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Orsemus Griffin Chapman

• Father: Jehiel Chapman b. 13 Nov 1787, d. 29 May 1885
• Mother: Eliza Griffin b. 10 Mar 1800, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Company: I

• Orsemus Griffin Chapman was born in 1825 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Jehiel Chapman and Eliza Griffin.
• On 6 Mar 1851 Orsemus's sister, Laura Jane Chapman, married Calvin P. Dustin at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
• On 16 Mar 1854 Orsemus Griffin Chapman married Rowena A. Upton, daughter of Paul Upton and Sally Nichols, at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 23 Dec 1854 Orsemus's brother, William Seymour Chapman, married Mary Ann Upton at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. Two brothers married two sisters.
• On 12 Aug 1859 Rowena A. Upton, his wife, died at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Orsemus gave his occupation as farmer.
• Orsemus Griffin Chapman and William Seymour Chapman, and Calvin P. Dustin, brothers, and brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co I.
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  On 17 Oct 1861 Orsemus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry enlisted on this date, per 1870 Adjutant General Roster and Ford's history., being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
• On 1 Dec 1861 Orsemus Griffin Chapman's sister, Elizabeth A. Chapman, married Joseph A. TYLER, their brother-in-law, who enlisted in the 31st Massachusetts Regiment Infantry.
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  On 4 Dec 1861 Orsemus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by enlistment, according to descendant., being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
• On 31 Jul 1862 James Phineas Chapman and Edward R. Chapman, brothers, joined the 34th Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother, William Seymour Chapman, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• Orsemus Griffin Chapman died on 22 Sep 1862 at Mill Creek Hospital, Fortress Monroe, Virginia, "... while in the line of his duty in service contracted disease called dropsy brought on by the necessary hardships of a soldier's life. That the said disability caused his death". He was 37 years old.
• On 20 Apr 1863 Daniel R. Upton made application for a pension as guardian to Orsemus's surviving dependants, and pension certificate number 21858 was issued.
• William Lewis Paul Chapman, his son, was adopted on 5 Apr 1864 by Rufus and Sarah (Blaikie) DAMON of Reading.
• Charles Fremont Chapman, his son, was adopted on 5 Apr 1864 by Henry and Martha (Upton) PEARSON of Wilington, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Sep 1869 Orsemus Griffin Chapman was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
• He was included in the "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Descendant(s): Brad Pearson.

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2010

Henry H. Clapp

• Father: George A. Clapp b. 10 Feb 1804, d. 20 Mar 1886
• Mother: Betsey Bartlett b. between 1803 - 1804, d. 13 Jul 1850

• Company: I

• Henry H. Clapp was born on 21 Jan 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George A. Clapp and Betsey Bartlett.
• On 13 Jul 1850 his mother, Betsey Clapp, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• On 10 Oct 1850 Henry's widowed father, George A. Clapp, remarried to Susan Lord, 34, daughter of Joseph Lord and Susannah [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Henry H. Clapp was enumerated in the household of George A. Clapp and Susan Lord in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Geo. Clapp, 56, shoemaker, b. CT
  Susan, 44, b. ME (step-mother)
  **Henry H., 16, b. MA
  Emma, 14, b. MA
  Lucina E., 7, b. MA
  Wm. A., 3, b. MA
  Patric Haley, 17, shoemaker, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 15 May 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
• On 22 Aug 1861, Horace Clapp, his brother, was enlisted in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry; he returned home in 1864.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was taken prisoner 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 H. Clapp, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Clapp 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 H. Clapp was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Henry H. Clapp 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 H. Clapp was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times on 29 Dec 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Henry H. Clapp, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
• On 15 Jan 1862 Henry H. Clapp was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #3) as follows:
  There were 175 prisoners sent further south last week, two from our company, Sergeant Taft of Worcester, and Rufus Corbin of Webster. Geo.W. Lewis and Henry Clapp received letters from home today.
• On 7 Jul 1862, George A. Clapp, his brother, was enlisted in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry, rising eventually to Lieutenant, and returning home at the end of the war.
• On 17 Dec 1862, Henry was gained from prison.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Henry also served in the 20th Massachusetts and Co. A of the 1st RI HA.
• Henry H. Clapp married Emma [--?--].
• Henry H. Clapp and Emma [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1870 at Ward 8, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapp, Henry H., 26, "laster", b. MA
  ---, Emma, 21, b. CT
  ---,Ella F., 5/12, b. MA (Dec).
• Before 1880 his daughter, Ella F. Clapp, died.
• Henry H. Clapp and Emma [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1880 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapp, Henry, 36, (no occupation given), b. MA
  ---, Emma, 35, wife, b. CT
  ---, George, 9, son, b. CT
  ---, Emma, 2, dau, b. CT.
• Henry H. Clapp made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Apr 1885, with application number 53794, but no certificate is recorded.
• He died on 13 Aug 1886 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of paralysis; "Henry Clapp of this town (Webster), late of Company I, 15th Massachusetts volunteers, died at the Insane Hospital at Worceser, Friday. The funeral took place Sunday, Aug. 15, in charge of Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. R." (Worcester Daily Spy, 16 Aug 1886). He was 42 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1886 at Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
• An obituary for Henry H. Clapp was published on 20 Aug 1886 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Volume XXVIII # 25) as follows:

  Mr. Henry Clapp, late of Company I. 15th Massachusetts Volunteers, died of paralysis last Friday at the Insane Hospital in Worcester. His funeral took place Sunday at Putnam and Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. G., of this town, of which the deceased was a member, was conveyed to Putnam in Dandurand's bus and took charge of the services. Chaplain Pliny may conducted the burial.

• Emma Clapp was enumerated as the widow of Henry H. Clapp, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Henry H. Clapp 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: 27 Jul 2010

Merrick L. Clark

• Father: Lyman Clark b. 3 Aug 1807, d. 8 Mar 1876
• Mother: May Ann [--?--] b. between 1816 - 1817, d. 1899

• Company: I

• Merrick L. Clark was born on 24 Aug 1843 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Lyman Clark and May Ann [--?--].
• Merrick L. Clark was enumerated in the household of Lyman Clark and May Ann [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1860 at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lyman Clark, 50, farmer, $350 personal estate, b. VT
  Mary A., 43, b. MA
  Sarah J., 21, b. MA
  **Merrick L., 17, farm labor, b. MA
  Geo. C., 14, b. MA
  Chas. W., 10, b. MA.
• In 1861 Merrick was living at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Merrick gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 29 Oct 1861 Merrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 2 months and 5 days old.
• He died on 12 May 1864 at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, killed in action. He was 20 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• Lyman, his father, outlived Merrick and died on 8 Mar 1876 at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• On 9 Mar 1877 May Ann Clark received a pension to surviving family member based on Merrick's service; his mother, receiving certificate number 184700.

• Last Edited: 22 Jan 2009

Elmoine Dodge Clemans

Elmoine D. Clemens, in the uniform of the Webster Fire Department.
From "Souvenir of the Webster Fire Department", 1899, by permission of Olde Webster.

• Father: Isaac Turner Clemons b. 7 Feb 1817, d. 25 Jan 1898
• Mother: Diantha Dodge b. 9 Jan 1819, d. 17 Feb 1846

• Company: I

• Elmoine Dodge Clemans was born in Nov 1841 at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, son of Isaac Turner Clemons and Diantha Dodge, his parents being from Massachusetts.
• On 17 Feb 1846 his mother, Diantha Dodge, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in child birth at age 27.
• Elmoine's widowed father, Isaac Turner Clemons, remarried to Abigail Dodge.
• On 12 Aug 1859 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elmoine joined the local fire department.
• In 1861 Elmoine was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Elmoine gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Starting 19 Apr 1861, Elmoine also served in the 3rd Batallion Massachusetts Rifles, Company B, the "Minute Men."
• Read about the 3rd Batallion of Rifles.
• He ended his service with the 3rd Batallion Massachusetts Rifles on 2 Aug 1861.
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  On 7 Aug 1861 Elmoine mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years and 9 months old.
• On 10 Aug 1861 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elmoine Dodge Clemans was mentioned.
• On 31 Aug 1861 Elmoine Dodge Clemans was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times.
• On 19 Sep 1861 at Sharpsburg, Maryland, Elmoine writes for the Webster newspaper:

  We went into action with 52 men, and lost 45 in all, which we know of up to this time 4 1/2 o'clock P.M. Sept 19th. Each of us had 90 rounds of ammunition, and we gave it to them about as fast as wanted. I came out without a scratch. I thought "Clem" was a goner. We were flanked, and suffered from three cross fires. The whole rebel army are across the Potomac. Seven of us are left of Co I with the regiment.

• On 9 Nov 1861 Elmoine Dodge Clemans 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 to Elmoine Dodge Clemans, to the Webster Times, on 30 Nov 1861 from Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: for publication. (Click icon to read.).
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning Elmoine Dodge Clemans, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 9 Aug 1862, mentioning Elmoine Dodge Clemans, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• 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 Nov 1862 Elmoine ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Elmoine was a member of the Webster Fire Department after the war.
• On 1 Nov 1866 Elmoine Dodge Clemans married Helen E. Aldrich, daughter of Dan Munyan and Eliza Carroll, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: she was a widow of Asahel Aldrich who died in 1864 serving with the 25th Massachussetts Infantry.).
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clemans, Elmoine, 28, works in shoe factory, b. VA
  ---, Ellen E., 29, b. MA
  Aldrich, Hattie, 7, b. MA (his step-daur).
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is an Upper Leather Cutter.
• In 1881, Elmoine was appointed clerk of the Board of Engineers of the Webster Fire Department, holding that position nearly to the time of his death.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1887, and received certificate number 673456.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and the 3rd MA Rifles.
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Charles Murray on 6 Jan 1893 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Jan 1898 his father, Isaac Turner Clemons, died at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 80.
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans and Helen E. Munyan were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clemens, Elmond, b. Nov 1841, married 33 years, b. Virginia (of MA parents), shoe cutter, and they live in a rented home
  ---, Helen, wife, b. Mar 1839, b. MA, their only child is still living
  ---, Rosco W., son, b. Apr 1878, b. MA.
• Elmoine Dodge Clemans died on 8 May 1904 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 62 years and 6 months old.
• He was buried on 10 May 1904 at Zion Cemetery (East Village) Worcester Rd., Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, His obituary was published in the Webster Times.
• In 1904 Helen E. Munyan received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Elmoine's service; his wife received certificate number 584809.
• Roscoe, his only son, outlived Elmoine and died in May 1910 at age 32.

• Last Edited: 24 May 2010

Myla Seamens Converse

Myla S. Converse

• Father: Chester Converse b. 25 Dec 1810, d. 20 Oct 1869
• Mother: Caroline Freeman b. 17 May 1813, d. 6 Jan 1897

• Company: I

• Myla Seamens Converse was born on 19 Mar 1843 at Schroon, Essex County, New York, son of Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman, (descended from Chester8, Hezekiah7, Chester6, Lieut. Jacob5, Ensign Edward4, Samuel3, Sergeant Samuel2, Deacon Edward1); and on the maternal side, grandson of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman of Webster.
• Myla Seamens Converse was named for Myla Seaman, his uncle apparently.
• In Mar 1860 Myla Seamens Converse moved with Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman, his parents, from New York to to Webster.
• Myla Seamens Converse was enumerated in the household of Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chester Converse, 49, farmer, b. MA
  Caroline, 47, b. MA
  Esther, 24, weaver, b. CT
  Abigail, 22, weaver, b. NY
  Zensa (f), 18, weaver, b. NY
  **Franklin, 19, weaver, b. NY
  **Mila, 17, weaver, b. NY
  Freeman, 12, b. NY
  Caroline, 7, b. NY
  Charles, 4, b. NY.
• Myla Seamens Converse was employed by S. S. Slater and Son's woolen mill in 1861 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Myla gave his occupation as operative.
• Myla Seamens Converse and William Franklyn Converse, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 15 May 1861 Myla mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 1 month and 26 days old.
• Click the icon to read a section from the Converse Genealogy.
• Myla Seamens Converse and William H. Mitchell, and Stephen Wilbur Russell, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Myla Seamens Converse and William Franklyn Converse, and Rufus Franklin Raymond, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Myla Seamens Converse was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• Abram Sargent and William H. Mitchell, Myla Seamens Converse, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 13 Feb 1862 his brother, William Franklyn Converse, died at age 20 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, as a prisoner of war. In an article about, Mila S. Converse, there is mention of "his brother, William Franklin Converse, who was captured, and afterward died in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va." Also, the 1870 roster says that William "died in rebel prison," but no date is given.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 4 Jun 1862, mentioning Myla Seamens Converse, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 14 Jun 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Myla Seamens Converse was noted as one of the Company I casualties of the Fair Oaks battle.
• On 3 Jul 1862 Myla's sister, Tirzah Ophelia Converse, married Rufus Franklin Raymond at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 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 5 Jan 1863 Myla ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the regular Army.
  
  
• Myla also served in the Co. E, 1st US Cavalery. Click icon to read a selection from the Converse Genealogy.
• On 26 Nov 1866 Myla Seamens Converse, 23, married Mary Elizabeth Emerson, 20, at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 20 Oct 1869 his father, Chester Converse, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
• Myla Seamens Converse immigrated to Becker County, Minnesota, in the spring of 1872.
• In Jan 1875, at Becker County, Minnesota, Myla was granted a Land Patent for Homestead by the US Government .
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Jun 1876.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Lake Eunice, Becker County, Minnesota.
• On 22 Feb 1881 Mary Elizabeth Emerson, his wife, died at Lake Eunice, Becker County, Minnesota, at age 34.
• Myla's wife, Mary Elizabeth Emerson, died and was buried in Feb 1881 at Munson Lake Cemetery, Lake Eunice, Becker County, Minnesota, But there is no indication that Myla Converse is also buried here.. At age 34 years and 10 months.
• On 24 Jun 1883 Myla Seamens Converse, 40, married Grace Elizabeth Hall, 37, daughter of Edmund Nuttle and Mary Rigg, at St. Paul, Minnesota, She was the widow of Horatio A Hall. (Her father moved with his family to this country when his daughter, Grace was two years old; he died in Webster, Mass., 20 January 1880. Her mother died in Webster, Mass., 22 January 1881.).
• Myla Seamens Converse was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lake Eunice, Becker County, Minnesota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he received a gunshot wound to the right thigh and hand.
• He died on 9 Nov 1905 at Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota. He was 62 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1905 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota.
• On 8 Dec 1905 Grace Elizabeth Nuttle received a pension to surviving family member, in Minnesota based on Myla's service; and received certificate number 646048.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Myla Seamens Converse 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 was mentioned in the obituary of Hiram J. Raymond on 10 Feb 1916 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read).
• Researcher: Much information here courtesey of Dick Campbell,
  Webmaster of Becker County, Minnesota, GenWeb Project (Photo above from "A Pioneer History of Becker County, Minnesota" by Alvin H. Wilcox, Pioneer Press Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1907, used by permission of the Becker County, MN GenWeb Project).

• Last Edited: 19 Jul 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Jacob and Anna (White) Converse, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman, Descendants of Edmund and Mary (Rigg) Nuttle

William Franklyn Converse

Memorial marker of William F. Converse
Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, VA
(Photo by Jeffrey Burden.)

• Father: Chester Converse b. 25 Dec 1810, d. 20 Oct 1869
• Mother: Caroline Freeman b. 17 May 1813, d. 6 Jan 1897

• Company: I

• William Franklyn Converse was born on 3 Jun 1841 at Schroon, Essex County, New York, son of Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman, (Chester8, Hezekiah7, Chester6, Lieut. Jacob5, Ensign Edward4, Samuel3, Sergeant Samuel2, Deacon Edward1); and on the maternal side, grandson of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman of Webster.
  
• In Mar 1860 William Franklyn Converse moved with Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman, his parents, from New York to to Webster.
• William Franklyn Converse was enumerated in the household of Chester Converse and Caroline Freeman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chester Converse, 49, farmer, b. MA
  Caroline, 47, b. MA
  Esther, 24, weaver, b. CT
  Abigail, 22, weaver, b. NY
  Zensa (f), 18, weaver, b. NY
  **Franklin, 19, weaver, b. NY
  **Mila, 17, weaver, b. NY
  Freeman, 12, b. NY
  Caroline, 7, b. NY
  Charles, 4, b. NY.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as operative.
  
• William Franklyn Converse and Myla Seamens Converse, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 15 May 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
• William Franklyn Converse and Myla Seamens Converse, and Rufus Franklin Raymond, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning William Franklyn Converse, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Franklyn Converse 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, William Franklyn Converse was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 William Franklyn Converse 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, William F. Converse was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• He died on 13 Feb 1862 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, as a prisoner of war. In an article about, Mila S. Converse, there is mention of "his brother, William Franklin Converse, who was captured, and afterward died in Libby Prison, Richmond, Va." Also, the 1870 roster says that William "died in rebel prison," but no date is given. He was 20 years, 8 months and 10 days old.
• He was buried on 14 Feb 1862 at Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, according to the research of Jeffry Burden. See his website The Soldiers of Shockoe Hill.
• On 9 Mar 1862 at The Baptist Meeting House, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, funeral services held featuring a discourse and eulogy by the pastor, Rev. J. L. A. Fish. (click icon to read excerpts) Please contact the Webmaster if you wish to read the entire discourse.
• At Zion Cemetery (East Village) Worcester Rd., Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William is memorialized at his family grave marker.
• On 3 Jul 1862 William's sister, Tirzah Ophelia Converse, married Rufus Franklin Raymond at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William Franklyn Converse 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.
• Between 1866 - 1867 all the soldiers buried on Shockoe Hill were moved to Richmond National Cemetery according to Jeffrey Burden.
• On 20 Oct 1869 his father, Chester Converse, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
• On 19 May 1873 Caroline Freeman received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his mother, received certificate number 220595.
• On 4 Jul 1907 William Franklyn Converse 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 was mentioned in the obituary of Hiram J. Raymond on 10 Feb 1916 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read).

• Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Jacob and Anna (White) Converse, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

Morgan Cooley

• Father: Parley Cooley b. 4 Dec 1780, d. 9 Sep 1839
• Mother: Deborah Holcomb b. 1784

• Company: I

• Morgan Cooley was born in Jun 1814 at Connecticut, son of Parley Cooley and Deborah Holcomb, according to the 1900 census.
• Morgan Cooley was born in 1816 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Parley Cooley and Deborah Holcomb, descendant of Parley, Noah, Daniel III, II, I, Benjamin. (Note: Ford gives age to equal 1816-1817, but his age given on his tombstone would make DOB 1812-1813).
• On 11 Oct 1847 Morgan Cooley married Amanda Clark, 25, at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut.
• Morgan Cooley and Henrietta M. Clark were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1850 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, as:
  Morgan Cooley, 36, farmer, b. CT (as were all)
  Marsha, 27
  Marsha, 2
  Rich, 2/12.
• Morgan Cooley and Henrietta M. Clark were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Jul 1860 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Morgan COOLEY, 46, Farm laborer b. CT (as were all)
  Henrietta M., 37
  Martha, 12
  Lyman C., 10
  Daniel, 8
  Henry, 6.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Morgan gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Morgan was living at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Oct 1861 Morgan mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 45 years old.
• On 20 Mar 1863 Morgan ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He and Henrietta M. Clark were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1870 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, as:
  COOLEY, Morgan, 56, farm laborer, b. CT
  Henrietta M., 47, b. CT
  Daniel P., 16, b. CT
  Henry E., 14, b. CT
  Ernest (?), 9, b. MA (!).
• Morgan Cooley made application for a veteran's pension on 4 Feb 1878, and received certificate number not recorded in research.
• He was included in the "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Henrietta M. Clark were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, where Henrietta, age 57, is enumerated as "married" but alone in the house. Possibly, he is at the family reunion in Wisconsin. No children are enumerated with her.
• On 4 Oct 1880 at Lima, Grant County, Wisconsin, Sherman Cooley and Morgan Cooley,
  Morgan was present at his brother's Golden Wedding Anniversary --
  On Oct. 4, 1880, he (i.e. brother Sherman) and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding in Lima, Grant County, Wisconsin. Among other guests was Morgan Cooley, Sherman's younger brother, who related the story of Sherman's wedding at the Granby meeting-house, and recalled how the bride and groom were dressed. Morgan said, "Sherman wore a swallow-tailed coat, and a bell-crowned plug hat; the bride wore a drab colored silk dress, a white belt around the waist with a sash attached, and a deep ruffle around the neck, and a white silk headdress ."
• He and Henrietta M. Clark were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1900 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, where they own a home with a mortgage. She has had 6 children, and 4 are still living.
• Morgan Cooley died on 26 Sep 1905. He was 89 years old.
• (Note: one source says he was 92 old, but current research has not confirmed this.).
• He was buried in Sep 1905 at Granby Street Cemetery, Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut.
• On 7 Oct 1905 Henrietta M. Clark received a pension to surviving family member, in Connecticut based on Morgan's service; and received certificate number 605125 , where she is referred to as "Harriet C."
• Henrietta, his wife, outlived Morgan and died on 4 Sep 1914 at age 92.
• NOTE: The Granby Street Cemetery has the following COOLEY stones:
  Henry E. 1854-1930 (Morgan's son?)
  Louisa A. Smith Cooley, wife of Daniel P. b. 1857
  Mary F. Smith, wife of Henry E. b.. 1854-1933
  H. M. Cooley (Henrietta) 15 July 1841 - 4 Sep 1914
  Lyman C. is buried here with no further information on the stone.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Rufus Ephraim Corbin

• Father: Lucian Corbin b. 20 Oct 1808, d. 1 May 1854
• Mother: Azubah McIntire b. 27 Sep 1812, d. 2 Oct 1846

• Company: I

• Rufus Ephraim Corbin was born on 16 Aug 1842 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lucian Corbin and Azubah McIntire, grandson of Rufus and Hannah (Wetherall) Corbin.
• On 2 Oct 1846 his mother, Azubah McIntire, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
• Rufus Ephraim Corbin was enumerated in the household of Rufus Corbin in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living with his grandparents as:
  Rufus Corbin, 70, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Hannah, 73
  Lucian, 44 (his father)
  Lucian Jr., 12
  Roxalana, 10
  **Rufus E., 8.
• On 1 May 1854 his father, Lucian Corbin, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 45.
• Rufus Ephraim Corbin was enumerated in the household of Roxalany Corbin and Samuel Sumner Woodward in the 1860 US Federal Census on 13 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel Woodrow, 26, shoemaker, b. CT
  Roxanna, 20, b. MA (his sister)
  **Rufus Corbin, 18, shoemaker, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Rufus gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Rufus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 10 months and 15 days old.
• Rufus Ephraim Corbin and Frank S. Corbin, second cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Rufus was taken prisoner 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 Rufus Ephraim Corbin, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin 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, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Rufus Ephraim Corbin 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, Rufus E. Corbin was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times on 29 Dec 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Rufus Ephraim Corbin, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
• On 15 Jan 1862 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #3) as follows:
  There were 175 prisoners sent further south last week, two from our company, Sergeant Taft of Worcester, and Rufus Corbin of Webster. Geo.W. Lewis and Henry Clapp received letters from home today.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his cousin, Frank S. Corbin, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 19.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 1 Jan 1864 Rufus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 24th Regiment, Co. A, Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• On 8 May 1865 his brother, Lucian Bonaparte Corbin, died at Hampton, Virginia, in hospital, while serving with in Co. G, 4th Mass. Cavalry at age 26.
• Rufus Ephraim Corbin ended his service with the 24th Regiment, Co. A, Veterans' Reserve Corps, by mustering out on 15 Nov 1865.
• In 1866, at Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon Soldiers' Home, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Rufus was a resident for a few months.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 69735, mentioning only his service in the 15th Mass. (date difficiult to read).
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 24 Jun 1880 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, age 38, farmer, b. MA.
• He died on 6 Apr 1885 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 42 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1885 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: H, 449.
• 6 Apr 1885, is likely the exact date of death. There is a burial (Plot: H 449) at Togus National Cemetery for a Rufus E. Corbin who died on this date. However, the VA records list him as having served in A 42D US INF. This may be a misprint referencing his service in the VRC. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Rufus Ephraim Corbin 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 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 8 Apr 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Timothy and Abigail (Vinton) Corbin

Luman H. Cummings

• Father: Asaph Cummings b. 18 Oct 1809, d. 30 Nov 1887
• Mother: Almira Jones b. 20 Dec 1810, d. 3 Apr 1899

• Company: I

• Luman H. Cummings was born on 1 Apr 1837 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones.
• Luman H. Cummings was enumerated in the household of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Asehh, Cummings, 41, operative, b. CT
  Almira, 40, b. NH
  Sylvania A., 15, b. CT
  **Luman H., 13, b. CT
  Francis H., 11. b. CT.
• Luman H. Cummings was enumerated in the household of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Luman gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 Luman was living at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
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  On 15 May 1861 Luman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Luman was taken prisoner 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 Luman H. Cummings, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings 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, Luman H. Cummings was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Luman H. Cummings 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, Luman H. Cummings was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Luman H. Cummings was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 8 May 1864 Luman was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
• At Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, Luman is listed among the prisoners.
• On 15 Jul 1864 Luman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts administratively having fulfilled his term of service. (The 15th was dissolved in July 1864, and remaining men were transferred to the 20th Mass.).
  
  
• On 15 Feb 1865, Luman was released from prison.
• Luman H. Cummings married Anna M. [--?--]
• Luman H. Cummings and Anna M. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter. They have no children.
• On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jan 1890.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where his occupation is given as carpenter.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• He died on 20 Feb 1905 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of epilepsy. He was 67 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1905 at Wilsonville Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as a member of Company I., 15th Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers, G.A.R.
• In Mar 1905 Anna M. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member, in Connecticut based on Luman's service; and received certificate number 594878.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Luman H. Cummings 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.).
• At Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings was one of many soldiers who resided there at one time or another.
• Luman's wife, Anna M. [--?--], died and was buried in Dec 1913 at Wilsonville Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut. At age 77 years.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Michael Cunningham

• Company: I

• Michael Cunningham was born between 1839 - 1840 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Michael gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 Michael was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Michael mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Michael Cunningham 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 17 Sep 1862 Michael Cunningham was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 23 Feb 1863 Michael ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Michael Cunningham married Mary Kelly of Millbury, MA.
• Michael Cunningham made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Apr 1867, and received certificate number 87361.
• Before 1880 Mary Kelly, his wife, died.
• Michael Cunningham was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, where he is enumerated as a "widower" and works as a Wool Grader. No other family is evident with him.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Michael Cunningham 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 was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Stockton State Hospital, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Cunningham, Michael, 65, widower, b. Ireland, as were his parents. (no further info given).
• He died on 21 Nov 1919 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.
• He was buried in 1919 at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Plot: NA W466-A.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010