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Joseph T. Smith

• Company: I

• Joseph T. Smith was born between 1832 - 1833 at England.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as clerk.
• In 1863 Joseph was living at England.
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  On 30 Jul 1863 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Jan 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged due to disability.
  
  

• Last Edited: 14 Jan 2007

John Smith

• Company: I

• John Smith was born between 1835 - 1836 at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.
• In 1864 John was living at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as seaman.
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  On 14 Mar 1864 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received $325 bounty , being credited to the quota of Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 12 May 1864 John Smith was wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Smith was mentioned among the casualties.
• He died on 14 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC, of wounds, according to Ford's history and the MASSCW.
• He was buried on 14 Jul 1864 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. A "J. Smith" of the 15th is listed in the Arlington Cemetery, and the 1870 roster says that "James" Smith died on this date in Arlington, VA.
  The 1870 roster says that "John" Smith of Co. I, who enlisted on 14 Mar 1864, credited to Fairhaven, was transferred to the 20th MVI on 27 July 1864. No mention of his death.
  
  Ford says that "John" Smith of Co. I, who enlisted on 14 Mar 1864, credited to Fairhaven, was wounded on 6 May 1864 and died 14 July 1864.
• On 27 Jul 1864 John was transferred from transferred administratively to the 20th MVI according to the 1870 roster -- apparently in error to.

• Last Edited: 9 Apr 2008

John G. Smith

• Company: I

• John G. Smith was born between 1835 - 1836 at New Jersey.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jun 1860 at Ward 4, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  John S. Smith, 26, mariner, b. NJ
  Elizabeth, 22, b. Ireland
  John S., 2, b. MA
  William B., 4/12, b. MA
  (with a number of Irish boarders).
• In 1863 John was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as waterman.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 May 1864 John G. Smith was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
• On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 John 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, John G. Smith was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 11 Dec 1864, John was paroled from prison, with no further record.

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2007

Thomas Smith

• Company: I

• Thomas Smith was born between 1838 - 1839 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as none given at enlistment for this man in Ford's history.
• 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 His creditation at the time of enlistment is "unknown" according to Ford's history.
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• On 4 Oct 1863 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 May 2005

William Smith 1st

• Company: I

• William Smith 1st was born between 1836 - 1837 at Germany.
• In 1863 William was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as blacksmith.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Raynham, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Aug 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 May 2005

William Smith 2nd

• Company: I

• William Smith 2nd was born between 1833 - 1834 at Germany.
• 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 29 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 23 Aug 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 May 2005

Frederick Soder

• Company: I

• Frederick Soder was born between 1833 - 1834 at Switzerland.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Frederick Souter, 25, (no occupation given) b. Switherland
  living in the home of:
  Bender Belley, 44, painter, b. Germany.
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frederick gave his occupation as rope-maker.
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  On 20 May 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, missing and presumed dead.
  
  
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Soder was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Frederick Soder 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 4 Jul 1907 Frederick Soder 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: 20 Dec 2006

William Squires

• Company: I

• William Squires was born between 1825 - 1826 at Canada (East).
• In 1864 William was living at Canada (East).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 14 Mar 1864 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 12 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Squires was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 15 Dec 1864, William was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by desertion while on furlough on 2 Feb 1865.
• He made application at New York for a veteran's pension on 22 Apr 1890, with application number 770987, but no certificate is recorded in the pension file index.
• He died after 1890.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

Francis Stanton

• Company: I

• Francis Stanton was born between 1834 - 1835 at unknown.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Dec 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Albert H. Snow on 18 Jul 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2010

James Stevens

• Father: Daniel Stevens
• Mother: Priscilla Bull

• Company: I

• James Stevens was born on 18 Jun 1840 at England, son of Daniel Stevens and Priscilla Bull.
• In 1861 James was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as carpenter.
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  On 15 May 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and presumed dead, according to both the 1870 roster and Ford's history. However, he was very much alive in 1890.
• On 21 Oct 1861 James was taken prisoner 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 James Stevens, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Stevens 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, James Stevens was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 James Stevens 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, James Stevens was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 23 Feb 1862, James was paroled from prison, but failed to rejoin his regiment.
• In Feb 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts being designated a deserter.
  
  
• James Stevens married Mary C. [--?--]
• James Stevens and Mary C. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, James, 48, carpenter, b. England
  ---, Mary C., 30, wife, b. NY
  ---, Charles D., 12, son, b. NY.
• James Stevens was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, with the note that he was "never discharged."
• He and Mary C. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stevens, James, head, b. June 1841, married 33 years, b. NY (sic), parents b. England
  ---, Mary E., wife, b. May 1850, her one child is living, b. NY (of NY parents)
  (in the same building)
  Steven, Charles, head, b. May 1867, married 10 years, b. NY
  ---, Alma, wife, b. May 1870, both children living, b. ME
  ---, Mildred E., daur, b. Aug 1890, b. MA
  ---, Chester, son, b. July 1893, b. MA.
• James Stevens died on 14 Jun 1904 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of nephritis. He was 63 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried on 16 Jun 1904 at Edgell Grove, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 James Stevens 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: 22 Jul 2010