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Henry Contz

• Company: B

• Henry Contz was born between 1838 - 1839 at Germany.
• In 1863 Henry was living at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Henry gave his occupation as machinist.
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  On 30 Jul 1863 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Aug 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.
  
  

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2002

Owen Connelly

• Company: B

• Owen Connelly was born between 1824 - 1825 place of birth unknown in Ford's history.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Owen gave his occupation as laborer.
• Owen was living at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• 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 1863, Owen gave his occupation as laborer.
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  On 28 Jul 1863 Owen mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Sep 1863 Owen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion.
  
  
• NOTE: Ford's history simply says no service record, but the MASSCW places him in Co. B.

• Last Edited: 5 Aug 2009

Barney Connelly

• Company: B

• Barney Connelly was born between 1841 - 1842 at Scotland.
• In 1863 Barney was living at Scotland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Barney gave his occupation as seaman.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 Barney mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 8 Dec 1863 Barney ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  

• Last Edited: 19 Mar 2006

Joseph Coyne

• Company: B

• Joseph Coyne was born between 1832 - 1833 at Ireland.
• In 1863 Joseph was living at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Joseph gave his occupation as laborer.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history.
  
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  On 29 Jul 1863 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Oct 1863 Joseph was taken prisoner at Bristoe Station, Virginia, (Note: Ford incorrectly identifies him as a deserter.).
  
• On 14 Oct 1863, Joseph was incorrectly presumed to have been a deserter in the 1870 roster and Ford's history.
• On 20 Nov 1864, Joseph was paroled.
• In Jan 1865 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Infantry.
  
  
• Starting Jan 1865, Joseph also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service on 16 Jul 1865.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Wallace W. Crawford

• Company: B

• Wallace W. Crawford was born between 1841 - 1842 at New York City, New York, New York, (Note: the NY Roster says he was 17 in Feb 1862, making a DOB 1844-1845, but the 1860 census says he was 17 then. So it appears likely that he was actually 19 when he was enlisted in the NY.).
• He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 19 Oct 1850 at Moores, Clinton County, New York, a Wallace CRAWFORD, 7, b. NY, is in the house of his parents: William, 40, a farmer b. in Ireland - wife Eliza, 32, b. Ireland -- children James and Jane, 13 and 11, both b. Ireland, Margaret, Thomas and Wm., 9, 5, and 2, all b. New York (unclear if the right person has been identified here).
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Aug 1860 at East Beekmantown, Beekmantown, Clinton County, New York, a Wallice CRAWFORD, age 17, b. NY, farm laborer, is listed in the household of Thomas WILLSON, a farmer from Ireland (unclear if the right man has been identified here).
• Starting 14 Feb 1862, Wallace also served in the 16th New York Infantry, Co. K.
• He ended his service with discharged for disability on 22 Nov 1862 at Stafford Court House, Virginia.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Wallace gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1863 Wallace was living at New York.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Jan 1863, and received certificate number 145983.
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  On 5 Aug 1863 Wallace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 May 1864 Wallace W. Crawford was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, a gunshot wound on the right thigh.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace W. Crawford was mentioned among the casualties. (click icon to read details).
• On 27 Jul 1864 Wallace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while "absent wounded."
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Wallace also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. E.
• On 5 Feb 1865 Wallace was taken prisoner at Hatcher's Run, Virginia.
• On 17 Feb 1865, Wallace was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service by mustering out on 5 Jun 1865 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
• Wallace W. Crawford married Anna L. [--?--]
• Wallace W. Crawford and Anna L. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, as:
  Crawford, Wallace, 42, R. R. Supervisor, b. NY (of NY parents)
  ---, Annie, 30, wife, b. Georgia (fat b. VA; mor b. NC)
  ---, May, 5, dau, b. Wisconsin (fat b. NY, mor b. GA)
  ---, Lela, 1, b. TX, (fat b. NY, mor b. GA)
  Furgson, Jane, 45, servant, widow, b. VA.
• On 11 Jul 1899, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Pacific Branch), Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California, Wallace was admitted.
• He and Anna L. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1900 at Fruitvale, Alameda County, California, as:
  Crawford, Walter (sic, head, b. July 1842, married 22 years, b. NY (of NY parents), merchant
  ---, Anna G., wife, b. Sep 1852, both her children have died, b. Wis (fath b. MA; Mor b. NY).
• Wallace W. Crawford was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 6 Feb 1920 at San José, Santa Clara County, California, as:
  Crawford, Wallace, 73, b. NY (father b. Canada, mor b. VT)
  ---, Anna, 67, b. WI, (father b. NY, mor b. VT).
• He died on 2 Apr 1927 at Retsil Veterans Home, Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington.
• He was buried in Apr 1927 at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San José, Santa Clara County, California, Sec. P, Blk. 88.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

George H. Cunningham

• Father: George Cunningham b. between 1786 - 1787
• Mother: Comfort White b. between 1804 - 1805

• Company: B

• George H. Cunningham was born between 1836 - 1837 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of George Cunningham and Comfort White.
• George H. Cunningham was enumerated in the household of George Cunningham and Comfort White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Cunningham, 47, carpenter, b. NH
  Comfort, 45, b. NH
  Emeline, b MA
  Amanda, b MA
  **George, b MA
  Elizabeth, b MA
  Charles, b MA
  Elizabeth Simons, 17, b MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as palmleaf worker.
• In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 18 Oct 1865 George H. Cunningham married Mary A. Allen, 20, daughter of Asahel Allen and Nancy R. Kennison, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George H. Cunningham and Mary A. Allen were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Cunningham, George, 43, gardner, b. MA (of NH parents)
  ---, Mary A., 35, wife, b. ME
  ---, George A., 13, son, b. MA.
• On 28 Aug 1881 Mary A. Allen, his wife, died at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of a heart attack at age 36.
• In Jun 1886 George was living at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He died on 21 Sep 1892 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, by drowning. (click icon to read report).
• He was buried in Sep 1892 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Sep 2007

William C. Cushman

• Company: B

• William C. Cushman was born between 1837 - 1838 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, William gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 William was living at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the MASSCW.
• In 1862 William was living at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
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  On 1 Sep 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Dec 1862 William C. Cushman was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on the shoulder.
• On 5 Jan 1863 William C. Cushman 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 9 Feb 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion while on furlough.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 Dec 2009

Sampson Davis

Grave marker of Sampson Davis,
Glenwood Cemetery, Ashby, MA
(Courtesey of Paul Connell)

• Father: Reuben Davis b. 16 Sep 1777, d. 1 Dec 1835
• Mother: Hannah E. Walker b. about 1782

• Company: B

• Sampson Davis was born on 6 Oct 1811 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Reuben Davis and Hannah E. Walker.
• On 1 Dec 1835 his father, Reuben Davis, died at age 58.
• On 16 Mar 1847 Sampson Davis, 35, married Diodama Samantha Bennett, 16, at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, according tothe Ashby, MA vital records.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Sampson gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Sampson was living at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 5 Dec 1861 Sampson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
• On 12 Apr 1862 Sampson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 28 Jan 1876 his toddler daughter, Abbie M. Davis, died at age 1.
• On 12 Sep 1878 his son, Martin L. Davis, died at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 20.
• Sampson Davis and Samantha D. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, He is a farmer.
• Sampson Davis made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 13 Dec 1883.
• On 1 Apr 1888 Sampson's daughter, Emma A. Davis married Lewis E. Adams at Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Sampson Davis was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• On 30 Sep 1890 Sampson's daughter, Clara S. Davis married Charles F. Butterfield at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Sampson Davis died on 9 Aug 1896 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 84 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1896 at Glenwood Cemetary, Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 24 Aug 1896 Diodama Samantha Bennett received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Sampson's service; his wife, received certificate number 433988.
• Diodama, his wife, outlived Sampson and died on 1 Nov 1905 at age 75.
• Descendant(s): Paul Connell, 3x great-grandson.

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2010

Sylvanus H. Doane

• Father: Isaac Doane b. 29 Jun 1798, d. 27 Dec 1877
• Mother: Mary Stone b. 29 Mar 1809, d. 7 Apr 1890

• Company: B

• Sylvanus H. Doane was born on 6 May 1840 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Isaac Doane and Mary Stone.
• Sylvanus H. Doane and Lyman Doane, and Elbridge Doane, 4th cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry ; they were 8th generation descendants of Deacon John Doane who settled 1630 in the Plymouth Colony.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Sylvanus gave his occupation as mechanic.
• In 1862 Sylvanus was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 13 Jul 1862 Sylvanus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
• He died on 24 Dec 1862 at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, of disease. He was 22 years, 7 months and 18 days old.
• On 5 Jan 1863 Sylvanus H. Doane was mentioned in an article in the Boston Herald, recounting events as of 29 Dec 1862, Pg. 1, Col. 7. (click icon to read).

• Last Edited: 27 May 2009

Calvin Jefferson Eaton

Grave marker of Calvin C. Eaton,
Rural Cemetery, Worcester, MA

• Father: Marston Eaton b. 26 May 1806, d. 3 Jan 1873
• Mother: Betsey Joslyn b. 1805, d. 16 Jun 1852

• Company: B

• Calvin Jefferson Eaton was born on 3 Jun 1839 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Marston Eaton and Betsey Joslyn.
• On 16 Jun 1852 his mother, Betsey Joslyn, died.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Calvin gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Calvin was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Calvin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 1 month and 27 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Calvin was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Calvin Jefferson Eaton 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 Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Calvin Jefferson Eaton was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Calvin J. Eaton was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 15 Jan 1862 Calvin was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #3) among the prisoners at Richmond as follows:

  During the evenings we have speaking by different members of the Massachusetts regiments. Private Eaton of Co. B. is called on very often.

• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Calvin Jefferson Eaton was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• He died on 4 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds received on 2 July. He was 24 years, 1 month and 1 day old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Calvin Jefferson Eaton was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• He was buried at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his parents.
• Calvin Jefferson Eaton was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 19 Aug 2007