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William Eccles

• Father: Miles Eccles b. 2 Feb 1800, d. 2 Aug 1872
• Mother: Mary Aspinwall b. 1801, d. 12 Apr 1886

• Company: C

• William Eccles was born in 1838 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Miles Eccles and Mary Aspinwall.
• On 11 Mar 1854 William's sister, Anna E. Eccles, married John Frazer at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• William Eccles was enumerated in the household of Roger Eccles in the 1860 US Federal Census on 18 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rodger Eccles, 37, machinist, b. England (William's elder brother)
  Robert, 8, b. MA
  John F., 6, b. MA
  William P., 5, b. MA
  Lydia W., 4, b. MA
  Mary P. Eccles, 1, b. MA
  Miles Eccles, 60, machinist, b. England
  Mary, 60, b. England
  **William, 22, combmaker, b. RI.
• In 1861 William was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as comb maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• William Eccles and John Frazer, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 17 Sep 1862 William Eccles was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, John Frazer, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• William Eccles died on 4 Jan 1863 at Stewart Hospital, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of diarrhea. He was 25 years old.
• He was buried on 5 Jan 1863 at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, section M-522, reported as "ELLIS."
• In Dec 1879 Mary Aspinwall received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his mother, received certificate number 200753.
• In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Heman O. Edgerly

• Company: C

• Heman O. Edgerly was born between 1838 - 1839 at Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1860 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a boarder in the family of:
  Wm. Horton, 51, bootmaker, b. MA
  Eliza A., 48, b. NY
  Geo. D. Horton, 14, b. MA
  Wm. H. 19, b. MA
  Arthur S. WILDER 20 , combmaker, b. MA
  **Heman EDGERLY, 20, m, combmaker, b. VT.
• In 1861 Heman was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Heman gave his occupation as comb maker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Heman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Heman was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Heman O. Edgerly 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, Herman Edgerly was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 1 Nov 1862 Heman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion. However, Ford's history simply says "no record of discharge", and his later death in service suggests otherwise.
  
  
• Starting after 1862, Heman also served in the 4th New Hampshire, reportedly reenlisted, and was wounded at Petersburg, Virginia.
• He died between Jun 1864 - Dec 1864 according to "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" of a wound at the Siege of Petersburg.
• In 1896, Heman was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" where it says, "Herman O. Edgerly, who had been transferred from the Fifteenth to the Fourth New Hampshire, was wounded before Petersburg and died from the effects of the wound." (Note: record not given on N. H. rolls under this name.).
• Noted: an Andrew J. EDGERLY served in Co. E of the 4th NH.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Francis Henry Fairbanks

• Father: Timothy J. Fairbanks b. between 1803 - 1804
• Mother: Lucy Ann Woods b. between 1803 - 1804

• Company: C

• Francis Henry Fairbanks was born between 1835 - 1836 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Timothy J. Fairbanks and Lucy Ann Woods.
• Francis Henry Fairbanks was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 29 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the household of one Eliphas BALLARD, age 65, a farmer with $3000. With him are Anna B. Ballard, 42, and Harriett Haskell, age 52. Their relationship, if any, to Francis Fairbanks is unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as pump maker.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 10 Apr 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, for disability due to asthma.
  
  
• On 31 May 1862, at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, Francis was erroneously reported killed at Fair Oaks, but the error remains reported on the 1870 roster.
• Starting 20 Jul 1862, Francis also served in the enlisted in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. This fact is only reported in Ford's history. Although his service in the 34th is reported in the MASSCW, there is no connection made to the man who served in the 15th.
• On 19 Oct 1864 Francis was taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, with the 34th Massachusetts.
• He died on 5 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, as a Prisoner of War from the 34th MVI.
• On 28 Mar 1876 Timothy J. Fairbanks received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his father, received certificate 181092, based on Frank's service in the 34th Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 18 Jul 2010

Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth

Gravemarker of Franklin H. Farnesworth

• Father: Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth b. 22 May 1817, d. 16 Feb 1893
• Mother: Cynthia Austiss Hawkes b. 25 Jan 1818, d. 17 Mar 1858

• Company: C

• Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was born on 17 Jan 1842 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth and Cynthia Austiss Hawkes.
• Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth and Cynthia Austiss Hawkes in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Benjamin F. FARNSWORTH, 33, m, farmer, with an estate worth $250, b. in Massachusetts (as were all the family)
  Cynthia, 32, f
  **Franklin H., 8, m
  John E. , 6, m
  George W., 3, m
  Frederick F., 1, m
  
  Nextdoor, in house number 63 lives one Alice HAWKES, age 72, with an estate of $ 1800.
  
  One door further, in house number 64, live Franklin's grandparents -- Benjamin FARNSWORTH, age 69, and Dorcus (Whittemore), age 68. With them are four women who are likely their daughters -- Caroline, 43, Dorcus E., 36, Lydia, 25, and Angelina, age 22.
  
  The other direction, in house number 58, live Asa D. FARNSWORTH, a farmer, age 41, and Betsy, 42 -- along with their five sons and two daughters.
  
  
• On 17 Mar 1858 his mother, Cynthia Austiss Hawkes, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
• After 1858 Franklin's widowed father, Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth, remarried to Mary E. Hersey.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Franklin gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
• He died on 31 May 1862 at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, From Marvin's history of Lancaster -- "He was a good soldier, and was in the battles of Ball's Bluff, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Fair Oaks. He was a young man of much promise, and his early death was a serious loss to friends and acquaintances.". He was 20 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at North Village Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to see photo contributed by Ed Norris) (Note: it is unclear if this is a family memorial or if he is physically buried here. Some sources say he was buried at the battlefield. slh Sep 2004).
• An obituary for Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was published on 10 Jun 1862 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows: Killed at the battle of Fair Oaks, before Richmond, FRANKLIN H., eldest son of MR. BENJ. F. FARNSWORTH, of Lancaster, Mass., --of Co. C, 15th Regiment M.V.M. -- from Boston Daily Evening Transcript, Tuesday, June 10, 1862.
• Between 1862 - 1864 John Edward Farnsworth and George Walter Farnsworth, Franklin's brothers, both joined Company H of the 34th MVI in July 1862 and January 1864. Both mustered out in June of 1865. The next brother, Frederick, is said to have run away to join up, but he was sent home for being too young.
• In 1868 Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the memorial tablets at Lancaster Town Library.
• On 23 Aug 1890 Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Franklin's service; his father was granted certificate number 307883.
• Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth, his father, survived Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth and died on 16 Feb 1893 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.
• This family is well documented. See "Farnsworth Memorial II", by Moses F. Farnsworth.
  
  

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2008

George Otis Fitch

• Father: Newton Fitch b. 10 Jun 1810, d. 23 Jul 1877
• Mother: Eunice H. Jillson b. between 1815 - 1816

• Company: C

• George Otis Fitch was born on 4 Jul 1839 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Newton Fitch and Eunice H. Jillson, grandson of of Riley and Sylvia (Capron) Jillson.
• George Otis Fitch was enumerated in the household of Newton Fitch and Eunice H. Jillson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Sep 1850 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
  Newton Fitch, 40, drugist, $2500 property, b. CT
  Eunice H., 34, b. MA
  Lucy M., 13, b. MA
  **George O., 11, b. MA
  Henry M., 6, b. MA
  Henry McIntire, 19, drugist, b. MA.
• George Otis Fitch married Sarah E. Buck, daughter of Roswell Aylsworth Buck and Elisabeth [--?--].
• George Otis Fitch was enumerated in the household of Roswell Aylsworth Buck and Susan R. Drury in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1860 at Colerain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, with his in-laws, as:
  R. A. Buck, 47, carpenter, b. VT
  Susan R., 38, b. MA
  Sarah E., 19, domestic, b. MA
  Helen C., 2, b. MA
  George Fitch, 20, blacksmith, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as blacksmith.
• On 22 Apr 1861 his son, William Henry Fitch, was born at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1862 George was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 6 Mar 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
• On 30 Jun 1862 George Otis Fitch was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, wounded and missing.
• On 6 Sep 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• He died on 7 Oct 1862 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as reported in the Worcester Spy Volume 91 # 42, Oct. 15, 1862, saying, "He was wounded in the head, at the battle of Fair Oaks---the balls, two in number, remaining in his head---causing congestion of the brain.". He was 23 years, 3 months and 3 days old.
• On 15 Dec 1862 Sarah E. Buck received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 1224.
• About in 1869 George's widow, Sarah E. Buck remarried Charles G. Kendrick.
• George Otis Fitch's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles G. Kendrick and Sarah E. Buck in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1870 at Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Kendrick, Charles G., 30, farmer, b. MA (as were all in household)
  ---, Sarah E., 29 (his remarried widow)
  ---, Lyman, 2,
  Fitch, William H., 9, (his son).
• On 31 Mar 1871 Sarah E. Kendrick, George's remarried widow, made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, being named for a minor son.
• Sarah E. Buck and Charles G. Kendrick were divorced.
• On 8 Jul 1876 George's widow, Sarah E. Buck remarried to Eli A. Wood at Colerain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her.
• Note: When George's widow remarried for a second time, she and William H. Fitch moved to Lewis County, New York. There William became a dairy farmer, married, and had a family.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2010

John Frazer

• Company: C

• John Frazer was born between 1829 - 1830 at Scotland.
• On 11 Mar 1854 John Frazer married Anna E. Eccles, 19, daughter of Miles Eccles and Mary Aspinwall, at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• John Frazer and Anna E. Eccles were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Fraser, 31, dresser tender in mill, b. Scotland
  Anna, 26, b. MA
  Fanny E., 4, b. MA
  William T., 7/12, b. MA.
• In 1861 John was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as operative.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• John Frazer and William Eccles, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• John Frazer died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 4 Jan 1863 his brother-in-law, William Eccles, died at Stewart Hospital, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of diarrhea.
• Fanny, his daughter, outlived John and died on 21 Mar 1863 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 6.
• On 18 Apr 1863 Anna E. Eccles received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; receiving $8 per month.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Anna E. Eccles in the 1880 US Federal Census on 5 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Frazer, Anna E., 45, keeping house, b. MA (of English parents)
  Eccles, Mary, 78, mother, b. England
  Eccles, Jennie M., 21, neice, b. MA (of English parents).
• Anna E. Frazer was enumerated as the widow of John Frazer, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the notice that he died at Antietam.
• On 12 Jun 1890 John's widow, Anna E. Eccles remarried to John McPhail at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow of John Frazer of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• In 1896, John was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• On 17 Sep 1900 John Frazer 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.).
• Anna, his wife, outlived John and died on 8 May 1904 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of burns at age 69.

• Last Edited: 2 Jul 2009

Orrin A. French

• Father: William James French b. 30 Jun 1822, d. 23 Feb 1894
• Mother: Susan R. Lovering b. 10 Mar 1819, d. 7 Dec 1895

• Company: C

• Orrin A. French was born on 15 Apr 1848 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of William James French and Susan R. Lovering, grandson of Jonas and Martha (Jewett) French of Dunstable, Massachusetts.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 28, teamster, b. MA
  Susan R., 31, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 2, b. NH
  William H., 5/12, b. NH.
• Orrin A. French was enumerated in the household of William James French and Susan R. Lovering in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated as follows:
  William J. French, 37, farmer, $1000 real estate, $100 personal, b. MA
  Susan R., 40, b. NH
  **Orrin A., 12, b. NH
  William H., 10, b. NH
  Luella A., 7, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Orrin gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 Orrin was living at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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  On 14 Mar 1864 Orrin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 10 months and 28 days old.
• In May 1864 Orrin A. French was wounded on the thumb.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Orrin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Company E of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Orrin also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
• On 25 Aug 1864 Orrin was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• He died on 2 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, of disease, as a Prisoner of War. He was 16 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• A coincidence occurred at the Battle of Reams Station. Orrin's uncle, Jonas Clifton French (4th New Hampshire Infantry) was also captured and marched to Salisbury Prison from that battle. Clifton died on November 18, 1864, according to John Strong.
• On 10 Jun 1878 Susan R. Lovering received a pension to surviving family member based on Owen's service; his mother, received certificate number 265486.
• Susan R. Lovering, his mother, survived Orrin and died on 7 Dec 1895 at age 76.
• Orrin A. French appears in History of Brookline, Formerly Raby, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with Tables of Family Records and Genealogies, (Edward Everett Parker, Gardner, MA: Meals Printing Co., 1914), as a member of the 15th Massachusetts.
• Descendant(s): Trent C. French, gggrandson of Orrin's brother, William Henry French. ;
  John Strong, a descendant of one of Orrin French's brothers. (unfortunately, John's e-mail address has gone bad).

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Joseph L. Frost

• Father: Thaddeus Frost b. 7 Feb 1796, d. 3 Aug 1884
• Mother: Abigail Locke b. 5 Dec 1807, d. 5 Jun 1865

• Company: C

• Joseph L. Frost was born about in 1841 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Thaddeus Frost and Abigail Locke.
• Joseph L. Frost was enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Frost and Abigail Locke in the 1860 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1860 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Thadeus Frost, 64, farmer, $10,000 real estate, $350 personal state, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Abigail, 52
  Ellen A., 26
  Edwin A., 23, farmer
  Margaret H., 21
  **Joseph L., 18
  Geo. A., 16
  Emma F., 12.
• In 1862 Joseph was living at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 14 Aug 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years old.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph L. Frost was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the hand.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Frost was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 5 Jun 1865 his mother, Abigail Locke, died at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 57.
• Joseph L. Frost was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is single, a Clerk In Grocery, living in the household of Aaron A. ADAMS, who appears to be the owner of the grocery store.
• In 1886 Joseph was living at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Joseph L. Frost took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jul 1890, made application number 786645, but no certificate recorded.
• Joseph L. Frost was the postmaster.
• He died on 15 Feb 1900 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried. He was 59 years old.
• He was buried in Feb 1900 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Section 071, No. 1.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Harlow D. Getchell

• Company: C

• Harlow D. Getchell was born between 1841 - 1842 at Canada.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at Ward 8, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the family of Jeremiah RODGERS, 58, farmer, b. MA, and his family (relationship if any, unknown)
  as:
  Harlow GETCHELL, 17, farm laborer, b. MA (error?)
  (Note: temporary identification. Could use substantiation.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Harlow gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Harlow was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Harlow mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Harlow D. Getchell was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• He died on 14 Oct 1862 at Smoketown, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam..
• His estate was probated in 1863 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information from this probate record.
• Harlow D. Getchell was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Harlow D. Getchell was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 29 Mar 2007

David N. Gilmore

• Company: C

• David N. Gilmore was born between 1843 - 1844 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• In 1862 David was living at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, David gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 11 Mar 1862 David mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 3 Dec 1862 David ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 17 Jun 1863, with application number 26334 for an invalid pension, but no certificate number is recorded suggesting that he did not receive one.
• Starting 26 Dec 1863, David also served in the reenlisted in Company K of the 34th Massachusetts Regiment.
• He died on 16 Apr 1864 at New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009