Franklin Leroy Hayden

b. 19 March 1843, d. 27 September 1862
  • Father: Lot Hayden b. between 1805 - 1806
  • Mother: Lucinda Harris Burdick b. between 1806 - 1807
  • Company: H
  • Franklin Leroy Hayden was born on 19 Mar 1843 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Lot Hayden and Lucinda Harris Burdick.
  • Franklin Leroy Hayden was enumerated in the household of Lot Hayden and Lucinda Harris Burdick in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Lott Hayden, 44, tailor, b. MA
    Lucinda A., 43, b. CT
    Walter, 8, b. MA
    **Franklin L., 7, b. MA
    Hamlet C., 5, b. MA.
  • Franklin Leroy Hayden was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frank Hayden, 16, farm laborer, b. MA
    living in the home of:
    Avery Ward, 62, farmer, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Franklin was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 12 Sep 1861 Walter Handel Hayden his brother, enlisted in the 25th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Franklin gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 22 Jul 1862 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 4 months and 3 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Franklin Leroy Hayden was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the chest.
  • He died on 27 Sep 1862 at Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, of wounds received at Antietam. He was 19 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried in Sep 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Section 17, lot C, grave 168.
  • On 3 Jun 1864, Walter Handel Hayden, his brother, was taken prisoner at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia.
  • On 28 Nov 1864 his brother, Walter Handel Hayden, died at Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, as a prisoner of war at age 23.
  • In Jul 1874 Lucinda Harris Hayden, his mother, received a pension based on brother Walter's service.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Franklin L. Hayden was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • Last Edited: 6 Aug 2011

Junius Dresser Hayes

b. 17 October 1836, d. 1 May 1918
  • Father: Sewell Flagg Hayes b. 6 May 1813, d. 13 Jan 1899
  • Mother: Eliza Jane Hoyt b. 6 Jul 1816, d. 28 Dec 1846
  • Company: C
  • Junius Dresser Hayes was born on 17 Oct 1836 at Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, son of Sewell Flagg Hayes and Eliza Jane Hoyt.
  • On 28 Dec 1846 his mother, Eliza Jane Hoyt, died at age 30.
  • Junius Dresser Hayes was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in 1850 at Naples, Cumberland County, Maine, as Julius D., age 13, living with a HOYT family, probably his mother's people.
  • In 1861 Junius was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Junius gave his occupation as engineer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Junius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 8 months and 25 days old.
  • On 22 Sep 1862 Francis H. Noyes, his wife, died at Keedysville, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam at age 29.
  • On 15 Nov 1862 Junius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no reason given in the 1870 roster, but the MASSCW says for disability.

  • In Jul 1863 was drafted, according to Ford's history, and he paid commutation.
  • On 26 Sep 1863 Junius Dresser Hayes, 26, married Lucinda K. Staples, 25, daughter of William Staples and Sarah A. Knight, at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Junius Dresser Hayes and Lucinda K. Staples were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    HAYES, Junius D., 43, Supt. of Carpet Factory, b. ME (as were his parents)
    ---, Lucinda L., 42, wife, b. ME
    ---, Alice E., 15, dau. b. MA
    ---, Frank S., 8, son, b. MA.
  • Junius Dresser Hayes made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Nov 1885, and received certificate number 754336.
  • On 26 Sep 1888 Junius's daughter, Alice Eliza Hayes married Alvah B. Chase at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Junius Dresser Hayes was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
  • In 1896, Junius was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • On 11 Jul 1910 Lucinda K. Staples, his wife, died at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
  • Junius Dresser Hayes died on 1 May 1918 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 6 months and 14 days old.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Lucinda K. Staples b. 14 Jan 1838, d. 11 Jul 1910

  • Alice Eliza Hayes b. 1864
  • Frank Staples Hayes b. 11 Oct 1871

Michael B. Hayes

b. between 1825 and 1826, d. 8 March 1869

Gravemarker of Michael B. Hayes
  • Mother: Mary A. Broadherst
  • Company: F
  • Michael B. Hayes was born between 1825 - 1826 at Ireland, son of Mary A. Broadherst.
  • On 29 May 1849 Michael B. Hayes married Ann M. Gilligan, 23, daughter of Christopher Gilligan and Margaret [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Michael B. Hayes and Ann M. Gilligan appeared on the census of 1855 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated in the 1855 MA State Census as follows:
    Samuel (sic) B. HAYES-32, tailor
    Ann-28
    James A.-5, b. MA
    Charles F.-3, b. MA
    Mary A.-1, b. MA.
  • Michael B. Hayes and Ann M. Gilligan were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    M. B. Haynes, 25, tailor, b. Ireland
    Ann, 23, b. Ireland
    James A., 10, b. MA
    Charles H., 8, b. MA
    Mary A., 6, b. MA
    Margaret, 3, b. MA
    Emma J., 2, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Michael gave his occupation as tailor.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Michael mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Michael B. Hayes was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 25 Mar 1863 Michael ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, due to disability from wounds.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 15426.
  • On 14 Oct 1863 his son, William Hayes, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, by drowning at age 2.
  • From the "Charlton News"--
    Nichols [sic] B. Hayes of Charlton, a veteran of the 15th Mass. Regiment, has re- enlisted. Mr. Hayes was wounded at the battle of Antietam, the ball entering the left leg above the knee, of the right leg. Mr. Hayes lay on the field three days after the battle without his wounds being dressed, only as he himself dressed them.
  • Starting 10 Aug 1864, Michael also served in the 13th V. R. C., Co. G.
  • He ended his service with the 13th VRC for disability on 28 Nov 1864.
  • He died on 8 Mar 1869 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He was buried in Mar 1869 at Union Cemetery, Rt. 169, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Giffon Road Cemetery, east of Sturbridge).
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ann M. Gilligan in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jul 1870 at Southbridge P.O., Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hayes, Ann, 42, keeping house, b. Ireland
    ---, James, 20, blacksmith, b. MA (with foreign born parents, as per all children)
    ---, Mary A., 16
    ---, Margaret, 13
    ---, Emma, 11
    ---, Willie, 7
    ---, Ford, 3
    ---, George, 1.
  • On 12 Apr 1871 Michael's daughter, Mary Ann Hayes married Alonzo E. Batty at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 27 May 1871 Ann M. Gilligan received a pension to surviving family member based on Michael's service; received certificate 158462.
  • On 20 Nov 1879 Michael's daughter, Emma Jane Hayes married Alfred McKinstry at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 4 Apr 1880 Michael's daughter, Margaret Hayes married George C. Prouty at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • Ann M. Hayes was enumerated as the widow of Michael B. Hayes, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Ann, his wife, outlived Michael and died on 12 Mar 1892 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of influenza and pneumonia at age 66.
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2010

Family: Ann M. Gilligan b. 9 Dec 1825, d. 12 Mar 1892

  • James A. Hayes b. 24 Dec 1849, d. 3 Jan 1929
  • Charles Henry Hayes b. 21 May 1852, d. 6 May 1891
  • Mary Ann Hayes b. 24 May 1854
  • Margaret Hayes b. 16 Jan 1857
  • Emma Jane Hayes b. 26 Nov 1858
  • William Hayes b. 18 Nov 1860, d. 14 Oct 1863
  • William Ford Hayes b. 15 May 1867
  • George Hayes b. 8 Feb 1869

Patrick Hayes

b. between 1840 and 1841
  • Company: No_SvcRec
  • Patrick Hayes was born between 1840 - 1841 at unknown.

  • On 21 Nov 1862 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • He died at an unknown time and place -- simply noted as "Died", with no further service record in the 1870 roster.
  • According to Ford, men designated here as "No_SvcRec" were apparently "mustered into the service of the United States and assigned to the Fifteenth Regiment, but none of them have a record of service with that organization."
  • This man is not identifiable in the MASSCW.
  • Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

Thomas Hayes

b. between 1840 and 1841, d. 25 February 1924
  • Company: F
  • Thomas Hayes was also known as Thomas Hays per Ford's history.
  • He was born between 1840 - 1841 at Ireland.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in what appears to be a boarding house:
    John McGowan, 36, b. Ireland
    Catherine, 36, b. Ireland
    James, 10, b. MA
    Joseph, 1, b. MA
    Patrick Beggan, 36, b. Ireland
    **Thomas Hayes, 19, (no occupation given) b. Ireland
    John Mullen, 32, b. MA
    Cornelius, -- " --10, b. NY
    John Smith, 23, b. Ireland
    Catherine Mullen, 28, b. Ireland
    Mary Toole, 21, b. Ireland
    Hannah Hoban, 21, b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as weaver.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He was declared missing in action on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, having fulfilled his term of service.

  • A Thomas F. Hayes, 26, seaman, from Boston, was in 1st MA H Arty, Feb to Oct 1865.
  • He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 16 Jan 1920 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    Hayes, Thomas, 77, widower, b. Ireland.
  • He died on 25 Feb 1924 if he is the Thomas F. Hayes, Co. A of the 15th, who is buried in Forrest Hills, Boston. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information..
  • Last Edited: 20 Aug 2009
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