Roster Page - 70

Henry Augustus Putnam

• Father: Luke Putnam b. between 1801 - 1802
• Mother: Rebecca J. Hale b. between 1811 - 1812

• Company: C

• Henry Augustus Putnam was born on 22 Dec 1836 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Luke Putnam and Rebecca J. Hale.
• Henry Augustus Putnam was enumerated in the household of Luke Putnam and Rebecca J. Hale in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luke Putnam, 58, pattern maker, b. NH
  Rebecca J., 48, b. NH
  **Henry A., 23, machinist, b. NH
  Mary J. Crosby, 24, millener, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as mechanic.
  
• 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 24 years, 6 months and 20 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 Augustus Putnam was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry A. Putnam was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, A. J. Putnam was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• On 2 Nov 1862 Henry Augustus Putnam and Joseph Richardson Houghton, together with Henry Augustus Putnam, ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Rickett's Battery, with his friends, according to the History of Clinton, Massachusetts.
• Starting Nov 1862, Henry also served in the the 1st U. S. Light Artillery, Bat. I.
• On 22 Jul 1864 Henry Augustus Putnam, 27, married Augusta E. Shepard, 26, daughter of Roland Mills Shepard and Sylvia Moody, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Augustus Putnam and Augusta E. Shepard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a Machinist.
• On 1 Nov 1884 Henry's son, Ernest M. Putnam married Carrie M. Olcott, daughter of Hervey B. Olcott and Emeline Pasco, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. (Note: the fathers of both bride and groom had served in the 15th Massachusetts.).
• Henry Augustus Putnam 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.
• On 25 Jun 1895 Henry's daughter, Armenelle S. "Nellie" Putnam married Frank G. Fox at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Henry Augustus Putnam was mentioned when Frank Edward Houghton was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" as follows:

  Frank E. Houghton, who had been transferred to Rickett's Battery, U. S. A., was killed at St. Mary's Church, June 24th, and it should here be noted that Rickett's Battery, to which he and his two comrades (Henry A. Putnam, p. 639, and James O. Howard, p. 641) of the Fifteenth had been transferred, had been continually with the Army of the Potomac and had participated in it's battles.

  in 1896.
• On 21 Oct 1901 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Henry A. Putnam attended the 35th annual regimental reunion, which was reported the following day in the Worcester Daily Spy.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 23 Mar 1904, and received certificate number 1089252.
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Henry Augustus Putnam 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. (Click icon to read the report.).
• He died on 15 Jul 1916 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• On 8 Aug 1916 Augusta E. Shepard applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Henry's service; his wife, with application number 1070340, but no certificate is recorded.

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2010

George O. Raymond

• Father: Orin Raymond b. between 1797 - 1798, d. after 1880
• Mother: Betsey Freeman b. 9 Nov 1806, d. 8 Feb 1868

• Company: C

• George O. Raymond was born between 1829 - 1830 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman.
• George O. Raymond was enumerated in the household of Orin Raymond and Betsey Freeman in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Orrin RAYMOND, 52, m, operative, 2500, b. CT
  Betsey, 44, f, b. CT,
  Mary A., 22, f, b. CT,
  **George, 20, m, b. CT
  Caroline, 17, f, b. MA
  **John, 15, m, b. MA
  **Rufus, 14, m, b. MA
  Sarah, 9, f, b. MA
  **Hiram, 6, m, b. MA.
  
• George O. Raymond married Emily Bixby, daughter of Nathan Bixby and Polly Bates.
• George O. Raymond and Emily Bixby were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Geo. O. Raymond, 30, shoemaker, b. MA
  Emily, 27, b. CT
  Mary Ellen, 7, b. MA
  Frederick, 5, b. MA
  Arthur, 3, b. MA.
• George O. Raymond and Rufus Franklin Raymond, and John F. Raymond and Hiram J. Raymond, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . All returned but George.
• In 1862 George was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• 
  On 8 Aug 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam. (Click icon to read.).
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George O. Raymond was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers. (click icon to see excerpt).
• On 4 Jul 1863 George O. Raymond was wounded on the hip.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Albert H. Snow on 18 Jul 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Click icon to read.).
• George O. Raymond died on 22 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George O. Raymond was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• In A Vast Sea of Misery:A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863-November 20, 1863, by Gregory A. Coco, 1988, Thomas Publications, the following is found:
  Pvt. George O. Raymond, Company C, wounded July 2 or 3, died July 22, buried on the Schwartz Farm near Rock Creek under a walnut tree, age 32. (Note: as per the following, he was later reinterred in Webster.).
• He was buried in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, A newspaper report of the funeral appeared in The Weekley Times, contributed by Mike Branniff. (Click icon to read.).
• On 1 Aug 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was mentioned in

  A Tribute At a special meeting of the members of Webster Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at their Hall on Thursday evening, July 30, the following resolutions were passed: Whereas, The fate of war has removed from earth George O. Raymond, late Senior Warden of Webster Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, therefore Resolved, That a noble man has fallen in a noble cause, that this Lodge has lost a worthy member, his family a kind husband and father, and our country a brave soldier and unselfish patriot. Resolved, That we will cherish his memory and seek to emulate his virtues. Resolved, That to his family and relatives we extend our kindest sympathy in their bereavement. Resolved, That to our brothers, the members of the Good Samaritan Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, at Gettysburg, Penn., we tender our thanks for the kind aid extended to his wife in removing the body of her husband from the battlefield to his home for burial. Hiram Allen, W. M. Wm. H. Mansfield, Sec’y.

• On 12 Sep 1863 Emily Bixby received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 26692.
• On 10 Oct 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a note of thanks from the family was published. (click icon to read).
• On 20 Dec 1864 George's widow, Emily Bixby remarried to George A. Jacobs at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 20 Mar 1865 George A. Jacobs made application for a pension as guardian to George's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 68885.
• Betsey, his mother, outlived George and died on 8 Feb 1868 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 61.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of George A. Jacobs and Emily Bixby in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Jun 1870 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jacobs, George A., 42, real estate agent, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Emily, 37
  ---, Elmer S., 14
  ---, Jillian R., 3
  ---, Jennie M., 8/12
  Raymond, Mary E., 17, works in woolen mill
  ---, Frederic B., 15, works in woolen mill
  ---, Arthur F., 13, works in woolen mill.
• In 1890 George O. Raymond was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Click HERE to see the full listing.
• On 4 Jul 1907 George O. Raymond was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
• Descendant(s): Mark Stasko, researching the family of his wife who is a descendant of brother, George O. Raymond.

• Last Edited: 15 Jun 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Betsey (Freeman) Raymond, Descendants of Samuel and Arminda (Foster) Freeman

Henry Reed

• Company: C

• Henry Reed was born between 1829 - 1830 at Ireland.
• In 1864 Henry was living at Canada (East).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 14 Mar 1864 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 May 1864 Henry was taken prisoner taken prisoner.
  
• On 27 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry while a prisoner.
  
  
  

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2006

Henry Howard Rugg

• Father: John Rugg b. 15 Jul 1789, d. 1854
• Mother: Eliza Houghton d. 5 Jun 1873

• Company: C

• Henry Howard Rugg was born on 3 Aug 1839 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Rugg and Eliza Houghton, (John-5, Asa-4, Reuben-3, Daniel-2 , John-1).
  
• In 1861 Henry was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as baker.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 11 months and 9 days old.
• Antonio Phillips and Charles H. Rugg, Henry Howard Rugg, and Andrew Josiah Rugg, 1st and 2nd cousins, and one who married into the family, descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Henry H. Rugg and Granville C. Hosmer, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry Howard Rugg was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the shoulder.
  
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Howard Rugg was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 1 May 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with no reason given in the 1870 roster or Ford's history.
  
  
  
• Starting 17 Oct 1862, Henry also served in the 53rd Massachusetts Regt. Co. K.
• He ended his service mustered out on 2 Sep 1863.
• Starting 22 Jul 1864, Henry also served in the 42nd Massachusetts Regt. Co. E.
• He ended his service mustered out on 11 Nov 1864.
• From Marvin's history of Lancaster -

  Re-enlisted in the 53rd and then in a three months regiment; wounded in the shoulder while swimming in the river, after the battle of Ball's Bluff.

• On 31 Dec 1867 Henry Howard Rugg, 28, married Louise R. Hosmer, 26, daughter of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce.
• About 1868 Henry Howard Rugg moved from Massachusetts to Akron, Ohio.
• He made application at Ohio for a veteran's pension in Jan 1884, and received certificate number 283493.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• From the Rugg Genealogy -

  He was the soldier of this family, and enlisted July 12, 1861, as private in Co. C, 15th Mass. Infantry; wounded at the battle of Ball's Bluff, and discharged April 25, 1862. After regaining his health he enlisted a second time, Sept. 2, 1862, made Corp. in Co. K, 53d Regt. Inf., doing duty in the "Department of the Gulf." Took part in the various battles and skirmishes with his Regt. and mustered out Sept. 12, 1863. He enlisted for the third time July 22, 1864, in Co. E, 42d Regt. Inf. Mass. Vol., serving in the defense of Washington, D. C., until mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. He is a machinist and resides in Akron, O.

• He and Louise R. Hosmer were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as:
  RUGG, Henry H., b. Aug 1839, married 32 years, b. MA (as were his parents), he is a machinist, they own a family home.
  ---, Louise R., wife, b. Nov 1841, they have no children, also MA
  LAMB, Bertha, boarder, b. Jan 1837, in Ohio.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Henry Howard Rugg 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.).
• On 3 Jan 1910 Louise R. Hosmer, his wife, died at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 68.
• Henry Howard Rugg married Ella V. Bissell, daughter of James E. Lynn and Isabelle Woods, a widow.
• Henry Howard Rugg and Ella V. Bissell were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, where he owns a publishing company, and she is his housekeeper.
• Henry Howard Rugg and Ella B. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 13 Jan 1920 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
• Henry Howard Rugg died on 5 Nov 1922 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio. He was 83 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
• He was buried on 8 Nov 1922 at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
• On 17 Feb 1931 Ella V. Lynn received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; and received certificate number A-4-1-31.
• Ella, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 13 Sep 1937 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 82.

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg

George W. B. Sawyer

• Father: Stephen B. Sawyer b. 23 Feb 1813
• Mother: Lucy A. M. Stone b. 12 Jul 1823

• Company: C

• George W. B. Sawyer was born on 8 Jul 1843 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Stephen B. Sawyer and Lucy A. M. Stone.
• George W. B. Sawyer was enumerated in the household of John Stone Jr. in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his maternal uncle as:
  John Stone, Jr., 24, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Charlotte, 19 (née Harrington)
  **George W. B. Sawyer, 7
  Nathan M. Bellows, 20, bootmaker.
• In 1859, at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George was party to a guardianship hearing. It is unclear what happened to his parents. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 George was living at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 4 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. B. Sawyer was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George W. B. Sawyer was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, George W. B. Sawyer was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, unmarried, in battle. He was 19 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1900 George W. B. Sawyer was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2007

Joseph Chapman Shattuck

• Father: William Gardner Shattuck b. 14 May 1819, d. 15 Mar 1892
• Mother: Harriet Burdett Dyer b. 20 Sep 1818

• Company: C

• Joseph Chapman Shattuck was born on 25 Nov 1846 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Gardner Shattuck and Harriet Burdett Dyer, (Note: his GAR personal sketch says 1 Nov 1847.).
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• In 1864 Joseph was living at Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 14 Mar 1864 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 18 days old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 20th MVI, Company E by mustering out on 3 Jun 1865.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 14 Jul 1865, and received certificate number 76291.
• On 25 Nov 1867 Joseph Chapman Shattuck, 21, married Eliza Jane Gould, 19, daughter of Amos Amander Gould and Martha Jane Fish, at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• Joseph Chapman Shattuck and Eliza Jane Gould were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, he is a Farmer.
• On 2 Feb 1887 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, he joined the Isaac Davis GAR Post 138, for which he wrote the following: "I first entered the service as private in Co. C 15th Mass Vol Infantry on March 14, 1864 and was afterwards transferred to Co. K 20th Mass. Vol
  After a service of fifteen months I was finally discharged June 7, 1865 as the war had come to an end."
• Joseph Chapman Shattuck died on 31 Oct 1889 at Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was 42 years, 11 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried on 3 Nov 1889 at South Cemetery, Brookline, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• On 27 Nov 1889 Eliza Jane Gould received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on Joseph's service; his wife, received certificate number 266559.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C. It appears that he was alredy decease at the time, but the enumeration is there. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• Eliza, his wife, outlived Joseph and died on 22 Apr 1900 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
• Joseph Chapman Shattuck 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.

• Last Edited: 5 Jul 2007

Alfred Smith

• Company: C

• Alfred Smith was born in Mar 1828 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alfred Smith as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
• In 1862 Alfred was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alfred gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• 
  On 7 Aug 1862 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years and 5 months old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Alfred Smith was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the face.
• 
  On 19 Feb 1864 Alfred mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having reenlisted to collect a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years and 11 months old.
• On 6 May 1864 Alfred Smith was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Alfred ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, while absent, wounded.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 20th Massachusetts on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Alfred Smith was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Sep 1875, and received certificate number 140117.
• Alfred Smith married Maria [--?--].
• In 1896, Alfred was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Maria [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1900 at Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, as:
  Smith, Alfred, b. Mar 1828, 72 married 19 years, b. CT (of CT parents), mule spinner
  ---, Maria, wife, b. Dec 1836, no children, b. RI, (fath b. CT, mor b. RI).
• Alfred Smith died on 2 Jul 1906. He was 78 years and 4 months old.
• He was buried in Jul 1906 at Evergreen Cemetery, Plainfield (Danielson), Windham County, Connecticut, (Note: this needs verification).
• On 12 Jul 1906 Maria [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Alfred's service; his wife, received certificate number 625580.
• Alfred Smith and Maria [--?--] had no issue.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Charles Elbridge Smith

• Father: William Smith b. 8 Feb 1805, d. 18 Mar 1868
• Mother: Angeline Wenzel b. 28 May 1816, d. 17 Dec 1897

• Company: C

• Charles Elbridge Smith was born on 21 Jun 1836 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Smith and Angeline Wenzel.
• On 11 Mar 1856 Charles Elbridge Smith, 19, married Sarah Josephine Shepherdson, 16.
• Charles Elbridge Smith and Sarah Josephine Shepherdson were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a boot maker.
• Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Elbridge Smith as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
• On 11 Nov 1860 his infant daughter, Alice Josey Smith, died.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
• On 26 Jun 1861, Granville Haven Smith, his brother, was enlisted in Co. B, 12th Massachusetts Infantry at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years and 21 days old.
• Ford notes that he had a wound to the head at Antietam, however this is not possible if he was discharged in Dec 1861. Possible confusion with Ball's Bluff. (Open issue. Aug 2003).
• On 13 Dec 1861 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge.
  
  
• On 20 Oct 1862 his brother, Granville Haven Smith, died at Smoketown, Washington County, Maryland, of disease while serving with the 12th Massachusetts Infantry at age 22.
• Starting 2 Sep 1864, Charles also served in the Co. B, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 2nd HA, by transfer on 15 Dec 1864.
• Starting 15 Dec 1864, Charles also served in the Co. D, 17th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He ended his service with the 17th Massachusetts on 22 Jul 1865 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Charles Elbridge Smith was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, as well as in the 17th and 2nd Heavy Arty.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 13 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 1094583.
• He and Sarah Josephine Shepherdson were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Smith, Charles E., head, b. June 1836, married 43 years, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Sarah J., wife, b. Oct 1839, five of her seven children are living, b. RI (of RI parents)
  ---, Henry M., b. Feb 1864.
• On 21 Feb 1907 Sarah Josephine Shepherdson, his wife, died at age 67.
• Charles Elbridge Smith died on 13 Jan 1916 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried on 16 Jan 1916 at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Grave No.4, Sect. 12, Lot 248.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Francis E. Smith

• Father: Augustus E. Smith b. 28 Mar 1818, d. 18 Oct 1849
• Mother: Louisa Kezar b. between 1819 - 1820

• Company: C

• Francis E. Smith was born between 1842 - 1843 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Augustus E. Smith and Louisa Kezar.
• On 18 Oct 1849 his father, Augustus E. Smith, died at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 31 and there was an administration of his estate.
• Francis E. Smith was enumerated in the household of Louisa Kezar in the 1860 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Louisa Smith, 40, $1000 property, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  **Francis E., 18, weaver
  George W., 16
  Edwin H., 15
  Emma S., 12.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as weaver.
  
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 23 Jul 1862 at DeCamp Hospital, David's Island, New York Harbor, Westchester County, New York, unmarried, of typhoid fever brought on by exhaustion and exposure at the battle of Fair Oaks during the retreat of McClellan's army from Virginia, according to his pension file.
• He was buried at Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Plot: 252.
• At Old Burying Ground, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Francis E. Smith was memorialized in an inscription on the backside of his mother's marble headstone.
• In Dec 1862 Louisa Kezar received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his mother, received certificate number 7131.
• On 8 Aug 1863 Andrew Lowell Fuller wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member of Francis E. Smith.
• On 5 Sep 1863 James F. Burgess wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member of Francis E. Smith.
• On 11 Sep 1863 Sarah E. Batterson wrote an affidavit in support of Louisa Smith's application for a pension to surviving family member.
• In 1896, Francis was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• A photograph or image of Francis E. Smith is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 2 Jul 2009

John Smith

• Father: John Smith
• Mother: Rosanna [--?--]

• Company: C

• John Smith was born in 1834 at England, son of John Smith and Rosanna [--?--], or Scotland.
• In 1861 John was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as weaver.
  
• On 6 Feb 1861 John Smith married Elizabeth Wiggins, daughter of James Wiggins and Margaret [--?--], at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Smith was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read report).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Smith was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, John Smith was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
• On 4 Jul 1863 John Smith was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the breast.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Smith was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• On 14 Jan 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He died after Jan 1864 ; He "died", according to Ford's history, with no further clarification.
• He was buried in May 1866 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Elizabeth made application from Massachusetts for a widow's pension on 26 Feb 1885 and received certificate number 288693.
• ATTENTION: the only sure thing about his family here is that his wife was "Elizabeth." Her maiden name and the parents shown here are very tentative. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2008