Patrick Quinn

d. after 1890
  • Company: K

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Private.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts.

  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K. However I cannot identify him on any of the known rosters. Possible confusion with one of the two Peter Quinns on the roster. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • He died after 1890.
  • Last Edited: 29 Apr 2005

Ithiel Town Johnson

b. 24 July 1849

Ithiel T. Johnson
  • Father: Lewis A. Johnson b. between 1816 - 1817
  • Mother: Lucy Ann Larned b. 9 Feb 1817
  • Company: MASCOT
  • Ithiel Town Johnson was born on 24 Jul 1849 at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lewis A. Johnson and Lucy Ann Larned.
  • Ithiel Town Johnson was enumerated in the household of Lewis A. Johnson and Lucy Ann Larned in the 1850 US Federal Census on on 25 Sep 1850 at at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In "The Story of My Life or Forty Busy Years," (Evangelist. Burlington, Vt.: Free Press Printing Company, 1912. 231 pages.), Ithiel T. Johnson recounting his experiences with the 15th Massachusetts at Ball's Bluff. (Click the document icon to read it here.).
  • Later in during the war, Johnson returned to Washington D. C. and was there at the time of Lincoln's assassination. Read his account here.
  • Many thanks to Ed A. Schofield who provided the source reference to these two stories. slh Dec 2003.
  • In 1880 Ithiel Town Johnson was clergyman.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Lewis A. Johnson and Lucy Ann Larned in the 1880 US Federal Census at at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 1 Jul 1881 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rev. Ithiel T. Johnson was reported as attending the fourteenth annual meeting of Co. E. Association, 15th Regiment, Mass. Vols.
  • On 9 Jul 1886 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ithiel Town Johnson was reported as having attended the 19th reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 5 Jul 1887 at G. A. R. Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ithiel Town Johnson attended the 20th reunion of Company E.
  • On 5 Jul 1889 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ithiel Town Johnson attended a reunion of Company E. (click icon to read report).
  • On 28 Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ithiel Town Johnson attended the 23rd annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • On 24 Jun 1891 Ithiel Town Johnson, 41, married Mary H. Lawrence, 28, daughter of Harvey B. Lawrence and Georgianna [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 28 Jun 1894 at Grand Army Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ithiel Town Johnson attended a reunion of Company E, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
  • In Apr 1896 at Fresno, California, Ithiel had some trouble. (click icon to read the report.).
  • Ithiel Town Johnson was Methodist Clergyman.
  • Before 1920 Mary H. Lawrence, his wife, died.
  • Ithiel Town Johnson was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 10 Apr 1930 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where he is retired and lives with his daughter, son-in-law, and her two step-daughters.
  • He was buried after 1930 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Descendant(s): Johney Larned, distant relation through common ancestor Isaac Learned III.
  • Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Family: Mary H. Lawrence b. Dec 1862, d. before 1920

  • Evelyn M. Johnson b. Dec 1894
  • Ithiel Town Johnson Jr. b. 18 Jun 1897, d. 28 Aug 1966
  • Earl C. Johnson b. between 1900 - 1901

John Riedl

b. between 1835 and 1836, d. 27 February 1899
  • Father: John Riedl b. between 1804 - 1805, d. 6 Feb 1880
  • Mother: Marie Anna Fischer b. 1 May 1809, d. 24 Jun 1891
  • Company: MusBand
  • John Riedl was born between 1835 - 1836 at Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire), son of John Riedl and Marie Anna Fischer.
  • In 1854 John Riedl emigrated with John Riedl and Marie Anna Fischer, his parents, from Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire).
  • John Riedl was enumerated in the household of John Riedl and Marie Anna Fischer in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Riedle, 55, boarding house, $1500 personal estate, b. Bohemia
    Mary A., 48, b. Bohemia
    **John, 21, musician, b. Bohemia
    **Joseph, 19, musician, b. Bohemia
    Mathew, 17, armorer's apprentice, b. Bohemia
    Charles, 14, b. Bohemia
    Magdalene, 12, b. Bohemia
    Cath, 10, b. Bohemia
    Francis, 6, b. NY
    Joseph Stevens, 23, tailor, b. Switzerland
    August Mara, 24, wire drawer, b. Wurtemburg
    Mary, 20, b. Bohemia
    Mitchel Cronin, 26, cigar maker, b. VA
    Fred Scholder, 25, shoemaker, b. Baden
    Carl Maybaum, 28, hatter, b. Hanover (served in the 25th Mass. Inf.)
    Fried Dahlman, 24, shoemaker, b. Hanover
    **A. Fischer, 19, brass instrument maker, b. Bohemia
    **J. Sauer, 20, armorer, b. Hanover
    George Weimar, 32, carpenter, b. Bohemia
    S. Klein, cigarmaker, b. Saxony
    M. Gellert, 23, cigarmaker, b. Baden
    Joseph Koer, 30, barber, b. Prussia
    H. Bachman, 23, wire drawer, b. Bavaria
    R. Mende, 25, brass inst maker, b. Prussia
    Peter Kameur, 22, polisher, b. Baden
    J. Baker, 28, machinist, b. Prussia.
  • In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as musician.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • John Riedl and Joseph Riedl, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in the regimental band.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • On 19 Aug 1863 John Riedl married Agatha Dayson, 16, daughter of Charles Dayson, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 24 Aug 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the following appeared: (Volume 18 # 199)
    MUSICAL
    WORCESTER CORNET BAND.”
    ( Formerly The 15th Regiment Band.)
    N. P. Goddard, ….Leader and Director
    Would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity that they have re-organized and are prepared to furnish music for all occasions where their service may be required.
    For terms apply to N. P. Goddard, No. 4 School street, J. M. Aldrich No. 1 Mechanic street, Dorman's music store, or J. Riedl No 2 Mechanic street
    Joseph Riedl, Clerk.
  • John Riedl and Agatha Dayson were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1870 at Ward 5, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Riedl, John, 33, musician, b. Bohemia
    ---, Gertrude (sic), 24, b. Bohemia
    ---, Ellen, 5, b. MA
    ---, Mary, 2, b. MA
    ---, Anna, 1/12, b. MA in May.
  • John Riedl and Agatha Dayson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Riedl, 44, musician, b. Bohemia
    ---, Catherine (sic), 33, wife, b. Bohemia
    ---, Lena, 14, daur, b. MA
    ---, Mary, 12, daur, b. MA
    ---, Annie, 10, daur, b. MA
    ---, Charles, 6, son, b. MA
    ---, Frederick, 4, son, b. MA
    ---, Joseph, 1, son, b. MA.
  • John Riedl was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 16 Sigel Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Band.
  • On 19 Apr 1898 John's daughter, Anna Riedl married James J. Garvey at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 25 Jan 1899 Agatha Dayson received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; and received certificate number 490623.
  • He died on 27 Feb 1899 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer of the liver.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Agatha Dayson in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 as:
    Reidl, Agatha, head, b. Dec 1845, widow, 8 of 8 children living, b. Germany
    ---, Charles, son, b. Jan 1871, single, b. MA (as were all the children)
    ---, Fred, son, b. Sep 1874
    ---, Joseph, son, b. June 1880
    ---, William, son, b. Apr 1883
    ---, Louis, son, b. Oct 1884
    (Nextdoor to a Garvey family).
  • Agatha, his wife, outlived John and died on 29 Jan 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
  • There are some major disconnects in the information here. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 27 Feb 2010

Family: Agatha Dayson b. 22 Dec 1846, d. 29 Jan 1903

  • Ellen "Lena" Riedl b. 11 Jun 1865
  • Mary Kate Riedl b. 7 Feb 1868
  • Anna Riedl b. 1 May 1870
  • Charles Riedl b. 14 Jul 1873
  • Frederick "Frank" J. Riedl b. 20 Sep 1875
  • Joseph Riedl b. 7 Feb 1879
  • William Riedl b. Apr 1883
  • Louis Riedl b. 17 Oct 1884, d. Sep 1974

Nahum Parks Goddard

b. 12 March 1829, d. 5 July 1891

Gravemarker of Nahum P. Goddard
  • Father: Danforth Goddard b. 7 Mar 1804
  • Mother: Alvira C. Goddard b. 1807
  • Company: MusBand
  • Nahum Parks Goddard was born on 12 Mar 1829 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Danforth Goddard and Alvira C. Goddard, grandson of Samuel and Catherine (Parker) Goddard, paternally; and of David and Czarina (White) Goddard, maternally. Note: his parents were distant cousins.
  • On 17 Apr 1858 Nahum Parks Goddard, 29, married Mary Pease Upham, 23, daughter of Hutchins Patten Upham and Susan Gill Pease, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Nahum Parks Goddard and Mary Pease Upham were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a musician.
  • In 1861 Nahum was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Nahum gave his occupation as musician by occupation.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Nahum mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Nahum ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • On 24 Aug 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the following appeared: (Volume 18 # 199)
    MUSICAL
    WORCESTER CORNET BAND.”
    ( Formerly The 15th Regiment Band.)
    N. P. Goddard, ….Leader and Director
    Would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Worcester and vicinity that they have re-organized and are prepared to furnish music for all occasions where their service may be required.
    For terms apply to N. P. Goddard, No. 4 School street, J. M. Aldrich No. 1 Mechanic street, Dorman's music store, or J. Riedl No 2 Mechanic street
    Joseph Riedl, Clerk.
  • He and Mary Pease Upham were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is a musician.
  • Nahum Parks Goddard and Mary Pease Upham were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a musician, and his son is a bookkeeper in Blade Manfg.
  • Nahum Parks Goddard made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 17 Apr 1891.
  • He died on 5 Jul 1891 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 62 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
  • He was buried in Jul 1891 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lot 7, Sec 35, Grave No. 1143.
  • An obituary for Nahum Parks Goddard was published on 7 Jul 1891 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
  • In Jul 1891 Mary Pease Upham received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Nahum's service; received certificate number 225998.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Nahum and died on 17 Oct 1916 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 82.
  • Note: Nahum's grandson was Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882-1945), rocket scientist and space pioneer, inventor of the liquid fueled rocket, for whom the Goddard Space Center is named. Dr. Goddard and his wife had no issue, and he was buried with his grandfather and father in Hope Cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2010

Family: Mary Pease Upham b. 21 Aug 1834, d. 17 Oct 1916

  • Nahum Danford Goddard b. 3 Jan 1859, d. 15 Sep 1928

Clarkson R. Bancroft

b. 25 November 1834
  • Father: Aaron Tyler Bancroft b. 31 Oct 1800, d. 6 Jun 1860
  • Mother: Miranda [--?--] b. 1809
  • Company: MusBand
  • Clarkson R. Bancroft was born on 25 Nov 1834 at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont, son of Aaron Tyler Bancroft and Miranda [--?--].
  • His mother, Miranda [--?--], died.
  • On 20 Dec 1843 Clarkson's widowed father, Aaron Tyler Bancroft, remarried to Julia Pitkin, 28.
  • Clarkson R. Bancroft was enumerated in the household of Aaron Tyler Bancroft and Julia Pitkin in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont, as:
    Aaron T. Bancroft, 49, merchant, b. VT (as were all in the family)
    Julia P., 35
    **Clarkson R., 16, laborer
    Horatio H., 12.
  • On 15 May 1853 Clarkson R. Bancroft, 18, married Emily E. Blood.
  • On 6 Jun 1860 his father, Aaron Tyler Bancroft, died at age 59.
  • In 1861 Clarkson was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Clarkson gave his occupation as musician.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Clark mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 8 months and 11 days old.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Clarkson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • He was included in the city directory at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a bookkeeper in 1865.
  • He and Emily E. Blood were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bancroft Clarkson R., 36, salesman for sewing machines, b. VT
    ---, Emily E., 36, b. VT
    ---, Ella M., 15, b. VT
    ---, Eva T., 14, b. VT
    ---, Emily E., 8, b. MA.
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2009

Family: Emily E. Blood b. between 1832 - 1833

  • Ella M. Bancroft b. between 1854 - 1855
  • Eva T. Bancroft b. between 1855 - 1856
  • Emily Eugenie Bancroft b. 30 Dec 1861

Paul Bauer

b. between 1839 and 1840, d. 25 October 1883
  • Father: Carl Bauer b. between 1819 - 1820
  • Mother: Wilhelmina Maier b. 5 Aug 1817, d. 10 Aug 1872
  • Company: MusBand
  • Paul Bauer was born between 1839 - 1840 at Württemberg, Germany, son of Carl Bauer and Wilhelmina Maier.
  • In 1849 Paul Bauer emigrated with Carl Bauer and Wilhelmina Maier, his parents, from Germany.
  • In 1861 Paul was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Paul gave his occupation as wire drawer.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Paul mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Paul Bauer was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
  • On 24 Aug 1861 Paul ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability.

  • He was enumerated in the household of Carl Bauer and Wilhelmina Maier in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jul 1870 at Ward 1, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bauer, Charles, 50, machinist in wire mill, b. Wurtemburg, Germany
    ---, Wilhelmina, 48, b. Wurtemburg, Germany
    **---, Paul, 29, wire drawer, $1500 real estate, b. Wurtemburg, Germany
    ---, Gustave, 17, steel engraver, b. MA
    ---, Minnie L., 4, b. MA
    ---, Emily M., 3, b. MA
    ---, Paulina, 26, b. Wurtemburg, Germany.
  • On 10 Aug 1872 his mother, Wilhelmina Maier, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 55.
  • On 13 Apr 1873 Paul's widowed father, Carl Bauer, remarried to Emily Eger in a second marriage for both.
  • Paul Bauer died on 25 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of septicaemia.
  • An obituary for Paul Bauer was published on 27 Oct 1883 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: Death of Paul Bauer. - Mr. Paul Bauer, a well known and respected German citizen, died at his residence on Lexington street, Thursday, after a long illness. His death was a surprise however to many, for he had been on the street within a week. Mr. Bauer came to Worcester with his parents when he was only nine years of age, and has resided here ever since, a period of over 30 years. He was educated in the public schools, and afterward worked for many years in the music wire department at Washburn & Moen's manufactory as a foreman. He was a member of All Saints Church, and for years was the chief singer in the choir. He was an esteemed member of several societies, being connected with the Free Masons, Odd Fellows, and the Frohsinn Society. the funeral will be held at All Saints Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be private. The Frohsinn Society will attend in a body.
  • Last Edited: 7 Apr 2009

Andrew F. Fischer

b. between 1838 and 1839
  • Company: MusBand
  • Andrew F. Fischer was born between 1838 - 1839 at Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire).
  • He was enumerated in the household of John Riedl and Marie Anna Fischer in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Riedle, 55, boarding house, $1500 personal estate, b. Bohemia
    Mary A., 48, b. Bohemia
    **John, 21, musician, b. Bohemia
    **Joseph, 19, musician, b. Bohemia
    Mathew, 17, armorer's apprentice, b. Bohemia
    Charles, 14, b. Bohemia
    Magdalene, 12, b. Bohemia
    Cath, 10, b. Bohemia
    Francis, 6, b. NY
    Joseph Stevens, 23, tailor, b. Switzerland
    August Mara, 24, wire drawer, b. Wurtemburg
    Mary, 20, b. Bohemia
    Mitchel Cronin, 26, cigar maker, b. VA
    Fred Scholder, 25, shoemaker, b. Baden
    Carl Maybaum, 28, hatter, b. Hanover (served in the 25th Mass. Inf.)
    Fried Dahlman, 24, shoemaker, b. Hanover
    **A. Fischer, 19, brass instrument maker, b. Bohemia
    **J. Sauer, 20, armorer, b. Hanover
    George Weimar, 32, carpenter, b. Bohemia
    S. Klein, cigarmaker, b. Saxony
    M. Gellert, 23, cigarmaker, b. Baden
    Joseph Koer, 30, barber, b. Prussia
    H. Bachman, 23, wire drawer, b. Bavaria
    R. Mende, 25, brass inst maker, b. Prussia
    Peter Kameur, 22, polisher, b. Baden
    J. Baker, 28, machinist, b. Prussia.
  • In 1861 Andrew was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Andrew gave his occupation as musician.
  • Andrew F. Fischer and William Fischer, probably brothers, both b. Bohemia, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • Last Edited: 28 Sep 2007

William Fischer

b. between 1832 and 1833
  • Company: MusBand
  • William Fischer was born between 1832 - 1833 at Bohemia, (Czechoslovakia/Austrian Empire).
  • William Fischer married Mary [--?--].
  • William Fischer and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 19 Jul 1860 at Ward 5, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Wm. Fischer, 27, brass instrument maker, $70 personal estate, b. Austria
    Mary, 25, b. Baden.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as musician.
  • In 1861 William was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  • William Fischer and Andrew F. Fischer, probably brothers, both b. Bohemia, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension in 1891, but certificate was issued. No further information is known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 15 Jul 2009

Family: Mary [--?--] b. between 1834 - 1835

William H. Folger

b. between 1823 and 1824, d. 21 December 1861

Gravemarker of William H. Folger
  • Father: John B. Folger b. between 1793 - 1794
  • Mother: Elizabeth [--?--] b. between 1800 - 1801
  • Company: MusBand
  • William H. Folger was born between 1823 - 1824 at Albany, Albany County, New York, son of John B. Folger and Elizabeth [--?--].
  • On 25 Dec 1849 William H. Folger married Julia A. Dodge, daughter of John Dodge, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • William H. Folger was enumerated in the household of John B. Folger and Elizabeth [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Albany, Albany County, New York, as:
    John B. Folger, 56, last maker, b. NY (as were all in the family)
    Elizabeth, 49
    **William, 29
    Analiza, 23 (his wife?)
    Theodore, 16.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as musician.
  • In 1861 William was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 21 Dec 1861 of disease.
  • He was buried in Dec 1861 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Site 7025.
  • In 1862 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was an administration of his estate his relationship with J. H. Dodge. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • On 3 Feb 1863 J. H. Dodge made application for a pension as guardian to William's surviving dependants, and received certificate 172377.
  • William H. Folger was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of J. H. Dodge in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1870 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    Dodge, J. H., 42, works in boot factory, $2000 real estate, $500 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in household)
    ---, Susan, 32
    ---, J. P. 5
    ---, Lewis G., 3
    ---, Herbert, 1
    Briggs, Lottie, 21, works in corset shop
    Note: this appears to be Joel H. Dodge. The children here are too young to be William Folger's. Open question as to what the relationship might be. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Family: Julia A. Dodge b. between 1829 - 1830

Hollis J. Haven

b. June 1835, d. 1 February 1922
  • Father: Jubal H. Haven b. 1804, d. 14 Feb 1875
  • Mother: Nancy Moore b. 1808, d. 13 Sep 1886
  • Company: MusBand
  • Hollis J. Haven was born in Jun 1835 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jubal H. Haven and Nancy Moore.
  • On 10 Dec 1859 Hollis J. Haven, 24, married Mary June Fitzsimmons, 16, daughter of Peter Fitzsimmons and Jane L. Green, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hollis gave his occupation as musician by occupation.
  • In 1861 Hollis was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.

  • On 5 Aug 1861 Hollis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 2 months old.
  • On 8 Aug 1862 Hollis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.

  • He and Mary June Fitzsimmons were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Haven, Hollis J., 44, works in boot shop, b. MA (as were all in family)
    ---, Mary J., 33, wife
    ---, Cora B, 19, daughter, works in paper box shop
    ---, Frank, 10, son
    ---, Ida M., ?, daughter.
  • Hollis J. Haven was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 3 Haughton Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Band, noting that he was shot through the wrist.
  • On 19 Feb 1894 Hollis's daughter, Alice J. Haven married William H. Renn at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Hollis J. Haven made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jul 1897.
  • He and Mary June Fitzsimmons were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Hollis J. Haven and Mary June Fitzsimmons were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 6 May 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Hollis J. Haven and Mary June Fitzsimmons were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 15 Jan 1920 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Hollis J. Haven died on 1 Feb 1922 at Massachusetts. He was 86 years and 8 months old.
  • He was buried in 1922 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1922 Mary June Haven received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Hollis's service; his wife, received certificate number 924586.
  • Last Edited: 5 Feb 2010

Family: Mary June Fitzsimmons b. May 1843

  • Cora B. Haven b. between 1860 - 1861
  • Alice J. Haven b. 16 Jul 1863
  • Frank A. Haven b. 14 Jun 1870
  • Ida May Haven b. 31 May 1874
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