Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Ai Dakin Osborn

b. 29 March 1833, d. 1 December 1861

Ai D. Osborn

Father: Ai Osborn b. 19 Sep 1801, d. 29 Apr 1881
Mother: Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin b. 6 Jan 1812, d. 15 Jul 1886

Company: B

Ai Dakin Osborn was born on 29 Mar 1833 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ai Osborn and Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin, a distant cousin of the Gibson men in Company B of the 15th MVI.
In 1861 Ai was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Ai gave his occupation as millwright.
On 12 Jul 1861 Ai mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Ai was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the leg and taken prisoner.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ai Dakin Osborn was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ai Dakin Osborn was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
He died on 1 Dec 1861 at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, as a Prisoner of War. He was 28 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, no. 8829.
In 1866, Ai was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (South Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Snow Drop Path (Note: this is possibly a memorial only.)
On 4 Sep 1882 Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin received a mother's pension based on Ai's service; and received certificate number 216704.

Last Edited: 22 May 2018

George F. Osgood

b. 1840, d. 3 July 1863

Father: Samuel Osgood b. 18 Aug 1800, d. 6 Apr 1874
Mother: Mary Ann Hubbard b. 28 Apr 1805, d. 10 Mar 1876

Company: C

George F. Osgood was born about in 1840 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Osgood and Mary Ann Hubbard.
George F. Osgood was enumerated in the household of Samuel Osgood and Mary Ann Hubbard in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Saml Osgood, 55, watchman, b. NH
M A Osgood, 45, b. NH
**F. Osgood, 15, b. NH
Ed Osgood, 8, b. MA
Juliet Osgood, 21, b. MA
G W Symonds, 45, physician, b. MA
M A Symonds, 27, b. NH
Josephus Wilder, 51, farmer, b. MA.
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 bootmaker.
On 12 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
On 17 Sep 1862 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, prisoner and wounded.
On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Missing Men Of The Fifteenth Regiment

A member of the fifteenth regiment at the camp of paroled prisoners at Annapolis writes as follows:
“Thomas Caulfield, G. T. Osgood. George W. Hunt of Co. C; Charles A. Gleason, Peter McGune, Andrew Cadret, E. L. Smith, O. W. Newton, of Co. D; L. A. Cook, of Co. A; Edwin Chase, George Carpenter, of Co. B; C. L. Preston, Co. G; Thomas Horne, J. S. Flannigan, Co. H; J. G. Thornton, Thomas Welch, Co. K; E. A. Snow, Andrew Sharpshooters, were taken prisoners at the battle of Antietam, and recently released at Richmond. There are some that left Richmond, who are in the hospitals and I have been unable to obtain their names.”.
He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried, of a gunshot wound and the death is registered in Clinton, MA. He was 23 years old.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George F. Osgood was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
In 1896, George was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."

Last Edited: 12 Oct 2018

Otis Sherman Osgood

b. 30 September 1837, d. 6 March 1890

Father: Ora Osgood b. 3 Oct 1802, d. 19 Mar 1848
Mother: Sally Flint b. 25 Jun 1807, d. 25 Mar 1895

Company: C

Otis Sherman Osgood was born on 30 Sep 1837 at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, son of Ora Osgood and Sally Flint.
On 19 Mar 1848 his father, Ora Osgood, died at Randolph, Orange County, Vermont, at age 45.
Otis Sherman Osgood was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Otis Osgood, 23, watchman, b. VT
living in a boarding house.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Otis gave his occupation as watchman.
In 1861 Otis was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Otis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 9 months and 12 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Otis was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
On 10 Jan 1863 Otis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Otis Sherman Osgood married Seraphine Hastings, daughter of Larkin Hastings and Hulda Moulton.
Otis Sherman Osgood made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 30838.
He and Seraphine Hastings were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1870 at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, as:
Osgood, Otis S., 33, Pal Right Man. b. VT
---, Seraphina H., 28
---, Bertie S., 1.
Otis Sherman Osgood and Seraphine Hastings were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, as:
Osgood, Otis S., 43, insurance agent, b. VT
---, Seraphine, 38, wife, b. NH
---, Bertie F., 11, son, b. Iowa
---, Irene H., 5, daur, b. Iowa.
Otis Sherman Osgood and Seraphine Hastings appeared on the census of 1885 at Center, Henry County, Iowa, as:
Osgood, Otis S., the fairground, 47, life insurance agent, b. VT
---, Seraphaine H., 42, b. NH
---, Bert, 16, b. Moines (County)
---, Irene, 10, b. Henry (County.)
Otis Sherman Osgood died on 6 Mar 1890 at Henry County, Iowa. He was 52 years, 5 months and 6 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1890 at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, Plot: h row 19, with reference to the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
In May 1890 Seraphine Hastings received a pension to surviving family member in Ohio based on Otis's service; and received certificate number 314977.
In 1896, Otis was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
On 26 Dec 1900 Otis and Seraphine's daughter, Irene Ramona Osgood married Charles Emery Blodgett at Henry, Iowa.
Otis Sherman Osgood's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles Emery Blodgett and Irene Ramona Osgood in the 1920 US Federal Census on 4 Feb 1920 at Garbutt, Owyhee County, Idaho, as:
Charles E Blodgett, 48, farmer, b. Iowa
Irene R., 44
Charles O., 15
Earl C., 13
Mary E., 6
Saraphine F Osgood, 77.
Seraphine, his wife, outlived Otis and died on 27 May 1926 at Boise, Ada County, Idaho, at age 83.

Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Family: Seraphine Hastings b. 30 May 1842, d. 27 May 1926

Bert Larkin Osgood b. 25 Dec 1868, d. 2 Dec 1906
Irene Ramona Osgood b. 15 May 1875, d. 2 Aug 1948

Warren Franklin Osgood

b. 27 September 1839, d. 9 February 1885

Father: Stephen Osgood b. 9 Nov 1797, d. 1 May 1884
Mother: Charlotte Morrill b. 20 Apr 1803, d. 18 Mar 1886

Company: D

Warren Franklin Osgood was born on 27 Sep 1839 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Stephen Osgood and Charlotte Morrill.
On 14 Dec 1845 Warren's sister, Lois Morrill Osgood, married John C. Elliott at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Dec 1852 Warren's sister, Charlotte Osgood, married Moses G. Clement at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Warren Franklin Osgood was enumerated in the household of Stephen Osgood and Charlotte Morrill in the State census in 1855 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Stephen Osgood, 57
Charlott Osgood, 52
John P Osgood, 22
Warren F Osgood, 16
Ruth A Osgood, 13.
Warren Franklin Osgood was enumerated in the household of Stephen Osgood and Charlotte Morrill in the 1860 US Federal Census on 31 Jul 1860 at Newburyport P. O., Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Stephen Osgood, 62, caulker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Charlott, 57
Lois, Elliott, 35
Chas. Osgood, 23, carriage painter
Warren F., 21, carriage trimmer
Ruth A., 18
Ellen C. Elliott, 8.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Warren gave his occupation as carriage-trimmer.
In 1861 Warren was living at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Starting 5 Jul 1861, Charles Emmons Osgood, his brother, served in the 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Company E, rising to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, and returning home after the war.
On 12 Jul 1861 Warren mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 9 months and 15 days old.
On 19 Sep 1862 Warren was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the right thigh.
On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warren Franklin Osgood was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
On 19 Jul 1863 Warren ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts transferred to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
On 28 Aug 1867 Warren Franklin Osgood, 27, married Sarah E. Nichols at Newport, Washington County, Minnesota.
On 26 Nov 1867 Warren's sister, Ruth Ann Osgood, married Andrew P. Wendell at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Warren Franklin Osgood and Sarah E. Nichols were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, as:
Osgood, Warren F., 40, boarder, carriage trimmer, b. MA (as were his parents)
---, Lizzie (sic), 40, boarder, b. NH (as were her parents)
(living in a boarding house.)
Warren Franklin Osgood died on 9 Feb 1885 at Salisbury Point, Essex County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 45 years, 4 months and 13 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1885 at Salisbury Point Burying Ground, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, Lot-A-53,Grave-3.
On 4 Mar 1887 Sarah E. Nichols applied for a pension to surviving family member, New Hampshire, based on Warren's service; made application number 353643, but no certificate is recorded.
The personal papers or letters of Warren Franklin Osgood are available at the Manuscript Collection at Duke University has family letters from Warren and his brother, Charles, to their father during the war.

Last Edited: 22 Apr 2021

Family: Sarah E. Nichols b. 1840

Samuel Cyprus Osland

b. 5 May 1837, d. 4 May 1862

Father: John Foster Osland b. 10 Jun 1794, d. 12 Jan 1837
Mother: Martha Boyce b. 29 Nov 1796, d. 25 May 1867

Company: G

On 12 Jan 1837 his father, John Foster Osland, died at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 42.
Samuel Cyprus Osland was born on 5 May 1837 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Foster Osland and Martha Boyce.
Samuel Cyprus Osland was enumerated in the household of Martha Boyce in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Oct 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Martha Osland, 52, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Horace, 20, laborer
Jonathan, 17, laborer
Sarah, 14
**Samuel C., 13
Henry Anthony, 17, shoemaker.
Samuel Cyprus Osland was enumerated in the household of Horace Foster Osland in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Horace Osland, 24
Jonathan Osland, 22
**Cypruss Osland, 18
Martha Osland, 56.
Samuel Cyprus Osland was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1860 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as age 24, farm hand, b. MA, living in the house nextdoor to his mother.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Samuel was living at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 30 Jul 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Samuel was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Cyprus Osland 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, Samuel Cyprus Osland 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, Samuel Cyprus Osland 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, Samuel Cyprus Osland 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.)
On 24 Mar 1862 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, discharged for disability.
Samuel was described as five feet, seven and 1/2 inches tall, with light complexion, gray eyes and brown hair.
He died on 4 May 1862 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption contracted in prison.. He was 24 years, 11 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in May 1862 at Paxton Center Cemetery, Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 31 Dec 1862, Samuel was removed from the regimental rolls according to the 1870 roster.
On 7 Mar 1864 Martha Boyce received a mother's pension based on Samuel's service; receiving certificate number 17310.
On 25 May 1867 his mother, Martha Boyce, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
A photograph or image of Samuel Cyprus Osland is located at Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to one report.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Leander J. Owen

b. 28 February 1834, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Benjamin Owen b. 12 Dec 1800, d. 18 Mar 1867
Mother: Harriet Bowen b. 1812, d. 22 Feb 1879

Company: D

Leander J. Owen was born on 28 Feb 1834 at Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Benjamin Owen and Harriet Bowen.
Leander J. Owen was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Owen and Harriet Bowen in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Benjamin Owens, 49, farmer, b. CT
Harriet, 38, b. MA
Ledagt C., 16, mule spinner, b. CT
Leander, 16, mule spinner, b. CT
Oscar G., 14, b. MA
Sanford M., 10, b. MA
Harriet C., 8, b. MA
George M., 3, b. MA
Mariette, 2, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Leander gave his occupation as factory overseer.
On 19 Nov 1861 Leander J. Owen, 27, married Melissa L. Adams, 19, daughter of Thomas Adams and Mary Noyes, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Leander J. Owen and Edwin L. Adams, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 20 Jan 1862 Leander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 27 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed by a musket ball, according to the widow's pension. He was 28 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
He was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 16 Oct 1862 Melissa L. Adams received a pension to surviving family member based on Leander's service; his wife, received certificate number 2218.
On 23 Feb 1873 Leander's widow, Melissa L. Adams remarried to Joseph Ashley at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 15 Jul 1874 Leander J. Owen was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Sep 1900 Leander J. Owen was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
Leander's wife, Melissa L. Adams, died and was buried in May 1901 at Hillside Cemetery, Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 59 years and 4 months.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Melissa L. Adams b. 21 Dec 1841, d. 8 May 1901

William H. Packard

b. 20 January 1840, d. 27 January 1897

William H. Packard

Father: Simon Packard b. between 1804 - 1805
Mother: Nancy Jordan b. between 1806 - 1807

Company: 1_SS

William H. Packard was born on 20 Jan 1840 at Freeman, Franklin County, Maine, son of Simon Packard and Nancy Jordan.
William H. Packard was enumerated in the household of Simon Packard and Nancy Jordan in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1860 at Freeman, Franklin County, Maine, as:
Simon Packard, 52, farmer, b. ME (as were all)
Nancy, 52
Cyrus, 26, factory laborer
**William, 21, factory laborer
Matilda, 15
James, 12
Joseph, 10
Olive, 7.
In 1861 William was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as Manufacturer.
Starting 22 Apr 1861, William also served in the 6th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company A.
He ended his service with by mustering out on 2 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 3 Sep 1861 William H. Packard mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 7 months and 14 days old.
Starting 18 Oct 1861, Charles C. Packard, his brother, served in the in the 26th Massachusetts Infantry, mustering out on 1 Jan 1864.
On 15 Jul 1863 William was promoted to Sergeant.
On 20 Dec 1863 William reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
On 29 Jun 1865 William ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out, by order of the War Department.
On 5 Dec 1866 William H. Packard, 26, married Lucy Ann Peabody, 19, daughter of Harrison Peabody and Mary Fuller Brown, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Before 1869 Lucy Ann Peabody, his wife, died.
On 8 Mar 1869 William H. Packard, 29, married Lydia A. Willoughby, 18, daughter of John Willoughby and Abby Brown, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her. (Note: she was his first wife's first cousin.)
William H. Packard and Lydia A. Willoughby were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1870 at Wilmot, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
Packard, William, 31, farmer, b. ME
---, Lydia, 20, b. NH
---, Ella, 6/12, b. NH in January.
William H. Packard made application at Wisconsin for a veteran's pension on 15 Jun 1888, and received certificate number 842388.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Wood, Wood County, Wisconsin, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters, noting that he had been in Libby and other prisons for six months.
On 8 Sep 1895 William and Lydia's daughter, Nettie M. Packard married Walter Parker at Wood, Wood County, Wisconsin.
William H. Packard died on 27 Jan 1897. He was 57 years and 7 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1897 at Mound Cemetery, Pittsville, Wood County, Wisconsin.
On 10 Apr 1897 Lydia A. Willoughby received a pension to surviving family member in Wisconsin based on William's service; his wife received certificate number 628446.
Lydia, his wife, outlived William and died on 23 Feb 1939 at age 88.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family 1: Lucy Ann Peabody b. Jun 1847, d. before 1869

Family 2: Lydia A. Willoughby b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 23 Feb 1939

Ella F. Packard b. 3 Jan 1870, d. 10 Oct 1876
Alfreda Packard b. 15 Mar 1871, d. 7 Jul 1871
Nettie M. Packard b. 15 Jun 1872
William E. Packard b. 21 Mar 1875, d. 6 Apr 1875
Abby Packard b. 25 Dec 1877
Sadie M. Packard b. 22 Jul 1879, d. 5 May 1950

Frederick Page

b. 5 June 1838, d. 17 January 1904

Father: Fredrick Augustus Page b. 6 Nov 1819, d. 1 May 1891
Mother: Hannah A. Atherton b. 4 Dec 1815, d. before 1847

Company: MusBand

Frederick Page was born on 5 Jun 1838 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Fredrick Augustus Page and Hannah A. Atherton.
Before 1847 his mother, Hannah A. Atherton, died.
On 10 Aug 1847 Frederick's widowed father, Fredrick Augustus Page, remarried to Mary Crane Drake at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Frederick Page was enumerated in the household of Fredrick Augustus Page and Mary Crane Drake in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Fredrick Page, 42, leather merchant, $3000 property, b. MA
Mary E., 30, b. MA
Alice L., 2, b. MA
**Fredrick, Jr., 12, b. MA
and three laborers.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frederick gave his occupation as musician by occupation.
In 1861 Frederick was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
On 5 Aug 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 2 months old.
On 8 Aug 1862 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.
He was enumerated in the household of Fredrick Augustus Page and Mary Crane Drake in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 3 Jun 1880 at at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Page, Frederick, 72, suspender maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
---, Mary, 60, wife
**---, Frederic, 41, son, suspender maker, gout/rheumatic
---, Alice L., 32, dau, book keeper
---, Florence, 29 dau
---, Harriet H., 27, dau
---, Mary A., 25, dau
---, Alfred, 14, son
Hewitt, Henry B., 22, nephew.
Frederick Page made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 30 Jan 1890, and received certificate number 808148.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Band.
On 1 May 1891 his father, Fredrick Augustus Page, died at age 71.
Frederick Page died on 17 Jan 1904 at Lynn Hospital, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of heart disease. He was 65 years, 7 months and 12 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1904 at Canton Corner Cemetery, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Lot 135.
Frederick Page was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 11 Aug 2012

George Henry Paine

b. 8 January 1844, d. after 1890

Father: Simon Paine b. 1803, d. Aug 1860
Mother: Sarah Chappel b. 1807

Company: G

George Henry Paine was born about in 1843 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Simon Paine and Sarah Chappel.
George Henry Paine was born on 8 Jan 1844 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Simon Paine and Sarah Chappel.
George Henry Paine was enumerated in the household of Simon Paine and Sarah Chappel in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Simon Paine, 47, laborer, b. IR
Sally, 45, b. RI
Aldrich, 24, b. RI
Hannah, 22, b. MA
**Ruth, 8, b. MA
**Henry, 6, b. MA
Hellen, 2, b. MA.
George Henry Paine was enumerated in the household of Simon Paine and Sarah Chappel in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Simon Paine 50-60
Sarah Paine 50-60
Ruth Paine 10-15
**Henry Paine 10-15
Ellen Paine 5-10.
In Aug 1860 his father, Simon Paine, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 George was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as farmer.
On 4 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
George was described as being five feet 7 inches tall, with hazle eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
Note: his enlistment includes a consent form signed by his mother, and witnessed by one Harriet (or Hannah) Paine.
On 28 May 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
He made application at Pennsylvania for a veteran's pension on 11 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 803978.
He died after 1890.

Last Edited: 28 Nov 2021

Charles H. Palmer

b. 1841, d. 12 February 1863

Father: Jonah G. Palmer b. 3 Jan 1813, d. 3 Aug 1881
Mother: Olive A. Hoyt b. 7 Oct 1820, d. 18 Oct 1909

Company: C

Charles H. Palmer was born about in 1841 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonah G. Palmer and Olive A. Hoyt.
Charles H. Palmer was enumerated in the household of Jonah G. Palmer and Olive A. Hoyt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Jonah G. Palmer, 37, watch, b. VT
Olive A., 30, b. NH
**Charles H., 9, b. MA
Ellen F., 7, b. MA
George E., 5, b. MA
Jane A., 2, b. MA
Allen Potter, 23, mason, b. NY
Elizabeth, 20, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as wire worker.
In 1861 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
George E. Palmer, his brother, enlisted in Company B, 5th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and returned home after the war.
On 1 May 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jan 1863, with application number 7263, but no certificate is recorded.
He died on 12 Feb 1863 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 22 years old.
He was buried in Feb 1863 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 May 1864 Charles's sister, Ellen Frances "Nellie" Palmer, married Samuel S. Dresser at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 13 Jan 1875 his brother, George E. Palmer, died at Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 29 killed in an engine accident.
On 23 May 1879 Olive A. Hoyt received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his mother, received certificate number 204332.

Last Edited: 5 Nov 2016

William Harris Palmer

b. January 1831, d. 6 May 1864

Father: Harris Palmer b. 1807, d. 14 Mar 1835
Mother: Amelia Starr b. 12 May 1805, d. 13 Nov 1865

Company: I

William Harris Palmer was born in Jan 1831 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Harris Palmer and Amelia Starr.
On 14 Mar 1835 his father, Harris Palmer, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Harris's sister, Mary Elizabeth Palmer, married Charles Bakus Pomeroy.
On 11 Apr 1858 William Harris Palmer, 27, married Jane E. Hoyle, daughter of George B. Hoyle and Hannah Standish, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Harris Palmer and Jane E. Hoyle were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 6 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Wm. H. Palmer, 29, shoemaker, b. MA
Jane H., 21
Willie, 1.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William Harris gave his occupation as shoemaker.
He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
On 12 Jul 1861 William Harris mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 30 years and 6 months old.
On 21 Oct 1861 William Harris was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning William Harris Palmer, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harris Palmer was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harris Palmer was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 William Harris Palmer was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Palmer was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 17 Dec 1862, William Harris was gained from prison.
He died on 6 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 33 years and 4 months old.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harris Palmer was mentioned among the casualties.
He was buried at Perryville Cemetery, Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 8 Nov 1864 Jane E. Hoyle received a pension to surviving family member based on William Harris's service; his wife, received certificate 45037.
In 1864 his young son, Parker H. Palmer, died.
He was also survived by a sister, Mary E. Palmer, b. June, 1832; who m. Charles B. Pomeroy of Willimantic.
On 6 Jul 1894 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Volume XXXVIII # 19)
Early yesterday morning a large flag was raised at the residence of Mrs. Jane Palmer on School Street, in memory of her husband, who was killed at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. E.D. Clemans gave a brief military history of Comrade Palmer, and at the close Miss. Fannie E. Prescott raised the Stars and Stripes. Henry Brandis, William Batten, William Hyland, Thomas L. Gray and others of the G.A.R. assisted in the flag raising.
This flag was presented to Mrs. Palmer by her son, Prof. W.P. Palmer, principal of the Bristol Academy at Taunton, Mass. Sergt. William H. Palmer, whose memory was so affectionately recalled, was born on the old Palmer homestead in 1830, and was (the) sixth generation to inherit the ancient and historical landmark in Webster. The house was built by Col. Jonathan Day in 1774, was originally occupied as a hostelry, from which a stage left each week for Boston. Sergt. Palmer enlisted in Company I, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, left Worcester August 8, 1861, for Washington. D.C., was taken prisoner at Ball’s Bluff, was engaged at Chansellorsville, Gettysburg and subsequent battles, and killed at the Wilderness. He was a brave soldier and belongs among those whose work will not be forgotten.---Worcester Spy. July 5.
On 17 Jul 1895 William Harris and Jane's son, William Franklin Palmer married Marie Elizabeth Conners at Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Jane, his wife, outlived William Harris and died on 24 Nov 1898 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 4 Jul 1907 William Harris Palmer 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: 28 Nov 2018

Family: Jane E. Hoyle b. 1839, d. 24 Nov 1898

William Franklin Palmer b. 30 May 1859, d. 29 Sep 1909
Parker H. Palmer b. 1862, d. 1864

Elbridge Park

b. 6 February 1843, d. before 1881

Father: Levi Simonds Park b. about 1805, d. 27 Jul 1846
Mother: Lucy May b. between 1808 - 1809, d. 30 Jan 1880

Company: I

Elbridge Park was born on 6 Feb 1843 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Levi Simonds Park and Lucy May.
On 27 Jul 1846 his father, Levi Simonds Park, died.
Elbridge Park was enumerated in the household of Lucy May in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Lucy Park, 45, b. MA (as were all in the family)
John, 21, shoemaker
Lydia A., 15
Henry, 12
**Elbridge, 7.
On 1 Feb 1857 his elder brother, Albert Henry Park, died at age 18.
Elbridge Park was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1860 at Webster P. O., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Samuel Stone, 28, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the household)
Lydia, 24 (his married sister)
**Elbridge Park, 17 (funny mark in "colored" column), shoemaker
Lucy, 51 (his mother.)
In 1861 Elbridge was living at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elbridge gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 20 May 1861 Elbridge mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 3 months and 14 days old.
On 9 Nov 1861 Elbridge Park was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 28 Aug 1862 Elbridge ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, by desertion.
There is good reason to believe that this man was NOT a deserter.
He died before 1881 apparently.
In May, 2006, Michael Branniff writes:
Elbridge was listed in the Dudley Roll of Honor in the Webster Times Vol IV # 30 Oct 10, 1862, as being in service. In Dudley Mass Town Records is a report. "The following named persons are in service of the U. States. May, 1863" Compiled by Dudley assessors and copied by town clerk, Moses Barnes, Jr. Elbridge is on that list. Finally in the early Summer of 1881 the citizens of Dudley erected a triptic of tablets to her war dead. Elbridge's name was listed. From this we can infer that Elbridge was dead and his demise was honorable. Those citizens of Dudley are one up on us, for they knew what happened to Elbridge. It is not concievable that a deserter would be so honored and included in such a list.
On 30 Jan 1880 his mother, Lucy May, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, by suicide.
In 1909 Elbridge Park was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 17 Sep 2012

Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst

b. 26 October 1842, d. 7 November 1896

Father: Ithiel Parkhurst b. 1804
Mother: Mary O. Works b. 1804

Company: D

Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst was born on 26 Oct 1842 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ithiel Parkhurst and Mary O. Works.
Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst was enumerated in the household of Ithiel Parkhurst and Mary O. Works in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ithiel Parkhurst, 46, boot maker, b. MA (as were all the family); deaf & dumb
Mary C., 46
Pardon C., 14
**Lymon, 8
Lucy M., 5
Lucy Works, 73
and 13 bootmaker boarders, four of which are deaf and dumb.
His grandfather, Ithiel, and step-grandmother, Clarissa F., Parkhurst live nextdoor.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Luman gave his occupation as mechanic.
On 12 Jul 1861 Luman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 18 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
On 28 Jul 1864 Luman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
On 4 Dec 1872 Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst, 30, married Sophia Kimball Herrick, 28, daughter of Almond Adams and Mary E. Gibson, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow of Charles H. Herrick.
Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst and Sophia Kimball Adams were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Parkhurst, Luman B., 35, physician, b. MA
---, Sophia K., 35, wife, b. MA
Herrick, Mary J., 12, daur, b. MA.
Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
On 3 Mar 1891 Luman's step-daughter, Mary J. Herrick,married Mellen T. Bird at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Dr. Luman Boyden Parkhurst died on 7 Nov 1896 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease. He was 54 years and 12 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1896 at Vernon Grove Cemetery, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 2 Jan 1897 Sophia Kimball Adams received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Luman's service; his wife, and received certificate number 451996.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary J. Herrick and Mellen T. Bird in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Bird, Meller T., b. Feb 1860, married 9 years, b. ME, stationer
---, Mary J., wife, b. July 1868, both her children are living
---, Phillip H., son, b. Mch 1896
---, Roger P., son, b. Feb 1899
Parkhurst, Sophia K., mor-in-law, b. Oct 1844, widow, her one child is living
two servants from Sweden.
Sophia, his wife, outlived Luman and died on 18 Feb 1925 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Sophia Kimball Adams b. 9 Oct 1844, d. 18 Feb 1925

Mary J. Herrick b. 2 Jan 1868, d. 3 May 1942

Ira Harrison Parkis

b. 25 August 1840, d. 4 July 1897

Father: Ira Parkis b. 13 Feb 1806, d. 1 Mar 1887
Mother: Emily Lawton b. 19 Aug 1817, d. 8 Feb 1887

Company: H

Ira Harrison Parkis was born on 25 Aug 1840 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ira Parkis and Emily Lawton.
Ira Harrison Parkis was enumerated in the household of Ira Parkis and Emily Lawton in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ira Parkis, 54, wool merchant, $3500 real estate, $1000 personal estate, b. NY
Emily, 43, b. CT
Silas L., 24, dealer in wool, b. CT
Henry W., 21, b. MA
**Ira H., 19, farmer, b. MA
Emily A., 16, b. MA
Sarah J., 12, b. MA
Mary M., 10, b. MA
Chas. F., 3, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ira gave his occupation as clerk.
On 6 Aug 1862 Ira mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Ira was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the thigh.
On 26 Sep 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ira Harrison Parkis was mentioned among the wounded.
On 15 Nov 1863 Ira ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
Starting 13 Aug 1864, Ira also served in the as by mustering out.
On 8 Nov 1865 Ira Harrison Parkis, 25, married Ellen A. Waterman, 21, daughter of Benjamin Waterman and Amey Agnell, at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Ira Harrison Parkis and Ellen A. Waterman were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, he is a Dry Goods Merchant. Also enumerated -- Mary MCGAFERTY, 25, b. Ireland.
Ira Harrison Parkis was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Slatersville, North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
He died on 4 Jul 1897 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, of liver congestion. He was 56 years, 10 months and 9 days old.
He was buried in Jul 1897 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ellen A. Waterman in the 1900 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1900 at North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
Parkis, Ellen A., head, b. Dec 1843, 56, widow, six of her eight children are living, b. MA
---, Henry, son, b. Dec 1869, single, b. RI
---, Florence, dau, b. Dec 1878, single, b. RI
---, Hubert I., son, b. Dec 1865, married 9 years, b. RI
---, Mary B., dau-in-law, b. May 1865, two of her three children are living, b. RI
---, Edith T., g-dau, b. Aug 1892
---, Helen W., g-dau, b. July 1897.
On 27 Apr 1908 Ellen A. Parkis received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Ira's service; his wife, received certificate number 658634.
Ellen A. Waterman survived Ira and was buried in Jan 1927 in Prospect Hill Cemetery, at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, next to her husband.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Family: Ellen A. Waterman b. 17 Dec 1843, d. 17 Jan 1927

Herbert Ira Parkis b. 19 Nov 1866, d. 25 Oct 1936
Edmond West Parkis b. 19 Feb 1868, d. 29 May 1944
Henry H. Parkis b. 3 Feb 1870, d. 7 Jun 1936
Arthur Parkis b. 21 Oct 1872, d. 27 Nov 1872
Helen Waterman "Nellie" Parkis b. 23 Apr 1875, d. 22 Dec 1898
Ernest A. Parkis b. 1876, d. 1946
Florence E. Parkis b. 2 Nov 1878, d. 11 Aug 1966
William Lawton Parkis b. 27 Aug 1885, d. 12 Mar 1961

Edwin L. Parmenter

b. 1836, d. 15 October 1862

Father: Joel Parmenter 2nd b. 20 Apr 1800, d. 25 Jul 1842
Mother: Henrietta Luther b. 1798, d. 29 Sep 1861

Company: I

Edwin L. Parmenter was born in 1836 at Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joel Parmenter 2nd and Henrietta Luther.
On 25 Jul 1842 his father, Joel Parmenter 2nd, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 42.
Edwin L. Parmenter was enumerated in the household of Henrietta Luther in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Henrietta Parmenter, 52, b. MA (as were all in family)
**L. Edwin, 15
Martin L., 12
Henrietta, 8
Joseph Luther, 79, weaver (his paternal grandfather)
Louisa A., 41.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as operative.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 25 years old.
On 29 Sep 1861 his mother, Henrietta Luther, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1861 Edwin was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning Edwin L. Parmenter, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin L. Parmenter was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin L. Parmenter was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 Edwin L. Parmenter was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin L. Parmenter was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Edwin L. Parmenter 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.)
On 13 Apr 1862, Edwin was gained.
On 17 Sep 1862 Edwin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 20 Sep 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin L. Parmenter was mentioned among the first Antietam casualties.
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 15 Oct 1862 of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. He was 26 years old.
On 21 Mar 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin was reported as being returned home. from The Webster Times, Saturday Morning, March 21, 1863(Volume V #2):
Deceased Soldier
The remains of E. L. Parmenter, one of the original members of Co. I., 15th Mass. Regiment, were brought to this place yesterday morning, in charge of Mr. Wm. H. Pratt. It will be recollected that young Parmenter was in the famous engagement at Ball’s Bluff, where he was taken prisoner by the rebels, and held in confinement until the following May, and then paroled. In company with several others of Co. I. he remained at home until exchanged, when he again joined Co. I., but a short time before the battle of Antietam. On this bloody field he fell badly wounded, and was taken to the hospital, suffered amputation of a leg, lingered some weeks, and died on the 15th of last October. His remains were buried near Sharpsburg.
At the solicitation of his friends, Mr. Pratt left this place three weeks since, to obtain the body of young Parmenter, and bring it here for interment by the side of his relatives. Mr. P. succeeded in finding the remains without much difficulty, and they reached here as above stated. We understand that funeral services will be held at the Congregational church to-morrow.
He was buried in Mar 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 25 Sep 1869 Edwin L. Parmenter was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
On 17 Sep 1900 Sergt. Edwin L. Parmenter 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 Edwin L. Parmenter 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: 10 Sep 2016