John Morath

b. 1844
  • Company: H
  • John Morath was born about in 1844 at Germany.
  • He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as sailor or tailor.
  • In 1863 John was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 1 Aug 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one William Peiree, of Boston, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • John was described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, with grey eyes, dark hair, and a dark complexion.
  • On 12 May 1864 John was wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
  • The following note appears in his service records:
    "Admitted to Knight G. H. New Haven, Conn. June 19, 1864 with gunshot wound left arm received at Spottsylvania, Va., was furloughed June 24, 1864, readmitted Jul 6, 1864 and deserted Oct 17, 1864."
  • On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.

  • On 17 Oct 1864 John Morath ended his service by desertion from hospital, according to the MASSCW. But this is not mentioned in Ford's history.
  • Last Edited: 15 Aug 2019

Louis Morris

b. 1838
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Louis Morris was born about in 1838 at Breslalu, Prussia, (Germany).
  • At the time of his enlistment, Louis gave his occupation as Butcher.
  • In 1862 Louis was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 28 Oct 1862 Louis Morris mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
  • Louis was described as being 6 feet 3 inches tall, with hazel eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
  • Note: his enlistment record says that his name was never takn on to the regimental rolls.
  • Louis transferred to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B.
  • Louis also served in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B.
  • Last Edited: 17 Apr 2020

John Morrissey

b. 1830, d. 16 February 1864
  • Company: A
  • John Morrissey was born about in 1830 at Ireland.
  • On 4 Jul 1847 John Morrissey married Mary Mulcahy at Clonmull, County Tipperary, Ireland, by a Roman Catholic priest.
  • John Morrissey and Mary Mulcahy were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Morrisey, day laborer, $50 estate, b. Ireland
    Mary, 28, b. Ireland
    Mary, 4, b. MA
    Jas., 7, b. MA
    Margaret, 2, b. MA
    Thos., 2/12, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as blacksmith.
  • In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 24 Jul 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • On 30 Nov 1863, at U. S. General Hospital, Camden Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, John was suffering "debilitas."
  • On 18 Jan 1864, John was furloughed from the hospital.
  • He died on 16 Feb 1864 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of disease, while on furlough at home. He was 34 years old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1864 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section N-Cana Lot 12 Range 4.
  • On 10 Mar 1864 Mary Mulcahy received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 31297 1/2.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Mulcahy in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mory Morrisey, 38, b. Ireland
    James, 16, b. MA
    Bridget, 13, b. MA
    Margret, 10, b. MA.
  • On 15 Jul 1874 John Morrissey was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 12 Nov 1875 John and Mary's daughter, Margaret Morrissey married William McCann at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 18 Nov 1879 John and Mary's daughter, Delia M. "Bridget" Morrissey married Michael Dunn at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived John and died on 26 Oct 1891 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 9 Feb 2019

Family: Mary Mulcahy b. 1830, d. 26 Oct 1891

  • James Morrissey b. 25 Oct 1853, d. 17 Feb 1891
  • Delia M. "Bridget" Morrissey b. 30 May 1856, d. 1938
  • Margaret Morrissey b. 10 May 1858, d. 16 Aug 1891
  • Thomas Morrissey b. 1860, d. 20 Jul 1864

Charles Edward Morse

b. 10 August 1838, d. 11 September 1904
  • Father: Jeremiah "Jerry" Morse b. 13 Jun 1803, d. 21 Dec 1875
  • Mother: Susan Chase b. 23 Oct 1805, d. 29 Jun 1871
  • Company: E
  • Charles Edward Morse was born on 10 Aug 1838 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jeremiah "Jerry" Morse and Susan Chase.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.


  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 11 months and 2 days old.
  • On 25 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for reasons not given in the 1870 roster.

  • On 7 Mar 1869 Charles Edward Morse, 30, married Eva B. Johnson, 22, daughter of Samuel Johnson and Rebecca P. Cotting, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1879 Charles was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Edward Morse attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He and Eva B. Johnson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In Shop.
  • Charles Edward Morse made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 13 Jan 1882, and received certificate number 411523.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C (sic.)
  • On 8 Aug 1892 Charles and Eva's daughter, Lillian A. Morse married Fred A. Nichols at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 28 Jun 1894 at Grand Army Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles E. Morse attended a reunion of Company E, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
  • He died on 11 Sep 1904 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease. He was 66 years, 1 month and 1 day old.
  • He was buried on 13 Sep 1904 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Oct 1904 Eva B. Morse received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 587734.
  • On 24 Nov 1906 Charles and Eva's daughter, Inez M. Morse married Charles M. Sherman at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Eva, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 11 Feb 1908 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Eva B. Johnson b. 26 Jul 1846, d. 11 Feb 1908

  • Lillian A. Morse b. 4 Feb 1870
  • Edward L. Morse b. 14 Mar 1871, d. 23 Nov 1947
  • Inez M. Morse b. Feb 1878

Curtis Goodwin Morse

b. 8 August 1837, d. 11 December 1897
  • Father: William Morse b. 8 Feb 1808, d. 18 Mar 1888
  • Mother: Mary Ann Goodwin b. 7 Jul 1811, d. 17 Sep 1884
  • Company: A
  • Curtis Goodwin Morse was born on 8 Aug 1837 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Morse and Mary Ann Goodwin.
  • In 1861 Curtis was living.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Curtis gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Curtis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 11 months and 4 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Curtis was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Curtis Goodwin Morse 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, Curtis Goodwin Morse was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 28 Oct 1863, Curtis was returned from prison.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Curtis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.

  • On 22 May 1867 Curtis Goodwin Morse, 29, married Charlotte Mary Kilburn, 23, daughter of Asa Kilburn and Sarah Jackson Burrage, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Curtis Goodwin Morse and Charlotte Mary Kilburn were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Morse, Curtis G., 42, teamster, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Charlett M., 36, wife
    ---, Willie K., 11, son
    ---, Mabel L., 5, daur
    (living nextdoor to his parents.)
  • Curtis Goodwin Morse made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Aug 1889, and received certificate number 530180.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • In Aug 1895 journeyed to Louisville for the G. A. R. encampment, according to the Fitchburg Daily Sentinel, 30 August 1895.
  • He died on 11 Dec 1897 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Birght's disease. He was 60 years, 4 months and 3 days old.
  • An obituary for Curtis Goodwin Morse was published as follows: from the "Fitchburg Sentinel," Monday, 13 December 1897:
    Death of Curtis G. Morse
    Curtis G. Morse died, at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, and will be buried from his late residence, 53 Mechanic street, Tuesday at 1 p.m.
    Mr. Morse disposed of his interest in the jobbing business of L. G. Morse & Son, on May 1, 1807 (sic), and retired from active business, being a sufferer from Bright's disease, which caused his death. He was born in Lancaster, 60 years ago, came to Leominster when a young man and with the exception of one or two years' employment at the comb business, with the firm of George F. Morse & Co., has followed the business of a truckman and jobber, first in the employ of the late Henry Stearns, then with Wilbur Wood and finally as a member of the firm of Morse & Son. Mr. Morse possessed great physical strength and power of endurance; for 40 years, he was never sick enough to require the attendance of a physician.
    In July, 1861, he enlisted in the army as a private in Co. A, 15th Regt., Mass. infantry. At Balls Bluff, he was captured by the rebels and for four months was confined in Mayo's warehouse at Richmond, Va., from which prison he was released on parole, Feb. 24, 1862. He was a highly esteemed member of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. $. A widow and two sons, W. K. and C. G. [? smear ?]
  • He was buried on 14 Dec 1897 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jan 1898 Charlotte Mary Kilburn received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Curtis's service; his wife, received certificate number 655289.
  • He was mentioned in the obituary of Charles Henry Wilder on 13 May 1909 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Charlotte, his wife, outlived Curtis and died on 4 Oct 1928 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 84.
  • Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Family: Charlotte Mary Kilburn b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 4 Oct 1928

  • William Kilburn Morse b. 14 May 1868, d. 20 Oct 1929
  • Mabel Louise Morse b. 20 Feb 1875, d. 4 Mar 1889
  • Clifton Goodwin Morse b. 13 Jul 1882, d. 28 Mar 1952

Frank D. Morse

b. 15 September 1845, d. 2 December 1911
  • Father: Edward Morse b. 1818
  • Mother: Eunice A. [--?--] b. 1824
  • Company: G
  • Frank D. Morse was also known as Francis Dudley Morse.
  • He was born on 15 Sep 1845 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Morse and Eunice A. [--?--].
  • Frank D. Morse was enumerated in the household of Edward Morse and Eunice A. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Nov 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Edward Morse, 32, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Eunice A., 26
    Joseph E., 7
    **Francis D., 5.
  • Frank D. Morse was enumerated in the household of Edward Morse and Eunice A. [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Edward Morse, 40, machinist, b. MA (as were all)
    Abial, 34 (f.)
    Edward, 17, upholsterer
    **Frank, 14
    Mary, 7.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 26 Nov 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 2 months and 11 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Frank was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the foot.
  • On 1 Apr 1863 Frank was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • On 27 Jul 1864 Frank D. Morse appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as having officially transferred into the unit, but he was not assigned to a specific company.
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 19 Jan 1905, and received certificate number 1107480.
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 27 Apr 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
    Morse, Frank D., 64, widower, b. MA (father b. NJ (sic); mor b. MA.)
  • He died on 2 Dec 1911 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 66 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
  • He was buried in 1911 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: B 2939.
  • Last Edited: 21 Mar 2020

George L. Morse

b. between 1837 and 1838
  • Company: G
  • George L. Morse was born between 1837 - 1838 at New York City, New York.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 George was living at New York City, New York.

  • On 6 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of New York City, New York.
  • On 22 Apr 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge, for reasons not given in the 1870 roster or Ford's history.

  • Last Edited: 15 Sep 2012

Harrison Augustus Morse

b. 1 February 1842, d. 3 February 1897
  • Father: Augustus Morse b. 16 May 1817
  • Mother: Caroline A. Willard b. 13 Aug 1816
  • Company: A
  • Harrison Augustus Morse was born on 1 Feb 1842 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Augustus Morse and Caroline A. Willard.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Harrison gave his occupation as no occupation given in Ford's history.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
  • On 28 Jul 1861 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to a position as Commissary Sergeant in the 21st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • Starting 23 Aug 1861, Harrison also served in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry as the Commissary Sergeant.
  • He ended his service with discharged from the 21st MVI for disability on 2 Jun 1862.
  • In 1864 Harrison Augustus Morse was mechanic.
  • Starting 22 Aug 1864, Harrison also served in the 4th Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
  • He ended his service with by mustering out of the 4th MA Heavy Artillery as a Corporal on 17 Jun 1865.
  • Harrison Augustus Morse married Emily M. Clark, daughter of Stillman Clark and Miranda Jones “Mary” Newton.
  • Harrison Augustus Morse was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as having served as commisary sergeant in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry and the 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery.
  • On 8 Feb 1895 his brother, Elbridge Whittington Morse, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 44.
  • Harrison Augustus Morse died on 3 Feb 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was 55 years and 2 days old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1897 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 7 Lot 94.
  • On 14 Jul 1897 Emily M. Clark received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on Harrison's service; and received certificate number 459405. (The pension file index mentions only the 4th HA and the 21st MA Infantry, but the MASSCW mentions the 21st and the 15. In addition there is an entry for him with the 4th HA, but it is not cross-referenced.)
  • Harrison's wife, Emily M. Clark, died and was buried in May 1900 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec 7 Lot 94 at age 55 years and 2 months.
  • Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Family: Emily M. Clark b. 4 Feb 1845, d. 2 May 1900

Henry Morse

b. 1844, d. 10 January 1900
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Henry Morse was born in 1844 at Michigan.
  • In 1862 Henry was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Henry gave his occupation as Clerk.

  • On 29 Oct 1862 Henry Morse mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 18 years old.
  • On 20 Dec 1863 Henry reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 12 Jun 1865 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out on order of the War Department.

  • Henry Morse married Mary [--?--].
  • Henry Morse and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1880 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, possibly as:
    Morse, Henry, 35, shoemaker, b. Mich. (fat. b. NY, mor b. Penn.)
    ---, Maria, 34, wife, b. N. S., (fat b. Scotland, mor b. Eng.)
  • Henry Morse made application at Michigan for a veteran's pension on 12 Sep 1887, and received certificate number 511999.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as a member of the 1st Co. Massachusetts Sharpshooters attached to the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that he spent 10 months in Andersonville.
  • On 30 Jun 1895, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Henry was included in the Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soliders as being one of the members present. He is enumerated as a member of the 1st Co. Mass S. S. Inf. and a "widower."
  • He died on 10 Jan 1900 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was 56 years old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1900 at Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Plot 4, Row 8, Grave 3, with a grave marker mentioning service in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 25 May 1904 Mary Bergen applied for a pension to surviving family member, Michigan, based on Henry's service; apparently his remarried widow, but no certificate number is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Mary [--?--] b. between 1845 - 1846

John Edward Morse

b. 23 March 1837, d. 25 October 1878
  • Father: Benjamin C. Morse
  • Mother: Phebe Primes
  • Company: B
  • John Edward Morse was born on 23 Mar 1837 at Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, son of Benjamin C. Morse and Phebe Primes.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as machinist.
  • In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 3 months and 19 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Morse 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, John Edward Morse was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Morse was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
  • On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, John Edward Morse was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
    National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
    Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
    The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
    The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
  • In May 1864 John was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Morse was mentioned among the casualties.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.

  • On 2 Mar 1865 John Edward Morse, 27, married Lucy Adelaide Sawyer, 21, daughter of Caleb Kendall Sawyer and Nancy Edmunds Howe, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Edward Morse made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jun 1865, and received certificate number 75464.
  • He was naturalized on 6 Oct 1868 at Windsor County, Vermont.
  • He and Lucy Adelaide Sawyer were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, as:
    John E Marse (sic), 33, works in cob ? shop, b. Nova Scotia
    Lucy A Marse, 28, b. MA
    Agnes E Marse, 3, b. MA
    Albert O Marse , 1, b. MA.
  • John Edward Morse died on 25 Oct 1878 at Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, "of kidney disease contracted in Libby Prison". He was 41 years, 7 months and 2 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1878 at Brookside Cemetery, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.
  • On 12 Dec 1878 Lucy Adelaide Sawyer received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his widow, received certificate number 183556.
  • On 19 Apr 1892 John and Lucy's daughter, Agnes Eliza Morse married George Lincoln Bancroft at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • John's wife, Lucy Adelaide Sawyer, died and was buried in Dec 1915 at Brookside Cemetery, Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, with her husband at age 71 years and 11 months.
  • Last Edited: 27 Aug 2017

Family: Lucy Adelaide Sawyer b. 31 Dec 1843, d. 12 Dec 1915

  • Agnes Eliza Morse b. 3 Sep 1866, d. 15 Mar 1911
  • Albert Onion Morse b. 5 Oct 1868, d. 8 May 1938

William E. Morse

b. 3 December 1844, d. 30 December 1862
  • Father: Henry D. Morse b. between 1811 - 1812
  • Mother: Sarah M. [--?--] b. between 1812 - 1813
  • Company: G
  • William E. Morse was born on 3 Dec 1844 at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Henry D. Morse and Sarah M. [--?--].
  • William E. Morse was enumerated in the household of Henry D. Morse and Sarah M. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Henry Morse, 28, spinner, b. MA (as were all)
    Sarah, 27
    **William E., 5
    Emma F., 3
    Arthur E., 1.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as machinist.
  • In 1861 William was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • 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 16 years, 7 months and 9 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 William was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the hip.
  • He died on 30 Dec 1862 at Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, unmarried, as a result of wounds from the Battle of Antietam, and it was registered in Grafton, MA, the following year.. He was 18 years and 27 days old.
  • He was buried at Old Farnumsville Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Sep 1879 Sarah M. [--?--] received a mother's pension based on William's service; received certificate 194259.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Willie E. Morse was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
  • Last Edited: 21 May 2018

Robert Roberts Moses

b. 1836, d. 5 October 1862
  • Father: Rev. Robert Moses b. 13 Jan 1808, d. 4 Jul 1860
  • Mother: Catherine Roberts b. 1807, d. 20 Sep 1892
  • Company: C
  • Robert Roberts Moses was born in 1836 at Wales, son of Rev. Robert Moses and Catherine Roberts.
  • (Note: the obituary of his brother William Moses in 1906 (Fitchburg) claims that William was born in Quincy, MA, and that his father was a Methodist minister. The documents found to date do not support this statement.)
  • Between 1842 - 1850 Robert Roberts Moses emigrated with Rev. Robert Moses and Catherine Moses, his parents, from Wales to America.
  • Robert Roberts Moses was enumerated in the household of Rev. Robert Moses and Catherine Roberts in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:

    Robert MOSSES, 44, m, slater, b. Wales (as were all in household)
    Catherine, 43, f
    Margarett, 16, f
    **Robert Mosses, Jr., 14, m
    George, 11, m
    William, 8, m
    (Note: the original page shows the surname written with a sharp-S (ß), as is still used in German, indicating a double S in the middle of the name. This was "old fashioned" in 1850 MA, but it still shows up in many census enumerations.)
  • Robert's sister, Margeret E. Moses, married Charles Hartwell Balcom.
  • On 4 Jul 1860 his father, Rev. Robert Moses, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
  • On 5 Oct 1860 George Moses, his brother, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 21 of typhoid fever.
  • In 1861 Robert was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Robert gave his occupation as slater.

  • On 17 Dec 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
  • Robert Roberts Moses and Charles Hartwell Balcom, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Robert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by a ball passing through his chest.
  • He died on 5 Oct 1862 at Washington County, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam where he was shot through the lungs. He was 26 years old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, headstone 973, with his name misspelled.
  • From Marvin's History of Lancaster -
    "He was wounded in the battle of Antietam; the wound proved mortal. Mr. George W. Howe found him, gave him every care and attention, and after his death had him decently buried."
  • On 24 Oct 1862 Catherine Roberts received a pension to surviving family member based on Robert's service; his mother, received certificate number 5135.
  • On 2 Jan 1865 William Moses, his brother, was enlisted in Co E, 1st Mass Cavalry Battalion, mustering out on June 30, 1865.
  • In 1868 Robert Roberts Moses was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the memorial tablets at Lancaster Town Library.
  • On 20 Sep 1892 his mother, Catherine Roberts, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Robert R. Moses was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
  • On 9 Nov 1906 his brother, William Moses, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 20 Oct 2018

Harrison S. Moulton

b. 24 June 1843, d. 25 January 1865
  • Father: Asa Moulton b. 2 Sep 1808
  • Mother: Submit Babcock b. 30 Oct 1808, d. 22 Feb 1875
  • Company: F
  • Harrison S. Moulton was born on 24 Jun 1843 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Asa Moulton and Submit Babcock.
  • Harrison S. Moulton was enumerated in the household of Asa Moulton and Submit Babcock in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Anna Babcock, 50, b. VT (his mother's relative)
    Asa Moulton, 41, b. NH
    Submit Moulton, 41, b. VT
    David S Moulton, 11, b. MA
    Nathaniel Wyman, 9, b. MA
    Henry H Moulton, 7, b. MA
    Charlott A Moulton, 4, b. MA.
  • Harrison H. Moulton was enumerated in the household of Asa Moulton and Submit Babcock in the 1860 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his father, Asa, is a shoemaker with a personal estate of $60.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Harrison gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 20 Jan 1862 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
  • On 13 Dec 1862 his brother, David S. Moulton, died at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, at age 24 serving with the 82nd Regt NY Vols.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Harrison was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison S. Moulton was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 6 Feb 1864, Harrison was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 Harrison was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as absent prisoner of war.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison S. Moulton was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • He died on 25 Jan 1865 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war.. He was 21 years, 7 months and 1 day old.
  • He was buried in 1865 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 12516.
  • Harrison's sister, Charlotta A. Moulton, married Charles P. Barton.
  • On 19 Jan 1870 Henry H. Moulton was included on the Civil War memorial at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    See: An Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org.)
  • Last Edited: 23 Aug 2016

Lafayette C. Moulton

b. 27 September 1823, d. 29 January 1883
  • Father: Jonas Moulton b. 29 Jun 1783, d. 9 Aug 1852
  • Mother: Diana Walker b. 5 Apr 1792, d. 9 Mar 1874
  • Company: F
  • Lafayette C. Moulton was born on 27 Sep 1823 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Jonas Moulton and Diana Walker.
  • On 25 Nov 1847 Lafayette C. Moulton, 24, married Charlotte H. Fuller, 18, daughter of Leonard Fuller and Sylvia Carpenter, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1850 at Middle Fork of the American River, El Dorado County, California, as: Lafayette C. Moulton, 25, miner, $500 estate, b. MA, in a dwelling with six other young men miners.
  • At the time of his son's birth in Brimfield in May 1850, Lafayette C. Moulton was said to be a "gold digger" in California.
  • On 9 Aug 1852 his father, Jonas Moulton, died at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lafayette Moulton, 36, moulder, b. MA (as were all)
    Charlette C., 31
    Lottie S., 13
    Lafayette W., 10.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lafayette gave his occupation as iron moulder.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Lafayette mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years, 9 months and 15 days old.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton and Orson E. Moulton, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 1 May 1862 Lafayette ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 18 Feb 1864 Lafayette and Charlotte's daughter, Lottie S. Moulton married La Roy Squier at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 2 Mar 1865 his grandson, Ralph Le Roy Squier, son of La Roy Squier and Lottie S. Moulton, was born at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 Mar 1865 his daughter, Lottie S. Moulton, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of fever.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Apr 1868, and received certificate number 17486.
  • He and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moulton, Lafaette C., 45, no occupation, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Charlotte, 41
    ---, Lafaette, 20, works in iron foundry
    ---, Charlotte, 4
    ---, Sarah, 7/12, b. Nov.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    Moulton, Lafayette C., 56, moulder (iron), sufferes rheumatism, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Charlotte C., 51, wife
    ---, Lottie W., 14, daur
    ---, Sarah E., 10, daur
    ---, Jessie J., 6, son.
  • Lafayette C. Moulton died on 29 Jan 1883 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 59 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1883 at Moulton Hill Cemetery, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Oct 1883 Charlotte H. Fuller received a pension to surviving family member based on Lafayette's service; and received certificate number 208798.
  • He was included in the city directory at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with no information details, apparently posthumously, suggesting that his widow or surviving son may still live here in 1888.
  • Charlotte, his wife, outlived Lafayette and died on 9 Feb 1892 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
  • On 2 Jul 1907 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, Lafayette 's children were mentioned: "Miss Lottie Moulton, Jesse Moulton and Lafayette Moulton of Brooklyn, N. Y. have been spending a few days with old friends about town."
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Charlotte H. Fuller b. 8 Mar 1829, d. 9 Feb 1892

  • Lottie S. Moulton b. 1849, d. 14 Mar 1865
  • Lafayette C. Moulton b. 20 May 1850, d. 1913
  • Charlotte W. Moulton b. between 1865 - 1866, d. 1946
  • Sarah E. Moulton b. 2 Nov 1869
  • Jessie J. Moulton b. 20 Dec 1873, d. 1935

Orson E. Moulton

b. 10 August 1825, d. 31 August 1894

Orson E. Moulton
  • Father: Mace Moulton b. 1788, d. Feb 1827
  • Mother: Persis Knowlton
  • Company: Staff
  • Orson E. Moulton was born on 10 Aug 1825 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Mace Moulton and Persis Knowlton.
  • On 13 Oct 1847 Orson E. Moulton, 22, married Maria T. Butler, 32, daughter of Harvy Butler and Harriet Russell, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Orson E. Moulton and Maria T. Butler were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 20 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Orson Moulton, 25, laborer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Maria, 34
    Harriet R., 2
    Edward D., 2/12.
  • From a regimental history of the Third Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia:
    The 3d Battalion of Rifles, Mass. Vol. Mill, was a unit of three companies commanded by Major Charles Devens, Jr., with headquarters at Worcester, Mass. Companies "A" and " C " were from Worcester, while Company " B " was from Holden.
    By Special Order No. 31, dated April 18, 1861, these three companies were ordered to muster forthwith at Worcester, and Major Devens was directed to take them by the most practicable route to Washington, D. C. Obedient to instructions, at 5 P.M., April 20, Major Devens' command was paraded before the City Hall, Worcester, and that night at 10.30 entrained for New York, arriving on Sunday morning, April 21. Sunday night it embarked on the transport "Ariel" for Annapolis, Md., arriving on the 24th. Here it remained until May 2, when its destination was changed, and it embarked for Fort McHenry near Baltimore.
    The battalion spent its entire term of service at or in the vicinity of Fort McHenry, doing guard and garrison duty, dismounting and remounting heavy guns, etc. About the 11th of July Major Devens left the battalion to return to Massachusetts, he having been promoted to the colonelcy of the 15th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Captain A. B. R. Sprague of Co. "A" was now promoted to major and under his command the battalion completed its term of service.
    On July 30 the companies entrained for home, arriving at Worcester on the morning of August 2. On the following day all four of the companies were mustered out of the United States service, Companies "A", "B", and " C " in Worcester and Company " D " at Boston.
  • Starting 19 May 1861, Orson also served in the 3rd MA Rifles as a 3rd Lieutenant.
  • Orson had his photo taken about this time.
  • He ended his service with the 3rd MA Rifles by mustering out on 3 Aug 1861.
  • On 1 Aug 1861 Orson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts declined commission.


  • On 1 Aug 1861 Orson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, according to the 1870 roster, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 11 months and 22 days old.
  • It would appear that there was some discussion of him joining the 15th Massachusetts, and he decided to join the 25th.
  • Orson E. Moulton and Lafayette C. Moulton, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • Starting 27 Sep 1861, Orson also served in the 25th Massachusetts Infantry as the Captain of Company H.
  • On 1 Jan 1863 Orson was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
  • On 3 Jun 1864 Orson was wounded at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, and taken prisoner.
  • On 14 Dec 1864, Orson was exchanged from prison.
  • He ended his service with the 25th Massachusetts on 1 Jan 1865.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as an officer.
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 May 1891, and received certificate number 763480.
  • He died on 31 Aug 1894 at Indian Orchard, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years and 21 days old.
  • He was buried in Sep 1894 at Maplewood Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Maria, his wife, outlived Orson and died on 25 Feb 1897 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 81.
  • In 1903 Orson appears in the U.S. Army Historical Register, 1789-1903, Vol. 2, p. 131, as Lt. Col. of the 25th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Maria T. Butler b. 25 Apr 1815, d. 25 Feb 1897

  • Harriet Russell Moulton b. 28 Oct 1848, d. 7 Apr 1935
  • Edward D. Moulton b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 11 Jan 1899