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Edward Anderson

• Father: James Anderson b. between 1799 - 1800
• Mother: Betsey Whitney b. 2 Mar 1806, d. 23 Mar 1881

• Company: D

• Edward Anderson was born in Jun 1838 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Anderson and Betsey Whitney.
• Edward Anderson was enumerated in the household of James Anderson and Betsey Whitney in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James Anderson, 50, cloth ??, b. MA (sic)
  Betsy, 44, b. MA
  John, 19, b. MA
  Richard, 15, b. MA
  **Edward, 12, b. MA
  David (?) G., 10, b. MA
  Manten E., 4 (m), b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 1 month old.
• On 30 Dec 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Jul 1863, and received certificate number 23078.
• Between 1868 - 1869 Edward Anderson married Abbie L. Waters, daughter of William Waters.
• Edward was included in the History of Sutton as follows: (concerning a certain house, which was) owned by ... Dudley, who sold to James Anderson; next owned by his son **Edward.
  The Rev. Daniel G. Anderson, rector of the church at Great Barrington (apparently a relative of Edward), .... was born in this house.
  ** Edward Anderson enlisted in the late war in the fifteenth regiment Massachusetts volunteers, and was an intrepid soldier. He says he was a coward, because he was afraid to stay at home when his country called, and that he durst not run when under fire.
• He and Abbie L. Waters were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Burlingsmills Boarding House, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Anderson, Edward, 41, boarding master, b. MA (of Irish parents)
  ---, Abbie L., 40, wife, b. MA
  ---, Bessie W., 10, daur, b. MA
  Waters, William, 63, father-in-law, divorced, farm labor, b. MA
  and some 24 boarders.
• On 17 Nov 1892 Edward's daughter, Betsey Whitney Anderson married Arthur Chapin Standish at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Edward Anderson and Abbie L. Waters were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Auburndale, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Anderson, Edward, b. June 1838, married 31 years, b. MA (fath b. England, mor b. MA), boarding house
  ---, Abbie L., wife, b. fOct 1839, her one child is living, b. MA
  Standish, Arthur C., son-in-law, b. Apr 1871, married 7 years, b. MA, baggage master
  ---, Bessie W., daur, b. Sep 1869, her one child is living
  ---, Myles, g-son, b. Apr 1896, b. MA
  Eaton, Russel, boarder, b. July 1873, single b. MA, ticket agent.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Anderson attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Edward was living at Auburndale, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Anderson 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 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Anderson attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 6 May 1913. He was 74 years and 11 months old.
• He was buried in May 1913 at Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jun 1913 Abbie L. Waters received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 763214.

• Last Edited: 17 Jan 2010

Thomas Anderson

• Company: A

• Thomas Anderson was born between 1842 - 1843 at New Brunswick, Canada.
• In 1863 Thomas was living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Thomas gave his occupation as sailor.
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  On 22 Jul 1863 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Apr 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "by order" transferring him to the Navy.
  
  
• Starting 5 May 1864, Thomas also served in the Navy, for two and a half years, credited to Boston.
• He served on the Recg Ship North Carolina and the U. S. S. Banshee.
• He ended his service by desertion, with the rank of Seaman on 24 Sep 1864.

• Last Edited: 25 Apr 2009

Arthur J. Andrews

• Father: William H. Andrews b. between 1814 - 1815, d. 30 Apr 1872
• Mother: Susan [--?--] b. between 1816 - 1817

• Company: G

• Arthur J. Andrews was born between 1842 - 1843 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of William H. Andrews and Susan [--?--].
• Arthur J. Andrews was enumerated in the household of William H. Andrews and Susan [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. H. Andrews, 45, machinist, b. CT
  Susan, 43, b. RI
  Frank W., 23, mechanic, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Annie F., 20
  **Author J., 17
  Oliver C., 14
  Nellie M., 10
  Jennie L., 7.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Arthur gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1862 Arthur was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 8 Aug 1862 Arthur mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
• On 26 Sep 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Arthur J. Andrews was mentioned among the deceased.
• On 21 Jul 1864 Oliver C. Andrews his brother, enlisted in the 42nd Massachusetts Infantry, Company G, mustering out on 11 November 1864. Later he enlisted in the 61st Massachusetts Infantry, mustering out on 16 July 1865 at Washington DC.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Arthur J. Andrews 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: 9 May 2011

Edward Asaph Andrews

Gravemarker of Edward A. Andrews

• Father: Asaph Andrews b. 22 Apr 1788, d. 11 Jun 1859
• Mother: Mary Fairbanks b. 13 Oct 1805

• Company: 1_SS

• Edward Asaph Andrews was born on 4 Sep 1835 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Asaph Andrews and Mary Fairbanks.
• Edward Asaph Andrews was enumerated in the household of Asaph Andrews and Mary Fairbanks in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Aug 1850 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Asaph Andrews, 62, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Mary F., 50
  Mary E., 17
  **Edward A., 14
  Daniel M., 13
  Hannah M., 11
  Ella L., 8.
• On 11 Jun 1859 his father, Asaph Andrews, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
• Edward Asaph Andrews was enumerated in the household of Mary Andrews in the 1860 US Federal Census on 5 Jun 1860 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mary Andrews, 54, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Mary E., 27, teacher
  **Edward A., 24, farmer
  Daniel M., 23, farmer.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• No occupation is given in Ford's history.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 10 months and 8 days old.
• On 6 Aug 1861 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability according to the 1870 roster. (Note: his subsequent career shows that he transferred to the 1st MA Sharpshooters.).
  
  
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Edward Asaph Andrews mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 25 years, 11 months and 29 days old.
• He died on 1 Mar 1862 at Pawpaw, Virginia, unmarried, of the diphtheria, with the 1st Andrews Sharpshooters. (The death is registered in Shrewsbury.). He was 26 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1862 at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 5.
• On 23 Sep 1890 Mary Fairbanks received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; his mother, received certificate number 305651.
• Edward Asaph Andrews is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2011

Edwin F. Andrews

• Father: William H. Andrews b. 16 Jul 1820, d. 3 Sep 1863
• Mother: Abigail A. Converse b. between 1820 - 1821

• Company: D

• Edwin F. Andrews was born between 1842 - 1843 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William H. Andrews and Abigail A. Converse.
• Edwin F. Andrews was enumerated in the household of William H. Andrews and Abigail A. Converse in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Andrews, 29, machinist, b. RI
  Abbie, 29 (f), b. CT
  Charles A., 9, b. MA
  **Edwin, 6, b. MA
  Lewis, 1, b. MA
  Betsey Smith, 68, b. RI.
• In 1862 Edwin was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Edwin gave his occupation as clerk.
• On 5 Jan 1862 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry joining the unit in Poolesville, MD, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 30 Dec 1862 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• Edwin also served in the 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry, Co. H, according to the pension file index as sergeant.
• In 1877 Edwin F. Andrews was salesman.
• On 27 Oct 1877 Edwin F. Andrews married Flora E. Hamlin, daughter of William H. Hamlin and Susan [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1879, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin was included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• He and Flora E. Hamlin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Andrews, Edward (sic), 40, lodger, b. MA (nothing on parents)
  ---, Flora, 24, lodger, in store, b. ME (as were her parents).
• Edwin F. Andrews died on 16 Mar 1883 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, of gangrenous lungs.
• On 7 May 1883 Flora E. Hamlin received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edwin's service; his wife, received certificate number 339646.

• Last Edited: 9 May 2011