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George Edward Dailey

George "Ed" Dailey, in cavalry uniform.

• Father: Thomas Dailey
• Mother: Ellen [--?--]

• Company: I

• George Edward Dailey was born in Oct 1844 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Dailey and Ellen [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as operative.
• Edward Daley was an alias he used in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 25 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 9 months old. Edward's real name was George Edward Dailey. He was under age however at enlistment so dropped first name and went along as only Edward. (according to descendant, John Calder).
• On 9 Nov 1861 George Edward Dailey 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 George Edward Dailey, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
• On 5 Aug 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, having fulfilled his term of service. From descendant Jon Calder - "He was discharged from 15th MVI and traveled to California where he enlisted in Co. M of 2nd Mass Cavalry. Family story is he was tired of walking so re-enlisted in cavalry."
  
  
• Starting 9 Feb 1865, George also served in the 2nd Mass Cavalry, Company M, which was recruited in Califormia as Private.
• He ended his service on 30 Jul 1865 at Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia.
• On 9 Oct 1870 George Edward Dailey married Bridget Shannon, 25, daughter of Thomas Shannehan and Mary [--?--], at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Edward Dailey was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I and having suffered a gunshot wound.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 18 Sep 1891, and received certificate number 1156113.
• He and Bridget Shannon were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dailey, George, head, b. Oct 1844, married 28 years, b. MA (of Irish parents), teamster
  ---, Bridget C., wife, b. Aug 1845, all five of her children are still living, b. Ireland, immig. 1865
  ---, Lillian M., dau, b. May 1874, b. MA
  ---, George H., son, b. Nov 1877, b. MA
  ---, Maud L., dau, b. Dec 1882, b. MA
  Lundy, Isabella, boarder, b. July 1890, b. MA.
• On 25 Dec 1900 George's daughter, Lillian M. Dailey married John F. Cassidy at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 4 Jul 1907 George Edward Dailey was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
• On 14 Aug 1907 George's daughter, Florence E. Dailey married Patrick H. Dolan at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Edward Dailey died on 31 May 1928 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years and 7 months old.
• He was buried in Jun 1928 at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Jul 1928 Bridget Shannon received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number A-1-17-29.
• Descendant(s): Jon P. Calder, who kindly provided the portrait photo above.

• Last Edited: 31 May 2010

Gustave H. Dabers

• Father: Frederick Dabers
• Mother: Marie Ann [--?--]

• Company: I

• Gustave H. Dabers was born between 1822 - 1823 at Prussia, (Germany), son of Frederick Dabers and Marie Ann [--?--].
• On 9 Aug 1853 Gustav Dabers was included on a passenger list of the Wichehansen, arriving New York City, New York, as a single man who departed Prussia travelling "between the decks", age 31, a clothweaver, bound for "Webstan" (sic) with one trunk.
• In 1861 Gustave was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Gustave gave his occupation as operative.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
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  On 15 Jul 1861 Gustave mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Gustave H. Dabers 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 25 Apr 1862 Gustave ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 2 Jan 1864, Gustave also served in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry, Co. A.
• On 21 Oct 1864 Gustave was transferred from the 21st Massachusetts Infantry, Co. A to the 36th Massachusetts Infantry, Co. K.
• He ended his service on 12 Jul 1865 at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia.
• On 16 Aug 1865 Gustave H. Dabers married Catharina Hopf, daughter of Jacob Hopf and Catharine [--?--], at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Gustave H. Dabers made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Oct 1874, with application number 196768, but no certificate is recorded.
• Gustave H. Dabers was a weaver by trade.
• He died on 6 Jan 1879 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
• Catharina Hopf received a pension to surviving family member based on Gustave's service; his wife, received certificate number 348592.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Gustave H. Dabers 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 Jul 2009

Edward Lewis Day

• Father: Elijah Day
• Mother: Eliza Strong

• Company: I

• Edward Lewis Day was born on 4 Jul 1819 at Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Elijah Day and Eliza Strong.
• On 13 Sep 1846 Edward Lewis Day, 27, married Ruth Alvira Demaranville, 19, daughter of Phineas Demaranville and Almira Kennedy, at New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York.
• Edward Lewis Day and Ruth Alvira Demaranville were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 9 Sep 1850 at Savoy, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter, with their son, Warren.
• Edward Lewis Day and Ruth Alvira Demaranville were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Jul 1860 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edw. L. Day, 42, farmer, $379 personal estate, b. NY
  Ruth A., 34, b. MA
  Warren E., 12, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 16 Oct 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 42 years, 3 months and 12 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Edward Lewis Day was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the leg.
• He died on 21 Sep 1862 at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 43 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
• In Jan 1863 Ruth Alvira Day received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 2915.
• On 23 Aug 1865 Edward's widow, Ruth Alvira Demaranville remarried to Erasmus Darwin Converse at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Edward L. Day 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.).
• Ruth, his wife, outlived Edward and died on 20 Jan 1903 at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at age 76.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2009

Daniel R. Dorr

• Company: I

• Daniel R. Dorr was born at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as no occupation is given for him in Ford's history.
  
• He lived in 1861.
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at an unknown date, never having left the state.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

Joseph O'Dowd

• Company: I

• Joseph O'Dowd was also known as Joseph C. Dowd in Ford's history.
• He was born between 1842 - 1843 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as laborer.
• In 1864 Joseph was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 10 Mar 1864 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Joseph was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• Joseph was confined at Andersonville Prison.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts officially by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, however this was clearly not the case.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph O'Dowd was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 11 Nov 1864, Joseph was was sent to Millen Prison, Georgia, with no further record.
• His name appears in the official Andersonville records.

• Last Edited: 24 Jun 2007

Calvin P. Dustin

Calvin P. Dustin

• Father: Ebenezer Dustin b. 19 Nov 1788
• Mother: Phebe Tucker

• Company: I

• Calvin P. Dustin was born on 7 Aug 1820 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of Ebenezer Dustin and Phebe Tucker.
• On 6 Mar 1851 Calvin P. Dustin, 30, married Laura Jane Chapman, 16, daughter of Jehiel Chapman and Eliza Griffin, at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
• Calvin P. Dustin witnessed the marriage of Rowena A. Upton and Orsemus Griffin Chapman on 16 Mar 1854 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Calvin P. Dustin witnessed the marriage of Mary Ann Upton and William Seymour Chapman on 23 Dec 1854 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. Two brothers married two sisters.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Calvin gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Calvin was living at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  
• William Seymour Chapman and Orsemus Griffin 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 5 Dec 1861 Calvin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
• On 18 Apr 1862 Calvin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
  
• On 31 Jul 1862 James Phineas Chapman and Edward R. Chapman, brothers-in-law and brothers, joined the 34th Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, William Seymour Chapman, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 22 Sep 1862 Calvin P. Dustin witnessed the death of Orsemus Griffin Chapman 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 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.
• Calvin P. Dustin made application for a veteran's pension on 17 Apr 1880, and received certificate number 408981.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Calvin DUSTEN, married, age 60, b. MA, is enumerated separately from his wife, in the household of William DUSTEN, age 25, b. MA, as William's "father."
• He was enumerated in the household of Laura Jane Chapman in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, married, age 45, b. CT, (Calvin's wife) is enumerated separately from her husband, in the household of Walter F. REVES, as Walter's mother-in-law. Her daughter, Mary Jane, is Walter's wife.
• Calvin P. Dustin died on 1 Jun 1885 at Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 64 years, 9 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1885 at West Granville Cemetery, West Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1885 Laura Jane Chapman received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Calvin's service; rhis wife, eceived certificate number 247729.
• Laura Jane Chapman was enumerated as the widow of Calvin P. Dustin, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Laura, his wife, outlived Calvin and died on 26 Mar 1904 at age 69.
• Descendant(s): Brad Pearson, descendant of Orsemus G. Chapman, who kindly provided the portrait photo above.

• Last Edited: 31 May 2010

Charles G. Foster

• Father: Reuben Foster b. 21 Feb 1809, d. 24 Jun 1875
• Mother: Nancy Murdock b. 10 Feb 1821, d. 18 Nov 1854

• Company: I

• Charles G. Foster was born on 19 Nov 1843 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Reuben Foster and Nancy Murdock.
• On 18 Nov 1854 his mother, Nancy Murdock, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 33.
• Charles G. Foster was not enumerated in the household of Reuben Foster in the 1860 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, when his father, age 51, shoemaker, b. MA lives on the poor farm.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1862 Charles was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 29 Jul 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 8 months and 10 days old.
• Charles G. Foster and Francis Nash Davis, uncle and nephew, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and they appear to have enlisted together.
• On 2 Aug 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles G. Foster was mentioned as a new recruit.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in actiion. He was 18 years, 9 months and 29 days old.
• On 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles G. Foster 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.

• He was buried at Zion Cemetery (East Village) Worcester Rd., Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 31 Dec 1868 Reuben Foster received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his father, received certificate number 126507.
• On 25 Sep 1869 Charles G. Foster was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
• Reuben, his father, outlived Charles and died on 24 Jun 1875 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Charles G. Foster 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 Charles G. Foster 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

• Charts: Descendants of Ebenezer and Anna (Davis) Foster

Charles F. Gage

• Father: David Gage b. between 1816 - 1817
• Mother: Clementine Bugbee b. 31 Oct 1820, d. 15 Apr 1879

• Company: I

• Charles F. Gage was born between 1843 - 1844 at Franklin, Delaware County, New York, son of David Gage and Clementine Bugbee.
• Charles F. Gage was enumerated in the household of David Gage and Clementine Bugbee in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  David Gage, 42, shoemaker, b. NY
  Clementine, 40, b. NY
  **Charles, 16, b. NY
  Mary, 14, b. NY
  Deborah, 10, b. MA
  Thomas, 7, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In 1862 Charles was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 10 Mar 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Charles F. Gage was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• 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 10 Jan 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Smoketown Hospital, Sharpsburg, Maryland, due to disability, having lost his left leg.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jun 1867, and received certificate number 18147.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Charles F. Gage 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.).
• Charles F. Gage was described as 5'8", with light complexion, blue eyes.
• On 13 Jan 1919 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Charles entered the home.
• He died on 14 Jan 1919 at Bath, Steuben County, New York.
• He was buried in Jan 1919 at Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Plot: J8 16.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

James Gardner

• Company: I

• James Gardner was born between 1822 - 1823 at England.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  James Gardner, 37, whitewright, b. MA (sic)
  Mrs. Gardner, 35, b. MA
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• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as weaver.
• In 1861 James was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
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  On 20 Jun 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Nov 1861 James Gardner 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 11 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 4 Jul 1907 James Gardner 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 Jan 2009

John J. Geary

• Company: I

• John J. Geary was born between 1839 - 1840 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
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  On 20 Jun 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John J. Geary 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 Aug 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Signal Corps.
  
  
• On 4 Jul 1907 John J. Geary 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: 19 Jun 2007