Alfred Warren Davis Sr.

b. 1834, d. 22 September 1862

Grave marker of Alfred W. Davis
(Photo courtesey of Patrick McKeon.)
  • Father: Stephen H. Davis b. 24 Oct 1800, d. 30 Jul 1863
  • Mother: Clara Demeritt b. 30 Aug 1798, d. 7 Jun 1866
  • Company: E
  • Alfred Warren Davis Sr. was born about in 1834 at Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Stephen H. Davis and Clara Demeritt.
  • On 17 Jul 1859 Alfred Warren Davis Sr. married Eliza Jane Bonzey, 17, daughter of Zenas Lockwood Bonzey and Betsey A. Waters, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Alfred Warren Davis Sr. was enumerated in the household of Stephen H. Davis and Clara Demeritt in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1860 at Clappville P. O., Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Stephen Davis, 60, farmer, b. NH
    Clarissa, 62, b. NH
    **Alfred W., 26, bootmaker, b. NH
    **Wm. M., 22, bootmaker, b. NH
    Eliza J., 22, b. MA (Alfred's wife)
    Fremont, 17, bootmaker, b. NH.
  • Alfred Warren Davis Sr. and George P. Davis, and William M. Davis, Freeman Davis and James Lafayette Davis, two brothers and their three uncles, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • Alfred Warren Davis Sr. and James E. Sheppard, future brothers-in-law, both marrying Bonzy girls, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alfred gave his occupation as gun-maker.
  • On 12 Mar 1862 his brother, William M. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption contracted as a prisoner of war at age 23.

  • On 6 Aug 1862 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Alfred Warren Davis Sr. was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, severely in the mouth.
  • He died on 22 Sep 1862 at Hagerstown, Maryland, of wounds. He was 28 years old.
  • He was buried at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Site 954.
  • On 9 Nov 1862 his son, George Perley Davis, was born at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, two months after his father's death.
  • On 18 Apr 1863 Eliza Jane Bonzey received a pension to surviving family member based on Alfred's service; his wife, received certificate 13926.
  • Stephen H. Davis, his father, outlived Alfred and died on 30 Jul 1863 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 62.
  • Three of Stephen H. Davis' sons and two of his grandsons served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 1 Oct 1863 his infant son, George Perley Davis, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 10 Dec 1863 Alfred's widow, Eliza Jane Bonzey remarried to Albert Thomas Burt at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
  • On 7 Mar 1864 at Probate Office, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Thomas Burt applied to be named guardian of Alfred W. Davis, Jr., and the request was granted.
  • Freeman, his nephew, outlived Alfred and died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
  • George, his brother, outlived Alfred and died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
  • NOTE: With the deaths of Freeman and George P. Davis, Stephen H. and Clara (Demeritt) Davis had lost three sons and a grandson in the war.
  • On 12 Feb 1866 Albert Thomas Burt made application for a pension as guardian to Alfred's surviving dependants, and was granted certificate number 120.992.
  • Clara, his mother, outlived Alfred and died on 7 Jun 1866 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 67.
  • Alfred Warren Davis Sr. was included on the Civil War memorial at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 31 Mar 1880 Alfred's son, Alfred Warren Davis Jr. married Harriet M. Williams at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1890 Alfred Warren Davis Sr. was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Click HERE to see the full listing.
  • On 7 Jun 1891 Alfred's widow, Eliza Jane Bonzey remarried to Zenas Waterman at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her. She had been widowed a second time in 1880.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Alfred W. Davis 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 23 Aug 1906 at Worcester County, Massachusetts, Eliza Jane Bonzey, his wife, being widowed for a third time,, requested reinstatement of her widow's pension under the new law of 1901; it was granted at the rate of $12 per month.
  • On 8 Sep 1916 Eliza Jane Bonzey, his wife, received a pension increase to $20.
  • On 5 Aug 1926 Eliza Jane Bonzey, his wife, requested a pension increase to $50 which was granted.
  • Eliza, his wife, outlived Alfred and died on 30 Jan 1934 at Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 91.
  • Descendant(s): Rev. Joel B. Keith, descendant of Zenas & Betsey (Waters) Bonzey, member NEHGS.
  • Researcher: Patrick McKeon, (Paddyocv580@cs.com) a local researcher with an interest who kindly contributed details.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2010

Family: Eliza Jane Bonzey b. 16 Jul 1842, d. 30 Jan 1934

  • Alfred Warren Davis Jr. b. 6 Jul 1860
  • George Perley Davis b. 9 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1863

Benjamin Davis

b. between 1819 and 1820, d. 17 September 1862

Gravemarker of Banjamin Davis
  • Father: Aaron Davis b. 26 Dec 1770
  • Mother: Hepzibeth Priest b. 28 Nov 1778, d. 13 Mar 1859
  • Company: F
  • Benjamin Davis was born between 1819 - 1820 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron Davis and Hepzibeth Priest.
  • On 3 Feb 1850 Benjamin Davis married Lucy W. Wellington, 27, daughter of Edmund Wellington and Lucy Mears, at Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Benjamin Davis and Lucy W. Wellington were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 27 Sep 1850 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is a bootmaker.
  • On 13 Mar 1859 his mother, Hepzibeth Priest, died at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80.
  • Benjamin Davis and Lucy W. Wellington were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Benjamin Davis, 40, shoemaker, b. MA
    Lucy W., 37, b. VT
    Lucy F., 9, b. MA
    Julia W., 7, b. MA
    Nelly A., 2, b. MA.
  • On 9 May 1861 his daughter, Julia W. Davis, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 8.
  • In 1862 Benjamin was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Benjamin gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 2 Aug 1862 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
  • He was buried in Sep 1862 at Brookfield Cemetery, Rt 9, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (back west section).
  • On 1 Dec 1862 Lucy W. Wellington received a pension to surviving family member based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received pension certificate no. 1975.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Lucy W. Wellington in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1870 at Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Davis, Lucy W., 47, house keeper, b. VT
    ---, Nellie A., 12, b. MA.
  • Lucy, his wife, outlived Benjamin and died on 9 Jul 1893 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 70.
  • On 29 Feb 1896, Lucy W. Wellington was dropped from the pension rolls.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Benjamin Davis 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.).
  • Credits: Dana Ringquist, who provided the cemetery photography.
  • Last Edited: 16 Oct 2011

Family: Lucy W. Wellington b. 13 Dec 1822, d. 9 Jul 1893

  • Lucy F. Davis b. 27 Dec 1850
  • Julia W. Davis b. 26 Oct 1852, d. 9 May 1861
  • Nelly A. Davis b. 8 Apr 1858

Charles Davis

b. between 1822 and 1823, d. 9 March 1862

Gravemarker of Charles Davis
  • Father: Mr. [--?--] Davis
  • Company: G
  • Charles Davis was born between 1822 - 1823 at an unknown place, son of Mr. [--?--] Davis.
  • Charles was living at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 31 Jul 1853 Charles Davis married Charlotte Elizabeth Post, daughter of Samuel Post and Mary [--?--], at East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Charles Davis was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    Chas Davis, 39, tailor, b. MA, living with the family of Jas. McFarland. No wife is enumerated with him. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as tailor.
  • Charles Davis and George Davis served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company G. They are possibly brothers, but proof is missing as of Apr 2011. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

  • On 4 Aug 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Davis was included 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, Charles Davis was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Davis was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 19 Feb 1862, Charles was "released from prison and sent to Washington, DC," according to Capt. Walter Forehand.
  • On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Charles Davis was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
  • He died on 9 Mar 1862 at Washington, DC, of appoplexy, according to Capt. John Murkland.
  • George Davis, his brother, was with Charles at the time of his death and was also a member of the 15th MVI in March 1863.
  • Charles Davis was buried in Mar 1862 at US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (Military Asylum Cemetery), Washington, DC.
  • On 18 Aug 1862 Charlotte Elizabeth Post received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; and received certificate number 29847 1/2.
  • Charles and Charlotte Elizabeth Post had four children, but none were still living at the time of his death.
  • Charles Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 26 Feb 1879 at New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Charlotte Elizabeth Post, his widow, made an affidavit concerning her pension.
  • On 22 Aug 1879 at New Orleans, Louisiana, it was recommended by the Pension Office that Charlotte's pension be continued.
  • On 22 Sep 1880 a duplicate pension certificate sent to Charlotte in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Charlotte, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 4 Dec 1886 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
  • Last Edited: 2 May 2011

Family: Charlotte Elizabeth Post b. 1832, d. 4 Dec 1886

Francis Nash Davis

b. 31 May 1823, d. 11 December 1884
  • Father: Solomon Davis b. 6 Feb 1796, d. 6 Sep 1867
  • Mother: Eliza Nash b. 1801, d. 10 Dec 1823
  • Company: H
  • Francis Nash Davis was born on 31 May 1823 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Solomon Davis and Eliza Nash.
  • On 10 Dec 1823 his mother, Eliza Nash, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 19 Nov 1827 Francis's widowed father, Solomon Davis, remarried to Tabitha Snow, 31, son of Ezekiel Davis and Elizabeth Kingsbury, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Francis Nash Davis married Lucy Foster, daughter of Ebenezer Foster and Anna Davis.
  • Francis N. Davis was enumerated in the household of Solomon Davis and Tabitha Snow in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1850 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Solomon Davis, 54, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Tabitha, 53
    **Francis N. Davis, 27, bootmaker
    Lucy, 29, b. CT (his wife)
    Frederick Green, 25, boot maker
    Leonard lafflin, 23, bootmaker
    Thomas K. Whittemore, 30, boot maker, b. ME
    Sumner Sullet, 20, carpenter.
  • In 1861 Francis was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as school teacher.

  • On 29 Jul 1862 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 39 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
  • Francis Nash Davis and Charles G. Foster, uncle and nephew, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and they appear to have enlisted together.
  • On 2 Aug 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Nash Davis was mentioned as a new recruit.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his his nephew, Charles G. Foster, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in actiion at age 18.
  • On 1 Jul 1863 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • Starting 1 Jul 1863, Francis also served in the 12th Regiment, V. R. C., Co A.
  • He ended his service with the 12th Regiment, V. R. C. by mustering out per G. O. 28 on 21 Jul 1864.
  • He and Lucy Foster were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Davis, Francis M., 48, farmer, $2300 real estate, $250, b. RI
    ---, Lucy, 49, b. CT
    ---, Charles S., 14, farm labor, b. MA
    Davis, Rachel, 92, b. MA.
  • Francis Nash Davis and Lucy Foster were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1880 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Davis, Frank, 60, laborer, b. MA (as were all the family)
    ---, Lucy, 55, wife
    ---, William F., 26, son, at college
    ---, Charles, 23, son, at college
    (and 12 boarders).
  • Francis Nash Davis died on 11 Dec 1884 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to one report, however, this has not yet been confirmed in the MA VR. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.. He was 61 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
  • He was buried in 1884 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 26 Jun 1889 Lucy Foster received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 347001.
  • Lucy Davis was enumerated as the widow of Francis Nash Davis, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Francis Nash Davis 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: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Lucy Foster b. 28 Oct 1820

  • William Francis Davis b. Aug 1853
  • Charles Sumner Davis b. 13 Sep 1855, d. 2 Jan 1941

Freeman Davis

b. 1842, d. 8 May 1864
  • Father: Stephen Henry Davis b. 26 Aug 1822, d. 26 Apr 1885
  • Mother: Clarissa [--?--] b. between 1821 - 1822, d. 10 Aug 1863
  • Company: E
  • Freeman Davis was born in 1842 at Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Stephen Henry Davis and Clarissa [--?--].
  • Freeman Davis was enumerated in the household of Stephen Henry Davis and Clarissa [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Aug 1850 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Stephen H. Davis, 29, cotton operative, b. NH (as were the rest in the family)
    Clarissa, 28
    **Freeman, 7
    **James L., 6
    Henrietta B., 4
    George H., 1
    John L. Davis, 23, cotton operative
    Mary A., 18, b. OH
    Mary Mahone, 19, b. Ireland.
  • Freeman Davis was enumerated in the household of Stephen Henry Davis in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1860 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Stephen H. Davis, 39, bootmaker, b. MA
    **Freeman, 17, bootmaker, b. NH
    **Lafayette, 16
    Henrietta, 14
    George H., 12
    Horace E., 10
    Charles W., 7
    Lewis A., 3
    Emma G., 1.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Freeman gave his occupation as boot-maker.


  • On 12 Jul 1861 Freeman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • George P. Davis and Alfred Warren Davis Sr., Freeman Davis, and William M. Davis and James Lafayette Davis, two brothers and their three uncles, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Freeman Davis was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the side.
  • On 12 Mar 1862 his uncle, William M. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption contracted as a prisoner of war at age 23.
  • On 22 Sep 1862 his uncle, Alfred Warren Davis Sr., died at Hagerstown, Maryland, of wounds.
  • On 14 May 1863 Freeman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 his grandfather, Stephen H. Davis, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 62.
  • Three of Stephen H. Davis' sons and two of his grandsons served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 10 Aug 1863 his mother, Clarissa [--?--], died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid.
  • Starting 10 Jan 1864, Freeman also served in the 57th Massachusetts Regiment, Company F, for a $325 bounty as Corporal.
  • He died on 8 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia. He was 22 years old.
  • On 8 May 1864 his uncle, George P. Davis, died at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
  • NOTE: With the deaths of Freeman and George P. Davis, Stephen H. and Clara (Demeritt) Davis had lost three sons and a grandson in the war.
  • Freeman Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Leicester Town Hall, Washburn Square, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Freeman Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Prouty Park, Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James, his brother, outlived Freeman and died on 13 Aug 1875 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of comsumption at age 31.
  • On 17 Mar 1880 Stephen Henry Davis received a pension to surviving family member based on Freeman's service; his father, but no certificate number is recorded.
  • Stephen, his father, outlived Freeman and died on 26 Apr 1885 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
  • Researcher: Patrick McKeon, (Paddyocv580@cs.com) a local researcher with an interest who kindly contributed details.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2011
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