Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Rollin Eaton Hartwell

b. 4 November 1840, d. 3 May 1863

Father: James Harvey Hartwell b. 17 Jun 1809, d. 28 Dec 1887
Mother: Charlotte Wyman b. 24 Sep 1810, d. 26 Feb 1895

Company: B

Rollin Eaton Hartwell was born on 4 Nov 1840 at Eden, Lamoille County, Vermont, son of James Harvey Hartwell and Charlotte Wyman.
Rollin Eaton Hartwell was enumerated in the household of James Harvey Hartwell and Charlotte Wyman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1850 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James H. Hartwell, 41, carpenter, b. MA
Charlotte, 39, b. MA
Mary J., 17, b. MA
Alonso, 15, b. MA
Clara, 12, b. MA
Angeline, 10, b. MA
**Rollin, 8, b. VT
James H., 2, b. MA
Charles H., 1, b. MA.
In 1861 Rollin was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Rollin gave his occupation as marble worker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Rollin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 8 months and 8 days old.
On 25 Oct 1862 Rollin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to enlist in Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 26 Oct 1862, Rollin also served in the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Battery I (Regular Army).
He died on 3 May 1863 from wounds received at Chancellorsville. He was 22 years, 5 months and 29 days old.
From the Hartwell Genealogy - "He was in twelve battles. At Ball's Bluff an exploding shell tore off his shoes. He swam the river to escape. At Antietam a bullet went through his hat. He was a marked man in his regiment for prompt and faithful performance of duty. "
In 1865, Rollin E. Hartwell, his nephew, son of his brother Alonso, was named for Rollin Eaton Hartwell.
On 9 Feb 1883 Charlotte Wyman received a pension to surviving family member based on Rollin's service; mother received certificate number 242237.
A photograph or image of Rollin Eaton Hartwell is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 20 Aug 2007

Wallace William Holman

b. 11 March 1834, d. 18 April 1923

William W. Holman, from the family album of Elaine Benjamin.

Father: Samuel Holman b. 8 Jan 1800, d. 8 Jun 1848
Mother: Elizabeth Parks b. 1799

Company: B

Wallace William Holman was born on 11 Mar 1834 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Holman and Elizabeth Parks.
His boyhood years were spent at the Holman farm in the west part of the town of Winchendon. All but four years of his life, when he was in Fredrickton, N.B. his home was in Winchendon, MA. (per Elaine Benjamin).
On 27 Feb 1854 William W. Holman, 19, married Anne M. Whipple, 20, daughter of Joel G. Whipple and Martha Bates, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
He studied music and in 1856 formed the Holman & Piper Orchestra, which had an enviable reputation in Winchendon and surrounding towns and cities for 50 years.
Wallace William Holman and Anne M. Whipple were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Wallice W. Holman, 26, pail turner, b. MA
Ann M., 26, b. VT
Wallis R., 6, b. MA
Idi I., 3, b. MA
Samuel R., 1, b. MA.
In 1861 Wallace was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Wallace gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Wallace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 4 months and 1 day old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Wallace William Holman was wounded in his left side just below the sternum by a blow with the butt of gun in the hands of the enemy while engaged with the enemy in the Battle of Balls Bluff.
On 21 Oct 1861 Wallace was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, along with 632 others, he was confined for nine months in Libby Prison near Richmond, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman 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 Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William W. Holman was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 19 May 1862 his infant son, William W. Holman, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Apr 1863 Wallace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1869, and received certificate number 29645.
On 27 Jun 1871 Anne M. Holman, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 37.
On 3 Jan 1872 Wallace William Holman, 37, married Rebecca Jane Hadley, 34, daughter of Orrin Hadley and Betsey Jones, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Rebecca Jane Hadley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Holman, Wm. W., 45, farmer, b. MA
---, Rebecca J., 44, wife, b. VT
---, Harry O., 13, son, b. MA
---, Elmer W., 12, son, b. MA.
On 6 Jul 1883 Wallace joined Gilman C.Parker Post No. 153, G. A. R., providing a sketch of his service. (click icon to read).
In Jun 1886 Wallace was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Wallace William Holman 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 Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he had a gunshot wound and had spent time at Libby prison.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman 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, Wallace William Holman was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Rebecca Jane Hadley were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 19 Nov 1900 Rebecca Jane Hadley, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of diabetes at age 63.
Wallace William Holman and Rebecca Jane Hadley had no issue.
On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace W. Holman attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
On 25 Sep 1901 Wallace William Holman, 67, married Lillie E. Wright, 32.
Wallace William Holman died on 18 Apr 1923 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read report). He was 89 years, 1 month and 7 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1923 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
An obituary for Wallace William Holman was published on 26 Apr 1923 at The Winchendon Courier, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
In Apr 1923 Lillie E. Wright received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Wallace's service; his wife, received certificate number 996711.
Lillie E. Wright survived Wallace William Holman and died in 1949 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Elaine Holman (Wilson) Benjamin, 2 x great-granddaughter.

Last Edited: 7 Feb 2010

Family 1: Anne M. Whipple b. 8 Nov 1833, d. 27 Jun 1871

Willie H. Holman b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 15 Nov 1868
Isadora I. Holman b. 1857
Samuel R. Holman b. 10 Jun 1859
William W. Holman b. 26 Jul 1861, d. 19 May 1862
Harry O. Holman b. 1866
Elnor Wallace Holman b. 7 Mar 1868

Family 2: Rebecca Jane Hadley b. 20 Jun 1837, d. 19 Nov 1900

Family 3: Lillie E. Wright b. 30 Apr 1869, d. 1949

Frank Mitford Zebedee Holman b. 27 Aug 1902, d. 23 Sep 1987

Granville C. Hosmer

b. between 1838 and 1839, d. 31 August 1910

Father: Sewall Hosmer b. 13 Jan 1798, d. after 1880
Mother: Nancy Pierce b. 10 Jul 1796, d. before 1880

Company: B

Granville C. Hosmer was born between 1838 - 1839 at Rindge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce.
Granville C. Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce in the 1860 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Suel Hosmer, 60, millwright, b. MA
Mary (sic ?), 52, wife, b. NH
Sephronia, 28, b. NH
H. J., 24, blacksmith, b. NH
**Grenville, 22, grinder, b. NH
Louisa, 18, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Granville gave his occupation as edge tool maker.
In 1861 Granville was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Granville mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Granville C. Hosmer and Henry H. Rugg, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 21 Oct 1861 Granville 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 Granville C. Hosmer, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer 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 Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville Hosmer was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 27 Mar 1863 Granville ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, due to disability.
On 24 Jan 1865 Granville C. Hosmer married Leaffie Hammond, 24, daughter of John Hammond and Sarah Huston, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 31 Dec 1867 Granville's sister, Louise R. Hosmer, married Henry Howard Rugg.
On 3 Nov 1872 his infant daughter, Birdie Hosmer, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 14 Jul 1874 his infant daughter, Julia H. Hosmer, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Granville C. Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1880.
He and Leaffie Hammond were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Ward 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1887 Granville was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, employed as a machinist at G. M. Parks.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer 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 Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as Captain of Company B, noting that he has a weak back caused by a fall.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer 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, Granville C. Hosmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Granville C. Hosmer 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, Granville C. Hosmer 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, Granville C. Hosmer attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
He and Leaffie Hammond were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Ward 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Granville C. Hosmer died on 31 Aug 1910 at West Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read obituary).
He was buried on 1 Sep 1910 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chestnut Avenue.
In Sep 1910 Leaffie Hammond received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Granville's service; received certificate number 709845.

Last Edited: 23 Oct 2007

Family: Leaffie Hammond b. 9 Mar 1840

Birdie Hosmer b. 21 Oct 1872, d. 3 Nov 1872
Julia H. Hosmer b. 12 Apr 1874, d. 14 Jul 1874

James "Henry" Hosmer

b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 30 April 1915

Father: Silas Hosmer b. between 1808 - 1809
Mother: Ardelia Gibbs b. between 1811 - 1812, d. 1889

Company: B

James "Henry" Hosmer was born on 3 May 1837 at Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine, son of Silas Hosmer and Ardelia Gibbs.
James "Henry" Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Silas Hosmer and Ardelia Gibbs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Silas Hosmer, 41, farmer, b. MA
Delia, 38, b. MA
Lucy B., 16, b. MA
**James H., 13, b. ME
Clarissa, 10, b. ME
George E., 8, b. ME
Mary, 3, b. MA.
In 1861 James was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as chair maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, James "Henry" Hosmer was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
On 1 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
On 3 Sep 1867 Henry J. Hosmer married Jennie T. Atherton, 24, daughter of Shepard Field Atherton and Rosine Inman, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
James "Henry" Hosmer and Jennie T. Atherton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., 33, wood turner, b. ME
---, Jennie T.(sic), 25, b. Arkansas (sic)
---, Alice A., 1, b. MA.
Jennie T. Atherton, his wife, died.
James "Henry" Hosmer married Susan J. [--?--]
James "Henry" Hosmer and Susan J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1880 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., 43, works in lumber mill, b. ME (as were his parents)
---, Susan J., wife, 37, b. Ark (fath b. MA
---, Alice L., dau, 10, b. MA
---, George H., son, 5, b. MA
---, Clara, dau, 1/12 (b. Apr), b. ME
and a servant.
James "Henry" Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1885.
On 12 May 1888, at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, Henry was granted an additional pension from the state of Maine, according to a notice in the Bangor Daily Whig and Courier.
Susan J. [--?--], his wife, died.
Between 1892 - 1893 James "Henry" Hosmer married Ellen P. [--?--] apparently a widow.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Ellen P. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., head, b. Apr 1837, 63, married 7 years, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, Ellen P., wife, b. Apr, 1839, her one child is living, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, George H. Son, b. Jan 1875, single, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, Clara B., daur, b. Apr, 1880, single, b. ME (of ME parents).
James "Henry" Hosmer and Ellen P. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.
James "Henry" Hosmer died on 30 Apr 1915 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.
In Jun 1915 Ellen P. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on James's service; received certificate number 815969.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family 1: Jennie T. Atherton b. 4 Apr 1843, d. 31 Aug 1889

Alice L. Hosmer b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 13 Dec 1883
George H. Hosmer b. 12 Jan 1875

Family 2: Susan J. [--?--] b. between 1842 - 1843

Clara B. Hosmer b. 18 Apr 1880

Family 3: Ellen P. [--?--] b. Apr 1839

Joel Kendall Hosmer

b. 6 October 1841, d. 14 November 1889

Father: Ephraim Hosmer b. 25 Nov 1811, d. 5 Mar 1871
Mother: Elizabeth Kendall Priest b. 20 Aug 1821

Company: B

Joel Kendall Hosmer was born on 6 Oct 1841 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Ephraim Hosmer and Elizabeth Kendall Priest.
Joel Kendall Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Hosmer and Elizabeth Kendall Priest in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Ephraim Hosmer, 57, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Elizabeth K., 29
**Joel K., 8
Edmund P., 6
Harriet Shapley, 22.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joel gave his occupation as clerk.
On 30 Jul 1861 Joel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 9 months and 24 days old.
On 30 Jun 1862 Joel Kendall Hosmer was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, on the arm.
On 11 Jul 1864 Edmond Porter Hosmer , his brother, enlisted in the 6th Massachusetts Infantry.
On 28 Jul 1864 Joel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 2 Dec 1864 his brother, Edmond Porter Hosmer, died having mustered out of service two months previously at age 20.
On 5 Mar 1871 his father, Ephraim Hosmer, died at age 59.
Joel Kendall Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Eliza Priest and Elizabeth Kendall Priest in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 4 Jun 1880 at at Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Priest, Eliza K., 83, b. MA (as were all in the house and their parents)
Hosmer, Elizabeth, daughter, 58, widow
Hosmer, Joel K., 38, nephew, clerk in store.
Joel Kendall Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in 1889, and received certificate number 212887.
He died on 14 Nov 1889 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 48 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1889 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (East of Central Entrance) Auratum Path; near his brother, E. P. Hosmer.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Joseph Richardson Houghton

b. 6 August 1844, d. 9 January 1921

Father: Elbridge Houghton b. 5 Jun 1813, d. 29 Apr 1871
Mother: Emily Richardson b. 22 Sep 1812, d. 1 Sep 1849

Company: B

Joseph Richardson Houghton was born on 6 Aug 1844 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Elbridge Houghton and Emily Richardson, grandson of Jabez and Rebecca (Smith) Houghton, and a descendant of John Houghton, of Lancaster (1624 - 1684).
On 1 Sep 1849 his mother, Emily Richardson, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 36.
Joseph Richardson Houghton was enumerated in the household of Elbridge Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Sep 1850 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph and his father are living with an uncle/brother, as:
Obed (?) HOUGHTON, 33, laborer, (all b. in MA) [Elbridge's younger brother]
Martha ---, 24
Elbridge --- , 35, laborer
**Joseph --- , 6, (attended school)
Levi REED, Junr. 51, clerk, realestate value $1800
Sally --- , 44
Charlotte --- , 16
Warren DAVIS, 21, merchant
William DAVIS, 21, merchant.
Joseph's widowed father, Elbridge Houghton, remarried to Mary Louisa Maynard.
Joseph Richardson Houghton was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard and Prudence Randall Brown in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1860 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his step-grandparents, as:
Luther MAYNARD, 52, runs hotel, b. MA (as were all in house)
Prudence, 49, F
Charlott M., 19
Henrietta , 18
Lucretia F., 16
Emma F., 11
xxx E., 8, F
Lucia C., 6, F
Elbridge Houghton, 43, "Gentleman", personal estate $3000
Mary L. Houghton, 23, F (his step-mother)
**Joseph R., 16, clerk
Frank P., 4
Emma F., 3
Annie L., 1.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as clerk.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 11 months and 6 days old.
On 2 Nov 1862 Henry Augustus Putnam and Joseph Richardson Houghton, together with Joseph Richardson Houghton, ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Rickett's Battery, with his friends, according to the History of Clinton, Massachusetts.
On 13 Nov 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 14 Nov 1862, Joseph also served in the Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery (Regular Army).
He ended his service by discharge on 12 Jul 1864.
On 29 Apr 1871 his father, Elbridge Houghton, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever at age 57.
He is included in "Richardson Memorial" as follows: Joseph Richardson (Houghton), born 1844. He went to California several years ago.
Joseph Richardson Houghton was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Chico, Butte County, California, as follows: Joseph HOUGHTON, single, 35, b. MA (as were his parents), farmer, lives in what looks like some kind of boarding house where an Irish-Canadian named Henry STACY is enumerated as the head. There are 15 other single men from all over, enumerated as laborers, and three Chinese cooks.
In Jun 1886 Joseph was living at California.
In 1893, Joseph was included in the "History of Westminster", p. 408, as follows: "Houghton, Joseph R., s. of Elbridge and Emily, b. Stowe, Aug. 6, 1844; farmer, unm. Enl. for 3 years July 12 1861, in Co. B., 15th Regt. Captured at Ball's Bluff and held prisoner 4 mos. Nov. 12, 1862 he was transferred to Co. I, 1st Art. and Nov. 13th was discharged to join the regular army. Serving his full time, he was must. out July 28, 1864."
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Richardson Houghton 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 12 Jun 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, as follows: Montgomery Street - X?X House (apparently a boarding house or hotel) Houghton, Joseph, boarder, b. Aug 1844, 55, single, b. MA (as were his parents), farmer, fully employed in the last 12 months.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Oct 1914, and received certificate number 1176524.
He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at 2nd Street, Chico, Butte County, California, as:
HOUGHTON, Joseph, head, 74, single, living in rented accomodation, b. MA (as were his parents), occupation as "none."
He died on 9 Jan 1921 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, unmarried. He was 76 years, 5 months and 3 days old.
On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph R. Houghton was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).
Researcher: Mark Landry, who researched and compiled this biographical information.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Nathan Porter Howard

b. 17 October 1832, d. 14 September 1898

Nathan P. Howard

Father: Nathan Howard b. 2 Jun 1795, d. 18 Jul 1879
Mother: Betsey Whitney b. 5 Feb 1802, d. 18 Feb 1897

Company: B

Nathan Porter Howard was born on 17 Oct 1832 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Nathan Howard and Betsey Whitney.
Nathan Porter Howard was enumerated in the household of Nathan Howard and Betsey Whitney in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Nathan was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Nathan gave his occupation as lumberman.
On 12 Jul 1861 N. mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 8 months and 25 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Nathan was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and held at Richmond for 4 months.
Lyman Nichols wrote a letter to Charles Nichols on 28 Oct 1861 from Camp Foster, Poolesville, Maryland,, mentioning Nathan Porter Howard, as follows: (click icon to read).
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Porter Howard 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 Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, N. Porter Howard was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Porter Howard was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 23 Mar 1862, Nathan was given furlough for 30 days by Dr. William J. Dale, Acting Surgeon, U.S.A.
On 7 Jun 1864, at Augur General Hospital, Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, Nathan was entered the hospital because of gunshot wound in his leg.
On 28 Jul 1864 N. ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 14 May 1865 his Calvin Howard, died brother at age 30.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, N. Porter Howard attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He was enumerated in the household of Albert Howard in the 1880 US Federal Census in 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a single laborer, living with his married brother and family as follows:
Albert HOWARD, 35, MA , Occ: Farmer
Mary J., Wife, M, 34, MA , Occ: Keeping House
Elizabeth J., Dau, S, 5, MA
Alberta J., Dau , S, 3, MA
Sarah E., Dau , S, 8M, MA
**Porter N. HOWARD, Brother,S, 48, MA Occ: Laborer
Lillian HOWS, Other, S, 21, MA Occ: Keeping House.
In Jun 1886 Nathan was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Porter Howard attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Jan 1891, made application number 982055, but no certificate is recorded.
In 1893, Nathan was included in the "History of Westminster."
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Porter Howard was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He died on 14 Sep 1898 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of a cerebral hemmorhage. He was 65 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1898 at Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nathan Porter Howard reported as deceased within the previous year at a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
Credits: Primary photo and research courtesy of the Westminster, MA, Historical Society and Mark Landry.

Last Edited: 23 Oct 2007

Charles William Kendall

b. 28 October 1832, d. 13 June 1880

Charles W. Kendall

Father: Charles Sheldon Kendall b. 19 Aug 1809, d. 17 May 1864
Mother: Mary W. Andrews b. 17 May 1809, d. 24 Dec 1847

Company: B

Charles William Kendall was born on 28 Oct 1832 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Sheldon Kendall and Mary W. Andrews.
On 24 Dec 1847 his mother, Mary W. Andrews, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 21 Jul 1849 Charles's widowed father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, remarried to Amy Bigelow, 39, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles William Kendall was enumerated in the household of Charles Sheldon Kendall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Sep 1850 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles Kendall, 40, farmer, b. MA
Ama, 36, b. CT (a step-mother)
**Charles W., 17, farmer, b. MA
Mary, 16, b. MA
**Robert N., 14, b. MA
**Justin J., 9, b. MA.
On 8 Nov 1858 C. W. Kendall, 26, married C. C. Betterley, 20, daughter of George F. J. Betterley and Laura W. Wilder, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
Charles William Kendall and Edward Spaulding Betterley, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
Charles William Kendall and Justin Joshua Kendall, and Robert Newell Kendall, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
On 17 May 1864 his father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He and Clarissa C. Betterley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1870 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Charles W., 37, teamster, b. MA
---, Clarissa C., 32, b. NH
---, Clara W., 10
---, Erving A., 8
---, Shelden C., 5
---, Mary L., 3.
On 25 Apr 1876 Clarissa C. Betterley, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 24 Jul 1876, Shelden C. Kendall and Irving A. Kendall were placed in the Alms House and homeless children at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles William Kendall's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Irving A. Kendall and Shelden C. Kendall in the 1880 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his two sons, living at the Alms House.
Charles William Kendall died on 13 Jun 1880 at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 47 years, 7 months and 16 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1880 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Kendall was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
On 14 May 1915 Mary L. K. Tucker applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Charles's service; a minor, with pension application number 1047378, but no certificate is recorded.

Last Edited: 17 Jun 2009

Family: Clarissa C. Betterley b. 11 Nov 1837, d. 25 Apr 1876

Clarissa Williams Kendall b. 5 Aug 1859
Irving A. Kendall b. 1862
Shelden C. Kendall b. 1865
Mary L. Kendall b. between 1866 - 1867
Justin George Kendall b. 29 Dec 1868, d. 13 Jan 1869
Justin G. Kendall b. 29 Oct 1875, d. 20 Mar 1876

Edward Sylvanus Kendall

b. 27 July 1842, d. 12 September 1895

Edward S. Kendall

Father: Sylvanus Kendall b. 23 Oct 1816, d. 1891
Mother: Emily Morrell Chase b. 28 Nov 1823, d. 1899

Company: B

Edward Sylvanus Kendall was born on 27 Jul 1842 at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Sylvanus Kendall and Emily Morrell Chase.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as painter.
In 1861 Edward was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 11 months and 15 days old.
On 5 Nov 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Mar 1863.
On 30 Oct 1864 Edward Sylvanus Kendall, 22, married Mary S. Carr, 21, daughter of Walter V. Carr and Brusy Cowdrey, at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 3 Jul 1875 Edward Sylvanus Kendall 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, Edward Sylvanus Kendall attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Mary S. Carr were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Edward S., 37, chair painter, b. MA (as were all)
---, Mary E., 37, wife
---, Walter S., 11, son
---, Emily B., 8, daur.
In 1886 Edward was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Edward Sylvanus Kendall 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 3 Sep 1886 his son, Walter Sylvanus Kendall, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of inanition. (NOTE: The term inanition refers to the symptoms and effects of starvation. It can be a result of diabetes.) at age 17.
Edward Sylvanus Kendall was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 1 Oct 1891 Edward's daughter, Emily Brucie Kendall married Ralph Leon Phelps at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall attended 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.).
In 1893, Edward was included in the "History of Westminster."
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
In 1895 Mary S. Carr received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; received certificate number 416491.
He died on 12 Sep 1895 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 53 years, 1 month and 16 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1895 at Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall 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 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall 's widow attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
Credits: Primary photo and research courtesy of the Westminster, MA, Historical Society and Mark Landry.

Last Edited: 9 Feb 2010

Family: Mary S. Carr b. 14 May 1843, d. 1910

Walter Sylvanus Kendall b. 6 Nov 1868, d. 3 Sep 1886
Emily Brucie Kendall b. 16 Jun 1871, d. 1948

Oscar A. Kendall

b. 20 October 1839, d. 12 March 1899

Father: Nathan Kendall b. 7 Feb 1811, d. 20 Mar 1891
Mother: Emily Nutting b. 1812

Company: B

Oscar A. Kendall was born on 20 Oct 1839 at Franconia, New Hampshire, son of Nathan Kendall and Emily Nutting.
Oscar A. Kendall was enumerated in the household of Nathan Kendall and Emily Nutting in the 1860 US Federal Census on 11 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nathan Kendall, 48, mechanic, b. MA
Emily, 48, b. NH
**Oscar A., 20, mechanic, b. NH
Lydia E., 18, b. MA
Lucy J., 16, b. MA
Emily F., 9, b. MA.
In 1861 Oscar was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Oscar gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Oscar mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
On 21 Oct 1862 Oscar ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 22 Oct 1862, Oscar also served in the Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery (Regular Army).
He ended his service on 12 Jul 1864.
Frederick Nichols considered that some of his most intimate comrades included Oscar Kendall, William Taylor, Frank Burrell (not 15th), and Daniel Carpenter.
On 29 Jul 1865 Oscar A. Kendall, 25, married Harriet Melora Hale, 25, daughter of Stillman Hale and Louisa Bemis, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Oscar A. Kendall and Harriet Melora Hale were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jul 1870 at Gardner P. O., Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Oscar, 30, works in pail shop, b. NH
---, Melora, 30, b. MA
---, Katie, 6/12, b. MA in Oct.
Oscar A. Kendall and Harriet Melora Hale were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a painter; saying he was born in New Hampshire, as were both of his parents.
Oscar A. Kendall attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Gabriel Jacobs was born on 5 Feb 1884 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, a foundling of unknown parents.
Oscar A. Kendall and Harriet Melora Hale legally adopted Gabriel Jacobs at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and changed his name to Ralph B. Kendall.
Oscar A. Kendall made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in May 1889.
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.
In 1892 Oscar's daughter, Kate E. Kendall married Frank D. Ward.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Oscar A. Kendall was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He died on 12 Mar 1899 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dialation of the heart.
From the Fitchburg Sentinel, Friday, 17 Mar 1899 -- Oscar A. Kendall, a veteran of the Civil War, answered the final roll call, Sunday. He was a native of this town and with the exception of his long army service and about three years' residence on a section of prairie land, he has made Winchendon his home. He was a devoted member of the G. C. Parker Post, an idolizing husband and father. His widow and only child, a daughter, have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their dire bereavement. He was 59 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
In 1899 Melora H. R. Kendall received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Oscar's service; his widow, received certificate number 491281.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Oscar A. Kendall reported as deceased within the previous year at a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
Harriet, his wife, outlived Oscar and died on 25 Nov 1900 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of gastric carcinoma at age 60.

Last Edited: 9 Feb 2010

Family: Harriet Melora Hale b. 22 Mar 1840, d. 25 Nov 1900

Kate E. Kendall b. 27 Oct 1869
Ralph Bertrand Kendall b. 5 Feb 1884

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