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Thomas Say

• Company: I

• Thomas Say was born between 1835 - 1836 at New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as laborer.
• In 1863 Thomas was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 17 Jul 1863 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Thomas Say was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Say was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment;
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 23 Apr 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
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• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2009

John Schesler

• Father: John Schesler
• Mother: Frances Andre

• Company: I

• John Schesler was born between 1840 - 1841 at Bavaria, Germany, son of John Schesler and Frances Andre.
• In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as operative.
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  On 29 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Schesler 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 8 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 27 Jan 1863 John Schesler married Louisa Weitzel, daughter of Joseph Weitzel, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was a resident of Connecticut at the time.
• Starting 30 Aug 1864, John also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company D.
• He ended his service with the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company D by mustering out on 9 Jun 1865.
• He and Louisa Weitzel were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he Works In Knife Shop.
• John Schesler died on 5 Feb 1886 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Louisa, his wife, outlived John and died on 5 Jun 1886 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer.
• On 28 Dec 1887 Joseph Schesler made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 321044.
• On 4 Jul 1907 John Schesler 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: 23 Jul 2007

George Scott

• Company: I

• George Scott was born between 1840 - 1841 at Canada.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as clerk.
• In 1863 George was living at unknown according to Ford's history.
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  On 29 Jul 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 May 2005

William Scott

• Company: I

• William Scott was born between 1823 - 1824 at England.
• On 18 Feb 1842 William Scott married Mary Cairns at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• William Scott and Mary Cairns were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 13 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, with their first four children, where he is a mule spinner.
• William Scott and Mary Cairns were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. Scott, 40, mule spinner, b. Entland
  Mary, 40, b. England
  Thos. W., 18, mule spinner, b. RI
  Mary, 16, carder, b. RI
  John, 14, mule spinner, b. MA
  Jane, 11, b. MA
  Robert, 9, b. RI
  Ann, 3, b. CT
  Walter, 1, b. MA.
• In 1861 William was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as spinner.
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  On 20 May 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Scott 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, William Scott was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 William Scott 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 buried at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Jun 1865 Mary Cairns received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 80469.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Cairns in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Scott, Mary, 50, b. Scotland
  ---, John, 23, works in cotton mill, b. MA
  ---, Robert, 18, works in cotton mill, b. RI
  ---, Ann, 13, works in cotton mill, b. CT.
• On 6 May 1875 William's son, Thomas William Scott married Hannah Eliza Fegan at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 William Scott 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: 5 Jul 2007

John Shaffer

• Company: I

• John Shaffer was born between 1836 - 1837 at Germany.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as laborer.
• In 1863 John was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 26 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 May 2005

Joseph Shaffer

• Company: I

• Joseph Shaffer was born between 1826 - 1827 at Germany.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as baker.
• In 1863 Joseph was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 29 Jul 1863 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 May 2005

Samuel Sherburn

• Company: I

• Samuel Sherburn was born between 1838 - 1839 at Vermont.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1863 Samuel was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 23 Jul 1863 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 10 Oct 2007

Patrick Sheridan

• Company: I

• Patrick Sheridan was born between 1842 - 1843 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as sailor.
• In 1864 Patrick was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 15 Apr 1864 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Patrick was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while a POW.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Sheridan was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 10 Nov 1864 at Camp Lawton, Georgia, Patrick left the stockade. It is supposed that he enlisted in Confederate service.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010

Martin Sherman

• Father: George Sherman b. 1806
• Mother: Elizabeth "Betsey" Parsons b. 23 Jun 1799, d. 29 Jan 1867

• Company: I

• Martin Sherman was born between 1833 - 1834 at Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of George Sherman and Elizabeth "Betsey" Parsons.
• On 29 Jan 1859 Martin Sherman married Nellie J. Parsons, daughter of Timothy Parsons and Desire J. Curtis, at Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Martin Sherman and Nellie J. Parsons were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1860 at Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amos Coles, 66, farmer, b. MA
  Adeline, 56, b. MA
  **Martin Sherman, 26, farm labor, b. MA
  Nellie, 26, domestic, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Martin gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Martin was living at Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 19 Oct 1861 Martin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Martin Sherman was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the finger.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Martin Sherman was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 14 Mar 1863 Martin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion from the hospital.
  
  
• He died before 1865 apparently.
• On 25 Nov 1865 Martin's widow, Nellie J. Parsons remarried to Gideon B. Searle at Southampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
• Martin Sherman's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Gideon B. Searle and Nellie J. Parsons in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Southampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Searle, Gideon B., 32, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Ellen (sic), 26, b. MA
  Sherman, Willard (sic), 8, b. MA.

• Last Edited: 3 May 2010

Daniel Sherwood

• Company: I

• Daniel Sherwood was born between 1840 - 1841 at Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as laborer.
• In 1863 Daniel was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
• In 1863 Daniel was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, according to official records.
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  On 4 Aug 1863 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
  , being credited to the quota of South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Daniel Sherwood was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Sherwood was mentioned in the official casualty list (Volume 92 # 42):
  The Fifteenth Regiment
  Headquarters Fifteenth Regiment;
  Oct. 1863
  Mr. Baldwin: Dear Sir;---The following is an official list of the killed and wounded in the 15th Massachusetts volunteers, in the engagement at Bristow Station, Va. Oct. 13, 1863
  Killed--- Corp, Samuel Stearns, Co. B., private A. E. Hinckley, Co. I.
  Wounded--- Lieut. Chas. H. Stevens; privates F. Merrifield, J. Frederick, Co. D; H. Jeverson, Co. E; Serg. G. A. Davis, Co. F. (since dead) privates D. Sherwood, Thomas Say, M. D. Tucker, Co. I; Adam Peacock, Co. K.
  Very Respectfully
  Your obedient servant,
  Geo. C. Joslin
  Lieut. Col. commanding Regiment.
• On 6 May 1864 Daniel Sherwood was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Sherwood was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Daniel Sherwood was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while in hospital.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts by desertion from hospital on 13 Oct 1864.
• He died on 24 May 1887 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of nervous prostration, possibly, if he was the son of Lubby and Deborah from England. The identification of this man is tentative. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information..

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010