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William Murphy

Gravemarker of William Murphy

• Company: K

• William Murphy was born in 1843 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as wool-sorter.
• In 1861 William was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
• He was declared missing in action on 30 Jun 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia.
• On 17 Sep 1862 William Murphy was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 19 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William was mentioned: (Volume 18 # 289, City and County)
  "Milleville.---Mr. Wm. Murphy of this village (in Blackstone) was accidently shot in the left foot last Friday. The gun fell from his shoulder and exploded as it struck the ground, badly shattering the foot. Mr. Murphy was an esteemed soldier of company K, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and he was wounded in the other foot at the battle of Ball's Bluff, and again at Antietam, from which he had hardly recovered when this accident befell him."
• On 23 Dec 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds.
  
  
• William Murphy married Mary Dowling, daughter of Michael Dowling and Elizabeth McDarby.
• William Murphy made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Feb 1879, and received certificate number 188314.
• He and Mary Dowling were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
  Murphy, William, 37, wool-sorter, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary A., 35, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Thomas F., 7, son, b. CT
  ---, Mary A., 5, dau, b. CT
  ---, John C., 3, son, b. CT
  ---, Lillian E., 1, dau, b. CT.
• William Murphy died in 1893. He was 50 years old.
• He was buried in 1893 at Saint Bernards Cemetery, Rockville, Tolland County, Connecticut.
• On 19 May 1894 Mary Dowling received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 470256.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Dowling in the 1900 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1900 at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
  Murphy, Mary, head, b. Mar 1844, 56, widow, married 29 years, six of eight children living, b. Ireland
  ---, Thomas F., son, b. July 1872, single, b. CT
  ---, Mary A., dau, b. Nov 1874, single
  ---, John C., son, b. Jan 1877, single
  ---, Lillian E., dau, b. Sep 1878, single
  ---, James W., son, b. May 1882, single
  ---, Ellen F., dau, b. July 1884, single.
• Mary, his wife, outlived William and died in 1917.

• Last Edited: 20 Jan 2011

Charles Murray

• Father: Julius Murry
• Mother: Delia Gena

• Company: I

• Charles Murray was born in 1840 at Canada, son of Julius Murry and Delia Gena.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as drover.
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  On 20 Jun 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Charles Murray was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Charles Murray was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Murray was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 20 Feb 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Charles Murray married Sarah Champagne, daughter of Cosak Champagne and Sophia Chadelan, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Charles Murray made application for a veteran's pension on 27 May 1864, and received certificate number 31,303.
• He and Sarah Champagne were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1880 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Murry, Charles, 40, works in linen mill, b. Canada
  ---, Sarah, 36, wife, b. Canada
  ---, Clemant, 13, son, b. MA
  ---, Arther, 5, son, b. MA
  ---, Delia, 10/12, b. Aug, daur, b. MA.
• Charles Murray was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, where he was shot in the shoulder and is partly disabled.
• He died on 4 Jan 1893 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of phthisis. He was 53 years old.
• He was buried on 6 Jan 1893 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Charles Murray was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
• Charles's wife, Sarah Champagne, died and was buried on 3 Sep 1912 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. At age 70 years and 1 month.

• Last Edited: 19 Jan 2012

Charles M. Murray

Charles M. Murray

• Father: Michael Murray

• Company: D

• Charles M. Murray was born in Dec 1829 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Michael Murray.
• Charles M. Murray married Sarah Jane Griffin, daughter of Henry Griffin and Sylvia [--?--].
• Charles M. Murray and Sarah Jane Griffin were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles M. Murry, 30, bootmaker, b. MA (as were all)
  Sarah J., 30
  Charles G., 5
  Ann M., 2
  Henrietta, 6/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as bootmaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Private, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years and 7 months old.
• In Aug 1861 Charles was promoted to to Sergeant.
  
• On 21 Sep 1861 Charles was promoted to to 1st Sergeant.
  
• On 7 Nov 1862 Charles was promoted to as a 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 3 Jan 1863 Charles was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
• On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles M. Murray was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles M. Murray was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles M. Murray was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 25 Sep 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He provided an affadavit for the veteran's pension of Edwin Goulding on 6 Nov 1877.
• Charles M. Murray and Sarah Jane Griffin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Murray, Chas. M., 50, works in boot shop, b. MA (of Irish parents)
  ---, Sarah J., 50, wife, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, Chas. G., 24, son, b. MA
  ---, Anna M., 22, dau, b. MA
  ---, Henrietta A., 20, dau, b. MA
  ---, Clara W., 16, dau, b. MA
  ---, Rupert N., 12, son, b. MA.
• Charles M. Murray was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D, where he got a gunshot in the leg.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 31 Mar 1896, and received certificate number 915,007.
• On 17 Mar 1906 Sarah Jane Griffin, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 73.
• Charles M. Murray died on 18 Dec 1912 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years old.
• He was buried on 20 Dec 1912 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2012

Henry J. Murray

• Father: Henry Murray b. between 1800 - 1801, d. 15 Aug 1873
• Mother: Margaret S. Meehan b. between 1811 - 1812, d. 23 Dec 1877

• Company: MusBand

• Henry J. Murray was born on 14 Feb 1837 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Murray and Margaret S. Meehan.
• Henry J. Murray was enumerated in the household of Henry Murray and Margaret S. Meehan in the 1860 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Murray, 59, master carpenter, b. Ireland
  Margaret S., 48, b. Ireland
  **Henry J., 23, carpenter, b. MA
  T. Edward, 17, law student, b. MA
  John F. Murray, 28, plater, b. Ireland
  Julia M., 27, b. MA
  Francis E., 2, b. MA.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as carpenter.
  
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Bandsman, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 5 months and 22 days old.
• On 8 Aug 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by order of the War Department to release all bandsmen.
  
  
• On 16 Jan 1865 Henry J. Murray, 27, married Lizzie S. McLane, daughter of James McLane and Mary [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry J. Murray died on 10 Nov 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of diphtheria. He was 33 years, 8 months and 27 days old.
• On 29 Feb 1876 Henry's widow, Lizzie S. McLane remarried to Francis J. LaForme at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2007

Peleg Freeman Murray

• Father: Charles Murray Jr.
• Mother: Susan Harlow

• Company: E

• Peleg Freeman Murray was born on 26 Mar 1837 at Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada, son of Charles Murray Jr. and Susan Harlow.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Peleg gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Peleg was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Peleg mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 3 months and 16 days old.
• Peleg Freeman Murray and Albert Abel Prince, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. E.
• On 1 Mar 1862 Peleg was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 8 Nov 1862 Peleg ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, as a Captain.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray 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.
• On 17 Oct 1864 Peleg Freeman Murray, 27, married Mary Prince, 20, daughter of Freeman Prince and Charlotte Lamb, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Peleg Freeman Murray was enumerated near the household of Charlotte Lamb in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Prince, Charlotte, 59, keeping house, b. MA
  **---, Albert, 30, clicker, b. MA
  ---, Sarah Jane, 29, tailoress, b. VT (his wife)
  ---, Emily, 27, tailoress, b. MA
  ---, Edward, 23, clerk in store, b. MA
  (next door)
  **Murray, Peleg, Jr. 39, carpenter, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, Mary, 26
  ---, Charles B., 4.
• On 28 Jun 1870 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 10th Annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (read the report).
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Jul 1876, and received certificate number 148883.
• On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray was reported present at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• In 1879 Peleg and Mary Prince were living at 50 High Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Mary Prince were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Murray, Peleg F., 43, carpenter, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, Mary P., 35, wife, b. MA
  ---, Charles B., 14, son, b. MA.
• On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 2 Mar 1881 his brother-in-law, Albert Abel Prince, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 41.
• On 1 Jul 1881 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray was reported as attending the fourteenth annual meeting of Co. E. Association, 15^th Regiment, Mass. Vols.
• On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• In 1886 Peleg was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Peleg Freeman Murray took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• On 5 Jul 1889 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended a reunion of Company E. (click icon to read report).
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. E.
• On 7 Jul 1893 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray was reported as attending the 26th annuel meeting of the Company E association. (click icon to read report).
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Bernard Barton Vassall on 26 Mar 1894 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Grand Army Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended a reunion of Company E, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
• On 27 Jun 1896 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended a reunion of Company E. (click icon to read report.).
• On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1904 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended a reunion of G. A. R. Post 57. Click HERE to see the photo.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray 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.).
• Peleg Freeman Murray was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1912 Peleg Freeman Murray sent a letter of regret that he wasn't able to attend the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment. (click icon to read the report.).
• He attended the funeral of Amos Bartlett in Dec 1912 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 Jun 1920 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peleg Freeman Murray attended the 53rd reunion of Companies E, I and F of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (click icon to read report).
• He died on 12 Mar 1922 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years, 11 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1922 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 7.
• On 18 Mar 1922 Mary Prince received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Peleg's service; his wife, received certificate number 919369.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Peleg and died on 4 Jan 1933 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 88.
• Peleg's wife, Mary Prince, died and was buried in Jan 1933 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 7, with her husband. At age 88 years and 11 months.
• Descendant(s): Jack R. Box, who married into the family.

• Last Edited: 11 Jan 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Charles and Lucy (Hooker) Lamb