Frederick Litchfield Bestwick

b. 23 March 1823, d. 19 June 1899
  • Father: John Bestwick b. between 1789 - 1790
  • Mother: Mary [--?--] b. between 1793 - 1794
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Frederick Litchfield Bestwick was born on 23 Mar 1823 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of John Bestwick and Mary [--?--].
  • On 11 Nov 1845 Frederick Litchfield Bestwick, 22, married Mary S. Thompson, 23, at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Frederick Litchfield Bestwick and Mary S. Thompson were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 1 Aug 1850 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Frederick L.. Bestwick, 27, harness maker, b. MA
    Mary, 28, b. ME
    Estella, 3/12, b. MA
    Harriet Johnson, 16, b. ME
    Sanford Boyde, 25, harness maker, b. MA
    Alfred Bestwick, 16, harness maker, b. MA.
  • On 2 Mar 1857 Mary S. Thompson, his wife, died at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 35.
  • On 19 Apr 1860 Frederick Litchfield Bestwick, 37, married Sarah Frances Hubbard, daughter of John Hubbard and Sarah [--?--], at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • In 1862 Frederick was living at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Frederick gave his occupation as Carriage Maker.

  • On 10 Oct 1862 Frederick L. Bestwick mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 39 years, 6 months and 17 days old.
  • On 3 Sep 1864 Frederick ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.

  • Frederick also served in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry according to the 1870 AG report.
  • He and Sarah Frances Hubbard were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1870 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bestwick, Frederick, L., 47, harness maker, b. MA
    ---, Sarah F, 30, b. MA
    ---, Mary L., 10, b. MA
    ---, Charles H., 3, b. A.
  • On 8 Jan 1885 Frederick's daughter, Mary Frances Bestwick married Edmund Putnam at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Frederick Litchfield Bestwick was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
  • He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 8 Jul 1890, and received certificate number 612706.
  • He died on 19 Jun 1899. He was 76 years, 2 months and 27 days old.
  • He was buried in Jun 1899 at Old Parish Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Jun 1899 Sarah Frances Hubbard received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frederick's service; his wife received certificate number 484636.
  • He left a will in 1899 which was probated in at Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2008

Family 1: Mary S. Thompson b. 12 Feb 1822, d. 2 Mar 1857

  • Isabella M. Bestwick b. between 1845 - 1846, d. 2 Sep 1848
  • Estella Bestwick b. 25 Apr 1850, d. 10 May 1910
  • Frederick Bestwick b. 1 Sep 1852
  • Albert G. Bestwick b. 15 May 1855

Family 2: Sarah Frances Hubbard

  • Mary Frances Bestwick b. 30 Oct 1860
  • Charles H. Bestwick b. 2 Mar 1867

Josiah Coleman Blaisdell

b. 25 February 1840, d. 27 May 1916
  • Father: Charles Blaisdell b. 25 Mar 1799
  • Mother: Phippen Webber d. before 1850
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Josiah Coleman Blaisdell was born on 25 Feb 1840 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Charles Blaisdell and Phippen Webber.
  • Before 1850 his mother, Phippen Webber, died.
  • On 9 May 1850 Josiah's widowed father, Charles Blaisdell, remarried to Mary Spencer, 41, at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
  • Josiah Coleman Blaisdell was enumerated in the household of Charles Blaisdell and Mary Spencer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Aug 1850 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
    Charles Blaisdell, 50, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all)
    Mary S., 41
    Ellen M., 15
    **Josiah C., 10
    Lemuel J., 4.
  • In 1861 Josiah was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Josiah gave his occupation as Shoemaker.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Josiah C. Blaisdell mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
  • On 10 Dec 1861 Josiah ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.

  • On 5 Mar 1863 Josiah Coleman Blaisdell, 23, married Adelaide O. Caldon, 19, daughter of Benjamin Caldon and Martha Holmes, at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
  • Josiah Coleman Blaisdell and Adelaide O. Caldon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
    Blaisdell, Josiah C., 30, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all)
    ---, Adelaide, 27
    ---, Ellen M., 5
    ---, Martha, 1.
  • Josiah Coleman Blaisdell made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 28 Jan 1892, and received certificate number 837687, for service in the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • He and Adelaide O. Caldon were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1900 at Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
    Blaisdell, Josiah C., b. Feb 1840, 60, married 37 years, b. NH (fat b. NH, mor b. Spain), carriage dealer
    ---, Adelaide O., wife, b. Apr 1843, two of three children living, b. NH
    Danforth, Ellen M., daur, b. Jan 1865, married 11 years, one child living, b. NH
    ---, Hazel A., g-daur, b. Sep 1891, b. MA (fat b. ME, mor b. NH).
  • Josiah Coleman Blaisdell died on 27 May 1916 according to one unverified report. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.. He was 76 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2009

Family: Adelaide O. Caldon b. Apr 1843

  • Ellen M. Blaisdell b. Jan 1865
  • Martha Blaisdell b. 1869

William E. Blodgett

b. between 1826 and 1827, d. 14 September 1904
  • Father: Isaac Simeon Blodgett b. between 1799 - 1800, d. 15 Nov 1870
  • Mother: Cynthia Peabody b. between 1801 - 1802, d. 1889
  • Company: 1_SS
  • William E. Blodgett was born between 1826 - 1827 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Isaac Simeon Blodgett and Cynthia Peabody.
  • In 1861 William was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as Shoemaker.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 William E. Blodgett mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • On 19 Nov 1862 William ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, by discharge for wounds, a gunshot wound in his left arm.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 13 Mar 1863, and received certificate number 11929.
  • Starting 13 Aug 1864, William also served in the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company H.
  • He ended his service with the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company H by mustering out on 13 Nov 1865.
  • On 12 May 1868 William E. Blodgett married Mary Porter, daughter of Robert Porter and Louisa Luffkin, at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a third (sic) marriage for him and the second for her.
  • On 28 Jul 1876 William E. Blodgett married Eunice G. Stearns, 46, daughter of Alpheus Nichols and Sarah Brown, at Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second (sic) marriage for both. (She was the widow of Charles Stearns.).
  • In 1876 upon entry into the Soldiers' Home, he gives his next-of-kin as "Mrs. Rich, Wellfleet, MA, daur." Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • On 17 Oct 1876, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, William was admitted.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitefield, Lincoln County, Maine, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
  • On 21 Jun 1893, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, William was discharged at his own request.
  • On 13 Aug 1903, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, William was readmitted.
  • He died on 14 Sep 1904 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
  • He was buried in Sep 1904 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Sec. 1, row 10, Grave #2002.
  • On 23 May 1905 Eunice G. Nichols received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; his wife received certificate number 617026.
  • Eunice, his wife, outlived William and died on 8 Jul 1909 at Woburn Almshouse, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 79.
  • William E. Blodgett is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2009

Family 1: Mary Porter b. between 1837 - 1838

Family 2: Eunice G. Nichols b. 12 Oct 1829, d. 8 Jul 1909

Luther Taggart Bradford

b. 17 November 1839, d. 29 October 1873
  • Father: Dana Bartlett Bradford b. 19 Oct 1817, d. 10 Feb 1890
  • Mother: Harriet S. Jones b. 3 Dec 1813, d. 1898
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Luther Taggart Bradford was born on 17 Nov 1839 at Massachusetts, son of Dana Bartlett Bradford and Harriet S. Jones.
  • Luther Taggart Bradford was enumerated in the household of Dana Bartlett Bradford and Harriet S. Jones in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dana B. Bradford, 32, Cong. clergyman, b. NH
    Harriet S., 35, b. NH
    Luther T., 10, b. MA
    Justin E., 8, b. NH
    Francis I, 6, b. VT
    Charlotte E., 2, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Luther was living at North Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Luther gave his occupation as Engineer.
  • On 25 Aug 1861 Luther Taggart Bradford, 21, married Margaretta Boyle, 16, daughter of Edward Boyle and Sarah Swan.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Luther T. Bradford mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 9 months and 16 days old.
  • On 22 Jun 1862 Luther ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Potter's Creek, Virginia, by discharge for disability.

  • He died on 29 Oct 1873 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. He was 33 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1873 at I. O. O. F. Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Margaretta Boyle in the 1880 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1880 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Bradford, Etta, 35, widow, b. NY (of Irish parents)
    ---, Frederick, 17, son, R. R. fireman, b. Chicopee, MA
    ---, Chas. E., 14, son, b. MA
    ---, Francis E., 12, son, b. IL
    ---, Luther T., 9, son b. CA
    ---, Bertha A., 6, daur, b. MA.
  • Margaretta Bradford was enumerated as the widow of Luther Taggart Bradford, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at 127 Gorham Street, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 7 Sep 1892 Luther's daughter, Bertha Margaret Bradford married Samuel B. Cook at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Margaretta, his wife, outlived Luther and died about 1912 at California.
  • Last Edited: 19 May 2008

Family: Margaretta Boyle b. 14 Dec 1844, d. about 1912

  • Frederick James Bradford b. 18 Feb 1863
  • Charles Edward Bradford b. 8 Dec 1866
  • Francis Irving Bradford b. 4 Jun 1868, d. 13 Apr 1941
  • Luther Taggart Bradford b. 27 Feb 1871, d. 20 Aug 1950
  • Bertha Margaret Bradford b. 7 Jun 1873

John Haven Brown

b. 21 August 1842, d. 2 August 1922
  • Father: John K. Brown b. 24 Jul 1814, d. 30 Sep 1896
  • Mother: Mary D. Hartley b. 14 Nov 1819, d. 10 Apr 1894
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John Haven Brown was born on 21 Aug 1842 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley.
  • John Haven Brown was enumerated in the household of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    John H. Brown, 46, cordwainer, b. MA (as were all)
    Mary D., 40
    Samuel E., 19, cordwainer
    **John H., 18, cordwainer
    Mary J., 16
    Sarah E., 4.
  • At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Storekeeper.
  • In 1861 John was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 John Haven Brown mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years and 13 days old.
  • In Oct 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge to enlist in the regular army.

  • Starting 25 Oct 1862, John also served in the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B.
  • On 25 Oct 1862 John was promoted to Full Artificer.
  • He ended his service with the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B by mustering out on 3 Sep 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia.
  • About in 1876 John Haven Brown married Martha J. [--?--]
  • John Haven Brown and Martha J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, as:
    Brown, John H., 37, salesman in store, b. MA
    ---, Martha J., 36, wife, b. MA
    ---, Mary L., 2/12, daur b. MI
    Durie, Nick 25, boarder, T. salesman in store, b. NY.
  • John Haven Brown made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension on 21 Dec 1903, citing service in the 1st MA Sharpshooters, and the Engineers, and received certificate number 1077391.
  • He and Martha J. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California, prob as:
    Brown, John H., 78, married, b. MA (of MA parents), real estate agent
    ---, Martha J., wife, 76, b. MA (fat. b. VT, mor b. MA)
    ---, Mary L., daur, 40, single, b. Missouri (of MA parents), dressmaker.
  • John Brown 2nd died on 2 Aug 1922 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He was 79 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
  • On 5 Oct 1922 Martha J. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in California based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 929254.
  • John Haven Brown is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 17 Jul 2010

Family: Martha J. [--?--] b. Oct 1843

  • Mary L. Brown b. Sep 1879

Francis W. Bryant

b. 2 March 1841, d. 21 August 1899
  • Father: Nathan Bryant b. 1 Aug 1793, d. 10 Mar 1869
  • Mother: Mary Gardner b. 3 May 1803, d. 16 Jul 1872
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Francis W. Bryant was born on 2 Mar 1841 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Nathan Bryant and Mary Gardner.
  • In 1861 Francis was living at East Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Francis gave his occupation as Farmer.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Frank W. Bryant mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters as a musician. He was 20 years and 6 months old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Francis ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by desertion, according to one report.

  • On 5 Nov 1875 Francis W. Bryant, 34, married Annie W. Gifford, 22, daughter of Jireh B. Gifford and Janet Ann Severence, at Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
  • On 24 Mar 1896 Francis's daughter, Mary G. Bryant married Alfred George Doe at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Francis W. Bryant died on 21 Aug 1899 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, of Brights disease. He was 58 years, 5 months and 19 days old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1899 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
  • Francis W. Bryant is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2009

Family: Annie W. Gifford b. May 1853

  • Mary G. Bryant b. 28 Feb 1877

James S. Burbank

b. between 1826 and 1827
  • Company: 1_SS
  • James S. Burbank was born between 1826 - 1827.
  • At the time of his enlistment, James gave his occupation as Carpenter.
  • In 1861 James was living at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 James S. Burbank mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • On 15 Jan 1862 James ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by desertion, according to one report.

  • He made application at Rhode Island for a veteran's pension on 26 Jun 1890, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 8 Jun 2008

Ansel Burnham

b. 12 September 1822, d. 24 November 1862
  • Father: Zebulon Burnham b. 21 Feb 1782, d. 21 Dec 1856
  • Mother: Judith Andrews b. 28 Feb 1785, d. 28 Apr 1863
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Ansel Burnham was born on 12 Sep 1822 at Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Zebulon Burnham and Judith Andrews.
  • On 24 Nov 1844 Ansel Burnham, 22, married Elizabeth W. Roberts, 20, daughter of John W. Roberts and Charlotte Kinsman, at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Dec 1856 his father, Zebulon Burnham, died at Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 74.
  • Ansel Burnham and Elizabeth W. Roberts were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1860 at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Ansel Burnham, 36, farmer, b. MA
    Elizabeth W., 35
    Jacob A., 15, farm labor
    Silas R., 11
    Parker P., 7
    George W., 4
    Alonzo P., 2
    Charles W. Teel, 37, day labor, b. NH.
  • In 1861 Ansel was living at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Ansel gave his occupation as Farmer.

  • On 19 Mar 1862 Ansel Burnham mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 39 years, 6 months and 7 days old.
  • In support of the widow's application for a pension, Henry Martin, 1st Lt., Andrew Sharpshooters, wrote that Ansel Burnham "while on board of a transport bound from Newport News to Alexandria, Va, on or about August 21st 1862 became ill of diarrhea which however did not so disable him but that he continued with the Company through the second battle of Bull Run and unt its arrival at Tenleytown. When the Company left Tenleytown said Burnham undertook to march with it but having proceeded about two miles was obliged to fall out having become extremely feeble. He was accordingly sent to Eckington Hospital Washington DC, where he died Nov 24th 1862."
  • He died on 24 Nov 1862 at Eckington Hospital, Washington, DC, of disease. He was 40 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
  • On 26 Dec 1862 Elizabeth W. Roberts received a pension to surviving family member based on Ansel's service; his wife received certificate number 4110.
  • Elizabeth W. Burnham was enumerated as the widow of Ansel Burnham, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 4 Oct 1890 Parker Pilsbury Burnham, his son, applied for a pension, stating "that he was and has been a cripple from birth; is completely helpless and unable to support himself and is dependant upon his mother's charity for support." However the request was denied since he was past the age of sixteen years when the law for authorization of such pensions was passed.
  • Elizabeth, his wife, outlived Ansel and died on 28 Apr 1895 at Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
  • On 29 Feb 1896, Elizabeth W. Roberts, his widow, was dropped from the pension rolls as deceased.
  • Last Edited: 18 Sep 2009

Family: Elizabeth W. Roberts b. 17 Aug 1824, d. 28 Apr 1895

  • Jacob Ansel Burnham b. 22 Mar 1845
  • Silas Roberts Burnham b. 5 Oct 1849
  • Parker Pilsbury Burnham b. 5 Jun 1853, d. 9 Dec 1895
  • George Willie Burnham b. 15 Aug 1855
  • Alonzo P. Burnham b. 9 Jul 1859

John Albert Burrows

b. 24 April 1840, d. 30 July 1908
  • Father: William Fletcher Burrows b. 24 Apr 1804, d. 21 Aug 1873
  • Mother: Louisa Eastman b. 9 Sep 1811, d. 26 Mar 1884
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John Albert Burrows was born on 24 Apr 1840 at Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Fletcher Burrows and Louisa Eastman.
  • At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Farmer.
  • In 1861 John was living at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Starting 30 Apr 1861, John also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company A.
  • He ended his service with the 8th Massachusetts Infantry by mustering out on 1 Aug 1861.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 John Albert Burrows mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years, 4 months and 9 days old.
  • On 15 Dec 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, by discharge for disability.

  • On 9 Oct 1867 John Albert Burrows, 27, married Sarah Frances Russell, daughter of Jonas Russell, at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John Albert Burrows and Sarah Frances Russell were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Burrows, John A., 40, policeman, b. MA (of NH parents)
    ---, Sarah F., 39, wife, b. MA (of NH parents)
    ---, William R., 8, son, b. MA
    ---, A. Maud, 6, daur, b. MA.
  • John Albert Burrows and Sarah Frances Russell were divorced apparently. In 1900 and 1910, she is living as a "widow" with her son in Newark, New Jersey.
  • John Albert Burrows made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 12 Dec 1890, and received certificate number 777513.
  • Between 1897 - 1898 John Albert Burrows married Mattie A. [--?--]
  • John A. Burroughs and Mattie A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
    Burroughs, John A., b. Apr 1840, 40, married 2 years, (he has two children living), b. MA (of NH parents), foreman in shoe factory
    ---, Mattie A., wife, b. Oct 1867, she has no children, b. NH of NH parents.
  • John Albert Burrows died on 30 Jul 1908 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 68 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
  • He was buried in 1908 at Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Dec 1916 Mattie A. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on John's service; his wife received certificate number 858159.
  • Last Edited: 24 Jul 2010

Family 1: Sarah Frances Russell b. 1842

  • William R. Burrows b. May 1872
  • Maude A. Burrows b. Nov 1873

Family 2: Mattie A. [--?--] b. Oct 1867

Daniel H. Butters

b. 17 June 1819, d. 10 June 1884
  • Father: Daniel Butters b. 7 Aug 1791, d. Feb 1844
  • Mother: Susanna Goodwin b. 18 Aug 1796, d. 29 Sep 1848
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Daniel H. Butters was born on 17 Jun 1819 at Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Daniel Butters and Susanna Goodwin.
  • On 28 Jun 1842 Daniel H. Butters, 23, married Mary Bailey, 26, daughter of Levi Bailey and Elizabeth Tainter, at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Daniel H. Butters and Mary Bailey were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Aug 1860 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Dan'l Butters, 42, trader, b. MA
    Mary, 45, b. NH
    Chas H., 18, b. MA
    Edward A., 15, b. MA
    George A., 13, b. MA.
  • In 1862 Daniel was living at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Daniel gave his occupation as Trader.

  • On 9 Sep 1862 Daniel H. Butters mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 43 years, 2 months and 23 days old.
  • On 15 Jan 1864 Daniel was promoted to Full Sergeant.
  • On 8 Sep 1864 Daniel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1879, and received certificate number 165662.
  • Daniel was living at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at the time of his death.
  • He died on 10 Jun 1884 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 64 years, 11 months and 24 days old.
  • On 3 May 1890 Mary Bailey received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Daniel's service; his wife received certificate number 367341.
  • Mary Butters was enumerated as the widow of Daniel H. Butters, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Daniel and died on 18 Feb 1904 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 88.
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2008

Family: Mary Bailey b. 26 Jul 1815, d. 18 Feb 1904

  • William Henry Butters b. 21 Sep 1843
  • Edward A. Butters b. 7 Jun 1845
  • George Andrew Butters b. 16 Apr 1847
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