Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

James Nathaniel Johnson

b. 20 June 1828, d. 17 August 1875

James N. Johnson

Father: Capt. Nathaniel Johnson b. 6 Aug 1799, d. 8 May 1884
Mother: Almira Pierce b. 24 Jun 1804, d. 25 Dec 1905

Company: C

James Nathaniel Johnson was born on 20 Jun 1828 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Capt. Nathaniel Johnson and Almira Pierce, (Capt. Nathaniel 7, Joseph 6, Dorothy Whitcomb 5).
On 4 Nov 1850 James Nathaniel Johnson, 22, married Amanda G. Low, 22, daughter of Edward Low and Content [--?--], at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 10 Sep 1852 Amanda G. Johnson, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, being thrown from a carriage at age 24.
On 14 Apr 1856 James Nathaniel Johnson, 27, married Esther A. Bickford, 18, daughter of George W. Bickford and Olive Parcher, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
James Nathaniel Johnson and Esther A. Bickford were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James N. Johnson, 32, combmaker, b. MA
Esther A., 22, b. NY
Edward E., 2, b. MA
(nextdoor to:)
Joseph P. Johnson, 25, combmaker, b. MA (as were all)
Kesiaih, 21
Frank M., 1
Nellie M., 1/12
Eliza Montjoy, 50.
Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Nathaniel Johnson as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as comb-maker.
James Nathaniel Johnson and Joseph Peirce Johnson, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. C.
At least four Johnson men of the 15th were second cousins -- James N., Joseph P., Adelbert and Augustus -- all great-grandsons of Dorothy WHITCOMB, a 5th generation descendant of John White of Wenham.
On 1 Aug 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 1 month and 12 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Nathaniel Johnson was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
On 16 Jan 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by resignation from officer rank.
On 31 Mar 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted with the rank of Private, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 9 months and 11 days old.
On 4 Oct 1862 his brother, Joseph Peirce Johnson, died at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam at age 28.
On 27 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 27 Jul 1864 James N. Johnson 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.
He and Esther A. Bickford were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Johnson, James N., 41, saloon keeper, b. MA
---, Esther A., 33, b. NY
---, Edward E., 12, b. MA
---, Dora A., 9, b. MA
Bickford, Dora, 26, works in saloon, b. NY
Flagg, Emma E., 27, milliner, b. MA
Gise (?), Walter, 22, clerk in bank, b. MA.
On 17 Sep 1870 James Nathaniel Johnson was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He died on 17 Aug 1875 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 47 years, 1 month and 28 days old.
On 29 Nov 1882 James's daughter, Dora Augusta Johnson married William H. Elward at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In Mar 1888 Esther A. Bickford received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 289429.
Esther, his wife, outlived James and died on 25 Aug 1898 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of carcinoma at age 60.
From Crane's History of Worcester -- he "served with honor throughout the Civil War, returning with badly broken health, and never recovered from his disabilities."

Last Edited: 20 Jul 2010

Family 1: Amanda G. Low b. 24 Jan 1828, d. 10 Sep 1852

Family 2: Esther A. Bickford b. 31 Dec 1837, d. 25 Aug 1898

Edward Everett Johnson b. 2 Mar 1858
Dora Augusta Johnson b. 25 Jul 1861

John D. Brigham

b. 5 August 1834, d. 27 February 1900

Father: Samuel Brigham b. 19 Feb 1795, d. 15 Jul 1877
Mother: Alethina Howe b. 5 Aug 1795, d. 5 Jun 1880

Company: C

John D. Brigham was born on 5 Aug 1834 at Machias, Washington County, Maine, son of Samuel Brigham and Alethina Howe, (Note: contrary to Ford's statement of Boyleston, which is where his parents lived at one time.).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as railroad repairer.
On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 11 months and 7 days old.
John D. Brigham and Samuel Davis Brigham, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. C.
On 21 Oct 1861, at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, John was reported missing.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John D. Brigham 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, John D. Brigham was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 1 Jun 1862, John was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 10 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 27 Oct 1863 John D. Brigham, 29, married Betsey J. Cutting, 29, daughter of Willis Cutting and Sally Rogers, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John D. Brigham and Betsey J. Cutting were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (His nephew Edmund L. BRIGHAM, s, 28, b. MA, is enumerated with them.).
John D. Brigham made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1881, received certificate number 237437.
In 1886 John was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 John D. Brigham took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
On 30 Sep 1889 his brother, Samuel Davis Brigham, died at Washburn, Mclean County, North Dakota, from the effects of a kick from a horse at age 68.
John D. Brigham was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
Levi Edwin Brigham, a brother of John and Samuel Brigham, was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as a Lieutenant in Co. Q. However, there was no company Q in the 15th Massachusetts, nor does he appear on any roster. The enumerator states, "I have been twice for his discharge papers. He agreed to drive them to me."
In 1896, John was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
On 22 Feb 1897 Betsey J. Cutting, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 62.
John D. Brigham died on 27 Feb 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 65 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
From the Brigham Genealogy - He was in the Civil War and was taken prisoner; after his release he settled in Clinton.

Last Edited: 15 Feb 2009

Family: Betsey J. Cutting b. 4 Oct 1834, d. 22 Feb 1897

Mabel A. Brigham b. 25 Jul 1864

Elisha G. Buss

b. 1836, d. 23 July 1863

Elisha G. Buss

Father: Fortunatus Buss b. 12 Jul 1800, d. 31 May 1846
Mother: Elizabeth Goddard b. 4 Apr 1801, d. 7 May 1876

Company: C

Elisha G. Buss was born in 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Fortunatus Buss and Elizabeth Goddard.
On 31 May 1846 his father, Fortunatus Buss, died at age 45.
Elisha G. Buss was enumerated in the household of Henry Bowman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
**Henry BOWMAN, 25, clerk, $4300 in real estate, $1300 personal estate, b. MA
Hannah, 56, $6325 in real estate, $2300 in personal estate, b. MA (his widowed mother)
(With Henry's brother, just six doors away.)
George Bowman, 35, stage driver, $3500 in real estate, $1500 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the house)
Abbie M., 36
Rosella M., 9
Hattie M., 8
Fred Atherton, 25, baker
**Elisha E. Buss, 26, carpenter (who would become Henry Bowman's 1st Lieutenant in Co. C a year later.)
(Note: it is reasonable to suppose that Elisha Buss and Henry Bowman were acquainted, and possibly good friends.).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Elisha gave his occupation as carpenter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Elisha mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
On 17 Sep 1862 his brother, Henry Kirk Buss, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, while serving as a Corporal with the 21st Massachusetts Infantry at age 19.
On 14 Nov 1862 Elisha was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 15 Mar 1863 Elisha was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 2 Jul 1863 Elisha G. Buss was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, severely in the thigh, hip and foot.
On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elisha G. Buss was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
He died on 23 Jul 1863 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of wounds from Gettysburg, as 1st Lieutenant of Co. "K".. He was 27 years old.
He was buried on 24 Jul 1863 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
The Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index for 1863 gives his residence as Clinton and shows that there was an official administration of his estate.
On 24 Aug 1863 Elizabeth Buss received a pension to surviving family member based on Elisha's service; his mother, received certificate number 8136.
Elizabeth, his mother, outlived Elisha and died on 7 May 1876 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at age 75.
On 4 Jun 1879, Elizabeth Goddard was dropped from the pension rolls.
In 1896, Elisha was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.

From Ford's history -

Lieutenant Elisha G. Buss was a native of Sterling, but had been for some years a resident of Clinton when the war broke out. He enlisted as a private but had been promoted on account of merit, so that before the battle of Gettysburg he had received a commission as lieutenant. He fell pierced by four bullets. As he seemed to be reviving after he was taken to the hospital, those in charge assented to his ernest request to be taken home. The journey was too much for him to bear in his exhausted condition, and about a week after his arrival, he died, July 23. Many of the former soldiers of the Fifteenth attended his funeral on the 24th. Rev. C. M. Bowers conducted the services and expressed the high esteem in which he was held by his townsmen and comrades.

Last Edited: 12 Jun 2010

Willis Aldrich Cook

b. 8 June 1828, d. 16 April 1907

Father: Leonard Cook b. 16 Jul 1804, d. 5 Feb 1836
Mother: Julia Ann Aldrich b. 1810, d. 1900

Company: C

Willis Aldrich Cook was born on 8 Jun 1828 at Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Cook and Julia Ann Aldrich, or possibly in Uxbridge, Worcester County.
On 5 Feb 1836 his father, Leonard Cook, died at age 31.
On 14 Sep 1847 Willis Aldrich Cook, 19, married Emeline F. Stone, 14.
Willis Aldrich Cook and Emeline F. Stone were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a boarding house as:
Willis Cook, 21, dresser, b. MA
Emeline, 18, b. MA.
Before 1859 Emeline F. Stone, his wife, died apparently.
On 30 Sep 1859 Willis Aldrich Cook, 31, married Rhoda Thomas, 30, daughter of Samuel Thomas and Salome [--?--], at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Willis gave his occupation as dresser.
In 1861 Willis was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Willis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 1 month and 4 days old.
On 14 Sep 1861, Willis was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
On 21 Oct 1861, at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, Willis was missing in action.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Willis Aldrich Cook 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, Willis A. Cook was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Jan 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Willis A. Cook was mentioned among the released prisoners.
On 12 Apr 1862 Willis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He and Rhoda Thomas were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Cook, Willis A., 41, works in gingham mill, b. MA
---, Rhoda, 40, b. ME
---, Frederick, 18, b. MA
---, Edwin B., 10, b. NH
Brown, George H., 18, b. MA.
Willis Aldrich Cook was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In a Cotton Mill. Although he is enumerated as "married", there is no wife apparent. He lives in what appears to be a boarding house owned by Peter C. JOHNSON.
On 16 Mar 1885 Rhoda Thomas, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 55.
Willis Aldrich Cook was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Nov 1892, and received certificate number 849109.
In 1896, Willis was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a lodger. He is age 71 and enumerated as single.
He died on 16 Apr 1907 at Clinton Hospital, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 78 years, 10 months and 8 days old.
He was buried on 17 Apr 1907 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Credits: (Cemetery photos courtesey of Carol Purinton).

Last Edited: 15 Jan 2010

Family 1: Emeline F. Stone b. 19 Sep 1832, d. before 1859

Frederick L. Cook b. 5 Mar 1852
Julia E. Cook b. 18 May 1854, d. before 1860

Family 2: Rhoda Thomas b. 23 Sep 1829, d. 16 Mar 1885

Edwin B. Cook b. 14 Mar 1860

Alden L. Fuller

b. 10 October 1832, d. 6 February 1908

Father: Eben W. Fuller b. 10 Mar 1803
Mother: Lucinda Frost b. 25 Sep 1793, d. 28 Sep 1873

Company: C

Alden L. Fuller was born on 10 Oct 1832 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Eben W. Fuller and Lucinda Frost.
Alden L. Fuller was enumerated in the household of Andrew Lowell Fuller and Olive Howard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Andrew L. Fuller, 24, manufacturer, $12,000 estate value, b. MA
Olive M., 23
Emma S., 2
Francis M., 4/12 (m.)
[...]
**Alden Fuller, 17, machinist, b. MA.
Between 1858 - 1859 Alden L. Fuller married Julia Agusta Bishop, daughter of Charles R. Bishop and Mary Roach.
Alden L. Fuller and Julia Agusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a mechanic.
In 1861 Alden was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Alden gave his occupation as machinist.
On 12 Jul 1861 Alden mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 9 months and 2 days old.
Alden L. Fuller and Andrew Lowell Fuller, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.
On 21 Oct 1861 Alden was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alden L. Fuller 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, Alden L. Fuller was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Alden L. Fuller was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
On 11 Mar 1863 Alden ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 10 Sep 1867 his cousin, Andrew Lowell Fuller, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 43.
Alden L. Fuller and Julia Agusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, he "Works In Scale Shop" and his son is a Clerk in a Picture Gallery.
Alden L. Fuller made application at Vermont for a veteran's pension in Nov 1882, and received certificate number 275995.
In 1896, Alden was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He and Julia Agusta Bishop were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, as:
Fuller, Alden, head, b. Oct 1832, married 41 years, machinist
---, Julia A., wife, b. July 1839, her only child is still living
---, Charles A., b. Aug 1860, married three years
---, Ruth A., grand-daughter, b. Jan 1892.
Alden L. Fuller died on 6 Feb 1908 at Vermont probable location. He was 75 years, 3 months and 27 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1908 at Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont.
In Mar 1908 Julia Agusta Bishop received a pension to surviving family member in Vermont based on Alden's service; his wife, received certificate number 657879.
Julia, his wife, outlived Alden and died on 8 Feb 1928 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, at age 88.

Last Edited: 14 Jul 2010

Charts: Descendants of Ebenezer and Betsey (Wheeler) Fuller

Family: Julia Agusta Bishop b. 11 Jul 1839, d. 8 Feb 1928

Charles A. Fuller b. 31 Aug 1860

Charles H. Hurlburt

b. 21 June 1844, d. 1 October 1910

Father: Frederick B. Hurlburt
Mother: Priscilla [--?--]

Company: C

Charles H. Hurlburt was born on 21 Jun 1844 at Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine, son of Frederick B. Hurlburt and Priscilla [--?--].
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as railroad repairer.
In 1861 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years and 21 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Hurlburt 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, Charles Hurlbert was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 19 Feb 1864 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted as a Sergeant for a bounty of $325. He was 19 years, 7 months and 29 days old.
On 22 Jun 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
On 14 Jul 1864 Charles was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer in abstentia to company G of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Hurlburt was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
On 28 Apr 1865, Charles was paroled from prison.
He ended his service with mustered out as 1st Lieutenant of Company F on 15 May 1865 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 30 Mar 1868 Charles H. Hurlburt, 23, married Adelaide C. Tilyou, daughter of Peter B. Tilyou and Martha Randall, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Charles H. Hurlburt and Adelaide C. Tilyou were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1870 at Ward 7, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Hurlburt, Charles, 25, F??man R. R., b. ME
Adelaide, 22, b. MA
Oscar, 2, b. MA
Henry, 1/12, b. May in MA
Tilyow, Martha, 45, b. MA (his mother-in-law)
---, Josephine, 24, fancy goods clerk, b. NY.
On 22 May 1876 his young son, Charles Henry Hurlburt, died at Somerset, Massachusetts, of dropsey at age 5.
Charles H. Hurlburt made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 28 Mar 1881, and received certificate number 920683.
On 10 Mar 1909 Adelaide C. Tilyou, his wife, died at City Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 18 May 1910, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Charles was admitted.
He died on 1 Oct 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 66 years, 3 months and 10 days old.
On 5 Oct 1910, Charles was "taken to Boston, Mass. by brother."
He was buried in Oct 1910 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, apparently.
On 27 Oct 1910 Charles H. Hurlburt was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
His "personal effects sent by Am. Ex. Oct 29, 1910 and cash Nov.8, 1910 to Oscar T. Hurlburg, son, 7 Wainwright P., Rockaway Beach, NY."

Last Edited: 5 Aug 2009

Family: Adelaide C. Tilyou b. 1848, d. 10 Mar 1909

Oscar Tilyou Hurlburt b. 14 Jan 1869
Charles Henry Hurlburt b. 16 Jun 1870, d. 22 May 1876

Joseph Peirce Johnson

b. 25 August 1834, d. 4 October 1862

Father: Capt. Nathaniel Johnson b. 6 Aug 1799, d. 8 May 1884
Mother: Almira Pierce b. 24 Jun 1804, d. 25 Dec 1905

Company: C

Joseph Peirce Johnson was born on 25 Aug 1834 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Capt. Nathaniel Johnson and Almira Pierce, (Capt. Nathaniel 7, Joseph 6, Dorothy Whitcomb 5).
On 3 May 1857 Joseph Peirce Johnson, 22, married Keziah Wood, 18, daughter of Myles Wood and Melinda Montjoy, at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
James Nathaniel Johnson and Esther A. Bickford, his brother and sister-in-law, were enumerated near by in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James N. Johnson, 32, combmaker, b. MA
Esther A., 22, b. NY
Edward E., 2, b. MA
(nextdoor to:)
Joseph P. Johnson, 25, combmaker, b. MA (as were all)
Kesiaih, 21
Frank M., 1
Nellie M., 1/12
Eliza Montjoy, 50.
Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Peirce Johnson as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as comb-maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 10 months and 17 days old.
Joseph Peirce Johnson and James Nathaniel Johnson, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. C.
At least four Johnson men of the 15th were second cousins -- James N., Joseph P., Adelbert and Augustus -- all great-grandsons of Dorothy WHITCOMB, a 5th generation descendant of John White of Wenham.

From Crane's History --

At the battle of Antietam, as orderly sergeant, he became the commanding officer of his company, on account of the deaths or disabilities of his superior officers. He made a gallant stand with his men. In his eagerness to hold their position, he kept reiterating the order: "Close up, boys; don't let them push us back," and in his delirium died with these words on his lips. He was wounded September 17, 1862, and died October 4, 1862, at Mt. Pleasant Hospital, Washington.
His embalmed body was brought home by the town and buried with the highest military and civic honors in Howard Street cemetery, Northborough. Funeral services were held in the old Unitarian Church, October 9, 1862. Post Joe Johnson, Grand Army of the Republic, Northborough, Massachusetts, was named for him, also W. R. Corps of the same town. He was called "Little Joe," by his friends. "Small in stature he had a great heart, a noble, manly, fearless spirit.

Joseph Peirce Johnson died on 4 Oct 1862 at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. He was 28 years, 1 month and 9 days old.
He was buried on 9 Oct 1862 at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From the Dunster Genealogy, quoting a letter from his father-in-law, Myles Wood --

He was one of those boys who swam across the Potomac, near Balls' Bluff. He was mortally wounded at Antietam, Sept. 7, 1862, was carried to Washington, where the good soldier died in hospital, Oct. 4, same year. He was buried at Northboro, with great military honors. He was a good husband and loved his family much. I took his family to my house in those dark days, and their mother went to work in a shoe shop in Marlboro, about four miles away.

On 4 Feb 1863 Keziah Wood received a pension to surviving family member based on Joseph's service; his wife, received certificate number 5980.

From the Dunster Genealogy --

"She, the widow, married a second time, June 1, 1870, to Charles H. Brigham, son of Hastings and Nancy Brigham, of Boston. He is an engineer. He had by his first wife three boys. Mr. B. is a good man, and very indulgent father. Owns a nice house, and has a salary of $1200 a year." (from Myles Wood's Letter.) "
By her second husband, Keziah had:
(3) Elbert Irving BRIGHAM, born July 12, 1871.
(4) Ruth May BRIGHAM, born March 28, 1874.

On 1 Jun 1870 Joseph's widow, Keziah Wood remarried to Charles Hastings Brigham at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 17 Sep 1870 Joseph Peirce Johnson was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Nov 1870 Keziah Brigham, Joseph's his remarried widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Joseph's surviving dependants.
On 22 Jun 1879 Joseph's daughter, Mabel Nellie Johnson married Newell Monroe Felton at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Joseph Peirce Johnson's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Keziah Wood in the 1880 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1880 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Brigham, Kezia, 42, widow, b. MA
---, Morrice F., 22, son-in-law (step-son), single, works in shoe shop, b. MA
Johnson, Frank M., 21, son, single, works in shoe shop, b. MA
Felton, Mable N., 20, daur, married, b. MA
---, Newell M., 23, son-in-law, married, works in shoe shop, b. MA
Brigham, Elbert, 8, son, b. MA
---, Ruth M., 6, daur, b. MA
Burris, William, 20, boarder, single, works in shoe shop, b. ME
---, Fred, 23, boarder, single, works in shoe shop, b. ME
Fairbanks, Geo. F., 31, boarder, single, works in shoe shop, b. ME.
On 24 Jul 1891 Keziah Brigham, his remarried and re-widowed wife, applied for reinstatement of her widow's pension.
On 26 May 1893 a claim for reinstatement of the widow's pension was rejected as she had remarried prior to 27 June 1890.
On 17 Sep 1900 Joseph P. Johnson was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
On 19 Apr 1901 Keziah Brigham 's pension was reinstated.
Keziah, his wife, outlived Joseph and died on 22 Sep 1922 at New Jersey at age 83.

Last Edited: 11 May 2010

Family: Keziah Wood b. 17 Oct 1838, d. 22 Sep 1922

Frank Myles Johnson b. 24 Oct 1858
Mabel Nellie Johnson b. 18 May 1860

James Mahoney

b. 25 December 1842

Father: Michael Mahoney
Mother: Ann [--?--] b. 1820

Company: C

James Mahoney was born on 25 Dec 1842 at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Michael Mahoney and Ann [--?--].
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as fireman.
In 1861 James was living at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 4 Aug 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 7 months and 10 days old.
On 16 Sep 1862 James was promoted to to Corporal.
On 1 Oct 1862 James was promoted to to Sergeant.
On 1 Nov 1862 James was promoted to to 1st Sergeant.
On 4 Jul 1863 James Mahoney was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, a shell wound in the head and a gunshot wound to both legs.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Mahoney was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 28 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service, according to the 1870 roster.
On 8 Dec 1879, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Feb 1885, and received certificate number 76234.
On 1 Oct 1889, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was dropped from the rolls.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitehall, Washington County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
In 1891, James was included in "The History of Westborough."

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Edward William Benson

b. 5 May 1837, d. 3 August 1862

Father: Peter H. Benson b. between 1795 - 1796
Mother: Susan F. [--?--] b. between 1801 - 1802

Company: C

Edward William Benson was born on 5 May 1837 at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, son of Peter H. Benson and Susan F. [--?--].
Edward William Benson was enumerated in the household of Peter H. Benson and Susan F. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, as:
Peter M. Benson, 54, laborer, b. Ireland
Susan F., 48, b. Scotland
Rachel E., 16, b. ME
Matilda G., 15, b. ME
**Edward W., 13, b. ME
Mary D., 11, b. ME
James H., 9, b. NH.
On 14 Sep 1858 Edward William Benson, 21, married Mary Elizabeth Roper, 18, daughter of Ephraim Lyman Roper and Caroline R. Burpee, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Edward William Benson and Mary Elizabeth Roper were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 28 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Edward W. Banson, 23, moulder, b. NH
Mary A., 22, weaver, b. MA
William H., 1.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as moulder.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
On 1 Feb 1862 Edward was promoted to Sergeant.
He died on 3 Aug 1862 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, from relapse of typhoid fever while on furlough. The fever was caused by exposure at Fair Oaks, VA, during the retreat of McClellans army, according to the widow's pension file. He was 25 years, 2 months and 29 days old.
He was buried at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (needs verification Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.).
On 2 Dec 1862 Mary Elizabeth Roper received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 3677.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Elizabeth Roper in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Bensen, Mary E., 30, b. MA (as were all)
---, William H., 11
---, Edith, 5.
On 12 Sep 1880 Edward's widow, Mary Elizabeth Roper remarried to Ruel D. Buck at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 20 May 1884 Edward's daughter, Edith May Benson married Francis H. Childs at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1896, Edward was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
Mary, his wife, outlived Edward and died on 9 Feb 1898 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 57.

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Family: Mary Elizabeth Roper b. 16 Jun 1840, d. 9 Feb 1898

William Henry Benson b. 3 Apr 1859
Edith May Benson b. 22 Sep 1864

Thomas Caulfield

b. between 1836 and 1837, d. 3 August 1895

Father: Patrick Caulfield b. between 1812 - 1813
Mother: Mary McDonough b. between 1812 - 1813, d. 11 Nov 1879

Company: C

Thomas Caulfield was born on 11 Apr 1838 at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Patrick Caulfield and Mary McDonough.
Thomas Caulfield was enumerated in the household of Patrick Caulfield and Mary McDonough in the 1850 US Federal Census on 16 Sep 1850 at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Patrick Coffield, 37, laborer, b. Ireland
Mary, 38, b. Ireland
**Thomas, 15, b. MA
George, 7, b. MA
Peter, 4, b. MA.
On 13 Aug 1855 Thomas Caulfield married Mary McCarron, 22, daughter of John McCarron and Ellen [--?--], at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Thomas Caulfield and Mary McCarron were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Thomas Cauffield, 26, moulder, b. MA
Mary, 25, b. Ireland
Mary E., 4, b. MA
John F., 3, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as iron moulder.
On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 23 Nov 1861, Thomas was promoted to Corporal.
On 30 May 1862, Thomas was promoted to Sergeant.
On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas was taken prisoner at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, captured or missing in action.
On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas Caulfield was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Caulfield was mentioned as having been taken prisoner and subsequently released.
On 20 Feb 1863 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion. There is a pension application, but the index card is missing, so it is impossible to tell if one was granted. There is no mention of this issue in "The History of Clinton, MA."
Starting 18 Jan 1864, Thomas also served in the enlisted in the 2nd Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery.
Thomas McDonough was an alias as he used in the 2nd Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery on 18 Jan 1864.
On 8 Apr 1864 Thomas Caulfield was wounded at Sabine Cross Roads, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, wounded and taken prisoner, he was confined at Mansfield, Texas.
Starting 11 Aug 1865, Thomas also served in the mustered out of the 2nd MA Light Artillery.
He and Mary McCarron were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a "moulder".
On 29 Nov 1871 his infant son, Walter Henry Caulfield, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of scarlet fever at age 1.
On 12 Dec 1871 his son, George Thomas Caulfield, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of scarlet fever at age 4.
Thomas Caulfield and Mary McCarron were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is an Iron Molder.
Thomas Caulfield was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 85 Clark Street, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C, where he was wounded in the leg.
He died on 3 Aug 1895 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a suicide.
On 4 Sep 1895 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Mary McCarron, his wife, was appointed administrator of her husband, Thomas Caulfield's estate, of Clinton, $300 real, $100 personal.
Mary McCarron received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; his wife, received certificate number 473339.
In 1896, Thomas was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
On 30 Jun 1897 Thomas's daughter, Mary E. Caulfield married O. Scott Lee at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Mary outlived Thomas and died on 27 May 1898 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 65.

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Family: Mary McCarron b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 27 May 1898

Mary E. Caulfield b. 1856
John F. Caulfield b. 15 Oct 1857
Male Caulfield b. Sep 1866
George Thomas Caulfield b. 3 Dec 1867, d. 12 Dec 1871
Walter Henry Caulfield b. 3 Dec 1869, d. 29 Nov 1871
George Henry Caulfield b. 30 Jun 1872
Walter Thomas Caulfield b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 17 Apr 1900