James Henry Bond

b. 4 August 1835, d. 29 October 1916

Grave marker of James H. Bond,
West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, MA

(Photo by Mike Bond. )
  • Father: Jacob Bond Jr. b. 18 Nov 1795, d. 22 May 1883
  • Mother: Tamison Powers b. 3 Jul 1800, d. 13 Oct 1878
  • Company: A
  • James Henry Bond was born on 4 Aug 1835 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jacob Bond Jr. and Tamison Powers.
  • James Henry Bond was enumerated in the household of Jacob Bond Jr. and Tamison Powers in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jacob Bond, 55, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Tamison, 45
    Marcus, 28, carder
    Tessa, 28,
    Benjamin, 26, farmer
    Unis, 24
    Whitman, 20, shoemaker
    Polly, 18
    Lucy Ann, 17
    **James, 14
    **Stephen, 12
    Hannah, 10.
  • On 6 Jul 1855 James's sister, Hannah Bond, married Francis Andrew Barnes at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 2 Jul 1857 James Henry Bond, 21, married Pheobe A. Dockham, 14, daughter of Newell P. Dockham and Elizabeth [--?--], at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, James gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1862 James was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Henry Bond and Francis Andrew Barnes, and Calvin Bond and Stephen P. Bond, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • James Henry Bond and Francis A. "Frank" Rice, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
  • James Henry Bond and Stephen P. Bond, and Calvin Bond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 21 Jul 1862 James's sister, Lucy Ann Bond, married Stephen Robbins at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 14 Aug 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years and 10 days old.
  • On 4 Oct 1862 Pheobe A. Dockham, his wife, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever, as reported in the Worcester Spy Volume 91 # 42, Oct. 15, 1862 at age 19.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 James Henry Bond was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, shoulder.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Henry Bond was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
  • On 18 Aug 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts dated to 28 July 1864.

  • On 20 Feb 1865 James Henry Bond, 29, married Malinda Jane Rice, daughter of James Rice and Mary Maynard, at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • James Henry Bond made application for a veteran's pension on 13 Mar 1876, but no further details are known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • He and Malinda Jane Rice were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a farmer.
  • James Henry Bond was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • On 2 Jul 1915 Malinda Jane Rice, his wife, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Henry Bond died on 29 Oct 1916 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1916 at West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Descendant(s): Mike Bond See the photos of his 2003 trip to Gettysburg.
    Thomas M. Bond.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family 1: Pheobe A. Dockham b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 4 Oct 1862

  • James H. Bond b. 27 Mar 1858, d. 9 Apr 1858
  • Newell Alphonso Bond b. 1860, d. 1921
  • Jacob D. Bond b. 1861, d. 11 Oct 1862

Family 2: Malinda Jane Rice b. 1837, d. 2 Jul 1915

  • Winfield E. Bond b. 1866, d. 1916
  • Bertie Homer Bond b. 10 Jan 1870, d. 1950
  • Albion Castella Bond b. Apr 1872, d. 1949
  • James Herbert Bond b. 5 Jun 1875
  • Augustus Eugene Bond b. 12 Nov 1878

Stephen P. Bond

b. between 1837 and 1838, d. 27 October 1913
  • Father: Jacob Bond Jr. b. 18 Nov 1795, d. 22 May 1883
  • Mother: Tamison Powers b. 3 Jul 1800, d. 13 Oct 1878
  • Company: A
  • Stephen P. Bond was born between 1837 - 1838 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jacob Bond Jr. and Tamison Powers.
  • Stephen P. Bond was enumerated in the household of Jacob Bond Jr. and Tamison Powers in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jacob Bond, 55, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Tamison, 45
    Marcus, 28, carder
    Tessa, 28,
    Benjamin, 26, farmer
    Unis, 24
    Whitman, 20, shoemaker
    Polly, 18
    Lucy Ann, 17
    **James, 14
    **Stephen, 12
    Hannah, 10.
  • On 6 Jul 1855 Stephen's sister, Hannah Bond, married Francis Andrew Barnes at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 18 Sep 1855 Stephen P. Bond married Frances A. Pope, 20, daughter of Horace Pope and Abigail Walker, at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Stephen P. Bond and Frances A. Pope were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a shoemaker, with personal estate of $50.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Stephen gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1862 Stephen was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Francis Andrew Barnes and James Henry Bond, Stephen P. Bond, and Calvin Bond, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • On 26 Mar 1862 Stephen mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Stephen P. Bond and James Henry Bond, and Calvin Bond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 21 Jul 1862 Stephen's sister, Lucy Ann Bond, married Stephen Robbins at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Dec 1862 Stephen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Point Lookout, St. Mary's County, Maryland, due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 32689.
  • He and Frances A. Pope were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, where he is a shoemaker.
  • Stephen P. Bond and Frances A. Pope were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Junk Dealer. His married; son and daughter-in-law live with them.
  • Stephen P. Bond was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. A.
  • He and Frances A. Pope were divorced before 1900.
  • Stephen P. Bond was not enumerated in the household of Edmund Bond in the 1900 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1900 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bond, Edmund V., head, b. Dec 1859, divorced, b. MA of MA parents
    ---, Francis A., mother, b. Nov 1834, divorced, two of her four children living, b. MA (of MA parents).
  • In 1906 Stephen was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stephen P. Bond attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Click icon to read the report, believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 12 May 1910 at Ward 9, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bond, Stephen B., 74, divorced, b. MA (parents place of birth "unknown"), no occupation.
  • On 8 Oct 1912, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Pacific Branch), Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California, Stephen was admitted.
  • He died on 27 Oct 1913.
  • He was buried in Oct 1913 at Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, Plot: 24 R A 18.
  • Note: Stephen appears to have gone to California after 1910, either with or to join his son Frederick who is found in the 1920 census of Santa Monica, CA. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family: Frances A. Pope b. Nov 1834

  • Edmund Bond b. 6 Dec 1858
  • Frederick L. Bond b. 15 Sep 1862

Sandford Botham

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 10 September 1864
  • Father: Pierpont Edward Bates Botham b. 1803, d. 20 Feb 1896
  • Mother: Esther Minerva Sanford b. 4 Dec 1801, d. 22 Aug 1843
  • Company: A
  • Sandford Botham was also known as Pierpont Sanford Botham in some records.
  • He was born between 1842 - 1843 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Pierpont Edward Bates Botham and Esther Minerva Sanford.
  • On 22 Aug 1843 his mother, Esther Minerva Sanford, died at age 41.
  • Sandford's widowed father, Pierpont Edward Bates Botham, remarried to Lovina [--?--], son of Frederick Whiting Botham Esq. and Celestine Winslow.
  • Sandford Botham was enumerated in the household of Pierpont Edward Bates Botham and Lovina [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
    P. E. B. Botham, 49, laborer, b. RI
    Lovina, 36, b. CT
    **Pierpont S., 7, b. CT
    Lucy M., 3, b. CT.
  • Sandford Botham was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in 1860 at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, a Sanford BOTHAM, 16, farm laborer, b. MA (living alone with no adults)
    (note: it is unclear if the right man has been identified here.).
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sandford gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Sandford was living at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 31 Jul 1861 Stanford mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Sandford Botham was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the wrist.
  • On 17 Oct 1862 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sandford was the subject of a letter detailing his wounds, as published in the newspaper. (click icon to read).
  • On 17 Dec 1862 Sandford ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability due to wounds.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1863, received certificate number 15247.
  • Starting 6 Oct 1863, Sanford also served in the 7th New Hampshire Infantry, having enlisted from Hardwick, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 10 Sep 1864 at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, killed in action.
  • He was buried on 18 Sep 1864 at Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, Virginia, in section D, site 1302, as a member of Co. G, 7th New Hampshire Infantry.
  • On 24 Oct 1866 Pierpont Edward Bates Botham received a pension to surviving family member based on Sanford's service; his father, received certificate number 103867 for his son's service in the 7th New Hampshire.
  • An obituary of Frederick Whiting Botham, his uncle, on 12 Apr 1883 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, provides some family background information. (click icon to read).
  • Pierpont, his father, outlived Sandford and died on 20 Feb 1896 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He was mentioned in the obituary of Pierpont Edward Bates Botham on 27 Feb 1896 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read).
  • In 1914 Sandford Botham was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • This family appears in "Thomas Sanford, the emigrant to New England : ancestry, life, and descendants, 1632-4."
  • Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

William Brewster

b. between 1839 and 1840
  • Company: A
  • William Brewster was born between 1839 - 1840 at Canada.
  • In 1863 William was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as bar tender.

  • On 11 Aug 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1863 William Brewster was wounded.
  • On 29 Mar 1864 William deserted from the hospital, according to the MASSCW.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent sick."

  • Last Edited: 11 Jan 2007

Edward N. Brierly

b. between 1838 and 1839
  • Company: A
  • Edward N. Brierly was born between 1838 - 1839 at unknown.
  • In 1863 Edward was living at an unknown place.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Edward gave his occupation as carpenter.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Aug 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.

  • Last Edited: 26 Jun 2006

Charles T. Brown

b. 16 February 1824, d. 23 April 1902
  • Father: Edmund Brown
  • Mother: Sally Yill
  • Company: A
  • Charles T. Brown was born on 16 Feb 1824 at Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Edmund Brown and Sally Yill.
  • Charles T. Brown was enumerated in the household of Lydia Smith in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lydia Smith, 59, b. MA (as were all)
    Amariah C., 35 (m.)
    Lydia S., 32
    Otis R., 23
    Sarah E., 21 (his future wife)
    Isaac E., 18, shoemaker
    David H. Parker, 32, shoemaker
    **Charles T. Brown, 26, shoemaker
    Gerry H. Ahern, 20, shoemaker.
  • On 22 Nov 1853 Charles T. Brown, 29, married Sarah E. Smith, 24, daughter of James Smith and Lydia Sargent, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
  • On 4 Nov 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He and Sarah E. Smith were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Brown, Charles T., 46, express driver, $300 personal estate, b. MA
    ---, Sarah E., 41, school teacher, b. MA
    ---, Jennie F., 3, b. MA
    Wheeler, Jane, 58, housekeeper, $500 personal estate, b. MA (relationship, if any, unknown).
  • Charles T. Brown and Sarah E. Smith were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In a Button Shop.
  • On 22 Jan 1885 Charles's daughter, Jennie Frances Brown married Phillip S. Tolman at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Charles T. Brown was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • He died on 23 Apr 1902 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 78 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1902 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In May 1902 Sarah E. Smith received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 538320.
  • The personal papers or letters of Charles T. Brown are available at at Leominster Historical Society, 17 School Street, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, consisting of a collection of 21 letters, written to his wife, Sarah.
  • Last Edited: 11 Jul 2009

Family: Sarah E. Smith b. 5 May 1829

  • Jennie Frances Brown b. 22 Aug 1866

George Brown

b. between 1836 and 1837
  • Company: A
  • George Brown was born between 1836 - 1837 at Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1863 George was living at an unknown place.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, George gave his occupation as sailor according to Ford's history, or mariner according to the MASSCW.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "by order" according to the 1870 roster.

  • Starting 5 May 1864, George also served in the Navy, having enlisted at Brooklyn, NY, for two years and six months.
  • Before 1865 He served on the Recg. Ship North Carolina, U. S. S. Otsego, U. S. S. Tahoma, and Recg. Ship Ohio.
  • He ended his service being discharged with the rank of Seaman on 27 Jul 1865.
  • Last Edited: 18 Jun 2007

James S. Brown

b. between 1845 and 1846, d. 31 January 1911
  • Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
  • Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811
  • Company: A
  • James S. Brown was also known as James Brown.
  • He was born between 1842 - 1843 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
  • James S. Brown was born between 1845 - 1846 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
  • James S. Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
    Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
    Sally, 39
    **Robert, 19, blacksmith
    Caroline, 16
    Fanny, 11
    George, 10
    Abagail, 8
    **Jas., 4.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as spinner.
  • In 1861 James was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James S. Brown and Robert Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
  • On 17 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at New York City, New York, due to disability.

  • Starting 21 Jul 1864, James also served in the 13th Veteran Reserve Corps, Co. G, as a private. He enlisted for three years at Boston and was credited to Milton, MA.
  • He ended his service on 22 Aug 1865 at Gallop's Island, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Aug 1880, and received certificate number 929967.
  • On 9 May 1901 his brother, Robert Brown, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at his home on 72 Arlington street. He leaves a widow and step-son. (click icon to read notice) at age 73.
  • On 11 May 1901, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted.
  • He died on 31 Jan 1911 of pneumonia.
  • He was buried in Feb 1911 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Grave 2880, Sec B, Row 1.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Robert Brown

b. 2 January 1828, d. 9 May 1901
  • Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
  • Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811
  • Company: A
  • Robert Brown was born on 2 Jan 1828 at Hookset, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
  • Robert Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
    Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
    Sally, 39
    **Robert, 19, blacksmith
    Caroline, 16
    Fanny, 11
    George, 10
    Abagail, 8
    **Jas., 4.
  • He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history, but it appears that this wife died. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as blacksmith.
  • In 1861 Robert was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 6 months and 10 days old.
  • Robert Brown and James S. Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
  • On 26 Mar 1863 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Newport News, Newport News (city), Virginia, due to disability after being hospitalized for some time.

  • On 28 Nov 1867 Robert Brown, 39, married Hannah J. Drew at New Hampshire, the widow of Samuel B. Drew, who had died as a POW in Millen, GA, having been captured at Reams' Station, VA, while serving with the 1st NH Cavalry.
  • On 9 Apr 1868 Hannah J. Brown, Samuel's widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Samuel's surviving dependants, and received certificate 122647 as guardian of his children.
  • Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
    Brown, Robert, 40, varnisher, b. NH (as were all)
    ---, Hannah J., 37
    Drew, Abby, 10
    ---, Ida, 6
    ---, Henry, 5.
  • Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Robert Brown, 52, piano forte manufacture, b. NH
    Hannah, wife, 47, b. ME
    Drew, Henry H., step-son, 14, b. MA
    Jones, Geo, grand-son, 4
    Carrom, Harry, grand-son, 2.
  • On 30 Oct 1885 Hannah J. Abbott, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
  • In 1886 Robert Brown was piano finisher.
  • On 10 Apr 1886 Robert Brown, 58, married Annie Elizabeth Anders, 47, daughter of Richard Anders and Susanna King, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • Robert Brown made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Apr 1889, and received certificate number 452185.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • Robert was a member of Charles H. Stevens post 53, G. A. R.
  • He and Annie Elizabeth Anders were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a piano varnisher. It appears that this is a second marriage for both.
  • Robert Brown died on 9 May 1901 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at his home on 72 Arlington street. He leaves a widow and step-son. (click icon to read notice). He was 73 years, 4 months and 7 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1901 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 May 1901 Annie Elizabeth Anders received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Robert's service; his wife, but no certificate number is shown in the index.
  • On 4 Jun 1901, Annie Elizabeth Anders, his widow, was appointed executrix and probated his will at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James, his brother, outlived Robert and died on 31 Jan 1911 of pneumonia.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family 1: Hannah J. Abbott b. between 1832 - 1833, d. 30 Oct 1885

Family 2: Annie Elizabeth Anders b. Nov 1838


John G. Bruce

b. between 1839 and 1840
  • Father: Chandler Bruce b. 6 Jan 1815, d. 14 Aug 1885
  • Mother: Ruth Rounds b. 15 Apr 1817
  • Company: A
  • John G. Bruce was born between 1839 - 1840 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine, son of Chandler Bruce and Ruth Rounds.
  • His mother, Ruth Rounds, died.
  • On 16 Jan 1856 John's widowed father, Chandler Bruce, remarried to Dorcas Foster, 41, a widow.
  • John G. Bruce was enumerated in the household of Chandler Bruce and Dorcas Greeley in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1860 at Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine, as:
    Chandler Bruce, 43, farmer, b. NH
    Dorcas, 34, b. ME (as were all the children)
    Abner D., 22, farmer
    **John G., 20, farmer
    Otis H., 16, farmer
    Robert W., 14
    Angeline, 12
    James, 8
    Charles, 6
    Ammi, 5
    Martha D., 4
    Harriet, 3
    Adah, 1.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1863 John was living at Oldtown, Penobscot County, Maine.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • On 11 Aug 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.

  • Last Edited: 23 Sep 2007

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