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William H. Freeman

• Father: William Freeman

• Company: K

• William H. Freeman was born in 1830 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of William Freeman, possibly the son of Willard and Olive (Wipen) Freeman. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• On 2 Sep 1849 William H. Freeman married Clarissa A. Dexter, 20, daughter of Andrew Waterman Dexter, at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• William H. Freeman and Clarissa A. Dexter were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, in the home of:
  Willard Freeman, 52, farmer, b. RI
  Olive, 42, b. MA
  Olive W., 18, (f), 18, b. RI
  Allen M., 13, b. RI
  Stephen Kimball, 24, dresser tender, b. RI
  Mary, 22, b. RI
  Frederick, 2, b. RI
  **William H. Freeman, 20, dresser tender, b. RI
  Clarissa A., 20, b. RI
  Mary Smith, 24, b. Ireland
  Thos. Cogsdale, 24, weaver, b. RI
  Mary, 23, b. RI
  Mary Knox, 22, b. MA
  Mary WHipple, 25, b. RI.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as painter.
• In 1861 William was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years 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, William H. Freeman 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. Freeman was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William H. Freeman was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
• On 4 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, William H. Freeman was listed among the sick and wounded soldiers arriving off the S. R. Spaulding, Elm City, and St. Mark at Philadelphia.
• On 9 Jan 1863 William was promoted to to Sergeant.
• He died on 13 Apr 1863 at Germantown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of disease. He was 33 years old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Oct 1863 Clarissa A. Dexter received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 14343.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles H. Freeman and Julia West Tracy in the 1900 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Freeman, Charles H., head, b. Jan 1856, 44, married 8 years, b. MA (of RI parents), manufacture of printing presses
  ---, Julia, wife, b. July 1853, she has no children
  ---, Clarissa A., mother, b. June 1829, her one child is living.
• Clarissa, his wife, outlived William and died on 6 Feb 1918 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 88.
• William's wife, Clarissa A. Freeman, died and was buried in Feb 1918 at Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, next to her husband. At age 88 years and 7 months.

• Last Edited: 2 May 2011

Orrin A. French

• Father: William James French b. 30 Jun 1822, d. 23 Feb 1894
• Mother: Susan R. Lovering b. 10 Mar 1819, d. 7 Dec 1895

• Company: C

• Orrin A. French was born on 15 Apr 1848 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of William James French and Susan R. Lovering, grandson of Jonas and Martha (Jewett) French of Dunstable, Massachusetts.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 28, teamster, b. MA
  Susan R., 31, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 2, b. NH
  William H., 5/12, b. NH.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 37, farmer, $1000 real estate, $100 personal, b. MA
  Susan R., 40, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 12, b. NH
  William H., 10, b. NH
  Luella A., 7, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Orrin gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 Orrin was living at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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  On 14 Mar 1864 Orrin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
• In May 1864 Orrin A. French was wounded on the thumb.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Orrin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Company E of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Orrin also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 25 Aug 1864 Orrin was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• He died on 2 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, of disease, as a Prisoner of War. He was 16 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• A coincidence occurred at the Battle of Reams Station. Orrin's uncle, Jonas Clifton French (4th New Hampshire Infantry) was also captured and marched to Salisbury Prison from that battle. Clifton died on November 18, 1864, according to John Strong.
• On 10 Jun 1878 Susan R. Lovering received a pension to surviving family member based on Owen's service; his mother, received certificate number 265486.
• Susan R. Lovering, his mother, survived Orrin and died on 7 Dec 1895 at age 76.
• Orrin A. French appears in History of Brookline, Formerly Raby, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with Tables of Family Records and Genealogies, (Edward Everett Parker, Gardner, MA: Meals Printing Co., 1914), as a member of the 15th Massachusetts.
• Descendant(s): Trent C. French, gggrandson of Orrin's brother, William Henry French. ;
  John Strong, a descendant of one of Orrin French's brothers. (unfortunately, John's e-mail address has gone bad).

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Joseph C. Fretts

• Father: Jacob Fretts b. between 1790 - 1791
• Mother: Rebecca Cilley b. 31 Aug 1800

• Company: F

• Joseph C. Fretts was born between 1828 - 1829 at Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Jacob Fretts and Rebecca Cilley.
• Joseph C. Fretts was enumerated in the household of Jacob Fretts and Rebecca Cilley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Jacob Frets, 59, farmer, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Rebacca, 50
  Bradly, 26
  **Joseph, 21
  Henry, 19
  Angeline, 24
  Sally Jane, 27
  Emerline, 11
  Geo., 8
  Lydia Tafts, 17
  Susannah Clifford 73.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861, Joseph was unmarried at enlistment, per North Brookfield CW History.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 19 Jan 1870 Joseph C. Fretts 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 Joseph C. Fretts was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Joseph G. Fretts 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: 23 Jul 2010

John Friederick

• Company: D

• John Friederick was born between 1827 - 1828 at Germany.
• John Friederick married Catherine [--?--].
• John also served in the 29th New York Infantry, Co. H and the 2nd Independant Battery, New York Light Artillery.
• In 1863 he was married at the time of his enlistment, according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as blacksmith.
• In 1863 John was living at East Brooklyn, New York.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee, being credited to the quota of Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Oct 1863 John Friederick was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia, in the leg.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Friederick was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment;
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 22 Nov 1863, John was included in the names of patients in the Annapolis Hospitals #2 received at Naval School Hospital (Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland) - B. A. VANDERKIEFT, Surgeon in Charge, from The New York Times. (quoted in the USGenWeb Archives).
• On 24 May 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for wounds.
  
  
• On 27 Jul 1864, John was noted as transfered to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in the 1870 roster.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Sep 1864, and received certificate number 35359.
• He died in 1872.
• On 1 May 1872 Catherine [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 178122.
• An unknown person made application as guardian to surviving dependants and received certificate number 182438. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• NOTE: it is possible that the names of his wife and daughter are switched here.

• Last Edited: 1 May 2010

Henry Augustus Frissell

• Father: Otis Frissell b. between 1807 - 1808, d. 1889
• Mother: Sarah Maria Chickering b. between 1807 - 1808, d. 1888

• Company: G

• Henry Augustus Frissell was born on 16 Sep 1844 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Otis Frissell and Sarah Maria Chickering.
• Henry Augustus Frissell was enumerated in the household of Otis Frissell and Sarah Maria Chickering in the 1860 US Federal Census on 17 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Otis Frissele (sic), 52, shoe clicker, b. CT
  Sarah M., 52, b. MA (as were all children)
  Sarah L., 27
  **Henry A., 15
  George E., 18
  Neamiah M., 9.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as hostler.
  
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  On 11 Aug 1862 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Henry was taken prisoner.
• He died on 7 Mar 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, as a prisoner of war. He was 19 years, 5 months and 20 days old.
• On 3 Feb 1865, Samuel Wallace Armington was reported as a released prisoner bringing news of other prisoners at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Jun 1880 Sarah Maria Chickering received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his mother, received certificate number 211192.
• In 1888 Otis Frissell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; his father, received certificate number 287207.

• Last Edited: 19 Aug 2007