Site Map: 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Table of Contents and Site Map

I found myself getting lost in the labyrinth and figured if I was, visitors certainly were. The problem is that it is very difficult to keep up. As a result, there are all sorts of wonderful things hiding in corners here. If you're a fan of the 15th, I hope you'll take some time to enjoy them.

Only articles within this site are linked here. For external links, go to the relevant header topic. If you're looking for something specific and don't find it, please contact me. Susan

Introduction: why did I do this?

A Site Map: (you are here!) because I was getting lost in the labyrinth.

Chronology: divided into the four years covering the 15^th’s career, with many links to other good sites with articles on specific engagements and locations.

1861 > with links in context to articles about the 15th MVI in the Massachusetts Civil War era press;

an external link to relevant off-site information

on site link to a facsimile of a 15th MVI recruiting poster

1862 > External links to Antietam and Fredericksburg web sites and maps, and

with on site links to John Kimball's official reports on Fair Oaks

John Kimball's official report on the Seven Days battle.

on site link to the Diary of E. O. Hixon.

on site link to the Diary of Jonathan Stow.

1863 > Link to Gettysburg web sites and maps;

numerous on site links to news articles about the 15th MVI in MA Civil War press.

1864 > external links to Petersburg Siege and Wilderness campaign web sites,

external link to the 20^th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry;

on site link to the program of the 1864 Regimental Reunion.

After the War > Activity of the men of the 15th at reunions and G.A.R. activities

Field and Line Officers: The original regimental officers of the 15^th MVI. (All contributions gratefully posted. Just go to the telegraph office.)

Roster: This is a launch point to see if someone you are looking for was in the 15^th.

Redesigned Roster and Genealogy section of the 15th Massachusetts. All entries in the old biography section are now here. (Dec 2003) for easy searching.
1^st Co. "Andrew Sharpshooters" Roster and History of the 1st Co. Andrew Sharpshooters, including a group photo, by Dave McGlaughlin
An overview listing of the original officers.
An article about the Regimental Band.
Search engine to find other information at the website.

Documents: a collection of period, primary documents. Many more are included in the Roster and Genealogy section, attached to individuals.

References and Bibliography: This is a listing of book and paper references that have specific references to the 15^th, with links to the Military History Institute in Carlisle, PA.

Also, a listing of original documents about the 15th available at the Worcester Historical Museum in Worcester, MA. (and photos!)

An external link to the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA, where several sets of family papers of men in the 15th MVI are held.

An external link to Higginson books where you can acquire a copy of the 15th MVI regimental history.

An external link to Thompson Publications, where you can acquire a copy of Roland Bowen's letters.

An external link to amazon.com, just because it's useful.

The Reenactment Page: This section which will give information on activities of the reenactment group.

An on site link to the Original 15th Regiment Association Reunion in 1864

An on site link to a report on the 135th Commemoration with photos of that original reunion, held 23 Oct 1999.

Bob Ducharme's Diary of a Gettysburg Reenactor
Photos of the 15th Reenactment Troop at Gettysburg 1998

The activity schedule of the 15th Massachusetts Reenactment Troop during the season

Genealogy: This is a page that answers some questions that I had when I started researching the 15^th. Also included here are online contacts to help further your own research.

Contacts to other researchers (Descendants are now included in Roster and Genealogy.)

Original Document Sources and how to do it

Photos, consolidated as thumbnail images.

Interesting things to see here

A couple links to general genealogy and music sites

The lineage organizations

Thank You’s: Awards -- This is the place where I get to display a couple of gratifying tokens of recognition and thank the people who took time to evaluate this site.