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John Saunders

• Father: William Saunders b. between 1791 - 1792, d. 1861
• Mother: Elizabeth Butchers b. between 1792 - 1793, d. 2 Nov 1862

• Company: 1_SS

• John Saunders was born on 17 Jun 1825 at Ashburton, Devon, England, son of William Saunders and Elizabeth Butchers.
• On 30 Apr 1850 John Saunders, 24, married Elizabeth Joll, 21, daughter of Peter Joll and Mary Ann Brookings, at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Saunders was enumerated in the household of Peter Joll and Mary Ann Brookings in the 1850 US Federal Census on 16 Aug 1850 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Peter Jolls, 52, farmer, b. England
  Mary A., 43, b. Eng .....
  **John Saunders, 25, carpenter, b. Eng
  Elizabeth, 21, b. England.
• John Saunders and Elizabeth Joll were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1860 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Sanders, 35, b. England
  Elisabeth, 31, b. MA
  William J., 7
  John S., 6
  Mary E., 2.
• In 1861 John was living at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Carpenter.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 John Saunders mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters as a Captain. He was 36 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
• In Mar 1862 John Saunders was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 37 years and 3 months old.
• On 9 Dec 1862 Elizabeth Joll received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 1863.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Joll in the 1870 US Federal Census on 13 Jul 1870 at Ward 6, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ingalls, Charlotte, 74, b. MA
  ---, Warren A., 28, carpenter, b. MA
  Saunders, Elizabeth, 40, b. England
  ---, Wm. J., 17, apprentice to brick mason, b. MA
  ---, John S., 16, grocer's clerk, b. MA
  ---, Mary E., 12, b. MA
  Berry, Maria, 28, stitcher in shoe shop, b. MA.
• On 25 Jul 1879 his son, William J. Saunders, died at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 26.
• Elizabeth Saunders was enumerated as the widow of John Saunders, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Apr 1894 his son, John S. Saunders, died at Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 39.
• Elizabeth, his wife, outlived John and died on 19 Jul 1897 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• In 1897, Elizabeth Joll was dropped from the pension rolls.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Capt. John Saunders was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• John Saunders is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2009

William Berry

• Father: William Berry

• Company: 1_SS

• William Berry was born in 1825 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of William Berry.
• On 24 Jan 1855 William Barry married Jane N. Ross, daughter of John Ross and Jane [--?--], at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• William Berry was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jul 1860 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as Wm. Berry, 36, publisher, b. MA. For reasons unknown, his wife is enumerated with her parents in Somerville.
• In 1861 William was living at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as Publisher.
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  On 19 Aug 1861 William Berry mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
• William was promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant.
• In Mar 1862 William Berry was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• On 4 Apr 1862 William was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, killed in battle and found dead on the field. He was 37 years old.
• On 13 Oct 1862 Jane N. Ross received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife received certificate number 10463.
• William Berry and Jane N. Ross had no issue.
• William Berry's surviving family was enumerated in the household of John Ross and Jane [--?--] in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1870 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, his wife, with her parents.
• On 24 Dec 1877 at "Providence Daily Journal", Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Jane N. Ross, his wife, was the subject of a police report. (click icon to read).
• On 24 Dec 1877 from Providence RI - the following is reported: "Friend Wardell, The woman who draws pension as widow of Wm. Berry, late Lieut in 15th Mass -- is reported to be remarried to one Washburn and now lives in Pawtucket, RI. She has been so married for nearly five years past and formerly lived in Boston where remarriage took place. She admitted this as also her ?? hand did to ??, detective at Providence, RI, who ?? and will cheerfully give all the points in the case. Yours truly, R. Buayton."
• On 28 Dec 1877 at "Pawtucket Gazette & Chronicle", Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, Jane N. Ross, his wife, was mentioned as follows: "Among those who practiced shoplifting in Providence the latter part of last week was Mrs. Jennie Washburn of Pawtucket. Two Providence officers visited her house on the Plains, where they found considerable property that seemed to be the fruit of holiday raids, and discovered moreover that the woman was drawing a pension from the United States as widow of Lieut. William Berry, 15th Massachusetts Volunteers. She seems to have done a wholesale business in shoplifting, as about a bushel of stolen goods were recovered by the officers."
• On 8 Jan 1878 Jane N. Ross was the subject of an investigative report: (click icon to read).
• On 10 Jan 1878 a complaint was officially lodged by the Pensions Commission that Jane N. Berry, widow, had remarried or was living with a man while continuing to collect her pension. An investigation was begun.
• On 24 Jun 1878 One Patrick Parker, policeman, age 32, signed an affidavit concerning his arrest of Jane N. Berry. (click icon to read).
• After the investigation, a report was filed by a special agent. (click icon to read).
• On 8 Jul 1878 The Pension Commission determined that there was not enough evidence to conclude that Jane N. Berry had in fact remarried.
• On 17 Sep 1900 1st Lieut. William Berry was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• On 17 Jan 1901 Jane N. Ross denied having been married Leonard Washburn when his rightful widow wanted to claim a pension after his death, according to a note in Jane's own pension file.
• William Berry is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2009

John Quincy Adams

• Father: Samuel Adams b. 17 Sep 1781, d. 7 Apr 1847
• Mother: Dorcas Heald b. 28 Mar 1793, d. 12 Jan 1867

• Company: 1_SS

• John Quincy Adams was born about on 22 Mar 1826 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Adams and Dorcas Heald.
• On 7 Apr 1847 his father, Samuel Adams, died at age 65.
• On 18 Nov 1847 John Quincy Adams, 21, married Adeline Carter, daughter of Enoch Carter and Rebecca Foster, at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• John Quincy Adams and Adeline Carter were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jul 1860 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Q. Adams, 34, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Adeline, 33
  Benjamin F., 11
  Laura A., 8
  Elsy M., 4
  Effie A., 1.
• In 1862 John was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 15 Aug 1862 John Quincy Adams mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 36 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
• John Quincy Adams and Albion Augustine Adams, brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• John Quincy Adams died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland. He was 36 years, 5 months and 26 days old.
• Adeline made application for a widow's pension in Mar 1863 his wife, received certificate number 32801, citing service in Co K of the 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 22 Sep 1872 John's daughter, Elsie Maria Adams married Robert W. Parish at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1875 John's daughter, Laura Agusta Adams married Stephen Comina at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 24 Jul 1878 John's daughter, Effie Amelia Adams married Charles A. Roberts at Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Quincy Adams's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Adeline Carter in the 1880 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1880 at Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Adams, Adeline, 53, widow, b. MA (as were all)
  Comina, Stephen, 29, married, farm labor, b. Nova Scotia
  ---, Laura, 28, daur
  Roberts, Effie A., 20, daur, married
  in the same duplex house:
  Adams, Benj. F., 30, works in shoe shop
  ---, Sarah B., 30, wife
  ---, Edith E., 5, daur
  ---, Rodney, 1, son.
• Adeline, his wife, outlived John and died on 23 Aug 1900 at Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Sergt. John Q. Adams was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• John Quincy Adams is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2009

George Whittemore

• Company: 1_SS

• George Whittemore was born between 1836 - 1837.
• In 1861 George was living at Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, George gave his occupation as Lawyer.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 George Whittemore mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• George was promoted to Corporal.
• In Mar 1862 George Whittemore was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 17 Sep 1900 George Whittemore was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• George Whittemore is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 2 May 2008

Edwin T. Hills

• Company: 1_SS

• Edwin T. Hills was born between 1842 - 1843.
• In 1861 Edwin was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Edwin T. Hills mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• In Mar 1862 Edwin T. Hills was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Edwin T. Hills was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• Edwin T. Hills is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2008

Marcus M. Parmenter

• Company: 1_SS

• Marcus M. Parmenter was born between 1839 - 1840.
• In 1862 Marcus was living at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Marcus gave his occupation as Farmer.
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  On 10 Mar 1862 Marcus M. Parmenter mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 2 Jun 1891 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Marcus M. Parmenter was included on the Soldiers' Monument.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Marcus M. Parmenter was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• Marcus M. Parmenter is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 30 Apr 2009

Warren Snow

• Company: 1_SS

• Warren Snow was born between 1838 - 1839.
• Warren Snow married Matilda [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment, Warren gave his occupation as Storekeeper.
• In 1861 Warren was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Warren Snow mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• In Mar 1862 Warren Snow was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 24 Aug 1874 Matilda [--?--] applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Warren's service; his wife, but no certificate is recorded.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Warren Snow was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• Warren Snow is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 2 Jun 2008

Martin V. Strong

• Company: 1_SS

• Martin V. Strong was born between 1835 - 1836.
• In 1861 Martin was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Martin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts Machinist.
  
  
• Starting 16 Apr 1861, Martin also served in the 6th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company H.
• He ended his service with the 6th Infantry Regiment on 2 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Martin V. Strong mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• In Mar 1862 Martin V. Strong was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Martin V. Strong was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 4 Jul 2008

Samuel Dwight Abbott

• Father: Farnum Abbott b. 21 Nov 1802
• Mother: Mary Chapman b. 1803

• Company: 1_SS

• Samuel Dwight Abbott was born on 2 Dec 1837 at Andover, Oxford County, Maine, son of Farnum Abbott and Mary Chapman.
• Samuel Dwight Abbott was enumerated in the household of Farnum Abbott and Mary Chapman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1860 at Andover, Oxford County, Maine, as:
  Farnum Abbott, 2nd, 56, farmer, $1500 real estate, $780 personal estate, b. ME
  Mary, 41, b. NH
  **Samuel D., 22, day laborer, b. ME
  Pamela B., 16, b. ME
  Edwin W., 18, b. ME
  Olney A. Burgess, 16, b. NH
  Fred E., 10, b. NH.
• In 1861 Samuel was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as moulder.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Samuel Dwight Abbott mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years and 9 months old.
• In Mar 1862 Samuel Dwight Abbott was possibly included in the group photo believed to have been taken at this time of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General Lander's body home to Salem. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders (Click icon to view.).
• He died on 20 Sep 1862 at Bolivar, Virginia, as a result of wounds from the Battle of Antietam. He was 24 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
• In 1872 Farnum Abbott received a pension to surviving family member based on Samuel's service; his father received certificate number 161228.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Samuel Dwight Abbott was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• Samuel Dwight Abbott is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 2 Aug 2009

David Mellen Littlefield

• Father: Tobias Littlefield b. 26 Jul 1811, d. 7 Nov 1864
• Mother: Lucy Annie Allen b. 1818

• Company: 1_SS

• David Mellen Littlefield was born on 18 Mar 1840 at Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine, son of Tobias Littlefield and Lucy Annie Allen.
• At the time of his enlistment, in 1861, David gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 David was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 15 Apr 1861, David also served in the 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, a 3-month unit.
• He ended his service with the 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 David Mellen Littlefield mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 David Mellen Littlefield was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, the bullet passing through the right knee joint, causing permanent injury.
• David was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 12 Dec 1863 David ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters discharged for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Dec 1863, and received certificate number 16157.
• In 1867 David Mellen Littlefield moved to Port Townsend, Washington.
• On 5 Jul 1869 David Mellen Littlefield, 29, married Maria C. Hastings, 18, daughter of Loren Brown Hastings and Lucinda Bingham, at Olympia, Washington, She was from Oregon.
• David Mellen Littlefield was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, citing his service in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry and noting that he has a gunshot wound in his right knee joint.
• In 1900, David and Chilon were were mentioned, in connection with the erection of the Antietam Battlefield Memorial, as two know survivors of the Andrew Sharpshooters. (click icon to read).
• On 1 Jul 1912 Maria C. Hastings, his wife, died at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, at age 61.
• David Mellen Littlefield died on 16 Oct 1913 at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. He was 73 years, 6 months and 28 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1913 at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington.
• David Mellen Littlefield is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 6 Oct 2008