Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Andrew Lowell Fuller

b. 6 June 1824, d. 10 September 1867

Andrew L. Fuller

Father: Ephraim Fuller b. 9 Jan 1793, d. 5 Jan 1876
Mother: Susan "Sukey" Hayward b. 1798, d. 1829

Company: C

Andrew Lowell Fuller was born on 6 Jun 1824 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ephraim Fuller and Susan "Sukey" Hayward.
In 1829 his mother, Susan "Sukey" Hayward, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 19 May 1845 Andrew Lowell Fuller, 20, married Olive Howard, 18, daughter of George Howard III and Sarah Hayward Manley, at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Andrew Lowell Fuller and Olive Howard were enumerated 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.
On 22 Jul 1854 his toddler son, Francis H. Fuller, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 4 by drowning.
Andrew Lowell Fuller and Olive Howard were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Andrew L. Fuller, 36, manufacturer, b. MA
Olive, 33
Emma S., 12
Albert S., 8
Andrew C., 6
Hannah McCloud, 18, operative in skirt mill, b. NZ
Lucretia C. Brewer, 18, b. OH.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Andrew gave his occupation as manufacturer.
In 1861 Andrew was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Andrew Lowell Fuller and Alden L. Fuller, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.
On 1 Aug 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years, 1 month and 26 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Lowell Fuller was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
On 7 Oct 1861 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation due to ill health.
On 9 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Lowell Fuller was mentioned as follows:
Returned Soldiers of the Fifteenth Regiment
Five privates of Co.C, fifteenth regiment belonging in Clinton named Briggs M. Daboil, Samuel L. Smith, Matthew Greelman, Frank Grachein, and Henry Kinney, the first three wounded in the Balls Bluff fight, and the last two sick from the hospital at Poolesville, arrived in Worcester by the express train from New York, Sunday forenoon. They left Poolesville on Friday morning. The men were in charge of Lieut. A. L. Fuller, and were taken to Clinton by private conveyance from this city. Governor Andrew received a dispatch Saturday, from his aide, Col. Henry Lee Jr. at Poolesville, stating that Private Turner of Clinton died of his wounds after the battle.
He attended the funeral of George Hull Ward on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Andrew Lowell Fuller was a pall bearer at the burial of Hans Peter Jorgensen on 23 Jul 1863 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 8 Aug 1863 Andrew wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member of Francis E. Smith, as follows:
I, Andrew L. Fuller of Clinton in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, hereby certify that on the fifth day of October 1861, I was first lieutenant of Co. "C" 15th Regt. Mass Vols. stationed at Poolesville Md., that on that day the members of Co. "C" received their first payment from the United States, being paid to September 1st 1861, that Francis E. Smith was then a private in said Company and was paid the sum of fifteen dollars and twenty three cents, of which sum he gave me ten dollars to be delivered by me to his mother, Mrs. Louisa Smith of said Clinton, that a few days thereafter, by reson of ill health I resigned my commission, and returned home to said Clinton, and on or about the twenty third of the same October I paid to Mrs. Smith the ten dollars so given me for her by her said son. I further certify that from my knowledge of the circumstances of Mrs. Smith, believe her then to have been dependant i great part upon her said son for her support.
He died on 10 Sep 1867 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 43 years, 3 months and 4 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1867 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Lowell Fuller was reported as deceased at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel. Click the icon to read the report.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Olive Howard in the 1880 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fuller, Olive H., 59, b. MA
---, Emma S., 32, daur, b. MA.
On 21 Oct 1884 Olive Howard applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Andrew's service; his wife, made application number 320595 , but no certificate is recorded.
On 27 Nov 1884 Andrew and Olive's daughter, Emma Susan Fuller married Harry W. Munyan at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Olive Fuller was enumerated as the widow of Andrew Lowell Fuller, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1896, Andrew was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Albert Smith Fuller and Olive Howard in the 1900 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fuller, Albert S., b. Feb 1852, 48, married 23 years, clerk in bank
---, Ella B., wife, b. jan 1854, all three children living
---, May D., daur, b. May 1879, clerk telephone
---, Bessie B., daur, b. Oct 1882
---, Howard A., son, b. Mar 1889
nextdoor to:
Fuller, Olive H., head, b. Mar 1827, widow, three of four children living
---, Emma S., daur, b. Apr 1847, single, dress maker.
Andrew's wife, Olive Howard, died and was buried on 5 May 1914 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with her husband at age 87 years, 1 month and 6 days.
Andrew's daughter, Emma Susan Fuller, died and was buried in 1937 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88 years.

Last Edited: 24 Sep 2018

Charts: Descendants of Ebenezer and Betsey (Wheeler) Fuller

Family: Olive Howard b. 29 Mar 1827, d. 2 May 1914

Emma Susan Fuller b. 25 Apr 1848, d. 1937
Francis H. Fuller b. 8 Apr 1850, d. 22 Jul 1854
Albert Smith Fuller b. 25 Feb 1852
Andrew Clifford Fuller b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 3 Apr 1932

Herbert Newton Fuller

b. 10 May 1841, d. 20 February 1865

Father: Aaron Fuller b. 25 Jul 1812, d. 17 Oct 1858
Mother: Jerusha Gale b. 24 Nov 1810

Company: E

Herbert Newton Fuller was born on 10 May 1841 at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron Fuller and Jerusha Gale, (Aaron-8, Ambrose7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Matthias4, Timothy3, Samuel2, Matthew1.)
On 17 Oct 1858 his father, Aaron Fuller, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 46.
Herbert Newton Fuller was enumerated in the household of Sylvester Gale in the 1860 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Sylvester Gale, (his maternal uncle) 37, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Susan, 74 (grandmother)
Susan, 42 (aunt)
Mary J., 34 (aunt)
**Herbert N. Fuller, 19, farm labor.
Herbert Newton Fuller and Henry Jewett Ball, relations (Herbert was the cousin of Susan GALE, Henry's future wife), served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. E.
Herbert was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. (Note: this appears to be an error, since his mother apparently received the pension for surviving dependant.)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Herbert gave his occupation as yeoman.
On 24 Feb 1862 Herbert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 14 days old.
On 27 Feb 1864, Herbert was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $405.33.
On 27 Jul 1864 Herbert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert Newton Fuller was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
He died on 20 Feb 1865 at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, of rheumatism. He was 23 years, 9 months and 10 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1865 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, Grave # 12621.
He was memorialized at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a cenotaph in the family plot.

An obituary for Herbert Newton Fuller was published on 10 Jun 1865 at Charlton Gazette, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:

The name of Herbert N. Fuller, of Charlton, is added to the host of martyrs who have died in rebel prisons. Corporal Fuller enlisted in Co. E; 15th Regiment in June and the first intelligence received of him is that he died at Andersonville, February 20th, and that his grave is numbered 12,681.
His comrade writes that he had been without a blanket since his capture, and for three months without a shirt. Always faithful in the discharge of duty, quiet and obedient, accepting posts of danger from choice, he finally had to yeild to a barbarism which was more destructive than bullets.
May his widowed mother who is left to mourn the loss remember that his name is linked with numberless other martyrs who have proceeded him, and that to die in a noble cause is again.

On 13 Nov 1865 Jerusha Gale received a pension to surviving family member based on Herbert's service; his mother, received certificate number 64611.
On 1 Jan 1868 Herbert's cousin, Susan E. Gale, daughter of William Gale and Emeline Dodge,married Henry Jewett Ball, daughter of William Gale and Emeline Dodge, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1890 Herbert Newton Fuller was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

James Henry Fuller

b. 10 November 1842, d. 6 May 1864

Father: Artemas Baker Fuller b. 1815, d. 25 Sep 1855
Mother: Ophelia Perkins Packard b. 27 Mar 1820, d. 4 Feb 1843

Company: D

James Henry Fuller was born on 10 Nov 1842 at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Artemas Baker Fuller and Ophelia Perkins Packard.
On 4 Feb 1843 his mother, Ophelia Perkins Packard, died at age 22.
James Henry Fuller was enumerated in the household of Artemas Baker Fuller in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
Artemas B. Fuller, 35, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
**Henry, 7
Adaline Fry, 23
Esther Fuller, 47.
On 6 Jan 1852 James's widowed father, Artemas Baker Fuller, remarried to Caroline W. Williams at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
On 25 Sep 1855 his father, Artemas Baker Fuller, died at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as wire-drawer, according to Ford's history, and mechanic in the MASSCW.
In 1861 James was living at Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
James was described as 5 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a light complexion.
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, James Henry 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, James Henry Fuller was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Fuller was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
In 1862, James was paroled from prison.
On 22 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, due to disability.
Starting 4 Jan 1864, James also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, Company "B."
He died on 6 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, missing and presumed dead, as corporal of Co. B. He was 21 years, 5 months and 26 days old.
James Henry Fuller was included on the Civil War memorial at Warwick Cemetery, Rt. 78, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, on the cenotaph.
On 7 Apr 1917 William Francis Fuller, his brother, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 63.

Last Edited: 17 Jul 2020

Ormando Henry Fuller

b. 7 April 1839, d. 28 October 1905

Father: Daniel Fuller b. 1812, d. 11 Nov 1862
Mother: Rhoda T. Goodell b. Aug 1815, d. 16 Jun 1904

Company: D

Ormando Henry Fuller was born on 7 Apr 1839 at Athens, Windham County, Vermont, son of Daniel Fuller and Rhoda T. Goodell.
Ormando Henry Fuller was enumerated in the household of Daniel Fuller and Rhoda T. Goodell in the 1840 US Federal Census in 1840 at Athens, Windham County, Vermont, where they liv nextdoor to Daniel Fuller, Sr.
Ormando Henry Fuller was enumerated in the household of Daniel Fuller and Rhoda T. Goodell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Athens, Windham County, Vermont, as:
Daniel Fuller, 37y, farmer, b. VT (as were all)
Rhoda, 35y
George, 14y
Orlando, 11y
Mary, 2y
James, 1y.
Ormando Henry Fuller was enumerated in the household of Daniel Fuller and Rhoda T. Goodell in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1860 at Derby, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
Daniel Fuller, 48, farmer, b. VT
Rhoda, 45, b. VT
George D., 24, b. VT
**Orlando (sic) H., 21, b. VT
Mary E., 12, b. VT
James, 11, b. Canada East
Charles, 5, b. Canada East
William, 4, b. Canada East.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Ormando gave his occupation as clerk.
In 1861 Ormando was living at Derby Centre, Orleans County, Vermont.
On 12 Jul 1861 Ormando mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Derby Centre, Orleans County, Vermont. He was 22 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
On 28 Jun 1862 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ormando Henry Fuller was mentioned as follows:(Volume 25 # 26)
Arrival of Wounded.--- The steamer Commodore, with sick and wounded soldiers, has arrived at New York, and among the list we notice the names of the following of the 15th regiment;---J. F. Costello, Co. F., Brookfield; O. H. Fuller, Co. D., Worcester; A. V. Walker, Co. E., Northbridge; B. F. Edmands, (not identifiable as a member of the 15th.)
On 11 Nov 1862 his father, Daniel Fuller, died at Derby, Orleans County, Vermont.
On 11 May 1863 Ormando ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, due to disability.
On 9 Nov 1865 Ormando Henry Fuller, 26, married Ella E. Soule, 20, daughter of Charles S. Soule and Elizabeth Levenseller, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Ormando Henry Fuller and Ella E. Soule were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Charlestown District, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where he is a Hat Dealer. His widowed mother is enumerated with them, but there are no children in the household.
Ormando Henry Fuller made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jul 1889, and received certificate number 469421.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
He and Ella E. Soule were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is the manager of a hat and cap store. They have no children.
Ormando Henry Fuller died on 28 Oct 1905 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 66 years, 6 months and 21 days old.
He was buried on 31 Oct 1905 at Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, originally.
NOTE: Iinformation from the cemetery is that he was originally buried there, but that his remains were removed Apr 30, 1907, to the crematory at Mt Auburn Cemetery and given to his widow who also appears in their records.
In Nov 1905 Ella E. Soule received a pension to surviving family member based on Ormando's service; his wife, received certificate number 657233.
On 21 Oct 1907 Ormando Henry Fuller 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.
Ormando's wife, Ella E. Soule, died and was buried in Feb 1914 at Mount Auburn Crematory, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 68 years and 5 months.
Ormando Henry Fuller and Ella E. Soule had no issue.

Last Edited: 20 Feb 2019

Family: Ella E. Soule b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 25 Feb 1914

Sanford K. Fuller

b. 1830, d. 18 July 1863

Father: William Fuller b. 1793
Mother: Hannah Davis Brock b. 1799

Company: 1_SS

Sanford K. Fuller was born about in 1830 at Maine, son of William Fuller and Hannah Davis Brock.
Sanford K. Fuller was enumerated in the household of William Fuller and Hannah Davis Brock in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
William Fuller, 57, farmer, b. MA
Hannah, 51, b. ME (as were all the children)
**Sanford K., 20
George W., 16
Melvin E., 13
Conissan V., 11 (f.)
Albert W., 10
Hannah E., 5.
On 20 Jul 1853 Sanford K. Fuller married Zelinda Jane Ratliff, 16, daughter of Peletiah Ratliff and Martha J. Cilley, at Maine.
Sanford K. Fuller and Zelinda Jane Ratliff were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 19 Jul 1860 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Sanford K. Fuller, blacksmith, b. ME (as were all)
Jane, 25
Augustus, 6 (sic)
Hattie L., 2.
In 1861 Sanford was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, Sanford gave his occupation as Blacksmith.
On 2 Sep 1861 Sanford K. Fuller mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 31 years old.
On 3 Jul 1863 Sanford was wounded at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
He died on 18 Jul 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds after an amputation. He was 33 years old.
He was buried on 19 Jul 1863 at Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, Soldiers Lot M-634.
Zelinda made application for a widow's pension on 21 Mar 1864 his wife received certificate number 21995.
On 27 Nov 1867 Sanford's widow, Zelinda Jane Ratliff remarried to David Norton at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
On 21 Jan 1868 David Norton made application for a pension as guardian to Sanford's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 125758.
On 15 Jun 1871 Sanford and Zelinda's daughter, Emma Augusta Fuller married Melbourne A. Marks at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 21 Jul 1886 Sanford and Zelinda's daughter, Hattie L. Fuller married Albert F. Randlett at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Zelinda, his wife, outlived Sanford and died on 19 Mar 1891 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 53.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Zelinda Jane Ratliff b. 13 May 1837, d. 19 Mar 1891

Emma Augusta Fuller b. 23 Apr 1854, d. 18 Sep 1904
Hattie L. Fuller b. 1858

William Laduke Fuller

b. 29 May 1842, d. 2 December 1894

Father: William Smith Fuller b. 17 Oct 1813, d. 19 Oct 1873
Mother: Almira H. Laduke b. 1818, d. 14 Aug 1860

Company: G

William Laduke Fuller was born on 29 May 1842 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Smith Fuller and Almira H. Laduke.
William Laduke Fuller was enumerated in the household of William Smith Fuller and Almira H. Laduke in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William L Fuller, 35, gunsmith
Alinora Fuller, 33
William Fuller, 7
Juan Fuller, 4.
William Laduke Fuller was enumerated in the household of William Smith Fuller and Almira H. Laduke in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William S Fuller, 42, machinist
Almira H Fuller, 38
**William L Fuller, 13
Juan Fuller, 9.
On 14 Aug 1860 his mother, Almira H. Laduke, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Laduke Fuller was enumerated in the household of William Smith Fuller and Almira H. Laduke in the 1860 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William S. Fuller, 45, fence manufactur, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Harriet A., 42
**William L., 18, farm laborer
Juan L., 14
Edward L., 3.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 William was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 13 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 William was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the foot.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Laduke Fuller was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Laduke Fuller was mentioned among the casualties.
Juan L. Fuller, his brother, served in the Company H, 31 Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 25 Apr 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
Starting 31 Jul 1862, William also served in the 34th Massachusetts Regiment, Co. A.
He ended his service with the 34th Regiment by desertion from barracks on 13 Jun 1863 at Washington, DC.
At Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, William was arrested and senteced by general court martial to imprisonment for balance of his enlistment.
In Oct 1863, at Washington, DC, William was under arrest, according to his service record.
In Feb 1864, at Provost Guard House, Harpers Ferry, Virginia, William was (an unknown value.)
In Apr 1864, at Wheeling, Virginia, William was under arrest in confinement.
He was enumerated in the household of William Smith Fuller in the State census in 1865 as:
William S Fuller, 50
**William L Fuller, 22
Juan L Fuller, 18
Edward Fuller, 8
Elvira M Kingsbury, 47.
On 25 Dec 1867 William Laduke Fuller, 25, married Demiah A. Kinnison, daughter of John M. Kinnison and Clarissa Ann Simmons, at Jackson County, Ohio.
William Laduke Fuller made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Aug 1868.
On 13 Jan 1876 Juan L. Fuller, his brother, died at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester County, Massachusetts, drowned while skating.
William Laduke Fuller and Demiah A. Kinnison were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Jackson County, Ohio, as:
Fuller, William, 39, house painter, b. MA
---, Domiah, 39, wife, b. OH
---, Edward L., 10, son, b. OH
---, Blanche M., 6, dau, b. OH
---, John W., 4, son, b. OH
---, Charles B., 2/12, Apr, son, b. OH.
On 14 Apr 1886 William was described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with a gun shot wound in the right leg, for a surgeon's certificate in his pension claim.
On 15 Apr 1889 Demiah A. Kinnison, his wife, died at Berlin, Jackson County, Ohio.
On 23 Oct 1889 William Laduke Fuller, 47, married Isabell Finlayson, 44, daughter of Alexander Finlayson and Mary Green, at Knox, Vinton County, Ohio.
William Laduke Fuller was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Knox, Vinton County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
He died on 2 Dec 1894 at Bolin's Mills, Vinton County, Ohio. He was 52 years, 6 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1894 at Harkins Chapel, Bolin's Mills, Vinton County, Ohio.
On 28 Mar 1895 Isabell Finlayson received a pension to surviving family member in Ohio based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 480266.
Isabell, his wife, outlived William and died on 11 Jan 1943 at Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, due to a fall at age 98.

Last Edited: 19 Mar 2020

Family 1: Demiah A. Kinnison b. 1841, d. 15 Apr 1889

Edward L. Fuller b. 21 Dec 1869, d. 21 Feb 1954
Flora M. Fuller b. 31 Jul 1872
Blanche M. Fuller b. Apr 1874
John William Fuller b. 12 Jun 1876, d. 22 Mar 1956
Charles Benner Fuller b. 2 Apr 1880, d. 6 Jan 1958

Family 2: Isabell Finlayson b. 22 Nov 1844, d. 11 Jan 1943

Thomas Furnald

b. 1837, d. 17 September 1862

Thomas Furnald

Father: Edmond Furnald b. 20 Feb 1787, d. 19 Jun 1855
Mother: Betsey Wing b. between 1797 - 1798

Company: K

Thomas Furnald was born about in 1837 at Dixfield, Oxford County, Maine, son of Edmond Furnald and Betsey Wing.
Thomas Furnald was enumerated in the household of Edmond Furnald and Betsey Wing in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Jul 1850 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Edmond Furnalld (sic), 58, laborer, b. NH
Betsey, 52, b. ME
Electa, 16, b. ME
**Thomas, 13, b. ME
Stephen, 11, b. ME
William H., 6, b. ME
Charles Wight, 23, bootmaker, b. MA.
On 19 Jun 1855 his father, Edmond Furnald, died at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 68.
On 27 May 1860 his sister, Electa Furnald, died at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26.
Thomas Furnald was enumerated in the household of Betsey Furnald in the 1860 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1860 at Milford P. O., Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Betsey Fernald, 60, b. ME
**Thomas, 24, boot bottomer, b. ME
Stephen, 22, b. ME
William H., 16, b. ME
Daphna Smith, 28, b. ME
Gilbert, 9, b. MA
Louisa, 6, b. RI
Lonzo, 5, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as bootmaker.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal., being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
On 17 Mar 1862 Thomas was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 25 years old.
On 17 Sep 1900 1st Sergt. Thomas Fernald 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

Charles F. Gage

b. 1844, d. 14 January 1919

Father: David Gage b. 1817, d. 8 Jan 1887
Mother: Clementine Bugbee b. 31 Oct 1820, d. 15 Apr 1879

Company: I

Charles F. Gage was born about in 1844 at Franklin, Delaware County, New York, son of David Gage and Clementine Bugbee.
Charles F. Gage was enumerated in the household of David Gage and Clementine Bugbee in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
David Gage, 33, shoemaker, b. NY
Clementine, 31, b. NY
**Chas. F., 7, b. NY
May J., 4, b. NY
Deborah A., 1/12, b. MA.
Charles F. Gage was enumerated in the household of David Gage and Clementine Bugbee in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
David Gage, 42, shoemaker, b. NY
Clementine, 40, b. NY
**Charles, 16, b. NY
Mary, 14, b. NY
Deborah, 10, b. MA
Thomas, 7, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as bootmaker.
In 1862 Charles was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 10 Mar 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
Charles was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/2 inches, with blue eyes, sandy hair and a light complexion.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
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 10 Jan 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Smoketown Hospital, Sharpsburg, Maryland, due to disability, having lost his left leg.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jun 1867, and received certificate number 18147.
On 15 Apr 1879 his mother, Clementine Bugbee, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
On 4 Jul 1907 Charles F. Gage 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.
On 13 Jan 1919 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Charles entered the home.
He died on 14 Jan 1919 at Bath, Steuben County, New York. He was 75 years old.
He was buried in Jan 1919 at Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Plot: J8 16.

Last Edited: 7 May 2020

Walter Gale

b. 19 November 1833, d. 25 May 1927

Walter Gale

Father: Cyrus Gale Sr. b. 7 Oct 1785, d. 10 Sep 1880
Mother: Sarah Patrick b. 16 Mar 1795, d. before 1850

Company: C

Walter Gale was born on 19 Nov 1833 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Cyrus Gale Sr. and Sarah Patrick.
On 22 Jun 1842 his little sister, Susan M. Gale, died at Massachusetts at age 7.
On 4 Dec 1849 his mother, Sarah Patrick, died at age 54.
Walter Gale was enumerated in the household of Cyrus Gale Sr. in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Cyrus GALE, 64, Farmer, 25,000, b. MA (as were all in house)
Frederick W., 35, Lawyer,
Cyrus, Jr., 25, Trader,
George A., 23, Trader,
**Walter, 16, Farmer, (Noted as being in school)
Annette (Farber ?), 72,
Sarah Parmenter, 26,
Frederick (Tweight ?), 19, Combmaker, (Noted as being in school.)
Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter Gale as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
In 1861 Walter was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Walter gave his occupation as student.
On 12 Jul 1861 Walter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 7 months and 23 days old.
On 1 Aug 1861 Walter was promoted to Sergeant.
On 17 Jan 1862 Walter was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 17 Sep 1862 Walter was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
He wrote a letter to Mary Ann Allen, Richard Derby's mother, on 24 Sep 1862 from Bolivar, Virginia, as follows: (Click icon to read.)
On 24 Oct 1862 Walter was promoted to Captain.
James Buckley has researched and contributed an account of Walter Gale's activities at Gettysburg:
Walter Gale was the youngest surviving son of Norhtborough's Cyrus Gale Sr.who had led men into battle as a captain in the U.S.Army during the War of 1812.Cyrus Sr later became the town's postmaster.
Walter's brother Cyrus Jr. was the principal stockholder of the Norhtborough Nation Bank.He was responsible for the construction of the Gale Publiuc Library in Norhtborough's center.
Walter trained a lawyer under the tutelage of George F.Hoar of Concord who later became a U.S.Senator from MA. Walter was commissioned as lieutenant in the 15h Massachusetts Regiment on Jan.17,1862. Ten months later he was promoted to the rank of Captain.In June 1863 he and his men were at Edward's Ferry,Maryland. It was there that they learned Gen.Meade had ben placed in command of the Union Army.
On July 2,1863 Gale's regiment marched to the battlefield. By sunrise they were in position behind Cemetery Ridge where a large portion of the Second Corps was massed. No significant demonstration of warfare occurred until 1pm when the rebels opened artillery fire sending shells in the direction of Gale's position.
In response, the 15th was moved to a position over 300 yards in front of the main line of troops in order to install a barricade of rails. Just as sundown approached, the rebels launched a furious assault. As a result Gale and his men were exposed to enemy fire from the front and flank of their position.
The Union batteries were ordered to retaliate by opening fire with grape and case shot. The consequences of that order was later described as a "deplorable mistake." The grape shots fell shot of their target.
As a result, three 15th regiment officers were killed and eight were wounded. Nineteen enlisted men were also killed and 85 were wounded.Many of the 85 died later.Walter was wounded twice,but neither was life-threatening.
Gale and his surviving men were furious that they had been cut down by friendly fire. Their feelings were not assuaged when the officer who made the "deplorable mistake" was court-martialed.
On 2 Jul 1863 Walter was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter Gale was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter Gale was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
He was a pall bearer at the burial of Hans Peter Jorgensen on 23 Jul 1863 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Walter Gale attended the funeral of Elisha G. Buss on 24 Jul 1863 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Walter also served in the Judge Advocate staff of the general of 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps starting 8 Jan 1864 on detached service.
On 14 Jul 1864 Walter was promoted to Major, but he was not mustered as there were too few men left to require someone of major's rank.
On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter Gale was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
On 29 Jul 1864 Walter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, as a Captain of Company C.
On 17 Sep 1870, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter was inscribed on the town Civil War monument.
On 9 Sep 1881 Walter Gale, 47, married Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield, 27, daughter of William Howe Cuyler Redfield and Harriet Orette Hadley, she being "Of Cliffton, The Springs, Suffolk, New York". It is the first marriage for both.
Walter Gale and Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Berkley, Oakland, Alameda County, California, as:
GALE, Walter, head, W, M, Nov 1833, 66, married 19 years, b. MA, as were parents, no occupation given (retired?)
---- Ada H., wife, W, F, June 1854, 45, no children born, b. NY, as were parents,
SIND, Margaret, servant, W, F, Jan 1864, 37, b. Sweden, as were parents.
Walter Gale made application at California for a veteran's pension on 19 Sep 1905, and received certificate number 1117363.
In 1907 he was included in Volume Two of Crane's Memoirs of Worcester as follows --
Walter Gale, the youngest of the surviving sons, is a resident of California. He studied law in the office of Hon. George F. Hoar of Worcester, Massachusetts, later United States senator. During the Civil War, Walter Gale served as an officer in the Fifteenth Massachusetts Infantry, being commissioned second lieutenant in January, 1862; captain, October 24 of that year; and major, July 14, 1864. He was in nineteen engagements and several skirmishes, was slightly wounded at Antietam, and received two bullet wounds at Gettysburg. His gallant conduct was highly commended.
He and Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in Jan 1920 at Valeris Street, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, where they own their own home and he is retired.
Walter Gale died on 25 May 1927 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. He was 93 years, 6 months and 6 days old.
He was buried in May 1927 at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, Ridge-Lot 061-Quadrant N 1/2.
In Jul 1927 Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield received a pension to surviving family member in California based on Walter's service; received certificate number A-11-30-27.
On 22 Oct 1931 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Walter Gale was mentioned as having sent his regrets at being unable to attended the 65th regimental reunion, or regrets were sent for him.
Adriana, his wife, outlived Walter and died on 17 Jul 1940 at age 86.
He and Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield had no issue.

Last Edited: 8 Feb 2019

Family: Adriana Harriet (Ada) Redfield b. 9 Jun 1854, d. 17 Jul 1940

George Henry Gallup

b. 16 December 1843, d. 6 August 1862

George H. Gallup

Father: James B. Gallup b. 28 Jul 1821, d. 31 Aug 1884
Mother: Orice Ann Wheelock b. 20 May 1818, d. 10 Sep 1844

Company: A

George Henry Gallup was born on 16 Dec 1843 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James B. Gallup and Orice Ann Wheelock.
On 10 Sep 1844 his mother, Orice Ann Wheelock, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26.
On 19 Feb 1850 George's widowed father, James B. Gallup, remarried to Dorothy Wheelock at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
George Henry Gallup was enumerated in the household of James B. Gallup and Dorothy Wheelock in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James B. Galup, 29, combmaker, b. RI
Dorothy, 38, b. MA
**George H., 7, b. MA
Naomi Wheelock, 30 b. MA
Richard Galup, 20, b. RI.
George Henry Gallup was enumerated in the household of James B. Gallup and Dorothy Wheelock in the 1860 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1860 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
J B Gallop 35, manukfacture, b. MA (sic)
D Gallop 48, wife, b. MA
**G H Gallop 16, b. MA.
In 1861 George was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as comb maker.
Charles Albert Wheelock and William Everett Wheelock, George Henry Gallup, two brothers and their first cousin, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 6 months and 26 days old.
On 31 Jan 1862 his cousin, William Everett Wheelock, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 23.
On 30 Jun 1862 George was taken prisoner at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, and released at an unspecified date.
He died on 6 Aug 1862 at Chesapeake Hospital, Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia, of dyptheria. He was 18 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
In 1888, George was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical", which says he:
"was taken sick with typhoid fever at Savage Station, left behind at Chickahominy, taken prisoner by the rebels, and confined in Libby Prison. With only the floor for his bed, he received neither care nor medicine for twenty-seven day. When exchanged he was in a weak and reduced condition, and had an attack of diphtheria, and died of suffocation from falling into a foul vault at the hospital, Fortress Monroe, 6 Aug 1862."
Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

Last Edited: 7 Sep 2012

Charles Gammage

b. 8 December 1829, d. 9 July 1916

Charles Gammage and wife, Jane M. LeFoe

Father: James Gammage b. between 1807 - 1808
Mother: Elizabeth Flexney d. before 1860

Company: K

Charles Gammage was born on 8 Dec 1829 at Whitney, Oxfordshire, England, son of James Gammage and Elizabeth Flexney.
On 25 Nov 1852 Charles Gammage, 22, married Hannah Barnes, 20, daughter of William Barnes and Rebecca [--?--], at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Charles Gammage and Hannah Barnes were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jul 1860 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles Gammage, 31, loom fitter, b. England
Hannah, 28, b. England
Edwin, 3, b. RI.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as weaver, according to Ford's history.
In 1861 Charles was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal , being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, taken prisoner.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Gammage 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, Cpl. Charles Gammage was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 15 May 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts mustered out.
He and Hannah Barnes were separated.
In Jan 1869 Charles Gammage, 39, married Catherine Henessy, daughter of John Henessy and Margaret Magnay, at Gapsted, Myrtleford, Victoria, Australia.
Charles Gammage's former family was enumerated in the household of Hannah Barnes in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gammage, Hannah, 38, works in woolen mill, b. England
---, Edwin, 12, attending school, b. RI
---, Lincoln H., 9, attending school, b. MA.
On 2 Aug 1871 Charles's former wife, Hannah Barnes remarried George French at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 12 Jan 1886 Catherine Henessy, his wife, died at Myrtleford, Victoria, Australia.
On 10 Jan 1889 Charles Gammage, 59, married Jane Martin, 51, daughter of William Martin and Ann Bailey, at Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, She was the widow of Levi Lefoe.
His grandson recounts the following: "It was always an Australian family mystery why Charles had a discharge certificate from the U.S. Civil War. That document was lost in our family's archive many years ago. Charles never told any Australian family member he had been previously married, or about his war experience, and he applied for his US War pension in secret. The story has it that he would find some false pretense to go to Melbourne when a US war ship visited, and he would hand the captain a pension request personally, to be delivered to the War Department."
Charles Gammage made application at Australia for a veteran's pension on 13 Jan 1900, and received pension certificate no. 1064581.
He died on 9 Jul 1916 at Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia. He was 86 years, 7 months and 1 day old.
He was buried in Jul 1916 at Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.
On 22 Aug 1916 Jane Martin received a pension to surviving family member in Australia based on Charles's service; his wife, received widow's pension certificate no. 850585.
Wonthaggi is "a remote Victorian coalfield town" according to one researcher.
Jane, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 2 Jun 1927 at South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, at age 89.

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family 1: Hannah Barnes b. 17 Mar 1832, d. 21 Aug 1915

Ella Calista Gammage b. 24 May 1855, d. 29 Jul 1855
Edwin Charles Gammage b. 4 Aug 1857, d. 10 Dec 1944
Lincoln Herbert Gammage b. 25 Jul 1860, d. 1955
Nettie Adele Gammage b. 21 Apr 1863, d. 21 Jun 1865

Family 2: Catherine Henessy b. 1833, d. 12 Jan 1886

James Henry Gammage b. 8 Dec 1869
William Charles Gammage b. 14 Apr 1871, d. 1913
George Thomas Gammage b. 31 Aug 1873, d. 1917
Charles Edwin Gammage b. 31 May 1875, d. 1922

Family 3: Jane Martin b. 31 Dec 1837, d. 2 Jun 1927

William Gannett

b. 1829, d. 6 October 1864

Company: E

William Gannett was also known as William Grant as mentioned in Andersonville records.
William Gannett was also known as William Garnett in the 1870 roster.
He was born about in 1829 at Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, or in 1839. His original enlistment says age 34 and other records say age 24.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as stone-cutter, i.e. quarryman.
On 24 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Abel G. Haly, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years old.
William was described as being 5 feet 7 and 3/4 inches, witih grey eyes, auburn hair and a light complexion.
On 30 Apr 1864, William was first noted as "absent sick."
On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while a prisoner.
In Aug 1864, William was absent "sick."
He died on 6 Oct 1864 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia, of diarrhea as a prisoner of war. He was 35 years old.
He was buried after Oct 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, in grave # 10491.

Last Edited: 4 Aug 2019

Charles A. Gardner

b. 27 January 1813, d. 23 July 1880

Father: Hezekiah B. Gardner b. 10 Jun 1782, d. 3 Nov 1820
Mother: Rebecca Barrett b. 5 May 1786, d. 27 Mar 1827

Company: 1_SS

Charles A. Gardner was born on 27 Jan 1813 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Hezekiah B. Gardner and Rebecca Barrett, and the birth was registered in Danvers.
On 3 Nov 1820 his father, Hezekiah B. Gardner, died at Massachusetts at age 38.
On 18 Oct 1835 Charles A. Gardner, 22, married Mary Ann West, 18, daughter of Samuel West and Hannah Foster, at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, and it was registered in Danvers.
Charles A. Gardner and Mary Ann West were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1850 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles A Gardner, 35, morocco dresser, b. MA (as were all)
Mary A., 32
Charles A., 13
Abner T., 8
Harriet, 7
Mary W., 4.
Charles A. Gardner and Mary Ann West were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1860 at South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Chas. A. Gardner, 46, morocco dresser, b. MA (as were all)
Mary A., 43
Chas. A., Jr., 23, mariner
Alvin F., 18, morocco dresser
Harriet, 17
Mary W., 14
Archer Coffin, 46, morocco dresser
Chas. B. Peabody, 19, shoe maker, b. OH
John Hildran, 21, baggage master, b. NH
Ellen Lynch, 20, servant, b. Ireland.
In 1861 Charles was living at South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as Manufacturer.
On 2 Sep 1861 Charles A. Gardner mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 48 years, 7 months and 6 days old.
On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Charles A. Gardner was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
On 29 Apr 1864 Charles ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
On 12 Dec 1872 Charles and Mary's daughter, Mary West Gardner married George P. Hartshorn at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Charles A. Gardner made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Mar 1880, and received certificate number 266503.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary West Gardner and George P. Hartshorn in the 1880 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Geo. P. Hartshorn, 33, treasurer of ??, b. MA (as were all)
Mary W., 34, wife
Mary A. Gardner, 64, widow, mor-in-law.
Charles A. Gardner and Mary Ann West were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, as:
Gardner, Chas. A., 66, retired ?broker, b. MA
---, Mary W., 64, wife, b. MA
Pitman, Mary G., 69, (no relation given), has cancer, b. MA
Ray, Abby C., 37, daur, married, b. MA
---, Maria C., 12, g-daur, b. MA.
Charles A. Gardner died on 23 Jul 1880 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. He was 67 years, 5 months and 26 days old.
He was buried in Jul 1880 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, Plot: Old Section Prospect Hill, no. 126.
Mary Ann Gardner was enumerated as the widow of Charles A. Gardner, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Mary, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 4 Apr 1893 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 76.

Last Edited: 1 Jul 2016

Family: Mary Ann West b. 3 Dec 1816, d. 4 Apr 1893

Charles Augustus Gardner b. 28 Oct 1836, d. 3 Sep 1874
Abner Francis Gardner b. 11 Aug 1841
Harriet Gardner b. 11 Mar 1843, d. 9 Oct 1873
Mary West Gardner b. 13 Apr 1846, d. 19 Feb 1883

Franklin Gardner

b. between 1841 and 1842, d. 6 October 1862

Franklin Gardner

Father: Volney Gardner b. between 1810 - 1811, d. 19 Nov 1870
Mother: Sophia Augusta Gardner b. 28 Mar 1812, d. 15 Nov 1890

Company: A

Franklin Gardner was born between 1841 - 1842 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Volney Gardner and Sophia Augusta Gardner.
Franklin Gardner was enumerated in the household of Volney Gardner and Sophia Augusta Gardner in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Volna Gardner, 39, laborer, b. VT
Sophia A., 34, b. MA
**Franklin, 8, b. MA
Charles E., 2, b. MA
William Commer, 21, b. Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Franklin gave his occupation as painter.
In 1861 Franklin was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Aug 1861 Franklin was promoted to Corporal.
On 17 Sep 1862 Franklin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, wounded in both thighs.
He died on 6 Oct 1862 at The Patent Office Hospital, Washington, DC, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam..
On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Franklin Gardner was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
He was buried in Oct 1862 at US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (Military Asylum Cemetery), Washington, DC.
In Dec 1871 Sophia Augusta Gardner received a pension to surviving family member based on Franklin's service; his mother, received certificate number 185474.
In 1888, Franklin was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
Corporal Franklin Gardner was one of the "color guard," and at the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17th, took up the colors from the third color bearer, who had been shot dead at his side. He received three balls; the first passed through a limb, the second through his thigh, the third in his stomach. Regardless of these wounds he managed to keep the flag waving until the next guard took it. From Wednesday morning, Sept. 17th, until Friday morning of the same week, he lay within the enemy's lines. When our men went to bury the dead and remove the wounded, he was placed in the hospital at Sharpsburg, and removed Sept. 25th, to Patent Office hospital, Washington, where he died Oct. 6th, 1862.
On 17 Sep 1900 Franklin Garner was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

James Gardner

b. between 1822 and 1823

Company: I

James Gardner was born between 1822 - 1823 at England.
He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
James Gardner, 37, whitewright, b. MA (sic)
Mrs. Gardner, 35, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as weaver.
In 1861 James was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
On 20 Jun 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 9 Nov 1861 James Gardner was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 11 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 4 Jul 1907 James Gardner was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014