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Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler

Dr. Charles A. Wheeler

• Father: Augustus Wheeler b. 1807, d. 1844
• Mother: Irene Damon b. 1812, d. 1904

• Company: B

• Charles Agustus Wheeler was born on 6 Dec 1836 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Augustus Wheeler and Irene Damon.
• In 1844 his father, Augustus Wheeler, died.
• Charles was educated at Worcester Eclectic College, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1857.
• In Nov 1858 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles began his medical practice.
• On 16 Nov 1858 Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler, 21, married Christine Nancy Hersey, 20, daughter of Charles Hersey and Elizabeth Hall, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler and Christine Nancy Hersey were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Charles A. Wheeler, 24, physician, $1600 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Christiana N., 22
  Florence C., 9/12
  Irene, 48, $1100 personal estate.
• In 1861 Charles was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as physician.
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  On 5 Dec 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 11 months and 29 days old.
• On 25 May 1862, Charles was detailed to the hospital department of the regiment, serving there until after the battle of Antietam, when he was detailed as acting hospital steward of the field hospital at Smoketown, Maryland.
• On 29 Nov 1862, Charles was ordered to report to the surgeon-general of Massachusetts for examination before a medical board.
• On 17 Dec 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for commission as 1st Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon with the 12th Massachusetts.
  
  
• Starting 20 Dec 1862, Charles also served in the 12th Mass. Infantry as Assistant Surgeon.
• Charles was detailed for duty in the Third Regular battery, Eighty-third New York Volunteers, and Third Maryland.
• In Dec 1863, at Kelly's Ford, Virginia, Charles was Surgeon to 9th NY, but not camped with them.
• On 5 May 1864 Charles was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
• He ended his service mustered out of service on 8 Jul 1864 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• At Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles established his medical practice after the war.
• He and Christine Nancy Hersey were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jun 1870 at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, where he is a physician.
• Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler and Christine Nancy Hersey were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with their three sons, where he is a Physician.
• On 21 Oct 1888 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler attended the annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel., Monday, 22 October 1888)
  Fifteenth Regiment Reunion
  The annual reunion of the veterans of the 15th Mass. regiment was held at Worcester, Saturday, and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The veterans, about 125 in number, formed by companies and were photographed on the common, near the soldiers' monument. Dinner was served at the Bay State House. Judge Devens presided, and made an eloquent speech, in which he referred to the 15th regiment as losing more men, in proportion to its members, than any other Mass. regiment.
  Col. J. M. Studley followed with some interesting memories of war times, and nearly every company was represented among the speakers.
  Sergt. Henry A. Spooner, for Co. B, told an amusing story of the strictmess of discipline in the regiment, and asked for a speech from A. A. Simonds of Dayton, Ohio.
  Mr. Simonds spoke of the hard service that the regiment went through in the Wilderness campaign. He said that on visiting the field of Waterloo he was impressed with the openness of the field, which allowed for evolution which the field of Gettysburg made impossible. He closed by expressing his pleasure at being able to attend the reunion.
  Among the other speakers were:
  Dr. C. A. Wheeler,
  Capt. T. J. Hastings,
  J. E. Greene,
  D. M. EArle and others.
  Charles May, with his fiddle, and several members of the old regimental band, furnished popular music for the occasion.
• On 5 Nov 1889 Christine Nancy Hersey, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 51 of a cerebral embolism.
• On 10 Sep 1893 Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler, 56, married Frances C. Buffington, 42, daughter of Elkanah Crosby and Helen J. Dodge, at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and registered in Leominster, in a second marriage for both.
• Charles had his portrait taken.
• On 8 Aug 1895 Frances Crosby, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 44.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widower.
• He died on 11 Feb 1904 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of myocarditis and post operation shock. He was 67 years, 2 months and 5 days old.
• On 13 Feb 1904 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles was mentioned as follows:
  The body of Dr. Charles A. Wheeler was brought here, Friday afternoon, and taken to his home on Mt. Pleasant. His son, Alfred A. Wheeler, accompanied the body and will arrange for the funeral Monday.
• He was buried on 15 Feb 1904 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his wives.
• An obituary for Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler was published on 16 Feb 1904 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Leominster: Funeral of Dr. Charles A. Wheeler
  The funeral of Dr. Charles A. Wheeler was held at the Orthodox Congragational church, Monday afternoon, a brief service at the house preceding the church service.
  Long before the hour set for the service people began to gather at the church and before the funeral cortege arrived nearly every set in the large auditorium was filled, notwithstanding the inclement weather which in itself was the highest mark of respect that could be paid to the deceased, whose memory will linger long in the hearts of those who attended the sad service and of the hundreds who from various causes were denied the privilege of paying the last tribute of respect.
  The front of the platform and the speaker's desk were literally hidden from view by the beautiful floral tributes and upon the casket, which was covered by the Stars and Stripes, rested the offerings of his Masonic comrades.
  Miss Hattie Brown presided at the organ and the solemn strains of the "Dead March in Saul," as the body was borne into the church, was a fitting introduction to the impressive service which was to follow.
  ..... of Jerusalem Commandery, Post 53 G. A. R., the officers of the L. H. S. Cadets to whom the deceased had been a great friend and staunch supporter, and a firing squad from Co. B, 6th regiment, M. V. M., occupied the center seats in the auditorium while on the left were seated in a body the Leominster Doctors' club and representatives of the Worcester North Medical association, including Drs. Stimson and Thompson of Fitchburg.
  While the procession was entering the church, Rev. Charles Macfarland of Malden read the Scripture beginning, "I am the resurrection and the life."
  The service began with a selection by the quartet, "One sweetly solemn thought," the quartet being composed of Mrs. Louise Blackmore, Mrs. Fred Young, Stanley Brennan and Dr. Claude Beedle of Fitchburg. Scripture reading followed after which Dr. Macfarland delivered a feeling and eminently fitting eulogy at the commencement of which he said that his position was a hard and trying one and asked that his hearers pardon him should he fail as it would not be from a failure to appreciate the opportunity to speak of his friend, but from a fullness of the heart and feelings which words failed to express. He spoke of his travels with the departed and of the many heart to heart talks which they had enjoyed and he doubted if any one present had a deeper insight into the heart and intellect of Dr. Wheeler than did he. He spoke of him as a deep thinker, regarding the serious things in life and he characterized him as a true Christian man whose religion was of the heart, a man who loved justice, honesty, uprightness, truth, and who loved his flag. He spoke of his love for his G. A. R. comrades and his fraternal companions. His love for his home was sublime and his pride in his sons was of the sort that commended itself to all fathers, and he left behind him an example of a brave, strong, true, hearty man.
  A prayer, a selection by the quartet, "Crossing the Bar," and the benediction closed the church service.
  The Templar burial service was then conducted by Eminent Commander C. Willis Bennett of Jerusalem Commandery, assisted by Prelate Preston Smith and Past Eminent Commander E. D. Moody during which there were two selections by the quartet, "The Christian's Goodnight" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and the following Masonic record was read:
  "Born in Fitchburg, Dec. 6, 1836; died in Boston, Feb. 11, 1904; made a Master Mason in Wilder Lodge, Nov. 13, 1866; raised to the exalted degree of Royal Arch Chap.. in Athol Chapter, March 7, 1869; knighted in Jerusalem Commanders, Sept. 20, 1877; was worshipful master of Wilder Lodge, 1869 - 70 and 1872 - 4."
  At the close of the service an opportunity was given all to take a farewell look at the remains and there were few tearless eyes that passed beyond the casket.
  Upon leaving the church the procession was formed, headed by the Leominster Military band, E. D. Baker leader, F. J. Metcalf, drum major; Jerusalem Commandery, Knight Templars, of Fitchburg; Post 53, C. S. Damon commander, and the firing squad from Co. B., 6th regiment, in barges, the hearse and a long line of carriages.
  At the grave three volleys were fired as the casket was lowered, taps were sounded and all that remained of an esteemed citizen and well-beloved friend was consigned to its last resting place.
  The honorary bearers were Gen. A. B. R. Sprague of Worcester, Nahum Harwood, D. C. Nickerson, C. H. Richardson, Albert Wood and G. F. Morse. The active bearers were A. L. Whitney, Dr. C. E. Bigelow, M. H. Bosworth, A. C. Merriman, W. N. Maynard of this town and B. Marshall Pitts of Fitchburg, all of Jerusalem Commandery.
  During the funeral all the stores, the banks and the Leominster club were closed as a mark of respect.
  Among the people from out of town was Lucius Field of Clinton, commander of the department of Mass. G. A. R.
• On 27 Jul 1904, at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles was mentioned in a report of a professional medical society meeting where he was memorialized:
  The value of water as a theraputic was the announced subject of the discussion which was to follow the lunch at the first outing of the Wocester North District medical society at Whalom, Tuesday afternoon ..... (society business omitted here)
  Dr. C. E. Bigelow of Leominster was next introduced to read a memorial to the life and character of the late Dr. Charles A. Wheeler of Leominster. On motion of Dr. D. S. Woodworth, the memorial will be spread upon the records of the society and copies sent to the family of the deceased. The memorial follows:
  Dr. Charles A. Wheeler was born in Fitchburg, Dec. 6, 1836. He graduated from the Fitchburg high school in the class of '54. He then immediately began the study of medicine, graduating in 1857, from the Worcester Eclectic Medical college. He bagan the practive of medicine in Boylston in November, 1858. He enlisted as a private in the 15th Mass. regiment in November, 1861, was commissioned assistant surgeon in the 12th Mass. regiment in December, 1862, and was mustered out with the regiment, July 8, 1864.
  In August, 1864, he moved to Leominster where he engaged in the practive of medicine until his death, with the exception of about nine months, from the fall of 1870 to the summer of 1871, when he resided in Claremont, N. H. He died in Boston, Feb. 11, 1904, as the result of an operation for the removal of the gall bladder, caused by the presence of a large gall stone.
  Dr. Wheeler was a man of decided personality, pleasant, affable and agreeable to meet, yet with strong convictions on subjects which interested him. His manner was sometimes brusque, yet beneath this exterior there existed a kindly and genial nature, sympathetic heart, and a readiness to help those needing assistance. He was particularly strong in his love for his family, which was shown by the many sacrifices he made to educate his boy.
  In the practice of his profession he was progressive, a great student, and kept in touch with the advanced ideas of the leaders of our profession. At the same time he held decided opinions of his own. As the family physician he became very much endeared to all those with whom he came in contact, and was esteemed not only for his medical skill but also as a true and lasting friend. As a member of the community in which he resided, he was highly respected. This was shown by his having served several years on the school board, and by being unanimously elected commander of Post 53, G. A. R., for two years, as well as being elected to high office of honor and trust in other organizations to which he belonged.
  As a public speaker he had a good command of language, a good fund of wit and the ability to entertain his audiences in such a manner as to create a demand for him on public occasions. He was best understood and appreciated by thos who knew him best, and whith whom he was the most associated, and by those he will be greatly missed. (here follows further society business.)
• On 28 Jun 1905 Dr. Charles Augustus Wheeler was noted as deceased at the reunion of Company B.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock

• Father: Rufus Wheelock b. 25 Oct 1768, d. 26 Jan 1853
• Mother: Polly A. Conant b. 30 Nov 1788, d. 15 Apr 1873

• Company: F

• Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock was born on 24 Mar 1830 at South Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Rufus Wheelock and Polly A. Conant, 1830 according to "History of North Brookfield, MA", by Josiah H. Temple, 1887.
• In Nov 1843 Benjamin's sister, Caroline M. Wheelock, married William Jones Babbitt at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Dec 1856 Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock, 26, married Jane Donahue, 16, daughter of Edward Donahue and Mary Boyd, at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock and Jane Donahue were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, a couple doors from his brother-in-law as:
  Benj. C. Wheelock, 29, boot maker, b. MA (as were all)
  Jane, 20
  Abba J., 2.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Benjamin gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1862 Benjamin was living at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock and William Jones Babbitt, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. F.
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  On 3 Feb 1862 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 10 months and 10 days old.
• On 4 Mar 1863 Benjamin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability, as a member of Company A. (The MASSCW places this man totally in Company A, but F is the Brookfield company.)
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 107840.
• Benjamin also served in the 106th New York Infantry.
• He and Jane Donahue were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wheelock, Benj. C., 38, agent for pegging machine, b. MA
  ---, Jane, 30, b. Ireland
  ---, Abbie J., 12, b. MA (as were all the children)
  ---, Benj. E., 9
  ---, Joseph W., 6
  ---, Francis J., 3.
• After the war he relocated to Wyoming with two of his sons. He resided at Fort Fetterman and drove the first wagon load of lumber to found Douglas, Wyoming. He and his sons raised and trained horses for the army. (per his 2nd great-granddaughter DCS.)
• Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1880 at Laramie River, Laramie County, Wyoming, alone among a few others, mostly cattlemen, as:
  Wheelock, C. Benj., 42, single, cook, b. MA (as were his parents.)
• He was not enumerated in the household of Jane Donahue in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 1 Jun 1880 at at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wheelock, Jane, 40, married, b. Ireland
  ---, Abbie J., 22, daur, works in corset factory, b. MA (as were all children)
  ---, Joseph W., 17, son
  ---, Francis J., 14, son
  ---, James E., 4, son.
• On 25 Sep 1884 Benjamin and Jane's daughter, Abbie J. Wheelock married Alvin H. Sawyer at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1886 Benjamin was living at Fort Fetterman, Converse County, Wyoming Territory.
• In 1886 Benjamin Cristifor Wheelock 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 Douglas, Glenrock, Converse County, Wyoming, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1900 at Lower La Prele Precinct, Converse County, Wyoming, as a "widower" with son Frank and family.
• He died on 20 Feb 1909 at Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. He was 78 years, 10 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1909 at Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.
• On 30 Mar 1909 Jane Wheelock received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received certificate number 695907.
• Benjamin's wife, Jane Donahue, died and was buried in Feb 1922 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 81 years and 10 months.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

Charles Albert Wheelock

• Father: Charles Wheelock b. 1 Nov 1813, d. 9 Apr 1866
• Mother: Elizabeth D. Hastings b. 1811, d. 24 Nov 1882

• Company: A

• Charles Albert Wheelock was born on 15 Jul 1834 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Wheelock and Elizabeth D. Hastings.
• Charles Albert Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Charles Wheelock and Elizabeth D. Hastings in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Charles Albert Wheelock and William Everett Wheelock, and George Henry Gallup, two brothers and their first cousin, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
• On 19 Aug 1861 George Franklin Wheelock his brother, enlisted in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry where he was twice wounded and mustered out on 30 August 1864.
• On 31 Jan 1862 his brother, William Everett Wheelock, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 23 of consumption.
• On 6 Aug 1862 his cousin, George Henry Gallup, died at Chesapeake Hospital, Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia, of dyptheria at age 18.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts mustered out while absent sick (according to Ford's history) having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 31 Jan 1865 Charles Albert Wheelock, 30, married Mary V. Meekin, daughter of William Meekin and Margaret [--?--], at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 Jan 1869 Charles and William's sister, Ellen Elizabeth Wheelock, married Richard William Gray at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Charles Albert Wheelock died on 24 Aug 1871 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a railroad accident. He was 37 years, 1 month and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1871 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 5, Lot 9.
• On 25 Sep 1872 Charles's widow, Mary V. Meekin remarried to Rix A. Whitcomb at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 12 Nov 1912 Mary V. Whitcomb received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his widow, made application number 996204, but no certificate number is visible.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Charles Henry Wheelock

• Father: Calvin White Wheelock b. 1 Dec 1812, d. 14 Aug 1856
• Mother: Mary Ann Leland b. 29 Oct 1813, d. 12 Apr 1910

• Company: E

• Charles Henry Wheelock was born on 14 Jul 1840 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, son of Calvin White Wheelock and Mary Ann Leland, grandson of Adam and Betsey (Robbins) Wheelock.
• On 14 Aug 1856 his father, Calvin White Wheelock, died at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 43.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 16 days old.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, unmarried. He was 22 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, in an unknown grave.
• The personal papers or letters of Charles Henry Wheelock are available at at American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1634, consisting of his Civil War correspondence and can be found in the Manuscripts Department, catalog number ms62-3085.
• In 1890 Charles Henry Wheelock was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 19 Feb 1896 Mary Ann Leland received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; his mother, received certificate number 401026.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Charles H. Wheelock was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)
• Mary, his mother, outlived Charles and died on 12 Apr 1910 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of a fractured femur from an accidental fall at age 96.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2019

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

Frederick Emerson Wheelock

• Father: Abraham Wheelock b. 20 Nov 1803, d. 28 Apr 1870
• Mother: Mary Eliza Bradley b. 1810, d. 9 Jan 1880

• Company: 1_SS

• Frederick Emerson Wheelock was born on 10 Aug 1840 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Abraham Wheelock and Mary Eliza Bradley.
• On 15 Oct 1848 Henry and Frederick's sister, Mary Elizabeth Wheelock, married Simon Bolivar Sargent at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Frederick gave his occupation as Farmer.
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Frederick Emerson Wheelock mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 21 years and 24 days old.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock and Henry Lincoln Wheelock, half-brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Apr 1863, and received certificate number 99119.
• On 23 May 1863 Frederick ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, discharged due to wounds.
  
  
• On 18 Aug 1864 his brother, Jonas M. Wheelock, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, at age 17 according to Shrewsbury town records, apparently serving in a Regular Army unt.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock was a tinsmith, at the time of his marriage.
• Frederick's father, Abraham Wheelock, died and was buried in Apr 1870 at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66 years and 4 months.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1870 at Southborough P. O., Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, age 30, working in a tin and sheet shop, b. MA, boarding in the home of Catherine Valentine.
• On 16 Feb 1871 Frederick Emerson Wheelock, 30, married Sarah Melvina Benchley, daughter of William Davis and Sarah A. [--?--], at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, in a first marriage for him and the second for her, and registered in Northboro, MA.
• Sarah Melvina Davis, his wife, died apparently.
• On 7 Jul 1875 Frederick Emerson Wheelock, 34, married Ida Appleton Bennett, 22, daughter of James Bennett and Eliza P. Hogdton, at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock and Ida Appleton Bennett were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1880 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wheelock, Fred E., 39, hotel keeper, b. MA
  ---, Ida A., 28, wife, b. MA
  and five boarders.
• Frederick Emerson Wheelock died on 11 Jun 1883 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of brain fever. He was 42 years, 10 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Jun 1883 at Bennett Cemetery, New Market, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
• On 13 Oct 1884 Ida Appleton Bennett applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Frederick's service; but no certificate number is given.
• On 26 Dec 1885 Frederick's widow, Ida Appleton Bennett remarried to Frank E. Brigham at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2016

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

George Nelson Wheelock

• Father: Horatio H. Wheelock b. 31 Jan 1812, d. 29 Apr 1891
• Mother: Martha Ann Brigham b. 22 Oct 1811, d. 28 Jul 1879

• Company: G

• George Nelson Wheelock was born on 2 May 1838 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Horatio H. Wheelock and Martha Ann Brigham.
• George Nelson Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Horatio H. Wheelock and Martha Ann Brigham in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Horatio Wheelock, 38, farmer, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Martha A., 38
  Frances A., 15
  **George N., 11
  Nancy M., 9
  Harriot, 8
  Olivia, 7
  Everett, 4
  Seymour, 2
  Edward, 1/12.
• On 19 Oct 1858 George's sister, Frances Ellen Wheelock, married Lyman W. Adams at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Dec 1859 George's sister, Nancy Maria Wheelock, married Elliot A. Howe at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• George Nelson Wheelock was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at Millbury P. O., Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Joseph Leland, 73, b. MA
  Charlotte Leland, 54, b. MA
  **George N. Wheelock, 24, b. MA
  Margarett Grish, 40, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 2 months and 10 days old.
• On 5 Mar 1862 George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 13 Apr 1863 George was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• He died on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, of wounds. He was 25 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in 1863 at Number 4 Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his parents.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George Nelson Wheelock was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.

• Last Edited: 9 Oct 2019

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

Henry Lincoln Wheelock

• Father: Abraham Wheelock b. 20 Nov 1803, d. 28 Apr 1870
• Mother: Catherine Hill Pratt b. 1803, d. 10 Sep 1838

• Company: 1_SS

• Henry Lincoln Wheelock was born on 14 Jan 1833 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Abraham Wheelock and Catherine Hill Pratt.
• On 10 Sep 1838 his mother, Catherine Hill Pratt, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 Sep 1839 Henry's widowed father, Abraham Wheelock, remarried to Mary Eliza Bradley at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 15 Oct 1848 Henry and Frederick's sister, Mary Elizabeth Wheelock, married Simon Bolivar Sargent at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Henry gave his occupation as Farmer.
• In 1862 Henry was living at Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock and Frederick Emerson Wheelock, half-brothers, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
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  On 10 Oct 1862 Henry Lincoln Wheelock mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 29 years, 8 months and 26 days old.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Henry was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• Henry was transferred to the 19th Masssachusetts Infantry.
• On 18 Aug 1864 his brother, Jonas M. Wheelock, died at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, at age 17 according to Shrewsbury town records, apparently serving in a Regular Army unt.
• On 3 Sep 1864 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by mustering out.
  
  
• Between 1867 - 1868 Henry Lincoln Wheelock married Mary Parker Goddard, daughter of John Davis Goddard and Zeruiah Johnson.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock and Mary Parker Goddard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wheelock, Henry L., 47, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Mary P., 42, wife
  ---, Otis L., 11, son
  ---, Lucien H., 9, son
  ---, Mary O., 4, daur
  ---, Lyman C., 2, son.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 Apr 1881, and received certificate number 690859.
• On 20 Jul 1881 his son, Lewis H. Wheelock, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 10 of "Potts Disease" (a type of tuberculosis of the spine.)
• On 1 Nov 1889 his son, Otis S. Wheelock, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 20 of typhoid pneumonia.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, however he was actually in the 1st Co. Andrew Sharpshooters.
• At Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Lincoln Wheelock was a member of E. A. Andrews, post 135, Massachusetts G. A. R.
• He and Mary Parker Goddard were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wheelock, Henry, head, b. Jan 1833, married 32 years, b. MA, day laborer
  ---, Mary P., wife, b. May 1838, two of four children living, b. MA
  ---, Lyman C., son, b. Sep 1879, single, b. MA.
• In 1903 Henry's daughter, Mary O. Wheelock married Newton W. Weagle at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 9 Aug 1903 Mary Parker Goddard, his wife, died at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 65 of anemia.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Newton W. Weagle and Mary O. Wheelock in the 1910 US Federal Census on 23 May 1910 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Weagle, Newton W., 35, married 7 years, b. Canada (German), immig 1892
  ---, Mary O., wife, 34, no children
  ---, James, brother, 23, single
  **Wheelock, Henry L., father-in-law, 77, widower, b. MA
  ---, Lyman C., brother-in-law, 33, single, b. MA.
• Henry Lincoln Wheelock died on 9 Mar 1915 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 82 years, 1 month and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1915 at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a Civil War Veterans Marker.

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2016

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock

• Father: Thomas "Jefferson" Wheelock b. 7 Oct 1799, d. 12 Apr 1854
• Mother: Louisa Abigail Rice b. 26 Sep 1815, d. 23 Jan 1899

• Company: H

• Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock was born on 11 Sep 1834 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas "Jefferson" Wheelock and Louisa Abigail Rice, grandson, on the maternal side, of Gardiner and Lydia (Hagar) Rice, of Dummerston, Vermont.
• Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Thomas "Jefferson" Wheelock and Louisa Abigail Rice in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Jefferson Wheeleck, 49, laborer, b. MA
  Louisa Wheeleck, 32, b. NY
  Maria R. Wheeleck, 18, b. MA
  Henry F Wheeleck, 12, b. MA
  Lorenzo T Wheeleck, 15, b. MA
  Elbridge J Wheeleck, 4, b. MA
  William E Wheeleck, 1, b. MA.
• On 12 Apr 1854 his father, Thomas "Jefferson" Wheelock, died at Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, a suicide by hanging, and it was registered in Grafton, MA at age 54.
• On 17 Dec 1854 Lorenzo's widowed mother, Louisa Abigail Rice, remarried to Daniel Albert Wheelock, 39, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for her and the first for him.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lorenzo gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• 
  On 24 Jan 1862 Lorenzo mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 4 months and 13 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Lorenzo was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 6 Sep 1863 Lorenzo ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 16th Regiment, Veterans' Reserve Corps, Company A.
  
  
• He ended his service with the 16th Regiment, Veterans' Reserve Corps by mustering out on 24 Jan 1865.
• On 21 Sep 1867 Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock, 33, married Nancy Staples, 30, daughter of Samuel B. Staples and Lucena [--?--], at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 Mar 1875 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was a judicial "administration" of his estate, and Henry S. Wheelock was appointed administrator.
• Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock and Nancy Staples were enumerated in the State census on 1 Jun 1875 at Johnsburgh, Warren County, New York, as:
  Lorenzo Wheelock, Age40, farmer, b. MA
  Nancy Wheelock, Age36, b. MA.
• Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock died on 5 Oct 1875 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to Worcester probate records. He was 41 years and 24 days old.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Samuel B. Staples and Lucena [--?--] in the 1880 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1880 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Staples, Samuel B., 59, b. ME
  ---, Lucena, 60, wife, b. ME
  Wheelock, Nancy, 41, dau, works in shoe shop, b. ME
  ---, Emma E., 4, granddau, b. MA.
• On 1 Aug 1890 Nancy Staples received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lorenzo's service; and received certificate number 365985.
• Lorenzo's mother, Louisa Abigail Rice, died and was buried in Jan 1899 at Bates Cemetery, Johnsburg, Warren County, New York, at age 83 years and 3 months.
• Lorenzo Stillman Wheelock left family who were enumerated in the household of Nancy Staples in the 1900 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1900 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Nancy Wheelock, 62, b. July 1837, widow, her one child is living, b. ME, machinist for feather hats
  Emma, 24, b. Aug 1871 in MA.
• On 22 Jun 1909 Lorenzo and Nancy's daughter, Emma Elizabeth Wheelock married Edward J. Buzzell at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Lorenzo's brother, William Edmund Wheelock, died and was buried in Oct 1909 at Bates Cemetery, Johnsburg, Warren County, New York, at age 60 years and 8 months.
• Lorenzo's daughter, Emma Elizabeth Wheelock, died and was buried on 30 Jun 1915 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 39 years, 1 month and 2 days.

• Last Edited: 15 Jan 2022

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

William Everett Wheelock

• Father: Charles Wheelock b. 1 Nov 1813, d. 9 Apr 1866
• Mother: Elizabeth D. Hastings b. 1811, d. 24 Nov 1882

• Company: A

• William Everett Wheelock was born on 19 Dec 1838 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Wheelock and Elizabeth D. Hastings.
• William Everett Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Charles Wheelock and Elizabeth D. Hastings in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jul 1860 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Dec 1860 William Everett Wheelock, 22, married Caroline Elizabeth Benton, 17, daughter of Henry Franklin Benton and Betsey M. Chase, at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as comb maker.
• In 1861 William was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William Everett Wheelock and Franklin C. Benton, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• William Everett Wheelock and Charles Albert Wheelock, and George Henry Gallup, two brothers and their first cousin, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• 
  On 24 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 7 months and 5 days old.
• On 19 Aug 1861 George Franklin Wheelock his brother, enlisted in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry where he was twice wounded and mustered out on 30 August 1864.
• On 25 Aug 1861 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 31 Jan 1862 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 23 years, 1 month and 12 days old.
• He was buried in Jan 1862 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Section 1, Lot 257.
• An obituary for William Everett Wheelock was published on 12 Feb 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Leominster:-- George Wheelock of Leominster, a member of Co. A. of the fifteenth regiment, aged 23 years, died in Leominster last week of consumption. He went with his regiment and served faithfully and well until stricken down by a fatal disease, when he returned home to die. He was buried with military honors. The funeral services were held in the Unitarian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Fay, and the Rev. Mr. Jordon, pastor of the Methodist church. (Volume 91 #7) [Note: the name "George" is a misprint. slh].
• On 6 Aug 1862 his cousin, George Henry Gallup, died at Chesapeake Hospital, Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia, of dyptheria at age 18.
• On 11 Jan 1869 Charles and William's sister, Ellen Elizabeth Wheelock, married Richard William Gray at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

William Russell Wheelock

William R. Wheelock

• Father: Leonard Wheelock b. 4 Sep 1785, d. 13 Jul 1858
• Mother: Persis Brigham b. 4 Aug 1786, d. 5 Mar 1871

• Company: C

• William Russell Wheelock was born on 17 Aug 1822 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Wheelock and Persis Brigham, grandson of Paul and Martha (Sibley) WHEELOCK.
• On 30 Nov 1843 William Russell Wheelock, 21, married Caroline Elizabeth Brewer, 21, daughter of James Brewer and Betsy Moore, at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: date is very difficult to read.)
• William Russell Wheelock and Caroline Elizabeth Brewer were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  W. R. WHEELOCK, 28, clerk, b. MA (as were all in family)
  C. A., 28; (f)
  N. E., 6; (f)
  A. S., 4; (f) (Note: future wife of 1Lt. Wm. Bixby, Jr.)
  W. H., 21, (m) (?? age my transcription error, or is he not the son of Wm. R. and Caroline?)
  F. H. PINKHAM, 20, (m), clerk, b. Canada (relationship if any, unknown)
  Ellen HIGGINS, 20, b. Ireland (relationship if any, unknown.)
• On 13 Jul 1858 his father, Leonard Wheelock, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
• William Russell Wheelock was enumerated in the household of Leonard S. Wheelock and Lucy Pollard in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jul 1860 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  L. S. Wheelock, 45, hotel keeper, b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Lucy P., 37
  **William R., 40, farmer
  Caroline E., 38
  Novella E., 15
  Abby S., 14
  William H., 12
  Frank H., 7
  Carrie L., 7/12
  Bridget Agan, 30, house maid, b. Ireland
  F. B. Pratt, 29, merchant, b. MA
  William Young, 20, jeweller, b. NY
  Henry Peckham, 30, jeweller, b. RI
  John Briggs, 38, farmer, b. MA
  **Alec Gravelin, 18, hostler, b. MA
  James Manning, 25, farmer
  Henry H. Dancessort (?), 20, farmer.
• On 19 Oct 1860 his teenage daughter, Novilla E. Wheelock, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 16 of tuphoise fever (?) - relapse.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as wagon master.
  
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 10 months and 25 days old.
• William Russell Wheelock and William Bixby Jr., who were to become father-in-law and son-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 10 Oct 1862 William was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 5 Jul 1863 William was promoted to Captain.
• On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Russell Wheelock was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.
  
  
• On 24 Oct 1865 William's daughter, Abbie Sophronia Wheelock married William Bixby Jr., to another former member of the 15th Massachusetts, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Mar 1871 his mother, Persis Brigham, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 84.
• On 20 Apr 1880 William and Caroline's daughter, Carrie N. Wheelock married Charles C. Shaw at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William Russell Wheelock and Caroline Elizabeth Brewer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Christ Church, Charleston County, South Carolina, as:
  **Wheelock, W. R. 57, farmer, b. MA
  ---, Caroline E., 57, wife, b. MA
  ---, Frank H., 28, son, b. MA
  ---, Edith, 37, wife, b. MA
  **Bixby, William 38, b. MA
  ---, Abbey S., 34, wife, b. MA
  Wheelock, Hubbar R., 8/12, son, b. SC
  ---, Viola, 8/12, daur, b. CT
  ---, Maria F., 32, widow, b. MA.
• Wm. R. Wheelock died on 6 Aug 1882 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of typhoid dysentery. He was 59 years, 11 months and 20 days old.
• An obituary for William Russell Wheelock was published on 7 Aug 1882 at "The Boston Journal", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Obituary
  Capt. Wm. R. Wheelock of Mount Plöeasant, S. C., died Sunday at 4 A.M. at the residence of his son-in-law, Charles C. Shaw, Esq. of Woburn, of inflammation of the bowels.
  Capt Wheelock was born in Grafton, Mass., Aug. 7, 1822.
  Before the war he resided in Clinton, Mass., and was proprietor of the Clinton Hotel, and served on the Board of Selectmen of that town.
  In the war of the Rebellion he was in command of the Clinton Company of the Fifteenth Massachusetts Regiment, but was soon transferred to the command of the pioneer corps which served under Gen. hancock.
  In 1867, in company of his son-in-law, he went South, took a large plantation and engaged in raising cotton, fruit and vegetables, in which business he soon made from $30,000 to $40,000.
  A few years later he sold out, came to Woburn, and with his son, Wm. H., started a clothing store. This was unsuccessful and he lost all.
  He returned to the plantation, which comprises about 1200 acres, three miles from Charleston, S. C., and took up the old business of cotton and fruit raising.
  He was again successful, and was rapidly regaining his former standing.
  Being out of health, he came North about two months ago for better treatment.
  Since 1874 Capt. Wheelock was a Democrat in politics and in 1876 he was a witness before the Congressional Committee sent to South Carolina to investigate election frauds.
  During his residence in Woburn Capt. Wheelock, by his genial good nature and sterling character, won a large circle of friends, who will sincerely regret his death.
  He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters.
  While in the pioneer corps Capt. Wheelock received a severe contusion wound from a sharpshooter's bullet.
  Funeral Tuesday morning at 9, and will be public. Remains will be taken to Grafton for burial.
• He was buried in Aug 1882 at Old Oak Street Burial Ground, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Caroline Elizabeth Brewer was enumerated as the widow of William Russell Wheelock, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• In Mar 1892 Caroline Elizabeth Brewer received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 361498.
• In 1896, William was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• Caroline outlived William and died on 9 Jun 1913 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 91.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

• Charts: Descendants of the Rev. Ralph and Rebecca (Clark) Wheelock

John Whelan

• Company: I

• John Whelan was born about in 1833 at Ireland.
• (Note: his surname is spelled differently is almost every record. I have chosen to use the spelling on his headstone.)
• John Whelan married Margaret A. Degnon.
• John Whelan and Margaret A. Degnon emigrated in 1860 from Ireland to Connecticut. This is the date Margaret gives in the 1900 census, but it is unclear if they were married before arrival. Given the 1860 census information, they may actually have arrived in 1859.
• John Whelan and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jul 1860 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, possibly as:
  John Wallin, 24, operative, b. Ireland
  Margaret, 22, b. Ireland
  Ann M., 1, b. CT.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment according to Ford's history.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as teamster.
• In 1861 John was living at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.
• 
  On 25 May 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut. He was 28 years old.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Whelan was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 John Whelan 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 5 Aug 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out.
  
  
• He and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Walen, John, 25, R. R. employ, b. Ireland
  ---, Marget, 28, b. Ireland
  ---, Maryr, 5, b. RI
  ---, Margrtt, 2, b. RI.
• John Whelan made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Mar 1876, and received certificate number 172414 and is noted as being in Co. I.
• At Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, John M. Whalon was a member of the Forsyth Post G. A. R.
• He and Margaret A. Degnon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Whalen, John, 48, laborer, b. Ireland (as were his parents)
  ---, Margret, 37, wife, b. Ireland (as were her parents)
  ---, Mary A., 15, dau, b. RI
  ---, Margret, 12, dau, b. RI
  ---, Celia, 3, dau, b. OH
  ---, Charles, 1, son, b. OH.
• John Whalan was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, stating that he was shot in the left leg at Fredericksburg.
• On 6 Sep 1893 John and Margaret's daughter, Margaret Anastasia Whalon married Michael Stundon at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
• John Whelan died on 5 Apr 1898 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He was 65 years old.
• He was buried in Apr 1898 at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Plot: Section 23.
• On 22 Jul 1898 Margaret A. Degnon received a pension to surviving family member in Ohio based on John's service; and received certificate number 488196.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Margaret A. Whalon in the 1900 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1900 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, as:
  Whalon, Margaret, b. Oct 1841, widow, four of ten children living, b. Ireland, immig 1860
  ---, Charles, son, b. Nov 1878, single, b. OH
  ---, Cecelia, daur, b. Oct 1876, single, b. OH
  ---, Mary Ann, daur, b. May 1865, 35, single, b. OH.
• John's wife, Margaret A. Degnon, died and was buried in Dec 1904 at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 63 years and 1 month.
• On 1 Feb 1915 Margaret Anastasia Stundon, John's widowed daughter, made application at Ohio for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, but no certificate was issued.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Henry Clay Whipple

• Father: Ahab Whipple b. 1815, d. 1874
• Mother: Orra Cole Hopkins b. 1813, d. 13 Jan 1879

• Company: H

• Henry Clay Whipple was born in 1839 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Ahab Whipple and Orra Cole Hopkins.
• Henry Clay Whipple was enumerated in the household of Ahab Whipple and Orra Cole Hopkins in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  A. Whipple, 46, machinist, b. RI
  Orra, 47, b. RI
  **Henry C., 20, machinist, b. RI
  O. A., 17 (f), b. RI
  Harriet, 12, b. MA
  Emma, 8, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Henry was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
• On 23 Apr 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 3 Sep 1867 Henry's sister, Harriet Emily Whipple, married Shelly Austin.
• Henry Clay Whipple was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Henry C. WHIPPLE, 40, machinist, "married" but no wife enumerated, b. RI (as were his parents)
  enumerated as a boarder in the home of Emma BATES, 32, b. NY, along with several other men.
• On 15 Aug 1881 his sister, Harriet Emily Austin, died at age 33.
• On 14 Jul 1885 Henry Clay Whipple married Mary Jane Austin, 32, daughter of James Austin and Jane [--?--], at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Henry Clay Whipple made application for a veteran's pension on 26 Nov 1899, and received certificate number 214629.
• He and Mary Jane Austin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1900 at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Whipple, Henry C., head b. Oct 1839, married 15 years, b. RI (of RI parents), machinist
  ---, Mary, wife, b. Nov 1852, 43, no children, b. RI (fat b. Eng, mor b. MA.)
• In 1906 Henry was living at Diamond Hill, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Whipple 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.)
• He and Mary Jane Austin were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Whipple, Henry C., head, 70, married 25 years, b. RI (as were his parents), farmer on a domestic farm, they own their farm.
  ---, Mary J., 58, they have had no children.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Whipple attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Mary Jane Austin were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in 1920 at Rhode Island as:
  Whipple, Henry C., head, 85, b. RI, farmer
  ---, Mary J., wife, 63, b. RI (parents b. Eng and MA.)
• Henry Clay Whipple died on 18 May 1921 at Manville, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was 82 years old.
• He was buried in May 1921 at Union Cemetery, North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, where his wife would later join him.
• On 18 Jul 1921 Mary Jane Austin received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 920902.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 21 Jul 1948 at age 95.

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb

• Father: Asaph Whitcomb b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 22 Mar 1880
• Mother: Olive Buzzell b. 18 Sep 1794, d. 7 Feb 1866

• Company: B

• Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb was born on 21 Oct 1823 at Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, son of Asaph Whitcomb and Olive Buzzell.
• Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb married Nancy Whipple, daughter of Otis Whipple and Anna Harkness.
• Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb and Harriet Nancy Whipple were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 7 Nov 1850 at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Bent Whitcomb, 25, farmer, b. VT
  Nancy, 25, b. NH.
• Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb and Harriet Nancy Whipple were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benjamin Whitcomb, 35, part turner, b. VT
  Nancy, 35, b. NH
  Pacy, 2, (m), b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Benjamin gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Benjamin was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 14 Dec 1861 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 1 month and 23 days old.
• On 30 Aug 1862, Darius H. Whitcomb, his brother, was enlisted in the 14th New Hampshire Infantry, Co. C, at Fitzwilliam, NH. He was wounded at Opequan, VA, and discharged 27 May 1865.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the leg.
• On 5 Dec 1862 Benjamin 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 on 16 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 28997.
• He and Harriet Nancy Whipple were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Whitcomb, Benjamin, 56, farmer, b. VT (of NH parents)
  ---, Harriet N., 55, wife, b. NH (of NH parents
  ---, Perry W., son, laboerer, b. NH
  ---, William P., 22, son, b. NH
  ---, Rosetta, 15, daur, b. NH
  ---, Lillian, 13, daur, b. NH.
• On 20 May 1883 Benjamin and Harriet's daughter, Rosetta Whitcomb married William H. Matthews at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 16 Jul 1887 Harriet Nancy Whipple, his wife, died at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at age 62 of euleritic (?)
• Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
• He was enumerated in the household of Rosetta Whitcomb and William H. Matthews in the 1900 US Federal Census in Jun 1900 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Matthews, William, b. Jan 1861, married 17 years, b. MA, furniture maker
  ---, Rosetta, wife, b. Jan 1865, both of her children have died
  Whitcomb, Benjamin, fath-in-law, b. Oct 1823, 76, widower.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
• He died on 6 Apr 1907 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia. He was 83 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1907 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Benjamin's son, Perry W. Whitcomb, died and was buried in Mar 1915 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 57 years and 9 months.
• The personal papers or letters of Benjamin Weymouth Whitcomb are available at at Auburn University, Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, Whitcomb, Benjamin Diary (1862) - catalogued as "RG 291" in the Civil War Archival Collections at the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.
  

• Last Edited: 23 May 2016

Gilman W. Whitcomb

• Mother: Abigail [--?--] b. 1796

• Company: B

• Gilman W. Whitcomb was born in May 1839 at Ashby, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Abigail [--?--].
• Gilman W. Whitcomb was not enumerated in the household of Abigail [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Abigail Whitcomb      54
  Abigail R Whitcomb      13.
• Gilman W. Whitcomb was enumerated in the household of Abner Allen and Lucy Sargent in the 1850 US Federal Census on 1 Aug 1850 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Abner Allen, 63, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  Lucy, 63
  Caroline, 28
  Lucy, 20
  **Gilman W. Whitcomb, 11.
• Gilman W. Whitcomb was enumerated in the State census in Jun 1855 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Samuel C Nash, 32, farmer b. MA (as were all)
  Mary N., 24
  John W., 0
  **Gilman W Whitcomb, 16, laborer.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Gilman gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Gilman was living at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Gilman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 2 months old.
• He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the foot.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Gilman W. Whitcomb was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• In Apr 1864 Gilman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 11 Aug 1864, Gilman also served in the 4th MA Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service on 17 Jun 1865 at Washington, DC.
• He was enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Benjamin F D Gibbs, 30, b. Upton, brakeman (CW Veteran)
  Abbie R (Whitcomb m. 1853 in NH) Gibbs, 28, b. Ashby
  Linie W Gibbs, 10, b. Westminster
  Ellen F Gibbs, 8, b. Westminster
  Nellie S Gibbs, 7, b. Westminster
  Carrie A Gibbs, 5, b. Westminster
  **Gilman W Whitcomb, 26, b. Ashby, farmer.
• He was enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1870 at Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, as:
  Whitcomb, G. W., 30, teamster, b. MA
  living as one of many boarders in the household of:
  Robert Foster.
• He was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 3 Jun 1880 at Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota, as:
  Whitcomb, Gilman, 40, single, boarder, laborer, b. MA (father b- VT, mor b. MA)
  in the household of:
  Charles Olsen, 34, wagon maker, and his Swedish family.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Georgetown, Oakport, Clay County, Minnesota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he was wounded and a prisoner for 31 days at Richmond.
• He made application at Minnesota for a veteran's pension on 26 Apr 1892, and received certificate number 942519.
• He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 26 Jun 1900 at Harwood, Cass County, North Dakota, as:
  Whitcomb, Gilman W., employee, b. May 1839, age 61, single, b. MA (of MA parents), day laborer who has been unemployed for 9 of the last 12 months
  in the household of:
  Leonard Tufts, a farmer, b. ME.
• On 28 Nov 1906 at Mckenzie County, North Dakota, he received homestead patent NDMTAA 080786, near the Yellow river.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1910 at Morrill Precinct, Mckenzie County, North Dakota, as:
  Whitcomb, Gilman W., 71, single, b. MA (fath b. VT; mor b. MA) farmer, who owns his own farm.
• He was enumerated in the State census in 1915 at North Dakota.
• He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 14 Feb 1920 at Morrill, Mckenzie County, North Dakota, as:
  Whitcomb, Gilman, head, 80, single, b. MA, who owns his own farm
  Kirkentall, Edward F., boarder, 53, widower, b. Indiana.
• He died on 23 Dec 1923 at Williams County, North Dakota, unmarried, as a member of Battery H, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He was 84 years and 7 months old.

• Last Edited: 13 Oct 2019

Frederick White

• Company: 1_SS

• Frederick White was born on 1 Jan 1836 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the State census in 1855 at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, as Frederick White, age 20, living in the home of Andrew Merriam, saying that he is a shoemaker and that he was born "on the Atlantic Ocean."
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Sep 1860 at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, as Fred White, 24, shoemaker, b. MA, living in a boarding house owned by James N. Merriam.
• In 1861 Frederick was living at Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Frederick gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• Frederick White and Joseph Consider Orcutt, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Frederick White mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 25 years, 8 months and 2 days old.
• On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, Fred White was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
• On 5 Jan 1863 Frederick ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Washington, DC, by discharge to join the Regular Army.
  
  
• Starting 6 Jan 1863, Frederick also served in the 1st Light Artillery Regiment Regular Army, Company K.
• He ended his service with the 1st Light Artillery Regiment Regular Army, Company K on 3 Aug 1864 at Camp Barry, Washington, DC.
• Frederick White married Georgianna J. Pierson, daughter of Charles Bradford Orcutt and Jennet Barnard,
  (Note: she was the widow of Hiram J. Pierson who died of wounds while serving with the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry.)
• Frederick White and Georgianna J. Orcutt were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 6 Jun 1870 at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  White, Frederick, 34, works in shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Georgianna J., 30, b. MA
  ---, Frederick W., 1, b. MA
  Orcutt, Jenette, 61, b. NY.
• Frederick White made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Aug 1879, and received certificate number209822.
• He and Georgianna J. Orcutt were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  White, Frederick, 43, works in shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Georgianna, 40, wife, b. MA
  ---, Frederick, 11, son, b. MA
  ---, Nellie F., 9, daur, b. MA
  ---, Jennie E., 7, daur, b. MA.
• Frederick White was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, citing service in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters, noting that he had been shot in the head and shoulder.
• He and Georgianna J. Orcutt were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  White, Frederick, b. Jan 1837, 63, married 32 years, b. MA, shoe trimmer
  ---, Georgina J., wife, b. Jan 1840, three of five children living, b. MA
  ---, Frederick W., son, b. Nov 1868, single, b. MA, tool layer
  ---, Nellie F., daur, b. Dec 1870, single, b. MA
  ---, Jennie E., daur, b. Nov 1872, single, b. MA.
• Frederick White died on 10 Feb 1902 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 66 years, 1 month and 9 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1902 at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Mar 1902 Georgianna J. White received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Frederick's service; his wife, received certificate number 540681.
• On 6 Jun 1907 Frederick and Georgianna's son, Frederick William White married Catherine Augusta Buckley at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Frederick White's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Georgianna J. Orcutt in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  White, Georgianna J., 70, widow, three of five children living, b. MA (fat b. MA, mor b. NY), own income
  ---, Nellie F., daur, 38, single, b. MA (of MA parents), lining maker in shoe shop
  ---, Jeannie E., daur, 37, single, b. ME (of MA parents), no occupation.
• Frederick's wife, Georgianna J. Orcutt, died and was buried in Dec 1916 at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with Frederick at age 76 years and 11 months.

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2016