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James E. Black

Gravemarker of James E. Black

• Company: G

• James E. Black was born in 1816 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 24 Dec 1851 James E. Black married Nancy M. Brooks, 25, at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut.
• James E. Black and Nancy M. Brooks were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jas. E. Black, 39, farm labor, b. MA
  Nancy, 33, b. CT
  Savilla M., 6, b. CT
  Louella M., 4, b. CT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave no occupation.
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  On 28 Jul 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 46 years old.
• On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. Black was mentioned as being on the sick list.
• In Feb 1864 James was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps.
• On 15 Aug 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as of 116th Co., 2nd Batallion, V. R. C.
  
  
• He and Nancy M. Brooks were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated in the federal census with their two daughters.
• On 14 Oct 1875 James's daughter, Luella M. Black married Charles Horton at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 31 Dec 1876 James's daughter, Savilla M. Black married Marshall E. Cobb at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both, according to the marriage record.
• James E. Black and Nancy M. Brooks were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Black, James E., 62, laborer, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Nancy M., 58, wife. b. CT
  Walker, Elizabeth C., 6, g. daughter, b. MA (mor b. CT)
  Moore, D. J., 30 (m), boarder, machinist
  ---, Augusta M., 26, wife.
• James E. Black made application for a veteran's pension in Feb 1885, received certificate 416698.
• In 1890 James E. Black was described as 5' 7", with dark complexion, blue eyes and gray hair.
• On 17 Sep 1890, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted.
• He died on 14 Apr 1891 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 75 years old.
• He was buried in Apr 1891 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: E 880.
• On 26 May 1891 Nancy M. Brooks received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on James's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 352943.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles Horton and Luella M. Black in the 1900 US Federal Census on 20 Jun 1900 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, as:
  Horton, Charles, b, June 1852, 47, m. 24 years, b. NY, machinist
  ---, Luela M., wife, b. Oct 1853, 49, both her children living, b. CT
  ---, Bertha, dau, b Nov 1881, 19, b. MA, stenographer
  Black, Nancy, mother-in-law, b. Oct 1826, both her children living, b. CT.
• Nancy M. Brooks, his wife, survived James and died after Jun 1900.
• Descendant(s): Donna Dunham Jones, 3x great-granddaughter.

• Last Edited: 30 Oct 2010

William M. Black

• Company: K

• William M. Black was born between 1837 - 1838 at Scotland.
• In 1861 William was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as operative.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Sep 1861 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 Sep 2003

Joshua Blackburn

Grave marker of Joshua Blackburn

• Father: George Blackburn b. 1797
• Mother: Mary North

• Company: K

• Joshua Blackburn was born on 4 Jun 1831 at England, son of George Blackburn and Mary North.
• Joshua Blackburn was baptized on 7 Oct 1832 at The Parish Church, Almondbury, Yorkshire, England.
• His mother, Mary North, died.
• Joshua Blackburn was enumerated in the household of George Blackburn and Ann [--?--] in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Almondbury, Yorkshire, England, probably as:
  George Blackburn, 45, fancy weaver, b. in Yorkshire (as were all the family)
  Ann, 45, fancy weaver
  Joseph, 20, fancy weaver
  Betty, 15, fancy weaver
  Hannah, 15, fancy weaver
  **Joshua, 10.
• NOTE: the family and parents attributed here are tentative. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• Joshua Blackburn married Mary Crump Glas.
• In 1861 Joshua was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joshua gave his occupation as weaver.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Joshua mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years and 27 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Joshua Blackburn was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joshua Blackburn was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Joshua ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• He and Mary Crump Glas were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Blackburn, Joshua, 47, works in woolen mill, general ill health, b. England
  ---, Mary, 52, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Ella, 22, daur, school teacher, b. NH.
• On 22 Oct 1888 Joshua Blackburn was included on a passenger list of the the "Etruria" having embarked at Liverpool, arriving New York City Harbor, New York, age 57, weaver, of York, apparently having been on a visit to England.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. K.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 8 Jun 1890, and received certificate number 836051.
• He died on 2 Feb 1891 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid. He was 59 years, 7 months and 29 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1891 at North Burial Ground, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, where his wife would later join him.
• On 10 Nov 1891 Mary Crump Glas received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Joshua's service; his wife, received certificate number 358371.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Joshua and died on 27 Jan 1907 at Rhode Island at age 80.
• Credits: Gravemarker photo kindly provided by Jen Snoots at FindaGrave.com.

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2010

Luke H. B. Blackmer

Gravemarker of Luke H. B. Blackmer

• Company: F

• Luke H. B. Blackmer was born on 25 Oct 1814 at Greenwich, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• On 16 May 1841 Luke H. B. Blackmer, 26, married Huldah P. Packard, 17, at Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• Luke H. B. Blackmer and Huldah P. Packard were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Aug 1850 at Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luke Blackmoor, 34, farmer, b. MA
  Hulda, 25, b. NH
  Lucy A., 7, b. MA
  Perez, 4, b. MA
  Almira, 1, b. MA
  Lucy Packard, 55, b. MA.
• Luke H. B. Blackmer and Huldah P. Packard were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luke H. Blackman, 44, works in facotry, b. MA (as were all in family)
  Huldah, 36
  Lucy A., 17, works in facotry
  Peras, 14
  Almira, 11
  Elizabeth, 9
  Fiducia, 5
  Ida, 3.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luke gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Luke was living at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Luke mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 46 years, 8 months and 17 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, Luke H. B. Blackmer 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, Luke H. Blackmer was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 24 Apr 1863 Luke ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• Luke also served in the 23rd Illinois Infantry, Co. I.
• On 2 Dec 1868 Luke's daughter, Lucy A. Blackmer married Lucien Irwin at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 May 1872 Luke's daughter, Almira "Myra" Blackmer married Riley B. Smith at Kendall County, Illinois.
• On 10 Dec 1873 Luke's daughter, Elizabeth "Libbie" Blackmer married H. M. Woodward at Kendall County, Illinois.
• Luke H. B. Blackmer and Huldah P. Packard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Plano, Kendall County, Illinois, where he is a Laborer. Their daughter, Lucy, her husband, and the two grand-children live with them.
• On 18 Sep 1883 Luke's daughter, Elizabeth "Libbie" Blackmer married James C. Harwood at Kendall County, Illinois.
• On 14 Nov 1894 Luke's daughter, Almira "Myra" Blackmer married George Erastus Hedges at Kendall County, Illinois.
• Luke H. B. Blackmer died on 2 Jun 1899 at Plano, Kendall County, Illinois. He was 84 years, 7 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1899 at Little Rock Township Cemetery, Plano, Kendall County, Illinois.
• On 17 Jun 1899 Huldah P. Packard received a pension to surviving family member in Illinois based on Luke's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 487313.
• On 12 Jul 1903 Huldah P. Packard, his wife, died at age 80.
• Mike E. Epple.

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2010

Josiah Coleman Blaisdell

• Father: Charles Blaisdell b. 25 Mar 1799
• Mother: Ellen M. Webber d. before 1850

• Company: 1_SS

• Josiah Coleman Blaisdell was born on 25 Feb 1840 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Charles Blaisdell and Ellen M. Webber.
• Before 1850 his mother, Ellen M. Webber, died.
• On 9 May 1850 Josiah's widowed father, Charles Blaisdell, remarried to Mary Spencer, 41, at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
• Josiah Coleman Blaisdell was enumerated in the household of Charles Blaisdell and Mary Spencer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Aug 1850 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Charles Blaisdell, 50, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all)
  Mary S., 41
  Ellen M., 15
  **Josiah C., 10
  Lemuel J., 4.
• In 1861 Josiah was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Josiah gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Josiah C. Blaisdell mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• On 10 Dec 1861 Josiah ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 5 Mar 1863 Josiah Coleman Blaisdell, 23, married Adelaide O. Caldon, 19, daughter of Benjamin Caldon and Martha Holmes, at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
• Josiah Coleman Blaisdell and Adelaide O. Caldon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Blaisdell, Josiah C., 30, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all)
  ---, Adelaide, 27
  ---, Ellen M., 5
  ---, Martha, 1.
• On 27 Jun 1889 Josiah's daughter, Ellen M. Blaisdell married Guy Perley Danforth at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Josiah Coleman Blaisdell made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 28 Jan 1892, and received certificate number 837687, for service in the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• He and Adelaide O. Caldon were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Blaisdell, Josiah C., b. Feb 1840, 60, married 37 years, b. NH (fat b. NH, mor b. Spain), carriage dealer
  ---, Adelaide O., wife, b. Apr 1843, two of three children living, b. NH
  Danforth, Ellen M., daur, b. Jan 1865, married 11 years, one child living, b. NH
  ---, Hazel A., g-daur, b. Sep 1891, b. MA (fat b. ME, mor b. NH).
• Josiah Coleman Blaisdell died on 27 May 1916 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was 76 years, 3 months and 2 days old.

• Last Edited: 24 Mar 2011