Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Herbert David McIntire

b. May 1841, d. 29 January 1907

Father: David Flint McIntire b. 17 Feb 1812, d. 22 Jul 1887
Mother: Zabiah Cowdin Upton b. 30 Jul 1809, d. 2 May 1891

Company: B

Herbert David McIntire was born in May 1841 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of David Flint McIntire and Zabiah Cowdin Upton, grandson of Jacob and Mary Conner (Cowdin) Upton.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Herbert gave his occupation as clerk.
In 1861 Herbert was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 26 Nov 1861 Herbert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 6 months old.
On 27 Jul 1864 Herbert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 27 Jul 1864 Herbert D. McIntire appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as having officially transferred into the unit, but he was not assigned to a specific company.
About 1865 Subsequently he became a lumber dealer, real estate agent, and insurance broker.
On 30 Jun 1870 Herbert David McIntire, 29, married Henrietta Leland, daughter of Henry Bullard Leland and Mary Whittemore, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert David McIntire 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 David Flint McIntire and Zabiah Cowdin Upton in the 1880 US Federal Census on in Jun 1880 at at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a Surveyor Of Lumber, living with his parents and likely working for his father who is a lumber dealer. There are no children enumerated in the house.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert David McIntire 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 106 Orchard Street, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 19 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 660604.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert David McIntire 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, Herbert David McIntire was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
He and Henrietta Leland were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with wife "xxyetta", needs review.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert David McIntire 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, Herbert David McIntire attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert David McIntire 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, Herbert David McIntire attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read report).
He died on 29 Jan 1907 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. (click icon to read obituary). He was 65 years and 8 months old.
He was buried on 31 Jan 1907 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Central Avenue, after a private funeral.
On 19 Feb 1907 Henrietta McIntire received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Herbert's service; his wife, received certificate number 627061.
On 21 Oct 1907 Herbert David McIntire was reported as "deceased" at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Family: Henrietta Leland b. 1846, d. 1917

William C. Mitchell

b. 15 May 1833, d. 13 April 1898

Father: John Mitchel
Mother: Mary Williams

Company: B

William C. Mitchell was born on 15 May 1833 at Quebec, Canada, son of John Mitchel and Mary Williams.
On 19 Jan 1853 William C. Mitchell, 19, married Lucy Chandler Bronson, 23, daughter of David Bronson and Azubah Judd.
William C. Mitchell and Lucy Chandler Bronson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1860 at Kirby, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
William C. Mitchel, 28, farm labor, b. Canada East
Lucy P., 30, b. NH
Sarah A., 8, b. VT (as were all the children)
Mary E., 6
William H., 4
James M., 2.
He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history.
In 1862 William was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, William gave his occupation as yeoman farmer.
On 8 Feb 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 8 months and 24 days old.
On 23 May 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He and Lucy Chandler Bronson were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Mitchell, William C., 38, farmer, b. MA (sic)
---, Lucy C., 38, b. MA (as were all the children)
---, Addie S., 18
---, Mary E., 16
---, William C., 14
---, James S., 11
---, George A., 6.
William C. Mitchell and Lucy Chandler Bronson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Mitchel, William C., 48, laborer, b. Canada (fat b. Eng, mor b. Wales)
---, Lucy C., 49, wife, b. NH
---, William H., 23, son, single, b. Canada
---,George A., 16, son, single, b. MA.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William C. Mitchell 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 Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B where he was wounded in the knee by a shell.
On 24 Mar 1898 his son, William H. Mitchell, died at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried at age 39.
William C. Mitchell died on 13 Apr 1898 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1898 at Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, William C. Mitchell was one of many soldiers who resided there at one time or another.
Lucy, his wife, outlived William and died on 26 Mar 1917 at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 87.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Family: Lucy Chandler Bronson b. 12 Aug 1829, d. 26 Mar 1917

Addie Sarah Mitchell b. between 1851 - 1852
Mary E. Mitchell b. between 1853 - 1854
James S. Mitchell b. between 1858 - 1859
William H. Mitchell b. 8 Jul 1858, d. 24 Mar 1898
George Albert Mitchell b. 13 Jan 1864, d. 18 Jul 1940

Joseph L. Moody

b. 5 October 1825, d. 5 March 1895

Father: Robert Moody
Mother: Sarah Fletcher

Company: B

Joseph L. Moody was born on 5 Oct 1825 at Lincolnville, Waldo County, Maine, son of Robert Moody and Sarah Fletcher.
On 13 May 1856 Joseph L. Moody, 30, married Lucy J. Kelly at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as carpenter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 9 months and 7 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Moody was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Moody was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Moody was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
In Aug 1863 Joseph L. Moody and Walter H. Steadson were court martialed at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number MM-700 (National Archives, Record Group 153).
On 22 Oct 1863 his daughter, Sarah Bell Moody, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 2.
On 15 Mar 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
He ended his service with the 24th VRC, Company C on 11 Jul 1864 at Washington, DC.
On 16 Oct 1865 his infant son, Robert Moody, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph L. Moody and Lucy J. Kelly were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Ward 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Millwright.
Joseph L. Moody made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 253003.
On 4 Aug 1881 Joseph's daughter, Charlotte Emily Moody married Olin J. Winch at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In Jun 1886 Joseph was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 23 Sep 1886 Joseph's daughter, Mabel L. Moody married Harry C. Kendall at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Moody 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, Co. B, noting that he was a prisoner for six months.
He died on 5 Mar 1895 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of kidney and heart disease. (click icon to read obituary). He was 69 years and 5 months old.
He was buried on 7 Mar 1895 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Green Brier Path.

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

On 21 Mar 1905 Lucy J. Moody received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joseph's service; and received certificate number 410955.

Last Edited: 15 Oct 2008

Family: Lucy J. Kelly b. between 1834 - 1835

Charlotte Emily Moody b. 24 May 1857
Sarah Bell Moody b. 6 Mar 1861, d. 22 Oct 1863
Robert Moody b. 15 Oct 1865, d. 16 Oct 1865
Mabel L. Moody b. 17 Dec 1866

Thomas Moran

b. between 1841 and 1842, d. 29 November 1864

Father: William Moran b. between 1803 - 1804
Mother: Nancy [--?--] b. between 1801 - 1802

Company: B

Thomas Moran was born between 1841 - 1842 at Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont, son of William Moran and Nancy [--?--].
Thomas Moran was enumerated in the household of William Moran and Nancy [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1860 at Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont, as:
Wm. Moran, 56, farmer, b. Ireland
Nancy, 58, b. Ireland
James, 20, b. VT
**Thomas, 17, b. VT
Elizabeth, 15, b. VT
Helen, 11, b. VT.
In 1864 Thomas was living at Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as farmer.
On 13 Apr 1864 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent sick.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Thomas also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
He died on 29 Nov 1864 at Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont.

Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

John E. Morse

b. between 1836 and 1837

Company: B

John E. Morse was born between 1836 - 1837 at Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as machinist.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John E. Morse was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John E. Morse was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John E. Morse was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, John E. Morse was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
In May 1864 John E. Morse was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John E. Morse was mentioned among the casualties.
On 28 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 15464.

Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Silas Harry Newton

b. 30 April 1837, d. 19 April 1886

Father: Gilman Dana Newton b. 14 Aug 1807, d. 25 Aug 1895
Mother: Sophia Lyon

Company: B

Silas Harry Newton was born on 30 Apr 1837 at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Gilman Dana Newton and Sophia Lyon.
In 1861 Silas was living at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Silas gave his occupation as painter.
On 26 Nov 1861 Silas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
On 12 Jan 1864 Silas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
On 9 Feb 1871 Silas Harry Newton, 33, married Nettie Clara Doolittle, 22, daughter of John Doolittle and Lucy Watson Sprague, at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Silas Harry Newton and Nettie Clara Doolittle were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Newton, Silas H., 43, works in door factory, suffers from paralysis, b. MA (as were all)
---, Nettie C., 32, wife
---, Annie S., 6, daur
---, Willie H., 1 son.
Silas Harry Newton died on 19 Apr 1886 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cerebral diffusion. He was 48 years, 11 months and 20 days old.
In 1886 Nettie Clara Doolittle received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Silas's service; made application number 344635, but no certificate is recorded. (Date is difficult to read.).
On 17 Apr 1889 Silas's widow, Nettie Clara Doolittle remarried to George W. Stevens at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 19 Jun 1895 Silas's daughter, Annie S. Newton married Ernest H. White at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

Last Edited: 16 Feb 2009

Family: Nettie Clara Doolittle b. 22 Mar 1848

Annie S. Newton b. 15 Nov 1873
Willie H. Newton b. 12 Feb 1879

Francis Nichols

b. 11 September 1829, d. 23 July 1907

Father: Edmund Nichols b. 24 Aug 1801, d. 22 Mar 1870
Mother: Mary Derby b. 17 Jan 1804, d. 28 Apr 1870

Company: B

Francis Nichols was born on 11 Sep 1829 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edmund Nichols and Mary Derby.
Francis Nichols was enumerated in the household of Edmund Nichols and Mary Derby in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Edmund Nichols, 48, farmer, $10,000 property value, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Mary, 46
**Francis, 20, farmer
Caroline, 17
Lucy, 15
**Lyman, 12
George, 9
Clara, 5
Charles, 3
Marcus, 11/12.
On 22 Oct 1859 his eldest brother, Augustus E. Nichols, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of fever at age 35.
In 1861 Francis was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as lumberman.
On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 10 months and 1 day old.
Francis Nichols and Frederick Nichols, and Lyman Nichols, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
George C. Nichols, his brother, mustered into service with Company F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 7 Oct 1861.
On 10 Apr 1863 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability.
Francis Nichols and Frederick Nichols were the owners and builders of a steam mill and manufactured chairs.
On 24 Jan 1866 Francis Nichols, 36, married Sophia C. Bemis, 32, daughter of Stephen H. Bemis and Sophia C. Daniels, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. She was the widow of Augustus E. Nichols, his brother.
On 15 May 1867 his brother, George C. Nichols, died at home of diseases from POW camp at age 25. (Click the icon to read more.).
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Nichols attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He and Lyman Nichols were enumerated living nexdoor to one another in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Francis, 50, dealer in lumber, b. MA
---, Sophia C., 45, wife, b. VT
---, George C., 21, son, sorks in chair shop, b. MA
---, Frank S., 13, son, b. MA
---, Edith C., 9, daur, b. MA
(nextdoor to)
Nichols, Lyman, 41, frmer, b. MA
---, Ellen S., 35, wife, b. MA
---, Lilly E., 9, daur, b. IL
---. Estella M., 5, daur, b. IL
---, Allace E., 4/12, daur, b. IL
Peabody, Etta G., 27, servant, single, b. MA.
On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Nichols was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
In Jun 1886 Francis was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He 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 29 Aug 1890 Sophia C. Bemis, his wife, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of La Grippe at age 57.
Francis Nichols made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 875318.
In 1893, Francis was included in the "History of Westminster."
On 26 Jun 1894 Francis's daughter, Edith Clara Nichols married William Russell Stanbridge at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 11 Nov 1895 his brother, Lyman Nichols, died at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Nichols 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 in Jun 1900 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Francis, b. Sep 1830, widower, b. MA
Stambridge, Edith C., daur, b. Jan 1871, married six years, one child, b. MA
---, William R., son-in-law, b. July 1864, b. Canada (Eng.), parents. b. England, chairmaker
---, Virginia S. grand-daur, b. Sep 1896, b. MA.
He died on 23 Jul 1907 at Massachusetts (Click the icon to read the obituary.). He was 77 years, 10 months and 12 days old.
He was buried in Jul 1907 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1907 Francis Nichols was reported as "deceased" at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).
Researcher: Mark Landry, local researcher with an interest in the men of Westminster.

Last Edited: 17 Feb 2010

Family: Sophia C. Bemis b. 25 Jul 1833, d. 29 Aug 1890

Frank A. Nichols b. 25 Apr 1867
Carrie Sophia Nichols b. 12 Feb 1869
Edmund Nichols b. 8 Jun 1871, d. 21 Aug 1871
Edith Clara Nichols b. 8 Jun 1871

Frederick Nichols

b. 30 October 1825, d. 19 May 1909

Father: Edmund Nichols b. 24 Aug 1801, d. 22 Mar 1870
Mother: Mary Derby b. 17 Jan 1804, d. 28 Apr 1870

Company: B

Frederick Nichols was born on 30 Oct 1825 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edmund Nichols and Mary Derby.
Frederick Nichols and Augustus E. Nichols were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1850 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James M. Clark, 23, farmer, b. VT
Mary,22, b. MA
**Frederick Nichols, 24, farmer, b. MA
**Augustus Nichols, 26, chairmaker, b. MA.
On 22 Oct 1859 his eldest brother, Augustus E. Nichols, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of fever at age 35.
In 1861 Frederick was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as lumberman.

Between 1861 - 1864 From researcher Mark Landry --

He was at 17 battles including Ball’s Bluff, Fredericksburg, Antietam, and the seven days’ fight in the Wilderness. He was also at Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Seven Day’s Fight, 2nd Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg. He served at master of ambulance train in the last of his service. "Was one of Westminsters’ best soldiers." He was last paid by Major Hewey on February 29, 1864 and received $25 advanced bounty for enlisting.

On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years, 8 months and 12 days old.
Frederick Nichols and Francis Nichols, and Lyman Nichols, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
George C. Nichols, his brother, mustered into service with Company F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 7 Oct 1861.
Lyman Nichols wrote a letter to Clara A. Nichols, his sister, on 16 Jun 1864 from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts,, mentioning Frederick Nichols, as follows: (Click icon to read).
On 28 Jul 1864 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
Frederick considered that some of his most intimate comrades included Oscar Kendall, William Taylor, Frank Burrell (not 15th), and Daniel Carpenter.
Frederick Nichols and Francis Nichols were the owners and builders of a steam mill and manufactured chairs.
On 15 May 1867 his brother, George C. Nichols, died at home of diseases from POW camp at age 25 (Click the icon to read more.).
On 17 Dec 1873 Frederick Nichols, 48, married Aurelia A. Bemis, daughter of Stephen H. Bemis and Sophia C. Daniels, at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her. (She was his sister-in-law and the widow of Russell D. Fisher).
Frederick Nichols and Aurelia A. Bemis were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Frederick, 53, dealer in lumber, b. MA
---, Aurelia, 38, wife, b. VT
Fisher, Emma, 19, daur-in-law, b. MA
---, Ida, 14, daur-in-law, b. MA
---, Walter, 12, son-in-law, b. MA
Nichols, Alace, 5, daur, b. MA
---, Bessie, 3, daur, b. MA.
On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Nichols was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
In Jun 1886 Frederick was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He 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.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 679993.
On 7 Mar 1891 his daughter, Ruth Bessie Nichols, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of tuberculosis at age 13.
In 1893, Frederick was included in the "History of Westminster."
On 9 Jun 1895 his daughter, Alice Sophia Nichols, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption at age 20.
On 11 Nov 1895 his brother, Lyman Nichols, died at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frederick Nichols 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, Frederick Nichols attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 28 Jun 1908 Frederick Nichols was reported as deceased at the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
He died on 19 May 1909 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years, 6 months and 19 days old.
He was buried on 21 May 1909 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click the icon to read the report.).
On 27 May 1909 Aurelia A. Bemis received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frederick's service; and received certificate number 684557.
Researcher: Mark Landry, local researcher with an interest in the men of Westminster.

Last Edited: 17 Feb 2010

Family: Aurelia A. Bemis b. between 1841 - 1842

Alice Sophia Nichols b. 2 Nov 1874, d. 9 Jun 1895
Ruth Bessie Nichols b. 18 Apr 1877, d. 7 Mar 1891
Charles Gilbert Nichols b. 16 Feb 1883

Lyman Nichols

b. 24 January 1839, d. 11 November 1895

Lyman Nichols

Father: Edmund Nichols b. 24 Aug 1801, d. 22 Mar 1870
Mother: Mary Derby b. 17 Jan 1804, d. 28 Apr 1870

Company: B

Lyman Nichols was born on 24 Jan 1839 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edmund Nichols and Mary Derby.
Lyman Nichols was enumerated in the household of Edmund Nichols and Mary Derby in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Edmund Nichols, 48, farmer, $10,000 property value, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Mary, 46
**Francis, 20, farmer
Caroline, 17
Lucy, 15
**Lyman, 12
George, 9
Clara, 5
Charles, 3
Marcus, 11/12.
On 22 Oct 1859 his eldest brother, Augustus E. Nichols, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of fever at age 35.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Lyman gave his occupation as engineer.
In 1861 Lyman was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Lyman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 5 months and 18 days old.
Francis Nichols and Frederick Nichols, Lyman Nichols, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. B.
George C. Nichols, his brother, mustered into service with Company F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 7 Oct 1861.
Lyman Nichols wrote a letter to Charles Nichols on 28 Oct 1861 from Camp Foster, Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: (click icon to read).
On 13 Nov 1862 Lyman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 14 Nov 1862, Lyman also served in the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Battery I (Regular Army).
He wrote a letter to Clara A. Nichols, his sister, on 16 Jun 1864 from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Click icon to read).
Lyman Nichols ended his service on 12 Jul 1864.
On 2 Sep 1864 his future father-in-law, William Tyler Peabody, died at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, having served with the 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry at age 45.
On 29 Nov 1866 Lyman Nichols, 27, married Ellen Augusta Peabody, 22, daughter of William Tyler Peabody and Hannah Augusta Howe, at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 15 May 1867 his brother, George C. Nichols, died at home of diseases from POW camp at age 25 (Click the icon to read more.).
Lyman Nichols and Ellen Augusta Peabody were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1870 at Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, as:
Nichols, Lyman, 28, book agt. b. MA
---, Ellen, 24, b. MA.
Lyman Nichols and Francis Nichols were enumerated living nexdoor to one another in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Francis, 50, dealer in lumber, b. MA
---, Sophia C., 45, wife, b. VT
---, George C., 21, son, sorks in chair shop, b. MA
---, Frank S., 13, son, b. MA
---, Edith C., 9, daur, b. MA
(nextdoor to)
Nichols, Lyman, 41, frmer, b. MA
---, Ellen S., 35, wife, b. MA
---, Lilly E., 9, daur, b. IL
---. Estella M., 5, daur, b. IL
---, Allace E., 4/12, daur, b. IL
Peabody, Etta G., 27, servant, single, b. MA.
On 28 Jun 1883 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Nichols attended the 15th reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers.
On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Nichols was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
In Jun 1886 Lyman was living at East Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 12 Apr 1889, and received certificate number 815182.
He died on 11 Nov 1895 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 56 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
He was buried in 1895 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Nov 1895 Ellen Augusta Peabody received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lyman's service; and received certificate number 430750.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Ellen Augusta Peabody in the 1900 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nichols, Ellen, b. July 1844, widow, four of four children living, b. MA
---, Alice, daur, b. Jan 1880, single, b. IL
---, Stella, daur, b. Nov 1876, single. b. IL, clerk in dry goods store
---, Lillie, daur, b. June 1870, single, b. IL, laborer shoe shop
---, Edna, daur, b. Dec 1883, single, b. MA.
On 16 Oct 1901 Lyman's daughter, Alice E. Nichols married Ethan H. Washer at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 18 Feb 1903 Lyman's daughter, Estella May Nichols married Forest Wellington Seale at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Nichols 's widow attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
On 26 Jun 1907 Lyman's daughter, Edna H. Nichols married William J. Wilkins at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Credits: Primary photo and research courtesy of the Westminster, MA, Historical Society and Mark Landry.
Researcher: George Dunham, a collector who contributed the letter to Lyman's sister, Clara.

Last Edited: 21 Jun 2009

Family: Ellen Augusta Peabody b. 11 Jul 1844

Lillie E. Nichols b. Jun 1870
Estella May Nichols b. Nov 1876
Alice E. Nichols b. Jan 1880
Edna H. Nichols b. 4 Dec 1882

Alpheus Judson Nye

b. 3 February 1831, d. 18 December 1888

Father: Hosea Willis Nye b. 9 Nov 1803, d. 14 Aug 1874
Mother: Emily Bartlett b. 2 Feb 1808, d. 11 Apr 1892

Company: B

Alpheus Judson Nye was born on 3 Feb 1831 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hosea Willis Nye and Emily Bartlett.
Alpheus Judson Nye was enumerated in the household of Hosea Willis Nye and Emily Bartlett in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Sep 1850 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hosea W. Nye, 46, blacksmith, b. VT
Emely, 42, b. MA (as were all the children)
Emely A., 20
**Alpheus J., 19, farmer
Marshall B., 17, farmer
Ellen M., 11
Fredrick, 10
Franklin, 10
Mary S., 7
Charles D., 5
Abby C., 4
Henry H., 2
Lisette F., 1/12.
On 12 Apr 1854 Alpheus Judson Nye, 23, married Evelyn Sturtevant, daughter of Howland Sturtevant and Mehitable Taylor, at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 30 Jan 1857 Evelyn Sturtevant, his wife, died.
On 1 May 1860 Alpheus Judson Nye, 29, married Julia E. Grover, 19, at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Alpheus gave his occupation as mechanic.
In 1862 Alpheus was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 27 Aug 1862 Alpheus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 6 months and 24 days old.
On 28 Jul 1864 Alpheus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He and Julia E. Grover were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1870 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Nye, A. Judson, 38, carpenter, b. MA
---, Julia E., 29, b. MA
---, Albert H., 13, works on farm, b. MA.
On 14 Aug 1874 his father, Hosea Willis Nye, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
On 11 Apr 1878 Alpheus's son, Albert Howland Nye married Edna M. Lamb at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alpheus Judson Nye attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 28 Jun 1883 Alpheus Judson Nye wrote a letter to be read at the 15th annual reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read the report).
He made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 427074.
On 28 Jun 1888 Alpheus Judson Nye wrote a letter read at the reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
He died on 18 Dec 1888 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years, 10 months and 15 days old.
Julia E. Nye received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Alpheus's service; his wife, received certificate number 263276.

Last Edited: 23 Oct 2007

Family 1: Evelyn Sturtevant b. 1834, d. 30 Jan 1857

Albert Howland Nye b. 19 Jan 1857