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John Grady

• Father: Patrick Grady b. 12 Feb 1816, d. 31 Oct 1882
• Mother: Mary Ryan b. 1806, d. 3 Aug 1889

• Company: I

• John Grady was born about in 1841 at Ireland, son of Patrick Grady and Mary Ryan.
• John Grady appeared on the census of 1855 in the household of Patrick Grady and Mary Ryan at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. However, no widow's pension file was apparent.
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  On 20 May 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 20 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Grady 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 28 Apr 1862, John was detailed for guard duty at Gen. Sedgwick's quarters.
• In Jun 1863, John was on detached service to Battery "A" 2nd R. I. artillery.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the hospital, one leg was "carried away above the knee by a shell". He was 22 years old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Grady was reported as a casualty while serving with the 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Gettysburg.
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Pvt. John Grady, Company I, killed July 3, buried near the Second Division, Second Corps Hospital at its original positon on the Sarah Patterson Farm, reinterred in D-12 of the Massachusetts plot, age 19.
• He was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 12.
• He was memorialized at Calvary Cemetery, Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a military headstone.
• On 7 Jan 1868 Jeremiah Grady, his brother, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 32 of consuption.
• John Grady's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Patrick Grady and Mary Ryan in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Patrick Grady, 60
  Mary Grady, 50
  (John?)
  Mary Grady, 25
  Julia Grady, 18
  Katie Grady, 15
  Patrick Grady, 12
  Bridget Grady, 12.
• On 23 Aug 1888 Mary Ryan applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on John's service; applied for a survivor's pension based on his service in the 15th Massachusetts, but no certificate number is recorded.
• On 4 Jul 1907 John Grady 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.
• In 1909 John Grady was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 8 Mar 2020

Robert W. Graham

• Father: James Graham b. 10 Jun 1813, d. 15 Jul 1889
• Mother: Margaret Ray b. 6 Jan 1819, d. 6 Jul 1895

• Company: H

• Robert W. Graham was born on 2 Jul 1840 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Graham and Margaret Ray.
• Robert W. Graham appeared on the census of 1855 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his family, in the 1855 MA State Census.
• In 1861 Robert was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Robert gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a musician, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 10 days old.
• Robert W. Graham and Nelson Vantyle Stanton, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 5 Nov 1862 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 7 Dec 1863, Robert also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Company G.
• He ended his service with the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment by discharge on 16 Dec 1863.
• Starting 30 Mar 1864, Robert also served in the Regular Army having enlisted in the Ordinance Corps.
• On 6 Jun 1866 Robert's sister, Mary Jane Graham, married Nelson Vantyle Stanton at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Robert W. Graham ended his service with the Regular Army by discharge on 29 Mar 1867 at Watertown Arsenal, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, as:
  Delia Van Gassbeck, 44, b. NJ
  Edwin, 9
  **Robt Graham, boarder, 38, ships carpenter, b. MA
  Maria Bermett, 25, servant, b. NY.
• He made application at New Jersey for a veteran's pension on 12 Jul 1897, and received certificate number 1120889.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, as:
  Graham, Robert W., b. July 1845, single, b. MA (of Scottish parents), bridge tender
  Leyboldt, ARnold, boarder, b. 1865, single, b. Switherland, immig 1885, bridge tender.
• On 16 Aug 1909, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, Robert was admitted.
• On 28 Sep 1910, Robert was discharged from the Soldiers' Home at his own request.
• He died on 30 May 1912 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of heart disease. He was 71 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
• He was buried in 1912 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot SLD HO, No. 6797.

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2012

William T. Graham

• Father: Daniel Graham b. between 1807 - 1808, d. Dec 1881
• Mother: Hannah Bannister b. between 1807 - 1808

• Company: F

• William T. Graham was born about in 1834 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, son of Daniel Graham and Hannah Bannister.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as painter.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years old.
• On 20 May 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a single man, a painter, born in England.
• On 30 Oct 1871 William T. Graham married Ruth Carter, 48, daughter of Silas Johnson Carter and Ruth Vining, at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow of Timothy D. Granger.
• William T. Graham died on 30 Sep 1872 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years old.
• He was buried in Sep 1872 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ruth Graham in the 1880 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1880 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Graham, Ruth, 56, widow, b. MA
  Granger, Lillian, 28, dau, divorced, works in corset shop, b. MA
  Damon, Juliette, 24, dau, divorced, works in corset shop, b. MA
  Curtis, Lizzie, 20, boarder, single, works in corset shop, b. CT.
• Ruth Graham was enumerated as the widow of William T. Graham, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 Jan 1891 Ruth Graham applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on William's service; but no certificate is noted.
• William's wife, Ruth Carter, died and was buried in Jun 1891 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 67 years and 11 months.

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2016

Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen

• Father: Tobias Friedrich Graichen b. 22 Jan 1810, d. 27 Jul 1872
• Mother: Antonia Anlauft b. 24 Dec 1809, d. 25 Nov 1862

• Company: H

• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen was born on 13 Dec 1833 at Zeitz, Saxony, (Germany), son of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen and Gustave Adolph Graichen emigrated in 1852 from Germany together with the rest of the family.
• Before 1860 Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen married Margaret James, daughter of John James and Mary [--?--].
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen was enumerated in the household of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Tobias Graichen, 57, weaver, $1000 real estate, $300 personal estate, b. Preussia, Germany
  Antonia, 57, b. Prussia
  **Gustav, 20,b. Prussia
  Barnard, 18, b. Prussia
  Herman, 10, b. Prussia
  Oscar, 9, b. Prussia
  **Frederick, 28, b. Prussia
  Elizabeth, 24. b. Scotland
  James W., 2, b. MA
  William Wagner, b. Prussia
  John Ritch, 26, painter, b. Bavaria
  
  (Note: one door away)
  **Frank GRAICHEN, 26, Weaver, b. Prussia, Germany,
  Margaret, 24, b. Scotland
  Antonia, 2/12, b. MA
  Charles Simpson, 30, pedler, b. Scotland (boarder )
  
  (Note: another door away)
  **John KIRCHNER, 30, weaver, b. Prussia
  Margaret, 27, Scotland
  
  (Noted: Two other families of weavers right nextdoor to the Graichens who are of Prussian origin and have Scottish wives. Bernard Wieseman, who also served in the 25th Mass. Infantry, and Herman Kleisener. Also noted in the MASSCW, an Edward Graichen, res. Clinton, weaver, age 25 in 1860, also served in 25th Mass. Inf. Relationship likely, but unknown.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Franz gave his occupation as weaver.
• In 1861 Franz was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1861 Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen and Gustave Adolph Graichen, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 6 months and 29 days old.
• Ford's history places Frank Graichen in Company C of the 15th, but the MASSCW places him in Company H. The 1870 roster seems not to have found him at all, and suggests he was mustered out with those determined to be physically unfit on 6 August 1861. This may have to do with the numerous variations of his name, found as GRACIAN, GRAITCHER, and GRAYHEN, so far.
• On 6 Aug 1861, Franz was not "discharged due to disability", as per the 1870 Adjutant General's roster of Company C. This is an error, possibly due to a change of company.
• On 29 Aug 1861, Karl Friedrich Bernhard Graichen, his brother, was was enlisted in the 20th Massachusetts, and deserted 30 June 1862 at Harrison's Landing.
• On 12 Oct 1861 Franz was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank Grayhen was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen 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.
• On 2 May 1862 Franz ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for wounds, according to the MASSCW.
  
  
• On 25 Nov 1862 his mother, Antonia Anlauft, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
• On 26 Oct 1863 Franz and Gustave's widowed father, Tobias Friedrich Graichen, remarried to Catherine Robert at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
• Starting 7 Dec 1863, Franz also served in the 2nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery by enlistment.
• On 2 Mar 1864 his infant son, John Graichen, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Dec 1864 Margaret James, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 28 burnt to death.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen ended his service by mustering out of military service on 3 Sep 1865.
• On 15 Jun 1866 Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen, 32, married Josephine Kreiling, 20, at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen and Josephine Kreiling were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1870 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Graichen, Frank 36, iron merchant, b. Prussia
  ---, Josephine, 23, b. Nassau
  ---, Antonia, 10, b. MA
  ---, William, 3, b. MA
  ---, Oscar, 1, b. MA.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen made application for a veteran's pension in Nov 1876, and received certificate number 204761.
• On 7 May 1881 Franz and Margaret's daughter, Antonia Graichen married Lawrence Kramer at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, but no further information is given.
• On 6 Oct 1891 Franz and Josephine's daughter, Augusta Graichen married Christian Sontag at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1896, Franz was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• On 3 Dec 1896 Franz and Josephine's daughter, Louisa Graichen married Arthur Hetzner at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 26 Apr 1898 Franz and Josephine's daughter, Amelia "Minnie" Graichen married Arthur Voigt at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen and Josephine Kreiling were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Graichen, Frank, b. Dec 1833, married 34 years, b. Germany, immig 1852, a landlord owning a farm
  ---, Josephine, wife, b. May 1846, seven of eight children living, b. Germany, immig 1855
  ---, William, son, b. June 1867, widower, married seven years, b. MA
  ---, Minnie, daur, b. Oct 1876, single, b. MA
  ---, Sophia, daur, b. Aug 1880, single, b. MA
  ---, Frank, son, b. June 1884, single
  (in same building)
  Voigt, Arthur, head, b. June 1873, married 2 years, b. Germany, immig 1890
  ---, Minnie, wife, b. Oct 1876, married 2 years, one child
  ---, Alfred, son, b. July 1899, b. MA.
• Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen died on 22 Dec 1905 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, of "nervous degeneration". He was 72 years and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1905 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• Josephine Kreiling received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Franz's service; his wife, received certificate number 674949.
• Josephine, his wife, outlived Franz and died on 20 Feb 1919 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 72.

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2019

Gustave Adolph Graichen

• Father: Tobias Friedrich Graichen b. 22 Jan 1810, d. 27 Jul 1872
• Mother: Antonia Anlauft b. 24 Dec 1809, d. 25 Nov 1862

• Company: C

• Gustave Adolph Graichen was born on 21 Sep 1839 at Nissma, Saxony, (Germany), son of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen and Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen emigrated in 1852 from Germany together with the rest of the family.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen was enumerated in the household of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Tobias Graichen, 57, weaver, $1000 real estate, $300 personal estate, b. Preussia, Germany
  Antonia, 57, b. Prussia
  **Gustav, 20,b. Prussia
  Barnard, 18, b. Prussia
  Herman, 10, b. Prussia
  Oscar, 9, b. Prussia
  **Frederick, 28, b. Prussia
  Elizabeth, 24. b. Scotland
  James W., 2, b. MA
  William Wagner, b. Prussia
  John Ritch, 26, painter, b. Bavaria
  
  (Note: one door away)
  **Frank GRAICHEN, 26, Weaver, b. Prussia, Germany,
  Margaret, 24, b. Scotland
  Antonia, 2/12, b. MA
  Charles Simpson, 30, pedler, b. Scotland (boarder )
  
  (Note: another door away)
  **John KIRCHNER, 30, weaver, b. Prussia
  Margaret, 27, Scotland
  
  (Noted: Two other families of weavers right nextdoor to the Graichens who are of Prussian origin and have Scottish wives. Bernard Wieseman, who also served in the 25th Mass. Infantry, and Herman Kleisener. Also noted in the MASSCW, an Edward Graichen, res. Clinton, weaver, age 25 in 1860, also served in 25th Mass. Inf. Relationship likely, but unknown.)
• In 1861 Gustave Adolph Graichen and Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Gustave gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 Gustave was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Gustave mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 9 months and 21 days old.
• On 29 Aug 1861, Karl Friedrich Bernhard Graichen, his brother, was was enlisted in the 20th Massachusetts, and deserted 30 June 1862 at Harrison's Landing.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Gustave was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the knee.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Gustave Adolph Graichen was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 25 Nov 1862 his mother, Antonia Anlauft, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
• On 30 Dec 1862 Gustave ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• On 1 Jan 1863 Gustave Adolph Graichen, 23, married Anna Winkler, 19, daughter of Charles Winkler, at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 15429.
• On 26 Oct 1863 Franz and Gustave's widowed father, Tobias Friedrich Graichen, remarried to Catherine Robert at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
• On 30 Aug 1871 Anna Winkler, his wife, died at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 28 of consumption.
• On 25 Jul 1872 Gustave Adolph Graichen, 32, married Ernestine Ida Donath, 20, daughter of Gottlieb Johan Donath and Caroline Knoerig, at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen and Ernestine Ida Donath were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, he is a Loom Fixer. There are no children enumerated in the household.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, noting that he was discharged as disabled.
• In 1896, Gustave was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Ernestine Ida Donath were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, noting that there are no children of this marriage; he is retired.
• Gustave Adolph Graichen died on 13 May 1906 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, of chronic Bright's. He was 66 years, 7 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried in May 1906 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• In May 1906 Ernestine Ida Donath received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Gustave's service; received certificate number 704981.
• Ernestine, his wife, outlived Gustave and died on 11 Sep 1912 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 61.

• Last Edited: 18 Jun 2017

Peter Graus

• Company: 1_SS

• Peter Graus was born about in 1832.
• At the time of his enlistment, Peter gave his occupation as Laborer.
• In 1862 Peter was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 11 Sep 1862 Peter Graus mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 30 years old.
• On 28 Oct 1862 Peter ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 28 Oct 1862, Peter also served in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Alexander Graveling

• Company: G

• Alexander Graveling was born between 1841 - 1842 at Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the household of Leonard S. Wheelock and Lucy Pollard in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  L. S. Wheelock, 45, hotel keeper, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Lucy P., 37
  **William R., 40, farmer
  Caroline E., 38
  Novella E., 15
  Abby S., 14
  William H., 12
  Frank H., 7
  Carrie L., 7/12
  Bridget Agan, 30, house maid, b. Ireland
  F. B. Pratt, 29, merchant, b. MA
  William Young, 20, jeweller, b. NY
  Henry Peckham, 30, jeweller, b. RI
  John Briggs, 38, farmer, b. MA
  **Alec Gravelin, 18, hostler, b. MA
  James Manning, 25, farmer
  Henry H. Dancessort (?), 20, farmer.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alexander gave his occupation as yeoman.
• In 1861 Alexander was living at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
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  On 4 Sep 1861 Alexander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Alexander ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Alexander also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• He ended his service by discharge on 1 Sep 1864.
• The 1870 roster places this man among the "unassigned recruits"; Ford's history includes him in Co. G. It appears that he joined the 15th Massachusetts when they were already on the march.

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2012

George Cheever Gray

• Father: Benjamin Archer Gray b. 6 Jul 1811, d. 1891
• Mother: Martha Ann Agge b. 22 Jun 1812

• Company: 1_SS

• George Cheever Gray was born on 26 Apr 1836 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Archer Gray and Martha Ann Agge.
• George Cheever Gray was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Archer Gray and Martha Ann Agge in the 1860 US Federal Census on 8 Jul 1860 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benjamin A. Gray, 48, clerk, b. MA (as were all)
  Martha A., 47
  **George C. Gray, 24, sash and blind maker
  John, 20, painter
  Anna, 18
  Benj. A., Jr., 15, porter
  Mary A., 13
  Caroline E., 10
  Agusta M., 8
  Jane M., 5
  Catherine M., 1.
• In 1861 George was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, George gave his occupation as Carpenter.
• Starting 15 Apr 1861, George also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company I, as a Sergeant.
• He ended his service with the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company I on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 George Cheever Gray mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters being commissioned as Full 2nd Lieutenant. He was 25 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
• On 30 May 1862 George ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by resignation.
  
  
• Starting 17 Oct 1863, George also served in the 178th Infantry Regiment New York, Company K, as a Captain.
• He ended his service with by discharge on 21 Jan 1865.
• On 18 Jul 1866 George Cheever Gray, 30, married Anne E. W. Robinson, 23, daughter of Samuel Robinson and Lucy Ann Glover, at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Cheever Gray and Anne E. W. Robinson were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jul 1870 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, George C., 34, sash and blind maker, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Annie W., 27
  ---, Lucy A., 3
  Robinson, John, 29, clerk in dry goods store.
• George Cheever Gray made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Jan 1875, and received certificate number 147420.
• In 1876 George Cheever Gray and Anne E. W. Robinson moved to Wheatland, Barton County, Kansas, from Massachusetts. They were among the first settlers in the township.
• George Cheever Gray and Anne E. W. Robinson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Wheatland, Barton County, Kansas, as:
  Gray, George C., 44, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Annie E. W., 37, wife, b. MA
  ---, Lucy A., 13, daur, b. Wisc.
  ---, Sarah A., 8, daur, b. MA.
• About in 1893 George's daughter, Sarah A. Gray married W. Grant Jones at Kansas.
• George Cheever Gray and Anne E. W. Robinson were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1900 at Wheatland, Barton County, Kansas, as:
  Gray, George C., b. Apr 1836, married 32 years, b. MA, farmer,
  ---, Annie E., wife, b. Jan 1843, both children living
  ---, Lucy A., daur, b. Apr 1869, in Wisc., school teacher.
• On 10 Dec 1906 Anne E. W. Robinson, his wife, died at Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, at age 63.
• George Cheever Gray was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 8 Jan 1920 at Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, as:
  Gray, George C., head, 83, widower, b. MA
  ---, Lucy A., daur, 52, single, b. Wisc., school teacher.
• He died on 1 Jun 1923 at Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. He was 87 years, 1 month and 6 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1923 at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas.
• On 18 Sep 1926 George and Anne's daughter, Lucy A. Gray married John Baldwin Chapman at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

• Last Edited: 25 Apr 2016

James Madison Gray

• Father: Henry Gray b. 1798, d. 22 Nov 1880
• Mother: Dorothy Otis Gray b. 22 Mar 1798, d. 14 Dec 1858

• Company: C

• James Madison Gray was born on 29 Nov 1837 at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont, son of Henry Gray and Dorothy Otis Gray.
• James Madison Gray was born in Dec 1840 at Vermont, son of Henry Gray and Dorothy Otis Gray, per 1900 census.
• James Madison Gray was enumerated in the household of Henry Gray and Dorothy Otis Gray in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
  Henry Gray, 52, farmer, b. NH
  Dorothy, 53, b. VT
  Owen, 24, b. VT (as were all the following)
  Eliza, 26
  Jeremiah, 5
  Hannah G., 3
  Rhoda A., 6/12
  **James, 12
  Elizabeth, 14
  John, 21.
• On 14 Dec 1858 his mother, Dorothy Otis Gray, died at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont, at age 60.
• On 22 Feb 1859 James's widowed father, Henry Gray, remarried to Hannah Holmes at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont.
• James Madison Gray was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jul 1860 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Tarbel Bancroft, 67, shoemaker, b. MA
  Lucinda, 66, b. MA
  Clara L., 12, b. East Indies
  James H. Bancroft, 11, b. East Indies
  Mary C., 11, b. East Indies
  **James M. Gray, 22, pump maker, b. VT
  Hannah E. Bancroft, 31, b. MA.
• In 1861 James was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as pump maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 7 months and 13 days old.
• On 11 Feb 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability being lame.
  
  
• In 1865 James was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Jan 1865 James Madison Gray was machinist.
• Starting 20 Jan 1865, James also served in the 61st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, a one-year unit.
• On 11 Feb 1865 James was promoted to Corporal in the 61st Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 16 Jul 1865, James was mustered out of the 61st Regiment.
• On 29 Nov 1865 J. M. Gray, 28, married Agnes D. Laird, 20, daughter of John Laird and Margaret [--?--], at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• James Madison Gray and Agnes D. Laird were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James M Gray, 30, night police, b. VT
  Agnes Gray, 24, b. Canada
  George R Gray, 1, b. MA.
• In 1876 James joined the Masonic Order.
• In 1879, James was mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
• He and Agnes D. Laird were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, James M., 40, machinist, b. VT
  ---, Agnes D., 34, wife, b. Canada
  ---, George R., 11, son. b. MA
  ---, Norman, 8, b. MA.
• On 3 Aug 1885 Agnes D. Laird, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
• On 7 Sep 1887 James Madison Gray, 49, married Viola C. Johnson, 44, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• James Madison Gray was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
• On 13 Jan 1891 Viola C. Johnson, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 47 of consumption.
• On 2 Aug 1893 James Madison Gray, 55, married Mary J. Colter, 33, daughter of James Colter and Mary [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
• James Madison Gray and Mary J. Colter were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Gardner Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, James M., b. Dec 1840, married 7 years, b. VT, machinist
  ---, Mary C. wife, b. May 1864, one child living, b. Canada, immig 1890
  Laird, Alice M., lodger, b. May 1871, single, b. in MA, music teacher
  Gray, Kenneth, son, b. Feb 1899 in MA.
• James Madison Gray made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Apr 1904.
• In 1906 James was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Madison Gray attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• He and Mary J. Colter were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, James M., 70, married 3rd, b. VT
  ---, Mary T., wife, 45, one child, b. New Brunswick
  ---, Kenneth C., son, 11
  Hudson, J. Clayton, nephew, 21, b. MA
  Boyer, Ethel L., lodger, 26, b. NB
  Alison, Maud E., 30, b. NB.
• James Madison Gray died on 2 Feb 1913 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Feb 1913 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 10 Feb 1913 Mary J. Colter made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to James's surviving dependants, and received certificate 758002.
• On 13 Sep 1916 Mary J. Colter received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 819002.
• On 19 Jun 1929 James and Mary's son, Kenneth Colton Gray married Grace Harriett Melvin at Wakefield, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada.

• Last Edited: 16 Sep 2018

Joseph Gray

• Father: Joseph Gray b. 17 Jun 1787, d. 20 Jun 1864
• Mother: Susan Brown b. 1790

• Company: 1_SS

• Joseph Gray was born on 31 Aug 1822 at Hiram, Oxford County, Maine, son of Joseph Gray and Susan Brown.
• On 30 Jun 1847 Joseph Gray, 24, declared an intention of marriage to Clara H. Bassett, 18, daughter of John B. Bassett and Clarissa H. Perviere, at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• Joseph Gray and Clara H. Bassett were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 27 Aug 1850 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, Joseph, 28, currier (leather worker), b. ME
  ---, Clarissa H., 22, b. MA
  ---, Georginia, 1, b. MA.
• Joseph Gray and Clara H. Bassett were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1860 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John M. Arnold, wheelwright, b. MA
  **Jos Gray, 25, currier, b. ME
  Clara, 30, b. MA
  Georgianna, 11, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Celia, 10
  Clara, 7
  Jos. 4
  Harriet, 3.
• At the time of his enlistment, Joseph gave his occupation as Currier (leather worker.)
• In 1861 Joseph was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Joseph Gray mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 39 years and 1 day old.
• Joseph Gray and John Price 3rd, who would become in-laws when two of their children married, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• On 27 Jan 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters being discharged for wounds.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Feb 1867, and received certificate number 28853.
• On 15 Apr 1868 Joseph and Clara's daughter, Georgiana Zilpha Gray married Charles Kendall Bailey at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Joseph Gray and Clara H. Bassett were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1870 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, Joseph, 48, currier (leather worker), b. ME
  ---, Clara, 42, b. MA (as were the children)
  ---, Caroline E., 19
  ---, Clara L., 17
  ---, Joseph A., 14
  ---, Harriet R., 13.
• Joseph Gray died on 12 Jun 1873 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 9 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1873 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 12 Oct 1874 Clara H. Bassett received a pension to surviving family member based on Joseph's service; his wife received certificate number 177241.
• On 26 Apr 1877 Joseph and Clara's daughter, Harriet Richardson Gray married Frank Price, the bride and groom both being descendants of the 1st Sharpshooters, at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Clara, his wife, outlived Joseph and died on 7 Feb 1878 at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 49.
• On 30 Apr 1879 Joseph and Clara's daughter, Clara Lucinda Gray married George E. Burns at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 30 Jan 1890 his daughter, Cecilia Ella Gray, died at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 38 unmarried, of phthisis pulmonalis.

• Last Edited: 17 Jan 2021

Bartholomew Green

• Father: Bartholomew Green b. 3 Oct 1796, d. 28 Jul 1883
• Mother: Hannah Felton b. 2 Sep 1778, d. 8 Feb 1851

• Company: E

• Bartholomew Green was born about in 1817 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Bartholomew Green and Hannah Felton.
• Bartholomew Green married Lurana Dunn.
• Bartholomew Green and Lurana Dunn were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 17 Aug 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bartholomey Green, 35, cloth dresser, b. MA
  Lurana, 33, b. CT
  Hannah, 73, b. MA.
• On 8 Feb 1851 his mother, Hannah Felton, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
• On 3 Aug 1854 Bartholomew's sister, Catherine Almedia Green, married Stephen W. Fay at Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Bartholomew gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 24 Jul 1862 Bartholomew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 45 years old.
• On 27 Feb 1863 Bartholomew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 11 Jul 1864 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of plurisey. He was 47 years old.
• He was buried in Jul 1864 at Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jul 1883 his father, Bartholomew Green, died at Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
• Bartholomew's father, Bartholomew Green, died and was buried at Old Burial Ground, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 15 Nov 2021

Charles A. Green

• Father: William Augustus Green b. 1807, d. 26 Jul 1890
• Mother: Rufina Rockwell Ames b. 18 Feb 1803, d. 21 Nov 1883

• Company: D

• Charles A. Green was born about in 1828 at Lisbon, New London County, Connecticut, son of William Augustus Green and Rufina Rockwell Ames.
• Charles A. Green was enumerated in the household of William Augustus Green and Rufina Rockwell Ames in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Wm. A. Green, 43, laborer, b. CT (as were all in the family)
  Euphina, 47
  **Chas. A., 21, mechanic
  George H., 19, mechanic
  Thos. L., 16, laborer
  Wm. A., 12
  Cyrus A., 10
  Mary L., 8
  Nelson H., 5
  Electa Jane, 3.
• On 28 Oct 1852 Charles A. Green married Ellen M. Bruce, 16, daughter of Ezra Tolman Bruce and Pauline C. Whitcomb, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Charles A. Green and Ellen M. Bruce were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles A. Green, 31, armorer, b. CT
  Ellen M., 24
  Georgeanna, 5
  Charlie H., 2.
• In 1862 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Charles gave his occupation as gunsmith.
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  On 24 Jul 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years old.
• On 2 Jun 1864 his brother, Thomas L. Green, died at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, doing picket duty with the 8th Connecticut Regiment.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 18 Aug 1864 his brother, Cyrus A. Green, died at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, killed in battle serving with the 10th Connecticut Volunteers.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles A. Green was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• 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 27 Feb 1865, Charles was released from prison.
• On 22 Mar 1865 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles and John Q. A. Tripp were mentioned as "among the paroled prisoners arrived at Annapolis."
• On 25 May 1865 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service, with no mention of his transfer to the 20th MVI in either Ford's history or the MASSCW.
  
  
• On 6 Jul 1879 Charles and Ellen's daughter, Georgiana Green married Frank Eugene Dunton at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Charles A. Green and Ellen M. Bruce were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Greene, Charles A., 53, machinist, b. CT (of CT parents)
  ---, Ellen M., 41, wife, b. MA
  Dunton, Georgiana, 25, daur, dress maker, "dull of hearing", b. MA
  Denton, Frank E., 29, son-in-law, cabinet maker, b. MA
  Greene, Charles W., 21, son, piston maker
  Greene, Ada M., 15, daur.
• Charles A. Green made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 11 Dec 1890, and received certificate number 896314.
• He died in 1899. He was 71 years old.
• On 26 Apr 1899 Ellen M. Bruce received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; and received certificate number 486145.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ellen M. Bruce in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Green, Ellen M., boarder, 63, widow, all three children living, b. MA.
• Ellen, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 31 Jan 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer at age 64.

• Last Edited: 27 May 2019

Edward F. Green

• Company: I

• Edward F. Green was born between 1832 - 1833 at an unknown place.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In 1862 Edward was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 31 Jul 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Nov 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
  

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2012

Josiah Martin Green

• Father: Josiah F. Green b. 6 Jan 1820, d. 13 May 1900
• Mother: Hannah Cheney b. 1820, d. 20 Jan 1865

• Company: E

• Josiah Martin Green was born in Jun 1842 at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Josiah F. Green and Hannah Cheney.
• Josiah Martin Green was enumerated in the household of Josiah F. Green and Hannah Cheney in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Sep 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Josiah Green, 30, dresser, b. MA (as were all)
  Hannah, 30
  **Martin, 8
  Isabella L., 6
  Charles E., 2.
• Josiah Martin Green was enumerated in the household of Josiah F. Green and Hannah Cheney in the State census in 1855 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Josiah Greene, 35
  Hannah, 35
  **Josiah M., 13
  Issabella L ., 11
  Charles E., 7
  Maria C., 3
  James L., 0.
• Josiah Martin Green was enumerated in the household of Josiah F. Green and Hannah Cheney in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1860 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Josiah Green, 40, dresser tender, b. MA (as were all)
  Hannah, 40
  **Josiaih M., 18, dresser tender
  Isabelle L., 16, factory operator
  Charles E., 11
  Morrie C., 7
  James L., 5.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Josiah gave his occupation as operative.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Josiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 1 month old.
• On 25 Oct 1862 Josiah was promoted to Artificer.
• On 10 Nov 1862 Josiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to join the regular Army, Company B, Engineer Corps.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Martin Green was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• He ended his service with Engineer Corps on 16 Jul 1864.
• He was enumerated in the household of Josiah F. Green in the State census on 1 Jun 1865 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Josiah Green, 46, b. MA, manufacture
  *Josiah M Green, 22, operative, single, b. MA
  Isabella L Green, 21, single, b. MA
  Chas E Green, 16, single, b. MA
  Maria C Green, 12, single, b. MA
  James F Green, 10, single, b. MA.
• On 29 Nov 1865 Josiah Martin Green, 23, married Emily Maria Moorhouse, daughter of James Moorhouse and Emily Webster, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1879 Josiah was living at Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Martin Green was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 25 May 1893, and received certificate number 865752.
• In 1895 Josiah was described as 6' tall, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, single.
• On 28 Jul 1895, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Josiah was admitted.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as Josiah M Green, 58, single, b. MA.
• He died on 8 Jun 1904 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, of diabetes. He was 62 years old.
• He was buried in 1904 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: M 1969 (East Cemetery).

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

William Cooper Green

• Father: Elbridge E. Green b. 1814, d. 1884
• Mother: Betsey Platt Cooper b. 29 Dec 1814, d. 11 Apr 1893

• Company: G

• William Cooper Green was born on 22 Dec 1837 at New Ipswich, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Elbridge E. Green and Betsey Platt Cooper, according to a notice in the Vital Records of Massachusetts: Volume 2-A, page 68A.
• William Cooper Green was enumerated in the household of Elbridge E. Green and Betsey Platt Cooper in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Elbridge E. Green, 38, draper, b. MA
  Betsy C., 36, b. MA
  **William C., 12, b. NH
  Sarah A., 5, b. MA
  Abby T., 1, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as shuttle-maker.
• On 8 Apr 1861 William Cooper Green, 23, married Sarah Elisabeth Giles, 18, daughter of James Bennett Giles and Almira B. Parsons, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  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 23 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
• He died on 30 Jun 1862 during a march. He was 24 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at The Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and his tombstone is inscribed "died in service of country and memb. of Co. G, 15th Reg. of Mass. Vols."
• Note:
  His death is recorded in the Sutton death register for 1862 with Virginia entered as the place of death. Also, the U.S., Register of Deaths of Volunteers, 1861-1865 (accessible on Ancestry) has Wm. C. Green, 15th Inf., died June 30, 1862 at the Reg. Hosp. The place of the hospital was not recorded in the register. per find-a-grave Contributor (48435494.)
• On 27 Dec 1862 Sarah Elisabeth Giles received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 1942.
  
• On 7 Sep 1864 William's widow, Sarah Elisabeth Giles remarried to Theodor L. Davis at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both. He was a veteran of the 51st Massachusetts Infantry.
• William's son, Willie E. Green, died and was buried in Oct 1864 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 2 years.
• On 2 May 1889 Betsey Platt Cooper received a mother's pension based on William's service; making application number 244861, but no certificate is recorded.
• William's wife, Sarah Elisabeth Giles, died and was buried in 1905 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 62 years.

• Last Edited: 17 Nov 2021