Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Edward Lord

b. 27 May 1838, d. 29 March 1890

Father: Charles Lord b. 30 Nov 1805, d. 8 Jan 1848
Mother: Charlotte Knight b. 12 Aug 1807, d. 7 Apr 1850

Company: A

Edward Lord was born on 27 May 1838 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Lord and Charlotte Knight.
On 8 Jan 1848 his father, Charles Lord, died at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 42.
On 7 Apr 1850 his mother, Charlotte Knight, died at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of rheumatism at age 42.
Edward Lord was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably as:
Edward Lord, 21, shoe maker, b. England
living in the household of:
John Blanchard.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as farmer, according to the MASSCW; Ford's history gives no occupation.
In 1861 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Edward Lord was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the hand.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Lord was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Lord was mentioned among the casualties.
On 28 Jul 1864 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
Starting 15 Aug 1864, Edward also served in the 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company F, as noted in the Military History of Watertown, MA, and the MASSCW.
He ended his service on 28 Jun 1865.
On 4 Dec 1874 Edward Lord, 36, married Harriet E. Hickok, daughter of Sidney Hickok and Harriet [--?--], at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Edward Lord made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Jul 1877, and received certificate number 181557.
In 1890 Edward Lord was a "car driver."
He died on 29 Mar 1890 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of chronic bronchitis. He was 51 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
He was buried in 1890 at G. A. R. Lot, Common Street Cemetery, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, plot O, 672.
Harriet E. Hickok received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 368971.
Harriet E. Lord was enumerated as the widow of Edward Lord, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, noting that he had a gunshot wound in the ankle.
In 1907, Edward was included in the Military History of Watertown, Massachusetts.
In 1915 Edward Lord was included on the roster of of Millbury men in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in the Centennial History of Millbury Massachusetts, pages 164 to 166.

Last Edited: 1 Aug 2009

Family: Harriet E. Hickok b. between 1837 - 1838, d. after 1890

Franklin E. Marble

b. 12 December 1843, d. 12 May 1870

Father: Solomon Marble b. 29 Feb 1816
Mother: Mary R. White b. 1817

Company: A

Franklin E. Marble was born on 12 Dec 1843 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Solomon Marble and Mary R. White.
Franklin E. Marble was enumerated in the household of Solomon Marble and Mary R. White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Oct 1850 at Ward 6, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Solomon Marble, 34, city watch, b. MA (as were all)
May R., 33
Annette, 13
**Franklin E., 7
Susan E. Howe, 20, b. ME.
Frank E. Marble was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, age 17, single, mechanic, b. in MA.
In 1861 Franklin was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Franklin gave his occupation as machinist.
On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 7 months old.
On 10 Dec 1862 Franklin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 12350.
On 15 Jun 1864 Franklin E. Marble, 20, married Esther B. Clouston, daughter of Robert H. Clouston and Anna Richardson Barry, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Franklin E. Marble died on 12 May 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 5 months old.
He was buried in May 1870 at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 May 1870 Esther B. Clouston received a pension to surviving family member based on Franklin's service; his wife, received certificate number 147345.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Esther B. Clouston in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1870 at Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Marble, Esther B., 28, keeping house, b. MA
Moody, Edw. A., laborer, b. MA.

Last Edited: 12 Aug 2007

Family: Esther B. Clouston b. between 1841 - 1842

Charles Franklin May

b. 24 January 1843, d. 22 May 1898

Father: Charles May b. 8 Oct 1820
Mother: Martha Whitney b. between 1807 - 1808

Company: A

Charles Franklin May was born on 24 Jan 1843 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles May and Martha Whitney.
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 farmer.
On 16 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 5 months and 22 days old.
In Sep 1863 Charles Franklin May was court martialed at Morrisville, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-241 (National Archives, Record Group 153).
On 23 Dec 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted for a bounty of $325. He was 20 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while absent wounded.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G.
He witnessed the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on 14 Apr 1865 at Ford's Theater, Washington, DC.
He ended his service with by mustering out on 16 Jun 1865.
On 6 Nov 1876 Charles Franklin May, 33, married Julia A. Wheeler, 17, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles Franklin May was enumerated in the household of Martha Whitney in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 9 Jun 1880 at at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
May, Martha, 72, b. MA (as were all in the household)
**---, Charles F., 37, son, works in ?? shop
---, Julia A., 21, dau-in-law
---, Willie F., 2, grand-son
Russell, Henry A., 38, son-in-law, works in ?? shop
---, Martha A., 28, dau
---, Perley M., 5, grand-son, b. NH.
On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
Charles was apparently an accomplished violinist and always welcomed at the regimental reunions where he played the familiar tunes.
On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 28 Jun 1883 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the 15th reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers.
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
In 1886 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Charles Franklin May 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 and Julia A. Wheeler were divorced on 2 Dec 1887 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles Franklin May made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Jun 1888, and received certificate number 238591.
On 21 Oct 1888 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Franklin May attended the annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He died on 22 May 1898 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 55 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
He was buried on 25 May 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 5 Jul 1902 his only son, Willie F. May, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried of tuberculosis at age 24.

Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Family: Julia A. Wheeler b. Jul 1859

Willie F. May b. 1 Jun 1878, d. 5 Jul 1902

Sylvender F. Maynard

b. 12 October 1841, d. 9 October 1908

Corp. Sylvender F. Maynard

Father: Edmund Maynard b. 16 May 1817, d. 26 Jun 1889
Mother: Mary M. Alexander b. 25 Sep 1811, d. 9 Apr 1880

Company: A

Sylvender F. Maynard was born on 12 Oct 1841 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edmund Maynard and Mary M. Alexander.
Sylvender F. Maynard was enumerated in the household of Edmund Maynard and Mary M. Alexander in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Edmund Maynard, 33, basket maker, b. MA
Mary M., 39, b. NH
**Sylvander F., 8, b. MA
Ada E., 11, b. MA
Emma A., 2, b. MA
(female), 1/12, b. MA.
In 1861 Sylvender was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sylvender gave his occupation as basket maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Sylvender mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 9 months old.
Sylvender F. Maynard and William Maynard, uncle and nephew, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 29 Jun 1862 Sylvender was taken prisoner at Savage's Station, Virginia, and confined on Belle Island.
On 29 Jun 1862 Sylvender F. Maynard was wounded on the thigh.
On 5 Aug 1862, Sylvender was exchanged from prison.
On 1 Sep 1863 Sylvender ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the V. R. C.
Starting 9 Oct 1863, Sylvender also served in the 65th Company, 2nd Batallion, Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He ended his service on 15 Jul 1864.
On 21 Dec 1866 Sylvender F. Maynard, 25, married Emily F. Stevens, 25, daughter of Abel S. Stevens and Lucy Wheeler Fletcher, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Sylvender F. Maynard and Emily F. Stevens were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1870 at Boeuf, Franklin County, Missouri, as:
Maynard, S. F. 28, school teacher, b. MA
---, E. F., 28, b. MA
---, Hattie F., 1/12, b. Missouri in May.
On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sylvender F. Maynard was reported present at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
Sylvender had his portrait made. (click icon to view).
Before their deaths, his parents also visited the photographer.
He and Emily F. Stevens were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Maynard, Sylvender, 38, bookkeeper, b. MA (as were all)
---, Emily, 38, wife
---, Hattie F., 10, daur
---, George P., 8, son.
Sylvender F. Maynard made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension after 17 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 601177.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
In 1895, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sylvender was Commander of the C. H. Stevens G. A. R. Post 53.
In Aug 1895, Sylvender was journeying to Louisville for the G. A. R. encampment, according to the Fitchburg Daily Sentinel, 30 August 1895.
On 16 Jun 1897 Sylvender's daughter, Hattie F. Maynard married Dennis N. Vincellette at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Sylvender F. Maynard was a pall bearer at the burial of Charles Franklin May on 25 May 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Sylvender F. Maynard and Emily F. Stevens were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Sylvender F. Maynard, a member of Charles H. Stevens post, G. A. R., was a pall bearer at the burial of Francis Edwin Colburn in Apr 1901 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sylvender F. Maynard attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sylvander F. Maynard attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
On 3 Jan 1905 his son, George Putnam Maynard, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of cerebral hemorrhage at age 32.
On 8 Jul 1905 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sylvender was mentioned as being "afflicted with Bright's disease."
On 10 Aug 1905 Emily F. Stevens, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 64.
On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sylvender F. Maynard 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 9 Oct 1908 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 66 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
He was buried on 11 Oct 1908 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.
Credits: Main portrait in uniform, and portraits of his parents, courtesy of Linda Wesley.

Last Edited: 24 May 2010

Charts: Descendants of Elijah and Persis (Rice) Maynard

Family: Emily F. Stevens b. 13 Jul 1841, d. 10 Aug 1905

Hattie F. Maynard b. May 1870
George Putnam Maynard b. 26 Jan 1872, d. 3 Jan 1905

William Maynard

b. between 1825 and 1826, d. 1891

Father: Elijah Maynard b. 2 Oct 1783, d. 2 Apr 1864
Mother: Persis Rice b. 18 May 1787, d. 18 Oct 1856

Company: A

William Maynard was born between 1825 - 1826 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Elijah Maynard and Persis Rice.
William Maynard was enumerated in the household of Justin Maynard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 31 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his elder brother, as:
Justin Maynard, 40, basket maker, b. Westminster, MA
Eunice, 34, b. Groton, MA
William Franklin Maynard,9, b. Leominster
Caroline E., 7, b. Leominster
Clara A., 11, b. Leominster
Albert A., 1, b. Leominster
**William Maynard, 25,, b. Leominster.
In 1861 William was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as basket maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Maynard and Sylvender F. Maynard, uncle and nephew, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 22 Jan 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 4 Jan 1864 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 13 Jan 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having been rejected as a "new" recruit, as noted in the 1870 roster.
It appears that he tried to reenlist, but was rejected.
He was enumerated in the household of Edmund Maynard in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 10 Jun 1880 at at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Maynard, Edwin (sic), 60, widower, basket maker, b. MA (as were all in household)
**---, William, 55, single, brother, basket maker
Mitchell, Edward, 72, widower, b. Ireland
Wilson, Ada, 34, dau, widow
---, George A., 10
(Note: "Edwin" should be Edmund, and he is the father of Sylvander F. Maynard, Ada Wilson being Sylvander's sister.).
William Maynard was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
He died in 1891 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: this date and place need verification. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
He was buried in 1891 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a member of Co. A, 15th Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 26 May 2009

Charts: Descendants of Elijah and Persis (Rice) Maynard

Peter Slater

b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 27 August 1875

Father: Henry Slater
Mother: Alexa [--?--] b. 1815

Company: A

Peter Slater was born between 1836 - 1837 at Scotland, son of Henry Slater and Alexa [--?--].
In 1861 Peter was living at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Peter gave his occupation as spinner.
Peter McGee was an alias according to Ford's history, the MASSCW, and the pension file index between 1861 - 1865.
On 13 Jul 1861 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 22 Jan 1862 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Jul 1862, and received certificate number 71628.
On 16 Aug 1863 Peter Slater married Cordelia B. Brown, daughter of George Brown and Bridget Duffy, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Peter McGee died on 27 Aug 1875 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption. (this document needs verification. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
On 4 Nov 1875 Cordelia B. Slater received a pension to surviving family member based on Peter's service; and received certificate number 172916.
On 22 Sep 1878 Peter's widow, Cordelia B. Brown remarried to John Casey at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
Peter Slater's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Cordelia B. Brown and John Casey in the 1880 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1880 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Casey, John, 48, blacksmith, b. Ireland
---, Delia, 50, wife, can't write, b. Ireland
Slater, Mary, 16, step-daur, b. MA (of Irish parents).
On 6 Feb 1887 Peter's daughter, Mary Elizaeth Slater married Charles L. Waite at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Cordelia, his wife, outlived Peter and died on 29 Jul 1907 at Worcester Insane Hospital, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

Family: Cordelia B. Brown b. 1837, d. 29 Jul 1907

Mary Elizaeth Slater b. 29 Jul 1864

Curtis Goodwin Morse

b. 8 August 1837, d. 11 December 1897

Father: William Morse b. 8 Feb 1808, d. 18 Mar 1888
Mother: Mary Ann Goodwin b. 7 Jul 1811, d. 17 Sep 1884

Company: A

Curtis Goodwin Morse was born on 8 Aug 1837 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Morse and Mary Ann Goodwin.
In 1861 Curtis was living.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Curtis gave his occupation as farmer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Curtis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 11 months and 4 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Curtis was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Curtis Goodwin Morse 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, Curtis Goodwin Morse was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 28 Oct 1863, Curtis was returned from prison.
On 28 Jul 1864 Curtis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 22 May 1867 Curtis Goodwin Morse, 29, married Charlotte Mary Kilburn, 23, daughter of Asa Kilburn and Sarah Jackson Burrage.
Curtis Goodwin Morse and Charlotte Mary Kilburn were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Morse, Curtis G., 42, teamster, b. MA (as were all)
---, Charlett M., 36, wife
---, Willie K., 11, son
---, Mabel L., 5, daur
(living nextdoor to his parents).
Curtis Goodwin Morse made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Aug 1889, and received certificate number 530180.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
In Aug 1895, Curtis was journeyed to Louisville for the G. A. R. encampment, according to the Fitchburg Daily Sentinel, 30 August 1895.
He died on 11 Dec 1897 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Birght's disease. (Click icon to read his obituary.). He was 60 years, 4 months and 3 days old.
He was buried on 14 Dec 1897 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jan 1898 Charlotte Mary Kilburn received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Curtis's service; his wife, received certificate number 655289.
He was mentioned in the obituary of Charles Henry Wilder on 13 May 1909.
Charlotte, his wife, outlived Curtis and died on 4 Oct 1928 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 84.

Last Edited: 14 Feb 2010

Family: Charlotte Mary Kilburn b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 4 Oct 1928

William Kilburn Morse b. 14 May 1868, d. 20 Oct 1929
Mabel L. Morse b. 20 Feb 1875
Clifton Morse b. 13 Jul 1882

Harrison Augustus Morse

b. 1 February 1842, d. before 1897

Father: Augustus Morse b. 16 May 1817
Mother: Caroline A. Willard b. 13 Aug 1816

Company: A

Harrison Augustus Morse was born on 1 Feb 1842 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Augustus Morse and Caroline A. Willard.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Harrison gave his occupation as no occupation given in Ford's history.
On 12 Jul 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
On 28 Jul 1861 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to a position as Commissary Sergeant in the 21st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Starting 23 Aug 1861, Harrison also served in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry as the Commissary Sergeant.
He ended his service with discharged from the 21st MVI for disability on 2 Jun 1862.
In 1864 Harrison Augustus Morse was mechanic.
Starting 22 Aug 1864, Harrison also served in the 4th Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
He ended his service with by mustering out of the 4th MA Heavy Artillery as a Corporal on 17 Jun 1865.
Harrison Augustus Morse married Emily M. [--?--]
Harrison Augustus Morse was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as having served as commisary sergeant in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry and the 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery.
On 8 Feb 1895 his brother, Elbridge Whittington Morse, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 44.
Harrison Augustus Morse died before 1897.
On 14 Jul 1897 Emily M. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on Harrison's service; and received certificate number 459405. (The pension file index mentions only the 4th HA and the 21st MA Infantry, but the MASSCW mentions the 21st and the 15. In addition there is an entry for him with the 4th HA, but it is not cross-referenced.).

Last Edited: 5 Mar 2006

Family: Emily M. [--?--] b. between 1844 - 1845

John Morrissey

b. between 1830 and 1831, d. 16 February 1864

Company: A

John Morrissey was born between 1830 - 1831 at Ireland.
John Morrissey married Mary [--?--].
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, John gave his occupation as blacksmith.
In 1862 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Jul 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He died on 16 Feb 1864 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of disease.
On 10 Mar 1864 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 31297 1/2.
John Morrissey was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 17 Jul 2010

Family: Mary [--?--] b. 1836

Dwight Newbury

b. 11 March 1838, d. 27 November 1863

Dwight Newbury

Father: Dayton B. Newbury b. between 1802 - 1803
Mother: Elizabeth Foster d. about Jun 1842

Company: A

Dwight Newbury was born on 11 Mar 1838 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dayton B. Newbury and Elizabeth Foster.
About Jun 1842 his mother, Elizabeth Foster, died.
On 15 Sep 1842 Dwight's widowed father, Dayton B. Newbury, remarried to Caroline Perry at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Dwight Newbury was enumerated in the household of Dayton B. Newbury and Caroline Perry in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Dayton B. NEWBURY, 47, farmer, $2500 real estate, b. CT
Caroline, 43, b. MA (as were all others)
Dwight, 12,
Maria, 7
Sarah EATON, 30 (relationship if any, unknown).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Dwight gave his occupation as bookkeeper.
In 1861 Dwight was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 8 Apr 1861 Dwight Newbury, 23, married Lydia Alexander, 31, daughter of Medad Alexander and Mehitable James, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Dec 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 9 Apr 1863 Dwight was promoted to Sergeant Major.
On 4 Jul 1863 Dwight was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant.
On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dwight Newbury was mentioned as promoted.
On 22 Oct 1863, Dwight was mustered as commissioned officer.
He died on 27 Nov 1863 at Robertson's Tavern, Mine Run, Virginia, as Adjutant of the 15th Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
He was buried on 3 Dec 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
One source states: Adjt. Dwight Newbury of the 15th, died from a wound received near the close of 1863. His body was brought home for interment and his funeral, Dec. 11, was largely attended by militia and military men of this section, the city government and many citizens.
On 11 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dwight Newbury was mentioned as wounded: "Among the list of casualties in the Potomac army, on Friday, the 27^th, we find the following in the 15^th regiment; Adjutant Dwight Newbury, lower jaw fractured; G. Hawley, in arm; A. W. Potter, arm; Capt. L. H. Ellingwood, in head; J. H. Boyd, in hand, and J. E. Shepherd in shoulder." (Volume 18 # 273).

On 16 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dwight 's funeral was reported as follows: (Volume 92 # 49)

Military Funeral
The funeral of adjutant Dwight Newbury of the 15th regiment, was held at Salem st. church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. the State guards were on with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the 15th, 51st and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery.

On 7 Jan 1864 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dwight was the subject of a memorial resolution issued by the regiment. (click icon to read).
In 1864 Lydia Alexander received a pension to surviving family member based on Dwight's service; his wife, received certificate number 21369.
Dwight Newbury was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

In 1880, Dwight was included in Marvin's "History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion" as follows:

Near the close of the year 1863, Adjutant Newbury of the Fifteenth, belonging then to the Army of the Potomac, had his lower jaw fractured. His death took place in a few days, and his remains were brought home for burial. The Spy of December 11 (newspaper), states that the funeral was held at the Salem Street Church, Rev. Mr. Richardson officiating. The State Guard were out with full ranks to do escort duty, and officers and soldiers of the Fifteenth, Twenty-first, and other military organizations, were also present in uniform, and with the members of the city government and other citizens, followed the remains of the young soldier to Rural Cemetery.

Lydia Newbury was enumerated as the widow of Dwight Newbury, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Lydia, his wife, outlived Dwight and died on 10 Sep 1915 at age 86.
Lydia Alexander survived Dwight and was buried in Sep 1915 in Rural Cemetery, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with her husband.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010