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George Pickering Roundy

Gravemarker of George P. Roundey

• Father: George Crowninshield Roundy b. 25 May 1806, d. 13 May 1879
• Mother: Tabitha Lewis Besom b. 5 Jul 1799, d. Apr 1859

• Company: 1_SS

• George Pickering Roundy was born in 1831 at Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of George Crowninshield Roundy and Tabitha Lewis Besom.
• George Pickering Roundy was baptized on 12 Jul 1835 at Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• In Apr 1859 his mother, Tabitha Lewis Besom, died at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 59.
• George Pickering Roundy was enumerated in the household of George Crowninshield Roundy in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  George C. Roundy, 49, b. MA (as were all)
  Charlotte L., 22
  **George P., 28
  Carrie, 21.
• At the time of his enlistment, George gave his occupation as Miner.
• In 1861 George was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 George P. Roundy mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 30 years old.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action. He was 32 years old.
• He was buried in Jul 1863 at Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• George Pickering Roundy is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
• Credits: Gravemarker photo kindly provided by Jen Snoots at FindaGrave.com.

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2011

Melvin B. Rowe

• Father: Ebenezer C. Rowe b. 2 Sep 1811, d. 4 Aug 1866
• Mother: Hannah Smith b. 14 Feb 1815, d. 21 Jan 1900

• Company: E

• Melvin B. Rowe was born between 1838 - 1839 at Madrid, Franklin County, Maine, son of Ebenezer C. Rowe and Hannah Smith.
• Melvin B. Rowe was enumerated in the household of Ebenezer C. Rowe and Hannah Smith in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1860 at Strong, Franklin County, Maine, as:
  Eben C. Rowe, 48, carriage maker, b. ME (as were all)
  Hannah, 45
  **Melvin B., 21, shoemaker
  Oramandal J., 19
  Betsey A., 15
  Samuel S., 10
  Jane, 8
  Mary S., 4.
• In 1861 Melvin was living unknown, per Ford's history (possibly West Boylston).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Melvin gave his occupation as bootmaker.
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  On 17 Feb 1862 Melvin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Strong, Franklin County, Maine.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Melvin B. Rowe was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Melvin B. Rowe was mentioned among the casualties.
• In Jun 1864 Melvin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Infantry.
  
  
• On 1 May 1866 Melvin B. Rowe married Rosetta Augusta Lambert, 27, daughter of John Lambert and Susannah H. Barden.
• Melvin B. Rowe and Rosetta Augusta Lambert were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 16 Jun 1870 at New Vineyard, Franklin County, Maine, as:
  Rowe, Melvin, 32, farmer, b. ME (as were all)
  Rosetta, 32
  Beicind, (m.) 3
  Angie, 1.
• Melvin B. Rowe and Rosetta Augusta Lambert were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine, where he was a mail carrier.
• Melvin B. Rowe made application at Maine for a veteran's pension on 5 Oct 1888, and received certificate number 574515.
• Melvin's daughter, Clara B. Rowe married Mr. [--?--] Hodgman.
• Melvin B. Rowe was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Jay, Franklin County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
• He died on 19 Apr 1900 at Wilton, Franklin County, Maine.
• He was buried in Apr 1900 at East Wilton Cemetery, Wilton, Franklin County, Maine.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Bry M. Rowe in the 1900 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1900 at Wilton, Franklin County, Maine.
• On 11 Oct 1907 Rosetta Augusta Lambert received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Melvin's service; his wife, received certificate number 523514.
• Rosetta, his wife, outlived Melvin and died on 13 Mar 1926 at age 87.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2012

Andrew Josiah Rugg

• Father: Josiah Rugg b. 15 Jul 1799, d. 1 Mar 1864
• Mother: Mary Carter b. 29 Nov 1803, d. 25 Oct 1841

• Company: A

• Andrew Josiah Rugg was born on 19 Oct 1839 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Josiah Rugg and Mary Carter.
• On 25 Oct 1841 his mother, Mary Carter, died at age 37.
• On 1 Jan 1846 Andrew's widowed father, Josiah Rugg, remarried to Myra Snow, 46, son of Asa Rugg and Millicent Harris.
• In 1861 Andrew was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Andrew gave his occupation as cabinet maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 23 days old.
• Antonio Phillips and Charles H. Rugg, Andrew Josiah Rugg, and Henry Howard Rugg, 1st and 2nd cousins, and one who married into the family, descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Andrew Josiah Rugg was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and gained at a date not shown.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Josiah Rugg was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Josiah Rugg was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Josiah Rugg was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Sep 1862 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 7 Oct 1863 Andrew Josiah Rugg, 23, married Ellen R. Foster, 20, daughter of Ira B. Foster and Thirza F. Newhall, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 10 Oct 1866 his infant son, Willis Andrew Rugg, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Andrew Josiah Rugg and Ellen R. Foster were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he Works In Piano Shop. Also enumerated - his mother-in-law, Thirsa F. FOSTER, a widow, 63, b. MA. It appears that Willis has died, since he appears no where in the 1880 MA census.
• Andrew Josiah Rugg 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, noting that he was imprisoned at Richmond for eight months.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Dec 1890, and received certificate number 871864.
• He and Ellen R. Foster were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of their two children, only daughter Harriet it still living.
• Andrew Josiah Rugg and Ellen R. Foster were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 23 Apr 1910 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where their daughter, Hattie is 39, single and lives with her parents.
• Andrew Josiah Rugg died on 14 Nov 1911 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 72 years and 26 days old.
• He was buried on 18 Nov 1911 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 11 Lot 82.
• On 9 Dec 1911 Ellen R. Foster received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Andrew's service; his wife, received certificate number 734482.
• Ellen, his wife, outlived Andrew and died on 20 Dec 1925 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 83.
• On 6 Aug 1939 his daughter, Harriet Alice Rugg, died at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried at age 68.

• Last Edited: 25 Oct 2011

• Charts: Descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg

Charles H. Rugg

• Father: Reuben Rugg b. between 1812 - 1813, d. 31 Jan 1888
• Mother: Sarah A. Leonard b. 19 Nov 1812, d. 12 Jun 1897

• Company: I

• Charles H. Rugg was born on 5 Apr 1842 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Reuben Rugg and Sarah A. Leonard, (Reuben-5 , Asa-4 , Reuben-3 , Daniel-2 , John-1).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as laborer or car driver.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Charles H. Rugg and Antonio Phillips, and Henry Howard Rugg and Andrew Josiah Rugg, 1st and 2nd cousins, and one who married into the family, descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Charles H. Rugg was described as 5' 5", blue eyes, light hair, and a florid complexion.
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  On 3 Aug 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
• On 24 Aug 1861 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, apparently having failed the physical examination for enlistment.
  
  
• Starting 4 Jan 1864, Charles also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, Company A.
• On 6 May 1864 Charles H. Rugg was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, and taken prisoner with a severe leg wound.
• He died on 12 Jun 1864 at Gordonsville, Virginia, according to the official record. The Rugg Genealogy tells a different story. He was 22 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
• From the Rugg Genealogy -
  He entered Millbury Academy in 1858, but left his studies in 1861 to enlist in the 15th Mass. Regt., served for a time but was discharged on account of sickness. After regaining his health he enlisted in the 57th Mass. Regt., was taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, exchanged after a time and started on his homeward journey. He reached New York City, where he disappeared and has never been heard from since.
• On 25 Aug 1886 Sarah A. Leonard received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his mother, received certificate number 232695.

• Last Edited: 20 Jan 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg

Henry Howard Rugg

• Father: John Rugg b. 15 Jul 1789, d. 1854
• Mother: Eliza Houghton d. 5 Jun 1873

• Company: C

• Henry Howard Rugg was born on 3 Aug 1839 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Rugg and Eliza Houghton, (John-5, Asa-4, Reuben-3, Daniel-2 , John-1).
  
• In 1861 Henry was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as baker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 11 months and 9 days old.
• Antonio Phillips and Charles H. Rugg, Henry Howard Rugg, and Andrew Josiah Rugg, 1st and 2nd cousins, and one who married into the family, descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Henry H. Rugg and Cyrus Granville Hosmer, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry Howard Rugg was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the shoulder.
  
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Howard Rugg was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 1 May 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no reason given in the 1870 roster or Ford's history.
  
  
  
• Starting 17 Oct 1862, Henry also served in the 53rd Massachusetts Regt. Co. K.
• He ended his service mustered out on 2 Sep 1863.
• Starting 22 Jul 1864, Henry also served in the 42nd Massachusetts Regt. Co. E.
• He ended his service mustered out on 11 Nov 1864.
• From Marvin's history of Lancaster - (He) re-enlisted in the 53rd and then in a three months regiment; wounded in the shoulder while swimming in the river, after the battle of Ball's Bluff.
• On 31 Dec 1867 Henry Howard Rugg, 28, married Louise R. Hosmer, 26, daughter of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• About 1868 Henry Howard Rugg moved from Massachusetts to Akron, Ohio.
• He made application at Ohio for a veteran's pension in Jan 1884, and received certificate number 283493.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• From the Rugg Genealogy -
  He was the soldier of this family, and enlisted July 12, 1861, as private in Co. C, 15th Mass. Infantry; wounded at the battle of Ball's Bluff, and discharged April 25, 1862. After regaining his health he enlisted a second time, Sept. 2, 1862, made Corp. in Co. K, 53d Regt. Inf., doing duty in the "Department of the Gulf." Took part in the various battles and skirmishes with his Regt. and mustered out Sept. 12, 1863. He enlisted for the third time July 22, 1864, in Co. E, 42d Regt. Inf. Mass. Vol., serving in the defense of Washington, D. C., until mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. He is a machinist and resides in Akron, O.
• He and Louise R. Hosmer were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as:
  RUGG, Henry H., b. Aug 1839, married 32 years, b. MA (as were his parents), he is a machinist, they own a family home.
  ---, Louise R., wife, b. Nov 1841, they have no children, also MA
  LAMB, Bertha, boarder, b. Jan 1837, in Ohio.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Henry Howard Rugg wrote a letter to be read at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).
• On 3 Jan 1910 Louise R. Hosmer, his wife, died at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 68.
• Henry Howard Rugg and Ella V. Bissell were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, where he owns a publishing company, and she is his housekeeper.
• On 7 Jul 1913 Henry Howard Rugg, 73, married Ella V. Bissell, 58, daughter of James E. Lynn and Isabelle Woods, at Summit County, Ohio, a widow.
• Henry Howard Rugg and Ella B. Lynn were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 13 Jan 1920 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
• Henry Howard Rugg died on 5 Nov 1922 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio. He was 83 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried on 8 Nov 1922 at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
• On 17 Feb 1931 Ella V. Lynn received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; and received certificate number A-4-1-31.
• Ella, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 13 Sep 1937 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 82.

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg