Walter Hawes Allen

b. 18 February 1847, d. 22 July 1867
  • Father: Amos H. Allen b. between 1802 - 1803
  • Mother: Eliza C. Patt b. between 1812 - 1813
  • Company: G
  • Walter Hawes Allen was born on 18 Feb 1847 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Amos H. Allen and Eliza C. Patt.
  • Walter Hawes Allen was enumerated in the household of Amos H. Allen and Eliza C. Patt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Amos Allen, 47, farmer, b. ME
    Elizabeth, 37, b. RI
    Ellen E., 14, b. MA
    Susan, 11, b. MA
    Nancy, 5, b. MA
    **Walter H., 3, b. MA
    Burnice M., 1, b. MA
    Comfort Whipple, 67, (m.), boot maker, b. NH.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Walter gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 26 Jul 1862 Walter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
  • On 5 Feb 1863 Walter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 22 Aug 1864, however, no certificate number is noted in the index.
  • He died on 22 Jul 1867 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, of consumption. (The death was registered in Franklin, MA). He was 20 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
  • In Apr 1882 Eliza C. Allen received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Walter's service; his mother, however, no certificate number is noted in the index.
  • Last Edited: 1 Oct 2011

John Bennett Ambrose

b. December 1837, d. before 1910
  • Father: Richard Ambrose
  • Mother: Anne [--?--]
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John Bennett Ambrose was born in Dec 1837 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Richard Ambrose and Anne [--?--].
  • In 1861 John was living at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 1 Jan 1861 John Bennett Ambrose, 23, married Lizzie Mary Colby, 20, daughter of Hezekiah Colby and Sarah Jane [--?--], at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Starting 15 Apr 1861, John also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company A.
  • At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as moulder.
  • He ended his service with the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company A by mustering out on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 John B. Ambrose mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years and 9 months old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by desertion, according to one report, however the 1870 AG report does not mention this issue.

  • He and Mary Elizabeth Colby were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jul 1870 at New York City, New York, New York, as:
    Ambrose, John B., 32, moulder, b. MA
    ---, Mary, 29, b. MA
    ---, Lillian, 8, b. MA
    ---, Willie, 5, b. NY
    ---, Lester C., 3, b.NY.
  • John Bennett Ambrose and Lizzie Mary Colby were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at 1402 Second Avenue, New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York, as:
    Ambrose, John B., 42, salesman, b. MA (parents b. ME)
    ---, Mary E., 39, wife, b. MA (parents b. ME)
    ---, Lillian B., 18, daur, b. MA (parents b. MA)
    ---, Maude W., 15, daur, b. NY (parents b. MA)
    ---, Lester C., 13, son, cash boy
    ---, Edith M. E., 9, daur
    ---, Leon W., 6, son
    ---, Laura G., 2, daur.
  • John Bennett Ambrose made application at Vermont for a veteran's pension on 11 Nov 1891, but no certificate number is recorded.
  • He and Mary Elizabeth Colby were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Manhattan, New York County, New York, as:
    Bennett Ambrose, 62, b. MA, iron moulder
    Mary E., 59, b. MA, 4 of 7 children living
    Lilian B., 37, b. NY
    Edith, 29, b. NY
    Jennie V., 22, b. NY.
  • John Bennett Ambrose died before 1910.
  • John Bennett Ambrose is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 2 Aug 2011

Family: Lizzie Mary Colby b. Sep 1840

  • Lillian B. Ambrose b. Aug 1862
  • Maude W. Ambrose b. 1865
  • Lester C. Ambrose b. 10 Feb 1867
  • Edith Mary Ambrose b. 23 Sep 1870
  • Leon W. Ambrose b. 1874
  • Laura Genevieve Ambrose b. 17 Jun 1877

Henry L. Amidon

b. between 1841 and 1842, d. 17 September 1862

Gravemarker of Henry L. Amidon
  • Father: Jeremiah Amidon b. 17 Aug 1813, d. 8 Oct 1875
  • Mother: Lucinda G. Corey b. between 1812 - 1813
  • Company: I
  • Henry L. Amidon was born between 1841 - 1842 at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Jeremiah Amidon and Lucinda G. Corey.
  • Henry L. Amidon was enumerated in the household of Jeremiah Amidon and Lucinda G. Corey in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Sep 1850 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
    Jeremiah Amidon, 36, ?? carder, b. Oxford, MA
    Lucinda G., 36, b. Voluntown, CT
    **Henry L., 7, b. Cumberland, RI.
  • Henry L. Amidon was enumerated in the household of Jeremiah Amidon and Lucinda G. Corey in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jeremiah Amidown (sic), 45, draper tender, b. CT
    Lucinda, 48, b. MA
    **Henry, 18, draper tender, b. CT.
  • In 1861 Henry was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 20 Apr 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Henry L. Amidon was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
  • Henry L. Amidon and William Henry Amidon, second-cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . They were both great grandsons of Jeremiah Amidown (1738-1813) and Elizabeth Martin of Oxford, Massachusetts.
  • Henry L. Amidon died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
  • He was buried at Putnam Heights Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
  • On 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry L. Amidon was mentioned (Volume 4 # 30) as follows:
    Funeral Services
    Appropriate funeral services occasioned by the death of Webster volunteers on the field of battle --- H. L. Amidon, L. H. Briggs, Geo. Butler, G. Foster and A. Sargent, will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon, at the hour of the usual service.
    They will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Cromack of the Methodist, Fish of the Baptist, and Kendall of the Congregational churches; and the usual afternoon services at the last two places of worship will be omitted. It will be noticed that to the above list of dead, the name of Moses Wood is not mentioned. The surviving parent of this young man being too ill to attend on this occasion, services occasioned by his death will be deferred until a more convenient time.
  • He was mentioned in the newspaper report of the funeral of George O. Raymond in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Sep 1869 Henry L. Amidon was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
  • Jeremiah, his father, outlived Henry and died on 8 Oct 1875 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 62.
  • On 6 Dec 1883 Lucinda G. Harvey received a pension to surviving family member, in Connecticut based on Henry's service; mother, received certificate number 357,701, having remarried to Timothy F. Harvey, and been widowed again.
  • On 6 Dec 1888 Lucinda G. Corey received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his mother, received certificate number 357701.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Henry L. Amidon was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Henry L. Amidon 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. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
  • Last Edited: 8 Oct 2010

William Henry Amidon

b. 16 July 1830, d. 26 December 1910

Gravemarker of William H. Amidon
  • Father: Rufus Amidon b. 4 Oct 1794, d. 15 Mar 1871
  • Mother: Hannah Learned b. 13 May 1794, d. 21 Jul 1891
  • Company: E
  • William Henry Ammidown was born on 16 Jul 1830 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Rufus Amidon and Hannah Learned.
  • William Henry Amidon was enumerated in the household of Rufus Amidon and Hannah Learned in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his father, Rufus, is an "operative."
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as bit-maker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 11 months and 26 days old.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Henry Amidon was included 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, William H. Amidon was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • William Henry Amidon and Henry L. Amidon, second-cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . They were both great grandsons of Jeremiah Amidown (1738-1813) and Elizabeth Martin of Oxford, Massachusetts.
  • On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William Henry Amidon was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
  • Starting 25 Aug 1862, Isaac Larned Amidon, his brother, served in the 51st Massachusetts Regiment, Company G.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his cousin, Henry L. Amidon, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
  • On 9 Jan 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 28577.
  • In 1879 William was living at Charlton Poor Farm, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is said to be "insane."
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Henry Amidon was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry. (Click icon to read the report.).
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Amadon, William, 55, inmate, never married, b. MA (as were his parents) living at an Alms House & Farm run by Charles Allen and his wife Ella.
  • On 17 Jan 1890 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hannah Learned, his mother, was the subject of an article about her family mentioning William. (click icon to read).
  • William Henry Amidon was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. E, and as being "insane as he cannot tell the dates of enlistment." (Note: "insane" meant simply "a bit fuzzy in the head" a hundred years ago. slh).
  • On 4 Jul 1907 William Henry Amidon 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. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
  • He died on 26 Dec 1910 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years, 5 months and 10 days old.
  • He was buried on 27 Dec 1910 at Village Cemetery, Dudley-Oxford Rd., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts,
    From the Webster Times, Volume 51 # 41,December 29, 1910: The body of William Amidon was brought from Charlton , Tuesday morning and placed in the vault in the North cemetery. The burial service was read by Rev. Frederick D. Thayer. Mr. Amidon was 80 years old, and was the youngest brother of Mrs. Mary L. Healy, who is 88 years old, was present at the burial. Mr. Amidon enlisted in the 15th Massachusetts regiment, and was taken prisoner at Ball’s Bluff, removed to Richmond, where he was confined four months, with serious injury to his health.
  • Last Edited: 11 Oct 2011

Conrad Amthauer

b. between 1832 and 1833, d. 17 September 1862
  • Father: Conrad Amthauer
  • Mother: Elizabeth [--?--]
  • Company: E
  • Conrad Amthauer was also known as Conrad M. Tower Ford's history says that these two names are the same man.
  • He was born between 1832 - 1833 at Germany, son of Conrad Amthauer and Elizabeth [--?--].
  • Conrad Amthauer emigrated in 1852 from Germany departing from Bremen, into New York.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jul 1860 at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, possibly as:
    Catherine Erhart, 23, b. Germany
    Charles, 7, b. PA
    Elizabeth, 2, b. PA
    Elizabeth Bolinder, 72, b. Hamburg, Germany
    **Conrad Umphour, 26, laborer, b. Hamburg, Germany.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Conrad gave his occupation as operative.
  • In 1861 Conrad was living at Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, possibly?

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Conrad mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Conrad Amthauer was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • On 21 Oct 1863 Elizabeth Amthauer received a pension to surviving family member based on Conrad's service; his mother, received certificate number 59306.
  • On 12 Oct 1866 Conrad Amthauer received a pension to surviving family member based on Conrad's service; his father, but no certificate is recorded.
  • In 1881 Conrad appears in the "Area History: History of Schuylkill County, Pa" as a member of the 15th Mass.
  • About 1890 Conrad Amthauer was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as "Conrad Tower."
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Conrad M. Tower was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • Last Edited: 13 May 2011
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