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William Miller Trescott

• Father: Jeral Trescott b. between 1804 - 1805
• Mother: Betsey Lorenza Tuller b. between 1813 - 1814

• Company: I

• William Miller Trescott was born on 21 Dec 1842 at Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, son of Jeral Trescott and Betsey Lorenza Tuller.
• William Miller Trescott was enumerated in the household of Jeral Trescott and Betsey Lorenza Tuller in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont, probably as follows:
  Jeral Trescott, 55, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Betsey, 46
  **William, 17
  Malinda, 15
  Ellen, 14
  Jane, 13
  Marcellus, 11
  Rosetta, 9
  Almira, 7
  Henry, 5
  Luna, 3.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 William was living at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont, according to the MASSCW.
• In 1864 William was living at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
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  On 9 Mar 1864 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
• On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner taken prisoner.
  
• On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Miller Trescott was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men. (click icon to read the list).
• He died on 6 Sep 1864 at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war. He was 21 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
• He was buried at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 7996.
• On 24 Sep 1875 Betsey L. Trescott received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his mother, received certificate number 189376.

• Last Edited: 21 Jul 2009

Morris Dwight Tucker

• Father: Francis Eugene Tucker b. 25 Nov 1799
• Mother: Docia Ann Bealls b. 1811, d. 25 Dec 1844

• Company: I

• Morris Dwight Tucker was born in Nov 1838 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Francis Eugene Tucker and Docia Ann Bealls.
• On 25 Dec 1844 his mother, Docia Ann Bealls, died at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• Morris Dwight Tucker was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jun 1860 at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dwight M. Tucker, 22, farm laborer, b. MA
  Francis E. Tucker, 56, farm labor, b. MA (his father)
  living at the farm of
  Benjamin Ford, 41, farmer, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Morris gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Morris was living at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 15 Oct 1861 Morris mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 11 months old.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Morris Dwight Tucker was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the hip.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Morris Dwight Tucker was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• On 14 Oct 1863 Morris Dwight Tucker was wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• On 21 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Morris Dwight Tucker 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 15 May 1864 Morris Dwight Tucker was wounded as a Corporal.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Morris Dwight Tucker was mentioned among the casualties. (click icon to read details).
• On 22 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Morris Dwight Tucker was mentioned among the wounded. (Click icon to read).
• On 7 Jan 1865 Morris ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jan 1865, and received certificate number 42257.
• On 8 Jan 1868 Morris Dwight Tucker, 29, married Sarah Medbury, 25, daughter of Andrew B. Medbury and Mary Hannah Congdon.
• Morris Dwight Tucker and Sarah Medbury were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1870 at Wilmington, Windham County, Vermont, as:
  Tucker, M. D., 31, laborer, b. MA
  ---, Sarah, 27, b. MA
  Segur, Martha, 64, b. CT
  nextdoor to his father-in-law, A. B. Medbury, 58, b. CT.
• Morris Dwight Tucker and Sarah Medbury were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Linden, Union County, New Jersey, as:
  Tucker, Morris D., 39, watchman, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Sarah, 36, wife, b. MA
  ---, Flora P., 7, dau, b. VT.
• On 3 Apr 1889 Sarah Medbury, his wife, died at age 46.
• Morris Dwight Tucker was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as:
  Tucker, Morris D., 61, widower, b. VT, ticket clerk
  ---, Flora B., dau, 27, single, b. VT, assistant ticket clerk
  Adam, Lizzie E., housekeeper, b. PA.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Morris Dwight Tucker wrote a letter to be read at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).

• Last Edited: 29 May 2007

Elias Benjamin Wakefield

• Father: Leonard Wakefield b. 30 Oct 1814, d. 1909
• Mother: Huldah Gleason b. 9 Feb 1816

• Company: I

• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was born on 29 Jan 1844 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Wakefield and Huldah Gleason.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Wakefield and Hannah Gleason in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his grandparents, as:
  Benj. Wakefield, 72, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Sally (sic), 73
  Leonard, 34
  Huldah, 33
  **Elias, 6
  Cynthia Anna, 5
  Clark, 2
  Alfred, 25.
• In 1861 Elias was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Elias gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 15 May 1861 Elias mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 16 days old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• On 7 Dec 1862 Elias ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 20 Jan 1864, Elias also served in the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, Company D.
• He ended his service by discharge on 25 Jul 1865.
• On 2 Aug 1867 Elias Benjamin Wakefield, 23, married Mary Elizabeth Bugbee, 18, daughter of Elmore Bugbee and Amanda Howland, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marrage for both.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield and Mary Elizabeth Bugbee were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he "works at shoemaking."
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 251804.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I.
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Charles Murray on 6 Jan 1893 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1897 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was a probation officer (or sheriff) for District Court of Southern Worcester county.
  
• On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
• He and Mary Elizabeth Bugbee were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a finisher in a shoe shop, and they live in a rented home. Of their six children, three are still living.
• In 1904 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended a reunion of G. A. R. Post 57. Click HERE to see the photo.
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Elmoine Dodge Clemans on 10 May 1904 at Zion Cemetery (East Village) Worcester Rd., Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I. (click icon to read report).
• On 4 Jul 1907 Elias Benjamin Wakefield 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 28 Feb 1910 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned in the obituary of Henry Groh, as a bearer, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1912 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment. (click icon to read the report.).
• On 29 Jan 1914 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was congratuated on his birhday (Volume 54 # 45) as follows:

  ELIAS WAKEFIELD OBSERVING 70th BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Elias Balcom (sic) Wakefield of Fifth avenue, lockup keeper and past commander of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., is Mr. Wakefield is observing his 70th birthday anniversary today. Mr. Wakefield is a native of Webster. he enlisted May 15, 1861, as a private in Company I, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and was honorably discharged in Alexandria Va., December 7, 1862, by reason of disability. He re-enlisted June 28, 1864, in Company D. 1st regiment Massachusetts volunteer cavalry and was discharged in Carver hospital in Washington D. C., June 25, 1865. Mr. Wakefield was in the engagements of Balls Bluff, Comtade’s Ferry, Seige of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, and the Seven Days retreat to Harrison’s Landing. He was on duty in Washington when Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. Wakefield is one of the most widely known residents of Webster and its truant officer.

• On 28 Jun 1917, at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was said to be "the only survivor of the Slater Guards."
• On 13 Mar 1918 Mary Elizabeth Bugbee, his wife, died at age 69.
• On 30 Jan 1919 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias, and Patrick Healey and Dyer Davis Cady was again the subject of an article on his birthday. (click icon to read).
• On 26 Jun 1920 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 53rd reunion of Companies E, I and F of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (click icon to read report).
• On 28 Sep 1926 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned in the obituary of Patrick Healey, as the last survivor of the Slater Guards, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias B. Wakefield was mentioned as attending the 60th reunion of Company I. (click icon to read).
• On 3 Nov 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article about his retirement. It is noted at this time that he is the last living member of the Slater Guards.
• On 3 Nov 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an editorial about his retirement.
• On 1 Dec 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article about the resolution of the issue raised by his returement.
• He was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 8 Apr 1930 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a retired widower, with his daughter Carry F., 51, single, who is a matron at the theater.
• He died in 1934. He was 89 years old.
• He was buried in 1934 at Lakeside Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 6 Dec 2009

George Walker

• Company: I

• George Walker was born between 1817 - 1818 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• In 1861 George was living at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as teamster.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
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  On 15 Jun 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, missing and presumed dead in the 1870 roster, however he was taken prisoner according to Ford's history.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning George Walker, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Walker was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Walker was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read article).
• On 9 Nov 1861 George Walker was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Walker was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 8 Apr 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• Starting 23 Apr 1862, George also served in the 27th Massachusetts Infantry, Company F as Private.
• He ended his service with the 27th Massachusetts Infantry discharged for disability on 9 Jan 1865 at New Berne, North Carolina.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 98816 for his service in the 27th Massachusetts, Company F.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Lincoln Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walker, George, 56, boarder, a widower and pensioner with heart trouble, b. Nova Scotia
  living with the family of:
  William Lovett, 36, a carriage painter, b. MA, and his family.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 42 Lincoln Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he was in prison for four months and now suffers heart disease, also mentioning his service in the 27th Massachusetts.
• He died on 13 Aug 1890 at 42 Lincoln Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of heart disease.
• He was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in the soldiers' lot, as a member of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1907 George Walker 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: 27 Nov 2007

Hiram J. Ward

• Father: Hiram F. Ward b. 1810, d. 1853
• Mother: Amanda M. Trask b. 9 Jun 1812, d. 10 Oct 1882

• Company: I

• Hiram J. Ward was born in Jan 1841 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Hiram F. Ward and Amanda M. Trask.
• Hiram J. Ward was enumerated in the household of Hiram F. Ward and Amanda M. Trask in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• In 1853 his father, Hiram F. Ward, died at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Hiram J. Ward was enumerated in the household of Amanda M. Trask in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1860 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amanda Ward, 47, b. RI
  **Hiram, 19, shoemaker, b. CT
  Lucy, 7, b. RI.
• In 1861 Hiram was living at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hiram gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 25 May 1861 Hiram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 4 months old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• In Oct 1861 Read his account of imprisonment after Ball's Bluff from the History of Douglas, Massachusetts.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Hiram J. Ward, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Ward was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Ward was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read article).
• On 9 Nov 1861 Hiram J. Ward was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hiram J. Ward was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Hiram J. Ward was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• On 17 Sep 1862 Hiram J. Ward was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 23 Feb 1863 Hiram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 22 Sep 1864 his brother, Gilbert Ward, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, of dysentery, having served as a Sergeant with the 11th Connecticut Infantry.
• On 17 Apr 1865 Hiram J. Ward, 24, married Emma Azubah Taft, 23, daughter of Adna Taft and Emma Cragin, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Hiram J. Ward made application for a veteran's pension on 4 Mar 1868, and received certificate number 15034.
• In 1879 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, is included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• He and Emma Azubah Taft were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Day Laborer.
• On 29 May 1882 Hiram's daughter, Emma Rose Ward married Theodore T. Von Kamecke.
• Hiram J. Ward was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he was wounded on the hand, arm and ankle, and that the spent four months in prison and three months in the hospital.
• He and Emma Azubah Taft were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ward, Hiram, b. Jan 1841m 59, married 35 years, b. CT (fath b. PA, mor b. RI) farm labor
  ---, Emma, wife b. Nov 1840, her one child is living, b. MA (of MA parents).
• On 20 Oct 1903 Emma Azubah Taft, his wife, died at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
• Hiram's wife, Emma Azubah Taft, died and was buried on 23 Oct 1903 at Douglas Center Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts. At age 61 years, 11 months and 2 days.
• Hiram J. Ward died on 16 Dec 1916. He was 75 years and 11 months old.
• He was buried at Douglas Center Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Descendant(s): Rick Ward, descendant of his brother, Walter B. Ward.

• Last Edited: 1 Sep 2007

Francis Myron Watkins

• Father: Riley Watkins b. 28 Jul 1806, d. after 1860
• Mother: Almira Matthews b. 1812, d. 9 Sep 1847

• Company: I

• Francis Myron Watkins was born on 25 Jul 1841 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, son of Riley Watkins and Almira Matthews.
• On 9 Sep 1847 his mother, Almira Matthews, died at Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
• Francis Myron Watkins was enumerated in the household of Riley Watkins in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Riley Watkins, 45, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Lydia Mechan, 71
  Jane M. Watkins,
  Sarah E.,
  Eliza A., 12
  **Francis M., 9
  Miriam T., 5.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 30 Oct 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Francis Myron Watkins was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the arm.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Myron Watkins was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C. (Click icon to read notice).
• On 5 Dec 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• Starting 20 Jul 1864, Francis also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry, Company H.
• He ended his service with the 8th Massachusetts Infantry on 10 Nov 1864.
• Francis Myron Watkins married Elizabeth Isabelle Crosby, daughter of Archibald Crosby and Artentia Normena Day, at Malta, DeKalb County, Illinois.
• Francis Myron Watkins made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Jun 1879, and received certificate number 317866.
• He and Elizabeth Isabelle Crosby were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Franklin, DeKalb County, Illinois, as:
  Watkinson (sic), F. M., 39, butcher, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Belle, 30, wife, b. VT (fath b. Scot, mor b. NY)
  ---, Harry, 7, son, b. Ill
  ---, William, 5, son, b. Ill
  ---, Pearl, 2, daur, b. Ill
  ---, F. M., 2/12, daur, b. Mar, b. Ill.
• Francis Myron Watkins and Elizabeth Isabelle Crosby were divorced before 1885 apparently.
• In 1885 Francis's former wife, Elizabeth Isabelle Crosby remarried Dr. William Raymond Shinn possibly in Chenoa, Mclean, Illinois.
• Francis Myron Watkins was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 28 Apr 1910 at Polkton, Ottawa County, Michigan, as:
  Watkins, Francis M., 69, married 19 years, b. MA, farmer
  Thompson, Ella, Housekeeper, 38, widow who has lost both her children, b. Ireland, servant.
• He was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 11 Apr 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as:
  Watkins, Francis M., 88, divorced, b. MA, retired
  Thompson, Ella, Housekeeper, 60, widow, b. Ireland, servant.
• He died on 17 Sep 1933 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was 92 years, 1 month and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1933 at Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with the designation 26th Massachusetts Infantry. This appears to be either an incorrect reading or an error on the grave marker. His pension file claims only 15th and 8th Mass. Infantry. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

Henry Arthur Webster

• Father: David Henry Webster b. 12 Dec 1819, d. 7 Jan 1855
• Mother: Sabrina W. Plummer b. 1814

• Company: I

• Henry Arthur Webster was born on 19 Jul 1844 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of David Henry Webster and Sabrina W. Plummer.
• Henry Arthur Webster was enumerated in the household of David Henry Webster and Sabrina W. Plummer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 31 Aug 1850 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  David H. Webster, 30, grocer, b. NH
  Sabrina W., 36, b. CT
  **Henry A., 6, b. MA
  Cath E., 1, b. MA
  Abner Cooper, 36, b. MA
  Sarah Cooper, 26, b. ME
  Jerome S. Plummer, 23, clerk, b. CT
  Joanna Welsh, 20, b. ??
  .... Savage, 30, (m.), eating house, b. NH
  .... " , 28, (f.), b. NH.
• On 7 Jan 1855 his father, David Henry Webster, died at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, according to one report at age 35.
• In 1862 Henry was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as book-keeper.
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  On 4 Aug 1862 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 16 days old.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Joseph Holland on 13 Dec 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read.).
• Henry Arthur Webster and Henry Spurr Tafft, future brothers-in-law, served in the Signal Corps.
• On 19 Dec 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Signal Corps.
  
  
• Starting 1 Apr 1864, Henry also served in the U. S. Signal Corps.
• He ended his service with the Signal Corps on 19 Aug 1865.
• Henry Arthur Webster married Susan M. [--?--]
• Henry Arthur Webster and Susan M. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Webster, Henry A., 36, book keeper, b. MA
  ---, Susan M., 33, wife, b. MA
  ---, Harry A., 8, son, b. MA
  ---, Frank M., 2, son, b. MA.
• On 12 May 1885 Henry's sister, Katherine Edmands Webster, married Henry Spurr Tafft at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Henry Arthur Webster was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 4922 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I and the U. S. Signal Corps.
• He made application at Pennsylvania for a veteran's pension on 4 Sep 1906, and received certificate number 1127481.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Henry Arthur Webster 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.).
• Between 1910 - 1920 Susan M. [--?--], his wife, died.
• Henry Arthur Webster died on 31 Jul 1922 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 78 years and 12 days old.

• Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Ebenezer and Pamela (Shepard) Plummer

John Whalon

• Company: I

• John Whalon was born between 1837 - 1838 at Ireland.
• John Whalon married Margaret A. Degnon.
• John Whalon and Margaret A. Degnon emigrated in 1860 from Ireland to Connecticut. This is the date Margaret gives in the 1900 census, but it is unclear if they were married before arrival. Given the 1860 census information, they year may actually have arrived in 1859.
• John Whalon and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jul 1860 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, possibly as:
  John Wallin, 24, operative, b. Ireland
  Margaret, 22, b. Ireland
  Ann M., 1, b. CT.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
• In 1861 John was living at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as teamster.
• 
  On 25 May 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Whalon was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Whalon was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• On 5 Aug 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• He and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Walen, John, 25, R. R. employ, b. Ireland
  ---, Marget, 28, b. Ireland
  ---, Maryr, 5, b. RI
  ---, Margrtt, 2, b. RI.
• John Whalon made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Mar 1876, and received certificate number 172414 and is noted as being in Co. I.
• At Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, John was a member of the Forsyth Post G. A. R.
• He and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Whalen, John, 48, laborer, b. Ireland (as were his parents)
  ---, Margret, 37, wife, b. Ireland (as were her parents)
  ---, Mary A., 15, dau, b. RI
  ---, Margret, 12, dau, b. RI
  ---, Celia, 3, dau, b. OH
  ---, Charles, 1, son, b. OH.
• John Whalan was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, stating that he was shot in the left leg at Fredericksburg.
• John's daughter, Margret Whalon married Michael Stundon.
• John Whalon died in 1898.
• On 22 Jul 1898 Margaret A. Degnon received a pension to surviving family member in Ohio based on John's service; and received certificate number 488196.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Margaret A. Whalon in the 1900 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1900 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Whalon, Margaret, b. Oct 1841, widow, four of ten children living, b. Ireland, immig 1860
  ---, Charles, son, b. Nov 1878, single, b. OH
  ---, Cecelia, daur, b. Oct 1876, single, b. OH
  ---, Mary Ann, daur, b. May 1865, 35, single, b. OH.
• On 1 Feb 1915 Margret Stundon, John's widowed daughter, made application at Ohio for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, but no certificate was issued.

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2009

Moses Wood

• Father: Alvin Wood b. 16 May 1798
• Mother: Hannah Phillips b. between 1797 - 1798

• Company: I

• Moses Wood was born on 15 Jun 1837 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alvin Wood and Hannah Phillips.
• Moses Wood was enumerated in the household of Alvin Wood and Hannah Phillips in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Alvin Wood, 52, laborer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Hannah, 53
  Fatima A., 26
  Darius, 24, shoemaker
  Hollis, 21, laborer
  **Moses, 14
  Miranda, 11.
• In 1861 Moses was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Moses gave his occupation as laborer.
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  On 15 Jun 1861 Moses mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Moses Wood was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 25 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
• On 4 Oct 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Moses Wood was mentioned (Volume 4 # 30) as follows:

  Funeral Services Appropriate funeral services occasioned by the death of Webster volunteers on the field of battle --- H. L. Amidon, L. H. Briggs, Geo. Butler, G. Foster and A. Sargent, will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon, at the hour of the usual service. They will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Cromack of the Methodist, Fish of the Baptist, and Kendall of the Congregational churches; and the usual afternoon services at the last two places of worship will be omitted. It will be noticed that to the above list of dead, the name of Moses Wood is not mentioned. The surviving parent of this young man being too ill to attend on this occasion, services occasioned by his death will be deferred until a more convenient time.

• He was mentioned in the newspaper report of the funeral of George O. Raymond in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, A newspaper report of the funeral appeared in The Weekley Times, contributed by Mike Branniff. (Click icon to read.).
• On 25 Sep 1869 Moses Wood was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens. (Click icon to read.).
• In Jul 1871 Alvin Wood received a pension to surviving family member based on Moses's service; his father, received certificate number 155280.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Moses Wood was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• On 4 Jul 1907 Moses Wood 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 2009

Frank Ripley Young

• Father: James Ripley Young b. 28 Mar 1809, d. 28 Sep 1891
• Mother: Fanny Tucker Prince b. 14 Mar 1815, d. 10 Sep 1902

• Company: I

• Frank Ripley Young was born on 14 Apr 1841 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Ripley Young and Fanny Tucker Prince, grandson of of Aaron and Sophia (Faulkner) Prince.
• Frank Ripley Young was enumerated in the household of Fanny Tucker Prince in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Fanny T. Young, 35, no occupation given, b. MA (as were all in family)
  **Frank R., 9
  **Aaron P., 7
  Lineus C., 5.
• In 1861 Frank was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as bookkeeper per MASSCW. No occupation at enlistment is given for this man in Ford's history.
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  On 20 Apr 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 6 days old.
• Frank Ripley Young and Aaron Prince Young, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• James Ripley Young ,the father of Frank and Aaron of the 15th Mass., appears in the 1870 roster and in Ford's history, but he does NOT appear in the MASSCW. It appears that he was considered too old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Frank Ripley Young was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status. (Click icon to read.).
• On 5 Dec 1862 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, discharge due to disability.
  
  
• On 29 May 1871 his brother, Aaron Prince Young, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of delerium tremens at age 28.
• On 24 Sep 1872 Frank Ripley Young, 31, married Isabell A. Stowe, 23, daughter of William Stowe and Hannah Eddy Miller, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Frank Ripley Young and Isabell A. Stowe were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as boarders in the home of one Ellen Stone:
  Young, Frank A., 39, Sec-Fire Insurance Co., b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Isabell A., 31
  ---, Isabell, 6.
• Frank Ripley Young was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 21 Pearle Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he has a problem with his knees.
• On 28 Sep 1891 his father, James Ripley Young, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of a fractured vertebra at age 82.
• Frank Ripley Young and Isabell A. Stowe were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at 21 Pearle Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where their daughters live with them, the only two of their four children who are still living.
• Frank Ripley Young made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1907, and received certificate number 1133720.
• On 5 Feb 1907 Isabell A. Stowe, his wife, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Frank Ripley Young 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.).
• He died on 19 Dec 1908 at The Elks Club House, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of angina pectoris, with instant death. He was 67 years, 8 months and 5 days old.
• He was buried on 21 Dec 1908 at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2007