Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Frederick Bullard

b. 16 November 1829, d. 20 October 1915

Father: Fitzroy Bullard b. 11 Dec 1799, d. 25 Jan 1875
Mother: Lucy Henshaw b. 13 Jun 1803, d. 13 Dec 1874

Company: F

Frederick Bullard was born on 16 Nov 1829 at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Fitzroy Bullard and Lucy Henshaw.
On 5 Jun 1853 Frederick Bullard, 23, married Mary Fletcher Paine, 21, daughter of Luther Paine and Cynthia Eaton, at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1856 his son, Charles Albert Bullard, died.
Frederick Bullard was not enumerated in the household of Fitzroy Bullard and Lucy Henshaw in the 1860 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fitzroy Bullard, 60, blacksmith, b. MA (as were all in family)
Lucy, 57
Mary F., 28 (his wife)
Leroy F., 6
Charles F., 1.
In 1861 Frederick was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as wheelwright.
On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 31 years, 7 months and 26 days old.
On 1 Mar 1862 Frederick was promoted to Sergeant.
On 24 Jul 1862 Frederick was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 17 Sep 1862 Frederick Bullard was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 19 Sep 1862 Frederick was promoted to as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 8 Jan 1863 Frederick was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant, but not mustered.
On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Bullard was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Bullard was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced.
On 20 Apr 1863 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds, by Special Order No. 180, as 2nd Lieutenant.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jun 1863, and received certificate number 18209.
Starting 1 Jan 1864, Frederick also served in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalery, Co. H.
On 28 Feb 1864 Frederick was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 30 Dec 1864 his son, Frank Leroy Bullard, died at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 10.
Frederick Bullard ended his service for disability on 24 Feb 1865 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia.
He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at East Brookfield P. O., Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Bullard, Frederick, 40, in wheel factory, b. MA (as were all in the household)
---, Hattie, 8, b. MA
living in the home of
Henshaw, Loring, 50, farmer,
---, Elizabeth, 45
---, Watson, 18, works on farm
Howe, Albert S., 28, in market.
He and Mary Fletcher Paine were divorced before 1880.
Frederick Bullard was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Bullard, Frederick, 42, divorced, works in spoke shop b. MA (as were his parents and children)
---, Charles, 21, son, works on boots
---, Hattie, 18, dau
Note: His age is about 5 years too young and needs clarification, but the occupation fits with wheelwright in 1861.
On 16 Jun 1883 his daughter, Hattie Adelia Bullard, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 21.
In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Bullard was (or had been) a member of the Ferdinand Dexter G. A. R., Post 38, and a copy of his "personal war sketch" is now located in the Merrick Public Library.
Click icon to read his G. A. R. personal sketch.
He died on 20 Oct 1915 at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years, 11 months and 4 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1915 at Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a military gravemarker.

Last Edited: 28 Apr 2010

Family: Mary Fletcher Paine b. 31 Jan 1832

Frank Leroy Bullard b. 11 May 1854, d. 30 Dec 1864
Charles Albert Bullard b. 14 Nov 1855, d. 1856
Charles Frederick Bullard b. 12 Jul 1859
Hattie Adelia Bullard b. 21 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jun 1883

Lyman Doane

b. 31 January 1835, d. 24 January 1917

Father: Joseph Doane b. 31 Mar 1791, d. 9 Dec 1846
Mother: Achsa Stevens b. 26 Jan 1792, d. 26 Jul 1877

Company: F

Lyman Doane was born on 31 Jan 1835 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Doane and Achsa Stevens.
On 9 Dec 1846 his father, Joseph Doane, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 55.
In 1861 Lyman was living at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lyman gave his occupation as clerk.
On 12 Jul 1861 Lyman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 26 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
Lyman Doane and Elbridge Doane, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. F. They were grandsons of Nathan and Betsey (Smalley) Doane. Nathan Doane had served as a soldier in the War of 1812. Lyman and Elbridge were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
Lyman Doane and Sylvanus H. Doane, and Elbridge Doane, 4th cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry ; they were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
On 21 Oct 1861 Lyman Doane was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Doane was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Doane was mentioned among the casualties.
On 17 Jan 1863 Lyman was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 23 Jul 1863 Lyman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
On 24 Dec 1863 Lyman Doane, 28, married Emma A. Dudley, daughter of George P. Dudley and Elizabeth [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Lyman Doane made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Jul 1866, and received certificate number 105673.
He and Emma A. Dudley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Doane, Lyman, 45, works in shoe factory, b. MA (parents b. ME)
---, Emma A., wife, b. MD (parents b. MA)
Kendall, Jane M., 25, servant, b. NY (parents b. New Brunswick)
(no children enumerated).
In 1886 Lyman was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Lyman Doane 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 was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 23 Pinckney Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
He died on 24 Jan 1917 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
In 1917 Emma A. Dudley received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lyman's service; received certificate number 854507.

Last Edited: 5 Aug 2009

Family: Emma A. Dudley b. 1843

Henry C. Ball

b. 6 December 1832, d. 3 July 1863

Henry C. Ball
March 5th 1862

Father: John Dickson Ball b. 16 Nov 1810, d. 17 Oct 1882
Mother: Jerusha Ingram Hills b. 1813, d. 1891

Company: F

Henry C. Ball was born on 6 Dec 1832 at Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of John Dickson Ball and Jerusha Ingram Hills.
On 10 Jun 1853 Henry C. Ball, 20, married Harriet E. Ferguson, 19, daughter of James Ferguson and Hadassah Gaylord, at South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Henry C. Ball and Harriet E. Ferguson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry C. Ball, 28, palmleaf worker, b. MA
Harriet E., 27, b. MA
Emma J., 4, b. CT
Minnie H., 1, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as broom maker.
In 1861 Henry was living at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Jun 1861 John Dickson Ball his father, age 42, enlisted in the 10th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Co E, serving also in the 37th and 20th Massachusetts Infantry, and mustering out 16 July 1865 in Washington, D. C.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 28 years, 7 months and 6 days old.
Photo of Henry C. Ball's ID Tags, contributed by Mike Preziotti of www.mikescivilwar.com.
On 5 Mar 1862 Henry had his photo taken, as shown above. Written on the back in old ink "To Mother how do you like my new Stripes...Love Henry."
On 17 Sep 1862 Henry C. Ball was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was 30 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry C. Ball was listed as a casualty of 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:
First Sgt. Henry C. Ball, Company F, shot in the left chest, killed July 2, buried near the Second Corps aid station in the Peter Frey Farm field, age 28.
He was buried about 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 1.
On 15 Oct 1863 Harriet E. Ferguson received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 10464.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harriet E. Ball in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, along with her two daughters.
On 13 Apr 1871 Henry's widow, Harriet E. Ferguson remarried to Daniel E. Heath at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 31 Jul 1871 Harriet E. Heath, Henry's his remarried widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Henry's surviving dependants.
On 28 Apr 1875 Henry's daughter, Emma J. Ball married Edward J. White at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Henry C. Ball's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harriet E. Ferguson and Daniel E. Heath in the 1880 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1880 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Heath, Daniel E., 47, works on farm, b. MA
---, Harriet E., 46, wife, b. CT
---, Sarah ??, 12, daur, b. MA
---, Susan G., 8, daur
---, Arthur M., 6, son
---, Harry E., 4, son
Ball, Minnie H., 21, daur, teaching school, b. MA.
In 1896, Henry was included in the History of Amherst, Massachusetts, which gives same general information as the MASSCW, adding only that he died while "gallantly leading his men."
On 31 Oct 1906 Henry's daughter, Hattie Minnie Ball married Arthur D. Lovell at Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 30 Oct 1912 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Harriet E. Ferguson, his rewidowed wife, requested reinstatement of her pension, and was granted $12 per month.
Harriet, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 23 Jun 1919 at age 85.
Credits: Primary portrait photo kindly provided by Herbert Rickards at FindaGrave.com.

Last Edited: 16 Jul 2009

Family: Harriet E. Ferguson b. 10 Aug 1833, d. 23 Jun 1919

Emma J. Ball b. 8 Dec 1855
Hattie Minnie Ball b. 17 Dec 1858

Carlton Montgomery Deland

b. 27 October 1838, d. 19 February 1910

Father: Dr. James Robert Deland b. 19 Mar 1785, d. 3 Jun 1850
Mother: Samantha Hooker Keith b. between 1803 - 1804

Company: F

Carlton Montgomery Deland was born on 27 Oct 1838 at Speedsville, Tompkins County, New York, son of Dr. James Robert Deland and Samantha Hooker Keith.
On 3 Jun 1850 his father, Dr. James Robert Deland, died at Speedsville, Tompkins County, New York, at age 65.
Carlton Montgomery Deland was enumerated in the household of Samantha Hooker Keith in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Sep 1850 at Caroline, Tompkins County, New York, as:
Semantha H. Deland, 46, b. NY (as were all)
Cornelia M., 21
Portia A., 19
Eugenia F. H., 16
James R., 16
Charles A., 15
**Montgomery, 17
Deborah J. V. 10
Thomas A. H., 8
James, 65, Physician, b. MA (deceased after official enumeration date on 1 June).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Carlton gave his occupation as printer.
In 1861 Carlton was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Carlton mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 22 years, 8 months and 15 days old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland 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, Carlton Montgomery Deland was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Carlton Montgomery Deland was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
On 3 Jul 1863 Carlton Montgomery Deland was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 31 Mar 1864, Carlton was having received a bounty of $325.
On 11 May 1864 Carlton was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 22 Jun 1864 Carlton was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, as 1st Sergeant.
On 27 Jul 1864 Carlton M. Deland appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a commissioned officer.
On 28 Jul 1864 Carlton ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent Prisoner of War."
Starting 29 Jul 1864, Carlton also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E" as 1st Lieutenant.
Carlton was exchanged from prison at a date not shown.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
He ended his service with the 20th MVI by mustering out as 1st Lieutenant of Company "B" on 16 Jul 1865.
On 29 May 1869 Carlton Montgomery Deland, 30, married Lottie F. Ross, 22, daughter of Joshua Ross and Susan Gilbert, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Carlton Montgomery Deland and Lottie F. Ross were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In Boot Factory.
Carlton Montgomery Deland made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 8 Mar 1881, and received certificate number 956734.
In 1886 Carlton was living at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F.
On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
He and Lottie F. Ross were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Deland, Carlton M., head, b. Oct 1849, married 37 years, b. NY (fath b. MA; mor b. NY), he is a cutter in a boot shop
---, Lottie F., wife, b. Jan 1848, her one child is still living, b. MA
---, Alice M., daughter, b. June 1876, single, b. MA.
On 21 Oct 1901 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland attended the 35th annual regimental reunion, which was reported the following day in the Worcester Daily Spy.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Carlton Montgomery Deland attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
He died on 19 Feb 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of gall stones. He was 71 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
He was buried on 22 Feb 1910 in Pine Grove Cemetery, at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Feb 1910 Lottie F. Ross received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Carlton's service; and received certificate number 699416.
On 27 Oct 1910 Carlton Montgomery Deland was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Lottie F. Ross b. 8 Jan 1847

Alice Mabel Deland b. 23 Jun 1873

Owen Clapp

b. 22 March 1833, d. 7 December 1928

Owen Clapp

Father: Paul Clapp b. 26 Jan 1791, d. 26 Dec 1852
Mother: Lydia Bates b. about 1805, d. 5 May 1844

Company: F

Owen Clapp was born on 22 Mar 1833 at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, son of Paul Clapp and Lydia Bates.
On 5 May 1844 his mother, Lydia Bates, died at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
On 14 Jul 1844 Owen's widowed father, Paul Clapp, remarried to Sarah Porter, 53, at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Owen Clapp was enumerated in the household of Paul Clapp and Sarah Porter in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Sep 1850 at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Paul Clapp, 60, blacksmith, $900 in realestate, b. MA as were all
Sarah, 58
Oris, 21, clerk
**Owen, 17.
On 17 Nov 1855 Owen Clapp, 22, married Cordelia Ann Sherman, 19, daughter of Stephen Sherman and Sylvia Damon, at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Owen Clapp and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he is a housewright, with assets of $100.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Owen gave his occupation as butcher.
In 1862 Owen was living at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
On 11 Aug 1862 Owen mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
On 20 Sep 1862 Owen was promoted to Corporal.
On 1 Nov 1863 Owen was promoted to Sergeant.
In 1864 Owen Clapp was wounded at a place unspecified in the MASSCW.
On 28 Jul 1864 Owen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service under the terms of G. O. 28, by which men enlisted for the remainder of the term of service of the orginal members of the regiment.
After 1865, at Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Owen was a member of the David A. Russell Post # 78, GAR.
He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at South Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
Clapp, Owen, 47, carpenter, b. MA (as were all in the household)
---, Cordelia A., 43, wife
---, Emma J., 23, daur, single, works in ??
---, Lizzie W., 22, daur, single
---, Osen H., 19, son, works in boot shop
---, Eldon S., 13, son
Blondin, Charles, 27, boarder, single, runs McKay ??
Montague, John, 27, boarder, works in boot and shoe fac (his future son-in-law)
Bailey, Theodore, 22, boarder,
Groves, Henry, 28, boarder, married, works in boot and shoe factory
---, Jennie F., 27, boarder.
On 12 Sep 1880 Owen's daughter, Lizzie Waterman Clapp married John Henry Montague at South Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Between 1889 - 1890 Owen was living at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter, living at 232 Warren Avenue in 1889 and by 1890, they had moved to 80 Winthrop.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Aug 1890, and received certificate number 626210.
He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
Owen Clapp, head, b. Mar 1833, married 45 years, he's a fruit peddler, out of work 5 months in the last year, they live in a rented home
Cordelia A., wife, b. Jan 1836, of her 4 children, all are still living.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Owen Clapp attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where their daughter, Emma, is living with them.
On 13 Apr 1921 Cordelia Ann Sherman, his wife, died at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 85.
Owen Clapp died on 7 Dec 1928 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 95 years, 8 months and 15 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1928 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Linda Viprino
Lonnie Wick
Marilyn Lonergan
Gladys Mae Clapp, D. A. R., deceased
Harold Sherman Lonergan, Maj., U. S. M. C., deceased 1969.
Credits: Dana C. Weekes, deceased, a descendant who kindly provided the portrait photo.

Last Edited: 31 May 2010

Family: Cordelia Ann Sherman b. 20 Jan 1836, d. 13 Apr 1921

Emma I. Clapp b. 2 Nov 1856
Lizzie Waterman Clapp b. 6 Dec 1857
Oscar Haven Clapp b. 26 Nov 1860
Eldon Sherman Clapp b. 15 Jul 1866
Winfred Clapp b. Aug 1878, d. 7 Sep 1878
Johnnie T. Clapp b. 1 Mar 1882, d. 21 Jan 1883

Ferdinand Dexter

b. 28 November 1826, d. 21 October 1861

Father: Esick Dexter b. 28 Nov 1796
Mother: Sophia Whitney b. 20 Jan 1795, d. 1866

Company: F

Ferdinand Dexter was born on 28 Nov 1826 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Esick Dexter and Sophia Whitney.
On 3 Jul 1848 Ferdinand Dexter, 21, married Rosetta T. Kendall at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Ferdinand Dexter and Rosetta T. Kendall were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ferdinand DEXTER, 24, m, painter, b. MA (as were all in household)
Rosetta, 21, f,
Albert, 2, m,
Martha KENDALL, 26, f,
Julius ALDEN, 20, m,painter
Addison ALDEN, 14 (?), m, painter.
In 1861 Ferdinand was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ferdinand gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Ferdinand mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 34 years, 7 months and 14 days old.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. He was 34 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ferdinand Dexter was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 15 Feb 1864 J. H. Carpenter made application for a pension as guardian to Ferdinand Dexter's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 28073. (Relationship, if any, unknown).
In 1898 the G.A.R. Post in Brookfield, Massachusetts, was named for him.

Last Edited: 16 May 2010

Family: Rosetta T. Kendall b. between 1828 - 1829

Albert F. Dexter b. 15 Aug 1848

Albert Henry Foster

b. 12 November 1839, d. 5 November 1928

Father: James Russell Foster b. 24 Feb 1798, d. 4 May 1875
Mother: Nancy Henry b. 20 Sep 1796, d. 17 Apr 1880

Company: F

Albert Henry Foster was born on 12 Nov 1839 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Russell Foster and Nancy Henry.
In 1861 Albert was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Albert gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 21 years and 8 months old.
Nathaniel H. Foster his brother, served in the 25th Massachusetts Vol. Infantry.
Albert Henry Foster was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Foster 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, Albert H. Foster was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 11 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service, as a Sergeant.
On 11 Jan 1865 Albert Henry Foster, 25, married Adeliza Maria "Addie" Ashby, 21, daughter of Thomas Ashby and Harriet Newell Abbot.
About 1870 Albert Henry Foster was a coal dealer in North Brookfield.
He and Adeliza Maria "Addie" Ashby were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a coal dealer. Mary DONNIVAN, 28, b. Ireland, is enumerated as a servant in the household.
In 1886 Albert was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Albert Henry Foster took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
On 3 Feb 1892 Adeliza Maria "Addie" Ashby, his wife, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 48.
Albert Henry Foster made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1892, and received certificate number 954951.
On 13 Dec 1894 Albert Henry Foster, 55, married Alice W. Smith, 41, daughter of Augustus Smith and Jane Harrington, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Foster attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert H. Foster attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Albert was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Foster 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 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Foster 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.
In 1914, Albert was included in Soldiers of Oakham Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War, by Henry Parks Wright, page 180-181. (click icon to read).
On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert H. Foster was mentioned as attending the 60th reunion of Company I.
He died on 5 Nov 1928 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 88 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1928 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, School St., at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 15 Nov 1928 Alice W. Smith received a pension to surviving family member based on Albert's service; received certificate number A-4-15-29.

From the Foster Genealogy -

Albert Henry enlisted in Company F. Fifteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry in June, 1861; was in many of the principal battles of the army of the Potomac, among them Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and others; prisoner of war four months; mustered out July, 1864. Res., North Brookfield, Mass.

Alice, his wife, outlived Albert and died on 12 Oct 1936 at age 83.
Descendant(s): Jonathan Hall (unfortunately, his e-mail address has gone bad.).

Last Edited: 24 May 2010

Family 1: Adeliza Maria "Addie" Ashby b. 27 Feb 1843, d. 3 Feb 1892

George B. Foster b. 16 Sep 1868, d. 8 Sep 1869
Harold Abbott Foster b. 15 May 1871, d. 10 Dec 1952
Frank Webster Foster b. 13 Jun 1874, d. 1947

Family 2: Alice W. Smith b. 25 Jul 1853, d. 12 Oct 1936

Elisha F. Johnson

b. 30 May 1831, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Ralsa Fisk Johnson b. 19 Jun 1805, d. 12 Mar 1888
Mother: Lucy Temple b. about 1809

Company: F

Elisha F. Johnson was born on 30 May 1831 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ralsa Fisk Johnson and Lucy Temple.
His mother, Lucy Temple, died.
On 28 Dec 1842 Elisha's widowed father, Ralsa Fisk Johnson, remarried to Sarah J. Gilmore, 37.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elisha gave his occupation as carpenter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Elisha mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 1 month and 12 days old.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action as a Sergeant. He was 31 years, 3 months and 18 days old.
On 17 Sep 1900 Elisha F. Johnson 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: 1 May 2006

Daniel Webster Knight

b. 13 May 1835, d. 21 December 1891

Daniel W. Knight

Father: Daniel Rowland Knight b. 8 May 1802, d. 25 Mar 1856
Mother: Lucy Prouty b. 25 Aug 1798, d. 20 Jan 1867

Company: F

Daniel Webster Knight was born on 13 May 1835 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Daniel Rowland Knight and Lucy Prouty.
On 25 Mar 1856 his father, Daniel Rowland Knight, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
On 9 Sep 1861 Daniel was promoted to and commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight 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, Daniel Webster Knight was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 28 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, as 1st Lieutenenat of Co. D.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Feb 1865, and received certificate number 40973.
On 20 Jun 1866 Daniel Webster Knight, 31, married Frances Marion Wood, 26, daughter of Gorham Hussy Wood and Lucy Dodge, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Daniel Webster Knight and Frances Marion Wood were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a boot and shoe factory.
Daniel Webster Knight and Frances Marion Wood were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife and his sister Elizabeth KNIGHT, single, 52, b. MA. No children are enumerated in the household.
Esther M. McQuestion was born on 17 Jul 1882 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
Esther M. McQuestion, daughter of Frederick S. and Isa L. (Gerow) McQuestion, was adopted on 4 Sep 1883 at Worcester County, Massachusetts, and her name changed to Esther Isabel Knight by decree.
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
In 1886 Daniel was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Webster Knight was (or had been) a member of the Ferdinand Dexter G. A. R., Post 38, and a copy of his "personal war sketch" is now located in the Merrick Public Library.
Click icon to read his G. A. R. personal sketch.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F, and now suffers stiff knees.
He died on 21 Dec 1891 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever. He was 56 years, 7 months and 8 days old.
He was buried on 23 Dec 1891 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, School St., North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, . (from the Worcester Daily Spy) North Brookfield - The funeral of Lieut. Daniel W. Knight was held Wednesday at 1:30. Mr. Knight was born in North Brookfield May 13, 1835, and has lived nearly his whole life here. In 1861 he enlisted for three years in the 15th regiment, Co. F., M. V., and was in the battle of Balls Bluff and was taken prisoner there. He was in the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg and was discharged at the expiration of service, July, 1864. He leaves a widow and one child.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frances Marion Wood in the 1900 US Federal Census on 5 Jun 1900 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Knight, Frances M., head, b. Oct 1839, 60, widow, no children of her own, b. MA
---, Esther B., adopted daughter, b. July 1882, 17 single, b. MA (fath b. Scotland, mor b. MA)
Wood, Luella E., niece, b. Oct 1881, 18, single, b. MA, dressmaker.
In Mar 1901 Frances Marion Wood received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Daniel's service; his wife, received certificate number 667379.
On 24 Sep 1901 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, Esther Isabel Knight, his adopted daughter, was noted as follows: "Miss Esther Knight has gone to Mount Holyoke college. She is a graduate of the North Brookfield high school, class of 1901."
On 26 Oct 1904 Daniel's daughter, Esther Isabel Knight married Charles Royal Varney at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1905 his granddaughter, Carroll Francis Varney, daughter of Charles Royal Varney and Esther Isabel Knight, was born at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Daniel Webster Knight's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frances Marion Wood in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Knight, Frances M., 70, widow, one child living, b. MA
Varnie, Charles R., son-in-law, married five years, b. MA
---, Estelle, daur, one child living, b. MA
---, Carrol F., grand-daur, 4, b. MA
Dexter, Susan W., servant, 65, single, b. mA.

Last Edited: 28 Oct 2009

Family: Frances Marion Wood b. 26 Oct 1839

Esther Isabel Knight b. 17 Jul 1882

Lucien G. Lamb

b. between 1837 and 1838

Father: Grosvenor Lamb b. 10 Dec 1797, d. 24 Feb 1884
Mother: Fanny Walker b. 2 Jan 1805, d. 15 Dec 1886

Company: F

Lucien G. Lamb was born between 1837 - 1838 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Grosvenor Lamb and Fanny Walker.
Lucien G. Lamb was enumerated in the household of Grosvenor Lamb and Fanny Walker in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Grosvenor Lamb, 51, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Fanny, 45
Mary L., 13
**Lucien, 12
Ellen M., 3.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lucien gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 Lucien was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Lucien mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Lucien G. Lamb and Charles Henry Lamb, and Albert Abel Prince, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 1 Mar 1862 Lucien was promoted to Corporal.
On 1 Jan 1864 Lucien was promoted to Sergeant.
In May 1864 Lucien G. Lamb was wounded.
On 22 Jun 1864 Lucien was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
On 28 Jul 1864 Lucien ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 29 Jul 1864 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lucien G. Lamb was mentioned as having returned home. (click icon to read).
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lucien G. Lamb was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.

Last Edited: 20 Aug 2009

Charts: Descendants of Charles and Lucy (Hooker) Lamb