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Charles M. Plummer

• Mother: Sarah A. Plummer b. 16 Feb 1821

• Company: F

• Charles M. Plummer was born about in 1842 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Sarah A. Plummer.
• Charles M. Plummer was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated as Charles M. Plum, age 16, living in the household of Abigail Childs, 44, b. MA. (relationship if any, unknown.)
• In 1862 Charles was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 10 Jan 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• On 16 Dec 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Jan 1863, and received certificate number 177721.
• On 5 Sep 1868 Charles M. Plummer married Harriet Maria Dresser, 20, daughter of Moses Dole Dresser and Harriet Webster, at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Charles M. Plummer and Harriet Maria Dresser were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 26 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Plummer, Charles M., 26, machinist & tool maker, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Hattie N., 27
  ---, Charles H., 4/12.
• Charles M. Plummer and Harriet Maria Dresser were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles M Plummer, 36, b. MA
  Hattie M Plummer, 32 , b. MA
  Charles H Plummer, 10, b. MA
  Arthur L Plummer, 7 , b. MA
  Inez W Plummer, 1, b. MA.
• Charles M. Plummer was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at (Linden) Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a rupture, noting that his papers are at Washington.
• On 3 Jan 1896 his daughter, Inez W. Plummer, died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 19 unmarried, of consumption.
• Charles M. Plummer died on 16 Dec 1901 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of peretonitis. He was 59 years old.
• He was buried in Dec 1901 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Harriet Maria Dresser received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 538138.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harriet Maria Dresser in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hattie M Plummer, Head, 62, b. MA, of her 3 children two are still living
  Arthur L Plummer, Son, 38, b. MA, rug and carpet salesman.

• Last Edited: 1 Oct 2019

Francis "Frank" Warren Polley

Frank W. Polley

• Father: Alvin M. Polley b. 11 Dec 1810, d. 18 Sep 1881
• Mother: Belinda H. Carter b. 12 Oct 1811, d. 18 Mar 1882

• Company: A

• Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was born on 27 Feb 1837 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alvin M. Polley and Belinda H. Carter.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 5 months and 5 days old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 16 Jan 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
  
  
• He attended the funeral of George Hull Ward on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was a pall bearer at the burial of Hans Peter Jorgensen on 23 Jul 1863 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1864 Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was shoe manufacturer.
• Starting 20 Aug 1864, Francis also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company H.
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Warren Polley wrote a letter read at the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• He ended his service with as a Sergeant on 17 Jun 1865.
• On 22 Nov 1865 Francis "Frank" Warren Polley, 28, married Jennie Marion Damon, 30, daughter of William Damon and Adeline Caulkins, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Between 1869 - 1873 Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was Commander of the Post 53, G. A. R.
• As of 1880, Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was also known as Frazier Polley in the report on George H. Ward's 1863 funeral, from Marvin's "History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion."
• He and Jennie Marion Damon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Polley, Jennie M., 45, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Francis W., 43, husband, boot & shoe shop
  ---, William A., 12, son
  ---, Katy M., 11, daur
  ---, Frank L., 5, son.
• In 1886 Francis was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Francis "Frank" Warren Polley took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• In 1888, Francis was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows: "In 1862 he engaged in the shoe business with his father under the firm name of A. M. Polley & Son, which business he still carries on."
• On 16 Oct 1889 Francis and Jennie's daughter, Katie Marion Polley married William H. Walker at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was a pall bearer at the burial of Edward Wilson on 22 Nov 1896 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was a pall bearer at the burial of Charles Franklin May on 25 May 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 Sep 1899 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis suffered a stroke, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  "Leominster: Stricken with Paralysis
  F. W. Polley, the boot and shoe dealer, suffered a severe paralytic stroke, this morning. Mr. Poley went to his store as usual, in apparently good health, and opened the store. About 7:30, his son Frank went to the store and found his father in a prostrate condition on the floor. The young man hastily took in the situation and summoned Dr. Charles A. Wheeler. An examination showed that Mr. Polley had suffered a paralytic shock of the left side. Mr. Polley was taken to his home on Lancaster street, where he is resting as comfortably as could be expected.
  Nothing has surprised the community more than the news of Mr. Polley's sudden misfortune, for he has always been a man of robust constitution and physique."
• He died on 15 Sep 1899 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of apoplexy. He was 62 years, 6 months and 19 days old.
• An obituary for Francis "Frank" Warren Polley was published on 16 Sep 1899 as follows: from the Fitchburg Sentinel:
  Leominster: The Late F. W. Polley
  Frank Warner (sic) Polley, 62, died, Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at his home on Lancaster street. As stated in Friday's Sentinel, Mr. Polley suffered a severe paralytic shock at his store in the morning. Dr. C. A. Wheeler attended him and he was removed to his home, where it was found that his left side was completely paralyzed. He remained conscious until about 11 o'clock, conversing with his family when the change came. Dr. Wheeler had left town, and Dr. Appleton H. Pierce was summoned, but all efforts to restore him were futile and he passed quietly away without a struggle at 3 o'clock, with members of his family at his bedside.
  No death for some time past has cast such a pall of gloom over the community and the generous sympathy of every individual is extended to the bereaved family.
  For nearly 40 years Mr. Polley has been one of Leominster's most prominent and influential business men, winning by his sterling character, genial disposition and straightworwardness, the respect and esteem of everybody coming in contact with him, either in a mercantile or a social way. No man stood higher in the estimation of the public then he, albeit he was unpretentious and .....
  Few men possessed so remarkable a memory. He was an indefatigable reader -- so far as his business interests would permit -- and his excellent memory retained what he read, so that he was always an interesting person with whom to converse. It was said of him that he could relate more geographically and accurately more incidents in the Civil war than any of his other comrades.
  Leominster has always been Mr. Polley's home. He was born, Feb. 26, 1837, making him at his death, 62 years old. His education was received in the public school. His father and mother were A. M. Polley and Mrs. Belinda H. (Carter) Polley.
  Deceased was married in 1864 to Miss Jennie Damon of Leominster. Three children were born: Mrs. William H. Walker of Clinton, Frank D. Polley of Leominster, and William M. Polley of Brockton, all of whom survive him, as do Miss Ellen Polley and Mrs. Thomas A. Hills, his sisters both of Leominster, and Henry Albert Polley of Boston, his brother. His wife also survives him.
  Previous to 1862, Mr. Polley's father was in the retail shoe business; in that year he took his son in the store with him and the business has continued under the firm name of A. M. Polley and Son up to the present time.
  By shrewd business sagacity, and keen foresight, Mr. Polley build up the business of his father until at the present time he conducted one of the best equipped shoe stores in town; building up a large trade, which has increased rapidly until more commodious quarters would be imperative in a short time, it being understood that he would occupy one of the stores in McGrath's new block, when finished. It is worthy of mention that Mr. Polley was the oldest business man in Leominster.
  Mr. Polley was possessed of an instinctive desire for military life. Previous to the Civil war he was 2d lieutenant in the local militia company, which at the time used the old engine house as an armory. Mr. Polley entered the United States service, July 12, 1861, at Worcester, as a private in Co. A, 15th regiment Mass. infantry. His promotion was rapid and he held the rank of sergeant and 2d lieutenant, receiving his commission, Aug. 1, 1861. He resigned some six months later, and was honorably discharged jan. 16, 1862, at Poolesville, Md He re-enlisted in 1864 in Co. H, 4th Mass. heavy artillery, and served until the close of the war. He was discharged, July 14, 1865 at Readville.
  At the organization of Charles H. Stevens Post, 53, G. A. R., Mr. Polley was a charter member. He has served the Post ably, being commander in 1869 and 1870, and taking an active part in everything.
  Mr. Polley's other fraternal affiliations were with Wilder Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and Tahanto Lodge, No. 23, A. O. U. W., both of which he was a charter member.
  The funeral of Mr. Polley will take place, Sundaqy, from the Unitarian church at 2 p.m., under Masonic direction. The general public is invited.
• He was buried on 17 Sep 1899 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 6, Lot 72.
• On 18 Sep 1899 from the Fitchburg Sentinel:
  Leominster: Funeral of F. W. Polley
  The funeral of the late Frank Warren Polley was held, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in the Unitarian church, with appropriate and imposing exercises, conducted according to Masonic customs.
  The casket containing the body of the deceased, accompanied by relatives and friends, was borne into the church past his comrades and brothers, who stood with uncovered heads to pay solemn homage and respect to the deceased. The church was thronged with Masons occupying the right asile, the A. O. U. W. the center and the G. A. R. the left. The church and pulpit were artistically decorated with ferns, potted plants, evergreen, asters, lilies, and a profusion of other seasonable flowers, while the gorgeous and generous floral offerings fairly surrounded the casket and spoke unmistakably of the esteem of the deceased's friends.
  The services began with singing "I cannot always trace the way," by a male quartet, composed of Messrs. W. H. Upham, George F. Preveat, George R. Parker and Ernest C. Meekham. Selection from the Scriptures was ten read by the pastor, Rev. Frederick J. Gauld. .... This was followd by a paryer.
  Past Master Francis W. Tenney, assisted by Chaplain Rev. Arthur E. Harriman, then conducted the solemn Masonic rites. All that was grand, noble and reverential was spoken of the departed brother, and affectionate words of sympathy were expressed for the family. The quartet sang sweetly, "It will not be long." The Masons filed past the coffin and then into their seats again, when a Masonic service was continued. A lamb's skin and 74 springs of evergreen, the former emblematic of purity, the latter of the immortality of the soul, was placed upon the coffin and later buried with him.
  "Abide with me," by the quartet concluded the services at the church, and the audience filed out. The cortege then marched to the cemetery in this order: Senior Vice Commander Albert Flagg in charge of 76 Grand Army comrades and four Sons of Beterans; 82 brothers of the A. O. U. W. under command of Charles A. Edwards, and Wilder Lodge, A. F. & A. M. 74 members, under command of William A. Lasselle. At the cemetery the remains were ladi in their last resting place by these Masonic pall bearers: Francis H. Shaw, Augustus L. Whitney, Eben F. Pierce, Nahum Harwood, Daniel W. Martin, and Greenleaf L. Swett, and the committal service was conducted by the chaplain, Rev. Arthur E. Harriman.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Jennie Marion Damon in the 1900 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where she is a widow. Her son Frank, and his new wife May S., live with her. He is a dealer in (garbled), and the home is owned free.
• In Sep 1901 Jennie Marion Damon received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 582178.
• Jennie, his wife, outlived Francis and died in 1917.
• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 11 Mar 2018

Frank H. Pollinger

• Father: Charles J. Pollinger b. 1803, d. 1 Apr 1867
• Mother: Wilhelmine "Minna" Pollinger b. 10 Jun 1810, d. 10 Sep 1882

• Company: D

• Frank H. Pollinger was born between 1827 - 1828 at Saxony, Germany, son of Charles J. Pollinger and Wilhelmine "Minna" Pollinger.
• On 10 Nov 1860 Frank H. Pollinger married Adda Cook, daughter of Eben Cook and Melissa [--?--], at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow Davis at the time.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as cigar maker or finisher.
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  On 20 Feb 1862 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 19 Sep 1862 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at U. S. General Hospital, Portsmouth Grove, Newport County, Rhode Island, due to disability, having been unfit for duty for 61 days in the last two months due to Phthisis Pulmonalis.
  
  
• In Sep 1862 Frank was described as 5' 4" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Sep 1862, made application number 2793, but no certificate is recorded.
• He died on 17 Dec 1862 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• He was buried in Dec 1862 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jan 1863 Adda Cook received a pension to surviving family member based on Frank's service; his wife, received certificate number 26797.
• Adda, his wife, outlived Frank and died on 25 Dec 1866 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, a suicideFrom the "American Traveller (Boston, Massachusetts), 29 Dec 1866:
  Suicide. -- Ada Pollinger committed suicide at the Worcester Exchange, corner of Albany and Kneeland streets, on Monday night, by taking a dose of chloroform. She was 39 years of age, and was receiving State aid, her husband having died in the army.

• Last Edited: 5 Nov 2016

Albert Thompson Pomeroy

• Father: Benjamin Pomeroy b. 11 Feb 1811, d. 6 Dec 1862
• Mother: Hannah W. Hill b. 9 Sep 1813, d. 28 Dec 1899

• Company: I

• Albert Thompson Pomeroy was born on 28 Jul 1837 at Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Benjamin Pomeroy and Hannah W. Hill.
• Albert Thompson Pomeroy was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Pomeroy and Hannah W. Hill in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Oct 1850 at Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Benjamin Pomeroy, 39, mechanic, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Hannah, 37
  H. Josephine, 11
  **Albert, 13
  Agnes, 9
  Emma, 3
  Edna J.,1.
• In 1861 Albert was living at Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as laborer.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He was 24 years and 4 days old.
• On 25 Aug 1861 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, apparently having failed the physical examination for enlistment.
  
  
  
• On 6 Dec 1862 his father, Benjamin Pomeroy, died at age 51.
• On 28 Jun 1863 Albert Pomroy, 25, married Emma Shepard, 24, daughter of John Shepard and Sarah Brooks, at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Albert Thompson Pomeroy and Emma Shepard were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Pomeroy, Albert, 33, works in woolen mill, b. NH
  ---, Emma, 30, b. England
  ---, George A., 5, b. MA
  ---, Sarah S., 3, b. MA
  ---, Ada Maria, 11/12, b. MA.
• Albert F. Pomeroy made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Jun 1879, and received certificate number 457008, for his service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• He and Emma Shepard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Pomeroy, Albert T., 44, watchman, b. NH (no parents' place of birth)
  ---, Emma, 39, wife, b. England
  ---, Sophia, 13, daur, b. NH (sic)
  ---, David, 4/12, son b. NH.
• Albert Thompson Pomeroy was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. I.
• He and Emma Shepard were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Albert Pomeroy, b. July 1837, married 35 years, b. NH, watchman
  Emma Pomeroy, b. Oct 1838, of 6 children, only one is living in 1900, b. England, immig 1841 (sic)
  Sarah S Pomeroy, b. Feb 1868, single.
  
• On 9 Jun 1903 his daughter, Sarah Sophia Pomeroy, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 36 unmarried, of chronic dementia.
• On 13 Sep 1908 Emma Shepard, his wife, died at Worcester Insane Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 69 of dementia.
• Albert Thompson Pomeroy was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a widower, living on his own income.
• He died on 10 Aug 1910 at Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years and 13 days old.
• He was buried on 13 Aug 1910 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he has a military headstone in the New G. A. R. Lot, 5th Row.

• Last Edited: 22 Jan 2019

Edwin F. Pond

• Company: K

• Edwin F. Pond was born between 1837 - 1838 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in 1860 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Aaron W. Pond, 46, boot click, b. MA (as were all)
  Sally E., 39
  **Edwin F., 24, boot clicker
  William V., 20, boot clicker
  Horace P., 2/12
  Johanna Mahoney, domestic, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In 1861 Edwin was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 E. mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• After 1 Jul 1861 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts no further record.
  
  
• This man is shown in the 1870 AG report on the 15th Massachusetts with "no further record." He is possibly the same Edwin F. Pond who enlisted in Co. B of the 25th Mass in September 1861 and died in 1864.
• He died on 29 Apr 1864 of wounds.

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2012

Frederick Pontius

• Company: H

• Frederick Pontius was born about in 1834 at Heilst, Bavaria, Germany.
• On 25 Dec 1852 Frederick Pontius married Margaretta Burghardt at New York City, New York, New York.
• Frederick Pontius and Margaretta Burghardt were enumerated in the State census in 1855 at New York City, New York, New York, as:
  Frederick Pontius, Head, 29, b. Germany, cabinet maker
  Margaret Pontius, Wife, 20, b. France
  Josephine Pontius, Daughter, 2, b. NY     
  Adelaide Pontius, Daughter, 5/12, b. NY.
       
• Frederick was living at New York City, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frederick gave his occupation as chair-maker.
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  On 29 Jul 1863 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years old.
• Frederick was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/4 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion.
• On 15 May 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Frederick Pontius was included in a list of the wounded distributed through the Washington hospitals.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Frederick was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, while a prisoner of war.
  
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Pontius was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• He died on 17 Oct 1864 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war. He was 30 years old.
• He was buried in Oct 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 11059.
• On 30 Jul 1867 Margaretta Burghardt received a pension to surviving family member in Strasbourg, France, based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 108363.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2019

Charles F. Pope

• Father: Leonard Pope b. 1793
• Mother: Hannah C. Prouty b. 1813

• Company: B

• Charles F. Pope was born on 5 Feb 1841 at Canada (East), son of Leonard Pope and Hannah C. Prouty.
• Charles F. Pope was enumerated in the household of Leonard Pope and Hannah C. Prouty in the 1851 census of Canada in Apr 1851 at Eaton, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada (East), as:
  Samuel (sic) Pope, 58, farmer b. USA, universalist
  Hannah, 38, b. USA
  George N., 15, b. Canada
  Charles, 11, b. Canada
  Luke, 5, b. Canada
  William, 4, b. Canada.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 5 months and 7 days old.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Charles F. Pope, as follows.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and paroled at a date not shown.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles F. Pope was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 5 Apr 1866 Charles F. Pope, 25, married Sarah Jane Forristall, 22, daughter of Thomas Forristall and Mary C. Morse, at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• Charles F. Pope and Sarah Jane Forristall were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Charles Pope, 29, blacksmith, b. Canada
  Sarah, 27, b. NH
  Flora, 2, b. NH.
• Charles F. Pope made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1876, and received certificate number 150144.
• He and Sarah Jane Forristall were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Charles F Pope, 39, blacksmith, b. Canada, (parents b. NH)
  Sarah Jane, 37, wife, b. NH
  Flora Belle, 11, daur, b. MA
  Cora J Fisher, 24, boarder, teacher, b. MA.
• In Jun 1886 Charles was living at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He died on 9 Nov 1897. He was 56 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1897 at Fitzwilliam Village Cemetery, Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, with the inscription "Co. B. 15, Mass. Regt. Civil War."
• On 17 Dec 1897 Sarah Jane Forristall received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on Charles's service; and received certificate number 499817.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane Forristall and Flora Belle Pope in the 1900 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1900 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Pope, Sarah J., b. June 1843, widow, her one child is living, b. NH
  ---, Flora B., daur, b. June 1868, single, b. MA
  a boarder and a servant, both from England.
• On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles F. Pope reported as deceased within the previous year at a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 4 May 1908 at age 64.
• Flora, his daughter, outlived Charles and died on 27 Jul 1928 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, unmarried at age 60.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Francis C. Pope

• Father: George Pope b. 1807, d. 17 Dec 1836
• Mother: Mary A. D. Allen b. 1806, d. 15 Jan 1878

• Company: E

• Francis C. Pope was born on 28 Jun 1835 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George Pope and Mary A. D. Allen.
• On 17 Dec 1836 his father, George Pope, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 19 Apr 1842 Francis's widowed mother, Mary A. D. Allen, remarried to Joel S. Peck, 41, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Dec 1854 Francis C. Pope, 19, married Emeline R. Searles, 15, daughter of John Searle and Elizabeth [--?--], at Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• Francis C. Pope was enumerated in the household of Joel S. Peck and Mary A. D. Allen in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Joel S. Peck, 59, carpenter, b. VT (his step-father)
  Mary, 54, b. MA
  **Francis C. Pope, 26, shoemaker, b. MA.
• Francis C. Pope was not enumerated in the household of Rufus F. Stowe and Elizabeth Searle in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with his wife, Emeline, and children:
  Rufus F. Stowe , 34, boot maker, b. MA (1st cousin to Emeline and/or her future husband, John Searle.)
  Elizabeth, 35, wife, b. VT
  **Emeline R. Pope, 22, housekeeper, b. NH
  **Alice F. Pope, 4, b. MA
  **Harry W., Pope, 10/12, b. NH
  (Note: why they are not living together is an open issue. Rufus Stowe's parents were Aaron and Eleanor (Searle) Stow; his wife was Elizabeth Searle. Complexity of relationships unknown.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 14 days old.
• In Aug 1862 Francis C. Pope was absent from his regiment sick in hospital until December 1863.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis C. Pope was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 22 Feb 1864 Francis C. Pope was discharged to reenlist.
• On 23 Feb 1864, Francis was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Francis also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He died on 15 Feb 1865 at Satterell Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, of pneumonia. He was 29 years, 7 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1865 at Mount Moriah Cemetery (Soldiers' Lot), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Sect 200 Row I Site 388, as a member of Co. G, 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 1 Apr 1865 Emeline R. Pope applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Francis's service; with application number 88126, but no certificate is recorded.
• On 3 Sep 1865 Francis's widow, Emeline R. Searles remarried to John Frank Searles at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 15 Dec 1866 J. F. Searles made application for a pension as guardian to Francis's surviving dependants, receiving certificate number 119235, and being named for his two minor children, who then took the SEARLES surname.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of John Frank Searles and Emeline R. Searles in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Searles, J. F., 30, post master, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  **---, Emeline, 31,
  **---, Alice F., 14
  **---, Harry W., 11
  ---, Minnie E., 2.
• On 1 Apr 1873 his daughter, Alice F. Pope, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 17 unmarried, of consumption.
• In 1890 Francis C. Pope was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Jun 1915 Emeline R. Searles, now John's widow, received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John Frank Searles's service in the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, receiving certificate number 794978.
• Francis's wife, Emeline R. Searles, died and was buried in Mar 1919 at Riverside Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 79 years and 8 months.

• Last Edited: 6 Apr 2022

Horace T. Pope

Horace T. Pope

• Father: Thomas Pope b. 28 Jun 1816, d. 11 Jan 1863
• Mother: Mary Ann Eldridge b. 1817, d. 26 Jun 1855

• Company: B

• Horace T. Pope was born about in 1837 at Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Pope and Mary Ann Eldridge.
• Horace T. Pope was enumerated in the household of Thomas Pope and Mary Ann Eldridge in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thomas Pope, 36
  Mary Pope, 33
  H T Pope, 13
  Geo Pope, 10.
• Horace T. Pope was enumerated in the household of Thomas Pope and Mary Ann Eldridge in the State census in 1855 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thomas Pope, 40
  Mary An Pope, 38
  Horace Pope, 16*
  George Pope, 12
  Rebecca Black, 61.
• On 26 Jun 1855 his mother, Mary Ann Eldridge, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Horace T. Pope was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  A. Prescott, 29, (m) machinist, b. MA (as were all in household)
  A. Prescott, 27, (f)
  O. C. Prescott, 9 (m)
  P. B. Prescott, 3, (m)
  **H. Pope, 22, (m), machinist.
• In 1861 Horace was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Horace gave his occupation as machinist.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Horace T. Pope, as follows.
• On 11 Jan 1863 his father, Thomas Pope, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 46.
• On 10 May 1864 Horace was wounded at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• He died on 15 May 1864 of wounds received in action. He was 27 years old.
• He was buried in May 1864 at Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace T. Pope was mentioned among the casualties.

• Last Edited: 6 Apr 2022

Augustus Newhall Potter

Augustus Potter

• Father: Joseph Potter b. 31 Mar 1800, d. before 1870
• Mother: Beulah Stimpson b. 31 Aug 1804, d. 4 Apr 1873

• Company: F

• Augustus Newhall Potter was born on 31 Aug 1836 at Rindge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Joseph Potter and Beulah Stimpson.
• On 28 Mar 1857 Augustus Newhall Potter, 20, married Mary Sampson, 13, daughter of Frederick Dwight Sampson and Mary Adams, at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Augustus Newhall Potter and Mary Sampson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Augustus Potter, 29, bootmaker, b. NH
  Mary, 17, b. MA
  Julia F., 55, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Augustus gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Augustus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 10 months and 12 days old.
• Starting 18 Sep 1861, Henry M. Potter, his brother, served in the 4th New Hampshire Infantry.
• On 10 Jan 1862 Augustus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability.
  
  
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  On 28 Jul 1862 Augustus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by reenlistment in the 15th Massachusetts, being credited to the quota of West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Augustus was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Augustus was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 27 Nov 1863 Augustus was wounded at Mine Run, Virginia.
• On 11 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter was mentioned as wounded:
  "Among the list of casualties in the Potomac army, on Friday, the 27th, we find the following in the 15th regiment; Adjutant Dwight Newbury, lower jaw fractured; G. Hawley, in arm; A. W. Potter, arm; Capt. L. H. Ellingwood, in head; J. H. Boyd, in hand, and J. E. Shepherd in shoulder."
• On 16 May 1864 his brother, Henry M. Potter, died at Drewrey's Bluff, Virginia.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Augustus was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 25 Jun 1864, Augustus was paroled from prison.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Augustus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 11 Jan 1867, and received certificate number 387450.
• He and Mary Sampson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Augustus Potter, 43, bootmaker, b. NH
  Mary, 36, wife, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Albert K., 19, son
  Alice B., 15, daur
  Henry M., 13, son
  Mattie E., 10, daur
  Mary E., 8, daur
  Gertie C., 5, daur
  Nellie J., 3, daur
  Lucy I., 10m, b. Sep, daur.
• On 29 Mar 1882 Augustus and Mary's daughter, Alice B. Potter married John E. Perry at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 18 Sep 1883 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he was a charter member of the Alanson Hamilton Post 160 G.A.R.
• On 2 Mar 1886 Augustus and Mary's daughter, Martha "Mattie" Emma Potter married James H. Pratt at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter was (or had been) a member of the Ferdinand Dexter G. A. R., Post 38, and a copy of his "personal war sketch" is now located in the Merrick Public Library.
• Click icon to read his G. A. R. personal sketch.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• On 12 Jan 1891 Augustus and Mary's daughter, Mary Eva Potter married Eugene Thomas Barlow at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Augustus and Mary's daughter, Gertrude Cora Potter married John William Woodward.
• On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
• A photograph of Augustus Newhall Potter and Mary Sampson are was taken in 1897 with their family. (From the family album of Christopher Martin) Click icon to view.
• Augustus Newhall Potter and Mary Sampson were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Potter, Augustus N., b. Aug 1836, married 33 years, b. NH, house painter
  ---, Mary S., wife, b. Oct 1843, all 10 children living, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Nellie I., daur, b. Jan 1878
  ---, Lucy I., daur, b. Aug 1879
  ---, Lottie B., daur, b. Feb 1882
  ---, Walter H., son, b. Oct 1884
  Boothby, George W., boarder, b. June 1879, single.
• On 3 Sep 1900 Augustus and Mary's daughter, Charlotte "Lottie" Beulah Potter married George Willis Boothby at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus N. Potter attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 5 Aug 1904 Augustus and Mary's son, Walter Herbert Potter married Mary Elyzbeth Pratt at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1906 Augustus was living at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Newhall Potter attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 19 Jun 1907 Augustus and Mary's daughter, Nellie Irene Potter married Bert Lewis Healy at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Augustus Newhall Potter and Mary Sampson were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Aug 1915 Mary Sampson, his wife, died at age 71.
• Augustus Newhall Potter died on 9 Mar 1918 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 6 months and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1918 at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 13 May 2020

Joseph M. Potter

• Company: 1_SS

• Joseph M. Potter was born about in 1826.
• In 1862 Joseph was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Oct 1862 Joseph M. Potter mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters according to the 1870 AG report with no further information. He was 36 years old.
• Joseph M. Potter and John H. Allen, planned to enlist and, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters with Joseph signing as John's guardian.

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2020

Thomas Powers

• Father: James Powers
• Mother: Isabella [--?--]

• Company: K

• Thomas Powers was born in Feb 1840 at St. John's, St. John's County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of James Powers and Isabella [--?--].
• On 29 Apr 1858 Thomas Powers, 18, married Jane Kidd, 22, daughter of Hugh Kidd and Mary [--?--], at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Thomas Powers and Jane Kidd were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1860 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living in the household of--
  William READ, 35, carpenter, b. MA
  Abby, 30, b. RI
  George L., 7,
  **Thomas POWERS, 19, weaver, b. MA (?)
  Jane, 20, weaver, b. Ireland
  Angeline Green, 50, F, b. RI.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as weaver.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 21 years and 5 months old.
• On 12 Jul 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for reasons not specified in the 1870 roster.
  
  
• He and Jane Kidd were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jul 1870 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Powers, Thomas, 30, carpenter, b. New Brunswick
  ---, Jane, 34, b. Ireland
  ---, James E., 1, b. Wisconsin (likely a nephew.)
• Thomas Powers and Jane Kidd were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1880 at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, as:
  Powers, Thomas, 40, carpenter, b. New Brunswick
  ---, Jane, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary L., 6, daur, b. MA.
• Thomas Powers made application at Wisconsin for a veteran's pension on 15 May 1888, and received certificate number 576457.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, as having been a Corporal in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and that he now suffers epileptic fits.
• On 2 Oct 1895 Thomas and Jane's daughter, Mary L. Powers married Gustav A. Mittlesdorf at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin.
• Thomas Powers and Jane Kidd were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, as:
  Powers, Thomas, head, b. Feb 1840, married 41 years, b. Canada English (of Irish parents), farmer
  ---, Jane, wife, b. Mar 1836, her one child is living, b. Ireland.
• On 8 Sep 1901 Jane Kidd, his wife, died at Dunn County, Wisconsin, at age 65.
• Thomas Powers was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, as a boarder, age 70, and widower, who emmigrated in 1846, and lives on his own income.
• He died on 15 Mar 1912 at Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin. He was 72 years and 1 month old.
• He was buried in Mar 1912 at Hill Grove, Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, with his wife, Section 18, with the inscription "Co. K 15 Mass. Inf. Civil War."

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2018

Joel Pratt

• Father: William Pratt b. 2 Jan 1811, d. 30 Nov 1850
• Mother: Sarah Mathews b. 28 Jun 1813, d. 15 Oct 1850

• Company: B

• Joel Pratt was born on 9 Jan 1840 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Pratt and Sarah Mathews.
• Joel Pratt was enumerated in the household of William Pratt and Sarah Mathews in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Pratt, 39, chair maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Sarah, 36
  Aaron, 17, chair maker
  Otis, 16, chair maker
  Sally, 13
  **Joel, 10
  William, 8
  Eliza, 5.
• Joel Pratt was enumerated in the household of Stillman Brooks and Margarette P. Chase in the 1860 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1860 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stilman Brooks, 63, stable keeper, b. MA
  Margaretta P., 55, b. NY
  Albert E., 22, chair maker, b. MA
  Abbie M., 20 (his future wife)
  George J., 19, mail carrier
  Charles D., 17
  Simion Eaton, 24, chair maker
  Francis Eaton, 18, painter
  **Joel Pratt, 20, chairmaker
  Bridgett Mcdonold, 17, domestic, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joel gave his occupation as chair maker.
• In 1861 Joel was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Joel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 6 months and 3 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt 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, Joel Pratt was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt 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, Joel Pratt 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 Nov 1862 Joel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
  
  
• Starting 14 Nov 1862, Joel also served in the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Battery I (Regular Army.)
• In 1864 Joel Pratt married Abba Maria Brooks, daughter of Stillman Brooks and Eunice Lewis.
• On 4 Jul 1868 Joel Pratt was included on the Civil War memorial at Main Street, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, From the "Massachusetts Spy," (Worcester, Massachusetts), 17 July 1868:
  A very fine soldiers' monument of Fitchburg granite, with curb of the same material, was dedicated in Westminster, July 4. It stands 22 1/2 feet high, the names of 82 soldiers being on marble slabs attached to the sides of the monument.
  The dedicatory services proper consisted of prayer, singing of an original ode, floral demonstration, an address, the reading of a poem, and the playing of a dirge by the Gardner Brass Band. A free dinner was provided in the grove....speeches were made by Captain Holden and General Kimball....
• On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers. From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 12 June 1884
  The "Veteran" members of Co. B., 15th Mass. regt. will hold their 18th annual reunion at Lackside House, Wachusett Lake, June 28th. Westminster sent ten men of her quota in this company. Do you remember that little squad of men who, 23 years ago, went to Fitchburg to join the Fitchburg Fusiliers and went into Camp Scott at Worcester June 28th, "the day we celebrate."
  The were George W. Benjamin (dead), Joseph R. Houghton, N. Porter Howard, Edward S. Kendall, Francis Nichols, Frederick Nichols, Joel Pratt, Lyman Nichols and Lowell C. White. Nelson T. Bathrick came out as a recruit about one year later and died in hospital from wounds.
• In Jun 1886 Joel was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• He died on 14 Oct 1899 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 59 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
• An obituary for Joel Pratt was published on 16 Oct 1899 as follows: from the Fitchburg Sentinel:
  Death of Joel Pratt.
  Joel Pratt died at his residence, 64 Lancaster street, Saturday afternoon at 1:45, after an illness of little more than a week. Friday morning, Oct. 6, about 6:20, while going to work, Mr. Pratt fell to the sidewalk near Reed's grocery store on Central street. He was removed to his home, and a physician found him suffering from neuralgia of the heart. Opiates were administered to alleviate his suffering. Under this treatment Mr. Pratt gradually ralliedm until Thursday, when the administration of opiates was deemed no longer necessary. Friday, the prospects for his recovery seemed encouraging. He continued to improve until Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, when he began to have fainting spells, and all efforts of the attending physician proved futile. He sank rapidly, and the end came peacefully at 1:45 with his wife, Abbie N., at his bedside. Previous to the neuralgia shock, Mr. Pratt had enjoyed the very best of health, being of strong physique and possessing a robust constitution.
  Mr. Pratt was born at Gardner, Jan. 9, 1840. Here he received his early education. He was a moulder by trade, and followed that occupation till his death. His last employers were the Wellington Piano Case Co. Soon after their marriage in 1864, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt moved to Leominster. Besides his wife, deceased leaves a sister and two brothers: Mrs. B. F. Brown, William Pratt and Walter Pratt, all of Gardner.
  Few men served their country in the Civil war with more efficiency, or more valor than did Mr. Pratt during his three years of service. He enlisted in the service, July 12, 1861, at Fitchburg, as a private in Company B, 15th regiment. Nov. 13, 1862, he was transferred to Company I, 1st Regiment, United States artillery. On July 12, 1864, he was honorably discharged near City Point, Virginia, by reason of the expiration of his term of service. He was engaged in the battle of Ball's Bluff, and afterwards at the siege of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, and Seven Pines. He accompanied his regiment in McClellan's famous seven days' retreat; fought in the battles of Malver Hill, South Mountain, Md., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettyburg, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, White Horse Landing, St. Mary's Church and Petersburg.
  In an engagement near Bristow Station, Virginia, in 1863, he had his leg broken. He was taken prisoner at Ball's Bluff, Oct. 21, 1861, and was held in Richmond until Feb. 21, 1862, when he was sent home on parole. He was never exchanged, but returned to service after 20 days' furlough, with Capt. Clark S. Simonds of Fitchburg. Mr. Pratt's most intimate comrades in the service were James H. May, Marcus R. Johnson, Henry Bemis and Horace T. Pope, all of Fitchburg, and Charles H. Bemis of Worcester. The only surviving member of Charles H. Stevens Post, 53, G. A. R. who enlisted in Co. B, 15th regiment is C. A. Wheeler.
  Mr. Pratt has been a member of the G. A. R. since its organization, and was always ready to do his share of the work at the Post's annual rememberance of Memorial Day. He was also a member of the United Workmen.
  Mr. Pratt was very simple in habits. His genail unobtrusive manner and suave disposition, won for him many friends, who extended their sincere sympathy to his widow.
• He was buried on 17 Oct 1899 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 12 Lot 126, where his wife would later join him.
• On 18 Oct 1899 from the Fitchburg Sentinel:
  Funeral of Joel Pratt.
  The funeral of the late Joel Pratt was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the Universalist church with appropriate and impressive exercises, in charge of the Grand Army.
  From the house, the casket was borne to the church where the floral offerings, rich, fragrant and beautiful, fairly covered it. The designs were elaborate and artistic to the hightest degree of perfection. The services began with singing "Sometime We'll Understand" by a quartet composed of William Nodding, Mrs. Walter Dyer, Mrs. Josephine Watson and Edward R. Davis. Selections from the Scriptures were then read by the pastor, Rev. C. Guy Robbins. Another selection, "After," by the quartet, and Mr. Robbins followed with a brief address. His many kind and sympathetic words lightened greatly the sorrow of the bereaved family. Again the quartet sang sweetly "My Heavenly Home."
  After that the Grand Army conducted the services, solemnly and simply, but with dignity.
  The cortege moved to the cemetery where the Grand Army men gently laid the last remains in the grave -- Francis H. Shaw, George F. Holt, Thomas A. Hills and Abner J. Putman. The commital service was in charge of Commander A. J. Parker and Gharles G. Putney. Twenty-five Grand Army men and a large delegation of United Workmen attended the service.
  Floral tributes included these beautiful designs: Pillow, wife; pillow, two brothers and a sister, 59 pins, Miss May Brooks and Alvena Johnson; gates ajar, employes of the Wellington Piano Case company; mound of pansies, George Brooks; broken wreath, Mrs. Mary Walker, miss Lizzie Walker, Mrs. D. Bigelow, D. Driscoll and William Tierney; large spray, neighbors; large spray, ladies of the Universalist church; spray, Eastern Star, sickle, Women's Relief Corps, No 31; spray, Daughters of Veterans; crescent, Mr. and Mrs. Wooster Dodge; spray, Henry Battles, spray, Miss Dora Shaw, Mrs. Abbie and Edmund Sawyer; crescent, F. A. Whitman and family; boquet, Mrs. Mary Pratt; crescent, United Workers and the memorial flag of the Grand Army, Post 53.
• On 28 Oct 1899 Abba Maria Brooks received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joel's service; and received certificate number 496712.
• Abba, his wife, outlived Joel and died on 15 Dec 1924 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
• He and Abba Maria Brooks had no issue.

• Last Edited: 18 Jul 2016

John Pratt

• Father: Jonathan H. Pratt

• Company: F

• John Pratt was born in 1827 at Troy, Orleans County, Vermont, son of Jonathan H. Pratt.
• On 29 Oct 1851 John Pratt married Lydia Larae Lumbard, 24, daughter of Roswell Lumbard and Sarah Charles, at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Pratt and Lydia Larae Lumbard were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Palmer P. O., Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Pratt, 33, shoemaker, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Lydia L., 33
  Flora A., 6
  Ada E., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as bootmaker.
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  On 6 Mar 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years old.
• On 31 Dec 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 30 Nov 1867 at Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, of chronic dysentery and hemmorage of the bowels, existing since the Peninsular Campaign and contracted in the line of duty, as certified by a physician's letter found in his wife's pension application file. (Note: unclear if this is a rest home or if he had gone here preliminary to resettling his family.) He was 40 years old.
• He was buried in Dec 1867 at Brimfield Cemetery, Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 11 May 1868 Lydia Larae Lumbard received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife received certificate number 130691.
• On 13 Jan 1874 John and Lydia's daughter, Flora A. Pratt married Abner A. Robinson at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Lydia, his wife, outlived John and died on 19 Feb 1876 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 48.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt

• Father: Ebenezer Pratt b. 1798, d. 29 Sep 1863
• Mother: Betsey Gould b. 1807, d. 31 Jul 1888

• Company: H

• Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt was born on 30 Mar 1842 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer Pratt and Betsey Gould.
• Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt was enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Pratt and Betsey Gould in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Eben Pratt, 52, stone, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  Betsey, 43
  Solen A., 21, stone mason
  Eben E., 12
  **Nelson L. A., 8
  Orin, 4
  Hiram, 2
  Emily E., 16
  George, 2
  Leonard Battes, 22, laborer.
• Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt was enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Pratt and Betsey Gould in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Eben Pratt, 61, stonecutter, b. MA (as were all)
  Betsy Gould (sic), 53
  Emily, 26
  **Nelson, 18, farm labor
  Hiram, 12 (twin)
  George, 12 (twin.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Nelson gave his occupation as stone-cutter.
• In 1861 Nelson was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 7 Aug 1861 Nelson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
• On 4 Apr 1862 at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, Nelson deserted.
• The roster of the 1st New Jersey Cavalry, Company F, shows the enlistment of Albert N. Pratt. The roster shows this man mustering out on 24 July 1865. However, given the coincidence of date and the similarity of name, this may be the same man of the 15th Massachusetts.
• Starting 4 Oct 1862, Nelson also served in the New Jersey Cavalry, while still legally a member of the 15th MVI.
• On 24 Sep 1863, Nelson was gained back to the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 24 Oct 1863 Nelson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with a dishonorable discharge according to the 1870 roster, apparently for his unauthorized transfer to a different unit.
  
  
• In Oct 1863 Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt and James Keelan were court martialed at HQ 2nd Div., 2nd AC, as documented in case number NN-486 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
• Nelson Lorey Albert Pratt died on 31 Jul 1873 at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of alcohol poisoning. He was 31 years, 4 months and 1 day old.
• In 1896, Nelson was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it says, "from 4 Oct 62 was serving in New Jersey Cavalry, but legally a member of 15th MVI, disch 24 Oct 63."

• Last Edited: 31 Jan 2019