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Thompkins Baker

• Company: C

• Thompkins Baker was born no age given in 1870 roster or in Ford's history; he doesn't appear in MASSCW at all in any unit.
• No occupation is given in Ford's history.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Thompkins mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Aug 1861 Thompkins ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability. (Note: it appears he was determined to be physically unfit for military service.).
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2007

Charles Hartwell Balcom

• Father: Amasa Hartwell Balcom b. 15 Feb 1808, d. 9 Jan 1847
• Mother: Margaret B. Chapman b. 16 Nov 1810, d. 29 Nov 1864

• Company: C

• Charles Hartwell Balcom was born on 1 Dec 1827 at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Amasa Hartwell Balcom and Margaret B. Chapman.
• On 9 Jan 1847 his father, Hartwell Balcom, died at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of brain fever at age 38.
• On 17 Aug 1848 Charles's widowed mother, Margaret B. Chapman, remarried to William Williams, 37, at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Charles Hartwell Balcom married Margeret E. Moses, daughter of Rev. Robert Moses and Catherine Roberts.
• Charles Hartwell Balcom and Margeret E. Moses were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles Balcom, 30, stone mason, b. MA
  Margaret, 29, b. Wales
  Katie E., 6, b. VT
  Mary F., 2, b. MA.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as stone mason.
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  On 14 Dec 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years and 13 days old.
• Charles Hartwell Balcom and Robert Roberts Moses, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
• Charles Hartwell Balcom and Oliver Whiting Balcom, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.
• On 5 Oct 1862 his brother-in-law, Robert Roberts Moses, died at Washington County, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam where he was shot through the lungs.
• On 6 Nov 1862, Henry Thaddius Balcom, his brother, was enlisted in the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, and was wounded at Port Hudson.
• On 15 Apr 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• Starting 14 May 1864, Charles also served in the Co. G of the 6th V. R. C.
• He ended his service on 26 Oct 1865.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Nov 1866, and received certificate number 93398.
• On 13 Aug 1873 Charles's daughter, Catharine E. Balcom married Evan W. Jones at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1879, Charles was mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
• He and Margeret E. Moses were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Aug 1880 at New Ipswich, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
  Balcom, Margeret E., 47, wife, b. Wales
  ---, Charles H., 52, husband, laborer, b. M
  ---, Charles R., 12, son, b. M
  ---, Ella G., 9, daur, b. M.
• On 29 Nov 1889, at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles and Oliver were were mentioned:
  Charles H. Balcom of Webster is one of a family that helped the north to win the victory in the Civil War. He and his brother Oliver W. enlisted in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteers; two brothers Horace A. and Frank M. enlisted in the 26th Mass; another brother, Henry T. enlisted in the 53rd Mass; and still another brother Lewis E. joined the 2d Cavalry. This made six brothers fighting for the freedom of the slave.
  Two half brothers Wm. And George Williams were in the 53rd Massachusetts. A brother-in-law, Abel Farnsworth joined the 34th Mass; and another brother-in -law, Josiah Cornor, belonged to the navy, this made ten persons from one family. Only one was killed, George Williams; one was wounded, Abel Farnsworth; the others received hardly a scratch. The total average of years they served was 30. The mother died in 1864, aged 53, mourning for her sons. How is this for true patriotism. (Volume XXXI # 40).
• Charles Hartwell Balcom was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at New Ipswich, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 16 Jan 1901 Margeret E. Moses, his wife, died at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
• Charles Hartwell Balcom died on 15 Apr 1904 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 76 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1904 at Edson Cemetery, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2010

James Cobb Barlow

• Father: Warren Bacon Barlow b. 12 Oct 1798
• Mother: Thankful Weeks b. 29 Mar 1797, d. 4 Oct 1879

• Company: C

• James Cobb Barlow was born on 27 Apr 1833 at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Warren Bacon Barlow and Thankful Weeks.
• His father, Warren Bacon Barlow, died.
• On 2 Jul 1842 James's widowed mother, Thankful Weeks, remarried to George W. Gibbs, 45, at Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
• James Cobb Barlow was enumerated in the household of George W. Gibbs and Thankful Weeks in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Betsey Everett, 61, b. MA
  Mary W., 26, b. RI
  William B., 33, shoemaker, b. MA
  George W Gibbs, 58, teamster, b. MA
  Thankful, 52, b. MA
  Otis W. Barlow, 20, laborer, b. RI
  **James C. Barlow, 17, laborer, b. ME
  Angenette Cobb, 15, b. RI.
• On 15 Mar 1856 James Cobb Barlow, 22, married Sarah M. Stone, 25, daughter of Simon Stone and Sally Smith, at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as wheelwright.
• In 1862 James was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James Cobb Barlow and George L. Avery, and Charles E. Stone, brothers-in-law who both married daughters of Simon and Sally (Smith) Stone, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.
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  On 11 Aug 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 3 months and 15 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 James Cobb Barlow was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hip.
• Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 29 Dec 1862, mentioning James Cobb Barlow, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
• On 18 Apr 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• On 28 Aug 1863 James Cobb Barlow was mentioned in an article in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
• The following appears in the Stone Family Genealogy, by RC Stone, 1866: (Click icon to read.).
• James' brother, Otis, was married to James' sister-in-law, Rhoda Stone. Otis served in Co M,1st Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Arty and Co C, 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, and received Pension no. 339833.
• On 27 Dec 1876 James's daughter, Clara Jeannette Barlow married Marcellus L. Sawin at Ft. Collins, Colorado, See: Progressive men of the state of Wyoming, by A. W. Bowen (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org).
• James Cobb Barlow made application for a veteran's pension in 1879.
• He and Sarah M. Stone were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Livermore, Larimer County, Colorado, as:
  Barlow, James C., 47, farmer, b. ME
  ---, Sarah M., 50, wife, b. CT
  ---, George W., 22, son, works on farm, b. MA, cannot read
  ---, Frank O., 6, son, b. Colorado
  ---, Fanny E., 4, daur, b. Colorado.
• On 26 Sep 1894 James's daughter, Fannie Ella Barlow married Ernest Judson Brooks.
• James Cobb Barlow and Sarah M. Stone were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Sheridan Precinct, Sheridan County, Wyoming, as:
  Barlow, james C., b. Apr 1833, married 44 years, b. ME (of MA parents)
  ---, Sarah M., wife, b. Apr 1830, b. CT
  Brooks, Fannie E., daur, b. June 1875, married five years, both children living, b. Colorado
  ---, Christel M., g-daur, b. Feb 1896, b. Colorado (father b. Neb, mor b. Col)
  ---, Frances A., g-daur, b. Dec 1897, b. Wyoming, (father b. Neb, mor b. Col).
• On 5 Oct 1902 Sarah M. Stone, his wife, died at Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska, at age 72.
• In 1907 James Cobb Barlow married Mary Vanderlour.
• James Cobb Barlow and Mary Vanderlour were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Jan 1910 at Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska, as:
  Barlow, James C., appears to be wheel maker, but smeared
  ---, Mary V., wife, a teacher, b. 1844 in Russia.
• In 1914 James Cobb Barlow was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 15 May 1919 at Buffalo, Jackson County, Wyoming. He was 86 years and 18 days old.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Barlow in the 1920 US Federal Census on 9 Jan 1920 at Soldier's and Sailor's Home, Buffalo, Jackson County, Wyoming, where his widow lives as an inmate, noting that she emmigrated from Russia in 1862 and was naturalized in 1872.
• On 3 Mar 1921 Mary Vanderlour received a pension to surviving family member in Wyoming based on James's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 899060.
• Mary, his wife, outlived James and died in 1923.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2010

Zadoc C. Batterson

• Father: Zadoc Batterson b. 18 Oct 1767
• Mother: Freelove E. McIntire b. 1813, d. 28 Dec 1891

• Company: C

• Zadoc C. Batterson was born in 1835 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Zadoc Batterson and Freelove E. McIntire.
• His father, Zadoc Batterson, died apparently.
• Zadoc's widowed mother, Freelove E. McIntire, remarried to George F. Chambers.
• Zadoc C. Batterson was enumerated in the household of George F. Chambers and Freelove E. McIntire in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George F. Chambers, 32, dresser, b. MA
  Freelove E., 37, b. RI
  **Zadock C., 15, b. MA
  **Hiram C., 8, b. RI
  Calvin M., 3, b. MA.
• On 3 Mar 1856 Zadoc C. Batterson married Sarah E. Brown, 21, daughter of John Brown and Sarah [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Zadoc C. Batterson and Sarah E. Brown were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 26 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Zadock C. Batterson, 25, machinist, b. MA (as were all )
  Sarah E., 24
  George F., 3
  Emma E., 1
  Martha Willard, 18, (occupation illegible).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Zadoc gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Zadoc was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 14 Dec 1861 Zadoc mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• Zadoc C. Batterson and Hiram A. Chambers, half-brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
• Zadoc C. Batterson died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 27 years old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his half-brother, Hiram A. Chambers, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 20.
• Freelove E. McIntire, his mother, lost two sons on the same day.
• On 2 Dec 1862 Sarah E. Brown received a pension to surviving family member based on Zadoc's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 1941.
• On 11 Sep 1863 Sarah E. Batterson wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member.
• On 17 Apr 1866 Zadoc's widow, Sarah E. Brown remarried to Joshua A. Lane at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the second for her.
• On 9 Jul 1866 Levi Green made application for a pension as guardian to Zadoc's surviving dependants, (Relationship, if any, unknown).
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Zadoc and died on 2 Jan 1873 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 38.
• On 5 Oct 1896 Zadoc's son, George Frederick Batterson married Anna Branch at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Zadoc C. Batterson was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 23 May 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Freelove McIntire

James Alvin Bonney

Gravemarker of James A. Bonney

• Father: Seth Bonney b. 30 May 1804, d. 30 Oct 1880
• Mother: Sally C. Goddard b. 30 Aug 1801, d. 26 Sep 1870

• Company: C

• James Alvin Bonney was born between 1836 - 1837 at Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Seth Bonney and Sally C. Goddard.
• James Alvin Bonney was enumerated in the household of Seth Bonney and Sally C. Goddard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Seth Bonney, 46, manufacturer, b. MA (as were all in family)
  Sally C., 48
  Maria C., 22
  Fanny A., 20
  **Daniel, 15, laborer
  **James, 13
  Seth, 11
  William W., 6
  Cynthia R. French, 21
  Alonzo N. Hows, 14, b. ME.
• James Alvin Bonney was enumerated in the household of Caroline Downs Sawyer and Hiram Cromett in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living in the boarding house of:
  Hiram Cromett, 34, b. ME (who enlisted in the 1st MA Cavalry in Sep 1861, and returned safely from the war in 1865.)
  Caroline " , 42 (Joseph's remarried mother)
  Mary Holman, 9
  Francis " , 7
  **Joseph " , 20, laborer, b. MA
  ... also
  **Alexander Lord, 27, laborer, b. NH, married within the year
  Lucia Lord, 21, b. NH, married within the year
  ... also
  **James Bonney, 22, printer, b. MA
  (Note: Joseph Holman, James Bonney, and Alexander Lord, future members of the 15th, lived in the same boarding house with 20 other people and possibly went together, along with Joseph's brother Henry, to enlist the following year. Only Joseph returned alive..).
• 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.
• James Alvin Bonney and Daniel Bonney, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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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.
• 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 Alvin Bonney 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 A. Bonney was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• He died on 30 May 1864 at Totopotomoy Creek, Hanover County, Virginia, unmarried, and registered in Clinton, MA..
• He was buried after 30 May 1864 at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia, Block # 2, Tomb # 50.
• In 1896, James was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."

• Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Thomas Breach

• Father: Edward M. Breach b. 1798, d. 15 Jun 1843
• Mother: Sarah Diplock b. 1803

• Company: C

• Thomas Breach was also known as Thomas Beach.
• (Note: records for this family are correctly filed as "BREACH", but some appear as "BEACH").
• He was born on 6 Dec 1828 at Falmer, Sussex, England, son of Edward M. Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Thomas Breach was baptized on 4 Jan 1829 at Falmer, Sussex, England.
• He was enumerated in the household of Edward M. Breach and Sarah Diplock in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Hamsey, Sussex, England, as:
  Edward Breach, 40, Ag. Lab., b. in Sussex (as were all in the family)
  Sarah, 25
  Jane (Corner), 80 (his brandmother)
  **Thomas, 12
  Ann, 12
  John, 10
  Joseph, 7
  Eliza, 5
  Edward, 2.
• On 15 Jun 1843 his father, Edward M. Breach, died at Hamsey, Sussex, England.
• Thomas Breach emigrated in 1860 from England.
• Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Breach as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as hostler.
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  On 24 Dec 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years and 18 days old.
• On 31 May 1862 Thomas Breach was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, receiving a contusion.
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  On 20 Feb 1864 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted and received a bounty of $325. He was 35 years, 2 months and 14 days old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Co. E of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Thomas also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
• On 26 Nov 1864 Thomas Breach, 35, married Betsy A. Lowe, 22, daughter of Joseph Lowe and Mary [--?--], at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Thomas Breach ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Thomas Breach was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He and Betsy A. Lowe were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Beach, Thomas, 52, shoemaker, b. England
  ---, Betsy A., 38, wife, b. England
  ---, Mary E., 13, dau, b. MA
  ---, Lizzie M., 11, dau, b. MA
  ---, Amme L., 9, dau, b. MA
  ---, Joseph E., 7, son, b. MA
  ---, Annie G., 4, dau, b. MA
  ---, Nettie M., 1, dau, b. MA.
• Thomas Breach made application for a veteran's pension on 22 Dec 1884, received certificate number 304721.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, noting that he was shot in the groin.
• On 11 Nov 1890 Thomas's daughter, Lizzie Maria Beach married George F. Hollis at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Thomas Breach and Betsy A. Lowe were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Beach, Thomas, head, b. Dec 1828, 71, married 36 years, b. England (of English parents), immig 1860
  ---, Betsey, wife, b. Jan 1842, six of eight children living, b. England (of English parents), immig 1849
  ---, Annie F., b. May 1876, single, b. MA (of Eng parents)
  ---, Nettie N., daur, b. Apr 1879, single
  (nextdoor)
  Low, James, b. Sep 1836, widower, b. England of English parents, immig 1848
  Pine, Joseph A., son-in-law, married 10 years, b. Italy
  ---, Alice V. daur, b. Oct 1867, no children, b. MA of English parents.
• On 17 Jun 1900 Thomas's daughter, Nettie May Beach married George E. Cushman at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Thomas's wife, Betsy A. Lowe, died and was buried on 28 Dec 1903 at Maplewood Cemetery, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. At age 61 years and 11 months.
• Thomas Beach died on 8 Apr 1905 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 76 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried on 11 Apr 1905 at Forest Hills Crematory, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Oct 1906 Thomas's daughter, Amy Louisa Beach married Hiram T. Bean at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2010

Samuel Davis Brigham

Gravemarker of S. D. Brigham

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

• Company: C

• Samuel Davis Brigham was born on 22 Mar 1821 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Brigham and Alethina Howe.
• On 5 Oct 1842 Samuel Davis Brigham, 21, married Sarah E. Read at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, she of Machias, Maine.
• He tried his hand at farming, but that didn't work out. He became a butcher in the late 1840's.
• Samuel Davis Brigham and Sarah E. Read were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel D. Brigham, butcher, b. MA
  Sarah, 39, b. ME
  Frances A., 16, b. MA
  Caroline S., 9, b. MA
  Austin D., 5, b. MA
  Fostina W., 2, b. MA.
• In 1861 Samuel was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Samuel gave his occupation as butcher.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 40 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
• Samuel Davis Brigham and John D. Brigham, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. C.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Samuel Davis Brigham was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce.
• On 30 Jun 1862, at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, Samuel was reported missing.
• Samuel was injured carrying an ammunition box in early 1863, and was released from the military at that time. He applied for and received a disability pension.
• On 24 Jan 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 21 Jan 1863.
• On 4 Feb 1867 Samuel's daughter, Frances Alothina Brigham married Eugene Smith, son of Nathaniel and Sophia (Wilkins) Smith, and a veteran of the 1st MA HA, at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Over time, he apparently largely recovered from injuries, and in 1869 left his family and headed west. He settled in San Francisco for a time, but he apparently lived in many different locations including AZ, CA, Oregon and Washington State. He eventually settled in North Dakota.
  
  During this time he never contributed to the maintenance of his wife or children, though he apparently corresponded with them at times. In 1888, his daughter Faustina Brigham Robertson and her husband Alexander Robertson lived with him in North Dakota for a few months.
• On 28 Apr 1880 Samuel's daughter, Faustina Brigham married Alexander Robertson at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Samuel Davis Brigham was not enumerated in the household of Sarah E. Read in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 2 Jun 1880 at at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brigham, Sarah E., 56, married, b. ME
  Robertson, Faustina, 23, daur, b. MA
  ---, Alexander, 23, son-in-law, dyer in mill, b. Scotland
  Brigham, Louis W., 19, single, house painter, b. MA
  Smith, Elmer, E., 12, g-son, b. MA
  ---, Sarah E., 9, g-daur, b. MA
  ---, Norah G., 7, g-daur, b. MA
  (Note: these last are the children of her deceased daughter, Frances Smith).
• Samuel Davis Brigham died on 30 Sep 1889 at Washburn, Mclean County, North Dakota, from the effects of a kick from a horse. He was 68 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1889 at Riverview Cemetery, Washburn, Mclean County, North Dakota, Section O-G.
• Sarah E. Brigham was enumerated as the widow of Samuel D. Brigham, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 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."
• On 8 Aug 1890 Sarah E. Read received a pension to surviving family member, in Massachusetts based on Samuel's service; mading application number 455845 , but no certificate is recorded.
• Sarah applied for a widow's pension shortly after Samuel's death, but the long absence of Samuel from the family caused a great controversy with the pension board. The family filed affidavit after affidavit trying to satisfy
  their concerns about her eligibility. This dispute wound around the bureaucracy for three years until Sarah died. The pension board then closed the file as a moot issue. The widow never got her $8 per month. (according to A. Franke).
• Sarah, his wife, outlived Samuel and died on 30 Apr 1893 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1896, Samuel was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• John, his brother, outlived Samuel and died on 27 Feb 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 65.
• Descendant(s): Arthur Franke, who married into the family and provided much of the personal detail here.

• Last Edited: 26 May 2010

Amos W. Broad

• Father: Erastus Broad b. 9 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jan 1878
• Mother: Lois Fales b. between 1808 - 1809, d. 6 Apr 1863

• Company: C

• Amos W. Broad was born between 1843 - 1844 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Erastus Broad and Lois Fales.
• Amos W. Broad was enumerated in the household of Erastus Broad and Lois Fales in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Erastus Broad, 42, farmer, $2000 property value, b. MA (as were all the family)
  Lois, 41
  Eliza, 17
  Lyman, 14 (f. sic)
  Aaron, 10
  **Amos, 16
  Harriet, 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Amos gave his occupation as yeoman.
• In 1862 Amos was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 18 Feb 1862 Amos mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Starting Apr 1863, Amos also served in the attached to Battery "B", 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
• On 6 Apr 1863 his mother, Lois Fales, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Amos ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by (administrative) transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 30 Sep 1864 his brother, Lyman Broad, died at Poplar Grove Church, Virginia, killed in action with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 27 Oct 1864 Amos was taken prisoner and paroled at unknown date.
• On 4 Dec 1864 Amos's widowed father, Erastus Broad, remarried to Eliza A. Ward, 57, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Amos W. Broad died on 22 Mar 1865 at in hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, as a member of the 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2007

Thomas H. Burgess

• 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.
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  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 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: 29 Jul 2009

Charles Campbell

• Company: C

• Charles Campbell was born between 1841 - 1842 at Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as harness maker.
• In 1863 Charles was living at an unknown place according to Ford's history.
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  On 31 Jul 1863 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a draftee, according to the MASSCW -- as a substitute, according to Ford's history, being credited to the quota of Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
• In 1863 Ford's history and the 1870 roster both say he never reported to the company.
• On 21 Aug 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, by desertion, according to the MASSCW.
  
  
• John Donaldson wrote two letters to "My dearest Ella", mentioning "Frank and Arthur" who are on Ella's end; "Lizzie" who is at home with "mother"; "Charles" who is in the company, as well as "Pat Dempsey" of Co. C. Click HERE to read the letters.
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information identifying the people in these letters.
• The "Charles" mentioned in the letter, who is in the same company (Co. C) with John Donaldson, may be Charles CAMPBELL, who joined 31 July 63, also credited from Barnstable County. The other Charles' in Co. C do not fit the time and place for various reasons. This needs further investigation.

• Last Edited: 23 Sep 2007