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Thomas Morris Bigelow

• Father: Edward Bridge Bigelow b. 21 Jul 1807, d. 20 Dec 1871
• Mother: Eleanor M. Moore b. about 1815, d. 26 Feb 1864

• Company: G

• Thomas Morris Bigelow was born on 26 Sep 1842 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Bridge Bigelow and Eleanor M. Moore.
• Thomas Morris Bigelow was enumerated in the household of Edward Bridge Bigelow and Eleanor M. Moore in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in his father's household.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 9 months and 16 days old.
• On 26 Aug 1863 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• On 3 Sep 1863 Thomas was promoted to Corporal.
• He ended his service with Company C, 9th V R C by mustering out on 11 Jul 1864.
• On 8 Jun 1870 Thomas Morris Bigelow, 27, married Louisa Savage, daughter of Isaac Kingsley and Huldah Pollard, at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, the widow of John A. Savage, Jr.
• Thomas Morris Bigelow and Louisa Kingsley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as:
  Thomas BIGELOW 40, travelling salesman, b. MA
  Louise, 35,wife, b. ME
  Louisa, 20, daughter, b. MA
  Pursis, 6, daughter, b. MA
  (Note: daughter Louisa may be his daughter by a previous marriage or step-daughter).
• In 1888 at Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Thomas appeared on the voter registration list as having lived in the state for nine years, and in Chicago for two.
• In 1892 at Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Thomas appears in the voter registration lists as having lived in the state for 14 years.
• He died on 6 Sep 1901. He was 58 years, 11 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1901 at Oakwoods Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois.

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2010

Jeremiah Warner Bishop

Gravemarker of Jeremiah W. Bishop

• Father: Jerre W. Bishop b. 22 Dec 1811, d. 7 Aug 1855
• Mother: Lucinda A. [--?--] b. between 1829 - 1830

• Company: I

• Jeremiah Warner Bishop was born on 22 Oct 1845 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Jerre W. Bishop and Lucinda A. [--?--].
• Jeremiah Warner Bishop was enumerated in the household of Jerre W. Bishop and Lucinda A. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Sep 1850 at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jerre W. Bishop, 28, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Lucinda, 20
  Porter, 19
  Cornelia, 14
  Alfred, 7
  **Jerre, 5
  Josephine, 2.
• On 7 Aug 1855 his father, Jerre W. Bishop, died at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 43.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jeremiah gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Jeremiah was living at Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Nov 1861 Jerry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 1 month old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Jeremiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Jere also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
• He ended his service by discharge on 4 Dec 1864.
• Jeremiah also served in the Co. K, 6th US Vet. Vols.
• On 16 Feb 1867 Jeremiah Warner Bishop, 21, married Lizzie Mountjoy at Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Lizzie Mountjoy, his wife, died apparently, or they were separated.
• On 15 Mar 1877 Jeremiah Warner Bishop, 31, married Vincenta Ann Helmick, 16, daughter of Solomon Helmick and Miranda Jane Johnson, at Biggs, Butte County, California.
• He was included in the "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Jeremiah Warner Bishop and Vincenta Ann Helmick were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Hamilton, Butte County, California, as:
  Jerry B. BISHOP, 32, b. MA, farmer, whose mother was b. MN, lives with wife Lucinda (sic), 19, b. MN, (parents b. VA and IN); son Edward 1, b. CA, and daughter Carrie 5 months, b. CA.
• Jerrey W. Bishop made application at California for a veteran's pension on 31 Jan 1893, and received certificate number 1290736.
• He and Vincenta Ann Helmick were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1900 at Kimshew, Butte County, California, as:
  Bishop, Jeremiah W., head, Mch 1845, married 23 years, b. MA (no place given for parents), gold miner; they live on a farm of 104 acres that they own free.
  ---, Vircinta A., wife, b. Dec 1860, all seven of her children are still living, b. Minnesota, (fathe b. W. VA; mor b. Indiana
  ---, Edward W., son b. Aug 1879, CA (as were all children), gold miner
  ---, Soloman F., son, b. Jan 1881, gold miner
  ---, Jeremiah J., son, b. Aug 1893
  ---, Lucinda A., daughter, b. Aug 1895
  ---, Rose J., daughter, b. Apr 1897
  ---, Gladys, daughter, b. Nov 1894.
• Jeremiah Warner Bishop and Vincenta Ann Helmick were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 30 Apr 1910 at Kimshew, Butte County, California, as:
  Bishop, Jerry W., head, 63, married 35 years, b. MA, (parents place of birth unknown), teamster
  ---, Vincia A., wife, 50, five of her 7 children are still living
  ---, Jere, son, 26
  ---, Gladdis, 15.
• Jeremiah Warner Bishop died on 18 Oct 1922 at Paradise, California. He was 76 years, 11 months and 26 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1922 at Magalia Cemetery, Magalia, Butte County, California.
• On 18 Jan 1928 Vincenta Ann Helmick received a pension to surviving family member in California based on Jerry's service; his wife, received certificate number A-5-7-28.
• Vincenta, his wife, outlived Jeremiah and died on 4 Mar 1948 at age 87.

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2010

Francis S. Bixby

• Father: Jessee Bixby b. 2 Jul 1815, d. 30 Apr 1891
• Mother: Mary Dodge b. 16 Jun 1817

• Company: I

• Francis S. Bixby was born in Jun 1840 at unknown, Massachusetts, son of Jessee Bixby and Mary Dodge, according to the 1900 census; or CT according to the 1850 census.
• Francis S. Bixby was enumerated in the household of Jessee Bixby and Mary Dodge in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jesse Bixby, 35, operative, b. CT
  Mary D., 33, b. CT
  **Frances S., 14, b. CT
  Herbert D., 5, b. CT
  Alice M., 3, b. CT.
• His mother, Mary Dodge, died.
• On 24 Mar 1859 Francis's widowed father, Jessee Bixby, remarried to Elizabeth Gilmore, 43.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as no occupation is given for him in Ford's history.
  
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  On 6 Nov 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland. He was 21 years and 5 months old.
• Starting 17 Feb 1862, Francis also served in the Navy, having volunteered for the Western Flotilla. He served on Mortar Boat No. 7, the U. S. S. Red River, the U. S. S. Judge Torrence, and the U. S. S. Clara Dodson.
• On 2 Dec 1863 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 5 Jan 1864, Francis also served in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, Company G.
• On 1 Feb 1865 Francis was promoted to full Corporal.
• He ended his service with the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, Company G on 14 Nov 1865 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia.
• Francis S. Bixby married Frances Louisa [--?--].
• Francis S. Bixby was enumerated near the household of Jessee Bixby and Elizabeth Gilmore in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bixby, Jessee, 55, carpenter, b. CT
  ---, Elizabeth, 36, b. VT
  ---, Mabel O., 2, b. MA
  Tiffany, Nancy, 50, works in woolen mill, b. MA
  (nextdoor to)
  **Bixby, Francis S., 30, runs stationery engine, b. MA
  ---, Frances L., 22, b. PA
  ---, Charles L., 4, b. PA
  ---, Samuel E., 3, b. MA.
• Francis S. Bixby and Frances Louisa [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1880 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, where he is an engineer.
• On 18 Mar 1885, at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, Francis was admitted to the O. M. Mitchel Post 1, Grand Army of the Republic.
• Francis's son, Samuel E. Bixby married Daisie H. Belanger.
• Francis S. Bixby and Frances Louisa [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, noting that she has had two children and both are still living. He is employed as "engineer stationing", and they own their own home.
• Frank S. Bixby made application at Georgia for a veteran's pension on 6 Nov 1904, received certificate number 1111267.
• Francis's wife, Frances Louisa [--?--], died and was buried on 18 Feb 1906 at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. At age 58 years and 11 months.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Francis S. Bixby was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
• He died on 25 Jun 1908 at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
• He was buried on 28 Jun 1908 at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 25 May 2011

John Thomas Bixby

Gravemarker of John T. Bixby

• Father: Austin Willard Bixby b. 18 Jul 1813, d. 18 Feb 1871
• Mother: Sophia Foster Paige b. 31 Mar 1815, d. 31 Oct 1907

• Company: H

• John Thomas Bixby was born on 4 Apr 1844 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Austin Willard Bixby and Sophia Foster Paige.
• John Thomas Bixby was enumerated in the household of Austin Willard Bixby and Sophia Foster Paige in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Austin W. Bixby, 47, pattern maker, b. MA
  Sophia, 45, b. NH
  Maria A., 22
  George A., 20
  **John S.(sic), 16
  Harriet S., 12
  Ann W., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 2 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 29 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John Thomas Bixby was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the neck.
• He died on 12 Sep 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of fever while on hospital duty. He was 19 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Section E Grave # 7.
• An obituary for John Thomas Bixby was published on 21 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
• He was buried at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, though this is believed to be a memorial plaque.
• George, his brother, outlived John and died on 1 Jul 1864 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, serving with the 25th Massachusetts Infantry.
• John Thomas Bixby was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1880, John was included in "The History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion" with the following entry, quoting much of the obituary above: (Click icon to read.).

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2010

William Bixby Jr.

William Bixby, Jr.

• Father: William Bixby b. 23 Jun 1804, d. 7 Oct 1882
• Mother: Hannah L. Woodward b. between 1808 - 1809

• Company: H

• William Bixby Jr. was born on 20 May 1838 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Bixby and Hannah L. Woodward, the grandson of Abijah and Lydia (Chamberlain) BIXBY, and great-grandson of Pelatiah BIXBY and his wife, Ann.
• William Bixby Jr. was enumerated in the household of William Bixby and Hannah L. Woodward in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Wm. Bixby, age 45, M, farmer, $2800 in Real Estate, born in MA (as were all this family)
  Hannah L., age 41
  Hannah L., 18
  Wm.** Age 12
  William Quincy, 19, labourer (relationship if any, unknown)
  Abijah Bixby, age 85 (grandfather)
  Lydia, age 79 (grandmother).
  
• In 1861 William was living at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as butcher.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• William Bixby Jr. and William R. Wheelock, who were to become father-in-law and son-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 25 Jul 1861 William was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant.
• On 5 Jul 1863 William was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster.
• On 11 Jan 1864 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Bixby Jr. was honored by local citizens. (click icon to read).
• On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Bixby Jr. was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
• On 29 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• In 1865 William Bixby Jr. was a hotel keeper.
• On 24 Oct 1865 William Bixby Jr., 27, married Abbie Sophronia Wheelock, 19, daughter of William R. Wheelock and Caroline O. Brewer, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. (NOTE: this is Capt. William R. Wheelock, Co. C, 15th Massachusetts.) They were married by the Rev. William G. Scandlin, former chaplain of the 15th Massachusetts.
• William Bixby Jr. and Abbie Sophronia Wheelock were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1870 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  BIXBY, William, 32, Clothing Merchant, $500 personal property, b. MA
  ---, Abbie S., 24, keeping house, b. MA
  Wheelock, William H., 22, clerk in store, b. MA (brother-in-law)
  Washington, Martha, 14, (B), domestic servant, b. South Carolina.
• William Bixby Jr. was enumerated in the household of William R. Wheelock and Caroline O. Brewer in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 1 Jun 1880 at at Christ Church, Charleston County, South Carolina, as:
  **Wheelock, W. R. 57, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Caroline E., 57, wife, b. MA
  ---, Frank H., 28, son, b. MA
  ---, Edith, 37, wife, b. MA
  **Bixby, William 38, b. MA
  ---, Abbey S., 34, wife, b. MA
  Wheelock, Hubbar R., 8/12, son, b. SC
  ---, Viola, 8/12, daur, b. CT
  ---, Maria F., 32, widow, b. MA.
• About 1877, the Bixbys moved to Charleston S. C., where he was involved in some kind of wagon accident in 1884. The nature of William’s injuries in that accident is not clear from the pension file, but it states that he was left with a physical disability.
• William Bixby Jr. and Abbie Sophronia Wheelock were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, His occupation is too smeared to read. It appears that they have no children.
• In 1901 William Bixby Jr. was a "commercial traveller."
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1901, and received certificate number1046529.
• In 1901 William Bixby Jr. was described as 5’6", 188 lbs., dark eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, with no scars or permanent marks on his person, according to his pension application.
  
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Bixby Jr. attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, William Bixby Jr. 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 26 Jul 1909 at Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 71 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried on 27 Jul 1909 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Aug 1909 Abbie Sophronia Wheelock received a pension to surviving family member in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, based on William's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 690072.
• Credits: Primary photo from USMHI, Carlisle, PA.

• Last Edited: 15 Nov 2010

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock