Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

John McCrum

b. 1836, d. 25 November 1920

Father: Robert McCrum b. 1799, d. 1836
Mother: Jane Kilpatrick b. 1 Nov 1804, d. 4 May 1868

Company: K

John E. Valentine was an alias he used in the 15th Massachusetts, as documented in his pension file.
John McCrum was born about in 1836 at Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York, son of Robert McCrum and Jane Kilpatrick.
John McCrum married Anna [--?--].
John McCrum and Anna [--?--] were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jul 1860 at New York City, New York, New York, as:
John McCrum, 25, R. R. Conductor, b. NY
Anna, 23, b. CT
Jane, 48, b. NY (his mother.)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as engineer.
On 3 Jul 1863 John was promoted to to Corporal.
On 15 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Henry W. Ward, a draftee, being credited to the quota of Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
On 14 Apr 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to accept a promotion.
Starting Apr 1864, John also served in the 39th NY Infantry.
On 16 Apr 1864 John was promoted to 1st Lieutenant by commission in Company I, 39th Infantry Regiment New York.
On 6 May 1864 John was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
He ended his service for disability due to wounds on 28 Jul 1864.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Mar 1876, and received certificate number 291831.
On 23 Jun 1887 John McCrum married Martha A. Crawford, 41, at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
John McCrum and Martha A. Crawford were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
McCrum, John, b. Mar 1843, married 14 years, b. NY, carpenter
---, Martha C., wife, b. Feb 1846, her one child living, b. NY
---, Hellena C., daur, b. May 1890, b. MA.
John McCrum and Martha A. Crawford were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
MacCrum (sic), John, 79, married for the second time 22 years, b. NY, carpenter, they live in a rented home
---, Martha, wife, 65, married 22 years, her one child is still living, b. NY
---, Helen, dau, 19, single, b. MA
Crawford, Emiline, sister-in-law, 70, single, b. NY.
John McCrum and Martha A. Crawford were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
McCrum, John, head, 87, b. NY
---, Martha C., wife, 74, b. NY
---, Helena C., dau, 29, single, b. MA
Crawford, Emily, sister-in-law, b. NY.
John McCrum died on 25 Nov 1920 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years old.
He was buried in Nov 1920 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Plot: G.A.R. Post-40 Lot,Grave-89, as a member of the 39th.New York.
Martha made application from Massachusetts for a widow's pension in Dec 1920 and received certificate number 901789.
John and Martha's daughter, Helena Crawford McCrum married French Palmer Richards.
In 1926 Martha A. Crawford, his wife, died at Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 14 May 2020

Family 1: Anna [--?--] b. 1837

Family 2: Martha A. Crawford b. Feb 1846, d. 1926

Helena Crawford McCrum b. 2 Oct 1890, d. 7 Aug 1970

John McCue

b. 1842

Company: G

John McCue was born about in 1842 at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as blacksmith.
In 1863 John was living at Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
On 31 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Galusha P. Newton, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, with grey eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent Prisoner of War.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John McCue was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
On 22 Apr 1865, John was released from prison.
He ended his service by mustering out on 30 May 1865.

Last Edited: 11 Aug 2019

Samuel Albert McCurdy

b. 30 October 1843, d. 30 January 1905

Samuel A. McCurdy

Father: Hugh McCurdy b. 5 May 1801, d. 19 Dec 1861
Mother: Elizabeth O'Neill b. 1800, d. 8 Apr 1856

Company: G

Samuel Albert McCurdy was born on 30 Oct 1843 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hugh McCurdy and Elizabeth O'Neill.
Samuel Albert McCurdy was enumerated in the household of Hugh McCurdy and Elizabeth O'Neill in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hugh Mccurdy, 49, farmer, b. Ireland
Elizabeth, 44, b. Ireland
Mary L., 18, b. NY
Hugh H., 13, b. NY
Sarah E., 10, b. NY
**Samuel A., 6, b. MA
Catherine Griffin, 56, b. Ireland.
On 8 Apr 1856 his mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Samuel's mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, died and was buried in Apr 1856 at Bay Path Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56 years.
On 14 May 1857 Samuel's widowed father, Hugh McCurdy, remarried to Susan Smith at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Samuel Albert McCurdy was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly at age 16, a shoemaker, living in the household of one Alford Mower (?), also a shoemaker. Needs further identification.
In 1861 Samuel was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 8 months and 12 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Samuel was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Albert McCurdy was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Albert McCurdy was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Albert McCurdy was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 19 Dec 1861 his father, Hugh McCurdy, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of congestion of the brain at age 60.
Samuel's father, Hugh McCurdy, died and was buried in Dec 1861 at Bay Path Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60 years and 6 months.
On 3 Jul 1863 Samuel was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the leg.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Albert McCurdy was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 15 May 1864 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 24th Infantry Veterans' Reserve Corps, Company D.
He ended his service with the 24th Infantry Veterans' Reserve Corps on 19 Jul 1864.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Nov 1864, and received certificate no. 186900.
At Washington, District of Columbia, Samuel had his photo taken.
On 1 Dec 1895 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Samuel entered the Soldiers' Home.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as a "cloth cutter" of Irish parents, who has never been married.
He died on 30 Jan 1905 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried, suddenly in the barracks of heart disease. He was 61 years and 3 months old.
He was buried in Feb 1905 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Samuel Albert McCurdy was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 1 Sep 2017

Michael McDermott

b. 1839

Company: 1_SS

Michael McDermott was born about in 1839 at Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont.
In 1862 Michael was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, Michael gave his occupation as iron moulder.
On 25 Oct 1862 Michael McDermott mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters according to the 1870 AG report with no further information. He was 23 years old.
Michael was described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
Note: his enlistment record says that his name was never takn on to the regimental rolls.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

John McDonald

b. 1838, d. 25 March 1890

Company: D

John McDonald was born about in 1838 at Ireland.
In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as farmer.
On 8 Mar 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/2 inches, with grey eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and found to be captured.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John McDonald was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
On 27 Nov 1863 John was wounded at Mine Run, Virginia, in the leg and shoulder.
On 23 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John McDonald was mentioned in a short report:
The November report of this regiment shows that Lieut. Col. Joslin was captured by the enemy on the 27th ult., together with the following men: --- Corp. S. W. Armington, James Goffer, and John McDonald, Co. D; sergeant James Comries, S. Curby, and Louis Jaynau, Co. E. Capt A J Bradley has resigned. The death of Joseph Freeman of Co. E. is announced.
On 12 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion, according to the MASSCW.
On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th MVI, in Ford's history and the 1870 roster.
John McDonald married Jane [--?--].
John McDonald and Jane [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1870 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, as:
McDonald, John, 33, laborer, b. Ireland
---, Jane, 27, b. Ireland
---, Mary, 6/12, b. IL in Dec.
John McDonald and Jane [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1880 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, as:
McDonald, John, 40, laborer, b. Ireland
---, Jane H., 40, wife, b. Ireland
---, Mollie, 10, daur, b. IL (as were all the children)
---, Magie, 6, daur
---, Frank, 4, son
---, Nellie, 1, daur.
John McDonald made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension on 9 Nov 1881, with application number 433164, but no certificate is recorded.
He died on 25 Mar 1890 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. He was 52 years old.
An obituary for John McDonald was published on 26 Mar 1890 as follows: in the Decatur Daily Republican:
"John McDonald, aged 58 years, died yesterday at 1128 East Marietta street. The deceased, who was a veteran of a Massachusetts regiment, had been in the employ of the Wabash, and had contracted a severe case of the grip. He was a charge at the Springfield hospital, and came back. He was violently insane for awhile. He leaves a widow and four children. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Catholic church."
He was buried on 27 Mar 1890 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Jane [--?--] in the 1900 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1900 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, as:
McDonald, Jane, b. Jan 1835, 65, widow, four of six children living, b. Ireland, immig 1855
---, Mary, daur, b. Jan 1874, single, b. IL
---, Jennie, daur, b. July 1879, b. IL.
Jane made application from Illinois for a pension to surviving family member on 26 Jul 1900 his wife, with application number 723909, but no certificate is recorded.

Last Edited: 25 Jul 2019

Family: Jane [--?--] b. Jan 1835, d. 11 Nov 1901

Mary McDonald b. 8 Jan 1870, d. 13 Nov 1943
Magie McDonald b. Jan 1874
Frank McDonald b. 1876
Jennie McDonald b. Jul 1879, d. 1957

William McDonald

b. 1822

Company: 1_SS

William McDonald was born in 1822 at Saint Johns, Saint John's County, New Brunswick, Canada.
In 1862 William was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as laborer.
On 4 Oct 1862 William McDonald mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters according to the 1870 AG report with no further information. He was 40 years old.
William was described as being 5 feet 11 and 3/4 inches tall, with blue eyes, black hair and a dark complexion.
William was illiterate and signed his enlistment with an "x."
Note: his enlistment record says that his name was never takn on to the regimental rolls.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Patrick McElroy

b. 1838, d. 27 December 1863

Father: John McElroy
Mother: Maria [--?--]

Company: K

Patrick McElroy was born about in 1838 at Ireland, son of John McElroy and Maria [--?--].
Patrick McElroy married Mary Eaton, daughter of Richard Eaton and Hannah [--?--].
In 1861 Patrick was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as weaver.
Patrick was described as being 5 feet 10 and 1/2 inches, with dark complexion, hayel eyes and dark hair.
On 12 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
In Jun 1862, at Washington, DC, Patrick was sick in hospital.
In Aug 1862, Patrick was sick in hospital.
On 12 Nov 1862 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability, "organic disease of the heart."
He died on 27 Dec 1863 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 25 years old.
He was buried in Dec 1863 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Apr 1864 Mary Eaton received a pension to surviving family member based on Patrick's service; and received certificate number 29271.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Eaton and Maria McElroy in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
McElroy, Mary, 36, works in cotton mill, b. Ireland
---, Maria, 10, keeping house, b. MA.
Mary, his wife, outlived Patrick and died on 28 Dec 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
In 1871, Maria McElroy, his daughter, was the subject of a guardianship proceeding number 39902 in court at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Apr 1872 Michael Ronen made application for a pension as guardian to Patrick's surviving dependants, named for minors with certificate 158793. Relationship, if any, unknown.

Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

Family: Mary Eaton b. 1834, d. 28 Dec 1870

Maria McElroy b. 21 Dec 1859

Charles McFarland

b. 1836, d. 15 February 1871

Company: A

Charles McFarland was born about in 1836 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Charles McFarland married Mary [--?--].
Charles McFarland and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 10 Jul 1860 at North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
McFarland, Charles, 24, draper tender, b. Scotland
Mary, 26, b. Scotland
Isabella, 4/12, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as operative.
In 1862 Charles was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
On 18 Feb 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
Charles was described as being 5 feet, 11 and 1/2 inch, with black eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
On 1 Jul 1862 Charles was promoted to Corporal.
On 3 Jul 1863 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles McFarland was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
In Dec 1863, at Patterson Park Hospital, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, Charles was absent from his unit, wounded.
In Feb 1864, Charles was again present in his regiment.
On 1 May 1864 Charles was promoted to Sergeant.
On 1 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles McFarland was mentioned in Volume 93 # 22, Worcester Spy, June 1, 1864
We found men who were suffering terrible pain, and the boats were so crowded it was almost suffocating. Many have been neglected, as was readily seen by a glance at their wounds, and numbers tell woeful stories regarding the treatment received. Some had to be moved beds and all, as it was dangerous to transfer them to stretchers. We made it our particular aim to attend personally to the movement of some, and much to their gratification.
The color bearer of the 15th Sergt. Lafayette Warden, Sergt Henry J. Ball, and private Henry R. Dawson of Co. D, 15th, all badly wounded, were attended by us. sergt. Henry Houghton of Co. D, from Worcester, was badly wounded in three places---right thigh broken, and had to be handled very carefully.
We learn from the latter that Lieut. Hastings and 1st Sergt Barnard, were all right at last accounts, and spoken of in the highest terms. Sergt McFarland of Co. I was unhurt and called a perfect salamander against bullets.
On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 20th MVI, Company K.
On 29 Jul 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Deep Bottom, Virginia.
On 25 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, Charles escaped from prison.
On 12 Mar 1865, at Baltimore City, Maryland, Charles was in the hospital.
He ended his service on 22 May 1865.
He and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 10 Jun 1870 at Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, as:
McFarlan, Charles, 35, no occupation, b. Scotland
---, Mary, 37, b. Scotland, cannot read or write
---, Isabella, 10, b. MA
---, Margaret, 9, b. RI
---, Charles, 2, b. RI.
Charles McFarlane made application at New York for a veteran's pension on 10 Oct 1870, with application number 160669, but no certificate is recorded.
He died on 15 Feb 1871 at New York. He was 35 years old.
He was buried in Feb 1871 at Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga County, New York, as a Sergent of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 13 Sep 1871 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 289747.
Mary [--?--] was enumerated as the widow of Charles McFarland, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Cohoes, Albany County, New York, mentnioning his service as a Sergeant in the 20th Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 28 Apr 2020

Family: Mary [--?--] b. 1834

Isabella McFarland b. 4 Mar 1860, d. 28 Oct 1938
Margaret McFarland b. 18 Sep 1861
Charles McFarland b. 1868, d. 4 Jun 1936
Robert McFarland b. 1870

Patrick McGahey

b. 17 March 1839, d. 28 September 1921

Father: Owen McGahey b. 1799, d. 14 Dec 1881
Mother: Mary Murphy b. 1800, d. 4 Oct 1883

Company: K

Patrick McGahey was born on 17 Mar 1839 at County Monaghan, Ireland, son of Owen McGahey and Mary Murphy.
In 1849 Patrick McGahey emigrated with Owen McGahey and Mary Murphy from Ireland.
Patrick McGahey was enumerated in the household of Owen McGahey and Mary Murphy in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1860 at Milford P. O., Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Owen Gahey, 60, laborer, b. Ireland
Mary, 60, b. Ireland
Mary Devlin, 26, b. Ireland
Jeremiah, 2, b. NY
John, 2/12, b. NY
Hannah Gahey, 34, weaver, b. Ireland
**Patrick, 21, spinner, b. Ireland
James, 16, b. Ireland
Margaret, 15, b. Ireland.
In 1861 Patrick was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as bootmaker.
On 1 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 3 months and 14 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Patrick was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and confined at Richmond, VA. He was paroled at Newport News on 23 Feb 1862.
On 30 Oct 1861 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James McGahey, his brother, was enlisted in the 4th RI Infantry, served through the war and was mustered out 13 July 1865.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick McGahey was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick McGahey was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 25 Sep 1862 S. P. "John" McGahey, his brother, enlisted in the 51st Massachusetts Infantry, mustering out 27 July 1863.
Patrick McGahey entered Mason General Hospital, Pemberton Square, Boston, MA, with otorrhoea and deafness on 24 Dec 1862.
On 22 Apr 1863 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
Starting 23 Jan 1864, Patrick also served in the the Navy, where he served as a landsman from receiving ship "Ohio", as well as the U. S. S. Osceola and Savannah.
He ended his service on 30 Jan 1865.
In 1868 Patrick was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Jul 1868 Patrick McGahey, 29, married Josephine Quinn, daughter of Michael Quinn and Ann [--?--], at Saint Josephs Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Patrick McGahey and Josephine Quinn were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1870 at Mendon P. O., Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
McGahey, Patrick, 30, bottomer in boot factory, b. ireland
---, Josephine, 22, b. MA
---, Francis H., 1, b. MA.
In 1876 Patrick McGahey and Josephine Quinn moved from Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, to West Medway.
Patrick McGahey made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 3 Apr 1879, and received certificate number 320442. He was granted $27 per month. This was raised to $38 in 1918 and to $72 by 1921.
He and Josephine Quinn were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
McGahey, Patrick, 39, works in boot factory, b. Ireland (of Irish parents)
---, Josephine, 33, wife, b. MA, she cannot write, (of Irish parents)
---, Frank H., 11, son, b. MA
---, James, 9, son, b. MA
---, George V., 6, son, b. MA
---, Leo P., 4, son, b. MA.
In 1884 Patrick McGahey and Josephine Quinn moved from West Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, to Holliston.
Patrick McGahey 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 K, noted as having been wounded at Bull Run (sic). This last is likely a mistake for Ball's Bluff.
He and Josephine Quinn were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
McGahey, Patrick, head, b. Mar 1839, 61, married 31 years, b. Ireland, emmig 1849
---, Josephine, wife, b. Nov 1856 (sic), 43, six of their 11 children still living, b. MA
---, Frank, son, b. Aug 1870, single, b. MA
---, Louis, son, b. June 1889, single, b. MA
---, Burtha, dau, b. Mar 1888, single, b. MA.
On 18 Mar 1909 Patrick and Josephine's daughter, Bertha McGahey married William Thomas Bulger at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 17 Apr 1909 his grandson, Francis Vincent Bulger, son of William Thomas Bulger and Bertha McGahey, was born at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Patrick McGahey and Josephine Quinn were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
McGahey, Patrick, 69, married 44 years, b. Ireland, Nat 1885, edge trimmer in shoe factory
---, Josephine, wife, 64, six of 11 children living, b. MA
---, Louis B., son, 25, single, b. MA, finisher in shoe factory
Bulger, Bertha A., daur, 24, married first one year, one child living, b. MA, dresser in shoe factory
---, Francis, grandson, 5/10, b. MA.
On 27 Feb 1912 Josephine Quinn, his wife, died at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Patrick McGahey was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
McGahey, Patrick, 81, widower, b. Ireland
Bulger, Bertha, daur, 35, married, b. MA, stitcher in a hat shop
---, Francis, g-son, 10, b. MA.
He died on 28 Sep 1921 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 82 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1921 at Saint Lukes Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lot # 13, Space 3.

Last Edited: 27 Oct 2018

Family: Josephine Quinn b. 1843, d. 27 Feb 1912

Frank H. McGahey b. Aug 1869
James Henry McGahey b. 11 Jun 1871
Eva McGahey b. 30 Oct 1872, d. 24 Jul 1874
George Vincent McGahey b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 17 Aug 1945
Leo Patrick McGahey b. 24 Jan 1876, d. 29 Nov 1923
Daughter McGahey b. 18 Oct 1877
Allen McGahey b. 17 Oct 1878
Mary Agnes McGahey b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 20 Jun 1888
Louis B. McGahey b. 12 Jun 1884, d. 21 Mar 1967
Bertha McGahey b. 30 Mar 1888, d. 5 Apr 1973
Son McGahey b. 11 May 1890, d. 11 May 1890

Peter McGee

b. 1836, d. 27 August 1875

Father: Henry Slater
Mother: Alexa [--?--] b. 1815

Company: A

Peter McGee was also known as Peter Slater in the 15th Massachusetts.
He was born about in 1836 at Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, son of Henry Slater and Alexa [--?--], according to his military enlistment records.
In 1861 Peter was living at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Peter gave his occupation as spinner.
On 13 Jul 1861 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
Peter was described as being 5 feet, 7 and 3/4 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes and brown hair.
On 31 Dec 1861, Peter was on detached duty to work on fortification near Conrad's Ferry.
On 22 Jan 1862 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from chronic bronchitis.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Jul 1862, and received certificate number 71628.
On 16 Aug 1863 Peter McGee married Cordelia B. Brown, daughter of George Brown and Bridget Duffy, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Peter McGee died on 27 Aug 1875 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 39 years old.
On 4 Nov 1875 Cordelia B. Slater received a pension to surviving family member based on Peter's service; and received certificate number 172916.
On 22 Sep 1878 Peter's widow, Cordelia B. Brown remarried to John Casey at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
Peter McGee's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Cordelia B. Brown and John Casey in the 1880 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1880 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Casey, John, 48, blacksmith, b. Ireland
---, Delia, 50, wife, can't write, b. Ireland
Slater, Mary, 16, step-daur, b. MA (of Irish parents.)
On 6 Feb 1887 Peter and Cordelia's daughter, Mary Elizaeth Slater married Charles L. Waite at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Peter McGee's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Elizaeth Slater and Charles L. Waite in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Waite, Charles, b. Nov 1865, married 13 years, b. MA
---, Mary E., wife, b. July 1864, all five children living, b. MA (fath b. Scotland, mor b. Ireland)
---, John L., son, b. Jan 1888, b. MA (as were all)
---, Charles A., son, b. Dec 1889
---, Mary L., daur, b. Oct 1891
---, Edith C., daur, b. Aug 1893
---, Alice A., daur, b. Dec 1896.
Cordelia, his wife, outlived Peter and died on 29 Jul 1907 at Worcester Insane Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Family: Cordelia B. Brown b. 1837, d. 29 Jul 1907

Mary Elizaeth Slater b. 29 Jul 1864, d. 13 Dec 1941

Thomas McGlynn

b. between 1842 and 1843

Company: K

Thomas McGlynn was born between 1842 - 1843 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as no occupation at enlistment is given for him in Ford's history; the MASSCW says "loafer."
On 1 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.

Last Edited: 27 Mar 2013

Daniel McGowan

b. between 1838 and 1839, d. 12 May 1864

Mother: Mary [--?--]

Company: K

Daniel McGowan was also known as Daniel McGovern in Ford's history.
He was born between 1838 - 1839 at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Mary [--?--].
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as operative.
In 1861 Daniel was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Sep 1862 Daniel was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 12 Oct 1863 Daniel was promoted to to Sergeant.
On 1 Jan 1864, Daniel was reenlisted as a Sergeant, having received a bounty of $325.
He died on 12 May 1864 at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
On 27 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, his name still being on the roster at this time.
On 5 Sep 1866 Mary McGowan received a mother's pension in Rhode Island based on Daniel's service; received certificate number 117331, for his service in the 15th Massachusetts and the 20th.

Last Edited: 21 May 2018

Edward McGriel

b. 1842, d. 11 July 1882

Company: E

Edward McGriel was also known as Edward Hill as enlisted in the 15th Massachusetts.
He was born about in 1842 at Ireland.
In 1863 Edward was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 4 Aug 1863 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
On 24 Oct 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Rapidan River, Culpeper County, Virginia, by desertion.
Having deserted from the 15th Massachusetts, he was captured by the enemy. He enlisted in the rebel army. He deserted from the rebel army, was recaptured and tried for desertion in the Union army.
In Aug 1864 Edward McGriel was court martialed at Washington, DC, as documented in case number NN-2291 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
On 23 Oct 1864 Sentence: And the court does therefore sentence him:
Private Edward McGriel, Co. E, 15th Massachusetts Vols.
"That he be dishonorable discharged, the service of the United States, with the loss of all pay and commutations and be imprisoned, at hard labor, at such place as the Secretary of War may direct for the term of three years
Private Edward McGriel, Co. E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer, will be sent under suitable guard, to Clinton Prison, ( Dannemora) New York, which is hereby designated as the place where his sentence will be executed.
He died on 11 Jul 1882 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was 40 years old.
He was buried in Jul 1882 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.
Note: this death and burial needs further research and confirmation. The man who died in Missouri was the same age and same occupation, shoemaker, as the man of the 15th MVI. However this is no clear evidence.

Last Edited: 11 Aug 2019

John McGuire

b. 3 September 1843, d. 18 December 1875

Father: Patrick McGuire d. before 1855
Mother: Ann Brown b. 1823, d. 24 Feb 1892

Company: I

John McGuire was born about in 1835 at Ireland, son of Patrick McGuire and Ann Brown.
John McGuire was born on 3 Sep 1843 at Ireland, son of Patrick McGuire and Ann Brown.
Before 1855 his father, Patrick McGuire, died apparently.
John McGuire appeared on the census of 1855 in the household of Ann Brown at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ann MCGUIRE-32, no occupation listed
**John-14
James-7
Mary-3, b. MA.
John McGuire was enumerated in the household of Ann Brown in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ann McGuire, 36, b. Ireland
**John, 18, b. Ireland
James, 13, b. Ireland
Mary, 8, washerwoman, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
On 9 Nov 1861 John McGuire 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 31 May 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, on the foot and ankle.
In Jun 1862, at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, John was in hospital.
Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 4 Jun 1862, mentioning John McGuire, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
On 14 Jun 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the following:
We have received a brief note from Lucius H. Briggs, a Webster volunteer who was in the engagement at Fair Oaks on the 30th ult., and 1st inst. He mentions the following casualties in Company I; Edward Lannegan, wounded in neck and face; John McGuire, foot and ankle; Milo S. Converse, leg and hand; Alpheus Remick, hand. There were other slight flesh wounds, but none sufficiently serious to be worthy of mention. None of the company was killed. The letter states that there were no displays of cowardice, but every man stood at his post, and performed his duty with a promptness and alacrity worthy of praise.
In Oct 1862, John was sick in hospital.
On 6 Apr 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He was enumerated in the household of Ann Brown in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Maguire, Ann, 47, b. Ireland
**---, John, 28, works in shoe factory, b. Ireland
---, James, 22, works in shoe factory, b. Ireland
---, Mary, 16, b. MA.
John Maguire died on 18 Dec 1875 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 32 years, 3 months and 15 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1875 at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 14 Aug 1879 Ann Brown received a mother's pension based on John's service; received certificate 193229.
Ann, his mother, outlived John and died on 24 Feb 1892 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 4 Jul 1907 John McGuire 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: 25 Jul 2019

Patrick McHugh

b. 1841

Company: G

Patrick McHugh was born about in 1841 at County Limerick, Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as soldier.
In 1863 Patrick was living at Ireland.
On 30 Jul 1863 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry age 22 years, 11 months, as a substitute for Edward W.Reed, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Milton. He was 22 years old.
Patrick was described as being 5 feet 3 and 1/2 inches, with hayel eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion.
On 22 Jun 1864 Patrick was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
A Memorandum from Prisoner of War Records" appears in his service file:
This man appears on an unofficial list (furnished by John Cain, Co. E, 2nd MA Cav) of prisoners of war who left the stockade prison at Camp Lawton near Millen, Ga, on or about Nov 10, 1864, and is supposed to have taken the oath of allegiance to the late Confederate government. Sent to Lynchburg 29 June 1864.
On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to Co. G of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent as a prisoner, however there is no record of him in the 20th.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick McHugh was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.

Last Edited: 11 Aug 2019