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Francis Geelin

• Company: I

• Francis Geelin was born between 1832 - 1833 at Ireland.
• Francis Geelin married Mary [--?--].
• Francis Geelin and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1860 at Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, as:
  Francis Gillen (sic), 28, spinner, b. Ireland
  Mary, 23, b. Waterford, Ire.
  Alice, 3, b. CT
  Francis, 1, b. RI.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as spinner.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Francis Geelin was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Geelin 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, Francis Gellan was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Francis Geelin 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 2 May 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• Starting 25 Jun 1862, Francis also served in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry, Company E.
• He ended his service with the 34th Massachusetts Infantry by desertion. (Note: this mention of service in the 34th Regt. does not appear in official records nor on his pension file, only in the Milbury Centennial.) on 24 Feb 1863.
• On 19 Apr 1880 Francis's daughter, Mary Ann Geelin married Andrew M. Manning at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 5 Feb 1882 Francis's daughter, Alice Gertrude Geelin married William Cline at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Francis Geelin died in 1883.
• On 17 Nov 1883 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 272412.
• Mary [--?--] was enumerated as the widow of Francis Geelin, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, where she notes that he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
• On 12 Aug 1890 Francis's daughter, Ellen Geelin married Andrew Tilton Stewart at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 19 Sep 1894 Francis's son, James Marcus Geelin married Nellie Farrell at Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Francis Geelin's surviving family was enumerated in the household of James Marcus Geelin and Nellie Farrell in the 1900 US Federal Census on 20 Jun 1900 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Geelin, James, head, Mar 1866, married 5 years, b. New York, carder
  ---, Nellie, wife, Mar 1871, all four of her children are still living, b. Indiana
  ---, Edna, dau, June 1895
  ---, Marcus, son, Mar 1897
  ---, Esther, dau, Apr 1898
  ---, Frances, son, Oct 1899
  ---, Mary, mother, Mar 1838, widow, five of her seven children are still living, b. Ireland, immigrated in 1851 (cannot read or write).
• On 4 Jul 1907 Francis Gallen 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 1915 Francis Geelin 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: 17 Jul 2010

Josiah Gleason

• Company: I

• Josiah Gleason was born between 1825 - 1826 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Sep 1850 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, probably as:
  Josiah Gleason, 25, farm laborer, b. MA
  in the home of one:
  Curtis Moore, 72, farmer, b. MA
  wife Polly
  Elizabeth, 41
  Curtis, 21
  Nancy J., 25.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Josiah gave his occupation as farmer.
• Starting 2 Jul 1862, Josiah also served in the 32nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
• He ended his service with the 32nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry due to disability on 25 Feb 1863.
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  On 14 Apr 1864 Josiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Josiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Josiah also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service by mustering out on 12 Jul 1865.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Framingham Center P. O., Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gleason, Josiah, 46, laborer, b. MA
  working on the farm of:
  Dana W. Hayden, 35, farmer, b. MA.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 15 Dec 1888, and received certificate number 568606.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 32nd Mass., Co., G, 2 July 1862 to Aug 1865.
• He died on 5 Mar 1903 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of an accident causing internal injuries.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

John Grady

• Father: Patrick Grady b. between 1814 - 1815
• Mother: Mary [--?--] b. between 1814 - 1815

• Company: I

• John Grady was born between 1841 - 1842 at Ireland, son of Patrick Grady and Mary [--?--].
• John Grady appeared on the census of 1855 in the household of Patrick Grady and Mary [--?--] at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history. However, no widow's pension file was apparent. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
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  On 20 May 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Grady was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Grady was reported as a casualty while serving with the 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Pvt. John Grady, Company I, killed July 3, buried near the Second Division, Second Corps Hospital at its original positon on the Sarah Patterson Farm, reinterred in D-12 of the Massachusetts plot, age 19.
• He was buried at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 12.
• On 23 Aug 1888 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his mother, applied for a survivor's pension, but no certificate number was given.
• On 4 Jul 1907 John Grady 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 John Grady was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 22 Jan 2007

Edward F. Green

• Company: I

• Edward F. Green was born between 1832 - 1833 at an unknown place.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In 1862 Edward was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 31 Jul 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Nov 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
  

• Last Edited: 26 Oct 2007

Lucius H. Greene

• Company: I

• Lucius H. Greene was born in Aug 1833 at Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.
• Lucius was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lucius gave his occupation as laborer.
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  On 10 Jul 1861 Lucius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years and 11 months old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Lucius H. Greene was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• He was declared missing in action on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lucius H. Greene was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 16 Dec 1863 Lucius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 2d Battln, 55th Infantry Regiment Reserve Corps on 5 Aug 1864.
• Between 1872 - 1873 Lucius H. Greene married Mary J. [--?--]
• Lucius H. Greene made application at Rhode Island for a veteran's pension in Aug 1879.
• He and Mary J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, where he is a farm laborer, and their son Lucius, 12, lives with them.
• Lucius H. Greene was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Centerdale, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in Co. D (sic) of the 15th Massachusetts.
• He and Mary J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1900 at Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island, where he is a farmer. Of the two children they had, both had died by this time.
• Lucius H. Greene died in 1908 at Rhode Island. He was 74 years old.
• He was buried at Chepachet Cemetery, Acotes Hill, Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 2 Aug 1908 Mary J. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Lucius's service; received certificate number 668176.
• Lucius's wife, Mary J. [--?--], died and was buried in 1910 at Chepachet Cemetery, Acotes Hill, Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island. At age 58 years.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2010

Ezra L. Greenleaf

• Father: Benjamin Greenleaf d. before 1867
• Mother: Rhoda Clonch

• Company: I

• Ezra L. Greenleaf was born on 24 Feb 1828 at Northwood, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Benjamin Greenleaf and Rhoda Clonch, (He appears to have taken ten years off his age at enlistment time.).
• Ezra L. Greenleaf married Mary A. B. [--?--]
• Ezra L. Greenleaf and Mary A. B. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Ezra Greenleaf, 32, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Mary, 30
  Sarah, 10
  Francis, 8
  Martha, 5
  Orrin, 3
  George, 1.
• In 1864 Ezra was living at Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ezra gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 14 Apr 1864 Ezra mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years, 1 month and 21 days old.
• On 5 May 1864 Ezra L. Greenleaf was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, and missing.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ezra L. Greenleaf was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Ezra ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Ezra also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Jun 1866, and received certificate number 235974.
• On 14 Dec 1867 Ezra L. Greenleaf, 39, married Roxana Smith, 45, daughter of Caleb Francis and Rebecca Ball, at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was widow of Nathan Leander Smith.
• Ezra L. Greenleaf and Roxana Francis were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Greenleaf, Ezra, 52, farmer, b. NH
  ---, Roxana, 58, wife, b. MA.
• On 5 Nov 1883 Ezra's son, Orrin E. Greenleaf married Emma Louise Sherman at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her; they were step-siblings.
• About in 1884 Ezra's daughter, Martha A. Greenleaf married Sylvester W. Carr.
• On 14 Oct 1887 his grandson, Lowell Ezra Greenleaf, son of Orrin E. Greenleaf and Emma Louise Smith, was born at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Ezra L. Greenleaf was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, noting dates which coincide with his entrance into the 15th and exit from the 20th. He has had his forefinger shot off.
• He died on 24 Nov 1896 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years and 9 months old.
• Roxana Francis received a pension to surviving family member based on Ezra's service; his wife, received certificate number 442233.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Orrin E. Greenleaf and Emma Louise Smith in the 1900 US Federal Census on 13 Jun 1900 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Greenleaf, Orrin, b. Jan 1854, married 17 yearrs, b. NH, engineer
  ---, Emma L., wife, bl June 1858, one child, b. MA
  ---, Lowell E., son, b. Oct 1886, b. MA
  ---, Roxana, mor-in-law, b. Jan 1823, widow/d (divorced?), two of four children living, b. MA.
• On 13 Oct 1902 Roxana Francis, his wife, died at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2010

Henry Groh

• Father: John Groh
• Mother: Maria [--?--]

• Company: I

• Henry Groh was born in Oct 1839 at Hamburg, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, son of John Groh and Maria [--?--].
• On 29 Jul 1857 Henry Groh was included on a passenger list of the "Indiana", arriving New York City Harbor, New York, alone with other steerage passengers, age 17, farmer, from Hanover via Bremen, with destination Massachusetts.
• He emigrated in 1857 from Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, according to the 1900 census.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 20 May 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 7 months old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 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 Groh, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Groh 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 Groh was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Henry Groh 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 Groh was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 4 Feb 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 3 Apr 1866 Henry Groh, 26, married Adolphine C. Andre, 20, daughter of John Andre and Willimena Mox, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Groh and Adolphine C. Andre were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Groh, Henry, 40, shoemaker, b. Prussia
  ---, Adelphia, 34, wife, b. Hanover
  ---, Catherine, 12, daur, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 9, daur, b. MA.
• Henry Groh 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.
• On 15 Jun 1891 Henry's daughter, Catherine W. Groh married John Munch at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Henry Groh made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jul 1892, and received certificate number 854421.
• On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Groh was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
• He and Adolphine C. Andre were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1904 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Groh attended a reunion of G. A. R. Post 57. Click HERE to see the photo.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Henry Groh attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• On 31 Jan 1907 Adolphine C. Andre, his wife, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Henry Groh 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.).
• Henry Groh was millhand, at the time of his death.
• He died on 28 Feb 1910 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Chronic Nephritis. (click icon to read his obituary). He was 70 years and 4 months old.
• He was buried on 2 Mar 1910 at Zion Cemetery (East Village) Worcester Rd., Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1910 Henry Groh was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

Daniel Guilfoyle

• Company: I

• Daniel Guilfoyle was born between 1831 - 1832 at Ireland.
• Daniel Guilfoyle married Margaret Luby.
• Daniel Guilfoyle was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1860 at Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably as:
  Daniel Kilfoy (sic), 30, day laborer, $50 personal property, b. Ireland
  Margaret, 28, b. Ireland
  Daniel, 4, b. MA
  Anna M., 3/12, b. MA
  (Note: this is believed to be the family Daniel Guilfoyle had before the war. See notes below.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as boot-treer.
• In 1864 Daniel was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 31 Mar 1864 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Daniel also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 29 Jul 1864 Daniel was taken prisoner at Deep Bottom, Virginia.
• He died on 15 Dec 1864 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, as a prisoner of war.
• On 11 Sep 1865 Patrick Guilfoyle made application for a pension as guardian to Daniel's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 80204.
• Daniel Guilfoyle was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving son was enumerated in the following household in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1870 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Guilfoyle, Patrick, 40, gardiner, b. Ireland
  ---, Julia, 38, b. Ireland
  ---, John, 15, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, William, 14,
  ---, Maria, 12,
  ---, Danny, 11,
  ---, Timothy, 9
  ---, Juliett, 3/12
  **---, Daniel, 13
  (See notes below.).
• On 14 Oct 1884 Daniel's son, Daniel H. Guilfoyle Jr. married Elizabeth A. Connell at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Ford's history says that Daniel Guilfoyle was "single" when he enlisted in 1864.
  However, after his death, in September 1865, a pension certificate was issued for a "minor", Patrick Guilfoyle, according to the pension file index.
  A careful reading of the 1860 and 1870 Worcester census enumerations shows that there was one Daniel Guilfoyle of appropriate age with a wife and children. (See above.)
  In 1870, there is one Patrick Guilfoyle, with wife Julia, who has an extra child in the household -- Daniel Guilfoyle (Jr.), who is of an age to be the son of Daniel and Margaret enumerated in 1860.
  If the pension file index is inaccurate, and Patrick Guilfoyle is the "guardian" and not the "minor", then it appears that Margaret had died at home before Daniel joined the 15th Massachusetts.
  This is all a very tentative scenario, and this may not be the right Daniel Guilfoyle at all.
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

• Last Edited: 9 Jun 2009

William F. Harding

• Father: William Mason Harding b. 24 May 1821
• Mother: Nancy Farwell b. between 1822 - 1823

• Company: I

• William F. Harding was born on 3 Jul 1846 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 with his parents.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Wm. Harding, 29, (?? ocupation), $500 personal estate, b. MA
  Nancy, 37, b. MA
  **Wm. F., 14, b. MA
  Frances A., (f), 7, b. MA.
• In 1861 William was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as mill operative.
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  On 29 Jul 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 26 days old.
• On 2 Aug 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William F. Harding was mentioned as a new recruit.
• On 15 Sep 1862 William F. Harding was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
• 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 29 Nov 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability due to wounds.
  
  
• Starting 12 Nov 1863, William also served in the 34th Massachusetts Regiment, Company H.
• On 16 Jun 1865 William was transferred to 24th Massachusetts Infantry, Company G.
• He ended his service on 20 Jan 1866 at Richmond, Virginia.
• After 1866 William F. Harding was working in the Assabet Woolen Mill.
• On 13 Apr 1867 William F. Harding, 20, married Mary L. Waterhouse, daughter of Calvin Waterhouse and Louisa [--?--], at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Framingham Center P. O., Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Harding, William, 49, works in woolen mill, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  ---, Nancy, 48
  **---, William F., 24, works in woolen mill
  ---, Frances A., 17
  ---, Mary D., 20 (his wife)
  ---, William, 2 (his son)
  ---, Bell, (f) 1 (his daughter).
• William F. Harding died on 3 Aug 1872 at New York, New York, a suicide. (Note: his wife, Mary, is also clearly out of her childrens' lives by 1880. So far, I have found no indication of a pension file. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.). He was 26 years and 1 month old.
• He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1880 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1880 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as :
  Harding, Wm. M., 59, keeps boarding house, b. MA (as all the family)
  ---, Nancy, 58, wife
  ---, Wm. L., 12, grandson
  Shaw, Frances A., 27, daughter
  ---, Mason, 2/12, b. May, grandson
  (and numerous boarders).
• In Jun 1880 at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts, Bell Mason Harding, his daughter, was enumerated, age 10, b. MA living as the "adopted daughter" of William B. Kendrick, 53, blacksmith, b. MA, and his wife Lydia.
• On 23 Apr 1889 William's daughter, Bell Mason Harding married William S. Patriquin at Groveland, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 4 Jul 1907 William F. Harding 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.).
• Researcher: Peggy Brown , researching Civil War veterans of Maynard, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 26 May 2010

George Hadfield

• Company: I

• George Hadfield was born between 1824 - 1825 at England.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as spinner.
• In 1861 George was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
• George was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the Webster Times.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 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 George Hadfield, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Hadfield 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, George Hadfield was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 George Hadfield 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, George Hatfield was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George Hadfield was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
• On 2 Nov 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 21 Feb 2007