Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Robert J. Elliott

b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 24 March 1918

Father: Robert Elliott

Company: B

Robert J. Elliott was also known as Robert J. Elliott Campbell.
He was born between 1836 - 1837 at Scotland, son of Robert Elliott.
On 14 Mar 1854 Robert J. Elliott married Esther S. Lawrence, 19, daughter of John Lawrence and Phebe W. Broughton, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Robert J. Elliott and Esther S. Lawrence were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 24 Jun 1860 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Robert J. Elliot, 24, tubmaker, b. Scotland
Esther C., 26, b. MA
Mary C., 3/12, b. MA.
In 1861 Robert was living at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as tub turner.
On 4 Mar 1861 his infant daughter, Mary Sirena Elliott, died at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Sep 1862 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Harrison's Landing, Virginia, by transfer, to reenlist in Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 25 Sep 1862, Robert also served in the Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery (Regular Army).
He ended his service by discharge on 12 Jul 1864 at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
He and Esther S. Lawrence were divorced about 1868.
Robert J. Elliott was not enumerated in the household of Esther S. Lawrence in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 15 Jun 1880 at at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Elliot, Esther S., 45, divorced, b. MA (as were all)
---, Linnie A., 15, daur
---, Etta M., 12, daur
Lawrence, Phebe, 69, mother, works in the family.
On 24 Dec 1885 Robert's daughter, Linnie A. Eliot married Robert M. Samson at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 31 May 1888 Robert's daughter, Etta Maria Elliott married Winslow C. Fletcher at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Robert J. Elliott made application at Oregon for a veteran's pension on 6 May 1892, received certificate number 1039116.
In Jun 1894 Robert was living at Oregon where he is a preacher.
In Jun 1897 Robert was living at Soldiers' Home, Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert J. Elliott was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 19 Dec 1898, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Pacific Branch), Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California, Robert was admitted.
In Jun 1909 Robert was living at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert J. Elliott attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 12 May 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Pacific Branch), Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California, as:
Robert E. J. Campbell, 73, single, b. NH (of Scottish parents).
He died on 24 Mar 1918 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Pacific Branch), Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California.
He was buried in 1918 at Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, Plot: 36 5/RD.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family: Esther S. Lawrence b. Jul 1834

Mary Sirena Elliott b. 6 Apr 1860, d. 4 Mar 1861
Linnie A. Elliott b. May 1865
Etta Maria Elliott b. 18 Jun 1867, d. 27 Jan 1898

Charles H. Farmer

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 27 July 1915

Company: B

Charles H. Farmer was born between 1842 - 1843 at New Hampshire.
He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
J. P. Colley, 32, machinist, b. NH
A. Colley, 35, wife, b. MA (believed to be his sister, Almira)
**C. H. Farmer, 17, machinist, b. NH
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At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as machinist.
In 1861 Charles was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 2 Feb 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Charles H. Farmer married Augusta Louisa Gates, daughter of Jonah Gates and Louisa Elizabeth Brown.
Charles H. Farmer and Augusta Louisa Gates were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, probably as:
Farmer, Charles H., 36, machinist dealer, b. NH (of MA parents)
---, Augusta L., 38, wife, saleswoman, b. CT (of CT parents)
and five lodgers.
On 5 Apr 1883 Augusta Louisa Gates, his wife, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 41.
In Jun 1886 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 224 W. 59th Street, New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York, as a member of Co. B, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that his papers were lost in a fire.
In May 1898 Charles was living at New York City, New York, New York.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Farmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
About in 1905 Charles H. Farmer married Elva L. Estes, daughter of William Estes and Abby [--?--], in a third marriage for both.
Charles H. Farmer made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 422280.
He died on 27 Jul 1915 at New York City, New York.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Dec 1917, his wife, received certificate number 865173.

Last Edited: 2 Aug 2009

Family 1: Augusta Louisa Gates b. 25 Mar 1842, d. 5 Apr 1883

Family 2: Elva L. Estes b. between 1853 - 1854

Seth Rice Fisher

b. 6 February 1828, d. 18 November 1874

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

Company: B

Seth Rice Fisher was born on 6 Feb 1828 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Herman Fisher and Bathsheba Cobleigh.
Seth Rice Fisher was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 10 Aug 1850 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
Seth Fisher, 23, rake maker, b. NH
(living in the house of Luke Bowteen, 49, b. NH).
On 17 Mar 1852 Seth Rice Fisher, 24, married Almira B. Swan.
On 8 Sep 1854 his mother, Bathsheba Cobleigh, died at age 51.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Seth gave his occupation as mechanic.
In 1861 Seth was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Seth Rice Fisher and Andrew Fisher, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
On 2 Dec 1861 Seth mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 9 months and 26 days old.
On 13 Jan 1863 Seth ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Mar 1863, and received certificate number 15763.
He died on 18 Nov 1874. He was 46 years, 9 months and 12 days old.
Herman, his father, outlived Seth and died on 19 Jul 1876.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family: Almira B. Swan

Augustus Flagg

b. 27 September 1825, d. 19 February 1901

Father: Asa Flagg
Mother: Lucretia [--?--]

Company: B

Augustus Flagg was born on 27 Sep 1825 at Massachusetts, son of Asa Flagg and Lucretia [--?--].
In 1837 at Worcester County, Massachusetts, A Guardianship process is noted for an Augustus Flagg of Boylston.
On 9 Apr 1848 Augustus Flagg, 22, married Almira Hudson, daughter of Robert Hudson and Elizabeth Whitney, at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Augustus Flagg and Almira Hudson were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 17 Aug 1850 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, He is a farmer, but his age is (incorrectly) shown as 35. There are no children shown in the household.
Augustus Flagg and Almira Hudson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1860 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Augustus Flagg, 35, mill operator, b. MA
Almira, 42, b. MA
Betsey Hudson, 68, b. NH.
In 1861 Augustus was living at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Augustus gave his occupation as manufacturer.
On 14 Dec 1861 Augustus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
On 4 Nov 1862 Augustus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, due to disability.
He and Almira Hudson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Angustus, 54
Elmira, 63, b. MA.
There are no children enumerated in the house.
On 25 Mar 1886 Almira Hudson, his wife, died at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease.
On 18 Aug 1886 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Augustus Flagg was listed on "Boylston's Roll of Honor in the War of the Rebellion," in the Centennial celebration of the incorporation of the town of Boylston, Massachusetts.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 20 May 1890, received certificate number 688261.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B, and now has heart trouble.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is "widowed". He is a boarder in the family of Warren WRIGHT. There are many other Flagg Families in the area.
He died on 19 Feb 1901 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 4 months and 23 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1901 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 26 Jul 2007

Family: Almira Hudson b. between 1816 - 1817, d. 25 Mar 1886

Philander H. Fletcher

b. 1 June 1824, d. 6 December 1874

Father: Joseph Fletcher b. 14 Jun 1790, d. 18 Feb 1862
Mother: Nancy Hall b. 1795

Company: B

Philander H. Fletcher was born on 1 Jun 1824 at Berkshire, Franklin County, Vermont, son of Joseph Fletcher and Nancy Hall.
On 3 Jun 1845 Philander H. Fletcher, 21, married Hannah K. Fuller, daughter of Barnard Fuller and Lydia W. [--?--], at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Philander H. Fletcher and Hannah K. Fuller were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
P. H. Fletcher, 37, roofer, b. MA
H. K., 40, wife, b. NH
H., 7, (m.), b. MA
A. B., 3, (m), b. MA
Lydia Fuller 89, b. NH
A. Abbott, 20, (m), b. MA.
In 1861 Philander was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Philander gave his occupation as patent roofer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Philander mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years, 1 month and 11 days old.
On 18 Feb 1862 his father, Joseph Fletcher, died at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
Philander H. Fletcher made application for a veteran's pension on 11 Apr 1862, and received certificate number 252700.
On 17 Sep 1862 Philander H. Fletcher was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the thigh and hand.
On 29 Apr 1863 Philander ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He and Hannah K. Fuller were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1870 at Leominster P. O., Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fletcher, Philander, 46, works in machine shop, b. VT
---, Hannah, 49, b. VT
---, Edward H., 16, b. MA
---, Almon B., 13, b. MA.
Philander H. Fletcher died on 6 Dec 1874 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a tumor. He was 50 years, 6 months and 5 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1874 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (North Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Beech Avenue.
On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Philander H. Fletcher was reported as deceased at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel. Click the icon to read the report.
On 30 May 1884 his son, Almon Boyden Fletcher, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, crushed by accident while coupling railroad cars.

Last Edited: 4 Dec 2007

Family: Hannah K. Fuller b. between 1820 - 1821

Edward Hulbert Fletcher b. 1853
Almon Boyden Fletcher b. 1857, d. 30 May 1884

Artemas Adams Gibson

b. 28 November 1839, d. 8 June 1915

Father: Arrington Gibson b. 17 Nov 1813, d. 30 Dec 1863
Mother: Sarah Brown b. 16 Feb 1815

Company: B

Artemas Adams Gibson was born on 28 Nov 1839 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Arrington Gibson and Sarah Brown.
In 1861 Artemas was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Artemas gave his occupation as scythe maker.
Lemuel W. Gibson and William Addison Gibson, Artemas Adams Gibson, two brothers, and cousin Artemas, descendants of Capt. Reuben Gibson, of Revolutionary War service,, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company B.
On 30 Jul 1861 Artemas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
Artemas Adams Gibson and Henry Lyman Sheldon, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
On 29 Apr 1863 Artemas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in May 1863.
Starting 20 Apr 1864, Artemas also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
He ended his service with Company H, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery on 17 Jun 1865.
On 14 Nov 1866 Artemas's sister, Hattie A. Gibson, married Henry Lyman Sheldon at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 8 Jan 1870 Artemas Adams Gibson, 30, married Martha Brooks, 25, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 3 Jul 1875 Artemas Adams Gibson attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read the report.).
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Martha Brooks were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a "Brass Moulder". There are no children enumerated in the household.
In Jun 1886 Artemas was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Artemas Adams Gibson 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).
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.

An article from the Fitchburg Sentinel, 7 Mar 1895 notes:

The death of Joseph L. Moody leaves only the following officers and members of the old Fusiliers, Co. B, 15th Mass. regiment, residing in Fitchburg: Gen. J. W. Kimball, Granville Hosmer, Herbert D. McIntire, Artimas A. Gibson, Lemuel Gibson, William Gibson, Frank Scott and Henry Whittemore. The members of the company are widely scattered.

On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Martha Brooks were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a janitor, living in a rented home. There are no children of this marriage.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson 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, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association. (Click icon to read the report.).
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson 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, Artemas Adams Gibson 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 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read).
On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Artemas Adams Gibson attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He died on 8 Jun 1915 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read the obituary.). He was 75 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1915 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Terrace Path.
On 15 Jun 1915 Martha Brooks received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Artemas's service; received certificate number 794754.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Charts: Descendants of Israel Gibson

Family: Martha Brooks b. Feb 1844

Lemuel W. Gibson

b. 5 June 1844, d. 31 January 1917

Father: Lemuel Whiting Gibson b. 1 Jul 1804, d. 26 May 1856
Mother: Jane E. Whittemore b. 11 Dec 1809, d. Mar 1900

Company: B

Lemuel W. Gibson was born on 5 Jun 1844 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lemuel Whiting Gibson and Jane E. Whittemore.
On 26 May 1856 his father, Lemuel Whiting Gibson, died at age 51.
In 1861 Lemuel was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lemuel gave his occupation as farmer.
Lemuel W. Gibson and William Addison Gibson, and Artemas Adams Gibson, two brothers, and cousin Artemas, descendants of Capt. Reuben Gibson, of Revolutionary War service,, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company B.
On 5 Dec 1861 Lemuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 6 months old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Lemuel W. Gibson was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, with a gunshot wound on the right ankle and a bayonet wound on the arm.
On 24 Jan 1863 Lemuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1863, and received certificate number 22499.
Starting 22 Aug 1864, Lemuel also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
On 22 Aug 1864 Daniel O. Gibson his brother, enlisted in Company H, 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery and served until June 1865.
Lemuel W. Gibson ended his service with Company H, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery on 17 Jun 1865.
On 20 Nov 1875 Lemuel W. Gibson, 31, married Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore, 23, daughter of Charles F. Whittemore and Mary A. Jeffrey.
Lemuel W. Gibson and Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Teamster. Also enumerated -- Fred WHITTEMORE, 24, single, b. MA, who works as a painter.
Lemuel W. Gibson was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.

An article from the Fitchburg Sentinel, 7 Mar 1895 notes:

On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lemuel W. Gibson was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
From the Fitchburg Sentinel, 27 March 1900 ....
Lemuel W. Gibson received a letter, Wednesday, from his son, George L. Gibson, who is a private in Company D, 43d regiment, U. S. Infantry. The son is recovering from a wound received several months ago, and expected at the time of writing to return home in a short time.
He and Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Ward 5, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 May 1904, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Lemuel was admitted.
On 25 Aug 1904 Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore, his wife, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She leaves her husband and one son who is in the U. S. Army.
Lemuel's wife, Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore, died and was buried on 26 Aug 1904 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. At age 52 years, 2 months and 18 days.
On 12 Aug 1907 his brother, Daniel O. Gibson, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, by suicide with his Civil War service rifle, and had a G. A. R. funeral. (Click the icon to read the full article in the Fitchburg Sentinal.) at age 61.
Lemuel W. Gibson was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine.
On 7 Oct 1912, Lemuel was transferred from Togus to Y.H.I., Washington, DC.
He died on 31 Jan 1917 at Washington, DC. He was 72 years, 7 months and 26 days old.
He was buried in 1917 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Site 18914, as a member of the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Charts: Descendants of Israel Gibson

Family: Eliza "Lizzy" A. Whittemore b. 8 Jun 1852, d. 25 Aug 1904

George Lemuel Gibson b. 25 May 1877

George Sanderson Gilchrist

b. 12 April 1829, d. 31 January 1887

Father: James Gilchrist b. 11 Feb 1793, d. 17 Apr 1876
Mother: Sally Sanderson b. 2 Jul 1795, d. 27 Aug 1877

Company: B

George Sanderson Gilchrist was born on 12 Apr 1829 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of James Gilchrist and Sally Sanderson.
On 27 Nov 1851 George Sanderson Gilchrist, 22, married Lydia Elvira Hurd, 21, daughter of Nathan Hurd and Mary [--?--], at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
George Sanderson Gilchrist and Lydia Elvira Hurd were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
G. S. Gilchrist, 35, mechanic, b. MA
L., 33 (f.), wife, b. MA (sic)
A., 6, (f.), b. NY.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as brick mason.
In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 George was taken prisoner 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 George Sanderson Gilchrist, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Sanderson Gilchrist was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning George Sanderson Gilchrist, as follows.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Sanderson Gilchrist 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, George S. Gilchrist was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 28 Feb 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1866.
He and Lydia Elvira Hurd were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gilchrist, George S., 42, brick mason, b. MA
---, Lidia E., 40, b. NY
---, George A. L., 6, b. MA
---, James S., 7/12, b. MA in Oct
Head, Nathan, 73, farm hand, b. CT
---, Mary S., 62, b. MA.
On 3 Jul 1875 George Sanderson Gilchrist attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (Click icon to read the report.).
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Sanderson Gilchrist attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Lydia Elvira Hurd were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1880 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gilchrist, Geo. S., 52, farmer and brick mason, b. MA (of MA parents)
---, Lydia A., 50, wife, b. NY (of NY parents
---,Albert G., 16, son, brick mason apprentice, b. MA
---, James, 10, son, b. MA
Latham, Mary, 13, boarder, b. MA (b. MA (fath b. Ireland, mor b. MA)
Sanderson, Henry, 56, boarder, single, farm labor, b. MA, b. MA.
On 24 Oct 1881 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was reported as attending a regimental reunion where he "gave a very interesting account of his experience at Ball's Bluff, where he was taken prisoner, and remained nearly eight months in Richmond and Salisbury, N.C."
In Jun 1886 George was living at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 George Sanderson Gilchrist 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).
He died on 31 Jan 1887 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years, 9 months and 19 days old.
He died in Jan 1887 at North Cemetery, Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years and 8 months old.
In Apr 1887 Lydia Elvira Hurd received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; received certificate number 560600.
Lydia Elvira Gilchrist was enumerated as the widow of George Sanderson Gilchrist, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Sanderson Gilchrist 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, George Sanderson Gilchrist 's widow attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Sanderson Gilchrist 's widow attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).

Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

Family: Lydia Elvira Hurd b. Apr 1830

George A. L. Gilchrest b. 1864
James Sylvester Gilchrist b. 23 Oct 1869

Charles Edwin Griswold

b. 10 September 1837, d. 23 April 1885

Grave marker of Charles E. Griswold,
Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, MA
( Photo courtesy of Mark Landry.)

Father: William W. Griswold b. Feb 1813, d. 27 Aug 1863
Mother: Sarah T. Tyler b. 1812

Company: B

Charles Edwin Griswold was born on 10 Sep 1837 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William W. Griswold and Sarah T. Tyler.
Charles Edwin Griswold was enumerated in the household of William W. Griswold and Sarah T. Tyler in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William W. Griswold, 37, m, watchmaker, $500, b. NH
Sarah F., 38, b. VT
William F., 14, m, (attended school in the year)
**Charles E., 12, m (attended school in the year)
Augustus, 11, m (attended school in the year)
Thomas, 8, m (attended school in the year)
Albert, 6, m
Rebecca S., 2, f
Jeremiah, " W(?), 67, m, watchmaker $500, b. NH.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as hat finisher.
In 1861 Charles was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles Edwin Griswold and William Tyler Griswold, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company B.
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 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
On 4 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Charles Edwin Griswold was listed among the sick and wounded soldiers arriving off the S. R. Spaulding, Elm City, and St. Mark at Philadelphia.
On 28 Feb 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, due to disability.
On 27 Aug 1863 his father, William W. Griswold, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 50.
Charles Edwin Griswold made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Jan 1864.
On 28 Jan 1868 Charles Edwin Griswold, 30, married Catherine Maria Gibbs, 25, daughter of George W. Gibbs and Catherine G. Winch, the bride being a sister of private Benjamin F. D. Gibbs of Company A, 32nd Infantry Regiment.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Edwin Griswold attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Catherine Maria Gibbs were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Ward 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with no children enumerated.
Charles Edwin Griswold 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.
Charles Edwin Griswold attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 9 Oct 1883 Charles Edwin Griswold included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
He died on 23 Apr 1885 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Chronic Rheumatism. He was 47 years, 7 months and 13 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1885 at Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 14 May 1885 Catherine Maria Gibbs received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; received certificate 215764.
William, his brother, outlived Charles and died on 29 Apr 1901 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 65.
On 21 Feb 1906 the Fitchburg Sentinel ran a short piece about a sled enjoyed by three future members of the 15th Massachusetts -- George T. Daniels and the Griswold brothers, Edwin and William -- when they were boys. (click icon to read).
Researcher: Mark Landry, who researched and compiled this biographical information.

Last Edited: 13 Apr 2008

Family: Catherine Maria Gibbs b. 22 Dec 1842

William Tyler Griswold

b. 1 April 1836, d. 29 April 1901

Father: William W. Griswold b. Feb 1813, d. 27 Aug 1863
Mother: Sarah T. Tyler b. 1812

Company: B

William Tyler Griswold was born on 1 Apr 1836 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William W. Griswold and Sarah T. Tyler.
William Tyler Griswold was enumerated in the household of William W. Griswold and Sarah T. Tyler in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William W. Griswold, 37, m, watchmaker, $500, b. NH
Sarah F., 38, b. VT
William F., 14, m, (attended school in the year)
**Charles E., 12, m (attended school in the year)
Augustus, 11, m (attended school in the year)
Thomas, 8, m (attended school in the year)
Albert, 6, m
Rebecca S., 2, f
Jeremiah, " W(?), 67, m, watchmaker $500, b. NH.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as hat finisher.
In 1861 William was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Tyler Griswold and Charles Edwin Griswold, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Company B.
On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 3 months and 11 days old.
On 27 Aug 1863 his father, William W. Griswold, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 50.
On 15 Jan 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 15 Sep 1869 William Tyler Griswold, 33, married Mary Isabel Byram, 22, at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine.
William Tyler Griswold and Mary Isabel Byram were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with a 10-month old, Leon S. GRISWOLD.
On 23 Apr 1885 his brother, Charles Edwin Griswold, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Chronic Rheumatism at age 47.
In Jun 1886 William was living at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
On 9 Jun 1887 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William was mentioned as follows: "William T. Griswold, oldest brother of Thomas E. Griswold and a veteran of Co. B, of the old 15th regiment, is preparing to make his honme at Los Angeles, Cal. His family have spent the winter at San Francisco."
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Tyler Griswold was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
In Jun 1900 William was living at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
He and Mary Isabel Byram were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Precinct 25, Ward 3, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, showing that his father was born in New Hampshire and his mother in Vermont.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Tyler Griswold wrote a letter which was read at a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
He made application at California for a veteran's pension in Mar 1901, and received certificate number 1042761.
He died on 29 Apr 1901 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was 65 years and 28 days old.
In May 1901 Mary Isabel Byram received a pension to surviving family member in California based on William's service; received certificate number 533479.
On 29 Jun 1901 William Tyler Griswold was noted as deceased at the 40th reunion of Company B.
On 21 Feb 1906 the Fitchburg Sentinel ran a short piece about a sled enjoyed by three future members of the 15th Massachusetts -- George T. Daniels and the Griswold brothers, Edwin and William -- when they were boys. (click icon to read).

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family: Mary Isabel Byram b. Jun 1847

Leon S. Griswold b. 29 Jul 1879, d. 9 Jan 1965

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