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John F. Stafford

• Company: D

• John F. Stafford was born between 1841 - 1842 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 20 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  John Stafford, 38, brass finisher, b. Ireland
  Agnes A., 40, b. Ireland
  **John F., 17, brass finisher, b. Ireland
  William, 16, brass finisher, b. Ireland
  Colville, 15, b. Ireland, b. Ireland
  Robert T., 3, b. MA
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information about this family.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as wood worker according to Ford's history; mechanic according to the MASSCW.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John F. Stafford 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 Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John F. Stafford was listed as missing after the Battle of Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read article).
• John F. Stafford was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2007

Orman Stevens

• Father: Samuel Stevens b. 28 May 1798
• Mother: Amey Waterman b. 19 Jun 1797

• Company: D

• Orman Stevens was born on 29 Oct 1832 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Stevens and Amey Waterman.
• Orman Stevens was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 22 Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ormon Stevens, 17, farm labor, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  Hosea L. Upham.
• On 23 Nov 1853 Orman's brother, Albert Stevens, married Ellen E. Coburn at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Orman Stevens was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 30 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Austin Stevens, 28, painter, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  William Stevens, 49, farmer, b. MA.
• Orman Stevens and Otis Coburn, brothers-in-law, Orman's brother being married to Otis' sister, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Orman gave his occupation as painter.
  
  
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  On 27 Jul 1862 Orman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 8 months and 28 days old.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, unmarried, killed in action. He was 30 years, 8 months and 4 days old.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Orman Stevens was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• He was buried in 1863 at Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Sec. D Grave # 4.

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2007

Charles H. Stiles

• Company: D

• Charles H. Stiles was born between 1839 - 1840 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as none. No occupation is given in Ford's history.
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  On 6 Aug 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• Charles H. Stiles was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Charles H. Styles 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.).
• Ford's history says, "His name appears in Mass. Volunteers, but no such name on company books."

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2008

Dwight Stockwell

• Father: Dexter Stockwell b. between 1796 - 1797, d. 16 Oct 1859
• Mother: Roxana Comins b. 5 Nov 1796, d. 27 May 1844

• Company: D

• Dwight Stockwell was born on 31 Jul 1838 at Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Dexter Stockwell and Roxana Comins.
• On 27 May 1844 his mother, Roxana Comins, died at Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• Dwight Stockwell was enumerated in the household of Dexter Stockwell and Mary A. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dexter Stockwell, 53, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Mary A., 34
  Adaline, 18
  **Dwight, 11
  Jeremiah, 16
  Ellen M. Rixford, 10
  David, 6.
• On 16 Oct 1859 his father, Dexter Stockwell, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in Aug 1861, Dwight gave his occupation as wire drawer or mechanic.
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  On 4 Feb 1862 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 6 months and 1 day old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Dwight Stockwell was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 26 Oct 1863 Dwight ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts transferred to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 19th company, 2nd BN V.R.C. by mustering out on 4 Feb 1865.
• Dwight Stockwell married Harriet A. Mason, daughter of Joseph Mason and C. [--?--].
• Dwight Stockwell made application for a veteran's pension on 25 Sep 1866, and received certificate number 76606.
• He and Harriet A. Mason were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Stockwell, Dwight, 31, in boot and shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Harriet, 30, b. NY
  ---, Clara E., 4, b. MA
  ---, Ada L., 1, b. MA.
• In 1870 his toddler daughter, Ada Louisa Stockwell, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 May 1871 Harriet A. Mason, his wife, died at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 30.
• Dwight Stockwell died on 10 May 1875 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a "suicide by shooting". He was 36 years, 9 months and 10 days old.
• On 4 Oct 1875 Chandler Drury made application for a pension as guardian to Dwight's surviving dependants, with application number 222975, but no certificate number is recorded.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Chandler Drury and Adaline J. Stockwell in the 1880 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1880 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Drury, Chandler, 46, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  ---, Adaline, 48, wife
  ---, Estella M., 11, dau
  ---, Sarah, 85, mother
  **Stockwell, Clara E., niece
  and two farm laborers
  (Note: a Chandler Drury, appears to have been Harriet A. (Mason) Stockwell's guardian in 1847; also that Chandler Drury's mother was Sally Mason.).
• On 8 Feb 1882 his teenage daughter, Clara E. Stockwell, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 15.

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2007

Josiah Stone

• Father: Josiah Stone b. between 1771 - 1772, d. before 1860
• Mother: Sophia Jacobs b. between 1797 - 1798, d. after 1870

• Company: D

• Josiah Stone was born on 17 Nov 1830 at Saco, York County, Maine, son of Josiah Stone and Sophia Jacobs, his mother being a descendant of George Jacobs of Salem Witchcraft fame.
• Josiah Stone was enumerated in the household of Josiah Stone and Sophia Jacobs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Sep 1850 at Saco, York County, Maine, enumerated as follows:
  Jacob Stone, 78, $800 property, b. ME (as were all in the family)
  Sophia, 53
  **Josiah Jr., 19, farmer
  Sophia, 22,
  Lucinda, 15
  Horatio, 11.
• Before 1860 Josiah Stone witnessed the death of Josiah Stone, his father.
• On 2 Sep 1860 Josiah Stone, 29, married Abigail Pike, 28, daughter of Daniel Pike and Jane [--?--], at Saco, York County, Maine.
• Starting 16 Jul 1861, Josiah also served in the Co. I, 13 Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 22 Feb 1862 Josiah was transferred to the Western Gunboat Service, where he served on the U. S. S. Benton and Carondelet.
• He ended his service with the U. S. S. Clara Dolsen by discharge on 8 Aug 1863.
• Starting 8 Dec 1863, Josiah also served in the Co. I, 2nd Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service with a discharge by Special Order #1320 (signifigance unknown) on 28 Dec 1863.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Josiah gave his occupation as carpenter.
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  On 31 Mar 1864 Josiah mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Josiah ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 25 Aug 1864 Josiah was taken prisoner at Reams' Station, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
• On 26 Nov 1864, Josiah was exchanged from prisoner status.
• He and Abigail Pike were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jul 1870 at Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine, as:
  Stone, Josiah, 39, farmer, b. ME (as were all in family)
  ---, Abba, 37
  ---, Marcia E, 8
  ---, Mary A., 7
  ---, Orin L., 5
  ---, Sophia, 72 (his mother).
• Josiah Stone and Abigail Pike were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Norway, Oxford County, Maine, as:
  Stone, Josiah, head, b. Nov 1830, 69, married 39 years, b. ME (as were all in family), farm laborer
  ---, Abby, wife, b, Nov 1831, 68, all three of her children are living
  ---, Mary A., dau, b. Apr 1863, stitcher in shoe factory.
• Josiah Stone died on 23 May 1907 at Norway, Oxford County, Maine. He was 76 years, 6 months and 6 days old.
• Descendant(s): Janet Riley, great-granddaughter.

• Last Edited: 4 Aug 2009

George M. Sylvester

• Father: George D. Sylvester b. between 1813 - 1814
• Mother: Rachel Wilder b. between 1816 - 1817

• Company: D

• George M. Sylvester was born on 12 Apr 1843 at South Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, son of George D. Sylvester and Rachel Wilder.
• George M. Sylvester was enumerated in the household of George D. Sylvester and Rachel Wilder in the 1850 US Federal Census on 26 Aug 1850 at Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  George D. Sylvester, 36, express man, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Rachel, 33
  Elizabeth A., 12
  **George M., 7
  Amelia W., 5
  Seth C., 3/12.
• George M. Sylvester was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jul 1860 at Ward 6, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George M. Sylvester, 17, mason's apprentice, b. MA
  in the household of:
  Alvin S. Burgess, 40, master mason, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as mason.
  
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  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 18 years and 3 months old.
• On 2 Oct 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 1101758.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jul 1870 at Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a brick mason, age 27.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Sylvester, George M., boarder, 57, single, b. MA, brick mason
  in the household of
  Church, Charles, 66, b. England.
• He died on 3 Feb 1910 at South Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of diabetes. He was 66 years, 9 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried on 6 Feb 1910 at High Street Cemetery, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

James Taylor

• Company: D

• James Taylor was born between 1837 - 1838 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• He was born in Jun 1839 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably as:
  Lawson Taylor, 50, farmer, b. MA (or Lanson)
  Lorenia, 48, b. MA
  **James, 21, mechanic, b. RI
  Hattie A., 7, b. MA
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Taylor 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, James Taylor was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Taylor was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
• On 30 Dec 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• James Taylor married Lizzie [--?--].
• James Taylor and Lizzie [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Taylor, James, 40, student (sic), b. RI (fat b. MA, mor b. VT)
  ---, Lizzie, 38, wife, b. ME (fat b. ME, mor b. RI).
• Lizzie [--?--], his wife, died apparently.
• James Taylor married Emma P. [--?--]
• James Taylor made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Aug 1905, and received certificate number 1113985.
• He and Emma P. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Taylor, James, 70, married second 25 years, b. RI (fath b. MA, mor b. VT), own income
  ---, Emma P., wife, 65, married 25 years, no children, b. MA (fath b. VT, mor b. MA).
• Before 1920 Emma P. [--?--], his wife, died.
• James Taylor was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Taylor, James, boarder, 80, widower, b. RI (fat b. MA, mor b. VT), minister of New Church
  in the home of Charles H. and Alice Hardy (b. NH).
• He died on 16 Jun 1922 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

• Last Edited: 4 Aug 2009

George H. Thompson

• Father: John R. Thompson
• Mother: Nancy H. [--?--]

• Company: D

• George H. Thompson was born between 1832 - 1833 at Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of John R. Thompson and Nancy H. [--?--].
• On 18 Jul 1858 George H. Thompson married Mary Caroline Taft, 23, daughter of Caleb Taft and Amy Southwick, at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George H. Thompson and Mary Caroline Taft were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1860 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Thompson, 27, boot click, b. MA
  Caroline, 24, b. MA
  Walter M., 1, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 25 Feb 1862 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
• On 17 Feb 1863 Mary Caroline Taft received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 3798.
• On 26 Jan 1869 George's widow, Mary Caroline Taft remarried to James Russell Claflin at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• George H. Thompson's surviving family was enumerated in the household of James Russell Claflin and Mary Caroline Taft in the 1880 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1880 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Claflin, Russell J., 65, runs on mill ??, b. MA
  ---, Carrie, 45, wife, b. MA
  Thompson, Walter N., 20, step son, single, farmer, b. MA
  Claflin, Wilfred J., 10, son, b. MA
  Taft, Amy S., 77, mother-in-law, widow, b. MA.
• On 30 Jun 1888 George's son, Walter Nelson Thompson married Minnie M. Kimball, son of George H. Thompson and Mary Caroline Taft, at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Mary Caroline Claflin was enumerated as the widow of George H. Thompson, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 George H. Thompson 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.).
• James Russell Claflin died on 9 Nov 1900 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 87.
• On 30 Apr 1902 Mary Caroline Claflin had her pension reinstated.
• On 5 Oct 1906 Mary Caroline Claflin, his wife, died at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
• On 15 May 1907, Mary Caroline Taft was dropped from the pension rolls.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

James B. Thompson

• Company: D

• James B. Thompson was born between 1832 - 1833 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 16 Aug 1850 at New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Adin A. Thompson, 56, farmer, b. VT
  Marcia, 54, b. MA (as were all the children)
  Lydia J., 20
  **James B., 18
  Marcia A., 16
  Samuel A., 15
  Frances J., 12
  Harriet E., 10
  Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as sawyer.
• In 1861 James was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 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 B. Thompson 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 Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James B. Thompson was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James B. Thompson was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• In May 1864 James B. Thompson was wounded a gunshot wound on the right shoulder.
• On 22 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James B. Thompson was mentioned among the wounded. (Click icon to read).
• On 28 Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service.
  
  
• Between 1867 - 1868 James B. Thompson married Mary [--?--].
• James B. Thompson and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 29 Sep 1870 at Southwest, Warren County, Pennsylvania, with son Frank.
• James B. Thompson made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Sep 1879, and received certificate number 311481.
• He and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Foster, McKean County, Pennsylvania, as:
  Thompson, James, 45, carpenter, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Mary, 35, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Frank, 11, son, b. PA
  ---, Willis, 9, son, b. PA
  ---, Ford, 7, son, b. PA
  ---, Jennie. 3. dau. b. PA
  ---, Harriet, 1/12 (May), dau, b. PA.
• James B. Thompson was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D, noting that he was wounded in the right shoulder at the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia.
• On 26 Aug 1911, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, James was admitted.
• He died on 12 Jul 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, of a cerebral haemorrhage.
• He was buried in Jul 1920 at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, Dayton National Cemetery.
• On 6 Aug 1920 Mary Thompson received a pension to surviving family member in Pennsylvania based on James's service; his wife, received certificate number 911694.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Christopher John Thrain

Grave marker of Christopher J. Thrain,
St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, MA.
( Tombstone photo by James Gorman. )

• Father: Joseph Thrain
• Mother: Barbara Bauer

• Company: D

• Christopher John Thrain was also known as Gostof Thrain.
• Christopher John Thrain was also known as Christopher Train as he is shown on the rosters of the 15th Massachusetts.
• He was born on 16 Jun 1823 at Althausen, Württemberg, Germany, son of Joseph Thrain and Barbara Bauer.
• Christopher John Thrain emigrated on 24 May 1854 from the Port of Le Havre, France, landing in New York on the ship 'Welkin'.
• On 21 Jan 1856 Christopher John Thrain, 32, married Theresa Marion Haas, 25, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• After 1860 Christopher John Thrain was Wireworker.
• He and Theresa Marion Haas were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1860 at Ward 2, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Christopher TRAIN, 30. laborer, b. Bavaria (incorrect)
  Taracia, 29, b. Bavaria.
  
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Christopher gave his occupation as wire drawer.
• Christopher was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He lived at 51 North Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in 1862.
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  On 26 Jul 1862 Christopher mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 39 years, 1 month and 10 days old.
• On 4 Jul 1863 Christopher John Thrain was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on the knee.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Christopher John Thrain was reported as wounded at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
• On 5 Jan 1864 Christopher ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the V. R. C.
  
  
• Starting 6 Jan 1864, Christopher also served in the 24th V. R. C., Co. F.
• He ended his service on 12 Jul 1865.
• He was naturalized on 17 Sep 1867 at Superior Court, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He and Theresa Marion Haas were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1870 at Ward 1, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Train, Christopher, 38, $200 personal estate, wire pointer (?), b. Würtemburg
  ---, Teresa, 37, keeping house, b. Bavaria
  ---, Wilhelmina, 9, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 8, b. MA
  ---, Teresa, 4, b. MA.
  
• In 1880 Christopher John Thrain was Die maker.
• He died on 2 Nov 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 59 years, 4 months and 17 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1882 at St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He made application for a veteran's pension, or a widow's pension, but no further information is known. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• Theresa Marion Haas survived Christopher and died on 2 Jul 1901 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71.
• Christopher Thrain landed in New York City on May 12, 1854, on the ship 'Welkin,' which sailed from Le Havre. He was working as a tailor in Worcester in late 1850. He began working at Grove Street Wire Mill about 1860. He was wounded in the knee at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, and also suffered from malaria. For many months he was in hospital because of the knee and the fevers. He continued as a wiredrawer at the wire mill until his death, though remained disabledafter his army service.
• Descendant(s): James Gorman, who has provided the extensive research shown here.

• Last Edited: 1 Aug 2007