Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

George F. Newton

b. 1 December 1845, d. 10 June 1862

Gravemarker of George F. Newton

Mother: Lydia Hart b. 19 Apr 1829, d. 13 Jan 1847

Company: A

George F. Newton was born on 1 Dec 1845 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lydia Hart, according to the Auburn VR where only his mother's name is recorded.
On 13 Jan 1847 his mother, Lydia Hart, died at age 17.
George F. Newton was enumerated in the household of John Hart and Mary Rixford in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his grandparents as:
John Hart, 52, laborer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Mary, 50
Betsey, 82
**George F. Newton, 4.
George F. Newton was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1860 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John Hart, 62, farm labor, b. MA (as were all)
Mary, 60, tailoress
**Geo. F. Newton, 14.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 George was living at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 7 months and 11 days old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George F. Newton 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, George F. Newton was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George F. Newton was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
He died on 10 Jun 1862 at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. He was 16 years, 6 months and 9 days old.
He was buried between 1862 - 1865 at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia, Block # 4, Tomb # 1083.
He was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, This appears to be a family memorial of some kind, as he was physically buried at Yorktown.
George F. Newton was included on the Civil War memorial at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Charles C. Nichols

b. 27 November 1840, d. 25 April 1907

Father: Charles Osgood Nichols b. 21 Dec 1814
Mother: Elivira Colburn b. 14 Nov 1815, d. 7 Dec 1840

Company: A

Charles C. Nichols was born on 27 Nov 1840 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Osgood Nichols and Elivira Colburn.
On 7 Dec 1840 his mother, Elivira Colburn, died at age 25.
On 11 Mar 1848 Charles's widowed father, Charles Osgood Nichols, remarried to Frances Adams Kendall, 26, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles C. Nichols was enumerated in the household of Charles Osgood Nichols and Frances Adams Kendall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles O. Nichols, 34, comb maker, b. Leominster, MA (as were all in family)
Frances A., 28
**Charles C., 9.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as painter.
In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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 20 years, 7 months and 15 days old.
On 30 Sep 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Stephenson Station, Virginia, by transfer to the US Signal Corps.
Starting 1 Sep 1863, Charles also served in the U. S. Signal Corps, as a Private 2nd Class.
On 21 Feb 1864, Charles was reenlisted with credit to New York.
He ended his service with as Private 1st Class on 23 Aug 1865 at Winchester, Virginia.
On 14 Apr 1870 Charles C. Nichols, 29, married Harriet E. Lincoln, daughter of Timothy Lincoln and Laura Nurse, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles C. Nichols and Harriet E. Lincoln were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Slaton, Frank W., 81, drygoods merchant, b. MA (as were all)
---, A. Fannie, 26
**Nichols, Charles, 27, works in piano shop, married in May
---, Hattie, 30, school teacher, married in May.
Charles C. Nichols and Harriet E. Lincoln were divorced.
Charles C. Nichols made application at Virginia for a veteran's pension on 29 Jun 1897, and received certificate number 1032486.
On 8 Jul 1897, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, Charles was admitted.
He died on 25 Apr 1907 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia. He was 66 years, 4 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1907 at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia, Section B Site 9313.

Last Edited: 1 Aug 2009

Family: Harriet E. Lincoln b. between 1840 - 1841

John Waldo Nourse

b. 18 February 1841, d. 17 July 1917

Father: John Nourse b. 1814, d. 14 Oct 1853
Mother: Abigail Carter b. 16 Jul 1818, d. 30 May 1892

Company: A

John Waldo Nourse was born on 18 Feb 1841 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Nourse and Abigail Carter.
On 14 Oct 1853 his father, John Nourse, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 John was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as comb maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
On 1 Aug 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 19 Mar 1870 John Waldo Nourse, 29, married Eliza Vinton Stone, 21, daughter of James D. Stone and Lydia [--?--], at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
John Waldo Nourse and Eliza Vinton Stone were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he Works In a Comb Shop. (Note: census entry connection based on his age, MI, and the occupation from 1861. May need revision.) Also enumerated - Horace COOLIDGE, 24, b. MA, also Works In Comb Shop (possibly relative), and Henry and Matilda DUNKERSON, 28 and 30, both b. MA).
John Waldo Nourse made application at Connecticut for a veteran's pension on 11 Aug 1890, and received certificate number 735226.
John was living at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
On 4 Dec 1913 Eliza Vinton Stone, his wife, died at age 65.
John Waldo Nourse died on 17 Jul 1917 at Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut. He was 76 years, 4 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in Jul 1917 at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Family: Eliza Vinton Stone b. 23 May 1848, d. 4 Dec 1913

Maud Francis Nourse b. 2 Feb 1874
Ruth Carter Nourse b. 9 Apr 1881, d. 17 Jun 1932
Herbert Warren Nourse b. 7 Jan 1886, d. 1925
Mary Abbe Nourse b. 23 Aug 1887
Florence Helen Nourse b. 4 Dec 1891

Moses Lowis Nutting

b. 18 July 1818, d. 28 August 1878

Father: Luther Nutting b. 17 Jan 1794, d. 5 Mar 1873
Mother: Ruth Adams b. 14 Jul 1797, d. 25 Sep 1895

Company: A

Moses Lowis Nutting was born on 18 Jul 1818 at Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Luther Nutting and Ruth Adams.
On 23 Dec 1841 Moses Lowis Nutting, 23, married Susan Adelia Carter, 17, daughter of Franklin Carter and Nancy Chase, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Moses Lowis Nutting and Susan Adelia Carter were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 28 Aug 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Lewis L. Nutting, 31, comb maker, b. Mason, NH
Susan E., 25, b. Leominster, MA
Crosby W., 5, b. Leominster, MA
Elizabeth K. Longley, 1, b. Leominster, MA.
In 1861 Moses was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Moses gave his occupation as comb maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Moses mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 42 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Moses was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
Moses was gained from prison at a date not shown.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Moses Lowis Nutting 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, Moses Lowis Nutting was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Moses Lowis Nutting was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Moses Lowis Nutting was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
On 21 Sep 1862 Moses ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability contracted in prison.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1863, and received certificate number 15636.
On 4 Jun 1865 Moses's daughter, Ellen Frances Nutting married James B. Jenkins at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Moses Lowis Nutting was enumerated in the household of Luther Nutting and Ruth Adams in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Jun 1870 at Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with his parents.
On 30 Nov 1871 Moses's daughter, Ada Maria Nutting married George V. Chick at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Moses Lowis Nutting died on 28 Aug 1878 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 1 month and 10 days old.
In 1878 Susan Adelia Carter received a pension to surviving family member based on Moses's service; his wife, received certificate number 193304.
Moses's wife, Susan Adelia Carter, died and was buried on 22 Nov 1909 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. At age 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.

Last Edited: 10 Jul 2009

Family: Susan Adelia Carter b. 24 Sep 1824, d. 20 Nov 1909

Ellen Frances Nutting b. 9 Oct 1842, d. 12 Apr 1878
Crosby Withington Nutting b. 4 Apr 1846
Julia Emma Nutting b. 29 Jun 1848, d. 9 Aug 1850
Ada Maria Nutting b. 9 Apr 1853
Andrew Franklin Nutting b. 5 Jul 1856

Robert O'Brien

b. between 1844 and 1845, d. after June 1864

Company: A

Robert O'Brien was born between 1844 - 1845 at Of Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada.
In 1864 Robert was living at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Robert gave his occupation as sailor.
On 30 Apr 1864 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 22 Jun 1864 Robert was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
On 27 Jun 1864 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, as "absent prisoner."
On 29 Jun 1864, at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, Robert was confined as a prisoner.
At Lynchburg, Virginia, Robert was confined as a prisoner.
He died after Jun 1864 at Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, as a Prisoner of War at a date not shown.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert O'Brien was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.

Last Edited: 9 Oct 2007

John A. Parmenter

b. between 1842 and 1843

Company: A

John A. Parmenter was born between 1842 - 1843 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as farmer.
On 12 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.
Starting 11 Aug 1861, John also served in the 21st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E as (This appears to be the same man.).
He ended his service with due to disability on 3 Dec 1862.
Starting 4 Aug 1863, John also served in the 28th Infantry, Company G as as a draftee (A resident of Leominster, age 19, a farmer -- is this the same man?).
The man in the 28th died 19 Mar 1864 in Augusta, GA. Unknown if this is the same man. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

Last Edited: 6 Mar 2005

Albert A. Pelton

b. November 1836, d. 6 March 1930

Albert A. Pelton

Father: Oliver Pelton b. 1800
Mother: Mary M. Alexander b. 1800

Company: A

Albert A. Pelton was born in Nov 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Oliver Pelton and Mary M. Alexander, (Note: his parents are very tentative and need further documentation. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
Albert A. Pelton was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 14 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
Thomas Daly, 68, b. MA
Mary, 69, b. NH
Betsey , 22, b. MA
Albert Pelton, 13
(his grandparents ?).
He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Aug 1860 at Shirley Village, Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the home of:
Joseph HOVEY, 59, farmer, $3500 real estate, $5000 personal estate, b. NH
Dolly V., 53, b. MA (as were all others)
Thirsa Ann, 28, domestic
Henry V., 23, shoemaker
**Albert A. Pelton, 23, shoemaker
(relationship to the Hoveys if any, unknown).
In 1861 Albert was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Albert gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years and 8 months old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Albert was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert A. Pelton 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, Albert A. Pelton was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert A. Pelton was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Nov 1862 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 14 Dec 1863 Albert A. Pelton, 27, married Anna Maria Blood, 22, daughter of Nathan Blood and Mindwell Shattuck, at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 10 Jun 1866 Anna Maria Blood, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 24.
Albert A. Pelton was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Jewett, Betsey W., 66, widow, keeping house, b. NH
**Pelton, Albert A., 43, boarder, widower, works in shoe factory, b. MA.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A, noting that he was a prisoner at Richmond and Salisbury for three months.
In Aug 1895 Albert journeyed to Louisville for the G. A. R. encampment, according to the Fitchburg Daily Sentinel, 30 August 1895.
On 11 Nov 1897 Albert A. Pelton married Etta M. Elliott, 33, daughter of Newton Elliott and Hannah Melissa Blood, at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her. (Note: She appears to have been a cousin of his first wife. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
Albert A. Pelton made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jun 1899, and received certificate number 994785.
He and Etta M. Elliott were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
PELTON, Albert A., head, b. Nov 1836, married one year, b. MA, (father b. MA; mor b. Canada Eng.), Shoe laster
---, Etta M., wife, b. June 1864, she has no children, b. MA (as were her parents)
ANDREWS, Charles A., boarder, b. Dec 1868, single, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA), leather sorter (relationship if any, unknown).
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert A. Pelton attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert A. Pelton attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He died on 6 Mar 1930 at Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 93 years and 4 months old.
He was buried in Mar 1930 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 7 Apr 1930 Etta M. Elliott received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Albert's service; his wife, received certificate number A-9-30-30.
Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.

Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Family 1: Anna Maria Blood b. 8 Oct 1841, d. 10 Jun 1866

Family 2: Etta M. Elliott b. Jun 1864

Samuel E. Pratt

b. 8 March 1841, d. October 1862

Gravemarker of Samuel E. Pratt

Father: James R. Pratt b. between 1801 - 1802
Mother: Joanna Day Turner b. 10 Jul 1803

Company: A

Samuel E. Pratt was born on 8 Mar 1841 at Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, son of James R. Pratt and Joanna Day Turner.
Samuel E. Pratt was enumerated in the household of James R. Pratt and Joanna Day Turner in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, as:
James R. Pratt, 48, farmer, b. ME (as were all in the family)
Joanna, 46
George W., 20, farmer
Rosannah D., 16
William T., 14
Enos T., 11
**Saml E., 9
Charles P., 6.
His father, James R. Pratt, died.
Samuel E. Pratt was enumerated in the household of James Pratt in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1860 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Leonard M. Hosmer, 50, b. ME
Polly D., 45, b. MA
Myron L., 11, b. MA
Geo. B. T., 17, b. MA
James R. Pratt, 34, bootmaker, b. ME (his elder brother)
Lucretia N., 27, b. MA
**Samuel E., 19, bootmaker, b. ME.
Samuel's widowed mother, Joanna Day Turner, remarried to William W. Dodge.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Samuel gave his occupation as bootmaker.
In 1862 Samuel was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Feb 1862 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 11 months and 11 days old.
He died in Oct 1862 at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. He was 21 years and 6 months old.
He was buried at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia, Block #4, Tomb # 1094.
The 1870 roster puts him in Company D.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

John O. Regan

b. 24 June 1821, d. 6 May 1882

Father: Thomas O'Regan
Mother: Elizabeth Morrow

Company: A

John O. Regan was also known as John O'Regan in some records.
He was born between 1817 - 1818 at Ireland, son of Thomas O'Regan and Elizabeth Morrow.
Between 1846 - 1847 John O. Regan married Eliza Cahill, daughter of John Cahill and Ellen [--?--], at Ireland.
John O. Regan and Eliza Cahill emigrated from Ireland to America, about 1847, with their infant son, James.
John O. Regan and Eliza Cahill were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 2 Oct 1850 at Ward 5, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John O. Regan, 32, painter, b. Ireland
Eliza, 23, b. Ireland
James, 4, b. Ireland
Catherine, 2, b. MA
John, 1/12, b. MA.
John O. Regan and Eliza Cahill were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1860 at Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John O'Regan, 42, painter, b. Ireland
Eliza, 30, b. Ireland
Cath, 12, b. MA (as were all the children)
John, 10
Eliza, 5
Francis S., 1.
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 painter.
On 4 Aug 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 1 month and 11 days old.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Feb 1863, but no further information is known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
On 7 Aug 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Starting 8 Aug 1863, John also served in the 7th Company, 1st Batallion Invalid Corps (later, the Veterans' Reserve Corps).
He ended his service on 2 Oct 1863.
On 17 Oct 1869 Eliza Cahill, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of comsumption.
On 4 Nov 1873 John Regan, 52, married Mary Elizabeth Caswell, 33, daughter of Charles Caswell and Catharene Maria Myers, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his second marriage and her first.
On 27 Nov 1874 John's daughter, Elizabeth G. "Lizzie" O'Regan married Charles R. Nyman at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 May 1879 Mary Elizabeth Caswell, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of phthisis (TB) at age 39.
On 29 Oct 1879 John O. Regan, 58, married Maria H. Buck, daughter of Dennis Buck and Isabella S. Colburn, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his third marriage and her second.
John O. Regan and Maria H. Buck were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Regan, John, 58, painter, b. Ireland
---, Maria H., 32, wife, b. MA (and parents)
Stockdale, Elizabeth, 22, single, lodger, works in shop, b. MA (and parents).
John O. Regan died on 6 May 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 60 years, 10 months and 12 days old.

Last Edited: 17 Feb 2010

Family 1: Eliza Cahill b. between 1829 - 1830, d. 17 Oct 1869

James Regan b. between 1845 - 1846
Catherine O'Regan b. 6 May 1848
John O'Regan b. 26 May 1850
Augustin Regan b. 1 Sep 1852
Elizabeth G. "Lizzie" O'Regan b. 15 Dec 1854
Francis S. O'Regan b. between 1858 - 1859
Louisa Regan b. between 1861 - 1862
Mary Regan b. between 1863 - 1864
Henry Regan b. between 1867 - 1868

Family 2: Mary Elizabeth Caswell b. 26 Jan 1840, d. 29 May 1879

Family 3: Maria H. Buck b. between 1844 - 1845

Asaph Wood Rice

b. 7 August 1820, d. 16 December 1898

Asaph W. Rice

Father: Jonah Rice b. 1792
Mother: Nancy Hill b. between 1789 - 1790

Company: A

Asaph Wood Rice was born on 7 Aug 1820 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonah Rice and Nancy Hill.
On 5 Apr 1855 Asaph Wood Rice, 34, married Sarah J. Downing (Note: she may have died or left before 1861, since he enlisted as "single").
In 1861 Asaph was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Asaph gave his occupation as teamster.

On 12 Jul 1861 Asaph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from Mark Landry --

He was the first man to enlist in Westminster in April, 1861 at Worcester to Captain Rockwood at Westminster for 3 years service on Westminster quota at the age of 39.
Mustered into service on July 12, 1861 at Worcester by Captain Marshall as Private in Company A, 15th Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. He was at Ball’s Bluff, Antietam, Manassas, Fradericksburg and many other battles. He was wounded in the leg at Fair Oaks, VA and sent to a hospital in Washington, D. C. He was absent sick in Lincoln General Hospital since April 9, 1863. He was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps December 6, 1863. He received $100 bounty for his enlistment. He re-enlisted in the V.R.C. on September 13, 1864 at Galloup’s Island in Boston Harbor, but was rejected for disability.

, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years, 11 months and 5 days old.

On 30 Oct 1862 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus M. Rice his younger brother, enlisted in Co. C, 53rd MA Infantry, serving until 2 Sep 1863; and serving later in Co. F, 2nd MA Heavy Artillery.
In Apr 1863 Asaph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, A. W. Rice was mentioned as being on the sick list.
Starting 6 Dec 1863, Asaph also served in the 95th Company, 2nd Battalion, V. R. C.
He ended his service with the VRC on 12 Jul 1864.
Asaph also tried to reenlist in the VRC starting 13 Sep 1864 but was rejected for disability at a date not shown.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Oct 1866, and received certificate number 301655.
He was enumerated in the household of Charles Stone and Susan Elizabeth Rice in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1870 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Rice, Aseph W., 48, works in tannery, b. MA (as were all in household)
in the household of:
Stone, Charles, 51, works in tannery (brother-in-law)
---, Susan E., 42 (sister)
---, Walter H., 5
---, Nertia L., 1
Rice, Nancy H., 82 (mother)
Brown, Nellie, 7.
Asaph Wood Rice was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Rice, Aseph, 60, boarder, single farmhand, b. MA.
He and Augustus M. Rice were enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, ; Asaph, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A; and his brother, Augustus, as having served in the 53rd Mass., Co C, as well as in the 2nd Mass HA, Co. F.
In 1893, Asaph was included in the "History of Westminster."
He died on 16 Dec 1898 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, (click icon to read obituary). He was 78 years, 4 months and 9 days old.
He was buried on 19 Dec 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 9, Lot 130 (Click icon to read about his funeral.).
Credits: Primary photo and research courtesy of the Westminster, MA, Historical Society and Mark Landry.

Last Edited: 21 Apr 2008