John Stevens Carleton

b. 22 May 1838
  • Father: Lewis Carleton b. 7 Oct 1809
  • Mother: Phebe Stover
  • Company: A
  • John Stevens Carleton was born on 22 May 1838 at Sedgwick, Hancock County, Maine, son of Lewis Carleton and Phebe Stover.
  • His mother, Phebe Stover, died.
  • On 28 Aug 1847 John's widowed father, Lewis Carleton, remarried to Harriet Easterbrooks, 37, at Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine.
  • John Stevens Carleton was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 16 Aug 1850 at Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, possibly as:
    Joseph Allen, 42, farmer, b. ME
    Hannah, 35, b. ME
    Joanna Herrick, 15, b. ME
    **John Carlton, 12, b. ME.
  • In 1861 John was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
  • On 25 Apr 1862 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability. (Note: the 1870 roster says April 1864, but this appears to be a mis-print.).

  • The parents attributed to this man and what happened to him after the war need further clarification. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 8 Apr 2008

Daniel Carpenter

b. between 1830 and 1831, d. 17 September 1862
  • Father: Thomas Carpenter b. 8 Mar 1797, d. 18 Sep 1869
  • Mother: Ann Stevens b. 29 Feb 1804, d. 9 Jun 1875
  • Company: B
  • Daniel Carpenter was born between 1830 - 1831 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Carpenter and Ann Stevens, or more likely in Wiltshire, England.
  • Daniel Carpenter married Rose [--?--].
  • Daniel Carpenter and Rose [--?--] were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 12 Sep 1850 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Daniel Carpenter, 22, shoemaker, b. England
    Rose, 20, b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Daniel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Daniel was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Daniel Carpenter and George Carpenter, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . (Note: at this time, Apr 2010, this is a working theory and needs further verification.).
  • Daniel Carpenter died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 2 Jan 1863 Rose [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on Daniel's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 1945.
  • Frederick Nichols considered that some of his most intimate comrades included Oscar Kendall, William Taylor, Frank Burrell (not 15th), and Daniel Carpenter.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 Daniel Carpenter was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • Last Edited: 4 Sep 2010

Family: Rose [--?--] b. 1830

Eugene Henry Carpenter

b. 19 November 1840, d. 3 May 1905
  • Father: Jacob Corey Carpenter b. 14 Feb 1814, d. 2 Feb 1890
  • Mother: Cemantha Mason b. 5 Apr 1817, d. 11 May 1904
  • Company: A
  • Eugene Henry Carpenter was born on 19 Nov 1840 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jacob Corey Carpenter and Cemantha Mason.
  • Henry E. Carpenter was enumerated in the household of Jacob Corey Carpenter and Cemantha Mason in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jacob C. Carpenter, 46, boot maker, $1600 in real estate, $200 in personal estate, b. MA (as were all in family)
    Samantha, 43
    **Henry E., 19.
  • In 1862 Eugene was living at South Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Eugene gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 1 Apr 1862 Eugene mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 4 months and 13 days old.
  • On 29 Dec 1862 Eugene ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 6 Jul 1863, and received certificate number 292096.
  • On 1 Sep 1864 H. Eugene Carpenter, 23, married Addie L. Smith, daughter of Abner Smith and Adeline [--?--], at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 18 Mar 1872 his son, Wallace A. Carpenter, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 6.
  • Eugene Henry Carpenter and Addie L. Smith were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Wire Drawer, and Addie Works In a Corset Shop.
  • Eugene Henry Carpenter was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
  • He and Addie L. Smith were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he owns a 50-acre farm, and is a farmer.
  • In 1900 The census notes that the one child of Eugene and Addie has died before the census. Also noted, that Eugene is the only child of his mother who is enumerated with them.
  • Eugene Henry Carpenter died on 3 May 1905 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 64 years, 5 months and 14 days old.
  • He was buried on 6 May 1905 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 11 May 1905 Addie L. Smith received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Eugene's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 608163.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Family: Addie L. Smith b. Sep 1846

  • Wallace A. Carpenter b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 18 Mar 1872

George Carpenter

b. 1834, d. 20 December 1915
  • Father: Thomas Carpenter b. 8 Mar 1797, d. 18 Sep 1869
  • Mother: Ann Stevens b. 29 Feb 1804, d. 9 Jun 1875
  • Company: B
  • George Carpenter was born about in 1834 at Wiltshire, England, son of Thomas Carpenter and Ann Stevens.
  • On 11 Nov 1835 George Carpenter was included on a passenger list of the "Grand Turk", with Thomas Carpenter and Ann Stevens, his parents, arriving Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, from Bristol, England as:
    James Carpenter, 40, shoemaker
    Ann, 30
    Thos., 10
    **Dan'l, 8 (?)
    Reuben, 3
    **George, 2
    (Note: family history reports that Thomas Carpenter's brother, James, and his wife had purchased passage to emigrate to the United States, but his wife had an accident and broke her leg. So Thomas and Ann took the tickets.).
  • George Carpenter was enumerated in the household of Thomas Carpenter and Ann Stevens in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas Carpenter, 52, shoemaker, b. England
    Ann, 45, b. England
    Reuben C., 17, engraver, b. England
    George, 14, b. England
    Sophia M., 9, b. MA
    Charles A., 6, b. MA
    Ann L., 4, b. MA.
  • George Carpenter was enumerated in the household of Thomas Carpenter and Ann Stevens in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jun 1860 at Cambridgeport, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Thomas Carpenter, 55, boot maker, b. England
    Ann, 50, b. England
    George, 22, cabinet maker, b. England
    Charles, 16, b. MA
    Ann L., 14, b. MA
    George Herbert, 3, b. MA.
  • In 1861 George was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as cabinet maker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years old.
  • George Carpenter and Daniel Carpenter, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . (Note: at this time, Apr 2010, this is a working theory and needs further verification.).
  • On 21 Oct 1861 George Carpenter was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the head.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Carpenter was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • He was declared missing in action on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Carpenter was mentioned as having been taken prisoner and subsequently released.
  • On 6 Jan 1863 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 18 Sep 1869 his father, Thomas Carpenter, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
  • On 8 Sep 1884, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, George was admitted.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1885, and received certificate number 46794.
  • Between 1888 - 1889 George Carpenter married Julia A. [--?--]
  • George Carpenter was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
  • He and Julia A. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
    Carpenter, George, b. Feb 1836, 64, married 11 years, b. England, emm. 1838 and was naturalized, no occupation given, they live in a rented home
    ---, Julia A., b. Jan 1848, 52, she has no children, b. ME, servant.
  • On 28 Jun 1906, George was discharged at his own request from the Soldiers' Home.
  • On 18 Sep 1906 Julia A. [--?--], his wife, died at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, of a heart attack at age 58.
  • On 16 Nov 1908 his brother, Reuben Carpenter, died at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
  • George Carpenter was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, as Carpenter, George, lodger, 74, widower, b. England, with no occupation
    living in the house of William H. Welch who appears to be no relation.
  • He died on 20 Dec 1915 at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 81 years old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1915 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, Western Div Lot 263.
  • Researcher: Georgina.
  • Last Edited: 4 Sep 2010

Family: Julia A. [--?--] b. Jan 1848, d. 18 Sep 1906

  • Mary O. Carpenter

Henry Merritt Carpenter

b. 3 December 1839, d. 7 October 1933
  • Father: Jason Carpenter b. 29 Sep 1802, d. 1880
  • Mother: Mercy Merritt b. 9 May 1797, d. 18 Jan 1854
  • Company: B
  • Henry Merritt Carpenter was born on 3 Dec 1839 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jason Carpenter and Mercy Merritt.
  • Henry Merritt Carpenter was enumerated in the household of Jason Carpenter and Mercy Merritt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Jason Carpenter, 48, ???, b. MA (as were all)
    Mary, 53
    Jane M., 19
    **Henry M., 12.
  • On 18 Jan 1854 his mother, Mercy Merritt, died at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 56.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as harness maker.
  • In 1861 Henry was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 6 Aug 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Henry Merritt Carpenter was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the arm.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Henry Merritt Carpenter was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the leg.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 21 Jan 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.

  • Starting 22 Jan 1864, Henry also served in the 22nd V. R. C., Company C.
  • He ended his service on 4 Aug 1864 at Washington, DC.
  • On 5 Oct 1864 Henry Merritt Carpenter, 24, married Sephronia Allen Fuller, 22, daughter of Charles Fuller and Mariel Allen, at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
  • In Jun 1886 Henry was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
  • In May 1898 Henry was living at Nebraska.
  • On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
  • He and Sephronia Allen Fuller were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, as:
    Carpenter, Henry M., head, b. Dec 1839, married 35 years, b. MA (as were his parents), harness maker
    ---, Sephronia, wife, b. Sep 1842, 4 of her 5 children are still living, b. MA (fat b. VT, mor b. MA)
    ---, Nina E., daur, b. Aug 1865 in MA, teacher
    ---, William H., son, b. Oct 1869 in MA, salesman
    ---, Jennett L., daur, b. June 1871 in MA, teacher
    ---, Allen F., son, b. June 1880 in Iowa, student.
  • On 29 Jun 1901 Henry Merritt Carpenter wrote a letter to be read at the 40th reunion of Company B.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Feb 1907, but no further details are known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Before 1910 Sephronia Allen Fuller, his wife, died.
  • Henry Merritt Carpenter was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, age 71, widowed, and still a harness maker. His two daughters who are shool teachers are living with him.
  • In 1914 Henry Merritt Carpenter was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 22 Oct 1931 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Merritt Carpenter was mentioned as having sent his regrets at being unable to attended the 65th regimental reunion, or regrets were sent for him.
  • He died on 7 Oct 1933. He was 93 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1933 at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.
  • Last Edited: 9 Dec 2010

Family: Sephronia Allen Fuller b. 3 Sep 1842, d. before 1910

  • Evelina Eugenia Carpenter b. 4 Aug 1865
  • Mary Louisa Carpenter b. 10 Sep 1867, d. 17 Apr 1869
  • William Henry Carpenter b. 31 Oct 1868
  • Jennett Louisa Carpenter b. 28 Jan 1871
  • Allen Fuller Carpenter b. 12 Jun 1880
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