armington was reported as a released prisoner bringing news of other prisoners:
  From Southern Prisons
  S. W. Armington of Rutland, Mass., a released prisoner who was for more than a year an inmate of the rebel prisons at Belle Island, Andersonville, Charlston and Florence reports the following Massachusetts soldiers as having died in prison:
  At Richmond: Henry Frissell, Co. G, 15th Regiment; John Savage, 25th regiment.
  At Andersonville: Walter Stetson, Co. G. 15th regiment.
  At Millen: C. A. Gleason, Co. D, 15th regiment.
  Left in prison at Florence and well: Sergt. James Comrie, Co. E., Sergt. Tripp, Co. A, Sergt Cummings, Co. C, Corp. George Farr, Co. D., C. A. Green, Co. D, all of the 15th regiment.
  at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Jun 1880 Sarah Maria Chickering received a mother's pension based on Henry's service; received certificate number 211192.
• In 1888 Otis Frissell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; his father, received certificate number 287207.

• Last Edited: 22 May 2018

Albert C Frost

• Father: Henry Frost b. 5 Mar 1801, d. 12 Oct 1882
• Mother: Miranda Clarinda Cutter b. 1810, d. 12 Jan 1892

• Company: C

• Albert C Frost was born on 17 Aug 1845 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Frost and Miranda Clarinda Cutter, grandson of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Lottridge) Frost.
• Albert C Frost was enumerated in the household of Henry Frost and Miranda Clarinda Cutter in the 1850 US Federal Census on 31 Aug 1850 at West Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Frost 49, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Marinda Frost 39
  Henry Frost, Jr. 19
  Marinda Frost, 2nd 16
  Sarah G Frost 14
  Chas A Frost 13
  **Albert C Frost 5
  Esther F Frost 1
  Lydia Cutler 82
  H D Hanson 21.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Albert gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 Albert was living at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 14 Aug 1862 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert C Frost was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He died on 16 Sep 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds to the leg. He was 18 years and 30 days old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Section B, Lot 267.

• Last Edited: 9 Sep 2016

Joseph L. Frost

• Father: Thaddeus Frost b. 7 Feb 1796, d. 3 Aug 1884
• Mother: Abigail Locke b. 5 Dec 1807, d. 5 Jun 1865

• Company: C

• Joseph L. Frost was born about in 1841 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Thaddeus Frost and Abigail Locke.
• Joseph L. Frost was enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Frost and Abigail Locke in the 1860 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1860 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thadeus Frost, 64, farmer, $10,000 real estate, $350 personal state, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Abigail, 52
  Ellen A., 26
  Edwin A., 23, farmer
  Margaret H., 21
  **Joseph L., 18
  Geo. A., 16
  Emma F., 12.
• In 1862 Joseph was living at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 14 Aug 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the hand.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Frost was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 5 Jun 1865 his mother, Abigail Locke, died at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 57.
• Joseph L. Frost was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is single, a Clerk In Grocery, living in the household of Aaron A. ADAMS, who appears to be the owner of the grocery store.
• In 1886 Joseph was living at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Joseph L. Frost 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 Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jul 1890, made application number 786645, but no certificate recorded.
• Joseph L. Frost was the postmaster.
• He died on 15 Feb 1900 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried. He was 59 years old.
• He was buried in Feb 1900 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Section D, Lot 71.

• Last Edited: 8 Sep 2016

Sumner Moore Frost

Sumner M. Frost

• Father: Leonard R. Frost b. 1 Oct 1788, d. 28 Sep 1859
• Mother: Orpha W. Way b. 19 Dec 1803, d. 6 Oct 1879

• Company: A

• Sumner Moore Frost was born on 28 Jan 1841 at South Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard R. Frost and Orpha W. Way.
• Sumner Moore Frost was enumerated in the household of Leonard R. Frost and Orpha W. Way in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Leonard Frost, 67, Meth. clergyman, b. MA
  Orpha W., 46, b. NH
  Isabella L., 15, b. MA
  **Sumner M., 9, b. MA.
• On 28 Sep 1859 his father, Leonard R. Frost, died at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sumner gave his occupation as carriage maker.
• In 1861 Sumner was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Sumner mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 5 months and 14 days old.
• Sumner Moore Frost and William Blake Whitney, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company A.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Sumner was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, gained date (date returned to regimental rolls from prison) not shown.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sumner Moore Frost 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, Sumner Moore Frost 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, Sumner Moore Frost was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 10 Nov 1862 Sumner ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Aug 1863, received certificate number 25182.
• On 15 Sep 1863 Sumner Moore Frost, 22, married Ellen A. Tilton, 22, daughter of William Tilton and Mary Laurentia Barber, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 15 Sep 1863 William Blake Whitney and Julia Pauline Tilton, daughter of William Tilton and Mary Laurentia Barber, were married at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• (Note: the Tilton girls appear to have had a double wedding.)
• Starting 22 Aug 1864, Sumner also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company H.
• He ended his service on 17 Jun 1865.
• He and Ellen A. Tilton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is in Baby Carriage Manufacture. Also enumerated -- Bridgett BRYON, servant, 24, b. Ireland, and Susie WHITNEY, 24, b. MA, a boarder.
• Sumner Moore Frost was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• On 26 Mar 1898 his son, Roscoe Stanley Frost, died at Massachusetts at age 25.
• On 17 Oct 1898 Ellen A. Frost, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 57.
• On 15 Mar 1899 his daughter, Mary A. Frost, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid, age 32, unmarried, she had "a wide reputation as the author of German text books and educational works."
• Sumner Moore Frost was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a widower, 59, with two boarders living in his home; states that he was b. in VT, along with his parents.
• On 28 Nov 1901, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sumner was was the subject of a report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  Remedy for Insomnia
  About 8:30 Tuesday evening, people in the vicinity of the square were startled by two shots fired in rapid succession, the sound apparently coming from the direction of Pearl street. In about five minutes the telephone bell at police headquarters rang and Mrs. F. J Woodbury who lives on Pearl street told Officer Lynch that some one had fired a charge of shot through one of the windows in the rear of her house.
  Chief Lasselle visited that house and found it was evident that the shots were from a gun shot which must have been fired in the yard of Sumner Frost, who lives in the next house, a wide yard separating the two houses.
  Mr. Frost stated that he retired at an early hour but was unable to sleep and after lying for some time the thought struck him that to make a noise might settle his nerves, and opening his window he took his gun and fired both barrels aiming down into the yard, and not once thinking of doing any harm. After the shooting he retired and thought no more of the matter until the call of the police. Two lights of glass were broken but it is thought that the charge struck the hard ground and rebounded.
  Sumner Frost is one of Leominster's most respected citizens, and a man who has seen a great deal of trouble in the past 10 years, having lost his wife, son and daughter within that time. The talk about his having any mental derangement is all bosh, and his explanation will be satisfactory to any opne who has ever suffered sleepless nights, and has reached a state of nervous tension where a good loud noise to break the horrible stillness is a relief.
• He died on 8 Oct 1907 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 66 years, 8 months and 10 days old.
• An obituary for Sumner Moore Frost was published on 8 Oct 1907 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Leominster: Death of Sumner M. Frost
  Sumner M. Frost, a well-known citizen of this town, died at his residence, 35 Pearl street, early this morning, in 67th year of his age. Mr. Frost had been a resident of Leominster since he was 17 years old and after a most honorable record of service in the Civil War, came back and acquired a competency which enabled him to retire over 20 years ago and enjoy the fruits, though his later years were clouded by sorrow over the loss of his wife and children. This sorrow was a far heavier burden than the ill-health which he had been obliged to endure by reason of the privations he had suffered in the Civil War, most of which were the result of confinement in the prison pens of the South and which were sufficient in themselves to explain some eccentricities of conduct.
  Mr. Frost was born in Orange, Jan. 28, 1841, and when a child went with his parents to Phillipston to live. He came to Leominster in 1858 and entered the employ oif F. W. & F. A. Whitney and worked for them until the outbreak of the Civil War, and his enlistment in the 15th Mass. regiment of infantry. He was made a prisoner at the disastrous battle of Balls Bluff and was confined in Libby and Salisbury prisons for seven months, after which he was exchanged. He had undergone such hardships as to unfit him for military service and he was honorably discharged for disab ility. The call of patriotism was, however, too strong for him, and his health having become sufficiently renewed, he enlisted again, this time in the 4th Heavy artillery and served to the end of the war.
  After his discharge by reason of the expiration of the war, he came back to Leominster, entering the employ of the F. A. Whitney Carriage Co. and later became a member of the firm, retiring in 1885. He married, Sept. 15, 1864, to Miss Ellen A. Tilton, and their two children, Rosco F. and Mar A., are both dead. Mrs. Frost died in 1899. Mr. Frost was a member of the Orthodox church and a very liberal contibutor to its support. He was a member of the Leominster club and of Wilder lodge, F. & A. M.
  The funeral will be at his late residence, 35 Pearl street, Thursday at 2 p.m.
• He was buried on 10 Oct 1907 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after a funeral at his home.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Sumner Moore Frost was reported as "deceased" at the 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 was mentioned in the obituary of Charles Henry Wilder on 13 May 1909 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

James Frye

• Company: D

• James Frye was born about in 1841 at Ireland.
• In 1863 James was living at Albany, Albany County, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, James gave his occupation as printer.
• 
  On 30 Jul 1863 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• On 22 Jun 1864 James was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent Prisoner of War.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, James also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Frye was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 27 Nov 1864, James was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 27 Jul 1865.

• Last Edited: 3 Aug 2019

Alden L. Fuller

• Father: Eben W. Fuller b. 10 Mar 1803
• Mother: Lucinda Frost b. 8 Nov 1806, d. 3 Oct 1891

• Company: C

• Alden L. Fuller was born on 10 Oct 1832 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Eben W. Fuller and Lucinda Frost.
• His father, Eben W. Fuller, died apparantly.
• On 11 Oct 1846 Alden's widowed mother, Lucinda Frost, remarried to Amos L. Derby, 39, at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for her and the first for him.
• Alden L. Fuller was enumerated in the household of Andrew Lowell Fuller and Olive Howard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Andrew L Fuller, 26
  Olive H Fuller, 23
  Emma S Fuller, 2
  Frances M Fuller, 0
  James Casley, 28
  Michal Woods, 24
  Morris Lehay, 24
  James Brooks, 26
  Jonathan Farbanks, 18
  Lawson Gibson, 22
  **Alden Fuller, 17 (cousin)
  John Henney, 25
  Harriet M Chapman, 15.
• About in 1858 Alden L. Fuller married Julia Augusta Bishop, daughter of Charles R. Bishop and Mary Roach.
• Alden L. Fuller and Julia Augusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a mechanic.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Alden gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Alden was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Alden mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 9 months and 2 days old.
• Alden L. Fuller and Andrew Lowell Fuller, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Alden was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alden L. Fuller 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, Alden L. Fuller was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Alden L. Fuller was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 11 Mar 1863 Alden ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 10 Sep 1867 his cousin, Andrew Lowell Fuller, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 43 of consumption.
• Alden L. Fuller and Julia Augusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, as:
  Alden L. Fuller, 47
  Julia A. Fuller, 40
  Chas. A. Fuller, 19.
• Alden L. Fuller made application at Vermont for a veteran's pension in Nov 1882, and received certificate number 275995.
• Alden's mother, Lucinda Frost, died and was buried in Oct 1891 at Common Street Cemetery, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 84 years and 10 months.
• In 1896, Alden was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Julia Augusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, as:
  Fuller, Alden, head, b. Oct 1832, married 41 years, machinist
  ---, Julia A., wife, b. July 1839, her only child is still living
  ---, Charles A., b. Aug 1860, married three years
  ---, Ruth A., grand-daughter, b. Jan 1892.
• Alden L. Fuller died on 6 Feb 1908 at Vermont probable location. He was 75 years, 3 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1908 at Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont.
• In Mar 1908 Julia Augusta Bishop received a pension to surviving family member in Vermont based on Alden's service; his wife, received certificate number 657879.
• Alden's wife, Julia Augusta Bishop, died and was buried in Feb 1928 at Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, at age 88 years and 6 months.

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Ebenezer and Betsey (Wheeler) Fuller