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Lafayette C. Moulton

Gravemarker of Lafayette C. Moulton

• Father: Jonas Moulton b. 29 Jun 1783, d. 9 Aug 1852
• Mother: Diana Walker b. 5 Apr 1792, d. 9 Mar 1874

• Company: F

• Lafayette C. Moulton was born on 27 Sep 1825 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Jonas Moulton and Diana Walker.
• On 25 Nov 1847 Lafayette C. Moulton, 22, married Charlotte H. Fuller, 18, daughter of Leonard Fuller and Sylvia Carpenter, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Lafayette C. Moulton was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1850 at Middle Fork of the American River, El Dorado County, California, as: Lafayette C. Moulton, 25, miner, $500 estate, b. MA, in a dwelling with six other young men miners.
• At the time of his son's birth in Brimfield in May 1850, Lafayette C. Moulton was said to be a "gold digger" in California.
• He and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lafayette Moulton, 36, moulder, b. MA (as were all)
  Charlette C., 31
  Lottie S., 13
  Lafayette W., 10.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lafayette gave his occupation as iron moulder.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Lafayette mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 9 months and 15 days old.
• Lafayette C. Moulton and Orson E. Moulton, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 1 May 1862 Lafayette ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 18 Feb 1864 Lafayette's daughter, Lottie S. Moulton married La Roy Squier at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 2 Mar 1865 his grandson, Ralph Le Roy Squier, son of La Roy Squier and Lottie S. Moulton, was born at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Mar 1865 his daughter, Lottie S. Moulton, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of fever.
• Lafayette C. Moulton made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Apr 1868, and received certificate number 17486.
• He and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Moulton, Lafaette C., 45, no occupation, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Charlotte, 41
  ---, Lafaette, 20, works in iron foundry
  ---, Charlotte, 4
  ---, Sarah, 7/12, b. Nov.
• Lafayette C. Moulton and Charlotte H. Fuller were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Moulton, Lafayette C., 56, moulder (iron), sufferes rheumatism, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Charlotte C., 51, wife
  ---, Lottie W., 14, daur
  ---, Sarah E., 10, daur
  ---, Jessie J., 6, son.
• Lafayette C. Moulton died on 29 Jan 1883 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1883 at Moulton Hill Cemetery, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1883 Charlotte H. Fuller received a pension to surviving family member based on Lafayette's service; and received certificate number 208798.
• He was included in the city directory at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with no information details, apparently posthumously, suggesting that his widow or surviving son may still live here in 1888.
• Charlotte, his wife, outlived Lafayette and died on 9 Feb 1892 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
• On 2 Jul 1907 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts, Lafayette 's children were mentioned: "Miss Lottie Moulton, Jesse Moulton and Lafayette Moulton of Brooklyn, N. Y. have been spending a few days with old friends about town."

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2012

Orson E. Moulton

Orson E. Moulton

• Father: Mace Moulton b. 1788, d. Jan 1826
• Mother: Persis Knowlton

• Company: Staff

• Orson E. Moulton was born on 10 Aug 1825 at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Mace Moulton and Persis Knowlton.
• On 13 Oct 1847 Orson E. Moulton, 22, married Maria T. Butler, daughter of Harvy Butler and Harriet Russell, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Orson E. Moulton and Maria T. Butler were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 20 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orson Moulton, 25, laborer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Maria, 34
  Harriet R., 2
  Edward D., 2/12.
• Starting 19 May 1861, Orson also served in the 3rd MA Rifles as a 3rd Lieutenant.
• Orson had his photo taken about this time.
• Read about the 3rd Batallion of Rifles.
• He ended his service with the 3rd MA Rifles by mustering out on 3 Aug 1861.
• On 1 Aug 1861 Orson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts declined commission.
  
  
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  On 1 Aug 1861 Orson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, according to the 1870 roster, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 11 months and 22 days old.
• It would appear that there was some discussion of him joining the 15th Massachusetts, and he decided to join the 25th.
• Orson E. Moulton and Lafayette C. Moulton, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Starting 27 Sep 1861, Orson also served in the 25th Massachusetts Infantry as the Captain of Company H.
• On 1 Jan 1863 Orson was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
• On 3 Jun 1864 Orson E. Moulton was wounded at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, and taken prisoner.
• On 14 Dec 1864, Orson was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service with the 25th Massachusetts on 1 Jan 1865.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as an officer.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 May 1891, and received certificate number 763480.
• He died on 31 Aug 1894 at Indian Orchard, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1894 at Maplewood Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Maria, his wife, outlived Orson and died in 1897 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• In 1903 Orson appears in the U.S. Army Historical Register, 1789-1903, Vol. 2, p. 131, as Lt. Col. of the 25th Massachusetts Infantry.
• Credits: Portrait photo kindly provided by David Clemans.

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2009

Arnold Mowry

• Father: Gardner Mowry b. between 1805 - 1806, d. 9 Nov 1843
• Mother: Chloe Ann Taft b. between 1808 - 1809

• Company: H

• Arnold Mowry was born on 27 Nov 1836 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Gardner Mowry and Chloe Ann Taft.
• On 9 Nov 1843 his father, Gardner Mowry, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Arnold Mowry was enumerated in the household of Chloe Ann Taft in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Chloe Ann Mowry, 37, $2500 in property, b. MA
  **Arnold, 13, b. MA
  .. and a few doors away:
  Arnold Mowry, 78, farmer, b. RI (believed to be his grandfather)
  Olive, 73, b. MA
  Josiah, 36, b. MA
  John Lynch, 21, b. Ireland.
• Arnold Mowry was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Richard Henry, 55, farmer, $2500 real estate, b. MA, as were all
  Chloe, 51
  Andrew, 16, farmer (b. 09 MAR 1844 Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, to Richard and Lucy Aldrich)
  Lucy, 9
  **Arnold Mowry, 23, carpenter.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Arnold gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 Arnold was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 20 Jan 1862 Arnold mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 1 month and 24 days old.
• He died on 14 Apr 1862 at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, of disease. He was 25 years, 4 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia.

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2007

Timothy J. Moynahan

• Company: E

• Timothy J. Moynahan was born between 1834 - 1835 at Ireland.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Webster P. O., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Catherine Monahan (sic), 50, b. Ireland (as were all)
  **Tim, 22, operative
  Margarette, 20, weaver
  Patrick, 18, operative
  Jerry, 16, weaver
  Mary, 14, weaver
  Johannah Sullivan, 19, weaver
  Dorah Fortunes, 18, weaver
  Catherine Morton, 25, weaver
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• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Timothy gave his occupation as spinner.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Timothy was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Timothy J. Moynahan 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, Timothy J. Moynahan was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• Timothy was paroled from prison.
• On 9 Jan 1863 Timothy ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, due to disability.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Timothy J. Moynahan was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.

• Last Edited: 1 Mar 2009

Isaac Newton Mudgett

• Father: Isaac Mudgett b. 16 Aug 1813, d. 7 Jan 1871
• Mother: Mercy Hobbs b. 24 Nov 1807, d. 18 Jun 1859

• Company: 1_SS

• Isaac Newton Mudgett was born on 30 May 1838 at Tamworth, Carroll County, New Hampshire, son of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett was enumerated in the household of Isaac Mudgett and Mercy Hobbs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, as:
  Isaac Mudgett, 36, calico printer, b. ME
  Mercy, 42, b. NH (as were all others)
  Lanora, 17
  Eliza A., 15
  Mary E., 14
  Sally R., 13
  **Isaac N., 12
  Mercy I., 9
  **Jacob, 8
  Samuel, 6
  John, 5
  Benjamin, 2
  Sarah Williams, 40.
• In 1861 Isaac was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Isaac gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• Isaac also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company D.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Isaac N. Mudgett mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 3 months and 3 days old.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Jacob Hobbs Mudgett, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• On 22 Oct 1863 Isaac was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 5 Jul 1864 Isaac was promoted to Captain.
• On 21 Oct 1864 Isaac ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Isaac also served in the 19th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company F.
• On 16 Jun 1866 Isaac Newton Mudgett, 28, married Ellen Hodgon Little, 22, daughter of John Little and Roxanna S. Hall, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Ellen Hodgon Little were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Mudgett, Isaac N., 42, shoe manuf., b. NH (of NH parents)
  ---, Ellen H., 37, wife, b. ME (of ME parents)
  ---, Jacob A., 12, son b. MA
  ---, Chas. A., 10, son b. MA
  ---, Fred H., 8, son b. MA
  ---, Banj. F., 6, son b. MA
  ---, Mary H., 4, daur, b. MA
  ---, Infant, (f.), 1/12, b. May, daur. b. MA
  Little, Roxy S., 62, mor-in-law, b. ME.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett and Ellen Hodgon Little appeared on the census of Feb 1885 at Snohomish, Washington Territory, along with their six children.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett made application at Washington for a veteran's pension on 27 May 1889, and received certificate number 842651.
• He died on 2 Apr 1893 at New Hampshire. He was 54 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1893 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
• On 19 May 1893, at "Snohomish County Tribune", Snohomish County, Washington, Isaac was remembered:
  "CAPT. I.N. MUDGETT CIVIL WAR VETERAN - The flag will be raised at half mast on the city flag pole tomorrow in respect to Capt. I.N. Mudgett, who recently died at Great Falls, N.H. Mr. Mudgett was a member of Morton Post GAR of this city."
• On 21 May 1893 Ellen Hodgon Little received a pension to surviving family member in Washington based on Isaac's service; his wife received certificate number 434738.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ellen Hodgon Little in the 1900 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1900 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, as:
  Mudgett, Ellen, b. July 1843, widow, five of seven children living, b. ME
  ---, Charles A., son, b. Oct 1869, single, b. MA, grocer
  ---, Benjamin F., son, b. May 1874, b. MA , ?? in mill
  ---, May H., daur, b. July 1876, b. MA, stenographer
  ---, Mitylene, daur,b. May 1880, b. MA, grocery clerk.
• In 1906 Jacob Arthur Mudgett, his son, was the subject of an entry in "An Illustrated history of Skagit and Snohomish Counties : their people, their commerce and their resources : with an outline of the early history of the state of Washington," Chicago, Interstate Pub. Company. (click icon to read).
• On 10 Dec 1907 Isaac's daughter, Mitylene Mudgett married Stacy Erwin Wright at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• Ellen, his wife, outlived Isaac and died on 20 Sep 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, at age 67.
• Isaac Newton Mudgett is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2012