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George Augustus Stafford

• Father: George Stafford b. 21 Nov 1810, d. 22 May 1879
• Mother: Aurelia Doane Craft b. 23 Apr 1825, d. 7 Apr 1905

• Company: B

• George Augustus Stafford was born on 22 Nov 1843 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of George Stafford and Aurelia Doane Craft.
• George Augustus Stafford was enumerated in the household of George Stafford and Aurelia Doane Craft in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Stafford, 37, stone cutter, $903 personal estate, b. England
  Aurilia, 25, b. ME
  **George A., 7, b. MA
  Thomas S., 5, b. MA
  Rebecca Crafts, 50, b. MA
  Thomas Coffy, 25, b. Ireland
  Mary Stafford, 1, b. MA
  (living nextdoor)
  Thomas Stafford, 67, laborer, b. England
  Ester Stafford, 13, b. England.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, George gave his occupation as yeoman / farmer.
• In 1862 George was living at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 18 Feb 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 2 months and 27 days old.
• He died on 17 Jul 1862 of disease. He was 18 years, 7 months and 25 days old.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of George Stafford and Aurelia Doane Craft in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stafford, George, 58, marble mason, b. England
  Aurilla, 45, b. ME
  Clarence, 12, b. MA
  Albert E., 8, b. MA.
• George, his father, outlived George and died on 22 May 1879 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 68.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2007

George J. Spooner

• Father: Amaziah Spooner b. 31 Mar 1803, d. 22 Dec 1891
• Mother: Clarissa Allen b. 7 Oct 1794, d. 28 Mar 1854

• Company: B

• George J. Spooner was born on 14 Mar 1831 at Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Amaziah Spooner and Clarissa Allen, (Almaziah, Seth, Almaziah, Samuel (of Bristol, Ma 1693), Samuel (of Bristol, MA 1655), William (of Colchester, Essex, England and Plymouth MA), John)).
• George J. Spooner was enumerated in the household of Amaziah Spooner and Clarissa Allen in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amaziah Spooner, 47, farmer, b. MA
  Clarissa, 53
  **George J., 19
  Maria, 13
  Harriet, 10.
• On 28 Mar 1854 his mother, Clarissa Allen, died at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 59.
• On 3 Sep 1854 George J. Spooner, 23, married Harriet E. Whitney, 23, daughter of Samuel Whitney and Lucinda [--?--], at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George J. Spooner and Harriet E. Whitney were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jun 1860 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George J. Spooner, 30, piano leg maker, b. MA
  Harriet E., 31, b. CT
  Clarra E. (sic), 5, b. MA
  George A., 1, b. MA.
• George J. Spooner and Henry Augustus Spooner, 4th cousins, descendants of William Spooner of Plymouth, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. B.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, George gave his occupation as mechanic.
• In 1862 George was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 27 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 5 months and 13 days old.
• He died on 27 Dec 1862 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, of disease. He was 31 years, 9 months and 13 days old.
• On 23 Nov 1863 Harriet E. Whitney received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 9832.
• Harriet, his his wife, outlived George and died on 27 Nov 1865 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 35.
• On 7 Jul 1866 Clare L. Spooner made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, received certificate number 80462 for dependant minors. Relationship unknown.
• On 8 Aug 1873 George's daughter, Clara Lissie Spooner married Noah E. Smith at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 25 Sep 1873 his married daughter, Clara Lissie Spooner, died of consumption at age 18.
• On 3 Nov 1880 George's son, George Albert Spooner married Mayrilla L. Spooner, son of George J. Spooner and Harriet E. Whitney, at Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Researcher: Cheryl A. Boone, who has much related Spooner family information.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Charles A. Stevens

• Father: Luther Stephens
• Mother: Eveline [--?--]

• Company: B

• Charles A. Stevens was born on 3 Jan 1842 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Luther Stephens and Eveline [--?--].
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as box maker.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 6 months and 9 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, Charles A. Stevens was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles A. Stevens was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles A. Stevens was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Charles A. Stevens was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• On 4 Feb 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 25 Feb 1864 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a wound in the arm from a circular saw. He was 22 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
• From Volume 93 # 10, Worcester Spy, March 9, 1864

  Winchendon ---Charles A. Stevens, a discharged soldier, aged 22 years, met with an accident in Murdock & Co.’s pail shop February 12th, which caused his death on the 25th inst. He was at work with a stave saw, when the wrist of his left arm came in contact with the saw, inflicting a ghastly wound, and nearly severing the hand from the arm. He enlisted in Co. B, Fitchburg Fusileers, 15th Massachusetts regiment, was taken prisoner at the battle of Ball’s Bluff, and remained in Richmond four months, when he was paroled and came home; he then returned, and was engaged in the battles before Richmond and at Antietam. He was taken sick and went to the hospital, and thence to the convalescent camp, where he remained for a time, when he was finally discharged as unfit to perform military duty. He escaped the wounds incident to the soldier on the battle field, and came home to receive one which proved mortal.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2007

Nicholas Stevens

• Company: B

• Nicholas Stevens was born between 1841 - 1842 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, possibly as:
  Nicholas P. Stevens, 18, operative, b. PA
  in the household of:
  John Small, 54, teamster, b. NJ
  and his family.
  (Note: this may or may not be the same man as in the 15th Massachusetts. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Nicholas gave his occupation as moulder.
• In 1864 Nicholas was living at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• 
  On 8 Apr 1864 Nicholas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 May 1864 Nicholas was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, with no further record according to the MASSCW.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Nicholas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while "missing in action" according to Ford.
  
  
• Nicholas appears in the records of Andersonville Prison.

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2006

Frederick C. Stewart

• Father: Daniel Stewart b. Jun 1810
• Mother: Elvira Tuttle b. 26 Jul 1809, d. 16 Dec 1843

• Company: B

• Frederick C. Stewart was born on 8 Jun 1842 at Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, son of Daniel Stewart and Elvira Tuttle.
• On 16 Dec 1843 his mother, Elvira Tuttle, died at Vermont at age 34.
• In 1844 Frederick's widowed father, Daniel Stewart, remarried to Sarah Tuttle.
• Frederick C. Stewart was enumerated in the household of Daniel Stewart and Sarah Tuttle in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Sep 1850 at Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont, as:
  Daniel Stewart, 39, farmer, b. VT (as were all in the family)
  Sarah, 35 (his step-mother and aunt)
  George H., 15
  Harris, 13
  Harry, 12
  Mary, 9
  **Frederick, 8
  Emmet, 6
  Warren, 4
  Clarissa, 2.
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frederick gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Frederick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 4 days old.
• On 21 Jan 1863 Frederick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting Oct 1863, Frederick also served in the 2nd New York Veterans' Cavalery as Sergeant.
• He ended his service with the 2nd N.Y. Veteran Cavalry in Jul 1865.
• On 5 Jan 1867 Frederick C. Stewart, 24, married Clara A. Moore, 17, daughter of David Moore.
• Frederick C. Stewart and Clara A. Moore were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, he is a Farmer. His wife is enumerated as "Clarrisa M. " and needs review. Also enumerated - Caroline HAWKINS, 66, b. VT, "married" but enumerated alone.
• Frederick C. Stewart made application at Vermont for a veteran's pension on 8 Jan 1890, and received certificate number 985026.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting also his service in the 2nd N. Y. VRC where he was wounded three times.
• He and Clara A. Moore were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, where he is a farmer, and all four of their children are still living.
• Frederick C. Stewart died on 23 Feb 1916 at East Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont. He was 73 years, 8 months and 15 days old.
• On 28 Apr 1916 Clara A. Moore received a pension to surviving family member in Vermont based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 810708.

• Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Edward M. Stone

• Father: James Stone b. between 1786 - 1787, d. 10 Dec 1862
• Mother: Lucy Drury d. 8 Oct 1836

• Company: B

• Edward M. Stone was born on 25 Feb 1822 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Stone and Lucy Drury.
• On 8 Oct 1836 his mother, Lucy Drury, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Oct 1846 Edward M. Stone, 24, married Caroline Augusta Ball, 19, daughter of Robert Ball and Polly Hyde, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Edward M. Stone was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 28 Aug 1850 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edwin (sic) M. Stone, 28, $500 personal property, b. MA
  Caroline A., 23, b. MA
  James, 63, laborer, b. MA.
• He and Caroline Augusta Ball were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jun 1860 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Edward N. STONE, 38, shoemaker, $1500 in real estate, $150 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in family)
  Caroline, 32
  Ella N., 9
  Eugene, 6
  Eldora D., 3
  Euroy, 1
  Ida L., 3/12.
• Starting 1 Oct 1861, Edward also served in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "C."
• On 10 Dec 1862 his father, James Stone, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Edward gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1863 Edward was living at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He ended his service with due to disability on 15 Feb 1863 at Newbern, Currituck County, North Carolina.
• 
  On 16 Dec 1863 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 9 months and 21 days old.
• He died on 5 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia. He was 42 years, 3 months and 11 days old.
• An obituary for Edward M. Stone was published on 3 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:

  Died - of co. B. 15th Reg. mass. Killed in battle of Coal Harbor, Edward M. Stone of Dana, a member of Co. B. 15th Reg. Mass.Vols, 43 yrs.

• On 11 Nov 1864 Caroline Augusta Ball received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate 46011.
• In 1864 Edward's widow, Caroline Augusta Ball remarried to Benjamin F. Hatch He is believed to be the Benjamin F. Hatch who served in Company M, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment from North Brookfield.
• In 1864, Benjamin F. Hatch was involved in a guardianship administration as shown in the Worcester Probate index at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Nov 1866 L. Hale made application for a pension as guardian to Edward's surviving dependants, was appointed.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Benjamin F. Hatch and Caroline Augusta Ball in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jun 1870 at Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hatch, Benjamin F., 26, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  ---, Caroline, 37
  ---, Jennie E., 3
  ---, Freddie, 7/12 (b. Oct)
  Stone, Edward E., 15
  ---, Ella E., 13
  ---, Leroy A., 11
  ---, Ida F., 10
  ---, Herbert E., 8
  (Note: one Leander Ball lives nextdoor.).
• A photograph or image of Edward M. Stone is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Luman W. Stone

• Father: John C. Stone b. between 1817 - 1818
• Mother: Clarissa Holcomb

• Company: B

• Luman W. Stone was born on 3 Apr 1841 at Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York, son of John C. Stone and Clarissa Holcomb.
• Luman W. Stone was enumerated in the household of Earl Stone and Lydia [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Sep 1850 at Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York, as:
  Earl Stone, 63, farmer, b. VT
  Lydia, 49
  John C., 32, farmer, b. NY (as were all the children)
  Clarissa, 32
  Martha M., 17
  **Luman H., 9
  Matilda, 6
  Aldula, 1
  Orville, 22.
• In 1861 Luman was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luman gave his occupation as mechanic.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Luman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 3 months and 9 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Luman was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman W. Stone was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 15 Nov 1861, mentioning Luman W. Stone, as follows.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman W. Stone was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman W. Stone was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Luman W. Stone was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• On 12 Mar 1862 Luman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 221898.
• Starting Jan 1864, Luman also served in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, Company "F."
• On 28 Feb 1864 Luman was promoted to Corporal.
• On 1 Mar 1864 Luman was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 26 Jul 1865 Luman was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• He ended his service with by mustering out on 4 Nov 1865.
• Luman W. Stone married Isabella Hosford, daughter of Uriel Hosford and Martha Kinsman, the widow of Charles Hall.
• Isabella Hosford m. 1st Charles Hall 26 Aug 1862 ; her child from this marriage is Charles H. Hall, b. 8 June 1863.
• On 27 Aug 1877 his son, Earl Frederick Stone, died at Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, at age 4.
• Luman W. Stone and Isabella Hosford were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Anita, Cass County, Iowa, as:
  STONE, Luman W., 39, farmer
  ---, Isabella, 38, wife
  HALL, Charles H., 17, step-son, farm laborer b. VT, as were his parents
  GARDNER, Alace, 17, servant.
• In Jun 1886 Luman was living at Anita, Cass County, Iowa.
• On 28 Jun 1888 Luman W. Stone wrote a letter read at the reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman W. Stone wrote a letter read at the 24th annual reunion of the Company B, 15th Massachusetts, association -- the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He and Isabella Hosford were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Anita, Grant Township, Cass County, Iowa, where they live alone, having been married 29 years, and his occupation is given as "landlord."
• On 29 Jun 1901 Luman W. Stone wrote a letter to be read at the 40th reunion of Company B.
• In Jun 1909 Luman was living at Reed's Spring, Missouri.
• On 26 Jun 1909 Luman W. Stone wrote a letter read at the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He and Isabella Hosford were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Ruth Township, Stone County, Missouri, as follows:
  STONE, Luman W., head, 69, married 40 years, b. NY, "own income"
  ---, Isabella H., wife, 68, one of her two children is living.
  
• On 23 Nov 1914 Isabella Hosford, his wife, died at Massena, Cass County, Iowa, at age 72.
• Luman W. Stone died on 28 Jul 1934 at Anita, Cass County, Iowa. He was 93 years, 3 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1934 at Massena Central Cemetery, Massena, Cass County, Iowa, Block A, Lot 88, with his wife, where he is noted as a Civil War Vet.

• Last Edited: 5 Jul 2007

George Goodspeed Taylor

• Father: Isaac Taylor
• Mother: Betsey Nutting

• Company: B

• George Goodspeed Taylor was born on 26 Nov 1829 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Isaac Taylor and Betsey Nutting.
• On 22 Nov 1853 George Goodspeed Taylor, 23, married Susan T. Willowby, 22, at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• George Goodspeed Taylor and Susan T. Willowby were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter.
• In 1862 George was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, George gave his occupation as carpenter.
• 
  On 11 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 8 months and 16 days old.
• On 24 Apr 1864 George was transferred from 1st Batallion, 216th Company, V. R. C. to.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He and Susan T. Willowby were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their daughter Cora.
• George Goodspeed Taylor and Susan T. Willowby were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George E. TAYLOR     Self, 50, MA, Occ:     Carpenter
  Susan W., Wife, 48, NH
  Cora E., Dau, 13, b. MA.
• George Goodspeed Taylor made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 16 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 651095.
• On 6 May 1891 George's daughter, Cora E. Taylor married Albert E. Graves at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Goodspeed Taylor attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 17 Mar 1895 his grandson, Robert Francis Graves, son of Albert E. Graves and Cora E. Taylor, was born at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Mar 1895 his married daughter, Cora E. Graves, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of child bed fever at age 28.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Goodspeed Taylor was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• He and Susan T. Willowby were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they live in a rented home and he is a carpenter. Of the three children they had, none are still living in 1900.
• From the Fitchburg Sentinel, 28 January 1901...
  "George G. Taylor, a war veteran, aged about 73 years, sustained a paralytic shock of his left side, Saturday. He is attended by Dr. Geddes, who has but little hope of his living but a few days."
• George Goodspeed Taylor died on 31 Jan 1901 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of apoplexy. He was 71 years, 2 months and 5 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1901 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Feb 1901 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was mentioned: "The funeral of George G. Taylor, whose death occurred, Thursday, from paralytic shock sustained the previous week, was held ??? G. A. Cooke officiating. Mr. Taylor was a war veteran, engaged in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, being wounded at Antietam."
• In Feb 1901 Susan T. Taylor received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 512458.
• On 29 Jun 1901 George Goodspeed Taylor was noted as deceased at the 40th reunion of Company B.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

Thomas Phillips Tayler

Grave marker of Thomas P. Tayler,
Forest Hill Cemetery, Westminster, Massachusetts.
(Tombstone photo courtesy of Mark Landry.)

• Father: William Lonsdale Tayler
• Mother: Mary E. Phillips

• Company: B

• Thomas Phillips Tayler was born on 30 Jan 1833 at at sea, son of William Lonsdale Tayler and Mary E. Phillips, of English parents, according to the 1860 and 1900 census.
• Between 1855 - 1856 Thomas Phillips Tayler married Maria Anna Byrne.
• Thomas Phillips Tayler and Maria Anna Byrne were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  T. P. Taylor (sic), 28, watchman, $1200 real estate, $500 personal property, b. "on the ocean"
  M. A., 22 (f), wife, b. PA
  A. ?., 3 (m), b. MA
  M. J., 2 (m), b. MA
  L. S., 6/12 (f), b. MA.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as sailor.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Thomas Phillips Tayler was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and taken prisoner. From Mark Landry -- He participated at Ball’s Bluff on October 21, 1861 where he was wounded and taken prisoner by the 7th Virginia Infantry under Captain Duff and was confined in Leesburg from October 21, 1861 to January 4, 1862 at which time he was released under a flag of truce. It was supposed that he could not live but a short time on account of his wounds. He was confined at a hospital in Leesburg, VA and Poolsville, MD. "He did all that a man could do to defend the glorious stars and stripes of our union." After he returned home he had to use crutches for a year on account of his wounds. He was invalided at Fitchburg under the care of Dr. A. Hitchcock for thirty days from June 14, 1862.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips Tayler was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 4 Jan 1862, Thomas was exchanged from prison.
• On 15 Jan 1862 Thomas Phillips Tayler was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 # 3)as follows:

  Fifteenth Regiment - We learn that, under a flag of truce carried by Quartermaster Howe of the 15th, Thomas Taylor of Co. B. and J. Moffit of Co. E., together with a private of the California regiment, were returned on Jan. 4th, by the rebel authorities at Leesburg, all three severely wounded at the affair at Ball’s Bluff. There was no pledge required of them that they would not serve against the confederate states, but it is doubtful when, if ever, they will be able to.

• On 12 Oct 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability for wounds received in action.
  
  
• He and Maria Anna Byrne were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1870 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips Tayler attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He and Maria Anna Byrne were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Farmer.
• In Jun 1886 Thomas was living at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Jun 1887 Thomas's daughter, Maria Louella Tayler married Edward Alfred McIntire at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips Tayler 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, Thomas Phillips Tayler 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, Thomas Phillips Tayler attended the 40th reunion of Company B. (click icon to read).
• On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips Tayler attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel. (click icon to read report).
• Thomas wrote a letter on 24 Jun 1909 from Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:

  Dear Colonel Kimball, Your card came duly to hand last Saturday. In reply I will say that I am troubled with a weak heart which makes it almost impossible for me to come to the reunion this year. I think that I have attended the last roll call of my dear old Co. B. I say this with tears running down my cheeks. With kind love to you and all comrades, I remain your faithfull comrade. Thomas P. Tayler.

• On 26 Jun 1909 Thomas Phillips Tayler wrote a letter read at the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He died on 23 Dec 1909 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to read the notice).
• He was buried on 27 Dec 1909 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Hemlock Path. It was noted that several members of G. A. R. post 69 attended the funeral. A large storm delayed the funeral. (click icon to read report).
• After 1909 Maria Anna Byrne received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; and received certificate number 696629.
• Maria, his wife, outlived Thomas and died on 23 May 1936 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 100.
• Researcher: Mark Landry, local researcher, who researched and compiled this biographical information.
• In 2000 researcher, notes, "Some of his most intimate comrades in service were Fred Nichols, Francis Nichols, Edward S. Kendall, N. Porter Howard, all of Westminster, MA and Artemas Gibson of Fitchburg, MA. "

• Last Edited: 1 Sep 2007

William E. Taylor

• Father: William Taylor b. between 1800 - 1801
• Mother: Susan H. Goodridge b. between 1812 - 1813

• Company: B

• William E. Taylor was born on 20 Feb 1839 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Taylor and Susan H. Goodridge.
• William E. Taylor was enumerated in the household of William Taylor and Susan H. Goodridge in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Taylor, 49, carpenter, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Susan, 34
  **William E., 10
  Bradley W., 6
  Wilber, 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
• In 1861 William was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 4 months and 22 days old.
• On 22 Jun 1864 William was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 25 Jun 1864, William was paroled.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William E. Taylor was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men. (click icon to read the list).
• Frederick Nichols considered that some of his most intimate comrades included Oscar Kendall, William Taylor, Frank Burrell (not 15th), and Daniel Carpenter.
• On 4 Jul 1865 William E. Taylor, 26, married Myra M. Lovejoy, daughter of Luther Lovejoy, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• An unknown person received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; and received certificate number 317066 (Note: date is illegible).
• On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William E. Taylor attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He and Myra M. Lovejoy were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Taylor, William E., 41, works in wood ??. b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Myra, 36, wife, b. MA (parents b. NH)
  ---, Harry M., 13, son
  ---, Susan H., 67, mother.
• William E. Taylor attended the funeral of Roland Edwin Bowen in Jan 1883 at Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1883 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William E. Taylor attended the 15th reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read report).
• On 9 Oct 1883 William E. Taylor included on the official government pension rolls for Fitchburg and Leominster, as published in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• In Jun 1886 William was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 25 Jan 1897 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 57 years, 11 months and 5 days old.
• Myra M. Lovejoy received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; his wife, and received certificate number 448673 (Note: date is illegible).

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2007