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Henry Augustus Putnam

• Father: Luke Putnam b. 1812, d. 1901
• Mother: Rebecca J. Hale b. 1812, d. 1881

• Company: C

• Henry Augustus Putnam was born on 22 Dec 1836 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Luke Putnam and Rebecca J. Hale.
• Henry Augustus Putnam was enumerated in the household of Luke Putnam and Rebecca J. Hale in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luke Putnam, 58, pattern maker, b. NH
  Rebecca J., 48, b. NH
  **Henry A., 23, machinist, b. NH
  Mary J. Crosby, 24, millener, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as mechanic.
  
• In 1861 Henry was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Putnam 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, Henry A. Putnam 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, A. J. Putnam 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 2 Nov 1862 Henry and Joseph Richardson Houghton, and James Overton Howard mustered out of the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Rickett's Battery, with friends, according to the History of Clinton, Massachusetts.
• Starting Nov 1862, Henry also served in the the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Bat. I.
• On 22 Jul 1864 Henry Augustus Putnam, 27, married Augusta E. Shepard, 26, daughter of Roland Mills Shepard and Sylvia Moody, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Augustus Putnam and Augusta E. Shepard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a Machinist.
• On 1 Nov 1884 Henry's son, Ernest M. Putnam married Carrie M. Olcott at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. (Note: the fathers of both bride and groom had served in the 15th Massachusetts.)
• Henry Augustus Putnam was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
• On 25 Jun 1895 Henry and Augusta's daughter, Armenelle S. "Nellie" Putnam married Frank G. Fox at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Augustus Putnam was mentioned when Frank Edward Houghton was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" as follows:
  Frank E. Houghton, who had been transferred to Rickett's Battery, U. S. A., was killed at St. Mary's Church, June 24th, and it should here be noted that Rickett's Battery, to which he and his two comrades (Henry A. Putnam, p. 639, and James O. Howard, p. 641) of the Fifteenth had been transferred, had been continually with the Army of the Potomac and had participated in it's battles.
  in 1896.
• On 27 Feb 1897 Henry and Augusta's daughter, Armenelle S. "Nellie" Putnam married Ernest Irving Wheeler at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• Henry's father, Luke Putnam, died and was buried in 1901 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 89 years.
• On 21 Oct 1901 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Henry A. Putnam attended the 35th annual regimental reunion, which was reported the following day in the Worcester Daily Spy.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 23 Mar 1904, and received certificate number 1089252.
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Putnam attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• He died on 15 Jul 1916 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1916 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Aug 1916 Augusta E. Shepard applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Henry's service; his wife, with application number 1070340, but no certificate is recorded.
• On 4 Mar 1917 Augusta E. Shepard, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 78.

• Last Edited: 10 May 2019

Nathaniel C. Putnam

• Father: John Milton Putnam b. 28 May 1814, d. 30 Sep 1900
• Mother: Harty Cranston Mason b. 29 Apr 1817, d. 2 Aug 1900

• Company: H

• Nathaniel C. Putnam was born on 29 Jan 1841 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Milton Putnam and Harty Cranston Mason.
• Nathaniel C. Putnam was enumerated in the household of John Milton Putnam and Harty Cranston Mason in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John M. Putnam, 34, shoemaker, b. MA
  Harty C., 33, b. RI
  Martha A., 14, b. MA
  Sabrina C., 13, b. MA
  John M., 11, b. MA
  **Nathaniel C., 10, b. MA
  Harty C., 6, b. MA
  Mason, 1, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Nathaniel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Nathaniel was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Nathaniel C. Putnam and William Henry Williams, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry but Nathaniel would not live to see the marriage.
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  On 24 Jul 1861 Nathaniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
• He died on 10 Oct 1862 at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, of disease. He was 21 years, 8 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, apparantly.
• He was memorialized at Douglas Center Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the family plot.
• On 18 Apr 1863 Nathaniel's sister, Harty Cranston Putnam, married William Henry Williams at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1879 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathaniel was included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 17 Feb 1879 Harty Cranston Mason received a pension to surviving family member based on Nathaniel's service; his mother, received certificate number 186643.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2017

James Quinn

• Company: H

• James Quinn was born about in 1840 at Albany, Albany County, New York.
• He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1850 at Albany, Albany County, New York, possibly as:
  William Quinn, 31, cooper, b. Ireland
  Ellen, 31, b. NY (as were the children)
  Margaret, 12
  **James, 11
  Thomas, 9
  Martha, 6
  Wm., 3
  (Note: the age and birth place match here, but I cannot find this family in 1860. This is a very tentative identification. )
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as carriage-trimmer.
  
• In 1863 James was living at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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  On 30 Jul 1863 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee, being credited to the quota of Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• He was declared missing in action on 5 May 1864.
• On 22 Jun 1864 James was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while a POW.
  
  
• He died on 29 Jul 1864 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia, of disease as a prisoner of war. He was 24 years old.
• He was buried in 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia.

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2019

Lot J. Randall

• Father: Jacob Randall b. between 1819 - 1820
• Mother: Sally [--?--]

• Company: 1_SS

• Lot J. Randall was born on 28 Nov 1842 at Brooks, Waldo County, Maine, son of Jacob Randall and Sally [--?--].
• Lot J. Randall was enumerated in the household of Jacob Randall and Sally [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1860 at China, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Jacob S. Randall, 40, farmer, b. ME (as were all)
  Sally, 40
  **Lot, 18, farm labor
  Delinda, 14
  Emily, 9
  Jacob, 6
  Marsha, 4
  Henry, 2
  Isaiah, 10, domestic.
• In 1862 Lot was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Lot gave his occupation as Farmer.
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  On 7 Nov 1862 Lot J. Randall mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 11 months and 10 days old.
• On 16 Feb 1864 Lot reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• On 21 Oct 1864 Lot ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 21 Oct 1864, Lot also served in the 19th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company K.
• On 17 Mar 1868 Lot J. Randall, 25, married Nellie M. Dutton, 18, daughter of Coffran Dutton and Harriet Crossman, at China, Kennebec County, Maine.
• Lot J. Randall and Nellie M. Dutton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1870 at China, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Randall, Lot, 26, bricklayer, b. ME
  ---, Nellie, 19, b. ME
  ---, Edward, 7, b. ME.
• Lot J. Randall made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Mar 1879, and received certificate number 308083.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• He and Nellie M. Dutton were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1900 at China, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Randall, Lott, b. Apr 1845, 55, married 28 years, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Nellie, wife, b. Jan, 1851, both children living
  ---, Charles, son b. Feb 1874.
• Lot J. Randall was enumerated in the household of Charles H. Randall in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at China, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Randall, Charles H., head, 35, married once for 3 years, b. ME (of ME parents)
  ---, Frances, wife, 43, two children living, b. ME
  ---, Charles, son, 18/12, b. ME
  ---, Lilah, daur, 2/12, b. ME
  **---, Lot J., father, 67, married once 42 years, b. ME
  ---, Nellie M., mother, 60, two children living, b. ME
  Gallager, Nellie Hind girl, 38, single, b. ME.
• Lot J. Randall died on 9 Feb 1912 at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 69 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
• He was buried on 12 Feb 1912 at China Neck Cemetery, Kennebec County, Maine.
• On 14 Mar 1912 Nellie M. Dutton received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Lot's service; his wife received certificate number 740935.
• Lot's wife, Nellie M. Dutton, died and was buried in Jan 1939 at Friends Cemetery, West Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 88 years and 11 months.

• Last Edited: 26 Apr 2016

Charles Raphael

• Company: H

• Charles Raphael was born in Aug 1841 at Wirsets, Prussia, (Germany), according to his service record and the 1900 census.
• He emigrated in 1858 from Prussia, (Germany), to the United States.
• About in 1862 Charles Raphael married Hannah Kutz, daughter of Max Kutz.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as tinsmith.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Gideon Berry, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 11 months old.
• Charles was described as being 5 feet 5 and 3/4 inches tall, with hazel eyes, black hair and a light complexion.
• In Oct 1863, at Alexandria, Virginia, Charles was sick in the hospital.
• On 9 Dec 1863 Charles deserted by not returning from furlough.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to Company K of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• He ended his service according to his statement in the 1890 Veterans' Enumeration on 14 Sep 1865.
• He and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1870 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Raphard (sic), Charles, 30, tinsmith, b. Preussia
  ---, Hannah, 32, b. Bavaria
  ---, Sophia, 1, b. NY
  ---, Samuel, 4, b. NY
  ---, George, 3, b. NY
  ---, Benjamin, 7, b. NY.
• Charles Raphael and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Charles Raphael, 39, works in tin shop
  Hannah Raphael, 38
  Benjamin Raphael, 17
  Samuel Raphael, 15
  George Raphael, 13
  Mary Raphael, 8
  Marx Raphael, 6.
• Charles Raphael was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
• He made application at New York for a veteran's pension on 11 Jul 1890, with application number 797467, citing his service in the 15th Mass. and the 25th Mass. However no certificate number is noted on the index.
• A notation from the War Department, Record and Pension Division, dated 5 Oct 1891, about an
  Application for removal of the charge of desertion and for an honorable discharge has been denied.
  "He received a furlough for eight days on Dec. 1, 1863 at 1st Div. General Hospital, Alexandria, Va., and never returned to military control thereby becoming a deserter on Dec. 9, 1863.
  The record of his transfer to the 20th Mass. Inf. Vols. is cancelled; He had become a deserter prior to the date of the transfer of the veterans and recruits of the 15th to the 20th Mass. Vols."
• He and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the State census in 1895 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
• Charles Raphael and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1900 at Leonard Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Raphel, Charles, b. Aug 1841, married 37 years, b. Germany, emmig 1858
  ---, Hannah, wife, b. July 1844, five of her seven children are still living, b. Germany, emmig 1859
  ---, Benjamin, son, b. Nov 1864, single, b. NY, insurance agent
  ---, Mark, son, b. Feb 1875, single, b. NY, shirt cutter.
• Charles Raphael and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the State census in 1905 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Charles Raphael, 63, b. Germany
  Hanna Raphael, 71, b. Germany
  Benjamin Raphael, 42, b. US, real estate agent.
• Charles Raphael and Hannah Kutz were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Charles Raphael, 68
  Hannah Raphael, 75
  Benjamin Raphael, 47, b. NY
  Bella Schmitt, 21, servant.
• On 13 Sep 1911 Hannah Kutz, his wife, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 77.
• Charles Raphael died on 1 Aug 1919 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was 78 years old.

• Last Edited: 19 Aug 2019

Patrick Ratigan

• Father: William Ratigan

• Company: D

• Patrick Ratigan was also known as Patrick Rattigan in the MASSCW.
• He was born about in 1836 at Belfield, Ireland, son of William Ratigan.
• On 6 Jun 1859 Patrick Ratigan married Mariah Kenney, daughter of Kerns Kenney, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as laborer.
  
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  On 25 Jan 1862 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 26 years old.
• Patrick was described as being 6 feet 1/2 inch, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• Patrick was noted as a deserter at an unspecified date, according to the MASSCW.
• On 28 Aug 1862, Patrick was enlisted in the 51st Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 20 Nov 1862 Patrick was transferred from He was transferred back to the 15th Massachusetts. to.
• On 8 Feb 1864, Patrick was reenlisted for a bounty of $325.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• He and Mariah Kenney were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ratigan, Patrick, 30, works in boot shop, b. Ireland
  ---, Maria, 30, b. Ireland
  ---, Kearney, 11, b. MA
  ---, Willis, 4
  ---, Brien, 2.
• Patrick Ratigan died in 1879. He was 43 years old.
• On 23 Jun 1879 Mariah Kenney applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Patrick's service; with application number 247482 for service in the 15th Massachusetts, but no certificate number is recorded.

• Last Edited: 20 Jul 2019

Adoniram Judson Rawson

• Father: Jasper Rawson b. 1822, d. 31 Aug 1903
• Mother: Nancy Burdon b. 1821

• Company: D

• Adoniram Judson Rawson was born on 6 Feb 1844 at East Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jasper Rawson and Nancy Burdon.
• Adoniram Judson Rawson was enumerated in the household of Jasper Rawson in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jasper Rawson, 28, shoemaker
  Mrs. Rawson, 29
  Adoniram G Rawson, 6
  Otis Rawson, 0
  Asa Rawson, 75
  Edward Lambert, 16.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Adoniram gave his occupation as bootmaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Adoniram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 17 years, 5 months and 6 days old.
• On 28 Oct 1862 Adoniram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1868, and received certificate number 857794.
• On 10 Dec 1872 Adoniram Judson Rawson, 28, married Anna D. Marriner, daughter of William H. Marriner and Mary F. Thorne, at Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine.
• In 1879 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, He is included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• Adoniram Judson Rawson and Anna D. Marriner were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as:
  A. J. RAWSON, 36, b. MA, Occ: Shoe Making, Fa: MA, Mo: MA
  Annie M., Wife, 36,b. ME, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: ME, Mo: VT
  Nellie M., Dau, 6, b. MA
  Jasper, Son, 3, b. CHICAGO IL.
• He also lived in New Orleans and Orange County Florida during his life.
• On 14 Aug 1895 Anna D. Rawson, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 16 Jun 1896 Adoniram and Anna's daughter, Nancy Mary Rawson married John Francis Vincent Clayton Crawshaw at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 16 Mar 1898 Adoniram Judson Rawson, 54, married Alda Felton, 52, daughter of Samuel Carter Mower and Joanna Hurd Pike, at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the widow of Edgar Lambert Felton who had served in the 21st and 56th Massachusetts Infantry.
• Adoniram Judson Rawson and Alda Mower were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rawson, Adoniram J., b. Feb 1844, 56, married two years, b. MA, grocer
  ---, Alda F., wife, b. Oct 1845, one of two children still living, b. MA (fat b. MA, mor b. ME.)
• Adoniram Judson Rawson and Alda Mower were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 18 Apr 1910 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Adonisan J Rawson, 66, married, minister second for 12 years,
  Alda F., 64, one of two children living
  Gertie L Smith, 38, boarder, single, b. VT.
• Adoniram Judson Rawson and Alda Mower were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Adoniram J Rawson, 75, b. MA, evangelist church
  Alda F., 74, b. MA, evangelist church
  Ida B Lawrence, 63, boarder, b. ME, widow.
• On 5 Aug 1923 his son, Jasper Rawson, died.
• Adoniram Judson Rawson died on 29 Oct 1932 at Montreal, Canada. He was 88 years, 8 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in 1932 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Nov 1932 Alda Mower received a pension to surviving family member in Pennsylvania based on Adoniram's service; and received certificate number A-2-4-33 (state is difficult to read.)
• Alda outlived Adoniram and died on 3 Oct 1933 at Quebec, Canada, at age 87.

• Last Edited: 3 Jun 2016

James Ray

• Company: H

• James Ray was born about in 1839 at Canada.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as laborer.
  
• In 1863 James was living at Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Albert Colver, a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall, with blue eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
• James was illiterate and signed his enlistment with an "x."
• In Dec 1863, James was on detached service with Pioneer Corps at Division HQ since 26 Nov 63.
• On 29 Feb 1864, James was designated as a deserter.
• On 25 Apr 1864, James was returned to his regiment by the provost marshall.
• On 6 May 1864 James was wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in the thigh.
• He died on 15 May 1864 of wounds. He was 25 years old.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Ray was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 He shows as being transferred to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, while absent wounded, however this appears to be a clerical error.

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2019

George O. Raymond

• Father: Orin Raymond b. 28 Jun 1798, d. 19 Sep 1882
• Mother: Betsey Freeman b. 9 Nov 1806, d. 8 Feb 1868

• Company: C

• George O. Raymond was born in 1830 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman.
• George O. Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin RAYMOND, 52, m, operative, 2500, b. CT
  Betsey, 44, f, b. CT,
  Mary A., 22, f, b. CT,
  **George, 20, m, b. CT
  Caroline, 17, f, b. MA
  **John, 15, m, b. MA
  **Rufus, 14, m, b. MA
  Sarah, 9, f, b. MA
  **Hiram, 6, m, b. MA.
• On 31 Dec 1851 George O. Raymond married Emily Bixby, 18, daughter of Nathan Bixby and Polly Bates, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George O. Raymond and Emily Bixby were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Geo. O. Raymond, 30, shoemaker, b. MA
  Emily, 27, b. CT
  Mary Ellen, 7, b. MA
  Frederick, 5, b. MA
  Arthur, 3, b. MA.
• George O. Raymond and Rufus Franklin Raymond, and John F. Raymond and Hiram Jefferson Raymond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. All returned but George.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1862 George was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 8 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
• 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.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George O. Raymond was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 4 Jul 1863 George was wounded on the hip.
• He died on 22 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was 33 years old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George O. Raymond was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Pvt. George O. Raymond, Company C, wounded July 2 or 3, died July 22, buried on the Schwartz Farm near Rock Creek under a walnut tree, age 32. (Note: as per the following, he was later reinterred in Webster.)
• He was buried in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Aug 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was mentioned:
  A Tribute
  At a special meeting of the members of Webster Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at their Hall on Thursday evening, July 30, the following resolutions were passed:
  Whereas, The fate of war has removed from earth George O. Raymond, late Senior Warden of Webster Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, therefore
  Resolved, That a noble man has fallen in a noble cause, that this Lodge has lost a worthy member, his family a kind husband and father, and our country a brave soldier and unselfish patriot.
  Resolved, That we will cherish his memory and seek to emulate his virtues.
  Resolved, That to his family and relatives we extend our kindest sympathy in their bereavement.
  Resolved, That to our brothers, the members of the Good Samaritan Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, at Gettysburg, Penn., we tender our thanks for the kind aid extended to his wife in removing the body of her husband from the battlefield to his home for burial.
  Hiram Allen, W. M.
  Wm. H. Mansfield, Sec’y.
• An obituary for George O. Raymond was published on 1 Aug 1863 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: Volume 5 # 21:
  Funeral of Another VolunteerGeorge O. Raymond, of this town, a member of Company I, 15th massachusetts Regiment, died in one of the hospitals in Gettysburg, on Wednesday, July 22, of wounds received in the late battle of Gettyburg. Intelligence of the serious character of his wound was received here Wednesday, and the same evening his wife and a brother took the steamboat train with the hope of reaching him while yet living and ministering to his comfort.They arrived in Gettysburg only to find him dead. Measures were taken to bring the remains to this place, which was accomplished on Tuesday last. Funeral excercises were held on Wednesday at the Congregational Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Fish, and by rev. T.W. Lewis of Laurel st. Church of Worcester.

  
  

  The remains were intered with masonic ceremonies, the desceased being a member of that fraternity in this place, members of the lodges in Worcester and Oxford were in attendance. At about 2 o’clock the body was taken from the tomb, and at the same time aprocession was forming undre the marshalship of Solomon Shimway, in front of the Masonic Hall, which at the strocke of the bell moved in the following order to the church:
  
  Military Guard of Honor
  
  Pall Bearers Remains Pall bearers
  
  Masonic Fraternity
  
  Relatives
  
  Members of Fire Company
  
  Citizens
  The escort consisted of lieut Joy’s company in uniforms, and the fire company (of which the deceased was a member), in citizens dress. At the church a very impressive funeral discource was delivered, which embraced also a review of the military services of the deceased, and a fitting tribute of respect to his memory. At the close of exercises at the church , the procession re-formed and proceded to the East Village Cemetery, where the remains were committed to the earth. The Masonic services here were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lewis in all solemnity of thr ritual of the Order.
  At the close the procession returned to this village, the mourning friends to their homes, the masons and escort to Masonic hall. During the day the flag over Engine Hall was suspended at half mast, and during the movement of the procession the church bell was tolled. A large number of citizens joined in the services of the occasion, which would doubtless have materially increased but for the inclement weather of the morning. The entire proceedings were conducted with eminent order and propriety, befitting the funeral obsequies of an upright man, a good citizen, a true patriot and soldier.
  Mr. Raymond joined the 15th Regiment about a year ago, passed safely through several engagements, was with company I at Gettysburg, where he received the wound which caused his death. He was highly esteemed as a citizen by our people and as a soldier by his comrades in arms.

  
  

  In recording this death the fact is brought again to notice, that of our town’s original pioneer company in this war but a small minority now remain. Many of the brave boys have fallen in the baptisms of fire through which the company have been called to pass; others have returned crippled in form and feeble in health; while a few only remain stalwart men, still doing battle for the cause in which their comrades fell.
  Webster has a long list of marytred sons, whose memory (is) to cherish. The names of (Lucius H.) Briggs, (Edwin L.) Parmenter, (Frank S.) Corbin, (William Franklyn) Converse, (Moses) Wood, (Albert H.) Snow, Raymond, (Abram) Sargent, (Alfred) Tourtellotte, (Henry L.) Amidon, (Joseph) Holland, and a score of others whose names do not at this moment occur to us, are treasured up, and will in good time be sculpted upon enduring marble, to tell future generations their noble sacrifices of life in a holy cause, and the appreciative gratitude of the town wich sent them forth.

• On 12 Sep 1863 Emily Bixby received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 26692.
• On 10 Oct 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a note of thanks from the family was published:(Volume 5 #31)
  SPECIAL NOTICE
  A CARD
  The family and relatives of George O. Raymond, who died from the effects of a wound received in the battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, would return thanks to the Masonic Lodge of Webster, for the sympathy they have hitherto expressed for his family, and the assistance and pecuniary aid they have rendered them in the disinterment and removal of his remains from that bloody field, where he sacrificed his life, to his home and friends.
  EMILY RAYMOND
  ORRIN RAYMOND
  Webster, Oct.7, 1863.
• On 20 Dec 1864 George's widow, Emily Bixby remarried to George A. Jacobs at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 20 Mar 1865 George A. Jacobs made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 68885.
• Betsey, his mother, outlived George and died on 8 Feb 1868 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 61.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of George A. Jacobs and Emily Bixby in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jacobs, George A., 42, real estate agent, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Emily, 37
  ---, Elmer S., 14
  ---, Jillian R., 3
  ---, Jennie M., 8/12
  Raymond, Mary E., 17, works in woolen mill
  ---, Frederic B., 15, works in woolen mill
  ---, Arthur F., 13, works in woolen mill.
• On 26 Jul 1871 George and Emily's daughter, Mary Ellen Raymond married Charles A. Harris at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1890 George O. Raymond was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 George O. Raymond 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.
• Emily, his widow, outlived George and died on 4 Aug 1913 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Emily Bixby on 7 Aug 1913 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts,
  Emily Bixby, widow of George A. Jacobs, died Monday forenoon at her home, 63 School street, after a long illness of cancer, aged 80 years, 6 months and 3 days. Mrs. Jacobs was born in Thompson, Ct., the youngest child of Nathan and Mary (Bates) Bixby. In 1851 she was married to George O. Raymond, who died at the battle of Gettysburg. two years later she married George A. Jacobs. Two sons and daughters survive, Frederick S. Raymond Arthur F. Raymond, Mrs. Mary F Walker and Mrs. Winfield S. Goulding and seven great grandchildren also survive. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Levira Joslin.
  The funeral was held yesterday after noon at 2 o’clock from the home. Rev. E. S. Prebble of Charlton, formerly pastor of the Universalist church in Webster, officiated at the service. The bearers were Frederick S. Raymond, Winfield S. Goulding, Arthur F. Raymond Jr., and Frank A. Raymond. Burial was in East Village cemetery in charge of undertaker Elmer J. Colburn.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Betsey (Freeman) Raymond, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

Hiram Jefferson Raymond

Hiram J. Raymond

• Father: Orin Raymond b. 28 Jun 1798, d. 19 Sep 1882
• Mother: Betsey Freeman b. 9 Nov 1806, d. 8 Feb 1868

• Company: I

• Hiram Jefferson Raymond was born on 8 Nov 1843 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman.
• Hiram Jefferson Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin RAYMOND, 52, m, operative, 2500, b. CT
  Betsey, 44, f, b. CT,
  Mary A., 22, f, b. CT,
  **George, 20, m, b. CT
  Caroline, 17, f, b. MA
  **John, 15, m, b. MA
  **Rufus, 14, m, b. MA
  Sarah, 9, f, b. MA
  **Hiram, 6, m, b. MA.
• Hiram Jefferson Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 16 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin Raymond, 62, farmer, b. CT
  Betsey, 54, b. CT
  John, 26, carpenter, b. MA
  Rufus, 24, carpenter, b. MA
  Sarah, 19, b. MA
  **Hiram J., 16, shoemaker
  Sarah, 21, b. England (John's wife.)
• In 1861 Hiram was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hiram gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 20 May 1861 Hiram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 6 months and 12 days old.
• George O. Raymond and Rufus Franklin Raymond, Hiram Jefferson Raymond, and John F. Raymond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. All returned but George.
• John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning Hiram Jefferson Raymond, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram Jefferson Raymond 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, Hiram Jefferson Raymond was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Hiram Jefferson Raymond 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, Hiram J. Raymond 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, Hiram Jefferson Raymond 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 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.
• On 11 Dec 1862 Hiram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 22 Jul 1863 his brother, George O. Raymond, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• A family story recounts the following: Hiram was a hospital orderly in Washington D.C. in April of 1865. He had a theater ticket for a show, but rain or the threat of rain put him off, and he gave the ticket to his roommate. The roommate returned later that evening and reported that President Lincoln had been shot at the performance.
• On 8 Feb 1868 his mother, Betsey Freeman, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 61.
• On 10 Nov 1869 Hiram, John and Rufus's widowed father, Orin Raymond, remarried to Susan Davis at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 13 May 1870 Hiram joined Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R.
• He was enumerated in the household of Rufus Franklin Raymond and Tirzah Ophelia Converse in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Raymond, Rufus, 34, works in shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Tirzah, 31, b. NY
  ---, George, 6, b. MA
  ---, Hiram, 26, works in shoe factory, b. MA.
• On 14 Jul 1870 Hiram Jefferson Raymond, 26, married Elizebeth A. Hill, daughter of John Hill and Julia A. Robinson, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Hiram Jefferson Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Susan Davis in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orin Raymond, 82
  Susan Raymond, 70
  Hiram J. Raymond, 37
  Elizebeth A. Raymond, 30
  Bessie W. Raymond, 7
  Maud E. Raymond, 3.
• In 1886 Hiram was living at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Hiram Jefferson Raymond took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 29 Apr 1887, and received certificate number 943254.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. I.
• On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram Jefferson Raymond was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
• On 12 Oct 1899 Elizebeth A. Hill, his wife, died at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• An obituary of Elizebeth A. Hill on 13 Oct 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts,
  Mrs. Elizabeth A., wife of Hiram J. Raymond died Tuesday night, aged 49 years. She leaves two daughters, Bessie and Maude. The deceased has been a patient sufferer for many years. She passed and lived through a remarkable operation about nine years ago. She had what was termed a floating kidney. The only chance of saving her life was to have an operation performed, and she willingly submitted. A portion of her back was cut open, and the right kidney removed. It was fastened securely in the little bag nature made to hold it, and the kidney was again inserted and sewed up in the body. It was a remarkable operation, and at the time had much attention from medical men.
  The troublesome kidney remained in its position one year, and then broke loose again. A second operation, precisely the same as the first, was performed six years ago. In 1895 the right kidney became dislodged from its position for the third time, and one more the courageous woman went to the hospital. The physicians gave up hope; but decided to remove the right kidney permanently. it was taken out, and ever since then the deceased lived with one kidney to perform the work of nature. She gradually lost flesh, and at her death did not weigh 50 pounds.
  The funeral took place Thursday at 2 P. M., from her late home, there being a large gathering of neighbors and friends. Rev. N. I. Jones of the Congregational Church officiated, and the bearers were neighbors and friends—Albert Gould, F. A. Putnam, Wm. Gateman and Albert Pratt. The deceased was a member of the Webster Baptist Church.
• Hiram Jefferson Raymond was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated as a "widower" with his mother-in-law named EDMUNDS; needs substantiation.
• On 21 Oct 1901 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Raymond attended the 35th annual regimental reunion, which was reported the following day in the Worcester Daily Spy.
• On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram Jefferson Raymond attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
• On 25 Jun 1903 Hiram Jefferson Raymond, 59, married Myra E. Iverson, 32, daughter of Henry L. Dorous and Emma I. Shelly, at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, in a second marriage for both.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Raymond attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 20 Feb 1904 Hiram and Elizebeth's daughter, Bessie O. Raymond married Frank W. Bateman at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• In 1906 Hiram was living at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Hiram Jefferson Raymond attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram Jefferson Raymond 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 4 Jul 1907 Hiram Jefferson Raymond 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.
• On 28 Feb 1910 Hiram Jefferson Raymond was mentioned in the obituary of Henry Groh, as a bearer, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Hiram Jefferson Raymond and Myra E. Dorous were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1910 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Raymond attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1912 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram Jefferson Raymond attended the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment.
• On 13 Nov 1913 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram was the subject of an article on the occasion of his 71st birthday.
• He died on 9 Feb 1916 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 3 months and 1 day old.
• An obituary for Hiram Jefferson Raymond was published on 10 Feb 1916 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Fall on Ice Proves Fatal
  Hiram J. Raymond Dies at Home on Oxford Ave., Wednesday
  Hiram Jefferson Raymond, veteran, tax collector of Dudley, Grand Army man, and one of the most widely known citizens of Webster and Dudley, died at his home, 40 Oxford Avenue, Wednesday morning from the effects of a fall on Chase Avenue Sunday night. The accident occurred while in the best of health, and his sudden death came as a shock to the people of the community.
  Last Sunday night, between 11 and 12 o’clock, he was found on Chase Avenue in a dazed condition from the effects of a fall on an ice covered curbstone. He was assisted to his home and Dr. Joseph O. Genereux summoned. An examination showed an injury to the spinal column, which caused paralysis to his limbs. His mind remained clear and he realized the seriousness of his injury. His condition grew gradually worse, and death came at 7:45 o’clock Wednesday morning.
  Mr. Raymond was widely known through his serving for many years in the office of tax collector, constable, and several terms as assessor and selectman. He numbered his friends by the hundreds, and everyone always had a word of praise for Hiram, as he was familiarly known. For years he has served the town faithfully and honestly and Hiram went hand in hand. As a tax collector he made friends where most men would loose them, and still the duties of that exacting office never suffered by his methods. His collections were always well up, and only last week his report was submitted for his work of the past year.
  Mr. Raymond saw long and hard service in the defence of his country. He enlisted from Webster May 20, 1861, in Company I, 15th Massachusetts Infantry. He was discharged Aug.8, 1864, on expiration of term of service. In May 1864, he was transferred to Co. B, Veteran Reserve Corps. His first engagement was at Ball’s Bluff. Some other engagements in which he took part are Fair Oakes, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Siege of Yorktown, Golding’s Farm, and the campaign about South Mountain. He was wounded in the cheek at Fredericksburg and was confined a short time in the Stanton hospital in Washington D. C. He was taken prisoner at Ball’s Bluff Oct. 21, 1861, and was confined in different prisons about Richmond until Feb. 22, 1862, when he was paroled. His most intimate comrades in the service were Henry Russak, William Brandes, and Mylo Converse. While confined in prison, (William) Converse, his cousin, died. When the prisoners were marked to be sent away, Raymond was scheduled to be sent to Salisbury, N. C. and Converse was to be sent home. When Converse died , Raymond took his place and name and was thus enabled to secure his release.
  He joined Nathaniel Lyon Post. G. A. R. May 13, 1870, and has since been a prominent member. He has held the office of Officer of the Day, Junior Vice-Commander and Officer of the Guard. He always maintained a lively interest in Grand Army affairs and had an interesting way of telling of a varied line of experiences. Mr. Raymond was twice married. His first wife Mrs. Elizabeth (Hill) Raymond died many years ago. Two daughters by this marriage survive. Mrs. Bessie Bateman, wife of Frank Bateman of Dudley, and Miss Maud Raymond of Westfield. His second wife Mrs. Myra (Dorous) Raymond and a son Arthur F. Raymond, aged 11 years, and a sister, Mrs. Sara Sibley of Orange, also survive The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at his late home. A delegation from Nathaniel Lyon Post Post will attend. Members of the Masonic Order of which he is a member, will also attend. Burial will be in Dudley cemetery.
• He was buried in Feb 1916 at Corbin Cemetery, Corbin Rd., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 16 Mar 1916 Myra E. Dorous received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Hiram's service; his wife, received certificate number 810787 as "next friend". Exactly what this designation signifies is unclear.

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Betsey (Freeman) Raymond, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

John F. Raymond

• Father: Orin Raymond b. 28 Jun 1798, d. 19 Sep 1882
• Mother: Betsey Freeman b. 9 Nov 1806, d. 8 Feb 1868

• Company: I

• John F. Raymond was born on 2 Apr 1834 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman.
• John F. Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin RAYMOND, 52, m, operative, 2500, b. CT
  Betsey, 44, f, b. CT,
  Mary A., 22, f, b. CT,
  **George, 20, m, b. CT
  Caroline, 17, f, b. MA
  **John, 15, m, b. MA
  **Rufus, 14, m, b. MA
  Sarah, 9, f, b. MA
  **Hiram, 6, m, b. MA.
• On 22 Nov 1859 John F. Raymond, 25, married Sarah A. Hill, 20, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• John F. Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 16 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin Raymond, 62, farmer, b. CT
  Betsey, 54, b. CT
  John, 26, carpenter, b. MA
  Rufus, 24, carpenter, b. MA
  Sarah, 19, b. MA
  **Hiram J., 16, shoemaker
  Sarah, 21, b. England (John's wife.)
• George O. Raymond and Rufus Franklin Raymond, John F. Raymond, and Hiram Jefferson Raymond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. All returned but George.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as operative.
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  On 29 Jul 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 3 months and 27 days old.
• On 2 Aug 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John F. Raymond was mentioned, along with 18 other men, as a new recruit in the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• 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.
• On 11 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged due to wounds.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jun 1863, and received certificate number 16516.
• On 22 Jul 1863 his brother, George O. Raymond, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 3 Oct 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John was mentioned (Volume 5 # 30) as follows:

  Pensions We are pleased to record the fact that the government is beginning to award some degree of justice to our brave soldiers who return wounded and disabled in the service. We learn that Mr. john F. Raymond has received his pension certificate, entitling him to the receipt of a monthly pension, which is the first invalid Pension, we believe that has been allowed in this vicinity. We understand that his claim was prosecuted in the Pension Department by J. H. Stockwell, Esq. We hope this is simply a commencement.

• On 8 Feb 1868 his mother, Betsey Freeman, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 61.
• On 10 Nov 1869 Hiram, John and Rufus's widowed father, Orin Raymond, remarried to Susan Davis at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• John F. Raymond and Sarah A. Hill were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 24 Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a cotton mill, and they have six children.
• John F. Raymond was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, where he was wounded in the leg and discharged from hospital.
• He and Sarah A. Hill were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Raymond, John F., head, b. Apr 1834, married 40 years, b. MA (fat b. CT; mor b. MA), laborer
  ---, Sarah A., wife, b. Aug 1839, five of eight children still living, b. England, emmig 1842
  ---, Walter F., son, b. Sep 1868, b. MA, house painter
  ---, Ruth M., dau, b. July 1876, b. MA
  ---, Flora M., dau, b. Feb 1879, b. MA.
• On 29 Oct 1901 John and Sarah's daughter, Flora Mary Raymond married Ralph Matteson Bennett at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• In 1905 Sarah A. Hill, his wife, died.
• On 4 Jul 1907 John F. Raymond 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.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 May 1910 at Soldiers' Home, Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island, as a widower.
• He died on 28 Sep 1914 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years, 5 months and 26 days old.
• An obituary for John F. Raymond was published in Sep 1914 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  John F. Raymond
  John F. Raymond, a brother of Hiram Raymond, tax collector of Dudley and a native of Webster, died Monday at the home of his daughter Flora in New Bedford, aged 81 years and 6 months. He had made his home at the Soldiers Home in Bristol R. I., for the past seven years and died while making a short visit with his daughter. He was born in Webster, a son of Orrin and Betsy (Freeman) Raymond, one of the oldest families in this section. He was educated in the public schools of the town, and made Webster his home until about 20 years ago. Since that time he has worked in Providence and Pawtucket. By trade he was a spinner, and was a foreman at the Slater mills for many years. His wife was Miss Sarah A. Hill of England. Mr. Raymond enlisted in Company I, 15th Massachusetts Volunteers in August 1862. He received severe wounds in the battle of Antietam, and was honorably discharged in December of the same year for disability.
  

  For many years he was a member of the Grand Army. Until he removed to Providence he was also a member of the Masonic order. He is survived by two sons Edward F. of Providence, and Walter R. Raymond of Roxbury; three daughters, Flora, Ruth and Nellie, all married: one brother Hiram Raymond, a prominent resident of Dudley, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Sibley of New Salem Mass. his body was brought here (Thursday) morning at 10;30 o’clock, and the funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Elmer Colburn. Rev. W. Morton Cassidy officiated, and burial was in East Village cemetery.

• He was buried in Sep 1914 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Betsey (Freeman) Raymond, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

Rufus Franklin Raymond

• Father: Orin Raymond b. 28 Jun 1798, d. 19 Sep 1882
• Mother: Betsey Freeman b. 9 Nov 1806, d. 8 Feb 1868

• Company: I

• Rufus Franklin Raymond was born on 19 Jan 1836 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman.
• Rufus Franklin Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin RAYMOND, 52, m, operative, 2500, b. CT
  Betsey, 44, f, b. CT,
  Mary A., 22, f, b. CT,
  **George, 20, m, b. CT
  Caroline, 17, f, b. MA
  **John, 15, m, b. MA
  **Rufus, 14, m, b. MA
  Sarah, 9, f, b. MA
  **Hiram, 6, m, b. MA.
• Rufus Franklin Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 16 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin Raymond, 62, farmer, b. CT
  Betsey, 54, b. CT
  John, 26, carpenter, b. MA
  Rufus, 24, carpenter, b. MA
  Sarah, 19, b. MA
  **Hiram J., 16, shoemaker
  Sarah, 21, b. England (John's wife.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Rufus gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Rufus Franklin Raymond and George O. Raymond, and John F. Raymond and Hiram Jefferson Raymond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. All returned but George.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Rufus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 25 years, 5 months and 23 days old.
• William Franklyn Converse and Myla Seamens Converse, Rufus Franklin Raymond, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In Aug 1861 Rufus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged, due to disability.
  
  
• On 3 Jul 1862 Rufus Franklin Raymond, 26, married Tirzah Ophelia Converse, 23, daughter of Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 22 Jul 1863 his brother, George O. Raymond, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 8 Feb 1868 his mother, Betsey Freeman, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 61.
• On 10 Nov 1869 Hiram, John and Rufus's widowed father, Orin Raymond, remarried to Susan Davis at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Rufus Franklin Raymond and Tirzah Ophelia Converse were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Raymond, Rufus, 34, works in shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Tirzah, 31, b. NY
  ---, George, 6, b. MA
  ---, Hiram, 26, works in shoe factory, b. MA.
• On 9 Apr 1872 Tirzah Ophelia Converse, his wife, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 32.
• On 7 May 1873 Rufus Franklin Raymond, 37, married Mary Ann Jennette Converse, 23, daughter of Hezekiah Austin Greene Converse and Mary Ann Lockwood, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: she was the 1st cousin of his deceased wife.)
• Rufus Franklin Raymond died on 14 Nov 1879 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years, 9 months and 26 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1879 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1879 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, an administration of his estate was held.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Ann Jennette Converse in the 1880 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Raymond, Janette, 36, widow, b. NY (fat b. CT; mor b. NY)
  ---, George F., 16, son, b. MA (fat b. MA; mor b. NY)
  ---, Ida B., 9, daughter, b. MA (fat b. MA; mor b. NY.)
• Mary, his wife, outlived Rufus and died on 19 Sep 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 30.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Rufus Franklin Raymond 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: 16 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Betsey (Freeman) Raymond, Descendants of Lt. Jacob and Anna (White) Converse (#1), Descendants of Lt. Jacob and Anna (White) Converse (#2), Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman (#1), Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman (#2)

John Wesley Raymor

• Father: John Raymore b. 27 Oct 1802, d. 12 May 1879
• Mother: Alzina Aldrich b. 26 Feb 1804, d. 5 Jul 1872

• Company: F

• John Wesley Raymor was born on 3 Mar 1842 at Williamson, Wayne County, New York, son of John Raymore and Alzina Aldrich.
• Westly J. Raymor was enumerated in the household of John Raymore and Alzina Aldrich in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Ontario, Wayne County, New York, as:
  John Raymor, 45, farmer, b. VT
  Elthina, 44, b. NY
  Edward, 18, farmer, b. NY
  Andrew, 13, b. NY
  Ann V., 11, b. NY
  **Westly J., 9, b. NY
  Samuel, 6, b. NY
  Isabella, 2, b. NY.
• Edward Aldrich Raymore his elder brother, served in the 24th Michigan Infantry, Co. B.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 22 Jan 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 19 Feb 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Jun 1863, and received certificate number 80288.
• Starting 21 Dec 1863, John also served in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalery, Co. C.
• On 20 Oct 1865 John was promoted to Commissary Sergeant.
• He ended his service with the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry by mustering out on 14 Nov 1865.
• On 4 May 1869 John Wesley Raymor, 27, married Mary H. Horry, 16, at Davis County, Kansas.
• John Wesley Raymor and Mary H. Horry were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Dec 1870 at Junction City P. O., Davis, Davis County, Kansas, as:
  Raymour, John W., 27, farmer, $200 real estate, $400 personal estate, b. NY, married in Dec (sic)
  ---, Mary, 18, b. NY, married in Dec (sic.)
• In 1886 John Wesley Raymor was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He and Mary H. Horry were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, as:
  John W Raymour, 58. b. Mar 1842 in NY
  Mary H., 47, b. Feb 1853 in England
  Neva M., 17
  Ethel R., 16
  William H., 14
  Willard, 74, brother, b. Apr 1826 in NY, widower.
• John Wesley Raymor died on 26 Mar 1930 at Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, of Bright's Disease. He was 88 years and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1930 at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas.
• On 12 Apr 1930 Mary H. Horry received a pension to surviving family member in Kansas based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number A-8-2-30.
• Mary, his wife, outlived John and died on 6 Feb 1933 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, at age 79.

• Last Edited: 5 Mar 2018

Godfrey Redemann

• Company: I

• Godfrey Redemann was also known as Gottfried Redemann.
• He was born about in 1817 at Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
• On 23 Jan 1840 Godfrey Redemann married Johanah Link, 31, at Kingdom of Hannover, Germany.
• Godfrey Redemann and Johanah Link emigrated on 6 Jun 1853 from Germany sailing from Bremen to New York on the "Mathilde" with their three children.
• On 24 Dec 1856, Godfrey was arrested. (click icon to read local newspaper accounts.)
• He and Johanah Link were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Godfrey Reydemann, 48, b. Germany
  Johanna, 52, b. Germany
  Frank, 14, b. Germany.
• In 1861 Godfrey was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Godfrey gave his occupation as mason.
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  On 20 May 1861 Godfrey mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 44 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Godfrey Redemann 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 17 Sep 1862 Godfrey was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
• He died on 30 Sep 1862 at Sedgewick Hospital, Keitsville, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle. He was 45 years old.
• 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 was buried at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Nov 1862 Johanah Link received a pension to surviving family member based on Godfrey's service; and received certificate number 1378. (Noted: she signed the application with an "X.")
• On 29 Sep 1863 Godfrey and Johanah's daughter, Louisa Elisabeth Redemann married Frederick H. C. Berger at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 20 Nov 1866 Godfrey and Johanah's daughter, Mary Rediman married Augustus Sellig at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 29 Nov 1869 Godfrey and Johanah's son, Francis Rediman married Hanora Boyle at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Godfrey Redemann's surviving family was enumerated as Frederick H. C. Berger and Louisa Elisabeth Redemann living a couple doors apart in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Berger, Frederick W., 34, works in woolen mill, b. Hanover
  ---, Louisa, 29, b. Hanover
  ---, Frederic, 4, b. MA
  ---, Elizabeth, 2, b. MA
  Redman, Joanna, 61, no occupation, b. Hanover
  and two doors away:
  Redman, Frank, 24, works in shoe factory, b. Hanover
  ---, Hanora, 22, b. Ireland.
• Johanah Redemann was enumerated as the widow of Godfrey Redemann, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Johanah, his wife, outlived Godfrey and died on 15 Nov 1898 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and an obituary was published at age 90.
• On 30 May 1899, Johanah Link was dropped from the pension rolls.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Godfried Reideman 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 Godfrey Redemann 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.
• On 23 Aug 1923, at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Louisa Elisabeth Redemann, his daughter, was the subject of an article.
• Godfrey's daughter, Louisa Elisabeth Redemann, died and was buried in 1930 at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 89 years.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Thomas Redfern

• Company: I

• John Angel was an alias according to one report.
• Thomas Redfern was born about in 1831 at Cheshire, England.
• He emigrated on 12 Nov 1859 from Liverpool, England, age 31, a weaver, b. in England, arriving unaccompanied in Boston on the "Sam Laurence."
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as weaver.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Thomas was described as being 5 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Thomas Redfern 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 Feb 1862, Thomas was sick in hospital.
• On 1 Mar 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Josiah Redfern was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Thomas Redfern 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 2021