Edward Handrehan

b. between 1819 and 1820, d. 10 January 1890

Gravemarker of Edward Handrahan
  • Company: K
  • Edward Handrehan was also known as Edward Henderson in Ford's history, the 1870 roster, the Millbury History, and the MASSCW. However, the MASSCW makes note of his correct name.
  • He was born between 1819 - 1820 at Ireland.
  • Edward Handrehan married Johannah Callahan, daughter of Daniel Callahan and Catherine Dugan.
  • Edward Handrehan and Johannah Callahan were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Edwin Handrine, 30, laborer, b. Ireland
    Joanna, 30, b. Ireland
    Mary, 1, b. MA
    nextdoor to his father-in-law
    Daniel Calahan, 68.
  • Edward Handrehan and Johannah Callahan were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Edward Henderhan, 40, laborer, b. ireland
    Johannah, 44, b. Ireland
    Mary A., 11, b. MA
    Katy, 8, b. MA
    Patrick, 5, b. MA.
  • On 3 Oct 1861 Johannah Callahan, his wife, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 44.
  • In 1862 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as mason.

  • On 8 Aug 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Edward Handrehan was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Handrehan was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Dec 1863, and received certificate number 24737.
  • On 23 Dec 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 22 Aug 1864 Edward's daughter, Mary Ann Handrehan married Robert Harrison at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Apr 1878 his daughter, Mary Ann Handrehan, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in childbirth.
  • Edward Handrehan died on 10 Jan 1890 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
  • He was buried in Jan 1890 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1915 Edward Handrehan was included on the roster of of Millbury men in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in the Centennial History of Millbury Massachusetts, pages 164 to 166.
  • Last Edited: 9 Oct 2010

Family: Johannah Callahan b. 3 May 1817, d. 3 Oct 1861

  • Mary Ann Handrehan b. 1848, d. 5 Apr 1878
  • Joanna Handrehan b. 17 Jul 1850
  • Catherine Handrehan b. 14 Jun 1853
  • Patrick Handrehan b. 14 Aug 1855
  • Daniel Handrehan b. 24 Nov 1860

Richard L. Hannant

b. September 1828, d. 27 February 1904
  • Father: Francis Hannant b. 1 Jul 1807
  • Mother: Elizabeth Lawn b. 1810
  • Company: D
  • Richard L. Hannant was born in Sep 1828 at Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, son of Francis Hannant and Elizabeth Lawn, or in England.
  • (Note: Richard's death certificate gives his mother's name as "Catherine McHugh." The informant is his son, Francis M. Hannant. However, Richard's wife is documented as Catherine McHugh in several places, and there maybe an error here. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
  • Richard L. Hannant was enumerated in the household of Francis Hannant and Elizabeth Lawn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
    Lorin Frost, 56, farmer, b. PE (or CE)
    Polly, 53
    Willard, 22
    **Richard Hannant, 19, laborer, b. Eng
    (nextdoor to)
    Francis Harnnent, 41, farmer, b. Eng
    Elisabeth, 40, b. Eng
    Daniel, 16, b. Eng
    Francis (m.), 14, b. CE
    Betsey, 7, b. VT.
  • Richard L. Hannant married Catharine McHugh, daughter of John McHugh and Margaret Head.
  • Richard L. Hannant and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Richard L. Hannet, 27, day labour, b. VT
    Cath, 28, b. Ireland
    John, 9, b. MA
    Francis, 6, b. MA
    Mary C., 5, b. MA
    Danel H., 9/12, b. MA.
  • In 1862 Richard was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Richard gave his occupation as mechanic.

  • On 20 Jan 1862 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years and 4 months old.
  • On 27 Jun 1862 Richard L. Hannant was wounded at Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, on the arm.
  • On 12 Nov 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Jun 1879, and received certificate number 238307.
  • On 12 Jul 1879 Richard's daughter, Mary E. Hannant married John W. Booth at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Richard L. Hannant and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hannant, Richard L., works in boot shop, b. VT
    ---, Catherine, 50, wife, b. Ireland
    ---, Francis M., 26, son, b. MA
    ---, Henry B., 20, son, b. MA.
  • On 19 May 1883 his granddaughter, Nettie M. Booth, daughter of John W. Booth and Mary E. Hannant, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 18 Nov 1886 Richard's son, Henry D. Hannant married Emma B. Cobourn at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 5 Apr 1889 his granddaughter, Olive Gladys Hannant, daughter of Daniel "Henry" Hannant and Emma B. Cobourn, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Richard L. Hannon was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 100 Harrison Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D, where he was shot through the shoulder.
  • He and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Jan 1904 Catharine McHugh, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
  • Richard L. Hannant died on 27 Feb 1904 at Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of nephritis. He was 75 years and 5 months old.
  • He was buried on 28 Feb 1904 at Irasburg Cemetery, Irasburg, Orleans County, Vermont.
  • An obituary for Richard L. Hannant was published on 29 Feb 1904 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: "The funeral of Richard L. Hannant, a veteran of Company D, 15th Massachusetts regiment, was yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the undertaking rooms of Scessions & Sons. Services conducted by Rev. C. E. Simmons were attended by relatives, neighbors, and Mr. Hannant's former associates at Union Station. Burial was at Hope Cemetery."
  • (Note: although both his death record and obituary state that he was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, his gravemarker has been reliably viewed in Vermont. His wife's grave marker remains in Worcester.).
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Catharine McHugh b. Sep 1827, d. after 1880

  • John Hannant b. 1851
  • Francis M. Hannant b. Apr 1854
  • Mary E. Hannant b. 1855
  • Daniel "Henry" Hannant b. 24 Sep 1859

Peter Hansen

b. between 1838 and 1839
  • Company: E
  • Peter Hansen was born between 1838 - 1839 at Denmark.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Peter gave his occupation as sailor.

  • On 21 Jul 1863 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy.

  • He ended his service with the Navy by desertion on 17 Mar 1865.
  • In 1879 Peter was living at an unknown place.
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peter Hansen was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry. (Click icon to read the report.).
  • Last Edited: 5 May 2008

Peter Hansen

b. between 1841 and 1842
  • Company: K
  • Peter Hansen was born between 1841 - 1842 at an unknown place.
  • In 1862 Peter was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Peter gave his occupation as no occupation at enlistment is given for him in Ford's history.

  • On 8 Aug 1862 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 9 Jul 1863 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.

  • Last Edited: 5 May 2008

Charles Hanson

b. between 1836 and 1837
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Charles Hanson was born between 1836 - 1837.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as painter.
  • Charles also served in the 4th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 Charles Hanson mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • On 24 Sep 1864 Charles ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • Last Edited: 2 May 2008
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