Franklin Sylvander Marshall

b. 11 July 1840, d. 4 February 1875
  • Father: Chedorlaomer Marshall b. 25 Mar 1803, d. 21 Jun 1863
  • Mother: Martha Fox Upton b. 14 Oct 1804, d. 28 Sep 1877
  • Company: B
  • Franklin Sylvander Marshall was born on 11 Jul 1840 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Chedorlaomer Marshall and Martha Fox Upton.
  • Franklin Sylvander Marshall was enumerated in the household of Chedorlaomer Marshall and Martha Fox Upton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Chederlomer Marshall, 47, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Martha F., 45
    Lucy A., 22
    Martha A., 20
    Frances A. 16 (f)
    Charlotte L., 13
    **Franklin S., 9
    Joseph D. Fox, 45
    Ellen Upton, 28
    Frances E. Upton, 3.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Franklin gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Franklin was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 30 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 19 days old.
  • On 10 Sep 1862 Franklin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Franklin Sylvander Marshall married Mary Hunter.
  • Franklin Sylvander Marshall died on 4 Feb 1875 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 34 years, 6 months and 24 days old.
  • He was buried on 7 Feb 1875 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (East of Central Entrance) Cosmos Path, after a funeral at his mother's home on Mt. Vernon street, Fitchburg.
  • On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Franklin Sylvander Marshall was reported as deceased at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel. Click the icon to read the report.
  • On 7 Sep 1926 Mary Hunter received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Franklin's service; his wife, received certificate number A-11-11-27.
  • Franklin's wife, Mary Hunter, died and was buried in Apr 1934 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 81 years and 10 months.
  • Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Family: Mary Hunter b. 1 Jun 1852, d. 20 Apr 1934

Isaac E. Marshall

b. 1840, d. 17 September 1862
  • Father: Eli Marshall b. 20 Sep 1802, d. 11 Feb 1866
  • Mother: Catherine [--?--] b. 1805
  • Company: H
  • Isaac E. Marshall was born about in 1840 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, son of Eli Marshall and Catherine [--?--].
  • Isaac E. Marshall was enumerated in the household of Eli Marshall and Catherine [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, as:
    Eli Marshall, 48, farmer, b. NY (as were all in the family)
    Catherine, 42
    Sarah, 17
    Ann M., 16
    **Isaac E., 12
    Norman E., 8
    Harriet, 10.
  • Isaac E. Marshall and Eugene Keith were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living in the boarding house of:
    Moses Andrews, 52, (boardinghouse owner),
    Lucinda, 53
    Anne., 38
    Albert A., 22
    **Isaac Marshall, 22, machinist, b. NY
    ??? Colvin, 30
    Asel Wood, 20
    **Eugene Keith, 19, machinist, b. MA
    H. W. Beebe, 22
    ??? Willey, 21
    Alvin Cousin, 25
    Louisa Anderson, 22
    (Note: two future members of the 15th Massachusetts lived in the same boarding house.)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Isaac gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Isaac mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 his friend, Eugene Keith, died at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, at age 22 unmarried, killed in action.
  • Isaac E. Marshall died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, unmarried. He was 22 years old.
  • On 26 Sep 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Isaac E. Marshall was mentioned among the deceased.
  • On 30 Apr 1887 Catherine Marshall applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Isaac's service; but no certificate number is recorded for his mother.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Isaac E. Marshall was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
  • Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Joseph Augustus Marshall

b. 15 June 1840, d. 30 July 1920

Joseph A. Marshall
  • Father: Dr. Jonas Augustus Marshall b. 21 Mar 1800, d. 25 Feb 1887
  • Mother: Harriet Silence Bowers b. 1801, d. 12 Nov 1846
  • Company: B
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall was born on 15 Jun 1840 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dr. Jonas Augustus Marshall and Harriet Silence Bowers.
  • On 12 Nov 1846 his mother, Harriet Silence Bowers, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Mar 1851 Joseph's widowed father, Dr. Jonas Augustus Marshall, remarried to Ann B. Bowers at Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
  • In 1861 Joseph was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as clerk.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 27 days old.
  • On 13 Dec 1862 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • Starting 27 Jan 1863, Joseph also served in the Company A of the 36th Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Jan 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in the 36th Massachusetts Regiment.

  • On 1 Sep 1863 Joseph was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 Joseph was promoted to Captain.
  • On 6 May 1864 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Dr. Jonas Augustus Marshall and Ann B. Bowers in the State census in 1865 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall ended his service on 8 Jun 1865.
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall married Eliza A. Mortimer She was the widow of William S. Gossin.
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall and Eliza A. Mortimer were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, as:
    Marshall, Joseph A., 29, hotel keeper, b. MA
    ---, Eliza A., 41, b. OH
    ---, Sallie H., 2, b. KY
    (plus numerous hotel guests.)
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall and Eliza A. Mortimer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, as:
    Jos. A. Marshall, 39, merchant & newsdealer, b. MA
    Elisa A. Marshall, 50, wife, keeper of hotel and restraunt, b. OH (fath b. Eng, mor b. NH)
    Fannie R. Snyder, 9, wife's grandchild, b. KS
    Fannie H. Richey, 26, wife's daughter, b. OH
    Oscar L. Richey, 8, Mrs. R's son, b. KS
    Thomas K. Richey, 5, Mrs. R's son. b. KS
    Georgie A. Richey, 2, daughter, b.KS.
  • On 20 Sep 1885 at Crawford County, Kansas, Joseph appears as a member in the records of Gen. Bailey, Post 49 of the G. A. R.
  • In Jun 1886 Joseph was living at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas.
  • He made application at Kansas for a veteran's pension on 7 Apr 1889, and received certificate number 378466.
  • In 1889 Joseph Augustus Marshall and Eliza A. Mortimer moved from Kansas to Chicago.
  • On 20 Jan 1892 Eliza A. Mortimer, his wife, died at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 62 of pneumonia.
  • Joseph's wife, Eliza A. Mortimer, died and was buried in Jan 1892 at Parkholm Cemetery, La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, at age 62 years.
  • On 14 Jun 1893 Joseph Augustus Marshall, 52, married Medora Estes "Emma" Estes, 50, at La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. She was the widow of Louis A. Estes (1842-1893.)
  • In May 1898 Joseph was living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  • On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Augustus Marshall was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
  • He and Medora Estes "Emma" Bickerstaff were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, as:
    Marshall, Joseph A., 59, married 8 years, b. MA (as were his parents)
    ---, Emma M., 57, two of her three children are living, b. OH
    Estes, Mabel C., step-dau, b. Nov 1873 in Missouri
    ---, St. Louis, step-son, b. Apr 1876 in Missouri.
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall and Medora Estes "Emma" Bickerstaff were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, with her two living children.
  • On 30 Jun 1915 Medora Estes "Emma" Bickerstaff, his wife, died at La Grange, Cook County, Illinois, at age 72.
  • Joseph Augustus Marshall died on 30 Jul 1920 at La Grange, Cook County, Illinois. He was 80 years, 1 month and 15 days old.
  • He was buried on 1 Aug 1920 at Parkholm Cemetery, La Grange, Cook County, Illinois.
  • Last Edited: 15 Dec 2018

Family 1: Eliza A. Mortimer b. 20 Dec 1829, d. 20 Jan 1892

  • Sallie H. Marshall b. between 1867 - 1868

Family 2: Medora Estes "Emma" Bickerstaff b. Nov 1842, d. 30 Jun 1915

Frank Martin

b. 1831
  • Company: G
  • Frank Martin was born about in 1831 at France.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as sailor.
  • He lived at an unknown place in 1863.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Charles A. Hyde, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • Frank was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
  • Frank was illiterate and signed his enllistment with an "x."
  • On 27 Nov 1863 Frank was wounded.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy, according to the 1870 roster.

  • Last Edited: 10 Aug 2019

Henry Martin

b. 6 September 1836, d. 13 March 1918
  • Father: Calvin Park Martin b. 7 Mar 1807, d. 1 Jan 1879
  • Mother: Candis Wade b. 10 Sep 1804, d. 13 Apr 1892
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Henry Martin was born on 6 Sep 1836 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Calvin Park Martin and Candis Wade.
  • Henry Martin was enumerated in the household of Calvin Park Martin and Candis Wade in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Sep 1850 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Calvin P. Martin, 43, machinist, b. MA
    Candace, 45, b. RI
    Elizabeth H., 15, b. MA
    **Henry, 13, b. MA.
  • Starting 30 Apr 1861, Henry also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company A as a Private.
  • He ended his service with the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company A on 1 Aug 1861.
  • On 31 Aug 1861 Henry Martin, 24, married Lydia Jane Boardman, 22, daughter of Greenleaf Boardman and Mary L. [--?--], at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 Henry Martin mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 24 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
  • On 3 Sep 1861 Henry was promoted to Sergeant.
  • On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Henry Martin was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
  • Henry was among those who accompanied the body of General Lander to Massachusetts.
  • On 2 May 1862 Henry was wounded at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, severely in the right thigh.
  • On 19 Sep 1862 Henry was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Jun 1863, and received certificate number 255237.
  • On 30 Jul 1863 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • He and Lydia Jane Boardman were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jul 1870 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, Henry, 32, house carpenter, b. RI
    ---, Lydia J., 30, b. MA
    ---, Louisa C., 6, b. MA
    ---, Alfred E., 3/12, b. MA in April.
  • Henry Martin and Lydia Jane Boardman were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, Henry, 45, house carpenter, b. RI
    ---, Lydia J., 41, wife, b. MA (as were all the children)
    ---, Louisa C., 16, daur
    ---, Calvin G., 10, son
    ---, Sarah E., 8, daur
    ---, Henry O, 5, son
    ---, Geo. W., 2, son.
  • Henry Martin was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, noting his service in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A, and service in the "15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry."
  • On 5 Feb 1893 Henry and Lydia's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Martin married Everett Scott Stevens at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 24 Feb 1900 Henry and Lydia's daughter, Mary Candis Bradbury Martin married John E. Brummitt at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Henry Martin and Lydia Jane Boardman were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, Henry, b. Sep 1836, married 39 years, b. RI, market garden
    ---, Lydia, wife, b. Dec 1838, six of seven children living, b. MA
    ---, George W., son, b. July 1878, single, b. MA, milk man
    Brummitt, Mary C. B., daur, b. Feb 1881, married one year, one child, b. MA
    ---, John E., son-in-law, b. Apr 1879, b. MA, wheel wright
    ---, Edwin, g-son, b. May 1900, b. MA.
  • Henry Martin and Lydia Jane Boardman were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 24 May 1910 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, Henry M., 73, married first 48 years, b. RI (fat b. MA, mor b. RI, own income
    ---, Lydia J., wife, 71, all six of her children living, b. MA of MA parents.
  • Henry Martin died on 13 Mar 1918 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 6 months and 7 days old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1918 at Belleville Cemetery, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, Noble Street,Lot-313.
  • On 20 Mar 1918 Lydia Jane Boardman received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 845688.
  • Lydia, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 25 Mar 1928 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 89.
  • Last Edited: 14 May 2020

Family: Lydia Jane Boardman b. Dec 1838, d. 25 Mar 1928

  • Louise Currier Martin b. 7 Mar 1864, d. 29 Jan 1944
  • Calvin Greenleaf Martin b. 26 Feb 1870, d. 15 Aug 1934
  • Alfred E. Martin b. Apr 1870
  • Sarah Elizabeth Martin b. 18 Jul 1872, d. 12 Jan 1940
  • Henry Offin Martin b. 5 Oct 1874, d. 14 Jan 1945
  • George Willie Martin b. 2 Jul 1878, d. 21 Feb 1960
  • Mary Candis Bradbury Martin b. Feb 1881, d. 24 Mar 1945

John Martin

b. February 1841, d. 13 July 1905
  • Father: Thomas Martin
  • Mother: Mary [--?--]
  • Company: G
  • John Martin was born in Feb 1841 at Dublin, Ireland, son of Thomas Martin and Mary [--?--], according to the 1900 census.
  • John Martin emigrated in 1860 from Ireland and was naturalized at some later time.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as groom.
  • In 1861 John was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 11 Dec 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 10 months old.
  • John was described as being 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches tall, with grey eyes, dark hair and a fair complexion.
  • On 3 May 1863, John was on detached duty to Brigade HQ.
  • On 2 Jan 1864, John was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 6 May 1864 John was wounded and absent from his regiment.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent sick.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
  • On 17 Apr 1866 John Martin, 25, married Margaret J. Murray, daughter of Bridget [--?--], at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, and the marriage was registered in Blackstone.
  • John Martin and Margaret J. Murray were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
    John Martin, 27, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland
    Margeret Martin, 27, b. Ireland
    Mary E Martin, 9, b. RI
    Margeret Martin, 3, b. RI
    John Martin, 1, b. RI.
  • John's daughter, Sarah Jane Martin, died and was buried in Jul 1874 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 11 months.
  • John Martin made application for a veteran's pension on 4 Mar 1880, and received certificate numer 311400.
  • He and Margaret J. Murray were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, John, 35, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland, cannot write
    ---, Margaret, 35, wife, b. Ireland
    ---, Mary E., 16, daughter, works in woolen mill, b. MA
    ---, Margaret, 13, dau, b. RI
    ---, John, 10, son, b. RI
    ---, Thomas, 7, son, b. MA
    ---, Hanna, 4, dau, b. MA
    ---, Rosella, 2, dau, b. MA
    Murray, Bridget, 84, mor-in-law, widow, b. Ireland.
  • In Sep 1892 his grandson, Robert McCabe, son of Thomas F. McCabe and Margeret Martin, was born at Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Feb 1896 John and Margaret's daughter, Margeret Martin married Thomas F. McCabe at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 25 Jun 1896 John and Margaret's son, John Martin married Mary O'Connell at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Martin and Margaret J. Murray were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at 149 Canturbury Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, John, b. Feb 1841, married 30 years, b. Ireland, emm. 1860 and NA
    ---, Margaret, wife, b. Apr 1842, six of her seven children are living, b. Ireland, emm. 1855
    ---, Margaret, dau, b. Feb 1873 (sic), b. MA divorced, has one child, b. MA
    ---, Florence, dau, b. Apr 1878, b. MA
    ---, Rose, dau, b. May 1881, b. MA
    McCabe, Robert, g-son, b. Sep 1892, b. MA.
  • John Martin died on 13 Jul 1905 at 149 Canturbury Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a fracture of the skull. He was 64 years and 5 months old.
  • He was buried in Jul 1905 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jul 1905 Margaret J. Murray received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 620105.
  • On 20 Sep 1909 John and Margaret's daughter, Rose E. Martin married John Emery Rivers at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 26 Nov 1909 his granddaughter, Grace Beatrice Rivers, daughter of John Emery Rivers and Rose E. Martin, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • John Martin's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Margaret J. Murray in the 1910 US Federal Census on 23 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Martin, Margaret, 68, widow, six of seven children living, b. Ireland
    ---, Florence E., daur, 29, single, b. MA
    ---, May, g-daur, 13, b. MA
    ---, Robert, g-son, 11, b. MA
    ---, Thomas, g-son, 8, b. MA
    Rivers, Rose E., daur 27, married first one year, b. MA
    ---, John E., son-in-law, 28, b. VT
    ---, Beatrice G., g-daur, 4/12, b. MA.
  • On 24 Nov 1910 John and Margaret's daughter, Florence Elizabeth Martin married Francis George Lowder at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Martin's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Francis George Lowder and Florence Elizabeth Martin in the 1920 US Federal Census in 1920 at Kirby Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frank G Lawder, 38, b. MA, foreman at cotton works
    Florence E Lawder      38
    Marguerite Lawder      8
    Helen T Lawder      6
    Dorthea Lawder      1
    Margaret Martin, 61, mor-in-law, widow, b. England.
  • John and Margaret's daughter, Florence Elizabeth Lowder, died and was buried in 1963 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86 years.
  • Last Edited: 4 Jun 2019

Family: Margaret J. Murray b. Apr 1842

  • Mary E. Martin b. 1863
  • Margeret Martin b. 1867
  • John Martin b. 1869
  • Thomas F. Martin b. 19 Jan 1872
  • Sarah Jane Martin b. Aug 1873, d. 16 Jul 1874
  • Hanna Martin b. 1875
  • Florence Elizabeth Martin b. 19 Jan 1876, d. 1963
  • Rosella Martin b. 7 Oct 1877
  • Rose E. Martin b. May 1881

John M. Martin

b. May 1838, d. 13 October 1914
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John M. Martin was born in May 1838 at Maine.
  • In 1861 John was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
  • Starting 30 Apr 1861, John also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company D.
  • He ended his service with the 8th Infantry Regiment on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 John M. Martin mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years and 4 months old.
  • On 25 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • Starting 28 Dec 1863, John also served in the 56th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company C.
  • On 22 Jun 1865 John was promoted to Full Hospital Steward.
  • He ended his service with by mustering out on 12 Jul 1865 at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia.
  • John M. Martin married Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy, daughter of Ira Grandy and Laurency Sibley, in a second marriage for both. (Note: she was the widow of Jesse Curran, who died 19 May 1863 at Vicksburg, Miss., serving with the 127th Illinois Infantry.)
  • John M. Martin and Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1870 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as:
    Martin, John M., 32, shoemaker, b. ME
    ---, Kate, 26, b. NY
    ---, William G., 5, b. IL
    ---, Meloins, 1, b. IL.
  • John M. Martin made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Mar 1879, and received certificate number 265763.
  • He and Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1880 at Delano, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as:
    Martin, John, 39, farmer, b. ME
    ---, Katie, 41, wife, b. NY
    ---, William, 14, son, b. IL
    ---, Clide, 11, son, b. IL
    ---, Dora, 7, daur, b. IL
    ---, Mellie, 2, son, b. IL.
  • John M. Martin and Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as:
    Martin, John, b. May 1838, 62, married 31 years, b. ME (fath b. Ireland, more b. ME)
    ---, Katie, wife, b. Aug 1849, all five children living, b. NY (fath b. MA, mor b. VT)
    ---, Clyde, son b. Feb 1869, single, b. Illinois
    ---, Neal, son, b. Feb 1881, single, b. KS
    ---, Paul, son, b. Mar 1886, single, b. OH.
  • John M. Martin and Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as:
    Martin, John M., 71, married second 43 years, b. ME (of ME parents)
    ---, Kate, wife, 64, all six of her children living, b. NY (of MA parents)
    ---, Clyde M., son, 46, single, b. Illinois, (of ME father and NY moth)
    and four roomers.
  • John M. Martin died on 13 Oct 1914 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. He was 76 years and 5 months old.
  • An obituary for John M. Martin was published on 14 Oct 1914 as follows: CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES
    John M. Martin Expires at Home of Daughter
    After a lingering illness of over a year, John M. Martin, a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer in Kansas, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. T. Elliott, 233 Lulu avenue, about 9:30 o'clock last night. He was 77 years old and leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. O. T. Elliott, and four sons, Leo Martin, 1006 South Lawrence avenue, Clyde Martin, who resided with his sister, Mel Martin of Denver, Col., and Paul M. Martin of Medford, Okla....
  • He was buried in Oct 1914 at Highland Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, Plot: Section 3, Lot 242, Grave 11.
  • On 22 Oct 1914 Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy received a pension to surviving family member in Kansas based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 794665.
  • Katherine, his wife, outlived John and died in 1918 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
  • Last Edited: 10 Dec 2018

Family: Katherine A. "Kate" Grandy b. Aug 1842, d. 1918

  • William Martin b. between 1865 - 1866
  • Clyde Martin b. Feb 1869, d. 1933
  • Dora Martin b. between 1872 - 1873
  • Mellir Martin b. between 1877 - 1878
  • Neal Dow Martin b. 23 Feb 1881, d. 19 Feb 1920
  • Paul Martin b. Mar 1886, d. 1 Sep 1963

Lysander Martin

b. 5 August 1836, d. 19 June 1863
  • Father: Timothy Martin b. between 1785 - 1786
  • Mother: Rachael Darling b. between 1795 - 1796
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Lysander Martin was born on 5 Aug 1836 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Timothy Martin and Rachael Darling.
  • Lysander Martin was enumerated in the household of Timothy Martin and Rachael Darling in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Timothy Martin, 74, farmer, b. MA
    Rachael, 64, b. RI
    **Lysander, 24, farmer, b. MA
    Chas. Stephens, 13, b. ME.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lysander gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1862 Lysander was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 9 Aug 1862 Lysander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and shows as "not assigned" with no further service record in the 1870 roster of the 15th. In fact, he was immediately transferred to the 1st Andrews Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 4 days old.
  • On 9 Aug 1862 Lysander was transferred from the 15th Mass. to 1st Andrew Sharpshooters on the same day, and appears only on their rolls in the official records.
  • On 10 Jun 1863 Lysander was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • He died on 19 Jun 1863 at Hammond General Hospital, Point Lookout (Deep River), St. Mary's County, Maryland, unmarried, of wounds, and the death was registered in Sutton. He was 26 years, 10 months and 14 days old.
  • On 24 Jun 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lysander was mentioned (Volume 92 #24) as follows:
    A Sutton Sharp Shooter - A correspondent of the New York Herald, writing from the Potomac army, gives the particulars of the achievements of the “Andrew Sharp Shooters” who were placed in the advance of our troops on the west bank of the Rappahannock, last week to reply to the rebel riflemen. Among those marksmen was private Lysander Martin, of Sutton Mass., who has dropped no less than fourteen of the rebels since his advent. For twenty hours he lay behind a log, leisurely loading his telescopic rifle and discharging its contents with unerring aim whenever a rebel head appeared. unluckily he received a Minnie ball himself toward the close of the day, and was compelled to suspend operations. He was wounded very severely through both cheeks at the instant his own piece was fired at his adversary.
  • An obituary for Lysander Martin was published on 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Another Brave Soldier Gone

    Lysander Martin, son of Timothy Martin of South Sutton, of whom mention was recently made by the correspondent of the New York Herald at Fredericksburg as having distinguished himself among the sharpshooters of the vicinity, and as having been severely wounded, died at Hammond General Hospital, at Point Lookout, Md., on the 19th of June, in the twenty-seventh year of his age.


    The wound which occasioned his death was inflicted ten days previous by a Minne ball which penetrated his cheek and neck. During a portion of this time he suffered much, yet exhibited great patience and fortitude. He was a young man of much promise, and had the esteem of all who knew him. He was an only son of aged parents and their main earthly reliance. He had much to induce him to remain at home, but felt that his country had claims upon him that he could not disregard.

    He enlisted in August 1862 in a company of the Andrew Sharpshooters, and soon became a very efficient mechanic, he constructed himself a telescopic rifle which he was using so efficiently against the enemy at the time he received his fatal wound. While his friends deeply mourn his loss, they not only have the satisfaction of knowing that he endeavored to serve his country according to his best ability, but that after he was wounded, everything was done that surgical skill and kind nursing could do to save his life.

    The surgeon who attended him writes “I would have been exceedingly happy to have been the means of saving the life of so brave a patriot as he had shown himself to be. But it was the will of God.” One who was with him in his last hours states that he received all the kindness and attention that he could have received from home friends, that he was treated as a brother rather than a stranger.
    C.

  • He was buried in Jul 1863 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with an inscription that reads:
    He died in the cause of Liberty.
  • On 7 Aug 1871 Rachael Darling applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Lysander's service; his mother, with application number 198220, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 9 Sep 2016

Joseph Mason

b. August 1841, d. 28 January 1924
  • Company: C
  • Joseph Mason was born in Aug 1841 at Saint Martins, Canada (East).
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1864 Joseph was living at Canada.

  • On 14 Mar 1864 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 7 months old.
  • Joseph was described as being 5 feet 10 inches, with black eyes, black hair and a dark complexion.
  • On 6 May 1864 Joseph was wounded.
  • In Jun 1864 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Joseph appeared on the Hospital Muster Roll.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Joseph also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
  • On 27 Oct 1864 Joseph was wounded at Boydton Road, Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1864 Joseph was in hospital.
  • He ended his service with discharge for wounds on 18 Mar 1865 at Washington, DC.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 17 Mar 1866, for his service in Co. G, 20th Massachusetts, also mentioning service in the 15th Massachusetts, and received certificate number 66511.
  • About in 1872 Joseph Mason married Lena [--?--].
  • Joseph Mason and Lena [--?--] were enumerated in the State census in 1875 at Malone, Franklin County, New York, as:
    Joseph Mason, 37, b. Canada, laborer
    Luna Mason, 35, wife, b. Canada
    Moses Mason, 3, son b. Franklin
    Alfred Mason, 1, son, b. Franklin.
  • Joseph Mason was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, noting dates which coincide with his entrance into the 15th and exit from the 20th, and that he was shot in the arm. However, there is little proof that he was actually resident in Worcester.
  • About in 1893 Joseph's son, Moses J. Mason married Mary Bean.
  • Joseph Mason was enumerated in the household of Moses J. Mason and Mary Bean in the 1900 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1900 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moses J Mason, head, b. Aug 1872, married 7 years, b. NY, house painter
    Mary Mason, wife, b. Apr 1877, b. NY, one of two children living     
    Francis Mason, son b. May 1897 in CT     
    Joseph Mason, father, b. Aug 1841, married 28 years, b. Canada, immig 1877, carpenter      
    Lena Mason, mother, b. Feb 1847 in Canada, three of three children living, immig 1877.
  • On 15 Jun 1904 his granddaughter, Florence Mary Mason, daughter of Moses J. Mason and Mary Bean, was born at Bangor, Franklin County, New York.
  • Joseph Mason was enumerated in the household of Moses J. Mason and Mary Bean in the State census on 1 Jun 1905 at Bangor, Franklin County, New York, as:
    Moses J Mason, 33, b. US, house painter
    Mary A Mason, 28, wife
    Frances A Mason, 8, son
    Florence A Mason, 11/12, daur
    Joseph Mason, 65, father, b. Canada French, carpenter
    Maud A Lapage, 15, servant.
  • Joseph Mason was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Bangor, Franklin County, New York, as:
    Moses Mason, 38, b.NY, house painter
    Mary Mason, 33, wife
    Francis Mason, 13, son
    Florance Mason, 5, daur
    Joseph Mason, 69, father, divorced, b. Canada French, immig 1870, own income.
  • Joseph and Lena's son, Moses J. Mason, died and was buried in 1910 at Saint Augustines Cemetery, Bangor, Franklin County, New York, at age 37 years.
  • His widowed daughter-in-law remarried to one William Huto, and Joseph went to live with the Monica family. He is enumerated as father-in-law in 1920, but the relationship is unclear. Aug 2018 slh.
  • Joseph Mason was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in 1920 at Moira, Franklin County, New York, as:
    John Monica, 60, b. Quebec, Canada, arr 1862, railroad laborer
    Victoria Monica, 50, wife, b. NY (as were all others)
    Edward L Monica, son, 21
    Ernest J Monica, son, 18
    Mildred M Monica, daur, 11
    Ina E Monica, daur-in-law, 22
    Rena I Monica, daur-in-law, 19
    Edward J Monica, grandson, 1
    John F Monica, grandson, 0
    Joseph Mason, 80, widower, father-in-law.
  • He died on 28 Jan 1924 at Brushton, Franklin County, New York, according to the pension file index showing his service in both the 15th and 20th Massachusetts Infantry, as well as the NY death index. He was 82 years and 5 months old.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jun 2019

Family: Lena [--?--] b. Feb 1847

  • Moses J. Mason b. Aug 1872, d. 1910
  • Alfred Mason b. 1874

Josiah Mason

b. 30 May 1822, d. 27 April 1863
  • Father: Thomas Chadwick Mason b. 19 Sep 1790, d. 26 Nov 1861
  • Mother: Phebe Wardwell b. 18 Oct 1793, d. 1 Oct 1875
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Josiah Mason was born on 30 May 1822 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Chadwick Mason and Phebe Wardwell.
  • On 14 Oct 1846 Josiah's brother, Willard Mason, married Sarah Jane Sawyer at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 26 Dec 1849 his brother, Willard Mason, died at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 32.
  • Josiah Mason was enumerated in the household of Thomas Chadwick Mason and Phebe Wardwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thos. C. Mason, 60, cordwainer, b. MA (as were all)
    Phebe, 56
    **Josiah, 28, cordwainer
    Lydia, 21
    Edward, 19, cordwainer
    Hannah, 17.
  • On 23 Nov 1850 Josiah Mason, 28, married Sarah Jane Sawyer, 28, daughter of Amos Sawyer and Betsey O. Haywood, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to documents in his pension file; it was a first marriage for him and the second for her she was his brother's widow.
  • Josiah Mason was enumerated in the household of Betsey O. Haywood in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Betsey Munroe, 58, (his mother-in-law) b. MA (as were all)
    Sarah J. Mason, 37 (his wife)
    **Josiah, 38
    Sarah L., 13 (his brother's daughter)
    Georgiana W. H., 12 (his brother's daughter)
    Eveline A., 9, b. ME
    Ellen V., 8, b. MA
    Elmer F., 4
    Lamire F., 2
    Ethelindia R. Woodbridge, 7
    Sally C. H. Humphrey, 62, servant.
  • In 1861 Josiah was living at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Josiah gave his occupation as Shoemaker.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Josiah Mason mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 39 years, 3 months and 3 days old.
  • On 26 Nov 1861 his father, Thomas Chadwick Mason, died at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
  • In Apr 1862 Josiah was described as five feet, 8 and 3/4 inches, tall, with dark complexion, blue eyes, and black hair.
  • On 28 Apr 1862 Josiah ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Nov 1862, and received certificate 13494.
  • He died on 27 Apr 1863 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, of disease contracted in the army. He was 40 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1863 at South Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, Lot 8, with his parents.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 Sarah Jane Sawyer received a pension to surviving family member based on Josiah's service; his wife, received certificate number 21728.
  • He was not enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane Sawyer in the State census in 1865 at Massachusetts as:
    Sarah J Mason, 52
    George Ann Mason, 17
    Ellar V Mason, 12
    Elmer F Mason, 9
    Loamma Mason, 7.
  • Josiah Mason's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane Sawyer in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1870 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mason, Sarah J., 47, b. MA
    ---, Adaline A., 19, b. ME
    ---, Elmer S., 13, b. MA
    ---, Lowell F., (m) 12, b. MA
    nextdoor to:
    Munroe Betsey, 69, b. MA
    Woodbridge, Etherlinda, (f) 17, b. MA.
  • On 28 Mar 1872 Josiah and Sarah's daughter, Eveline Adella Mason married Henry H. Dame at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Josiah Mason's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane Sawyer in the 1880 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1880 at North Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mason, Sarah J., 57, widow, b. MA (of MA parents)
    ---, Georgianna A., 32, daur, single, b. MA.
  • Sarah Jane Sawyer was enumerated as the widow of Josiah Mason, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at North Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Josiah's wife, Sarah Jane Sawyer, died and was buried on 16 Nov 1906 at Riverside Cemetery, North Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 84 years, 1 month and 19 days.
  • Last Edited: 13 Sep 2018

Family: Sarah Jane Sawyer b. 28 Sep 1822, d. 13 Nov 1906

  • Eveline Adella Mason b. 9 Mar 1851, d. 26 Dec 1887
  • Ellen Viola Mason b. 3 May 1852, d. 26 Jan 1870
  • Elmer Fayette Mason b. 21 Mar 1856, d. 29 Apr 1923
  • Louis F. Mason b. 17 Nov 1857, d. 10 Nov 1916

Isaac Mathews

b. July 1843, d. December 1926
  • Father: David Mathews b. 1801
  • Mother: Sarah Ann Jones b. Apr 1803, d. 25 Dec 1900
  • Company: F
  • Isaac Mathews was born in Jul 1843 at New York, son of David Mathews and Sarah Ann Jones.
  • Isaac Mathews was enumerated in the household of David Mathews and Sarah Ann Jones in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Oct 1850 at Chester, Orange County, New York, as:
    David Mathews, 49, farmer, b. NY (as were all)
    Sarah A., 38
    Elizabeth, 13
    Andrew J., 7
    Isaac, 5
    Harriet, 4
    Abigal A., 3
    Anna, 0.
  • Isaac Mathews was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jul 1860 at Monroe, Orange County, New York, as age 17, farm laborer, b. NY, in the home of one James Cratty.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Isaac gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Isaac mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
  • In Aug 1861, Isaac was on extra duty as a wagoner.
  • On 4 Jan 1864, Isaac was reenlisted as a musician, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Isaac ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • On 27 Jul 1864 Isaac N. Matthews appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry asssigned to Company E.
  • He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts, Company E as a musician on 16 Jul 1865.
  • On 5 Jul 1869 Isaac Mathews married Julia A. Campbell, 28, at Vernon, Sussex County, New Jersey.
  • Isaac Mathews and Julia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1870 at Warwick, Orange County, New York, as:
    Mathews, Isaac, Jr. 27, stone mason, b. NY
    ---, Julia, 29, b. NJ
    Campbell, John, 13, b. NJ (step-son)
    ---, William H., 7, b. NY (step-son.)
  • Isaac Mathews and Julia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Florida, Orange County, New York, as:
    Mathews, Isaac, 38, brick mason, b. NY
    ---, Julia A., 40, wife, b. NJ.
  • Isaac Mathews and Julia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, as:
    Isaac Matthews, 57, a mason
    Julia A Matthews, 59.
  • Isaac Mathews made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Feb 1909, for his service in the 20th Massachusetts, and received certificate 1041009.
  • He and Julia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 8 Apr 1910 at Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, as:
    Isaac Mathews, 67, married 1st for 40 years, b. NY, stone and brick mason
    Julia, 68, wife, married 2nd, for 40 years, two of three children living, b. NJ
    Harrison Campbell, 48, step-son, single, b. NY.
  • Isaac Mathews died in Dec 1926 at Florida, Orange County, New York. He was 83 years and 5 months old.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jun 2019

Family: Julia A. [--?--] b. Apr 1841

Frank Matt

b. 14 February 1824
  • Company: 1_SS
  • George Armstrong was an alias he used in the Army.
  • Frank Matt was born on 14 Feb 1824 at Austria.
  • He emigrated on 17 May 1856 from Austria to America at Boston.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frank Matt, 34, shoe maker, b. Austria
    Barbara, 32, b. Austria
    Kate, 2, b. MA
    Frank, 7/12, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Frank gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
  • In 1862 Frank was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 8 Sep 1862 Frank Matt mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 6 months and 25 days old.
  • Frank was described as being 5 feet 8 and 3/4 inches tall, with hazel eyes, black hair and a dark complexion.
  • On 20 Dec 1863 Frank reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 21 Oct 1864 Frank ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.

  • Starting 21 Oct 1864, Frank also served in the 19th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company K.
  • He was enumerated in the State census on 1 Jun 1865 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frank Matt, 41, shoemaker
    Barbara Matt, 37
    Catherine Matt, 7
    Frank Matt, 5.
  • He ended his service with 19th Massachusetts Infantry on 30 Jun 1865 at Munson's Hill, Virginia.
  • He was naturalized on 1 Apr 1867 at U. S. District Court, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jan 2022

Joseph B. Matthews

b. 14 August 1819, d. 30 August 1897
  • Father: Ebenezer Matthews b. 1786, d. 13 Sep 1868
  • Mother: Roxanna Snell b. 1788, d. 30 Jan 1849
  • Company: B
  • Joseph B. Matthews was born on 14 Aug 1819 at Sidney, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Ebenezer Matthews and Roxanna Snell.
  • Joseph B. Matthews married Susan Mathews, daughter of Jonathan Mathews and Susannah [--?--], at Maine.
  • Joseph B. Matthews and Susan Mathews were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1850 at Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine, as:
    Joseph B Mathews , 30
    Susanna, 25
    Arianna, 3
    George H., 7
    Charles H., 4
    Susanna, 0.
  • Joseph B. Matthews and Susan Mathews were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Joseph B Mathews, 40, chairmaker, b. ME (as were all)
    Susanah, 36
    George H., 17
    Charles H., 14
    Arinana J., 13
    Susan, 10.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
  • In 1861 Joseph was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in both legs.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph B. Matthews was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 16 Apr 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, due to disability.

  • On 18 Jun 1867 Joseph and Susan's daughter, Arianna J. Matthews married George M. Stearns at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Joseph B. Matthews and Susan Mathews were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Joseph B Matthews, 50, saloon keeper, b. ME
    Susannah, 46, b. ME
    Susa A , 20, b. ME.
  • On 27 Nov 1870 Susan Mathews, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 46 of consumption.
  • On 12 Mar 1872 Joseph B. Matthews, 52, married Lucy M. Kendall, 48, daughter of Israel C. Brown and Polly Barrett, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph B. Matthews attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
  • He and Lucy M. Brown were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Matthews, Joseph B., 60, wood worker, b. ME (as were his parents)
    ---, Lucy, 56, wife, b. MA
    ---, Susie A., 29, dau, b. ME.
  • On 29 Nov 1882 Joseph and Susan's daughter, Susie A. Matthews married John Mcgown at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Joseph B. Matthews attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jun 1886 Joseph was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph B. Matthews attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
  • On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph B. Matthews attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 28 June 1894
    Veteran Fusiliers' Reunion
    On a bright June day like this, 33 years ago, today, the Fitchburg Fusiliers marched down Main street to the old depot and took a train for Worcester where they, with the other companies of the 15th Mass. regiment went into camp at Camp Scott, remaining till Aug. 8, when they went to the front.
    The survivors of the company, with honorary members of the association and other friends, held their annual reunion at Whalom park, today. A good number of lady friends of the veterans were present.
    The business meeting was held in the grove at 11:30 a.m. The following officers and members of the company responded to roll call. Gen. John W. Kimball, Capt. Charles H. Eager, Lieut. J. Myron Goddard, Sergt. Walter A. Eames, Privates John R. Farnum, Artemas A. Gibson, William Gibson, Granville C. Hosmer, Wallace W. Holman, Edward S. Kendall, Herbert D. McIntire, Joseph B. Matthews, George G. Taylor, Henry F. Whittemore. Honorary members -- Harrington Sibley, Charles May, F. A. Monroe, Edward F. Kimball, Albert McIntire, Samuel Osborne, Elmer W. Holman, C. A. Tenney, C. H. Toomey, James Harrington.
    The record of the last meeting was read by the clerk, E. S. Kendall, and approved and the report of the treasurer showing a balance of $41.59 was accepted.
    The following officers were chosen -- Capt, John W. Kimball; first leiutenant, J. Myron Goddard, Wakefield; second lieutenant, Charles H. Eager, Belmont; clerk and treasurer, Edward S. Kendall, Westminster; auditors -- Gen. J. W. Kimball, Herbert D. McIntire, Artemas A. Gibson.
  • On 1 Jan 1896 Joseph and Susan's daughter, Susie A. Matthews married Harlan P. Smart at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • Joseph B. Matthews died on 30 Aug 1897 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of general disability. He was 78 years and 16 days old.
  • He was buried on 1 Sep 1897 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • An obituary for Joseph B. Matthews was published on 2 Sep 1897 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Winchendon

    Joseph B. Matthews died on Monday. He was a member of Company B, 15th Mass. regiment, enlisting in July, 1861, and received an honorable discharge in July, 1863, on account of wounds disabling him for service. He was a member of Gilman C. Parker Post, beloved by his comrades for his bravery in battle and his interest for the welfare of the Post. His funeral was held, Wednesday, under the auspices of his surviving comrades.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension, or his wife applied for a widow's pension, but no further information is known.
  • Lucy outlived Joseph and died on 6 Sep 1912 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family 1: Susan Mathews b. 27 Jun 1824, d. 27 Nov 1870

  • George H. Matthews b. 1843
  • Charles H. Matthews b. 1846
  • Arianna J. Matthews b. 1847
  • Susie A. Matthews b. 1850

Family 2: Lucy M. Brown b. 14 Oct 1823, d. 6 Sep 1912

William Matthews

b. 26 October 1834, d. 13 December 1862
  • Father: Robert Matthews b. between 1803 - 1804
  • Mother: Maryann [--?--] b. between 1813 - 1814
  • Company: G
  • William Matthews was born on 26 Oct 1834 at Staverton, Wiltshire, England, son of Robert Matthews and Maryann [--?--].
  • William Matthews was baptized on 21 Dec 1834 at Wesleyan Methodist, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Robert Matthews and Maryann [--?--] in the 1851 UK Census in Apr 1851 at Marsh, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, as:
    Robert Matthews, head, 47, gardner, b. Wilts,Keevil
    Maryann, wife, 37, cloth weaver, b. Wilts, Hilperton
    John, 17, son, at home, b. Wilts, Staverton (as were all the children)
    **William, son, 16, weaver at home
    Samuel, son, 14, farm laborer
    Thomas, son, 12, apprentice shoe maker
    Sarah, daur, 10
    Solomon, son, 8
    Lydia, 6
    Mary, 4
    Jabez, son, 3
    Pricilla, daur, 1.
  • On 29 Sep 1855 William Matthews, 20, married Emma Merritt, 12, daughter of William Merritt and Mary Hillier, at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, (Note: although the marriage record says both were 21, Emma was far from it as confirmed by the 1870 census.)
  • William Matthews and Emma Merritt were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William Mathews, 25, gardner, b. England
    Emma, 25, b. England
    William H., 2, b. MA
    Mary A., 8/12, b. MA
    Lydia, 16, b. England (his younger sister.)
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as gardener.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
  • He died on 13 Dec 1862 at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 28 years, 1 month and 17 days old.
  • On 26 Jan 1863 Emma Merritt received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife, received certificate 4643.
  • On 1 Nov 1863 William's widow, Emma Matthews remarried to John Whitehead at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • On 11 Apr 1864 John Whitehead made application for a pension as guardian to William's surviving dependants, and received certificate 24304.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of John Whitehead and Emma Merritt in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Whitehead, John, 48, works in cotton mill, b. England
    **---, Emma, 26, b. England
    ---, Emmie, 19, works in cotton mill, b. MA
    **---, William H., 13, b. MA
    **---, Mary A., 11, b. MA
    ---, Estele E., 6, b. MA
    ---, Erving, 3, b. MA.
  • John Whitehead died on 26 May 1904 at Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
  • On 1 Aug 1904, Central Village, Windham County, Connecticut, Emma Merritt was returned to the pension rolls at the rate of $12 per month.
  • Emma, his wife, outlived William and died in Feb 1909 at age 65.
  • On 9 Nov 1909, Emma Merritt was dropped from the pension rolls.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Emma Merritt b. 30 Jul 1843, d. Feb 1909

  • William Henry Matthews b. 18 Nov 1857
  • Mary Ann Matthews b. 13 Nov 1859

Chauncy B. Mattoon

b. 3 November 1839, d. 14 April 1920
  • Father: Hezekiah Mattoon b. 22 Dec 1808, d. 1875
  • Mother: Mary Augusta Maynard b. 1811, d. 21 Aug 1843
  • Company: MusBand
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon was born on 3 Nov 1839 at Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Hezekiah Mattoon and Mary Augusta Maynard.
  • On 21 Aug 1843 his mother, Mary Augusta Maynard, died.
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon was enumerated in the household of Hezekiah Mattoon in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1850 at Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hezekiah Mattoon, 41, farmer, $3500 property, b. MA (as were all in the household)
    Dwight L., 16
    Lucia Ann, 14
    Grover J., 12
    **Chancey B., 10
    Mary A., 8
    Nancy Newell, 42
    Wm. C. Newell, 24, clerk.
  • In 1861 Chauncy was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Chauncy gave his occupation as painter.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Chauncy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 9 months and 2 days old.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Chauncy ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • On 11 Jun 1871 Chauncy B. Mattoon, 31, married Mary Savilla Kieffer, 26, at Kosciusko County, Indiana.
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon and Mary Savilla Kieffer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, as:
    Mattoon, C. B., 40, R. R. Agent, b. MA
    ---, Savilla, 34, wife, b. PA
    ---, Grover, 8, son, b. Ind
    ---, John, 5, son, b. Ind
    ---, Harry, 1, son b. Ind.
  • On 1 Sep 1880 Mary Savilla Kieffer, his wife, died at age 35.
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon made application at Indiana for a veteran's pension on 29 Jul 1890.
  • On 4 Dec 1892 Chauncy B. Mattoon, 53, married Mattie A. Lininger, 39, at Whitley County, Indiana, a widow.
  • In 1896, Chauncy was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • He and Mattie A. Stough were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, as:
    Matoon, Chauncy B., head, b. Nov 1839, 60, married 8 years, b. MA (of MA parents), deputy auditor N. C. O.
    ---, Mattie A., wife, b. Apr 1853, one of her three children living, b. OH (of PA parents)
    Lininger, Ralph S., step-son, b. Aug 1879, single, b. Ind (of OH parents.)
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon and Mattie A. Stough were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 2 Jan 1920 at Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana.
  • Chauncy B. Mattoon died on 14 Apr 1920 at Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. He was 80 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1920 at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, with his wife, in section GH-Masonic-1-1-12.
  • On 22 Apr 1920 Mattie A. Stough received a pension to surviving family member in Indiana based on Chauncy's service; his wife, received certificate number 893430.
  • Mattie, his second wife, outlived Chauncy and died in 1931.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family 1: Mary Savilla Kieffer b. 26 May 1845, d. 1 Sep 1880

  • Grover B. Mattoon b. 12 Jun 1871, d. 4 Feb 1918
  • John L. Mattoon b. 1875, d. 1945
  • Harry Mattoon b. between 1878 - 1879

Family 2: Mattie A. Stough b. Apr 1853, d. 1931