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William L. Blood

• Father: Lawson Blood b. 19 Sep 1807, d. 3 Jul 1881
• Mother: Susannah Permelia Bennet b. 1812, d. 17 Jan 1857

• Company: F

• William L. Blood was born on 2 Sep 1841 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lawson Blood and Susannah Permelia Bennet.
• William L. Blood was enumerated in the household of Lawson Blood and Susannah Permelia Bennet in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1850 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his father is a wheelwright; also enumerated - Harriet and Adaline Richardson, age 17 and 14, b. MA (relationship unknown; possibly boarders).
• On 17 Jan 1857 his mother, Susannah Permelia Bennet, died at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William L. Blood and Artemas Draper Ward were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, two future members of the 15th Massachusetts living in the same boarding house of one "Richard Litchfield", hotel keeper, and working as shoemakers.
• In 1861 William was living at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 10 months and 10 days old.
• On 15 Mar 1862 William's widowed father, Lawson Blood, remarried to Adeline L. Darling, 54, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
• William L. Blood died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 21 years and 15 days old.
• On 22 Sep 2002, William was finally added to the Civil War Memorial in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It had been overlooked when the column was originally erected. Click HERE to see the event. Or click the document icon to see how it happened.
• On 17 Sep 1900 William L. Blood was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
• George, his brother, outlived William and died on 27 Mar 1924 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 80.
• Researcher: David Fleming, a non-related researcher, with extensive files on the BLOOD Family.
• Lawson Blood of Oxford was apparently unrelated to the Charlton families.

• Last Edited: 23 Oct 2011

William Blute

• Company: No_SvcRec

• William Blute was born between 1839 - 1840.
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  On 12 Aug 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no further service record in the 1870 roster.
  
  
• This man does not appear in the MASSCW.
• According to Ford, men designated here as "No_SvcRec" were apparently "mustered into the service of the United States and assigned to the Fifteenth Regiment, but none of them have a record of service with that organization."
  

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

George W. Bolster

• Father: Washington Bolster b. 26 Sep 1806, d. 9 Sep 1893
• Mother: Phebe Ann Sage b. about 1813, d. 1884

• Company: K

• George W. Bolster was born on 20 Apr 1832 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Washington Bolster and Phebe Ann Sage.
• On 3 Oct 1850 George W. Bolster, 18, married Mary L. Winslow, daughter of Simeon Aldrich Winslow and Mary Shepherd Slade, at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George W. Bolster and Mary L. Winslow were divorced before 1858 apparently.
• On 7 Oct 1858 George's former wife, Mary L. Winslow remarried James Hopkins at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• George W. Bolster was enumerated in the household of Washington Bolster and Phebe Ann Sage in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Washington Bolster, 52, farmer, b. MA
  P. Ann, 41, b. CT
  **Geo. W., 27, farmer, , b. MA
  Jerome B., 25, common school teacher, b. MA
  Ellen, 14 (sic), b. MA
  Andrew, 23, farmer, b. MA.
• In 1861 George was living at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as bootmaker.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Private, being credited to the quota of Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 2 months and 11 days old.
• On 3 Aug 1861 George was promoted to to 1st Sergeant.
• On 9 Jun 1862 George was promoted to as a 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 7 Nov 1862 George was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant, and assigned to Co. C.
• On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. Bolster was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 18 Mar 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to resignation.
  
  
• On 26 May 1863 George W. Bolster, 31, married Anne Estella Gaskill, 20, daughter of Asa B. Gaskill and Melissa Mowrey, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the second marriage for him and the first for her.
• On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. Bolster was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. Bolster attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
• He and Anne Estella Gaskill were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, as:
  Bolster, Geo. W., 35, horse farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Estella, 25
  ---, Cora, 6.

• After some years spent in the Mississippi Valley, Mr. Bolster has returned to his native town, and now lives upon the old homestead, where the Mowrys have resided for a full century. (from the Mowry Genealogy ca. 1878).

• George W. Bolster and Anne Estella Gaskill were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a farmer.
• About in 1887 George's daughter, Cora Melissa Bolster married Lester Eugene Inman.
• George W. Bolster was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served as a Captain in Co. K of the 15th Massachusetts.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 31 May 1890, and received certificate 842510.
• He died on 7 Feb 1892 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 59 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
• An obituary for George W. Bolster was published on 10 Feb 1892 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  "Uxbridge - Capt. George Bolster, an old and esteemed resident residing in the Ironstone district, died Sunday. Deceased was a veteran of the late war, having been captain in Co. K, 15th regiment Massachusetts volunters. Mr. Bolster was highly respected by all who knew him. His funeral will take place from his residence Friday at 11 o'clock, and will be in charge of H. H. Legge Post, No. 25, G. A. R."
• On 18 Nov 1892 Anne Estella Gaskill received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on George's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 360915.

• Last Edited: 20 Dec 2010

Calvin Bond

• Father: Jacob Bond Jr. b. 18 Nov 1795, d. 22 May 1883
• Mother: Tamison Powers b. 3 Jul 1800, d. 13 Oct 1878

• Company: A

• Calvin Bond was born in Aug 1827 at Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Jacob Bond Jr. and Tamison Powers.
• Calvin Bond married Sophia Fuller, daughter of Lyman Fuller and Tamer Grave.
• Calvin Bond and Sophia Fuller were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 3 Aug 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Calvin Bond, 22, shoemaker, b. RI
  Sopia, 24, b. RI
  Josephine, 3, b. MA
  Eliza Smith, 19, b. MA
  Eli, 17, shoemaker, b. MA.
• On 6 Jul 1855 Calvin's sister, Hannah Bond, married Francis Andrew Barnes at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Calvin Bond was also known as Wm. C. Bond (note: the 1860 census shows "Wm.C." crossed out and "Calvin" written above it.).
• He and Sophia Fuller were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Calvin BOND, 33, shoe maker, $300 in real estate, $200 in personal estate, b. MA
  Sophia, 34, b. RI
  Josephine C. TOWER, 13, b. MA (possible step-dau?)
  Terzia A. , 6, b. MA
  Calvin, Jr., 1, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Calvin gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1862 Calvin was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Calvin Bond and Stephen Robbins, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Francis Andrew Barnes and James Henry Bond, Calvin Bond, and Stephen P. Bond, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 20 Mar 1862 Calvin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years and 7 months old.
• NOTE: on 19 Apr 1862 Josephine S. Powers, married Thomas F. Dockham at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She appears to be the same person enumerated with the Bond family in 1860 Charlton, but exact relationship is unknown. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• James Henry Bond and Stephen P. Bond, Calvin Bond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Jul 1862 Calvin's sister, Lucy Ann Bond, married Stephen Robbins at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Calvin Bond was wounded.
• On 24 Dec 1863 Calvin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• Starting 25 Dec 1863, Calvin also served in the 37th Company, 2nd Batallion, V. R. C.
• On 7 May 1864, Calvin was reenlisted.
• He ended his service with 37th Company, 2nd Batallion, V. R. C. on 26 Sep 1864.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Nov 1864, received certificate number 60993.
• On 23 Nov 1879 Calvin's daughter, Terzia A. Bond married Henry J. Wright at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Calvin Bond and Sophia Fuller were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Farmer, and his son, Calvin, Jr., is a carriage painter.
• On 12 Jul 1896 Sophia Fuller, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 69.
• Calvin Bond was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a "pensioner" living as a boarder in the household of H. RICHARDSON.
• He died on 30 Nov 1903 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 76 years and 3 months old.
• He was buried on 3 Dec 1903 at West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• His estate was probated on 26 Jan 1904 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Calvin Bond and Terzia A. Wright appointed administrators.

• Last Edited: 3 Aug 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Jacob and Tamison (Powers) Bond

Herbert W. Bond

• Father: Leonard Emery Bond b. between 1824 - 1825, d. 1910
• Mother: Harriet M. Proctor b. between 1819 - 1820, d. 7 Apr 1886

• Company: D

• Herbert W. Bond was born in 1845 at Saccarrapa, (Westbrook) Cumberland County, Maine, son of Leonard Emery Bond and Harriet M. Proctor.
• Herbert W. Bond was enumerated in the household of Leonard Emery Bond and Harriet M. Proctor in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1850 at Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine, as:
  Leonard E. Bond, 25, laborer, b. ME (as were all in the family)
  Harriet, 30
  **Herbert, 4
  Isabella J., 8/12.
• Herbert W. Bond moved with Leonard Emery Bond and Harriet M. Proctor, his parents, from Maine to Grafton.
• In 1861 Herbert was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Herbert gave his occupation as boot and shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Herbert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a musician, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years old.
• On 23 Aug 1861 Herbert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 14 Dec 1863, Herbert also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, Company "H."
• He died on 6 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 19 years old.
• On 5 Jun 1884 Harriet M. Proctor received a pension to surviving family member based on Herbert's service; his mother.
• Harriet, his mother, outlived Herbert and died on 7 Apr 1886 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Jan 1901 Leonard Emery Bond received a pension to surviving family member based on Herbert's service; his father.

• Last Edited: 30 Jan 2011