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David M. Daniels

• Father: John M. Daniels b. between 1812 - 1813, d. 1889
• Mother: Amanda F. Smith b. 26 Jun 1827, d. 8 Sep 1862

• Company: G

• David M. Daniels was born on 9 Nov 1841 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of John M. Daniels and Amanda F. Smith.
• David M. Daniels was enumerated in the household of John M. Daniels and Amanda F. Smith in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1860 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John M. Daniels, 47, agent, b. MA
  Amanda F., 33, b. RI
  Brian, 22, moulder, b. RI
  Pliny A., 20, printer, b. MA
  **David M., 18, b. RI
  Katy A. Taft,
  Sarah E. Smith
  Sarah Waters
  Adolpheus Daniels, 82, b. MA (possibly his grandfather).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, David gave his occupation as operative.
  
• David M. Daniels and Wilder S. Holbrook, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
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  On 2 Jul 1861 David mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 7 months and 23 days old.
• On 8 Sep 1862 his mother, Amanda F. Smith, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 35.
• On 17 Sep 1862 David M. Daniels was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
• On 27 Nov 1862 David ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Dec 1862, received certificate number 13325.
• On 26 May 1864 David's widowed father, John M. Daniels, remarried to Mary L. Whitney at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• On 23 May 1865 David M. Daniels, 23, married Flora A. Holbrook, 22, daughter of Stephen Buffum Holbrook and Hannah Sutton, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 15 Apr 1869 Flora A. Holbrook, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 26.
• David M. Daniels's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Stephen Buffum Holbrook and Hannah Sutton in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1870 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Holbrook, Stephen B., 51, merchant (b. RI) (David's father-in-law)
  ---, Hannah O., 50, b. MA
  ---, Hattie, 15
  ---, DANIELS, Walter H., 3 (David's son living with maternal grandparents.)
  (next door)
  Holbrook, Wilder L., 29, merchant, b. MA (as were all others)
  ---, Jane, 29
  ---, Jennie, 5
  (Note: David M. Daniels was not apparent in the census, although he is presumably still living at this time.).
• David M. Daniels died on 9 Oct 1871 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 29 years and 11 months old.
• He was buried in Oct 1871 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 11 Jul 1872 N. B. Holbrook made application for a pension as guardian to David's surviving dependants, and was named guardian for minor, Walter H. Daniels. (Note: this is possibly "S. B." Holbrook, his father-in-law.).

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Marcus M. Daniels

• Father: Charles Daniels b. 21 Aug 1798, d. 16 Sep 1874
• Mother: Eliza G. Hastings b. 10 Aug 1801, d. 30 Dec 1889

• Company: G

• Marcus M. Daniels was born on 30 May 1842 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Daniels and Eliza G. Hastings.
• Marcus M. Daniels was enumerated in the household of Charles Daniels and Eliza G. Hastings in the 1860 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Charles Daniels, 61, farmer, b. MA
  Eliza G., 59, b. CT
  Aron, 24, shoemaker, b. MA
  **Marcus, 18, shoemaker, b. MA
  Lucy, 21, dressmaker, b. MA
  Mary J., 25, b. RI.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Marcus gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Marcus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 12 days old.
• Marcus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having never left the state, according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
• Starting 25 Sep 1862, Marcus also served in the 51st Massachusetts, Co. E as having reenlisted.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 27 Jul 1863.
• Marcus M. Daniels married Jane M. Carr, daughter of John Carr.
• On 16 Sep 1874 his father, Charles Daniels, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
• Marcus M. Daniels and Jane M. Carr were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Marcus DANIELS, 37, b. MA, shoemaker
  Jane M., wife, 34, b. NY,
  Mabel E., daughter, 5, b. MA.
  Eliza DANIELS, 78, b. CT (his mother).
• Marcus M. Daniels was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having been a member of the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that he now suffers chills and feaver and has heart trouble.
• On 15 Aug 1890 Mary J. Carr, his wife, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 42.
• Marcus M. Daniels died on 29 Feb 1892 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 49 years, 8 months and 28 days old.

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2010

Albert Davis

• Father: Daniel Davis b. 3 Mar 1806, d. 27 Dec 1855
• Mother: Angeline Leland b. 25 Aug 1812, d. 12 Jun 1901

• Company: G

• Albert Davis was born on 12 Aug 1842 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Daniel Davis and Angeline Leland, grandson of Dr. Eliab and Pearly Leland.
• On 27 Dec 1855 his father, Daniel Davis, died at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 49.
• Albert Davis was enumerated in the household of Angeline Leland in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1860 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Angeline Davis, 48, b. MA (as were all in family)
  **Albert, 17, bootmaker
  Angeline, 14
  Eliab Leland, 78 (his maternal grandfather).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 11 months and 18 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Albert Davis was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Albert also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• He ended his service by discharge on 5 May 1865.
• On 23 Nov 1868 Albert Davis, 26, married Almira Fiske Adair, 18, daughter of William Adair and Mary Britten, at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 10 Oct 1871 Almira Fiske Adair, his wife, died at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 21.
• On 18 Apr 1875 Albert Davis, 32, married Laura August Crooker, 18, daughter of Benjamin F. Crooker and Jemima S. Viall, at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Albert Davis made application for a veteran's pension on 31 May 1878, and received certificate number 157981.
• He and Laura August Crooker were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Davis, Albert, 37, boot maker, b. MA (as were his parents, and all in family)
  ---, Laura A., 23, wife
  ---, Myra L., 4, daughter
  ---, Olive M., 1, daughter
  Violl, Charlotte, 28, boarder
  (Note: there are 5 Albert Davis' in 1880 MA of this approximate age, and two live in Worcester Co., but only this one lives in Upton.).
• In 1886 Albert was living at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Albert Davis 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 Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, noting that he was wounded in the right forearm.
• On 16 Jul 1891 Laura August Crooker, his wife, died at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
• On 24 Sep 1897 his daughter, Mary Austin Davis, died at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever at age 11.
• Albert Davis was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Davis, Albert, head, b. Aug 1842, widower, b. MA, (He and his daughters appear to work at the same place, but it is illegible in all three versions)
  ---, Myra L., daughter, b. Sep 1873, single
  ---, Olive M., daughter, b. Dec 1878, single
  (nextdoor)
  ---, Angeline L., head (his mother), b. Aug 1812, widow, b. MA (two of her five children are still living)
  ---, Angelina L., daughter (his sister), b. Apr 1846.
• On 22 Sep 1903 Albert's daughter, Myra Louisa Davis married Frank Owen Wadman at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Davis attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 18 Dec 1904 his daughter, Olive Munroe Davis, died at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of phthisis at age 25.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Davis 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.).
• He died on 24 Aug 1908 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease. He was 66 years and 12 days old.
• He was buried on 28 Aug 1908 at Lakeview Cemetery, Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

John W. Davis

• Father: Joseph Davis d. 31 Jan 1834
• Mother: Thankfkul Baker b. 28 Sep 1780, d. 28 Mar 1856

• Company: G

• John W. Davis was born in Aug 1824 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Davis and Thankfkul Baker.
• On 4 Oct 1846 John W. Davis, 22, married Ann Louisa Swain, daughter of Davis B. Swain and Sarah [--?--], at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, noting that he is a "tinplate worker."
• John W. Davis and Ann Louisa Swain were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 3 Sep 1850 at Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, as:
  John W. Davis, 25, (no occupation), b. MA
  Ann L., 24, b. MA
  Emily B., 2, b. MA.
• Ann Louisa Swain, his wife, died apparently.
• John W. Davis married Arabella B. Colburn, daughter of William Keene and Mary Ann Ridgeway, in a second marriage for both, apparently.
• John W. Davis and Arabella B. Keene were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1860 at Ward 2, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Davis, 35, tinman, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Arabella, 27
  Willie, 11
  Mary A., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as tinsmith.
• In 1861 John was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a sergeant, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years and 11 months old.
• In Nov 1863 John W. Davis and William A. Mullett were court martialed along with David O. Wallace at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-506 (National Archives, Record Group 153).
• On 4 Nov 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "dishonorably discharged," according to Ford's history and the MASSCW. Details unknown. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  
  
• Arabella, his wife, outlived John and died on 3 Aug 1908 at Danvers Insane Hospital, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a "widow" of senile dementia.

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2010

Orin L. Davis

• Father: Robert Davis b. 5 Oct 1788, d. 16 Sep 1848
• Mother: Elethere Rounds b. 18 Dec 1788, d. 28 Feb 1885

• Company: G

• Orin L. Davis was born between 1817 - 1818 at Rhode Island, son of Robert Davis and Elethere Rounds, according to the 1850 census, or in Massachusetts according to the 1860 census.
• On 15 Aug 1838 Orin L. Davis married Huldah S. Gerry, 20, daughter of John Gerry and Sally Gerry, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Orin L. Davis and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1840 US Federal census in Apr 1840 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orin Davis: 1 x male 20-30//1 female under 5; 1 female 20-30.
• On 16 Sep 1848 his father, Robert Davis, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 59.
• Orin L. Davis and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 29 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sally Gary, 44, b. MA
  **Orin Davis, 33, shoemaker, b. RI
  Huldah, 33, b. MA
  Frank E., 12, b. MA
  Noah L. Goodwick, 90, shoemaker b. VT
  Marietta, 24, b. RI
  Mary F., 1, b. MA.
• On 11 Oct 1858 Huldah S. Gerry, his wife, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
• On 8 May 1859 Orin's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Davis married Edward A. Norcross at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Orin L. Davis and Huldah S. Gerry were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orin L. Davis, 42, shoemaker, b. MA
  Heuldah L., 40, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Orin gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 1 Aug 1862 Orin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• Note: the identification of this family as belonging to the man who fought in the 15th Massachusetts is tentative. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Orin L. Davis was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 10 May 2008

Horace Day

• Company: G

• Horace Day was born in May 1825 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 7 Jan 1844 Horace Day, 18, married Miranda Bates at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• Horace Day and Miranda Bates were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Horace Day, 25, trees boots, b. CT
  Miranda, 22, b. MA
  Harriet Ann, 3, b. CT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Horace gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years and 2 months old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Horace Day was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace Day 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, Horace Day was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 25 Apr 1862 Horace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge, for reasons not given.
  
  
• On 14 Feb 1863 Horace's daughter, Harriet Ann Day married Charles E. Damon at Connecticut.
• Horace Day made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Jul 1868, received certificate number 10005.
• On 15 Aug 1869 his teenage son, James Horace Day, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 14.
• On 2 Dec 1871 Horace's daughter, Jane Abby Day married Charles E. Tripp at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 13 Jan 1873 his married daughter, Jane Abby Day, died at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of an enlarged heart at age 20.
• Horace Day and Miranda Bates were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Day, Horace, 56, boot crimper, was unemployed 3 months in the last 12, b. CT (as were his parents)
  ---, Miranda, 57, wife, b. MA (as were the sons)
  ---, John E., 22, son, boot crimper, was unemployed 2 months in the last 12, b MA
  ---, Willie A. 19, son, clerk in grocery store
  ---, Frank, E., 16, son, works in laundry
  ---, George H., 13, son, in school.
• In 1885 Miranda Bates, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Horace Day was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 6 Jul 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 78 years and 2 months old.
• He was buried in Jul 1903 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 3. (The grave marker is reported in poor condition and difficult to read. Oct 2006).
• On 19 Oct 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace Day was noted as deceased in the previous year in a newspaper article about the 38th regimental reunion. (Click the icon to read).

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

William Russell Dean

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William R. Dean

• Father: Ansel J. Dean b. between 1801 - 1802, d. 3 Sep 1854
• Mother: Elizabeth F. Russell b. 28 Sep 1806

• Company: G

• William Russell Dean was born on 24 Jul 1840 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Ansel J. Dean and Elizabeth F. Russell, and the birth was registered in Milford, MA.
• William Russell Dean was enumerated in the household of Ansel J. Dean and Elizabeth F. Russell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ansil E. Dean, 48, wheelwright, b. VT
  Elizabeth F., 44, b. MA
  Francis, 12, b. MA
  **Wm. R., 10, b. MA
  Chas. N., 8, b. NH
  George S., 4, b. MA
  Ellen Locklin, 18, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as mechanic.
  
• In 1861 William was living at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 6 days old.
• William Russell Dean and Ichabod W. Cook, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 25 Apr 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge, for reasons not given.
  
  
• Starting 24 Dec 1863, William also served in the 2nd Mass. Heavy Artillery, Co. B.
• He ended his service with the 2nd Mass. Heavy Artillery on 22 Sep 1865.
• In 1869 William Russell Dean was strawgoods worker.
• On 9 Sep 1869 William Russell Dean, 29, married Vienna Matilda Cook, 26, daughter of Zimri Cook Jr. and Olive W. Allen, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William Russell Dean and Vienna Matilda Cook were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dean, Wm., 38, boarder, letter carrier, b. CT (of CT parents)
  ---, Vannie, 38, boarder, b. MA
  in the home of Chas. Wesson.
• William Russell Dean was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 3 Washington Avenue, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Vienna Matilda Cook were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Ward 2, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dean, William R., head, b. July 1840, 59, married 30 years, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA), clerk
  ---, Vienna M., wife, b. Apr 1843, her one child is deceased, b. MA
  Chapin, George E., boarder, b. Mar 1865, single, school teacher.
• William Russell Dean died on 13 Apr 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, encephalitis and dementia. He was 61 years, 8 months and 20 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1902 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1902 William R. Dean was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2009

James Tyler Dennis

• Father: Edward S. Dennis b. 6 May 1810
• Mother: Anna Maria P. Stockwell b. 1815

• Company: G

• James Tyler Dennis was born on 23 Jan 1841 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edward S. Dennis and Anna Maria P. Stockwell.
• Note: these parents are tentative and need further confirmation. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• James Tyler Dennis was enumerated in the household of Tyler Stockwell in the 1860 US Federal Census on 11 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James T. Dennis, 19, farm laborer, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  Tyler Stockwell, 65, farmer, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as groom.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 5 months and 19 days old.
• On 15 Mar 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 6th Infantry V. R. C., Company H.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 6th Infantry V. R. C. due to expiration of his term of service, as "absent sick" on the rolls on 28 Jul 1864.
• James Tyler Dennis married Josephine [--?--].
• James Tyler Dennis and Josephine [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1870 at Ward 7, Washington, DC, as:
  Jas. T. Dennis, 30, Engineer, b. MA
  ---, Josephine, 28, b. Canada
  ---, Edwd., 7/12, b. DC.
• James Tyler Dennis died in 1886. He was 44 years old.
• On 7 Sep 1886 Josephine [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Indiana based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 259816.

• Last Edited: 14 Jul 2010

John C. Desmond

• Company: G

• John C. Desmond was born at an unknown place.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as "none" according to Ford's history.
• In 1861 John was living at an unknown place.
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  On 11 Dec 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry with no further information in Ford's history, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Note: this name does not appear in the MASSCW as part of the 15th Massachusetts. It does appear in Ford's history. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

John C. Dixon

• Father: John G. Dixon
• Mother: Jerusha Hunt

• Company: G

• John C. Dixon was born on 24 Jan 1833 at Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of John G. Dixon and Jerusha Hunt.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Aug 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• On 26 Dec 1863, John was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $430.
• On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Prisoner of War.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John C. Dixon was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 29 Apr 1865, John was released from prison.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 27 Jul 1865.
• On 25 Oct 1865 John C. Dixon, 32, married Mary Marshall, daughter of J. Marshall and Ellen Johnson, at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John C. Dixon made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 28 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 612928.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably as:
  Read, Ellen, head, b. June 1858, widow w/four living children
  **Dixon, John, Boarder, b. Feb 1838, widower, b. MA (as were his parents), farm labor.
• He died on 13 Aug 1904 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried (sic), of heart disease. He was 71 years, 6 months and 20 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1904 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, John C. Dixon was one of many soldiers who resided there at one time or another.
• In 1909 John C. Dixon was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009