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Edward Gary Hewett

Edward G. Hewett

• Father: Valentine G. Hewett b. 6 Jun 1816, d. 15 May 1876
• Mother: Caroline A. Mowrey b. between 1817 - 1818

• Company: H

• Edward Gary Hewett was born on 9 Nov 1840 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Valentine G. Hewett and Caroline A. Mowrey, grandson of Eli and Betsey Hewett.
• Edward Gary Hewett was enumerated in the household of Valentine G. Hewett and Caroline A. Mowrey in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  V. G. Hewett, 45, painter, b. MA
  Caroline A., 42, b. CT
  Geo. H., 21, painter, b. CT
  **E. G., 19, painter, b. MA
  Mary A., 12, b. MA
  Adaline A., 9, b. MA
  V. G., 4, b. MA
  Lydia, 20, b. MA (wife of Geo. H.)
  Chas. Batcheller, 19, painter, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as painter.
  
• On 22 Jun 1861 Edward Gary Hewett, 20, married Victoria Amidon, 19, daughter of William Benson Amidon and Celestia Davidson, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Edward was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Gary Hewett 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, Edward G. Hewett was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• Edward was paroled in 1862 and rejoined Company H of the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Edward Gary Hewett was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• Edward was erroneously reported as killed in action.
• On 31 May 1862 Edward was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, in the face. The musket ball entered under his left eye, broke through his cheek bone and exited under his left ear.
• On 18 Feb 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 19 Oct 1863, and received certificate number 29004.
• He and Victoria Amidon were divorced apparently.
• On 19 Mar 1872 Edward Gary Hewett, 31, married Martha S. Thayer, daughter of William Thayer, at Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.
• Edward Gary Hewett was enumerated in the household of William Thayer in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 5 Jun 1880 at at Union, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
  Thayer, William, 64, farmer, widower, b. CT
  Hewitt, Edward G., 38, son-in-law, painter, b. MA
  ---, Martha J., 23, dau, b. CT
  ---, Albert H., 7, grand son, b. CT
  ---, Agnes P., 5, grand dau, b. CT
  ---, George, 3, grand son, b. CT.
• Edward Gary Hewett died on 15 Jan 1900 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 59 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1900 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 12 Feb 1900 Martha S. Thayer received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; received certificate number 496058.
• Martha, his wife, outlived Edward and died in 1906.

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Sidney Hewett

• Father: Rodney Hewet b. 1806, d. 10 Feb 1845
• Mother: Sally Ann Maynard b. 1806

• Company: F

• Sidney Hewett was born about in 1827 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Rodney Hewet and Sally Ann Maynard.
• On 10 Feb 1845 his father, Rodney Hewet, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung fever.
• Sidney Hewett was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 13 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sullivan Stone, 45, blacksmith, b. MA
  Louisa, 44, b. CT
  Eliza M., 19, b. MA
  Aaron Prince, 70, b. CT
  Sophia, 65, b. CT
  **Sydney Hewitt, 22, blacksmith, b. MA
  (relationship if any unknown.)
• On 2 Mar 1855 Sidney's sister, Laurinda W. Hewet, married Harrison Willard Stone at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Nov 1858 Sidney Hewett married Jane Morse, 17, daughter of George W. Morse and Mary [--?--], at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sidney gave his occupation as blacksmith.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Sidney mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years old.
• Sidney Hewett and Harrison Willard Stone, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company F.
• On 15 Feb 1863 Sidney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by "coming home on furlough with a feversore on his leg," according to the 1890 Veterans' Emumeration.
  
  
• On 28 Jul 1863 Sidney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• Starting 29 Jul 1863, Sidney also served in the 16th V. R. C., Co. A.
• He ended his service with the V. R. C. by desertion (per MASSCW). There appears to be an administrative error somewhere on 21 Jan 1864 at Elmira, Chemung County, New York.
• On 12 Jan 1865 Sarah J. Morse, his wife, died at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at age 23 of "fits."
• On 5 Feb 1865 his brother-in-law, Harrison Willard Stone, died at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, at age 30 with Co. K. 20th Mass. Infantry.
• Sidney Huett made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Mar 1884, with appliction number 512440, but no certificate number is recorded.
• He 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.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Howitt, Sidney, boarder b. May 1827, 73, widower, b. MA (fat b. MA, mor b. CT), no occupation
  in the family of Thomas Webb, b. Sep 1838 in MA.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in May 1910 at State Infirmary, Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hewett, Sidney, inmate, 85, single, b. MA (of MA parents), blacksmith.
• He died on 29 May 1912 at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of arterio sclerosis. He was 85 years old.
• He was buried in May 1912 at Massachusetts State Infirmary, Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, (Tewksbury State Hospital Cemetery.)

• Last Edited: 10 Aug 2012

George Augustus Hicks

George A. Hicks

• Father: George A. Hicks b. 19 Aug 1800, d. 16 Jan 1832
• Mother: Caroline Bill b. 7 Mar 1805, d. 3 Dec 1854

• Company: Staff

• George A. Hicks was born on 5 Aug 1828 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, son of George A. Hicks and Caroline Bill.
• On 17 Jun 1849 George A. Hicks, 20, married Zelia Maria Stanton, 20, at Queens County, New York.
• George A. Hicks and Zelia Maria Stanton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 5 Sep 1850 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  George A. Hicks, 22, grocer, b. NY
  Zilia, 22, b. Island of Cuba.
• George A. Hicks and Zelia Maria Stanton were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Aug 1860 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Hicks, 35, insurance agent, $200 personal estate, b. MA (sic) (incorrectly enumerated for all the family)
  Mrs., 35
  George, 11
  Walter, 8
  Harry, 4.
• In 1861 George was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 20 Apr 1861, George also served in the 3rd Battalion of Rifles, MVM, Co. D, until August 3, 1861. (Note: Company D was a Boston militia called "Dodd's Rifles" which was attached to the Battalion in early May. The battalion was a three months' unit, commanded by Maj. Charles Devens, with HQ in Worcester.)
• From a regimental history of the Third Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia:
  The 3d Battalion of Rifles, Mass. Vol. Mill, was a unit of three companies commanded by Major Charles Devens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass. Companies "A" and " C " were from Worcester, while Company " B " was from Holden.
  By Special Order No. 31, dated April 18, 1861, these three companies were ordered to muster forthwith at Worcester, and Major Devens was directed to take them by the most practicable route to Washington, D. C. Obedient to instructions, at 5 P.M., April 20, Major Devens' command was paraded before the City Hall, Worcester, and that night at 10.30 entrained for New York, arriving on Sunday morning, April 21. Sunday night it embarked on the transport "Ariel" for Annapolis, Md., arriving on the 24th. Here it remained until May 2, when its destination was changed, and it embarked for Fort McHenry near Baltimore.
  The battalion spent its entire term of service at or in the vicinity of Fort McHenry, doing guard and garrison duty, dismounting and remounting heavy guns, etc. About the 11th of July Major Devens left the battalion to return to Massachusetts, he having been promoted to the colonelcy of the 15th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Captain A. B. R. Sprague of Co. "A" was now promoted to major and under his command the battalion completed its term of service.
  On July 30 the companies entrained for home, arriving at Worcester on the morning of August 2. On the following day all four of the companies were mustered out of the United States service, Companies "A", "B", and " C " in Worcester and Company " D " at Boston.
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  On 8 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years and 3 days old.
• George had his photo taken sometime not long after his enlistment.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Augustus Hicks was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 15 Nov 1861 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to join as "Assistant Adjutant General of U.S. Volunteers."
  
  
• On 30 Jul 1864, George was "... breveted Major for gallentry and meritorius services at the Battle of the Crater to date from July 30, 1864 per G.O. 15, dated Feb. 6, 1865," according to Ronald Saus, quoting the pension file.
• In Aug 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia, he served on the staff of Brig. General Edward Ferrero.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 22 Nov 1865.
• On 11 Jul 1869 Zelia Maria Stanton, his wife, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 40.
• On 18 Jan 1871 George Augustus Hicks, 42, married Helen Laura Morgan, 31, daughter of Lyman G. Morgan and Elizabeth Worthington Newton, at Kings County, New York.
• George Augustus Hicks and Helen Laura Morgan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York, as:
  Hicks, Geo. A., 57, insurance broker, b. NY.
  ---, Helen L., 41, wife, b. NY
  ---, Harry M., 23, son, bookkeeper, b. MA
  ---, Zelise C., (f), 18, dau, b. MA
  ---, Chas. E., 12, son, b. NY
  ---, Elis. H., 8, dau, b. NY
  ---, Eunice M., 6, dau, b. NY
  ---, Lyman G., 3, son, b. NY
  ---, Emeline M., 11/12 (June), dau, b. NY
  Morgan, Elisabeth, 71, M.-in-law, widow, b. CT.
• George had his photo taken sometime in his middle age.
• On 3 Jan 1884 George's daughter, Zelia Caroline Hicks married Rev. Edwin Botts Rice at Grace Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
• About 1890 George Augustus Hicks was a member of the G. A. R.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York, as a member of the first unit he served in, but this is the correct man.
• He died on 22 Feb 1894 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York. He was 65 years, 6 months and 17 days old.
• An obituary for George Augustus Hicks was published on 24 Feb 1894 at "New York Herald-Tribune", New York, New York, as follows:
  Obituary. -- Major George A. Hicks
  Major George A. Hicks, a member of the insurance firm of Smith & Hicks, at No. 58 William-St., died at his home in Jamaica, L. I., yesterday afternoon, after an illness of about five weeks. Major Hicks was a charter member of Montauk Lodge, F. and A. M., of Brooklyn, and of Jamaica Council, Royal Arcanum, of which he was first regent. He also had membership in the Loyal Legion, Lafayette Post, G. A. R., and the United Service Club. He was a vestryman in Grace Church, Jamaica. The major's record as a soldier was brilliant. He enlisted in the 3rd Battalion, Massachusetts Rifles, April, 19, 1961, and then joined the 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, of which he became adjutant. He displayed great bravery at the battle of Balls Bluff, and was promoted to assistant adjutant-general, with the rank of captain. He took part in the battles of the Peninsula, Savage Station, White Oaks, Malvern Hill, Antietam and Gettysburg. As a member of the Army of Tennessee he helped fight the battles of Knoxville, Jackson, Miss., and Campbell Station. He took part in the battle before Petersburg, when the great explosion occurred, and was at the surrender of General Lee, being in active service nearly five years.
  Three sons and three daughtes survive the Major. One of the daughters is the wife of the Rev. Edwin B. Rice, late rector of Grace Church, Jamaica. The funeral will be private, and will be held at his home, Clinton-Ave., this afternoon.
• He was buried in Feb 1894 at Grace Episcopal Churchyard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
• In Aug 1928 Helen Laura Morgan received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 671740.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2016

Richard Hickson

• Father: Edward Hickson

• Company: K

• Richard Hickson was also known as Richard Hixon in Ford's history and some of his military records.
• He was born in 1841 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Hickson, according to his death record.
• In 1861 Richard was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Richard gave his occupation as bootmaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Richard Hickson 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, Richard Hickson was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Richard Hickson was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 17 Sep 1862 Richard was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 16 Feb 1864, Richard was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• On 3 Apr 1864 Richard deserted while on furlough in Worcester, MA.
• On 5 Apr 1864, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Richard was arrested as a deserter by the Provost marshal of 8th District of MA, at a cost of $30 to the government.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• He died on 17 Jan 1865 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• He was buried in Jan 1865 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan (Boston), Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2017

Francis Augustus Hildreth

• Father: James Hildreth b. 3 May 1817, d. 13 Apr 1892
• Mother: Nancy Jane Shattuck b. 26 May 1815, d. 29 Nov 1898

• Company: B

• Francis Augustus Hildreth was born on 18 Jul 1841 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck.
• Francis Augustus Hildreth was enumerated in the household of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  James Hildreth, 32, farmer, b. MA
  Nancy J., 35, b. NH
  James M., 7, b. MA
  Harriet J., 1, b. MA.
• In 1852 Francis Augustus Hildreth moved with James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck, his parents, from Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, to to Lunenburg.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as harness maker.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 19 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
• He died on 7 Oct 1861 at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, of disease. He was 20 years, 2 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1861 at Poolesville Cemetery, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
• On 16 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Augustus Hildreth was mentioned as follows (Volume 91 # 41):
  Poolesville, Oct. 8, 1861.
  Corporal Hildreth, of the Fitchburg company, died last evening. he was a young man about nineteen years old, must esteemed in his company. his death was occasioned by what the doctors call “calcareous deterioration of the liver.” He had for some time been troubled by a bad cough resulting from the disease, but have been confined to the hospital only a few days. his father and mother reside in Oakham. this is the third death that has occurred in the regiment since it left Worcester. The others were Melvin Howland, orderly sergeant of the Blackstone company, and Edward F. Ware of the Brookfield company. their graves are pleasantly marked in a cemetery of the village, and the grave stones, arbor vitae, and rose bushes, show how affectionately they are remembered by their comrades of the regiment. Dr. Bates being sick, a great deal of the work falls to Dr. Haven, the assistant surgeon, who gives it through attention.
• He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, according to an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel, where he is remembered at a reunion of Co. B, 15th regiment.
• In Sep 1864 his brother, James M. Hildreth, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, at age 21 having served with Co. H, 23rd Mass. Regt.
• In 1866, Francis was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
• A photograph or image of Francis Augustus Hildreth is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James, his father, outlived Francis and died on 13 Apr 1892 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 74.

• Last Edited: 15 Feb 2018

Frederick Louis Hildreth

• Father: Louis Hartwell Hildreth b. 18 Mar 1813, d. 4 Dec 1878
• Mother: Catherine Elizabeth Raymond b. 1820, d. 18 Jun 1882

• Company: A

• Frederick Louis Hildreth was born on 4 Jan 1841 at Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Louis Hartwell Hildreth and Catherine Elizabeth Raymond.
• Frederick Louis Hildreth and George D. Critchet were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1860 at Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
  Susan W. Jones, 60, boarding house, b. MA
  **Frederick L. Hildreth, 19, railroad operative, b. MA
  **George D. Critchet, 19, railroad operative, b. MA
  John Q. Conant, 26, railroad operative, b. MA
  (Note: two future members of the 15th in the same boarding house.)
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as baggage master.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• On 1 Aug 1861 Frederick was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 17 Dec 1861 Frederick Louis Hildreth, 20, married Harriett Walker Hazen, 21, daughter of Benjamin Hazen and Martha Walker Burgess, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 18 Mar 1862 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 26 Jul 1863 his infant son, William Henry Hildreth, died.
• Frederick Louis Hildreth and Harriett Walker Hazen were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Car Inspector. (Note: indexed as Frederick S. HILDRETTH.)
• Frederick Louis Hildreth made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Jul 1886, and received certificate number 387636.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Harriett Walker Hazen were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that she has had three children, and that one is still living at the census date. He is an "author" and they own their own home.
• Frederick Louis Hildreth died on 1 Dec 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1901 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 66, his gravemarker also showing a Masonic symbol.
• In 1902 Harriett Walker Hazen received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 531834.
• On 21 Oct 1902 Frederick Louis Hildreth was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
• Harriett, his wife, outlived Frederick and died on 22 Feb 1919 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 79.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Benjamin S. Hill

• Company: H

• Benjamin S. Hill was born between 1836 - 1837 at unknown.
• He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 28 Sep 1850 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as follows:
  Edmon Hill, 45, farmer, b. MA
  Deborah, 25, b. MA
  John H., 14, b. MA
  **Benjamin, 12, b. MA
  James W., 11, b. MA.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benjamin S. Hill, 22, farm laborer, b. MA,
  living in the household of
  Henry Barned, 49, physician.
• In 1861 Benjamin was living at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Benjamin gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 30 Jul 1862 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, with no further record, according to the MASSCW.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Benjamin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service, noted as "absent sick", according to the 1870 roster.
  
  

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2012

Cromwell L. Hill

• Father: Leonard B. Hill b. 1810, d. 10 Dec 1894
• Mother: Delocia Lathe b. 1819, d. 12 May 1853

• Company: G

• Cromwell L. Hill was born on 14 Jul 1844 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard B. Hill and Delocia Lathe.
• Cromwell L. Hill was enumerated in the household of Leonard B. Hill and Delocia Lathe in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Leonard B. Hill, 40, farmer with $6000 estate, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Deloice, 31
  **Cromwell L., 5
  Casimir(?) P., 1
  and three laborers
  apparently nextdoor to his maternal grandparents:
  Robert Laithe, 75, farmer, b. MA
  Betsy, 67,m b. MA.
• On 12 May 1853 his mother, Delocia Lathe, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Cromwell gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Cromwell mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Cromwell was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cromwell L. Hill was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cromwell L. Hill was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cromwell L. Hill was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 23 Jul 1862 Cromwell ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 20 Sep 1864 Cromwell L. Hill, 20, married Hattie L. Smith, 19, daughter of Charles Smith and Laura M. Washborn, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 26 Aug 1876 his son, Cromwell Laythe Hill Jr., died at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, of cholera.
• Cromwell was a member of GAR Post # 5 (General Frederick West Lander) in Lynn, MA.
• He and Hattie L. Smith were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, where he works in a shoe shop.
• Cromwell L. Hill died on 6 Jun 1888 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, from amputation of his leg. He was 43 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1888 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• Hattie L. Smith was enumerated as the widow of Cromwell L. Hill, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• In Jul 1890 Hattie L. Smith received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Cromwell's service; received certificate number 312667.
• Hattie, his wife, outlived Cromwell and died on 21 Mar 1895 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 50.
• On 9 Aug 1900 his daughter, Laura M. Hill, died at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 21 unmarried, of heart failure and childbirth.

• Last Edited: 14 Sep 2016

George W. A. Hill

• Father: Moses Hill b. 1801, d. 13 Feb 1868
• Mother: Clarissa Abbott b. 1809, d. 2 Dec 1851

• Company: F

• George W. A. Hill was born on 12 Dec 1834 at Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Moses Hill and Clarissa Abbott.
• George W. A. Hill was enumerated in the household of Moses Hill and Clarissa Abbott in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Moses Hill, 49, farmer, b. MA
  Clarissa H., 40, b. ME
  Harriet, 24, b. ME
  **George W. A., 14, b. MA
  Laurinda, 21, b. MA
  Charles F., 12, b. MA
  Alonzo F., 11, b. MA
  Willy F., 5, b. MA.
• On 2 Dec 1851 his mother, Clarissa Abbott, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 7 months old.
• On 6 Dec 1861 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 1 Apr 1862 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles F. Hill his brother, enlisted in the 25th Massachusetts Regt, mustering out on 15 March 1865.
• On 6 Aug 1862 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Francis Hill his brother, enlisted in the 20th Massachusetts Infantry.
• George W. A. Hill made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 30410.
• On 28 Aug 1863 his brother, William Francis Hill, died at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, at age 17 as a result of wounds received at The Battle of Gettysburg while serving with Co. K of the 20th Massachusetts, according to the History of Brookfield. However, the MASSCW says he was shot for desertion on this date. (Noted: there were two Wm. F. Hill's in the 20th MA. The other one in Co. I did indeed die at Gettysburg, but in July 1863.)
• Starting 31 Dec 1864, George also served in the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry, Co. M.
• He ended his service with the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry by mustering out on 28 Sep 1865.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George W.A. HILL, single, 38, b. MA (parents b. ME and NH) boarding in the household of Alpeus Bullard.
• NOTE: At the time of his entry into the Soldiers' Home, George states that he has a wife named Betsey in Randolph, Massachusetts. To date, no further documentation of this wife has been found.
• On 10 Oct 1882, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, George was admitted.
• In 1886 George was living at The Soldier's Home, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, and in North Brookfield.
• 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.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F, apparently enumerated twice.
• On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. A. Hill attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
• On 29 Oct 1901, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, George was discharged at his own request.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. A. Hill attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• He died on 13 Oct 1915 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of heart disease. He was 80 years, 10 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Oct 1915 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2016

Henry H. Hill

• Father: Harry Hill

• Company: 1_SS

• Henry H. Hill was born on 4 Jul 1820 at Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Harry Hill.
• Henry H. Hill was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry H. Hill 39, cordwainer, b. NH
  Lucy, 58, housekeeper, b. MA (his mother?)
  Andrew E. Hill, 24, cordwainer, b. NH
  Lucinda Hill, 17, seamstress, b. NH (his sister?)
• At the time of his enlistment, Henry gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 2 Sep 1861 Henry H. Hill mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 41 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
• On 26 Apr 1862 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Mar 1863, and received certificate number 17504.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• He died on 30 Apr 1894 at Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was 73 years, 9 months and 26 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1894 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 14 Jul 2016

Moses Hill

• Father: Moses Hill b. 8 Jul 1782
• Mother: Persis Phipps b. 24 Jun 1789

• Company: 1_SS

• Moses Hill was born on 22 Mar 1823 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Moses Hill and Persis Phipps.
• On 26 Feb 1846 Moses Hill, 22, married Eliza Ann Arnold, 20, daughter of Nathan Arnold and Rozina Ballou, at the home of Matthew Arnold, Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• Moses Hill and Eliza Ann Arnold were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at East Medway P. O., Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Moses Hill, 37, stone mason, b. MA (as were all his family)
  Eliza A., 34
  Lucina M., 12
  George R., 1
  Nathan Arnold, 40, carpenter, b. NH.
• Moses Hill was stone mason at the time of his enlistment.
• 
  On 2 Sep 1861 Moses Hill mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
• Moses wrote a letter to Eliza Ann Arnold on 21 Sep 1861 from Camp Benton, Frederick County, Maryland, as follows.
• Moses wrote a letter to Eliza Ann Arnold on 24 Sep 1861 from Camp Benton, Frederick County, Maryland, as follows.
• On 10 Oct 1862 Moses was described as five feet, six inches tall, with dark complexion, grey eyes, and light hair.
• On 13 Oct 1862 Moses was described as being five feet, six inches tall, dark complexion, grey eyes, with light hair.
• On 13 Oct 1862 Moses ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Harwood Hospital, Washington, DC, discharged for disability, having "not done any duty in his company since last July."
  
  
• For the widow's pension, Geo. L. Richardson wrote as follows:
  "I...went to the Harwood Hospital in Washington to see Moses Hill a Corporal in the Andrew Sharpshooters...for the purpose of conveying him home should he be in a suitable condition.
  I found him very low, unable to sit up without being supported, but his attending surgeon, Dr. Hanly advised me to start with him as soon as his discharge could be obtained.
  Dr. Hanly told me, as did also Dr. Mitchell, the surgeon in charge, that there was no hope of his recovering where he then was. They both said that a journey North would in their opinion help him, if he could be helped by anything.
  His discharge was dated October the thirteenth, and I started with him, Wednesday the fifteenth. He bore his journey very well and seemed better than when I first saw him in Washington. We reached his residence Friday, October the seventeenth. He died October the twenty-ninth."
• He died on 29 Oct 1862 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, of consumption. "He suffered a long time while in service with chronic diarrhea, and on his return home was a mere skeleton, and there was apparently no chance at all for his recovery, he being already in the last stage of consumption.". He was 39 years, 7 months and 7 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1862 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with an inscription that reads:
  He fills a patriot's honored grave,
  Life's battle stern for him is o'er.
  And in the land of rest and peace
  His spirit dwells forevermore.
• On 3 Jan 1863 Eliza Ann Arnold received a pension to surviving family member based on Moses's service; his wife, received certificate number 9834.
• On 22 May 1866 Moses and Eliza's daughter, Lucina Maria Hill married Frank Irving Howe at Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Mar 1888 his grandson, Evan Carlton Howe, son of Frank Irving Howe and Lucina Maria Hill, was born at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• Eliza Ann Arnold was enumerated as the widow of Moses Hill, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 18 Oct 1907 his grandson, Evan Carlton Howe, died at Annapolis, Maryland, at age 19 a midshipman in the U.S. Navy.
• Eliza, his wife, outlived Moses and died on 4 May 1911 at Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 85.

• Last Edited: 14 Sep 2018

John Henry Hillman

• Father: Erastus Bodman Hillman b. 5 Nov 1795, d. 19 May 1879
• Mother: Clarinda Stevens b. 23 Mar 1802, d. 3 Apr 1897

• Company: F

• John Henry Hillman was born on 26 Mar 1839 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Erastus Bodman Hillman and Clarinda Stevens.
• Erastus Bodman Hillman, his father, had served in the War of 1812 in Capt. Amos Pratt's company of Massachusetts Militia.
• John Henry Hillman was enumerated in the household of Erastus Bodman Hillman and Clarinda Stevens in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Erastus B. Hilman, 64, b. MA
  Clorinda S., 58, b. MA
  **John H., 26, bootmaker, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as "sawyer", according to Ford's history; "lawyer" in the MASSCW which appears to be a misprint.
• Starting May 1861, Erastus Hillman, his brother, served in the 10th Massachusetts Infantry, and was discharged for disability 28 Oct 1862.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 3 months and 16 days old.
• John sent his mother $10 a month from each paycheck he received.
• Starting 2 Sep 1862, Samuel Jonathan Hillman, his brother, served in the 37th Massachusetts Infantry.
• John Henry Hillman died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 23 years, 5 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried on 5 Oct 1862 at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, maybe.
• On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John 's funeral was reported. (Volume 91 #14)
  The funeral service of John Henry Hillman, aged 23, of Co. F., 15th regiment Massachusetts volunteers, who was killed in the battle of Antietam, Maryland, were held Sunday, Oct. 5, in the Baptist meeting house in East Brookfield, his former place of residence. A sermon was preached by the pastor of the church, of which Mr. Hill was a worthy member, from Job, 7:10 “He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.” A letter was read from Mr. Russel, commander of the company in which he says: “ A truer man and soldier never lived.” The following hymn was composed by the pastor’s wife for the occasion.:---
  A brother has fallen! In battle he fell!
  And deeply afflicted, today,
  We met in the temple he loved so well;
  Our hearts mournful tribute to pay.
  Dear kindred he left, and a home that he loved,
  Tears fell as he bid them adeau;
  Yet “on to the rescue’ he fearlessly moved.
  With courage the foe to subdue.
  He hasted, and felt for his country he’d fight,
  And danger and suffering he’d bear,
  And peril his life in defence of the right,
  Confronting the enemy there.
  His warfare is ended, his last battle o’re,
  In the morn of his glory he fell,
  While angels in triumph his sweet spitit bore
  Away with his saviour to dwell.
  No more shall we see him, and never again
  Will he meet us to offer up prayer;
  At home for his footsteps friends listen in vain—
  He’ll come not—no more he’ll be there.
  peace, then, to his ashes,beneath the green sod,
  We will not disturb him again,
  His spirit shall rest in the garner of God,
  A victor in glory to reign.
• Samuel, his brother, outlived John and died on 4 Dec 1862 at Stafford Court House, Virginia, of disease while serving with the 37th Massachusetts Regt., leaving a widow, Kate (Brown) Hillman at age 29.
• On 9 Oct 1863 Clarinda Stevens received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his mother, received pension certificate number 11982.
• Erastus, his father, outlived John and died on 19 May 1879 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 83.
• Clarinda, his mother, outlived John and died on 3 Apr 1897 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 95.
• On 17 Sep 1900 John H. Hillman 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: 25 Aug 2018

Edwin T. Hills

• Company: 1_SS

• Edwin T. Hills was born about in 1842.
• Starting 30 Apr 1861, Edwin also served in the Company D, 8th Massachusetts Infantry (Militia.)
• He ended his service with Company D, 8th MVI on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• In 1861 Edwin was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 2 Sep 1861 Edwin T. Hills mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years old.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 20 years old.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Edwin T. Hills 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

James Hilton

• Father: Edward Hilton b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 2 Apr 1879
• Mother: Elizabeth Heywood b. 30 Sep 1811, d. 17 Feb 1857

• Company: E

• James Hilton was born in 1838 at Lancashire, England, son of Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Heywood.
• James Heywood Hilton was baptized on 28 Jan 1838 at Saint Michael, Ashton under Lyne District, Lancashire, England.
• He was enumerated in the household of Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Heywood in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Ashton Town, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England, as:
  Edward Hilton, 30, cotton spinner, b. in county (as were all)
  Elizabeth, 25
  Sarah, 5
  James, 3
  Jonathan, 1.
• About 1848 James Hilton emigrated with Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Heywood, his parents, from Lancashire, England.
• James Hilton was enumerated in the household of Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Heywood in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1850 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Hilton, 39, laborer, b. England (as were all in the household)
  Elizabeth, 38
  Sarah, 17
  **James, 12
  Q. (Jack), 8 (m.)
  Arnold (sic), 5 (m.)
• On 17 Feb 1857 his mother, Elizabeth Heywood, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung fever at age 45.
• On 24 May 1858 James's widowed father, Edward Hilton, remarried to Elizabeth Olmiston at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow Olmiston.
• James Hilton was enumerated in the household of Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Atchinson in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Hilton, 60, operative, b. England
  Mrs., 50, b. England
  **James, 20, b. England
  John E., 6, b. MA
  Jack, 18, b. England
  Eliza, 9, b. MA
  Hannah, 16, b. England.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as weaver.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 5 months and 14 days old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. He was 23 years, 8 months and 23 days old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Hilton was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Hilton was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 8 Aug 1864 Elizabeth Atchinson received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his step-mother, received certificate number 47070.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Edward Hilton and Elizabeth Atchinson in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at North Oxford P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hilton, Edward, 60, works in woolen mill, b. England
  ---, Elizabeth, 66, b. Scotland (step-mother)
  ---, John E., 16, works in woolen mill, b. MA.
• Edward, his father, outlived James and died on 2 Apr 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• In 1890 James Hilton was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Albert E. Hinckley

• Father: Azariah Hinckley b. between 1800 - 1801

• Company: I

• Albert E. Hinckley was born between 1838 - 1839 at Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, son of Azariah Hinckley.
• Albert E. Hinckley was enumerated in the household of Azariah Hinckley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, as:
  Ezeriah Hinkley, 49, Ag, b. NY
  Polly, 45, b. CT
  Eliza S. Clark, 18, b. CT
  Martha A. Hinkley, 18, b. NY (as were all the rest in the family)
  Wm. P. Lee, 11
  **Albert E. Hinkley, 10
  Hellen M. Lee, 8
  Henry H. Hinkley, 6
  Rosetta N. Hinkley, 2
  Mary A. E. J. Clark, 2/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as farmer.
• Albert was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 5 Dec 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 4 Jun 1862, mentioning Albert E. Hinckley, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• He died on 14 Oct 1863 at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert E. Hinckley was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  ]Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 11 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert E. Hinckley was mentioned as deceased (Volume 92 # 44): Casualty List
  Mass 15th Regt.:---The following deaths in the 15th Massachusetts regiment are officially reported. Corporal S. W. Stearns, of Co. B., E. A. Hinkley of Co. I., and Sergt. George A. Davis; all killed at Bristow Station.
• On 18 Mar 1867 Azariah Hinckley received a pension to surviving family member based on Albert's service; his father received certificate number 94284.
• At Rensselaer County, New York, from the "History of Rensselaer Co., New York" -- Hinkley, Albert E., enl. Oct. 1, 1862, 15th Mass. Regt; died Oct. 14, 1864 at Bristoe Station.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018