Frank S. Corbin

b. 27 October 1842, d. 17 September 1862

Frank S. Corbin
  • Father: William Corbin b. 12 May 1812, d. 3 Sep 1889
  • Mother: Eliza Schofield b. 24 Feb 1821, d. 31 Oct 1904
  • Company: I
  • Francis Corbin was born on 27 Oct 1842 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Corbin and Eliza Schofield.
  • Frank S. Corbin was enumerated in the household of William Corbin and Eliza Schofield in the 1860 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1860 at Webster P. O., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    William Corbin, 48, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Eliza, 39
    **Frank, 18
    Ellen, 16
    Eugene, 11
    Willie, 6
    Alice, 2.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Frank gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • Frank S. Corbin and Rufus Ephraim Corbin, second cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.

  • On 8 Aug 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 9 months and 12 days old.
  • On 10 Aug 1861 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank S. Corbin was mentioned.
  • On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank S. Corbin was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
  • On 31 Aug 1861 Frank S. Corbin was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Frank S. Corbin was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
  • On 12 May 1862 his first-cousin, Marcus Morton Corbin, died at New Berne, North Carolina, of disease while serving as a musician in the band of the 21st Massachusetts Regiment at age 19.
  • On 21 May 1862 Frank was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
  • On 9 Jul 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Frank S. Corbin was included on a list of sick and wounded on board the Knickerbocker, arrived at Old Point from James River, July 6, bound to New York and Philadelphia.
  • On 9 Jul 1862, Frank was suffering from typhoid fever.
  • He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 19 years, 10 months and 21 days old.
  • On 20 Sep 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank S. Corbin was mentioned among the first Antietam casualties.
  • Adoniram Judson Bradley wrote a letter to William Corbin, Frank Corbin's father, on 23 Sep 1862 as follows: concerning the death of his son. Click icon to read.
  • Frank S. Corbin was buried on 27 Sep 1862 at Corbin Cemetery, Corbin Rd., Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Click the icon to read the report of his burial from the Webster Times.
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  • On 27 Sep 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank, and Mary Ellen Goodell and his cousin, Marcus, were the subjects of a poem written by Mary Ellen Lewis. (click icon to read).
  • On 1 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Frank 's funeral was reported as follows:
    The funeral of Lieut. Frank Corbin of the Massachusetts 15th regiment, who fell in the recent battles in Maryland, took place at Dudley on Wednesday last. A large concourse of friends and fellow townsmen manifested by their presence their respect for the memory of a brave and patriotic officer, who had gone from among them at the call of duty to dare the perils of the conflict, and who returned coffined and shrouded for the tomb. Rev. Mr. Baker conducted the services. (Volume 91 # 40).
  • He was mentioned in the newspaper report of the funeral of George O. Raymond in Jul 1863 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Sep 1869 Frank S. Corbin was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
  • On 26 Oct 1886 William Corbin received a pension to surviving family member based on Frank's service; his father, but no certificate number is given.
  • On 13 Jul 1896 Eliza Schofield received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frank's service; his mother.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 1Lt Frank S. Corbin 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.).
  • In 1909 Frank S. Corbin was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jul 2010

Rufus Ephraim Corbin

b. 16 August 1842, d. 6 April 1885
  • Father: Lucian Corbin b. 20 Oct 1808, d. 1 May 1854
  • Mother: Azubah McIntire b. 27 Sep 1812, d. 2 Oct 1846
  • Company: I
  • Rufus Ephraim Corbin was born on 16 Aug 1842 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lucian Corbin and Azubah McIntire, grandson of Rufus and Hannah (Wetherall) Corbin.
  • On 2 Oct 1846 his mother, Azubah McIntire, died at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
  • Rufus Ephraim Corbin was enumerated in the household of Rufus Corbin in the 1850 US Federal Census in Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living with his grandparents as:
    Rufus Corbin, 70, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Hannah, 73
    Lucian, 44 (his father)
    Lucian Jr., 12
    Roxalana, 10
    **Rufus E., 8.
  • On 1 May 1854 his father, Lucian Corbin, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 45.
  • Rufus Ephraim Corbin was enumerated in the household of Roxalany Corbin and Samuel Sumner Woodward in the 1860 US Federal Census on 13 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Samuel Woodrow, 26, shoemaker, b. CT
    Roxanna, 20, b. MA (his sister)
    **Rufus Corbin, 18, shoemaker, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Rufus gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 Rufus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years, 10 months and 15 days old.
  • Rufus Ephraim Corbin and Frank S. Corbin, second cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Rufus was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Rufus Ephraim Corbin, as follows.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus E. Corbin was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was listed as a prisoner at Richmond.
  • John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times on 29 Dec 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Rufus Ephraim Corbin, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
  • On 15 Jan 1862 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #3) as follows:
    There were 175 prisoners sent further south last week, two from our company, Sergeant Taft of Worcester, and Rufus Corbin of Webster. Geo.W. Lewis and Henry Clapp received letters from home today.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his cousin, Frank S. Corbin, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, at age 19.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Rufus Ephraim Corbin was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 1 Jan 1864 Rufus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 24th Regiment, Co. A, Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • On 8 May 1865 his brother, Lucian Bonaparte Corbin, died at Hampton, Virginia, in hospital, while serving with in Co. G, 4th Mass. Cavalry at age 26.
  • Rufus Ephraim Corbin ended his service with the 24th Regiment, Co. A, Veterans' Reserve Corps, by mustering out on 15 Nov 1865.
  • In 1866, at Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon Soldiers' Home, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Rufus was a resident for a few months.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 69735, mentioning only his service in the 15th Mass. (date difficiult to read).
  • He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 24 Jun 1880 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, age 38, farmer, b. MA.
  • He died on 6 Apr 1885 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 42 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1885 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Plot: H, 449.
  • 6 Apr 1885, is likely the exact date of death. There is a burial (Plot: H 449) at Togus National Cemetery for a Rufus E. Corbin who died on this date. However, the VA records list him as having served in A 42D US INF. This may be a misprint referencing his service in the VRC. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Rufus Ephraim Corbin 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.).
  • In 1909 Rufus Ephraim Corbin was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 8 Apr 2010

William Corcoran

b. between 1820 and 1821, d. 7 September 1891
  • Company: F
  • William Corcoran was born between 1820 - 1821 at Ireland.
  • William Corcoran married Alice Cochran, daughter of John Cochran and Mary [--?--].
  • William Corcoran and Alice Cochran appeared on the census of 1855 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, enumerated in the MA State census:
    William CORCORAN, 40, laborer
    Alice, 35
    James, 8, b. MA
    Mary, 3, b. MA.
  • On 16 Oct 1859 Alice Cochrane, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • William Corcoran was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jun 1860 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    **William Corcoran, 45, laborer, b. Ireland
    James, 10, b. MA
    Mary, 8, b. NY
    Patrick Gaughan, 53, laborer, b. Ireland
    Margaret, 48, b. Ireland
    Bridget, 8, b. MA
    Mary, 15, b. Ireland
    (Note: William is apparently a wodower at this time. Relationship of others in household unknown.).
  • In 1861 William was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as laborer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 15 Feb 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • He died on 7 Sep 1891.
  • He was buried in Sep 1891 at St. Elizabeth Asylum, Washington, DC.
  • In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • Last Edited: 29 Nov 2010

Family: Alice Cochran b. between 1819 - 1820, d. 16 Oct 1859

  • James Corcoran b. between 1846 - 1847
  • Mary Corcoran b. between 1851 - 1852
  • William Corcoran b. 18 Aug 1856
  • Patrick Corcoran b. 8 Jun 1859

Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish

b. 19 February 1824, d. 23 May 1904

Dr. Theodore O. Cornish
  • Father: Spooner Cornish b. 19 Dec 1779, d. 19 Aug 1856
  • Mother: Ruth Hovey b. 28 Mar 1795, d. 20 Dec 1871
  • Company: Staff
  • Theodore O. Cornish was born on 19 Feb 1824 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Spooner Cornish and Ruth Hovey.
  • Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish married Jerusha Louisa Roys.
  • Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish and Jerusha Louisa Roys were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1860 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
    Theodore Cornish, 37, physician, b. MA
    J. Louisa, 33, b. VT
    Francis A., 5, b. MA
    Walter C., 3, b. MA
    Lester W., 1, b. MA
    ?? Cragton, 21, domestic, b. Ireland
    Susan R. Cornish, 25, teacher, b. MA.

  • On 11 Aug 1862 Theodore mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as Assistant Surgeon, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 5 months and 23 days old.
  • He is mentioned in Grappling With Death, 2001 by Morningside of Dayton, Ohio, as follows:
    Cornish, Assistant Surgeon, Theodore O.
    - 404 4th St., Boston, Massachusetts
    - Mustered in August 11, 1862
    - Mustered out July 29, 1864.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
  • On 29 Jul 1864 Theodore ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.

  • He and Jerusha Louisa Roys were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where his aunt, Sarah C. HOVEY, b. ME, lives with them, as well as one Elizabeth EMERSON, from New Brunswick.
  • Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Feb 1886, and received Cert. No. 363358.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at 461 4th Street, South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as surgeon, noting that he also served at a contract hospital in Frederick City, Maryland, 16 Sep 1864 to 13 May 1865.
  • In 1899 Jerusha Louisa Roys, his wife, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Dr. Theodore Osgood Cornish was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in Jun 1900 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
    Cornish, Theodore O., head, b. Feb 1824, widower, b. MA (as were his parents), Dr. and Surgeon
    ---, Alice T., daughter, b. Mar 1867, single, b. RI (mor b. VT), teacher.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Theodore O. Cornish attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • He died on 23 May 1904 at South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 80 years, 3 months and 4 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1904 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1915 Theodore O. Cornish was included on the roster of of Millbury men in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in the Centennial History of Millbury Massachusetts, pages 164 to 166.
  • Last Edited: 14 Mar 2010

Family: Jerusha Louisa Roys b. between 1826 - 1827, d. 1899

  • Francis A. Cornish b. 17 Jul 1855
  • Walter O. Cornish b. 7 Jun 1857
  • Lester W. Cornish b. 26 Mar 1859
  • Alice Talbot Cornish b. 26 Mar 1867

Peter Corr

b. between 1823 and 1824
  • Company: K
  • Peter Corr was born between 1823 - 1824 at Ireland.
  • In 1861 Peter was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Peter gave his occupation as operative.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Peter Corr was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 30 Sep 1863 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Co. C, 16th Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service with Co. C, 16th Veterans' Reserve Corps by mustering out on 12 Jul 1864.
  • Last Edited: 19 Mar 2008
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