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Hersey Estes

Hersey Estes

• Father: Henry Estes b. 15 May 1799, d. 15 Aug 1888
• Mother: Susan Round b. 22 Oct 1807, d. 1898

• Company: K

• Hersey Estes was born on 2 May 1833 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Estes and Susan Round.
• On 30 May 1858 Hersey's sister, Mary Louis Estes, married John L. Starrett at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Hersey Estes was enumerated in the household of Henry Estes and Susan Round in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Milford P. O., Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry Estes, 55, shoemaker, b. MA
  Susan, 50, b. RI
  **Hersey, 27, carpenter, b. MA
  **John Starrett, 23, weaver, b. Ireland
  Mary L., 23, b. MA
  Louisa, 1, b. MA.
• In 1861 Hersey was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Hersey gave his occupation as carpenter.
• 
  On 1 Jul 1861 Hersey mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a wagoner, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 1 month and 29 days old.
• Hersey Estes and John L. Starrett, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company K.
• On 17 Sep 1862 his brother-in-law, John L. Starrett, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action.
• On 30 Mar 1863 Hersey ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Boston, Massachusetts, due to disability.
  
  
• On 4 Jul 1863 Hersey Estes, 30, married Mary A. Aiken, 23, daughter of Hugh Aiken and Rebecca McAuslan, at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Hersey Estes and Mary A. Aiken were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Estes, Percy (sic), 47, carpenter, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 40, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Susy, 15, dau, b. MA
  ---, Helen, 9, dau, b. RI
  ---, Hersey, 81, father, b. MA
  ---, Susan, 72, b. RI.
• About 1890, Hersey was photographed.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts.
• Hersey and Mary's daughter, Susan Rebecca Estes married William McCulloch.
• Hersey Estes made application at Rhode Island for a veteran's pension on 17 Jan 1900, and received certificate number 1006873.
• He and Mary A. Aiken were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Estes, Hersey, head, b. May 1833, 67, married 37 years, b. MA, carpenter
  ---, Mary, wife, b. Mar 1840, both of her children are living, b. Ireland.
• On 1 May 1907 Mary A. Aiken, his wife, died at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 67 of heart disease.
• Between 1908 - 1909 Hersey Estes married Elizabeth T. [--?--]
• Hersey Estes and Elizabeth T. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 28 Apr 1910 at East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
  Estes, Hersey, 76, married for the second time one year, b. MA
  ---, Elizabeth, 59, her first marriage one year previous, she has no children, b. NY.
• Hersey Estes died on 9 Feb 1916 at Hancock, New York. He was 82 years, 9 months and 7 days old.
• He was buried in Feb 1916 at Newell Burying Ground, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Dec 1924 Elizabeth T. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Hersey's service; his wife, received certificate number 957755.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth T. [--?--] in the 1940 US Federal Census in 1940 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
  Gladys T Masse, 46 (b. 1894), b. MA
  Ednard T Masse, 12 (b. 1928), son, b. RI
  **Elizabeth T Estess, 89, aunt, b. NY.

• Last Edited: 10 Mar 2017

Robert Evans

• Father: David W. Evans b. 4 Jan 1802, d. 4 Nov 1879
• Mother: Agnes Fergusson b. 9 May 1809, d. 21 Jan 1898

• Company: 1_SS

• Robert Evans was born about in 1837 at Ireland, son of David W. Evans and Agnes Fergusson.
• Robert Evans was enumerated in the household of David W. Evans and Agnes Fergusson in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
  David W. Evans, 55, farmer, b. Ireland
  Agnes, 49, b. Ireland
  **Robert, 24, b. Ireland
  John W., 20, b. Ireland
  Margaret, 15, b. Ireland
  Wm. F., 13, b. Ireland
  Agnes, 10, b. MA
  ???, 8 (m.), b. MA
  David H., 4, b. MA
  John Fergurson, 26, b. Ireland.
• In 1861 Robert was living at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Robert gave his occupation as Shoemaker.
• On 9 Jul 1861 John W. Evans, his brother, was enlisted on Company H, 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, mustering out on 22 December 1862.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Robert Evans mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 24 years old.
• On 24 Sep 1862 Robert ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 11 May 1863, with application number 21917, but no certificate is recorded.
• He died on 25 Aug 1863. He was 26 years old.
• He was buried in Aug 1863 at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Nov 1879 his father, David W. Evans, died at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 77.
• On 2 Jun 1885 Agnes Fergusson received a mother's pension based on Robert's service; she received certificate number 223386.
• Agnes, his mother, outlived Robert and died on 21 Jan 1898 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 88.

• Last Edited: 22 May 2018

Henry Martin Everest

• Father: Joseph Warren Everest b. 1806, d. 13 Oct 1862
• Mother: Eleanor Hunt b. 1812

• Company: 1_SS

• Henry Martin Everest was born on 2 Jun 1836 at Meridan, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, son of Joseph Warren Everest and Eleanor Hunt.
• Henry Martin Everest was enumerated in the household of Joseph Warren Everest and Eleanor Hunt in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Sep 1850 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, as:
  Joseph W Everest      44, farmer, b. NH (as were all)
  Eleanor, 38
  Lucia , 17
  Celesta, 15
  **Henry M., 13
  Laura J., 10
  George W., 6
  Hiram A., 3
  Emily R, 0.
• On 16 Jul 1860 Henry Martin Everest, 24, married Minerva Pomery G. Hunt, 19, daughter of Aaron Hunt and Susan S. Ingalls, at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment, Henry gave his occupation as Spinner.
• In 1862 Henry was living at Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 10 Mar 1862 Henry M. Everest mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 25 years, 9 months and 8 days old.
• On 28 Sep 1862 Henry ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, by discharge for wounds.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Dec 1862, with application number 5575, but no certificate number is recorded.
• Starting 1 Jan 1864, Henry also served in the 15th Independant Battery, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 15th Independant Battery, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery by desertion, according to one report on 19 Aug 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana.
• He and Minerva Pomery G. Hunt emigrated in 1864 from Massachusetts to Ontario, Canada.
• Henry Martin Everest and Minerva Pomery G. Hunt were enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census on 1 Apr 1871 at Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada, as:
  H M Everest, 34, b. US, shoemaker
  Minerva, 29, b. US, milliner
  Eleanor, 9, b. US
  Henrietta, 5, b. Ont.
  Cora, 1, b. Ont.
• On 31 Dec 1879 Henry and Minerva's daughter, Eleanor Susan Everest married George John Warren at Orilla, Ontario, Canada.
• Henry Martin Everest and Minerva Pomery G. Hunt were enumerated in the 1891 Canadian census on 1 Apr 1891 at Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada, as:
  Henry Martin Everest      55, b. US, shoemaker
  Minerva Pomery Everest, 50, b. US
  Henrietta Minerva Everest, 25, b. Ont.
• On 14 Oct 1901 Henry and Minerva's daughter, Henrietta Minerva Everest married Cornelius H. Mains at Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan.
• Henry Martin Everest died on 19 Mar 1909 at Michigan. He was 72 years, 9 months and 17 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1909 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, plot Section 5, where his wife would later join him.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Cornelius H. Mains and Henrietta Minerva Everest in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, as:
  Cornelius A Mains, 46, married 9 years, fruit farmer, immig 1905
  Henrietta M., 44, both children living
  Cornelius E., 7
  Cora, 3
  Minerva P Everest, 68, mother-in-law, widow, b. NH (fat b. NH, mor b. VT) two of 9 children living.
• Minerva, his wife, outlived Henry and died on 20 Jun 1923 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 82.
• Henry's daughter, Henrietta Minerva Mains, died and was buried in 1933 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 68 years.

• Last Edited: 9 Apr 2016

Albert Everett

• Father: Leonard Fessenden Everett b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 1901
• Mother: Freelove Darling b. 31 Jan 1808, d. 24 Apr 1853

• Company: H

• Albert Everett was born on 25 Mar 1840 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Leonard Fessenden Everett and Freelove Darling.
• Albert was educated at Appleton Academy about 1850.
• On 24 Apr 1853 his mother, Freelove Darling, died at South Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 45.
• On 19 Oct 1854 Albert's widowed father, Leonard Fessenden Everett, remarried to Hannah Hopkins at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, (She was the widow of George Mann.)
• Albert Everett was enumerated in the household of Leonard Fessenden Everett and Hannah Hopkins in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Leonard F. Everett, 51, farmer, b. MA
  Hannah, 50, b. RI
  **Albert, 20, shoemaker, b. MA
  Daniel W. (Mann), 11, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 3 months and 17 days old.
• Albert Everett and William Maxy Burlingame Mann, step-brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 21 Oct 1861 his step-brother, William Maxy Burlingame Mann, died at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, at age 19.
• On 12 Sep 1862 Mahlon Everett his brother, a resident of Hesper, Iowa, enlisted in Co. E, 38th Iowa Regiment.
• On 25 Sep 1862 Henry Clay Mann, his step-brother, a weaver from Blackstone, enlisted in the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K, and was discharged for disability on 03 November 1862.
• On 1 May 1863 Albert was promoted to Corporal.
• Albert wrote a letter on 16 May 1863 as follows: describing in detail the occupation of Fredricksburg by Gen. Gibbon's division of the 2d Corps on May 3rd and 4th 1863, and the extreme danger of the two companies, including Co. H, of the 15th Massachussetts of being left behind during the retreat on May 5th.
  Everett distrusted the Union high command, and said if the Rebels "had come down [into town] ...the pontoons would have been swing[ing] round in all probability before all got over." We could then "swim and take our chances, or be prisoners, for the general would not run the risk of having the Rebs get possession of the bridge.... Consequently, we felt no little anxiety... lest the Rebs swoop down upon us, and we get to Richmond a good deal sooner than desirable." Since the fog hid their movements, Everett said their two companies formed a line of battle in the streets, then gradually withdrew until within thirty rods of the river, when they "double quicked it down to the bank."
• On 2 Jul 1863 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in action.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Everett was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• On 1 Sep 1863 his brother, Mahlon Everett, died at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 25 of disease, serving with the 38th Iowa Regiment.
• On 15 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service.
  
  
• He was a teacher in employ of the Freedman's Bureau in S.C., 2 years. Much of his life engaged in mercantile pursuits at Boston and Worcester. Member of many humanitarian organizations, reaching the head of three and entering the grand lodges of two.
• On 12 Jun 1870 Albert Everett, 30, married Frances Reid at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• About 1871 Albert was living at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He was engaged for many years in the study of historical matter concerning his native town, its military records and its soldiers. Wrote history of his regiment, and family histories. Member of the Society of the Cincinnati (for descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers). Member of Post Ten (George H. Ward) of Worcester of the Massachusetts Department of the G.A.R., as well as GAR Post #24 (A. B. R. Sprague) in Grafton, MA.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Sep 1872, and received certificate number 153394.
• He and Frances Reid were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he was employed as a provision dealer, and his wife was a bookkeeper.
• In 1886 Albert was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Albert Everett took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was a pall bearer at the burial of Edward Spaulding Betterley on 29 Oct 1888 at Grove Cemetery, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Albert Everett 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, Co. H.
• In 1901 his father, Leonard Fessenden Everett, died.
• On 24 Jun 1902 Albert and Frances's daughter, Frances Isabelle Everett married Frederick Hall Beals at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for birth.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Everett attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Albert was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Everett attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Everett attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He and Frances Reid were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 2 Jan 1920 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Everett, Albert, head, 79, b. MA
  ---, Fanny R., wife, 75, immig. 1844, b. Ireland
  Beals, Frances I., dau, 45, widow, b. MA
  ---, Frances I., grand-dau, 14, b. CA
  ---, Edward E., grandson, 11, b. CA.
• In 1922 Frances Reid, his wife, died.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Everett was mentioned as attending the 60th reunion of Company I.
• He was enumerated in the 1930 U. S. Federal Census on 7 Apr 1930 at Hornell, Steuben County, New York, as:
  Prior, John, head, 62,
  ---, Alice, wife, (dau of Albert's sister, Susan), 58
  Sargent, Susan, sister-in-law, (dau of Albert's sister, Susan), 48
  Prior, Edward Beale, adopted son, 21
  **Everett, Albert, Uncle, 90, widower
  and two roomers.
• He died in 1937. He was 96 years old.
• He was buried in 1937 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• The personal papers or letters of Albert Everett are available at at Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, consisting of a history of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as well as other papers and historical research.

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2017

Francis Peter Fairbank

• Father: Henry Bailey Fairbanks b. 9 Aug 1812, d. 24 Apr 1864
• Mother: Mary Ann Boyden d. 24 May 1845

• Company: G

• Francis Peter Fairbank was born on 17 Jun 1842 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Bailey Fairbanks and Mary Ann Boyden.
• On 24 May 1845 his mother, Mary Ann Boyden, died.
• On 14 Jan 1846 Alton and Francis's widowed father, Henry Bailey Fairbanks, remarried to Hannah Tucker She was the widow of Abel Daiken of Boylston.
• Francis Peter Fairbank was enumerated in the household of Henry Bailey Fairbanks and Hannah Tucker in the 1850 US Federal Census in Sep 1850 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry B. Fairbanks, 37, farmer, b. MA Hannah, 36
  **Francis A., 7
  **Alton W., 6.
• On 1 Mar 1853 his step-mother, Hannah Tucker, died at age 39.
• On 4 Apr 1854 Alton and Francis's widowed father, Henry Bailey Fairbanks, remarried to Letha M. Bliss She was the widow, Mrs. Bliss, when she became the third wife of Henry B. Fairbanks.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as farmer.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 25 days old.
• Francis Peter Fairbank and Alton W. Fairbanks, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. G.
• On 15 Mar 1862 Francis was promoted to Corporal.
• On 25 Nov 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He died on 15 Dec 1862 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of "camp fever". He was 20 years, 5 months and 28 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1862 at Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Henry, his father, outlived Francis and died on 24 Apr 1864 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
• Alton, his brother, outlived Francis and died on 9 Mar 1923 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 79.

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Alton W. Fairbanks

• Father: Henry Bailey Fairbanks b. 9 Aug 1812, d. 24 Apr 1864
• Mother: Mary Ann Boyden d. 24 May 1845

• Company: G

• Alton W. Fairbanks was born on 25 Aug 1843 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Bailey Fairbanks and Mary Ann Boyden.
• On 24 May 1845 his mother, Mary Ann Boyden, died.
• On 14 Jan 1846 Alton and Francis's widowed father, Henry Bailey Fairbanks, remarried to Hannah Tucker She was the widow of Abel Daiken of Boylston.
• Alton W. Fairbanks was enumerated in the household of Henry Bailey Fairbanks and Hannah Tucker in the 1850 US Federal Census in Sep 1850 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Henry B. Fairbanks, 37, farmer, b. MA Hannah, 36
  **Francis A., 7
  **Alton W., 6.
• On 1 Mar 1853 his step-mother, Hannah Tucker, died at age 39.
• On 4 Apr 1854 Alton and Francis's widowed father, Henry Bailey Fairbanks, remarried to Letha M. Bliss She was the widow, Mrs. Bliss, when she became the third wife of Henry B. Fairbanks.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alton gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Alton was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Alton mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 10 months and 17 days old.
• Alton W. Fairbanks and Francis Peter Fairbank, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. G.
• Alton W. Fairbanks and Levi Remick, and Augustus Moses Remick served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry future brothers-in-law.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Alton was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Nov 1862 Alton ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• On 15 Dec 1862 his brother, Francis Peter Fairbank, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 20 of "camp fever."
• Alton W. Fairbanks made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Sep 1863, and received certificate number 28782.
• On 24 Apr 1864 his father, Henry Bailey Fairbanks, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 51.
• On 1 Apr 1865 Alton W. Fairbanks, 21, married Mary Remick, daughter of Alpheus Remick and Mercy Miller, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Before 1877 Mary Remick, his wife, died.
• On 10 Jun 1877 Alton W. Fairbanks, 33, married Janette A. Currie, 36, daughter of John McGregor and Mary Cameron, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (She was the widow of Peter Currie.)
• Alton W. Fairbanks and Janette A. McGregor were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Fairbanks, Alton W., 38, painter, b. MA
  ---, Janette, 39, wife, b. Scotland (as were her parents)
  ---, Elizabeth, 1, dau, b. MA
  Currie, Marion C., 13, step-daughter
  ---, Oramel M., (m.), 9, step-son.
• Alton W. Fairbanks 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 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Alton was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• On 4 Apr 1907 Janette A. McGregor, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66 of diabetes.
• Alton W. Fairbanks was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 27 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Fairbanks, Alton W., 67, widower, b. MA, parents b. Scotland, a painter with his own shop and an employer of others; he lives in a mortgaged home.
  Living with him:
  Jacques, Victor D., 53, a boarder and his partner, with family.
  Varney, Ann, a boarder.
• On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Alton W. Fairbanks attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• He died on 9 Mar 1923 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 79 years, 6 months and 12 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1923 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lot 1, Section 1, No. 4529.

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Mercy Miller and Alpheus Remick

Arad Fairbanks

• Father: Paul Fairbanks b. 1781, d. 12 Jul 1859
• Mother: Catherine "Katy" Phelps b. 1781, d. 9 Jun 1811

• Company: A

• Arad Fairbanks was born on 5 Aug 1809 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Paul Fairbanks and Catherine "Katy" Phelps.
• On 9 Jun 1811 his mother, Catherine "Katy" Phelps, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 6 Dec 1812 Arad's widowed father, Paul Fairbanks, remarried to Arathusa Ross.
• On 2 Apr 1824 his step-mother, Arathusa Ross, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 34.
• Arad's widowed father, Paul Fairbanks, remarried to Patience [--?--].
• On 26 Jul 1835 Arad Fairbanks, 25, married Sally Ann Pratt, 18, daughter of Joel Pratt and Sally Richardson, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Arad Fairbanks and Sally Ann Pratt were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in Sep 1850 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a miller.
• On 12 Jul 1859 his father, Paul Fairbanks, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Arad Fairbanks and Sally Ann Pratt were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1860 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  A. Fairbanks, 48, farmer, $500 real estate, $300 personal estate, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  S. A. Fairbanks, 43, f, wife
  C. Fairbanks, 21, m, help (appears to be related somehow)
  J. J. Fairbanks, 13, m
  H. G. Fairbanks, 3, m.
• In 1861 Arad was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Arad gave his occupation as farmer.
• On 17 May 1861, Eugene Fairbanks, his son, was enlisted in the 24th New York Infantry Regiment.
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  On 14 Dec 1861 Arad mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 52 years, 4 months and 9 days old.
• On 1 May 1862 Arad ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 12 Sep 1862 his son, Eugene Fairbanks, died at Washington, DC, having been wounded on 29 August 1862 at 2nd Bull Run, VA.
• On 24 Mar 1877 Sally Ann Fairbanks, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
• On 8 Jan 1878 his granddaughter, Winifred Luella Fairbanks, daughter of James Jerome Fairbanks and Luella Benton, was born at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Arad Fairbanks was enumerated in the household of James Jerome Fairbanks in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 1 Jun 1880 at at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a farmer. He lives in the household of his widower son, James, who Works In Chair Shop. With them is Arad's granddaughter, Winnie F. FAIRBANK, age 2.
  
• Arad Fairbanks was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that he had an honorable discharge and was in "old age", also that he was not receiving a pension but ought to be.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1890, and received certificate number 615922.
• He died on 24 Apr 1892 at Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts,
  "Mr. Arad Fairbanks died last Sunday at the residence of his son, James J. Fairbanks, on Chestnut street, in this town. He was 83 years of age. He was the oldest soldier in town, having served in the 15th Massachusetts regiment during the war. He was a member of Post 59 of Sterling. During the war he lost one son, who was killed in one of the engagments. His body was taken to Sterling for burial Monday afternoon." (Worcester Daily Spy, 27 Apr 1892)
  . He was 82 years, 8 months and 19 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1892 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 30 Jun 1944 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Winifred Luella Fairbanks, his grand-daughter, and only living descendant, was mentioned as follows:
  "Teacher Retires: Miss Winifred L. Fairbanks of 166 Chestnut street, a member of the faculty of Gardner highschool for the past 44 years, has retired from teaching. Miss Fairbanks, who was graduated from Gardner high in 1896, joined the teachsing staff in September, 1900, following graduation the preceding June from Mount Holyoke college."

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Francis Henry Fairbanks

• Father: Timothy J. Fairbanks b. between 1803 - 1804
• Mother: Lucy Ann Woods b. between 1803 - 1804

• Company: C

• Francis Henry Fairbanks was born between 1835 - 1836 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Timothy J. Fairbanks and Lucy Ann Woods.
• Francis Henry Fairbanks was enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 29 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the household of one Eliphas BALLARD, age 65, a farmer with $3000. With him are Anna B. Ballard, 42, and Harriett Haskell, age 52. Their relationship, if any, to Francis Fairbanks is unknown.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Francis gave his occupation as pump maker.
• In 1861 Francis was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 10 Apr 1862 Francis ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, for disability due to asthma.
  
  
• On 31 May 1862, at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, Francis was erroneously reported killed at Fair Oaks, but the error remains reported on the 1870 roster.
• Starting 20 Jul 1862, Francis also served in the enlisted in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. This fact is only reported in Ford's history. Although his service in the 34th is reported in the MASSCW, there is no connection made to the man who served in the 15th.
• On 19 Oct 1864 Francis was taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, with the 34th Massachusetts.
• He died on 5 Jan 1865 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, as a Prisoner of War from the 34th MVI.
• On 28 Mar 1876 Timothy J. Fairbanks received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his father, received certificate 181092, based on Frank's service in the 34th Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 15 Oct 2012

Harlan Fairbanks

• Father: Orrin Fairbanks b. 30 Sep 1806, d. 11 Jan 1889
• Mother: Nancy Winchester Hartwell b. 14 Sep 1811, d. 2 Dec 1884

• Company: H

• Harlan Fairbanks was born on 2 Aug 1840 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Orrin Fairbanks and Nancy Winchester Hartwell.
• On 18 May 1856 Harlan's sister, Jane Fairbanks, married Leonard Gould Higgins at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Harlan gave his occupation as axe-maker.
  
• Harlan was living at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Harlan mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 11 months and 10 days old.
• On 16 Jan 1862 Harlan was promoted to to Corporal.
  
• On 31 May 1862 Harlan was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, in the thigh and foot.
• From the History of Douglas, Massachusetts: Harlan Fairbanks, corporal, acting sergeant, was badly wounded in the leg and foot at the battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, near Richmond; was brought home to Douglas, where he gradually recovered from his wounds.
• On 6 Aug 1862 Harlan ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Jan 1863, and received certificate number 12513.
• In 1864 Harlan went to work for M. B. Green & Co., in Worcester, Mass., to learn the Drug business.
• On 2 Nov 1867 Harlan Fairbanks, 27, married Almira L. Lee, 27, daughter of William Lee and Phebe Louisa Vaughan, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1869 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harlan set up for himself in the drug business.
• In 1879, at Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harlan was included in the town history for his Civil War service in the 15th Massachusetts.
• He and Almira L. Lee were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Fairbanks, Harnlan, 39, apothecary, b. MA
  ---, Almira L., 39, wife, b. NY
  ---, Charles D., 5, son, b. MA
  ---, Grace C., 9/12 (Aug), dau, b. MA
  McCormick, Kate, 24, servant, b. Ireland.
• On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harlan Fairbanks attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
• On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Harlan Fairbanks attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• In 1886 Harlan Fairbanks moved from Massachusetts to Tustin, CA, where he is engaged in the Drug and Real Estate business.
• On 11 Jan 1889 his father, Orrin Fairbanks, died at Tustin, Orange County, California, at age 82.
• In 1894 Harlan Fairbanks moved from Tustin, Orange County, California, to Santa Ana, CA, and purchased the brick block on East Fourth St., where he and his son, Charles D., in co-partnership, are now located in a first-class drug store.
• Charles Devens Fairbanks, his son, completed a course in Pharmacy in the University of California, in 1895, and received the degree of Ph. D. Is now in partnership with his father, in Santa Ana.
• In 1898 Harlan and Almira's son, Charles Devens Fairbanks married Bernice Shepard Hodges at California.
• Harlan Fairbanks and Almira L. Lee were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1900 at Santa Ana, Orange County, California, as:
  Fairbanks, Harlan, b. Aug 1840, married 33 years, b. MA, druggist
  ---, Elmira L., wife, b. Sep 1840, two of three children still living, b. NY (fath b. NY; mor b. CT)
  ---, Grace L., dau, b. Aug 1879, b. MA.
• On 24 Aug 1900 his grandson, Harland D. Fairbanks, son of Charles Devens Fairbanks and Bernice Shepard Hodges, was born at California.
• Harlan and Almira's daughter, Gracie Lee Fairbanks married Ira August Clodfelter.
• On 21 Oct 1907 Harlan Fairbanks wrote a letter to be read at the regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
• On 23 Oct 1909 his grandson, Harland D. Fairbanks, died at San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, at age 9.
• Harlan's wife, Almira L. Lee, died and was buried in Jan 1911 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with her husband at age 70 years and 4 months.
• Harlan Fairbanks died on 13 Jan 1914 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. He was 73 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
• From the "San Dimas Press Newspaper," California January 14, 1914:
  Chas D Fairbanks' father dies
  Word comes that Mr H Fairbanks, father of Chas (Charles) D Fairbanks, our local druggist has died at his home in Santa Barbara. The deceased is quite well known here, having visited his son frequently. Death occurred Tuesday night and was not unexpected. Mr and Mrs Chas D Fairbanks were called to Santa Barbara last Friday owing to the serious condition of Mr Fairbanks' father.
• He was buried in Jan 1914 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lot 1643, Sec 43.

• Last Edited: 6 Jun 2016

Charles Henry Farmer

• Father: Zadok Farmer b. 28 Oct 1796
• Mother: Almira Sherbourne

• Company: B

• Charles Henry Farmer was born in 1843 at New Hampshire, son of Zadok Farmer and Almira Sherbourne.
• Charles Henry Farmer was enumerated in the household of Zadok Farmer and Almira Sherbourne in the 1860 US Federal Census on 29 Jul 1850 at Nashville, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
  Zadock Farmer, 54, wool gatherer, $2200 real estate, b. MA
  Almira, 46, b. NH
  Almira, 23, b. MA
  Amanda, 14, b. NH
  Charlotte, 11, b. NH
  Caroline, 9, b. NH
  **Charles H., 7, b. NH
  Oliver F., 5, b. NH
  Martin L., 2, b. NH.
• Charles Henry Farmer was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  J. P. Colley, 32, machinist, b. NH
  A. Colley, 35, wife, b. MA (believed to be his sister, Almira)
  **C. H. Farmer, 17, machinist, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
• On 2 Feb 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He and Augusta Louisa Gates were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Jul 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farmer, Charles H., 28, machinist, b. NH
  ---, Augusta L., 28, b. CT.
• On 23 Nov 1870 Charles H. Farmer married Augusta Louisa Gates, 28, daughter of Jonah Gates and Louisa Elizabeth Brown, at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• Charles Henry Farmer and Augusta Louisa Gates were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, probably as:
  Farmer, Charles H., 36, machinist dealer, b. NH (of MA parents)
  ---, Augusta L., 38, wife, saleswoman, b. CT (of CT parents)
  and five lodgers.
• On 5 Apr 1883 Augusta Louisa Gates, his wife, died at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 41 of pneumonia.
• On 13 May 1884 Charles Henry Farmer married Mary Wallace Brainard, 31, daughter of Robert A. Brainard and Mary [--?--], at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
• In Jun 1886 Charles was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York, as a member of Co. B, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that his papers were lost in a fire.
• In May 1898 Charles was living at New York City, New York, New York.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Henry Farmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• He and Mary Wallace Brainard were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Manhattan, New York County, New York, where he is involved in manufacturing. They have no children.
• Mary Wallace Brainard, his wife, died.
• On 27 Sep 1904 Charles H. Farmer married Elva L. Estes, daughter of William Estes and Abby Y. Hall, at Manhattan, New York County, New York, in a third marriage for both.
• Charles Henry Farmer made application for a veteran's pension, and received certificate number 422280.
• He and Elva L. Estes were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 30 Apr 1910 at Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, as:
  Farmer, Charles H., head, 68, married 3rd five years, b. NH (as were his parents), not employed
  ---, Elva L., wife, 56, married 3rd five years, her one child is living, b. MA (of MA parents)
  Brimund, May, sis-in-law, 86, widow, her one child is living, b. Scotland (of Scottish parents), immig 1870
  Sanford, Martha, housekeeper, 47, widow, no children, b. MA.
• Charles Henry Farmer died on 27 Jul 1915 at New York City, New York. He was 72 years old.
• He was buried in Jul 1915 at Valleau Cemetery, Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey.
• On 10 Dec 1917 Elva L. Estes received a pension to surviving family member based on Charles's service; his wife, received certificate number 865173.
• Elva outlived Charles and died in 1924.

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth

• Father: Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth b. 22 May 1817, d. 16 Feb 1893
• Mother: Cynthia Austiss Hawkes b. 25 Jan 1818, d. 17 Mar 1858

• Company: C

• Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was born on 17 Jan 1842 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth and Cynthia Austiss Hawkes.
• Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth and Cynthia Austiss Hawkes in the 1850 US Federal Census on 19 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Benjamin F. FARNSWORTH, 33, m, farmer, with an estate worth $250, b. in Massachusetts (as were all the family)
  Cynthia, 32, f
  **Franklin H., 8, m
  John E. , 6, m
  George W., 3, m
  Frederick F., 1, m
  
  Nextdoor, in house number 63 lives one Alice HAWKES, age 72, with an estate of $ 1800.
  
  One door further, in house number 64, live Franklin's grandparents -- Benjamin FARNSWORTH, age 69, and Dorcus (Whittemore), age 68. With them are four women who are likely their daughters -- Caroline, 43, Dorcus E., 36, Lydia, 25, and Angelina, age 22.
  
  The other direction, in house number 58, live Asa D. FARNSWORTH, a farmer, age 41, and Betsy, 42 -- along with their five sons and two daughters.
  
  
• On 17 Mar 1858 his mother, Cynthia Austiss Hawkes, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
• After 1858 Franklin's widowed father, Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth, remarried to Mary E. Hersey.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Franklin gave his occupation as farmer.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 Franklin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 25 days old.
• He died on 31 May 1862 at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, From Marvin's history of Lancaster -- "He was a good soldier, and was in the battles of Ball's Bluff, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Fair Oaks. He was a young man of much promise, and his early death was a serious loss to friends and acquaintances.". He was 20 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at North Village Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: it is unclear if this is a family memorial or if he is physically buried here. Some sources say he was buried at the battlefield. slh Sep 2004.)
• An obituary for Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was published on 10 Jun 1862 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows: Killed at the battle of Fair Oaks, before Richmond, FRANKLIN H., eldest son of MR. BENJ. F. FARNSWORTH, of Lancaster, Mass., --of Co. C, 15th Regiment M.V.M. -- from Boston Daily Evening Transcript, Tuesday, June 10, 1862.
• Between 1862 - 1864 John Edward Farnsworth and George Walter Farnsworth, Franklin's brothers, both joined Company H of the 34th MVI in July 1862 and January 1864. Both mustered out in June of 1865. The next brother, Frederick, is said to have run away to join up, but he was sent home for being too young.
• In 1868 Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the memorial tablets at Lancaster Town Library.
• On 23 Aug 1890 Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Franklin's service; his father was granted certificate number 307883.
• Benjamin Franklin Farnsworth, his father, survived Franklin Hawkes Farnsworth and died on 16 Feb 1893 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 75.
• This family is well documented. See "Farnsworth Memorial II", by Moses F. Farnsworth.
  
  

• Last Edited: 9 Apr 2016

John R. Farnum

John R. Farnum

• Father: George van Renselear Farnum b. 12 Sep 1812, d. 3 Jul 1871
• Mother: Nancy V. Webb b. 17 Mar 1813, d. 31 Mar 1888

• Company: B

• John R. Farnum was born in Jun 1838 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of George van Renselear Farnum and Nancy V. Webb.
• John R. Farnum was enumerated in the household of George van Renselear Farnum and Nancy V. Webb in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jun 1860 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as:
  Geo. R. Farnum, 47, scythe maker, b. VT
  Nancy R., 47, b. MA
  Oscar W., 24, b. RI
  **John R., 21, b. RI
  Rebecca, 17, b. MA
  Mary E., 15, b. NH
  Harriet C., 12, b. MA
  William, 10, b. MA
  Edward, 8, b. NH
  Jerome, 5, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as scythe maker.
• In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 1 month old.
• On 19 Dec 1862 John was promoted to Corporal.
• John R. Farnum was mentioned in an article that Amable Beaudry wrote later in life for a publication (unidentified) telling of his experiences at Gettysburg. (from the family files of Jill Gibbs. Click icon to read.)
• On 3 Jul 1863 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania; he escaped and rejoined his company on 5 July 1863.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
• On 11 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• On 15 Aug 1864 John R. Farnum, 26, married Ellen L. Wheeler, daughter of Phillip M. Wheeler and Louisa [--?--], at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• John R. Farnum and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farnam, John R., 31, blacksmith, b. RI
  ---, Ellen L., 27, b. RI
  Marrim L., 2, b. MA
  Wheeler, Louisa, 57, b. NH.
• On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• He and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, as:
  Farnim, John R., 41, knife maker, b. RI
  ---, Ellen E., 27, wife
  ---, Marien, 12, daur, b. MA
  ---, Ines N., 6, daur, b. MA
  Wheeler, Luisa, 67, mother (-in-law.)
• In Jun 1886 John was living at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg and escaped back to his regiment.
• He made application at New Hampshire for a veteran's pension on 4 Apr 1892, received certificate number 937592.
• On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the annual reunion of Company B ("Fitchburg Fusiliers"). From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 28 June 1894
  Veteran Fusiliers' Reunion
  On a bright June day like this, 33 years ago, today, the Fitchburg Fusiliers marched down Main street to the old depot and took a train for Worcester where they, with the other companies of the 15th Mass. regiment went into camp at Camp Scott, remaining till Aug. 8, when they went to the front.
  The survivors of the company, with honorary members of the association and other friends, held their annual reunion at Whalom park, today. A good number of lady friends of the veterans were present.
  The business meeting was held in the grove at 11:30 a.m. The following officers and members of the company responded to roll call. Gen. John W. Kimball, Capt. Charles H. Eager, Lieut. J. Myron Goddard, Sergt. Walter A. Eames, Privates John R. Farnum, Artemas A. Gibson, William Gibson, Granville C. Hosmer, Wallace W. Holman, Edward S. Kendall, Herbert D. McIntire, Joseph B. Matthews, George G. Taylor, Henry F. Whittemore. Honorary members -- Harrington Sibley, Charles May, F. A. Monroe, Edward F. Kimball, Albert McIntire, Samuel Osborne, Elmer W. Holman, C. A. Tenney, C. H. Toomey, James Harrington.
  The record of the last meeting was read by the clerk, E. S. Kendall, and approved and the report of the treasurer showing a balance of $41.59 was accepted.
  The following officers were chosen -- Capt, John W. Kimball; first leiutenant, J. Myron Goddard, Wakefield; second lieutenant, Charles H. Eager, Belmont; clerk and treasurer, Edward S. Kendall, Westminster; auditors -- Gen. J. W. Kimball, Herbert D. McIntire, Artemas A. Gibson.
• On 23 Jul 1895 John and Ellen's daughter, Marion Louise Farnum married James W. Peckham at Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
• On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
• On 28 Apr 1902 John and Ellen's daughter, Inez Marjory Farnum married James Gilbert Fancy at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
• On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
• In Jun 1909 John was living at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
• He and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 25 Apr 1910 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• John R. Farnum and Ellen L. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 12 Jan 1920 at Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• John's wife, Ellen L. Wheeler, died and was buried in 1923 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at age 80 years.
• John R. Farnum died on 5 Aug 1926 at Fort Meade, Polk County, Florida, apparently visiting or living with his youngest daughter. He was 88 years and 2 months old.
• He was buried in Aug 1926 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John R. Farnum was remembered at the 60th reunion of Company I as among those who had died within the previous year. (click icon to read.)

• Last Edited: 7 May 2020

George W. Farr

• Father: William T. Farr b. 15 Apr 1813, d. 23 Sep 1869
• Mother: Louisa M. Wilder b. 28 Aug 1815, d. 8 Jun 1863

• Company: D

• George W. Farr was born between 1838 - 1839 at Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of William T. Farr and Louisa M. Wilder.
• George W. Farr was enumerated in the household of William T. Farr and Louisa M. Wilder in the 1860 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Wm. T. Farr, 47, boot clicker, b. NH
  Louisa M., 44, b. NH
  **George W., 21, clerk, b. NH.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as clerk.
  
• 
  On 25 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 28 Aug 1862, William T. Farr, his father, served in the Company D, 51st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, being discharged on 29 May 1863 at New Berne, NC as fourth Sergeant.
• On 8 Jun 1863 his mother, Louisa M. Wilder, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 47.
• On 15 Sep 1863 George was promoted to Corporal.
• On 15 May 1864 George was wounded at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, and apparently captured.
• George wrote a journal covering the dates from 3 May 1864 to 22 May 1865, detailing his prison experiences. Provided courtesey of Ryan M. Cooper.
• On 27 Jul 1864 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• On 3 Feb 1865, Samuel Wallace Armington was reported as a released prisoner bringing news of other prisoners:
  From Southern Prisons
  S. W. Armington of Rutland, Mass., a released prisoner who was for more than a year an inmate of the rebel prisons at Belle Island, Andersonville, Charlston and Florence reports the following Massachusetts soldiers as having died in prison:
  At Richmond: Henry Frissell, Co. G, 15th Regiment; John Savage, 25th regiment.
  At Andersonville: Walter Stetson, Co. G. 15th regiment.
  At Millen: C. A. Gleason, Co. D, 15th regiment.
  Left in prison at Florence and well: Sergt. James Comrie, Co. E., Sergt. Tripp, Co. A, Sergt Cummings, Co. C, Corp. George Farr, Co. D., C. A. Green, Co. D, all of the 15th regiment.
  at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Mar 1865, George was exchanged from prison.
• He ended his service with 20th Massachusetts by discharge on 22 May 1865.
• On 7 Jun 1865 George's widowed father, William T. Farr, remarried to Anna E. Holbrook at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 23 Sep 1869 his father, William T. Farr, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lockjaw and paralysis caused by a fall at age 56.
• George W. Farr married Mary A. [--?--]
• George W. Farr was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
• He died on 1 Oct 1891 at New York.
• He was buried in 1891 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, near his parents.
  Comrade J. Brainerd Hall feels that he has accomplished a great thing in securing for the late Comrade George W. Farr's grave a government headstone. The headstone arrived here a few days ago and was placed in position at Rural cemetery Wednesday. (Worcester Daily Spy, 13 Aug 1896.)
• On 1 Oct 1891 Mary A. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in New York based on George's service; his wife, received certificate number 386778.

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2016

William Farrell

• Father: Francis Farrell b. 1796, d. 16 Jul 1857
• Mother: Ann Flood b. 1800, d. 20 Jun 1875

• Company: K

• William Farrell was born in Sep 1839 at Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Francis Farrell and Ann Flood, or Pennsylvania.
• William Farrell was enumerated in the household of Francis Farrell and Ann Flood in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Francis Farrell, 54, b. Ireland, no occupation
  Ann Farrell, 50, b. Ireland
  Michael Farrell, 15, b. NY, laborer
  * William Farrell, 12, b. PA
  Ann Farrell, 6, b. RI
  Margaret Farrell, 20, b. Ireland
  Ann Cunningham, 18, b. Ireland
  Julia Flood, 12, b. Ireland
  Dennis Grady, 22, b. Ireland, card stripper
  Joseph Donley, 22, b. Ireland, laborer
  Mary Brown, 29, b. Ireland
  Mary McDade, 4, b. RI.
• On 16 Jul 1857 his father, Francis Farrell, died at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as mason.
• William Farrell married Mary Gaffney.
• In 1861 William was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 1 Jul 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 10 months old.
• On 7 Apr 1864 William's sister, Ann Farrell, married Micihael Sullivan at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
• On 15 May 1864 William was wounded.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Farrell was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Farrell was mentioned among the casualties.
• On 28 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of term of service.
  
  
• Starting 8 Sep 1864, Michael Farrell, his brother, served in the enlisted in the Massachusetts 10th Light Artillery Battery and mustered out on 05 Jul 1865 at Philadelphia, PA.
• William Farrell and Mary Gaffney were enumerated in the State census in 1865 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Farrell, 26, b. PA, mason
  Mary Farrell, 24, b. Ireland
  Francis B Farrell, 1/12, b. MA
  Ann Sullian, 20 , b. Rhode Island
  (Nextdoor to his brother)
  Michael Farrell, 28, b. NY, mason
  Rosanna Farrell, 26, b. MA
  Anna Farrell, 2
  Francis H Farrell, 1
  Ann Farrell, 65 (his mother.)
• William Farrell and Mary Gaffney were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 21 Jul 1870 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farrell, William, 21, works in cotton mill, b. Ireland
  ---, Mary, 20, b. Ireland
  ---, Francis, 4, b. MA
  ---, Mary, Jr., 3, b. MA
  ---, Eliza, 1/12, b. MA in April.
• William's mother, Ann Flood, died and was buried in Jun 1875 at Saint Marys Cemetery, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 75 years.
• William Farrell made application for a veteran's pension in May 1878, and received certificate number 158361.
• He and Mary Gaffney were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Farrell, 42      Rhode Island, works in twine factory
  Mary Farrell, Wife, 36, Ireland
  Francis B Farrell, Son, 15, Massachusetts
  Mary Farrell, Daughter, 13, Massachusetts
  William Farrell, Son, 8, Massachusetts
  Agnes Farrell, Daughter, 5, Massachusetts
  Frederic Farrell, Son, 3, Massachusetts
  Ellen Farrell, Daughter, 0, Massachusetts
  Elizabeth Farrell, Daughter, 10, Massachusetts.
• On 25 Dec 1889 William and Mary's daughter, Mary Winnefred Farrell married Dennis Cadigan at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William Farrell was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K.
• On 23 Apr 1899 William and Mary's daughter, Agnes Farrell married Timothy J. O'Leary at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• In Mar 1900 William witnessed the burial of Peter Farrell, his brother, at Saint Marys Cemetery, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 80 years.
• William Farrell and Mary Gaffney were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 20 Jun 1900 at Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farrell, William, b. Sep 1839, married 39 years, b. RI (of Irish parents)
  ---, Mary, wife, b. ?? 1846, six of 7 children, b. Ireland, immig 1850
  ---, Lizzie, daur, b. Apr 1869, single, b. MA, paper box maker
  ---, Ella, daur, b. Feb 1882, single, b. MA, paper box maker
  Cadigan, Mary, daur, b. May 1867, married eight years, two of two children living, b. MA, leather box maker.
• On 29 Sep 1901 William and Mary's daughter, Ella Farrell married Orbin Elston Merritt at South Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 3 Aug 1902 William and Mary's daughter, Mary Winnefred Farrell married John Henry Simpson at South Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her after widowhood.
• William Farrell and Mary Gaffney were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 26 Apr 1910 at Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Farrell, William, 70, married 49 years
  ---, Mary G., wife, 64, six of seven children living, b. NY
  Cadigan, Beatrice, g-daur, 18, single, b. MA
  ---, Irene, g-daur, 16, b. MA.
• On 9 Aug 1911 William's granddaughter, Beatrice E. Cadigan, daughter of Dennis Cadigan and Mary Winnefred Farrell,married William J. Sinclair, son of William C Sinclair and Nellie C. Cashman, at South Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Before 1920 Mary Gaffney, his wife, died.
• William Farrell was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census in Jan 1920 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the household of Beatrice E. Cadigan and William J. Sinclair as:
  Sinclair, William J., 28, b. MA
  ---, Beatrice E., wife, 28, b. MA
  ---, Eileen G., daur, 8, b. MA
  ---, William J., Jr., son, 5, b. MA
  ---, Charles T., son, 2 7/12, b. MA
  **Farrall, William H., grand-father (of Beatrice), 82, widower, b. MA (of Irish parents.)
• William Farrell died on 14 Apr 1925 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years and 7 months old.

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2018

Daniel Parker Farris

• Father: William Farris b. 20 Dec 1754, d. 19 Oct 1841
• Mother: Martha Long b. between 1795 - 1796

• Company: H

• Daniel Parker Farris was born on 24 Aug 1817 at Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine, son of William Farris and Martha Long.
• On 15 Oct 1848 Daniel Parker Farris, 31, married Elvira E. D. Lawrence, 17, daughter of William P. Lawrence and Elizabeth Gordon, at Rockport, Knox County, Maine.
• Daniel Parker Farris and Elvira E. D. Lawrence were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1850 at Hope, Waldo County, Maine, as:
  Daniel Farris, 31, farmer, b. ME
  Elvira, 18, b. ME
  Martha E., 9/12, b. ME.
• Daniel Parker Farris and Elvira E. D. Lawrence were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 6 Jul 1860 at Sutton P. O., Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Daniel P. Ferris, 41, farmer, b. ME
  Alvira D., 29, b. ME
  Martha E., 11, b. ME
  Frank E., 6, b. ME
  Wm. H., 5, b. MA
  Elijah W., 1, b. MA
  Wm. P. Lawrence, 63, farm labor, b. ME.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Daniel gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Daniel was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Daniel was described as 5' 11", blue eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion.
• 
  On 2 Dec 1861 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 44 years, 3 months and 8 days old.
• On 16 Mar 1862 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• Starting 8 Feb 1864, Daniel also served in the 57th Mass. Inf. Reg, Cos. K and H as a Private.
• On 1 May 1864, Daniel was absent sick.
• On 13 Oct 1864, Daniel was returned to his unit.
• On 27 Oct 1864, Daniel was absent sick.
• On 2 Dec 1864, Daniel was returned to his unit.
• On 1 May 1865, Daniel was absent sick until the date of his discharge.
• He ended his service with the 57th with a discharge due to disability on 31 Jul 1865.
• On 31 Dec 1876 his son, Elijah W. Farris, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 18 in a shooting accident.
• Daniel and Elvira's daughter, Georgianna Farris married George E. Southwick.
• Daniel Parker Farris and Elvira E. D. Lawrence were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1880 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Daniel P. FARRIS, 59, b. ME, a farmer, whose father was born in England and his mother was born in MA. It is noted that he is "rheumatic".
  His wife Elvira and son George are enumerated with him.
• Daniel Parker Farris made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Jan 1887, for his service in the 57th Massachusetts, but no further details are known.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts, as well as the 57th Massachusetts.
• He died on 7 Mar 1893 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 6 months and 11 days old.
• He was buried in Mar 1893 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Elvira E. D. Lawrence received a pension to surviving family member based on Daniel's service; his wife, received certificate number 397827.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Georgianna Farris in the 1900 US Federal Census on 18 Jun 1900 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his widowed daughter as:
  Southwick, Georgia A., head b. Jun 1861, 38 widowed, b. MA (of ME parents)
  ---, Florence E., daur, b. Apr 1879
  ---, Frank E., son, b. Nov 1882
  ---, Edna L., daur, b. Mar 1889
  ---, George L., son, b. Sep 1891
  ---, Warren, son, b. Oct 1892
  ---, Harvey E., son, b. Apr 1895
  Burke, Sarah M., boarder, b. July 1872, widowed, b. MA
  nextdoor to his widow:
  Farris, Elvira D., head, b. Jan 1831, widowed b. ME, noting that only two of her seven children are still living. The other is George, who also lives in Uxbridge with his wife and daughter.

• Last Edited: 14 May 2020