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Cyrus Brown

• Father: Moses Brown b. 2 Jan 1802, d. 6 Apr 1887
• Mother: Mary Bartlet Bradley b. 14 Nov 1804, d. 5 Jun 1893

• Company: B

• Cyrus Brown was born in 1837 at Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Moses Brown and Mary Bartlet Bradley.
• Cyrus Brown was enumerated in the household of Moses Brown and Mary Bartlet Bradley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
  Moses Brown, 48, farmer, b. ME (as were all in the family)
  Mary, 45
  Joshu, 22, farmer
  **Cyrus, 13
  Jothrew (m), 10
  Emaline, 7
  Roxanna, 4
  Ann, 72, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Cyrus gave his occupation as scythe maker.
• In 1861 Cyrus was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 1 Jan 1861 Cyrus was promoted to Sergeant, apparently in the local militia.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Cyrus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• On 18 Dec 1862 Cyrus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 22 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 10623.
• Starting 10 Aug 1864, Cyrus also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Co. H.
• He ended his service as a Sergeant on 17 Jun 1865.
• He died on 1 Feb 1869 at Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 32 years old.
• He was buried in Feb 1869 at Seavey's Corner Cemetery, Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine.
• On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Brown was reported as deceased at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel. Click the icon to read the report.
• Moses, his father, outlived Cyrus and died on 6 Apr 1887 at Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 85.
• Mary, his mother, outlived Cyrus and died on 5 Jun 1893 at Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 88.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2016

Dexter S. Brown

• Father: Benedict Brown Jr. b. 1798, d. 14 Mar 1840
• Mother: Hannah P. Spencer b. 4 May 1802, d. 27 Jul 1877

• Company: H

• Dexter S. Brown was born on 2 Jul 1839 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Benedict Brown Jr. and Hannah P. Spencer.
• On 14 Mar 1840 his father, Benedict Brown Jr., died.
• Dexter's widowed mother, Hannah P. Spencer, remarried to Otis H. Briggs.
• Dexter S. Brown was enumerated in the household of Hannah P. Spencer in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Sep 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  George A. Brown, 28, farmer, b. RI (s/o Leonard, m. 25 Dec 1844 in Grafton)
  Catherine F. (Sadler), 28, b. MA
  William U., 2, b. MA
  Henry A., 1, b. MA
  Hannah P. Briggs, 47, b. RI
  **Dexter Brown, 12, b. RI.
• Dexter S. Brown was enumerated in the household of Otis H. Briggs and Hannah P. Spencer in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Otis H. Briggs, 49, carpenter, b. MA
  H. P., (f), 58, b. RI
  **D. S. Brown, 21, bootmaker, b. RI
  S. J. Rawson, 5, b. MA
  (two houses away)
  Wm. Brown, 62, farmer, b. RI (as were all in family)
  James, 21
  Alonzo, 17
  **Joseph, 15
  Susan, 18
  Sarah, 16
  (Note: these people appear to be related -- Hannah P. Briggs, b. RI, who was later buried in the same RI cemetery, is Dexter's mother. )
• In 1861 Dexter was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Dexter gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Dexter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 10 days old.
• Dexter S. Brown and Joseph Benjamin Brown, who appear to be somehow related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co H.
• Dexter S. Brown died on 15 Dec 1862 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, unmarried, of dysentery, and the death was registered in Northbridge. He was 23 years, 5 months and 13 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1862 at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Note: it is unclear if the RI marker is his burial or a memorial. There is also a burial registered for him in Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, Section A Site 1164.
• Hannah, his mother, outlived Dexter and died on 27 Jul 1877 at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2016

Edwin Richmond Brown

• Father: Rowland Hall Brown b. 19 Oct 1808, d. 20 Jun 1885
• Mother: Nancy M. Whitmarsh b. 1 May 1808, d. 10 Nov 1857

• Company: H

• Edwin Richmond Brown was born about in 1839 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, son of Rowland Hall Brown and Nancy M. Whitmarsh.
• Edwin Richmond Brown was baptized on 7 Mar 1847 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the household of Rowland Hall Brown and Nancy M. Whitmarsh in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rowland H. Brown, 41, carder, b. RI
  Nancy, 41, b. RI
  Charles H., 17, spinner, b. RI
  Orin S., 14, b. RI
  **Edwin R., 12, b. RI
  Nancy I, 10, b. MA
  Martha E., 8, b. MA
  Hannah E., 2, b. MA.
• On 10 Nov 1857 his mother, Nancy M. Whitmarsh, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 49.
• On 8 Sep 1859 Edwin's widowed father, Rowland Hall Brown, remarried to Hannah J. Darling at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Edwin Richmond Brown was enumerated in the household of Rowland Hall Brown and Hannah J. Darling in the 1860 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  R. H. Brown, 50, (m), overseer, b. RI
  H. I., 30, (f), b. MA
  **E. R., 21, (m), machinist, b. RI
  M. E., 17, (f), b. RI
  H. A., 11, (f), b. MA
  F. S., 9, (m), b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edwin gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Edwin was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Edwin 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 21 Oct 1861 Edwin was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the neck.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Richmond Brown 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 "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edwin Richmond Brown was mentioned among the casualties.
• From the "Dollar Newspaper (Phila.) Nov. 20, 1861 p. 3:
  As an instance of the stuff of which the 15th Massachusetts regiment is composed, the following conversation may represent:
  At the Battle of Leesburg (Ball's Bluff) a privatge of Company H, being wounded, fell, a ball striking him in the chin and lodging near the windpipe.
  His captain says, "Brown, are you wounded?"
  "Yes, captain, and the ball remaining in my neck causes great difficulty in breathing. Here it is," (pinching it in his fingers) "cut it out with your knife."
  His captain responded, "I am afraid to. You will bleed to death,"
  "Cut away," says young Brown; "I had as soon bleed to death as choke to death."
  The leaden missile was soon in the hand of the boy, a souvenir in future to remind him of that unfortunate contest.
• On 18 Sep 1862 Edwin was promoted to Corporal.
• On 1 Sep 1863 Edwin was promoted to Sergeant.
• Edwin was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• In Jun 1864 Edwin was wounded in the side.
• He died on 23 Jun 1864 at Central Park Hospital, New York City, New York, of wounds from Cold Harbor, VA. He was 25 years old.

• Last Edited: 19 Oct 2016

Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown

Frank A. Brown

• Father: Jacob Brown b. 14 Jun 1813, d. 3 Mar 1900
• Mother: Mary Francis Hartwell b. 11 Sep 1818, d. 19 Nov 1872

• Company: B

• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was born on 22 May 1842 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell.
• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was enumerated in the household of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Jacob Brown, 36, b. NH
  Mrs. J., 22, b. MA
  Calvin, 12, b. NH
  Ira, 10, b. NH
  **Francis, 8, b. NH
  Lucy, 6, b. NH
  (next door)
  Deliverance Brown, 85, b. MA
  Mrs. D., 80, b. MA
  Nathaniel, 45, b. NH.
• In 1858 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Ira Brown, his brother to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown witnessed the removal of Jacob Brown and Mary Francis Hartwell, his parents to DeKalb County, Missouri, from New Hampshire.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Sergeant, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
• On 14 Nov 1862 Francis was promoted to Corporal.
• On 9 Apr 1863 Francis was promoted to Sergeant.
• He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 30 Oct 1863 Francis was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 6 Feb 1864 Francis was promoted to 1st Lieutenant by comission, but not mustered as such.
• In May 1864 Francis was wounded in the breast.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service, with the rank of 1st Sergeant.
  
  
• After 1863 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown moved to DeKalb County, Missouri.
• On 19 Nov 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown, 23, married Harriett Josephine Roberts, 19, daughter of Littleton Roberts and Elizabeth Kincaid, at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, (Note: she was the sister of his brother Ira's wife Mary Roberts.)
• About 1865 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Amable Beaudry moved to Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, from Massachusetts after the war. Unknown if they travelled together or if this was just coincidence. Both were of Company B, 15th Massachusetts.
• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1878, received certificate number 1124701.
• Before 1880 his son, Robert D. Brown, died and does not appear in the 1880 census with the family.
• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri, where he is a farmer.
• In Jun 1886 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
• In May 1898 Francis was living at Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
  Brown, Frank, head, b. May 1842, 58, married 34 years, b. NH (as were his parents), farmer
  ---, Harriet J., wife, b. May 1846, 54, five of six children still living, b. MO (of KY parents.)
• On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
• In Jun 1909 Francis was living at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
• On 26 Jun 1909 Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown wrote a letter read at the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
• He and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 5 May 1910 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, as:
  Brown, F. A., head, 68, married 45 years, b. NH (and his parents), own income
  ---, Harriet J., wife, 45, five of eight children living, b. MI.
• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown and Harriett Josephine Roberts were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 24 Jan 1920 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
• On 25 Dec 1921 Harriett Josephine Roberts, his wife, died at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, at age 75.
• Francis "Frank" Arthur Brown died on 1 Jun 1927 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He was 85 years and 10 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1927 at Fairview Cemetary, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Block 6; lot 200, with his wife.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2016

George Brown

• Company: A

• George Brown was born about in 1837 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• In 1863 George was living at an unknown place.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, George gave his occupation as mariner.
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  On 30 Jul 1863 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by draft, being credited to the quota of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
• George was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, with grey eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
• On 23 Apr 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts "by order" according to the 1870 roster.
  
  
• Starting 5 May 1864, George also served in the Navy, having enlisted at Brooklyn, NY, for two years and six months.
• Before 1865 He served on the Recg. Ship North Carolina, U. S. S. Otsego, U. S. S. Tahoma, and Recg. Ship Ohio.
• He ended his service being discharged with the rank of Seaman on 27 Jul 1865.

• Last Edited: 29 Jul 2019

George William Brown

Capt. George W. Brown

• Father: Mark Kendall Brown b. 17 Nov 1819, d. 1 May 1877
• Mother: Sarah Ann May b. 13 Nov 1822, d. 24 Mar 1894

• Company: A

• George William Brown was born on 29 Mar 1840 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Mark Kendall Brown and Sarah Ann May.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 George was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Private, who eventually rose to command the regiment., being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 3 months and 13 days old.
• George was promoted to Corporal, at an unknown date.
• On 21 Oct 1861 George was promoted to Sergeant.
• On 21 May 1862 George was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
• On 21 Nov 1862 George was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
• On 19 Mar 1863 George was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
• On 10 Apr 1863 George was transferred to Company E.
• George was Commander of Company A in the absence of Captain Jorgensen.
• On 1 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned in an article about promotions.
• On 30 Jul 1863 George was promoted to Captain.
• On 12 Oct 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned as promoted.
• Between 11 Feb 1864 - 28 Mar 1864, George was Commander of the 15th Regiment.
• In May 1864 George was wounded.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 23 May 1864, at U. S. A. Hospital, Div. No. 1, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, George was shown on a list of patients admitted since 17 May, as published in "Crutch-Extra," the hospital newspaper.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George William Brown was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
• On 28 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as Captain of Company K, due to expiration of service term.
  
  
• After 1865 George William Brown moved to Colorado from Massachusetts.
• On 19 Mar 1867 George's sister, Harriet Emeline Brown, married Charles William Durant at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Feb 1873 George's sister, Martha Ann Brown, married John H. Durgin at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 31 Mar 1877 George's sister, Mary Ella Brown, married John Geary Wilson at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 Feb 1881 George William Brown, 40, married Clara Elizabeth Carter, 40, daughter of Sumner Lincoln Carter and Damaris Richardson Buss, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In 1888, George was included in the Civil War section of Emerson's "Leominster Historical" as follows:
  Capt. G. W. Brown, a native of Leominster. Immediately after the close of the war, Capt. Brown proceeded to Colorado, which was then a territory, and engaged successfully in the cattle raising business. He is now a prominent citizen of Longmont, Boulder Co., Colorado.
• He and Clara Elizabeth Carter were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1900 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, where they live in a home they own free on Pratt Street, and he is a drain tile dealer. She has no children.
• George William Brown made application at Colorado for a veteran's pension on 29 Jan 1906, and received certificate number 1120347.
• About 1910 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, George William Brown was a member of McPherson Post No. 6, G. A. R.
• He and Clara Elizabeth Carter were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
• On 18 Oct 1910 Clara Elizabeth Carter, his wife, died at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 70.
• George William Brown married Carrie Sawyer.
• George William Brown and Carrie Sawyer were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
• On 10 Aug 1927 Carrie Sawyer, his wife, died at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 57.
• George William Brown died on 4 Jun 1928 at Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado. He was 88 years, 2 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried in Jun 1928 at Mount View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.
• An obituary for George William Brown was published on 8 Jun 1928 at "The Longmont Ledger", Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, as follows: From The Longmont Ledger, 8 June 1928 (p. 1)

  Capt. George W. Brown "came to Longmont 63 years ago, locating at the town of Burlington at the close of the war, in which he had seen active service as private and later as captain.

  The late W.H.Dickens accompanied Mr. Brown to Longmont and they became two of the most valued men of the community. In the early 80's he, with John Buckley, did much to secure the first water system for Longmont. In later years he was engaged in the tile business, which he sold to the Schwartz lumber company.

  He was an early president of the Burlington cemetery, and was a member of the Longmont cemetery association. He was a Mason, a Knight Templar and one of the oldest members of McPherson Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

  Mrs. Brown died last August and no relatives nearer than nieces and nephews survive.

  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Shaw Memorial Chapel, in charge of Rev. William Butler, commander of the post. Masonic and G.A.R. services were held at the grave. The municipal flag was at half mast during the funeral service.

• Credits: Portrait from "Leominster: Historical and Picturesque", by William A. Emerson, 1888.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Horace C. Brown

• Father: Horace P. Brown b. 13 Mar 1805, d. 18 Jun 1880
• Mother: Eliza J. Whitney b. 1812, d. 25 Feb 1873

• Company: E

• Horace C. Brown was born on 21 May 1836 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Horace P. Brown and Eliza J. Whitney.
• Horace C. Brown was enumerated in the household of Horace P. Brown and Eliza J. Whitney in the 1850 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Horace P. Brown, 45, shoe manufacturer, $7000 in property, b. MA
  Elsa J., 38
  **Horace C., 14
  Sarah J., 16
  Susannah Whitney, 63, b. MA (his grandmother)
  Joseph G. Brown, 38, stable keeper, b. MA
  and two laborers from Canada and Ireland.
• In 1861 Horace was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Horace gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 30 Jul 1861 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
• On 16 Jan 1863 Horace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 59759.
• On 3 Nov 1867 Horace C. Brown, 31, married Anna T. Laughlin, 26, daughter of Michael Laughlin, at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Horace C. Brown and Anna T. Laughlin were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1870 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, Horace C., 36, shuttle maker, b. MA
  ---, Annie, 30, b. Ireland
  ---, Lizzie J., 1, b. MA
  ---, Mary A., 3/12 (March), b. MA.
• In 1879 Horace was living at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace C. Brown was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Anna T. Laughlin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, where he is a Hostler.
• On 22 Apr 1881 his daughter, Anna Susan Brown, died at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 9 of phthisis pulmonalis.
• Horace C. Brown was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as a musician in Company E, noting that he suffers from deafness caused by artillery fire at Ball's Bluff.
• He died on 14 Sep 1894 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, of apoplexy. He was 58 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
• On 14 Sep 1894 at "The Boston Journal", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the notice was published:
  "Horace C. Brown, a veteran of the Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteers who served four years in the Civil War, fell down stairs at 8 o'clock this morning at Attleboro and remained unconscious until 9 o'clock when he died. He was 53 years of age. He was born in Wilkinsonville and has lived here 26 years. He was at one time a member of the DeWitt Guards of Uxbridge. He was a member of William A. Streeter Post, G. A. R. of this town."
• He was buried in Sep 1894 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Nov 1894 Anna T. Laughlin received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Horace's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 440445.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Anna T. Laughlin in the 1900 US Federal Census in 1900 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
  Anna C Brown, 56, a widow, three of five children living; all three of her children are employed in jewelry manufacturing.
  Elisabeth J Brown, 26
  Minnie L Brown, 25
  John A Brown, 23.
• On 30 May 1901 his daughter, Mary Adams "Minnie" Brown, died at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 31 of phthisis pulmonalis.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2016

Ira F. Brown

Ira F. Brown

• Company: G

• Ira F. Brown was born about in 1837 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (his father b. MA and his mother in VT.)
• He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 9 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Ira F. Brown, 22, butcher, b. MA
  living in the household of:
  A. B. Cook, 32, butcher, b. MA
  and his family.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ira gave his occupation as boxmaker.
  
• In 1861 Ira was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Ira mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• On 4 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Ira F. Brown was listed among the sick and wounded soldiers arriving off the S. R. Spaulding, Elm City, and St. Mark at Philadelphia.
• On 13 Jan 1863 Ira ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 May 1863, certificate number not recorded in research.
• Ira F. Brown married Rosetta V. E. C. Buckley, daughter of Nathaniel P. Buckley and Elizabeth Jordan.
• Ira F. Brown and Rosetta V. E. C. Buckley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Nov 1870 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Unfortunately, the census page provides no information other than ages for anyone enumerated there.
• Ira F. Brown and Rosetta V. E. C. Buckley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as:
  Brown, Ira F., 41, boarder, married, dispatcher R. R. depot, b. MA (fat b. MA, mor b. VT
  ---, Rositta V., 41, boarder, married, dressmaker, b. PA, (fat b. Eng, mor b. PA.)
• Ira F. Brown died on 28 Mar 1885 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 48 years old.
• He was buried on 2 Apr 1885 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• On 31 Jul 1890 Rosetta V. E. C. Buckley received a pension to surviving family member, in Pennsylvania based on Ira's service; certificate number 331975.
• Rosetta, his wife, outlived Ira and died on 21 Sep 1913 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 76.
• NOTE: son Harry E. Brown is not confirmed.

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2020

James S. Brown

• Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
• Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811

• Company: A

• James S. Brown was born about in 1846 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
• James S. Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Sally, 39
  **Robert, 19, blacksmith
  Caroline, 16
  Fanny, 11
  George, 10
  Abagail, 8
  **Jas., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as spinner.
• In 1861 James was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years old.
• James S. Brown and Robert Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
• On 17 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at New York City, New York, due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 21 Jul 1864, James also served in the 13th Veteran Reserve Corps, Co. G, as a private. He enlisted for three years at Boston and was credited to Milton, MA.
• He ended his service on 22 Aug 1865 at Gallops Island, Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Aug 1880, and received certificate number 929967.
• On 9 May 1901 his brother, Robert Brown, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 73.
• On 11 May 1901, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, James was admitted.
• He died on 31 Jan 1911 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, of pneumonia. He was 65 years old.
• He was buried in Feb 1911 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Grave 2880, Sec B, Row 1.

• Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021

John Brown

• Father: Michael Brown
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: F

• John Brown was born in Apr 1842 at Waterford Township, County Waterford, Ireland, son of Michael Brown and Mary [--?--].
• John Brown emigrated in 1860 from Ireland.
• In 1861 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as laborer.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 19 years and 3 months old.
• John was described as being 5 feet 8 and 3/4 inches tall, with light complexion, blue eyes and light hair.
• On 5 Dec 1861, John was on detached service working at the Blockhouse at the river.
• On 18 Aug 1862, John was absent sick since 10 Aug.
• On 17 Sep 1862 John was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the left foot, injuring the bones of the tarrsus.
• In Oct 1862, at Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, John was absent wounded from 17 September, Battle of Antietam.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 12021.
• On 9 Mar 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• On 6 Jan 1865 John Brown, 22, married Ann Leahy, daughter of James Leahy and Margaret Britt, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• John Brown and Ann Leahy were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Brown, 28, works in wire mill, b. Ireland
  Ann Brown, 27, b. Ireland
  Mary Brown, 5, b Massachusetts
  Annie Brown, 0, b. Massachusetts
  Margaret Leigh, 66, Ireland (mother-in-law)
  Patrick Leigh, 24, Ireland, works in wire mill.
• John Brown and Ann Leahy were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, John, 45, works in rolling mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Annie, 45, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary, 15, dau, b. MA
  ---, Annie, 10, dau, b. MA
  ---, James, 7, son, b. MA
  ---, Emma, 5, dau, b. MA
  ---, William, 3, son, b. MA
  ---, Lizzie, 9/12, Aug, dau, b. MA
  Leahy, Patrick, 33, boarder, works in ?? mill, b. Ireland.
• On 29 Oct 1882 Ann Leahy, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of puerperal fever (after birth of son John.)
• John Brown 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 10 Nov 1891 John and Ann's daughter, Mary Ann Brown married Edward John McMahon at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• John Brown was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John BROWN, b. Apr 1842, Ireland, arrived in 1860 (a widower, with 3 grown children -- James, Emma, Elizabeth -- whose mother was also b. Ireland) he is a night watchman.
• On 24 Oct 1900 John and Ann's son, James Francis Brown married Katherine Agnes Doherty at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Brown attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 John was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Brown 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 was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, John, 64, widower, b. Ireland, emigrated in 1860, no occupation given
  ---, Emma F., dau, 32, single, b. MA
  ---, Elizabeth L., dau, 38, single, b. MA.
• He died on 25 Jun 1917 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years and 2 months old.
• He was buried in Jun 1917 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2019

John Haven Brown

• Father: John K. Brown b. 24 Jul 1814, d. 30 Sep 1896
• Mother: Mary D. Hartley b. 14 Nov 1819, d. 10 Apr 1894

• Company: 1_SS

• John Haven Brown was born on 21 Aug 1842 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley.
• John Haven Brown was enumerated in the household of John K. Brown and Mary D. Hartley in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  John H. Brown, 46, cordwainer, b. MA (as were all)
  Mary D., 40
  Samuel E., 19, cordwainer
  **John H., 18, cordwainer
  Mary J., 16
  Sarah E., 4.
• At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Storekeeper.
• In 1861 John was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 3 Sep 1861 John Haven Brown mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 19 years and 13 days old.
• In Oct 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge to enlist in the regular army.
  
  
• Starting 25 Oct 1862, John also served in the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B.
• On 25 Oct 1862 John was promoted to Full Artificer.
• He ended his service with the 1st Engineers Battalion Regular Army, Company B by mustering out on 3 Sep 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia.
• On 12 Apr 1876 John Haven Brown, 33, married Martha J. Mooar, 32, at Cook County, Illinois.
• John Haven Brown and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, as:
  Brown, John H., 37, salesman in store, b. MA
  ---, Martha J., 36, wife, b. MA
  ---, Mary L., 2/12, daur b. MI
  Durie, Nick 25, boarder, T. salesman in store, b. NY.
• John Haven Brown and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as:
  Brown, John H., b. Aug 1842, married 24 years, b. MA, Mgr. rubber store
  ---, Martha J., wife, b. Oct 1843, one of two children living, b. MA
  ---, Mary L., daur, b. Sep 1879, single, b. Missouri, student at art institute.
• John Haven Brown made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension on 21 Dec 1903, citing service in the 1st MA Sharpshooters, and the Engineers, and received certificate number 1077391.
• He and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, as:
  Brown, John H., 67, married first 34 years, b. MA, real estate agent
  ---, Martha J., 66, of her two children, one is living, b. MA
  ---, Mary L., daur, 30 single, b. Missouri.
• John Haven Brown and Martha J. Mooar were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California, as:
  Brown, John H., 78, married, b. MA (of MA parents), real estate agent
  ---, Martha J., wife, 76, b. MA (fat. b. VT, mor b. MA)
  ---, Mary L., daur, 40, single, b. Missouri (of MA parents), dressmaker.
• On 11 Jan 1922 John's daughter, Mary L. Brown married Dewees Grosvenor Craig at Berkeley, Alameda County, California, in a first marriage for her and the second for him.
• An obituary for John Haven Brown was published as follows: saying he was the "husband of Martha J. Brown and father of Mary Brown Craig, a native of Massachussetts, aged 80 years. A member of Look out Mountain Post, G. A. R..... with funeral at the Oakland Crematory."
• He died on 22 Aug 1922 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He was 80 years and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Aug 1922 at Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum, Oakland, Alameda County, California, by cremation, according to his obituary in the San Francisco Examiner.
• On 5 Oct 1922 Martha J. Mooar received a pension to surviving family member in California based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 929254.

• Last Edited: 13 Jan 2022

Joseph Benjamin Brown

• Father: William H. Brown b. between 1798 - 1799
• Mother: Susan White b. between 1804 - 1805, d. before 1860

• Company: H

• Joseph Benjamin Brown was born on 2 Oct 1844 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of William H. Brown and Susan White.
• Joseph Benjamin Brown was enumerated in the household of William H. Brown and Susan White in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Brown, 51, farmer, b. RI (as were all the family)
  Susan, 45
  Phebe, 17
  William H., 16, laborer
  James, 12
  Alonzo, 9
  Susan, 8
  Sarah F., 7
  **Joseph, 9.
• Before 1860 his mother, Susan White, died apparently.
• Joseph Benjamin Brown was enumerated in the household of Otis H. Briggs and Hannah P. Spencer in the 1860 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Otis H. Briggs, 49, carpenter, b. MA
  H. P., (f), 58, b. RI
  **D. S. Brown, 21, bootmaker, b. RI
  S. J. Rawson, 5, b. MA
  (two houses away)
  Wm. Brown, 62, farmer, b. RI (as were all in family)
  James, 21
  Alonzo, 17
  **Joseph, 15
  Susan, 18
  Sarah, 16
  (Note: these people appear to be related -- Hannah P. Briggs, b. RI, who was later buried in the same RI cemetery, is Dexter's mother. )
• In 1861 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, there was a guardianship hearing concerning Joseph and his sisters, Sarah F., and Susan A. Brown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
  
• In 1862 Joseph was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Joseph Benjamin Brown and Dexter S. Brown, who appear to be somehow related, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co H.
• 
  On 29 Jul 1862 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 9 months and 27 days old.
• On 27 Sep 1862 at "The Public Ledger", Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Brown was listed among the wounded.
• On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Benjamin Brown was mentioned as being on the sick list.
• On 15 Mar 1864 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service by mustering out on 12 Jul 1864.
• On 5 Aug 1865 Joseph Benjamin Brown, 20, married Mary Alice Wheeler, daughter of Ruel A. Wheeler and Dorothy Cordair, at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 30 Mar 1868 his toddler daughter, Susan A. Brown, died at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 1.
• Joseph Benjamin Brown was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
• On 28 Apr 1898 Joseph Benjamin Brown, 53, married Sarah Maria Cooney, 38, daughter of Patrick Cooney and Mary Phillips, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
• Joseph Benjamin Brown made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 30 Dec 1905, and received certificate number 1120053.
• He and Sarah Maria Cooney were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 20 Apr 1910 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, Joseph B., 66, married once for 11 (sic) years, b. RI (of RI parents), painter
  ---, Sarah M., wife, 50 married once for 11 years, no children, b. MA (of Irish parents.)
• Joseph Benjamin Brown died on 3 Dec 1914 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Dec 1914 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Sarah made application from Massachusetts for a widow's pension on 30 Sep 1916 and received certificate number 825588.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2016

Robert Brown

• Father: James S. Brown b. 1810
• Mother: Sarah Kennerson b. 1811

• Company: A

• Robert Brown was born on 2 Jan 1828 at Hookset, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, son of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson.
• Robert Brown was enumerated in the household of James S. Brown and Sarah Kennerson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 18 Sep 1850 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Janus Brown, 40, shoemaker, b. NH (as were all in the family)
  Sally, 39
  **Robert, 19, blacksmith
  Caroline, 16
  Fanny, 11
  George, 10
  Abagail, 8
  **Jas., 4.
• He was married at the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts according to Ford's history, but it appears that this wife died.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as blacksmith.
• In 1861 Robert was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 6 months and 10 days old.
• Robert Brown and James S. Brown, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
• On 26 Mar 1863 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Newport News, Newport News (city), Virginia, due to disability after being hospitalized for some time.
  
  
• On 28 Nov 1867 Robert Brown, 39, married Hannah J. Drew at New Hampshire, the widow of Samuel B. Drew, who had died as a POW in Millen, GA, having been captured at Reams' Station, VA, while serving with the 1st NH Cavalry.
• On 9 Apr 1868 Hannah J. Brown, Samuel's widow, made application for a pension as guardian to Samuel's surviving dependants, and received certificate 122647 as guardian of his children.
• Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, as:
  Brown, Robert, 40, varnisher, b. NH (as were all)
  ---, Hannah J., 37
  Drew, Abby, 10
  ---, Ida, 6
  ---, Henry, 5.
• Robert Brown and Hannah J. Abbott were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robert Brown, 52, piano forte manufacture, b. NH
  Hannah, wife, 47, b. ME
  Drew, Henry H., step-son, 14, b. MA
  Jones, Geo, grand-son, 4
  Carrom, Harry, grand-son, 2.
• On 30 Oct 1885 Hannah J. Abbott, his wife, died at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
• In 1886 Robert Brown was piano finisher.
• On 10 Apr 1886 Robert Brown, 58, married Annie Elizabeth King, 47, daughter of Richard King and Susanna [--?--], at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both. (Note: She was the widow of Richard F. Anders, whom she had married 1860 in Liverpool, England.)
• Robert Brown made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 10 Apr 1889, and received certificate number 452185.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• Robert Brown was a member of Charles H. Stevens post 53, G. A. R.
• He and Annie Elizabeth King were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, Robert, b. Dec 1828, married 15 years, b. NH, piano varnisher
  ---, Annie, wife b. Nov 1838, 61, two of 16 children living, b. England, immig 1862.
• Robert Brown died on 9 May 1901 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 4 months and 7 days old.
• An obituary for Robert Brown was published on 11 May 1901 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  "Robert Brown of 72 Arlington street, died at his home, Friday afternoon. Mr. Brown was born in Hooksett, N. H., in 1830, but has made Leominster his home for many years. July 12, 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 15th regiment, and served until March 26, 1863, when after being in the hospital for some time, he was discharged for disability. He was a member of Charles H. Stevens Post 53, G. A. R. He leaves a widow and stepson."
• He was buried in May 1901 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 May 1901 Annie Elizabeth King received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Robert's service; his wife, but no certificate number is shown in the index.
• On 4 Jun 1901, Annie Elizabeth King, his widow, was appointed executrix and probated his will at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• James, his brother, outlived Robert and died on 31 Jan 1911 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, of pneumonia.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Shepard Brown

• Father: Luther Brown b. about 1795
• Mother: Mary Bennett b. about 1798

• Company: F

• Shepard Brown was born on 11 Apr 1819 at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, son of Luther Brown and Mary Bennett.
• On 4 Jan 1842 Shepard Brown, 22, married Roby Lucinda Gorton, 21, daughter of Tillinghast Gorton and Charity Rathbone, at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
• On 6 Mar 1854 Roby Lucinda Gorton, his wife, died at Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 33.
• On 11 Jun 1860 Shepard Brown, 41, married Catherine McDermott, daughter of William McDermott and Anne [--?--], at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his third marriage and her first.
• Shepard Brown and Catherine McDermott were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as boarders:
  Shepard Brown, 39, wheelmaker, b. CT (married within the year)
  Catherine, 22, b. MA (married within the year.)
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Shepard gave his occupation as carriage maker.
• In 1861 Shepard was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Shepard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 42 years, 3 months and 1 day old.
• On 23 Aug 1862 Shepard and Roby's daughter, Charity Elizabeth Brown married Henry W. Park.
• Shepard Brown died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action. He was 43 years, 5 months and 6 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as unknown.
• In Mar 1863 Catherine McDermott received a pension to surviving family member based on Shepard's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 78691.
• On 4 Oct 1863 his grandson, Edwin Park, son of Henry W. Park and Charity Elizabeth Brown, was born at Connecticut.
• On 29 Aug 1877 Shepard's widow, Catherine McDermott remarried to Henry M. Spencer at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 13 Feb 1900 Catherine McDermott, his wife, died at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of La Grippe.
• On 17 Sep 1900 Shepard Brown 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.)

• Last Edited: 11 Mar 2020

Thomas Brown

• Company: K

• Thomas Brown was born in 1841 at County Tipperary, Ireland.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as operative.
• 
  On 1 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
• Thomas was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a dark complexion, blue eyes and brown hair.
• On 18 Aug 1862, Thomas was absent sick.
• On 8 May 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas was mentioned as follows:
  "Thomas Brown of Co. K. 15th regiment, was wounded in the head by a piece of shell at the battle of Fredericksburg. He was probably on picket duty, as the regiment is supposed not to have been in action."
• On 2 Jul 1863 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, T. R. Brown was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 28 Jan 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability due to wounds, the loss of his left leg.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in 1864, and received certificate number 41353.
• On 1 May 1877, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Thomas was admitted.
• Upon entering the Veterans' Home, Thomas gave his next-of-kin as one William Brown, of Providence, Rhode Island and said he was single.
• On 12 Oct 1883, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Thomas was dishonrably discharged for drunkenness and repeated absence without leave.

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2019