Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Henry Merritt Carpenter

b. 3 December 1839, d. 7 October 1933

Father: Jason Carpenter b. 29 Sep 1802, d. 1880
Mother: Mercy Merritt b. 9 May 1797, d. 18 Jan 1854

Company: B

Henry Merritt Carpenter was born on 3 Dec 1839 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jason Carpenter and Mercy Merritt.
Henry Merritt Carpenter was enumerated in the household of Jason Carpenter and Mercy Merritt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Jason Carpenter, 48, ???, b. MA (as were all)
Mary, 53
Jane M., 19
**Henry M., 12.
On 18 Jan 1854 his mother, Mercy Merritt, died at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as harness maker.
In 1861 Henry was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Aug 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Henry Merritt Carpenter was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the arm.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 3 Jul 1863 Henry Merritt Carpenter was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the leg.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 21 Jan 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Starting 22 Jan 1864, Henry also served in the 22nd V. R. C., Company C.
He ended his service on 4 Aug 1864 at Washington, DC.
On 5 Oct 1864 Henry Merritt Carpenter, 24, married Sephronia Allen Fuller, 22, daughter of Charles Fuller and Mariel Allen, at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
In Jun 1886 Henry was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
In May 1898 Henry was living at Nebraska.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Sephronia Allen Fuller were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, as:
Carpenter, Henry M., head, b. Dec 1839, married 35 years, b. MA (as were his parents), harness maker
---, Sephronia, wife, b. Sep 1842, 4 of her 5 children are still living, b. MA (fat b. VT, mor b. MA)
---, Nina E., daur, b. Aug 1865 in MA, teacher
---, William H., son, b. Oct 1869 in MA, salesman
---, Jennett L., daur, b. June 1871 in MA, teacher
---, Allen F., son, b. June 1880 in Iowa, student.
On 29 Jun 1901 Henry Merritt Carpenter wrote a letter to be read at the 40th reunion of Company B.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Feb 1907, but no further details are known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
Before 1910 Sephronia Allen Fuller, his wife, died.
Henry Merritt Carpenter was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, age 71, widowed, and still a harness maker. His two daughters who are shool teachers are living with him.
In 1914 Henry Merritt Carpenter was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He died on 7 Oct 1933. He was 93 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
He was buried in Oct 1933 at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.

Last Edited: 13 Jul 2009

Family: Sephronia Allen Fuller b. 3 Sep 1842, d. before 1910

Evelina Eugenia Carpenter b. 4 Aug 1865
Mary Louisa Carpenter b. 10 Sep 1867, d. 17 Apr 1869
William Henry Carpenter b. 31 Oct 1868
Jennett Louisa Carpenter b. 28 Jan 1871
Allen Fuller Carpenter b. 12 Jun 1880

John Carpenter

b. between 1837 and 1838

Company: B

John Carpenter was born between 1837 - 1838 at unknown.
In 1863 John was living at unknown.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, John gave his occupation as seaman.
On 30 Jul 1863 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 22 Sep 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.

Last Edited: 23 Sep 2007

George Cassidy

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 1904

Company: B

George Cassidy was born between 1842 - 1843 at New York City, New York.
In 1863 George was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, George gave his occupation as boiler maker.
On 31 Jul 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 16 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Cassidy was mentioned as follows: (Volume 92 # 49)

Massachusetts 15th Regiment,---The following soldiers have been placed in Fairfax hospital: J.H. Prior, Co. F, wounded in hand; George Cassady, Co. B.
George also served in the 14th Veterans' Reserve Corps, Company K, at an unknown date.
On 27 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He ended his service with the VRC on 26 Jul 1865.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Jul 1879, and received certificate number 195848.
George Cassidy married Julia [--?--].
George Cassidy was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Pompton, Passaic County, New Jersey, as having served in the 14th (sic) Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K (sic), noting that he was wounded in the left leg and giving the dates from 31 July 1863 to 26 July 1865. These dates match those in the MASSCW for George Cassidy of the 15th Massachusetts.
He died in 1904.
On 23 Dec 1904 Julia [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 598967.

Last Edited: 14 Jul 2010

Family: Julia [--?--] b. 1845

Edwin Chase

b. March 1841, d. 29 February 1928

Father: Silas Chase b. 27 Nov 1794, d. 18 Apr 1876
Mother: Nancy Pratt b. 8 Oct 1795, d. 30 Jun 1874

Company: B

Edwin Chase was born in Mar 1841 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Silas Chase and Nancy Pratt.
Edwin Chase was enumerated in the household of Silas Chase and Nancy Pratt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Sep 1850 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Silas Chase, 55, laborer, b. MA
Nancy, 55, b. NH
Mary A., 14, b. NH
William D., 11, b. MA
**Edwin, 9, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edwin gave his occupation as box maker.
In 1861 Edwin was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 4 months old.
He was declared missing in action on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Chase was mentioned as having been taken prisoner and subsequently released.
On 19 Dec 1862, Edwin was gained back to his unit.
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, Edwin Chase was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
On 22 Jun 1864 Edwin was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
On 25 Jun 1864, Edwin was paroled.
On 28 Jul 1864 Edwin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Chase was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
On 5 Nov 1864 Edwin Chase, 23, married Anna Wilson, 21, daughter of Thomas Wilson, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Edwin Chase and Anna Wilson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, as:
Chase, Edwin, 39, cooper, b. MA (fath b. MA; mor b. NH)
---, Anna, 38, b. MA (parents b. Ireland)
---, Maggie, 10, b. PA
---, William, 8, b. PA.
Edwin Chase was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 562 W. 4th, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as a musician in Company B.
He made application at Pennsylvania for a veteran's pension on 25 Apr 1892, and received certificate number 841975.
He and Anna Wilson were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, with the three of their children who are still living. Two have died by this date.
Before 1910 Anna Wilson, his wife, died.
Edwin Chase was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 22 Jan 1920 at Le Boeuf, Erie County, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his grandson, Charles M. Bowsersox.
He died on 29 Feb 1928 at Cambridge, Pennsylvania. He was 86 years and 11 months old.
He was buried in Feb 1928 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to one report. This needs confirmation. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Anna Wilson b. Dec 1842, d. before 1910

Maggie Chase b. between 1870 - 1871
William Chase b. between 1871 - 1872
John W. Chase b. between 1885 - 1886

Ferdinand Chausen

b. between 1833 and 1834

Company: B

Ferdinand Chausen was born between 1833 - 1834 at Denmark.
In 1863 Ferdinand was living at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, per MASSCW.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Ferdinand gave his occupation as blacksmith.
On 30 Jul 1863 Ferdinand mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Buckland, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
On 6 May 1864 Ferdinand Chausen was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
On 27 Jul 1864 Ferdinand ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while "absent wounded."
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Ferdinand also served in the 20th Massachusetts Infantry, Company E.
He ended his service by discharge for disability on 17 Mar 1865.

Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Peter Christenson

b. between 1825 and 1826, d. 15 July 1864

Company: B

Peter Christenson was born between 1825 - 1826 at Denmark.
In 1863 Peter was living at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Peter gave his occupation as blacksmith.
On 30 Jul 1863 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
He died on 15 Jul 1864 at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, of disease as a prisoner of war.
On 27 Jul 1864 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent prisoner."
He was buried at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 3344.

Last Edited: 27 Oct 2007

Benjamin F. Clark

b. 26 June 1843, d. 2 October 1916

Father: Benjamin F. Clark b. 11 Dec 1811, d. 2 Oct 1859
Mother: Mariah Choate b. 11 Mar 1819, d. 6 Mar 1883

Company: B

Benjamin F. Clark was born on 26 Jun 1843 at Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate.
Benjamin F. Clark was enumerated in the household of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
Benjamin Clark, 39, farmer, b. MA
Mariah, 32, b. PA
Ellen M., 10, b. MA
**Benjamin F., 7, b. MA
Clara J., 5, b. MA
John Boit, 45, farmer, b. MA.
On 2 Oct 1859 his father, Benjamin F. Clark, died at Massachusetts at age 47.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Benjamin gave his occupation as machinist.
In 1861 Benjamin was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 16 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin F. Clark was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the head.
On 28 Nov 1862 Benjamin 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 in 1862, and received certificate number 1758.
On 19 Jul 1866 Benjamin F. Clark, 23, married Annie M. Norton.
Benjamin F. Clark and Annie M. Norton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as:
Clark, Benjamin F., 57, works in ??, b. MA
---, Annie M. 38, wife, b. NH
---, Mabel M., 10, dau, b. MA
---, Charlotte A., 4, dau, b. NH
---, Benjamin F., 1, son b. NH.
In Jun 1886 Benjamin was living at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
In Jun 1886 Benjamin F. Clark took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he lost an eye at Antietam.
Before 1894 Annie M. Norton, his wife, died.
On 18 Sep 1894 Benjamin F. Clark, 51, married Sarah A. Russell, 41, at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin F. Clark was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Sarah A. Russell were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, showing that it is the second marriage for both, and she has no children.
Benjamin F. Clark died on 2 Oct 1916 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
On 10 Nov 1916 Sarah A. Russell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received certificate number 826384.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family 1: Annie M. Norton b. between 1841 - 1842, d. before 1894

Mabel Maria Clark b. 4 Oct 1869
Charlotte A. Clark b. Mar 1876
Benjamin F. Clark b. Jan 1879

Family 2: Sarah A. Russell b. Mar 1853

George Classon

b. between 1842 and 1843

Company: B

George Classon was born between 1842 - 1843 at Canada.
In 1863 George was living at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, George gave his occupation as farmer.
On 3 Aug 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Aug 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.

Last Edited: 8 Dec 2006

Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh

b. 7 November 1846, d. 19 February 1922

Franklin E. Cobleigh
ca. 1900

Father: Reuben Boyce Cobleigh b. between 1809 - 1810
Mother: Mehitable Adams b. between 1808 - 1809

Company: B

Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh was born on 7 Nov 1846 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, son of Reuben Boyce Cobleigh and Mehitable Adams.
Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh was enumerated in the household of Reuben Boyce Cobleigh and Mehitable Adams in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at East St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, enumerated as follows:
Rheuben B. Cobleigh, 50, farmer, $2800 in real estate, b. New Hampshire
Mehitable A., 51, b. VT
Helen M., 23, b. VT
Alica A., 19, b. VT
Orville D., 16, b. VT
** Franklin E., 13, b. VT
Albert E., 3, b. Wisconsin.
Starting 22 Oct 1862, Franklin also served in the 15th Vermont Volunteers.
He ended his service with 15th Vermont Volunteers on 5 Aug 1863.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Franklin gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1864 Franklin was living at Derby, Orleans County, Vermont, in Ford's history.
In 1864 Franklin was living at Kirby, Caledonia County, Vermont, in the MASSCW.
On 4 Apr 1864 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and collected a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 4 months and 28 days old.
On 6 May 1864 Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, on the face.
On 27 Jul 1864 Franklin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.
On 27 Jul 1864 Franklin E. Cobleigh appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as having officially transferred into the unit, but he was not assigned to a specific company.
He ended his service by discharge for disability from wounds received in action on 24 Sep 1864 at Washington, DC.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 11 Oct 1864, received certificate number 49920.
Starting 1864, Franklin also served in the 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment, commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 17 Dec 1870 Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh, 24, married Sylvia C. Kendall, daughter of Merrill M. Kendall and Emily B. Haynes, at Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh and Sylvia C. Kendall were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Concord, Essex County, Vermont, where he is a farmer.
Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh and Sylvia C. Kendall were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in Apr 1910 at Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
Cobleigh, Franklin E., head, 63, married 39 years, b. VT, (father b. NH, more b. VT), he is an insurance agent, and they own their home.
---, Sylvia, wife 63, two of her three children are still living, b. VT
---, Marcus (?), son, 35, single, b. VT.
Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh and Sylvia C. Kendall were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 16 Jan 1920 at Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.
Franklin Ebenezer Cobleigh died on 19 Feb 1922. He was 75 years, 3 months and 12 days old.
Sylvia, his wife, outlived Franklin and died on 25 Feb 1922.
Apparently, a number of Franklin's papers including extensive biographical information were auctioned on e-bay in the last couple of years. If you know of their whereabouts and are willing to share the content, please contact the Webmaster.
Descendant(s): Edward Cobleigh, descendant.
Paula Cobleigh, distantly related family researcher.

Last Edited: 1 Aug 2009

Family: Sylvia C. Kendall b. between 1845 - 1846, d. 25 Feb 1922

Harvey Rolfe Cobleigh b. 14 May 1873
Merrill Kendall Cobleigh b. 2 Feb 1875, d. 24 Mar 1934

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