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Henry Koch

• Company: E

• Henry Koch was born about in 1835 at Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as clerk.
  
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  On 5 Aug 1863 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Sceva T. Chandler, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years old.
• Henry was described as being 5 feet 9 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• He died on 3 May 1864 at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 29 years old.
• He was buried in May 1864 at Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, as one of the many unknowns.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Koch was mentioned among the casualties.
• In 1890 Henry Koch was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2019

Thomas Kohein

• Company: F

• Thomas Kohein was born about in 1842 at County Cork, Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Thomas gave his occupation as sailor.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Charles H. Patch, of Beverley, a draftee, being credited to the quota of unknown. He was 21 years old.
• Thomas was described as being 5 feet 6 inches, with blue eyes, sandy hair and a light complexion.
• Thomas was illiterate and signed his enlistment with an "x."
• On 23 Apr 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the U. S. Navy, but no service found at the Navy Department.
  
  

• Last Edited: 8 Aug 2019

James Otis Ladd

• Father: Otis Kingsbury Ladd b. 13 Oct 1816, d. 4 Nov 1896
• Mother: Hannah Warner b. 6 Feb 1817, d. 23 Mar 1882

• Company: I

• James Otis Ladd was born on 25 Oct 1843 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Otis Kingsbury Ladd and Hannah Warner.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 James was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 16 Oct 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 11 months and 21 days old.
• James Otis Ladd and Otis Kingsbury Ladd, father and son, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James was wounded on the arm, which he subsequently lost.
• On 10 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 4 May 1863, received certificate number 33388.
• From the Ladd Genealogy, by Warren Ladd:
  James enlisted, Oct 18, 1861, from Windsor, and Oct 29 entered Capt M J Smith's camp of instructions at Middlefield. He left Middlefield Dec 4 1861, passed medical examination at Worcester Dec 5 and joined the 15th Mass Regiment at Poolsville, MD, Dec 8 1861, and was assigned to Co I.
  He participated in every skirmish and battle in which that regiment was engaged throughout the entire memorable Peninsula campaign, and at the second battle of Bull Run, South Mountain, and Antietam. He was wounded at Antietam, Sept 17, 1862, by a minni ball, and on Sept 19 suffered amputation of the right arm near the shoulder.
  He was discharged from the service Jan 13, 1863, at Antietam Hospital, MD. He reentered the service from South Adams, with appointment as 2d Lt from the War Department, April 28, 1863; refused to enter the Invalid Corps, and was assigned to the 1st N C C Troops, afterwards designated the 35th U S C Troops, organized at Newbern, NC, and mustered into service June 30, 1863.
  He engaged with the besieging forces at Charleston Harbor, SC in 1863, having charge of alternating details of troops in the erection of parallel fortifications facing the enemy's batteries on Morris Island, and in the construction of the famous "Swamp Angelr the fire of the enemy, for the bombardment of the city of Charleston.
  He was promoted to 1st Lt Jan 12, 1864. In Feb 1864, his regiment joined the Federal forces at Jacksonville FL and he participated in the battle of Olustee FL, Feb 20, 1864, after a desperate and bloody engagement, the steamer being captured and hastily burned by the enemy, with the dead and many wounded on board.
  He was confined in rebel prisons at Macon and Savannah, GA and Charleston and Columbia SC, being under fire of Federal forces from the "Swamp Angel" Sept 13 to Oct 5, in the jail yard at Charleston.
  He made his escape from rebel prison at Columbia, SC Nov 4 1864 and was recaptured on Nov 9 having been run down by hounds. He was exchanged from the rebel steamer "Fly by Night" in harbor Dec 10, 1864, and taken to Annapolis, MD.
  After a leave of absence, he was assigned to special duty by the War Dept at Annapolis, mustering paroled prisoners of war for commutations of rations. He rejoined his regiment at Branchville, SC in June 1865, and was detailed as acting assistant quartermaster and assistant commissary of subsistence until mustered from the service June 1 1866. He was promoted to captain March 1, 1866.
• James also served in the Capt 35th USCI.
• On 17 Mar 1866 James Otis Ladd, 22, married Priscilla C. Thouron, 21, daughter of Joseph Ameand Thouron and Elisa Catherine Geiger, at Summerville, Charleston County, South Carolina.
• From the Ladd Genealogy, by Warren Ladd:
  After his mustering out from the service he was employed in the Bureau of Civil Affairs at Headquarters Dept of the South at Charleston, SC and thereafter assigned as chief clerk in the Adjutant General's office at those headquarters.
  He was subsequently assigned to Freedmens's Bureau in South Carolina. In 1868 he entered the State Treasury offce in South Carolina as book-keeper, became chief clerk, and served in that capacity until Jan 1 1871 when he resigned to assume the duties of superintendent and treasurer of the Chronicle Publishing Co, and business manager of the Washington DC Daily Chronicle, which position he resigned in August, 1872.
  He 1874 he had charge of the assets of the Bank of the State of South Carolina at Charleston.
• James Otis Ladd and Priscilla C. Thouron were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1870 at Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, as:
  Ladd, James O., 26, deptmt Clerk, b. CT
  ---, Priscilla G., 25, b. SC (as were all the children)
  ---, Joseph, 4
  ---, Ema I., 2
  ---, Theo A., 3/12, b. Apr.
• James Otis Ladd and Priscilla C. Thouron were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, as:
  Ladd, J. O., 37, U. S. Commission, b. CT (fath b. CT, mor b. MA)
  ---, P. C. W., 35, wife, b. SC (fath b. PA, mor b. Fla)
  ---, Jr. J. O., 13, son, b. SC
  ---, Emmer I., 11, daur, b. SC
  ---, Theruon M., 10, son, b. SC
  ---, James T., 7, son, b. SC.
• On 9 Aug 1889, at Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, James was admitted to the Robert Anderson Post 7, Grand Army of the Republic.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at St. James Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina, as having served with the 15th Massachusetts, noting his arm and crippled feet.
• He and Priscilla C. Thouron were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 9 Jan 1920 at Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina.
• On 17 Jun 1927 Priscilla C. Thouron, his wife, died at Summerville, Charleston County, South Carolina, at age 82.
• James Otis Ladd was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 4 Apr 1930 at Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, as:
  Ladd, James O., 86, widower, b. CT
  ---, Emma J., daur, 61, single, b. SC.
• He died on 27 May 1931 at Sommerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina. He was 87 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried on 28 May 1931 at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2016

Otis Kingsbury Ladd

• Father: Stephen Ladd b. 8 Nov 1784, d. 31 May 1865
• Mother: Hannah Kingsbury b. 1790, d. 7 Sep 1829

• Company: I

• Otis Kingsbury Ladd was born on 13 Oct 1816 at Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut, son of Stephen Ladd and Hannah Kingsbury.
• On 30 Jun 1841 Otis Kingsbury Ladd, 24, married Hannah Warner, 24, at Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut.
• Otis Kingsbury Ladd and James Otis Ladd, father and son, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In 1862 Otis was living at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Otis gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Aug 1862 Otis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 45 years, 9 months and 30 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Otis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion according to the 1870 roster, however, this is an error.
  
  
• In 1862 Otis was transferred from transferred to the V. R. C., which was probably overlooked in the 1870 roster to.
• On 19 Aug 1864 Otis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out, per Ford's history.
  
  
• From the Ladd Genealogy, by Warren Ladd, 1970 --
  Otis was of North Adams, NH. -- Was educated at the public schools, at the academy in Berlin, CT, and at the Wesleyan Academy in Wilbraham; during this time he taught school winters; after he was of age he spent three years in teaching in New Jersey and in New York. Since his marriage his occupation has been that of a farmer. He served two years, 1862-1863, in the army, and has been a member of the school committee in Springfield and in Windsor.
• He and Hannah Warner were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts, he is a farmer. They live in a large building headed by William A. H. Phillips. There are a lot of students and mention of Weslyan Academy among the people living in this building.
• On 23 Mar 1882 Hannah Warner, his wife, died at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 65 of cancer.
• Otis Kingsbury Ladd made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Jul 1890, received certificate number 545199.
• He died on 4 Nov 1896 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years and 22 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1896 at Adams Cemetery, Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Hiram Laflin

• Father: Clark Laflin b. 1 Apr 1788
• Mother: Elizabeth Adams b. about 1790

• Company: A

• Hiram Laflin was born on 20 Aug 1822 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Clark Laflin and Elizabeth Adams.
• On 13 Oct 1840 Hiram's sister, Charlotte Lafflin, married Roswell Haire at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Hiram Laflin married Pricilla Brown Chase, daughter of Daniel Chase and Bathsheba Stone.
• Hiram Laflin and Pricilla Brown Chase were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Sep 1850 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a bootmaker, with a wife and three daughters.
• On 5 Nov 1861 his nephew, Lewis Haire, died at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, at age 20 unmarried, of gunshot wounds suffered at Ball's Bluff.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Hiram gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In 1862 Hiram was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Hiram Laflin and Lewis Haire, nephew and uncle, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hiram enlisting after Lewis' death. (Hiram's sister, Charlotte, was Lewis' mother.)
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  On 19 Feb 1862 Hiram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 39 years, 5 months and 30 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
• On 4 Jul 1863 his brother-in-law, Roswell Haire, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, while serving with the 19th Maine, which fought alongside the 15th Massachusetts in that battle.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Hiram was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 26 Nov 1864, Hiram was returned in prisoner exchange.
• On 8 Feb 1865 Hiram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• He and Pricilla Brown Chase were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1870 at Oakdale P. O., West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Laflin, Hiram, 47, works in boot shop, b. MA
  ---, Priscilla, 47, b. CT (sic)
  ---, Agnes A., 16, b. MA
  ---, Edgar H., 14, works in boot shop, b. MA.
• On 21 Sep 1875 Hiram and Pricilla's daughter, Agnes S. Laflin married Reuben Harwood at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Hiram Laflin was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 249355.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• On 19 Jul 1891 Pricilla Brown Chase, his wife, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
• Hiram Laflin died on 11 Aug 1912 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after an illness of four days. He was 89 years, 11 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1912 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Clark and Elizabeth (Adams) Laflin

John Warren Lakey

• Father: Thomas Reynolds Lakey b. 10 Jun 1814, d. 27 Jul 1903
• Mother: Lucinda Elizabeth Berry b. 3 Jul 1820, d. 1 Jun 1901

• Company: F

• John W. Lake was an alias he used in the 15th Massachusetts.
• John Warren Lakey was born on 20 Jan 1838 at South Salem, Westchester County, New York, son of Thomas Reynolds Lakey and Lucinda Elizabeth Berry.
• John Warren Lakey was enumerated in the household of Thomas Reynolds Lakey and Lucinda Elizabeth Berry in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Sep 1850 at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as:
  Thomas R. Lakey, 35, shoemaker, b. NY (as were all in the family)
  Lucinda, 30
  **John W., 12
  Mary O., 9
  Sarah E., 7
  Thomas R., 2.
• About 1862 John Warren Lakey married Sarah Boss [--?--] her surname being either Johnson or Barr.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as sailor.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Augustus H. Elliott, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He was 25 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
• John was described as being 5 feet 6 and 3/4 inches tall, with black eyes, dark hair and a light complexion.
• On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, and wounded in the leg.
  
• On 27 Jul 1864 John was transferred from by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while prisoner of war to.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Warren Lakey was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 28 Apr 1865, John was released from prison.
• On 21 May 1865 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• He died on 2 Jul 1877 at New York, New York, from gangrene. He was 39 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1877 at Rogers (Toombs) Cemetery, Chenango Forks, Broome County, New York, Rt 79 Chenango.
• On 27 Oct 1890 Sarah Boss [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 382122.

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2019

Charles Albert Lamb

Charles A. Lamb

• Father: Albert Lamb b. 19 Aug 1807, d. 7 Aug 1885
• Mother: Adaline Foster b. 28 Sep 1810, d. 23 Feb 1895

• Company: A

• Charles Albert Lamb was born on 25 Jan 1838 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Albert Lamb and Adaline Foster.
• Charles Albert Lamb was enumerated in the household of Albert Lamb and Adaline Foster in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert Lamb, 42, farmer, b. Hubbardston
  Adeline, 40, b. Ashburnham
  **Charles A., 12, b. Leominster
  Mary A., 9
  Antonette E., 3
  Edwin Faner, 24, combmaker, b. NY
  Moses Hildreth, 23, combmaker, b. NY
  George Lewis, 24, combmaker, b. NY
  Josiah Pierce, 23, combmaker, b. NY
  Hellen A. Bennett, 20, b. Ashburnham
  Thomas Follandby, 28, b. Leominster
  Hepsibeth Foster, 76, b. Ashburnham.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as cabinet maker.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 5 months and 17 days 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, Charles Albert Lamb 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, Charles Albert Lamb 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, Cpl. Charles A. Lamb was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• He died on 25 Nov 1861 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, a prisoner of war. . He was 23 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in Nov 1861 at Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, originally.
• John Moore Studley wrote a letter on 4 Dec 1861, mentioning Charles Albert Lamb, as follows: published in the Worcester Spy --
  THE PRISONERS AT RICHMOND.-- The following letter, from Capt. Studley, has been furnished for publication:-
  Richmond Prison, Dec. 4, 1861.
  Dear-: Yours of Nov. 21st was received yesterday, and I assure you a letter here is quite a luxury for those of us who have not heard from home for six weeks. I am well as usual. A few of men have been sick, and one (Corporal Lamb, of Co. A) has died. Corporal C. M. Smith, of my company, is in the hospital, theatened with fever. The weather is quite cold. We manged to get up a Thanksgiving dinner, the 21st. We could not get a turkey cooked, so we had oysters, and two kinds of pudding. The Massachusetts men dined togeather that day. We have plenty of meat and bread furnished us, but everything else (except rice occasionally) we have to buy. We do not mind that, while our money last. Butter is 60 and 70 cents a pound; coffe $1, tea $2.75; everything else in the same porportion. A large box of clothing was received yesterday for the men of the twentieth Massachusetts, also blankets and clothing for Co. B of the fifteenth regiment. The officers of the fifteenth wrote to Mayor Davis, soon after we arrived here, that the men would want some clothing to make them comfortable, hoping measures would be taken to furnished them. Have you heard anything about us. I think arrangements have been made here to have clothing and money forward to us. The captain at this post thinks money had better be sent by mail. Direct all packages to the care of General J. H. Winder, Richmond, Va., via Old Point Comfort, and they will be forwarded.
• A commemorative marker with his name (spelled "Lam") is in Shockoe Hill Cemetery. However, research has established that Charles and the other POWs, who had been buried originally just outside the walls of Shockoe Hill, were moved in 1866-67 to _Richmond National Cemetery,_ and are buried there as unknowns.
• He was buried at Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, as an unknown.
• In 1888, Charles was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows: "Corporal Charles A. Lamb, son of Albert Lanb, was taken prisoner at Ball's Bluff. At Libby Prison he sickened and died of congestion of the lungs, Nov. 25th, 1861."
• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Charles Henry Lamb

• Father: Charles Lamb b. 13 Sep 1811, d. 13 Oct 1892
• Mother: Laura Wetherell b. 22 Dec 1809, d. 18 May 1890

• Company: D

• Charles Henry Lamb was born on 18 Feb 1837 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Lamb and Laura Wetherell.
• Charles Henry Lamb was enumerated in the household of Charles Lamb and Laura Wetherell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chas. Lamb, 39, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Laura W., 39
  **Chas. H., 13
  Edmund (sic) L., 8
  Geo. L., 8
  baby girl, 1/12
  and a number of apparently unrelated boarders.
• Charles Henry Lamb married Ruth Elisa Bemis, daughter of William Bemis and Matilda [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as mechanic.
  
• In 1861 Charles was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
• Charles Henry Lamb and Lucien Grosvenor Lamb, and Albert Abel Prince, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 1 Aug 1861, Charles was detailed as a wagoner.
• On 15 Jul 1862, Charles was on detached duty to Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
• On 22 Nov 1862 Charles rejoined his company from detached service.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Lamb was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• He was declared missing in action on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and taken prisoner.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Lamb was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 2 Aug 1863, Charles was paroled from prison.
• On 30 Oct 1863 Charles returned to the regiment.
• On 5 Feb 1864, Charles was reenlisted for a bounty of $325.
• On 12 May 1864 Charles was wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia, with a gunshot wound in his left forearm.
• On 18 May 1864, at Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC, Charles was admitted.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Lamb was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• In Feb 1865, Charles was on detached service with the 2nd Division abulance train.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
• He and Ruth Elisa Bemis were enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chas H Lamb, 29, soldier
  Ruth E Lamb, 30
  Martha J Lamb, 6
  Olive W Lamb, 4.
• Charles Henry Lamb and Ruth Elisa Bemis were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles Lamb, 33
  Ruth E Lamb, 34
  Martha Lamb, 11
  Otis W Lamb, 9
  George H Lamb .
• Charles Henry Lamb made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1877, and received certificate number 148465.
• He died on 7 Oct 1880 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a suicide. He was 43 years, 7 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1880 at Village Cemetery, Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Charles's widow, Ruth Elisa Bemis remarried to Henry G. Holden.
• Charles's wife, Ruth Elisa Bemis, died and was buried in Apr 1888 at Old Spencer Cemetery, Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53 years and 7 months.
• On 21 Oct 1891 Charles's daughter, Martha J. Lamb married Burritt Austin Hale at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 24 Mar 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Charles and Lucy (Hooker) Lamb

Harrison Samuel Lamb

• Father: Samuel Lamb b. 4 Feb 1806, d. 6 Aug 1879
• Mother: Mary Jane Holmes b. 20 Sep 1812, d. 10 Jan 1886

• Company: F

• Harrison Samuel Lamb was born on 12 Apr 1840 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Lamb and Mary Jane Holmes.
• Harrison Samuel Lamb was enumerated in the household of Samuel Lamb and Mary Jane Holmes in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel Lamb, 47, shoemaker, b. CT
  Mary J., 38, b. MA (as were the children)
  Almira H., 16
  Lucy M., 14
  Charles E., 12
  **Samuel H., 10
  Harriat E., 8
  Mary H., 6
  Sarah J., 4
  Francis E., 1.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Harrison gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 3 months old.
• On 5 May 1864 Harrison was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in the hand.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison Samuel Lamb was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 29 Jun 1864 his brother, John F. Lamb, died at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, at age 33 killed in action, with the 9th Maine Infantry.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 3 Apr 1867 Harrison Samuel Lamb, 26, married Susan Augusta Woodis, 16, daughter of Eliakim C. Woodis and Mary Ann Maynard, at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Harrison Samuel Lamb made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Feb 1868, and received certificate number101465.
• On 18 Sep 1883, at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison was a charter member of the Alanson Hamilton Post 160 G.A.R.
• In 1886 Harrison was living at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 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, noting that he was shot in the right hand.
• He and Susan Augusta Woodis were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is retired and they own their home free of mortgage. Of their two children, both are still living.
• Harrison Samuel Lamb died on 10 Oct 1903 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 63 years, 5 months and 28 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1903 in Pine Grove Cemetery, at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 19 Oct 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison S. Lamb was noted as deceased in the previous year in a newspaper article about the 38th regimental reunion. From the Fitchburg Sentinel, 19 Oct 1903:
  Reunion of the 15th Regiment
  Wednesday will mark the gathering at Worcester of the survivors of that grand old fighting regiment, the 15th Massachusetts, who will meet in reunion in Worcester, to commemorate the 42d anniversary of the battle of Ball's Bluff, their first baptism of blood, shot, and shell.
  For 37 years the regimental association has had its annual reunion in Worcester on the date commemorating the fight at Ball's Bluff. All the original field officers have joined the great bivouac on the other side except Gen. John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, who went out as the first major and won a glorious record for bravery and ability.
  The reunion Wednesday will include the business meeting at the board of trade rooms, Worcester, at 10.30 o'clock, followed by the annual dinner at Grand Army hall at 12 o'clock, which is furnished by the Women's relief corps. A rousing reunion is expected.
  Death has depleted the ranks of many prominent members since the last reunion, including three former captains, Capt. C. H. Eager; Capt. J. M. Studley, Capt. J. Evarts Green; William J. Woodbury, who constructed the granite shaft of the Antietam monument, Wilder S. Holbrook and Joseph Pecot.
• In Nov 1903 Susan Augusta Woodis received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Harrison's service; received certificate number 564752.
• Susan outlived Harrison and died on 27 Jul 1936 at age 85.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Jeremiah Bingham Lamb

• Father: Ezra Lamb b. 17 Jun 1795, d. 4 Mar 1852
• Mother: Lucretia Bingham White b. 5 Jul 1800, d. 3 Jun 1886

• Company: D

• Charles H. Ward was an alias in the 8th MA Infantry according to the pension file index.
• Jeremiah Bingham Lamb was born on 11 Oct 1827 at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ezra Lamb and Lucretia Bingham White.
• On 4 Mar 1852 his father, Ezra Lamb, died at Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
• On 6 Sep 1853 Jeremiah Bingham Lamb, 25, married Rebecca Ann Hayden, 22, daughter of John Hayden and Sarah [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1861 Jeremiah was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Jeremiah gave his occupation as butcher.
• Starting 15 Apr 1861, Jeremiah also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry, Company "H" (Militia) as Charles H. WARD.
• Starting 1 Aug 1861, Jeremiah also served in the by mustering out.
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  On 19 Nov 1861 Jeremiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
• On 12 Apr 1862 Jeremiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Jeremiah Bingham Lamb was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 20 Dec 1873 Jeremiah and Rebecca's daughter, Jennie L. Lamb married Arthur E. Noyes at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Jeremiah Bingham Lamb and Rebecca Ann Hayden were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lamb, Jerry B., 51, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Rebecca A., 47, wife, b. ME
  ---, Hattie, 20, daur, single, button shop, b. MA
  Noyes, Arthur, 29, son-in-law, married, confectioner, b. NH
  ---, Jennie, 25, daur, married, b. MA
  ---, Alice, 5, grand-daur, b. MA
  ---, Edward B., 1, grandson, b. MA.
• On 19 Apr 1883 Jeremiah and Rebecca's daughter, Hattie G. Lamb married Ernest Alfred Sturtevant at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Jeremiah Bingham Lamb was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 14 Nov 1892, and received certificate number 860602.
• He died on 17 Feb 1900 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
• An obituary for Jeremiah Bingham Lamb was published on 18 Feb 1900 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, as follows:
  "Jeremiah Bingham Lamb, 72, died at his home at 72 Spruce street yesterday morning. He was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the E. K. Wilcox Grand Army Post. For many years he had been well known in the city as a carpenter.
  He leaves a widow and two children, Mrs. J. J. Noyce and Mrs. H. G. Sturtevant. The burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery."
• He was buried in Feb 1900 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Jennie L. Lamb in the 1900 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1900 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Noyes, Jennie J., b. Dec 1854, widow, married 26 years, both children living
  ---, Lide E., daur, b. Mar 1875, single, b.MA, (fat b. NH, mor b. MA)
  ---, Edward B., son, b. Nov 1878, single
  Lamb, Rebecca A., mother, b. Aug 1831, widow, married 46 years, both her children living, b. MA (fat b. unknown, mor b. ME.)
• On 23 Jul 1902 Rebecca Ann Hayden received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Jeremiah's service; received certificate number 509065 (Note: date is difficult to read as 19x2.)

• Last Edited: 9 Sep 2012

Lucien Grosvenor Lamb

• Father: Grosvenor Lamb b. 10 Dec 1797, d. 24 Feb 1884
• Mother: Fanny Walker b. 2 Jan 1805, d. 15 Dec 1886

• Company: F

• Lucien Grosvenor Lamb was born about in 1838 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Grosvenor Lamb and Fanny Walker.
• Lucien Grosvenor Lamb was enumerated in the household of Grosvenor Lamb and Fanny Walker in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Grosvenor Lamb, 51, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Fanny, 45
  Mary L., 13
  **Lucien, 12
  Ellen M., 3.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lucien gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Lucien was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Lucien mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• Lucien Grosvenor Lamb and Charles Henry Lamb, and Albert Abel Prince, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 1 Mar 1862 Lucien was promoted to Corporal.
• On 14 Jul 1862 Lucien G. Lamb was transported home.
• On 1 Jan 1864 Lucien was promoted to Sergeant.
• In May 1864 Lucien was wounded.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Lucien was taken prisoner at Jeruselem Plank Road, Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 1 Jul 1864 at Occoguan, Virginia, Lucien Grosvenor Lamb was paroled from prison.
• On 23 Jul 1864 at Virginia Lucien G. Lamb was was sent to convalescent camp, according to his service record.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Lucien ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 29 Jul 1864 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Their Sammel-Events was mentioned as having returned home:
  Returned Veterans
  Wm. F. Miller, Elliot F McKinstry and Lucian Lamb, of Southbridge, members of the glorious old Fifteenth , have arrived home, after three years hard service. Albert E. Morse, of co. B, 13th regiment, has also returned, after performing an equal amount of soldiership. The 15th had a glorious reception last Friday at Worcester. This regiment has been in the front in nearly every battle on Virginia soil. It has been the most heroic and unfortunate regiment in the service from Massachusetts. Its record is written in the hearts of the people; and may the returned soldiers who belonged to it enjoy long lives and an abundance of prosperity.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lucien Grosvenor Lamb was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• He died on 26 Sep 1866 at City Point, Hopewell (city), Virginia, "while serving his country". He was 28 years old.
• He was buried in Sep 1866 at Bay Path Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 30 Jan 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Charles and Lucy (Hooker) Lamb

Horace G. Langdon

• Father: Dr. Jason N. Langdon b. 1786, d. 29 Jan 1856
• Mother: Mary Perkins b. 1789, d. 19 Jan 1876

• Company: F

• Horace G. Langdon was born in Oct 1823 at Kennebunkport, York County, Maine, son of Dr. Jason N. Langdon and Mary Perkins.
• On 25 Jun 1849, Dr. Jason N. Langdon, his father, was appointed postmaster of Kennebunkport.
• Horace G. Langdon was enumerated in the household of Dr. Jason N. Langdon and Mary Perkins in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Sep 1850 at Kennebunkport, York County, Maine, as:
  Jason N. Langdon, 64, post master, b. MA
  Mary, 62, b. ME (as were the rest of the family)
  Nancy A., 32
  Helen N., 24
  **Horace, 24, laborer
  Elphalet P., 22, (m.)
  Elizsabeth P., 22
  Sophia N., 20.
• On 19 Jun 1855 Horace G. Langdon, 31, married Ellen Webber, daughter of Ebenezer Webber, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• Horace G. Langdon and Ellen Webber were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Horace G. Langdon, 35, baker, b. ME
  Ellen, 42, b. ME.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Horace gave his occupation as sailor.
• 
  On 30 Jul 1863 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Charles H. Burage, a draftee, being credited to the quota of Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 39 years and 9 months old.
• Horace was described as being 5 feet 2 and 1/4 inches tall, with grey eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
• In May 1864 Horace was wounded with no indication of location in the MASSCW; possibly Petersburg.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Horace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent wounded.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Horace also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service by mustering out on 9 Jun 1865.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Mar 1870, and received certificate number 279948.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, He is enumerated alone as a boarder in the household of Maria Wilburn, 42, (apparently a widow), where he is a farm laborer, age 45, b. MA. She was his future wife.
• On 11 May 1871 Horace G. Langdon, 47, married Maria Cramfosey at Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, a second marriage for both, registered in Beverley. She was the widow "Wilburn."
• Horace G. Langdon was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sanford, York County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Sanford, York County, Maine, as a boarder, age 76, retired, single, in the home of Mr. Ridley.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Sanford, York County, Maine, age 85, single, still living as a boarder with the Ridleys, on his "own income."
• He died on 18 Jun 1910 at Sanford, York County, Maine. He was 86 years and 8 months old.
• He was buried in Jun 1910 at Riverside Cemetery, Springvale, York County, Maine, with the inscription "Civil War." (Note: this burial needs further documentation.)

• Last Edited: 17 May 2020

Edward J. Lanigan

• Father: John Lanigan b. 1811, d. 20 Dec 1861
• Mother: Johannah Power b. 14 Apr 1822, d. 26 Apr 1889

• Company: I

• Edward J. Lanigan was born in Aug 1845 at County Waterford, Ireland, son of John Lanigan and Johannah Power.
• In 1853 Edward J. Lanigan emigrated with John Lanigan and Johannah Power, his parents, from Ireland.
• Edward J. Lanigan was enumerated in the household of John Lanigan and Johannah Power in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Lanigan, 40, spinner, b. Ireland
  Johannah, 40, b. Ireland
  Patrick, 19, carder, b. Ireland
  **Edward, 17, carder, b. Ireland
  **Michael, 15, b. Ireland
  Nemora, 10, b. Ireland
  John, 8, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Edward J. Lanigan and Michael Lanigan, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
• 
  On 20 Jun 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years and 10 months old.
• Edward was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair, and a dark complexion.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Edward J. Lanigan was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 20 Dec 1861 his father, John Lanigan, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of accidental drowning.
• In Jun 1862 Edward was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, and sent to the general hospital.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 4 Jun 1862, mentioning Edward J. Lanigan, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 14 Jun 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the following:
  We have received a brief note from Lucius H. Briggs, a Webster volunteer who was in the engagement at Fair Oaks on the 30th ult., and 1st inst. He mentions the following casualties in Company I; Edward Lannegan, wounded in neck and face; John McGuire, foot and ankle; Milo S. Converse, leg and hand; Alpheus Remick, hand. There were other slight flesh wounds, but none sufficiently serious to be worthy of mention. None of the company was killed. The letter states that there were no displays of cowardice, but every man stood at his post, and performed his duty with a promptness and alacrity worthy of praise.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 5 Sep 1862, mentioning Edward J. Lanigan, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 11 Sep 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 28 Aug 1871 Edward J. Lanigan married Bridget Powers, 27, daughter of Nicholas Powers and Mary [--?--], at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Edward J. Lanigan made application for a veteran's pension in 1879.
• He and Bridget Powers were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In Woolen Mill. Enumerated also as "other" in the household - Maggie BURKE, 24, b. Ireland, who also works in the woolen mill.
• On 26 Apr 1889 his mother, Johannah Power, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 67.
• Michael and Edward's mother, Johannah Power, died and was buried in Apr 1889 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66 years and 11 months.
• Edward J. Lanigan 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. I, where he was wounded in the head.
• In 1897 Edward and Bridget's daughter, Mary A. Lanigan married Jerome Baker.
• On 28 Mar 1900 his brother, Michael Lanigan, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Edward J. Lanigan and Bridget Powers were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lannagan, Edward J., 55, painter, b. Ireland
  ---, Bridget, wife, all 6 of her children are living
  ---, Ellen C., dau
  ---, Margaret F., dau
  ---, John, son
  ---, Annie, dau
  and two boarders.
• On 11 Feb 1902 Edward and Bridget's daughter, Ellen Maria "Nellie" Lanigan married Henry F. Hughes at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 28 Apr 1903 Edward and Bridget's daughter, Margaret Frances Lanigan married William Edward Jones at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1906 Edward was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward J. Lanigan attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 11 Oct 1910 Edward and Bridget's daughter, Annie Vera Lanigan married James Francis Malone at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward J. Lanigan attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 26 Nov 1915 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years and 3 months old.
• He was buried in Nov 1915 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Nov 1915 Bridget Powers received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate 802650.
• On 7 Jan 1925 Bridget Powers, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 81.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2019

Michael Lanigan

• Father: John Lanigan b. 1811, d. 20 Dec 1861
• Mother: Johannah Power b. 14 Apr 1822, d. 26 Apr 1889

• Company: I

• Michael Lanigan was born about in 1843 at County Waterford, Ireland, son of John Lanigan and Johannah Power.
• In 1853 Michael Lanigan emigrated with John Lanigan and Johannah Power, his parents, from Ireland.
• Michael Lanigan was enumerated in the household of John Lanigan and Johannah Power in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Lanigan, 40, spinner, b. Ireland
  Johannah, 40, b. Ireland
  Patrick, 19, carder, b. Ireland
  **Edward, 17, carder, b. Ireland
  **Michael, 15, b. Ireland
  Nemora, 10, b. Ireland
  John, 8, b. MA.
• In 1861 Michael was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Michael gave his occupation as operative.
• Michael Lanigan and Edward J. Lanigan, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
• 
  On 15 Jul 1861 Michael mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Michael Lanigan was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 20 Dec 1861 his father, John Lanigan, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of accidental drowning.
• In Aug 1862, Michael was A. W. O. L.
• On 28 Aug 1862, Michael was determined to be a deserter.
• On 15 Dec 1862 Michael returned from desertion.
• In Jun 1863 Michael Lanigan and Michael Kelley were court martialed along with Charles H. Mellen at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, as documented in case number LL-459 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
• In Jun 1863, Michael was fined $10 a month for six months from his pay, by sentence of the court martial.
• A statement in his service records from the Adjutqant Generl#s Office, Washington, 30 Aug 1879:
  Tried by G. C. M. for "disobedience of orders and misbehavior before the enemy," found guilty, and sentenced for forfeit ten dollars per month for 6 months and to be marched under charge of the regimental guard for 10 days, while in camp, 2 hours each day on the parade line of his regiment, carrying a Knapsack filled with stone to the weight of 30 pounds and the word skulker in large letters placarded upon his back....dated 9 June 1863. Wounded in breast in action at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2 1863.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Michael was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Michael Lanigan was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 25 Nov 1863 Michael ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• On 10 May 1868 Michael Lanigan married Margaret Hanley, daughter of Michael Hanley and Mary [--?--], at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Apr 1869 Margaret Hanley, his wife, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• In 1878 Michael Lanigan was a painter.
• On 5 Feb 1878 Michael Henry Lanigan married Mary Kennedy, 30, daughter of Patrick Kennedy and Mary Ronan, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow of Michael Casey of Webster, MA.
• Michael Lanigan made application for a veteran's pension in Feb 1879.
• He and Mary Kennedy were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Landergan, Michael, 30, painter, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary, 30, wife, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Maria, 5, daur, b. MA
  ---, Johanna, 50, mother, widow, b. Ireland
  Casey, Eliza, 14, step-daur, works in woolen mill, b. MA
  ---, Anna, 12, step-daur, works in woolen mill, b. MA
  ---, Willie, 10, step-son, b. MA
  ---, Delia, 8, step-daur, b. MA.
• On 26 Apr 1889 his mother, Johannah Power, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 67.
• Michael and Edward's mother, Johannah Power, died and was buried in Apr 1889 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66 years and 11 months.
• Michael Lanigan was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I.
• He witnessed the burial of Charles Murray on 6 Jan 1893 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 Jul 1897 Michael and Mary's daughter, Maria Lanigan married Fred Schneider at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Michael Lanigan was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
• He died on 28 Mar 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years old.
• An obituary for Michael Lanigan was published on 29 Mar 1900 at "The Boston Herald", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Served his Country Well
  (Special Dispatch to the Boston Herald.)
  Webster, March 28, 1900. MichaelLlanigan, aged 53 years, a resident of Webster 43 years, and a painter by trade, died at his home on Granite street today from a complication of diseases, after 15 months' illness.
  He was a member of company I, 15th massachusetts regiment, serving four years and seven months during the civil war.
  He was drill master for the Connecticut state militia several years, and was a member of the local Grand Army post.
  He leaves a widow and several children.
• He was buried in Mar 1900 at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Apr 1900 Mary Kennedy received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Michael's service; his wife, received certificate number 498090.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Kennedy in the 1900 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lannigan, Mary, 52, widow, 8 of 9 children still living, b. Ireland
  ---, Maria, dau, 23, married 3 years
  ---, Catherine, dau, 19
  ---, Agnes, dau, 16
  ---, Grace, dau, 14
  Casey, Eliza, dau, 32
  ---, Annie, dau, 30
  ---, William, son, 29
  ---, Delia, dau, 27
  Billings, Mathew, 13, boarder
  ---, Sarah, 5, boarder
  Snyder, Fred, 31, son-in-law, married three years (apparently husband of Maria above)
  ---, Jeanette, 2.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Michael and died on 22 Jul 1908 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• On 24 Jul 1909 Annie Casey applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Michael's service; as a minor, but there is no indication of a certificate. Apparently it was rejected, since she was about 42 at this time.
• On 28 Feb 1911 Michael and Mary's daughter, Catherine Lanigan married Stanislaus Pehovak at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 27 Oct 2021

Patrick C. Lanning

• Company: I

• Patrick C. Lanning was born between 1834 - 1835 at Ireland.
• He was born about in 1835 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as moulder.
• In 1861 Patrick was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 29 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• Patrick was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches, with blue eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Patrick C. Lanning was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• Patrick was promoted from Corporal to Sergent Sept 17 for bravery at Antietam.
• On 13 Dec 1862 Patrick was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 14 Mar 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability from wounds, having lost his left arm.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Mar 1864, received certificate number 13126.
• On 7 Nov 1869, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Northwestern Branch), Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Patrick was.
• In 1869 He gives a sister, Mary Eagan, sister, of Manistee, Michigan, as his next-of-kin.
• On 1 May 1872, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Northwestern Branch), Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Patrick was discharged for desertion.
• On 11 Aug 1872, Patrick was readmitted to the home.
• He died on 7 Mar 1876 "while on furlough of concussion of the brain". He was 41 years old.
• He was buried in Mar 1876 at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, in an unmarked and unrecorded grave.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Patrick C. Lanning was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

• Last Edited: 18 Mar 2020