William Burns

b. between 1841 and 1842
  • Company: A
  • William Burns was born between 1841 - 1842 at Canada.
  • In 1863 William was living at Canada.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as trunk maker.

  • On 29 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy, according to the 1870 roster and Ford's history.

  • In Apr 1864 William Burns ended his service by desertion, according to the MASSCW -- "Claimed to have been transferred to the U. S. Navy from Company "A" 15th Mass. Inf. Name not found on keys of enlistment of transf. soldiers to U. S. Navy."
  • Last Edited: 11 Jan 2007

William Burns

b. between 1835 and 1836
  • Company: H
  • William Burns was born between 1835 - 1836 at an unknown place.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as "none", with no occuaption given in Ford's history.
  • In 1863 William was living at an unknown place per Ford's Hitory.

  • On 30 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of an unknown place.
  • William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion, before having joined the regiment.

  • This man appears only in Ford's history, not in the MASSCW or the 1870 roster. It is possible that his name in Company I is an administrative error or confusion with the William Burns of Company A. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 18 May 2005

Abram F. Burrill

b. 30 June 1840, d. 21 August 1863
  • Father: Amos C. Burrell b. 18 Mar 1806, d. 5 May 1880
  • Mother: Elethea F. [--?--] b. 1813, d. 20 Apr 1891
  • Company: H
  • Abram F. Burrill was also known as Abram F. Burrell in Ford's history.
  • He was born on 30 Jun 1840 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. [--?--].
  • Abram F. Burrill was enumerated in the household of Amos C. Burrell and Elethea F. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Amos C. Burrell, 45, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Elthea, 38
    **Abram, 10
    Edgar D., 1.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Abram gave his occupation as laborer.
  • In 1861 Abram was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Abram mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 12 days old.
  • On 17 Feb 1862 Abram was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Abram F. Burrill was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
  • On 1 May 1863 Abram was promoted to Sergeant.
  • On 4 Jul 1863 Abram F. Burrill was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the leg.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Abram F. Burrill was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • He died on 21 Aug 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 23 years, 1 month and 22 days old.
  • He was buried in 1863 at Old East Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as a Sergeant, Company H., 15th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, with G.A.R. marker.
  • Elethea F. [--?--] applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Abram's service; but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Jonathan Coe Burroughs

b. 2 December 1829, d. 14 June 1905
  • Father: Josiah Burroughs
  • Mother: Mary Hopkins
  • Company: H
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs was born on 2 Dec 1829 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Josiah Burroughs and Mary Hopkins.
  • On 29 Dec 1850 Jonathan Coe Burroughs, 21, married Delila N. Mason, daughter of William Mason and Patience [--?--], at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Jul 1860 at Franklin City Mills P. O., Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jonathan Burrows, 29, bootmaker, b. RI
    Delia, 28, b. RI
    William, 6, b. MA
    Mary Shaw, 30, factory labor, b. MA
    Etta, 1, b. MA
    (Relationship if any to the Shaws unknown. They appear to be boarders.).
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jonathan gave his occupation as bootmaker.
  • In 1861 Jonathan was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 2 Dec 1861 Jonathan mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • On 31 Dec 1861 Jonathan ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 1 Aug 1862, Jonathan also served in the 25th Massachusetts Infantry, as unassigned recruit.
  • He ended his service with the 25th Massachusetts Infantry due to disability on 8 Dec 1862.
  • Starting 8 Dec 1863, Jonathan also served in the 34th MA Infantry Regiment, Co. A, having enlisted yet again.
  • On 19 Oct 1864 Jonathan was taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Accomack County, Virginia.
  • On 22 Feb 1865, Jonathan was exchanged from prison.
  • On 14 Jun 1865 Jonathan was transferred to 24th MA Regiment as a corporal.
  • On 15 Dec 1865 Jonathan Coe Burroughs ended his service with the 24th Massachusetts Infantry by discharge according to the MASSCW. (Ford's history wrongly states "by desertion.").
  • He and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they are enumerated with their two sons, Edward W., 16, and Fred, 1.
  • On 2 Mar 1874 Jonathan's son, William E. Burroughs married Josephine Eda Dor at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a painter, and his eldest son who is now married lives nextdoor.
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 22 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 813141, stating his service with the 15th as "unassigned" rather than Company H. Also mentioning he was in the 25th Mass. as "unassigned," as well as Company A of the 24th and 34th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • On 27 Dec 1893 Jonathan's daughter, Bertha Burroughs married Vernon Johnson at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs and Delila N. Mason were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Burroughs, John C., 70, b. Dec 1829, married 50 years, b. RI (of parents from CT), housepainter
    ---, Delila, wife, 69, b. Dec 1830, four of her nine children are still living, b. RI of RI parents
    ---, Joseph W., son, b. Nov 1879, single, b. MA, common laborer.
  • Jonathan Coe Burroughs died on 14 Jun 1905 at South Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, valvular heart disease. He was 75 years, 6 months and 12 days old.
  • He was buried on 16 Jun 1905 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 24 Jun 1905 Delila N. Mason received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Jonathan's service; his wife, received certificate number 599585.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Family: Delila N. Mason b. Dec 1830

  • William Edward Burroughs b. 27 Dec 1853
  • Fred Burroughs b. 21 Feb 1869
  • Bertha Burroughs b. 15 May 1874
  • Joseph W. Burroughs b. Nov 1879

Chester P. B. Burrows

b. between 1840 and 1841
  • Company: H
  • Chester P. B. Burrows was born between 1840 - 1841 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Chester gave his occupation as clerk.
  • In 1861 Chester was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Chester mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Aug 1861 Chester ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, apparently having failed the physical examination for enlistment.

  • Last Edited: 18 May 2005
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