Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Melville Walker

b. 20 September 1824, d. 29 September 1862

Father: Leonard Walker b. 9 Apr 1789, d. 17 Apr 1863
Mother: Eliza Curtis b. 1792, d. about 1855

Company: D

Melville Walker was born on 20 Sep 1824 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Walker and Eliza Curtis.
Melville Walker was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 6 Oct 1850 at Ward 3, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a bootmaker, apparently single, and living in the household of William W. Thompson.
On 28 Jul 1853 Melville Walker, 28, married Fanny Eliza Reed, 23, daughter of David Reed and Betsey Fairbanks, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Melville Walker and Fanny Eliza Reed were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1860 at Ward 1, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a shoeclicker. Also enumerated -- Carrie M. Reed, 22, b. VT (relationship if any, unknown).
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Melville gave his occupation as clicker.
In 1861 Melville was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 2 Dec 1861 Melville mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Melville Walker was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by a gunshot on the ankle, terminating in lockjaw and death.
He died on 29 Sep 1862 at Hoffman's Farm Hospital, near Keedysville, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 38 years and 9 days old.
On 1 Nov 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Melville was mentioned as follows: "The body of Melville Walker, of company D, 15^th regiment, who died in Maryland from wounds received in the recent battle of Antietam, has arrive, funeral services will be held at his late residence on Thomas street, this morning at eight o'clock. Members of the order of the Sons of Temperance are invited to meet at their hall on Foster street, at a quarter before eight o'clock this morning, and proceed to the house in a body."
He was buried on 1 Nov 1862 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, apparently. Gravemarker has not yet been viewed. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
On 9 Jan 1863 Fanny Eliza Reed received a pension to surviving family member based on Melville's service; his wife, received certificate number 2965.
Melville Walker was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Fanny Eliza Reed and Fanny L. Walker in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, where Fanny E. WALKER, lives with her daughter, Fanny L. and son-in-law, Marshall BENJAMIN, a shoe dealer. Also enumerated as "other" -- Wesley EDWARDS, 24, single, clerk in a store.
On 9 Sep 1881 Melville's widow, Fanny Eliza Reed remarried to Lemuel Albert Edminster at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Fanny Eliza Reed filed for divorce from Lemuel Albert Edminster on 17 Jun 1898 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, requesting that she be allowed to resume her maiden (sic) name, Fanny E. Walker. The divorce was granted a year later.
On 17 Sep 1900 Melville Walker was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (click icon to read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
On 10 Mar 1902 Fanny Eliza Reed requested reinstatement of her widow's pension, and received $12 per month.
On 12 Oct 1905 Fanny Eliza Reed moved from Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles, California.
Fanny, his wife, outlived Melville and died on 29 Mar 1912 at Ocean Park, Los Angeles County, California, at age 82.
On 7 Jun 1912, Fanny Eliza Reed was dropped from the pension rolls.

Last Edited: 26 Jul 2009

Family: Fanny Eliza Reed b. 8 Dec 1829, d. 29 Mar 1912

Eliza Walker b. 14 Oct 1854
Fanny L. Walker b. Jan 1860

Henry Clay Ward

b. 10 September 1843, d. 16 November 1925

Henry C. Ward

Father: Artemas Ward b. Sep 1796, d. 17 May 1857
Mother: Hulda P. Reed b. between 1811 - 1812, d. 27 Jun 1854

Company: D

Henry Clay Ward was born on 10 Sep 1843 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Artemas Ward and Hulda P. Reed.
Henry Clay Ward was enumerated in the household of Artemas Ward and Hulda P. Reed in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Oct 1850 at Ward 6, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Artemas Ward, 2nd, 53, m., farmer, $23,000, b. MA
Huldah, 38, b. VT
**George, 23, m., machinist, b. MA (as all others except noted)
Caroline, 18, f.
Charles, 15, m., (noted as school in the year)
**Henry, 7, m., (noted as school in the year)
Samuel, 5, m., (noted as school in the year)
Sarah, 3, f.
Frederick, 2, m.
Mary, 7/12, f.
Barry McMullens, 18, m., Laborer, b. Ireland
Ann Bunn, 12, f., b. Ireland.
In Jun 1854 Henry witnessed the burial of Hulda P. Reed, his mother, at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 May 1857 his father, Artemas Ward, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 60.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as carriage-trimmer.
Henry Clay Ward and George Hull Ward, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a private. He was 17 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
Henry wrote a letter his friend Charles D. TUCKER on 10 Nov 1861 from at Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: included courtesey of Jamie Poe. (Click to read).
On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Ward was mentioned among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C. (Click icon to read notice).
On 26 Feb 1863 Henry was promoted to Sergeant-Major.
On 14 Mar 1863 Henry was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 6 Apr 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Ward was mentioned in an article about promotions.
On 10 Apr 1863 at "The Southbridge Journal", Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Ward was mentioned in an article listing commissions and officer promotions in the regiment, as well as which discharged or deceased officers they replaced. (Click icon to read listing.).
On 2 Jul 1863 his brother, George Hull Ward, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 37.
Henry Clay Ward wrote a letter on 4 Jul 1863 as follows: (click icon to read).
On 4 Sep 1863 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to resignation.
On 10 Feb 1864, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry was was recruiting men for the 57th Massachusetts. (Click icon to read article).
Starting 9 Mar 1864, Henry also served in the 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, comissioned 1st Lieutenant.
On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Ward wrote a letter read at the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association. (click icon to read).
Private and Sergeant-Major, 15th Mass. Infantry, July 31, 1861.
2d Lieutenant, 15th Mass. Infantry, April 9, 1863. Resigned September 4, 1863.
1st Lieutenant, 57th Mass. Infantry, March 9, 1864.
Captain, July 31, 1864. Mustered out, July 30, 1865.
1st Lieutenant, 11th Infantry, U.S.A., February 23, 1866; accepted May 1, 1866.
Brevet Captain, U.S.A., March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in action at Fort Stedman, Virginia, March 24, 1865."
Transferred to 16th Infantry, April 14, 1869.
Captain, February 8, 1880. Major, April 26, 1898. Transferred to 12th Infantry, May 25, 1900.
Lieutenant Colonel, 17th Infantry, December 7, 1900.
Colonel, 15th Infantry, January 31, 1902.
Retired October 30, 1905.
Brigadier General, retired, October 30, 1905.
(from the MOLLUS Register).
On 12 Feb 1867 Henry Clay Ward, 23, married Susan Maria Denny, 23, daughter of Henry Augustus Denny and Eliza Edmonds Sprague.
From the Diary of Joseph Addison DENNY (1804 - 1875), uncle to Susie M. Denny. Contributed by Geoffrey Woollard.
This evening Susie M. Denny of Worcester was married to Henry C. Ward Lieut. U.S.A. and left immediately for Richmond Va. where he is at present stationed.
On 23 Mar 1867 From the diary of Joseph Denny,
Wrote to Susie M. Ward Richmond Va. and to Ella C. Denny Worcester enclosing $10 in each as Wedding tokens - In the afternoon and evening the Soldiers' Monument Committee met at my office.
On 16 Sep 1868 From the diary of Joseph Denny,
Bro. Henry's wife (Susan Ward's aunt), with Susie Ward & her little daughter came up in the Omnibus at noon for a visit, & Henry came up at night.
On 31 Jul 1872 From the diary of Joseph Addison Denny,
On our way home we called on Susie Ward at Lucius Merrifield's, and found her quite feeble and having a cough, with strong appearance of Consumption.
In Jan 1873 Susan Maria Denny, his wife, died at age 29.

On 28 Jan 1873 Henry's wife, Susan Maria Denny, died and was buried on 28 Jan 1873 at age 29 years, 7 months and 22 days From the diary of Joseph Denny,

Went to Worcester in the morning, and attended the funeral of our niece Mrs Susie M. Ward who died at the house of her father Henry A. Denny on Sunday at 2 1/2 P.M. Aged 29 years - She came home some months since from the South sick with Consumption and leaves a husband Capt. Henry C. Ward now stationed as a recruiting Officer for the U.S.A. in Boston, and two small children with their grand parents. Charles & Carrie & Bro. Christopher & wife attended the funeral, but Mrs Denny & Mrs Thurston were both too unwell with colds. I returned home in the afternoon with Walford, and the remains were brought to Leicester and put in the receiving tombs of Pine Grove Cemetery.

On 6 Dec 1876 Henry Clay Ward, 33, married Frances Crutcher Maney, daughter of Brig-Gen George Earl Maney C. S. A. and Elizabeth T. Crutcher, at Davidson County, Tennessee, she was "of" Nashville, Tennessee.
Henry Clay Ward was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake County, Utah, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D, noting that he was wounded in the right hand and arm, and left knee.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at U. S. Military Post of Aparri, Philippine Islands, as:
Ward, Henry C., Major, home, residence in the US is 55 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA, b. Sep 1843, married 20 years.
In 1902 Henry was living at California.
In 1905 retired from the Army.
He and Frances Crutcher Maney were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in Jun 1920 at Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Ward, Henry C., head, 76, b. MA (his father b. MA; his mother b. VT), retired, they own their own home.
---, Francis M., wife, 65, b. TN
---, Annie D., dau, 52, single, b. VA
---, Arthur S., son, 50, single, b. MA, treasurer in a real estate company
Mulcahy, Bride, (f), servant, 29, who immigrated from Ireland in 1911.
Henry Clay Ward died on 16 Nov 1925 at Wellesley Hills, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He was 82 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
An obituary for Henry Clay Ward was published on 16 Nov 1925 at "The Worcester Telegram", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (click icon to read).
An obituary for Henry Clay Ward was published on 17 Nov 1925 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, as follows: (click icon to read).
He was buried in Nov 1925 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Ward was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read).
Anne Denny Ward, his daughter, survived Henry and died in 1952 She was unmarried and is buried with Henry at Arlington National Cemetery.
Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Ward Collection.
Descendant(s): Geoffrey Wollard, a DENNY Family researcher, who kindly provided the excerpts from Joseph Denny's diary and obituaries.
Robert Ward, descendant of George H. Ward, who researches Henry C. Ward.
Dave Ward, descendant of George H. Ward.

Last Edited: 21 Nov 2009

Family 1: Susan Maria Denny b. 6 Jun 1843, d. Jan 1873

Anne Denny Ward b. 29 Dec 1867, d. 1952
Arthur Sprague Ward b. 28 Jul 1869

Family 2: Frances Crutcher Maney b. between 1854 - 1855

Henry Appleton Waters

b. 2 July 1840, d. 31 May 1865

Father: Dwight Waters b. 17 Aug 1808, d. 19 Aug 1893
Mother: Sarah Ann Dearborn b. 21 Nov 1803, d. 9 Apr 1875

Company: D

Henry Appleton Waters was born on 2 Jul 1840 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Dwight Waters and Sarah Ann Dearborn.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as cabinet-maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 10 days old.
On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Henry Appleton Waters was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Appleton Waters was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe. (Click icon to read notice).
On 2 Sep 1862, Samuel Dwight Waters, his brother, was enlisted in the 42nd Massachusetts Infantry, Co. D, and mustered out 20 August 1863 at Reedville, MA.
On 22 Nov 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Starting 28 Apr 1864, Henry also served in the 10th Massachusetts Unattached Infantry Company.
He ended his service with the 10th Massachusetts on 8 Aug 1864.
He died on 31 May 1865 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever. He was 24 years, 10 months and 29 days old.
On 6 Aug 1890 Dwight Waters applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Henry's service; number 477866, but no certificate is recorded.
Dwight, his father, outlived Henry and died on 19 Aug 1893 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 85.

Last Edited: 27 Nov 2007

Herman B. Weixler

b. June 1835, d. 27 December 1867

Father: Jacob Paul Weixler b. 19 Jul 1799, d. 14 Apr 1884
Mother: Maria Theresa [--?--] b. 21 Sep 1796, d. 5 Aug 1882

Company: D

Herman B. Weixler was born in Jun 1835 at Germany, son of Jacob Paul Weixler and Maria Theresa [--?--].
On 18 Jan 1857 Herman B. Weixler, 21, married Mary A. Carney, daughter of Thomas Carney, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Herman B. Weixler was not enumerated in the household of Jacob Paul Weixler and Maria Theresa [--?--] in the 1860 US Federal Census on 3 Jul 1860 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Jacob P. Weixler, 61, $18,000 real estate, $800 personal estate, b. Bremen (Germany)
Thursey, 62, b. Bremen (Germany)
nextdoor to:
Jacob P. Weixler, Jr., 27, jeweler, b. Bremen (Germany)
Madline, 29, b. ME
Anna, 2, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Herman gave his occupation as actor.
On 12 Jul 1861 Herman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years and 1 month old.
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, Herman B. Weixler 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, Herman B. Weixler was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Herman B. Weixler was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Herman B. Weixler was mentioned in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce. (click icon to read).
On 26 Nov 1862 Herman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia, due to disability.
He was included in the city directory at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the "Roll of Honor" in 1863.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Nov 1866, and received certificate number 85119.
He died on 27 Dec 1867 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years and 6 months old.
He was buried in Dec 1867 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Aug 1868 Herman's widow, Mary A. Carney remarried to Charles A. Watkins at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Note: this man needs further documentation and a viewing of the cemetery markers to prove his association with these parents. However, circumstantial evidence is very strong. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Mary A. Carney b. between 1838 - 1839

James E. White

b. between 1838 and 1839

Company: D

James E. White was born between 1838 - 1839 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as carpenter.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, 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 E. White 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 E. White was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James E. White was listed as a prisoner at Richmond. (click icon to read article).
In 1862, James was paroled from prison.
On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, James E. White was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
On 30 Mar 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, by desertion.

Last Edited: 1 Mar 2009

Albert Cummings Willard

b. 9 August 1836, d. 3 September 1904

Grave marker of
Albert C. Willard

Father: Aaron Willard b. 10 Apr 1798, d. 28 Sep 1846
Mother: Ruth Comins Cummings b. 16 Aug 1800

Company: D

Albert Cummings Willard was born on 9 Aug 1836 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron Willard and Ruth Comins Cummings.
On 28 Sep 1846 his father, Aaron Willard, died at age 48.
Albert Cummings Willard was enumerated in the household of Ruth Comins Cummings in the 1850 US Federal Census on 31 Jul 1850 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ruth Williard (sic),50, 2000 of real estate, b. MA
Albert E. (sic), 13, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as carriage-maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years, 11 months and 3 days old.
He wrote a letter to William Henry Willard, his elder brother, on 27 Nov 1861 from Poolesville, Maryland, as follows: published in the Worcester Spy. (click icon to read).
On 23 Nov 1862 Albert Cummings Willard, 26, married Sarah Joannie Arnold, 26, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as noted in the Webster Times, on 29 Nov 1862

In Charlton Nov. 23, by Rev. L. Holmes, Albert C. Willard, of Charlton, soldier in the 15th Mass. Reg., to Joannie Arnold, of New Haven, Conn.
In Jan 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1864, and received certificate number 28267.
On 16 Sep 1864 his elder brother, George Washington Willard, died at DeCamp Hospital, David's Island, New York Harbor, Westchester County, New York, of a severe wounds suffered 19 August 1864 at Weldon Railroad, while serving with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry where he had enlisted 11 January 1864 at age 38.
Albert Cummings Willard and Sarah Joannie Arnold were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Jul 1870 at Southbridge P.O., Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their two eldest children. He is a wagon manufacturer.
Albert Cummings Willard and Sarah Joannie Arnold were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Wheel Wright. (Note: she is enumerated as "S. Jennie").
In 1886 Albert was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Albert Cummings Willard took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C. (click icon to read about their activities).
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert C. Willard attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
He died on 3 Sep 1904 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of a fractured spine. He was 68 years and 25 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1904 at Bay Path Cemetery, Charlton Ctr., Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Sep 1904 Sarah Joannie Arnold received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Albert's service; his wife, received certificate number 581819.
Sarah, his wife, outlived Albert and died in 1927 and was buried with her husband.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Sarah Joannie Arnold b. Feb 1836, d. 1927

Carrie L. Willard b. between 1864 - 1865
Edward A. Willard b. Feb 1868
Franklin M. Willard b. Dec 1870

Charles William Wood

b. 8 May 1843, d. 2 November 1928

Father: John Wood b. 20 Mar 1806, d. 22 Dec 1864
Mother: Emily White b. 26 Jul 1818, d. 19 Aug 1886

Company: D

Charles William Wood was born on 8 May 1843 at Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Wood and Emily White.
Charles William Wood was enumerated in the household of John Wood and Emily White in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jun 1860 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John Wood, 50, martin finisher, b. England
Emily, 40, b. MA
Joseph, 19, finisher, b. MA
**Chs., 17, finisher, b. MA
Sarah A. Young, 18, weaver, b. England
Ellen, 16, weaver, b. England.
On 18 May 1861 his elder brother, Joseph Wood, died at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, by drowning at age 20.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as finisher.
On 23 Jul 1862 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years, 2 months and 15 days old.
On 2 Jul 1863 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Richmond, Virginia.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Wood was reported as missing at Gettysburg. (click icon to read).
In Aug 1863, Charles was paroled from prison.
In Mar 1864 Charles was promoted to corporal.
On 22 Jun 1864 Charles was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, and was sent to Andersonville Prison, GA.
On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Wood was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men. (click icon to read the list).
In Feb 1865, Charles was reported on an undated muster roll as being sick at Salisbury Prison in North Carolina.
Charles was transferred to Millen, GA. At the end of the war he was sent to Savannah, GA, and went by train first to Albany, GA, and then to Thompsonville, GA.
On 28 Apr 1865 Charles arrived in Jacksonville, Florida.
On 22 May 1865 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service.
On 25 Dec 1872 Charles William Wood, 29, married Hattie A. Shepherd, 18, daughter of Charles Shepherd, at Calhoun County, Michigan.
Charles William Wood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Battle Creek, Emmet, Calhoun County, Michigan, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
He made application at Michigan for a veteran's pension on 11 Apr 1891, and received certificate number 812074.
On 30 Sep 1896 Charles's daughter, Grace R. Wood married Elden H. Grove at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
Charles William Wood and Hattie A. Shepherd were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 10 Jan 1920 at Orlando, Orange County, Florida, as:
Wood, Charles W., 76, b. MA (fath b. Eng, mor b. MA)
---, Hattie A., wife, 66, b. NY.
On 24 May 1926 Hattie A. Shepherd, his wife, died at Orlando, Orange County, Florida, at age 72.
Charles William Wood died on 2 Nov 1928 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He was 85 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
He was buried on 4 Nov 1928 at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, Sec. M, Lot 10, with his wife.
Researcher: Patrick McKeon, (Paddyocv580@cs.com) a local researcher with an interest who kindly contributed details.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Hattie A. Shepherd b. 1 May 1854, d. 24 May 1926

Grace R. Wood b. 25 Dec 1877

Dwight B. Woods

b. October 1842, d. 23 January 1921

Father: Jonas Wheeler Woods b. 26 Apr 1803, d. 1 Feb 1886
Mother: Sarah Brainerd b. 5 Apr 1813, d. 29 Dec 1904

Company: D

Dwight B. Woods was born in Oct 1842 at Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Jonas Wheeler Woods and Sarah Brainerd.
Dwight B. Woods was enumerated in the household of Jonas Wheeler Woods and Sarah Brainerd in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Jonas W. Woods, 47, machinist, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Sarah, 37
Ann M., 15
Alma I., 12
**Dwight B., 8
Alvin S., 6
John Boyd, 30 shoemaker, b. Ireland
Geo., 28, shoemaker, b. Ireland
Seamour Trowbridge, 21, machinist, b. CT.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Dwight gave his occupation as blacksmith.
On 12 Jul 1861 Dwight mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 18 years and 9 months old.
On 28 Jul 1864 Dwight ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to completion of his term of service.
On 24 Dec 1867 Dwight B. Woods, 25, married Mary A. Hickey, 24, daughter of John Hickey and Mary [--?--], at Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Dwight B. Woods and Mary A. Hickey were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Wood, Dwight B., 37, machinist, b. MA (as were all the family)
---, Mary A., 36, wife,
---, Marion C., 9, daughter
---, Ethel M., 7, daughter
---, Cliffor G., 6, son.
Dwight B. Woods was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. D.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Jul 1892, and received certificate number 1086191.
On 18 Sep 1895 Dwight's daughter, Marion C. Woods married Elmer Julius Putnam.
On 21 Oct 1901 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Dwight B. Woods attended the 35th annual regimental reunion, which was reported the following day in the Worcester Daily Spy.
He attended the funeral of Amos Bartlett in 1912 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Before 1920 Mary A. Hickey, his wife, died.
Dwight B. Woods died on 23 Jan 1921 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 78 years and 3 months old.
He was buried in Jan 1921 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Descendant(s): Lisa Woods.

Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009

Family: Mary A. Hickey b. Feb 1843, d. before 1920

Marion C. Woods b. 30 Jan 1871
Etta Maria Woods b. 24 Sep 1872
Clifton Gordon Woods b. 11 Feb 1874, d. 22 Mar 1955
Cora A. Woods b. 29 Aug 1876, d. 22 Nov 1878

Aaron Prince Young

b. 2 December 1842, d. 29 May 1871

Father: James Ripley Young b. 28 Mar 1809, d. 28 Sep 1891
Mother: Fanny Tucker Prince b. 14 Mar 1815, d. 10 Sep 1902

Company: D

Aaron Prince Young was born on 2 Dec 1842 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James Ripley Young and Fanny Tucker Prince, grandson of of Aaron and Sophia (Faulkner) Prince.
Aaron Prince Young was enumerated in the household of Fanny Tucker Prince in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Sep 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fanny T. Young, 35, no occupation given, b. MA (as were all in family)
**Frank R., 9
**Aaron P., 7
Lineus C., 5.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Aaron gave his occupation as student.
On 12 Jul 1861 Aaron mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 7 months and 10 days old.
Aaron Prince Young and Frank Ripley Young, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
James Ripley Young ,the father of Frank and Aaron of the 15th Mass., appears in the 1870 roster and in Ford's history, but he does NOT appear in the MASSCW. It appears that he was considered too old.
On 9 Dec 1862 Aaron ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
In Aug 1864 Aaron Prince Young was barkeeper.
Starting 19 Aug 1864, Aaron also served in the enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
He ended his service by discharge on 17 Jun 1865.
In 1871 Aaron Prince Young was an armorer.
On 28 Mar 1871 Aaron Prince Young, 28, married Ella S. Everett, 18, daughter of Walter L. Everett and Mary H. [--?--], at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Aaron Prince Young died on 29 May 1871 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of delerium tremens. He was 28 years, 5 months and 27 days old.
James, his father, outlived Aaron and died on 28 Sep 1891 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of a fractured vertebra at age 82.
Ella, his wife, outlived Aaron and died on 12 Oct 1905 at Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, of bronchitis at age 52.
On 4 Jul 1907 Aaron Prince Young 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.).

Last Edited: 29 Aug 2007

Family: Ella S. Everett b. 8 Nov 1852, d. 12 Oct 1905

Michael Condon

d. 1 February 1873

Company: D

Michael Condon died on 1 Feb 1873.
He was buried in Feb 1873 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
This man is buried as a member Co. D of the 15th Massachusetts, according to the VA records online at interment.net. Plot: D 80
However, there is no record of him in any of the available rosters of the 15th.
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Last Edited: 9 Mar 2005

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