Charles Frederick Harrington

b. 8 April 1846, d. August 1868
  • Father: Charles Harrington b. 28 Feb 1811, d. 31 May 1888
  • Mother: Harriet Parmenter b. 28 Nov 1813, d. 20 Sep 1878
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Charles Frederick Harrington was born on 8 Apr 1846 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Harrington and Harriet Parmenter.
  • Charles Frederick Harrington was enumerated in the household of Charles Harrington and Harriet Parmenter in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Chas Harington, 38, bleacher, b. MA (as were all)
    Hariet Harington, 36
    Hom H Harington, 9
    Hen B Harington, 7
    **Chas F Harington, 4
    Eliot A Harington, 0
    Susan Parmonton, 38.
  • Charles Frederick Harrington was enumerated in the household of Charles Harrington and Harriet Parmenter in the 1860 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1860 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, not as:
    Chas Harington, 49, bleacher, b. MA (as were all)
    Harriot, 47
    Wm H., 19, factory operative
    Herman P., 17
    **Chas F., 14
    Eliott A., 9
    Marshall B., 5
    Susan Parmenter, 51.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as Clerk.
  • In 1862 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 21 Oct 1862 Charles F. Harrington mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters receiving a bounty of $25, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 6 months and 13 days old.
  • NOTE: His enlistment records show that he provided a letter of permission from his mother, as he was younger than he claimed.
  • Charles was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion.
  • On 5 Jul 1864, Charles was promoted to First Sergeant.
  • On 25 Aug 1864 Charles was wounded at Reams' Station, Virginia.
  • On 28 Aug 1864, at Washington, DC, Charles was admitted to hospital.
  • From the "Waltham Sentinel," Sep 16, 1864:
    We understand that Mr. Charles Harrington has been to Washington in pursuit of a son recently wounded in one of the battles. He returned yesterday.
  • On 13 Dec 1864 Charles ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters.

  • Starting 15 Dec 1864, Charles also served in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry, Company K.
  • In Apr 1865, Charles was absent from his regiment, sick in hospital.
  • He ended his service with the 19th Infantry on 30 Jun 1865 at Munson's Hill, Virginia.
  • In 1866 Marshall B. Harrington, his brother, died.
  • Charles Frederick Harrington died in Aug 1868 at at sea. He was 22 years and 3 months old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1868 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Section A; Central Ave; Lot 70; Grave Number: 14.
  • From the "Waltham Sentinel," Friday, Aug 21, 1868:
    Sad Intelligence. -- We are pained to announce in our columns of today the death of another son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington. Young Charles Frederick, but twenty-two years of age, was on his return home from some of the West-India Islands on board the barque "Pearl." He, with others of the crew including the Captain died of yellow fever.
    But a week ago tod-day Mr. H. received letters stating that his son would, in all probability, arrive home in about ten days.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles Harrington and Harriet Parmenter in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Chas Harrington , 59, bleacher
    Harriet A Harrington, 56
    Wm H Harrington, 29, clerk
    Elliot A Harrington 20, clerk
    Ralph Warren, 45
    Maria Warren, 45
    Georgia Warren , 18
    Susan Palravstane, 58
    Winnie Hagan, 25.
  • Last Edited: 2 Jun 2020

Edward Russell Harrington

b. 11 January 1841, d. 30 July 1864
  • Father: Thomas Russel Harrington b. 2 Oct 1810, d. 2 Mar 1880
  • Mother: Sarah W. Elliott b. 24 Jan 1813, d. 14 Jan 1880
  • Company: H
  • Edward Russell Harrington was born on 11 Jan 1841 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Russel Harrington and Sarah W. Elliott.
  • Edward Russell Harrington was enumerated in the household of Thomas Russel Harrington and Sarah W. Elliott in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas R. Harrington, 39, brick mason, b. MA (sic)
    Sarah W., 36
    Edward R., 9
    Sarah E., 5.
  • Edward Russell Harrington was enumerated in the household of Thomas Russel Harrington and Sarah W. Elliott in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas B. (sic) Harrington, 52, R. R. Agent, b. MA
    Sarah W., 44, b. MA
    **Edward R., 18, clerk, b. MA
    Sarah W., 15, b. NY (?)
    Jannie, 4, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as clerk.
  • In 1861 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 25 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 6 months and 14 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Edward was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the wrist.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Russell Harrington was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 1 Sep 1863 Edward was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 2 Feb 1864 Edward was promoted to Sergeant.
  • On 5 Jun 1864 Edward was wounded at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, on the hip.
  • He died on 30 Jul 1864 at New York City, New York, New York, unmarried, of a bullet wound. He was 23 years, 6 months and 19 days old.
  • He was buried in 1864 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Sarah, his mother, outlived Edward and died on 14 Jan 1880 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
  • Thomas, his father, outlived Edward and died on 2 Mar 1880 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
  • Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Stephen Harrington

b. 24 February 1828, d. 11 May 1902
  • Father: Enoch Harrington b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 2 May 1871
  • Mother: Lucinda Davis b. 21 Apr 1803, d. 5 Dec 1874
  • Company: F
  • Stephen Harrington was born on 24 Feb 1828 at Stockbridge, Windsor County, Vermont, son of Enoch Harrington and Lucinda Davis.
  • On 30 Nov 1848 Stephen Harrington, 20, married Lucy F. Haskins, 21, daughter of Stephen Haskins and Mary Miles, at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Stephen Harrington was enumerated in the household of Enoch Harrington and Lucinda Davis in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Oct 1850 at Stockbridge, Windsor County, Vermont, as:
    Enoch Harringtron, 49, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
    Lucinda, 47
    Martha, 15
    Sherman, 14
    Nathan C., 10
    Susan E., 8
    **Stephen, 2nd, 22, artizan
    Lucy, 24
    Stephen E., 7/12
    Stephen, 81, farmer.
  • Stephen Harrington and Lucy F. Haskins were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Stephen Harrington, 33, bottoming shoes, $150 personal estate, b. VT
    Lucy, 34, b. VT
    Nyettia F., 5, b. MA
    Harriet A., 4, b. MA
    Lucinda Brookes, 10, b. MA (relationship if any, unknown.)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Stephen gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Stephen mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 4 months and 18 days old.
  • On 15 Oct 1863 Stephen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 10 Dec 1863, Stephen also served in the 5th Vermont Infantry, Co. G as a Private.
  • He ended his service with the 5th Vermont Infantry on 15 Dec 1865.
  • He and Lucy F. Haskins were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1870 at Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, as:
    Herrington, Mr. 42, works in tannery, b. VT
    ---, Lucy, 43, b. VT
    ---, Netter, 15 (f), b. MA
    ---, Hattie, 14, b. MA
    ---, Carrie, 6, b. VT
    ---, Frank, 5, b. VT
    ---, Enoch, 70, b., VT
    ---, Lucinda, 66, b. VT.
  • On 28 Dec 1870 Stephen and Lucy's daughter, Nettie F. Harrington married George Loren Chamberlin at Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont.
  • On 21 Nov 1877 Stephen and Lucy's daughter, Carrie Emma Harrington married Carlton J. Morse at Vermont.
  • Stephen Harrington made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Oct 1879, and received certificate number 249885.
  • He and Lucy F. Haskins were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Stephen Harrington, Self, M, M,53, b. MA, Occ: Boot Maker, Fa: b. VT, Mo: b. VT
    Lucy, Wife, F, 55, b. VT, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: b. VT, Mo: b. VT
    Hattie, Dau, F, 24, b. MA, Occ: Seamstress     
    Frank, Son, M, b. 12, b. MA, Occ: At School.
  • In Feb 1883 his granddaughter, Maud B. Morse, daughter of Carlton J. Morse and Carrie Emma Harrington, was born at Vermont.
  • On 18 Sep 1883, at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stephen was a charter members of the Alanson Hamilton Post 160 G.A.R.
  • In 1886 Stephen was living at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1886 Stephen Harrington was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Aug 1887 Stephen and Lucy's son, Frank E. Harrington married Elvira L. "Vira" Caffee at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Stephen Harrington was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
  • On 14 Nov 1892 Lucy F. Haskins, his wife, died at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 65.
  • On 8 Dec 1894 Stephen Harrington, 66, married Annie G. Mower, 54, daughter of Cyrus Mower and Lydia W. Smith, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow of John F. Norcross.
  • Stephen Harrington and Annie G. Mower were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Harrington, Stephen, b. Feb 1828, married five years, b. VT
    ---, Annie G., wife, b. Feb 1840, all four of her children are living, b. MA
    ---, Hattie A., daur, b. June 1856, single
    Morse, Maud B., G-daur, b. Feb 1883, single, b. VT (of VT parents.)
  • Stephen Harrington died on 11 May 1902 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 74 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1902 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In May 1902 Annie G. Harrington received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Stephen's service; his wife, received certificate 820733.
  • On 21 Oct 1902 Stephen Harrington was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
  • Stephen's wife, Annie G. Mower, died and was buried in 1922 at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with her first husband at age 81 years.
  • Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Family 1: Lucy F. Haskins b. 25 Jan 1827, d. 14 Nov 1892

  • Stephen Eugene Harrington b. 14 Nov 1849, d. 25 Aug 1852
  • Nettie F. Harrington b. Sep 1854, d. 6 Feb 1904
  • Harriet Augusta Harrington b. 1 Jun 1856
  • Carrie Emma Harrington b. 27 Jul 1864
  • Frank E. Harrington b. 26 Jul 1867, d. 3 Feb 1943

Family 2: Annie G. Mower b. Feb 1840, d. 1922

Daniel R. Harris

b. 10 January 1835, d. 30 June 1862

Daniel Harris
  • Father: Daniel Harris b. 1783, d. 3 Mar 1849
  • Mother: Nancy Wheeler b. 1805, d. 1 Jul 1876
  • Company: G
  • Daniel R. Harris was born on 10 Jan 1835 at Moretown, Washington County, Vermont, son of Daniel Harris and Nancy Wheeler.
  • On 3 Mar 1849 his father, Daniel Harris, died at Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.
  • Daniel R. Harris was enumerated in the household of Nancy Wheeler in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Sep 1850 at Moretown, Washington County, Vermont, as:
    Nancy Harris, 45, b. VT (as were all in the family)
    Lucy, 16
    **Daniel, 15, farmer
    Alvin, 13
    Lester, 11
    Jarvis, 9.
  • Daniel R. Harris married Mary Ann Colby, daughter of John Colby and Mary H. Barnett.
  • Daniel R. Harris and Mary Ann Colby were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jul 1860 at Fayston, Washington County, Vermont, as:
    Daniel Harris, 24, farm labor, b. VT
    Mary, 23, b. VT.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as painter.
  • Ford's history erroneously says he was "single" at enlistment.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 6 months and 2 days old.
  • On 15 Oct 1861 at Moretown, Washington County, Vermont, Jarvis C. Harris, his younger brother, enlisted in the 6th Vermont Infantry, returning home at the end of the war.
  • Daniel R. Harris died on 30 Jun 1862 " ... at or near the Malvern Hill battle. He was sick from 'Camp Fever' and drowned on the retreat to Harrison's landing," per Chris Gadwah.. He was 27 years, 5 months and 20 days old.
  • On 13 May 1863 Mary Ann Harris received a pension to surviving family member based on Daniel's service.
  • Lester, his brother, outlived Daniel and died on 18 May 1863 of wounds, in service with the 2nd Vermont Infantry (having enlisted a month after Daniel's death), at Marye's Heights, Virginia.
  • On 18 Dec 1872 Daniel's widow, Mary Ann Colby remarried to John J. Barnett at North Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont.
  • On 15 Jul 1874 Daniel R. Harris was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 1 Mar 1875 Mary Ann Barnett, Daniel's remarried widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Daniel's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 170964.
  • On 24 Oct 1878 Daniel and Mary's daughter, Alice Jeanette "Nettie J." Harris married Frances "Charles" Gadwah at Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Daniel and died on 10 Feb 1904 at Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire, at age 67.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Mary Ann Colby b. 16 Jan 1837, d. 10 Feb 1904

  • Ida M. Harris b. 3 Feb 1858, d. 15 Feb 1860
  • Alice Jeanette "Nettie J." Harris b. 19 Jun 1860, d. 25 Jul 1919

Ebenezer Harris

b. 6 September 1829, d. 10 September 1904
  • Father: Jonathan Harris
  • Mother: Sally Howe
  • Company: D
  • Ebenezer Harris was born on 6 Sep 1829 at Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, son of Jonathan Harris and Sally Howe.
  • On 26 Apr 1853 Ebenezer Harris, 23, married Elizabeth Susan Jordan, 18, daughter of John Rogers Jordan and Susan Darling, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1861 Ebenezer was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Ebenezer gave his occupation as weaver, according to Ford's history, and overseer in the MASSCW.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Eben mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 10 months and 6 days old.
  • Ebenezer Harris and Edwin Darling Jordan, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. D.
  • On 14 Mar 1862 Ebenezer ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 25 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, Edwin Darling Jordan, died at Sharpsburg, Maryland, at age 30 of wounds in the leg received at the Battle of Antietam.
  • Starting 14 Oct 1862, Ebenezer also served in the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, Company "G" (9 months) as a Private.
  • He ended his service on 2 Sep 1863 at Camp Stevens, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • He and Elizabeth Susan Jordan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a Sawyer. Also enumerated -- boarders, John JONES, 36, b. ME, Blacksmith, and Amos MAYNARD, 35, b. MA, Machinist.
  • Ebenezer Harris made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 24 Apr 1884, and received certificate number 287290.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
  • He and Elizabeth Susan Jordan were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Harris, Eben, b. Sep 1829, 70, married 47 years, b. NY (of MA parents), band sawyer
    ---, Susan E., wife,b. Aug 1833, no children, b. NH (fat b. PA, mor b. NH)
    and two boarders.
  • On 19 Aug 1901, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ebenezer was included in a list of taxpayers over 70 years of age in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  • On 26 Apr 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Eben Harris celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, according to the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  • In May 1903 Ebenezer Harris was a member of Post 19, G. A. R.
  • He died on 10 Sep 1904 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years and 4 days old.
  • An obituary for Ebenezer Harris was published on 12 Sep 1904 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Death's Harvest
    Grim Reaper before whose Scythe we all must fall Enters three Fitchburg Homes.

    Ebenezer Harris, for many years a resident of this city, and one of the older representatives of the men whose work in the chair shops made the name of Fitchburg famous for many years, died on Saturday at his home 28 Forrest street. Mr. Harris had been in failing health for some time and for a year was especially poorly. THe certificate of death gives for the cause heart disease and disease of the lungs.
    Mr. Harris was born in Cooperstown, N. Y., son of Jonathan and Sally (Howe) Harris, on Sept. 6, 1830, and consequently was a few days over 74 years. He was one of 12 children of his parents and but one survives, Mrs. Calvin Baker of Gardner. He lived in Winchendon during his younger days. He enlisted in Co. D of Worcester, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and in the battle of Ball's Bluff was wounded in the face and laid out in the exposure of the weather for a long time before he was picked up. Out of this he contracted rheumatism that impaired his health the rest of his life. After he was discharged from his first enlistment though twice rejected, he insisted on enlisting again, and as men were sorely needed he was accepted, this time in Co. G of Gardner, 53d regiment. He saw only hospital duty, being unable for more severe service.
    He came to this city after the war, and was a band sawyer for the Heywood chair shops till they shut down and had, as long as he was able, worked at his calling in the Bartlett toyshops of Leominster.


    He was a member of Post 19 and of the Highland Baptist church. He married on April 28, 1852, Miss Elizabeth S. Jordan of Mason Village, N. H. She survives him.
    The funeral will be held from his late residence on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. O. Conrad officiating. The Post ritual will be read at Forest Hill cemetery.

  • He was buried on 13 Sep 1904 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on Maple Avenue, near L. J. Brown Lot.
  • On 14 Sep 1904 Elizabeth Susan Harris received a pension to surviving family member based on Ebenezer's service; his wife, received certificate number 581935.
  • Elizabeth, his wife, outlived Ebenezer and died on 25 May 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 74.
  • Last Edited: 3 May 2017

Family: Elizabeth Susan Jordan b. 25 Aug 1834, d. 25 May 1909

Charles N. Hart

b. 1827
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Charles N. Hart was born about in 1827 at Casco, Cumberland County, Maine.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1862 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 25 Oct 1862 Charles N. Hart mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters according to the 1870 AG report with no further information, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years old.
  • Charles was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion.
  • His service record states that he was never taken onto the regimental rolls.
  • Last Edited: 17 Apr 2020

James Hart

b. 1840
  • Father: Hugh Hart
  • Mother: Jane [--?--]
  • Company: K
  • James Hart was born about in 1840 at Scotland, son of Hugh Hart and Jane [--?--].
  • On 18 Dec 1859 James Hart married Maria Alice Brown at Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • James Hart and Maria Alice Brown were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1860 at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jas. Hart, 20, moulder iron, b. Scotland
    Maria, 21, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as moulder.
  • In 1862 James was living at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

  • On 8 Aug 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • James was described as having bllue eyes, sandy hair and a dark complexion, with height 5 feet, 3 and 3/4 inches.
  • In 1864 James was wounded by a gunshot to the left knee, as a Corporal.
  • On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Hart was mentioned among the casualties.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, due to expiration of term of service.

  • He and Maria Alice Brown were enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • James Hart made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Dec 1866, and received certificate number 83365.
  • On 26 Feb 1869 his daughter, Susan M. Hart, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 5 of accidental burns.
  • James Hart and Maria Alice Brown were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1870 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as:
    Hart James, 30, iron moulder, b. Scotland
    ---, Maria, 31, b. MA
    ---, Martha, 5, b. MA
    ---, Miles, 3, b. MA
    ---, Elizabeth, 1, b. MA.
  • James and Maria's daughter, Elizabeth Hart, died and was buried in Apr 1871 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 2 years and 4 months.
  • Maria Alice Brown, his wife, died.
  • James Hart was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, as Hart, James, 34, boarder, widower, moulder, b. Scotland
    in a boarding house.
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1880 at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, NOT with his children as:

    Greenlief, Charles, 54, cobler, b. MA
    ---, Sarah, 45, wife, b. MA
    ---, Rachel D., 14, daur, works in woolen mill, b. MA
    Hart, Martha, 15, boarder, works in woolen mill, b. MA (fat b. Scotland, mor b. MA)
    ---, Miles, 13, boarder, b. MA (fat b. Scotland, mor b. MA)
    ---, Sarah E., 1, boarder, b. MA (fat b. Scotland, mor b. MA.)
  • James's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Hart, died and was buried in Dec 1906 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 27 years and 8 months.
  • James's son, Miles Hart, died and was buried in 1928 at East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, at age 60 years.
  • Last Edited: 17 Jan 2020

Family: Maria Alice Brown b. 1839

  • Susan M. Hart b. 2 May 1863, d. 26 Feb 1869
  • Martha Hart b. 29 Jun 1865
  • Miles Hart b. 5 Feb 1867, d. 1928
  • Elizabeth Hart b. 12 Nov 1868, d. 17 Apr 1871
  • Sarah Elizabeth Hart b. 6 Mar 1879, d. 23 Dec 1906

John Hart

b. 1841
  • Company: E
  • John Hart was born about in 1841 at County Tyrone, Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as sailor.

  • On 16 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 22 years old.
  • John was described as being 5 feet 8 and 3/4 inches tall, with brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • On 27 Jul 1864 John Hart appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as having officially transferred into the unit, but he was not assigned to a specific company.
  • Last Edited: 17 Aug 2019

William Hart

b. 1840, d. 6 September 1864
  • Company: G
  • William Hart was born about in 1840 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly the son of Amasa and Miranda.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as yeoman.
  • In 1862 William was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 28 Jul 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 William was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Hart was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • "Stephen Hart and his Descendants", by Alfred Andrews, incorrectly states that this man deserted.
  • He died on 6 Sep 1864 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war. He was 24 years old.
  • He was buried in Sep 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 7957.
  • William Hart was included on the Civil War memorial at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 Jul 1874 William Hart was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 26 Nov 2016

Rollin Eaton Hartwell

b. 4 November 1840, d. 3 May 1863

Rollin E. Hartwell
  • Father: James Harvey Hartwell b. 17 Jun 1809, d. 28 Dec 1887
  • Mother: Charlotte Wyman b. 24 Sep 1810, d. 26 Feb 1895
  • Company: B
  • Rollin Eaton Hartwell was born on 4 Nov 1840 at Eden, Lamoille County, Vermont, son of James Harvey Hartwell and Charlotte Wyman.
  • Rollin Eaton Hartwell was enumerated in the household of James Harvey Hartwell and Charlotte Wyman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1850 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    James H. Hartwell, 41, carpenter, b. MA
    Charlotte, 39, b. MA
    Mary J., 17, b. MA
    Alonso, 15, b. MA
    Clara, 12, b. MA
    Angeline, 10, b. MA
    **Rollin, 8, b. VT
    James H., 2, b. MA
    Charles H., 1, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Rollin was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Rollin gave his occupation as marble worker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Rollin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 8 months and 8 days old.
  • On 25 Oct 1862 Rollin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.

  • Starting 26 Oct 1862, Rollin also served in the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Battery I (Regular Army.)
  • He died on 3 May 1863 from wounds received at Chancellorsville. He was 22 years, 5 months and 29 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1863 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • From the Hartwell Genealogy -
    "He was in twelve battles. At Ball's Bluff an exploding shell tore off his shoes. He swam the river to escape. At Antietam a bullet went through his hat. He was a marked man in his regiment for prompt and faithful performance of duty. "
  • In 1865, Rollin E. Hartwell, his nephew, son of his brother Alonso, was named for Rollin Eaton Hartwell.
  • On 9 Feb 1883 Charlotte Wyman received a pension to surviving family member based on Rollin's service; mother received certificate number 242237.
  • Last Edited: 9 Sep 2016

Patrick J. Harty

b. 1842, d. 29 July 1878
  • Father: John or Dennis Harty b. 1810, d. 16 May 1882
  • Mother: Mary Kennedy b. 1810, d. 1887
  • Company: I
  • Patrick J. Harty was born about in 1842 at County Tipperary, Ireland, son of John or Dennis Harty and Mary Kennedy.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as wire-drawer.

  • On 6 Jun 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • Patrick was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Patrick J. Harty 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 17 Sep 1862 Patrick was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 1 Mar 1863 Patrick was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Patrick was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick J. Harty was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 1 Nov 1863 Patrick was promoted to Sergeant.
  • On 21 Feb 1864, Patrick was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 Patrick was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia, and confined at Andersonville.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, company K.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick J. Harty was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 22 Apr 1865, Patrick was released from prison.
  • He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts Infantry by mustering out on 2 Jun 1865.
  • He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Harty, Patrick, 25, wire drawer, b. Ireland
    living with:
    Cosgrove, Michael, 24, laborer, b. Ireland
    ---, Honora, 19, b. Ireland
    Mahan, Mary, abt. 40, b. Ireland
    Mehan, Michael, abt. 50, b. Ireland
    (relationships, if any, unknown.)
  • He died on 29 Jul 1878 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried. He was 36 years old.
  • He was buried in Jul 1878 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: Section 5-4-W-V Lot 88 Range 8.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jul 2019

Joseph Dwight Harvey

b. 6 March 1839, d. 3 December 1894
  • Father: James Harvey b. between 1819 - 1820
  • Mother: Dorothy Robbins b. between 1817 - 1818
  • Company: F
  • Joseph Dwight Harvey was born on 6 Mar 1839 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of James Harvey and Dorothy Robbins.
  • Joseph Dwight Harvey was enumerated in the household of James Harvey and Dorothy Robbins in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Palmer P. O., Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    James Harvey, 40, carpenter, b. MA (as were all)
    Dorothy, 42
    **Joseph D., 21, shoemaker
    James M., 16, apprentice carpenter
    Tabathy Robins, 77 (maternal grandmother?)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
  • On 22 May 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 28 Oct 1864, Joseph also served in the 11th Connecticut Infantry as Corporal.
  • He ended his service on 25 Dec 1865 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Blackmer, John K., 38, widower, barber, b. MA
    Bemis, Carrie A., 19, servant, b. MA
    **Harvey, Joseph D., 41, boarder, single, works in shoe factory, b. MA.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F.
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 7 Sep 1891, and received certificate number 847283.
  • He died on 3 Dec 1894 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of opium poisoning.
    "A Strange Death - Dwight Harvey, who resides with Lewis Hill in the northern part of the town, was found in the barn Monday afternoon, by Mr. Cheeney, in an unconscious condition. He was removed to the house and Dr. T. J. Garrigan summoned, but Harvey died at 7:30 p.m. The cause of death is thought to be eating opium. He was a member of the G. A. R. and of Company F, 15th regiment." (Worcester Daily Spy, 5 Dec 1894)
    . He was 55 years, 8 months and 27 days old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1894 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with headstone noting his service in the 11th CT Infantry.
  • Last Edited: 24 Aug 2012

Pierce Harvey

  • Company: Z_??
  • Pierce Harvey was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 1 supposedly as part of the 15th MVI, BUT he does not appear in Ford's history or either of the rosters.
  • MASSCW and his headstone report him in the 16th MVI not 15th.
  • Last Edited: 8 Sep 2012

George A. Harwood

b. 18 June 1840, d. 26 October 1871
  • Father: Kilburn Harwood Sr. b. 2 Jun 1805, d. 7 Sep 1858
  • Mother: Sally Buss b. 14 Jun 1808, d. 16 May 1868
  • Company: B
  • George A. Harwood was born on 18 Jun 1840 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss.
  • George A. Harwood was enumerated in the household of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kilburn Harwood, 44, Dep. Sheriff, b. NH
    Sally, 41, b. MA
    Josephine, 16, b. MA (as were all the children)
    Jxxx, 14, (m)
    **Kilburn, Jr., 11
    **George A., 9
    Marion F., 9
    Charles R., 5/12.
  • On 7 Sep 1858 his father, Kilburn Harwood Sr., died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as ornamenter.
  • In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • George A. Harwood and Kilburn Harwood, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. B.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Principal Musician, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 24 days old.
  • On 30 Dec 1863 George was transferred from to non-comissioned staff to.
  • On 16 Jun 1864 George became Principal Musician.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.

  • On 26 Oct 1864 George A. Harwood, 24, married Lizzie M. Cochran at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • George A. Harwood and Lizzie M. Cochran were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Harwood, George, 30, photographer, b. MA
    Lizzie, 32, b. VT
    living in the home of:
    Emory, Henry W., 39, clerk in provision store, b. NH
    ---, Caroline E., 34, b. NH
    ---, George H., 15, b. MA
    (relationship, if any, unknown.)
  • George A. Harwood died on 26 Oct 1871 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1871 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (East of Central Entrance) Japonica Path.
  • Lizzie, his wife, outlived George and died in 1872 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, according to the Harwood genealogy, but I have not been able to verify.
  • On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George A. Harwood 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.
  • Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Family: Lizzie M. Cochran b. between 1837 - 1838, d. 1872

Kilburn Harwood

b. 6 September 1838, d. 23 January 1901
  • Father: Kilburn Harwood Sr. b. 2 Jun 1805, d. 7 Sep 1858
  • Mother: Sally Buss b. 14 Jun 1808, d. 16 May 1868
  • Company: B
  • Kilburn Harwood was born on 6 Sep 1838 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss.
  • Kilburn Harwood was enumerated in the household of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kilburn Harwood, 44, Dep. Sheriff, b. NH
    Sally, 41, b. MA
    Josephine, 16, b. MA (as were all the children)
    Jxxx, 14, (m)
    **Kilburn, Jr., 11
    **George A., 9
    Marion F., 9
    Charles R., 5/12.
  • On 7 Sep 1858 his father, Kilburn Harwood Sr., died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Kilburn gave his occupation as butcher.
  • Kilburn Harwood and George A. Harwood, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. B.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Kilburn mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 10 months and 6 days old.
  • Kilburn was promoted to Corporal (at a date not shown.)
  • On 30 Jun 1862 Kilburn was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, on the arm.
  • On 15 Jan 1864 Kilburn ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service with the 95th Company, 2nd Batallion VRC by mustering out on 12 Jul 1864.
  • In Jun 1869 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, Kilburn bought property.
  • On 2 Sep 1869 Kilburn Harwood, 30, married Sarah Katherine Reeme, 19, daughter of William H. Reeme and Catherine A. Shoeffer, at Macon County, Illinois.
  • On 26 Oct 1871 his brother, George A. Harwood, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 31.
  • In Dec 1886 Kilburn Harwood was a member of Dunham Post 141, G. A. R.
  • In Jan 1888 Kilburn became a partner in a mutual saving association, according to the Decatur Sunday Herald.
  • About in 1897 Kilburn and Sarah's daughter, Katherine C. Harwood married Winslow Mallery.
  • On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Kilburn Harwood was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
  • He made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension in Oct 1900.
  • He died on 23 Jan 1901 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. He was 62 years, 4 months and 17 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1901 at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
  • On 29 Jun 1901 Kilburn Harwood was noted as deceased at the 40th reunion of Company B.
  • On 23 Jul 1903 his married daughter, Katherine C. Mallory, died at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 28 and was buried next to her father.
  • On 6 Nov 1910 Kilburn's widow, Sarah Katherine Reeme remarried to Col. Jasper Tucker Darling.
  • In 1921 Sarah Katherine Darling received a pension to surviving family member in Illinois based on Kilburn's service; his re-widowed wife, received certificate number 644286.
  • Sarah, his wife, outlived Kilburn and died on 2 Jun 1944 at Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, at age 93.
  • Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family: Sarah Katherine Reeme b. 13 Aug 1850, d. 2 Jun 1944

  • Josephine Harwood b. 24 Dec 1872
  • Katherine C. Harwood b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 23 Jul 1903
  • Mary Theresa "Mae" Harwood b. 18 Nov 1876