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Albert P. Buzzell

• Father: Stephen P. Buzzell b. between 1809 - 1810
• Mother: Sarah Hawes b. between 1810 - 1811

• Company: 1_SS

• Albert P. Buzzell was born on 15 Sep 1834 at Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Stephen P. Buzzell and Sarah Hawes.
• In 1862 Albert was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Albert gave his occupation as Scale Maker.
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  On 15 Sep 1862 Albert P. Buzzell mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 28 years old.
• On 17 Feb 1863 Albert ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 22 Jul 1873 Albert P. Buzzell, 38, married Ida G. L. Griffin, 17, daughter of Francis J. Griffin and Mary A. [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Albert P. Buzzell and Ida G. L. Griffin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Buzzell, Albert, 43, scale maker, b. ME (of ME parents
  ---, Ida, 23, wife, b. NH
  ---, Ella, 4, daur, b. ME.
• Albert P. Buzzell was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 21 Union Park Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• On 14 Sep 1898 Albert's daughter, Ella Gertrude Buzzell married Appleton B. Eastman at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Albert P. Buzzell made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 2 Apr 1904, and received certificate number 1691358.
• He died on 21 Jan 1906 at Soldiers' Home, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 71 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried on 24 Jan 1906 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Soldiers' Home section.

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2009

Samuel G. Campbell

• Father: Robert Campbell
• Mother: Sally Nichols

• Company: 1_SS

• Samuel G. Campbell was born on 20 Oct 1830 at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Robert Campbell and Sally Nichols.
• On 13 Apr 1851 Samuel G. Campbell, 20, married Sophronia White, daughter of Oliver White and Aseneth Wilkins, at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Samuel G. Campbell and Sophronia White were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1860 at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel G. Campbell, 29, cordwainer, b. MA
  Sophronia W., 30, b. MA
  Edgar L., 8
  Chester C., 5
  Fred L., 3.
• At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• In 1861 Samuel was living at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Samuel G. Campbell mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 30 years, 10 months and 13 days old.
• On 24 Jul 1863 Samuel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 24 Jul 1863, Samuel also served in the 14th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company B.
• He ended his service with the 14th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company B by mustering out on 2 Sep 1864.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 6 May 1899, and received certificate number 987324.
• He died on 8 Nov 1899 at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1899 at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Nov 1899 Sophronia White received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Samuel's service; his wife received certificate number 512248.
• Samuel G. Campbell is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 23 May 2008

John Holland Champney

• Father: Ebenezer Champney b. 8 Mar 1808, d. 16 Apr 1882
• Mother: Sarah Nichols b. 10 Mar 1811, d. 26 Jun 1873

• Company: 1_SS

• John Holland Champney was born on 8 Nov 1836 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer Champney and Sarah Nichols.
• On 22 Aug 1857 John Holland Champney, 20, married Elizabeth Ruhamma Heald, 21, daughter of Ephraim Heald and Betsey Hodgman, at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John Holland Champney and Elizabeth Ruhamma Heald were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1860 at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John H. Champney, 24, farmer, b. MA
  Elizabeth R., 24
  Adriana E., 2.
• In 1862 John was living at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Farmer.
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  On 24 Mar 1862 John H. Champney mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 25 years, 4 months and 16 days old.
• On 26 Jan 1864 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability.
  
  
• On 12 Nov 1877 John's daughter, Adriana E. Champney married Frank H. Rowe at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• John Holland Champney and Elizabeth Ruhamma Heald were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Champney, John N., 45, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Elizabeth R., 43, wife, b. MA
  ---, Anna B., 19, daur, b. MA.
• John Holland Champney made application for a veteran's pension on 28 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 314966.
• On 22 Oct 1883 his daughter, Anna Belle Champney, died at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried of unknown causes at age 23.
• John Holland Champney was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters.
• He died on 6 Jun 1891 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 54 years, 6 months and 29 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1891 at Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Jul 1891 Elizabeth Ruhamma Heald received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife received certificate number 355984 (date could also be 1881).

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

Samuel D. Chase

• Father: Samuel Chase b. 17 Apr 1810, d. 13 Apr 1869
• Mother: Lydia Holbrook b. 31 Mar 1802, d. 16 Apr 1866

• Company: 1_SS

• Samuel D. Chase was born on 17 Dec 1842 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Chase and Lydia Holbrook.
• At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as Bootmaker.
• In 1862 Samuel was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 29 Oct 1862 Samuel D. Chase mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years, 10 months and 12 days old.
• On 16 Feb 1864 Samuel reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• On 1 Jul 1864 Samuel was promoted to Corporal.
• On 21 Oct 1864 Samuel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
  
  
• Starting 21 Oct 1864, Samuel also served in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company K.
• On 16 Apr 1866 his mother, Lydia Holbrook, died at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, of consumptiion at age 64.
• On 26 Dec 1866 Samuel D. Chase, 24, married Mary L. White, daughter of David White and Mary Hayden, at Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 13 Apr 1869 his father, Samuel Chase, died at Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
• Samuel D. Chase was enumerated in the household of Mary Hayden in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 4 Jun 1880 at at Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with his mother-in-law as:
  White, Mary, 67, b. MA
  Chase, Samuel D., 37, son-in-law, makes shoes, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 31, daur, b. MA
  Hunt, Charles, 25, boarder.
• Samuel D. Chase was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He died on 21 Mar 1899 at Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, of cancer. He was 56 years, 3 months and 4 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1899 at Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 2 Oct 1901 Mary L. White received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Samuel's service; his wife received certificate number 550290.

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

James P. Cheeney

• Company: 1_SS

• James P. Cheeney was born between 1842 - 1843.
• At the time of his enlistment, James gave his occupation as Student.
• In 1862 James was living at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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  On 18 Mar 1862 James P. Cheeney mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• On 28 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for promotion.
  
  
• He died on 2 Mar 1863 according to the 1870 AG report.
• James P. Cheeney is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

Philo Clapp

• Company: 1_SS

• Philo Clapp was born on 18 Jun 1806 at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• In 1862 Philo was living at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Philo gave his occupation as Pump Maker.
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  On 20 Sep 1862 Philo Clapp mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 56 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
• On 6 Feb 1863 Philo ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 May 1877, and received certificate number 181000.
• He died on 18 Apr 1886 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of diabetes. He was 79 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in Apr 1886 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

Oscar H. Clement

• Father: Simeon Clement b. between 1803 - 1804
• Mother: Mary S. [--?--] b. between 1808 - 1809

• Company: 1_SS

• Oscar H. Clement was born in 1838 at Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, son of Simeon Clement and Mary S. [--?--].
• Oscar H. Clement was enumerated in the household of Simeon Clement and Mary S. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Nov 1850 at Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, as:
  Simeon D. Clement, 46, farmer, b. NH
  Mary S., 41
  William M., 15
  **Oscar H., 13
  Otis M., 10
  Herman A., 9
  Simeon A., 7
  Wesley B., 1/12
  Alonzo Jones 18, farmer, married within the year
  Vienna W. Jones, 20.
• On 30 Sep 1860 Oscar H. Clement married Susan J. Goodwin, 18, daughter of Henry Goodwin and Martha A. Dow, at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Oscar gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• In 1861 Oscar was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Oscar also served in the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company D.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Oscar H. Clement mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters as a Private. He was 23 years old.
• Oscar was promoted to Full 1st Sergeant.
• On 30 May 1863 Oscar was promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant.
• On 27 Sep 1863 Oscar ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by being cashiered.
  
  
• On 22 Oct 1872 Susan J. Goodwin, his wife, died at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 30.
• On 22 Oct 1873 Oscar H. Clement married Florence M. Hocumb, 20, daughter of William Hocumb and Maria R. Wright, at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both.
• On 21 Aug 1878 Florence M. Hocumb, his wife, died at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 24.
• Oscar H. Clement was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester Lunatic Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as Clement, Oscar, 45, shoemaker, b. NH.
• He died on 13 Nov 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of "general paralysis". He was 42 years old.
• He was buried in Nov 1880 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a member of the Sharpshooters, according to one report.
• Oscar H. Clement is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

Horace G. Coburn

• Father: John Coburn b. 1795
• Mother: Bethia Wyman b. 1798

• Company: 1_SS

• Horace G. Coburn was born between 1819 - 1820 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of John Coburn and Bethia Wyman.
• At the time of his enlistment, Horace gave his occupation as Teamster.
• In 1862 Horace was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 25 Sep 1862 Horace G. Coburn mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• On 11 Mar 1863 Horace ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• Starting 23 Dec 1863, Horace also served in the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company A.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Mar 1864, and received certificate number 175904.
• He ended his service with the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company A by discharge for disability on 5 Jul 1864 at Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.
• In 1889 Horace G. Coburn was an Engineer, by trade, at the time of his death.
• In 1889 Horace was living at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• He died on 7 Aug 1889 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, of heart disease.
• He was buried in Aug 1889 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

• Last Edited: 4 May 2008

Alvin Cole

• Company: 1_SS

• Alvin Cole was born between 1839 - 1840.
• At the time of his enlistment, Alvin gave his occupation as Carpenter.
• In 1861 Alvin was living at East Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 Alvin Cole mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• Alvin was promoted to Full Corporal.
• On 22 Dec 1862 Alvin ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, but no unit or service dates are given. Identification not conclusive.
• Alvin Cole is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

George M. Coleman

• Company: 1_SS

• George Holmes was an alias.
• George M. Coleman was born between 1833 - 1834.
• At the time of his enlistment, George gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• In 1861 George was living at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 George M. Coleman mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
• On 11 Jul 1863 George ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Washington, DC, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• George was living at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine.
• Starting 3 Dec 1863, George also served in the 2nd Maine Cavalry, Co. C as a Sergeant.
• He ended his service with the 2nd Maine Cavalry, Co. C on 6 Dec 1865 at Fort Barrancas, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
• George M. Coleman married Sallie E. [--?--]
• George M. Coleman died on 17 Jun 1908.
• He made application at Florida for a veteran's pension on 10 Sep 1908, his wife, received certificate number 751319.

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2009