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Charles H. Aldrich

• Father: Welcome Aldrich b. 8 Jun 1814, d. 8 Jan 1858
• Mother: Eliza A. Pratt b. between 1815 - 1816

• Company: G

• Charles H. Aldrich was born between 1836 - 1837 at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, son of Welcome Aldrich and Eliza A. Pratt.
• On 8 Jan 1858 his father, Welcome Aldrich, died at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 43.
• Charles H. Aldrich was enumerated in the household of Eliza A. Pratt in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Eliza A. Aldrich, 44, b. RI
  **Chas. H., 23, farmer, b. CT
  Welcome, 17, (m), b. RI
  Abby E., 11, b. MA
  Emma, 8, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles was transferred from to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, according to the 1870 roster, but the MASSCW does not support this to.
• On 1 Aug 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• On 9 Sep 1869 Charles H. Aldrich married Amarantha Knight, daughter of Edward Knight, at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Charles H. Aldrich and Amarantha Knight were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Jun 1870 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Aldrich, Charles, 34, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Amarantha, 30, b. RI
  Knight, Edward, 65, cooper, b. RI
  living nextdoor to his mother:
  Eliza, and sisters Abby and Emma.
• Charles H. Aldrich died on 5 Jan 1874.
• He was buried in Jan 1874 at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Walter Hawes Allen

• Father: Amos H. Allen b. between 1802 - 1803
• Mother: Eliza C. Patt b. between 1812 - 1813

• Company: G

• Walter Hawes Allen was born on 18 Feb 1847 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Amos H. Allen and Eliza C. Patt.
• Walter Hawes Allen was enumerated in the household of Amos H. Allen and Eliza C. Patt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 4 Sep 1850 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amos Allen, 47, farmer, b. ME
  Elizabeth, 37, b. RI
  Ellen E., 14, b. MA
  Susan, 11, b. MA
  Nancy, 5, b. MA
  **Walter H., 3, b. MA
  Burnice M., 1, b. MA
  Comfort Whipple, 67, (m.), boot maker, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Walter gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 26 Jul 1862 Walter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
• On 5 Feb 1863 Walter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 22 Aug 1864, however, no certificate number is noted in the index.
• He died on 22 Jul 1867 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, of consumption. (The death was registered in Franklin, MA). He was 20 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
• In Apr 1882 Eliza C. Allen received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Walter's service; his mother, however, no certificate number is noted in the index.

• Last Edited: 26 Oct 2007

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: 12 Jul 2009

Henry S. Ball

• Father: Dexter D. Ball b. 25 Nov 1806, d. 11 Jun 1875
• Mother: Sarah A. Jenkins b. 26 Jan 1813, d. 24 Mar 1883

• Company: G

• Henry S. Ball was born on 23 Mar 1837 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dexter D. Ball and Sarah A. Jenkins.
• Henry S. Ball was enumerated in the household of Dexter D. Ball and Sarah A. Jenkins in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dexter D. Ball, 53, b. MA
  Sarah A., 47, b. NY
  **Henry S., 23, b. MA
  Sarah C., 20
  Mary N., 19
  Francese D., 16 (m.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Henry S. Ball and Webster Daniel Plimpton, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 3 months and 19 days old.
• He died on 9 Dec 1862 at Washington, DC, of disease. He was 25 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
• He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Millbury St., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 7 Dec 1865 Henry's sister, Mary N. Ball, married Webster Daniel Plimpton at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Oct 1879 Sarah A. Jenkins received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his mother, receiving certificate number 198799.
• Sarah, his mother, outlived Henry and died on 24 Mar 1883 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.

• Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Leroy D. Ball

• Father: Warren Ball b. 22 Aug 1816, d. 5 Jan 1853
• Mother: Catherine A. King b. between 1818 - 1819, d. 1892

• Company: G

• Leroy D. Ball was born between 1842 - 1843 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Warren Ball and Catherine A. King.
• Leroy D. Ball was enumerated in the household of Warren Ball and Catherine A. King in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Ward 1, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Warren Ball, 34, machinist, b. MA
  Catherine A., 31, b. MA
  Edward W., 9, b. MA
  **Leroy D., 7, b. MA.
• On 5 Jan 1853 his father, Warren Ball, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 36.
• There is a guardianship record in the probate index concerning Leroy D. and Edward W. Ball that probably pertains to this man and his brother.
• On 20 Apr 1858 Leroy's widowed mother, Catherine A. King, remarried to John M. Poor at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Leroy gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Leroy was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Leroy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, having been taken prisoner.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leroy D. Ball 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, Leroy D. Ball was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Leroy D. Ball was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 11 Aug 1864 Leroy ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out, to become a comissioned officer for the U. S. Colored Troops, according to the 1870 roster. However, there is no mention of this in the MASSCW or in Ford's history.
  
  
• Leroy also served in the 82 U. S. Colored Infantry as 2nd Lieutenant.
• Between 1874 - 1875 Leroy D. Ball married Ellen J. Lane.
• Leroy D. Ball and Ellen J. Lane were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1880 at Precinct 12, Leon County, Florida, as:
  Leroy D. Ball, 38, Govt. Office, b. MA.
  ---, Ella, Wife, 25, b. NJ, Occ: Keeps House
  ---, Mary, Dau, 6,b. FL, Occ: At Home     
  ---, Leroy D., Son, 4, b. FL, Occ: At Home
  Moses Locket, B, 45, GA, Occ: Gardener
  Alice Jones, B, 30, FL, Occ: Cook.
• Leroy D. Ball and Ellen J. Lane were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at 84th Street, Manhattan, New York County, New York, as:
  Ball, Leroy, head, Dec 1845, married 25 years, b. MA, hotel manager
  ---, Ella F., wife, Dec 1855, 2 of her 3 children are still living, b. NJ
  ---, Mary,dau, Oct 1874, b. NJ
  ---, Leroy D. R., son, Dec 1876, b. FL, lawyer.
• Researcher: David G. Ball, family researcher.

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2009

Simeon E. Ball

Gravemarker of
Simeon E. Ball

• Father: John Ball b. 2 Dec 1813, d. 1 Jan 1870
• Mother: Susannah A. Earle b. 14 Jan 1821, d. 1899

• Company: G

• Simeon E. Ball was born on 25 Jul 1843 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Ball and Susannah A. Earle.
• Simeon E. Ball was enumerated in the household of John Ball and Susannah A. Earle in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated as follows:
  John Ball, 46, b. MA (as were all)
  Susan A., 38
  **Simeon E., 16
  Chs. M., 14
  Susan E., 12
  John D., 3.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Simeon gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Simeon mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 11 months and 17 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Simeon E. Ball was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• He died on 24 Jan 1862 of disease. He was 18 years, 5 months and 30 days old.
• He and Charles M. Ball were NOT buried at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 75, Lot 11, Grave 4800, with their parents. The grave markers there are memorial stones only, stating that Simeon was buried in Maryland and Charles was buried in Virginia.
• On 28 Jul 1862 Charles M. Ball, his brother, enlisted and mustered in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. G.
• On 2 Jan 1864, Charles M. Ball, his brother, was reenlisted for a bounty of $322.66.
• Charles M. Ball, his brother, survived Simeon and died on 20 Aug 1864 killed in action at Ft. Stedman during seige of Petersburg, Virginia. He was buried at Poplar Grove National Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. Section D, Site 1303 at age 19.
• Simeon E. Ball was included on the Civil War memorial at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Jul 1872 Susannah A. Earle received a pension to surviving family member based on Simeon's service; his mother, received certificate number 175558.
• Susannah, his mother, outlived Simeon and died in 1899 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Researcher: Patrick McKeon, (Paddyocv580@cs.com) a local researcher with an interest who kindly contributed details.

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2009

Joseph Barry

Gravemarker of
Joseph Barry

• Father: John Barry b. 1802
• Mother: Julia B. Well b. 1815

• Company: G

• Joseph Barry was born in 1839 at Vermont, son of John Barry and Julia B. Well.
• Note: the family attributed to Joseph Barry here is somewhat tentative. There are unclarified discrepancies in his later life. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• Joseph Barry was enumerated in the household of Julia B. Well and John Barry in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Barrey, 57, day laborer, b. Canada
  Julia, 45, b. Canada
  **Joseph, 20, factory operator, b. VT
  Tonlin (Lewis), 16, (m), b. Canada
  Julia, 13, b. Canada
  Alexander, 3, b. MA.
• On 16 Sep 1860 Joseph Berry married Eliza Juniors, daughter of Stephen J. Juniors and Miss [--?--] Gale, at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 9 Dec 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
• In May 1864 Joseph Barry was wounded on the arm.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Barry was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Barry was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 27 Jul 1864, Joseph also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
• He ended his service by discharge on 4 Dec 1864.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Dec 1864, and received certificate number 63xxx.
• He and Eliza Juniors were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Berry, Joseph, 42, watchman, b. VT
  ---, Eliza, 42, wife, b. Canada
  ---, Joseph Jr., 19, b. MA
  ---, Albert, 9, son, b. VT
  ---, Gilbert, 9, son, b. VT
  ---, Henry, 3, son, b. MA.
• Joseph Barry was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
• He died on 28 Sep 1895 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and it was reported in the Worcester Daily Spy: "Death of a Veteran - Joseph Barry, a member of Company G of the old 15th regiment, M. V. M., died at 57 Mechanic street Saturday, aged 56 years. He was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, in the left breast, the ball entering the lung and never being found. The wound resulted in consumption, and Mr. Barry has been confined to his bed for several months.". He was 56 years old.
• He was buried on 30 Sep 1895 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 44/45. from the Worcester Daily Spy: "Veteran's Funeral - The funeral of Joseph Barry, a veteran of the 15th regiment, M. V. M., took place Monday, from the rooms of Sessions & Sons, on Trumbull street. Rev. C. E. Simmons, of Post 10, G. A. R., conducted the services. Comrade Barry was severely wounded in the side at Cold Spring Harbor fight and had been a great sufferer ever since. The ball that entered his body at that time he carried to the grave."

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2009

Richard Joseph Barrett

• Company: G

• Richard Joseph Barrett was born between 1832 - 1833 at England or Ireland.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. However, I have not been able to find him in the 1860 census. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Richard gave his occupation as mechanic.
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  On 5 Dec 1861 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Jul 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Richard Joseph Barrett was included on a list of sick and wounded on board the Knickerbocker, arrived at Old Point from James River, July 6, bound to New York and Philadelphia.
• On 11 Jul 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Georgetown, DC, discharged due to disability.
  
  
• On 15 Mar 1868 Richard Joseph Barrett married Lydia Potter Denise at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Richard Joseph Barrett and Lydia Potter Denise were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1870 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Barrett, Richard, 43, constable, b. Ireland
  Lydia P., 31, b RI
  Joseph D., 6/12, b. RI (in Sep 1869)
  Dennis, Anne, 64, b. RI (mor-in-law).
• On 23 Jul 1870 his son, Joseph Denise Barrett, died.
• On 26 Jul 1875 Lydia Potter Denise, his wife, died.
• Richard Joseph Barrett married Susan A. Wiley.
• Richard Joseph Barrett and Susan A. Wiley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Barrett, Richard J., 47, works in engine shop, b. England
  ---, Susan A., 29, wife, b. NH
  ---, Annie E., 7, dau, b. RI
  Wiley, Etta M., 32, sister-in-law, single, b. NH.
• Richard Joseph Barrett was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 59 Wilson Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, noting that he now suffereing from a hernia.
• He died on 13 Apr 1893 at Rhode Island.
• He was buried in Apr 1893 at Grace Church Cemetery, Elmwood Ave., Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with his wife, Lydia, and son Joseph, and two other children who appear to have died very young.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Susan A. Wiley in the 1900 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1900 at 59 Wilson Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Barrett, Susan, head, 41, widow with no children of her own, b. NH
  ---, Annie E., step-dau, 27, single, jeweler, b. RI
  Nentort(?), Jennie, sister, 49, widow, b. NH.
• In 1915 Richard Barrett was included on the roster of of Millbury men in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in the Centennial History of Millbury Massachusetts, pages 164 to 166.
• Susan A. Wiley, his wife, survived Richard Joseph Barrett and died on 4 Oct 1917 at age 66.

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2010

Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton

• Father: Abiah Barton b. 25 Oct 1769, d. 20 Feb 1847
• Mother: Eunice Prouty b. 1775, d. before 1813

• Company: G

• Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton was born on 26 Jul 1804 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Abiah Barton and Eunice Prouty.
• Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton and Silas Ransom Barton were twins.
• Before 1813 his mother, Eunice Prouty, died apparently.
• On 22 Aug 1813 Stephen's widowed father, Abiah Barton, remarried to Philinda Wolcot, 43, at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 31 Jul 1830 Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton, 26, married Lucy "Dolly" Miller at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 19 Apr 1846 Lucy "Dolly" Miller, his wife, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton married Lydia Cole, daughter of Louis Cole and Lydia [--?--], (She was the widow Berlingame).
• Stephen Van Rensalaer Barton and Lydia Cole were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Aug 1850 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stephen Barton, 46, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Lydia, 51
  Lydia B., 17
  Oliver E., 14
  Lucy A. Burlingame, 13
  Mary Barton, 11.
• On 27 May 1858 his son, Stephen R. Barton, died at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 18.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Stephen gave his occupation as stone mason.
• In 1862 Stephen was living at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 31 Aug 1862 Renssalaer mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 58 years, 1 month and 5 days old.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 5120.
• On 27 Jan 1863 Stephen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge, for reasons not given in the 1870 roster or the MASSCW.
  
  
• On 2 Feb 1872 Lydia Cole, his wife, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
• Stephen R. Barton died on 30 Dec 1874 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung fever. He was 70 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1874 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, School St., North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2008

Harvey Bassett

• Company: G

• Harvey Bassett was born at an unknown place with "no further record" in Ford's history, however, for some reason, he is included. Apparently he served in the 27th Mass.
• Per MASSCW, a Harvey E. BASSETT, farmer, 21, resident in Florida (logically Berkshire Co., MA). joined Co. H of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Mustered out 15 June 1865, as returned prisoner of war.

• Last Edited: 16 Sep 2006