Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Francis S. Bixby

b. June 1840

Father: Jessee Bixby b. 2 Jul 1815, d. 30 Apr 1891
Mother: Mary Dodge b. 16 Jun 1817

Company: I

Francis S. Bixby was born in Jun 1840 at unknown, Massachusetts, son of Jessee Bixby and Mary Dodge, according to the 1900 census; or CT according to the 1850 census.
Francis S. Bixby was enumerated in the household of Jessee Bixby and Mary Dodge in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Jesse Bixby, 35, operative, b. CT
Mary D., 33, b. CT
**Frances S., 14, b. CT
Herbert D., 5, b. CT
Alice M., 3, b. CT.
His mother, Mary Dodge, died.
On 24 Mar 1859 Francis's widowed father, Jessee Bixby, remarried to Elizabeth Gilmore, 43.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as no occupation is given for him in Ford's history.
On 6 Nov 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
, being credited to the quota of Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland. He was 21 years and 5 months old.
Starting 17 Feb 1862, Francis also served in the volunteered for the Western Flotilla. (Navy).
On 2 Dec 1863 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Starting 5 Jan 1864, Francis also served in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, Company G.
On 1 Feb 1865 Francis was promoted to full Corporal.
He ended his service with the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, Company G on 14 Nov 1865 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia.
Francis S. Bixby married Frances Louisa [--?--].
Francis S. Bixby was enumerated near the household of Jessee Bixby and Elizabeth Gilmore in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Bixby, Jessee, 55, carpenter, b. CT
---, Elizabeth, 36, b. VT
---, Mabel O., 2, b. MA
Tiffany, Nancy, 50, works in woolen mill, b. MA
(nextdoor to)
Bixby, Francis S., 30, runs stationery engine, b. MA
---, Frances L., 22, b. PA
---, Charles L., 4, b. PA
---, Samuel E., 3, b. MA.
Francis S. Bixby and Frances Louisa [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1880 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, where he is an engineer.
On 18 Mar 1885, at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, Francis was admitted to the O. M. Mitchel Post 1, Grand Army of the Republic.
He and Frances Louisa [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, noting that she has had two children and both are still living. He is employed as "engineer stationing", and they own their own home.
Frank S. Bixby made application at Georgia for a veteran's pension on 6 Nov 1904, received certificate number 1111267.
On 4 Jul 1907 Francis S. Bixby 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.).

Last Edited: 22 May 2010

Family: Frances Louisa [--?--] b. Mar 1847

Charles L. Bixby b. 1866
Samuel L. Bixby b. between 1866 - 1867

George Henry Bliss

b. 20 November 1841, d. 9 October 1921

Father: Lyman Bliss b. 28 Apr 1803, d. 28 Mar 1892
Mother: Maria Lavinia Wilbur b. 29 Mar 1804, d. 23 Nov 1882

Company: I

George Henry Bliss was born on 20 Nov 1841 at West Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Lyman Bliss and Maria Lavinia Wilbur.
George Henry Bliss was enumerated in the household of Lyman Bliss and Maria Lavinia Wilbur in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Sep 1850 at West Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Lyman Bliss, 47, wagon maker, b. CT
Maria L., 46, b. NY
Robbins K., 22, b. MA
Sarah A., 16, b. MA
**George H., 8, b. MA
William D., 6, b. MA
John L.,1, b. MA.
In 1861 George was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as wagon maker.
On 14 Oct 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 10 months and 24 days old.
On 11 Jun 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out, for reasons not given in the 1870 roster.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1863, received certificate number 11754.
On 20 Nov 1865 George Henry Bliss, 24, married Martha Elizabeth Spaulding, 23, daughter of Chester Spaulding and Emily Button, at Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
George Henry Bliss and Martha Elizabeth Spaulding were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Bliss, George, 38, garment manufactur, b. MA (as were all)
---, Martha, 36, wife
---, Martha, 5, daur
---, Hellen, 1, daur
Donlan, Delia, 23, servant, single, b. Ireland.
George Henry Bliss was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I.
On 28 Feb 1891 Martha Elizabeth Spaulding, his wife, died at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, of cancer at age 48.
George Henry Bliss was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Bliss, George H., head, b. Nov 1841, widower, b. MA, his parents b. CT, inventor, they live in a rented home
---, Martha S., daughter, b. Aug 1875, single, b. MA, vocal teacher
---, Hellen E., daughter, b. Apr 1879, single, b. MA.
On 22 Aug 1900 George Henry Bliss, 58, married Abbie J. Goodnough, daughter of William Goodnough and Catherine M. Chase, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 29 Jun 1901 George's daughter, Martha Spaulding Bliss married George B. Tinkham at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 20 Jul 1903 George's daughter, Helen Elizabeth Bliss married George M. Cushman at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1906 George was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Henry Bliss 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 and Abbie J. Goodnough were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 22 Apr 1910 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where his occupation is given as "inventor". Abbie has no children.
George Henry Bliss died on 9 Oct 1921 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1921 at West Stockbrige Cemetery, West Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

Family 1: Martha Elizabeth Spaulding b. 6 Jul 1842, d. 28 Feb 1891

Chester Lyman Bliss b. 14 Dec 1867, d. 4 Nov 1874
Martha Spaulding Bliss b. 17 Aug 1874
Helen Elizabeth Bliss b. 14 Apr 1879

Family 2: Abbie J. Goodnough b. between 1851 - 1852

Lucius H. Briggs

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Ebenezer Briggs b. between 1810 - 1811, d. before 1870
Mother: Eleanor Patch Warren b. between 1810 - 1811, d. after 1880

Company: I

Lucius H. Briggs was born between 1842 - 1843 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Ebenezer Briggs and Eleanor Patch Warren.
Lucius H. Briggs was enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Briggs and Eleanor Patch Warren in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1850 at Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, as:
Ebenezer Briggs, 45, confectioner, b. RI
Eleanor P., 39, b. MA
Reuben D., 20, sailor, b. NY
Henry, 17, actor, b. VT
Ebenezer, 15, miner, b. VT
Mary, 15, b. CT
Charles W., 14, b. VT
**Cornelins W., 8, b. CT
**Lucius H., 7, b. RI
Caroline, 4, b. VT.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lucius gave his occupation as printer.
In 1861 Lucius was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 15 May 1861 Lucius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Lucius H. Briggs and Cornelins W. Briggs, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
On 9 Nov 1861 Lucius H. Briggs 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 8 Sep 1862 at Munson's Hill, Virginia, Lucius wrote a letter to the Webster Weekly Times, which was then published on the 13th of the month. It was his last communication. (Click icon to read.).
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
An obituary for Lucius H. Briggs was published on 27 Sep 1862 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Click icon to read.).

On 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lucius H. Briggs was mentioned (Volume 4 # 30) as follows:

Funeral Services
Appropriate funeral services occasioned by the death of Webster volunteers on the field of battle --- H. L. Amidon, L. H. Briggs, Geo. Butler, G. Foster and A. Sargent, will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon, at the hour of the usual service.
They will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Cromack of the Methodist, Fish of the Baptist, and Kendall of the Congregational churches; and the usual afternoon services at the last two places of worship will be omitted. It will be noticed that to the above list of dead, the name of Moses Wood is not mentioned. The surviving parent of this young man being too ill to attend on this occasion, services occasioned by his death will be deferred until a more convenient time.

On 8 Jun 1863 Eleanor Patch Warren received a pension to surviving family member based on Lucius's service; mother, receiving certificate number 51344.
He was mentioned in the newspaper report of the funeral of George O. Raymond in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Aug 1866, Lucius W. Briggs, his nephew, son of his brother Cornelins, was named for Lucius H. Briggs.
On 25 Sep 1869 Lucius H. Briggs was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
On 17 Sep 1900 Lucius H. Briggs 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.).
On 4 Jul 1907 Lucius H. Briggs 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.).

Last Edited: 12 May 2010

Charles Edward Buck

b. 20 June 1843, d. 27 September 1862

Father: Artemus Buck b. between 1783 - 1784
Mother: Freelove Burr b. between 1803 - 1804

Company: I

Charles Edward Buck was born on 20 Jun 1843 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Artemus Buck and Freelove Burr.
Charles Edward Buck was enumerated in the household of Artemus Buck and Freelove Burr in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Artemus Buck, 66, basket maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Mrs. Buck, 46
Marie, 22
Lucinda, 18
Mary A., 11
Henry, 9
**Charles, 8
Lyman, 3
?? Billings, 78, (m).
In 1861 Charles was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as laborer.
On 15 May 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 25 days old.
On 9 Nov 1861 Charles Edward Buck 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 27 Sep 1862 of disease. He was 19 years, 3 months and 7 days old.
An obituary for Charles Edward Buck was published on 18 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: as follows:
Deaths
In Mill Creek Hospital, near Fortress Monroe, of consumption, Sept. 27, Charles E. Buck a member of Co. I, 15th Mass. Reg’t. son of Mr. and Mrs. Artemas Buck, of this town aged 19 years.
[Funeral services at the Baptist Church Sabbath evening, at half past six o’clock]
He was buried on 18 Oct 1862 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Oct 1863 Freelove Burr received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; mother, with application number 166785, but no certificate is recorded.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Artemus Buck and Freelove Burr in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
Artemus Buck, 70, basket maker, b. MA
---, Freelove, 64
---, Isaac, 19, invalid
---, Lyman, 24, painter.
On 4 Jul 1907 Charles Edward Buck 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.).

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Joseph Bardsley

b. 1826, d. 2 July 1863

Gravemarker of Joseph Bardsley

Company: I

Joseph Bardsley was also known as Joseph Beardsley in his military records.
He was born about in 1826 at England.
On 6 Dec 1853 Joseph Bardsley married Mercy Miller, 47, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Joseph Bardsley and Mercy Miller were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph Basley (sic), 48, operative, b. England
Mercy, 53, b. ME
Bemis, 17, shoemaker, b. ME
Vilyora, 15, b. ME
Frances, 11, b. ME
Mary, 10, b. ME
Levi, 26, shoemaker, b. ME
Emeline, 26, b. NY
Viola, 3, b. MA.
In 1862 Joseph was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as spinner.
Alpheus Remick and Levi Remick, Joseph Bardsley, and Moses Augustus Remick, three brothers and their step-father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
On 28 Jul 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 36 years old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Joseph Bardsley was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
He died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action. He was 37 years old.
On 10 Jul 1863 Mercy Miller received a pension to surviving family member based on Joseph's service; his wife, received certificate number 8957.
In 1863 Mercy Miller, his wife, was applying for a widow's pension and stated "that she now has 13 children living, seven of them are now in the army in various regiments."
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Bardsley was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
He was buried in Jul 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 6.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Augustus Remick and Emma Augusta Whittaker in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Remick, A., 27, laborer, b. MA (sic)
---, Emily, 22
---, Lilla A., 4
---, Mercy B., 2
(in the same house)
Bardsley, Mercy, 65
---, Fidelia, 4.
Joseph Bardsley's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mercy Miller in the 1880 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1880 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as: Bardsley, Mercy, 71, widow, b. ME, living alone.
Mercy, his wife, outlived Joseph and died on 22 Feb 1889 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 82.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Charts: Descendants of Mercy Miller and Alpheus Remick

Family: Mercy Miller b. 15 Aug 1806, d. 22 Feb 1889

Hiram Burnham

b. 27 August 1820, d. 30 November 1903

Gravemarker of Hiram Burnham

Father: Jonathan Burnham b. 13 Dec 1775, d. 22 Sep 1854
Mother: Chloe Babcock b. 12 Jan 1796, d. 12 Jul 1828

Company: I

Hiram Burnham was born on 27 Aug 1820 at Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Burnham and Chloe Babcock.
On 12 Jul 1828 his mother, Chloe Babcock, died at age 32.
Hiram Burnham was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in Aug 1850 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Hiram Burnham, 27, b. MA, living in the household of Marshal Miner, a farmer. Relationship, if any, unknown.
On 29 Aug 1854 Hiram Burnham, 34, married Clara Brown, 26, at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
On 22 Sep 1854 his father, Jonathan Burnham, died at age 78.
Hiram Burnham and Clara Brown were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1860 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
Hiram Burnham 39, farmer, $400 real estate, $110 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Clara, 32
Alsada, 4 (f)
Damian, 3, (f).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hiram gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Hiram was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
On 14 Oct 1861 Hiram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 41 years, 1 month and 17 days old.
He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning Hiram Burnham, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
On 26 Sep 1862 Hiram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Sep 1863, received certificate number 554302.
He and Clara Brown were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1870 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with their two sons, where he is a farmer.
On 16 Feb 1881 Clara Brown, his wife, died at age 52.
Hiram Burnham was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, where he is 79 and a boarder in the house of one Charles Clark, 55, b. CT. His son Darwin lives elsewhere in Colchester and is unmarried at age 42.
He died on 30 Nov 1903. He was 83 years, 3 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1903 at Westchester Cemetery, Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, with his wife and the inscription "age 83 yrs, Co I-15th Regt, Mass Vol. Inf. Veteran cl-65."

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Family: Clara Brown b. 28 Mar 1828, d. 16 Feb 1881

Alsada Burnham b. 25 Jul 1855
Darwin Burnham b. 10 Jan 1857

George Butler

b. between 1841 and 1842, d. 17 September 1862

Father: John Butler d. 7 Oct 1850
Mother: Ann Dwyer b. 1821, d. 23 Dec 1885

Company: I

George Butler was born between 1841 - 1842 at Tipperary, County Clare, Ireland, son of John Butler and Ann Dwyer.
On 7 Oct 1850 his father, John Butler, died at Tipperary, County Clare, Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 George was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 15 May 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 9 Nov 1861 George Butler was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 26 Nov 1861 as follows: (click icon to read).
George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 21 Mar 1862 as follows: (click icon to read).
George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 25 May 1862 as follows: (click icon to read).
George wrote a letter to Ann Dwyer on 23 Jul 1862 as follows: (click icon to read).
George Butler died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, unmarried, killed instantly in action.
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 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Butler was mentioned (Volume 4 # 30) as follows:

He was buried at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 4 Sep 1863 Ann Dwyer received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his mother, received certificate number 11.983. He was her only son.
On 25 Sep 1869 George Butler was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
Ann, his mother, outlived George and died on 23 Dec 1885 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Sep 1900 George Butler 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.).
On 4 Jul 1907 George Butler 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.).

Last Edited: 8 Jul 2009

Henry Butler

b. between 1840 and 1841, d. 14 November 1862

Father: Henry Butler b. 1815
Mother: Margaret [--?--] b. 1822

Company: I

Henry Butler was born between 1840 - 1841 at Suffield, Vermont, son of Henry Butler and Margaret [--?--], (Note: could not find a location "Suffield" in any Vermont county, but marriage record confirms Vermont.).
Henry Butler was enumerated in the household of Henry Butler and Margaret [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry Butler, 35, laborer, b. Canada
Margaret, 28, b. Canada
**Henry, 10, b. VT
Margaret, 8, b. VT
Orley, 3, b. VT
Mary, 1, b. VT
Josett Butler, 75, b. Canada.
In 1861 Henry was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 15 May 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Henry Butler, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 Henry Butler was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Butler was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, H. Burler was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.

On 6 Mar 1862 Henry Butler married Sarah C. Paul, daughter of Joseph Paul and Calista [--?--], at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. From The Webster Times, March 15, 1862, (Volume IV # 1)

Marriages
In Webster, 6th inst., by W. H. Davis Esq., Henry Butler, a returned prisoner from Richmond, to Miss. Sarah Paul, both of Webster.
The printer has been kindly remembered by a presentation of bridal loaf, ect. The parties certainly have our heartiest wishes for a long and prosperous life, and the uninterrupted enjoyment of connubial fidelity.

On 17 Sep 1862 Henry Butler was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by a gunshot wound in his leg, and for a long time he lay in a critical condition at Smoketown Hospital.
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.
He died on 14 Nov 1862 at Smoketown, Washington County, Maryland, at the Regimental Hospital of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam.
The day after his death, a letter to his wife was published in the local newspaper. (Click the icon to read.).
He was buried in Nov 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Gravesite: #981.
On 25 Apr 1863 Sarah C. Paul received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 12774.
Henry Butler and Sarah C. Paul had no issue.
On 17 Sep 1900 Henry Butler 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.).
On 4 Jul 1907 Henry Butler 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.).

Last Edited: 8 Jul 2010

Family: Sarah C. Paul b. between 1840 - 1841

Dyer Davis Cady

b. 26 July 1844, d. 24 March 1920

Father: Hale Columbia Cady b. 29 Dec 1803, d. 3 Aug 1883
Mother: Sally Perry b. 16 Sep 1807, d. 18 Sep 1847

Company: I

Dyer Davis Cady was born on 26 Jul 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hale Columbia Cady and Sally Perry.
On 18 Sep 1847 his mother, Sally Perry, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 40.
On 6 Mar 1849 Dyer's widowed father, Hale Columbia Cady, remarried to Hannah Cheney Farnum, 36, at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Dyer Davis Cady was enumerated in the household of Hale Columbia Cady and Hannah Cheney Farnum in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hale C. Cady, 46, b. RI
Hannah C., 38, b. MA
Maria, 18, b. MA
Louisa A., 17, b. CT
Horace H., 14, b. MA
Geo. W., 10, b. MA
**Dyer D., 6, b. MA
Sarah E., 4, b. MA.
In 1861 Dyer was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Dyer gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 15 May 1861 Dyer mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 16 years, 9 months and 19 days old.
On 9 Nov 1861 Dyer Davis Cady was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 5 Sep 1862, mentioning Dyer Davis Cady, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
Starting 1 Feb 1863, Dyer also served in the 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, where his name appears on the roster of Battery B.
On 4 Jul 1863 Dyer Davis Cady was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, while serving with Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
He was mentioned in the obituary of Albert H. Snow on 18 Jul 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dyer Davis Cady was reported as a casualty while serving with the 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
On 27 Jul 1864 Dyer ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Dyer also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
He ended his service with the 20th MVI by discharge on 5 Aug 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia.
On 12 Jun 1865 Dyer Davis Cady ended his service with Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery the roster showing him until this date.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Oct 1875, received certificate number 160893.
On 18 May 1882 Dyer Davis Cady, 37, married Lucy E. Williams, 35, daughter of Edward Williams and Sarah E. Chase, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. (Note: she was the widow of Thomas G. Beauchamp, mariner, of Lynn, MA).
On 2 Mar 1885 Lucy E. Williams, his wife, died at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, of hepatitis at age 37.
On 24 Aug 1888, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, Dyer was admitted.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Friend Street, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, with no indication of regiment.
He was enumerated in the household of Sarah Ellin Cady in the 1900 US Federal Census on 12 Jun 1900 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Woodell, Ellen S., head, b. Dec 1845, a widow with no children, b. MA
Cady, Horace H., brother, b. Feb 1835, single, b. MA
---, Dyer D., brother, b. July 1844, widower, b. MA.
In 1909 Dyer Davis Cady was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Aug 1909, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, Dyer was discharged for the last time at his own request.
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
Cady, Dyer D., boarder, 65, widower, b. MA (as were his parents).
On 13 Aug 1917 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, Dyer D. Cady attended the 48th reunion of Battery M, 1st Regiment, Rhode Island Light Artillery, as was reported the following day in the Pawtucket Times.
On 30 Jan 1919 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dyer Davis Cady was mentioned in an article about Elias Benjamin Wakefield (an unknown value).
Dyer Davis Cady died on 24 Mar 1920 at Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 7 months and 27 days old.

Last Edited: 5 Aug 2009

Family: Lucy E. Williams b. 5 May 1847, d. 2 Mar 1885

Thomas Cassidy

b. between 1822 and 1823, d. 21 October 1861

Company: I

Thomas Cassidy was born between 1822 - 1823 at Ireland.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Thomas was living at Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, according to the Webster Times.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as operative.
On 15 May 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action.
John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Thomas Cassidy, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Cassidy was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Cassidy was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 Thomas Cassidy was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Cassidy was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
Thomas Cassidy was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 26 Oct 2007