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George F. Geoghegan

• Father: George Geoghegan
• Mother: Bridget Sweeney

• Company: K

• George F. Geoghegan was born on 4 Jan 1833 at Ireland, son of George Geoghegan and Bridget Sweeney.
• George F. Geoghegan emigrated in 1857 from Ireland and was later naturalized.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as wool-sorter.
• In 1862 George was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Mar 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 2 months and 18 days old.
• On 10 Jun 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• On 27 Jul 1864 the 1870 roster shows a transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry which apparently did not happen.
• George F. Geoghegan married Winifred Kelly, daughter of William Kelly and Mary Meehan.
• George F. Geoghegan and Winifred Kelly were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Princeton P. O., Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a wool sorter.
• George F. Geoghegan made application for a veteran's pension on 22 Jan 1880, and received pension certificate no. 438953.
• He and Winifred Kelly were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gegan (sic), George, 47, wool sorter, b. Ireland
  ---, Winefred, 40, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary J., 15, dau, b. RI
  ---, George, 13, son, b. MA
  ---, Ada, 12, dau, b. RI
  ---, Angie, 12, dau, b. MA
  ---, Thomas, 8, son, b. MA
  ---, Ida, 4, dau, b. MA
  ---, Annie, 2, dau, b. MA
  ---, James, 8/12 (Sep), son, b. MA.
• George F. Geoghegan was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
• On 4 Nov 1890 George's daughter, Addelaide Geoghegan married James F. Keenan Jr. at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 19 Nov 1897 his son, James A. Geoghegan, died at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, of cardiac problems at age 27.
• On 7 Jun 1899 George's daughter, Ida Louisa Geoghegan married Michael J. Maxwell at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 14 Aug 1902 George's daughter, Anne Maria Geoghegan married Daniel J. O'Brien at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 27 Jan 1903 Winifred Kelly, his wife, died at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
• George F. Geoghegan died on 5 Jan 1910 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years and 1 day old.
• An obituary for George F. Geoghegan was published on 6 Jan 1910 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• He was buried on 7 Jan 1910 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 9 Aug 2010

Pliny Monroe George

• Father: Benjamin F. George b. between 1809 - 1810, d. before 1870
• Mother: Lydia Hesselton b. between 1811 - 1812

• Company: I

• Pliny Monroe George was born in Apr 1839 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin F. George and Lydia Hesselton.
• Pliny Monroe George was enumerated in the household of Benjamin F. George and Lydia Hesselton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benj. F. George, 40, farmer, b. MA
  Lydia, 38, b. NH
  **Pliny, 11, b. MA
  Melita, 8, b. MA
  Franklin, 6, b. MA
  Elizabeth A., 3, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Pliny gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Pliny was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Pliny mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 3 months old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Pliny Monroe George was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Elisha Tyler Bigelow on 19 Jul 1862 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read.).
• On 17 Sep 1862 Pliny Monroe George was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 28 Sep 1862 Pliny was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
• 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 22 Jan 1863 Pliny was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Monroe George was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Monroe George was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced.
• On 15 Apr 1864 Pliny ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation, due to disability.
  
  
• On 30 Apr 1864 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny was mentioned as discharged.
• On 30 Apr 1864 Pliny was mentioned in the Webster Times (Volume VI #8) as follows:

  DISCHARGED - Pliney M. George, of this town, who enlisted as a private in Compny I of the 15th Mass Regimnt, at the time of its formation three years ago, has at length been honorably discharged from service, at the advice of the surgeon, he having never fully recovered from the bad wound which he received at the Antietam fight. Mr. George had been promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and was a faithful and efficient officer.

• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Monroe George attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Feb 1865, and received certificate number 39637.
• On 2 May 1882 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, he joined the Isaac Davis GAR Post 138, for which he wrote the following: "On July 12th, 1861, I first entered the service, as private, in Company I 15th Massachusetts Infantry. My rank at the close of the war was First Lieutenant.
  Having wounds that disabled me, I was finally discharged on April 15, 1864 after serving a term of two years and nine months."
• In 1890 Pliny was living at Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 12 Mar 1890 Pliny Monroe George, 50, married Edith Anna Wheeler, daughter of Nathan H. Wheeler and Elizabeth H. Shattuck, at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Pliny Monroe George and Edith Anna Wheeler were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut, where he is a farmer. Their two children and his mother-in-law live with them.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Pliny Monroe George 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.).
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Pliny Monroe George attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Edith Anna Wheeler were enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 17 Apr 1930 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George, Pliny M., head, 90, b. MA
  ---, Edith A., wife, 72, b. MA
  ---, Nina E., dau, 38, b. CT
  Wheeler, Elizabeth H., mother-in-law, 102, widow, b. MA.
• Pliny Monroe George died on 10 Oct 1933 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 94 years and 6 months old.
• He was buried on 13 Oct 1933 at Mount Hope Cemetery, West Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot B-39.
• An obituary for Pliny Monroe George was published on 18 Oct 1933 at "Concord Enterprise" as follows:
  "WITH MILITARY HONORS - The body of Plinny M. George, who died at Leominster, October 10, was brought to Mount Hope cemetery, West Acton, for burial last Friday. Military honors were given at the grave, he having been a member of the G.A.R. He was 94 years of age and had lived most of his life in Leominster. He was a native of Cambridge. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edith M. Wheeler George; a son, Rev. H.P. George of Bernarrdston, and a daughter, Nina E. George of Leominster."
• On 20 Nov 1933 Edith Anna Wheeler received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Pliny's service; his wife, received certificate number A-4-12-34.
• Edith, his wife, outlived Pliny and died on 23 Apr 1949 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 9 Dec 2010

Harlow D. Getchell

• Company: C

• Harlow D. Getchell was born between 1841 - 1842 at Canada.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the family of Jeremiah RODGERS, 58, farmer, b. MA, and his family (relationship if any, unknown)
  as:
  Harlow GETCHELL, 17, farm laborer, b. MA (error?)
  (Note: temporary identification. Could use substantiation.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Harlow gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Harlow was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Harlow mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Harlow D. Getchell was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• He died on 14 Oct 1862 at Smoketown, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam..
• He was buried in 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Section 17, lot B, grave 95, having been removed from Smoketown.
• His estate was probated in 1863 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information from this probate record.
• Harlow D. Getchell was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Harlow D. Getchell was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2010

Artemas Adams Gibson

Gravemarker of Artemas A. Gibson

• Father: Arrington Gibson b. 17 Nov 1813, d. 30 Dec 1863
• Mother: Sarah Brown b. 16 Feb 1815

• Company: B

• Artemas Adams Gibson was born on 28 Nov 1839 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Arrington Gibson and Sarah Brown.
• In 1861 Artemas was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Artemas gave his occupation as scythe maker.
• Lemuel W. Gibson and William Addison Gibson, Artemas Adams Gibson, two brothers, and cousin Artemas, descendants of Capt. Reuben Gibson, of Revolutionary War service,, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company B.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Artemas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
• Artemas Adams Gibson and Henry Lyman Sheldon, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
• On 29 Apr 1863 Artemas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in May 1863.
• Starting 20 Apr 1864, Artemas also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service with Company H, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery on 17 Jun 1865.
• On 14 Nov 1866 Artemas's sister, Hattie A. Gibson, married Henry Lyman Sheldon at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Jan 1870 Artemas Adams Gibson, 30, married Martha Brooks, 25, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Jul 1875 Artemas Adams Gibson attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read the report.).
• On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He and Martha Brooks were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a "Brass Moulder". There are no children enumerated in the household.
• In Jun 1886 Artemas was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Artemas Adams Gibson 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 Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• An article from the Fitchburg Sentinel, 7 Mar 1895 notes:
  The death of Joseph L. Moody leaves only the following officers and members of the old Fusiliers, Co. B, 15th Mass. regiment, residing in Fitchburg: Gen. J. W. Kimball, Granville Hosmer, Herbert D. McIntire, Artimas A. Gibson, Lemuel Gibson, William Gibson, Frank Scott and Henry Whittemore. The members of the company are widely scattered.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• He and Martha Brooks were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a janitor, living in a rented home. There are no children of this marriage.
• On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
• On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
• On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
• On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read report).
• On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He died on 8 Jun 1915 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1915 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Terrace Path.
• On 15 Jun 1915 Martha Brooks received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Artemas's service; received certificate number 794754.
• Martha, his wife, outlived Artemas and died in 1921.
• Credits: Dana Ringquist, who provided the cemetery photography.

• Last Edited: 28 Sep 2011

• Charts: Descendants of Israel and Lucinda (Whiting) Gibson

James B. Gibson

• Company: D

• James B. Gibson was born between 1843 - 1844 at Acquackanonk, Sussex County, New Jersey.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as yeoman.
  
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  On 24 Feb 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Jul 1863 James was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James B. Gibson was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 26 Feb 1864, James was reenlisted as a Corporal, having received a bounty of $384.66.
• On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent prisoner.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, James also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 4 Dec 1864, James was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• In 1915 James B. Gibson 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