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Patrick Daniel Kinney

• Company: E

• Patrick Daniel Kinney was born in Apr 1840 at Ireland.
• He emigrated in 1857 from Ireland.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1860 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Kenney, 35, farm labor, $300 real estate, $50 personal, b. Ireland
  Rose, 41, b. Ireland
  Mary, 14, b. Ireland
  John, 8 , b. Ireland
  Henry, 2, b. MA
  **Patrick, 19, painter, b. Ireland
  (Note: unclear exactly what the relationship of these people is.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as painter.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 3 months old.
• On 28 Jan 1862 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for reasons not given in the 1870 roster.
  
  
• Patrick Daniel Kinney married Margaret J. Hanlon.
• In 1879 Patrick was living at an unknown place.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Daniel Kinney was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Margaret J. Hanlon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Richmond (Staten Island), Greater New York, New York, as:
  Kenney, Patrick, 40, painter, b. Ireland
  ---, Margaret, 36, wife, b. NY
  ---, Eduard, 13, son, b. NY (as were all the children
  ---, Ellen, 12, daur
  ---, Thomas, 11, son
  ---, William, 9, son
  ---, Joseph, 8, son
  ---, Henry, 6, son
  ---, Emmet, 1, son.
• Patrick Daniel Kinney made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Sep 1886, and received certificate number 848490.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Middletown, Richmond County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 30 Nov 1899 Patrick and Margaret's daughter, Ellen A. Kinney married John A. Chambers at Richmond County, New York.
• In 1901 his granddaughter, Margaret Chambers, daughter of John A. Chambers and Ellen A. Kinney, was born at New York.
• In 1903 his granddaughter, Alice Chambers, daughter of John A. Chambers and Ellen A. Kinney, was born at New York.
• Patrick Daniel Kinney and Margaret J. Hanlon were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Richmond, Stapleton, Richmond County, New York, as:
  Kinney, Patrick, 69, married 45 years, b. Ireland, immig 1857, house painter
  ---, Margaret, wife, 65, three of 10 children living, b. MY
  ---, Joseph, son, 39, single, b. NY, store confectioner
  ---, Henry, son, 236, single, b. NY, city fireman
  ---, Kinney, Alice, daur, 27, single, b. NY, book keeper insurance company
  Chambers, Margaret, grand-child, 9, b. NY
  ---, Alice, grand-child, 7
  Hanlon, Joseph, boarder (bro-in-law), 50, single, b. NY, plumber.
• On 4 Feb 1918 Margaret J. Hanlon, his wife, died at Richmond County, New York, at age 73.
• Patrick Daniel Kinney was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 2 Jan 1920 at Richmond, Richmond County, New York, as:
  Kenney, Patrick, 81, widower, immig 1859, nat 1864, b. Ireland, retired
  ---, Joseph, son, 47, single, b. NY, candy store
  ---, Henry, son, 40, single, b. NY, fireman, NY Fire Dept
  Chambers, Alice, gr-daur, 17, b. NY
  ---, Margaret, gr-daur, 19, b. NY, stenographer
  Hanlon, Joseph, brother-in-law, 60, single, b. NY, plumber.
• He died on 10 Jan 1921 at Stapleton, Richmond County, New York. He was 80 years and 9 months old.
• He was buried in Jan 1921 at Saint Peters Cemetery, West New Brighton, Richmond County, New York.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2016

Thomas Kinnicutt

• Company: Staff

• Thomas Kinnicutt was born between 1834 - 1835 at Massachusetts.
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  On 17 Nov 1862 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Jan 1863 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts commission cancelled.
  
  

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2013

Leander T. Kirby

• Father: John Kirby b. 1815
• Mother: Mary Olive Bercume b. 18 Jul 1817, d. 10 Nov 1885

• Company: E

• Leander T. Kirby was also known as Leander T. Curby in some records.
• He was born on 25 Feb 1841 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Kirby and Mary Olive Bercume.
• His father, John Kirby, died at Vermont.
• Leander T. Kirby was enumerated in the household of Mary Olive Bercume in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mary R. Curby, 33, (no occupation) b. Canada
  George, 11, b. MA (as were all children)
  **Leander, 9
  **Frank L., 7
  Mary, 6
  Jerome, 5/12.
• Leander T. Kirby was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the following enumeration in the household of:
  Nathan Esten, 38 farmer (and family)
  **Leander Curby, 19, b. MA (Note: apparently living in as a farm worker among five others.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Leander gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Leander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 4 months and 17 days old.
• Leander T. Kirby and Frank Lewis Curby, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Leander T. Kirby witnessed the other service of George Henry Kirby.
• Alfred J. Kirby, his brother, served in the in Company K, Twenty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers, as a musician.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Leander was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• He was declared missing in action on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leander T. Kirby was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 27 Nov 1863 Leander was taken prisoner at Mine Run, Virginia.
• On 23 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leander T. Kirby was mentioned in a short report:
  The November report of this regiment shows that Lieut. Col. Joslin was captured by the enemy on the 27th ult., together with the following men: --- Corp. S. W. Armington, James Goffer, and John McDonald, Co. D; sergeant James Comries, S. Curby, and Louis Jaynau, Co. E. Capt A J Bradley has resigned. The death of Joseph Freeman of Co. E. is announced.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Leander ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Oct 1864, and received certificate number 41768.
• On 25 Mar 1866 Leander T. Kirby, 25, married Isabella Lane, 27, daughter of Archibald Lane and Annie [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1879 Leander and Isabella Lane were living at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leander T. Kirby was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Isabella Lane were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kirby, Leander T., 39, works for boot factory, b. MA
  ---, Isabella, 41, wife, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, Eva G., 13, daur, b. MA
  ---, Arthur L., 10, son, b. MA
  ---, Myrtie I., 8, daur, b. MA
  ---, Cora K., 4, daur, b. MA.
• On 29 Nov 1888 Leander and Isabella's daughter, Eva Gertrude Kirby married John A. Woodbury at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Leander T. Kirby was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E, noting that he received a gunshot wound in the abdomen.
• On 28 Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leander T. Kirby attended the 23rd annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Isabella Lane were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kirby, Leander, head, b. Feb 1841, 59, m. 34 years, b. MA (father b. Canada Eng.) (mor b. Canada Fr.), farmer
  ---, Isabel, wife, b. Dec 1838, all four of her children are living, b. Canada Eng. (parents b. Scotland)
  ---, Cora K., dau, b. Oct 1875, b. MA
  Jackson, John, boarder
  Ballard, Agnes, boarder
  Converse, M. Alice, boarder.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Leander T. Kirby attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• He died on 27 Jan 1919 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 11 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1919 at Paxton Center Cemetery, Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Feb 1919 Isabella Lane received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Leander's service; his wife, received certificate number 870689.
• Isabella, his wife, outlived Leander and died on 11 Oct 1919 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80.

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2020

John Kirchner

• Father: George Kirchner
• Mother: Christine [--?--]

• Company: C

• John Kirchner was born about in 1830 at Prussia, (Germany), son of George Kirchner and Christine [--?--].
• On 6 May 1856 John Kirchner married Margaret Fisher, daughter of Archibald Fisher and Isabella McAlpine, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and a second for her; she was widowed "MILLER."
• John Kirchner was enumerated in the household of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Tobias Graichen, 57, weaver, $1000 real estate, $300 personal estate, b. Preussia, Germany
  Antonia, 57, b. Prussia
  **Gustav, 20,b. Prussia
  Barnard, 18, b. Prussia
  Herman, 10, b. Prussia
  Oscar, 9, b. Prussia
  **Frederick, 28, b. Prussia
  Elizabeth, 24. b. Scotland
  James W., 2, b. MA
  William Wagner, b. Prussia
  John Ritch, 26, painter, b. Bavaria
  
  (Note: one door away)
  **Frank GRAICHEN, 26, Weaver, b. Prussia, Germany,
  Margaret, 24, b. Scotland
  Antonia, 2/12, b. MA
  Charles Simpson, 30, pedler, b. Scotland (boarder )
  
  (Note: another door away)
  **John KIRCHNER, 30, weaver, b. Prussia
  Margaret, 27, Scotland
  
  (Noted: Two other families of weavers right nextdoor to the Graichens who are of Prussian origin and have Scottish wives. Bernard Wieseman, who also served in the 25th Mass. Infantry, and Herman Kleisener. Also noted in the MASSCW, an Edward Graichen, res. Clinton, weaver, age 25 in 1860, also served in 25th Mass. Inf. Relationship likely, but unknown.)
• In 1861 John was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as weaver.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, "supposed drowned," according to Ford's history, his body having been lost in the Potomac River. He was 31 years old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Kirchner was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 11 Nov 1861 from the "Worcester Daily Spy" -
  MINIATURES RECOVERED. - For several days a locket containing two miniatures, found upon the body of a soldier taken from the Potomac at Ball's Bluff, has been awaiting identification in the show window of Shreve, Standwood & Co., Boston. It was recongized last Friday, by Mr. Marsh of Fiske & Co.'s Express, as the likeness of John Kirchner of Clinton, a member of Co. C, in the Fifteenth regiment. Mrs. K., on seeing the locket, identified it as the one which her husband carried with him, the other portrait being of herself. The deceased was thirty one years of age, and leaves a wife, and an infant child born a few days before the battle in which its father perished.
• On 2 Dec 1862 Margaret Fisher received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 4308.
• On 7 Jul 1865 John's widow, Margaret Fisher remarried to Thomas Deary at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as attested by the certificate in the pension file.
• On 2 Nov 1865 Thomas Deary made application for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and was named for minor children.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Thomas Deary and Margaret Fisher in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1870 at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Deary, Thomas, 43, laborer, b. Ireland
  ---, Margaret, 38, b. Ireland
  ---, Anna, 14, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, John, 13
  ---, Frank, 10
  ---, Maggie, 8
  ---, Lydia, 6
  ---, Mary, 4
  ---, Evangeline, 3
  ---, George H., 1/12
  Tomson, John S., 28, lithographer, b. MA.
• Isabella Kirchner was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census at at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, age 19, where she works in a woolen mill.
• In 1896, John was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it says, "supposed to have been drowned at Ball's Bluff."

• Last Edited: 6 Oct 2018

James S. Kirkup

• Father: James Kirkup b. 28 May 1813, d. 23 Feb 1855
• Mother: Elizabeth Doell b. 1813

• Company: G

• James S. Kirkup was born on 6 May 1843 at Scotland, son of James Kirkup and Elizabeth Doell.
• James S. Kirkup emigrated in 1843 from Scotland and was naturalized at some later date.
• He was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Doell in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Elizibeth Kerkup, 42, b. MA (?)
  Robert Kerkup, 17, b. MA (?)
  Margaret Kerkup, 14, b. MA (?)
  **James S Kerkup, 12, b. England
  Elizebeth Kerkup, 9, b. Scotland
  Charles A Kerkup, 8, b. Scotland
  Esther J Kerkup, 7/12, b. Scotland.
• On 23 Feb 1855 his father, James Kirkup, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 41.
• James S. Kirkup was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farrington McIntire, 41, b. MA
  Caroline, 34, b. MA
  William McNelley, 40, b. Ireland
  Orin F. Stacey, 14, b. MA
  **James Kirkup, 17, farm labor, b. MA
  Bridget McNelley, 38, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 26 Nov 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
• On 9 Dec 1861, Alex Knox was the regimental sutler. This means that the men bought the small necessities of daily life from him. Often he was paid in "scrip", a kind of promissary note signed by the soldier. The sutler could then claim some part of the soldier's pay on the next pay day. Click the icon to see a note signed by James S. Kirkup of Company G.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
• On 25 Dec 1863, James was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• On 6 May 1864 James was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, as a Corporal.
• On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 1 Oct 1864 James was promoted to Sergeant.
• He ended his service by mustering out as absent wounded on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• On 19 May 1866 James S. Kirkup, 23, married Susan M. Budd, daughter of John Budd and Mary [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• James S. Kirkup made application for a veteran's pension on 27 May 1869, for his service in the 20th Massachusetts.
• On 6 Oct 1869 James's widowed mother, Elizabeth Doell, remarried to Joseph Glidden at Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• James S. Kirkup and Susan M. Budd were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1870 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kirkup, James S., 27, laborer, b. England
  ---, Susan, 26, b. Ireland
  ---, Nellie, 3, b. MA
  ---, Samuel, 2, b. MA
  ---, Frederick, 6/12, b. MA.
• James S. Kirkup and Susan M. Budd were separated apparently. (Note: it appears that all their children had died.)
• On 22 Apr 1875 his daughter, Nellie G. Kirkup, died at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 8 of miningitis.
• On 29 Aug 1876 James S. Kirkup, 33, married Mary A. Jones, 33, daughter of Joseph Jones and Anna Weaver, at Portage County, Ohio.
• On 1 Nov 1878 James's former wife, Susan M. Budd remarried Edgar Foye at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second (sic) marriage for both.
• James S. Kirkup was enumerated in the household of Anna Jones in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 17 Jun 1880 at at Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, as:
  Jones, Ann, 64, widow, b. PA
  Kirkup, James, 37, son-in-law, farmer, b. Scotland
  ---, Mary, 37, daughter,
  ---, Daisy, 4, g-dau, b. Illinois
  ---, Thomas, 2, g-son, b. Michigan.
• James S. Kirkup was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as well as the 20th Massachusetts, noting that he lost the first finger on his right hand.
• He and Mary A. Jones were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, as:
  Kirkup, James, b. May 1843, married 24 years, b. Scotland, emm. 1843, farmer
  ---, Mary, wife, b. Nov 1842, 3 children and two are living?, b. OH
  ---, Thomas, son, b. June 1878, b. Mich, fath b. Scotland, mor b. Ohio, farm labor
  ---, Bessie, dau, b. Sep 1880, b. Mich, fat b. Scotland, mor b. Ohio.
• On 21 Feb 1903 James and Mary's daughter, Bessie A. Kirkup married Louis E. Barton at Summit County, Ohio, as his second wife.
• On 29 Jul 1909 Mary A. Jones, his wife, died at Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, at age 66.
• James S. Kirkup died on 10 Jun 1911 at Brimfield, Portage County, Ohio. He was 68 years, 1 month and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1911 at Homeland Cemetery, Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, lot 148, section A, grave 6.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2018

Solomon Kittredge

• Father: Hezekiah Kittredge b. 15 Jun 1793, d. 23 Jul 1861
• Mother: Rebecca Chapman b. 11 Mar 1794, d. 1 Oct 1863

• Company: C

• Solomon Kittredge was born on 8 Sep 1818 at Mont Vernon, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Hezekiah Kittredge and Rebecca Chapman, or in Billerica, MA, per his death record.
• On 4 Jul 1842 Solomon Kittredge, 23, married Hannah H. Richardson, 27, daughter of Obadiah Richardson and Rhoda Hazeltone, at Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Solomon Kittredge and Hannah H. Richardson were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Sep 1850 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he works as a stone-cutter.
• Solomon Kittredge and Hannah H. Richardson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1860 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sullivan [sic] Kittredge, 42, stone mason, $30 personal property, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Hannah, 44, wife
  Mary A., 17
  Munroe, 12
  Harriet L., 8
  Frank, 6.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Solomon gave his occupation as stone mason.
• In 1861 Solomon was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 17 Dec 1861 Solomon mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years, 3 months and 9 days old.
• On 1 May 1862 Solomon ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no reason given in the 1870 roster.
  
  
• On 30 May 1866 Solomon and Hannah's daughter, Minerva Kittredge married Charles H. Chapman at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. (Note: he was a veteran of the 26th New York Cavalry.)
• Solomon Kitteredge made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Nov 1866, and received certificate number 723541.
• Solomon and Hannah's daughter, Mary A. Kittredge married Mr. [--?--] Trumbull.
• On 27 Nov 1873 Solomon and Hannah's daughter, Harriet Louisa Kittredge married Albert H. Sherman at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1879 mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
• Solomon Kittredge and Hannah H. Richardson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kittredge, Solomon, 61, farmer, b. MA, father b. NH, mother b. MA
  ---, Hannah H., 68, wife, b. MA.
• On 28 Aug 1894 Hannah H. Richardson, his wife, died at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80 of dropsey.
• Solomon Kittredge died on 29 Jul 1896 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 10 months and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1896 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 10, Lot 205.

• Last Edited: 1 Aug 2016

James H. Kneeland

• Father: Andrew Kneeland b. 1791, d. 26 Mar 1866
• Mother: Catherine McCarrick b. 1803, d. 3 May 1876

• Company: D

• James H. Kneeland was born about in 1837 at Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, son of Andrew Kneeland and Catherine McCarrick, or in Boston, as per his discharge papers.
• James H. Kneeland was enumerated in the household of Andrew Kneeland and Catherine McCarrick in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Andrew Kneeland, 56, laborer, b. Ireland
  Catherine Kneeland, 56
  James Kneeland, 14.
• James H. Kneeland was enumerated in the household of Andrew Kneeland and Catherine McCarrick in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Andrew Kneeland, 60, gardner
  Catherine Kneeland, 55
  John Kneeland, 22, spinner
  Andrew Kneeland, 20, teamster
  James Kneeland, 17, blacksmith.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as carriage smith.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James H. Kneeland was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, and had his arm amputated.
• In Oct 1862, James was absent sick.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James H. Kneeland was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 13 Dec 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Following the Battle of Antietam, James H. was reported as AWOL. He eventually showed up at an Army Post in NY.
  After he was mustered out of the Army, he re-enlisted and became an orderly in the White House, which at that time was used as a hospital steward.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 12284.
• Starting 17 Jul 1863, James also served in the 2nd Battn Regiment VRC, Company 102nd as a hospital orderly.
• He ended his service with 2nd VRC receiving a disability discharge on 27 Sep 1864.
• On 26 Mar 1866 his father, Andrew Kneeland, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 May 1876 his mother, Catherine McCarrick, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Oct 1879 James H. Kneeland married Ann Minns, daughter of Patrick Minns and Catherine [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• James H. Kneeland and Ann Minns were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James T KNEELAND, painter, 40, b. MA
  Ann, 35, b. Ireland. No children are enumerated.
• On 12 Dec 1881 James's sister, Margaret Kneeland, married Michael Donahue at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James H. Kneeland was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co D, where he lost his right arm.
• He died on 11 May 1891 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 54 years old.
• He was buried on 13 May 1891 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Section A, Number 2 Range 5) in his father's plot with his parents.
• In Jul 1899 Ann Kneeland received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on James's service; his wife, received certificate 384830.
• On 25 Aug 1906 Ann Minns, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, found dead of heart disease.
• James's wife, Ann Minns, died and was buried on 27 Aug 1906 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61 years.
• James H. Kneeland and Ann Minns had no issue.

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2019

Andrew Spurr Knight

• Father: Lyman Knight b. 29 May 1819, d. 3 Feb 1844
• Mother: Hannah Brown b. 8 Jan 1814, d. 20 Jul 1883

• Company: D

• Andrew Spurr Knight was born on 14 May 1838 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lyman Knight and Hannah Brown.
• On 3 Feb 1844 his father, Lyman Knight, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 24.
• In 1844, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew was involved in a guardianship proceeding at the probate court.
• On 21 Oct 1858 Andrew S. Knights, 20, married Catherine Amelia Olds, 23, daughter of William Bemis Olds and Evelina Upham, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Andrew gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1862 Andrew was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 13 Aug 1862 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 2 months and 30 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Andrew was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg and head.
• On 15 Jan 1864 Andrew was transferred from to the V. R. C. to.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service, as of Co. "A", 6th V. R. C.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Apr 1865, and received certificate number 57508.
• He and Catherine Amelia Olds were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jul 1870 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Andrew, 31, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Katie, 34, b. MA
  ---, Lyman W., 10, b. MA.
• Andrew Spurr Knight and Catherine Amelia Olds were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Andrew S Knight, 43, carpenter, b. Massachusetts, United States
  Kate A Knight, Wife, 45, b. Massachusetts, United States
  Lyman W Knight, Son, 20, b. Massachusetts, United States.
• On 6 Apr 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman William Knight and Andrew Spurr Knight, m. Eliza M. Money, fm. Nova Scotia, in a first marriage for both.
• On 16 Jan 1885 his grandson, Clifford Blackburn Knight, son of Lyman William Knight, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lyman and Eliza M. (Money) Knight.
• On 24 Dec 1887 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman William Knight and Andrew Spurr Knight, m. Ada C. Bradford, in his second marriage. She d. 02 JUL 1892 in Leicester, MA.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
• On 22 Feb 1899 his son, Lyman William Knight, died at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 39.
• Andrew Spurr Knight and Catherine Amelia Olds were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, S. Andrew, b. May 1837, 63, married 41 years, b. MA (of MA parents), printer
  ---, Catherine A., wife, b. Oct 1835, she had one child who is deceased, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Clifford B., g-son, b. Jan 1885, b. MA (of MA parents.)
• Andrew Spurr Knight died on 24 Mar 1912 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 10 months and 10 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1912 at Union Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Apr 1912 Catherine Amelia Olds received a pension to surviving family member based on Andrew's service; his wife, received certificate 741526.
• Catherine outlived Andrew and died on 11 Nov 1914 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 79.

• Last Edited: 25 Nov 2018

Daniel Webster Knight

Daniel W. Knight

• Father: Daniel Rowland Knight b. 8 May 1802, d. 25 Mar 1856
• Mother: Lucy Prouty b. 25 Aug 1798, d. 20 Jan 1867

• Company: F

• Daniel Webster Knight was born on 13 May 1835 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Daniel Rowland Knight and Lucy Prouty.
• On 25 Mar 1856 his father, Daniel Rowland Knight, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
• On 9 Sep 1861 Daniel was promoted to and commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant.
• 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, Daniel Webster Knight 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, Daniel Webster Knight was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, as 1st Lieutenenat of Co. D.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Feb 1865, and received certificate number 40973.
• On 20 Jun 1866 Daniel Webster Knight, 31, married Frances Marion Wood, 26, daughter of Gorham Hussy Wood and Lucy Dodge, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Daniel Webster Knight and Frances Marion Wood were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a boot and shoe factory.
• Daniel Webster Knight and Frances Marion Wood were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife and his sister Elizabeth KNIGHT, single, 52, b. MA. No children are enumerated in the household.
• Esther M. McQuestion was born on 17 Jul 1882 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• Esther M. McQuestion, daughter of Frederick S. and Isa L. (Gerow) McQuestion, was adopted on 4 Sep 1883 at Worcester County, Massachusetts, and her name changed to Esther Isabel Knight by decree.
• On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• In 1886 Daniel was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight was (or had been) a member of the Ferdinand Dexter G. A. R., Post 38, and a copy of his "personal war sketch" is now located in the Merrick Public Library.
• Click icon to read his G. A. R. personal sketch.
• 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, and now suffers stiff knees.
• He died on 21 Dec 1891 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever. He was 56 years, 7 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried on 23 Dec 1891 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (from the Worcester Daily Spy) North Brookfield -
  The funeral of Lieut. Daniel W. Knight was held Wednesday at 1:30. Mr. Knight was born in North Brookfield May 13, 1835, and has lived nearly his whole life here. In 1861 he enlisted for three years in the 15th regiment, Co. F., M. V., and was in the battle of Balls Bluff and was taken prisoner there. He was in the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg and was discharged at the expiration of service, July, 1864. He leaves a widow and one child.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frances Marion Wood in the 1900 US Federal Census on 5 Jun 1900 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Frances M., head, b. Oct 1839, 60, widow, no children of her own, b. MA
  ---, Esther B., adopted daughter, b. July 1882, 17 single, b. MA (fath b. Scotland, mor b. MA)
  Wood, Luella E., niece, b. Oct 1881, 18, single, b. MA, dressmaker.
• In Mar 1901 Frances Marion Wood received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Daniel's service; his wife, received certificate number 667379.
• On 24 Sep 1901 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, Esther Isabel Knight, his adopted daughter, was noted as follows: "Miss Esther Knight has gone to Mount Holyoke college. She is a graduate of the North Brookfield high school, class of 1901."
• On 26 Oct 1904 Daniel and Frances's daughter, Esther Isabel Knight married Charles Royal Varney at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1905 his grandson, Carroll Francis Varney, son of Charles Royal Varney and Esther Isabel Knight, was born at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Daniel Webster Knight's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frances Marion Wood in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Frances M., 70, widow, one child living, b. MA
  Varnie, Charles R., son-in-law, married five years, b. MA
  ---, Estelle, daur, one child living, b. MA
  ---, Carrol F., grand-daur, 4, b. MA
  Dexter, Susan W., servant, 65, single, b. mA.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Francis West Knight

• Father: Samuel C. Knight b. 1803, d. 18 Aug 1872
• Mother: Eliza Jane Mack b. 1818, d. 29 Mar 1900

• Company: D

• Francis West Knight was born on 6 Oct 1836 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He and Frederick William Chaffin were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, two future members of the 15th, living as boarders and employees in the home of:
  Philander Bodwell, 41, master truckman, b. VT, and his wife, Susan A., 41
  **Frank Knights, 25, truckman, b. MA
  **Fred Chaffin, 30, truckman, b. MA
  Wm. Pratt, 25, truckman, b. MA
  Johanna Barry, 18. domestic, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as teamster.
  
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 9 months and 30 days old.
• On 6 Jan 1862 Francis West Knight, 25, married Sophia Barton, 34, daughter of Mr. [--?--] Bersford and Mary [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first for him and a second for her; she was the widow of Emmerson Barton, a confectioner from Maine, who had died in Worcester in early 1860.
• On 21 Jan 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• James H. Knight , his brother, served in Company D. 62nd Regiment Massachusetts Infantry, and returned safley home.
• Francis West Knight and Sophia Bersford were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Francis, 35, teamster, b. MA
  ---, Sophia, 40, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, George, 7, b. MA
  Barton, Lizzie, 15, b. MA
  ---, Foster, 12, b. MA
  Boyd, Lucilla, 23, (m), carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Ella, 23, b. MA (Sophia's married daughter)
  ---, Lewis E., 2/12, b. MA.
• Francis West Knight made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Jan 1878, and received certificate number 205670.
• He and Sophia Bersford were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Francis, 48, deiivery truck team, b. MA
  ---, Sophia, 46, wife, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, George, 17, son, works in fish market, b. MA.
• On 22 Dec 1881 Francis and Sophia's son, George Edwin Knight married Ethel M. Williams at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis West Knight died on 24 Jun 1886 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a coma. He was 49 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1886 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Sep 1886 Sophia Bersford received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 266760.
• Sophia, his wife, outlived Francis and died on 17 May 1907 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of grippe and bronchitis at age 79.

• Last Edited: 7 May 2019

Henry H. Knight

• Father: Albert Knight b. 11 Oct 1809, d. 1860
• Mother: Susan Brown b. 11 Feb 1817, d. 12 Sep 1892

• Company: F

• Albert Knight, his brother, enlisted in Company F,21st Massachusetts Infantry on August 19,1861 and mustered out of service on June 21,1865.
• Henry H. Knight was born on 21 Jan 1841 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Albert Knight and Susan Brown.
• Henry H. Knight was enumerated in the household of Albert Knight and Susan Brown in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert Knight, 40, mechanic, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Susan, 33
  Emily, 10
  **Henry H., 9
  Albert, 7
  Adelaide B., 6
  George W., 4
  Mary L., 2.
• Henry H. Knight was enumerated in the household of Albert Knight and Susan Brown in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert Knights, 52, whip manufacturer, b. MA (as were all in family)
  Susan, 43
  Emily, 20
  **Henry, 19, day laborer
  Albert Jr., 17
  Adelaide B., 15
  George E., 13
  John, 9
  Frank, 6
  Charles, 1.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Henry gave his occupation as whip maker.
• George E. Knight, his brother, enlisted in Co. H, 31st Mass Vol Inf, and returned home.
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  On 9 Jan 1862 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 11 months and 19 days old.
• On 8 May 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 20 Aug 1862, Henry also served in the 51st Massachusetts Infantry (9 mos.), Co. H.
• He ended his service with the 51st Massachusetts by mustering out on 27 Jul 1863.
• On 19 Jan 1867 Henry H. Knight, 25, married Ella S. McIntyre, 19, daughter of Levi McIntyre and Julia Ann Richards, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry H. Knight and Ella S. McIntyre were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, as:
  Knight, Henry H., 39, manuf, b. MA
  ---, Ella S., 32, wife, b. MA
  ---, Anna G., 7, dau, b. OH.
• Henry H. Knight was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, as having served in the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H as a Sergeant. No mention is made of his service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• He made application at Ohio for a veteran's pension on 20 Jul 1892, and received certificate number 889943.
• On 7 Jun 1922 Ella S. McIntyre, his wife, died at Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, at age 74.
• H. H. Knight died on 27 Sep 1923 at Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. He was 82 years, 8 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried on 29 Sep 1923 at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2012

John S. Knight

• Company: D

• John S. Knight was born about in 1828 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as scythe-maker.
  
• In 1861 John was living at Greenville, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years old.
• John was described as five feet six inches tall, with sandy complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair, a scythe maker.
• On 1 Aug 1862 John was promoted to Corporal.
• On 1 Jun 1863 John was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 3 Jul 1863 John was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in action.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John S. Knight was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 8 Feb 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• On 27 Dec 1864 He enlisted in Company E of the Maine Coast Guard and was mustered out July 7, 1865.
• On 31 Jul 1870 John S. Knight married Nancy "Maria" Robinson, 22, at Fayette, Kennebec County, Maine.
• John S. Knight died on 15 May 1877 at Livermore Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine. He was 49 years old.
• He was buried in May 1877 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Livermore Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine, (90400.)
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Nancy "Maria" Robinson in the 1880 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1880 at Fayette, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Knight, Maria, 32, widow, b. ME (as were all)
  ---, Carrie E., 7, daur, b. ME (fat b. NH, mor b. MD)
  Robinson, Georgeia A., 28, sister, single
  ---, Columbia, 27, sister, single.
• On 14 Dec 1887 Nancy "Maria" Knight received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 288223.
• John's wife, Nancy "Maria" Robinson, died and was buried in Feb 1920 at Readfield Corner Cemetery, Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 72 years.

• Last Edited: 20 Nov 2021

William J. Knight

• Father: John Knight
• Mother: Louisa [--?--]

• Company: K

• William J. Knight was born on 4 Mar 1838 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of John Knight and Louisa [--?--].
• On 12 Aug 1860 William J. Knight, 22, married Sarah J. Kelley, daughter of William Kelley, at Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1862 William was living at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as moulder.
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  On 8 Aug 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William J. Knight was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 13 Apr 1867, and received certificate 96885.
• He and Sarah J. Kelley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1870 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knight, Wm. J., 32, moulder, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Sarah J., 32
  ---, Franklin, 9
  ---, Henry W., 3.
• William J. Knight died on 18 Jul 1874 at Guilford, Windham County, Vermont. He was 36 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1874 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah J. Kelley in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as the widow, Sarah J. KNIGHT, 40, servant, b. MA, and her son Henry J., 13, live in the household of Charles Whitin. Relationship if any unknown.
• On 24 Jun 1880 Sarah J. Kelley received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; received certificate number 198794.
• On 17 Dec 1890 William and Sarah's son, Henry William Knight married Alice Relief Wood at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Alex Knox

Alex Knox

• Company: SUTLER

• On 9 Dec 1861, Alex was the regimental sutler. This means that the men bought the small necessities of daily life from him. Often he was paid in "scrip", a kind of promissary note signed by the soldier. The sutler could then claim some part of the soldier's pay on the next pay day. Click the icon to see a note signed by James S. Kirkup of Company G.
• Note: Alex Knox's photo is included in the 15th MVI regimental photos currently believed to be owned by the MA MOLLUS. No further information is known about him at this time.

• Last Edited: 18 Dec 2014

Daniel R. Knox

• Father: Luke Knox b. 12 Nov 1803
• Mother: Louisa Wesson b. 12 Nov 1804, d. 10 Aug 1887

• Company: G

• Daniel R. Knox was born on 10 Jul 1835 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luke Knox and Louisa Wesson.
• Daniel R. Knox was enumerated in the household of Luke Knox and Louisa Wesson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luke Knox, 57, shoemaker, b. VT
  Louisa, 56, b. MA
  Mary A., 22, b. MA
  Franklin S., 20, shoemaker, b. MA
  Elisa J., 16, b. MA
  Henry F., 16, shoemaker, b. MA
  Alomne F., 16, shoemaker, b. RI
  **David (sic) R., 14, b. MA
  Catherine A.,12, b. MA
  Walter D., 11, b. MA
  Jerome, 7. b. MA
  Hannam A., 5, (male), b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
• In 1861 Daniel was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 6 Aug 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 27 days old.
• Starting 16 Sep 1861, Walter D. Knox, his brother, served in the Company A, Massachusetts 25th Infantry Regiment and mustered out on 17 May 1865.
• Starting 31 Jul 1862, Franklin Leonard Knox, his brother, served in the Company K, Massachusetts 34th Infantry Regiment and mustered out on 16 Jun 1865.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Daniel was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the shoulder.
• On 15 Feb 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 1st Regiment Veterans' Reserve Corps, Company G.
  
  
• He ended his service with the VRC by mustering out on 6 Aug 1864.
• Starting 15 Aug 1864, Jerome B. Knox, his brother, served in the Company F, Massachusetts 1st Heavy Artillery Battalion and mustered out on 28 Jun 1865.
• Starting 17 Jan 1865, Daniel also served in the 61st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I.
• He was enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  D R Knox, 29, b. MA, bootmaker
  C A Putnam, 28
  A M Putnam, 7
  H M Knox, 19, moulder
  A F Knox, 21, boot maker
  Frederic E Knox, 7
  Walter A Knox, 4
  Sarah E Knox, 21, dress maker
  Louisa Knox, 61, widow
  J B Knox, 22, tinman.
• He ended his service with the 61st Massachusetts on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• On 10 Feb 1866 Daniel R. Knox, 30, married Ann Maria Kettell, 19, daughter of Thomas J. Kettell and Adeline Whitcomb, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Daniel R. Knox and Ann Maria Kettell were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Jul 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Knox, Dan'l, R., 34, bootmaker, b. MA
  ---, Ann M., 24, b. MA
  (living nextdoor to his mother and other relatives.)
• Daniel R. Knox was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. Kettell and Adeline Whitcomb in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 10 Jun 1880 at at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kettell, Thomas J., 77, head, white washer, b. MA
  ---, Adeline, 62, wife
  ---, Almira, 21, daughter
  **D. R. Knox, 44, son-in-law, fish peddler, b. MA
  ---, Ann M. , 34, daughter, b. MA
  ---, A. Maude, 8, grand-daughter, b. MA
  ---,Bertha , 5, grand-daughter, b. MA.
• Daniel R. Knox made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 3 Nov 1890, received certificate number 760535.
• On 16 Apr 1892 Daniel and Ann's daughter, A. Maude Knox married Charles Eugene Burns at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 3 Mar 1893 Daniel and Ann's daughter, Bertha Maolia Knox married Lewis Napolean Price at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 19 Nov 1897 his married daughter, Anna Maude Knox, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26.
• Daniel R. Knox was enumerated in the household of Lewis Napolean Price and Bertha Maolia Knox in the 1900 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rice, Lewis N., b. July 1872 in MD, married 7 years
  ---, Bertha N., b. Mar 1876 in MA, 3 ch
  ---, Stanley L., b. July 1893
  ---, Arthur E., b. Dec 1895
  ---, Archer E., b. Mar 1898
  Knox, Annie, mor-in-law, b. Aug 1845, 2 of 3 children still living
  ---, Daniel R., fat-in-law, b. July 1832, married 32 years
  ---, Arthur, bro-in-law, b. Nov 1880
  Esterbrooks, George, boarder, b. Sep 1881.
• Daniel R. Knox was enumerated in the household of Lewis Napolean Price and Bertha Maolia Knox in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Price, Louis M., 38, married first for 16 years, b. MD, carpenter builder
  ---, Bertha M., wife, 34, b. MA (as were all others)
  ---, Lewis S., son, 17, laborer in rubber factory
  ---, Arthur E., son, 14
  ---, Archie R., son, 12
  ---, Eddie M., son, 10
  ---, Clarence U., son, 3
  **Knox, Daniel R., boarder, 74, married 44 years, stone mason
  ---, Annie M., boarder, 63, two of three children living.
• On 24 Feb 1913 Ann Maria Kettell, his wife, died at Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 66 of Grippe.
• Daniel's wife, Ann Maria Kettell, died and was buried on 27 Feb 1913 at Russell Cemetery, Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66 years, 7 months and 25 days.
• Daniel R. Knox was enumerated in the household of Lewis Napolean Price and Bertha Maolia Knox in the 1920 US Federal Census on 13 Jan 1920 at Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, as a widower, age 84, living with his daughter and son-in-law.
• Daniel R. Knox died on 2 Jun 1926 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 90 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1926 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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• Last Edited: 8 Nov 2021