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Edward Fletcher Chapin

Edward F. Chapin

• Father: Nicholas Baylies Chapin b. 9 May 1801, d. 6 Jul 1845
• Mother: Margaret Fletcher b. 19 Jun 1807, d. 19 Oct 1887

• Company: H

• Edward Fletcher Chapin was born on 1 May 1840 at White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, son of Nicholas Baylies Chapin and Margaret Fletcher, grandson of Henry and Abigail (Baylies) Chapin, and of Samuel and Lydia (Spring) Fletcher.
• On 6 Jul 1845 his father, Nicholas Baylies Chapin, died at White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at age 44.
• Edward was educated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 1860.
• Edward Chapin's mother was Margaret Fletcher -- sister to Ephraim Fletcher, and aunt of George, James B. and Capt. Samuel Fletcher of the 15th Massachusetts.
  Edward's cousin, James, was killed at Antietam. Edward and his other cousin, George Fergo Fletcher, both survived Antietam, but George was then killed later at Gettyburg on July 3,1863. Edward Chapin was wounded at Gettysburg and died August 1,1863 at Baltimore of complications from his leg wound.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as student.
• Edward Fletcher joined Co. H of the 15th Massachusetts with his three Fletcher cousins, Samuel, James and George. Of the four men, only Samuel J. Fletcher returned home.
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  On 6 Aug 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his cousin, James Brainerd Fletcher, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, unmarried.
• On 18 Sep 1862 Edward was promoted to Corporal.
• On 8 Apr 1863 Edward was promoted to Sergeant.
• Edward was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 3 Jul 1863 his cousin, George Fergo Fletcher, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Edward Fletcher Chapin was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the legs.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Fletcher Chapin was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He died on 15 Aug 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 23 years, 3 months and 14 days old.
• An extensive biography of Edward Chapin can be found in Harvard Memorial Biographies (p. 447 - 455), by Thomas W. Higginson, ed., Cambridge, Sever and Francis, 1866, online at Making of America., University of Michigan. Click HERE to read it. (Close frame to return here).
• Descendant(s): Sherry Fletcher
  Mike Newell
  who are descended from the Fletchers; E. F. Chapen had no issue.
• Researcher: Jeff Kowalis, a non-related researcher, who kindly provided the photo.

• Last Edited: 19 May 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Samuel and Lydia (Spring) Fletcher

Edwin H. Tanner

• Father: William Henry Tanner b. between 1813 - 1814, d. 1895
• Mother: Hannah Slater b. between 1815 - 1816

• Company: H

• Edwin H. Tanner was also known as Harry E. Tanner in some census enumerations.
• He was born on 16 Mar 1841 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Henry Tanner and Hannah Slater.
• Edwin H. Tanner was enumerated in the household of William Henry Tanner and Hannah Slater in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. Tanner, 37, farmer, b. RI
  Hannah, 36, b. England
  **Geo. A., 10, b. MA
  **Edwin H., 9, b. MA
  Elizabeth H., 8, b. MA
  Chas., 4, b. MA
  Harriet, 3, b. MA
  May, 17, b. RI (relationship unknown).
• Edwin H. Tanner was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edwin Tanner, 18, machinist, b. MA, is enumerated in a very large boarding house owned by Susan C. Hopkins, 50, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as machinist.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 26 days old.
• Edwin H. Tanner and George A. Tanner, brother, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. H -- George joining a year later than his brother.
• On 18 Sep 1862 Edwin was promoted to Corporal.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• On 11 Oct 1862 Edwin was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 10 May 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Edwin H. Tanner was mentioned on page 8, among others, as having made his way north after the battle. (click icon to read partial article).
• On 15 May 1864 Edwin H. Tanner was wounded.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin H. Tanner was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin H. Tanner was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 1 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin was mentioned as follows: We could find but one Massachusetts man among the wounded this morning, and he was Sergt. Tanner, Co. H, 15th Mass, one of the old veterans, who stated that he had lost but one week since he entered the service. He was very cheerful and believed in ”taking things just as they came.” Other boats are expected here every hour.
• In Jun 1864 Edwin was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having finished his term of service.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Nov 1879, and received certificate number 201934.
• Between 1889 - 1890 Edwin H. Tanner married Virginia A. [--?--]
• Edwin H. Tanner and Virginia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as:
  Tanner, Harry, b. May 1844 in MA, Engineer
  ---, Virginia, wife, b. Jan 1863 in LA
  ---, Orion, son, b. Jan 1891 in Mississippi.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Edwin H. Tanner was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
• He died on 5 Nov 1907 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He was 66 years, 7 months and 20 days old.
• On 15 Nov 1907 Virginia A. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Louisiana based on Edwin's service; and received certificate number 670406.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2009

Charles Beane

Gravemarker of Charles Beane

• Father: Hazen O. Bean b. 7 Mar 1809, d. 21 Aug 1874
• Mother: Mary Ann McBride b. between 1815 - 1816

• Company: H

• Charles Beane was born on 5 May 1839 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hazen O. Bean and Mary Ann McBride.
• Charles Beane was enumerated in the household of Hazen O. Bean and Mary Ann McBride in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hasen O. Bean, 42, R. R. conductor, b. MA (as were all)
  Mary A., 57
  George, 15
  **Charles, 11
  Frances, 8
  Sarah E., 6
  Hasen, 3
  Hiram, 2/12
  Hannah Barry, 29.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as engineer.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
• Charles Beane and Jerome Marden Carr, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In 1862 Charles Beane was wounded.
• On 16 Oct 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• On 27 Jun 1867 Charles Beane, 28, married Harriet Augusta Congdon, 29, daughter of Josiah Shove Congdon and Harriet Bates, at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his first marriage and her second.
• On 28 Apr 1869 Charles's sister, Frances Jane Bean, married Jerome Marden Carr at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Charles Beane and Harriet Augusta Congdon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1870 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bean, Charles, 31, engineer, b. MA
  ---, Harriet A., 32, b. MA.
• Charles Beane made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Nov 1875, and received certificate number 279094.
• On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Beane was reported present at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• He and Harriet Augusta Congdon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Bean Charles, 41, runs stationary engine, b. MA (fath b. ME, mor b. MA)
  ---, Augusta, 42, wife, b. MA
  ---, Flora A., 7 daur, b. MA.
• Charles Beane died on 1 May 1895 at the Dean and Whiting Elevator Company, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, killed in a machinery accident with multiple injuries at work . He was 55 years, 11 months and 26 days old.
• On 4 May 1895 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles was mentioned:
  "Funeral of Charles Bean -- The funeral of Charles Bean, who was killed at the Dean-Whiting shops on Union street took place fom his late residence, 24 Crystal street, Friday afternoon. The body was taken to Northbridge on the 4 o'clock train over the Providence road, where further services will be held Sunday afternoon. The employees at the Knowles loom works, where Mr. Bean was formerly employed, attended the funeral services at Crystal street in a body."(Worcester Daily Spy, 4 May 1895).
• An obituary for Charles Beane was published on 4 May 1895 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  "Uxbridge - The late Charles Bean. - Charles Bean, who was lately killed in Worcester, lived for several years in this town. He worked as engineer at the Rivulet mill for about 14 years. He went in 1861 with Co. H, 15th Massachusetts regiment, to the seat of war on the south, where he served three years. Relatives of the dead man are still living in town."
• He was buried in May 1895 at Riverdale Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his wife would later join him.
• On 13 May 1895 Harriet Augusta Congdon received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 420406.
• On 31 Dec 1895 Charles's daughter, Flora A. Bean married John Adams Dean at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

John Thomas Bixby

• Father: Austin Willard Bixby b. 18 Jul 1813, d. 18 Feb 1871
• Mother: Sophia Foster Paige b. 31 Mar 1815, d. 31 Oct 1907

• Company: H

• John Thomas Bixby was born on 4 Apr 1844 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Austin Willard Bixby and Sophia Foster Paige.
• John Thomas Bixby was enumerated in the household of Austin Willard Bixby and Sophia Foster Paige in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1860 at Ward 1, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Austin W. Bixby, 47, pattern maker, b. MA
  Sophia, 45, b. NH
  Maria A., 22
  George A., 20
  **John S.(sic), 16
  Harriet S., 12
  Ann W., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 2 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John Thomas Bixby was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the neck.
• He died on 12 Sep 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of fever while on hospital duty. He was 19 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Section E Grave # 7.
• An obituary for John Thomas Bixby was published on 21 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• He was buried at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, though this is believed to be a memorial plaque.
• George, his brother, outlived John and died on 1 Jul 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, serving with the 25th Massachusetts Infantry.
• John Thomas Bixby was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1880, John was included in "The History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion" with the following entry, quoting much of the obituary above: (Click icon to read.).

• Last Edited: 17 May 2009

Abram F. Burrill

• Father: Amos C. Burrell b. 18 Mar 1806, d. 5 May 1880
• Mother: Elethea F. [--?--] b. 1813, d. 20 Apr 1891

• Company: H

• Abram F. Burrill was also known as Abram F. Burrell in Ford's history.
• He was born on 30 Jun 1840 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. [--?--].
• Abram F. Burrill was enumerated in the household of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amos C. Burrell, 45, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Elthea, 38
  **Abram, 10
  Edgar D., 1.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Abram gave his occupation as laborer.
  
• In 1861 Abram was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Abram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 12 days old.
• On 17 Feb 1862 Abram was promoted to Corporal.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Abram F. Burrill was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
• On 1 May 1863 Abram was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Abram F. Burrill was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the leg.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Abram F. Burrill was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He died on 21 Aug 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 23 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Old East Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as a Sergeant, Company H., 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, with G.A.R. marker.
• Elethea F. [--?--] applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Abram's service; but no certificate is recorded.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

George Warren Davison

• Father: George Luther Davison b. 27 Nov 1811, d. 22 Nov 1887
• Mother: Lydia Maria Crosby b. 17 Jan 1817, d. 26 Sep 1912

• Company: H

• George Warren Davison was also known as George Warren Davidson.
• He was born on 12 Feb 1838 at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, son of George Luther Davison and Lydia Maria Crosby.
• George Warren Davison was enumerated in the household of George Luther Davison and Lydia Maria Crosby in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Oct 1850 at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  George L. Davison, 38, silversmith, $1600 property, b. Brooklyn, CT
  Lydia, 33, b. Lisbon, CT
  **George W., 12, b. Brooklyn, CT
  Edward H., 9, b. Brooklyn, CT.
• George Warren Davison was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  G. W. Davidson (sic), 21, machinist, b. MA
  in a boarding house.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as machinist.
  
• In 1861 George was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jun 1861 George Warren Davison, 23, married Abby Elizabeth Fletcher, 19, daughter of Ephrahim S. Fletcher and Margaret Ann Chapin, at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 5 months old.
• George Warren Davison and Samuel Judson Fletcher, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts, along with George F. and James B. Fletcher, as well as Edward Chapin, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George Warren Davison was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Warren Davison 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, George Warren Davison was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 16 Jan 1862 George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, James Brainerd Fletcher, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, unmarried.
• On 11 Oct 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 3 Jul 1863 his brother-in-law, George Fergo Fletcher, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 15 Aug 1863 his wife's cousin, Edward Fletcher Chapin, died at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds at age 23.
• George Warren Davison made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Oct 1863, and received certificate number 21712.
• On 18 Mar 1866 his infant son, George Nelson Davidson, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George Warren Davison and Abby Elizabeth Fletcher were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Centerdale P. O., North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Davison, George W., 32, machinist, $400 real estate, $500 personal property, b. CT
  ---, Abby E., 28, b. MA
  ---, Hattie M., 1. b. RI.
• George Warren Davison and Addie E. Fletcher were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at 22 Locust Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, where he works with machine tooling, and their three living children are still single at home.
• George Warren Davison died on 6 Jun 1904. He was 66 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1904 at South Cemetery, Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 25 Jun 1904 Abby Elizabeth Fletcher received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 665771.
• Abby Elizabeth Fletcher survived George and was buried in Sep 1914 in South Cemetery, at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Samuel and Lydia (Spring) Fletcher

Edward Russell Harrington

• Father: Thomas Russel Harrington b. 2 Oct 1810, d. 2 Mar 1880
• Mother: Sarah W. Elliott b. 24 Jan 1813, d. 14 Jan 1880

• Company: H

• Edward Russell Harrington was born on 11 Jan 1841 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Russel Harrington and Sarah W. Elliott.
• Edward Russell Harrington was enumerated in the household of Thomas Russel Harrington and Sarah W. Elliott in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Thomas B. (sic) Harrington, 52, R. R. Agent, b. MA
  Sarah W., 44, b. MA
  **Edward R., 18, clerk, b. MA
  Sarah W., 15, b. NY (?)
  Jannie, 4, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as clerk.
  
• In 1861 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 25 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 6 months and 14 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Edward Russell Harrington was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the wrist.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Russell Harrington was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 1 Sep 1863 Edward was promoted to Corporal.
• On 2 Feb 1864 Edward was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 5 Jun 1864 Edward Russell Harrington was wounded at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, on the hip.
• He died on 30 Jul 1864 at New York City, New York, New York, unmarried, of a bullet wound. He was 23 years, 6 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in 1864 at Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Sarah, his mother, outlived Edward and died on 14 Jan 1880 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
• Thomas, his father, outlived Edward and died on 2 Mar 1880 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
• A J. N. HARRINGTON, who lives in Leominster, is reported present at the 40th Regimental Reunion. Since Edward R. died in the war, it may be a relative of Stephen.
• In 1915 Edward Russell Harrington 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.

• Last Edited: 14 Mar 2010

Patrick Murphy

• Company: H

• Patrick Murphy was born between 1837 - 1838 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as stone-cutter.
• In 1861 Patrick was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 11 Oct 1862 Patrick was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 13 Dec 1862 Patrick Murphy was wounded at Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Patrick Murphy was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the back.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Murphy was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, mustered out due to expiration of his term of service.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Aug 1865, and received certificate number 39363.
• Patrick Murphy married Margaret [--?--].
• In 1891 Patrick was living at El Dorado County, California.
• In 1894 Patrick Murphy was described as 5'9", with light complexion, gray eyes and hair.
• In 1894 Margaret [--?--] was living at 21 Nolan Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, his wife.
• On 14 Jun 1894, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, Patrick was admitted.
• He died on 3 Jan 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
• He was buried in Jan 1910 at Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

• Last Edited: 16 Jul 2010

Nathan Ainsworth Seaver

Pvt. Nathan A. Seaver

• Father: George W. Seaver b. 1804, d. 11 May 1858
• Mother: Emily Chamberlain b. 11 Feb 1811, d. 18 Mar 1872

• Company: H

• Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was born on 4 Jun 1843 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of George W. Seaver and Emily Chamberlain.
• On 11 May 1858 his father, George W. Seaver, died of typhoid pneumonia.
• Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jul 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nathen Seaver, 17, b. CT
  living in the home of:
  Ebenezer D. Rich, 45, millwright, b. MA
  and his family.
• On 15 May 1861 his older brother, Judson M. Seaver, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Nathan was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Nathan gave his occupation as laborer.
• Nathan Ainsworth Seaver and George Franklin Seaver, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company H.
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  On 25 Jul 1861 Nathan mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 1 month and 21 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 his brother, George Franklin Seaver, died at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action, shot in the heart and killed instantly, according to Chase Philbrick at age 21.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 1 Sep 1863 Nathan was promoted to to Corporal. (Click icon to see him at this date.).
• On 7 May 1864 Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, on the left shoulder.
• On 10 May 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was mentioned on page 8, among others, as having made his way north after the battle. (click icon to read partial article).
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 23 Jun 1864 Nathan was promoted to to Sergeant. (Click icon to see him at this date.).
• On 28 Jul 1864 Nathan ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service.
  
  
• On 18 Mar 1866 Nathan Ainsworth Seaver, 22, married Elsie Jane Mowrey, 23, daughter of William Rhodes Mowry and Delia Ann Mathewson, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 18 Mar 1872 his mother, Emily Chamberlain, died at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
• On 13 May 1872 Elsie Jane Mowrey, his wife, died at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 30.
• Between 1874 - 1875 Nathan Ainsworth Seaver married Nellie Money.
• In 1886 Nathan was living at Danielsonville, Windham County, Connecticut.
• In Jun 1886 Nathan Ainsworth Seaver took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• A photograph or image of Nathan Ainsworth Seaver is located in the family archives of Craig Seaver. (Click icon to view.).
• He made application at Connecticut for a veteran's pension on 14 Apr 1891, and received certificate number 1021322.
• He and Nellie Money were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, where he is a laborer in a cotton mill. Their daughter Lucy is single and living at home.
• Nathan Ainsworth Seaver died on 15 Nov 1901 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut. He was 58 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1901 at Old Westfield Cemetery (located in Danielson), Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, as a member of the 15th Mass. Vol.
• On 9 Dec 1901 Nellie Money received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Nathan's service; and received certificate number 537999.
• On 21 Oct 1902 Nathan Ainsworth Seaver was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
• Nellie, his wife, outlived Nathan and died on 30 May 1942 at age 84.
• Nathan's wife, Nellie Money, died and was buried in May 1942 at Old Westfield Cemetery (located in Danielson), Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut. At age 84 years and 2 months.
• Descendant(s): Bruce A. Seaver, great-grandson, who kindly provided the portrait photo.
• Descendant(s): Craig Seaver, great-grandson.
• Descendant(s): Faith (Seaver) Sheridan, great-granddaughter.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Silas Austin Slocomb

• Father: Horatio Slocomb b. 12 Oct 1795, d. 10 Jun 1870
• Mother: Roxellana Wheelock b. 29 Feb 1796, d. 3 Aug 1868

• Company: H

• Silas Austin Slocomb was born on 10 Jun 1834 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Horatio Slocomb and Roxellana Wheelock.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Silas gave his occupation as machinist.
  
• Silas was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Silas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 1 month and 2 days old.
• On 6 Jun 1862 Silas was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Silas Austin Slocomb was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the arm.
• On 4 Jan 1865 Silas Austin Slocomb, 30, married Ruth Ann Orcutt, 23, daughter of Cordial Orcutt and Eleanor Greene.
• On 28 Jul 1865 Silas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service.
  
  

• In the late civil war he joined the Fifteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers; was one of the two who reconnoitered the position of the enemy the evening previous to the battle of Ball's Bluff, in which he was engaged, and cut his way through the rebel ranks, escaping by swimming the river. He was woundedin the battle of Antietam. At Fredericksburg was under fire about twenty-four hours, most of the time lying on the ground between the opposing armies, which were firing above him. He was also in the Peninsular campaign, and discharged at the close of the war; is now (1876) a merchant in Philadelphia in company with his brother Wm. H. Slocomb." from the Richardson Memorial Genealogy.

• On 3 Aug 1868 his mother, Roxellana Wheelock, died at age 72.
• On 10 Jun 1870 his father, Horatio Slocomb, died at age 74.
• On 12 Jan 1873 his son, Albert Haven Slocomb, died at age 1.
• On 24 Mar 1874 his son, Louis Green Slocomb, died at age 1.
• On 30 Apr 1884 Ruth Ann Orcutt, his wife, died according to "handwritten records copied from Cordial Orcutt's Bible and certified by Seeber Edwards, Attorney at Law and N.P., at Providence, R. I., September 29th, 1902". However it seems to clash with his remarriage. Open question. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information. at age 42.
• In 1876 Silas was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• On 1 Jan 1878 Silas Austin Slocomb, 43, married Mary Frances Applegate, 32, daughter of John Wesley Applegate and Jane L. Prichard, (Note: she is believed to have been the widow of one William A. Mendenhall.).
• Silas Austin Slocomb and Mary Frances Applegate were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, where he is a merchant; no children are enumerated in the household.
• Silas Austin Slocomb and Mary Frances Applegate were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Kingston Precinct, Shoshone County, Idaho, where he is a dealer in "general merchandise"
  They own their own home free of mortgage and seven acres of land. (Although the entry says Mary has had one child and none are living; the birth places of Frances' parents suggest that Silas and Mary are them).
• Silas Austin Slocomb made application at Idaho for a veteran's pension in May 1904, and received certificate number 1154207.
• He died on 19 Jun 1904 at Kingston Precinct, Shoshone County, Idaho, according to records in Rice County, Minnesota. However, his burial place is not given. He was 70 years and 9 days old.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Frances Applegate in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Kingston, Shoshone County, Idaho, as:
  Slocomb, Mary F., 64, widow, her one child is dead, b. NJ (as were her parents), retail merchant general store.
• On 13 Jul 1914 Mary Frances Applegate received a pension to surviving family member in Idaho based on Silas's service; his wife, received certificate number 648831.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Silas and died on 7 May 1917 at Kingston, Shoshone County, Idaho, at age 71.
• Researcher: Don Slocum, (pmbslocum@aol.com), Slocum family researcher.

• Last Edited: 1 Aug 2007