Alexander Lyle

b. 1831
  • Company: C
  • Alexander Lyle was born about in 1831 at Scotland.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1860 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    **Alexander Lyle, 29, weaver, b. Scotland
    living in the house of
    Andrew ARTHUR, 59, weaver, $100 personal estate, b. Scotland
    Elizabeth, 46, keeping house, b. England
    (relationship if any, unknown.)
  • In 1861 Alexander was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alexander gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Alexander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
  • Alexander was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, on the foot.
  • On 18 Sep 1862 Alexander ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 6 Aug 1863, Alexander also served in the in Company C, 90th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania, having been drafted. This identification is tentative.
  • In 1896, Alexander was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it says that he "re-enlisted in a Pennsylvania regiment."
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2018

Jeremiah Lynch

b. 8 May 1841, d. 16 March 1902
  • Father: John Lynch b. between 1814 - 1815
  • Mother: Ellen Howard
  • Company: F
  • Jeremiah Lynch was born on 8 May 1841 at County Cork, Ireland, son of John Lynch and Ellen Howard.
  • In 1855 Jeremiah Lynch emigrated with John Lynch and Ellen Howard, his parents, from Ireland and was later naturalized.
  • On 26 Apr 1860 Jerry Lynch, 18, married Hannah Menley, 22, daughter of Thomas Menley, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Jeremiah Lynch and John Howard were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as boarders with:
    William Gaul, 30, b. Ireland
    Ellen, 28, b. Ireland
    James, 5, b. MA
    Thomas, 3
    Mary, 9/12
    **John Howard, 23, shoemaker, b. Ireland
    **Jeremiah Lynch, 20, shoemaker, b. Ireland
    Hannah Lynch, 25, b. Ireland (Jeremiah's wife)
    Eugene Howard, 24, shoemaker, b. Ireland
    (Noted: Morty Howard, his wife Johanna, and a John Lynch b. ca. 1814 in Ireland all live nextdoor. It appears this is some kind of family grouping.)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Jeremiah gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Jeremiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 2 months and 4 days old.
  • Jeremiah Lynch and John Howard, apparently first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in company F.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Jeremiah was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 15 Feb 1864 Jeremiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • Starting 12 Jul 1864, Jeremiah also served in the from the 1st V. R. C., Co. K.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Mar 1869, and received certificate number 97606.
  • He and Hannah Menley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lynch, Jeremiah, 29, In Boot & Shoe Factory, $1000 real estate, $200 personal estate, b. Ireland
    ---, Hannah, 33, b. Ireland
    ---, John, 9, b. MA
    ---, Ellen, 5, b. MA
    ---, Johanna, 8, b. MA
    ---, Jeremiah, 3, b. MA
    ---, John 13, at school, b. MA (relationship unknown.)
  • Jeremiah Lynch and Hannah Menley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lynch, Jeremiah, 40, shoemaker, b. Ireland
    ---, Hannah, 40, wife, b. Ireland
    ---, John, 19, son, works shoe factory, b. MA
    ---, Ellen, 14, dau, works shoe factory, b. MA
    ---, Jeremiah, 11, son, b. MA.
  • On 14 Oct 1882 his daughter, Ellen Lynch, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 17 unmarried, of typhoid fever.
  • In 1886 Jeremiah was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1886 Jeremiah Lynch was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F, apparently enumerated twice.
  • On 31 Oct 1890 his son, Jeremiah Lynch Jr., died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 22 unmarried, of typhoid fever.
  • Jeremiah Lynch and Hannah Menley were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lynch, Jeremiah, b. May 1841, married 40 years, b. Ireland, emmig, 1855, shoe cutter
    ---, Hannah, wife, b.?? 1841, of her four children, John, was living, emmig 1860.
  • Jerry Lynch died on 16 Mar 1902 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 10 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1902 at Saint Josephs Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Oct 1902 Jeremiah Lynch was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
  • Hannah Menley received a pension to surviving family member based on Jeremiah's service; his wife, received certificate number 549231.
  • Hannah, his wife, outlived Jeremiah and died on 27 Feb 1906 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
  • Last Edited: 3 Dec 2018

Family: Hannah Menley b. 30 Aug 1837, d. 27 Feb 1906

  • John J. Lynch b. 1 Mar 1861
  • Johanna Lynch b. 1862
  • Ellen Lynch b. 27 Jun 1865, d. 14 Oct 1882
  • Jeremiah Lynch Jr. b. 4 Aug 1868, d. 31 Oct 1890
  • Thomas Lynch b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 28 Jul 1871

Mack Lynch

b. 1 March 1833, d. 6 November 1898
  • Company: E
  • Mack Lynch was born on 1 Mar 1833 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, per his d. record, which gives no parents.
  • He was born on 1 Mar 1833 at Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Mack gave his occupation as laborer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Mack mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 4 months and 11 days old.
  • On 28 Feb 1863 Mack ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.

  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Michael Lynch was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • Starting 20 Feb 1864, Mack also served in the Company G, 58th Masssachusetts Infantry.
  • On 5 May 1864 Mack was taken prisoner at Rapidan River, Culpeper County, Virginia.
  • On 19 Dec 1864, Mack was exchanged from prison.
  • He ended his service with 58th Masssachusetts Infantry on 14 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
  • In 1879 Mack was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 May 1879, and received certificate number 232396.
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mack Lynch was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
  • On 28 Jun 1894 at Grand Army Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mac Lynch attended a reunion of Company E, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
  • He died on 6 Nov 1898 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of chronic rheumatism and exhaustion. He was 65 years, 8 months and 5 days old.
  • He was buried in Nov 1898 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 21 Sep 2017

William Lyons

b. 1834
  • Company: F
  • William Lyons was also known as William Lines in the 1870 roster, and parenthetically in Ford's history.
  • He was born about in 1834 at Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as printer.
  • He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.

  • On 29 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one James W. Walker, draftee, of Belchertown., being credited to the quota of Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years old.
  • William was described as being 5 feet 9 inches, with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent prisoner of war.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Lyons was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 21 Apr 1865, William was paroled from prison.
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 19 May 1865.
  • On 9 Dec 1865 (an unknown value.)
  • NOTE: the man buried in July 1876 at Hope Cemetery is not the man attributed to the 15th MVI. Preliminary research suggests that the man at Hope was in the 25th MVI.
  • Last Edited: 17 Aug 2019

George Alfred Macker

b. 6 June 1843, d. 21 March 1924
  • Father: Amariah Macker b. 1820, d. 10 Apr 1892
  • Mother: Eliza Otis Simmons b. 1816, d. 1850
  • Company: G
  • George Alfred Macker was born on 6 Jun 1843 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Amariah Macker and Eliza Otis Simmons.
  • In 1850 his mother, Eliza Otis Simmons, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 Oct 1850 George, Abby and Dean's widowed father, Amariah Macker, remarried to Sophia Bigelow at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • George Alfred Macker was enumerated in the household of Amariah Macker and Sophia Bigelow in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Amariah Macker, 41, spinner, b. MA (as were all the family)
    Sophia, 30
    **George A., 17
    Abby E., 14
    Dean W., 10
    Arabella G., 6
    Clarasi E., 4
    Albetta L., 1
    Eliza Bigelow, 36, weaver.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 George was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 1 month and 6 days old.
  • George Alfred Macker and Thomas W. Allen, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 2 Oct 1862 George was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 13 Dec 1862 George was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 George was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Alfred Macker was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 22 Apr 1865, George was released from prison.
  • On 17 May 1865 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out, as an exchanged prisoner of war.

  • George Alfred Macker married Elizabeth Rhoda Allen, daughter of Newman Clark Allen and Alvira Bonn.
  • George Alfred Macker made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Aug 1874, and received certificate number 159183.
  • In 1880 George provided a narrative of George H. Ward's death for Mrs. Ward, which was printed in Marvin's "History of Worcester."
  • He and Elizabeth Rhoda Allen were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    George A. Macker, 36, works in boot shop, b. MA (as were all)
    Lizzie R., 36
    Alice A., 13
    Nettie L., 11
    Melvin A., 7
    Grace E., 5
    Amy B., 2.
  • George Alfred Macker was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
  • On 8 Jun 1898 George and Elizabeth's daughter, Grace Eliza Macker married Frank Waldo Stockbridge at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • George Alfred Macker and Elizabeth Rhoda Allen were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Macker, George A., b. 6 June 1843, married 34 years, b. MA, (as were all) novelty mfr
    ---, Elizabeth R., wife, b. 5 Nov 1842, eight of 10 children living
    ---, Annie, daur, b. 25 June 1878, single, paperbox maker
    ---, Clifton A., b. Mar 1882, single, day labor
    ---, Eva, daur, b. 7 Feb 1884, single
    ---, Grover C., son, b. 4 Nov 1886, single.
  • On 22 Aug 1900 George and Elizabeth's daughter, Amie Belle Macker married Frank William Peckham at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1906 George was living at Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Alfred Macker 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 18 Aug 1907 George Alfred Macker provided the information on the death record of Elizabeth Rhoda Allen at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • George's wife, Elizabeth Rhoda Allen, died and was buried on 20 Aug 1907 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 64 years, 9 months and 16 days.
  • George Alfred Macker was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 23 May 1910 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widower, age 66, who manufactures suitcases.
  • He died on 21 Mar 1924 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years, 9 months and 15 days old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1924 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 13 Nov 2016

Family: Elizabeth Rhoda Allen b. 4 Nov 1842, d. 18 Aug 1907

  • Alice A Macker b. 1 Jul 1866
  • Nettie L. Macker b. 16 Dec 1868
  • George A. Macker Jr. b. 17 Feb 1871, d. 3 Nov 1871
  • Melvin A. Macker b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 28 Feb 1951
  • Grace Eliza Macker b. 8 Aug 1874, d. 1924
  • George A. Macker b. 30 Dec 1875, d. 28 Apr 1878
  • Amie Belle Macker b. 25 Jun 1878
  • Clifton Wade Macker b. 22 Mar 1882, d. 11 Sep 1904
  • Evelyn Macker b. 7 Feb 1884
  • Grover Chauncy Macker b. 4 Nov 1886, d. Sep 1957

Robert Madden

b. 1842
  • Company: G
  • Robert Madden was born about in 1842 at Bann, Ireland.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1860 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    Robert Madden, 55, laborer, $15 personal estate, b. Ireland
    Anna, 12, b. MA
    Robert, Jr., 17, laborer, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Robert gave his occupation as laborer.
  • In 1863 Robert was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 31 Jul 1863 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for a drafted man, Fred H. Greenwood, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
  • Robert was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
  • Robert was illiterate, and signed his enlistment paper with an "x."
  • On 15 Aug 1863 at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, Robert joined the regiment.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 Robert was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as an absent prisoner.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert Madden was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 6 Dec 1864, Robert was paroled from prison and attached to the hospital in Annapolis, MD.
  • On 5 Jan 1865, Robert was furloughed.
  • He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts as an absent prisoner.
  • Last Edited: 10 Aug 2019

John Alexander Magee

b. 27 March 1835, d. 26 August 1916
  • Father: Johnson Magee b. 30 Dec 1807, d. 15 May 1879
  • Mother: Elizabeth Jane Young b. 1810, d. 8 Feb 1912
  • Company: I
  • John Alexander Magee was born on 27 Mar 1835 at Lubeck, Washington County, Maine, son of Johnson Magee and Elizabeth Jane Young.
  • John Alexander Magee was enumerated in the household of Johnson Magee and Elizabeth Jane Young in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Johnson Magee, 38, bes carder, b. on the sea, Irish
    Eliza J., 36, b. Ireland
    Elizabeth, 16, b. ME
    **John, 14, b. ME
    William H., 12, b. ME
    Johnson, 10, b. ME
    Mary Ann, 6, b. ME
    Margaret J., 3, b. ME
    James, 1, b. MA.
  • On 3 Jul 1856 John Alexander Magee, 21, married Anna M. Holland, daughter of Peter Holland and Bridget [--?--], at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Alexander Magee and Anna M. Holland were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Joseph Holt, 43, weaver, b. England
    Sarah, 53, b. NH
    Carolin J., 10, b. MA
    **John Magee, 24, weaver, b. ME
    Ann, 22, b. Ireland
    Edward A., 3/12, b. MA.
  • In 1861 John was living at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 6 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 26 years, 4 months and 10 days old.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 John Alexander Magee 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 30 Nov 1861 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability, according to one source.

  • Starting 27 Aug 1862, Johnson Magee Jr., his brother, served in the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, mustering out on 26 Feb 1863 at Washington, DC.
  • On 12 Jun 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts according to the 1870 roster.

  • Starting 5 Aug 1863, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 29 Nov 1865 John Alexander Magee, 30, married Sarah A. Leaver, 24, daughter of John Leaver and Roxannah Legg, at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • John Alexander Magee made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 21 Feb 1870, and received certificate number 621560.
  • On 23 Jun 1872 Sarah A. Leaver, his wife, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 30 of consumption.
  • On 4 Dec 1883 John Alexander Magee, 48, married Jane Redden, 38, daughter of Richard Bainer and Margaret [--?--], at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, according to one unconfirmed report.
  • John Alexander Magee and Jane Bainer were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, as:
    Magee, John A., 75, he's married for the second time for 40 years, b. ME, he is a laborer in a cotton mill, they own their home
    ---, Jannie, wife, 68, her first marriage, they have no children, b. England.
  • John Alexander Magee died on 26 Aug 1916 at Natick, Kent County, Rhode Island. He was 81 years, 4 months and 30 days old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1916 at Brayton Cemetery, Post Road, Apponaug, Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island.
  • On 1 Nov 1916 Jane Bainer received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 831393.
  • Jane, his wife, outlived John and died on 30 Dec 1929 at age 84.
  • Last Edited: 19 Jan 2022

Family 1: Anna M. Holland b. 1837

  • Edward Adelbert Magee b. Mar 1860, d. 9 Dec 1942

Family 2: Sarah A. Leaver b. 15 Oct 1841, d. 23 Jun 1872

  • Bernard Ellsworth Magee b. 25 May 1866

Family 3: Jane Bainer b. 27 Oct 1845, d. 30 Dec 1929

Thomas Magovney

b. 1843, d. 4 October 1862
  • Father: William Magovney b. 14 Sep 1813, d. 14 Nov 1858
  • Mother: Ellen D. [--?--] b. 1822, d. 21 Mar 1850
  • Company: H
  • Thomas Magovney was born in 1843 at Ireland, son of William Magovney and Ellen D. [--?--].
  • Between 1848 - 1850 Thomas Magovney emigrated with William Magovney, his parents, from Ireland to Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Mar 1850 his mother, Ellen D. [--?--], died at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Thomas Magovney was enumerated in the household of William Magovney in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Jul 1850 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William McGouverney, 32, dresser tender, b. Ireland (as were all)
    **Thomas, 7
    Ellen J., 4
    Sarah Dempster, 24
    Fanny, 26
    Matilda, 20 (his future step-mother.)
  • On 23 Feb 1851 Thomas's widowed father, William Magovney, remarried to Matilda Dempster at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • On 14 Nov 1858 his father, William Magovney, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 45.
  • Thomas Magovney was enumerated in the household of Matilda Dempster in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Matilda Magoveny, 27. b. Ireland
    **Thomas, 17, apprentice mechanic, b. Ireland
    Ellen J., 14, b. Ireland
    Elizabeth, 8, b. MA
    C. M., (f), 7, b. MA
    Mary H., 2, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 22 Jul 1862 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • Thomas was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/2 inches, with grey eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • He died on 4 Oct 1862 at Hagerstown, Maryland, unmarried, on the march, of disease. He was 19 years old.
  • He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 13 Feb 1864 Matilda Dempster received a mother's pension based on Thomas's service; received certificate number 13266.
  • NOTE: In the pension file, Mathilda gives her year of marriage as 1841. However the town records of Blackstone show the year as 1851 and that it is her husband's second marriage. Likewise, the 1850 census of Blackstone shows Mathilda in the Magovney household, but not in the position of wife. Likewise, in 1900 she states that she has had four children, which would exclude Thomas and his sister Ellen, both born before the marriage in 1851. She appears to be a step-mother, but it is not so stated in the pension file.
  • About in 1866 Thomas's sister, Elinor J. "Nellie" Magovney, married Reuben Burley.
  • Thomas Magovney's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Matilda Dempster in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Magovney, Matilda, 38, works in cotton mill, b. Ireland
    ---, Lizzie, 18, works in cotton mill, b. MA
    ---, Matilda, 16, works in cotton mill, b. MA
    ---, Minnie, 12, b. MA
    Burey, Nellie, 24, b. Ireland
    ---, Jennie, 1, b. CT.
  • On 15 Jul 1874 Thomas Magovney was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Matilda, his mother, outlived Thomas and died on 10 Apr 1904 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
  • Last Edited: 26 Jul 2019

Alfred Maguiness

b. between 1838 and 1839, d. 26 March 1925
  • Company: K
  • Alfred Maguiness was also known as Alfred Maginniss on his gravemarker.
  • He was born between 1838 - 1839 at England.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jul 1860 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, likely not as:
    Margaret McGuinis, 50, b. Ireland
    **Alfred, 21, spinner, b. England
    George H., 17, spinner, b. England
    Arthur, 15, spinner, b. England
    Joseph, 12, b. England
    Bridget, 75, b. Ireland.
  • In 1861 Alfred Maguiness and John Maguiness, who appear to be related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, both b. England, joining Co. K of the 15th MVI from Blackstone, and both living in Central Falls, RI, in 1890.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Alfred gave his occupation as mule-spinner.
  • In 1861 Alfred was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Feb 1862, at Poolesville, Maryland, Alfred was sick in hospital.
  • On 4 Apr 1862 Alfred deserted, according to the 1870 roster, but the charge was removed in 1891.
  • Starting 18 Sep 1862, Alfred also served in the 11th New York Cavalry, Co. A.
  • James Manning was an alias he apparently used in the 11th NY Cavalry.
  • He ended his service with the 11th New York Cavalry, Co. A on 12 Jun 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    McGuinniss, Alfred, 37, cotton mill, b. RI (of Irish parents)
    ---, Annie, 32, wife, b. NY (of Irish parents)
    ---, A. Edward, 6, b. MA (of Irish parents ?)
    and four boarders.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Dec 1891, and received certificate number 929747.
  • On 14 Jan 1902, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, Alfred was admitted.
  • On 21 Aug 1906, Alfred was transferred to the Eastern Branch Soldier's Home.
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 27 Apr 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as "Maginniss, Alfred, member, 70, widower, b. RI (of Irish parents.)"
  • He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 15 Jan 1920 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
    Maginniss, Alfred, inmate, 80, single, b. RI (of Irish parents.)
  • He died on 26 Mar 1925 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
  • He was buried in Mar 1925 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Grave # 4032, Sec. L, Row 4.
  • On 18 Dec 1925 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, his personal effects were sold at public auction for the sum of $11.35.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2019

John Maguiness

b. March 1835
  • Company: K
  • John Maguiness was also known as John McGuinness.
  • He was born in Mar 1835 at Lancashire, England.
  • In 1861 John was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as factory operative.
  • In 1861 John Maguiness and Alfred Maguiness, who appear to be related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, both b. England, joining Co. K of the 15th MVI from Blackstone, and both living in Central Falls, RI, in 1890.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 4 months old.
  • John was described as being five feet six inches tall, with light complexion, blue eyes and brown hair.
  • In Jun 1862, John was absent, sick at the general hospital.
  • In Aug 1862, John was still sick at the general hospital.
  • On 6 Oct 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability, with "Amaurosis and almost entire loss of sight."

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Apr 1879, and received certificate number 1001565.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
  • About in 1895 John Maguiness married Bridget [--?--].
  • John Maginniss and Bridget [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Maginniss, John, b. Mar 1835, married 5 years, b. England (of Eng parents)
    ---, Bridget, wife, b. Sep 1846, no children, b. Ireland (of Irish parents)
    Fanning, James, Lodger, b. May 1844, widower, b. RI
    Beardesworth, Annie, lodger, b. Ap 1871, single, b. England.
  • Bridget made application from Rhode Island for a widow's pension on 27 Mar 1912 his wife, received certificate number 845138.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2019

Family: Bridget [--?--] b. Sep 1846

Thomas Dana Mahan

b. 10 May 1820, d. 13 July 1888
  • Father: David Mahan d. 1837
  • Mother: Sally Badcock
  • Company: C
  • Thomas Dana Mahan was born on 10 May 1820 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of David Mahan and Sally Badcock.
  • In 1837 his father, David Mahan, died.
  • In 1837, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas was involved in a guardianship proceeding at court.
  • On 17 Dec 1846 Thomas Dana Mahan, 26, married Mary Ann Brewer, 21, daughter of Daniel Brewer and Olive Cheney, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Before 1850 his Boy Mahan, died infant son.
  • Thomas Dana Mahan and Mary Ann Brewer were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1850 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas D. Mahan, 28, combmaker, b. MA
    Mary Ann, 24
    Sally, 40 (his mother.)
  • In 1854 Mary Ann Brewer, his wife, died.
  • Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Dana Mahan as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as stone-layer.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Wagoner in Company C, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 2 months and 2 days old.
  • On 2 Feb 1862 Thomas was transferred from to Company I of the 15th Massachusetts. to.
  • Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.

  • He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1870 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mahan, Thomas D., 50, farm laborer, b. MA (as were all in the house)
    Young, Emma, 41, housekeeper
    ---, Emma, 11
    Mahan, Sally, 78.
  • On 17 Sep 1870, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas was inscribed on the town Civil War monument, as "Thomas D. MAHAN."
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mahan, Thomas D., 60, widower, hired man
    in the household of:
    John Nelson, a farmer.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Jan 1885, and received certificate number 529337.
  • He died on 13 Jul 1888 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
  • He was buried on 16 Jul 1888 at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Grave No. 1, Sect. 10, Lot 205.
  • Last Edited: 5 Nov 2016

Family: Mary Ann Brewer b. 15 Apr 1825, d. 1854

  • Boy Mahan b. 12 Jul 1849, d. before 1850

James Mahoney

b. 1830, d. 20 April 1901
  • Father: James Mahoney
  • Mother: Catherine [--?--]
  • Company: I
  • James Mahoney was born about in 1830 at Ireland, son of James Mahoney and Catherine [--?--].
  • On 26 Jun 1851 James Mahoney married Margaret Toomey at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Mahoney and Margaret Toomey were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Aug 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    James Mahoney, 28, (no occupation), b. Ireland
    Margretta, 40, b. Ireland
    John, 7, b. MA
    Daniel, 2, b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 James was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 6 Aug 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years old.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 James Mahoney 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 30 Jun 1862 James was taken prisoner at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, or missing, according to the MASSCW.
  • Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning James Mahoney, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
  • On 1 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Point Lookout, St. Mary's County, Maryland, due to disability.

  • Starting 31 Dec 1862, James also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry, Company K.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Mahoney was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • He ended his service with according to the 1890 Veteran's Enumeration on 6 Nov 1863.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Nov 1863, and received certificate number 447178, mentioning both the 15th Massachusetts and the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry.
  • In 1868 James lost his left arm in an accident.
  • He and Margaret Toomey were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mahoney, James, 40, no occupation, b. Ireland
    ---, Margret, 46, b. Ireland
    ---, John, 16, works in woolen mill, b. MA
    ---, Daniel, 11, works in woolen mill, b. MA
    ---, James T., 8, b. MA.
  • On 24 Jun 1871 Margaret Toomey, his wife, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 May 1872 his son, Daniel Mahoney, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 13.
  • On 27 Feb 1879, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, James was admitted.
  • On 2 Jan 1888, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was transferred in from the Central Branch.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitehall, Washington County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, as well as mentioning his service in the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry.
  • He died on 20 Apr 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a cerebral hemorrhage, while on furlough from the Home. He was 71 years old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1901 at Saint Roch’s Cemetery, Federal Hill Rd., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 James Mahoney 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: 26 Jul 2019

Family: Margaret Toomey b. 1824, d. 24 Jun 1871

  • John Mahoney b. 1854
  • Daniel Mahoney b. 26 Aug 1858, d. 6 May 1872
  • James T. Mahoney b. 17 Feb 1862

James Mahoney

b. 25 December 1842
  • Father: Michael Mahoney
  • Mother: Ann [--?--] b. 1820
  • Company: C
  • James Mahoney was born on 25 Dec 1842 at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Michael Mahoney and Ann [--?--].
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as fireman.
  • In 1861 James was living at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 4 Aug 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 7 months and 10 days old.
  • James was described as being five feet four inches tall, with a light complexion, gray eyes and brown hair.
  • In Dec 1861, James was on extra duty as a carpenter.
  • On 24 Jan 1862 James had ten dollars deducted from his pay by sentence of Reg Court Martial.
  • On 16 Sep 1862 James was promoted to to Corporal.
  • On 1 Oct 1862 James was promoted to to Sergeant.
  • On 1 Nov 1862 James was promoted to to 1st Sergeant.
  • On 25 Feb 1863 James had ten days furlough.
  • On 4 Jul 1863 James was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, a shell wound in the head and a gunshot wound to both legs.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Mahoney was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service, according to the 1870 roster.

  • On 8 Dec 1879, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted, giving his place of birth as Fall River, Massachusetts.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Feb 1885, and received certificate number 76234.
  • On 1 Oct 1889, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was dropped from the rolls.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitehall, Washington County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • In 1891, James was included in "The History of Westborough."
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2019

Herman Maier

b. 1831
  • Company: G
  • Herman Maier was born about in 1831 at Strassburg, Germany.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Herman gave his occupation as steward.
  • In 1863 Herman was living at Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 Herman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Cyrus C. Cahorn, who had been drafted, being credited to the quota of Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • Herman was described as being 5 feet 5 and 3/4 inches tall, with grey eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
  • On 3 May 1864, Herman was missing in action.
  • On 6 May 1864 Herman was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Herman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent as a prisoner.

  • He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts while absent sick.
  • Last Edited: 10 Aug 2019

Hiram Makepeace

b. 16 October 1822, d. 31 January 1868
  • Father: Jessie Makepeace b. 17 Sep 1789
  • Mother: Sarah Underwood b. 1791
  • Company: C
  • Hiram Makepeace was born on 16 Oct 1822 at Biddeford, York County, Maine, son of Jessie Makepeace and Sarah Underwood.
  • On 17 Jun 1846 Hiram Makepeace, 23, married Sarah Judd, daughter of Lucien Judd and Rachel Potter, at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is identified as a carpenter.
  • Hiram Makepeace was not enumerated in the household of Jessie Makepeace and Sarah Underwood in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Saco, York County, Maine, as:
    Jesse Makepeace, 60, farmer, b. MA
    Sarah, 56, b. ME
    Sarah A., 32, b. ME
    Charles, 22, farmer, b. ME.
  • Hiram Makepeace and Sarah Judd were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Sep 1850 at Biddeford, York County, Maine, as:
    Hiram Makepies, 28, carpenter, b. ME
    Sarah Makepies, 26, b. CT.
  • In 1861 Hiram was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hiram gave his occupation as carpenter.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Hiram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 8 months and 26 days old.
  • Starting 4 Oct 1861, Charles Makepeace, his brother, served in the Company A, Maine 10th Infantry Regiment; transferred to Company A, Maine 29th Infantry Regiment on 31 May 1864 and mustered out on 12 Oct 1864.
  • On 31 Jul 1862 Hiram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Apr 1864, and received certificate 964296.
  • He died on 31 Jan 1868 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 45 years, 3 months and 15 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1868 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 31 Oct 1870 Sarah Judd received a pension to surviving family member based on Hiram's service; and received certificate number 461037.
  • In 1896, Hiram was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • On 28 Aug 1898 Sarah Judd, his wife, died at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 8 Oct 2018

Family: Sarah Judd b. 1823, d. 28 Aug 1898