Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Edward Hanson

b. 24 July 1845, d. 12 May 1915

Father: Edward Hanson b. between 1819 - 1820
Mother: Maria Devine

Company: K

Edward Hanson was born on 24 Jul 1845 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Hanson and Maria Devine.
Edward Hanson was enumerated in the household of Edward Hanson and Maria Devine in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Edward Hanson, 34, bootmaker, b. Canada
Maria, 32, b. Ireland
**Edward, 4, b. MA
Mary J., 2, b. MA
Catherine, 2/12, b. MA
and four boarders.
In 1861 Edward was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as bootmaker.
On 1 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 11 months and 7 days old.
On 4 Nov 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 20 Nov 1864 Edward Hanson, 19, married Margaret Cain at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Starting 25 Nov 1864, Edward also served in the 19th Company, Massachusetts Unattached Infantry.
He ended his service with the 19th Company, Massachusetts Unattached Infantry on 27 Jun 1865.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1876, and received certificate number 145245.
He and Margaret Cain were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hanson, Edward, 35, bootmaker, b. MA (fath b. Canada; mor b. Ireland)
---, Margaret, 33, wife, b. Ireland
Flynn, John, 27, boarder, single, works in boot fact, b. MA (of Irish parents).
On 15 Oct 1884, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was admitted, noting that he has a gunshot wound in his right thigh.
On 11 May 1890, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was "dishonorably discharged for selling liquor to members of the Home."
He and Margaret Cain were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 30 Apr 1910 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hanson, Edward, head, 63, married 45 years, b. MA, no occupation
---, Margaret, wife, 58, no children, b. Ireland.
Edward Hanson died on 12 May 1915 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
He was buried in May 1915 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 22 May 1915 Margaret Cain received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 798769.
Edward Hanson and Margaret Cain had no issue.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Margaret Cain b. between 1841 - 1842

Charles Henry Hapgood

b. 7 October 1840, d. 7 July 1913

Gravemarker of Charles H. Hapgood

Father: Henry Hapgood b. 2 Jan 1808, d. 1 Apr 1879
Mother: Ann Matilda Estabrook b. 23 Dec 1821, d. 11 Jul 1888

Company: C

Charles Henry Hapgood was born on 7 Oct 1840 at Old Mill, Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Hapgood and Ann Matilda Estabrook, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood who settled in Massachusetts in 1656.
Charles Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of William Penn Holder and Hannah Smith Southwick in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
**William P. Holder, 43, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
Hannah, 31
Fred C., 3
Albert P. Southwick, 10
in same building:
David Holder, 72, shoemaker
Ruthe, 66
Edward White, 21, shoemaker, b. RI
Frederick White, 35, b. RI
Mrs. White, 30, b. RI
Andrew Lowe, 30, baker, b. England
**Matthew Creelman, 30, harness maker, b. Nova Scotia
**Charles H. Hapgood, 20, baker, b. MA
Edwin Nurse, 24, stable keeper, b. MA
Curtis Manchester, 30, painter, b. MA
Albert Russell, 19, painter, b. NH
(three future members of the 15th Massachusetts in the same house).
In 1861 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as baker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
Charles Martin Hersey wrote a letter to Martin Hersey, his father, in Oct 1861, mentioning Charles Henry Hapgood, as follows: and it was published in the Southbridge Journal, mentioning others in the regiment.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
Starting between Dec 1863 - Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 108th Company, 2nd Batallion of the V. R. C.
On 1 Feb 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
About 1890 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, with no known issue.
In 1896, Charles was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1898, certificate number was not recorded in research.

From the Hapgood Genealogy -

Educated in the public schools there; learned the baker's trade, at Groton; worked at Clinton some years before the war; enlisted for three years in Company C, Fifteenth regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, Infantry; severely wounded in the right shoulder, placed on invalid corps, remained to end of term; mustered out, returned to Clinton, and worked at his trade. Resides in Worcester, unmarried.

He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hapgood, Charles, lodger, 70, single, b. MA (of MA parents)
in the home of one Mary Sullivan, 51, widow.
He died on 7 Jul 1913. He was 72 years and 9 months old.
He was buried in Jul 1913 at Center Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to see full photo contributed by Ed Norris).

Last Edited: 9 Oct 2010

Joseph Henry Hapgood

b. 15 July 1839, d. 10 October 1922

Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

Company: A

Joseph Henry Hapgood was born on 15 Jul 1839 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
Olive W., 35
**Luther S. 13
**Joseph H., 10
Ann M., 8
Harriett C., 6
Abner C., 4
Sarah J., 3
Olive Q., 10/12.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Henry Hapgood and Luther Sawyer Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 24 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 9 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, according to Ford's history, although this wound is not mentioned in the MASSCW.
Starting 9 Oct 1863, Joseph also served in the 28th Company, 2nd Batallion, V. R. C.
On 9 Oct 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
He ended his service by mustering out on 19 Jul 1864.
Starting 22 Nov 1864, Joseph also served in the Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers.
Starting 1 Sep 1865, Joseph also served in the and was honorably discharged.
About 1865 Joseph Henry Hapgood was carpenter.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1865, and received certificat number 91667.
On 9 Feb 1868 Joseph Henry Hapgood, 28, married Nancy Allen, 27, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: she was a widow with a small daughter at that time).
In 1871 Joseph was living at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, as a carpenter.
He and Nancy Martin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where they live with her parents, and were just recently married.
In 1880 Joseph was living at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota.

From the Hapgood Genealogy -

He received a common school education, worked on a farm up to the commencement of the War of the Rebellion; enlisted July 12, 1861, in Company A, Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, for three years; badly wounded in the hip at Balls Bluff, October 21, 1861, removed to hospital, and later returned home on furlough; joined his regiment, March, 1862, taken sick and sent to Chesapeake Hospital, performed hospital duty till expiration of his term of service. He then enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, November 22, 1864, for one year; served to the end of the war and was honorably discharged September 1, 1865.
After the war he learned a carpenter's trade, and did such work as he was able to do with a troublesome wound. In 1871, he removed to Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where he still pursued his trade. Again, in 1880, he removed to Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, where he became a somewhat noted contractor and builder, and also an extensive furniture dealer.

He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
He and Nancy Martin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as:
Hapgood, Joseph H., married 31 years
---, Nancy, her only child is living with them
Allen, Louise E., step-dau, b. Jan 1862 in MA, single.
Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1920 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, as:
Hapgood, Joseph H., 80, widower, b. MA (of MA parents)
Allen, Lois E., step-daur, 58, single, b. MA (fat b. CT, mor b. MA).
He died on 10 Oct 1922 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He was 83 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1922 at High Plains Cemetery, West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni, descendant of his brother, Luther S. Hapgood (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).

Last Edited: 18 Dec 2011

Family: Nancy Martin b. Sep 1840

Louise E. Allen b. Jan 1862

Luther Maynard Hapgood

b. 6 June 1813, d. 31 August 1890

Father: Joseph Hapgood b. 17 Nov 1784, d. 24 Nov 1861
Mother: Susanna Maynard b. 1 May 1785, d. 1 Apr 1860

Company: A

Luther Maynard Hapgood was born on 6 Jun 1813 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Hapgood and Susanna Maynard, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood 1656-1698; (Joseph5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Thomas2, Shadrach1).
On 29 Oct 1835 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 22, married Olive Wetherbee Houghton, 20, daughter of Abner Houghton and Phebe Coolidge.
In 1840 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, "where he became a respected citizen and prosperous farmer," according to the Hapgood genealogy.
He and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
Olive W., 35
**Luther S. 13
**Joseph H., 10
Ann M., 8
Harriett C., 6
Abner C., 4
Sarah J., 3
Olive Q., 10/12.
In 1861 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 14 Dec 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 48 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Maynard Hapgood was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
On 10 Nov 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Jul 1863, and received certificat number 19464.
Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery as a private.
He ended his service on 17 Jun 1865.
On 26 Aug 1870 Luther's daughter, Ann Maria Hapgood married Henry Lett at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 28 Feb 1872 Luther's daughter, Charlotte Harriet Hapgood married Benjamin R. Hess at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hapgood, Luther M., 67, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
---, Olive W., 65, wife
---, Olive Q., 30, daur, single, works in carpet mill
---, Urania A., 22, daur, single
---, Abbie G., 20, daur, single.
On 4 May 1881 Luther's daughter, Abbie Green Hapgood married William H. Boyden at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 14 Oct 1881 his son, Ellis H. Hapgood, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of typhoid at age 26.
On 20 Jun 1883 Olive Wetherbee Houghton, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 68.
On 25 Feb 1884 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 70, married Mary Stiles, 64, daughter of Josiah Davis Stiles and Hannah Bowers, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joel Spaulding.
Luther Maynard Hapgood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
He died on 31 Aug 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
He was buried in Aug 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1890 according to the Fitchburg Sentinel, his widow, Mary, as executirix, showing $1500 real estate and $500 personal estate.
In Sep 1891 Mary Stiles received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Luther's service; his wife, received certificate number 330186.
On 27 Nov 1895 Luther's daughter, Urania Arethusa Hapgood married Henry L. Stratton in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Mary, his wife, outlived Luther and died on 24 May 1906 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
On 17 Dec 1939 his daughter, Olive Quinnum Hapgood, died at 354 Pleasent St., Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried at age 90.
Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family 1: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

Luther Sawyer Hapgood+ b. 26 Jul 1836, d. 17 Nov 1923
Joseph Henry Hapgood+ b. 15 Jul 1839, d. 10 Oct 1922
Ann Maria Hapgood b. 21 Nov 1841, d. 5 Aug 1886
Charlotte Harriet Hapgood b. 18 Aug 1843
Abner Cooledge Hapgood b. 20 Jul 1845
Sarah Jane Hapgood b. 20 Apr 1847, d. 2 Feb 1931
Olive Quinnum Hapgood b. 7 Aug 1849, d. 17 Dec 1939
John Gilman Hapgood b. 9 Dec 1851
Ellis H. Hapgood b. 14 Aug 1855, d. 14 Oct 1881
Urania Arethusa Hapgood b. Aug 1857
Abbie Green Hapgood b. 21 Jul 1860

Family 2: Mary Stiles b. 19 Feb 1820, d. 24 May 1906

Luther Sawyer Hapgood

b. 26 July 1836, d. 17 November 1923

Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

Company: A

Luther Sawyer Hapgood was born on 26 Jul 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
Olive W., 35
**Luther S. 13
**Joseph H., 10
Ann M., 8
Harriett C., 6
Abner C., 4
Sarah J., 3
Olive Q., 10/12.
In 1861 Luther was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 12 Jul 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Luther was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, with gained, date not shown.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, L. S. Atgood was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
On 4 Jul 1862 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 25, married Anna Maria Colvin, daughter of Benoni H. Colvin and Marcia Mercy Smith, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 30 Oct 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharge for disability.
In 1864 Luther was living at Oakdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company K.
He ended his service with an honorable discharge on 17 Jun 1865.
On 4 Nov 1877 Anna Maria Hapgood, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1879, certificate number was not recorded in research.
On 18 Jan 1880 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 43, married Sarah Jane Davidson, 38, daughter of John Davidson and Arethusa Kendall Houghton, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joseph Tucker of Boylston, and Luther and Sarah were first cousins, the grandchildren of Abner and Phebe (Coolidge) Houghton.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Sarah Jane Davidson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Luther S. HAPGOOD, Self, M, M, 43, b. MA, Occ: Farmer
Sarah J., Wife, F, M, 38, b. MA, Occ: Keeps House
Alice A., Dau, F, S, 15, b. MA, Occ: Attends School
Edna V. TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 11, b. MA, Occ: Attends School
Celia TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 8, b. MA.
On 22 Oct 1883 Luther's daughter, Cora Jeanette Hapgood married Alfred B. Mcpherson.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood 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. A, stating that he was a prisoner at Salisbury.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther S. Hapgood attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Luther was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood 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.).
On 22 Mar 1909 Sarah Jane Davidson, his wife, died at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
Luther Sawyer Hapgood died on 17 Nov 1923 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 87 years, 3 months and 22 days old.
He was buried on 19 Nov 1923 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).

Last Edited: 18 Dec 2011

Family 1: Anna Maria Colvin b. 1842, d. 4 Nov 1877

Cora Jeanette Hapgood b. 27 Nov 1863
Alice A. Hapgood b. 2 Mar 1865
Ida Selinda Hapgood b. 25 Nov 1867, d. 2 Dec 1868
Freddie Benora Hapgood b. 8 Jun 1873, d. 12 Feb 1875