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Stillman William Edgell

Stillman W. Edgell

• Father: William Edgell
• Mother: Lorena Miller

• Company: B

• Stillman William Edgell was born on 27 Aug 1830 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Edgell and Lorena Miller.
• Stillman William Edgell was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stillman W. Edgell, 19, m, chain maker, b. MA. It appears to be a boarding house run by one Joseph McComber, age 32, along with 10 other apparently unrelated people.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Stillman gave his occupation as chair maker.
• In 1861 Stillman was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 26 Nov 1861 Stillman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 2 months and 30 days old.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stillman William Edgell was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C. (Click icon to read notice).
• On 3 Jun 1864 Stillman William Edgell was wounded at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, so severely wounded in the right arm, that amputation was deemed necessary. He was listed as being sick in Carver Hospital in Ward 31 for debility. He entered on September 28. He was not dispatched until January 11, 1865.
• On 24 Nov 1864 Stillman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts according to the 1870 roster on 11 Jan 1865 having fulfilled his term of service, but the MASSCW says discharge to date from 24 Nov 1864.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 May 1865, received certificate number 66429.
• On returning to Massachusetts he was employed at the State House, most of the time as doorkeeper of the Senate from 1865 to the present (1892).
• He died on 24 Jan 1892 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Three months later on April 24th his body was found floating in the Charles river, Cambridge, into which he is supposed to have plunged from Harvard bridge, when in a state of temporary mental aberration. Click the icon to read the full story. He was 61 years, 4 months and 28 days old.
• (Click icon to read full story as reported in the Boston Daily Advertiser.).
• He was buried on 28 Apr 1892 at Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stillman William Edgell was remembered "in memorium" 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.).
• Credits: Primary photo and research courtesy of the Westminster, MA, Historical Society and Mark Landry.

• Last Edited: 18 Dec 2007

John R. Farnum

• Father: George van Renselear Farnum b. 12 Sep 1813, d. 3 Jul 1871
• Mother: Nancy V. Webb b. between 1812 - 1813

• Company: B

• John R. Farnum was born in Jun 1838 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of George van Renselear Farnum and Nancy V. Webb.
• John R. Farnum was enumerated in the household of George van Renselear Farnum and Nancy V. Webb in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1860 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Geo. R. Farnum, 47, scythe maker, b. VT
  Nancy R., 47, b. MA
  Orson W., 24, b. RI
  **John R., 21, b. RI
  Rebecca, 17, b. MA
  Mary E., 15, b. NH
  Harriet C., 12, b. MA
  William, 10, b. MA
  Edward, 8, b. NH
  Jerome, 5, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as scythe maker.
• In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 1 month old.
• On 19 Dec 1862 John was promoted to Corporal.
• John R. Farnum was mentioned in an article that Amable Joseph Beaudry 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 3 Jul 1863 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, ; he escaped and rejoined his company on 5 July 1863.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• On 11 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 15 Aug 1864 John R. Farnum, 26, married Ellen L. Wheeler, daughter of Phillip M. Wheeler and Louisa [--?--], at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John R. Farnum and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farnam, John R., 31, blacksmith, b. RI
  ---, Ellen L., 27, b. RI
  Marrim L., 2, b. MA
  Wheeler, Louisa, 57, b. NH.
• On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, as:
  Farnim, John R., 41, knife maker, b. RI
  ---, Ellen E., 27, wife
  ---, Marien, 12, daur, b. MA
  ---, Ines N., 6, daur, b. MA
  Wheeler, Luisa, 67, mother (-in-law).
• In Jun 1886 John was living at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended a 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 Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg and escaped back to his regiment.
• He made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 4 Apr 1892, received certificate number 937592.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
• On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
• On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read report).
• On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
• In Jun 1909 John was living at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• John R. Farnum and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• John's wife, Ellen L. Wheeler, died and was buried in 1923 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At age 80 years.
• John R. Farnum died on 5 Aug 1926 at Ft. Meade, Florida. He was 88 years and 2 months old.
• Note: this odd place of death is as given in the pension file index. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• He was buried in Aug 1926 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Kilburn Harwood

• Father: Kilburn Harwood Sr. b. 2 Jun 1805, d. 7 Sep 1858
• Mother: Sally Buss b. 14 Jun 1808, d. 16 May 1868

• Company: B

• Kilburn Harwood was born on 6 Sep 1838 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss.
• Kilburn Harwood was enumerated in the household of Kilburn Harwood Sr. and Sally Buss in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Kilburn Harwood, 44, Dep. Sheriff, b. NH
  Sally, 41, b. MA
  Josephine, 16, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Jxxx, 14, (m)
  **Kilburn, Jr., 11
  **George A., 9
  Marion F., 9
  Charles R., 5/12.
• On 7 Sep 1858 his father, Kilburn Harwood Sr., died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Kilburn gave his occupation as butcher.
• Kilburn Harwood and George A. Harwood, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. B.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Kilburn mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 10 months and 6 days old.
• Kilburn was promoted to Corporal (at a date not shown).
• On 30 Jun 1862 Kilburn Harwood was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, on the arm.
• On 15 Jan 1864 Kilburn ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 95th Company, 2nd Batallion VRC by mustering out on 12 Jul 1864.
• In Jun 1869 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, Kilburn bought property.
• On 2 Sep 1869 Kilburn Harwood, 30, married Sarah Katherine Reeme, 19, daughter of W. H. Reeme, at Macon County, Illinois.
• On 26 Oct 1871 his brother, George A. Harwood, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 31.
• In Dec 1886, Kilburn was a member of Dunham Post 141, G. A. R.
• In Jan 1888 Kilburn became a partner in a mutual saving association, according to the Decatur Sunday Herald.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Kilburn Harwood was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• He made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension in Oct 1900.
• He died on 23 Jan 1901 at Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. He was 62 years, 4 months and 17 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1901 at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
• On 29 Jun 1901 Kilburn Harwood was noted as deceased at the 40th reunion of Company B.
• On 23 Jul 1903 his married daughter, Katherine C. Mallory, died at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 28.
• On 6 Nov 1910 Kilburn's widow, Sarah Katherine Reeme remarried to Col. Jasper Tucker Darling.
• In 1921 Sarah Katherine Darling received a pension to surviving family member in Illinois based on Kilburn's service; his re-widowed wife, received certificate number 644286.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Francis Augustus Hildreth

• Father: James Hildreth b. 3 May 1817, d. 13 Apr 1892
• Mother: Nancy Jane Shattuck b. 26 May 1815, d. 29 Nov 1898

• Company: B

• Francis Augustus Hildreth was born on 18 Jul 1841 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck.
• Francis Augustus Hildreth was enumerated in the household of James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  James Hildreth, 32, farmer, b. MA
  Nancy J., 35, b. NH
  James M., 7, b. MA
  Harriet J., 1, b. MA.
• In 1852 Francis Augustus Hildreth moved with James Hildreth and Nancy Jane Shattuck, his parents, from Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, to to Lunenburg.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as harness maker.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 19 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
• He died on 7 Oct 1861 at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, of disease. He was 20 years, 2 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1861 at Poolesville Cemetery, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
• On 16 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Augustus Hildreth was mentioned as follows: (Volume 91 # 41)

  Poolesville, Oct. 8, 1861. Corporal Hildreth, of the Fitchburg company, died last evening. he was a young man about nineteen years old, must esteemed in his company. his death was occasioned by what the doctors call “calcareous deterioration of the liver.” He had for some time been troubled by a bad cough resulting from the disease, but have been confined to the hospital only a few days. his father and mother reside in Oakham. this is the third death that has occurred in the regiment since it left Worcester. The others were Melvin Howland, orderly sergeant of the Blackstone company, and Edward F. Ware of the Brookfield company. their graves are pleasantly marked in a cemetery of the village, and the grave stones, arbor vitae, and rose bushes, show how affectionately they are remembered by their comrades of the regiment. Dr. Bates being sick, a great deal of the work falls to Dr. Haven, the assistant surgeon, who gives it through attention.

• He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, according to an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel, where he is remembered at a reunion of Co. B, 15th regiment. (Click icon to read.).
• In Sep 1864 his brother, James M. Hildreth, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, having served with Co. H, 23rd Mass. Regt. at age 21.
• In 1866, Francis was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
• A photograph or image of Francis Augustus Hildreth is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James, his father, outlived Francis and died on 13 Apr 1892 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 74.

• Last Edited: 23 Oct 2007

Harrison Morse Hunkins

• Father: Thomas I. Hunkins b. 15 Mar 1811
• Mother: Charlotte Dean b. between 1814 - 1815

• Company: B

• Harrison Morse Hunkins was born on 7 Nov 1835 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas I. Hunkins and Charlotte Dean.
• Harrison Morse Hunkins was enumerated in the household of Thomas I. Hunkins and Charlotte Dean in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thomas I. Hunkins, 39, cabinet maker, $1400 personal estate, b. NH
  Charlotte, 35, b. MA (as were all the children)
  **Harrison M., 14
  Henry W., 13
  Caroline L., 10
  Alice M., 1.
• In 1852 his brother, Henry Warren Hunkins, died.
• On 30 May 1856 Harrison M. Hunkings, 20, married Julia A. Perkins, 19, at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Harrison gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Harrison was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 8 months and 5 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Harrison Morse Hunkins was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the ankle.
• On 28 Nov 1862 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Mar 1863.
• He and Julia A. Perkins were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, where he is a Farmer, Carpenter, & Cabinet Maker. The name is indexed as "Harrison M. HUTCHINGS". His parents are b. NH and MA. No children are enumerated in the household.
• Harrison Morse Hunkins and Julia A. Perkins were divorced.
• Harrison Morse Hunkins was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he was wounded in the right ankle.
• Between 1894 - 1895 Harrison's former wife, Julia A. Perkins remarried William P. Adams.
• In May 1898 Harrison was living at Maine.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison M. Hunkings 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 21 Jun 1900 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Hunking, Harrison M., head, 64, divorced, b. MA (fath b. NH, mor b. MA), farmer. He owns a farm of 220 acres with a mortgage.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 2 Apr 1910 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as a farmer and "widower."
• He died in 1916. He was 80 years old.
• In May 1916 Julia A. Adams received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Harrison's service; submitted application number 1066192, but no certificate number recorded, possibly because there was a divorce. The application is made with her subsequent married name, Adams.

• Last Edited: 31 May 2007

Henry L. Joslin

• Father: John Lincoln Joslyn b. 22 Feb 1804
• Mother: Louisa Pollard

• Company: B

• Henry L. Joslin was born on 10 Aug 1843 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Lincoln Joslyn and Louisa Pollard.
• Henry L. Joslin was enumerated in the household of John Lincoln Joslyn and Louisa Pollard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John L. Joslyn, 46, ?? keeper, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Louisa P., 35
  **Henry L., 6
  Abby L., 4.
• 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 carpenter.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 11 months and 2 days old.
• On 18 Sep 1862 Henry was promoted to Corporal.
• On 13 Nov 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in the Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
  
  
• Starting 14 Nov 1862, Henry also served in the Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery (Regular Army).
• He died on 21 Apr 1863 at Hospital on Potomac, Virginia, unmarried, of disease, as a Private in Bat. I, 1st U. S. Artillery. He was 19 years, 8 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (East of Central Entrance) Olive Path.
• On 2 Mar 1864 Louisa Joslin received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; mother received certificate number 28345.
• A photograph or image of Henry L. Joslin is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 20 Aug 2007

Charles D. Monroe

• Father: Abijah Monroe b. between 1795 - 1796, d. 26 Jan 1854
• Mother: Prudence Shaw b. 18 Oct 1797, d. 18 Jan 1867

• Company: B

• Charles D. Monroe was born between 1832 - 1833 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Abijah Monroe and Prudence Shaw.
• Charles D. Monroe was enumerated in the household of Abijah Monroe and Prudence Shaw in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1850 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Abijah Monroe, 54, machinist, b. NH
  Prudence, 52, b. NH
  Lewis B., 24, music teacher, b. MA (as were all children shown)
  Ann E., 20
  **Charles D., 15
  Adelaide, 13
  Frederick, 11
  Adeline Robinson, 21, b. NH.
• On 26 Jan 1854 his father, Abijah Monroe, died at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as provision dealer.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Charles D. Monroe was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and taken prisoner.
• He died on 22 Oct 1861 at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, as a Prisoner of War.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles D. Monroe was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 18 Jan 1866 Prudence Shaw received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his mother, received certificate number 119442.
• Prudence, his mother, outlived Charles and died on 18 Jan 1867 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
• On 21 Dec 1870 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Charles was mentioned in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News, (Issue 4491, col. C) as follows:

  The remains of Charles D. Nunroe of Fitchburg, a member of Company B, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and who was killed at Ball's Bluff, Oct. 21, 1861, have been found among those buried at Arlington Cemetery, and the body is expected to arrive in Fitchburg in a few days.

• He was buried in 1870 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 4, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ivy Path.
• A photograph or image of Charles D. Monroe is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Horace T. Pope

Horace T. Pope

• Company: B

• Horace T. Pope was born between 1837 - 1838 at Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  A. Prescott, 29, (m) machinist, b. MA (as were all in household)
  A. Prescott, 27, (f)
  O. C. Prescott, 9 (m)
  P. B. Prescott, 3, (m)
  **H. Pope, 22, (m), machinist (tentative identification).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Horace gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Horace was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Horace T. Pope, as follows.
• On 10 May 1864 Horace T. Pope was wounded at The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia.
• He died on 15 May 1864 of wounds received in action.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace T. Pope was mentioned among the casualties. (click icon to read details).
• On 14 Oct 1899 Horace T. Pope was mentioned in the obituary of Joel Pratt, as a close friend, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2007

Andrew J. Riley

• Father: Patrick Riley
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: B

• Andrew J. Riley was born in Nov 1838 at Ireland, son of Patrick Riley and Mary [--?--].
• Andrew J. Riley emigrated in 1846 from Ireland America, and was later naturalized.
• 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.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 8 months old.
• On 29 Nov 1862 Andrew was promoted to Corporal.
• On 15 Mar 1864 Andrew ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service with 1st Batallion, V. R. C. as unassigned to a company on 4 Aug 1864.
• In 1869 Andrew J. Riley was a painter.
• On 3 Jun 1869 Andrew J. Riley, 30, married Lydia A. Lyon, 22, daughter of William Lyon and Julia [--?--], at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 15 Oct 1870 his infant son, William Riley, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Andrew J. Riley and Lydia A. Lyon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Riley, Andrew, 41, pail finisher, b. Ireland
  ---, Lydia, 31, wife, b. MA (of Irish parents)
  ---, George A., 7, son, b. MA
  ---, Mabel, 2, dau, b. MA.
• On 11 Jun 1882 his toddler daughter, Mabel Riley, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Andrew Riley made application for a veteran's pension on 3 Jun 1885, and received certificate number 348150.
• In Jun 1886 Andrew was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew J. Riley attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
• On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew J. Riley attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read).
• On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew J. Riley attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
• In Jun 1909 Andrew was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wife.
• On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew J. Riley attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He and Lydia A. Lyon were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of their three children, all are deceased.
• Andrew J. Riley died on 24 Dec 1911 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years and 1 month old.
• On 16 Apr 1914 Lydia A. Lyon received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Andrew's service; his wife, received certificate number 774580.

• Last Edited: 6 Aug 2009

Henry Lyman Sheldon

• Father: Amos Sheldon 2nd
• Mother: Betsey Sawyer

• Company: B

• Henry Lyman Sheldon was born on 14 Nov 1835 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Amos Sheldon 2nd and Betsey Sawyer.
• In 1857 Henry joined the Fitchburg Fusiliers according to a report in the Fitchburg Sentinel (19 Dec 1883).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 7 months and 28 days old.
• Henry Lyman Sheldon and Artemas Adams Gibson, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
• On 9 Apr 1863 Henry was promoted to Corporal.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Henry was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Lyman Sheldon was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• On 6 May 1864 Henry Lyman Sheldon was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 14 Nov 1866 Henry Lyman Sheldon, 31, married Hattie A. Gibson, 23, daughter of Arrington Gibson and Sarah Brown, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Henry Lyman Sheldon made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Dec 1874, and received certificate number 132940.
• He and Harriet Ann Gibson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Ward 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry L. SHELDON, 45, b. MA, Occ: Machinist     Fa: MA     Mo: MA
  Harriet A., Wife, 37, b. MA, Fa: MA, Mo: b. MA
  Harry P., Son, 8, b. MA
  Frederic W., Son, 1, b. MA
  Sarah GIBSON, MotherL, 66, b. MA, Fa: b. MA, Mo: b. MA
  Adelinda F. GIBSON, SisterL, 18, b. MA.
• Henry Lyman Sheldon 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 9 Oct 1883 Henry Lyman Sheldon included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• In 1886 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Henry Lyman Sheldon 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 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Lyman Sheldon attended a 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 64 Academy Street, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.
• He died on 28 Dec 1891 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 56 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
• An obituary for Henry Lyman Sheldon was published as follows: Tuesday, 29 December 1891, probably from the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read).
• He was buried in Dec 1891 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chestnut Avenue.
• On 7 Jan 1892 Harriet Ann Gibson received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; and received certificate number 377390.
• On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Lyman Sheldon was remembered "in memorium" 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.).
• Harriet, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 7 Jan 1922 at age 78.
• Descendant(s): Vic Sheldon (unfortuntely, his e-mail has gone bad).

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

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