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Sidney Strong Shurtleff

• Father: Luther Shurtleff b. 5 Sep 1801, d. 26 Sep 1874
• Mother: Sophia Holmes b. about 1805, d. before 1848

• Company: I

• Sidney Strong Shurtleff was born on 14 Apr 1842 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Shurtleff and Sophia Holmes.
• Before 1848 his mother, Sophia Holmes, died.
• On 11 May 1848 Sidney's widowed father, Luther Shurtleff, remarried to Mary Stiles, 46, at Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Sidney Strong Shurtleff was enumerated in the household of Luther Shurtleff in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Luther Shurtleff, 48, farmer, b. MA
  Mary, 20, b. MA
  Cordelia, 14, b. MA
  Sidney S., 8, b. MA.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Sidney gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Sidney was living at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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  On 21 Oct 1861 Sidney mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 6 months and 7 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Sidney Strong Shurtleff was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the arm.
• On 3 Oct 1862, Sidney was sent to New York.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sidney Strong Shurtleff was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 10 Nov 1862 Sidney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Oct 1864, and received certificate number 34422.
• On 2 Apr 1867 Sidney Strong Shurtleff, 24, married Bessie Ernestine Daniels, 20, daughter of Joel L. Daniels and Sophia Atwood, at Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 Sep 1874 his father, Luther Shurtleff, died at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 73.
• 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.
• Sidney Strong Shurtleff was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, where he received a gunshot wound in the right arm, and is now a pensioner.
• He and Bessie Ernestine Daniels were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 14 May 1910 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where he is a woodchopper at age 68.
• On 2 Apr 1921 Bessie Ernestine Daniels, his wife, died at age 74.
• Sidney Strong Shurtleff died on 2 May 1922 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years and 18 days old.
• He was buried in May 1922 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Sidney Strong Shurtleff and Bessie Ernestine Daniels had no issue.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010

Braman E. Sibley

• Father: Braman Sibley b. 26 Sep 1805, d. 6 Mar 1885
• Mother: Rebecca W. Robinson b. between 1805 - 1806

• Company: I

• Braman E. Sibley was born on 6 Jun 1837 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Braman Sibley and Rebecca W. Robinson.
• Braman E. Sibley was enumerated in the household of Braman Sibley and Rebecca W. Robinson in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Braman Sibbley, 44, farmer, b. MA
  Rebecca, 44, b. MA
  **Braman E., 12, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Braman gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Braman was living at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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  On 29 Jul 1861 Braman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 1 month and 23 days old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Braman E. Sibley 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 17 Sep 1862 Braman E. Sibley was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 17 Mar 1864 Braman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, discharged for disability.
  
  
• Braman E. Sibley married Alecia E. Sheldon.
• Braman E. Sibley and Alecia E. Sheldon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1880 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sibley, Braman, 74, farmer, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Rebecca, 74, wife, b. MA (of MA parents)
  **Sibley, Braman E., 42, works in shoe shop, b. CT (fat b. RI mor b. CT)
  ---, Alicia E., 37, wife,, b. CT (fat b. RI mor b. CT)
  ---, George E., 12, son, b. MA (fath b. MA mor b. CT).
• Braman E. Sibley died on 9 Mar 1888 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 9 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1888 at Brimfield Cemetery, Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1888 Alecia E. Sheldon received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Braman's service; his wife, received certificate number 317811.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010

William Sigel

• Company: I

• William Sigel was born between 1836 - 1837 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1863 William was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 25 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Sep 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Bealton Station, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion, according to Ford's history and the MASSCW.
  
  
• , William Sigel and William Steidell may be the same man according to Ford's history. Open issue. Aug 2003 Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

• Last Edited: 14 May 2005

Charles Simpson

• Company: I

• Charles Simpson was born between 1843 - 1844 at New York City, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as paper-stainer.
• In 1863 Charles was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 14 May 2005

Francis X. Sinzinger

Gravemarker of Francis X. Sinzinger

• Father: George Sinzinger
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: I

• Francis X. Sinzinger was born between 1832 - 1833 at Austria, son of George Sinzinger and Mary [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as dyer.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
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  On 5 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Francis X. Sinzinger 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 29 Nov 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 19 Aug 1863 Frank X. Sinzinger married Celia Collins, 20, daughter of John S. Collins and Sarah Seagraves, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 May 1864 Celia Collins, his wife, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 21.
• Starting 5 Dec 1864, Frank also served in the 6th Independant Battery, MA Light Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 6th Independant Battery, MA Light Artillery on 7 Aug 1865 at Readville, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Jan 1868, and received certificate number G89.470. The number is unusual, but may be a misreading of the card.
• On 27 Feb 1880 Francis joined post 61, G. A. R.
• He and Royley Smith Thayer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at East Main Street, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living in the same boarding house as:
  ...
  Singzinger, Frank, 38, boarder, a widower, works in woolen mill, b. in Austria (as were his parents)
  ...
  Thayer, Riley, 61, boarder, single, works in woolen mill, b. CT (fath b. ?; mor b. CT)
  among many others.
• On 5 May 1887, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Francis was admitted. (Note: he gave no name of a friend or family member as contact person when he entered.).
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served with the 6th Mass. Battery, noting that he suffers from rheumatism.
• He died on 30 Jul 1891 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
• He was buried in 1891 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Section E Site 902.
• His personal effects were appraised at $3.25 and sold for $1.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Frank H. Sinzinger 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: 30 Jul 2010

Albert Henry Slater

Gravemarker of
Albert H. Slater

• Father: Samuel G. Slater b. 5 Mar 1821
• Mother: Elmira H. Aldrich b. between 1825 - 1826

• Company: I

• Albert Henry Slater was born on 1 Oct 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel G. Slater and Elmira H. Aldrich.
• Albert Henry Slater was enumerated in the household of Samuel G. Slater and Elmira H. Aldrich in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Sam'l G. Slater, 29, operative, b. RI
  Almira, 24, b. MA (as were the children)
  Albert H., 5
  Geo. A., 4
  Ellen A., 7/12.
• In 1861 Albert was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as carpenter.
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  On 29 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 9 months and 28 days old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Albert Henry Slater 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 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 6 Jul 1862, mentioning Albert Henry Slater, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 9 Aug 1862, mentioning Albert Henry Slater, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Albert Henry Slater was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 20 Sep 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Henry Slater was mentioned among the first Antietam casualties.
• 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 24 Jan 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert and Amos Bartlett were mentioned, Saturday Morning, (Volume IV # 46)
  Personal.----We notice the return of two more of the original members of Co. I, 15th Mass. Reg., vis; Amos Bartlett, who left in the capacity of First Lieutenant, afterwards promoted; and Albert H. Slater, private. The former is for the present unfit for military duty by reason of hard service and exposure during the late campaigns; the latter has quite an ugly wound in the face.
• On 4 Jun 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Between 1866 - 1867 Albert Henry Slater married Sarah Jane McClean, daughter of George Burker McClean and Ann Shaw.
• Albert Henry Slater made application for a veteran's pension in Aug 1879, and received certificate number 183586.
• He and Sarah Jane McClean were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at O'Hara, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where he is a carpenter.
• Albert Henry Slater was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sharpsburg, O'Hara, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he has a surgeon's certificate of disability.
• On 18 Nov 1892 his son, Hiram Slater, died and it was reported in Massachusetts.
  "Albert H. Slater, formerly of Webster, now in Sharpsburg, Pa., is a member of the 15th Regiment, Co. I., Mass. Vol., has just lost his second son, Hiram Slater, through an accident which happened on the 17th of September. Hiram was coming home from his work and the train not stopping as usual at his home he jumped off and hit his head against a post and was instantly killed. He was about twenty one years old and a worthy young man." (Webster Times Volume XXXIV #38).
• On 5 Jul 1906 Albert Henry Slater attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• He died in 1906. He was 61 years old.
• He was buried in 1906 at Greenwood Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Albert Henry Slater 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 2 May 1908 Sarah Jane McClean received a pension to surviving family member in Pennsylvania based on Albert's service; and received certificate number 669720.
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Albert and died in 1923.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

William Slattery

• Company: I

• William Slattery was born between 1838 - 1839 at North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 William was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 21 Jun 1861, William also served in the 10th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 31 Aug 1861 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts being returned to the 10th Infantry as a deserter, according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 10th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B, by desertion on 20 Jun 1863.

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2007

James Simmons Slocum

• Father: Samuel Elam Slocum b. between 1807 - 1808, d. Mar 1871
• Mother: Hannah A. Matthewson b. 3 Jun 1809, d. 11 Jun 1869

• Company: I

• James Simmons Slocum was born in 1842 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matthewson.
• James Simmons Slocum was enumerated in the household of Samuel Elam Slocum and Hannah A. Matthewson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Samuel E. Slocum, 42, b. RI
  Hannah A., 41, b. RI
  Louisa A., 17, b. RI
  Harriet M., 12, b. RI
  **Samuel A., 10, b. MA
  **James S., 8, b. MA
  Mary A. Stacy, 22, b. VT
  Samuel A. A. Kellog, 17, pedler, b. VT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as clerk.
• In 1861 James was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 19 May 1861, James also served in the 3rd Massachusetts Mounted Rifle Regiment, Company A, with his brother.
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• He ended his service with the 3rd Massachusetts Rifle Regiment on 3 Aug 1861.
• James Simmons Slocum and Samuel Andrew Slocum, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. I.
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  On 2 Dec 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action. He was 21 years old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Simmons Slocum was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• Hannah, his mother, outlived James and died on 11 Jun 1869 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• Samuel, his father , outlived James and died in Mar 1871 at Rhode Island.
• Samuel, his brother, outlived James and died on 30 Jan 1899 at age 59.
• In 1915 James S. Slocum 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: 25 May 2010

Bernard Smith

• Father: Patrick Smith
• Mother: Margaret [--?--]

• Company: I

• Bernard Smith was born on 9 Apr 1841 at Ireland, son of Patrick Smith and Margaret [--?--].
• Bernard Smith appeared on the census of 1855 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly enumerated in the MA State Census as:
  Bernard SMITH-25, shoemaker
  Mary-22
  Patrick H.-1, b. Mass.
  **Bernard-14
  Mary-67
  Margaret BARNES-20.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1860 at Webster P. O., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Vernard (sic) Smith, 18, b. Ireland,
  enumerated in the household of
  James Murrey, 37, shoemaker, b. Ireland and his wife Elizabeth, 37.
• In 1861 Bernard was living at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Bernard gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 29 Jul 1861 Bernard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Bernard was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and was later paroled.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Bernard Smith 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 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Bernard Smith was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
• On 29 Nov 1862 Bernard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 16 Jan 1871 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 29 years, 9 months and 7 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1871 at St. John Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010

James Smith

• Company: I

• James Smith was born between 1839 - 1840 at Albany, Albany County, New York.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, James gave his occupation as moulder.
• In 1863 James was living at New York.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for a drafted man, being credited to the quota of Boulton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Smith was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 22 Jun 1864 James was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia, with no further record, according to the MASSCW. There is no further record of this man.
• He died on 14 Jul 1864 at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
• He was buried in Jul 1864 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Smith was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010