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John Mowrey

• Father: Aaron Morey b. 1790
• Mother: Hannah Sibley b. 1798

• Company: D

• John Mowrey was also known as John Morey on his pension file.
• He was born on 5 Jul 1820 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron Morey and Hannah Sibley, possibly.
• (Note: there are some major disconnects in this man's information. It is highly possible that John Morey and John Mowrey are two different people. Ford and the MASSCW both give his (Morey's) age as 41 at muster time in 1862. But the ages do not connect with wife Leptha in RI who collected a pension after his death, nor with the 1880 census in NH.)
• 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 shoemaker.
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  On 15 Jul 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 42 years and 10 days old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 was transferred to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, according to the 1870 roster, but this appears to be in error.
• Was transferred to the "15th Batt." at an unspecified date, according to Ford's history, but it is unclear exactly what unit this is, and it is not mentioned in the MASSCW.
• On 1 Aug 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• John Mowrey married Lepha Elvira Lester, daughter of John Lester and Huldah Hinds.
• John Mowrey and Lepha Elvira Lester were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1870 at North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Mowrey, John, 39, boot & shoemaker, b. Canada (East)
  ---, Lepha, 30, b. VT
  ---, Sarah, 12, b. MA
  ---, Ella, 10, b. Canada (East)
  ---, Elizabeth, 4, b. NY
  ---, Charles, 5/12, b. RI in Jan
  Lester, Huldah, 80. b. VT (mother-in-law.)
• John Mowrey and Lepha Elvira Lester were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Allenstown, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Morey, John, 59, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Lepha A., 59, b. MA
  ---, Edward L., 12, son, b. RI
  Evans, Michael R., 66, boarder, b. NH
  Moore, Joseph P., 24, boarder, b. NH.
• John Mowrey was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Allenstown, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
• He died in 1890. He was 69 years old.
• He was buried in 1890 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot 1323-17-G.
• On 12 Aug 1890 Lepha Elvira Lester received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 323789.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Lepha Elvira Lester in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, living alone as:
  Morey, Lepha, b. July 1843, age 56, widow, b. VT, she is a forelady in a thread factory, of her six children, only one is living.

• Last Edited: 25 Dec 2018

Arnold Mowry

• Father: Gardner Mowry b. 13 Sep 1805, d. 9 Nov 1843
• Mother: Chloe Ann Taft b. 18 Sep 1812, d. 3 Apr 1888

• Company: H

• Arnold Mowry was born on 27 Nov 1836 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Gardner Mowry and Chloe Ann Taft, their only son and child; and grandson of Arnold and Olive (Brown) Mowry.
• On 9 Nov 1843 his father, Gardner Mowry, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
• On 19 Mar 1848 Arnold's widowed mother, Chloe Ann Taft, remarried to Capt. Lyman Wheelock Thayer, 35, at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Apr 1849 his step-father, Capt. Lyman Wheelock Thayer, died at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 50.
• Arnold Mowry was enumerated in the household of Chloe Ann Taft in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chloe Ann Mowry, 37, $2500 in property, b. MA
  **Arnold, 13, b. MA
  .. and a few doors away:
  Arnold Mowry, 78, farmer, b. RI (his grandfather)
  Olive, 73, b. MA
  Josiah, 36, b. MA
  John Lynch, 21, b. Ireland.
• On 22 Mar 1860 Arnold's widowed mother, Chloe Ann Taft, remarried to Richard Henry, 47, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Arnold Mowry was enumerated in the household of Richard Henry and Chloe Ann Taft in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Richard Henry, 55, farmer, $2500 real estate, b. MA, as were all
  Chloe, 51
  Andrew, 16, farmer
  Lucy, 9
  **Arnold Mowry, 23, carpenter.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Arnold gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 Arnold was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 20 Jan 1862 Arnold mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 1 month and 24 days old.
• He died on 14 Apr 1862 at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, of disease. He was 25 years, 4 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia, in an unknown grave.

• Last Edited: 21 Aug 2016

Timothy J. Moynihan

• Company: E

• Timothy J. Moynihan was born about in 1835 at Ireland.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Catherine Monahan (sic), 50, b. Ireland (as were all)
  **Tim, 22, operative
  Margarette, 20, weaver
  Patrick, 18, operative
  Jerry, 16, weaver
  Mary, 14, weaver
  Johannah Sullivan, 19, weaver
  Dorah Fortunes, 18, weaver
  Catherine Morton, 25, weaver.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Timothy gave his occupation as spinner.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• Timothy was described as being 5 feet 4 and 3/4 inches tall, with blue eyes, light hair and sandy complexion.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Timothy was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and was noted as missing in action.
• Timothy was confined at Richmond, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Timothy J. Moynihan 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, Timothy J. Moynihan was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 23 Feb 1862, at Newport News, Newport News (city), Virginia, Timothy was paroled from prison.
• On 9 Jan 1863 Timothy ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, due to disability.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Timothy J. Moynihan was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2019

Isaac Newton Mudgett

• Father: Isaac Mudgett b. 16 Aug 1813, d. 7 Jan 1871
• Mother: Mercy Hobbs b. 24 Nov 1807, d. 18 Jun 1859

• Company: 1_SS

• Isaac Newton Mudgett was born on 30 May 1838 at Tamworth, Carroll County, New Hampshire, son of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett was enumerated in the household of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, as:
  Isaac Mudgett, 36, calico printer, b. ME
  Mercy, 42, b. NH (as were all others)
  Lanora, 17
  Eliza A., 15
  Mary E., 14
  Sally R., 13
  **Isaac N., 12
  Mercy I., 9
  **Jacob, 8
  Samuel, 6
  John, 5
  Benjamin, 2
  Sarah Williams, 40.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 29 Jun 1860 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Isaac N. Mudgett, 22, cordwainer, b. NH
  Lucy A., 18, b. NH
  Isabella, 3, b. NH
  Luella M., 3/12, b. MA.
• In 1861 Isaac was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Isaac gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• Isaac also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company D.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Isaac N. Mudgett mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 3 months and 3 days old.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Jacob Hobbs Mudgett, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Isaac N. Mudgett 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.
• On 22 Oct 1863 Isaac was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 5 Jul 1864 Isaac was promoted to Captain.
• On 21 Oct 1864 Isaac ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Isaac also served in the 19th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company F.
• On 16 Jun 1866 Isaac Newton Mudgett, 28, married Ellen Hodgon Little, 22, daughter of John Little and Roxanna S. Hall, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Ellen Hodgon Little were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mudgett, Isaac N., 42, shoe manuf., b. NH (of NH parents)
  ---, Ellen H., 37, wife, b. ME (of ME parents)
  ---, Jacob A., 12, son b. MA
  ---, Chas. A., 10, son b. MA
  ---, Fred H., 8, son b. MA
  ---, Banj. F., 6, son b. MA
  ---, Mary H., 4, daur, b. MA
  ---, Infant, (f.), 1/12, b. May, daur. b. MA
  Little, Roxy S., 62, mor-in-law, b. ME.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Ellen Hodgon Little appeared on the census of Feb 1885 at Snohomish, Washington Territory, along with their six children.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett did not appear on the census of 1889 in the household of Ellen Hodgon Little at Snohomish County, Washington.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett made application at Washington for a veteran's pension on 27 May 1889, and received certificate number 842651.
• He died on 2 Apr 1893 at Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He was 54 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1893 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, Plot: Section 4, Ave. J.
• On 19 May 1893, at "Snohomish County Tribune", Snohomish County, Washington, Isaac was remembered:
  "CAPT. I. N. MUDGETT CIVIL WAR VETERAN - The flag will be raised at half mast on the city flag pole tomorrow in respect to Capt. I.N. Mudgett, who recently died at Great Falls, N.H. Mr. Mudgett was a member of Morton Post GAR of this city."
• On 21 May 1893 Ellen Hodgon Little received a pension to surviving family member in Washington based on Isaac's service; his wife received certificate number 434738.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ellen Hodgon Little in the 1900 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1900 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, as:
  Mudgett, Ellen, b. July 1843, widow, five of seven children living, b. ME
  ---, Charles A., son, b. Oct 1869, single, b. MA, grocer
  ---, Benjamin F., son, b. May 1874, b. MA , ?? in mill
  ---, May H., daur, b. July 1876, b. MA, stenographer
  ---, Mitylene, daur,b. May 1880, b. MA, grocery clerk.
• In 1906 Jacob Arthur Mudgett, his son, was the subject of an entry in "An Illustrated history of Skagit and Snohomish Counties : their people, their commerce and their resources : with an outline of the early history of the state of Washington," Chicago, Interstate Pub. Company.
• On 10 Dec 1907 Isaac and Ellen's daughter, Mitylene Mudgett married Stacy Erwin Wright at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• Ellen, his wife, outlived Isaac and died on 20 Sep 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, at age 67.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2020

Jacob Hobbs Mudgett

• Father: Isaac Mudgett b. 16 Aug 1813, d. 7 Jan 1871
• Mother: Mercy Hobbs b. 24 Nov 1807, d. 18 Jun 1859

• Company: 1_SS

• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett was born on 19 Feb 1842 at Tamworth, Carroll County, New Hampshire, son of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs.
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett was enumerated in the household of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, as:
  Isaac Mudgett, 36, calico printer, b. ME
  Mercy, 42, b. NH (as were all others)
  Lanora, 17
  Eliza A., 15
  Mary E., 14
  Sally R., 13
  **Isaac N., 12
  Mercy I., 9
  **Jacob, 8
  Samuel, 6
  John, 5
  Benjamin, 2
  Sarah Williams, 40.
• In 1861 Jacob was living at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
• At the time of his enlistment, Jacob gave his occupation as Machinist.
• Starting 1 May 1861, Jacob also served in the 1st Infantry Regiment New Hampshire, Company A, in Dover, New Hampshire.
• He ended his service with the 1st Infantry Regiment New Hampshire, Company A on 9 Aug 1861 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Jacob H. Mudgett mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 6 months and 15 days old.
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett and Isaac Newton Mudgett, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• On 18 Aug 1862, Jacob was sent to Harrison's Landing Hospital.
• On 26 Oct 1862 Jacob ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 26 Oct 1862, Jacob also served in the Company B, Engineer Corps Regiment Regular Army.
• Jacob was promoted to Full Artificer.
• He ended his service with Company B, Engineer Corps Regiment Regular Army by discharge on 24 Sep 1864.
• On 30 Nov 1871 Jacob Hobbs Mudgett, 29, married Lizzie Frances Giles, 20, daughter of Amasa Giles and Elizabeth Story, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett and Lizzie Frances Giles were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mudgett, Jacob H., 38, machinist, b. NH
  ---, Lizzie F., 28, wife, b. MA
  ---, Frank A., 7, son, b. MA
  Hays Eva R., 23, boarder, bailoress, b. NH
  Lyman, Nellie F., 20 boarder, works in shoe factory, b. VT.
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 17 Feb 1888, and received certificate number 1025254.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, citing his service in the Engineer Corps.
• On 2 Apr 1893 his brother, Isaac Newton Mudgett, died at Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, at age 54.
• In Apr 1893 Jacob witnessed the burial of Isaac Newton Mudgett, his brother, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, at age 54 years and 10 months.
• On 7 Sep 1900 Jacob and Lizzie's son, Frank Amasa Mudgett married Martha Eurlia Elliot Canfield at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett and Lizzie Frances Giles were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, noting that she has no children (sic.)
• Jacob Hobbs Mudgett died on 23 Jul 1915 at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
• An obituary for Jacob Hobbs Mudgett was published on 24 Jul 1915 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, as follows:
  Westfield
  Former Lynn Resident Dead
  Jacob H. Mudgett, Civil War Veteran
  Enlisted in Dover, N. H.
  West a Second Time
  Despite Father's Objection He Joined Colors and wrote home
  
  Jacob H. Mudgett, 73 years old, the first man to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers in '61 in the State of New Hampshire, died in his home, 1 Union Avenue, yesterday morning.
  Mr. Mudgett has been in failing health for the past five years, but has been able to be about. He has been kept to his home but a short time.
  Mr. Mudgett was born in Tamworth, N. H., the son of Isaac ande Mercy S. (Hobbs) Mudgett. He was one of a family of 11 children. He was born Feb 19, 1842. He passed his early life in his home.
  
  When in Dover April 16, 1861, returning from his work he heard the sound of a drum from the balcony of City Hall. He went to the hall after supper and found that enlistments were being made. He desired to enlist, but the officer was afrade to take him at first because he appeared so young. He finally was enlisted in A Co., 1st N.H. Inf. He served for three months and was mustered out. He returned to his home in August and desired to enlist again. His father was unwilling, but this did not deter the young soldier. He went to visit his brother, who had enlisted in the first company of Massachusetts sharpshooters in camp at Lynnfield. He enlisted there and went to the front, writing his father from Washington of his whereabouts.
  Mr. Mudget was one of the seven members of his company who escaped being killed or wounded in the war. He was transferred to the engineering corps in the latter part of the war and served in this department until he was mustered out in front of Petersburg Sept. 24, 1864.
  He was in service three years and five months. The first bullet of the war, so far as the engagements Mr. Mudgett took part in, was secured by him at Conrad's Ferry. He noted where it struck and dug it out of the side of the Baltimore and Ohio canal bank.
  Following the war he located in Lynn and was there for 30 years. He was in Portsmouth, N.H., for three years and while there was a formen for the Morley Button Compüany. He came to this town in 1899 and had since lived here. He had acted as forman in the Foster Machine Company, N. B. Smith Company and in the Textile Manufacturing company plants. It was while in the employ of the Textile Company five years ago he was obliged to retire on account of his health.
  He was a member of the Mt. Morah Lodge, Masons, this town, and Golden Fleece Lodge, Lynn, Calanthe Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Lynn, Gen. Landers Post, G. A. R., No. 5, Lynn, and the Baptist Church. He was married Nov. 30, 1871 to Miss Lizzie F. Giles, Lynn, whom he leaves. He also leaves a son, Frank A. Mudgett of this town, and a brother, John Mudgett, Snohomish, Wash.
  The funeral will take place in the home Sunday afternoon at 4:§0 o'clock. Rev. W. S. Ayres of the Baptist Church will be in charge. The body will be taken to Manchester for burial Monday.
• He was buried on 26 Jul 1915 at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex County, Massachusetts, possibly in Union Cemetery on School Street.
• Note: both his death certificate and his obituary state that he was taken to "Manchester" for burial, and the death record says in Massachusetts.
• On 18 Aug 1915 Lizzie Frances Giles received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Jacob's service; his wife received certificate number 806097.
• Jacob's wife, Lizzie Frances Giles, died and was buried on 29 Jun 1931 at Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 80 years and 6 days.

• Last Edited: 14 May 2020

George Muir

• Company: C

• George Muir was born between 1839 - 1840 at Scotland.
• In 1861 George was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as weaver.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Nov 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion in the 1870 roster. Ford's history says simply, "no record of discharge."
  
  
  
• Starting after 1862, George also served in the 13th New York Cavalry, Co. B.
  
• In 1869 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, There is a guardianship hearing for a George Muir, Jr., which may or may not have something to do with this man.
• In 1896, George was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it is noted "missing from 1 Nov 62; afterwards in 13th New York Cavalry, Co. B."

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2018

Charles A. Mullany

• Company: D

• Charles A. Mullany was born between 1839 - 1840 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 Sep 2012

John Mullen

• Father: Gregory Mullen b. 1814, d. 26 Dec 1884
• Mother: Mary Curran

• Company: K

• John Mullen was born in Mar 1844 at England, son of Gregory Mullen and Mary Curran.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as spinner.
• In 1861 John was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 4 months old.
• On 15 May 1864 John was wounded.
• On 28 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• On 27 Sep 1864 John Mullen, 20, married Elizabeth Savage, 22, daughter of James Savage and Elizabeth Crowe, at Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Mullen and Elizabeth Savage were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jun 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mullen, Mr. John, 28, works in cotton mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Mrs. Bridget (sic), 25, works in cotton mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Frank, 3, b. MA.
• On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Mullen was reported present at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• He and Elizabeth Savage were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1880 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as :
  Mullen, John, 33, works in Cotton Mill, b. England (fath b. Ireland; mor b. England)
  ---, Elizabeth, 31. b. NY (father b. Scotland; more b. Ireland)
  ---, Frank, 14, son, b. MA
  ---, Gertrude, 8, dau, b. MA
  ---, Mary E., 6, dau, b. MA
  ---, John C., 4, son, b. MA
  Savage, Ellizabeth, 60, mother-in-law, b. Ireland.
• On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Mullen attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• On 28 Apr 1889 John and Elizabeth's son, Frank Mullen married Mary Dow at Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• John Mullen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
• He made application for a veteran's pension, but no further information is known.
• On 17 Aug 1896 John and Elizabeth's daughter, Gertrude Elizabeth Mullen married Henry C. Ladd at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1898 John and Elizabeth's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Mullen married Hiram Burton Benedict at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 15 Sep 1899 John and Elizabeth's son, John Charles Mullen married Amelia Augusta Rand at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 5 May 1900 his son, John Charles Mullen, died at Oakdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 24 of multiple injuries in a railroad accident.
• John Mullen and Elizabeth Savage were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mullen, John, head, b. Mar 1844, 56, married 38 years, b. England (fat b. Ireland, more b. England, mill hand, naturalized
  ---, Elizabeth, wife, b. Aug 1842, three of five children still living, b. ME (of Irish parents.)
• John was living at Oakdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 31 Oct 1901 at Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, of "hemorrhage of the lungs", with death registered in West Boylston. He was 57 years and 7 months old.
• He was buried in 1901 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in Section Oriens, Row 8, Lot 60.
• Elizabeth made application from Massachusetts for a widow's pension in Nov 1901.
• On 21 Oct 1902 John Mullen was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association, according to an article in the "Fitchburg Sentinel."
• Elizabeth, his wife, outlived John and died on 29 Mar 1918 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.

• Last Edited: 10 Aug 2016

William A. Mullett

• Father: Abraham Mullett b. 1790, d. 11 Jan 1850
• Mother: Prescilla Barret b. 1804

• Company: F

• William A. Mullett was born on 7 May 1829 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Abraham Mullett and Prescilla Barret, or in Barre.
• On 19 Jun 1848 his younger brother, Benjamin Mullett, died at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 17 blown up in a powder mill.
• William A. Mullett married Eliza J. Perkins, daughter of Shepherd Perkins and Alsie Dunnells.
• William A. Mullett and Eliza J. Perkins were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 27 Aug 1850 at Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. A. Mullett, 22, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all here)
  Eliza, 22
  Alsy Batter, 55
  Almira Batter, 12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 2 months and 5 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
• On 11 Nov 1862, William was returned from MIA/POW status.
• In Nov 1863 William A. Mullett and John W. Davis were court martialed along with David O. Wallace at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-506 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
• On 6 May 1864 William was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• He died on 22 May 1864 at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, From the Worcester Spy, 1 June 1864:
  "Dr. Joseph A. Bates informed me of the death of private Wm. A. Mullett of the 15th Mass regiment. He was wounded in the shoulder, and was doing very well, till suddenly taken with a fit yesterday, and died."
  . He was 35 years and 15 days old.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William A. Mullett was mentioned among the casualties.
• He was buried in May 1864 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
• On 17 May 1869 Eliza J. Perkins received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 219930.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Eliza J. Perkins in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the town poor farm as:
  Mullett, Eliza, 41, pauper, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 10, b. MA
  ---, Emma A., 6, b. MA.
• On 2 Jan 1871 William and Eliza's daughter, Ellen Rebecca Mullett married Sheridan Dwight Tolman at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Nov 1871 his granddaughter, Grace Lillian Tolman, daughter of Sheridan Dwight Tolman and Ellen Rebecca Mullett, was born at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Apr 1874 William and Eliza's daughter, Nancy Jane Mullett married John Horrigan at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• On 27 Dec 1874 William's widow, Eliza J. Perkins remarried to David W. Haywood at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
• On 10 Mar 1877 his married daughter, Ellen Rebecca Tolman, died at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26.
• On 7 Jul 1890 William and Eliza's daughter, Emma Augusta Mullett married Charles C. White at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Patrick Mulvany

• Father: Simon Mulvaney d. Jul 1855
• Mother: Bridget McManus b. 1804, d. 7 Jul 1879

• Company: I

• Patrick Mulvany was born about in 1841 at Ireland, son of Simon Mulvaney and Bridget McManus.
• In Jul 1855 his father, Simon Mulvaney, died at Ireland.
• Patrick Mulvany and Bridget McManus emigrated from Ireland Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as hostler.
• In 1864 Patrick was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 9 Apr 1864 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• Patrick was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Patrick was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent Prisoner of War.
  
  
• Starting 27 Jul 1864, Patrick also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Mulvany was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• He died on 10 Dec 1864 at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, of disease as a Prisoner of War (in the MASSCW). He was 23 years old.
• He was buried in Dec 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, among the unknowns.
• On 11 Jul 1865 Bridget Mulvany received a mother's pension based on Patrick's service; received certificate number 89329.
• On 7 Jul 1879 his mother, Bridget McManus, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2019

Thomas P. Munyan

• Father: Thomas Munyan b. 4 Jun 1789, d. 27 Mar 1861
• Mother: Nabby Jones b. 17 Oct 1790, d. 27 Mar 1872

• Company: C

• Thomas P. Munyan was born in 1837 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Munyan and Nabby Jones.
• Thomas P. Munyan was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 1 Aug 1850 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nathan Jones, 63, farmer, b. MA
  Jemima, 61, b. MA
  Mary O'Neil, 40, b. Ireland
  **Thomas Munyan, 13, b. MA
  (apparently with his mother's people.)
• On 23 Oct 1851 Thomas's sister, Maria L. Munyan, married Thorndike P. Allyn at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as teamster.
  
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Mar 1861 his father, Thomas Munyan, died at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
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  On 26 Nov 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the shoulder.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• He died on 17 Oct 1862 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. . He was 25 years old.
• He was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Feb 1863 Nabby Jones received a pension to surviving family member based on Thomas's service; his mother, received certificate number 18784.
• Nabby, his mother, outlived Thomas and died on 27 Mar 1872 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 81.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Thomas P. Munyan 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 4 Jul 1907 Thomas P. Munyan 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 Aug 2018

John Murkland

John Murkland

• Father: John Murkland b. between 1809 - 1810, d. 7 Aug 1876
• Mother: Jane Lambert b. between 1813 - 1814

• Company: B

• John Murkland was born in 1835 at Scotland, son of John Murkland and Jane Lambert.
• This family appears to come from Paisley, in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
• Between 1835 - 1836 John Murkland emigrated with John Murkland and Jane Lambert, his parents, from Scotland to America.
• John Murkland was enumerated in the household of John Murkland and Jane Lambert in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John MURKLAND, 40, m, b. Scotland, Manufacture,
  Jane, 36, f, b. Scotland
  Ann LAMBERT, 76, f., b. Scotland (John's grandmother.)
  **John MURKLAND, 15, m, b. Scotland (in school in 1850)
  Robert L., 13, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
  William R., 9, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
  Margret (?), 8, f, b. MA (in school in 1850)
  James, 6, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
  Woodward E., 3, m, b. MA
  Jane, 1, f, b. MA
  George F., 1, f, b. MA.
• On 19 Apr 1859 John Murkland married Sophia M. Lee, 22, daughter of James Lee and Charlotte Messenger, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Murkland and Sophia M. Lee were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1860 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, where he is the clerk and they live in the "Bangor House," which appears to be a very up-market boarding house or hotel.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as machinist.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• On 29 May 1862 John was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 18 Sep 1862 John was promoted to Captain, in a battlefield commission at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 15 Nov 1862 at "The Lowell Daily Citizen and News", Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, John was mentioned in an article about his promotion:
  Promotion
  Sergeant John Murkland, of Company B, 15th regiment, has, on the special recommendation of Gen. Gorman of the 2d army corps, been promoted to be captain of his company. Gen. Gorman, in recommending Sergeant Murkland for this position, writes to Gen. Schouler:
  He is eminently fit and qualified and is now in command of his company. He has won this merited promotion, by his gallantry on the battle-field of Antietam. When Capt. Simonds fell, Lieut. Col. Kimball took the dying man's sword off and said: "I want you to take this sword and lead this company; will you do it?" He answered gallantly: "I will do so anywhere you may order." This noble answer, made in the face of death and danger, ought to win for him from his country a medal and two captains' commissions, if need be. I trust his Excellency will reward this special gallantry at once.
  Capt. Murkland is a son of John Murkland, employed by the Lowell Company, and, though he enlisted in Fitchburg, where he has worked as a machinist, we may fairly claim him as a Lowell boy, and congratulate him and his friends upon his merited promotion.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds, "shot by a minie ball through the thigh," as Captain of Co. G. He was 28 years old.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
• He was buried in 1863 at Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Ford's history of the 15th Regiment says the following about Capt. Murkland:
  The following account of Captain John Murkland is endorsed by Colonel John W. Kimball:
  
  When the war broke out he was among the first to enlist in Company B, Fifteenth Regiment, and was immediatly appointed a sergeant, which office he held until after the battle of Antietam. He was raised to captain from the rank of sergeant, on recommendation of General Gorman and Colonel Kimball, and we give below the letter of General Gorman to Governor Andrew, which will be read with interest:
  Headquarters 2d Division, 2d Army Corps,
  Bolivar, VA., Oct. 19, 1862
  Brig.-Gen. Schouler, Adjutant-General:
  
  Sir: Since the death of the gallant captain of Company B (Capain Simonds), there is a vacancy. I now beg leave to present the name of First-Sergeant John Murkland. He is eminently fit and qualified, and is now in command of his company. He has nobly won this merited promotion by his gallantry on the battle-field of Antietam. When Captain Simonds fell, Lieutenant-Colonel Kimball took the dying man’s sword off and said, "I want you to take this sword and lead this company; will you do it? " He answered gallantly, "I will do so, -- anywhere you may order!" This noble answer, made in the face of death and danger, ought to win for him from his country a medal, and two captains’ commissions, if need be. I trust His Excellency will reward this espcial gallantry at once. I am, General,
  truly yours,
  W. A. Gorman
  Brig.-Gen., Commanding Division.
  
  The Governor immediately forwarded a commission, also wrote a letter to the regiment highly complimentary of Murkland, and giving his reasons for his departure from his usual custom in thus elevating him at once to a captaincy. The appointment gave great satisfaction to the regiment, and to his many friends. As a man, he was genial and kind-hearted, and beloved by all who knew him. As a soldier, he was prompt and efficient, and a thorough disciplinarian, while none braver than he ever trod the field of battle.
• Sophia M. Lee received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service.
• In 1866, John was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sophia M. Lee in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where his wife is enumerated with two of her younger siblings:
  Albert, 20, (née Lee), clerk in store, born MA
  Laura A, 17, (née Lee), at school, born MA.
• John and Sophia M. Lee have no known issue. The ages of the children enumerated with Sophia would put their births well before the marriage, and it is unknown what relationship they had to Sophia. The fact that John's sword has come down to another family branch, through his next eldest brother, also a Civil War veteran, suggests that he had no surviving heir.
• In 1889 John's wife, Sophia M. Murkland, was incuded in the city directory at Lowell Massachusetts.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland 's widow attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
• Sophia, his wife, outlived John and died on 20 Feb 1924 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 87.
• He and Sophia M. Lee were buried at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and the inscription on his gravestone reads:
  1835 Capt. John Murkland 1863 --
  His Wife --
  1837 Sophia Lee Murkland 1924.
• A photograph or image of John Murkland is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Anthony Murphy

• Father: Bernard Murphy
• Mother: Margaret [--?--]

• Company: E

• Anthony Murphy was born in 1841 at County Waterford, Ireland, son of Bernard Murphy and Margaret [--?--], according to his enlistment paper.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Anthony gave his occupation as spinner.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Anthony mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• Anthony was described as being five feet 9 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes and light hair.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anthony Murphy was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 1 May 1863 Anthony was promoted to Corporal.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Anthony was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the left breast while in the line of his duty and was in the hospital seven months.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anthony Murphy was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 17 Feb 1864 Anthony rejoined his regiment.
• On 28 Apr 1864 Anthony ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge based on a surgeon's certificate of disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 May 1864, and received certificate number 30625.
• Anthony Murphy married Mary Fallon, daughter of Patrick Fallon and Bridget [--?--].
• Anthony Murphy and Mary Fallon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1870 at Grafton P. O., Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Murphy, Anthony, 29, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary, 22, works in woolen mill, b. Ireland
  living as boarders in the home of
  William Cobb, 36, laborer, b. Ireland.
• In 1879 Anthony was living at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anthony Murphy was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Mary Fallon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Murphy, Antony, 41, saloon keeper, b. Ireland (as were his parents)
  ---, Mary, 31, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Bennet, 8, son, b. CT
  ---, Thomas, 6, son, b. CT
  ---, Maggie, 3, daur, b. CT
  ---, Henry, 10/12, b. July, b. CT.
• On 9 Jul 1886 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anthony Murphy was reported as having attended the 19th reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 28 May 1889 Mary Fallon, his wife, died at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 5 Jul 1889 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anthony Murphy attended a reunion of Company E; from The Webster Times, July 5, 1889 (Volume XXXI # 19),
  Reviving War Memories
  Twenty-eight years ago last Friday Company E, 15th regiment, left Oxford for the front, and , as is their usual custom, the surviving members of the company met at Oxford last Friday in reunion. The comrades met at the hall of Post No. 27 G. A. R. where these officers were selected:
  President--- Capt. B. B. Vassal
  Vice-President---Capt. Charles H. Watson
  Secretary and Treasurer---L. E. Thayer
  Directors, A. B. Yeomans, W. Y. Woodbury and Anthony Murphy.
  Comrades were present from Rhode Island and Maine and from various parts of Massachusetts, twenty-five in all being present. The roll was called and many letters from absent comrades were received.
  During the proceedings Rev. Albert Tyler created a sensation. He rose and said he had received a spiritual communication from Lieut. Nelson Bartholomew, who died in Philadelphia, in November 1861, on his way home. The message said that the spirit of Bartholomew was with them during the meeting, which was most enjoyable to him, and that he had the same love he had for his comrades as he had in 1861.
  The comrades adjourned to Memorial Hall for dinner, after which, Capt Vassal called the assemblage to order and gave an address of welcome. Capt. C. H. Watson, the first commander of the company, Comrades P. F. Murray, W. Y. Woodbury, A. B. Yeomans, L. E. Thayer, Rev. Albert Tyler, Rev. Ithiel Johnson and others were called on and spoke of personal experiences and memories which were brought up by the stories of others.
• He died on 9 May 1900 at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut. He was 59 years old.
• He was buried in May 1900 at Saint Mary Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Dr. Bernard P. Murphy in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Bernard J Murphy, 29, head, b. Feb 1871, single, b. CT, physician
  Margaret, 25, sister, b. Oct 1874, single, b. CT
  Michael, 29, brother, b. Oct 1879, b. CT.
• On 8 Feb 1910 Anthony and Mary's daughter, Margaret Ellen Murphy married Charles Philip Smith at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2019

Dennis Murphy

• Company: H

• Dennis Murphy was born in 1840 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Dennis gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
• In 1861 Dennis was living at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Dennis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Dennis was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, where he was also wounded by a gunshot wound in the head, fracturing the skull.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dennis Murphy was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Jan 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dennis Murphy was mentioned among the released prisoners.
• On 18 Aug 1862, Dennis was paroled from prison.
• On 8 May 1863 Dennis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from his Ball's Bluff wound.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Sep 1868, and received certificate number 96120.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Jul 1870 at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, as a single man, 22, laborer.
• On 31 Dec 1876 Dennis Murphy married Sallie J. Bottorff at Clark County, Indiana.
• Dennis Murphy and Sallie J. Bottorff were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, as:
  Murphy, Dennis, 39, dry goods merchant, b. Ireland
  ---, Sarah J., wife, (44), b. Indiana (parents b. MD)
  Vancampen, Mattie, 6, niece, b. Indiana (of MD parents)
  ---, Ellie, 4, niece, b. Indiana (of MD parents)
  Lake, Charlotte, 47, servant, widow, b. KY.
• Dennis Murphy died on 26 Jan 1885 at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. He was 45 years old.
• He was buried in Jan 1885 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, with an inscription that reads:
  "Thanks be to God
  That such have been --
  Dennis Murphy
  1840-1885."
• On 3 May 1886 Sallie J. Murphy received a pension to surviving family member in Indiana based on Dennis's service; and received certificate number 223434.
• Sallie J. Bottorff survived Dennis and was buried on 3 May 1919 in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, Section A, Lot 24, with her husband.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2019

John Murphy 1st

• Company: G

• John Murphy 1st was born about in 1834 at Scotland according to his enlistment papers.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as seaman.
• In 1863 John was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
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  On 29 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for a drafted man, one Joseph Draper, being credited to the quota of Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years old.
• John was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, with dark eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
• On 23 Aug 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, having deserted before reporting to the regiment.
  
  

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2019