Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

John Miller

b. 29 August 1835, d. 13 January 1904

Father: Anthony Miller
Mother: Mary Bonney

Company: A

Charles Hubbard was an alias he used in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
John Miller was born on 29 Aug 1835 at Canada (French), son of Anthony Miller and Mary Bonney.
John Miller emigrated in 1850 from Canada (French).
Between 1857 - 1858 John Miller married Emily Morse.
John Miller and Emily Morse were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, where he is a shoemaker.
In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Aug 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 11 months and 14 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 John Miller was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the thigh.
On 23 Jan 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability due to wounds received in action.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1866, and received certificate number 75227.
Before 1870 his son, Charles Henry Miller, died.
John Miller and Emily Morse were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 30 Jul 1870 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Miller, John, 34, works in shoe factory, b. Canada
---, Emily, 30, b. VT
---, William F., 12, b. CT
---, Chauncy, 7, b. MA
---, Fannie E., 4, b. MA
---, Frank E., 2, b. MA.
On 29 May 1888 John's daughter, Fanny E. Miller married Charles W. Gilman at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
John Miller and Emily Morse were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 30 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a factory shoe shop, and their daughter, Fanny Gilman, lives with them. Of their five children, four are still living.
John Miller died on 13 Jan 1904 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years, 4 months and 15 days old.
He was buried on 15 Jan 1904 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Jan 1904 Emily Miller received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 586920.

Last Edited: 24 Jul 2007

Family: Emily Morse b. Jun 1839

William F. Miller b. between 1857 - 1858
Charles Henry Miller b. Dec 1859, d. before 1870
Chauncy Miller b. 3 Mar 1863
Fanny E. Miller b. 12 Aug 1865
Frank Edward Miller b. 26 Jan 1868

Augustus Johnson

b. 31 October 1842, d. 20 April 1864

Father: Josiah Johnson b. 19 May 1803, d. 20 Mar 1887
Mother: Lucy Farnsworth b. 29 Jan 1809, d. 17 Sep 1885

Company: A

Augustus Johnson was born on 31 Oct 1842 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Josiah Johnson and Lucy Farnsworth, (Josiah 7, Stephen 6, Dorothy Whitcomb 5).
Augustus Johnson was enumerated in the household of Josiah Johnson and Lucy Farnsworth in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1850 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, as:
Josiah Johnson, 45, comb maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Lucy, 32
**Augustus, 7
Sarah, 4.
In 1861 Augustus was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Augustus gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Augustus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 8 months and 12 days old.
At least four Johnson men of the 15th were second cousins -- James N., Joseph P., Adelbert and Augustus -- all great-grandsons of Dorothy WHITCOMB, a 5th generation descendant of John White of Wenham.
On 21 Oct 1861 Augustus was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Johnson 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, Augustus Johnson was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Jul 1862 Augustus's sister, Sarah E. Johnson, married George Messenger Tenney at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 5 Sep 1862, George Messenger Tenney, his newly wed brother-in-law, was enlisted in the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, mustering out on 2 Sep 1863 at Camp Stevens, Groton, MA.
On 22 Nov 1863 Augustus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Apr 1864, and received certificate number 15794.
He died on 20 Apr 1864 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 21 years, 5 months and 19 days old.
A photograph or image of Augustus Johnson and Adalbert Walstian Johnson are located on page 98 of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" of an "A. W. Johnson". Unknown exactly who it referrs to as neither of these men seem to be otherwise mentioned in Emerson's book.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Thomas Adams Joslin

b. 22 November 1808, d. 5 January 1887

Father: Thomas Joslin b. 16 Nov 1777, d. 3 Jan 1837
Mother: Hannah Adams

Company: A

Thomas Adams Joslin was born on 22 Nov 1808 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Joslin and Hannah Adams.
Thomas Adams Joslin married Harriet [--?--] at Dublin, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Harriet [--?--], his wife, died apparently.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as farmer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 52 years, 7 months and 20 days old.
On 1 May 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 11 Aug 1866 Thomas Adams Joslin, 57, married Victorine Gordon, 36, daughter of Robert Rogers Spalding and Asanath Barrett, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
Thomas Adams Joslin and Victorine Spalding were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joslin, Thomas A., 62, farm hand, b. MA
---, Victorine, 41, b. ME (as were all others in the household)
Keniston, Nelmore, (f), 30
---, Charles, 7
Mason, James, 48, works in tannery
---, June, 28
---, Addie P., 11.
Thomas Adams Joslin made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Dec 1878, and received certificate number 173153.
He and Victorine Spalding were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with no younger people in the household.
On 9 Oct 1883 Thomas Adams Joslin included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
He died on 5 Jan 1887 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Bright's disease. He was 78 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
On 4 Feb 1887 Victorine Spalding received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; his wife, received certificate number 240570.
Victorine Joslin was enumerated as the widow of Thomas Adams Joslin, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Victorine, his wife, outlived Thomas and died on 22 Sep 1903 at Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine, at age 74.
Thomas's wife, Victorine Spalding, died and was buried on 25 Sep 1903 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. At age 74 years and 28 days.

Last Edited: 6 Aug 2009

Family 1: Harriet [--?--]

Louisa Joslin b. 25 Mar 1834
Boy Joslin b. 7 May 1836

Family 2: Victorine Spalding b. 28 Aug 1829, d. 22 Sep 1903

Charles Joy

b. 15 December 1841, d. 12 September 1909

Father: Samuel W. Joy b. 2 Jun 1815, d. 26 May 1885
Mother: Lucy Farnsworth b. 20 Apr 1814, d. 20 Jul 1905

Company: A

Charles Joy was born on 15 Dec 1841 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel W. Joy and Lucy Farnsworth, grandson of Caleb and Nancy (Woodbury) Joy.
Charles Joy was enumerated in the household of Samuel W. Joy and Lucy Farnsworth in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Samuel W. Joy, 35, farmer, b. MA (as were all the family)
Lucy, 36
**Henry, 12
**Charles, 9.
Charles Joy and Henry Joy were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry Joy, 23, painter, b. MA
Charles Joy, 20, pail maker, b. MA
living in the household of one Sylvester Hanson, 49, pail maker, and his family.
In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as wood turner.
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 19 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
Charles Joy and Henry Joy, brothers and their uncle by marriage, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 27 Jan 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 2 Jul 1863 his uncle, Edward Bean Rollins, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in his 12th battle at age 35.
On 12 Jul 1863 Charles Joy, 21, married Laura Woods Whitney, 23, daughter of John Miller Jr. and Harriet Whitcomb, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Charles Joy made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Sep 1868, received certificate number 25510.
On 9 Oct 1883 Charles Joy included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 8 Mar 1889 Laura Woods Miller, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease at age 49.
Charles Joy 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.
On 4 May 1892 Charles Joy, 50, married Harriet S. Carr, 49, daughter of Ephraim Carr and Sarah Farnsworth, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her.
Charles Joy and Harriet S. Carr were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a house painter.
Charles was was a member of the Charles H. Stevens post 58, G. A. R.
On 20 Jul 1905 his mother, Lucy Farnsworth, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 91.
Charles Joy died on 12 Sep 1909 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of paralysis. He was 67 years, 8 months and 28 days old.
He was buried on 15 Sep 1909 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after a funeral at his home which was attended by a large delegation from Charles H. Stevens post, G. A. R.
Henry, his brother, outlived Charles and died on 8 Mar 1914 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cancer after an illness of over a year. Click icon to read his obituary. at age 76.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Charts: Descendants of Caleb and Nancy (Woodbury) Joy

Family 1: Laura Woods Miller b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 8 Mar 1889

Laura Minnie Joy b. 7 Jul 1866
Charles Ulysses Joy b. 5 Feb 1870
Lizzie Almera Joy b. 3 Feb 1874, d. 5 May 1874
Nettie Irene Joy b. 1 Oct 1881

Family 2: Harriet S. Carr b. Apr 1843

Justin Joshua Kendall

b. 12 October 1840, d. 12 November 1915

Justin J. Kendall

Father: Charles Sheldon Kendall b. 19 Aug 1809, d. 17 May 1864
Mother: Mary W. Andrews b. 17 May 1809, d. 24 Dec 1847

Company: A

Justin Joshua Kendall was born on 12 Oct 1840 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Sheldon Kendall and Mary W. Andrews.
On 24 Dec 1847 his mother, Mary W. Andrews, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 21 Jul 1849 Justin's widowed father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, remarried to Amy Bigelow, 39, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Justin Joshua Kendall was enumerated in the household of Charles Sheldon Kendall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Sep 1850 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles Kendall, 40, farmer, b. MA
Ama, 36, b. CT (a step-mother)
**Charles W., 17, farmer, b. MA
Mary, 16, b. MA
**Robert N., 14, b. MA
**Justin J., 9, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Justin gave his occupation as chair maker.
In 1861 Justin was living at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Justin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 9 months old.
Justin Joshua Kendall and Charles William Kendall, and Robert Newell Kendall, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
On 12 May 1863 Justin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
On 10 Feb 1864 Justin Joshua Kendall, 23, married Mary J. Balcom, 23, daughter of John Balcom 2nd and Sarah Jane Kemp, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 17 May 1864 his father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
Justin Joshua Kendall made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Apr 1879, and received certificate number 211282.
He and Mary J. Balcom were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the two alone, with no young people in the household.
On 13 Jun 1880 his brother, Charles William Kendall, died at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 47.
In 1886 Justin was living at East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Justin Joshua Kendall took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
On 12 Dec 1890, at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Justin was a member of the Ericcson Post 109, G. A. R., where he was elected chaplin.
In 1906 Justin was living at East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Justin Joshua Kendall 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.).
Justin Joshua Kendall was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Justin Joshua Kendall attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
He died on 12 Nov 1915 at East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years and 1 month old.
He was buried in Nov 1915 at Pine Grove Cemetery, East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Dec 1915 Mary J. Balcom received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Justin's service; received certificate number 802448.
Mary, his wife, outlived Justin and died on 7 Jun 1916 at East Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Family: Mary J. Balcom b. 2 May 1840, d. 7 Jun 1916

Robert Newell Kendall

b. 8 September 1836, d. 29 December 1892

Robert N. Kendall

Father: Charles Sheldon Kendall b. 19 Aug 1809, d. 17 May 1864
Mother: Mary W. Andrews b. 17 May 1809, d. 24 Dec 1847

Company: A

Robert Newell Kendall was born on 8 Sep 1836 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Sheldon Kendall and Mary W. Andrews.
On 24 Dec 1847 his mother, Mary W. Andrews, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 21 Jul 1849 Robert's widowed father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, remarried to Amy Bigelow, 39, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Robert Newell Kendall was enumerated in the household of Charles Sheldon Kendall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Sep 1850 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles Kendall, 40, farmer, b. MA
Ama, 36, b. CT (a step-mother)
**Charles W., 17, farmer, b. MA
Mary, 16, b. MA
**Robert N., 14, b. MA
**Justin J., 9, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as operative.
In 1861 Robert was living at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
Justin Joshua Kendall and Charles William Kendall, Robert Newell Kendall, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
On 14 May 1862, at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Robert was mentioned as being among the wounded who had been moved north from Baltimore.
On 29 Oct 1862 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Bolivar, Virginia, discharged for disability.
On 17 May 1864 his father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
On 15 Jun 1865 Robert Newell Kendall, 28, married Fanny J. Fay, 19, daughter of Samuel E. Fay and Mariane [--?--], at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 15 Jun 1866 Fanny J. Fay, his wife, died at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption, on their first wedding anniversary at age 20.
On 7 Jul 1867 Robert Newell Kendall, 30, married Etta P. Lapham, 20, daughter of William B. Lapham and Elizabeth [--?--], at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
Robert Newell Kendall and Etta P. Lapham were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Ayer (South Groton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Robert, 44, works in ?? shop. b. MA (of MA parents)
---, Etta P., 34, wife, at home, "insane"
---, Amy W., 12, daur
---, Atthen F., 10, daur
---, Eva D., 5, daur
---, Etta S., daur
Bush, Annie P., 22, servant.
On 13 Jun 1880 his brother, Charles William Kendall, died at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 47.
Robert had his photo taken at a later age. (click icon to view).
On 25 Aug 1884 Etta P. Lapham, his wife, died at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of tuberculosis at age 37.
Robert Newell Kendall made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1890, received certificate number 496085.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A, noting that he has disabled hands.
He died on 29 Dec 1892 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 56 years, 3 months and 21 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1892 at Heart Pond Cemetery, South Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1893 George J. Burns made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to Robert's surviving dependants, (Note: this man appears to be an attorney in Ayre, MA, and not related to the Kendall girls. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
On 11 Sep 1894 Robert's daughter, Altha Fletcher Kendall married Alliston Wright at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 22 Feb 1900 Robert's daughter, Etta Lapham Kendall married Lester C. Burn at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Robert Newell Kendall's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Amy Williams Kendall in the 1900 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1900 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, his daughters as:
Kindall, Ama, head, b. june 1868, 32, single, house keeper, all b. MA of MA parents
---, Angie, sister, b. May 1872, 28, single, confidential clerk
---, Eva, sister, b. Dec 1874, 25 single, bank clerk.
On 19 Sep 1900 Robert's daughter, Eva Dudley Kendall married Francis P. Dunbach at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 28 Sep 1912 Robert's daughter, Amy Williams Kendall married William S. Garfield at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family 1: Fanny J. Fay b. 22 May 1846, d. 15 Jun 1866

Family 2: Etta P. Lapham b. 25 Dec 1846, d. 25 Aug 1884

Amy Williams Kendall b. Jun 1868, d. 16 Oct 1933
Altha Fletcher Kendall b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 27 Feb 1932
Angie Elizabeth Kendall b. 24 May 1872, d. 16 Oct 1953
Eva Dudley Kendall b. 23 Dec 1874, d. 3 Feb 1936
Etta Lapham Kendall b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 1946

Joseph Warren Kingsbury

b. 23 July 1843, d. 23 January 1875

Father: Joseph Kingsbury b. between 1806 - 1807
Mother: Eliza Rand b. between 1807 - 1807, d. before 1860

Company: A

Joseph Warren Kingsbury was born on 23 Jul 1843 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Kingsbury and Eliza Rand.
Joseph Warren Kingsbury was enumerated in the household of Joseph Kingsbury and Eliza Rand in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph Kingsbury, 44, manufacturer, $2500 property, b. ME
Eliza, 42, b. MA (as were the rest of the family)
Charles E., 23
Eliza A., 18
Caroline P., 12
**Joseph, 7
Albert, 5
Helen, 1
Nancy Rand, 63, b. MA
Pauline Kingsbury, 17, b. ME
Nancy Varney, 17, b. NH.
Before 1860 his mother, Eliza Rand, died apparently.
Joseph Warren Kingsbury was enumerated in the household of Joseph Kingsbury in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1860 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph Kingsbury, 53, manufacturer, b. ME
Ada, 28, b. MA
**Joseph W., 17, b. MA
Albert M., 15, b. MA
Helen L., 11, b. MA.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as machinist.
On 4 Apr 1861 Joseph's widowed father, Joseph Kingsbury, remarried to Harriet Newell Sawyer at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Aug 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 9 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Warren Kingsbury 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, Joseph Warren Kingsbury was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph W. Kingsbury was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Warren Kingsbury was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
On 27 Nov 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
On 8 Jan 1867 Joseph Warren Kingsbury, 23, married Mary E. Merritt, daughter of William H. Merritt and Esther [--?--], in a first marriage for both.
Joseph Warren Kingsbury and Mary E. Merritt were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Kingsbury, Joseph W., 27, works in woolen mill, $300 personal estate, b. MA
---, Mary E.,22, b. Nova Scotia
---, Joseph, 73, $2000 real estate, works in woolen mill, b. ME
---, Harriet N., 52, $1400 personal estate, b. ME
North, Belle, 25, works in woolen mill, b. Scotland
Martin, Sarah, 25, works in woolen mill, b. MA.
Joseph Warren Kingsbury died on 23 Jan 1875 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years and 6 months old.
He was buried in Jan 1875 at Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
In 1879, Joseph was mentioned in Marvin's "History of Lancaster."
On 22 May 1905 Mary E. Pitts received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joseph's service; received certificate number 842011; PITTS is the name she had in 1905, likely from a second marriage.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family: Mary E. Merritt b. between 1847 - 1848

John H. Lalor

b. between 1842 and 1843

Company: A

John H. Lalor was born between 1842 - 1843 at New York.
In 1861 John was living at unknown.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as baker, according to Ford's history; the MASSCW gives no occupation.
On 30 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Aug 1861 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability. Ford's history adds the word "minor". Unkown if this means minor disability or if he was under age.

Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

Francis Louis Ringold

b. 26 May 1845, d. 15 January 1863

Father: Louis Ringold b. 1815
Mother: Anne [--?--] b. 1820

Company: A

Francis Louis Ringold was born on 26 May 1845 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, son of Louis Ringold and Anne [--?--].
Francis Louis Ringold was enumerated in the household of William Jennison Whipple and Charlotte McLellan Holder in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Apr 1850 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
William J. Whipple, 63, lawyer, b. MA
Charlotte, 49, b. MA
Francis L. Ringold, 5, b. PA
Ann O'Brien, 26, b. Nova Scotia
Margaret Lacey, 17, b. Ireland
(William and Charlotte are his adoptive parents.).
On 4 Nov 1850 his adoptive father, William Jennison Whipple, died at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 63.
On 23 May 1851 his name was legally changed to Francis Louis Lander as he was known in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Francis was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 26 Nov 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 6 months old.
He died on 15 Jan 1863 at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease. He was 17 years, 7 months and 20 days old.
James, his adoptive brother, outlived Francis and died on 10 Jun 1873 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 44.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Walter Lawrence