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Edwin Goulding

Ed Goulding's bummer's cap.
(Photo from the archives of Mike Cunningham.)

• Father: Peter Goulding b. 31 Mar 1810, d. 6 Mar 1896
• Mother: Melinda Habbard b. 4 Mar 1820, d. 12 May 1890

• Company: D

• Edwin Goulding was born on 3 Apr 1844 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Peter Goulding and Melinda Habbard.
• Edwin Goulding was enumerated in the household of Peter Goulding and Melinda Habbard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Peter Goulding, 40, m, machinist, $2500, b. MA (as all in this household)
  Melinda, 30, f,
  **Edwin, 6, m,
  Marcus, 3, m
  John Hubbard, 20, m, clerk (relationship if any unknown).
• Edwin Goulding and George G. Childs, first cousins, and grandsons of Clark Goulding, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. D.
• In 1862 Edwin was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Edwin gave his occupation as shuttle maker, according to Ford's history, and mechanic in the MASSCW.
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  On 6 Feb 1862 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
• On 15 Aug 1862, Edwin was absent sick.
• On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Goulding was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Edwin Goulding was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the back.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Goulding was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 16 Feb 1864, Edwin was reenlisted for a bounty of $389.99.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Edwin also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
• In 1875 Edwin Goulding married Isabelle Dana, daughter of John Brown Dana and Mary J. Burlingame.
• Edwin Goulding made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Nov 1877, including testimonials from Lt. Charles M. MURRAY and 1st Sgt. Thomas HASTINGS of the 15th, plus William BERGEN and Frank H. MERRIFIELD of Co. D.
• He and Isabelle Dana were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a machinist. She is called "Labell ". Abner R. MILLER, 22, b. RI is enumerated with them.
• Edwin Goulding was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 67 Hanover Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that he was shot in the hip.
• He and Isabelle Dana were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Goulding attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 10 Oct 1906 Isabelle Dana, his wife, died at age 65.
• Edwin Goulding died on 18 May 1907 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 63 years, 1 month and 15 days old.
• He was buried in May 1907 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Edwin Goulding was reported as "deceased" at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).
• Horatio Clark Goulding survived Edwin and was buried in May 1928 in Rural Cemetery, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his son.
• Researcher: Michael R. Cunningham an interested researcher who has a copy of Edwin Goulding's pension file and provided the photo of his hat.

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2010

Thomas Grace

• Company: K

• Thomas Grace was born between 1840 - 1841 at Ireland.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Nov 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in the regular army.
  
  
• Thomas also served in the 1st Light Artillery Regiment, Regular Army, Company F.
• He ended his service with the 1st Light Artillery Regiment on 1 Jul 1864.

• Last Edited: 6 Jun 2010

John Grady

Gravemarker of John Grady

• Father: Patrick Grady b. between 1814 - 1815
• Mother: Mary [--?--] b. between 1814 - 1815

• Company: I

• John Grady was born between 1841 - 1842 at Ireland, son of Patrick Grady and Mary [--?--].
• John Grady appeared on the census of 1855 in the household of Patrick Grady and Mary [--?--] at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. However, no widow's pension file was apparent. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
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  On 20 May 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Grady 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 died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Grady was reported as a casualty while serving with the 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Pvt. John Grady, Company I, killed July 3, buried near the Second Division, Second Corps Hospital at its original positon on the Sarah Patterson Farm, reinterred in D-12 of the Massachusetts plot, age 19.
• He was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 12.
• On 23 Aug 1888 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his mother, applied for a survivor's pension, but no certificate number was given.
• On 4 Jul 1907 John Grady 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.).
• In 1909 John Grady was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2010

Matthew Graham

• Company: Not_Assigned

• Matthew Graham was born between 1835 - 1836 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Matthew gave his occupation as teamster.
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  On 18 Mar 1864 Matthew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 Apr 1864 Matthew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

Robert W. Graham

• Father: James Graham b. 10 Jun 1813, d. 15 Jul 1889
• Mother: Margaret Ray b. 6 Jan 1819, d. 6 Jul 1895

• Company: H

• Robert W. Graham was born between 1836 - 1837 at Ireland, son of James Graham and Margaret Ray.
• Note: his mother's maiden name, CARR, is tentative and needs further documentation. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• Robert W. Graham appeared on the census of 1855 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his family, in the 1855 MA State Census.
• In 1861 Robert was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Robert gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a musician, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Robert W. Graham and Nelson Vantyle Stanton, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 5 Nov 1862 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 7 Dec 1863, Robert also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Company G.
• He ended his service with the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment by discharge on 16 Dec 1863.
• Starting 30 Mar 1864, Robert also served in the Regular Army having enlisted in the Ordinance Corps.
• On 6 Jun 1866 Robert's sister, Mary Jane Graham, married Nelson Vantyle Stanton at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Robert W. Graham ended his service with the Regular Army by discharge on 29 Mar 1867 at Watertown Arsenal, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, as:
  Delia Van Gassbeck, 44, b. NJ
  Edwin, 9
  **Robt Graham, boarder, 38, ships carpenter, b. MA
  Maria Bermett, 25, servant, b. NY.
• He made application at New Jersey for a veteran's pension on 12 Jul 1897, and received certificate number 1120889.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, as:
  Graham, Robert W., b. July 1845, single, b. MA (of Scottish parents), bridge tender
  Leyboldt, ARnold, boarder, b. 1865, single, b. Switherland, immig 1885, bridge tender.
• On 16 Aug 1909, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, Robert was admitted.
• On 28 Sep 1910, Robert was discharged from the Soldiers' Home at his own request.
• He died on 30 May 1912 (Note: this burial needs verification as being the man from the 15th Massachusetts. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
• He was buried in 1912 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Lot SLD HO, No. 6797.

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2010