Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Solomon P. Gott

b. 14 February 1841, d. 7 April 1862

Father: Charles Gott b. 19 Nov 1807
Mother: Alice Hinckley b. 17 Jul 1810

Company: C

Solomon P. Gott was also known as Pearl S. Gott as he was known in the 15th Massachusetts.
He was born between 1840 - 1841 at Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine, son of Charles Gott and Alice Hinckley, (Note: Ford says Brookville, w/o the "s", and it appears that it was so called in the 1860's.).
Solomon P. Gott was baptized on 14 Feb 1841 at Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine.
He was enumerated in the household of Nancy F. Gott and Rufus B. Bickford in the 1860 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1860 at Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine, living with the family of his brother-in-law:
Rufus B. Bickford, 36, joiner, b. ME (as were all the family)
Nancy F., 29 (his sister)
Mary A., 10
Frank A., 7
Helen, 1
Alice Gott, 50, b. ME (his mother)
** Solomon P. Gott, 19, sailor, b. ME.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Solomon gave his occupation as wheelwright.
In 1861 Solomon was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Solomon mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 4 months and 28 days old.
On 17 Feb 1862 Solomon ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Western Flotilla (according to Ford's history) or the Western Gunboat service (according to the MASSCW).
Starting between 17 Feb 1862 - 7 Apr 1862, Solomon also served in the Service in the Western Gunboat Flotilla (service details not covered in the MASSCW.).
He died on 7 Apr 1862 at Island No. 10. He was 21 years, 1 month and 24 days old.
After Nov 1862 Alice Hinckley received a pension to surviving family member based on Solomon's service; his mother, received certificate number 81260.

Last Edited: 7 Jun 2009

Gustave Adolph Graichen

b. 21 September 1839, d. 13 May 1906

Father: Tobias Friedrich Graichen b. 22 Jan 1810, d. 27 Jul 1872
Mother: Antonia Anlauft b. 24 Dec 1809, d. 25 Nov 1862

Company: C

Gustave Adolph Graichen was born on 21 Sep 1839 at Nissma, Saxony, (Germany), son of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft.
Gustave Adolph Graichen and Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen emigrated in 1852 from Germany together with the rest of the family.
Gustave Adolph Graichen was enumerated in the household of Tobias Friedrich Graichen and Antonia Anlauft in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Tobias GRAICHEN, 57, weaver, $1000 real estate, $300 personal estate, b. Preussia, Germany
Antonia, 57, b. Prussia
**Gustav, 20,b. Prussia
Barnard, 18, b. Prussia
Herman, 10, b. Prussia
Oscar, 9, b. Prussia
**Frederick, 28, b. Prussia
Elizabeth, 24. b. Scotland
James W., 2, b. MA
William Wagner, b. Prussia
John Ritch, 26, painter, b. Bavaria

(Note: one door away)
**Frank GRAICHEN, 26, Weaver, b. Prussia, Germany,
Margaret, 24, b. Scotland
Antonia, 2/12, b. MA
Charles Simpson, 30, pedler, b. Scotland (boarder )

(Note: another door away)
**John KIRCHNER, 30, weaver, b. Prussia
Margaret, 27, Scotland

(Noted: Two other families of weavers right nextdoor to the Graichens who are of Prussian origin and have Scottish wives. Bernard Wieseman, who also served in the 25th Mass. Infantry, and Herman Kleisener. Also noted in the MASSCW, an Edward Graichen, res. Clinton, weaver, age 25 in 1860, also served in 25th Mass. Inf. Relationship likely, but unknown.).
In 1861 Gustave Adolph Graichen and Franz Hermann "Frank" Graichen, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Gustave gave his occupation as operative.
In 1861 Gustave was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Gustave mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 9 months and 21 days old.
On 29 Aug 1861, Karl Friedrich Bernhard Graichen, his brother, was was enlisted in the 20th Massachusetts, and deserted 30 June 1862 at Harrison's Landing.
On 17 Sep 1862 Gustave Adolph Graichen was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the knee.
On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Gustave Adolph Graichen was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
On 30 Dec 1862 Gustave ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.
On 1 Jan 1863 Gustave Adolph Graichen, 23, married Anna Winkler, 19, daughter of Charles Winkler, at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Gustave Adolph Graichen made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 15429.
On 30 Aug 1871 Anna Winkler, his wife, died at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 28.
On 25 Jul 1872 Gustave Adolph Graichen, 32, married Ernestine Ida Donath, 20, daughter of Gottlieb Donath, at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
Gustave Adolph Graichen and Ernestine Ida Donath were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, he is a Loom Fixer. There are no children enumerated in the household.
Gustave Adolph Graichen was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 26 Park, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, noting that he was discharged as disabled.
In 1896, Gustave was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He and Ernestine Ida Donath were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, noting that there are no children of this marriage; he is retired.
Gustave Adolph Graichen died on 13 May 1906 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, of chronic Bright's. He was 66 years, 7 months and 22 days old.
He was buried in May 1906 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
In May 1906 Ernestine Ida Donath received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Gustave's service; received certificate number 704981.
Ernestine, his wife, outlived Gustave and died on 11 Sep 1912 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 61.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family 1: Anna Winkler b. 12 Jul 1843, d. 30 Aug 1871

Family 2: Ernestine Ida Donath b. 15 Aug 1851, d. 11 Sep 1912

James M. Gray

b. 29 November 1837, d. 2 February 1913

Father: Henry Gray b. between 1797 - 1798
Mother: Dorothy Otis b. between 1796 - 1797

Company: C

James M. Gray was born on 29 Nov 1837 at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont, son of Henry Gray and Dorothy Otis.
James M. Gray was enumerated in the household of Henry Gray and Dorothy Otis in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont, as:
Henry Gray, 52, farmer, b. NH
Dorothy, 53, b. VT
Owen, 24, b. VT (as were all the following)
Eliza, 26
Jeremiah, 5
Hannah G., 3
Rhoda A., 6/12
**James, 12
Elizabeth, 14
John, 21.
In 1861 James was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as pump maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 7 months and 13 days old.
On 11 Feb 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability being lame.
In 1865 James was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Jan 1865 James M. Gray was machinist.
Starting 20 Jan 1865, James also served in the 61st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, a one-year unit.
On 11 Feb 1865 James was promoted to Corporal in the 61st Massachusetts Regiment.
On 16 Jul 1865, James was mustered out of the 61st Regiment.
On 29 Nov 1865 J. M. Gray, 28, married Agnes D. Laird, 20, daughter of John Laird and Margaret [--?--], at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1879, James was mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
He and Agnes D. Laird were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gray, James M., 40, machinist, b. VT
---, Agnes D., 34, wife, b. Canada
---, George R., 11, son. b. MA
---, Norman, 8, b. MA.
On 3 Aug 1885 Agnes D. Laird, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
On 7 Sep 1887 James M. Gray, 49, married Viola C. Johnson, 44, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
James M. Gray was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 10 Gardner Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
On 13 Jan 1891 Viola C. Johnson, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 47.
On 2 Aug 1893 James M. Gray, 55, married Mary J. Colter, 33, daughter of James Colter and Mary [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
James M. Gray and Mary J. Colter were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Ward 6 (Gardner St.), Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Gray, James M., b. Dec 1840, married 7 years, b. VT, machinist
---, Mary C. wife, b. May 1864, one child living, b. Canada, immig 1890
Laird, Alice M., lodger, b. May 1871, single, b. in MA, music teacher
Gray, Kenneth, son, b. Feb 1899 in MA.
James M. Gray made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Apr 1904.
In 1906 James was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James M. Gray attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
He died on 2 Feb 1913 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
On 10 Feb 1913 James M. Gray made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to Mary's surviving dependants, and received certificate 758002.
On 13 Sep 1916 Mary J. Colter received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 819002.

Last Edited: 18 Jul 2010

Family 1: Agnes D. Laird b. 27 Apr 1845, d. 3 Aug 1885

George Rufus Gray b. 27 Nov 1868
Norman Laires Gray b. 20 Jul 1871

Family 2: Viola C. Johnson b. 13 May 1843, d. 13 Jan 1891

Family 3: Mary J. Colter b. May 1860

Kenneth C. Gray b. 26 Feb 1899

Henry Greenwood

b. 28 December 1835, d. 14 January 1913

Father: James Greenwood b. between 1809 - 1810
Mother: Sarah Marlow

Company: C

Henry Greenwood was born on 28 Dec 1835 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, son of James Greenwood and Sarah Marlow.
Henry Greenwood was baptized on 17 Jan 1836 at Saint Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
His mother, Sarah Marlow, died.
On 8 Oct 1840 Henry's widowed father, James Greenwood, remarried to Jane [--?--] at Amsterdam, New York, if correctly identified.
Henry Greenwood emigrated in 1851 from England to America, and was naturalized.
He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a boarding house:
Henry Greenwood, 24, printer, b. England
nearby, his father:
James Greenwood, 50, shearer, b. England
Jane, 44, b. NY
James, 12, b. NH
Mary C., 7, b. MA.

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...

At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as printer.
In 1861 Henry was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 6 months and 14 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Mar 1862 Henry Greenwood, 26, married Martha Adalade Russell, 24, daughter of Abbott Russell and Martha [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that he is in the army.
On 20 Feb 1864 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted and received a bounty of $325. He was 28 years, 1 month and 23 days old.
On 1 Apr 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the U. S. Signal Corps in the Regular Army.
On 27 Jul 1864, Henry was erroneously reported in the 1870 roster as a transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Starting 16 Aug 1865, Henry also served in the U. S. Army Signal Corps until the time of mustering out by Order of the War Department.
Before 1866 Martha Adalade Russell, his wife, died apparently.
On 25 Nov 1866 Henry Greenwood, 30, married Delilah Manchester, daughter of Timothy Manchester and Maria Sawyer, at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire, (with registration in Clinton, MA). It is a second marriage for him and the first for her.
On 23 Jun 1871 his toddler daughter, Adelaide Lillian Greenwood, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of an accident at age 3.
On 20 Feb 1873 his infant son, Walter Manchester Greenwood, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of meningitis.
Henry Greenwood and Delilah Manchester were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he Works In Cotton Mill. One Julia A. GOODWIN, 37, b. NH, works as a servant in the house and is enumerated there. (Note: There are two English-born Henry Greenwoods in Worcester Co., but based on previious and later residence in Clinton, this appears to be the right man. Wife and children attributed to him here are based on this assumption.).
In 1886 Henry was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Henry Greenwood 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 made application for a veteran's pension in Jul 1888, and received certificate number 479950.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
In 1896, Henry was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He and Delilah Manchester were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Greenwood, Henry, head, b. Dec 1836, married 34 years, b. England (as were his parents)
---, Deliah, wife, b. July 1841, two of her four children are still living, b. VT.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Henry was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Henry Greenwood attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
He and Delilah Manchester were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 26 Apr 1910 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Henry Greenwood died on 14 Jan 1913 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years and 17 days old.
On 17 Feb 1913 Delilah Manchester received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 756977.
The personal papers or letters of Henry Greenwood are available at at Clinton Historical Society, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, consisting of a diary.

Last Edited: 9 Jun 2010

Family 1: Martha Adalade Russell b. 4 Jul 1837, d. before 1866

Family 2: Delilah Manchester b. 1844

Adelaide Lillian Greenwood b. 30 Apr 1868, d. 23 Jun 1871
Fred Henry Greenwood b. 6 Jan 1870
Walter Manchester Greenwood b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 20 Feb 1873
Harry Delbert Greenwood b. 10 Nov 1875

Joseph Austin Hamilton

b. 29 July 1842, d. 22 November 1904

Father: Austin Hamilton b. 18 Jul 1806, d. 8 Mar 1856
Mother: Lydia Elmira Lackey b. 1816, d. 26 Aug 1842

Company: C

Joseph Austin Hamilton was born on 29 Jul 1842 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Austin Hamilton and Lydia Elmira Lackey.
On 26 Aug 1842 his mother, Lydia Elmira Lackey, died at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 26 Nov 1843 Joseph's widowed father, Austin Hamilton, remarried to Mrs. Roxana Lackey, 37, at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Austin Hamilton was enumerated in the household of Austin Hamilton and Roxana Sadler in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Aug 1850 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Austin Hamilton, 43, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
Roxana, 49
Charlotte L., 14
Calvin E., 11
**Joseph A., 8.
On 8 Mar 1856 his father, Austin Hamilton, died at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 49.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 11 months and 13 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Austin Hamilton 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, Joseph A. Hamilton was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 18 Feb 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 18 Nov 1868 Joseph Austin Hamilton, 26, married Charlotte A. Black, 27, daughter of Amos Rainger Black and Hester L. Brigham, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Joseph Austin Hamilton and Charlotte A. Black were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hamilton, Joseph, 28, Engineer R R, b. MA
---, Charlotte A., 28, b. MA
Starke, Mary E., 20, domestic servant, b. NH
Black, Hester, 69, b. MA (his mother-in-law).
On 25 Feb 1883 Charlotte A. Black, his wife, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 41.
Joseph Austin Hamilton was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
On 6 May 1891 Joseph Austin Hamilton, 48, married Emma A. Newhall, 35, daughter of Nathan L. Chaffin and Prudence Leland, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was a widow with one son.
Joseph Austin Hamilton made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Apr 1892, certificate number was not recorded in research.
He and Emma A. Chaffin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Ward 8, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hamilton, Joseph A., b. July 1842, married 9 years,
---, Emma A., b. July 1855 in MA, her one child is still living
Newhall, George W., step-son, b. Oct 1875 in MA.
Joseph Austin Hamilton died on 22 Nov 1904. He was 62 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1904 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 1 Jul 2009

Family 1: Charlotte A. Black b. 25 Jun 1841, d. 25 Feb 1883

Family 2: Emma A. Chaffin b. Jul 1855

George Francis Newhall b. 10 Dec 1875

Charles Henry Hapgood

b. 7 October 1840, d. 7 July 1913

Gravemarker of Charles H. Hapgood

Father: Henry Hapgood b. 2 Jan 1808, d. 1 Apr 1879
Mother: Ann Matilda Estabrook b. 23 Dec 1821, d. 11 Jul 1888

Company: C

Charles Henry Hapgood was born on 7 Oct 1840 at Old Mill, Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Hapgood and Ann Matilda Estabrook, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood who settled in Massachusetts in 1656.
Charles Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of William Penn Holder and Hannah Smith Southwick in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
**William P. Holder, 43, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
Hannah, 31
Fred C., 3
Albert P. Southwick, 10
in same building:
David Holder, 72, shoemaker
Ruthe, 66
Edward White, 21, shoemaker, b. RI
Frederick White, 35, b. RI
Mrs. White, 30, b. RI
Andrew Lowe, 30, baker, b. England
**Matthew Creelman, 30, harness maker, b. Nova Scotia
**Charles H. Hapgood, 20, baker, b. MA
Edwin Nurse, 24, stable keeper, b. MA
Curtis Manchester, 30, painter, b. MA
Albert Russell, 19, painter, b. NH
(three future members of the 15th Massachusetts in the same house).
In 1861 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as baker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
Charles Martin Hersey wrote a letter to Martin Hersey, his father, in Oct 1861, mentioning Charles Henry Hapgood, as follows: and it was published in the Southbridge Journal, mentioning others in the regiment.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles Henry Hapgood was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
Starting between Dec 1863 - Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 108th Company, 2nd Batallion of the V. R. C.
On 1 Feb 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
About 1890 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, with no known issue.
In 1896, Charles was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1898, certificate number was not recorded in research.

From the Hapgood Genealogy -

Educated in the public schools there; learned the baker's trade, at Groton; worked at Clinton some years before the war; enlisted for three years in Company C, Fifteenth regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, Infantry; severely wounded in the right shoulder, placed on invalid corps, remained to end of term; mustered out, returned to Clinton, and worked at his trade. Resides in Worcester, unmarried.

He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hapgood, Charles, lodger, 70, single, b. MA (of MA parents)
in the home of one Mary Sullivan, 51, widow.
He died on 7 Jul 1913. He was 72 years and 9 months old.
He was buried in Jul 1913 at Center Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (click icon to see full photo contributed by Ed Norris).

Last Edited: 16 Jul 2009

Thomas Hastings

b. 24 January 1818, d. 23 October 1862

Father: Reuben Hastings b. 2 Aug 1781, d. 1 Nov 1873
Mother: Hannah Puffer b. 12 Aug 1786, d. 20 Sep 1867

Company: C

Thomas Hastings was born on 24 Jan 1818 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Reuben Hastings and Hannah Puffer.
In Apr 1849 Thomas Hastings, 31, married Elizabeth T. Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Julia [--?--], at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 26 May 1860 Elizabeth T. Houghton, his wife, died at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
Thomas Hastings was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1860 at Harvard P. O., Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Thomas Hastings, 41, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the household)
Alonzo T., 10, b. MA
in the family of:
William Ross, 73, stonelayer.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Thomas gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861, Thomas was a "widower" at the time of enlistment. Ford's history shows a "w" in the position after age where he usually put "m" or "s."
On 14 Dec 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years, 10 months and 20 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas Hastings was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the thigh.
He died on 23 Oct 1862 at Campbell Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, of disease and wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. He was 44 years, 8 months and 29 days old.
He was buried at Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Plot: 320, mentioning original burial in Glenwood PA.
On 30 Jan 1863 Martin R. Hunting, Thomas Hastings's brother-in-law, made application for a pension as guardian to Thomas Hastings's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 55009.
Hannah Puffer, his mother, survived Thomas and died on 20 Sep 1867 at age 81.
On 3 Mar 1870 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the Memorial Dedication: "Thomas Hastings, son of Reuben and Hannah Hastings, born in Berlin, Jan. 24th 1818. Married Elizabeth T. Houghton of Bolton, in which town he resided some years. Enlisted in Co. C, 15th Regt. Mass. Vols. He went through the Peninsula campaign, and was at the battle of Antietam, from which only fifteen of the company came out. A ball passing through both legs above the knee, he was left upon the field. He succeeded in reaching an old barn, with others, where they remained four days, helping each other as the ycould, when they were removed to Campbell Hospital, Philadelphia. Chronic darrhoea having set in, he died Oct. 23d, 1862, at 44 years of age."
Reuben Hastings, his father, survived Thomas and died on 1 Nov 1873 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 92.
On 17 Sep 1900 Thomas Hastings 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: 5 Feb 2010

Family: Elizabeth T. Houghton b. 1822, d. 26 May 1860

Alonzo F. Hastings b. 12 Jan 1850
Mary E. Hastings b. 21 Sep 1852

Junius Dresser Hayes

b. 17 October 1836, d. 1 May 1918

Father: Sewell Flagg Hayes b. 6 May 1813, d. 13 Jan 1899
Mother: Eliza Jane Hoyt b. 6 Jul 1816, d. 28 Dec 1846

Company: C

Junius Dresser Hayes was born on 17 Oct 1836 at Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine, son of Sewell Flagg Hayes and Eliza Jane Hoyt.
On 28 Dec 1846 his mother, Eliza Jane Hoyt, died at age 30.
Junius Dresser Hayes was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in 1850 at Naples, Cumberland County, Maine, as Julius D., age 13, living with a HOYT family, probably his mother's people.
In 1861 Junius was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Junius gave his occupation as engineer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Junius mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 8 months and 25 days old.
On 22 Sep 1862 Francis H. Noyes, his wife, died at Keedysville, Maryland, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam at age 29.
On 15 Nov 1862 Junius ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no reason given in the 1870 roster, but the MASSCW says for disability.
In Jul 1863 was drafted, according to Ford's history, and he paid commutation.
On 26 Sep 1863 Junius Dresser Hayes, 26, married Lucinda K. Staples, 25, daughter of William Staples and Sarah A. Knight, at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Junius Dresser Hayes and Lucinda K. Staples were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
HAYES, Junius D., 43, Supt. of Carpet Factory, b. ME (as were his parents)
---, Lucinda L., 42, wife, b. ME
---, Alice E., 15, dau. b. MA
---, Frank S., 8, son, b. MA.
Junius Dresser Hayes made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Nov 1885, and received certificate number 754336.
On 26 Sep 1888 Junius's daughter, Alice Eliza Hayes married Alvah B. Chase at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Junius Dresser Hayes was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
In 1896, Junius was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
On 11 Jul 1910 Lucinda K. Staples, his wife, died at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
Junius Dresser Hayes died on 1 May 1918 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 81 years, 6 months and 14 days old.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Lucinda K. Staples b. 14 Jan 1838, d. 11 Jul 1910

Alice Eliza Hayes b. 1864
Frank Staples Hayes b. 11 Oct 1871

George I. Henry

b. 7 February 1842, d. 20 January 1917

Father: Silas Henry b. 4 Oct 1795, d. 10 Jul 1847
Mother: Hannah Moore b. 1 Jun 1800

Company: C

George I. Henry was born on 7 Feb 1842 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Silas Henry and Hannah Moore.
On 10 Jul 1847 his father, Silas Henry, died at age 51.
George I. Henry was enumerated in the household of Hannah Henry in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hannah Henry, 60, house keeper, b. MA (as were all in the family)
**George I. (or J.), 19, section hand
Mary E., 16, weaver
Eben S., 25, section hand
Lucinda, 25
and six female boarders.
In 1861 George was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as operative.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 5 days old.
On 26 Mar 1863 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George I. Henry was listed among the sick and wounded arriving on 24 March in Portsmouth Grove, RI, on the Daniel Webster from Washington, DC.
On 15 Jan 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Starting between Jan 1863 - 25 Jul 1865, George also served in the Sergeant in the 18th Company, 2nd Batallion V. R. C.
George I. Henry married Julia Campbell.
George I. Henry and Julia Campbell were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry, George I., 28, works in gingham mill, b. MA
---, Julia, 27, b. MA
---, Fred, 4, b. MA.
George I. Henry made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1879.
He and Julia Campbell were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1880 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry, George I., 38, work in maschine shop, b. MA (as were all)
---, Julia C., 36, wife
---, George F., 14, son, work in cotton mill
---, Frank I., 10, son, work in cotton mill
---, James E., 7, son
---, Delia M., 4.
In 1896, George was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
He and Julia Campbell were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
Henry, George I., head, b. Feb 1844, 56, married 32 years, b. MA
---, Julia C., b. May 1845, all four of her children are living, b. MA (parents b. NY)
---, Delia M., b. May 1876 in MA.
On 28 Jun 1905 Julia Campbell, his wife, died at age 62.
George I. Henry died on 20 Jan 1917 at Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut, (click icon to read a belated obituary). He was 74 years, 11 months and 13 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1917 at New Westfield Cemetery (located in Danielson), Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, as a member of Co. C., 15th Mass. Vol.

Last Edited: 27 Jul 2010

Family: Julia Campbell b. 3 May 1843, d. 28 Jun 1905

George Fred Henry b. 17 Dec 1865, d. before 1917
Frank I. Henry b. between 1869 - 1870
James Ernest Henry b. between 1872 - 1873, d. before 1917
Delia May Henry b. 31 May 1876

Samuel Hodgkins

b. 1842, d. 15 December 1916

Father: Samuel Emerson Hodgkins b. 1814, d. 6 Mar 1874
Mother: Rachel Kimball b. Nov 1817, d. 13 Nov 1873

Company: C

Samuel Hodgkins was born in 1842 at Lyman, York County, Maine, son of Samuel Emerson Hodgkins and Rachel Kimball.
Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the household of Samuel Emerson Hodgkins and Rachel Kimball in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Samuel E. Hodgkins, 36, laborer , b. ME
Rachel, 32, b. ME
Lydia E., 10, b. MA
**Samuel, 8, b. MA (sic)
Nathaniel, 6, b. MA
Anne M., 4, b. MA
Rachel I., 2, b. MA.
Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Hodgkins as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Samuel gave his occupation as clerk.
In 1861 Samuel was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Samuel was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, as a Corporal.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Samuel Hodgkins 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, Samuel Hodgkins was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 6 Dec 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to accept a clerkship in the office of the Adjutant General, Washington DC.
Samuel Hodgkins married Mary Cudlipp, daughter of Frederick Cudlipp and Eliza [--?--].
Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the household of Frederick Cudlipp and Eliza [--?--] in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1870 at Washington, DC, with his in-laws as:
Cudlip, Frederick, 60, boarding home, b. England
---, Eliza, 55, b. PA
Childs, George, 60, clerk post office, b. PA
Cudlip, Dallas E., 21, telegraph operator, b. PA
---, Charles, S.,, b. PA
---, Lemuel, 18, b. PA
---, Emma, 15, b. PA
---, Ida, 12, b. PA
and others
**Hotchkiss (sic), Sam'l, clerk war dept, b. MA (sic)
---, Mary A., 25, b. DC
---, Arthur, 3, b. DC.
On 17 Sep 1870 Samuel Hodgkins was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Mar 1874 his father, Samuel Emerson Hodgkins, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Samuel Hodgkins and Mary Cudlipp were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Washington, DC, as:
Hodgkins, Samuel, 36, clerk at war dept., b. ME (as were his parents)
---, Mary, 33, wife, b. DC
---, Arthur, 13, son, b. DC
---, Edward, 1, son, b. DC
plus ten boarders and two servants.
In Jun 1890, at 1335 Q Street, Washington, DC, Samuel and Mary were enumerated in the 1890 census with their two sons, daughter-in-law, Alice W., a grand-daughter, and his father-in-law, Frederick Cudlipp, 82, widower, b. in England. It notes that Samuel, 47, b. Lyman, ME, was a "Volunteer soldier" during the Civil War.
Samuel Hodgkins was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Q Street, Washington, DC.
He made application at Washington, DC, for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1892, and received certificate number 1033597.
In 1907 Samuel was living in "Rosemore, VA" according to the 1907 reunion report.
On 21 Oct 1907 Samuel Hodgkins wrote a letter to be read at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day. (Click icon to read the report.).
He died on 15 Dec 1916 at Washington, DC. He was 74 years old.
He was buried in Dec 1916 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Sec: FLD O, Site: 5484-3.

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2010

Family: Mary Cudlipp b. between 1846 - 1847

Arthur Hodgkins b. Mar 1868
Edward Hodgkins b. Aug 1878