Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Jason Gould Cummings

b. 17 January 1825, d. 23 March 1893

Gravemarker of Jason G. Cummings

Father: Ucal Cummings b. 1791
Mother: Hannah Cole b. 22 Jun 1798, d. 26 May 1885

Company: H

Jason Gould Cummings was born on 17 Jan 1825 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Ucal Cummings and Hannah Cole.
On 24 May 1847 Jason Gould Cummings, 22, married Lucy A. Ellis, daughter of Ayres Ellis and Eunice L. [--?--], at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Jason Gould Cummings and Lucy A. Ellis were separated apparently.
Jason Gould Cummings was enumerated in the household of Ucal Cummings and Hannah Cole in the 1860 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Ucal Cummings, 68, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Hannah, 61
**Jason G., 33, peddler
Anna A., 27
Hannah M., 23, common school teacher
Ellen F., 15.
On 17 Jul 1860 Jason's former wife, Lucy A. Ellis remarried William Eames at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for both.
In 1861 Jason was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jason gave his occupation as carder.
On 12 Jul 1861 Jason mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
In 1862 Jason Gould Cummings was wounded on the finger.
Jason Gould Cummings and Charles A. Reed, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company H.
On 13 Jan 1863 Jason ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, due to disability.
On 16 Dec 1865 Jason Gould Cummings, 40, married Malinda Warren Everton, 24, daughter of Eli B. Reed and Olive Bates, at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. (Note: she was the widow of Samuel Everton, who had died at Andersonville Prison, having served with the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery).
In May 1866 Jason Gould Cummings made application for a pension as guardian to Samuel Everton's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 75889, becoming the guardian of his two children.
Jason Gould Cummings and Malinda Warren Reed were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Cummings, Jason G., 45, works for boot factory, b. MA (as were all)
---, Malinda W., 33,
Everton, Samuel E., 10
---, Olive H. M., 8.
Jason Gould Cummings and Malinda Warren Reed were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Cummings, Jason G., 58, works in woolen mill, b. MA (of MA parents) as for all in the household
---, Malinda W., wife,
---, Samuel E., son, 20, single, works in woolen mill
Everton, Olive H. M., dau, 18, single, works in woolen mill
Wilson, Sylvia, 14, boarder, works in woolen mill.
On 11 Aug 1884 Jason's step-daughter, Olive Hannah Maria Everton,married Charles Albert Holt at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Jason Gould Cummings made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Mar 1888, certificate number 468109.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H, noting that he suffered from sunstroke and spent four months in the hospital.
Malinda Warren Cummings was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as the widow of Samuel Everton who died in Andersonville, Aug 1864, as a member of the 2nd MA HA.
Jason Gould Cummings died on 23 Mar 1893 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of kidney disease. He was 68 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1893 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 8 May 1893 Malinda Warren Reed received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Jason's service; his wife, received certificate number 423851.
Malinda, his wife, outlived Jason and died on 30 May 1906 at North Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 65.
Credits: Gerry Dahlstrom, who kindly contributed the cemetery photography.

Last Edited: 6 Sep 2010

Family 1: Lucy A. Ellis b. 1829

Family 2: Malinda Warren Reed b. 28 Feb 1841, d. 30 May 1906

Joseph L. Cummings

b. between 1823 and 1824

Company: G

Joseph L. Cummings was born between 1823 - 1824 at Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as bootmaker.
In 1861 Joseph was living at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Joseph L. Cummings was described as 5'7", grey eyes, brown hair, and a florid complexion.
On 30 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a drummer, being credited to the quota of Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 13 Feb 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge for disability.
Starting 11 Jan 1864, Joseph also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, Company H.
On 15 May 1864 Joseph L. Cummings was wounded.
On 25 Mar 1865 Joseph was taken prisoner at Fort Stedman, Virginia.
On 29 Mar 1865, at Libby Prison, Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, Joseph was exchanged from prison and was absent from his unit until his date of discharge.
He ended his service with the 57th Massachusetts Infantry discharged for disability on 8 Aug 1865.

Last Edited: 30 Jan 2011

Luman H. Cummings

b. 1 April 1837, d. 20 February 1905

Father: Asaph Cummings b. 18 Oct 1809, d. 30 Nov 1887
Mother: Almira Jones b. 20 Dec 1810, d. 3 Apr 1899

Company: I

Luman H. Cummings was born on 1 Apr 1837 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones.
Luman H. Cummings was enumerated in the household of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Sep 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Asehh, Cummings, 41, operative, b. CT
Almira, 40, b. NH
Sylvania A., 15, b. CT
**Luman H., 13, b. CT
Francis H., 11. b. CT.
Luman H. Cummings was enumerated in the household of Asaph Cummings and Almira Jones in the 1860 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1860 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Luman gave his occupation as operative.
In 1861 Luman was living at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
On 15 May 1861 Luman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 24 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Luman 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 Luman H. Cummings, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings 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, Luman H. Cummings was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 Luman H. Cummings 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, Luman H. Cummings was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Jul 1863 Luman H. Cummings was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
On 8 May 1864 Luman was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia.
At Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, Luman is listed among the prisoners.
On 15 Jul 1864 Luman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts administratively having fulfilled his term of service. (The 15th was dissolved in July 1864, and remaining men were transferred to the 20th Mass.).
On 15 Feb 1865, Luman was released from prison.
About in 1875 Luman H. Cummings married Anna M. [--?--]
Luman H. Cummings and Anna M. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter. They have no children.
On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in Jan 1890.
He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where his occupation is given as carpenter.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luman H. Cummings attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
He died on 20 Feb 1905 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of epilepsy. He was 67 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1905 at Wilsonville Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as a member of Company I., 15th Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers, G.A.R.
In Mar 1905 Anna M. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member, in Connecticut based on Luman's service; and received certificate number 594878.
On 4 Jul 1907 Luman H. Cummings 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.).
Luman H. Cummings was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Luman's wife, Anna M. [--?--], died and was buried in Dec 1913 at Wilsonville Cemetery, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut. At age 77 years.

Last Edited: 10 Feb 2011

Family: Anna M. [--?--] b. 1836, d. 12 Dec 1913

Stillman L. Cummings

b. 17 August 1837, d. 21 October 1861

Father: John Cummings b. 12 Nov 1795, d. 3 Aug 1872
Mother: Sarah Rhodes b. between 1802 - 1803

Company: D

Stillman L. Cummings was born on 17 Aug 1837 at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Cummings and Sarah Rhodes.
Stillman L. Cummings was enumerated in the household of John Cummings and Sarah Rhodes in the 1850 US Federal Census on 16 Sep 1850 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John Cummings, 55, farmer, b. NH
Sarah, 47, b. NH
John A., 26, bootmaker, b. NH
Henry W., 21, bootmaker, b. MA
Isabella R., 19, b. MA
Samuel B., 14, b. MA
**Stillman L., 12, b. MA
Daniel W., 10, b. MA
Frederic A., 8, b. MA.
In 1861 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, Stillman gave his occupation as carpenter, according to Ford's history, and mechanic in the MASSCW.
In 1861 Stillman was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Stillman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 10 months and 25 days old.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action. He was 24 years, 2 months and 4 days old.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stillman L. Cummings was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Stillman L. Cummings was listed as missing after the Battle of Ball's Bluff. (click icon to read article).
Stillman L. Cummings was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 May 2006

Theodore Cummings

b. 8 April 1809, d. 15 November 1875

Father: Benjamin Cummings b. 7 Jul 1777, d. 27 Feb 1876
Mother: Lucy Paige b. 12 Mar 1779, d. 23 Jan 1828

Company: F

Theodore Cummings was born on 8 Apr 1809 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Cummings and Lucy Paige, the oldest man in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry (I think).
On 30 Jan 1837 Theodore Cummings, 27, married Laura P. Barker at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Theodore Cummings and Laura P. Barker were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1850 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, In the household of:
Edwin L. Howe, 34, m, Carriage Upholstery, b. MA (as are all in household)
Amellia C. Howe, 28, f,
Ellen A. Howe, 1, f
**Theodore Cummings, 40, m
**Laura Cummings, 41, f
Mary Mehan (?), 22, f, b. Ireland.
In 1861 Theodore was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Theodore gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Theodore mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 52 years, 3 months and 4 days old.
On 21 Jul 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Theodore Cummings was reported on the list of sick and wounded on board the United States Hospital Steamer Commodore, from Harrison's Landing, July 15th and 16th.
On 21 Jul 1862 Theodore was suffering from nephritis.
On 31 Oct 1862 Theodore ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Point Lookout, St. Mary's County, Maryland, due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1863, and received certificate number 28780.
He died on 15 Nov 1875 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 66 years, 7 months and 7 days old.
Laura, his wife, outlived Theodore and died on 18 Sep 1882.
Theodore Cummings and Laura P. Barker had no issue.

Last Edited: 5 Aug 2009