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George H. Cunningham

• Father: George Cunningham b. between 1786 - 1787
• Mother: Comfort White b. between 1804 - 1805

• Company: B

• George H. Cunningham was born between 1836 - 1837 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of George Cunningham and Comfort White.
• George H. Cunningham was enumerated in the household of George Cunningham and Comfort White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  George Cunningham, 47, carpenter, b. NH
  Comfort, 45, b. NH
  Emeline, b MA
  Amanda, b MA
  **George, b MA
  Elizabeth, b MA
  Charles, b MA
  Elizabeth Simons, 17, b MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as palmleaf worker.
• In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 18 Oct 1865 George H. Cunningham married Mary A. Allen, 20, daughter of Asahel Allen and Nancy R. Kennison, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George H. Cunningham and Mary A. Allen were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Cunningham, George, 43, gardner, b. MA (of NH parents)
  ---, Mary A., 35, wife, b. ME
  ---, George A., 13, son, b. MA.
• On 28 Aug 1881 Mary A. Allen, his wife, died at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of a heart attack at age 36.
• In Jun 1886 George was living at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He died on 21 Sep 1892 at Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, by drowning. (click icon to read report).
• He was buried in Sep 1892 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Sep 2007

Michael Cunningham

Gravemarker of Michael Cunningham

• Company: I

• Michael Cunningham was born between 1839 - 1840 at Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Michael gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 Michael was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 5 Aug 1861 Michael mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Michael Cunningham 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 17 Sep 1862 Michael Cunningham was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 23 Feb 1863 Michael ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Michael Cunningham married Mary Kelly of Millbury, MA.
• Michael Cunningham made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Apr 1867, and received certificate number 87361.
• Before 1880 Mary Kelly, his wife, died.
• Michael Cunningham was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, where he is enumerated as a "widower" and works as a Wool Grader. No other family is evident with him.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Michael Cunningham 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.).
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Stockton State Hospital, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Cunningham, Michael, 65, widower, b. Ireland, as were his parents. (no further info given).
• He died on 21 Nov 1919 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.
• He was buried in 1919 at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Plot: NA W466-A.

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2010

John H. Curran

• Father: Edward Curran
• Mother: Catherine [--?--]

• Company: E

• John H. Curran was born between 1837 - 1838 at Ireland, son of Edward Curran and Catherine [--?--].
• On 27 Jan 1861 John H. Curren married Margaret Mahony at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as laborer.
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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 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 22 Nov 1862 Margaret Mahony received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 924.
• Margaret, his widow, outlived John and died on 18 Nov 1864 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• Note: There is a guardianship procedure for a Mary Curran shown in the Worcester Probate Index.
• On 24 Feb 1866 P. F. O'Riley made application for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 69310. (Relationship of this person and name of minor unknown).
• There is a P. T. O'Riley, a catholic priest, in 1870 Worcester who may be the person appointed guardian. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
• John H. Curran was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 John H. Curran 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.).

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2010

George Curtis

• Father: James Curtis b. 1810, d. 27 Feb 1848
• Mother: Jane Morgan b. 1812, d. 8 May 1877

• Company: 1_SS

• George Curtis was born on 29 Jun 1839 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, son of James Curtis and Jane Morgan.
• On 27 Feb 1848 his father, James Curtis, died at Massachusetts.
• In 1861 George was living at West Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, George gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
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  On 2 Sep 1861 George Curtis mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 22 years, 2 months and 4 days old.
• On 16 Feb 1864 George reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
• George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 18 May 1864 George Curtis was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Orange County, Virginia, a gunshot wound.
• He died on 29 May 1864 at Emory Hospital, Washington, DC, unmarried, as a result of his wound, and the death was registered in Chelmsford. He was 24 years and 11 months old.
• He was buried in 1864 at West Chelmsford Cemetery, West Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Plot: WC/OLD-48-4.
• George Curtis is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.

• Last Edited: 25 Dec 2010

William W. Curtis

• Father: Nathaniel W. Curtis b. 23 Jun 1816, d. before 1880
• Mother: Harriet Allen b. between 1831 - 1832

• Company: A

• William W. Curtis was born in Sep 1845 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Nathaniel W. Curtis and Harriet Allen.
• William W. Curtis was enumerated in the household of Nathaniel W. Curtis and Harriet Allen in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jun 1860 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nathaniel W. Curtis, 42, boot maker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Harriet, 28,
  **Wm. W., 15,
  Emma A., 14,
  Frank, 12,
  Edwin, 10,
  Nathaniel, 9.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 William was living at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years and 10 months old.
• On 1 Nov 1862 William was promoted to Corporal.
• On 28 Aug 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts.
  
  
• In 1864 William was living at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In 1864 William W. Curtis was harness maker.
• Starting 7 Dec 1864, William also served in the 2nd Regiment Massachusetts Cavalry, Company D.
• He ended his service on 20 Jul 1865.
• On 8 Nov 1866 William W. Curtis, 21, married Annie R. Pickering, daughter of Simeon Pickering and Elizabeth [--?--], at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William W. Curtis and Annie R. Pickering were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 24 Jun 1880 at Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Curtis, William W., 33, works in shoeshop, b. MA
  ---, Anna E., 30, wife, b. NY (fath b. CT, mor b. NY)
  ---, William W., 13, son, b. MA (fath b. MA, mor b. NY).
• On 4 Apr 1888 Annie R. Pickering, his wife, died at 22 Moreland, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of endocarditis.
• William W. Curtis made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 5 Aug 1891, and received certificate number 788532.
• On 12 Apr 1905 William W. Curtis, 59, married Maisuna Edson, 44, daughter of James T. Edson and Susan T. Stevens, at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, It was a third (sic) marriage for him and the second for her as she had been divorced.
• William W. Curtis and Maisuna Edson were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• William W. Curtis died on 25 Jan 1917. He was 71 years and 4 months old.
• He was buried in Jan 1917 at Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 2 Feb 1917 Maisuna Edson received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; and received certificate number 848641.

• Last Edited: 26 May 2010