George Henry Gallup

b. 16 December 1843, d. 6 August 1862

George H. Gallup
  • Father: James B. Gallup b. between 1820 - 1821
  • Mother: Orice Ann Wheelock b. 20 May 1818
  • Company: A
  • George Henry Gallup was born on 16 Dec 1843 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James B. Gallup and Orice Ann Wheelock.
  • George Henry Gallup was enumerated in the household of James B. Gallup and Orice Ann Wheelock in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    James B. Galup, 29, combmaker, b. RI
    Dorothy, 38, b. MA
    **George H., 7, b. MA
    Naomi Wheelock, 30 b. MA
    Richard Galup, 20, b. RI.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as comb maker.
  • In 1861 George was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 6 months and 26 days old.
  • On 30 Jun 1862 George was taken prisoner at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, and released at an unspecified date.
  • He died on 6 Aug 1862 at Chesapeake Hospital, Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia, of dyptheria. He was 18 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
  • In 1888, George was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical", which says he:
    was taken sick with typhoid fever at Savage Station, left behind at Chickahominy, taken prisoner by the rebels, and confined in Libby Prison. With only the floor for his bed, he received neither care nor medicine for twenty-seven day. When exchanged he was in a weak and reduced condition, and had an attack of diphtheria, and died of suffocation from falling into a foul vault at the hospital, Fortress Monroe, 6 Aug 1862.
  • Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.
  • Last Edited: 10 Oct 2007

Edward G. Gee

b. between 1843 and 1844
  • Company: A
  • Edward G. Gee was born between 1843 - 1844 at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
  • He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 12 Aug 1850 at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
    Salome Gee, 45, b. MA
    James, 17, b. MA
    **Edward, 3, b. MA.
  • In 1862 Edward was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Edward gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 14 Aug 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward G. Gee was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • On 27 Mar 1864, Edward was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 Edward was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as an "absent prisoner."

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Edward also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward G. Gee was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 5 May 1865, Edward was released from prison.
  • He ended his service on 7 Jun 1865.
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2009

Albert H. Gleason

b. 1 September 1826, d. 6 May 1867
  • Father: John Gleason
  • Mother: Sarah [--?--]
  • Company: A
  • Albert H. Gleason was born on 1 Sep 1826 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Gleason and Sarah [--?--].
  • On 11 Oct 1847 Albert H. Gleason, 21, married Elizabeth J. Partridge, daughter of David Partridge, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Oct 1848 Elizabeth J. Partridge, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of "bleeding."
  • On 29 Apr 1849 Albert H. Gleason, 22, married Mary E. Whittemore, 18, daughter of Jeremiah Whittemore and Miranda Holmes, at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his second marriage and her first.
  • Albert H. Gleason and Mary E. Whittemore were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1860 at Ward 2, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Albert H. Gleason, 35, painter, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Mary E., 30
    George H., 13
    Charles A., 10
    Edwin A., 8.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Albert gave his occupation as painter.
  • In 1861 Albert was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 7 Aug 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Hospital Steward, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years, 11 months and 6 days old.
  • On 11 Dec 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert was mentioned as follows: "PRIVATE GLEASON of Co. A, hospital nurse in the fifteenth regiment, arrived in this city, yesterday afternoon, from Poolesville, with five of the sick and wounded from the hospital there. He states that the sixty recruits recently sent on by Lieut. Jorgensen arrived safely in Poolesville on Sunday night last, and that the whole regiment has received the new Sibley tents, which make very comfortable quarters for the soldiers."
  • On 14 Apr 1863 Albert was promoted to become Hospital Steward.
  • On 22 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert H. Gleason and Henry Livingston Dearing were mentioned as follows: "A. H. Gleason of Co. A. 15th Massachusetts regiment, having been connected with the regiment since its organization, has received the appointment of hospital steward, vice Deering, discharged for ill health."
  • On 25 May 1863 Albert was transferred from to become Hospital Steward to.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, and mustered out with the non-commissioned staff.

  • He died on 6 May 1867 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever, and it was registered in Worcester. He was 40 years, 8 months and 5 days old.
  • On 8 Jul 1867 Mary E. Whittemore received a pension to surviving family member based on Albert's service; received certificate number 102109.
  • On 23 Dec 1869 Albert's son, George H. Gleason married Cynthia Maria Kittredge at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 9 Nov 1871 Albert's son, Charles Albert Gleason married Sarah E. Moore at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 1 Jan 1878 Albert's son, Edwin Augustus Gleason married Sarah E. Hapgood at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 Apr 1879 Albert's widow, Mary E. Whittemore remarried to Daniel C. Wood at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • In Aug 1880 his granddaughter, Lottie M. Gleason, daughter of George H. Gleason and Cynthia Maria Kittredge, was born at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 18 Jun 1902 Albert's grand-daughter, Lottie M. Gleason,married Charles S. Hosmer at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jun 1907 Albert's son, Edwin Augustus Gleason married Ella Lotta Sanders at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the second for him and the first for her.
  • On 13 Jan 1909 his granddaughter, Narcissa Elizabeth Gleason, daughter of Edwin Augustus Gleason and Ella Lotta Sanders, was born at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Albert H. Gleason's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles S. Hosmer and Lottie M. Gleason in the 1910 US Federal Census on 26 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hosmer, Charles S., 32, married seven years, b. NH, shipper in leather shop
    ---, Lottie, wife, 28, no children, b. MA, stenographer in manufacturing company
    Wood, Mary E., lodger (sic), 80 widow, unk child count, b. MA.
  • Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family 1: Elizabeth J. Partridge b. between 1828 - 1829, d. 28 Oct 1848

  • George H. Gleason b. 1847

Family 2: Mary E. Whittemore b. Jul 1830

  • Charles Albert Gleason b. 25 Apr 1850
  • Edwin Augustus Gleason b. Jun 1852, d. between 1920 - 1930

William Snow Hale

b. 18 December 1816, d. 1871
  • Father: Abel Hale b. 17 Apr 1782, d. 10 Aug 1841
  • Mother: Hannah Baker b. 1783, d. 14 Nov 1843
  • Company: A
  • William Snow Hale was born on 18 Dec 1816 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Abel Hale and Hannah Baker.
  • On 5 Dec 1839 William Snow Hale, 22, married Emma M. Houghton, 25, daughter of Ephraim Houghton and Eunice Carlton, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 10 Aug 1841 his father, Abel Hale, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 59.
  • On 13 Feb 1850 his daughter, Emma Frances Hale, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of fever canker at age 3.
  • On 16 Feb 1850 his daughter, Alzina Elizabeth Hale, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of fever canker at age 6.
  • William Snow Hale and Emma M. Houghton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 28 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William S. Hale, 34, comb maker, b.Leominster, MA
    Emma M., 35, b. Rindge, NH
    August M., 9/12 (i.e. Nov 1849), b. Leominster, MA.
  • On 12 Sep 1851 his daughter, Augusta Marie Hale, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dysentery at age 2.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, William gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1862 William was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 9 Aug 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry according to Ford and the 1870 roster, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 45 years, 7 months and 22 days old.

  • On 9 Aug 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry according to MASSCW. He was 46 years, 7 months and 22 days old.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.

  • He and Emma M. Houghton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hale, William S., 54, day laborer, b. MA
    ---, Emma M., 55, b. NH
    ---, Mary, 59, b. MA
    (Note: there are no children enumerated).
  • William Snow Hale died in 1871 when his will was entered in the Worcester county probate index. He was 54 years old.
  • On 7 Jun 1882 Emma M. Houghton received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife, and received certificate number 211449.
  • Emma M. Hale was enumerated as the widow of William Snow Hale, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Emma, his wife, outlived William and died on 13 Nov 1895 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 81.
  • Last Edited: 2 Feb 2010

Family: Emma M. Houghton b. 15 Sep 1814, d. 13 Nov 1895

  • Alzina Elizabeth Hale b. 1 Sep 1843, d. 16 Feb 1850
  • Emma Frances Hale b. 9 Jan 1847, d. 13 Feb 1850
  • Augusta Marie Hale b. 2 Sep 1849, d. 12 Sep 1851
  • Son Hale b. 18 Nov 1853

Joseph Henry Hapgood

b. 15 July 1839, d. 10 October 1922
  • Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
  • Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883
  • Company: A
  • Joseph Henry Hapgood was born on 15 Jul 1839 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
  • Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
    Olive W. Hapgood, 35
    **Luther S. Hapgood, 13 (noted as being in school)
    **Joseph H. Hapgood, 10 (noted as being in school)
    Ann M. Hapgood, 8 (noted as being in school)
    Harriett C. Hapgood, 6 (noted as being in school)
    Abner C. Hapgood, 4 (noted as being in school)
    Sarah J. Hapgood, 3
    Olive Q. Hapgood, 10/12.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Joseph was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Joseph Henry Hapgood and Luther Sawyer Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.

  • On 24 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 9 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, according to Ford's history, although this wound is not mentioned in the MASSCW.
  • Starting 9 Oct 1863, Joseph also served in the 28th Company, 2nd Batallion, V. R. C.
  • On 9 Oct 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service by mustering out on 19 Jul 1864.
  • Starting 22 Nov 1864, Joseph also served in the Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers.
  • Starting 1 Sep 1865, Joseph also served in the and was honorably discharged.
  • About 1865 Joseph Henry Hapgood was carpenter.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1865, and received certificat number 91667.
  • On 9 Feb 1868 Joseph Henry Hapgood, 28, married Nancy Allen, 27, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: she was a widow with a small daughter at that time).
  • In 1871 Joseph was living at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, as a carpenter.
  • He and Nancy Martin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where they live with her parents, and were just recently married.
  • In 1880 Joseph was living at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota.
  • From the Hapgood Genealogy -
    He received a common school education, worked on a farm up to the commencement of the War of the Rebellion; enlisted July 12, 1861, in Company A, Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, for three years; badly wounded in the hip at Balls Bluff, October 21, 1861, removed to hospital, and later returned home on furlough; joined his regiment, March, 1862, taken sick and sent to Chesapeake Hospital, performed hospital duty till expiration of his term of service. He then enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, November 22, 1864, for one year; served to the end of the war and was honorably discharged September 1, 1865.
    After the war he learned a carpenter's trade, and did such work as he was able to do with a troublesome wound. In 1871, he removed to Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where he still pursued his trade. Again, in 1880, he removed to Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, where he became a somewhat noted contractor and builder, and also an extensive furniture dealer.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • He and Nancy Martin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as:
    Hapgood, Joseph H., married 31 years
    ---, Nancy, her only child is living with them
    Allen, Louise E., step-dau, b. Jan 1862 in MA, single.
  • Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1920 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, as:
    Hapgood, Joseph H., 80, widower, b. MA (of MA parents)
    Allen, Lois E., step-daur, 58, single, b. MA (fat b. CT, mor b. MA).
  • He died on 10 Oct 1922 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He was 83 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1922 at High Plains Cemetery, West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni, descendant of his brother, Luther S. Hapgood (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).
  • Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family: Nancy Martin b. Sep 1840

  • Louise E. Allen b. Jan 1862

Luther Maynard Hapgood

b. 6 June 1813, d. 31 August 1890
  • Father: Joseph Hapgood b. 17 Nov 1784, d. 24 Nov 1861
  • Mother: Susanna Maynard b. 1 May 1785, d. 1 Apr 1860
  • Company: A
  • Luther Maynard Hapgood was born on 6 Jun 1813 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Hapgood and Susanna Maynard, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood 1656-1698; (Joseph5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Thomas2, Shadrach1).
  • On 29 Oct 1835 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 22, married Olive Wetherbee Houghton, 20, daughter of Abner Houghton and Phebe Coolidge.
  • In 1840 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, "where he became a respected citizen and prosperous farmer," according to the Hapgood genealogy.
  • He and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
    Olive W. Hapgood, 35
    **Luther S. Hapgood, 13 (noted as being in school)
    **Joseph H. Hapgood, 10 (noted as being in school)
    Ann M. Hapgood, 8 (noted as being in school)
    Harriett C. Hapgood, 6 (noted as being in school)
    Abner C. Hapgood, 4 (noted as being in school)
    Sarah J. Hapgood, 3
    Olive Q. Hapgood, 10/12.
  • In 1861 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.

  • On 14 Dec 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 48 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
  • On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Maynard Hapgood was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
  • On 10 Nov 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Jul 1863, and received certificat number 19464.
  • Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery as a private.
  • He ended his service on 17 Jun 1865.
  • On 26 Aug 1870 Luther's daughter, Ann Maria Hapgood married Henry Lett at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 28 Feb 1872 Luther's daughter, Charlotte Harriet Hapgood married Benjamin R. Hess at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Hapgood, Luther M., 67, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Olive W., 65, wife
    ---, Olive Q., 30, daur, single, works in carpet mill
    ---, Urania A., 22, daur, single
    ---, Abbie G., 20, daur, single.
  • On 4 May 1881 Luther's daughter, Abbie Green Hapgood married William H. Boyden at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 14 Oct 1881 his son, Ellis H. Hapgood, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of typhoid at age 26.
  • On 20 Jun 1883 Olive Wetherbee Houghton, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 68.
  • On 25 Feb 1884 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 70, married Mary Stiles, 64, daughter of Josiah Davis Stiles and Hannah Bowers, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joel Spaulding.
  • Luther Maynard Hapgood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • He died on 31 Aug 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1890 according to the Fitchburg Sentinel, his widow, Mary, as executirix, showing $1500 real estate and $500 personal estate.
  • In Sep 1891 Mary Stiles received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Luther's service; his wife, received certificate number 330186.
  • On 27 Nov 1895 Luther's daughter, Urania Arethusa Hapgood married Henry L. Stratton in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Luther and died on 24 May 1906 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
  • On 17 Dec 1939 his daughter, Olive Quinnum Hapgood, died at 354 Pleasent St., Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried at age 90.
  • Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).
  • Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family 1: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood+ b. 26 Jul 1836, d. 17 Nov 1923
  • Joseph Henry Hapgood+ b. 15 Jul 1839, d. 10 Oct 1922
  • Ann Maria Hapgood b. 21 Nov 1841, d. 5 Aug 1886
  • Charlotte Harriet Hapgood b. 18 Aug 1843
  • Abner Cooledge Hapgood b. 20 Jul 1845
  • Sarah Jane Hapgood b. 20 Apr 1847
  • Olive Quinnum Hapgood b. 7 Aug 1849, d. 17 Dec 1939
  • John Gilman Hapgood b. 9 Dec 1851
  • Ellis H. Hapgood b. 14 Aug 1855, d. 14 Oct 1881
  • Urania Arethusa Hapgood b. Aug 1857
  • Abbie Green Hapgood b. 21 Jul 1860

Family 2: Mary Stiles b. 19 Feb 1820, d. 24 May 1906

Luther Sawyer Hapgood

b. 26 July 1836, d. 17 November 1923
  • Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
  • Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883
  • Company: A
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood was born on 26 Jul 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
    Olive W. Hapgood, 35
    **Luther S. Hapgood, 13 (noted as being in school)
    **Joseph H. Hapgood, 10 (noted as being in school)
    Ann M. Hapgood, 8 (noted as being in school)
    Harriett C. Hapgood, 6 (noted as being in school)
    Abner C. Hapgood, 4 (noted as being in school)
    Sarah J. Hapgood, 3
    Olive Q. Hapgood, 10/12.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Luther was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Luther was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, with gained, date not shown.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood 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, Luther Sawyer Hapgood was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, L. S. Atgood was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
  • On 4 Jul 1862 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 25, married Anna Maria Colvin, daughter of Benoni H. Colvin and Marcia Mercy Smith, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 Oct 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharge for disability.

  • In 1864 Luther was living at Oakdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company K.
  • He ended his service with an honorable discharge on 17 Jun 1865.
  • On 4 Nov 1877 Anna Maria Hapgood, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1879, certificate number was not recorded in research.
  • On 18 Jan 1880 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 43, married Sarah Jane Davidson, 38, daughter of John Davidson and Arethusa Kendall Houghton, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joseph Tucker of Boylston, and Luther and Sarah were first cousins, the grandchildren of Abner and Phebe (Coolidge) Houghton.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Sarah Jane Davidson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Luther S. HAPGOOD, Self, M, M, 43, b. MA, Occ: Farmer     
    Sarah J., Wife, F, M, 38, b. MA, Occ: Keeps House
    Alice A., Dau, F, S, 15, b. MA, Occ: Attends School     
    Edna V. TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 11, b. MA, Occ: Attends School     
    Celia TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 8, b. MA.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. A, stating that he was a prisoner at Salisbury.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther S. Hapgood attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • In 1906 Luther was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood 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.).
  • On 22 Mar 1909 Sarah Jane Davidson, his wife, died at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
  • Luther Sawyer Hapgood died on 17 Nov 1923 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 87 years, 3 months and 22 days old.
  • Descendant(s): Sandi Balboni (unfortunately, her e-mail has gone bad).
  • Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family 1: Anna Maria Colvin b. 1842, d. 4 Nov 1877

  • Cora Jeanette Hapgood b. 27 Nov 1863
  • Alice A. Hapgood b. 2 Mar 1865
  • Ida Selinda Hapgood b. 25 Nov 1867, d. 2 Dec 1868
  • Freddie Benora Hapgood b. 8 Jun 1873, d. 12 Feb 1875

Family 2: Sarah Jane Davidson b. 7 Feb 1841, d. 22 Mar 1909

Frank Everett Hatch

b. 17 July 1844, d. 5 March 1933
  • Father: John Chandler Hatch b. 17 Jun 1812, d. 29 Nov 1850
  • Mother: Sarah Everett b. 1817, d. before 1850
  • Company: A
  • Frank Everett Hatch was born on 17 Jul 1844 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of John Chandler Hatch and Sarah Everett.
  • Before 1850 his mother, Sarah Everett, died apparently, since she is not enumerated with the family in 1850.
  • Frank Everett Hatch was enumerated in the household of John Chandler Hatch in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
    John C. Hatch, 37, no occupation, b. NH
    Sarah, 9, b. Miss?? (somewhere in Ohio)
    Frank, 7, b. NH.
  • On 29 Nov 1850 his father, John Chandler Hatch, died at age 38.
  • Frank Everett Hatch was enumerated in the household of Thomas Edwards Hatch in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1860 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
    Thomas E. Hatch, 37, physician, $4000 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. VT
    Hannah M., 30, b. NH
    Mabel, 3, b. NH
    Robert D., 10/12, b. NH
    **Frank E., 15, farm laborer, b. NH
    Elizabeth Perry, 17, servant, b. NH
    (apparently his uncle's family).
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frank gave his occupation as sailor.
  • In 1861 Frank was living at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

  • On 30 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He was 17 years and 13 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Frank was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, gained at a date not shown.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank Everett Hatch 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, Frank Everett Hatch was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank E. Hatch was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Frank Everett Hatch was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank Everett Hatch was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 16 Feb 1864 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 1st V. R. C., Company H.

  • He ended his service on 5 Aug 1864 at Washington, DC.
  • Starting 8 Sep 1864, Frank also served in the 1st New Jersey Cavalery, Company A.
  • He ended his service with by mustering out of the 1st NJ Cavalry on 31 May 1865 at Cloud's Mills, Virginia.
  • He made application at California for a veteran's pension on 23 Apr 1892, and received certificate number 1048040.
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 22 Apr 1910 at New Hampshire Soldiers' Home, Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, as:
    Hatch, Frank E., boarder, 66, single, b. NH, laborer in odd jobs.
  • (Click the icon to see a picture of the Veterans' Home in Tilton, NH.).
  • On 15 Oct 1912, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Frank was admitted.
  • He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 11 Jan 1920 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
    Hatch, Frank E., inmate, 75, single, b. NH, father b. VT, mother b. US.
  • He was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 18 Apr 1930 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
    Hatch, Frank E., 86, single, b. NH, fath b. VT, moth b. US.
  • He died on 5 Mar 1933 at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 88 years, 7 months and 16 days old.
  • He was buried on 5 Mar 1933 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Sec P, Row 7, #4287.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Abram Hodge

b. between 1845 and 1846
  • Company: A
  • Abram Hodge was born between 1845 - 1846 at unknown.
  • In 1864 Abram was living at Canada.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Abram gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 30 Apr 1864 Abram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry for receipt of $325 bounty, being credited to the quota of Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 Abram was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
  • After 22 Jun 1864, Abram was confined at Richmond, Virginia, and Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Abram ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent in prison.

  • On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Abram Hodge was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
  • On 27 Aug 1864, at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, Abram was admitted to hospital. No further record found.
  • On 24 Aug 1866 an unknown person received a pension to surviving family member based on Abram's service; his mother, received certificate number 205520.
  • Last Edited: 27 Jul 2009

Fordyce Horan

b. between 1840 and 1841, d. 3 November 1864
  • Company: A
  • Fordyce Horan was born between 1840 - 1841 at Ireland.
  • He appeared on the census of 1855 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the 1855 MA State Census as:
    Fardis HORAN-11(in residence of Elizabeth Fletcher).
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jul 1860 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Fordice Horne (sic), 17, farm labor, b. Ireland, enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Bragg, 75, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Fordyce gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Fordyce was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 24 Dec 1861 Fordyce mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 17 Nov 1862 Fordyce ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in the (regular) U. S. Army - Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.

  • Starting 18 Nov 1862, Fordyce also served in the 1st U. S. Artillery, Company I, for the balance of his term originally contracted with the 15th Massachusetts.
  • He ended his service on 25 Jun 1864.
  • He died on 3 Nov 1864 at Washington, DC, insane.
  • In 1868 Fordyce Horan was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the memorial tablets at Lancaster Town Library.
  • In 1879, Fordyce was mentioned in Marvin's "History of Lancaster."
  • Last Edited: 18 Jul 2010
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