Samuel Hodgkins

b. 1842, d. 15 December 1916
  • Father: Samuel Emerson Hodgkins b. 1814, d. 6 Mar 1874
  • Mother: Rachel Kimball b. Nov 1817, d. 13 Nov 1873
  • Company: C
  • Samuel Hodgkins was born in 1842 at Lyman, York County, Maine, son of Samuel Emerson Hodgkins and Rachel Kimball.
  • Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the household of Samuel Emerson Hodgkins and Rachel Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Samuel E. Hodgkins, 36, laborer , b. ME
    Rachel, 32, b. ME
    Lydia E., 10, b. MA
    **Samuel, 8, b. MA (sic)
    Nathaniel, 6, b. MA
    Anne M., 4, b. MA
    Rachel I., 2, b. MA.
  • Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Hodgkins as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Samuel gave his occupation as clerk.
  • In 1861 Samuel was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Samuel was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, as a Corporal.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Hodgkins 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, Samuel Hodgkins was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 6 Dec 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to accept a clerkship in the office of the Adjutant General, Washington DC.

  • Samuel Hodgkins married Mary Cudlipp, daughter of Frederick Cudlipp and Eliza [--?--].
  • Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the household of Frederick Cudlipp and Eliza [--?--] in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1870 at Washington, DC, with his in-laws as:
    Cudlip, Frederick, 60, boarding home, b. England
    ---, Eliza, 55, b. PA
    Childs, George, 60, clerk post office, b. PA
    Cudlip, Dallas E., 21, telegraph operator, b. PA
    ---, Charles, S.,, b. PA
    ---, Lemuel, 18, b. PA
    ---, Emma, 15, b. PA
    ---, Ida, 12, b. PA
    and others
    **Hotchkiss (sic), Sam'l, clerk war dept, b. MA (sic)
    ---, Mary A., 25, b. DC
    ---, Arthur, 3, b. DC.
  • On 17 Sep 1870 Samuel Hodgkins was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 6 Mar 1874 his father, Samuel Emerson Hodgkins, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Samuel Hodgkins and Mary Cudlipp were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Washington, DC, as:
    Hodgkins, Samuel, 36, clerk at war dept., b. ME (as were his parents)
    ---, Mary, 33, wife, b. DC
    ---, Arthur, 13, son, b. DC
    ---, Edward, 1, son, b. DC
    plus ten boarders and two servants.
  • In Jun 1890, at 1335 Q Street, Washington, DC, Samuel and Mary were enumerated in the 1890 census with their two sons, daughter-in-law, Alice W., a grand-daughter, and his father-in-law, Frederick Cudlipp, 82, widower, b. in England. It notes that Samuel, 47, b. Lyman, ME, was a "Volunteer soldier" during the Civil War.
  • Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Q Street, Washington, DC.
  • He made application at Washington, DC, for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1892, and received certificate number 1033597.
  • In 1907 Samuel was living in "Rosemore, VA" according to the 1907 reunion report.
  • On 21 Oct 1907 Samuel Hodgkins 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.).
  • He died on 15 Dec 1916 at Washington, DC. He was 74 years old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1916 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Sec: FLD O, Site: 5484-3.
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2010

Family: Mary Cudlipp b. between 1846 - 1847

  • Arthur Hodgkins b. Mar 1868
  • Edward Hodgkins b. Aug 1878

Charles E. Holbrook

b. 19 September 1841, d. 17 September 1862
  • Father: Reuben W. Holbrook d. before 1860
  • Mother: Clara A. (Clarissa) Fairbanks b. 28 Jan 1818, d. 28 Aug 1879
  • Company: C
  • Charles E. Holbrook was born on 19 Sep 1841 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Reuben W. Holbrook and Clara A. (Clarissa) Fairbanks.
  • Before 1860 his father, Reuben W. Holbrook, died his father, apparently, since Reuben does not appear with the family in the 1860 census.
  • Charles E. Holbrook was enumerated in the household of Clara A. (Clarissa) Fairbanks in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Clara A. HOLBROOK, 41, b. MA (who owns a boarding house)
    **Charles E., 18, b. NH
    Hattie S., 12, b. MA
    (plus 10 female boarders, age 17 to 20 who are all weavers or winders.)
    Mary Clark, 39, a servant.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as operative.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 9 months and 23 days old.
  • Charles E. Holbrook and James Parkman Chenery, first cousins, grandsons of Artemas and Clarissa (Holt) Fairbanks, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • Charles E. Holbrook died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 20 years, 11 months and 29 days old.
  • James, his first cousin, outlived Charles and died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried at age 20.
  • On 13 Jul 1869 Clara A. (Clarissa) Fairbanks received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his mother, received certificate number 133903.
  • Clara, his mother, outlived Charles and died on 28 Aug 1879 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
  • In 1896, Charles was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Charles E. Holbrook was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Wilder S. Holbrook

b. 31 August 1840, d. 27 December 1902

Wilder S. Holbrook
  • Father: Stephen Buffum Holbrook b. 8 Sep 1819, d. 12 Aug 1878
  • Mother: Hannah Sutton b. 16 Aug 1819
  • Company: G
  • Wilder S. Holbrook was born on 31 Aug 1840 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Stephen Buffum Holbrook and Hannah Sutton.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Wilder gave his occupation as farmer.
  • Wilder S. Holbrook and David M. Daniels, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. G.
  • In 1861 Wilder was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Wilder mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 10 months and 12 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Wilder S. Holbrook was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the shoulder.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wilder S. Holbrook was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wilder S. Holbrook was mentioned among the casualties.
  • On 1 Apr 1862 Wilder was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 6 Jul 1862 Wilder ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 22 Aug 1862, Wilder also served in the 36th Massachusetts Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant.
  • He ended his service with the 36th by resignation on 31 Jul 1863.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1863.
  • On 30 Jun 1864 Wilder S. Holbrook, 23, married Jane Melissa Paine, 23, daughter of Jonathan Wales Paine and Lucena [--?--], at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 23 May 1865 Wilder's sister, Flora A. Holbrook, married David M. Daniels at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Wilder S. Holbrook was enumerated near the household of Stephen Buffum Holbrook and Hannah Sutton in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1870 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Holbrook, Stephen B., 51, merchant (b. RI) (David's father-in-law)
    ---, Hannah O., 50, b. MA
    ---, Hattie, 15
    ---, DANIELS, Walter H., 3 (David's son living with maternal grandparents.)
    (next door)
    Holbrook, Wilder L., 29, merchant, b. MA (as were all others)
    ---, Jane, 29
    ---, Jennie, 5
    (Note: David M. Daniels was not apparent in the census, although he is presumably still living at this time.).
  • On 9 Oct 1871 his brother-in-law, David M. Daniels, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 29.
  • On 24 Sep 1873 his infant daughter, Flora A. Holbrook, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 12 Aug 1878 his father, Stephen Buffum Holbrook, died at age 58.
  • Wilder S. Holbrook and Jane Melissa Paine were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Holbrook, Wilder S., 39, merchant & grocer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    ---, Jane M., 39, wife
    ---, Jennie T., 15, dau
    ---, Alice M., 5, dau.
  • About in 1887 Wilder's daughter, Jennie Tyler Holbrook married Fred S. Smith.
  • Wilder S. Holbrook was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company , and noting that he is "in Custom House Boston. " Please contact the Webmaster if you know what this is/was.
  • He died on 27 Dec 1902 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 62 years, 3 months and 27 days old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1902 at Howard Cemetery, Armsby Road, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 19 Oct 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wilder S. Holbrook was noted as deceased in the previous year in a newspaper article about the 38th regimental reunion. (Click the icon to read).
  • On 30 Jun 1908 Wilder's daughter, Flora Emily Holbrook married John C. Dudley at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In Apr 1909 Jane Melissa Paine received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Wilder's service; received certificate number 559961.
  • Credits: Photo in uniform courtesey of Mark Savolis.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Jane Melissa Paine b. 19 May 1841

  • Jennie Tyler Holbrook b. 23 Apr 1865
  • Flora A. Holbrook b. 28 Sep 1872, d. 24 Sep 1873
  • Alice M. Holbrook b. 24 Sep 1874
  • Flora Emily Holbrook b. 16 Apr 1881

Newell K. Holden

b. between 1837 and 1838
  • Father: Josiah Forbes Holden b. 5 Nov 1784, d. 31 Dec 1857
  • Mother: Hannah M. Barber d. before 1844
  • Company: G
  • Newell K. Holden was born between 1837 - 1838 at Newfane, Windham County, Vermont, son of Josiah Forbes Holden and Hannah M. Barber.
  • Before 1844 his mother, Hannah M. Barber, died.
  • On 30 Jan 1844 Newell's widowed father, Josiah Forbes Holden, remarried to Mary H. Maynard at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Newell K. Holden was enumerated in the household of Josiah Forbes Holden and Mary H. Maynard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Josiah F. Holden, 63, farmer, b. Vermont
    Mary, 49, b. MA
    **Newell, 13, b. VT
    Calvin N., 17, shoemaker, b. VT.
  • On 31 Dec 1857 his father, Josiah Forbes Holden, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 73.
  • Newell K. Holden was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    A. N. Webster, 58, b. MA
    George E. Webster, 16, b. MA
    **Newell K. Holden, 24, shoe click, b. VT
    William Henry, 19, shoemaker, b. Canada
    Moses Smith, 19, currier, b. VT
    Alfred A. Mowe, 19, currier, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Newell gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 1 Aug 1861 Newell mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Newell K. Holden was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
  • On 6 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Newell was the subject of an article detailing his excape at Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read).
  • On 27 Apr 1862 Newell ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.

  • In Jul 1863, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Newell was drafted and paid a commutation.
  • On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Newell K. Holden attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
  • On 27 Jul 1865 his brother, Calvin Newton Holden, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever at age 32.
  • Last Edited: 19 Aug 2009

William Penn Holder

b. 26 September 1816, d. 9 December 1899
  • Father: David Holder b. 19 Sep 1788, d. 18 May 1864
  • Mother: Ruth Bassett b. 19 May 1794
  • Company: C
  • William Penn Holder was born on 26 Sep 1816 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of David Holder and Ruth Bassett.
  • William Penn Holder married Lois W. [--?--]
  • On 17 Jan 1848 Lois W. [--?--], his wife, died at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
  • William Penn Holder was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 20 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William P. Holder, 33, shoemaker, b. MA
    Francis, 16, (m.), shoemaker, b. MA (his brother)
    living in a hotel.
  • On 16 Sep 1850 William Penn Holder, 33, married Hannah Smith Southwick, 21, daughter of Daniel B. Southwick and Hannah Smith, at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • On 8 Aug 1851 his son, George William Holder, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 5.
  • On 3 Mar 1852 his son, Isaac Bassett Holder, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 8.
  • William Penn Holder and Hannah Smith Southwick were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    **William P. Holder, 43, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
    Hannah, 31
    Fred C., 3
    Albert P. Southwick, 10
    in same building:
    David Holder, 72, shoemaker
    Ruthe, 66
    Edward White, 21, shoemaker, b. RI
    Frederick White, 35, b. RI
    Mrs. White, 30, b. RI
    Andrew Lowe, 30, baker, b. England
    **Matthew Creelman, 30, harness maker, b. Nova Scotia
    **Charles H. Hapgood, 20, baker, b. MA
    Edwin Nurse, 24, stable keeper, b. MA
    Curtis Manchester, 30, painter, b. MA
    Albert Russell, 19, painter, b. NH
    (three future members of the 15th Massachusetts in the same house).
  • In 1862 William was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Starting 6 Sep 1862, William also served in the enlisted in the 53rd Infantry (Militia).
  • On 5 Nov 1862, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, William was discharged for disability.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, William gave his occupation as shoe-binder.

  • On 5 Jan 1864 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 47 years, 3 months and 10 days old.
  • On 22 Jan 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having been rejected as a recruit, apparently for a second time due to physical disability.

  • On 18 May 1864 his father, David Holder, died at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.
  • William is shown in the 1870 roster and Ford's history, but the MASSCW does not include him in the official roster of the 15th -- only in the 53rd as having been discharged after two weeks.
  • In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it says, "rejected recruit. see 53rd."
  • On 10 Nov 1899 Hannah Smith Southwick, his wife, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
  • William Penn Holder died on 9 Dec 1899 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 83 years, 2 months and 13 days old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1899 at Friends Burial Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2011

Family 1: Lois W. [--?--] b. between 1822 - 1823, d. 17 Jan 1848

  • Isaac Bassett Holder b. 19 Jul 1843, d. 3 Mar 1852
  • George William Holder b. 20 Jun 1846, d. 8 Aug 1851

Family 2: Hannah Smith Southwick b. 1 Apr 1829, d. 10 Nov 1899

  • Fred Christopher Holder b. 26 Aug 1857
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