Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Dexter S. Brown

b. 2 July 1839, d. 15 December 1862

Gravemarker of Dexter S. Brown

Father: Benedict Brown b. 1800
Mother: Hannah P. Spencer b. 4 May 1802, d. 27 Jul 1877

Company: H

Dexter S. Brown was born on 2 Jul 1839 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Benedict Brown and Hannah P. Spencer.
His father, Benedict Brown, died.
Dexter's widowed mother, Hannah P. Spencer, remarried to Otis H. Briggs.
Dexter S. Brown was enumerated in the household of Hannah P. Spencer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
George A. Brown, 28, farmer, b. RI
Catherine F., 28, b. MA
William U., 2, b. MA
Henry A., 1, b. MA
Hannah P. Briggs, 47, b. RI
**Dexter Brown, 12, b. RI.
Dexter S. Brown was enumerated in the household of Otis H. Briggs and Hannah P. Spencer in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Otis H. Briggs, 49, carmaker (?), b. MA
H. P., (f), 58, b. RI
**D. S. Brown, 21, bootmaker, b. RI
S. J. Rawson, 5, b. MA
(two houses away)
Wm. Brown, 62, farmer, b. RI (as were all in family)
James, 21
Alonzo, 17
**Joseph, 15
Susan, 18
Sarah, 16
(Note: these people appear to be related -- Hannah P. Briggs, b. RI, who was later buried in the same RI cemetery, is Dexter's mother. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
In 1861 Dexter was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Dexter gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Dexter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 10 days old.
Dexter S. Brown and Joseph Benjamin Brown, who appear to be somehow related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co H.
Dexter S. Brown died on 15 Dec 1862 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, unmarried, of dysentery, and the death was registered in Northbridge. He was 23 years, 5 months and 13 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1862 at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
Note: it is unclear if the RI marker is his burial or a memorial. There is also a burial registered for him in Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, Section A Site 1164.
Hannah, his mother, outlived Dexter and died on 27 Jul 1877 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.
Credits: Gravemarker photo kindly provided by Matthew Fatale at find-a-grave.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2012

Edwin Richmond Brown

b. between 1838 and 1839, d. 23 June 1864

Father: Rowland H. Brown b. between 1808 - 1809
Mother: Nancy M. Whitmarsh b. 1 May 1808, d. 10 Nov 1857

Company: H

Edwin Richmond Brown was born between 1838 - 1839 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Rowland H. Brown and Nancy M. Whitmarsh.
Edwin Richmond Brown was baptized on 7 Mar 1847 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was enumerated in the household of Rowland H. Brown and Nancy M. Whitmarsh in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Rowland H. Brown, 41, carder, b. RI
Nancy, 41, b. RI
Charles H., 17, spinner, b. RI
Orin S., 14, b. RI
**Edwin R., 12, b. RI
Nancy I, 10, b. MA
Martha E., 8, b. MA
Hannah E., 2, b. MA.
On 10 Nov 1857 his mother, Nancy M. Whitmarsh, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 49.
On 8 Sep 1859 Edwin's widowed father, Rowland H. Brown, remarried to Hannah J. Darling at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Edwin Richmond Brown was enumerated in the household of Rowland H. Brown and Hannah J. Darling in the 1860 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
R. H. Brown, 50, (m), overseer, b. RI
H. I., 30, (f), b. MA
**E. R., 21, (m), machinist, b. RI
M. E., 17, (f), b. RI
H. A., 11, (f), b. MA
F. S., 9, (m), b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as machinist.
In 1861 Edwin was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1861 Edwin Richmond Brown was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the neck.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Richmond Brown was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Richmond Brown was mentioned among the casualties.
On 18 Sep 1862 Edwin was promoted to Corporal.
On 1 Sep 1863 Edwin was promoted to Sergeant.
Edwin was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
In Jun 1864 Edwin Richmond Brown was wounded in the side.
He died on 23 Jun 1864 at Central Park Hospital, New York City, New York, of wounds from Cold Harbor, VA.

Last Edited: 14 Jan 2013

Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown

b. 22 May 1842, d. 1 June 1927

Frank A. Brown

Father: Jacob Brown b. 14 Jun 1813, d. after 1880
Mother: Mary Francis Hartwell d. before 1880

Company: B

Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was born on 22 May 1842 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was enumerated in the household of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as follows:
Jacob Brown, 36, b. NH
Mrs. J., 22, b. MA
Calvin, 12, b. NH
Ira, 10, b. NH
**Francis, 8, b. NH
Lucy, 6, b. NH
(next door)
Deliverance Brown, 85, b. MA
Mrs. D., 80, b. MA
Nathaniel, 45, b. NH.
In 1858 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Ira Brown, his brother to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell, his parents to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
On 14 Nov 1862 Francis was promoted to Corporal.
On 9 Apr 1863 Francis was promoted to Sergeant.
He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
On 30 Oct 1863 Francis was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 6 Feb 1864 Francis was promoted to 1st Lieutenant by comission, but not mustered as such.
In May 1864 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was wounded in the breast.
On 28 Jul 1864 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service, with the rank of 1st Sergeant.
After 1863 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown moved to DeKalb County, Missouri.
On 19 Nov 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown, 23, married Harriett Josephine Roberts, 19, daughter of Littleton Roberts and Elizabeth Kincaid, at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, (Note: she was the sister of his brother Ira's wife Mary Roberts.).
About 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Amable Beaudry moved to Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, from Massachusetts after the war. Unknown if they travelled together or if this was just coincidence. Both were of Company B, 15th Massachusetts.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1878, received certificate number 1124701.
Before 1880 his son, Robert D. Brown, died and does not appear in the 1880 census with the family.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, where he is a farmer.
In Jun 1886 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
In May 1898 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
Brown, Frank, head, b. May 1842, 58, married 34 years, b. NH (as were his parents), farmer
---, Harriet J., wife, b. May 1846, 54, five of six children still living, b. MO (of KY parents).
On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
In Jun 1909 Francis was living at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
On 26 Jun 1909 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown wrote a letter read at the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
Brown, F. A., head, 68, married 45 years, b. NH (and his parents), own income
---, Harriet J., wife, 45, five of eight children living, b. MI.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 24 Jan 1920 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
On 25 Dec 1921 Harriett Josephine Roberts, his wife, died at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, at age 75.
Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown died on 1 Jun 1927 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He was 85 years and 10 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1927 at Fairview Cemetary, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Block 6; lot 200, with his wife.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2012

Family: Harriett Josephine Roberts b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 25 Dec 1921

Ellen "Nellie" C. Brown b. 15 Oct 1866
Mary E. Brown b. 19 Feb 1868
Arthur Ira Brown b. 1 Dec 1869, d. 17 Nov 1957
Robert D. Brown b. 26 Sep 1871, d. before 1880
Emily L. Brown b. 15 Mar 1873
Haleiml Brown b. between 1879 - 1880
Henry E. Brown b. 19 Sep 1881

George Brown

b. between 1836 and 1837

Company: A

George Brown was born between 1836 - 1837 at Nova Scotia, Canada.
In 1863 George was living at an unknown place.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, George gave his occupation as sailor according to Ford's history, or mariner according to the MASSCW.
On 30 Jul 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
On 23 Apr 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "by order" according to the 1870 roster.
Starting 5 May 1864, George also served in the Navy, having enlisted at Brooklyn, NY, for two years and six months.
Before 1865 He served on the Recg. Ship North Carolina, U. S. S. Otsego, U. S. S. Tahoma, and Recg. Ship Ohio.
He ended his service being discharged with the rank of Seaman on 27 Jul 1865.

Last Edited: 1 Sep 2012

George William Brown

b. 29 March 1840, d. 4 June 1928

Capt. George W. Brown

Father: Mark Kendall Brown b. 17 Nov 1819, d. 1 May 1877
Mother: Sarah Ann May b. 13 Nov 1822, d. 24 Mar 1894

Company: A

George William Brown was born on 29 Mar 1840 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Mark Kendall Brown and Sarah Ann May.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 George was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Private, who eventually rose to command the regiment., being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
George was promoted to Corporal, at an unknown date.
On 21 Oct 1861 George was promoted to Sergeant.
On 21 May 1862 George was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 21 Nov 1862 George was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 19 Mar 1863 George was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 10 Apr 1863 George was transferred to Company E.
George was Commander of Company A in the absence of Captain Jorgensen.
On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 30 Jul 1863 George was promoted to Captain.
On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned as promoted.
Between 11 Feb 1864 - 28 Mar 1864, George was Commander of the 15th Regiment.
In May 1864 George William Brown was wounded.
On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
On 23 May 1864, at U. S. A. Hospital, Div. No. 1, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, George was shown on a list of patients admitted since 17 May, as published in "Crutch-Extra," the hospital newspaper.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned among the casualties.
On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as Captain of Company K, due to expiration of service term.
After 1865 George William Brown moved to Colorado from Massachusetts.
On 15 Feb 1881 George William Brown, 40, married Clara Elizabeth Carter, 40, daughter of Sumner Lincoln Carter and Damaris Richardson Buss, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1888, George was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
Capt. G. W. Brown, a native of Leominster. Immediately after the close of the war, Capt. Brown proceeded to Colorado, which was then a territory, and engaged successfully in the cattle raising business. He is now a prominent citizen of Longmont, Boulder Co., Colorado.
He and Clara Elizabeth Carter were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1900 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, where they live in a home they own free on Pratt Street, and he is a drain tile dealer. She has no children.
George William Brown made application at Colorado for a veteran's pension on 29 Jan 1906, and received certificate number 1120347.
About 1910 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, George William Brown was a member of McPherson Post No. 6, G. A. R.
He and Clara Elizabeth Carter were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
On 18 Oct 1910 Clara Elizabeth Carter, his wife, died at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 70.
George William Brown married Carrie Sawyer.
George William Brown and Carrie Sawyer were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
On 10 Aug 1927 Carrie Sawyer, his wife, died at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 57.
George William Brown died on 4 Jun 1928 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado. He was 88 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1928 at Mount View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
An obituary for George William Brown was published on 8 Jun 1928 at "The Longmont Ledger", Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, as follows: From The Longmont Ledger, 8 June 1928 (p. 1)

Capt. George W. Brown "came to Longmont 63 years ago, locating at the town of Burlington at the close of the war, in which he had seen active service as private and later as captain.
The late W.H.Dickens accompanied Mr. Brown to Longmont and they became two of the most valued men of the community. In the early 80's he, with John Buckley, did much to secure the first water system for Longmont. In later years he was engaged in the tile business, which he sold to the Schwartz lumber company.

He was an early president of the Burlington cemetery, and was a member of the Longmont cemetery association. He was a Mason, a Knight Templar and one of the oldest members of McPherson Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

Mrs. Brown died last August and no relatives nearer than nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Shaw Memorial Chapel, in charge of Rev. William Butler, commander of the post. Masonic and G.A.R. services were held at the grave. The municipal flag was at half mast during the funeral service.
Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

Last Edited: 21 Mar 2013