Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Joseph Myron Goddard

b. 8 November 1835, d. 28 March 1907

Lt. J. Myron Goddard

Father: Joseph Wilson Goddard b. between 1806 - 1807
Mother: Abigail Dana Townsend

Company: B

Joseph Myron Goddard was born on 8 Nov 1835 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Wilson Goddard and Abigail Dana Townsend.
Joseph Myron Goddard was enumerated in the household of Joseph Wilson Goddard and Abigail Dana Townsend in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Joseph W. Goddard, 43, mechanic, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Abigail D. Goddard, 44
Royal M., 16, mechanic
**Joseph M., 14
Abby Ann, 13
Mary J., 9.
On 15 Oct 1856 Joseph Myron Goddard, 20, married Clara E. Wheeler, daughter of Waterman Wheeler, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as machinist.
On 1 Aug 1861 Joseph was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 1 Aug 1861 J. mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester. (click icon to read).
On 26 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Myron Goddard was mentioned in an article about the arrival of sick and wounded soldiers from Fortress Monroe.
On 26 Oct 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
He was a pall bearer at the burial of Hans Peter Jorgensen on 23 Jul 1863 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Myron Goddard made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Jul 1875.
On 8 Apr 1876, Joseph was granted a patent for a rattan machine.
He and Clara E. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Goddard, Myron, 44, machinist, b. MA
---, Clara, 42, wife, b. MA
---, Lillian, 22, daur, b. MA
---, Percy, 20, son, works in machine shop, b. MA.
In Jun 1886 Joseph was living at Wakefield, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard attended the 24th annual reunion of the Company B, 15th Massachusetts, association -- the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
In May 1898 Joseph was living at Wakefield, Massachusetts.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Myron Goddard attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
On 28 Jun 1905 Joseph Myron Goddard wrote a letter to be read at the reunion of Company B (click icon to read article).
He died on 28 Mar 1907 at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, a suicide by shooting. He was 71 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
He was buried on 1 Apr 1907 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Juniper Avenue (Click icon to read the newspaper report.).
In May 1907 Clara E. Wheeler received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joseph's service; received certificate 650861.
On 21 Oct 1907 Joseph Myron Goddard was reported as "deceased" at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).
Clara outlived Joseph and died in Jan 1911.

Last Edited: 3 Jun 2009

Family: Clara E. Wheeler b. between 1837 - 1838, d. Jan 1911

Clara "Lillian" Goddard b. 16 Jan 1858
Percy Myron Goddard b. 30 Oct 1860

Clark Sylvester Simonds

b. 24 February 1831, d. 17 September 1862

Clark S. Simonds

Father: Clark Simonds b. 7 Jul 1804, d. 1 Mar 1850
Mother: Sarah Rideout b. 24 Dec 1806, d. 24 Jan 1883

Company: B

Clark Sylvester Simonds was born on 24 Feb 1831 at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Clark Simonds and Sarah Rideout.
On 1 Mar 1850 his father, Clark Simonds, died at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of stomach cancer.
In 1850 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was a guardianship hearing for Clark S. and George B. Simonds.
Clark Sylvester Simonds was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 15 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a scythe maker, living in the household of James Rupen (or Russen).
On 26 Nov 1857 Clark Sylvester Simonds, 26, married Martha M. Sibley, 18, daughter of Harrington Sibley and Maria K. Buttrick, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Clark Sylvester Simonds was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is enumerated as "Simonds, C. S.", 29, scythe maker, b. MA, with $1000 value in personal estate. His wife, Martha Sibley, sister of his future comrade in arms, Fred Sibley, lives two doors away, is 18, b. NH, and has her own fortune of $1200.
(Note: why they are living seperately is an open question.).
In 1861 Clark was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Clark gave his occupation as scythe maker.
Clark Sylvester Simonds and Frederick H. Sibley, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Clark Sylvester Simonds and George Bowman Simonds, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
On 1 Aug 1861 Clark mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Captain, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 5 months and 8 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark Sylvester Simonds was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester. (click icon to read).
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 22 Oct 1861, mentioning Clark Sylvester Simonds, as follows.
In Oct 1861 Clark Sylvester Simonds was mentioned in a report to the Richmond Dispatch about the arrival of federal prisoners in that city. (Click icon to read.).
Lyman Nichols wrote a letter to Charles Nichols on 28 Oct 1861 from Camp Foster, Poolesville, Maryland,, mentioning Clark Sylvester Simonds, as follows: (click icon to read).
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark Sylvester Simonds was mentioned in dispatches or (not necessarily correctly) among the casualties of Ball's Bluff.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark Sylvester Simonds was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Capt. Clark S. Simonds was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark Sylvester Simonds was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Clark Sylvester Simonds was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed by two shell bursts, "while leading his men in battle.". He was 31 years, 6 months and 24 days old.
On 23 Sep 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark 's funeral was noted: "Capt. Clark S. Simonds, killed in the great battle on the Upper Potomac, Wednesday of last week, will be buried in Fitchburg, today. The funeral service will be held at the town hall at three o'clock this afternoon. The band which has returned from the twentyfifth regiment will be present and participate in the ceremonies."
He was buried on 23 Sep 1862 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (South Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Mulberry Avenue. The funeral services took place in the Town Hall, and Chaplain Scandlin was present. He leaves a wife and two children.
Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames on 25 Sep 1862 from Boliver's Heights, Bolivar, Virginia,, mentioning Clark Sylvester Simonds, as follows: his wife.
On 22 Dec 1862 Martha M. Sibley received a pension to surviving family member based on Clark's service; received certificate number 1124.
Frederick, his brother-in-law, outlived Clark and died on 17 Aug 1863 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, of "malignant dysentery" while serving with the 36th Massachusetts Infantry.
On 20 Sep 1863 his infant daughter, Sarah Louisa Simonds, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 1.
Aaron Whitney Simonds, his brother, survived Clark and died on 21 Oct 1863 at Morris Island, South Carolina, serving with the 4th New Hampshire Regiment at age 26.
George Bowman Simonds survived Clark and died on 10 May 1864 at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, at age 22.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harrington Sibley and Maria K. Buttrick in the 1880 US Federal Census in 1880 at Ward 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, The widow Martha M. SIMONDS, 39, b. NH, lives with her daughter -- Maria B. SIMONDS, 20, b. MA, in the house of her parents:
Harrington and Maria K. SIBLEY. Her father is an "iron founder."
In 1890 Bernard B. Vassal wrote a letter to William H. Jeffrey for his book, Richmond Prisons 1861-62, describing prison conditions and mentioning his imprisoned fellow officers of the 15th Massachusetts. (Click icon to read his letter.).
Martha M. Simonds was enumerated as the widow of Clark Sylvester Simonds, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read).
Clark Sylvester Simonds's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Martha M. Sibley in the 1900 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1900 at Ward 4, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the widow, Martha M. Simonds, still lives with her mother. Of her two children, only Maria is still living. Maria B. Simonds is 49 and unmarried.
On 17 Sep 1900 Clark Sylvester Simonds was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
Maria, his daughter, outlived Clark and died on 16 Sep 1906 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of cerebral menningitis at age 47.
Martha, his wife, outlived Clark and died on 3 Sep 1913.
On 16 Sep 1913, Martha M. Sibley, his widow, was dropped from the pension rolls.
On 21 Jun 1922 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clark was the subject of an article concerning the presentation of his coat to the local Sons of Veterans organization. (click icon to read).
Researcher: Fred B. Stewart, with an interest in the Simonds Family.

Last Edited: 26 Jun 2009

Family: Martha M. Sibley b. Sep 1839, d. 3 Sep 1913

Maria Buttrick Simonds b. 20 Jun 1859, d. 16 Sep 1906
Sarah Louisa Simonds b. 7 Oct 1861, d. 20 Sep 1863

Charles Henry Eager

b. 8 September 1830, d. 30 January 1903

Capt. Charles H. Eager
Photo courtesy of Jeff Randolph .

Father: Col. William Eager b. 19 Dec 1771, d. 20 Jul 1837
Mother: Harriet Whittemore b. 13 Jan 1798, d. 1869

Company: B

The Biography of Charles H. Eager, researched and written by Paul McCray. Click HERE to read Paul's biography of Eager.
Charles Henry Eager was born on 8 Sep 1830 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Col. William Eager and Harriet Whittemore.
On 20 Jul 1837 his father, Col. William Eager, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 65.
On 5 Jun 1855 Charles Henry Eager, 24, married Mary Z. Wetherbee, 21, daughter of John Wetherbee and Mary [--?--], at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, (Note: there was originally confusion about her name. All evidence now indicates that the middle initial "Z" is for Zibbie, as she was known.).
The letters from Charles H. Eager posted here are from the Lewis Leigh Collection of the US Army Military History Institute, in process of transcription by Paul McCray. To read, press the document icon, and return here with the [Back] key in your browser.
Charles wrote a letter on 27 Apr 1861 as follows: to his brother, Alfred.
Charles wrote a letter on 1 May 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie.
In 1861 Charles was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as hardware dealer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
On 1 Aug 1861 Charles was promoted to as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester. (click icon to read).
Charles wrote a letter on 6 Sep 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie.
Charles wrote a letter on 22 Oct 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie, after the Battle of Ball's Bluff.
Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 22 Oct 1861, mentioning Charles Henry Eager, as follows.
Charles wrote a letter on 23 Oct 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie.
Charles wrote a letter on 25 Oct 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie.
Charles wrote a letter on 8 Nov 1861 as follows: to his wife, Zibbie.
Charles wrote a letter on 13 Jan 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 6 Mar 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 16 Mar 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 24 Mar 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 31 Mar 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 4 Apr 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 17 Apr 1862 as follows: to his wife.
On 11 May 1862 Charles was promoted to as 1st Lieutenant and Regimental Quarter Master.
Charles wrote a letter on 16 Sep 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 18 Sep 1862 as follows: to his brother, Alfred, after the Battle of Antietam.
Charles wrote a letter on 19 Sep 1862 as follows: to his wife.
Charles wrote a letter on 26 Sep 1862 as follows: to his wife.
On 15 Oct 1862 Charles was promoted to as a Captain.
On 2 Feb 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation.
In 1869 his mother, Harriet Whittemore, died.
Charles Henry Eager and Mary Z. Wetherbee were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Eager, Charles, 40, clerk in express co., b. MA
---, Mary, 36, b. MA
---, Ethel Marie, 2/12, b. MA
Nutter, Horton G., 32, R. R. Clerk, b. NH
---, Maria, 29, b. MA
Boadly, Margret, 34, domestic servant, b. Nova Scotia.
On 3 Jul 1875 Charles Henry Eager attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read the report.).
He and Mary Z. Wetherbee were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from Paul McCray - "The 1880 census showed Eager living in the city of Boston. He was working as a clerk in an express company and boarding in a house with his wife, his ten year-old daughter and eleven others."
On 28 Jun 1883 Charles Henry Eager wrote a letter to be read at the 15th annual reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read the report).
On 20 Jan 1885 Mary Z. Wetherbee, his wife, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
In Jun 1886 Charles Henry Eager took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C. (click icon to read about their activities).
On 28 Jun 1888 Charles Henry Eager wrote a letter read at the reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B. (Note: his name is spelled differently, but he is positively identified).
On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager wrote a letter read at the 24th annual reunion of the Company B, 15th Massachusetts, association -- the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read).
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1896, received certificate number 906829.
In May 1898 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 20 Jun 1899 Charles's daughter, Ethel Maria Eager married Frederick Shenstone Woods in a first marriage for both.
In 1900 Charles joined the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Massachusetts Commandery with his membership passing to his nephew, Frederic W. Eager, in 1904.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 18 Aug 1900 his granddaughter, Emily Woods, daughter of Frederick Shenstone Woods and Ethel Maria Eager, was born at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Jun 1901 Charles Henry Eager wrote a letter to be read at the 40th reunion of Company B.
He died on 30 Jan 1903 at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read his obituary.). He was 72 years, 4 months and 22 days old.
He was buried on 2 Feb 1903 at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Grave No.6, Sect. 4, Lot 21.
On 1 May 1903 his granddaughter, Helen Woods, daughter of Frederick Shenstone Woods and Ethel Maria Eager, was born at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Oct 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Eager was noted as deceased in the previous year in a newspaper article about the 38th regimental reunion. (Click the icon to read).
The personal papers or letters of Charles Henry Eager are available at at Lewis Leigh Collection, US Army Military History Institute, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, consisting of approximately 100 letters.
Researcher: Paul McCray, whose e-mail has unfortunately gone bad, a non-related researcher who has studied Eager's letters and life in depth.

Last Edited: 29 May 2009

Family: Mary Z. Wetherbee b. 17 Jul 1833, d. 20 Jan 1885

Ethel Maria Eager b. 17 Apr 1870

William Gardner Waters

b. 14 August 1838, d. 27 April 1917

Father: George Washington Waters b. between 1797 - 1798
Mother: Sarah Forbes Forbush b. between 1797 - 1798

Company: B

William Gardner Waters was born on 14 Aug 1838 at Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, son of George Washington Waters and Sarah Forbes Forbush.
William Gardner Waters was not enumerated in the household of George Washington Waters and Sarah Forbes Forbush in the 1850 US Federal Census in Jun 1850 at Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, as:
WATERS, George, 52, carpet manufacturer, b. MA
---- Sarah F., 52, b. MA
---- Sarah E., 14, b. ME
**---- William G., 13, b. ME
WATERS, John H., 25, Weaver, b. MA
---- Francis A., 21, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as no occupation given in Ford's history.
On 24 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Commissary Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine. He was 22 years, 11 months and 10 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Gardner Waters was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester. (click icon to read).
On 27 Oct 1862 William was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 3 Jan 1863 William Gardner Waters was mentioned in an article in the Boston Herald, recounting events as of 29 Dec 1862, Pg. 1, Col. 7. (click icon to read).
On 14 Mar 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Gardner Waters was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 7 Sep 1864 William Gardner Waters, 26, married Louisa F. Towle, 18, daughter of John D. Towle and Cordelia L. [--?--], at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Louisa F. Towle, his wife, died at California apparently.
Between 1879 - 1880 William Gardner Waters married Minnie A. [--?--] at California (Note: the 1880 census states that Minnie was married within the year, and indications are that daughter Edith was hers by a previous marriage. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
William Gardner Waters and Minnie A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, as:
Waters, Wm. G., 41, boarder, married, pressman, b. ME (sic)
---, Minnie, 40, boarder, married within the year, b. MA (sic)
---, Edith, 7, b. CA
along with 11 other boarders in the lodging house of Mrs. M. R. Wilson, 61, of MA.
William Gardner Waters made application for a veteran's pension in May 1886, and received certificate number 1098111.
In 1887 William bought one half of San Miguel Island, one of the Northern Channel islands, off the coast of Southern California for $10,000. (Note: this island is a very remote windswept island that today is a 3 hr power launch ride from Ventura harbor.).
In 1888 William moved his wife, adopted daughter, maid and ranch hands to the island and began ranching.
In 1889 Minnie A. [--?--], his wife, died at California.
In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" which says he was "on the rolls as of Gorham, ME, but comissioned as from Clinton."
In 1897 William formed the San Miguel Island Company with the assistance of investors.
On 28 Jun 1905 William Gardner Waters wrote a letter to be read at the reunion of Company B (click icon to read article).
In 1906 William was living at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Gardner Waters attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Click icon to read the report, believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
William Gardner Waters was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion. (Click icon to read.).
On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, William Gardner Waters 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. (Click icon to read the report.).
In 1908 William and investor Elias Beckman became involved in a lawsuit which resulted in the U.S. Government exercising its right of ownership to San Miguel Island.
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, as:
Waters. William G., 71, widower, b. ME (of MA parents). He is a stock man raising sheep.
He died on 27 Apr 1917 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. He was 78 years, 8 months and 13 days old.

Last Edited: 14 Sep 2009

Family 1: Louisa F. Towle b. 28 Aug 1846

Edith Waters b. between 1872 - 1873

Family 2: Minnie A. [--?--] b. between 1838 - 1839, d. 1889

Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown

b. 22 May 1842, d. 1 June 1927

Frank A. Brown

Father: Jacob Brown b. 14 Jun 1813, d. after 1880
Mother: Mary Francis Hartwell d. before 1880

Company: B

Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was born on 22 May 1842 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was enumerated in the household of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as follows:
Jacob Brown, 36, b. NH
Mrs. J., 22, b. MA
Calvin, 12, b. NH
Ira, 10, b. NH
**Francis, 8, b. NH
Lucy, 6, b. NH
(next door)
Deliverance Brown, 85, b. MA
Mrs. D., 80, b. MA
Nathaniel, 45, b. NH.
In 1858 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Ira Brown, his brother to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell, his parents to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
On 14 Nov 1862 Francis was promoted to Corporal.
On 9 Apr 1863 Francis was promoted to Sergeant.
He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
On 30 Oct 1863 Francis was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 6 Feb 1864 Francis was promoted to 1st Lieutenant by comission, but not mustered as such.
In May 1864 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was wounded in the breast.
On 28 Jul 1864 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service, with the rank of 1st Sergeant.
After 1863 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown moved to DeKalb County, Missouri.
On 19 Nov 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown, 23, married Harriett Josephine Roberts, 19, daughter of Littleton Roberts and Elizabeth Kincaid, at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, (Note: she was the sister of his brother Ira's wife Mary Roberts.).
About 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Amable Joseph Beaudry moved to Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, from Massachusetts after the war. Unknown if they travelled together or if this was just coincidence. Both were of Company B, 15th Massachusetts.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1878, received certificate number 1124701.
Before 1880 his son, Robert D. Brown, died and does not appear in the 1880 census with the family.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, where he is a farmer.
In Jun 1886 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
In May 1898 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
Brown, Frank, head, b. May 1842, 58, married 34 years, b. NH (as were his parents), farmer
---, Harriet J., wife, b. May 1846, 54, five of six children still living, b. MO (of KY parents).
On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
In Jun 1909 Francis was living at Shawnee, Oklahoma.
On 26 Jun 1909 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown wrote a letter read at the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
Brown, F. A., head, 68, married 45 years, b. NH (and his parents), own income
---, Harriet J., wife, 45, five of eight children living, b. MI.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 24 Jan 1920 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
On 25 Dec 1921 Harriett Josephine Roberts, his wife, died at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, at age 75.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown died on 1 Jun 1927 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He was 85 years and 10 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1927 at Fairview Cemetary, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Block 6; lot 200, with his wife.

Last Edited: 27 Apr 2009

Family: Harriett Josephine Roberts b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 25 Dec 1921

Ellen "Nellie" C. Brown b. 15 Oct 1866
Mary E. Brown b. 19 Feb 1868
Arthur P. Brown b. 1 Dec 1869
Robert D. Brown b. 26 Sep 1871, d. before 1880
Emily L. Brown b. 15 Mar 1873
Haleiml Brown b. between 1879 - 1880
Henry E. Brown b. 19 Sep 1881

Andrew Fisher

b. 21 November 1829, d. 15 February 1908

Father: Herman Fisher b. between 1797 - 1798, d. 19 Jul 1876
Mother: Bathsheba Cobleigh b. 14 Apr 1803, d. 8 Sep 1854

Company: B

Andrew Fisher was born on 21 Nov 1829 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Herman Fisher and Bathsheba Cobleigh.
On 8 Sep 1854 his mother, Bathsheba Cobleigh, died at age 51.
Andrew Fisher married Lucena Darling.
Andrew Fisher was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Andrew Fisher, 31, pail maker, $100 personal estate, b. NH
Lucina, 30, b. NH.
He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Andrew gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
In 1861 Andrew was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
Andrew Fisher and Seth Rice Fisher, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
On 17 Sep 1862 Andrew Fisher was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
On 19 Dec 1862 Andrew was promoted to Sergeant.
He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Fisher was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
On 14 Jul 1864 Andrew was promoted to Captain, but he was not mustered due to missing numbers in the ranks.
On 28 Jul 1864 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service, as a Sergeant.
On 18 Nov 1874 his brother, Seth Rice Fisher, died at age 46.
On 3 Jul 1875 Andrew Fisher attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read the report.).
On 19 Jul 1876 his father, Herman Fisher, died.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Fisher attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Feb 1880, and received certificate number 212557.
He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1880 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
Fisher, Andrew, 50, divorced, farmer, b. NH
Sanford, Sylvanus, 28, laborer, b. NH.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he was wounded at Antietam and was a prisoner at Libby and Belle Island for four months.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Fisher was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
Fisher, Andrew, 70, "widower", b. NH, pensioner
Misell, Mary, 29, housekeeper, divorced, no children, b. Canada.
He died on 15 Feb 1908 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He was 78 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
On 21 Feb 1908 Lucena Darling received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Andrew's service.
On 28 Jun 1908 Andrew Fisher was reported as deceased at the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family: Lucena Darling b. Apr 1829

James E. May

b. 17 January 1829, d. 27 June 1880

Capt. James E. May.

Father: Simon May b. 1800, d. 13 Jul 1859
Mother: Elizabeth Crossman b. between 1810 - 1811, d. 13 Apr 1878

Company: B

Note: the middle initial "E" is not shown in his obituary and needs further documentation.
James E. May was born on 17 Jan 1829 at Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Simon May and Elizabeth Crossman.
James E. May married Mary Ann Porter.
James E. May was enumerated in the household of Simon May and Elizabeth Crossman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Simon May, 50, laborer, b. Ireland
Elizabeth, 39, b. Ireland
Rebecca, 18, b. Nova Scotia
Margaret, 16,
Simon, 13, b. MA
Thomas, 10, b. MA
Mary E., 7, b. MA
David, 4, b. MA
Bridget Coil, 20, b. Ireland
Eliza Dowds, 24, b. Ireland
Ellen Lynch, 18, b. Ireland
Robert Kennedy, 21, b. Ireland
**James May, 22, b. Ireland
Mary A., 19, b. Ireland
David, 1, b. MA
Simon, 8/12, b. MA.
On 5 Mar 1851 his infant son, Simon May, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of teething.
On 13 Jul 1859 his father, Simon May, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, "killed instantly in an accident on the railroad."
In 1861 James was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as wood turner.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
On 28 Oct 1862 James was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 30 Mar 1863 James was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. May was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced. (Click icon to read listing.).
On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. May was mentioned as promoted.
On 22 Nov 1863 James was promoted to Captain.
In May 1864 James E. May was wounded.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. May was mentioned among the casualties. (click icon to read details).
On 22 Jun 1864 James was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
Daniel W. Freeman wrote a letter on 25 Jun 1864, mentioning James E. May, as follows: published in the Webster Times. (Click icon to read.).
On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to 20th MVI as absent Prisoner of War.
On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. May was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts. (click icon to read).
Starting 28 Jul 1864, James also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
On 19 Aug 1864 his younger brother, Simon May, died at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, in action while serving with the 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. May was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men. (click icon to read the list).
On 21 Sep 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, James E. May was among those Union officers listed as being confined in Libby Prison in Richmond.
On 5 Mar 1865, James was exchanged from prison.
On 8 Mar 1865 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, James E. May was listed among six hundred Union officers released from prison and having arrived in Annapolis on 5 March.
He ended his service with by mustering out on 11 Mar 1865.

On 15 Mar 1865 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas J. Hastings, William James Coulter, and an unknown person , were mentioned in Volume 94 # 11

More Exchanged Prisoners
Four government steamers arrived at Annapolis from Wilmington, last Sunday, bringing six hundred released Union officers. Several thousand more prisoners are to follow immediately. The following Massachusetts officers are among the arrivals on Sunday:
Capt. Joseph (sic) May, Lieut. W. J. Coulter, and Lieut. Thomas J. Hastings of the 15th regiment....

James was Colonel of the 10th Massachusetts after the close of the war.
In 1870 Mary Ann Porter, his wife, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
James E. May was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
May, James 39, wood turner, b. MA (as were all in the family)
---, Fannie, 18, works in wood turning shop
---, Flora, 15, works in wood turning shop
---, James Jr., 13
---, Charles, 11
---, Lincoln, 9
Sibly, Addie M., 23, house keeper, b. ME (his future wife).
On 5 Jun 1871 James E. May, 42, married Addie M. Sibley, daughter of Daniel Sibley and Abigail [--?--], at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
James E. May died on 27 Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read report). He was 51 years, 5 months and 10 days old.
He was buried on 30 Jun 1880 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hemlock Path (Click the icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
Addie M. May, his wife, was appointed as administrator of his estate according to the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 21 Apr 1886 Addie M. Sibley received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 234623.
On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read).
On 14 Oct 1899 James E. May was mentioned in the obituary of Joel Pratt, as a close friend, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Credits: Primary photo from USMHI, Carlisle, PA.
Descendant(s): Dorothy Mae Logan.

Last Edited: 22 Jul 2009

Family 1: Mary Ann Porter b. between 1830 - 1831, d. 1870

David May b. between 1848 - 1849
Simon May b. 11 Apr 1850, d. 5 Mar 1851
Frances Matilda May b. 7 Jan 1853
Florence May b. 15 Apr 1855
James Henry May b. 17 May 1857
Charles Hurlbert May b. 28 Feb 1859
Lincoln Scott May b. 16 Jul 1861

Family 2: Addie M. Sibley b. between 1843 - 1844

John Murkland

b. 1835, d. 3 July 1863

John Murkland

Father: John Murkland b. between 1809 - 1810, d. 7 Aug 1876
Mother: Jane Lambert b. between 1813 - 1814

Company: B

John Murkland was born in 1835 at Scotland, son of John Murkland and Jane Lambert.
This family appears to come from Paisley, in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
Between 1835 - 1836 John Murkland emigrated with John Murkland and Jane Lambert, his parents, from Scotland to America.
John Murkland was enumerated in the household of John Murkland and Jane Lambert in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Ward 5, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
John MURKLAND, 40, m, b. Scotland, Manufacture,
Jane, 36, f, b. Scotland
Ann LAMBERT, 76, f., b. Scotland (John's grandmother.)
**John MURKLAND, 15, m, b. Scotland (in school in 1850)
Robert L., 13, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
William R., 9, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
Margret (?), 8, f, b. MA (in school in 1850)
James, 6, m, b. MA (in school in 1850)
Woodward E., 3, m, b. MA
Jane, 1, f, b. MA
George F., 1, f, b. MA.
On 19 Apr 1859 John Murkland married Sophia M. Lee, 22, daughter of James Lee and Charlotte Messenger, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John Murkland and Sophia M. Lee were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1860 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, where he is the clerk and they live in the "Bangor House," which appears to be a very up-market boarding house or hotel.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as machinist.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
On 29 May 1862 John was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 18 Sep 1862 John was promoted to Captain, in a battlefield commission at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 15 Nov 1862 at "The Lowell Daily Citizen and News", Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, John was mentioned in an article about his promotion. (Click icon to read.).
He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds, "shot by a minie ball through the thigh," as Captain of Co. G. He was 28 years old.
On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle. (click icon to read).
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
He was buried in 1863 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Ford's history of the 15th Regiment says the following about Capt. Murkland:
The following account of Captain John Murkland is endorsed by Colonel John W. Kimball:
When the war broke out he was among the first to enlist in Company B, Fifteenth Regiment, and was immediatly appointed a sergeant, which office he held until after the battle of Antietam. He was raised to captain from the rank of sergeant, on recommendation of General Gorman and Colonel Kimball, and we give below the letter of General Gorman to Governor Andrew, which will be read with interest:

Headquarters 2d Division, 2d Army Corps,
Bolivar, VA., Oct. 19, 1862
Brig.-Gen. Schouler, Adjutant-General:

Sir: Since the death of the gallant captain of Company B (Capain Simonds), there is a vacancy. I now beg leave to present the name of First-Sergeant John Murkland. He is eminently fit and qualified, and is now in command of his company. He has nobly won this merited promotion by his gallantry on the battle-field of Antietam. When Captain Simonds fell, Lieutenant-Colonel Kimball took the dying man’s sword off and said, "I want you to take this sword and lead this company; will you do it? " He answered gallantly, "I will do so, -- anywhere you may order!" This noble answer, made in the face of death and danger, ought to win for him from his country a medal, and two captains’ commissions, if need be. I trust His Excellency will reward this espcial gallantry at once. I am, General,
truly yours,
W. A. Gorman
Brig.-Gen., Commanding Division

The Governor immediately forwarded a commission, also wrote a letter to the regiment highly complimentary of Murkland, and giving his reasons for his departure from his usual custom in thus elevating him at once to a captaincy. The appointment gave great satisfaction to the regiment, and to his many friends. As a man, he was genial and kind-hearted, and beloved by all who knew him. As a soldier, he was prompt and efficient, and a thorough disciplinarian, while none braver than he ever trod the field of battle.

Sophia M. Lee received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service.
In 1866, John was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sophia M. Lee in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where his wife is enumerated with two of her younger siblings:
Albert, 20, (née Lee), clerk in store, born MA
Laura A, 17, (née Lee), at school, born MA.
John and Sophia M. Lee have no known issue. The ages of the children enumerated with Sophia would put their births well before the marriage, and it is unknown what relationship they had to Sophia. The fact that John's sword has come down to another family branch, through his next eldest brother, also a Civil War veteran, suggests that he had no surviving heir.
In 1889 John's wife, Sophia M. Murkland, was incuded in the city directory at Lowell Massachusetts, at 141 Grand Street.
On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Murkland 's widow attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
Sophia, his wife, outlived John and died on 20 Feb 1924 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 87.
He and Sophia M. Lee were buried at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and the inscription on his gravestone reads:
1835 Capt. John Murkland 1863 --
His Wife --
1837 Sophia Lee Murkland 1924.
A photograph or image of John Murkland is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Robert Murkland, a descendant of John's brother, Robert.
Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.

Last Edited: 26 Jun 2009

Family: Sophia M. Lee b. 7 Jan 1837, d. 20 Feb 1924

Henry Augustus Spooner

b. 14 December 1829, d. 13 December 1888

Father: Alden Spooner b. 12 May 1784, d. 10 Jan 1877
Mother: Dolly Flagg b. 25 Jul 1793, d. 17 May 1878

Company: B

Henry Augustus Spooner was born on 14 Dec 1829 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alden Spooner and Dolly Flagg, ((Alden, Clapp, Phillip, Daniel, Samuel (of Bristol, MA 1655), William (of Colchester, Essex, England and Plymouth, MA), John)).
In 1849 Henry joined the Fitchburg Fusiliers according to a report in the Fitchburg Sentinel (19 Dec 1883).
On 6 Apr 1850 Henry Augustus Spooner, 20, married Jane Harrington, 21, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as hat finisher.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 6 months and 28 days old.
Henry Augustus Spooner and George J. Spooner, 4th cousins, descendants of William Spooner of Plymouth, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. B.
On 29 May 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 27 Dec 1862 his cousin, George J. Spooner, died at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, of disease.
On 28 Aug 1863 his brother, Solon Webster Spooner, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with Co. B, 53 Massachusetts Mil. Inf. Solin's wife, Hannah, received a pension in 1863. at age 37.
Henry Augustus Spooner made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1867, and received certificate number 158450.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Jane Harrington were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Spooner, Henry A., D??, b. MA
---, Jane H., 51, wife, b. VT (of VT parents)
---, Louisa L., 19, daur, b. MA
---, Samuel F., 17, son, b. MA
---, Carrie C., 14, daur, b. MA.
Henry Augustus Spooner was a pall bearer at the burial of James E. May on 30 Jun 1880 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (Click icon to read the newspaper report.).
On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1883 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the 15th reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read report).
On 9 Oct 1883 Henry Augustus Spooner included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Click icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
In Jun 1886 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Henry Augustus Spooner took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C. (click icon to read about their activities).
On 4 Apr 1888, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry was appointed and confirmed a constable.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
On 21 Oct 1888 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner attended the annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He died on 13 Dec 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read obituary). He was 58 years, 11 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1888 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (West of Central Entrance) Side Hillll.
On 26 Jul 1889 Jane Harrington received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; and received certificate number 284069.
Jane Harrington was enumerated as the widow of Henry Augustus Spooner, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at 199 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner was remembered in memorium when his widow attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner 's widow attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Spooner 's widow attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
Researcher: Cheryl A. Boone, who has much related Spooner family information.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family: Jane Harrington b. 27 Oct 1828

Laura Jane Spooner b. 23 Aug 1851
Emma Isabella Spooner b. 14 Oct 1854
Frederick Henry Spooner b. 9 Aug 1856
Lula Adelaide Spooner b. 17 Jan 1859
Louisa Lucretia Spooner b. 11 May 1861
Samuel Flagg Spooner b. 28 Aug 1863
Carrie Church Spooner b. 31 Oct 1865

Amable Joseph Beaudry

b. 6 April 1837, d. 6 May 1919

Amable Beaudry

Father: Jean-Baptiste Beaudry
Mother: Monique Archambault

Company: B

Amable Beaudry was born on 6 Apr 1837 at St-Jean-Baptiste, Rouville County, Quebec, Canada (East), son of Jean-Baptiste Beaudry and Monique Archambault.
On 10 Apr 1856 Amable Beaudry, 19, married Rosina Gorman, 19, daughter of Isaac Gorman, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Amable gave his occupation as moulder.
In 1861 Amable was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Amable mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
On 1 Jan 1862 Amable was promoted to Corporal.
On 17 Sep 1862 Amable Joseph Beaudry was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 18 Sep 1862 Amable was promoted to Sergeant.
Amable, and John R. Farnum wrote later in life for a publication (unidentified) telling of his experiences at Gettysburg. (from the family files of Jill Gibbs. Click icon to read.).
On 4 Jul 1863 Amable was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amable Joseph Beaudry was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amable Joseph Beaudry was mentioned as promoted.
On 5 May 1864 Amable Joseph Beaudry was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, according to the MASSCW.
On 12 May 1864 Amable Joseph Beaudry was wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, in the left knee, according to his pension papers.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amable Joseph Beaudry was mentioned among the casualties. (click icon to read details).
On 28 Jul 1864 Amable ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service, as 1st Lieutenant of Co. H.
About 1865 Amable Joseph Beaudry and Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown moved to Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, from Massachusetts after the war. Unknown if they travelled together or if this was just coincidence. Both were of Company B, 15th Massachusetts.
Amable Joseph Beaudry and Rosina Gorman were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri.
Amable Joseph Beaudry and Rosina Gorman were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, where his family consisted of himself, his wife Rosina (born in VT), and four children -- Charles L. (born in MA), and Evalina, Mary E., and George, all born in MO. (Oddly enough, the indexer of this census also misspelled the name as "BeaNdry".) Amable was a farmer in Missouri.
Amable Joseph Beaudry made application for a veteran's pension, but no further information is known.
In Jun 1886 Amable was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
He made application for a veteran's pension, and it was granted, but no further information is known.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amable Joseph Beaudry was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 29 Jun 1901 Amable Joseph Beaudry wrote a letter to be read at the 40th reunion of Company B.
On 10 Mar 1912 Rosina Gorman, his wife, died at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, at age 75.
In Jul 1913 Amable visited the Gettysburg battlefield and wrote a postcard home. (from the family files of Jill Gibbs. Click icon to view and read.).
He died on 6 May 1919 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was 82 years and 1 month old.
He was buried on 9 May 1919 at Amity, DeKalb County, Missouri.
On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amable Beaudry was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).
Descendant(s): Roger Beaudry
Jill Gibbs, who provided much of the personal information here.
Credits: Photo courtesey of Mark Savolis.

Last Edited: 23 Jul 2009

Family: Rosina Gorman b. 4 Jun 1836, d. 10 Mar 1912

Walter Amable Beaudry b. 17 Oct 1856, d. 5 Nov 1933
William Everet Beaudry b. 1 Oct 1858, d. 23 Mar 1946
Charles L. Beaudry b. 28 Apr 1865
Eve Lena Beaudry b. 2 Aug 1871
Mary E. Beaudry b. 23 Aug 1873
George Alfred Beaudry b. 14 Feb 1876, d. 9 Oct 1943

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