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Otis Hayden Hamilton

Gravemarker of Otis H. Hamilton

• Father: Squire Hamilton b. 27 Jun 1789, d. 1860
• Mother: Rhoda Walker b. 1799, d. 19 Apr 1879

• Company: F

• Otis Hayden Hamilton was born on 20 Nov 1835 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Squire Hamilton and Rhoda Walker, grandson of Joseph and Persis (Hill) Hamilton.
• Otis Hayden Hamilton was enumerated in the household of Squire Hamilton and Rhoda Walker in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Sep 1850 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Squire Hamilton, 61, shoe maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Rhoda, 58
  Alexander, 19
  **Otis H., 14
  Julia A., 13
  Seraph A., 11 (m.).
• Otis Hayden Hamilton was enumerated in the household of Squire Hamilton and Rhoda Walker in the 1860 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Squire Hamilton, 72, Farmer, b. MA (as were all in family)
  Rhoda, 61
  Alexander, 26
  **Otis H., 24, bootmaker
  Serapte, 21
  James G. Phillips, 22, shoemaker, b. NY
  Eugene Evins, 24, shoemaker, b. MA.
• Starting 5 Jul 1861, Otis also served in the 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery, Band.
• He ended his service with by discharge from 1st H Arty Band on 5 Nov 1861.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Otis gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• On 3 Jul 1862 Otis Hayden Hamilton, 26, married Sarah F. Willis, 16, daughter of Edmond Willis, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
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  On 2 Aug 1862 Otis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 8 months and 13 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Otis Hayden Hamilton was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 24 Nov 1862 Otis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 13 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 11971.
• In 1864 Otis Hayden Hamilton was mechanic.
• Starting 26 Oct 1864, Otis also served in the Band, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 20th A. C.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 13 Jun 1865.
• He and Sarah F. Willis were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hamilton, Otis H., 33, Jos Boot & Shoe Factory, b. MA (as were all in family)
  ---, Sarah F., 24
  ---, Alice F., 4.
• Otis Hayden Hamilton was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• On 1 Jun 1893 Otis's daughter, Alice Frances Hamilton married Charles W. Karcher at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In Feb 1894 his grandson, Earl H. Karcher, son of Charles W. Karcher and Alice Frances Hamilton, was born at Massachusetts.
• In May 1895 his grandson, Paul H. Karcher, son of Charles W. Karcher and Alice Frances Hamilton, was born at Massachusetts.
• Otis Hayden Hamilton was music teacher.
• He died on 30 Dec 1896 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 61 years, 1 month and 10 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1896 at Brookfield Cemetery, Rt 9, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: M 246.
• In 1897 Sarah F. Willis received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Otis's service; his wife received certificate number 450200.
• Credits: Dana Ringquist, who provided the cemetery photography.

• Last Edited: 23 Oct 2011

Anselm Charles Hammond

• Father: Charles Hammond

• Company: 1_SS

• Anselm Charles Hammond was born in May 1826 at Kent, England, son of Charles Hammond.
• In 1856 Anselm was living at Canada (West) at the time of his marriage.
• On 8 May 1856 Anselm Charles Hammond married Elizabeth Neail, 25, daughter of George Neail, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Starting 3 Oct 1861, Anselm also served in the 4th New York Cavalry.
• He ended his service with the 4th New York Cavalry by discharge for disability on 4 Mar 1862 at Hunter's Chapel, Virginia.
• Anselm was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Anselm gave his occupation as soldier.
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  On 26 Nov 1862 Anselm mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry according to the 1870 roster, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years and 6 months old.
• On 26 Nov 1862 Anselm ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no further service record according to the 1870 roster, however ....
  
  
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  On 26 Nov 1862 Anselm Charles Hammond mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 36 years and 6 months old.
• On 13 May 1863, at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, Anselm was erroneously noted as deceased, according to the 1870 Adjutant General's report, however, he lived to claim a pension.
• On 18 Jul 1863 Anselm was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 12 May 1864 Anselm was taken prisoner at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
• On 12 Oct 1864 Anselm ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.
  
  
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 28 Nov 1864, and received certificate number 36266 for his service in the 1st Andrew Sharpshooters, as well as for service in Cos. D and E of the 4th New York Cavalry.
• He and Elizabeth Neail were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, as:
  Hammond, A. C., 54, accountant, b. England
  ---, Elizabeth, wife, 49, b. Ireland
  ---, A. C., 20, son, clerk, b. Canada.
• Anselm Charles Hammond was included in the city directory at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, as mining secretery for the United Land Assn , his residence being in Alameda in 1890.
• He and Elizabeth Neail were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Alameda, Alameda County, California, as:
  Hammond, Anselm C., head, b. May 1826, 74, married 44 years, b. England, emmig, 1861 with family, mining secretery
  ---, Bossie, wife, b. Aug 1830, 69, two of five children living, b. Ireland
  ---, Anselm C., Jr., son, b. Oct 1860, single, b. Canada (Eng).
• Anselm Charles Hammond died on 30 Jul 1905 at Alameda, Alameda County, California. He was 79 years and 2 months old.
• An obituary for Anselm Charles Hammond was published on 31 Jul 1905 at "The Oakland Tribune", Oakland, Alameda County, California, as follows: (click icon to read).
• On 14 Aug 1908 Elizabeth Neail received a pension to surviving family member in California based on Anselm's service; his wife, and received certificate number 614097 based on his service in the 1st Andrew Sharpshooters and the 4th NY Cav.
• Anselm Charles Hammond is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 31 Mar 2011

Edwin L. Hammond

• Company: G

• Edwin L. Hammond was born at an unknown place.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as no occupation given at enlistment in Ford's history.
  
• On 11 Dec 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, but there is "No record" of any further service according to Ford's history..

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

John Darling Hancock

• Father: William Hancock b. 19 Jan 1794, d. 16 Jul 1848
• Mother: Catherine Downer b. between 1817 - 1818

• Company: K

• John Darling Hancock was born on 14 Feb 1840 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Hancock and Catherine Downer.
• On 16 Jul 1848 his father, William Hancock, died at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 54.
• John's widowed mother, Catherine Downer, remarried to John Reed.
• In 1849, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John was involved in a guardianship proceeding at the probate court along with his brother, William.
• He was enumerated in the household of John Reed and Catherine Downer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Reed, 30, fancy weaver, b. Ireland
  Catharine, 32, b. Nova Scotia
  **John Hancock, 10, b. MA
  William, 8, b. MA.
• In 1861 John was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. However, no evidence of a wife has yet been found. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 4 months and 17 days old.
• On 30 Apr 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 Apr 1881, and received certificate number 353311.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. K, and has disease of the heart.
• On 24 May 1902, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, John was admitted, noting that he has no next-of-kin.
• He died on 7 Aug 1908 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, unmarried. He was 68 years, 5 months and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1908 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: A 2458.

• Last Edited: 8 Jun 2010

Francis Handley

• Father: Michael Handley
• Mother: Elizabeth [--?--]

• Company: H

• Francis Handley was also known as Francis Hanley.
• He was born on 17 Oct 1833 at Ireland, son of Michael Handley and Elizabeth [--?--].
• On 1 Dec 1855 Francis Handley, 22, married Mary E. Calligan, daughter of Barnard Calligan and Mary Mullin, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis Handley and Mary E. Calligan were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Francis Handley, 27, farm laborer, b. Nova Scotia (sic)
  Mary, 24, b. MA
  Francis E., 3, b. MA
  Geo B., 1, b. MA.
• In 1862 Francis was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as yeoman.
  
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  On 27 Jan 1862 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 3 months and 10 days old.
• On 31 May 1862 Francis Handley was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, in the shoulder.
• He died on 5 Jul 1862 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of wounds.
  He "was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, came home, sickened and died in consequence of having a minnie ball shot by a rebel into his body and permanently lodged under his right shoulder blade at the Battle of Fair Oakes in Virginia. Said wound greatly reduced his strength and vitality and was the exciting cause of a fever which his enfeebled system could not su0pport, he dying as above stated, being absent from the army on furlough."
  . He was 28 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• Mary E. Calligan received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 9782.
• On 8 Apr 1863 Francis's widow, Mary E. Calligan remarried to Richard Whitaker at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 30 Sep 1865 Richard Whitaker made application for a pension as guardian to Francis's surviving dependants, which was granted.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Richard Whitaker and Mary E. Calligan in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1870 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Whittaker, Richard, 50, works in shoe shop, b. England
  ---, Mary E., 34, b. MA (as were all others)
  ---, Susan E., 6
  ---, John R., 3
  ---, Emery L., 6/12, b. Dec
  Andley, Francis, 13
  ---, George B., 12
  ---, James T., 9.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Francis Handley was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Oct 1884 his son, Francis Edward Handley, died at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of malarial fever at age 27.
• In 1891, Francis was included in "The History of Westborough, Massachusetts."
• On 23 Nov 1901, Mary E. Calligan, his rewidowed wife, was returned to the pension rolls.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Francis and died on 14 Apr 1908 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2010