Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Edward Gary Hewett

b. 9 November 1840, d. 15 January 1900

Edward G. Hewett

Father: Valentine G. Hewett b. 6 Jun 1816, d. 15 May 1876
Mother: Caroline A. Mowrey b. between 1817 - 1818

Company: H

Edward Gary Hewett was born on 9 Nov 1840 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Valentine G. Hewett and Caroline A. Mowrey, grandson of Eli and Betsey Hewett.
Edward Gary Hewett was enumerated in the household of Valentine G. Hewett and Caroline A. Mowrey in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
V. G. Hewett, 45, painter, b. MA
Caroline A., 42, b. CT
Geo. H., 21, painter, b. CT
**E. G., 19, painter, b. MA
Mary A., 12, b. MA
Adaline A., 9, b. MA
V. G., 4, b. MA
Lydia, 20, b. MA (wife of Geo. H.)
Chas. Batcheller, 19, painter, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as painter.
On 22 Jun 1861 Edward Gary Hewett, 20, married Victoria Amidon, 19, daughter of William B. Amidon and Celestia Davidson, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Edward was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Gary Hewett was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward G. Hewett was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
Edward was paroled in 1862 and rejoined Company H of the 15th Massachusetts.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Edward Gary Hewett was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
Edward was erroneously reported as killed in action.
On 31 May 1862 Edward Gary Hewett was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, in the face. The musket ball entered under his left eye, broke through his cheek bone and exited under his left ear.
On 18 Feb 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 19 Oct 1863, and received certificate number 29004.
He and Victoria Amidon were divorced apparently.
On 19 Mar 1872 Edward Gary Hewett, 31, married Martha S. Thayer, daughter of William Thayer, at Union, Tolland County, Connecticut.
Edward Gary Hewett was enumerated in the household of William Thayer in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 5 Jun 1880 at at Union, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
Thayer, William, 64, farmer, widower, b. CT
Hewitt, Edward G., 38, son-in-law, painter, b. MA
---, Martha J., 23, dau, b. CT
---, Albert H., 7, grand son, b. CT
---, Agnes P., 5, grand dau, b. CT
---, George, 3, grand son, b. CT.
Edward Gary Hewett died on 15 Jan 1900 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 59 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1900 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Feb 1900 Martha S. Thayer received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; received certificate number 496058.
Martha, his wife, outlived Edward and died in 1906.
Descendant(s): Larry Hewett, G-G-Grandson, who kindly provided the photo and details of the pension file.
Credits: Gerry Dahlstrom, who kindly contributed the cemetery photography.

Last Edited: 6 Sep 2010

Family 1: Victoria Amidon b. 25 Mar 1842, d. 19 Oct 1863

Henry Stoughton Hewett b. 8 Oct 1861, d. 1937

Family 2: Martha S. Thayer b. 1856, d. 1906

Albert Franklin Hewett b. 16 Dec 1872, d. 1960
Agnes Philina Hewett b. 25 Feb 1875
George Horace Hewett b. 1 Jan 1877

Sidney Hewett

b. 1827

Father: Rodney Hewet b. 1806, d. 10 Feb 1845
Mother: Sally Ann Maynard b. 1806

Company: F

Sidney Hewett was born about in 1827 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Rodney Hewet and Sally Ann Maynard.
On 10 Feb 1845 his father, Rodney Hewet, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung fever.
Sidney Hewett was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 13 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Sullivan Stone, 45, blacksmith, b. MA
Louisa, 44, b. CT
Eliza M., 19, b. MA
Aaron Prince, 70, b. CT
Sophia, 65, b. CT
**Sydney Hewitt, 22, blacksmith, b. MA
(relationship if any unknown).
On 2 Mar 1855 Sidney's sister, Laurinda W. Hewet, married Harrison Willard Stone at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Nov 1858 Sidney Hewett married Jane Morse at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sidney gave his occupation as blacksmith.
On 12 Jul 1861 Sidney mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years old.
Sidney Hewett and Harrison Willard Stone, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company F.
On 15 Feb 1863 Sidney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by "coming home on furlough with a feversore on his leg," according to the 1890 Veterans' Emumeration.
On 28 Jul 1863 Sidney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
Starting 29 Jul 1863, Sidney also served in the 16th V. R. C., Co. A.
He ended his service with the V. R. C. by desertion (per MASSCW). There appears to be an administrative error somewhere on 21 Jan 1864 at Elmira, Chemung County, New York.
On 5 Feb 1865 his brother-in-law, Harrison Willard Stone, died at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, with Co. K. 20th Mass. Infantry at age 30.
Sidney Huett made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Mar 1884, with appliction number 512440, but no certificate number is recorded.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Howitt, Sidney, boarder b. May 1827, 73, widower, b. MA (fat b. MA, mor b. CT), no occupation
in the family of Thomas Webb, b. Sep 1838 in MA.
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in May 1910 at State Infirmary, Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Hewett, Sidney, inmate, 85, single, b. MA (of MA parents), blacksmith.

Last Edited: 18 Jan 2011

Family: Jane Morse b. 1840

George Augustus Hicks

b. 5 August 1828, d. 22 February 1894

George A. Hicks

Father: George A. Hicks b. 19 Aug 1800, d. 16 Jan 1832
Mother: Caroline Bill b. 7 Mar 1805, d. 3 Dec 1854

Company: Staff

George A. Hicks was born on 5 Aug 1828 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, son of George A. Hicks and Caroline Bill.
On 17 Jun 1849 George A. Hicks, 20, married Zelia Maria Stanton, 20, at Queens County, New York.
George A. Hicks and Zelia Maria Stanton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 5 Sep 1850 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, enumerated as follows:
George A. Hicks, 22, grocer, b. NY
Zilia, 22, b. Island of Cuba.
George A. Hicks and Zelia Maria Stanton were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Aug 1860 at Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
George Hicks, 35, insurance agent, $200 personal estate, b. MA (sic) (incorrectly enumerated for all the family)
Mrs., 35
George, 11
Walter, 8
Harry, 4.
In 1861 George was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Starting 20 Apr 1861, George also served in the 3rd Battalion of Rifles, MVM, Co. D, until August 3, 1861. (Note: Company D was a Boston militia called "Dodd's Rifles" which was attached to the Battalion in early May. The battalion was a three months' unit, commanded by Maj. Charles Devens, with HQ in Worcester.).
Read about the 3rd Batallion of Rifles.
On 8 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years and 3 days old.
George had his photo taken sometime not long after his enlistment.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Augustus Hicks was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
On 15 Nov 1861 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to join as "Assistant Adjutant General of U.S. Volunteers."
On 30 Jul 1864, George was "... breveted Major for gallentry and meritorius services at the Battle of the Crater to date from July 30, 1864 per G.O. 15, dated Feb. 6, 1865," according to Ronald Saus, quoting the pension file.
In Aug 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia, he served on the staff of Brig. General Edward Ferrero.
He ended his service by mustering out on 22 Nov 1865.
On 11 Jul 1869 Zelia Maria Stanton, his wife, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 40.
On 18 Jan 1871 George Augustus Hicks, 42, married Helen Laura Morgan, 31, daughter of Lyman G. Morgan and Elizabeth Worthington Newton, at Kings County, New York.
George Augustus Hicks and Helen Laura Morgan were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York, as:
Hicks, Geo. A., 57, insurance broker, b. NY.
---, Helen L., 41, wife, b. NY
---, Harry M., 23, son, bookkeeper, b. MA
---, Zelise C., (f), 18, dau, b. MA
---, Chas. E., 12, son, b. NY
---, Elis. H., 8, dau, b. NY
---, Eunice M., 6, dau, b. NY
---, Lyman G., 3, son, b. NY
---, Emeline M., 11/12 (June), dau, b. NY
Morgan, Elisabeth, 71, M.-in-law, widow, b. CT.
George had his photo taken sometime in his middle age.
About 1890, George was a member of the G. A. R.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York, as a member of the first unit he served in, but this is the correct man.
He died on 22 Feb 1894 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York. He was 65 years, 6 months and 17 days old.
In Aug 1928 Helen Laura Morgan received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 671740.
Credits: Primary photo from USMHI, Carlisle, PA.
Credits: Portrait photo kindly provided by David Clemans.

Last Edited: 2 Aug 2010

Family 1: Zelia Maria Stanton b. 26 Jul 1828, d. 11 Jul 1869

George A. Hicks b. 24 Mar 1851
Walter S. Hicks b. 1 May 1853
Harry M. Hicks b. 4 Jan 1857
Zelise C. Hicks b. 29 Oct 1861
Charles E. Hicks b. 5 Jul 1867

Family 2: Helen Laura Morgan b. 6 Jun 1839

Elisabeth H. Hicks b. 8 Feb 1872
Eunice M. Hicks b. between 1873 - 1874
Lyman G. Hicks b. 5 Aug 1877
Emeline M. Hicks b. 22 Jun 1879

Francis Augustus Hildreth

b. 18 July 1841, d. 7 October 1861

Gravemarker of Frank A. Hildreth

Father: James Hildreth b. 3 May 1817, d. 13 Apr 1892
Mother: Nancy Jane Shattuck b. 26 May 1815, d. 29 Nov 1898

Company: B

Francis Augustus Hildreth was born on 18 Jul 1841 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck.
Francis Augustus Hildreth was enumerated in the household of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
James Hildreth, 32, farmer, b. MA
Nancy J., 35, b. NH
James M., 7, b. MA
Harriet J., 1, b. MA.
In 1852 Francis Augustus Hildreth moved with James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck, his parents, from Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, to to Lunenburg.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as harness maker.
In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 19 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
He died on 7 Oct 1861 at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, of disease. He was 20 years, 2 months and 19 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1861 at Poolesville Cemetery, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
On 16 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Augustus Hildreth was mentioned as follows (Volume 91 # 41):
Poolesville, Oct. 8, 1861.
Corporal Hildreth, of the Fitchburg company, died last evening. he was a young man about nineteen years old, must esteemed in his company. his death was occasioned by what the doctors call “calcareous deterioration of the liver.” He had for some time been troubled by a bad cough resulting from the disease, but have been confined to the hospital only a few days. his father and mother reside in Oakham. this is the third death that has occurred in the regiment since it left Worcester. The others were Melvin Howland, orderly sergeant of the Blackstone company, and Edward F. Ware of the Brookfield company. their graves are pleasantly marked in a cemetery of the village, and the grave stones, arbor vitae, and rose bushes, show how affectionately they are remembered by their comrades of the regiment. Dr. Bates being sick, a great deal of the work falls to Dr. Haven, the assistant surgeon, who gives it through attention.
He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, according to an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel, where he is remembered at a reunion of Co. B, 15th regiment. (Click icon to read.).
In Sep 1864 his brother, James M. Hildreth, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, having served with Co. H, 23rd Mass. Regt. at age 21.
In 1866, Francis was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
A photograph or image of Francis Augustus Hildreth is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
James, his father, outlived Francis and died on 13 Apr 1892 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 74.

Last Edited: 30 Apr 2011

Frederick Louis Hildreth

b. 4 January 1841, d. 1 December 1901

Father: Louis Hartwell Hildreth b. 18 Mar 1813, d. 4 Dec 1878
Mother: Catherine Elizabeth Raymond b. 1820, d. 18 Jun 1882

Company: A

Frederick Louis Hildreth was born on 4 Jan 1841 at Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Louis Hartwell Hildreth and Catherine Elizabeth Raymond.
Frederick Louis Hildreth and George D. Critchet were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1860 at Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
Susan W. Jones, 60, boarding house, b. MA
**Frederick L. Hildreth, 19, railroad operative, b. MA
**George D. Critchet, 19, railroad operative, b. MA
John Q. Conant, 26, railroad operative, b. MA
(Note: two future members of the 15th in the same boarding house).
In 1861 Frederick was living at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as baggage master.
On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
On 1 Aug 1861 Frederick was promoted to Sergeant.
On 7 Dec 1861 Frederick Louis Hildreth, 20, married Harriett Walker Hazen, 21, daughter of Benjamin Hazen and Martha Walker Burgess.
On 18 Mar 1862 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 26 Jul 1863 his infant son, William Henry Hildreth, died.
Frederick Louis Hildreth and Harriett Walker Hazen were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Car Inspector. (Note: indexed as Frederick S. HILDRETTH).
Frederick Louis Hildreth made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Jul 1886, and received certificate number 387636.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He and Harriett Walker Hazen were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that she has had three children, and that one is still living at the census date. He is an "author" and they own their own home.
Frederick Louis Hildreth died on 1 Dec 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1901 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 66, his gravemarker also showing a Masonic symbol.
In 1902 Harriett Walker Hazen received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 531834.
On 21 Oct 1902 Frederick Louis Hildreth was reported as deceased at the 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
Harriett, his wife, outlived Frederick and died on 22 Feb 1919 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 79.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Harriett Walker Hazen b. 7 Feb 1840, d. 22 Feb 1919

William Henry Hildreth b. 21 Oct 1862, d. 26 Jul 1863
Harry Raymond Hildreth b. 20 Mar 1870, d. 28 Dec 1930