from The Fitchburg Sentinel, Thursday, 2 Sep 1897,
Winchendon

Joseph B. Matthews died on Monday. He was a member of Company B, 15th Mass. regiment, enlisting in July, 1861, and received an honorable discharge in July, 1863, on account of wounds disabling him for service. He was a member of Gilman C. Parker Post, beloved by his comrades for his bravery in battle and his interest for the welfare of the Post. His funeral was held, Wednesday, under the auspices of his surviving comrades.