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William C. Cushman

• Company: B

• William C. Cushman was born between 1837 - 1838 at unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, William gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 William was living at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the MASSCW.
• In 1862 William was living at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Ford's history.
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  On 1 Sep 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Dec 1862 William C. Cushman was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on the shoulder.
• On 5 Jan 1863 William C. Cushman was mentioned in an article in the Boston Herald, recounting events as of 29 Dec 1862, Pg. 1, Col. 7. (click icon to read).
• On 9 Feb 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by desertion while on furlough.
  
  

• Last Edited: 13 Dec 2009

Charles H. Cutler

• Father: Charles Newton Cutler b. between 1821 - 1822
• Mother: Harriet E. Dunlap b. between 1821 - 1822

• Company: D

• Charles H. Cutler was born between 1848 - 1849 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Newton Cutler and Harriet E. Dunlap.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as clerk.
• Starting 20 Sep 1862, Charles also served in the Co. K of the 47th Massachusetts, as a musician.
• He ended his service with the 47th MVI, a 9-month regiment by mustering out on 1 Sep 1863.
• In 1864 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 22 Mar 1864 Charles 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.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Charles also served in the Coys G and K of the 20th Massachusetts (Ford says he was a musician).
• On 3 Feb 1865 Charles was transferred from to Company A of the 7th Veterans Reserve Corps to.
• He ended his service by mustering out of the VRC on 26 Jul 1865.
• He was enumerated in the household of Charles Newton Cutler and Harriet E. Dunlap in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Cuttler, Charles V. (sic), 48, teamster, b. MA
  ---, Harriet, 48, b. ME
  **---, Charles H. 21, salesman, b. MA.
• On 14 Sep 1870 Charles H. Cutler married Lucia Antoinette F. "Lucy" Fairfield, 20, daughter of Turner Crocker Fairfield and Lucy W. Frost, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Lucia Antoinette F. "Lucy" Fairfield, his wife, died at Hancock County, Maine, being accidently drowned off of Swans Island.
• Charles H. Cutler made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Jun 1876, and it was finally granted in 1895, due to a stroke which he had in 1893.
• On 9 Sep 1879 Charles H. Cutler married Martha Hazeltine, 19, daughter of Richard Flagler Hazeltine and Hannah Jane Shearman, at Mt. Hope, near Lander, Farmington Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
• Charles H. Cutler died on 7 Nov 1902 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He was buried in Nov 1902 at Forest Dale Cemetery, Soldiers Home Lot, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Grave no. 2719.
• On 15 Dec 1902 Martha Hazeltine received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate 588087.
• Charles H. Cutler was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• According to Ed Sinker, "One daughter, Ethel, was national secretary for the YWCA, and in the 1930 census she was age 49 and unmarried. The other daughter, Catherine, was last seen in the 1900 census, age 9, so she might have married."
• Descendant(s): Edward Sinker, great-great nephew.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2009

George Wright Cutler

• Father: James B. Cutler b. 28 Oct 1804
• Mother: Lucretia Shattuck b. 28 Jan 1804, d. 3 Apr 1863

• Company: C

• George Wright Cutler was born on 23 Oct 1839 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck.
• Between 1845 - 1846 George Wright Cutler moved with James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck, his parents, from Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, to Fitchburg.
• George Wright Cutler was enumerated in the household of James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James Cutler, 54, m, Iron (?) Grinder, b. NH
  Lucetta " , 44, f, b. MA
  Marian L. " , 21, f, b. NH
  Betsey A. " , 14, f, b. NH
  Frances B. " , 15, f, b. NH, Iron (?) Grinder,
  **George W. " , 10, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  **Isaac N. " , 8, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  Henry A. " , 6, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  Elma A. " , 3, f, b. MA.
  
• In 1861 George was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as harness maker.
• George Wright Cutler and Isaac Newton Cutler, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 8 months and 19 days old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, shot through the head. He was 21 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Wright Cutler was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 13 Dec 1862 his brother, Francis B Cutler, died at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, while serving with the 35th NY Infantry, which is why he does not turn up in Marvin's History of Lancaster at age 26.
• In 1863 Lucretia Cutler received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; his mother, received certificate number 180???
• Henry A Cutler, his brother, survived George and died on 4 Jul 1863 serving with the 53rd Massachusetts Regiment.
• In 1868 George Wright Cutler was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at the Town Library. Click HERE to see the full listing.
• In 1879, George was mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
• Descendant(s): Ann Pondaven, descendant of Isaac N. Cutler.

• Last Edited: 18 Jul 2010

Isaac Newton Cutler

Gravemarker of Isaac N. Cutler

• Father: James B. Cutler b. 28 Oct 1804
• Mother: Lucretia Shattuck b. 28 Jan 1804, d. 3 Apr 1863

• Company: C

• Isaac Newton Cutler was born on 17 Nov 1841 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck.
• Between 1845 - 1846 Isaac Newton Cutler moved with James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck, his parents, from Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, to Fitchburg.
• Isaac Newton Cutler was enumerated in the household of James B. Cutler and Lucretia Shattuck in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  James Cutler, 54, m, Iron (?) Grinder, b. NH
  Lucetta " , 44, f, b. MA
  Marian L. " , 21, f, b. NH
  Betsey A. " , 14, f, b. NH
  Frances B. " , 15, f, b. NH, Iron (?) Grinder,
  **George W. " , 10, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  **Isaac N. " , 8, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  Henry A. " , 6, m, b. NH, (noted as being in school during the year)
  Elma A. " , 3, f, b. MA.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Isaac gave his occupation as machinist.
• Isaac Newton Cutler and George Wright Cutler, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Isaac mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 7 months and 25 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 his brother, George Wright Cutler, died at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, shot through the head at age 21.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Isaac Newton Cutler was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in action. From Ann Pondaven - "Family legend says that he was shot in the leg and was certain that he would be forced to undergo amputation. Determined to keep his limb, he hid from surgeons to avoid amputation. He was eventually discharged 6 months later on disability for wounds received in action, after having served for 20 months."
• On 13 Dec 1862 his brother, Francis B Cutler, died at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, while serving with the 35th NY Infantry, which is why he does not turn up in Marvin's History of Lancaster at age 26.
• On 24 Mar 1863 Isaac ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action. From Marvin's history of Lancaster - "He was wounded at Antietam through the ankle and after being in several engagements, was honorably discharged."
  
  
• On 4 Jul 1863 his brother, Henry A Cutler, died serving with the 53rd Massachusetts Regiment.
• Isaac Newton Cutler made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Oct 1863, and received certificate number 29500.
• On 1 Jan 1865 Isaac Newton Cutler, 23, married Ellen "Lizzie" Elizabeth Robinson, 18, daughter of Bemis H. Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Bell, at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• From Ann Pondaven - Isaac and Lizzie Cutler had thirteen children. In 1881, he lost his daughter Adelaide at the age of eight, but all other children reached adulthood.
• Isaac Newton Cutler and Ellen "Lizzie" Elizabeth Robinson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a painter.
• On 16 Feb 1881 his daughter, Adaline E. Cutler, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 8.
• On 1 Jan 1890 Isaac's daughter, Ellen Lucetta Cutler married Arthur J. Goodale at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Oct 1890 Isaac's daughter, Ida Lizzie Cutler married Frederick A. Oliver at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jun 1904 Isaac's daughter, Edith Marion Cutler married Fred Manton Harris at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 8 Jun 1905 Isaac's daughter, Alice Camilla Cutler married Ralph Albert Harris at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Isaac Newton Cutler and Ellen "Lizzie" Elizabeth Robinson were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 9 May 1910 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Jun 1914 Ellen "Lizzie" Elizabeth Robinson, his wife, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• Isaac Newton Cutler was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 22 Jan 1920 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Cutler, Isaac N., 78, widower, b. NH
  Harris, Ralph A., son-in-law, 39, b. MA
  ---, Alice C., daur, 42, b. MA.
• He died on 13 Aug 1927 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years, 8 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1927 at Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Image contributed by Ed Norris).
• Descendant(s): Ann Pondaven.

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2010

Orin L. Cutting

• Father: Samuel Cutting
• Mother: Eliza Brackett

• Company: C

• Orin L. Cutting was born on 30 Oct 1831 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Cutting and Eliza Brackett.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Orin gave his occupation as stable keeper.
• In 1861 Orin was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Orin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 8 months and 12 days old.
• On 28 Oct 1862 Orin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Bolivar, Virginia, due to disability.
  
  
• On 29 May 1867 Orin L. Cutting, 35, married Sarah H. Blodgett, 25, daughter of William H. Blodgett and Sarah Hunting, at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Orin L. Cutting and Sarah H. Blodgett were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is a baker.
• On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Orin L. Cutting attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.).
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
• In 1896, Orin was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 13 Dec 1897, and received certificate number 933779.
• On 21 Apr 1898 Orin's daughter, Annie J. Cutting married John H. Coughlin at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Orin L. Cutting and Sarah H. Blodgett were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Cutting, Oren L., head, Oct 1831, married 33 years, b. MA (as were all in the family and their parents), baker, they live in a rented home
  ---, Sarah H., wife, Mar 1842, 5 of her six children are still living,
  ---, Mary E., dau, June 1872
  ---, Sarah W., dau, Aug 1874, saleswoman in dry goods
  ---, Susie W., dau, Aug 1878, bookkeeper
  ---, Harry B., son, Jan 1886, at school.
• On 6 Dec 1902 Sarah H. Blodgett, his wife, died at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of cancer at age 60.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Orin L. Cutting attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• On 1 Jan 1905 Orin's daughter, Sarah Wyman Cutting married Ernest C. Stoddard at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Orin L. Cutting died on 8 Aug 1905 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of heart failure. He was 73 years, 9 months and 9 days old.
• He was buried on 10 Aug 1905 at Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 Orin L. Cutting was noted as deceased during the previous year at the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Click icon to read the report, believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2009