Nathaniel Burbank

b. 14 April 1838, d. 10 January 1901
  • Father: Samuel Burbank b. 31 May 1802, d. 24 Sep 1863
  • Mother: Sally Pease b. 30 Jul 1813, d. 5 Oct 1888
  • Company: B
  • Nathaniel Burbank was born on 14 Apr 1838 at Parsonfield, York County, Maine, son of Samuel Burbank and Sally Pease.
  • Nathaniel Burbank was enumerated in the household of Samuel Burbank and Sally Pease in the 1850 US Federal Census on 16 Sep 1850 at Parsonfield, York County, Maine, as:
    Samuel Burbank, 47, farmer, b. ME (as were all in the family)
    Sally, 36
    Charles M., 18, farmer
    Luther, 14
    **Nathaniel, 12
    John, 8
    Caroline A., 3
    George, 2.
  • Nathaniel Burbank was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as a painter (sic), apparently in a boarding house with unrelated others.
  • On 30 Sep 1862 at Parsonfield, York County, Maine, Luther S. Burbank his elder brother, enlisted as a Private in Company H, 27th Maine Infantry Regiment, mustering out on Jul 17, 1863 in Portland.
  • On 30 Sep 1862 John P. Burbank his younger brother, enlisted in Co. H, 27th. Maine Infantry serving until July 17, 1863.
  • In 1863 Nathaniel was living at Parsonfield, York County, Maine.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Nathaniel gave his occupation as printer.

  • On 9 Jul 1863 Nathaniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
  • On 24 Sep 1863 his father, Samuel Burbank, died at age 61.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Nathaniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Nathaniel also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
  • He ended his service with thr 20th MVI by discharge for promotion on 15 Sep 1864.
  • Starting 17 Sep 1864, Nathaniel also served in the 10th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Co. B - 2nd Lieutenant.
  • On 27 Sep 1864 Nathaniel was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company G.
  • On 13 Mar 1865 Nathaniel was promoted to Brevet Captain, U. S. Volunteers.
  • Starting 22 Jan 1867, Nathaniel also served in the 37th U. S. Infantry (Regular Army) - 2nd Lieutenant.
  • On 2 Mar 1867 Nathaniel was promoted to Brevet 1st Lieutenant, U. S. Army.
  • He ended his service by resignation as 1st Lieutenant, 5th U. S. Infantry (Regular Army) on 1 Aug 1869.
  • On 6 Sep 1878 at New Orleans, Louisiana, , the New York Times reported that "At last accounts Nathaniel Burbank, the humorist, was resting quietly, and had every prospect of a speedy recovery." There was an epidemic of yellow fever in the city at this time.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number.
  • On 9 Nov 1882 Nathaniel Burbank, 44, married Ella Electa Burbank, 32, daughter of Samuel M. Burbank and Philenia Hank, at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, ; it was reported in the New York Times, 11 Nov 1882 as follows: 10 Nov. Major Nathaniel Burbank, managing editor of the New Orleans Picayune, was married last night to Miss Ella Burbank, daughter of a wealthy planter of Ascension Parish. The wedding was a strictly private affair. The groom was a journalist of Boston before the war. He accepted a commission in the regular Army, and served for several years on the staffs of Gen. Canby and Gen. Sheridan. He resigned at the close of the war, and attached himself to the New Orleans press, making quite a general reputation as a writer of pointed, pungent paragraphs and humorous sketches.
  • At New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Nathaniel was the managing editor of Daily Picayune newspaper.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Felicity Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
  • In 1891 Nathaniel Burbank was managing editor of "The Picayune."
  • He and Ella Electa Burbank were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Felicity Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, as:
    Burbank, Nathaniel, b. Apr 1840 (sic), married 17 years, b. Maine (as were his parents), he is a manager editor, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Ella, wife, b. Jan 1850, she has no children, b. NY (as were her parents).
  • Nathaniel Burbank died on 10 Jan 1901 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He was 62 years, 8 months and 27 days old.
  • An obituary for Nathaniel Burbank was published on 11 Jan 1901 at "The Times Picayune", New Orleans, Louisiana, as follows: (click icon to read).
  • He was buried in Jan 1901 at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • Ella, his wife, outlived Nathaniel and died on 25 Nov 1928 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 78.
  • Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Family: Ella Electa Burbank b. Jan 1850, d. 25 Nov 1928

James Burgess

b. 30 April 1820, d. 8 April 1902
  • Father: Danforth Burgess b. 6 Oct 1796, d. 19 Dec 1883
  • Mother: Mary Ann Williams b. between 1805 - 1806
  • Company: H
  • James Burgess was born on 30 Apr 1820 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Danforth Burgess and Mary Ann Williams.
  • On 29 Feb 1840 James Burgess, 19, declared an intention of marriage to Abigail Ward, 19, daughter of Harry Ward and Isabelle Morse, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Burgess and Abigail Ward were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 2 Aug 1850 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    James Burgess, 30, boot maker, $1000 estate, b. RI
    Abigail, 29, b. MA (as were all others)
    William D., 9
    James M., 6
    Ferdinand Green, 21
    Henry Miller, 18, cotton operative
    Lurania Adams, 26
    Samuel Usher, 21, carpenter, b. CT.
  • In 1861 James was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as boot-treer.

  • On 25 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
  • On 31 Jan 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged due to disability.

  • On 24 Feb 1873 Abigail Ward, his wife, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
  • James Burgess was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1880 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Derx, Conrad, 80, husband, sick, b. Bavaria
    ---, Eleanor P., wife, b. MA
    **Burgess, James, 58, single (sic), caterer, b. RI
    as a boarder nextdoor to the household of:
    Bencke, Loyden D., 47, widow, keeps boarders, b. ME
    Burgess, Danforth, 87, husband, retired, b. RI (his father)
    ---, Mary, 75, wife, b. ME (his mother).
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jun 1891, received certificate number 741264.
  • He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Burgess, James, lodger, b. Apr 1820, 80, single, b. RI (as were his parents), retired pensioner
    (in a building with many other lodgers).
  • He died on 8 Apr 1902 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 11 months and 9 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1902 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 8 May 2008

Family: Abigail Ward b. 5 Jul 1820, d. 24 Feb 1873

  • William Danforth Burgess b. 24 Jul 1840
  • Samuel James Burgess b. 5 Nov 1843

James F. Burgess

b. November 1832, d. 14 June 1912
  • Father: Nicholas Burgess b. between 1785 - 1786, d. 12 Nov 1872
  • Mother: Elizabeth Farrol b. between 1809 - 1810
  • Company: C
  • James F. Burgess was born in Nov 1832 at Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England, son of Nicholas Burgess and Elizabeth Farrol.
  • James F. Burgess was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Farrol in the 1851 UK Census in Apr 1851 at 1 Back Eden Street, North Bury, Bury, Lancashire, England, as:
    Elizabeth Burgess, head, married, 43, b. Lancashire, Over Halton
    John, son, 21, calico weaver, b. Lanc, Bolton
    **James, son, 17, piece plaiter, b. Lanc, Bolton
    Mary Ann, daur, 12, rag picker, b. Lanc, Bury
    **Thomas, son, 10, scholar, b. Lanc, Bury
    Elizabeth, daur, 5, scholar, b. Lanc, Bury
    Ann, daur, 3, b. Lanc, Bury
    Sarah, daur, 1, , b. Lanc, Bury
    (Note: why the father is not enumerated here is unknown. He was also not enumerated with his family in 1841.).
  • James F. Burgess emigrated in 1854 from England likely with his family, and his then fiancee, Susanna, who arrived in America the same year.
  • Between 1857 - 1858 James F. Burgess married Susanna [--?--].
  • James F. Burgess was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Burgess in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Elizabeth BURGESS, 50, house keeping., b. England (as were all in family)
    Mary A., 22, warper
    **Thomas, 19, drier,
    Elizabeth, 16, warper
    Ann, 13
    Sarah, 9
    (and nine doors away...)
    **James BURGESS, 25, dresser, b. England
    Susanna, 23, b. England
    Amy M., 11/12, b. MA.
  • In 1861 James was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as dresser.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years and 8 months old.
  • James F. Burgess and Thomas H. Burgess, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 7 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 5 Sep 1863 James wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member of Francis E. Smith.
  • He and Susanna [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1880 at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, where he is a watchman, and daughter Amy lives with them.
  • James F. Burgess made application at Iowa for a veteran's pension on 17 May 1889, received certificate number 472835.
  • In 1896, James was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • In 1898, James was listed as a member of Crocker Post, No. 12, Department of Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic in the "Annals Of Polk County, Iowa And City Of Des Moines."
  • He and Susanna [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Lee, Polk County, Iowa, where he is a janitor, and daughter Amy lives with them. Of three children, only Amy is still living.
  • James F. Burgess and Susanna [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, with their daughter who has remained unmarried.
  • James F. Burgess died on 14 Jun 1912 at Polk County, Iowa. He was 79 years and 7 months old.
  • He was buried in Jun 1912 at Glendale Cemetery, Polk County, Iowa.
  • Last Edited: 26 Jul 2010

Family: Susanna [--?--] b. Sep 1840

  • Annie M. Burgess b. 7 Aug 1859

Thomas H. Burgess

b. August 1840, d. 15 October 1926
  • Father: Nicholas Burgess b. between 1785 - 1786, d. 12 Nov 1872
  • Mother: Elizabeth Farrol b. between 1809 - 1810
  • Company: C
  • Thomas H. Burgess was born in Aug 1840 at Bury, Lancashire, England, son of Nicholas Burgess and Elizabeth Farrol.
  • Thomas H. Burgess was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Farrol in the 1851 UK Census in Apr 1851 at 1 Back Eden Street, North Bury, Bury, Lancashire, England, as:
    Elizabeth Burgess, head, married, 43, b. Lancashire, Over Halton
    John, son, 21, calico weaver, b. Lanc, Bolton
    **James, son, 17, piece plaiter, b. Lanc, Bolton
    Mary Ann, daur, 12, rag picker, b. Lanc, Bury
    **Thomas, son, 10, scholar, b. Lanc, Bury
    Elizabeth, daur, 5, scholar, b. Lanc, Bury
    Ann, daur, 3, b. Lanc, Bury
    Sarah, daur, 1, , b. Lanc, Bury
    (Note: why the father is not enumerated here is unknown. He was also not enumerated with his family in 1841.).
  • Thomas H. Burgess emigrated in 1860 from England according to the 1900 census.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Burgess in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Elizabeth BURGESS, 50, house keeping., b. England (as were all in family)
    Mary A., 22, warper
    **Thomas, 19, drier,
    Elizabeth, 16, warper
    Ann, 13
    Sarah, 9
    (and nine doors away...)
    **James BURGESS, 25, dresser, b. England
    Susanna, 23, b. England
    Amy M., 11/12, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years and 11 months old.
  • Thomas H. Burgess and James F. Burgess, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas H. Burgess was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the wrist.
  • On 15 Nov 1862 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in battle.

  • On 19 Sep 1863 Thomas H. Burgess, 23, married Jane B. Burns, 21, daughter of John Burns and Jane [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Thomas H. Burgess made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1863, and received certificate number 14694.
  • He and Jane B. Burns were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Burgess, Thomas H., 29, works in gingham mill, b. England
    Jane, 28, b. Ireland
    Martha B., 6, b. MA
    John C., 3, b. MA
    Burne, William J., 24, milkman, b. Ireland (married previous May, possibly his brother-in-law)
    Mary A., 18, b. Michigan.
  • On 24 Dec 1887 Thomas's daughter, Martha B. Burgess married James McIntosh at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 6 Sep 1893 Thomas's daughter, Jennie May Burgess married John P. Mitchell at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Thomas H. Burgess and Jane B. Burns were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a "steam engineer."
  • Thomas H. Burgess and Jane B. Burns were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 24 Jan 1920 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas H Burgess, 79, natl 1866, b. England
    Jane, 78, natl 1866, b. Ireland
    Frank Childs, 59, lodger, widower, b. MA, carder in woolen mill.
  • Thomas H. Burgess died on 15 Oct 1926 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 86 years and 2 months old.
  • On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas H. Burgess was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).
  • Last Edited: 30 May 2011

Family: Jane B. Burns b. Nov 1841

  • Martha B. Burgess b. 6 May 1864
  • John Crawford Burgess b. 20 Jul 1866
  • Jennie May Burgess b. 7 Mar 1872

William H. Burgess

b. 14 January 1832, d. 16 May 1911
  • Father: Richard Burgess
  • Mother: Hannah Gladding
  • Company: H
  • William H. Burgess was born on 14 Jan 1832 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Richard Burgess and Hannah Gladding.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as seaman.
  • William was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 5 months and 28 days old.
  • On 22 Feb 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Western Gunboat Flotilla where he served as a bosun's mate on the Judge Torrence.

  • He ended his service with the Western Gunboat Flotilla by discharge on 18 Dec 1862.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Burgess was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • William H. Burgess married Hattie I. Dunbar.
  • William H. Burgess and Hattie I. Dunbar were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • William H. Burgess was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at South Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H, noting that he has malaria.
  • He and Hattie I. Dunbar were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Burgess, William H., head, b. Jan 1832, married 35 years, b.RI (his parents b. MA), finishes chair arms, they live in a home with a mortgage
    ---, Harriet, wife, b. Aug 1839, 3 of her 4 children still living, b. NJ (her parents b. MA)
    ---, Isabel G., dau, b. Sep 1871, upholsterer
    ---, Ida G., dau, b. Jan 1874, stenographer
    ---, Ralph E., son, b. Feb 1881, bookkeeper.
  • On 19 Jun 1901 William's daughter, Isabel Gladding Burgess married William H. Green at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him (a widower) and the first for her.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Burgess attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • On 22 Jun 1904 William's daughter, Ida Gertrude Burgess married Eugene F. Langill at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1906 William was living at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William H. Burgess 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.).
  • William H. Burgess was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
  • He and Hattie I. Dunbar were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 29 Apr 1910 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • William H. Burgess died on 16 May 1911 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1911 at Green Bower Cemetery, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: 166.
  • On 29 May 1911 an unknown person applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on William's service; with application number 965909, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 1 Aug 2010

Family: Hattie I. Dunbar b. Aug 1839

  • Henry Guilford Burgess b. 15 Feb 1867
  • Isabel Gladding Burgess b. 10 Sep 1871
  • Ida Gertrude Burgess b. Jan 1874
  • Ralph Edwin Burgess b. 1 Feb 1881
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