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Samuel Augustus Waitt

• Father: Samuel Waitt b. 1 Mar 1794, d. 22 May 1877
• Mother: Harriet Carter b. 20 Feb 1801, d. 15 Nov 1887

• Company: 1_SS

• Samuel Augustus Waitt was born on 27 Jun 1833 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Waitt and Harriet Carter.
• Samuel Augustus Waitt was enumerated in the household of Samuel Waitt and Harriet Carter in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel Wait, 56, shoemaker, b. MA
  Harriet, 49, b. MA
  ** Samuel A., 17, shoemaker, b. MA
  George Racliff, 25, b. ME
  Mary E., 25, b. MA
  Mary R., 3
  Harriet R., 1
  Simon H. Palmer, 25, b. VT
  Rosamond, 18, b. VT.
• On 27 Jul 1857 Samuel Augustus Waitt, 24, married Elizabeth C. Dodge, 17, daughter of Henry Dodge and Ann L. Knowlton, at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Samuel Augustus Waitt and Elizabeth C. Dodge were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jul 1860 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nathaniel (sic) A. Waitt, 27, variety store, b. MA
  Elizabeth C., 20, b. MA
  N. W. Gray, 25, (m.), box maker, b. MA.
• In 1861 Samuel was living at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as Storekeeper.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Samuel A. Waitt mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 28 years, 2 months and 7 days old.
• On 17 Feb 1862 Samuel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Poolesville, Maryland, by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He was enumerated in the household of Henry Dodge in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 11 Jun 1880 at at Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Dodge, Henry, 87, widower, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Edward W., 45, son, single, works on farm
  Waitt, Elizabeth E., 41, daur
  **---, Samuel, 45, son-in-law, works for shoe factory
  ---, Annie L., 5, gr-daur.
• Samuel A. Waite was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, with no unit given, however the enlistment dates are the same.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 Nov 1890, and received certificate number 787415.
• He and Elizabeth C. Dodge were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Waitt, Samuel A., b. June 1833, married 42 years, b. MA
  ---, Elizabeth 'C., wife, b. Sep 1839, her one child is living, b. MA
  ---, Annie E., daur b. May 1875, single, b. MA
  Dodge, Edward W., bro-in-law, b. Jan 1835, single, b. MA.
• On 11 Jun 1906 Elizabeth C. Dodge, his wife, died at Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
• Samuel Augustus Waitt died on 15 May 1909 at Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 10 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried on 18 May 1909 at Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• About in 1918 Samuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Anna Ellen Waitt married Nathan Brentwood Johnson.

• Last Edited: 16 Jun 2014

Elias Benjamin Wakefield

• Father: Leonard Wakefield b. 30 Oct 1814, d. 2 Aug 1909
• Mother: Huldah Gleason b. 9 Feb 1816, d. 1898

• Company: I

• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was born on 29 Jan 1844 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Wakefield and Huldah Gleason.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Wakefield and Hannah Gleason in the 1850 US Federal Census on 13 Aug 1850 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his grandparents, as:
  Benj. Wakefield, 72, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Sally (sic), 73
  Leonard, 34
  Huldah, 33
  **Elias, 6
  Cynthia Anna, 5
  Clark, 2
  Alfred, 25.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Elias gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Elias was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 15 May 1861 Elias mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 16 days old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 7 Dec 1862 Elias ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 20 Jan 1864, Elias also served in the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, Company D.
• He ended his service by discharge on 25 Jul 1865.
• On 2 Aug 1867 Elias Benjamin Wakefield, 23, married Mary Elizabeth Bugbee, 18, daughter of Elmore Bugbee and Amanda Howland, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marrage for both.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield and Mary Elizabeth Bugbee were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he "works at shoemaking."
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jun 1880, and received certificate number 251804.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I.
• On 26 Jan 1892 Elias and Mary's daughter, M. Alia Wakefield married Fred D. Hyde at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield witnessed the burial of Charles Murray on 6 Jan 1893 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1897 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was a probation officer (or sheriff) for District Court of Southern Worcester county.
  
• On 20 Dec 1897 Elias and Mary's son, Albert Wakefield married Ella M. Crowell at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Sep 1899 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned as one of the surviving members of the old Slater Guard in Webster and Dudley.
• He and Mary Elizabeth Bugbee were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1900 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a finisher in a shoe shop, and they live in a rented home. Of their six children, three are still living.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was a pall bearer at the burial of Elmoine Dodge Clemans on 10 May 1904 at Mount Zion Cemetery (East Village), Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1906 Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 39th annual reunion of the association of companies E and I.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Elias Benjamin Wakefield 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.
• On 28 Feb 1910 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned in the obituary of Henry Groh, as a bearer, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1912 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment.
• On 29 Jan 1914 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was congratuated on his birhday (Volume 54 # 45) as follows:
  ELIAS WAKEFIELD OBSERVING 70th BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
  Elias Balcom (sic) Wakefield of Fifth avenue, lockup keeper and past commander of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., is Mr. Wakefield is observing his 70th birthday anniversary today. Mr. Wakefield is a native of Webster. he enlisted May 15, 1861, as a private in Company I, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and was honorably discharged in Alexandria Va., December 7, 1862, by reason of disability. He re-enlisted June 28, 1864, in Company D. 1st regiment Massachusetts volunteer cavalry and was discharged in Carver hospital in Washington D. C., June 25, 1865. Mr. Wakefield was in the engagements of Balls Bluff, Comtade’s Ferry, Seige of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, and the Seven Days retreat to Harrison’s Landing. He was on duty in Washington when Lincoln was assassinated. Mr. Wakefield is one of the most widely known residents of Webster and its truant officer.
• On 28 Jun 1917, at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was said to be "the only survivor of the Slater Guards."
• On 13 Mar 1918 Mary Elizabeth Bugbee, his wife, died at age 69.
• On 30 Jan 1919 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias, and Patrick Healy and Dyer Davis Cady was again the subject of an article on his birthday.
• On 26 Jun 1920 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias Benjamin Wakefield attended the 53rd reunion of Companies E, I and F of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment. (click icon to read report.)
• On 28 Sep 1926 Elias Benjamin Wakefield was mentioned in the obituary of Patrick Healy, as the last survivor of the Slater Guards, at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias B. Wakefield was mentioned as attending the 60th reunion of Company I.
• On 3 Nov 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article about his retirement. It is noted at this time that he is the last living member of the Slater Guards.
• On 3 Nov 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an editorial about his retirement.
• On 1 Dec 1927 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article about the resolution of the issue raised by his returement.
• On 13 Jul 1929 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article.
• On 11 Oct 1929 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias and Leonard Everett Thayer were the subjects of a G. A. R. article:
  from The Webster Evening Times, October 11, 1929(Volume 7 #10):
  E. B. WAKEFIELD ELECTED HEAD OF G. A. R. POST
  Elias B. Wakefield was elected commander of the Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., at a meeting held at the headquarters of the post on Negus street yesterday afternoon.
  Other officers elected were: Henry C. Phelps, senior vice commander: William Moore, junior vice commander: William Moore, Adjutant: William Moore, quarter master: Leonard E. Thayer, chaplain, Leonard E. Thayer, patriotic instructor: Edwin Spencer, officer of the guard.
  The following were appointed as trustees: L. E. Thayer, H. C. Phelps, William Moore, Charles M. Leavens of the Sons of Union Veterans was appointed secretary.
  All the surviving members of the post are most active and all comrades and officers of the post intend carrying on their work of service to the country by their appearance at Memorial Day and other events as they have in the past years.
• Elias Benjamin Wakefield was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 8 Apr 1930 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a retired widower, with his daughter Carry F., 51, single, who is a matron at the theater.
• On 29 Jan 1931 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was noted as the last survivor of the Slater Guards, when he celebrated his 88th birthday. From The Webster Evening Times, January 29, 1931 (Volume 8 #99),
  Last Surviver of Slater Guards has Quiet Anniversary
  Elias B. Wakefield Was Born in Webster Jan. 1, 1843
  In far from the health that has characterized all the previous years of his life, Elias B. Wakefield, lone survivor of the Slater Guards, commander of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., and life long resident of Webster, is today quietly observing his 88th birthday anniversary at his home on Fifth avenue. For the past few months Mr. Wakefield has been confined to his home, after the many years in which he was the most active of all the surviving veterans of the Civil War.
  To the home today came post cards and personal visits from friends, together with a gift of flowers and fruit from the Relief Corps, and many other remembrances of the day.
  Mr. Wakefield was for 25 years lockup keeper and janitor of the Engine building, a position that he relinquished a few years ago after a quarter century of service. Since that time he has remained at home, but up to a few months ago was out on the streets of the town every day. His illness has made it necessary for him to remain at home.
  He was born in Webster, Jan. 29, 1843, the son of Leonard and Hulda (Gleason ) Wakefield, and with the exception of a short time in Oxford. He answered the call of President Lincoln and became a member of the Slater Guards a company composed of Webster men. He served in the Peninsula Campaign and returned to Webster, after a year and a half re-enlisted in D Company of First Massachusetts Cavalry. Of all the men who composed the Slater Guards ( Co. I., 15th Massachusetts ) he is the only survivor.
• On 22 Oct 1931 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias B. Wakefield was mentioned as having sent his regrets at being unable to attended the 65th regimental reunion, or regrets were sent for him.
• On 29 Jan 1933 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an article on his birthday.
• On 17 Nov 1933 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was mentioned as one of two surviving members of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R.
• On 11 May 1934 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was mentioned as a planned participant in the Memorial Day festivities.
• On 26 Oct 1934 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was mentioned as elected Commander of the local G. A. R.
• On 16 Nov 1934 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was mentioned as installed as Commander of the local G. A. R.
• He died on 26 Dec 1934 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 90 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• On 28 Dec 1934, at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Elias was the subject of an editorial, from The Webster Times, 28 Dec 1934, (Vol. 1,#100 )
  Editorial
  Elias B. Wakefield
  Seventy two years ago there marched out of Webster, a company of young men who had volunteered for service in the Union Army. They chose appropriately enough, the name of the outstanding manufacturer of the community. They were the Slater Guards, a company made up of men of Webster and Dudley who volunteered for service and made a splendid record during the war.
  One by one they have passed on. Seventy four years is a long time ago, and young men of that day are very, very old now. They have passed, seventy four years is a long time ago, and young men of that day are very old now. They have passed the four score and ten mark, all of them. In all the community, in fact, in all the county there was but one survivor, and on Wednesday morning, the day after Christmas he marched out to join the ranks of his comrades who have gone before.
  Elias B. Wakefield, the last survivor of the Slater Guards, commander of Nathaniel Lyon post, G. A. R., was “mustered out” as the only man who lived in Webster, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
  Across the river in Dudley, there is still a living soldier of this conflict, and to christian Holley goes the honor and the glory that is due the only representative of the days of “61.
  Something has gone out of our community life, when we realize that the only survivor has passed on. He was a man who stood for something fine in the history of our nation, respected by all, and honored for the uniform he wore. Elias B. Wakefield was the one link with the days when the nation was preserved.
  The tribute that comes from the heart and the grateful memories of the community go ut on this sad occasion.
• An obituary for Elias Benjamin Wakefield was published on 28 Dec 1934 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: from The Webster Times, 28 Dec 1934, (Vol. 1,#100)
  Business Suspended during Fineral of Last Slater Guard
  Elias B. Wakefield, 91, Last Civil War Veteran of Webster. Life Long Resident
  Was For Many Years Lockup Keeper
  Tribute by Town At Funeral Today
  The last survivor of the Grand Army of the Republic in Webster, Elias B. Wakefield. A solemn tribute was paid today when the funeral services were conducted from the late home on Fifth Ave. Stores and business places closed for the hour after 1:30 ---- at the services, town official, delegates from the Sons of Veterans, the Women’s Relief Corps, and auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans, American Legion, and other veterans organizations were present.
  His former association with the police department for many years brought out a delegation from the police, and also from the fire departments headed by Chiefs Templeman and Belmore. Members of the Webster Lodge of Elks were also present.
  The services at the home this afternoon were in charge of Rev. - W. Arnold, pastor of the Methodist church and Rev. S. Wolcott Linsley, rector of the church of the Reconciliation. Bearers were all members of the Sons of Veterans, Thomas --, Edward Hyland, Monroe --, and Henry Russak.
  The service was also (for?) the only survivor of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., and now the sole representative of the veterans of the Civil War in the community is Christian Holley of Dudley. -------sive service is at the grave in Mount Zion cemetery will be conducted the usual farewell to a member of the G. A. R. post being given. Undertaker Bernard J,----- was in charge of the funeral.
  Elias B. Wakefield, commander of Nathaniel Lyon Post, G. A. R., last survivor of the Slater Guards, and life long resident of Webster died at his home on Fifth Avenue Wednesday forenoon at eight o’clock.
  He was 91 years of age, and would have reached his 92d birthday anniversary on January 29, next month. With his passing, Webster loses its only Civil War Veteran, the other member of the Post, Christian Holley being a resident of Dudley. A month ago elections were held by the post and Mr. Wakefield was reelected commander. At that time both members of the post were in attendance.
  For more than a quarter of a century, Mr. Wakefield acted as lockup keeper and janitor of the town building, having been retired several years ago. During the past few weeks he has failed and the end was expected because of his weakened condition.
  He was a mason for more than 60 years, and since the formation of the Webster lodge, B. P. O. E. he was an honorary member of the organization. Since his retirement and the death of his wife, he has made his home with his only daughter, Miss. Carrie Wakefield.
  He was born in Webster January 29, 1843, the son of Leonard and Hulda (Gleason) Wakefield, with the exception of a short stay in Oxford has made his home in Webster all his life. He enlisted on first call for volunteers issued by President Lincoln and became a member of the Slater Guards, the company recruited from Webster and Dudley, and which took the name of Slater, in honor of the town’s leading manufacturer. He was in the Peninsular campaign and returning to Webster after a year and a half, re-enlisted in D company, First Massachusetts Cavalry.
  As a young man he was worked for a time in the Corbin shoe shop and was employed in that factory when the first McKay Stitcher’s were installed. He became affiliated with the police dept. years ago as a special officer and as court officer during the term of Judge Bartholomew.
  For more than 25 years he served as lockup keeper in Webster and had an enviable record. A few years before his retirement and when he was 76 years old, he had a desperate battle with a prisoner who made an attempt. He was knocked down, his glasses broken and severely bruised, but clung to the man until assistance arrived.
  Mr. Wakefield became affiliated with the Nathaniel Lyon Post G. A. R. many years ago and has filled every office in the post. At the time of his death, when he was one of the two survivors, he was elected commander at a meeting held a month ago. For more than 60 years he w2as a member of the Masons, being affiliated with the Stansbury Lodge of Brightwood, Washington, D. C.
  Two children survive, Albert, with General Electric at Lynn, and Miss Carrie Wakefield at home. A brother Clark Wakefield of Webster and also five grandchildren survive.
• He was buried on 28 Dec 1934 at Lakeside Cemetery, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 7 May 2020

Porter Walbridge

• Father: Whitman C. Walbridge b. 25 Dec 1813, d. 12 Jun 1856
• Mother: Sophia S. Hale b. 7 Apr 1818, d. 9 Mar 1897

• Company: F

• Porter Walbridge was born on 21 Apr 1843 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of Whitman C. Walbridge and Sophia S. Hale.
• Porter Walbridge was enumerated in the household of Whitman C. Walbridge and Sophia S. Hale in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where Whitman Walbridge, his father, is a farmer with $800 in real estate. Nextdoor live Ames and Permilla Walbridge.
• On 12 Jun 1856 his father, Whitman C. Walbridge, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 42.
• Porter Walbridge was enumerated in the household of Sophia S. Hale in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1860 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, where his mother is enumerated as head of household, Porter is working the farm, and younger brother Miles is in school. They have $700 in real estate and personal estate of $225.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Porter gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 Porter was living at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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  On 6 Mar 1862 Porter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 10 months and 13 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Porter was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on hand and arm.
• On 16 Dec 1863 Porter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharge due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• On 7 Apr 1867 Porter Walbridge, 23, married Laurinda B. Piper, daughter of John Piper and Philena Hier, at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 30 Apr 1868 Laurinda B. Piper, his wife, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• Porter Walbridge made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Aug 1868, and received certificate number 23191.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1870 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walbridge, Porter, 27, works in woolen mill, b. MA
  alone among many in a boarding house.
• On 27 Nov 1873 Porter Walbridge, 30, married Nellie A. Green, 23, daughter of Benjamin Green and Roxy Rogers, at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• Porter Walbridge and Nellie A. Green were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walbridge, Porter, 38, works in woolen mill, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---,Ellie A., 30, wife, works in woolen mill, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Arthur A., 5, son, b. MA.
• Porter Walbridge and Nellie A. Green were divorced apparently.
• About in 1884 Porter Walbridge married Elizabeth A. Priestly.
• On 28 Mar 1886 Porter's former wife, Nellie A. Green remarried Stephen P. Smith at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a third (sic) for her.
• Porter Walbridge was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• On 21 Feb 1896 Porter and Nellie's son, Arthur William Walbridge married Bessie F. Freeman at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Porter Walbridge and Elizabeth A. Priestly were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Porter Walbridge, 57, b. Apr 1843 in 'Wales, MA, married 16 years, retired farmer
  Elizabeth A., wife, 56, b. Mch 1844 in England (of English parents), immigrated 1882, no children.
• On 7 Apr 1909 Elizabeth A. Priestly, his wife, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 65 of acute pericarditis.
• On 5 Jul 1909 Porter Walbridge, 66, married Nellie A. Green, 59, daughter of Benjamin Green and Roxy Rogers, at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a remarriage to his second wife, being a fourth marriage for him and a third for her.
• Porter Walbridge and Nellie A. Green were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walbridge, Porter, head, 68, married 2nd for one year
  ---, Nellie, wife, 60.
• On 18 Sep 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Porter Walbridge attended a reunion of Company F. From The Worcester Evening Post, September 18, 1917 (Volume XXXV # 143)
  FIFTEEN MEMBERS ATTEND REUNION
  F. Co., 15th Mass. Volunteer Infantry
  F Company, Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry had its 50th annual reunion yesterday in the Warren Hotel. Dinner was served at noon, followed by speaking. James L. Callahan of Marlboro, president of the organization, called the meeting to order, afterward resigning the chair to Col. Henry E. Smith, who was elected permanet president. George W. Ward, secretary and treasurer, was also given a permanent tenure of office. The assosiation voted to dispense with its board of directors, leaving all of the responsibilities to the president and secretary.
  Each of the 15 members present and guests contributed to the program of after dinner remarks. other speakers gave anecdotes of the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862.
  These members were present, James L. Callahan of Marlboro, Everett A. Hibbard of Berlin, Benjamin Stevens of North Brookfield, Porter Walbridge of Wales, David Reekie of Boylston Center, Henry H. Slate, of Charlton Depot, Elbridge Doane of Joplin Mo., Col. Henry Smith, Sumner H. Bannister, A. F. Earle and George W. Ward, all of Worcester.
• He and Nellie A. Green were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in 1920 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walbridge, Porter, head, 77, b. MA
  ---, Nellie, wife, 70, b. MA.
• On 19 May 1923 Nellie A. Green, his wife, died at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 73 a suicide, by pistol shot to the head.
• Porter Walbridge died on 14 Jun 1926 at Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years, 1 month and 24 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1926 at Wales Cemetery #3, Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Porter Walbridge was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read.)
• Porter's son, Arthur William Walbridge, died and was buried in Jan 1966 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 90 years and 10 months.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Thomas Walch

• Company: B

• Thomas Walch was also known as Thomas Walsh per MASSCW.
• Thomas Walch was also known as Thomas Welsh per Ford's history.
• He was born about in 1844 at Ireland.
• Starting 4 Oct 1862, Thomas also served in the 48th Massachusetts Infantry, Co. "I" (9 months.)
• On 21 May 1863 Thomas was taken prisoner at Plains Store, Louisiana.
• He ended his service with by mustering out on 3 Sep 1863.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in Oct 1863, Thomas gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• In Oct 1863 Thomas was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Nov 1863 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• Thomas was illiterate and signed his enlistment with an "x."
• Thomas was described as being 5 feet 2 and 1/2 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes and dark hair.
• On 6 May 1864 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on the arm.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent wounded."
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, Thomas also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. "K."
• He ended his service with discharge for disability on 20 Jun 1865.

• Last Edited: 23 Aug 2019

Charles O. Walcott

• Company: 1_SS

• Charles O. Walcott was born about in 1831 at Rumford, Oxford County, Maine.
• In 1862 Charles was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as Carriage Painter.
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  On 26 Nov 1862 Charles O. Walcott mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years old.
• Charles was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/2 inches tall, with grey eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion.
• On 26 Aug 1863, Charles was absent sick from his regiment.
• On 2 Sep 1864 Charles ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.
  
  
• Starting 15 Dec 1864, Charles also served in the by transfer to the 19th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry, Co K.

• Last Edited: 4 Oct 2019

Alonzo V. Walker

• Father: William Corbin Walker b. 11 Sep 1810, d. 15 Jan 1888
• Mother: Eliza Quint b. 1808, d. 23 Jan 1868

• Company: E

• Alonzo V. Walker was born on 9 Nov 1838 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Corbin Walker and Eliza Quint, grandson on the maternal side of Wentworth and Sally (Lamont) Quint of Topsham, in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
• Alonzo V. Walker was enumerated in the household of William Corbin Walker and Eliza Quint in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William C. Walker, 40, laborer, b. CT
  Eliza WAlker, 41, b. ME
  Elvira, 17, b. MA (as were all children)
  Isabela, 15
  William A., 13
  **Alonzo V., 11
  Adalaide, 9
  Sidney W., 7
  Clarendon, 5
  Emma, 2
  Franklin Knox, 19, shoemaker.
• Alonzo V. Walker was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is enumerated as:
  Alonzo Walker, 21, b. MA, a shoemaker, living in the home of Ethan Laurence, 54, apparently as a boarder.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alonzo gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Alonzo mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 8 months and 3 days old.
• Alonzo V. Walker and David Brainerd Seaver, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 May 1862 Alonzo was promoted to Corporal.
• On 28 Jun 1862 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alonzo V. Walker was mentioned as follows:(Volume 25 # 26)
  Arrival of Wounded.--- The steamer Commodore, with sick and wounded soldiers, has arrived at New York, and among the list we notice the names of the following of the 15th regiment;---J. F. Costello, Co. F., Brookfield; O. H. Fuller, Co. D., Worcester; A. V. Walker, Co. E., Northbridge; B. F. Edmands, (not identifiable as a member of the 15th.)
• On 25 Nov 1862 Alonzo ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 14808.
• Starting 5 Jan 1864, Alonzo also served in the 4th MA Cavalery, Co. F.
• He ended his service with the 4th MA Cavalery by mustering out on 14 Nov 1865 at Richmond, Virginia.
• Alonzo V. Walker married Frances M. Seaver, daughter of Leonard Seaver and Cinthia Penniman.
• Alonzo V. Walker and Frances M. Seaver were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walker, Alonzo, 30, clerk in shoe store, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Francis, 25 (f), keeping house,
  ---, Lizzie, 5/12, (b. Dec.)
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alonzo V. Walker was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Frances M. Seaver were separated apparently.
• Alonzo V. Walker was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lonzo Walker, 40, b. MA, "married" but enumerated alone, where he Works On Boots.
  He is enumerated in the household of William E. WATSON, 37, b. MA, as an apparent boarder.
• He was not enumerated in the household of Lizzie B. Seaver in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 24 Jun 1880 at at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Livermore, Anson G., 45, express man, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Elizabeth B., 36, wife
  ---, Charles, 22, son, laborer
  ---, Ida M., 16, daur
  Walker, Frances M., 34, sister-in-law, married
  ---, Lizzie F., 10, niece.
• On 4 Feb 1885 Frances M. Seaver, his wife, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 39 of consumption.
• On 30 Jul 1891 Alonzo's daughter, Elizabeth Frances Walker married Benjamin Whitmore Jr. at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Alonzo V. Walker was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gray, Olive E., b. Jan 1850, divorced, three of four children living, b. MA (of MA parents)
  ---, Clifton E., son, b. June 1885
  ---, Ethel M., daur, b. Dec 1882
  Sylvester, Fred H., boarder, b. Sep 1879, b. MA
  **Walker, Alonzo B. (sic), boarder, b. Nov 1837 (sic) widower, b. MA (of MA parents.)
• In 1906 Alonzo was living at Brooks Station, Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, but states that he "has moved around a lot" before the 40th Regimental reunion.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alonzo V. Walker attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Alonzo V. Walker attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walker, Alonzo B., boarder, 71, widower, b. MA (parents b. CT and ME) laborer on a crab farm, living apparently as a boarder in the home of Olive E. Gray, 60, widow.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alonzo B. Walker attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1912 Alonzo V. Walker sent a letter of regret that he wasn't able to attend the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment.
• He died on 19 Mar 1919 at Brooks Station, Massachusetts. He was 80 years, 4 months and 10 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1919 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 13 Apr 2016

Francis Amasa Walker

Francis A. Walker

• Father: Hon. Amasa Walker b. 4 May 1799, d. 29 Oct 1879
• Mother: Hannah Ambrose b. 13 Apr 1803, d. 9 Jul 1875

• Company: Staff

• Francis Amasa Walker was born on 2 Jul 1840 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, son of Hon. Amasa Walker and Hannah Ambrose.
• Francis Amasa Walker was enumerated in the household of Hon. Amasa Walker and Hannah Ambrose in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Amasa Walker, 50, m, Gentleman, $28,000, b. MA
  Hannah A. Walker, 47, f, b. NH
  Emma Walker, 15, f, b. MA
  Robert W. Walker, 13, m b. MA
  **Frank A. Walker, 10, m b. MA
  Guy Kindrey, 23, m, Laborer, b. VT
  Margarette Cortugan, 20, f, b. Ireland.
• In 1861 Francis was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as student.
• 
  On 1 Aug 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant-Major, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 30 days old.
• On 11 Aug 1861 Francis was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, but declined commission.
• On 11 Aug 1861 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as a Captain in the A. A. G. U. S. V.
  
  
• On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Amasa Walker was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis Amasa Walker was mentioned in dispatches or (not necessarily correctly) among the casualties of Ball's Bluff.
• Robert Walter Walker, his brother, served in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry.
• (from the MOLLUS Register) Francis A. Walker was:
  a private and Sergeant-Major, 15th Mass. Infantry, August 1, 1861.
  Captain, Assistant Adjutant General, U.S.V., September 14, 1861.
  Major, A.A.G., August 11, 1862. Assigned as Assistant Adjutant General, 2d Army Corps, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel (under Act July 17, 1862), January 1, 1863.
  Resigned (disability contracted while prisoner of war), January 9, 1865.
  Brevet Colonel, U.S.V., August 1, 1864, "for distinguished service and good conduct throughout the entire campaign."
  Brevet Brigadier General, U.S.V., March 13, 1865, "for gallant conduct at the battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, and for meritorious services during the war."
• On 16 Aug 1865 Francis Amasa Walker, 25, married Exene Evelyn Stoughton, 24, daughter of Timothy M. Stoughton and Maria Richardson, at Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Francis Amasa Walker made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Dec 1869, and received certificate number 102383.
• In 1870 Francis Amasa Walker was Comissioner of Indian Affairs.
• At West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis gave an Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org.)
• About 1875 Francis Amasa Walker was Professor.
• He and Exene Evelyn Stoughton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, where he was Superintendant Of Census. Enumerated also -- Lucy STOUGHTON, sister of Exeine, age 27, single, b. MA, as well as three servants.
• In 1886 Francis was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• In 1886 Francis Amasa Walker was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as an officer, noting that he has a compound fracture of the metacarpel bones of the left hand resulting in permanent extension of his hand.
• The personal papers or letters of Francis Amasa Walker are available at may exist at M. I. T. or Amherst.
• He died on 5 Jan 1897 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from apoplexy. He was 56 years, 6 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1897 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis was included in Crane's "Worcester Memoirs" as follows:
  Francis Amasa Walker was graduated from Amherst College with the class of 1860, and subsequently studied law. In 1861 he enlisted as sergeant-major in the Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, for service in the civil war, in which he was honored with several promotions for meritorious conduct in the field, and was mustered out as brevet brigadier-general. He was for a time engaged in journalism and also held some important government appointments, but the greater part of his active life was devoted to educational pursuits. He was for some time professor of political economy and history at the Sheffield Scientific School (Yale), and in 1881 was chosen president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in which capacity he displayed executive ability of an unusually high order. His devotion to that institute superseded all other interests and he retained its presidency for the remainder of his life. (Worcester Memoirs, by Crane.)
• On 17 Sep 1914 Exene Evelyn Stoughton was included on a passenger list of the "Menominee", arriving New York City Harbor, New York, from London.
• Exene, his wife, outlived Francis and died in Feb 1934 at Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 93.
• He was mentioned in the obituary of Exene Evelyn Stoughton on 6 Feb 1934 at "The Springfield Republican", Massachusetts,
  Mrs. Exene Stoughton Walker, widow of Gen. Francis A. Walker, who has died at her home in Brookline at the age of 93, was a native of Gill, in Franklin county, and was married to the future president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1865 -- the year in which he resigned from the army with the brevet rank of brigadier-general and began teaching the classics at Williston academy.
  For one year, 1869-70, Gen. Walker was on the editorial staff of the Republican. From 1872 to 1880 he was professor of political economy and history at Sheffield scientific school, Yale university, and from 1881 until his death, in 1897, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  Meanwhile, he held many important government commi8ssions, among them chief of the bureau of statistics of the treasury department, commissioner of Indian affairs and director of the ninth and 10th census. Mrs. Walker is survived by four sons, two daughters and two brothers.

• Last Edited: 17 Aug 2018

George Walker

• Company: I

• George Walker was born about in 1818 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• In 1861 George was living at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as teamster.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
• 
  On 15 Jun 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, missing and presumed dead in the 1870 roster, however he was taken prisoner according to Ford's history.
• John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning George Walker, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Walker was included, with 304 other men, 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, George Walker was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 George Walker was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 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, George Walker was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 8 Apr 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability.
  
  
• Starting 23 Apr 1862, George also served in the 27th Massachusetts Infantry, Company F as Private.
• He ended his service with the 27th Massachusetts Infantry discharged for disability on 9 Jan 1865 at New Berne, North Carolina.
• On 11 Apr 1868, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (Togus Hospital), Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, George was for cardiac disease due to hardship in the line of duty.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 98816 for his service in the 27th Massachusetts, Company F.
• On 11 Jul 1874, George was readmitted to the Soldiers' Home unconditionally.
• On 19 Mar 1878, George was readmitted to the Soldiers' Home unconditionally.
• On 20 Sep 1878, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, George was discharged at his own request.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Lincoln Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walker, George, 56, boarder, a widower and pensioner with heart trouble, b. Nova Scotia
  living with the family of:
  William Lovett, 36, a carriage painter, b. MA, and his family.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company I, noting that he was in prison for four months and now suffers heart disease, also mentioning his service in the 27th Massachusetts.
• He died on 13 Aug 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of heart disease. He was 72 years old.
• He was buried in Aug 1890 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan (Boston), Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in the soldiers' lot, as a member of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry.
• On 4 Jul 1907 George Walker 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.

• Last Edited: 13 May 2013

John Kidder Walker

John K. Walker

• Father: William Danforth Walker b. 23 Dec 1809, d. 2 Mar 1883
• Mother: Mary G. Kidder b. 6 Apr 1812, d. 1897

• Company: B

• John Kidder Walker was born on 19 Nov 1835 at New Ipswich, Hillsboro County, New Hampshire, son of William Danforth Walker and Mary G. Kidder.
• In 1861 John was living at Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as wood turner.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 7 months and 23 days old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. He was 25 years, 11 months and 2 days old.
• Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 22 Oct 1861, mentioning John Kidder Walker, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Kidder Walker was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• He was buried at Central Cemetery, New Ipswich, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
• In Jan 1869 Mary G. Kidder received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; and received certificate number 134860.
• Mary, his mother, outlived John and died in 1897.
• In 1914 Listed as one of the men of New Ipswich, NH, in the Civil War.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Melville Walker

• 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 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 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 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, 15th 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 in Nov 1862 at Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• 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.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Fanny Eliza Reed in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
  Fanny Walker      40
  Elisa Walker      15
  Fanny L Walker      10
  Laura Bailey      19
  George Brown      25.
• On 15 Jul 1874 Melville Walker was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 May 1875 his daughter, Eliza Walker, died at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 20 of kidney disease.
• On 15 Jan 1879 Melville and Fanny's daughter, Fanny L. Walker married Marshall P. Benjamin at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Melville Walker'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. (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: 25 Aug 2018

Warren A. Walker

• Father: Hiram Walker b. 1 Sep 1810, d. 8 Apr 1870
• Mother: Levanchy Allen b. 16 Jan 1814, d. 25 Oct 1865

• Company: F

• Warren A. Walker was born on 2 Sep 1839 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hiram Walker and Levanchy Allen.
• On 18 Sep 1850 Hepsibeth Howe was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census living near Warren A. Walker at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George W. Allen, 39, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Mary E., 27
  **George W., 4
  Edwin F., 1
  nextdoor to:
  **Alonzo Allen, 26, farmer
  Nancy J., 22
  Lucy A., 3/12
  nextdoor to:
  Hiram Walker, 40, farmer, blind
  Levanchey, 33
  Caroline E., 1
  **Warren A., 10
  **William H., 9
  Hiram F., 3
  Hepsibath, 66 (the matriarch)
  Alvord, 35.
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a farm laborer, enumerated in the household of Jeremiah Millen (?), 73, and his large farm family.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Warren gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Warren mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 10 months and 10 days old.
• Warren A. Walker and William Harrison Walker, and Alonzo Allen and George Warren Allen, two brothers, their cousin and an uncle, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. F, William joining a year later than Warren.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Warren was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warren A. Walker was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 4 Dec 1862 Warren ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1863, and received certificate number 21461.
• On 6 Jun 1865 Warren A. Walker, 25, married Georgiana Prince, 15, daughter of David Prince and Harriet A. Oliver, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Note: with this marriage, the brothers also became brothers-in-law.
• Warren A. Walker and Georgiana Prince were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he Works In a Slipper Shop. Also enumerated - Mary Auley, 25, b. NY, single, who is apparently a boarder and occupied as a laundress.
• On 18 Mar 1880 his brother, William Harrison Walker, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38 of an anurism of thorasic aorta.
• Warren A. Walker 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.
• On 19 Nov 1894 Warren and Georgiana's daughter, Ida Jane Walker married Edward E. Buxton at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Warren A. Walker and Georgiana Prince were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they live on Park Avenue in a rented home. He is a wood worker. Of their six children, four are still living.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warren A. Walker attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Warren was living at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warren A. Walker attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Warren A. Walker attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• He and Georgiana Prince were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 27 Apr 1910 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warren A. Walker attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 19 Nov 1910 Warren and Georgiana's daughter, Bessie A. Walker married Parley L. Frost at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Warren A. Walker died on 10 Jan 1918 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 78 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1918 in Brookfield Cemetery, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Jan 1918 Anna Walker received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Warren's service; his wife, received certificate number 842370.
• Georgiana, his wife, outlived Warren and died in 1936.

• Last Edited: 13 Apr 2016

• Charts: Descendants of John and Hepsibeth (Howe) Allen

William Walker

• Company: C

• William Walker was born about in 1835 at Prussia, (Germany).
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Walker, 25, weaver, b. Prussia (Germany)
  in the household of:
  Anton Wiesman, 30, weaver, b. Prussia (Germany), and his family and other weavers, all from Germany.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as weaver.
  
• In 1861 William was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. He was 26 years old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Walker was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• There is a burial for William Walker on Jasmine Path Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts . This needs viewing to verify if he is 15th Mass.
• In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."

• Last Edited: 9 Oct 2019

William Harrison Walker

• Father: Hiram Walker b. 1 Sep 1810, d. 8 Apr 1870
• Mother: Levanchy Allen b. 16 Jan 1814, d. 25 Oct 1865

• Company: F

• William Harrison Walker was born on 20 Apr 1841 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Hiram Walker and Levanchy Allen.
• On 18 Sep 1850 Hepsibeth Howe was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census living near William Harrison Walker at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George W. Allen, 39, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Mary E., 27
  **George W., 4
  Edwin F., 1
  nextdoor to:
  **Alonzo Allen, 26, farmer
  Nancy J., 22
  Lucy A., 3/12
  nextdoor to:
  Hiram Walker, 40, farmer, blind
  Levanchey, 33
  Caroline E., 1
  **Warren A., 10
  **William H., 9
  Hiram F., 3
  Hepsibath, 66 (the matriarch)
  Alvord, 35.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as farmer.
• William Harrison Walker and Warren A. Walker, and Alonzo Allen and George Warren Allen, two brothers, their cousin and an uncle, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. F, William joining a year later than Warren.
• 
  On 25 Jul 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of South Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
• On 19 Mar 1863 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 7 Sep 1864 William Harrison Walker, 23, married Sarah Jane Prince, daughter of David Prince and Harriet A. Oliver, at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William Harrison Walker made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Sep 1864, and received certificate number 187857.
• On 6 Jun 1865 William's brother, Warren A. Walker, married Georgiana Prince at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Note: with this marriage, the brothers also became brothers-in-law.
• William's wife, Sarah Jane Prince, died and was buried in Aug 1867 at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: M 410 at age 23 years.
• On 13 Oct 1868 William Harrison Walker, 27, married Henrietta S. Converse, 34, daughter of Edwin Converse and Mary Polly Munger, at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• William Harrison Walker and Henrietta S. Converse were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 24 Aug 1870 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walker, William H., 29, for boot factory, b. MA
  ---, Henrietta S., 35, b. MA.
• William Harrison Walker died on 18 Mar 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of an anurism of thorasic aorta. He was 38 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1880 at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: M 410.
• On 15 Apr 1880 Henrietta S. Walker received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 192147.
• On 22 Dec 1881 William and William's widow, Henrietta S. Converse remarried to Sidney Albert Whiting at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both (sic.)
• William's wife, Henrietta S. Walker, died and was buried in Aug 1908 at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: M 410 at age 74 years and 1 month.

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2019

• Charts: Descendants of John and Hepsibeth (Howe) Allen

David O. Wallace

• Father: David Wallace b. 15 Aug 1814, d. 21 Nov 1891
• Mother: Sarah A. Lillis b. 8 Apr 1817, d. 16 Apr 1862

• Company: C

• David O. Wallace was born in 1841 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of David Wallace and Sarah A. Lillis.
• David O. Wallace was enumerated in the household of David Wallace and Sarah A. Lillis in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1850 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• David O. Wallace was enumerated in the household of David Wallace and Sarah A. Lillis in the 1860 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  David Wallace, 45, carpenter, b. NH
  Sarah A., 42, b. NH
  Martha A., 19, b. MA (as were all the children)
  **David O., 17
  Caty A., 15
  Charles E., 12
  George W., 10
  Cara J., 6
  Henry P., 5
  Innez, 3
  Helen E., 2.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, David gave his occupation as carpenter.
• On 22 Jan 1861 David's sister, Martha Ardelia Wallace, married Henry Bowman at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• David O. Wallace and Henry Bowman, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 David mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 David was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and wounded on the hand.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, David O. Wallace was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, David O. Wallace was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, David O. Wallace was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 16 Apr 1862 his mother, Sarah A. Lillis, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in child birth at age 45.
• On 2 Nov 1862 David deserted the 15th Massachusetts. (Note: the timing of this desertion suggests that it may have had something to do with his mother's death. slh.)
• On 18 Oct 1863 David was regained to the regiment. (Note: the timing of his return to the regiment suggests that he may have met with Henry Bowman. slh.)
• In Nov 1863 John W. Davis and William A. Mullett were court martialed along with David O. Wallace at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-506 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
• On 22 Jun 1864 David was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 David ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent Prisoner of War.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, David also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 24 Aug 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, David O. Wallace was reported among the prisoners, for a total of four commissioned officers and seventy-seven enlisted men.
• On 23 Nov 1864 David's widowed father, David Wallace, remarried to Catherine Smith at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• David O. Wallace died on 4 Feb 1865 at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, of disease, as a prisoner of war, according to the MASSCW and the history of Clinton, MA. He was 24 years old.
• He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: this is believed to be a family memorial or cenotaph.
• On 2 Dec 1890 David Wallace received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on David's service; his father, received certificate number 307456.
• On 21 Nov 1891 his father, David Wallace, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel at age 77.
• In 1896, David O. Wallace was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts".
  "It has, perhaps, been noted that little has been said of the Fifteenth Regiment since the battle of Cold Harbor. The fact is, that the only three Clinton men, Lieutenant William J. Coulter, Sergeant David O. Wallace and James Clifford, out of the seventy-eight who had left home, now remained on regular duty with the regiment in the field. On the 22d of June, these three were all captured, with the rest of the Fifteenth, in an advance on the Weldon Railroad. ...."

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2018

Robert Walsh

• Father: Peter Welsh b. 1814
• Mother: Margaret Davidson

• Company: K

• Robert Walsh was born on 13 Dec 1839 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, son of Peter Welsh and Margaret Davidson.
• His mother, Margaret Davidson, died apparently.
• Robert Walsh was enumerated in the 1841 census of Scotland in Apr 1841 at Barony Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, apparently with his mother's people as:
  Bridge Davidson, 55, grocer, b. England
  Thomas, 25, blacksmith, b. Lanarkshire
  Ann, 15, b. Lanarkshire
  Charles, 15, b. Lanarkshire
  Robert, 15, b. Lanarkshire
  **Robert Welsh, 2, b. Lanarkshire.
• On 5 Nov 1841 Robert's widowed father, Peter Welsh, remarried to Grace Braidwood at Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
• Robert Walsh was enumerated in the household of Peter Welsh and Grace Braidwood in the 1851 census of Scotland in Apr 1851 at Calton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as:
  Peter Welsh, 37, general dealer, b. Ayrishire, Ayr
  Grace, 36, b. Lanark, Lanarkshire
  Robert, 13, Iron Moulde (app), b. Glasgow
  Peter, 3, b. Glasgow, Lanark.
• Robert Walsh emigrated in 1860.
• On 30 Jun 1861 Robert Walsh, 21, married Catherine Downey, daughter of Patrick Downey and Mary Cunningham, at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1862 Robert was living at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Robert gave his occupation as moulder.
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  On 7 Aug 1862 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 7 months and 25 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Robert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the foot.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert Walsh was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert Walsh was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 15 May 1864 Robert was wounded.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 24 Nov 1866, and received certificate number 78319.
• He and Catherine Downey were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jul 1870 at Whitinsville, Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Welch, Robert, 29, moulder, b. Scotland
  ---, Catherine, 27, b. Ireland
  ---, John A., 8, b. MA
  ---, Robert, 6, b. MA
  ---, Mary A., 3, b. MA.
• Robert Walsh and Catherine Downey were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Welsh, Robert, 39, moulder, b. Scotland (of Scottish parents)
  ---, Catherine, 35, wife, b. Ireland (of Irish parents)
  ---, John, 18, son, moulder apprentice, b. MA
  ---, Robert, 17, son, farm labor, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 14, dau, has some illness since she was 5 years old, can't read or write, b. MA
  ---, James, 7, son, b. MA
  ---, Peter, 6, son, lung fever, b. MA
  ---, William, 4, son, b. MA
  Downey, Mary, 80, mother-in-law, widow, trouble from effects of sea sickness, can't read or write, b. Ireland.
• Robert Welch was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
• On 20 Apr 1892 Robert and Catherine's son, John Welsh married Hanora Callahan at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 27 Jun 1893 Robert and Catherine's son, Robert Henry Welsh married Mary E. Malley at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 7 Jul 1894 Catherine Downey, his wife, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of appendicitis.
• On 21 Jun 1895 Robert Walsh, 55, married Esther Duffin, 50, daughter of Alexander Duffin and Elizabeth Cooper, at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
• On 8 Jun 1898 Robert and Catherine's son, Peter T. Welsh married Agnes T. Hayes at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Robert Walsh and Esther Duffin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Walsh, Robert, head, b. Dec 1839, 60, married 5 years, b. Scotland (of Scottish parents), emmig 1860, iron moulder
  ---, Esther, wife, b. Aug 1844, one child living, b. Ireland, emmig 1887
  ---, James, son, b. Sep 1872, single, b. MA (fath b. Scotland, mor b. Ireland), machinist
  and a boarder.
• Robert Walsh died on 21 Jan 1906 at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, of intestinal nephritis. He was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
• He was buried on 23 Jan 1906 at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 Robert Walsh was noted as deceased during the previous year at the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report, believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)

• Last Edited: 13 Aug 2017