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Charles Frazer

• Father: Charles Frazer d. Aug 1850
• Mother: Margaret Bruce

• Company: C

• Charles Frazer was born on 7 Apr 1838 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, son of Charles Frazer and Margaret Bruce.
• Charles Frazer emigrated in 1849 from Scotland to New York.
• In Aug 1850 his father, Charles Frazer, died at South Hadley Falls, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Sep 1858 Charles Frazer, 20, married Mary Barr, daughter of Robert Barr of Jamestown, Scotland and Mary [--?--], at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Charles Frazer and Mary Barr were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles Frazer, 22, mason, b. Scotland
  Mary B., 25, b. Scotland
  Charles H., 6/12, b. MA.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as fish dealer, according to Ford's history; or mason, according to the MASSCW.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
• On 10 Feb 1862, Charles was promoted to Color Sergeant.
• On 6 Aug 1862, Charles was offered commission as 2nd Lieutenant, but he declined.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Charles Frazer was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the hand.
• On 28 Dec 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge.
  
  
• On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Frazer was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Frazer was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced.
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1879, and received his certificate.
• He and Mary Barr were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a coal dealer, and the two elder children work in the store.
• In 1896, Charles was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
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• He and Mary Barr were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at 448 High Street, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Frazer, Charles, b. Apr 1838, married 41 years, b. Scotland (as were his parents), immigrated 1849, and is naturalized, worsted manufacturer, they live in a home that they own free
  --, Mary B., b. Mar 1835, 3 of 3 children still living, b. Scotland (as were her parents), immigrated 1840.
• In 1906 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Charles's son, Charles Robert Frazer, died and was buried on 11 Jun 1906 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 46 years, 5 months and 10 days.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Frazer 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.).
• Charles Frazer was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
• He and Mary Barr were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 29 Apr 1910 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that only one of their three children is still living.
• Charles Frazer died on 18 Dec 1915 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 8 months and 11 days old.
• On 29 Dec 1915 Mary Barr received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificat number 803988.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Henry Barry Sargent

• Father: Silas B. Sargent b. between 1813 - 1814
• Mother: Harriet S. Berry b. between 1818 - 1819, d. 4 May 1847

• Company: C

• Henry Barry Sargent was born on 26 Sep 1844 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Silas B. Sargent and Harriet S. Berry.
• On 4 May 1847 his mother, Harriet S. Berry, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• Henry Barry Sargent was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 19 Aug 1850 at Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Harriet A. Sargent, 10, b. MA
  **Henry B., 5, b. MA
  Mary, 72, b. NH
  living in the family of:
  Artemas Pipes, 40, b. ME.
• On 17 Aug 1854 Henry's widowed father, Silas B. Sargent, remarried to Elvira Spaulding at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 9 months and 16 days old.
• On 11 Feb 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 258760.
• Starting 15 Dec 1863, Henry also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
• On 6 May 1867 Henry Barry Sargent, 22, married Lucy A. Lyman, daughter of Linus Lyman and Martha [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Barry Sargent and Lucy A. Lyman were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Sargent, 25, works in gingham mill, b. MA
  Lucy, 24, b. NY
  Maud, 2, b. MA
  Blanch, 3/12, b. MA b. March.
• In 1896, Henry was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Lucy A. Lyman were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, as:
  Sargent, Henry B., b. Sep 1844, married 32 years, b. MA (of MA parents), merchant
  ---, Lucy A., wife, b. May 1845, three of four children living, b. NY
  ---, Blanch G., daur, b. Mar, 1870, single, b. MA, book keeper
  Gilmore, Mary B., daur, b. July 1874, married 7 years, her one child has died, b. MA, stenographer
  Sargent, Harry B., son, b. Oct 1878, single, b. NY, railway clerk
  Gilmore, Maud, gran-daur, b. Oct 1899, b. Florida (fat. b. Eng, mor b. MA).
• Henry Barry Sargent died on 21 Oct 1914 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. He was 70 years and 25 days old.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

William R. Wheelock

William R. Wheelock

• Father: Leonard Wheelock b. 4 Sep 1785, d. 13 Jul 1858
• Mother: Persis Brigham b. 4 Aug 1786, d. 5 Mar 1871

• Company: C

• William R. Wheelock was born on 17 Aug 1822 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Wheelock and Persis Brigham, grandson of Paul and Martha (Sibley) WHEELOCK.
• On 30 Nov 1843 William R. Wheelock, 21, married Caroline O. Brewer at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: date is very difficult to read).
• William R. Wheelock and Caroline O. Brewer were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1850 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  W. R. WHEELOCK, 28, clerk, b. MA (as were all in family)
  C. A., 28; (f)
  N. E., 6; (f)
  A. S., 4; (f) (Note: future wife of 1Lt. Wm. Bixby, Jr.)
  W. H., 21, (m) (?? age my transcription error, or is he not the son of Wm. R. and Caroline?)
  F. H. PINKHAM, 20, (m), clerk, b. Canada (relationship if any, unknown)
  Ellen HIGGINS, 20, b. Ireland (relationship if any, unknown).
• On 13 Jul 1858 his father, Leonard Wheelock, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
• William R. Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Leonard S. Wheelock and Lucy Pollard in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  L. S. Wheelock, 45, hotel keeper, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Lucy P., 37
  **William R., 40, farmer
  Caroline E., 38
  Novella E., 15
  Abby S., 14
  William H., 12
  Frank H., 7
  Carrie L., 7/12
  Bridget Agan, 30, house maid, b. Ireland
  F. B. Pratt, 29, merchant, b. MA
  William Young, 20, jeweller, b. NY
  Henry Peckham, 30, jeweller, b. RI
  John Briggs, 38, farmer, b. MA
  **Alec Gravelin, 18, hostler, b. MA
  James Manning, 25, farmer
  Henry H. Dancessort (?), 20, farmer.
• On 19 Oct 1860 his teenage daughter, Novilla E. Wheelock, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of tuphoise fever (?) - relapse at age 16.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as wagon master.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 10 months and 25 days old.
• William R. Wheelock and William Bixby Jr., who were to become father-in-law and son-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 10 Oct 1862 William was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 5 Jul 1863 William was promoted to Captain.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William R. Wheelock was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.
  
  
• On 24 Oct 1865 William's daughter, Abbie Sophronia Wheelock married William Bixby Jr., to another former member of the 15th Massachusetts, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Mar 1871 his mother, Persis Brigham, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 84.
• William R. Wheelock and Caroline O. Brewer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Christ Church, Charleston County, South Carolina, as:
  **Wheelock, W. R. 57, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Caroline E., 57, wife, b. MA
  ---, Frank H., 28, son, b. MA
  ---, Edith, 37, wife, b. MA
  **Bixby, William 38, b. MA
  ---, Abbey S., 34, wife, b. MA
  Wheelock, Hubbar R., 8/12, son, b. SC
  ---, Viola, 8/12, daur, b. CT
  ---, Maria F., 32, widow, b. MA.
• Wm. R. Wheelock died on 6 Aug 1882 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid dysentery. He was 59 years, 11 months and 20 days old.
• Caroline O. Brewer was enumerated as the widow of William R. Wheelock, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Mar 1892 Caroline O. Brewer received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 361498.
• In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• Researcher: Rick Sullivan, Wheelock Researcher.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

James K. Witham

James K. Witham

• Father: John Witham
• Mother: Relief Henry

• Company: C

• James K. Witham was born in Feb 1845 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of John Witham and Relief Henry, according to the 1900 census.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 5 months old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James K. Witham was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
• On 10 Dec 1862 James was promoted to to Corporal.
• On 1 Jan 1863 James was promoted to to Sergeant.
• On 24 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James was mentioned (Volume 18 #47): "Fifteenth Regiment - James K. Witham of this regiment has been raised to the rank of corporal for good and soldierly conduct."
• On 11 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• James K. Witham married Ella P. Bushee, daughter of Sydney A. Bushee and Elizabeth A. Brunandon.
• James K. Witham and Ella P. Bushee were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a locomotive engineer.
• James K. Witham was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 52 Osgood Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1896, and received certificate number 1190153.
• On 18 Jun 1897 Ella P. Bushee, his wife, died at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of cancer.
• On 18 Nov 1898 James's daughter, Emma E. Witham married Jesse Stewart Peters at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• James K. Witham was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 27 Jun 1900 at Hampden, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Witham, K. James, b. Feb 1845, widower, b. CT (of MA parents), engineer R. R.
  ---, Emma E., dau, b. Oct 1878 in MA
  Peter (?), Jessee S., son-in-law, b. Nov 1876, married within the year.
• On 19 Dec 1900 James K. Witham, 55, married Martha A. Smith, daughter of Jessie S. Smith and Mary Nulford, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• In 1906 James was living at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James K. Witham attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
• He and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Withom, James K., 65, married for the second time nine years, locomotive engineer
  ---, Martha S., wife, 46, also her second marriage, she has no children, b. NY (as were her parents)
  Smith, Jesse S., father-in-law, 75, widower, b. NY.
• James K. Witham and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 21 Jan 1920 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• James K. Witham and Martha A. Smith were enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 8 Apr 1930 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• James K. Witham died in 1935. He was 89 years old.
• He was buried in 1935 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

Lafayette Worden

Lafayette Worden

• Father: Warren B. Worden b. between 1796 - 1797
• Mother: Angeline V. [--?--] b. 1820

• Company: C

• Lafayette Worden was born between 1841 - 1842 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, son of Warren B. Worden and Angeline V. [--?--], according to Ford's history. (Illinois, per the Berlin, Massachusetts, Civil War memorial publication in 1870.).
• Lafayette Worden was enumerated in the household of Warren B. Worden and Angeline V. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Oct 1850 at Rockport, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as:
  Warren Worden, 53, laborer, b. NY (?)
  Angeline, 31, b. NY
  Byron, 12, b. NY
  Charles, 10, b. NY
  Helen, 7, b. NY
  **Lafayette, 5, b. OH
  John, 4, b. OH
  Darwin, 3, b. OH
  William, 1, b. OH.
• Lafayette Worden was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the household of:
  Jarvis WHEELER, 55, farmer, b. MA
  Mary B., 53, b. MA
  Henry, 18, farmhand, b. NH
  **Lafayette Worden, 17, b. OH
  Merriam Wheeler, 72, b. MA.
• In 1861 Lafayette was living at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with Mr. Harvey D. Carter, according to one source. However, in the 1860 census, he is with one Jarvis Wheeler. (relationship if any, to either of these people is unknown).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lafayette gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Lafayette mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Aug 1861 at Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, Byron W. Worden, his elder brother, enlisted in the 29th Indiana Infantry, later becoming an officer in Co. B 138th USCT, and mustered out 6 Jan 1866.
• On 15 Nov 1862 Lafayette was promoted to Corporal.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Lafayette was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 18 Feb 1864 Lafayette reenlisted and received a bounty of $325.
• In May 1864 Lafayette Worden was wounded on the knee.
• On 1 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lafayette Worden was mentioned in Volume 93 # 22, Worcester Spy, June 1, 1864

  We found men who were suffering terrible pain, and the boats were so crowded it was almost suffocating. Many have been neglected, as was readily seen by a glance at their wounds, and numbers tell woeful stories regarding the treatment received. Some had to be moved beds and all, as it was dangerous to transfer them to stretchers. We made it our particular aim to attend personally to the movement of some, and much to their gratification. The color bearer of the 15th Sergt. Lafayette Warden, Sergt Henry J. Ball, and private Henry R. Dawson of Co. D, 15th, all badly wounded, were attended by us. sergt. Henry Houghton of Co. D, from Worcester, was badly wounded in three places---right thigh broken, and had to be handled very carefully. We learn from the latter that Lieut. Hastings and 1st Sergt Barnard, were all right at last accounts, and spoken of in the highest terms. Sergt McFarland of Co. I was unhurt and called a perfect salamander against bullets.

• He died on 15 Jun 1864 at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, of wounds.
• He was buried on 15 Jun 1864 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
• On 15 Oct 1864 Darwin Worden, his younger brother, enlisted in the 23d and later served in the 118th Indiana Infantry, mustering out on 1 Mar 1864 at Indianapolis.
• At Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, From the Memorial Dedication:

  Lafayette Warden was born in Illinois. Name of parents unascertained. His home among us was principally with Mr. Harvey D. Carter. Was mustered into service in Co. C, 15th Regt. Mass. Vols. Died of wounds at Washington, D. C., June 15th, 1864, aged 22 years. He attained to the rank of first duty Sergeant.

  
  

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2010

Archibald Dempster Wright

• Father: John T. Wright b. 10 Jun 1812, d. 24 Apr 1885
• Mother: Anne Dempster

• Company: C

• Archibald Dempster Wright was born in Jan 1844 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, son of John T. Wright and Anne Dempster.
• His mother, Anne Dempster, died.
• On 1 Dec 1852 Archibald Dempster Wright and James D. Wright were included on a passenger list of the S. S. Peruvian, arriving Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, from Glasgow, Scotland, with their other siblings, as:
  Jean Wright, (m), 17, fm Scotland
  Will, 15
  James, 12
  **Archib., 8
  Janet, 6
  Agnes, 4.
• On 8 Jul 1855 Archibald's widowed father, John T. Wright, remarried to Mary E. Sharp, 28, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Archibald Dempster Wright was enumerated in the household of John T. Wright and Mary E. Sharp in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Wright, 48, section hand, b. Scotland
  Mary, 34, b. Nova Scotia
  Jane, 25, weaver, b. Scotland
  James, 18, spooler, b. Scotland
  **Archibald, 17, apprentice, b. Scotland machinist
  Jenet, 13, b. Scotland
  Agnes, 12, b. Scotland
  Mary, 2, b. MA
  Abbie, 8/12, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Archibald gave his occupation as machinist.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Archibald mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 17 years and 6 months old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Archibald Dempster Wright was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the ankle and abdomen.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Archibald Dempster Wright was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Archibald Dempster Wright was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the arm.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Archibald Dempster Wright was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 6 May 1864 Archibald was taken prisoner.
• On 25 May 1865 Archibald ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• Archibald Dempster Wright married Mary Eleanor Emery.
• Archibald Dempster Wright made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Feb 1879, and received certificate number 496449.
• He and Mary Eleanor Emery were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wright, Archibald D., 36, machinist cotton mill, b. Scotland (as were his parents)
  ---, Mary E., 31, wife, b. NY (of Scottish parents)
  ---, Laura E., 5, daur, b. MA
  ---, Lulu M., 4, daur, b. MA.
• Mary Eleanor Emery, his wife, died.
• On 27 May 1885 Archibald Dempster Wright, 41, married Catherine H. Kraus, 38, daughter of George Kraus and Catherine [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Archibald Dempster Wright was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 1199 Tremont Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, noting that he was wounded on the arm and that he spent nine months and three weeks in Andersonville.
• In 1896, Archibald was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Catherine H. Kraus were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wright, Archibald D., head, b. jan 1844, 56, married 15 years, b. Scotland, immig 1847, machinist
  ---, Kate H., wife, b. Aug 1846, no children, b. Germany.
• At Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Archibald Dempster Wright was one of many soldiers who resided there at one time or another.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 29 Apr 1910 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as an inmate.
• He died on 23 Sep 1912 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years and 8 months old.
• On 5 Oct 1912 Catherine H. Kraus received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Archibald's service; his wife, received certificate number 752101.

• Last Edited: 7 Aug 2009

Moses Sawyer Beaman

• Father: Ellery Brown Beaman b. 12 May 1810, d. 3 Oct 1852
• Mother: Mary Priscilla Houghton b. 31 Jul 1813, d. 11 Nov 1846

• Company: C

• Moses Sawyer Beaman was born on 14 Nov 1841 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ellery Brown Beaman and Mary Priscilla Houghton.
• On 11 Nov 1846 his mother, Mary Priscilla Houghton, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 33.
• On 17 Sep 1848 Moses's widowed father, Ellery Brown Beaman, remarried to Eunice Raymond, 38, son of Gideon Beaman Jr. and Abigail Brown, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Moses Sawyer Beaman was enumerated in the household of Ellery Brown Beaman and Eunice Raymond in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Elory B. Beaman, 40, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Eunice R., 31
  **Moses, S., 8
  Emma C., 1
  Submit, 76.
• On 3 Oct 1852 his father, Ellery Brown Beaman, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 42.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Moses gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Moses mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 7 months and 28 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Moses was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Moses Sawyer Beaman 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, Moses Sawyer Beaman was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 10 Dec 1863 Moses was promoted to Corporal.
• On 11 Jul 1864 Moses ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 1 May 1867 Moses Sawyer Beaman, 25, married Lucy Jane Lockwood, 25, daughter of Harvey H. Lockwood and Lucy Ann Richards.
• Moses Sawyer Beaman and Lucy Jane Lockwood were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jul 1870 at Ward 3, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a machinist. There are no children in the household.
• Moses Sawyer Beaman and Lucy Jane Lockwood were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a machinist.
• On 18 Sep 1883, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Moses was nominated as a Director for three years of the Cooperative Loan Association, according to the Worcester Daily Spy.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Mar 1892, received certificate number 83278x (garbled).
• He and Lucy Jane Lockwood were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Ward 2, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a machinist, and they live in a mortgaged home. They are childless.
• Moses Sawyer Beaman died on 4 Apr 1914 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 4 months and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1914 at River Street Cemetery, Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

James F. Burgess

• 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.
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  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

James Parkman Chenery

• Father: Seth Chenery b. 12 May 1815, d. 5 Jul 1883
• Mother: Sophia H. Fairbank b. 1815, d. 5 Dec 1843

• Company: C

• James Parkman Chenery was born on 28 Sep 1842 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Seth Chenery and Sophia H. Fairbank.
• On 5 Dec 1843 his mother, Sophia H. Fairbank, died at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• About James's widowed father, Seth Chenery, remarried to Eliza A. Jones.
• In 1853 his step-mother, Eliza A. Jones, died.
• On 26 Oct 1853 James's widowed father, Seth Chenery, remarried to Harriet A. Rice, 38, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James Parkman Chenery was enumerated in the household of Seth Chenery and Harriet A. Rice in the 1860 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Seth Chenery, 46, machinist, b. MA (as were all)
  Harriet A., 36
  **James P., 18, printers apprentice
  Sophia E., 14.
• From the History of Clinton:

  The young men who worked in the "Courant" (newspaper) office during these earlier years of publication have a remarkable war record. They enlisted, one after another, untill every man who had worked there, outside of Mr. Ballard and the regular editors, was in the service of his country. Henry Bowman, Henry Greenwood, William J. Coulter, James A. Bonney and James P. Chenery were in the Light Guard...

• 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 printer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a corporal, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 9 months and 14 days old.
• James Parkman Chenery and Charles E. Holbrook, first cousins, grandsons of Artemas and Clarissa (Holt) Fairbanks, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 James was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Parkman Chenery 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, James P. Cheney was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his first cousin, Charles E. Holbrook, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 20.
• On 1 Jan 1863, James was promoted to Corporal.
• He died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried. He was 20 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Parkman Chenery was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Cpl. James P. Cheney, Company C, shot in the head, killed July 2, buried in the lot near the Second Corps aid station on the Peter Frey Farm, age 19.
• Franklin Artemas Chenery, his brother, killed in action with the 36th Massachusetts Infantry, survived James and died on 3 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, at age 24.
• On 26 Nov 1873 James's sister, Sophia E. Chenery, married John L. Sweet at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Oct 1879 Seth Chenery applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on James's service; his father,with application number 252606, but no certificate is recorded.
• Seth, his father, outlived James and died on 5 Jul 1883 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• In 1896, James was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• A photograph or image of James Parkman Chenery is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Briggs M. Daboll

• Father: George Whetfield Daboll
• Mother: Angelina Odell

• Company: C

• Briggs M. Daboll was born on 28 Jun 1832 at Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, son of George Whetfield Daboll and Angelina Odell.
• In 1861 Briggs was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Briggs gave his occupation as watchman.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Briggs mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years and 14 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Briggs M. Daboll was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the hand.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Briggs M. Daboll was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Briggs M. Daboll was mentioned as follows:

  Returned Soldiers of the Fifteenth Regiment Five privates of Co.C, fifteenth regiment belonging in Clinton named Briggs M. Daboil, Samuel L. Smith, Matthew Greelman, Frank Grachein, and Henry Kinney, the first three wounded in the Balls Bluff fight, and the last two sick from the hospital at Poolesville, arrived in Worcester by the express train from New York, Sunday forenoon. They left Poolesville on Friday morning. The men were in charge of Lieut. A. L. Fuller, and were taken to Clinton by private conveyance from this city. Governor Andrew received a dispatch Saturday, from his aide, Col. Henry Lee Jr. at Poolesville, stating that Private Turner of Clinton died of his wounds after the battle.

• On 1 May 1862 Briggs ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 4 Jun 1862, Briggs also served in the reenlisted in the 36th M. V. M. and discharged also in June 1862.
• Starting between Aug 1864 - Jul 1865, Briggs also served in the in the Quartermaster department of the Army of the Potomac, according to Ford's history.
• On 7 Jan 1869 Briggs M. Daboll, 36, married Margaret A. Arthur, 25, daughter of Andrew Arthur and Jenette [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Briggs M. Daboll made application for a veteran's pension on 17 May 1878, and received certificate number 114399.
• He and Margaret A. Arthur were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Keeps Cigar Store. There are no children enumerated in the household.
• On 28 Mar 1889 Margaret A. Arthur, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease, and he was made administrator of her estate on 7 September that year at age 45.
• Briggs M. Daboll 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.
• In 1895 Briggs M. Daboll was a tobaconist.
• He died on 4 Mar 1895 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of intestinal nephritis. He was 62 years, 8 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1895 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1896, Briggs was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009