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George Hull Ward

George H. Ward
(from the USMHI.)

• Father: Artemas Ward 2nd b. Sep 1796, d. 17 May 1857
• Mother: Sarah H. Fife b. between 1794 - 1795, d. 16 Feb 1842

• Company: Staff

• George Hull Ward was born on 26 Apr 1826 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Artemas Ward 2nd and Sarah H. Fife.
• On 16 Feb 1842 his mother, Sarah H. Fife, died.
• In Feb 1842 George witnessed the burial of Sarah H. Fife, his mother, at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Dec 1842 George's widowed father, Artemas Ward 2nd, remarried to Hulda P. Reed, 46, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George Hull Ward was enumerated in the household of Artemas Ward 2nd and Hulda P. Reed in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Oct 1850 at Ward 6, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Artemas Ward, 2nd, 53, farmer, $23,000, b. MA
  Huldah, 38, b. VT
  **George, 23, machinist, b. MA (as all others except noted)
  Caroline, 18
  Charles, 15
  **Henry, 7
  Samuel, 5
  Sarah, 3
  Frederick, 2
  Mary, 7/12
  Barry McMullens, 18, Laborer, b. Ireland
  Ann Bunn, 12, b. Ireland.
• On 5 Jun 1851 George Hull Ward, 25, married Emily Elizabeth Mayo, 20, daughter of William Mayo and Sarah Dennis, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In Jun 1854 George witnessed the burial of Hulda P. Reed, his step-mother, at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 May 1857 his father, Artemas Ward 2nd, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 60.
• George Hull Ward and Emily Elizabeth Mayo were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George H. Ward, 34, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Emily, 30
  George W., 1
  Mary M. Ward, 10
  Saml Ward, 15, farm laborer
  Fred W. Ward, 12.
• In 1861 George was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as machinist.
• George Hull Ward and Henry Clay Ward, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 24 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Lieutenant Colonel. He was 35 years, 2 months and 28 days old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Hull Ward was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George Hull Ward was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the leg, requiring amputation.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 22 Oct 1861, mentioning George Hull Ward, as follows.
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Hull Ward was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 10 Nov 1861 a letter from Henry Clay Ward at Poolesville, Maryland, mentions George Hull Ward as follows: included courtesey of Jamie Poe.
• On 14 Feb 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George H. Ward was mentioned as follows:
  "Lieut. Col. Ward, Lieut. H. P. Jorgensen of Co. A., Leominster, sergeant A. E. Shumway of Co. E., Oxford, sergeant Shove of Co. K., Blackstone, corporal Collar of Co. H., Northbridge, and private Ralph T. Phinney of Co. D., Worcester, have been detailed from the fifteenth regiment, for six months, to recruit for the Massachusetts regiments."
• On 29 Apr 1862 George was promoted to Colonel (later Brevet Brigadier General).
• He died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was 37 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
• Henry Clay Ward wrote a letter, about his brother, on 4 Jul 1863, mentioning George Hull Ward, as follows: as published ten days later in the Worcester newspaper (click icon to read).
• An obituary for George Hull Ward was published on 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Hull Ward was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• He was buried on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 29, Lot 777, after an elaborate funeral in the Salem Street Church, Worcester.
  (Note:The bronze bust shown here was removed from the cemetery by persons unknown several years ago. If you have information leading to its recovery, please contact the Webmaster. ).
• On 15 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, an account of his funeral was reported.
• On 15 Jul 1863, at "The Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was defended by the editor of the newspaper against apparent charges of some kind in the Boston Courrier. The nature of these charges is unknown. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• On 15 Jul 1863, at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was the subject of an editorial.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Hull Ward was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Col. George Hull Ward, wounded July 2, left leg amputated, died July 3.
• George Hull Ward was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1880 George Alfred Macker and George Hull Ward, provided a narrative of George H. Ward's death for Mrs. Ward, which was printed in Marvin's "History of Worcester."
• A memorial to George H. Ward was placed on the Gettysberg battlefield by the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. It is similar to his grave marker in the Rural Cemetery in Worcester. Note, however, that the bust on the marker in Worcester was stolen a few years back. Any information leading to it's return would be greatly appreciated.
• Emily Elizabeth Mayo was enumerated as the widow of George Hull Ward, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• Emily, his wife, outlived George and died on 24 Sep 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
• Emily Elizabeth Mayo survived George and was buried in Sep 1917 in Rural Cemetery, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• A photograph or image of George Hull Ward is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website. There are also six different photos of George H. Ward at the Worcester Historical Museum.
• Marietta Museum of History (Marietta, GA) was given a pistol that has Col. Geo. H. Ward engraved on the handle. Many thanks to Dan Cox for contributing a photo. (Click icon to view.).
• Descendant(s): Diana L. Gill is a descendant of the MAYO family of Geo. H. Ward's wife.
  Dave Ward
  Robert Ward.

• Last Edited: 7 Jul 2010

George Augustus Hicks

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 Ward 4, 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.
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  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: 6 Feb 2010

Church Howe

Capt. Church Howe

• Father: Albert Carleton Howe b. 31 Jan 1817
• Mother: Mary Jane Carr

• Company: Staff

• Church Howe was born on 13 Dec 1839 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Albert Carleton Howe and Mary Jane Carr, great grandson of Adonijah Howe, who was a private at the battle of Lexington.
• Church Howe was enumerated in the household of Albert Carleton Howe and Mary Jane Carr in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Albert C. Howe, 33, farmer, real estate $1250. b. MA (as were all in the family except his wife.)
  Mary J., 33, b. ?? (apparently Ohio)
  Sara A. Evelith, 30
  Sarah F., 9,
  Mary J., 7
  Edwin F., 4
  **A. C. Howe, 11
  Clement A., 8
  Lucretia, 47
  Elvira, 45.
• In 1857 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church became owner of the Bay State House (hotel) where the 15th Massachusetts would eventually hold their first regimental reunion in October of 1864.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Church gave his occupation as accountant.
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  On 1 Aug 1861 Church mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 7 months and 19 days old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 10 Nov 1861 a letter from Henry Clay Ward at Poolesville, Maryland, mentions Church Howe as follows: included courtesey of Jamie Poe.
• On 15 Jan 1862 Church Howe was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 # 3)as follows:

  Fifteenth Regiment - We learn that, under a flag of truce carried by Quartermaster Howe of the 15th, Thomas Taylor of Co. B. and J. Moffit of Co. E., together with a private of the California regiment, were returned on Jan. 4th, by the rebel authorities at Leesburg, all three severely wounded at the affair at Ball’s Bluff. There was no pledge required of them that they would not serve against the confederate states, but it is doubtful when, if ever, they will be able to.

• On 8 Jan 1863 Church was promoted to Captain.
• On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 10 Apr 1863 Church ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation as a Brevet Major.
  
  
• On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced.
• On 16 Jun 1863 Church Howe, 23, married Augusta C. Bottomly, 20, daughter of Booth Bottomly and Miranda Deputerin, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• He attended the funeral of George Hull Ward on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Church Howe was a pall bearer at the burial of Hans Peter Jorgensen on 23 Jul 1863 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• In 1869, Church was appointed first United States Marshal of Wyoming Territory by President Grant.
• He lived at Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, on 4 Mar 1870.
• He emigrated in 1871 from Wyoming to Nebraska, and engaged in farming, banking, and railroad building.
• Church was a member of the Nebraska State Senate and House of Representatives twenty-four years, and was twice President of the Senate. He was also a member of State Board of Education for ten years.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Aug 1879, and received certificate number 186948.
• The following excerpt from HISTORY of the State of Nebraska, (first published in 1882 by The Western Historical Company, A. T. Andreas, Proprietor, Chicago, IL.) gives his biography and an idea of some of his political activities.
• He and Augusta C. Bottomly were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, enumerated as follows:
  Howe, Church, 41, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Augusta C., 37, b. MA (her father b. England; mor b. VT)
  ---, Herbert R., 21, adpt son, b. England (as were his parents)
  ---, Mamie F., 19, son's wife, b. Indiana
  and four farm laborers.
• He appears extensively in state politics of the period, and much appears in Nebraska: The Land and the People, (Vol. 1. by Addison Erwin Sheldon,  Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co.,1931.) Only a small excerpt is included here.
• In 1886 Church was living at Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
• In Jun 1886 Church Howe took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He appeared on the census of 1890 at Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, he appears in the Veterans' Schedules.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, as a member of the first unit he served in.
• In 1894, Church was Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Nebraska.
• On 26 Jan 1894 Augusta C. Howe, his wife, died at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, at age 50.
• In 1895 Church retired from active business.
• In Jul 1897 Church Howe was American Consul by appointment of President McKinley.
• In 1900 Church Howe was American Consul by transfer from Italy.
• In 1906 Church Howe was U.S. Consul General.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Church Howe attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
• Church Howe was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
• He died on 7 Oct 1915 at Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. He was 75 years, 9 months and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1915 at Sheridan Cemetery, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
• The personal papers or letters of Church Howe are available at may exist in the Nebraska State Archives.
• A photograph or image of Church Howe is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website.
• Descendant(s): Richard Howe
  Charlene Olexiewicz.

• Last Edited: 28 May 2009

Dr. Joseph N. Bates

Dr. Joseph N. Bates

• Father: Dr. Anson Bates b. 14 Jan 1787, d. 1836
• Mother: Mary Caldwell Ruggles b. 7 Jun 1783

• Company: Staff

• Dr. Joseph N. Bates was born on 16 Mar 1811 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dr. Anson Bates and Mary Caldwell Ruggles.
• On 11 May 1835 Dr. Joseph N. Bates, 24, married Caroline T. Houghton, 23, daughter of Nathaniel Houghton and Abigail Howes, at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Dr. Joseph N. Bates and Caroline T. Houghton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 15 Aug 1850 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Joseph N. BATES, 39, Physician, 6000, b. MA (as were all family)
  Caroline, 39
  Ellen, 13
  Joseph A., 11
  Lydia, 8
  Charlotte, 5
  George F., 1
  John CONNEL (?), 26, Laborer, b. Ireland (married within the year) cannot read or write. (relationship if any, unknown)
  Sarah Connel, 24, b. Ireland, (married within the year) cannot read or write. (relationship if any, unknown)
  Erastus Miley, 25, Laborer, b. Ireland (relationship if any, unknown).
• In 1861 Joseph was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as physician.
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Surgeon. He was 50 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph N. Bates was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 16 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph N. Bates 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.
• On 17 Jul 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts dismissed. (Note: to my understanding, this word simply means that he had performed the service required of him, not that there was anything dishonorable involved. Please advise me if this is not so. Webmaster ).
  
  
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph N. Bates attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• On 18 Nov 1868 Joseph's daughter, Charlotte Ward Bates married Levi Standish at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 18 Jan 1873 Caroline T. Houghton, his wife, died at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
• On 27 Jan 1878 Dr. Joseph N. Bates, 66, married Caroline T. Wilkinson, daughter of Brownell Wilkinson and Sarah B. [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Sep 1879 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, gave a deposition to the special agent of the pension office concerning the case of Johanna Toomey, mother of John.
• On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph N. Bates attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
• He died on 22 Feb 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 71 years, 11 months and 6 days old.
• An obituary for Dr. Joseph N. Bates was published on 23 Feb 1883 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• He was buried on 24 Feb 1883 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Jun 1883 Caroline T. Wilkinson received a pension to surviving family member based on Joseph's service; his wife, received certificate 214711.
• Caroline, his wife, outlived Joseph and died in 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr.

Dr. Samuel F. Haven, Jr.

• Father: Samuel Foster Haven Sr. b. 28 May 1806, d. 5 Sep 1881
• Mother: Lydia Gibbens Sears b. 1809, d. 1836

• Company: Staff

• Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. was born on 20 May 1831 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Foster Haven Sr. and Lydia Gibbens Sears.
• In 1836 his mother, Lydia Gibbens Sears, died.
• Samuel was educated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in 1852 where he graduated.
• Samuel was educated at Boston Medical College, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in 1855 where he received his degree as Doctor in Medicine.
• From Ford's History --
  He studied two years in Europe. He practiced for a short time in Boston, but went to Worcester in 1858. He made a specialty of diseases of the eye. He was a student by nature, a man of the broadest culture and most accurate scholarship. He showed marked ability as an author and when he entered the army he left an important work nearly ready for the press.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Samuel gave his occupation as physician.
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Assistant Surgeon, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 2 months and 16 days old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 16 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. 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.
• On 21 Jul 1862 Samuel was promoted to Surgeon, at the departure of Dr. Bates.
• He died on 13 Dec 1862 at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, where he was wounded in the leg by a shell on the 13th. His leg was amputated, but he never recovered from the shock. He was 31 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• His superior officer, Surgeon Sherman, wrote of his conduct at Fredericksburg:
  Witnessing his self-exposure at the battle of Antietam, I had, as Medical Director of the Second Division, detailed your son, in a written order, in event of battle, to repair to the division hospital, and giver his services there instead of the field with his regiment. When I communicated this order to him, he evidently felt disappointed. He expressed a strong choice to go wherever his regiment went; and when the column to which the Fifteenth Massachusetts was attached was about to pass over the bridge in front of Fredericksburg, he was expostulated with, and reminded of the previous order; but he asked as a special favor to be allowed to go with his regiment, and said that as soon as the fight was done he would return to the hospital and remain there.
• A series of articles about his death, return and funeral appeared in the Worcester Daily Spy. Click icon to read.
• On 19 Dec 1862 at "The New York Herald" Samuel was mentioned.
• An obituary for Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. was published on 20 Dec 1862 at "The Boston Daily Advertiser", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• He was buried on 24 Dec 1862 in Rural Cemetery, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• An obituary for Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. was published on 24 Dec 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• 17 Jun 1863 Doctor Morrill Wyman said of him in an address read at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Medical Society -
  One, yet in early manhood, an only child, inexpressibly dear to his father, a scholar, learned in his profession, his mind improved by foreign study, responded to the call of the country. Always faithful, chivalrous, dauntless, almost reckless of his life, he believed with Baron Percy his place of duty to be wherever a soldier fell; ready with instant aid for the wounded, he was ever in the thickest of the fight; he fell at his post. What more could we ask? He is held in grateful remembrance by his fellow soldiers who admired his humane bravery, and by his friends who knew the kindly qualities of his heart. What more could we wish?
• Dr. Samuel Foster Haven Jr. was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1880, Samuel was included in "The History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion."
• In 1899, Samuel was the subject of a letter written to Dr. Albert C. Getchell by Dr. Thomas Gage. (click icon to read).
• Researcher: Steve Pratt.

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2010

William George Scandlin

The Rev. William G. Scandlin

• Father: John Scandlin b. Dec 1782, d. 1863
• Mother: Frances Young b. Jan 1789, d. 1867

• Company: Staff

• William George Scandlin was born on 16 Feb 1828 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, son of John Scandlin and Frances Young.
• William George Scandlin was baptized on 2 Mar 1828 at Saint John's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England.
• He was enumerated in the household of John Scandlin and Frances Young in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Portsea Town, Hampshire, England, as:
  John Scanling (sic), 55, mariner, b. Ireland
  Frances, 56, b. in Hampshire
  **William, 14, b. in Hampshire.
• From the History of Grafton --
  He left home at the early age of seven years and a half; previous to which time he had attended primary school in that place. "The balance of his education," he said, "I obtained from eleven years of experience on the ocean, where I came in contact with the customs of the different nations of the world; and, in the language of the Psalmist, became familiar with the works and wonders of the Lord on the deep."
• From the History of Grafton --
  Before he came of age, he landed on our shores, made a voyage to the West Indies, and on his return to Boston found a temporary home for himself, and as many of his comrades as he could pursuade to join him, in the Sailors' Home.
• From the History of Grafton --
  He had, by this time, become deeply interested in religion; and he now formed the purpose to devote himself to the Christian ministry.
• William was educated at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, between 1850 - 1854 He joined the Methodist Church under the auspices of the Seamen's Mission of Boston, but then entered Unitarian Meadville Theological School (before 1926, this was in PA).
• On 13 Dec 1853 William George Scandlin, 25, married Christiana S. Adrain, 23, daughter of Robert Adrain and Marion Elizabeth Johnson, at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
• William was educated at Unitarian Meadville Theological School, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1854 where studies undermined his orthodox Methodist theology by the time he graduated.
• On 27 Apr 1854 Christiana S. Adrain, his wife, died at age 23.
• In Nov 1854 he began working the Hanover-street mission, under the auspices of the Boston Fraternity of Churches.
• William George Scandlin was naturalized on 30 Dec 1854 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He was ordained as a minister at large at the Hollis-street church on 14 Jan 1855.
• On 25 Apr 1855 William George Scandlin, 27, married Elizabeth M. Foster, 27, daughter of Capt. Ira Foster and Eliza Lincoln, at Eastport, Washington County, Maine, she was the widow SPRAGUE "of Eastport, Maine."
• In 1858 William accepted a call from The Congregational Society (Unitarian) of Grafton, Massachusetts where he remained for the rest of his career except for service during the Civil War.
• From the History of Grafton --
  The duties of this office proving too arduous for his health, and having received an invitation to settle over the First Congregational Church here, he removed to this place, and was duly installed June 23, 1858.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as clergyman.
• In 1861 William was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 5 Aug 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Chaplain, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 5 months and 20 days old.
• From the History of Grafton --
  At the breaking out of the late rebellion Mr. Scandlin offered his services to Governor Andrew, and was appointed chaplain of the Fifteenth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers; at the same time resigning his charge of the society. His resignation was not accepted; but his people gave him leave of absence for twelve months, thinking, as we all did, that twelve months would suffice for the overthrow of the rebellion.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William George Scandlin was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• William wrote a letter on 23 Oct 1861 from Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: about Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read).
• On 7 Dec 1861 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, from the Worcester A & G newspaper:
  The Fifteenth Regiment.-
  On Saturday Evening, Rev. Mr. Scandlin, spoke in Blackstone. At the close of his address the audience appointed a committee of thirty-five, each member of the company to furnish a man for the company.
  Last evening, Mr. S. spoke in Clinton. The hall was densely crowded, and many who came there for the purpose of hearing the speaker, were compelled to go away, being unable to procure admission. The meeting was spirited, and at its close a working committee was appointed.
  This evening we are to have Mr. Scandlin in Worcester. Those who desire to hear him can do so by attending at the City Hall at eight o'clock. Mayor Davis will preside over the meeting, and addresses may be expected from some of our fellow citizens.
• On 12 Aug 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
  
  
• Later he served as an agent for the Sanitary Commission and as representative of the American Unitarian Association. In that capacity he was taken prisoner by the confederates and detained for three months at Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. (click icon to read).
• On 13 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William was mentioned in a small notice. (click icon to read).
• On 13 Jan 1864 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his church was dedicated. Click icon to read an article, including biographical information.
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William George Scandlin attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• He officiated at the marriage of Abbie Sophronia Wheelock and William Bixby Jr. on 24 Oct 1865 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the groom being a former member of the 15th Massachusetts.
• William George Scandlin and Elizabeth M. Foster were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Scandlin, W. G., 43, M, Clergyman, $3000 real estate value, no personal estate value given, b. England
  Eliza M., 43, F, keeping house, b. ME
  William, 14, M, b. Mass (as were all children)
  Elvira, 12, F, b.
  Fannie, 10, F, b.
  Winthrop J., 7, M, b.
  Hortense, 2, F, b.
  Mabell E., 1, F, b.
  Healey, Margaret, 28, F, domestic servant, b. Ireland.
• William George Scandlin died on 17 Mar 1871 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever, after a painful illness of a few days. He was 43 years, 1 month and 1 day old.
• He was buried on 20 Mar 1871 at Unitarian Church, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, The Grand Army, Fifteenth Regiment Association, etc... attended the funeral in a body ...
• The personal papers or letters of William George Scandlin are available at at American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1634, consisting of his diary and possibly other papers.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth M. Foster in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  E. M. Scandlin, widow, 52, b. ME (parents b. ME)
  Lizzie F., Dau, 22, b. ME
  Hortense, Dau, 12, b. MA,
  Mabel, Dau, 10, b. MA.
• On 19 Jun 1880 Elizabeth M. Foster received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 247124.
• On 25 Jul 1883 William's daughter, Lizzie Frances Scandlin married Charles Wesley Battie at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Elizabeth M. Foster was enumerated as the widow of William George Scandlin, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, noting that he served as Chaplin.
• On 17 Jun 1890 William's daughter, Hortense Adele Scandlin married George H. Newcomb at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 Apr 1894 William's daughter, Mabel Elliott Scandlin married Chester Owen Burton at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Elizabeth, his wife, outlived William and died on 11 Aug 1902 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 74.
• A photograph or image of William George Scandlin is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website.

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2010

Francis Amasa Walker

Francis A. Walker

• Father: Hon. Amasa Walker b. 4 May 1799, d. 29 Oct 1879
• Mother: Hannah Ambrose b. 13 Apr 1803, d. 9 Jul 1875

• Company: Staff

• Francis Amasa Walker was born on 2 Jul 1840 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Hon. Amasa Walker and Hannah Ambrose.
• Francis Amasa Walker was enumerated in the household of Hon. Amasa Walker and Hannah Ambrose in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amasa Walker, 50, m, Gentleman, $28,000, b. MA
  Hannah A. Walker, 47, f, b. NH
  Emma Walker, 15, f, b. MA
  Robert W. Walker, 13, m b. MA
  **Frank A. Walker, 10, m b. MA
  Guy Kindrey, 23, m, Laborer, b. VT
  Margarette Cortugan, 20, f, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as student.
• In 1861 Francis was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 1 Aug 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant-Major, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 30 days old.
• On 11 Aug 1861 Francis was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, but declined commission.
• On 11 Aug 1861 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as a Captain in the A. A. G. U. S. V.
  
  
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Amasa Walker was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Amasa Walker was mentioned in dispatches or (not necessarily correctly) among the casualties of Ball's Bluff.
• Robert Walter Walker, his brother, served in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry.
• (from the MOLLUS Register) Francis A. Walker was:
  a private and Sergeant-Major, 15th Mass. Infantry, August 1, 1861.
  Captain, Assistant Adjutant General, U.S.V., September 14, 1861.
  Major, A.A.G., August 11, 1862. Assigned as Assistant Adjutant General, 2d Army Corps, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel (under Act July 17, 1862), January 1, 1863.
  Resigned (disability contracted while prisoner of war), January 9, 1865.
  Brevet Colonel, U.S.V., August 1, 1864, "for distinguished service and good conduct throughout the entire campaign."
  Brevet Brigadier General, U.S.V., March 13, 1865, "for gallant conduct at the battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, and for meritorious services during the war."
• On 16 Aug 1865 Francis Amasa Walker, 25, married Exene Evelyn Stoughton, 24, daughter of Timothy M. Stoughton and Maria Richardson, at Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• Francis Amasa Walker made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Dec 1869, and received certificate number 102383.
• In 1870 Francis Amasa Walker was Comissioner of Indian Affairs.
• At West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis gave an Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org).
• About 1875 Francis Amasa Walker was Professor.
• On 9 Jul 1875 his mother, Hannah Ambrose, died at age 72.
• Francis Amasa Walker and Exene Evelyn Stoughton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, where he was Superintendant Of Census. Enumerated also -- Lucy STOUGHTON, sister of Exeine, age 27, single, b. MA, as well as three servants.
• In 1886 Francis was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• In 1886, Francis was included in the North Brookfield Civil War Memorial publication.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as an officer, noting that he has a compound fracture of the metacarpel bones of the left hand resulting in permanent extension of his hand.
• The personal papers or letters of Francis Amasa Walker are available at may exist at M. I. T. or Amherst.
• He died on 5 Jan 1897 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from apoplexy. He was 56 years, 6 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1897 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, School St., North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis Amasa Walker was graduated from Amherst College with the class of 1860, and subsequently studied law. In 1861 he enlisted as sergeant-major in the Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, for service in the civil war, in which he was honored with several promotions for meritorious conduct in the field, and was mustered out as brevet brigadier-general. He was for a time engaged in journalism and also held some important government appointments, but the greater part of his active life was devoted to educational pursuits. He was for some time professor of political economy and history at the Sheffield Scientific School (Yale), and in 1881 was chosen president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in which capacity he displayed executive ability of an unusually high order. His devotion to that institute superseded all other interests and he retained its presidency for the remainder of his life.
  
• Credits: Primary photo from USMHI, Carlisle, PA.
• Descendant(s): Mary Beth Forte
  Meg McDonough.

• Last Edited: 19 Jul 2010

Henry Livingston Dearing

• Father: Capt. Roger Deering Master Mariner b. 25 Apr 1795, d. 12 Jan 1873
• Mother: Lucinda Boston b. 14 Dec 1802, d. 9 Mar 1867

• Company: Staff

• Henry Livingston Dearing was born in 1835 at Kittery, York County, Maine, son of Capt. Roger Deering Master Mariner and Lucinda Boston.
• On 1 Jul 1856 Henry's brother, Dr. Thomas Haven Dearing, married Mary J. Jenkins at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as druggist.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 5 Aug 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Hospital Steward, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Livingston Dearing was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 31 Mar 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• On 22 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Livingston Dearing and Albert H. Gleason were mentioned as follows: "A. H. Gleason of Co. A. 15^th Massachusetts regiment, having been connected with the regiment since its organization, has received the appointment of hospital steward, vice Deering, discharged for ill health."
• Starting 9 Mar 1864, Henry also served in the Navy, as a comissioned officer.
• He died on 2 Oct 1864 at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, of disease while serving with the Navy. He was 29 years old.
• In 1865 at Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, there was an administration of his estate, case number 30561.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe

Dr. F. LeBaron Monroe

• Father: Alexander Le Baron Monroe b. 3 May 1807, d. 19 Feb 1879
• Mother: Louisa W. Barber

• Company: Staff

• Francis Le Baron Monroe was born on 20 Mar 1836 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Alexander Le Baron Monroe and Louisa W. Barber.
• Francis was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, age 24, physician, b. MA
  working at the Asylum for the Insane.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as physician.
• Starting 18 May 1861, Francis also served in the 1st Lieutenant, assistant surgeon, 1st Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 1st Regt. Massachusetts Infantry on 2 Aug 1861 at Camp Clare, Baltimore City, Maryland.
• Starting 2 Sep 1861, Francis also served in the 1st Massachusetts Infantry, on the staff, as a commissioned officer, Full Assistant Surgeon.
• He ended his service with the 1st Massachusetts Infantry on 18 Jan 1863.
• Francis was living at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 19 Jan 1863 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Major and Surgeon of the 15th Massachusetts, being credited to the quota of Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 9 months and 30 days old.
• Starting 23 Jul 1863, Francis also served in the medical inspector general of the 2nd A. C. (unclear what this abbreviation means).
• On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
• On 29 Jul 1864 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.
  
  
• He is mentioned in Grappling With Death, 2001 by Morningside of Dayton, Ohio, as follows:
  Monroe, Surgeon F. LeBaron
  - Promoted surgeon, 15th MVI, December 29, 1862
  - To 15th MVI-January 25,1863
  - During months of August and September, 1863, served as acting medical inspector of the Second Corps
  - Medical Inspector General Second Corps, July 23, 1863
  - With regiment near Stevensburg, Virginia- April 1864
  - With regiment near Petersburg, Virginia- June 30, 1864
  - With that regiment in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac until mustered out with regiment, July 24, 1864
  - Mustered out of 15th MVI July 29,1864
  Note: his service record is lengthy, and only his service with the 15th MVI is detailed here.
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• In May 1867 Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe was Assistant Surgeon, U. S. Army.
• Starting 26 May 1867, Francis also served in the Medical Corps, Regular Army, with a commission.
• On 26 May 1867 Francis was promoted to Full Surgeon.
• In Oct 1867, Francis was en route to the Department of the Platte.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1870 at Fort Fetterman, Converse County, Wyoming Territory, as:
  Monroe, Francis, 34, asst. surgeon, b. MA
  Brown, Rufus P., 25, Lieut., b. OH
  O'Brien, John J., 35, Lieut., b. Ireland
  Robertson, Nathaniel, 24, (B), domestic servant, b. VA.
• On 7 Jan 1873 Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe, 36, married Tamson Lavinia Barrows, 27, daughter of John Jay Barrows and Lydia C. Smith, at Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire.
• On 21 Jan 1875 his infant son, Alexander LeBaron Monroe, died at Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire.
• Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe ended his service with the Medical Corps by discharge on 31 Dec 1875.
• He was enumerated in the household of Lydia C. Barrows in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, with his mother-in-law as:
  Barrows, Lydia C., head, b. Aug 1808. 81, widow, two of three children living, b. MA (of MA parents)
  **Monroe, Francis L. B., son-in-law, b. Mar 1836, married 27 years, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Tamson L., daur, b. Nov 1845, both of her children living
  ---, Miriam C., grand-daur, b. Nov 1881, 18, single, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Annie B., grand-daur, b. Aug 1885, single, b. NH (of MA parents).
• Dr. Francis Le Baron Monroe died on 14 Aug 1904 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of "over exertion of the heart". He was 68 years, 4 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1904 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.

• Last Edited: 14 Nov 2007

Dr. Charles F. Crehore

• Company: Staff

• 
  On 21 Jul 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Assistant Surgeon, but declined commission, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 26 Apr 2009