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Ai Dakin Osborn

• Father: Ai Osborn b. 19 Sep 1801, d. 29 Apr 1881
• Mother: Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin b. 6 Jan 1812, d. 15 Jul 1886

• Company: B

• Ai Dakin Osborn was born on 29 Mar 1833 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ai Osborn and Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin, a distant cousin of the Gibson men in Company B of the 15th MVI.
• In 1861 Ai was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Ai gave his occupation as millwright.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Ai mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Ai Dakin Osborn was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the leg and taken prisoner.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ai Dakin Osborn 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, Ai Dakin Osborn was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• He died on 1 Dec 1861 at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, as a Prisoner of War. He was 28 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, no. 8829.
• In 1866, Ai was included in the history of "Fitchburg in the War of Rebellion", but no family information is given.
• He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (South Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Snow Drop Path (Note: this is possibly a memorial only).
• On 4 Sep 1882 Elizabeth Wheeler Dakin received a pension to surviving family member based on Ai's service; his mother, and received certificate number 216704.
• A photograph or image of Ai Dakin Osborn is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Anson P. Peckham

• Father: Jonathan Peckham b. 25 May 1804, d. 23 May 1852
• Mother: Mary Ann Sanborn b. 1816

• Company: B

• Anson P. Peckham was born on 27 Mar 1843 at Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Peckham and Mary Ann Sanborn.
• Anson P. Peckham was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Peckham and Mary Ann Sanborn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1850 at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jonathan Peckham, 45, farmer, b. MA
  Mary Ann, 34, b. VT
  **Thomas, 10, b. MA
  **Anson P., 7, b. MA
  Joanna, 4, b. MA
  Mary E., 2, b. MA
  Rosanna A., 2/12, b. MA.
• On 23 May 1852 his father, Jonathan Peckham, died at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• On 21 Apr 1853 Anson's widowed mother, Mary Ann Sanborn, remarried to Rufus Thayer at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Anson P. Peckham and Thomas J. Peckham, and Henry Marshall Peckham, first cousins, and grandsons of Mordacai and Polly (Bigelow) Peckham, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Anson P. Peckham and Thomas J. Peckham, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
• In 1864 Anson was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Anson gave his occupation as laborer.
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  On 2 Jan 1864 Anson mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 6 days old.
• On 3 Jun 1864 his brother, Thomas J. Peckham, died at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia.
• On 22 Jun 1864 Anson was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Anson ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative "transfer to Company K of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry," as absent prisoner, according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
• He died on 22 Aug 1864 at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war. He was 21 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Anson P. Peckham was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• He was buried in 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 6471.
• He and Thomas J. Peckham were memorialized at West Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the family plot.

• Last Edited: 8 Apr 2010

Thomas J. Peckham

• Father: Jonathan Peckham b. 25 May 1804, d. 23 May 1852
• Mother: Mary Ann Sanborn b. 1816

• Company: B

• Thomas J. Peckham was born between 1839 - 1840 at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonathan Peckham and Mary Ann Sanborn.
• Thomas J. Peckham was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Peckham and Mary Ann Sanborn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1850 at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jonathan Peckham, 45, farmer, b. MA
  Mary Ann, 34, b. VT
  **Thomas, 10, b. MA
  **Anson P., 7, b. MA
  Joanna, 4, b. MA
  Mary E., 2, b. MA
  Rosanna A., 2/12, b. MA.
• On 23 May 1852 his father, Jonathan Peckham, died at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• On 21 Apr 1853 Thomas's widowed mother, Mary Ann Sanborn, remarried to Rufus Thayer at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Thomas J. Peckham was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 10 Jul 1860 at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thomas Peckham, 20, farm labor, b. MA
  enumerated with:
  Joshua Sanderson, 56, farmer, b. MA.
• Thomas J. Peckham and Anson P. Peckham, and Henry Marshall Peckham, first cousins, and grandsons of Mordacai and Polly (Bigelow) Peckham, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In 1862 Thomas was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Thomas gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 13 Aug 1862 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Thomas J. Peckham and Anson P. Peckham, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
• Thomas J. Peckham died on 3 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia.
• Anson, his brother, outlived Thomas and died on 22 Aug 1864 at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, as a prisoner of war at age 21.
• On 1 Nov 1864 Margaret A. Thayer received a pension to surviving family member based on Thomas's service; his mother, received certificate number 85198.
• He and Anson P. Peckham were memorialized at West Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the family plot.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

George W. Phillips

• Father: G. W. Phillips b. 2 Mar 1783
• Mother: Lucinda [--?--] b. 1785, d. before 1832

• Company: B

• George W. Phillips was born on 17 Jul 1812 at Dublin, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of G. W. Phillips and Lucinda [--?--].
• Before 1832 his mother, Lucinda [--?--], died apparently.
• On 20 Sep 1832 George's widowed father, G. W. Phillips, remarried to Sally Maria Russell, 20, at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George W. Phillips was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 2 Oct 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  George W. Phillips, 38, brakeman (sic), b. N.H.
  Sally M., 37, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Joseph, 14
  Harriet L., 9
  Mary E., 6
  Emma A., 4
  Ella F., 1
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history. However, his mother received the survivor's pension. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as stone mason.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 48 years, 11 months and 25 days old.
• On 1 Aug 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 6 Nov 1863 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 51 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1863 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Fern Path.
• On 11 Aug 1864 Sally Maria Russell received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his (apparent step-) mother received certificate number 31682.
• Sally, his step-mother, outlived George and died on 2 Jun 1870 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
• A photograph or image of George W. Phillips is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Amos C. Plaisted

Amos C. Plaisted

• Father: Elisha Plaisted b. 15 Jun 1805, d. 19 May 1873
• Mother: Hannah B. Huntley b. 9 May 1821, d. 28 Nov 1847

• Company: B

• Amos C. Plaisted was born in Dec 1844 at Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Elisha Plaisted and Hannah B. Huntley.
• On 17 Mar 1848 Amos's widowed father, Elisha Plaisted, remarried to Bethiah Woodward, 42, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, both being widowed at the time.
• Amos C. Plaisted was enumerated in the household of Elisha Plaisted and Bethiah Woodward in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bethia Plaisted, 41, b. NH
  Elisha, 50, b. NH
  Mason Woodward, 15, b. NY (step-brother)
  Erastus Woodward, 12, b. NY (step-brother)
  **Amos Plaisted, 7, b. MA (sic)
  Lydia, 12, b. MA
  (in a household with many many people; signifigance unclear).
• On 28 May 1857 Amos's widowed father, Elisha Plaisted, remarried to Lucy Jane Adams, 51, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a fourth marriage for him and a first for her.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Amos gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Amos was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Amos mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 7 months old.
• On 24 Aug 1861 at "The Lowell Daily Citizen and News", Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Amos was mentioned, and excerpts of his letter home were quoted. (Click icon to read.).
• On 28 Jul 1864 Amos ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 31 May 1869 Amos C. Plaisted, 24, married Amantha M. Rice, daughter of Joel G. Rice and Amantha Montgomery, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both and registered in Lunenburg.
• In Jun 1886 Amos was living at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 29 Dec 1886, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Amos was admitted.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He made application at Maine for a veteran's pension on 10 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 630117.
• In May 1898 Amos was living at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amos C. Plaisted 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 22 Jun 1900 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Eastern Branch), Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Plaisted, Amos C., b. Dec 1844, single (sic), b. New Hampshire (as were his parents).
• He died on 10 Feb 1902 at Gallop's Island, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of variola (smallpox). He was 57 years and 2 months old.
• He was buried in Feb 1902 at Gallop's Island, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Dec 1936 his son, Edgell Rice Plaisted, died at Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, without issue, a suicide from chloroforme inhalation. He had been dead for 24 hours when found at age 66.
• Credits: Portrait photo by permission from Isn't This Glorious!, by Edwin R. Root and Jeffrey D. Stocker, Moon Trail Books, 2006.

• Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Charles F. Pope

• Company: B

• Charles F. Pope was born between 1840 - 1841 at Canada (East).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Charles F. Pope, as follows.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and paroled at a date not shown.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles F. Pope was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• Charles F. Pope married Sarah Jane [--?--].
• Charles F. Pope made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1876, and received certificate number 150144.
• He and Sarah Jane [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, he is a blacksmith, and his parents were b. NH. Also enumerated -- Cora J FISHER, 24, teacher, b. MA.
• In Jun 1886 Charles was living at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He died on 9 Nov 1897.
• He was buried in Nov 1897 at Only Cemetery, Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 17 Dec 1897 Sarah Jane [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on Charles's service; and received certificate number 499817.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Sarah Jane [--?--] and Flora Belle Pope in the 1900 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1900 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Pope, Sarah J., b. June 1843, widow, her one child is living, b. NH
  ---, Flora B., daur, b. June 1868, single, b. MA
  a boarder and a servant, both from England.
• On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles F. Pope 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.

• Last Edited: 25 Jul 2010

Joel Pratt

• Father: William Pratt b. between 1810 - 1811
• Mother: Sarah Mathews b. between 1814 - 1815

• Company: B

• Joel Pratt was born on 9 Jan 1840 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Pratt and Sarah Mathews.
• Joel Pratt was enumerated in the household of William Pratt and Sarah Mathews in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Pratt, 39, chair maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Sarah, 36
  Aaron, 17, chair maker
  Otis, 16, chair maker
  Sally, 13
  **Joel, 10
  William, 8
  Eliza, 5.
• In 1861 Joel was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joel gave his occupation as chair maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Joel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 6 months and 3 days old.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joel Pratt was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
• On 13 Nov 1862 Joel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
  
  
• Starting 14 Nov 1862, Joel also served in the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Battery I (Regular Army).
• In 1864 Joel Pratt married Abbie M. [--?--]
• On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• In Jun 1886 Joel was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt 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 Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Pratt was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• He died on 14 Oct 1899 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 59 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
• He was buried on 17 Oct 1899 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read the report.).
• On 28 Oct 1899 Abbie M. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joel's service; and received certificate number 496712.
• Abbie, his wife, outlived Joel and died on 15 Dec 1924 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.
• Joel Pratt and Abbie M. [--?--] had no issue.
• Researcher: Mark Landry, local researcher, who researched and compiled this biographical information.

• Last Edited: 10 Jul 2010

John Hall Prichard

John H. Prichard

• Father: John Prichard b. 11 Feb 1800, d. 16 Sep 1879
• Mother: Nancy Hall b. about 1803

• Company: B

• John Hall Prichard was also known as John H. Pritchard in MASSCW (15th MVI).
• He was born on 7 Jun 1837 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Prichard and Nancy Hall.
• John Hall Prichard was enumerated in the household of John Prichard and Nancy Hall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  John PRICHARD, 50 (?), carpenter, $4500 real estate value, b. NH
  Nancy H., 47 (?), b. MA
  **John H., 13, b. MA
  (Note: the age of his parents suggests that there may be elder siblings. slh).
  
• John Hall Prichard was enumerated in the household of John Prichard and Nancy Hall in the 1860 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where John lives with his parents and is a "mechanic", as is his father.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 1 month and 5 days old.
• 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 Hall Prichard 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 Hall Prichard was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John H. Prichard was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Jan 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 29 Nov 1863, John also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company "G."
• On 20 Apr 1864 John was taken prisoner at Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina.
• He died on 16 Jan 1865 at Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia. He was 27 years, 7 months and 9 days old.
• He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (South Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Mulberryl Avenue (Note: this is possibly a memorial only).
• John Prichard, his father, survived John and died on 16 Sep 1879 at age 79.
• Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Nichols Collection.

• Last Edited: 9 Oct 2007

Harrison Rich

• Father: Thatcher Rich Jr. b. 22 Apr 1790, d. 18 Sep 1853
• Mother: Phebe Ward b. 27 Jun 1791, d. 3 Jun 1856

• Company: B

• Harrison Rich was born on 20 Sep 1835 at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thatcher Rich Jr. and Phebe Ward.
• Harrison Rich and Harriet Rich were twins born on 20 Sep 1835.
• Harrison Rich was enumerated in the household of Thatcher Rich Jr. and Phebe Ward in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Thatcher Rich, 60, m, laborer, b. MA (as were all this family)
  Phoebe, 59, f,
  Harriett, 14, f
  **Harrison, 14, m,
  Sarah, 52, f, $200.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Harrison gave his occupation as palm leaf worker.
• In 1861 Harrison was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Harrison mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 9 months and 22 days old.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Harrison Rich, as follows.
• George Rich, his brother, was the bandmaster of the Twenty-first Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment band.
• In Feb 1863 Harrison Rich was court martialed at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, as documented in case number MM-119 (National Archives, Record Group 153).
• On 28 Jul 1864 Harrison ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, (Dist 112) probably as:
  Harry Rich, 42, boarder, single, hatter, b. MA of German parents (sic!?).
• In Jun 1886 Harrison was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, according to a mention in the report of the reunion of Company B.
• He made application at New York for a veteran's pension on 15 Feb 1897, and received certificate number 941132.
• In May 1898 Harrison was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harrison Rich 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 14 Jun 1900 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as:
  Rich, Harrison, boarder, b. Sep 1835, 64, single, b. MA (as were his parents), hatter
  in the household of:
  Pinney, A. R., (f), b. CT.
• On 4 Jan 1905 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Harrison of Athol, Mass., B Co., 15th Mass. Inf. reported for admission and was assigned to Co. N.
• On 28 Jun 1905 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Harrison departed on furlough to Athol, Massachusetts.
• He died on 7 Jun 1908 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, (click icon to read). He was 72 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried in 1908 at Highland Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1908 Harrison Rich was reported as deceased at the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass. (click icon to read news report.).
• On 2 Sep 1908, Harriet Cleveland, his widowed twin sister, was appointed administrator of his estate at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Ira Mortimer Richardson

• Father: Ira Richardson b. 5 Jan 1816, d. 25 Jul 1870
• Mother: Cynthia Bishop b. 6 Apr 1822, d. 23 Apr 1910

• Company: B

• Ira Mortimer Richardson was born on 17 Dec 1846 at Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont, son of Ira Richardson and Cynthia Bishop.
• Ira Mortimer Richardson was enumerated in the household of Ira Richardson and Cynthia Bishop in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1850 at Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
  Ira Richardson, 34, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Cynthia, 28
  Mary, 4
  **Ira M., 3
  Martha J., 1.
• Ira Mortimer Richardson was enumerated in the household of Ira Richardson and Cynthia Bishop in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1860 at Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
  Ira Richardson, 44, gent. farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Cynthia, 38
  **Ira M., 13
  Martha J.,
  Ransom B., 9
  Clarence M., 5
  Emily, 1
  Frances, 20, servant, b. VT.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Ira gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 Ira was living at Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont.
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  On 17 Apr 1864 Ira mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 4 months old.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ira Mortimer Richardson was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Ira ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Ira also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "K."
• In Aug 1864 Ira Mortimer Richardson was wounded.
• He ended his service on 9 Jun 1865.
• Ira Mortimer Richardson married Martha A. Davis at Vermont.
• On 25 Jul 1870 his father, Ira Richardson, died at Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont, at age 54.
• Ira Mortimer Richardson made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Dec 1873, and received certificate number 142928.
• He and Martha A. Davis were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Littleton, Grafton County, Vermont, as:
  Richardson, Ira M., 33, works in stables, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  ---, Martha A., wife, 30
  ---, Mabel A., 12, dau
  ---, Maud B., 7, dau
  ---, Clarence O., 3, son.
• Before 1900 Martha A. Davis, his wife, died.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2010