Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

James S. Brown

b. between 1845 and 1846, d. 31 January 1911

Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811

Company: A

James S. Brown was born between 1845 - 1846 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
James S. Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
Sally, 39
**Robert, 19, blacksmith
Caroline, 16
Fanny, 11
George, 10
Abagail, 8
**Jas., 4.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as spinner.
In 1861 James was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
James S. Brown and Robert Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 17 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at New York City, New York, due to disability.
Starting 21 Jul 1864, James also served in the 13th Veteran Reserve Corps, Co. G, as a private. He enlisted for three years at Boston and was credited to Milton, MA.
He ended his service on 22 Aug 1865 at Gallops Island, Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Aug 1880, and received certificate number 929967.
On 9 May 1901 his brother, Robert Brown, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at his home on 72 Arlington street. He leaves a widow and step-son. (click icon to read notice) at age 73.
On 11 May 1901, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted.
He died on 31 Jan 1911 of pneumonia.
He was buried in Feb 1911 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Grave 2880, Sec B, Row 1.

Last Edited: 10 May 2010

John Brown

b. April 1842, d. 25 June 1917

Father: Michael Brown
Mother: Mary [--?--]

Company: F

John Brown was born in Apr 1842 at Ireland, son of Michael Brown and Mary [--?--].
John Brown emigrated in 1860 from Ireland.
In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as laborer.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years and 3 months old.
On 17 Sep 1862 John Brown was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 12021.
On 9 Mar 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.
On 6 Jan 1865 John Brown, 22, married Ann Leahy, daughter of James Leahy and Margaret Britt, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
John Brown and Ann Leahy were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Brown, John, 45, works in rolling mill, b. Ireland
---, Annie, 45, wife, , b. Ireland
---, Mary, 15, dau, b. MA
---, Annie, 10, dau, , b. MA
---, James, 7, son, , b. MA
---, Emma, 5, dau, , b. MA
---, William, 3, son, , b. MA
---, Lizzie, 9/12, Aug, dau, b. MA
Leahy, Patrick, 33, boarder, works in ?? mill, b. Ireland.
On 29 Oct 1882 Ann Leahy, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of puerperal fever (after birth of son John).
John Brown was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 255 Mulberry Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John BROWN, b. Apr 1842, Ireland, arrived in 1860 (a widower, with 3 grown children -- James, Emma, Elizabeth -- whose mother was also b. Ireland) he is a night watchman.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Brown attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Brown attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at 589 Mulberry Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as follows:
Brown, John, 64, widower, b. Ireland, emigrated in 1860, no occupation given
---, Emma F., dau, 32, single, b. MA
---, Elizabeth L., dau, 38, single, b. MA.
He died on 25 Jun 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years and 2 months old.
He was buried in Jun 1917 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 20 Jan 2010

Family: Ann Leahy b. between 1840 - 1842, d. 29 Oct 1882

Mary Brown b. 16 May 1865
Annie Brown b. 16 Aug 1869
James Brown b. 21 Apr 1873
Emma Brown b. 11 Feb 1875
William Brown b. between 1876 - 1877
Eliza Brown b. 26 Aug 1879
John Brown b. 25 Oct 1882

John Haven Brown

b. 21 August 1842, d. 2 August 1922

Father: John K. Brown b. 24 Jul 1814, d. 30 Sep 1896
Mother: Mary D. Hartley b. 14 Nov 1819, d. 10 Apr 1894

Company: 1_SS

John Haven Brown was born on 21 Aug 1842 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley.
John Haven Brown was enumerated in the household of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
John H. Brown, 46, cordwainer, b. MA (as were all)
Mary D., 40
Samuel E., 19, cordwainer
**John H., 18, cordwainer
Mary J., 16
Sarah E., 4.
At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Storekeeper.
In 1861 John was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
On 3 Sep 1861 John Haven Brown mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years and 13 days old.
In Oct 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge to enlist in the regular army.
Starting 25 Oct 1862, John also served in the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B.
On 25 Oct 1862 John was promoted to Full Artificer.
He ended his service with the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B by mustering out on 3 Sep 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia.
On 12 Apr 1876 John Haven Brown, 33, married Martha J. Mooar, 32, at Cook County, Illinois.
John Haven Brown and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, as:
Brown, John H., 37, salesman in store, b. MA
---, Martha J., 36, wife, b. MA
---, Mary L., 2/12, daur b. MI
Durie, Nick 25, boarder, T. salesman in store, b. NY.
John Haven Brown made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension on 21 Dec 1903, citing service in the 1st MA Sharpshooters, and the Engineers, and received certificate number 1077391.
He and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles County, California, as:
Brown, John H., 67, married first 34 years, b. MA, real estate agent
---, Martha J., 66, of her two children, one is living, b. MA
---, Mary L., daur, 30 single, b. Missouri.
John Haven Brown and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California, prob as:
Brown, John H., 78, married, b. MA (of MA parents), real estate agent
---, Martha J., wife, 76, b. MA (fat. b. VT, mor b. MA)
---, Mary L., daur, 40, single, b. Missouri (of MA parents), dressmaker.
John Brown 2nd died on 2 Aug 1922 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He was 79 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
On 5 Oct 1922 Martha J. Mooar received a pension to surviving family member in California based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 929254.
John Haven Brown is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

Last Edited: 25 Mar 2011

Family: Martha J. Mooar b. Oct 1843

Mary L. Brown b. Sep 1879

Joseph Benjamin Brown

b. 2 October 1844, d. 3 December 1914

Father: William H. Brown b. between 1798 - 1799
Mother: Susan White b. between 1804 - 1805, d. before 1860

Company: H

Joseph Benjamin Brown was born on 2 Oct 1844 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of William H. Brown and Susan White.
Joseph Benjamin Brown was enumerated in the household of William H. Brown and Susan White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William Brown, 51, farmer, b. RI (as were all the family)
Susan, 45
Phebe, 17
William H., 16, laborer
James, 12
Alonzo, 9
Susan, 8
Sarah F., 7
**Joseph, 9.
Before 1860 his mother, Susan White, died apparently.
Joseph Benjamin 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 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was a guardianship hearing concerning Joseph and his sisters, Sarah F., and Susan A. Brown.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1862 Joseph was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Benjamin Brown and Dexter S. Brown, who appear to be somehow related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co H.
On 29 Jul 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 9 months and 27 days old.
On 27 Sep 1862 at "The Public Ledger", Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Brown was listed among the wounded.
On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Benjamin Brown was mentioned as being on the sick list.
On 15 Mar 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He ended his service by mustering out on 12 Jul 1864.
On 5 Aug 1865 Joseph Benjamin Brown, 20, married Mary Alice Wheeler, daughter of Ruel A. Wheeler and Dorothy Cordair, at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 30 Mar 1868 his toddler daughter, Susan A. Brown, died at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 1.
Joseph Benjamin Brown was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
On 28 Apr 1898 Joseph Benjamin Brown, 53, married Sarah Maria Cooney, 38, daughter of Patrick Cooney and Mary Phillips, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
Joseph Benjamin Brown made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 30 Dec 1905, and received certificate number 1120053.
He and Sarah Maria Cooney were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 20 Apr 1910 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
Brown, Joseph B., 66, married once for 11 (sic) years, b. RI (of RI parents), painter
---, Sarah M., wife, 50 married once for 11 years, no children, b. MA (of Irish parents).
Joseph Benjamin Brown died on 3 Dec 1914 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
He was buried in Dec 1914 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Sarah made application from Massachusetts for a widow's pension on 30 Sep 1916 and received certificate number 825588.

Last Edited: 9 Jun 2010

Family 1: Mary Alice Wheeler b. between 1848 - 1849

Susan A. Brown b. 30 May 1866, d. 30 Mar 1868

Family 2: Sarah Maria Cooney b. 4 Mar 1860

Robert Brown

b. 2 January 1828, d. 9 May 1901

Gravemarker of Robert Brown

Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811

Company: A

Robert Brown was born on 2 Jan 1828 at Hookset, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
Robert Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
Sally, 39
**Robert, 19, blacksmith
Caroline, 16
Fanny, 11
George, 10
Abagail, 8
**Jas., 4.
He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history, but it appears that this wife died. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as blacksmith.
In 1861 Robert was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 6 months and 10 days old.
Robert Brown and James S. Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
On 26 Mar 1863 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Newport News, Newport News (city), Virginia, due to disability after being hospitalized for some time.
On 28 Nov 1867 Robert Brown, 39, married Hannah J. Drew at New Hampshire, the widow of Samuel B. Drew, who had died as a POW in Millen, GA, having been captured at Reams' Station, VA, while serving with the 1st NH Cavalry.
On 9 Apr 1868 Hannah J. Brown, Samuel's widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Samuel's surviving dependants, and received certificate 122647 as guardian of his children.
Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
Brown, Robert, 40, varnisher, b. NH (as were all)
---, Hannah J., 37
Drew, Abby, 10
---, Ida, 6
---, Henry, 5.
Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Robert Brown, 52, piano forte manufacture, b. NH
Hannah, wife, 47, b. ME
Drew, Henry H., step-son, 14, b. MA
Jones, Geo, grand-son, 4
Carrom, Harry, grand-son, 2.
On 30 Oct 1885 Hannah J. Abbott, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
In 1886 Robert Brown was piano finisher.
On 10 Apr 1886 Robert Brown, 58, married Annie Elizabeth King, 47, daughter of Richard King and Susanna [--?--], at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. (Note: She was the widow of Richard F. Anders, whom she had married 1860 in Liverpool, England.).
Robert Brown made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Apr 1889, and received certificate number 452185.
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 A.
Robert was a member of Charles H. Stevens post 53, G. A. R.
He and Annie Elizabeth King were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Brown, Robert, b. Dec 1828, married 15 years, b. NH, piano varnisher
---, Annie, wife b. Nov 1838, 61, two of 16 children living, b. England, immig 1862.
Robert Brown died on 9 May 1901 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at his home on 72 Arlington street. He leaves a widow and step-son. (click icon to read notice). He was 73 years, 4 months and 7 days old.
He was buried in May 1901 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 15 May 1901 Annie Elizabeth King received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Robert's service; his wife, but no certificate number is shown in the index.
On 4 Jun 1901, Annie Elizabeth King, his widow, was appointed executrix and probated his will at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
James, his brother, outlived Robert and died on 31 Jan 1911 of pneumonia.
Credits: Dana Ringquist, who provided the cemetery photography.

Last Edited: 28 Sep 2011