James Parkman Chenery

b. 28 September 1842, d. 2 July 1863
  • Father: Seth Chenery b. 12 May 1815, d. 5 Jul 1883
  • Mother: Sophia H. Fairbank b. 1815, d. 5 Dec 1843
  • Company: C
  • James Parkman Chenery was born on 28 Sep 1842 at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Seth Chenery and Sophia H. Fairbank.
  • On 5 Dec 1843 his mother, Sophia H. Fairbank, died at Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • About James's widowed father, Seth Chenery, remarried to Eliza A. Jones.
  • In 1853 his step-mother, Eliza A. Jones, died.
  • On 26 Oct 1853 James's widowed father, Seth Chenery, remarried to Harriet A. Rice, 38, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Parkman Chenery was enumerated in the household of Seth Chenery and Harriet A. Rice in the 1860 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Seth Chenery, 46, machinist, b. MA (as were all)
    Harriet A., 36
    **James P., 18, printers apprentice
    Sophia E., 14.
  • 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...
  • In 1861 James was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as printer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a corporal, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 9 months and 14 days old.
  • James Parkman Chenery and Charles E. Holbrook, first cousins, grandsons of Artemas and Clarissa (Holt) Fairbanks, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 James was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Parkman Chenery 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, James P. Cheney was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his first cousin, Charles E. Holbrook, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 20.
  • On 1 Jan 1863, James was promoted to Corporal.
  • He died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried. He was 20 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Parkman Chenery was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.
  • 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:
    Cpl. James P. Cheney, Company C, shot in the head, killed July 2, buried in the lot near the Second Corps aid station on the Peter Frey Farm, age 19.
  • Franklin Artemas Chenery, his brother, killed in action with the 36th Massachusetts Infantry, survived James and died on 3 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, Hanover County, Virginia, at age 24.
  • On 26 Nov 1873 James's sister, Sophia E. Chenery, married John L. Sweet at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Oct 1879 Seth Chenery applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on James's service; his father,with application number 252606, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Seth, his father, outlived James and died on 5 Jul 1883 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
  • In 1896, James was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • A photograph or image of James Parkman Chenery is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

James Perry Chenery

b. 9 May 1843, d. 2 March 1863
  • Father: Richard Chenery b. 1817
  • Mother: Sarah Anis Peck b. 29 Aug 1819, d. 23 Nov 1864
  • Company: 1_SS
  • James Perry Chenery was born on 9 May 1843 at Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Richard Chenery and Sarah Anis Peck.
  • James Perry Chenery was enumerated in the household of Dr. Gustavus D. Peck and Sally Perry in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as:
    G. D. Peck, 63, phyician, b. MA
    Sally, 61
    A. Perry, 33, druggist
    Sarah A. Chenery, 30,
    Charles R., 9, b. WIS
    **James P. C., 7, b. WIS
    Leonard, 4, b. MA
    Wm. Bowman, 23, clerk, b. MA
    Mary Rowe, 24, b. Ireland.
  • James Perry Chenery was enumerated in the household of Richard Chenery and Sarah Anis Peck in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, as:
    Rich'd Chenery, 43, contractor, personal estate $20,000, b. MA
    Sarah A., 41, b. MA
    Chas. E., 19, clerk, b. Wis
    **Jas P., 17, b. Wis
    Leonard, 14, b. MA
    J. M. Breedlove, 38 (m.), bartender, b. LA.
  • In 1862 James was living at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, James gave his occupation as Student.

  • On 18 Mar 1862 James Perry Chenery mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 18 years, 10 months and 9 days old.
  • On 28 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for promotion.

  • He died on 2 Mar 1863 at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of Chickahomeny Fever (chronic diarrhoea), contracted in the Army of the Potomac. He was 19 years, 9 months and 21 days old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1863 at Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Richard Chenery in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jul 1870 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, fath and bro as:
    Chenery, Richard, 53, merchant (wh?) b. MA
    ---, Leonard, 24, Lt. U. S. N., b. MA.
  • James Perry Chenery is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 16 Mar 2011

Herbert L. Cheney

b. 23 June 1845, d. 24 December 1922
  • Father: George Cheney b. 27 Oct 1814, d. 16 Sep 1849
  • Mother: Susan M. Woodbury b. 13 Oct 1817, d. Dec 1898
  • Company: D
  • Herbert L. Cheney was born on 23 Jun 1845 at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George Cheney and Susan M. Woodbury.
  • On 16 Sep 1849 his father, George Cheney, died at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
  • On 7 Jul 1850 Herbert's widowed mother, Susan M. Woodbury, remarried to Luke Stratton, 32, daughter of John Woodbury and Elizabeth [--?--], at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
  • Herbert L. Cheney was enumerated in the household of Luke Stratton and Susan M. Woodbury in the 1850 US Federal Census on 17 Sep 1850 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Luke Stratton, 39, blacksmith, b. MA (as were all in the household)
    Susan Cheney, 32
    George F., 10
    **Herbert L., 5
    John F. Woodbury, 23, blacksmith.
  • In 1861 Herbert was living at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Herbert gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 26 Nov 1861 Herbert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years, 5 months and 3 days old.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Herbert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Herbert also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
  • He ended his service by discharge on 12 Dec 1864.
  • On 26 Aug 1865 Herbert L. Cheney, 20, married Julia Ann Earle, 20, daughter of Carlo Homer Earle and Louisa A. Allen, at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Herbert L. Cheney and Julia Ann Earle were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1870 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with daughter Emma, where he is a boot bottomer.
  • On 14 May 1879 Julia Ann Earle, his wife, died at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
  • On 18 Jan 1883 Herbert L. Cheney, 37, married Mary E. Cushing, 35, daughter of Asa Swain and Charlotte R. Philips, at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. She was the widow of Henry Cushing.
  • Herbert L. Cheney made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Dec 1887.
  • On 6 Nov 1889 Herbert's daughter, Emma E. Cheney married William R. Trites at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Herbert L. Cheney was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, company E, but there is no mention of his service with the 15th Massachusetts.
  • He and Mary E. Swain were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Cheney, Herbert L., head, June 1845, married 17 years, b. MA, occupation shoe ???, they live in a rented home
    ---, Mary E., wife, July 1847, her one child is still living, b. MA.
  • On 23 Apr 1903 Mary E. Swain, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, survived by her husband, a son, Walter Cushing, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Trites at age 55.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herbert L. Cheney attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • On 24 Nov 1904 Herbert L. Cheney, 59, married Fannie E. Atwood, 47, daughter of Henry J. Atwood and Almira B. Bowne, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third for him and the first for her.
  • Herbert L. Cheney and Fannie E. Atwood were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 22 Apr 1910 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Cheney, Herbert L. head, 69, married five years, b. MA (of MA parents), shoe repair
    ---, Fanny E., wife, 53, no children, b. MA (fat b. NH, more b. MA).
  • Herbert L. Cheney and Fannie E. Atwood were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in Jun 1920 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is retired, and they have an "adopted daughter", Alice R., age 10 b. MA living with them.
  • Herbert L. Cheney died on 24 Dec 1922 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 6 months and 1 day old.
  • He was buried on 25 Dec 1922 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as reported:
    The funeral of Herbert L. Cheney was held from his home, 112 Central street, Sunday afternoon with services conducted by Rev. Nathan H. Gist. Mr. Cheney was a veteran of the Civil War and a native of Holden. He was a member of Charles H. Stevens post, G. A. R., and a delegation of veterans attended his funeral. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 26 December 1922).
  • On 11 Jan 1923 Fannie E. Atwood received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Herbert's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 931435 (last digit of year badly smeared).
  • Fannie, his wife, outlived Herbert and died on 4 Feb 1947 at age 90.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family 1: Julia Ann Earle b. 27 Dec 1844, d. 14 May 1879

  • Emma E. Cheney b. Sep 1869

Family 2: Mary E. Swain b. Jul 1847, d. 23 Apr 1903

Family 3: Fannie E. Atwood b. 27 Nov 1856, d. 4 Feb 1947

Richard Watson Cheney

b. 27 December 1838, d. 22 August 1885
  • Father: Leonard Cheney b. between 1806 - 1807, d. after 1880
  • Mother: Lucinda H. Bass b. between 1811 - 1812, d. 1894
  • Company: E
  • Richard Watson Cheney was born on 27 Dec 1838 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Cheney and Lucinda H. Bass.
  • Richard Watson Cheney was enumerated in the household of Leonard Cheney and Lucinda H. Bass in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Leonard Cheney, 41, day watch, b. MA
    Lucinda H., 38, b. NY
    **Richard W., 11, b. MA
    Arsinoe B., 9, b. MA
    Flavius J., 7, b. MA
    Gustavus A., 3, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Richard gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 30 Jul 1861 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 7 months and 3 days old.
  • On 24 Oct 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 29 Jul 1863, Richard also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Co. B.
  • He ended his service with the 2nd MA HA, due to disability on 14 Jul 1865.
  • In 1879 Richard was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Richard Watson Cheney attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Leonard Cheney and Lucinda H. Bass in the 1880 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1880 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Cheney, Leonard, 78, works in woolen mill, b. MA
    ---, Lucinda, 68, wife, b. NY
    **---, Richard W., 42, son, single, clerk in store, b. MA
    ---, Gustavis A., 32, son, married, florist (no wife enumerated), b. MA
    Cady, (Mrs.) Newton C., 28, daur, widow, dressmaker, b. MA
    ---, Charles L., 4, grandson, b. MA.
  • On 13 May 1885, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Richard was admitted.
  • He died on 22 Aug 1885 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, unmarried. He was 46 years, 7 months and 26 days old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1885 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as a member of the 2nd MA HA.
  • In 1894 his mother, Lucinda H. Bass, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1914 Richard Watson Cheney was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 18 Sep 2009

George G. Childs

b. 23 July 1838, d. 5 November 1909
  • Father: Gardner Childs b. between 1812 - 1813
  • Mother: Fanny Goulding b. 2 Aug 1816
  • Company: D
  • George G. Childs was born on 23 Jul 1838 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Gardner Childs and Fanny Goulding.
  • George G. Childs was enumerated in the household of Gardner Childs and Fanny Goulding in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Sep 1850 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, as:
    Gardner Childs, 38, car maker, b. ME
    Fanny, 34, b. MA
    **George G., 12, b. MA
    Lucy M., 7, b. MA
    Emma F., 1, b. CT
    Rosanne Morgan, 19, b. PA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as carriage maker, in Ford's history, and mechanic in the MASSCW.
  • In 1861 George was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 11 months and 19 days old.
  • George G. Childs and Edwin Goulding, first cousins, and grandsons of Clark Goulding, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. D.
  • On 9 Jan 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the U. S. Navy, Western Flotilla.

  • On 22 Feb 1862 George was transferred to the Navy, serving on U. S. S. Judge Torrence.
  • On 18 Jun 1862 George was transferred to the Clara Dolsen.
  • Starting 1 Oct 1862, George also served in the the U. S. Navy by enlistment, after transfer of the Western Gunboat Flotilla to the Navy. Thereafter, he served on the U. S. S. General Pillow and again the Clara Dolsen .
  • He ended his service with the Navy as a Seaman on the Clara Dolsen by discharge on 8 Aug 1863 at Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois.
  • On 3 Oct 1865 George G. Childs, 27, married Rebecca Stewart, 23, daughter of Charles Stuart and Margaret [--?--], at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
  • On 28 Dec 1869 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George cut off the index finger of his left hand at the middle joint while working at a circular saw.
  • He and Rebecca Stewart were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jul 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a cabinet maker, with his eldest child, Frank.
  • George G. Childs was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hyde Park, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1891, for his service in the Navy, and received certificate number 18554.
  • On 15 Jun 1898 George's daughter, Georgianna A. Childs married Gustavus T. Peterson at Hyde Park, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • George G. Childs and Rebecca Stewart were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Hyde Park, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Childs, George, head, b. July 1838, married 35 years, b. MA (as were his parents), cabinet maker
    ---, Rebecca S., wife, b. Jan 1842, all four of her children are living
    ---, Frank S., son, b. Feb 1867 in MA
    ---, Ada F., dau, b. Apr 1874 in MA.
  • In 1909 George G. Childs was a carpenter.
  • He died on 5 Nov 1909 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He was 71 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
  • He was buried on 8 Nov 1909 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 36, where his wife would later join him.
  • On 29 Jan 1910 Rebecca Stewart received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; in the Navy, his wife, receiving certificate number 21278, for $12 per month.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Frank S. Childs in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Childs, Frank, 40, single, b. MA, clerk, post office
    ---, Rebecca, mother, 68, widow, all four of her children living, b. Scotland
    ---, Ada, sister, 35, single, b. MA, school teacher.
  • On 27 Oct 1910 George G. Childs was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
  • Rebecca, his wife, outlived George and died on 26 Aug 1919 at age 77.
  • On 22 Sep 1919, Rebecca Stewart was dropped from the pension rolls.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Rebecca Stewart b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 26 Aug 1919

  • Frank S. Childs b. 22 Feb 1866
  • Georgianna A. Childs b. 15 Jun 1872
  • Ada Isabel Childs b. 10 Apr 1874
  • William G. Childs b. 17 Jul 1875
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