Charles Henry Head

b. 19 December 1838, d. 27 April 1885

Gravemarker of Charles H. Head
  • Father: John Head b. between 1793 - 1794
  • Mother: Mary H. Messer b. between 1799 - 1800
  • Company: D
  • Charles Henry Head was born on 19 Dec 1838 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of John Head and Mary H. Messer.
  • Charles Henry Head was enumerated in the household of John Head and Mary H. Messer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Oct 1850 at Albany, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as:
    John Head, 56, tanner, b. NH
    Mary, 50, b. MA
    John, Jr., 19, b. MA
    **Charles, 11, b. MA.
  • Charles Henry Head was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 29 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Charles H. Head, 21, wire worker, b. MA
    boarding in the household of:
    Elizabeth Parks, 39, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as wire-drawer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Charles Henry Head was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, and missing.
  • On 27 Oct 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability from wounds received in action.

  • Charles Henry Head was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Charles Henry Head married Mary J. Prior, daughter of Joseph Prior and Lydia A. Wilson.
  • Charles Henry Head made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1879, received certificate no. 236611.
  • He and Mary J. Prior were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jan 1880 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Head, Charles, 41, working in cotton mill, b. MA
    ---, Mary A., wife, 29, b. NH
    ---, Mabil A., dau, 2, b. MA.
  • Charles Henry Head died on 27 Apr 1885 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 46 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1885 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 44/45.
  • On 7 May 1885 Mary J. Prior received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; received certificate number 278740.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 1 Feb 1897 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of spinal meningitis at age 39.
  • In Feb 1905 at Indiana there is a guardian pension application for a Willis WOOD, minor, but no certificate was issued. Relationship of this person unknown. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Credits: Dana Ringquist, who provided the cemetery photography.
  • Last Edited: 16 Oct 2011

Family: Mary J. Prior b. 10 Feb 1857, d. 1 Feb 1897

  • Mabel A. Head b. between 1877 - 1878

Austin Marsh Heald

b. 6 January 1844, d. 30 January 1863

Gravemarker of Austin M. Heald
  • Father: Benjamin Franklin Heald b. 25 Oct 1809, d. 27 Jul 1892
  • Mother: Susan Philbrick Kimball b. 22 Dec 1814, d. 7 May 1889
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Austin Marsh Heald was born on 6 Jan 1844 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball.
  • Austin Marsh Heald was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1850 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas (sic) Heald, 42, laborer, b. MA
    Susan P., 31, b. NH
    Angeline, 10, b. MA (as were all others)
    **Timothy, 8
    **Austin M., 6
    Benj. F., 4
    Susan A., 2
    Warren Y., 18
    Benj., 40, laborer
    Sally Hartwell, 92.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Austin gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1862 Austin was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Austin Marsh Heald and Thomas Henny Heald, and Timothy W. Heald, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.

  • On 15 Aug 1862 Austin M. Heald mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 18 years, 7 months and 9 days old.
  • He died on 30 Jan 1863 at Windmill Point Hospital, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease, and the death was registered in Carlisle, MA.. He was 19 years and 24 days old.
  • He was buried in 1863 at Green Cemetery, Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 Aug 1879 Benjamin Franklin Heald applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Austin's service; his father but no certificate number is recorded.
  • On 9 May 1881 Susan Philbrick Heald applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Austin's service; his mother but no certificate number is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 27 Jan 2011

Thomas Henny Heald

b. 7 April 1838, d. 6 February 1903
  • Father: Benjamin Franklin Heald b. 25 Oct 1809, d. 27 Jul 1892
  • Mother: Susan Philbrick Kimball b. 22 Dec 1814, d. 7 May 1889
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Thomas Henny Heald was born on 7 Apr 1838 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball.
  • Thomas Henny Heald was not enumerated in the household of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1850 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas (sic) Heald, 42, laborer, b. MA
    Susan P., 31, b. NH
    Angeline, 10, b. MA (as were all others)
    **Timothy, 8
    **Austin M., 6
    Benj. F., 4
    Susan A., 2
    Warren Y., 18
    Benj., 40, laborer
    Sally Hartwell, 92.
  • On 20 Sep 1859 Thomas Henny Heald, 21, married Minerva B. Hill, 21, daughter of Jacob Osborn Hill and Nancy Kimball, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Thomas Henny Heald and Minerva B. Hill were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1860 at Shirley Village P. O., Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas H. Heald, 22, trader, b. MA
    Menerva B., 21, b. ME.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Thomas gave his occupation as Tradesman.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Thomas H. Heald mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
  • Thomas was promoted to full sergeant.
  • On 30 Jun 1862 Thomas Henny Heald was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
  • Thomas Henny Heald and Austin Marsh Heald, and Timothy W. Heald, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
  • On 28 Sep 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters discharged for wounds.

  • At Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, Thomas served as a civilian for Burnside.
  • On 30 Jan 1863 his brother, Austin Marsh Heald, died at Windmill Point Hospital, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease, and the death was registered in Carlisle, MA. at age 19.
  • Thomas Henny Heald was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, stating that he served with the "15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry."
  • He died on 6 Feb 1903 at New York City, New York, New York. He was 64 years, 9 months and 30 days old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1903 at Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the Hill Family Plot, according to one report. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • On 19 Feb 1914 Minerva B. Hill received a pension to surviving family member in Tennessee based on Thomas's service; his wife, received certificate number 777919.
  • Minerva, his wife, outlived Thomas and died on 5 Dec 1925 at Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, at age 87.
  • Last Edited: 11 Mar 2011

Family: Minerva B. Hill b. 12 May 1838, d. 5 Dec 1925

Timothy W. Heald

b. 6 July 1842, d. 24 March 1922
  • Father: Benjamin Franklin Heald b. 25 Oct 1809, d. 27 Jul 1892
  • Mother: Susan Philbrick Kimball b. 22 Dec 1814, d. 7 May 1889
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Timothy W. Heald was born on 6 Jul 1842 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball.
  • Timothy W. Heald was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Franklin Heald and Susan Philbrick Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Aug 1850 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas (sic) Heald, 42, laborer, b. MA
    Susan P., 31, b. NH
    Angeline, 10, b. MA (as were all others)
    **Timothy, 8
    **Austin M., 6
    Benj. F., 4
    Susan A., 2
    Warren Y., 18
    Benj., 40, laborer
    Sally Hartwell, 92.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Timothy gave his occupation as manufacturer.
  • In 1861 Timothy was living at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Timothy also served in the 6th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B.

  • On 24 Mar 1862 Timothy W. Heald mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
  • Thomas Henny Heald and Austin Marsh Heald, and Timothy W. Heald, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
  • On 31 Oct 1862 Timothy ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters discharged for wounds.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 40049.
  • On 30 Jan 1863 his brother, Austin Marsh Heald, died at Windmill Point Hospital, Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease, and the death was registered in Carlisle, MA. at age 19.
  • Timothy W. Heald married Wife [--?--].
  • Timothy W. Heald was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 310 E. 14th Street, New York City, New York, New York, stating that he served with the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B, and that he was wounded on the left hip.
  • Before 1900 Wife [--?--], his wife, died.
  • Timothy W. Heald was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, as:
    Heald, Timothy, b. Jan 1843, 57, widower, b. MA, real estate
    Jacobs Lillie, daur, b. Jan 1880, 20, widow, no children b. NY (fath b. MA, mor b. Scotland).
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, as:
    Heald, Timothy W., 68, widower, b. MA
    Jacobs, Lilliah W., daur, 39 (?) widow, b. NY (fat b. MA, mor b. Ireland).
  • He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, as Heald, Timothy W., 77, widower, b. MA, living alone.
  • He died on 24 Mar 1922 at Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. He was 79 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
  • Timothy W. Heald is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 15 Jan 2011

Family: Wife [--?--] d. before 1900

  • Lillie Heald b. Jan 1880

Patrick Healey

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 28 September 1926

Patrick Healey
  • Father: Daniel Healey b. 1820
  • Mother: Bridget [--?--] b. 1828
  • Company: I
  • Patrick Healey was born between 1842 - 1843 at Ireland, son of Daniel Healey and Bridget [--?--].
  • Patrick Healey emigrated in 1856 from Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as operative.
  • In 1861 Patrick was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Patrick 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 Patrick Healey, as follows.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Healey 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, Patrick Healey was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Patrick Healey 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, Patrick Healey was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • Patrick was transferred to Battery A, 1st Light Artillery Regiment Rhode Island.
  • On 12 Jul 1864, Patrick was returned to the 15th Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick was transferred to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry according to the 1870 roster, however he does not appear in their records.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Patrick Healey appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as having officially transferred into the unit, but he was not assigned to a specific company.
  • On 5 Aug 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge.

  • On 19 Nov 1865 Patrick Healey married Catherine Purtell, 17, daughter of James Purtell and Johanna [--?--], at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Patrick Healey and Catherine Purtell were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1870 at Fayetteville P. O., Pompey, Onondaga County, New York, as:
    Hela (sic), Patrick, 27, teamster, b. Ireland
    ---, Kate, 25, b. Ireland
    ---, Elizabeth, 3, b. MA
    ---, Daniel J., 2, b. MA.
  • Patrick Healey and Catherine Purtell were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Haley, Patrick, 34, day laborer, b. Ireland
    ---, Katherine, 41, wife, b. Ireland
    Elizabeth, 13, daur, b. MA
    Daniel, 12, son, b. MA
    Edward, 10, son, b. MA
    John, 8, son, b. NY
    Jeremiah, 6, son, b. NY
    Mary U., 3, daur, b. MA
    Patrick H., 4/12, Feb, son, b. MA.
  • Patrick Healey made application at Connecticut for a veteran's pension on 8 Dec 1887, and received certificate number 870625.
  • On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Healey was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
  • On 5 Jul 1906 Patrick Healey attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Patrick Healey 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 4 Jul 1912 Patrick Healey sent a letter of regret that he wasn't able to attend the 45th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15th Regiment. (click icon to read the report.).
  • On 30 Jan 1919 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Healey was mentioned in an article about Elias Benjamin Wakefield (an unknown value).
  • Patrick Healey and Catherine Purtell were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Healy, Patrick, head, 77, immig 1856, b. Ireland
    ---, Catherine, wife, 77, b. Ireland
    ---, Elizabeth, daur, 53, b. MA
    ---, John J., 47, b. NY
    ---, Mary U., daur, 41, b. MA.
  • Patrick Healey died on 28 Sep 1926 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read obituary).
  • He was buried on 1 Oct 1926 at Calvary Cemetery (North Village), Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 18 Oct 1926 Catherine Purtell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Patrick's service; his wife, received certificate number R4-14-27.
  • On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Patrick Healey was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).
  • Descendant(s): Bill Healey.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2011

Family: Catherine Purtell b. May 1848

  • Elizabeth Healey b. 28 Sep 1866, d. 26 May 1956
  • Daniel F. Healey b. 25 May 1868
  • Edward Healey b. between 1869 - 1870
  • John J. Healey b. Jun 1871, d. 6 Jul 1928
  • Jeremiah Healey b. Jun 1873
  • Mary U. Healey b. Apr 1878, d. 2 Sep 1956
  • Patrick Henry Healey b. Feb 1880, d. 28 Sep 1911
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