Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Elijah Dewey Nichols

b. 10 February 1808, d. 13 March 1868

Father: Dewey Nichols b. 22 Feb 1781, d. 1857
Mother: Lucinda Pierce

Company: F

Elijah Dewey Nichols was born on 10 Feb 1808 at Fletcher, Franklin County, Vermont, son of Dewey Nichols and Lucinda Pierce.
On 14 Sep 1837 Elijah Dewey Nichols, 29, married Sally Mirick Wilder, 18, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elijah gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Elijah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 53 years, 5 months and 2 days old.
Elijah Dewey Nichols and John Randolph Nichols, father and son, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 2 Aug 1862 Elijah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Starting 16 Sep 1864, Elijah also served in the in the 13th Veterans Reserve Corps, Co. K.
He ended his service with by mustering out of the 13th VRC on 30 Jan 1865.
He died on 13 Mar 1868 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 1 month and 3 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1868 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 30 Jun 1879 Sally Mirick Wilder received a pension to surviving family member based on Elijah's service; and received certificate number 191958.
In 1886, Elijah was included in the North Brookfield Civil War Memorial publication.
Sally Mirick Nichols was enumerated as the widow of Elijah Dewey Nichols, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Sally, his wife, outlived Elijah and died on 13 Mar 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 81.
There is a "Nichols Family Manuscript Collection", ca. 1770-1864; Location: Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester, Mass.) (1999.31). Control No.: DCLV99-A2098
Typescript with historical and genealogical information about the family, as well as personal reminiscences by John Randolph Nichols and his father Elijah Dewey Nichols, members of Company F, 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, including insights on John's life as a prisoner; together with cartes-de-visite, tintypes, and other photographs, chiefly of members of the 8th and 15th regiments, Massachusetts Volunteers.
Descendant(s): James Nichols
Susan Donk (e-mail address unfortunately gone bad).

Last Edited: 21 Jun 2009

Family: Sally Mirick Wilder b. 21 Apr 1819, d. 13 Mar 1901

Sarah Nichols b. 20 Jun 1838, d. 9 Jul 1838
Fidelia Nichols b. 21 May 1839
Frances Aveline Nichols b. 20 Feb 1841
John Randolph Nichols+ b. 12 Mar 1843, d. 6 Dec 1921
Mary Wilder Nichols b. 8 Aug 1845
Elijah Dewey Nichols Jr. b. 8 May 1848
Clara Eunice Nichols b. 3 Aug 1852

James S. Nichols

b. 23 May 1842, d. 17 October 1899

Grave marker of James S. Nichols,
Sturbridge Central Cemetery, Sturbridge, MA
(Tombstone photo by Susan L. Harnwell.)

Father: Wyman Nichols b. 1803, d. 21 Mar 1860
Mother: Zerviah Alona Upham b. 12 Dec 1815, d. 11 Jun 1877

Company: F

James S. Nichols was born on 23 May 1842 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Wyman Nichols and Zerviah Alona Upham.
James S. Nichols was enumerated in the household of Wyman Nichols and Zerviah Alona Upham in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Wyman Nichols, 47, wheelwright, b. MA (as were all)
Loviah, 34
Henry W., 15
William N., 9
**James S., 8
Hannah F Dealand, 3/12.
On 21 Mar 1860 his father, Wyman Nichols, died at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, an accidental death.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 19 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, James S. Nichols was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Jan 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James S. Nichols was mentioned among the released prisoners.
On 15 Apr 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Mar 1863, and received certificate number 32798.
On 21 Nov 1867 James S. Nichols, 25, married Adelaide Bartlett, 21, daughter of Marshall Bartlett and Sarah P. Kendrick, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
James S. Nichols and Adelaide Bartlett were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, James S., 38, works in shoe shop, b. MA (as were all)
---, Adelaide, 34, wife
---, Helen, 5, daur.
On 5 Oct 1897 James's daughter, Helen Bartlett Nichols married Herbert A. Shumway at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
James S. Nichols died on 17 Oct 1899 at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 57 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1899 at Sturbridge Central Cemetery, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Nov 1899 Adelaide Bartlett received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on James's service; and received certificate number 498229.
He left family who were enumerated in the household of Adelaide Bartlett in the 1900 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1900 at 94 S. Mainstreet, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Adelaide, head, b. May 1846, widow, both of her children are still living, b. MA, she owns their family home.
---, Sarah L., dau, Jan 1882, single, b. MA.

Last Edited: 17 Feb 2010

Family: Adelaide Bartlett b. 3 May 1846

Helen Bartlett Nichols b. 1874
Sarah L. Nichols b. Jan 1882

John Randolph Nichols

b. 12 March 1843, d. 6 December 1921

John R. Nichols

Father: Elijah Dewey Nichols b. 10 Feb 1808, d. 13 Mar 1868
Mother: Sally Mirick Wilder b. 21 Apr 1819, d. 13 Mar 1901

Company: F

John Randolph Nichols was born on 12 Mar 1843 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Elijah Dewey Nichols and Sally Mirick Wilder.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 4 months old.
John Randolph Nichols and Elijah Dewey Nichols, father and son, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
John Randolph Nichols 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, John Randolph Nichols 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, John R. Nichols was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Nov 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
John also served in the a New Hampshire regiment.
In Jul 1864 John Randolph Nichols was a gas fitter.
Starting 20 Jul 1864, John also served in the 8th Regt MVI (100-day unit).
On 1 Oct 1864 John was promoted to Corporal.
He ended his service with the 8th Regt. MVI by mustering out on 10 Nov 1864.
In Mar 1865 John Randolph Nichols was a machinist.
Starting 22 Mar 1865, John also served in the 62nd Regt MVI, with a bounty of $29.33.
On 17 Apr 1865 John was promoted to Sergeant.
He ended his service with the 62nd MVI by mustering out on 3 May 1865.
On 13 Mar 1868 his father, Elijah Dewey Nichols, also a veteran of the 15th Massachusetts, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
John Randolph Nichols made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 517478.
In 1886 John was living at Glen's Falls, Warren County, New York.
In 1886, John was included in the North Brookfield Civil War Memorial publication.
On 10 Sep 1889 John Randolph Nichols, 46, married Elinor Loomis, 17, who was nearly 30 years his junior.
John Randolph Nichols and Elinor Loomis were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Wilton, Saratoga County, New York, where he is a farmer. Of their five children, all five are still living.
John Randolph Nichols and Elinor Loomis were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 27 Jan 1920 at Wilton, Saratoga County, New York.
John Randolph Nichols died on 6 Dec 1921 at Wilton, Saratoga County, New York. He was 78 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1921 at Gurn Springs Cemetary, Saratoga County, New York.
On 27 Dec 1921 Elinor Loomis received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 913230.
There is a "Nichols Family Manuscript Collection", ca. 1770-1864; Location: Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester, Mass.) (1999.31). Control No.: DCLV99-A2098
Typescript with historical and genealogical information about the family, as well as personal reminiscences by John Randolph Nichols and his father Elijah Dewey Nichols, members of Company F, 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, including insights on John's life as a prisoner; together with cartes-de-visite, tintypes, and other photographs, chiefly of members of the 8th and 15th regiments, Massachusetts Volunteers.
Descendant(s): James Nichols.
Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Nichols Collection.

Last Edited: 24 Jul 2009

Family: Elinor Loomis b. Nov 1871

Dewey E. Nichols b. Jun 1891
John W. Nichols b. Nov 1892
Hazel L. Nichols b. Oct 1893
Blanch Nichols b. Oct 1895
Wilder Nichols b. Nov 1897
Isaac Nichols b. between 1902 - 1903
Clara F. Nichols b. between 1902 - 1903

William Harrison Nichols

b. 10 May 1840, d. 6 October 1922

Father: Austin Nichols b. 14 Feb 1810, d. 14 Dec 1869
Mother: Nancy Walker b. between 1812 - 1813

Company: F

William Harrison Nichols was born on 10 May 1840 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Austin Nichols and Nancy Walker.
William Harrison Nichols was enumerated in the household of Austin Nichols and Nancy Walker in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Austin NICHOLS, 40, farmer, $1000 real estate value, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Nancy, 39
Nancy, Jr. 15,
**William Nichols, 10
Martha A. Nichols, 5
Austin L. Nichols, 3
Mary Nichols, 3/12
Rice Johnson, 48, shoemaker, b. MA
Lymann Hodgeman, 56, shoemaker, b. VT.
On 28 Feb 1860 William Harrison Nichols, 19, married Amelia Ann Nichols, 20, daughter of Caleb Nichols and Amanda Walker, at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Harrison Nichols was enumerated in the household of Caleb Nichols and Amanda Walker in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Caleb Nichols (his uncle and father-in-law), 43, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the household)
Amanda, 44
**William H., 20, shoemaker
Amelia, 20 (his wife)
George H., 16
Charles A., 10
Henry L. 5.
In 1861 William was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 2 months and 2 days old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and taken prisoner.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harrison Nichols 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. Nichols was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 8 May 1864 William Harrison Nichols was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harrison Nichols was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Harrison Nichols was mentioned among the casualties.
On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1876, and received certificate number 149352.
He and Amelia Ann Nichols were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William NICHOLS, 40, b. MA, Occ: Works On Boots
Amelia, Wife, 40, b. MA
Carrie, Dau, 15, b. MA
Annie, Dau, 13, b. MA.
On 27 Oct 1883 William's daughter, Carrie Estelle Nichols married Charles A. Parsons at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 21 Jul 1888 William's daughter, Annie A. Nichols married Allan Z. Mathewson at South Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
William Harrison Nichols was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. F.
He and Amelia Ann Nichols were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 20 Apr 1910 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, William H., 69, married 50 years, b. MA
---, Amelia A., wife, 70, both of her children are still living, b. MA
Parsons, Gertrude V., granddaughter, 18, single, b. MA
---, Althea A., granddaughter, 14, single, b. MA.
Before 1920 Amelia Ann Nichols, his wife, died.
William Harrison Nichols was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widower, age 79.
He died on 6 Oct 1922 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 82 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1922 at Brookfield Cemetery, Rt 9, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (center section).

Last Edited: 24 Jul 2009

Family: Amelia Ann Nichols b. 27 Dec 1839, d. before 1920

Carrie Estelle Nichols b. 17 Apr 1865
Annie A. Nichols b. 1867

Alexander Oakes

b. 4 December 1840, d. 21 December 1910

Father: Paul Oaks b. 1814, d. 26 Nov 1867
Mother: Mary Proctor b. between 1819 - 1820, d. 29 Jul 1907

Company: F

Note: to date, Alexander's burial place has not been located. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
Alexander Oakes was born on 4 Dec 1840 at Chesterfield, Essex County, New York, son of Paul Oaks and Mary Proctor.
Alexander Oakes was enumerated in the household of Paul Oaks and Mary Proctor in the 1850 US Federal Census on 16 Sep 1850 at Chesterfield, Essex County, New York, as:
Paul Oaks, 35, laborer, b. Canada?
Mary, 30
**Alexander, 10, b. NY
Julia M., 8, b. NY
Sarah, 6, b. NY
Josephine, 4, b. NY
James, 1, b. NY.
About 1851 Alexander Oakes moved with Paul Oaks and Mary Proctor, his parents, from New York to Sturbridge, MA, where they were enumerated in 1860.
On 9 Oct 1859 Alexander Oakes, 18, married Aurilla G. Leach, 18, daughter of Benjamin N. Leach and Hannah S. Grover, at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Alexander Oakes was enumerated in the household of Benjamin N. Leach and Hannah S. Grover in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his in-laws as:
Benj Leach, 59, farm labor, b. ME
Hannah, 54, b. ME
**Alexander Oak, 21, shoemaker, b. NY
Aurelei, 17, b. ME
Theresa Leach, 17, b. ME
Lydia, 12, b. MA
Alphonse, 1, b. MA
with his in-laws.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Alexander gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 Alexander was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Alexander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 7 months and 8 days old.
Alexander wrote a letter to Aurilla G. Leach on 1 Nov 1861 as follows: published in the Southbridge Journal.
On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Alexander Oakes was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alexander Oakes was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
On 19 Feb 1863 Alexander ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
He and Aurilla G. Leach were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Oaks, Alexander, 30, in boot factory, b. NY
---, Aurilla, 30, b. ME
---, Alphonso, b. MA
---, Mary E., 9, b. MA
---, Henry A., 3, b. MA.
Alexander Oakes made application for a veteran's pension on 31 Dec 1879, and received certificate number 471189.
He and Aurilla G. Leach were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Joliet, Will County, Illinois, as:
Oakes, A., 40, husband, works in boot factory, b. NY (as were his parents)
---, Aurelia, 39, wife, b. ME (as were her parents)
---, Alphonso, 20, son, b. MA
---, Elizabeth, 19, dau, b. MA
---, Henry, 14, son, b. MA.
Alexander Oakes was not enumerated in the household of Aurilla G. Leach in the 1900 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1900 at Joliet, Will County, Illinois, as:
Oaks, Ariella, head, b. Jan 1844, married 42 years, all three of her children are living, b. ME
with one boarder.
At Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Alexander Oakes was one of many soldiers who resided there at one time or another.
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 26 Apr 1910 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Oaks, Alexander, inmate, 69, married once for 47 years, three children living, b. MA (fath b. MA, mor b. NY).
He died on 21 Dec 1910 at Soldiers' Home, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years and 17 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1910 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 9 Jan 1911 Aurilla G. Leach received a pension to surviving family member in Illinois based on Alexander's service; his wife, received certificate number 728223.
Alexander's wife, Aurilla G. Leach, died and was buried in 1921 at Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. At age 80 years.

Last Edited: 24 May 2010

Family: Aurilla G. Leach b. Jan 1841, d. 1921

Alphonso Oakes b. 13 Jun 1859
Elizabeth Oakes b. 20 Dec 1860
Henry Oakes b. between 1865 - 1866

Orin O. Ormsby

b. 10 September 1816, d. 29 October 1888

Father: Thomas Ormsby b. 28 Nov 1750, d. 1 Feb 1820
Mother: Lucy Capen b. about 1793

Company: F

Orin O. Ormsby was born on 10 Sep 1816 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Ormsby and Lucy Capen, grandson of Thomas and Elizabeth (Peck) Ormsbee.
On 14 Jun 1838 Orin O. Ormsby, 21, married Martha Cook, 20, daughter of Ebenizer COOK and Patty CHAFFEE, at Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont.
Orin O. Ormsby and Martha Cook were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 29 Aug 1850 at Wolcott, Lamoille County, Vermont, as:
**Orrin O. Ormsby, 33, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
Martha, 32
**William H. Ormsby, 9
Harriet M., 7
Thomas E., 1.
Orin O. Ormsby and William Henry H. Ormsby, father and son,, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. F.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Orin gave his occupation as farmer.
On 2 Aug 1862 Orin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 45 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
On 11 Nov 1863 Orin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He ended his service with the 22nd VRC, Co. D by mustering out on 2 Aug 1864.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Feb 1880, and received certificate number 293816.
He died on 29 Oct 1888 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease. He was 72 years, 1 month and 19 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1888 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Orin O. Ormsby 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.
On 25 Sep 1890 Martha Cook received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Orin's service; his wife, received certificate number 343333.
Martha, his wife, outlived Orin and died on 29 May 1905 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 87.

Last Edited: 28 Oct 2009

Family: Martha Cook b. 22 Feb 1818, d. 29 May 1905

William Henry H. Ormsby+ b. 12 Feb 1841, d. 10 May 1891
Thomas E. Ormsby b. 17 Apr 1849, d. 20 Sep 1886
(Female) Ormsby b. 23 Mar 1858
Harriett M. Ormsby b. 20 Aug 1865

William Henry H. Ormsby

b. 12 February 1841, d. 10 May 1891

Father: Orin O. Ormsby b. 10 Sep 1816, d. 29 Oct 1888
Mother: Martha Cook b. 22 Feb 1818, d. 29 May 1905

Company: F

William Henry H. Ormsby was born on 12 Feb 1841 at Elmore, Chittenden County, Vermont, son of Orin O. Ormsby and Martha Cook, grandson of Thomas and Lucy (Capen) ORMSBY. (Note: some sources say b. in Lamoille County, VT.).
William Henry H. Ormsby was enumerated in the household of Orin O. Ormsby and Martha Cook in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Wolcott, Lamoille County, Vermont, as:
**Orrin O. Ormsby, 33, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
Martha, 32
**William H. Ormsby, 9
Harriet M., 7
Thomas E., 1.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as farmer.
William Henry H. Ormsby and Orin O. Ormsby, father and son,, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. F.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 5 months old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. H. Ormsby was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
In May 1864 William Henry H. Ormsby was wounded possibly in "The Wilderness", but it is not stated in the MASSCW.
On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 24 Nov 1868 William Henry H. Ormsby, 27, married Caroline May Green, 24, daughter of Aaron Green and Eliza Watson, at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Henry H. Ormsby made application for a veteran's pension on 31 Jul 1879, and received certificate number 183741.
On 29 Oct 1888 his father, Orin O. Ormsby, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease at age 72.
William H. H. Ormsby was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F, noting that he was wounded in the head.
He died on 10 May 1891 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 2 months and 28 days old.
He was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Rt 9, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (west section).
In Aug 1891 Caroline May Green received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 370791.
Caroline, his wife, outlived William and died on 28 Jan 1935 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 90.

Last Edited: 24 Jul 2009

Family: Caroline May Green b. 7 Aug 1844, d. 28 Jan 1935

Hattie M. Ormsby b. 17 Feb 1873, d. 14 Feb 1954
Martha E. Ormsby b. 19 Mar 1875, d. 6 Jul 1948

Joseph Pecot

b. 16 September 1826, d. 10 November 1902

Father: Joseph Pecott
Mother: Mary [--?--]

Company: F

Joseph Pecot was born on 16 Sep 1826 at St. John's, St. John's County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of Joseph Pecott and Mary [--?--].
Joseph Pecot emigrated in 1840 from Canada.
On 9 May 1848 Joseph Pecott, 21, married Mary King, daughter of John King and Mary [--?--], at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Pecot and Mary King were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 28 Aug 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph Pecot, 23, shoemaker, b. Canada
Mary, 20, b. Canada
Harriet, 1, b. MA
Sophia Pecot, 17, b. Canada
Alexis Budrow, 16, (m.), shoemaker, b. Canada.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Joseph gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 30 Jan 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Joseph Pecot was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph Pecot was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 8 May 1864 Joseph Pecot was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot was mentioned among the casualties.
On 27 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Joseph also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
He ended his service with by mustering out on 28 Jan 1865.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Jul 1867, and received certificate number 93087.
He and Mary King were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 25 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Pecott, Joseph, 45, for boot factory, b. Canada
---, Mary, 43, b. Canada,
---, Joseph D., 20, for boot factory, b. MA
---, Ellen, 17, b. MA
---, Phebe, 15, b. MA
---, Alexander, 11, b. MA
---, Lizzie, 8, b. MA
---, Annie K., 2, b. MA.
On 25 Nov 1872 Joseph's daughter, Ellen Pecot married Paul Gerdies at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 10 Jan 1881 Mary King, his wife, died at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer.
On 18 Apr 1885 Joseph's daughter, Lizzie J. Pecot married Willie C. Bemis at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 9 Nov 1889 Joseph's daughter, Annie K. Pecot married Charles E. Barnes at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1890 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot 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.
On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
On 20 Sep 1896 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph was mentioned in an article about the company reunion, saying that he "bears the wounds from half a dozen of the most severe battles of the war. It was proverbial [in Company F] that Joe Pecot was hit in every engagement in which he participated, but always showed up for every arduous duty."
He died on 10 Nov 1902 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a widower, of paralysis. He was 76 years, 1 month and 25 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1902 at Brookfield Cemetery, Rt 9, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lot 218.
On 19 Oct 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Pecot was noted as deceased in the previous year in a newspaper article about the 38th regimental reunion. (Click the icon to read).

Last Edited: 17 Feb 2010

Family: Mary King b. between 1826 - 1827, d. 10 Jan 1881

Harriet Pecot b. 15 Jun 1849
Joseph D. Pecot b. 11 May 1851, d. 3 Jun 1909
Ellen Pecot b. 1853
Phebe Pecot b. 25 Nov 1854
Mary Pecot b. 21 Jan 1857, d. 21 Jan 1857
Alexander Pecot b. 21 Dec 1859
Lizzie J. Pecot b. 1863
Annie K. Pecot b. 1868

Archibald S. Pellett

b. 2 May 1827, d. 18 April 1891

Gravemarker of Archibald S. Pellett

Father: Chester Pellett b. 17 May 1797, d. 28 Feb 1856
Mother: Almira Cady b. 11 Mar 1806, d. 4 Apr 1883

Company: F

Archibald S. Pellett was born on 2 May 1827 at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Chester Pellett and Almira Cady, grandson on maternal side of Pascal and Hannah (Akins) CADY, of Huguenot descent.
On 1 Apr 1849 Archibald S. Pellett, 21, married Caroline Hill, daughter of Arthur Hill, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Archibald S. Pellett and Caroline Hill were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Aug 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Archibald Pellet, 24, shoemaker, b. CT (sic)
Caroline, 24, b. MA
Frank A., 1/12, b. MA.
On 28 Feb 1856 his father, Chester Pellett, died at age 58.
Archibald S. Pellett and Caroline Hill were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Archabel Pelett, 33, shoemaker, b. CT
Caroline, 33, b. MA
Mary, 8, b. MA
Charles O., 2, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Archibald gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 Archibald was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Archibald mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years, 2 months and 10 days old.
In 1862 John Chester Pellett his elder brother, enlisted in Co. E, 11th Vermont Volunteers, serving some two years until he was wounded at Charlestown, Virginia.
On 22 Jul 1862 James P. Pellett his younger brother, enlisted in the 5th Connecticut Infantry, and was captured at Chancellorsville. Having been returned he reenlisted and served to the end of the war.
On 4 Aug 1862 Lewis T. Pellett his younger brother, enlisted in Co. B, 36th Massachusetts Vol. Infantry, and served to the end of the war.
On 15 Nov 1862 Archibald ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge for disability, per MASSCW.
On 5 Dec 1862 The 1870 roster suggests he was a deserter, however Ford's history and the MASSCW disagree.
Pascal Pellett his younger brother, served in the 5th Connecticut Infantry and 1st Connecticut Cavalry, and was wounded at Cedar Mountain, Virginia.
Francis E. Pellett his younger brother, served in the 1st Connecticut Cavalry.
Archibald S. Pellett and Caroline Hill were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
Pellett, Archibald, 42, farmer, b. CT
---, Caroline, 42, b. MA
---, Almira, 70, b. CT (his mother)
---, Mary E., 18, b. MA
---, Charles O., 12, b. MA
---, Ruth E., 10, b. MA
---, George, 35, b. CT (his brother)
---, Dalbert, 4, b. CT
---, Edward, 16, b. MA.
Archibald S. Pellett and Caroline Hill were divorced at Windham County, Connecticut, sometime after 1870 according to Windham Co. court records.
Archibald S. Pellett was enumerated in the household of Almira Cady in the 1880 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1880 at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, a widower (sic), living with his widowed mother, as follows:
Almira PELLETT, Self F, 75, CT, Occ: Keeping House
Archibald F., Son M, 53, CT, Occ: Farmer.
On 4 Apr 1883 his mother, Almira Cady, died at age 77.
In 1886, Archibald was included in the North Brookfield Civil War Memorial publication, but there is no mention of desertion although it is noted for other men included there.
In 1886 Archibald was living at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.
A pension file exists for this man on Roll Number: 209, but details are unknown. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
He died on 18 Apr 1891 at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He was 63 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1891 at Dawson Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Family: Caroline Hill b. between 1826 - 1827

Frank A. Pellett b. 1 May 1850, d. 9 Dec 1859
Mary Pellett b. 26 May 1852
Charles O. Pellett b. 6 Apr 1858
Ruth E. Pellett b. 1860

Charles Perry

b. 3 May 1844, d. 27 September 1862

Father: Elisha P. Perry b. 14 Nov 1818, d. 24 Aug 1882
Mother: Esther G. Muzzy b. 26 Jan 1822

Company: F

Charles Perry was born on 3 May 1844 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Elisha P. Perry and Esther G. Muzzy.
Charles Perry was enumerated in the household of Elisha P. Perry and Esther G. Muzzy in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Elisha P. Perry, 41, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Esther G. N., 40
**Charles, 16, (at school)
John A., 1/12
Martha A. Knight, 21 , domestic.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles Perry was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, where he lost a leg.
He died on 27 Sep 1862 at Hospital, Sharpsburg, Virginia, unmarried, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. . He was 18 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
He was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, School St., North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his parents.
On 19 Jan 1870 Charles Perry was included on the Civil War memorial at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, .
See: An Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org).
In 1886, Charles was included in the North Brookfield Civil War Memorial publication.
On 17 Sep 1900 Charles Perry 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.).

Last Edited: 22 Nov 2007