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Edward Handrehan

• Company: K

• Edward Handrehan was also known as Edward Henderson in Ford's history, the 1870 roster, the Millbury History, and the MASSCW. However, the MASSCW makes note of his correct name.
• He was born between 1819 - 1820 at Ireland.
• Edward Handrehan married Johannah Callahan, daughter of Daniel Callahan and Catherine Dugan.
• Edward Handrehan and Johannah Callahan were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 24 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edwin Handrine, 30, laborer, b. Ireland
  Joanna, 30, b. Ireland
  Mary, 1, b. MA
  nextdoor to his father-in-law
  Daniel Calahan, 68.
• Edward Handrehan and Johannah Callahan were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 7 Aug 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Henderhan, 40, laborer, b. ireland
  Johannah, 44, b. Ireland
  Mary A., 11, b. MA
  Katy, 8, b. MA
  Patrick, 5, b. MA.
• On 3 Oct 1861 Johannah Callahan, his wife, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 44.
• In 1862 Edward was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as mason.
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  On 8 Aug 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 2 Jul 1863 Edward was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
• On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Handrehan was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 9 Dec 1863, and received certificate number 24737.
• On 23 Dec 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 22 Aug 1864 Edward and Johannah's daughter, Mary Ann Handrehan married Robert Harrison at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Nov 1873, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was admitted.
• On 24 Mar 1875, Edward was discharged from the home.
• On 14 Nov 1875, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was readmitted.
• On 5 Apr 1878 his daughter, Mary Ann Handrehan, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in childbirth.
• On 17 May 1884 returned to the soldiers' home from leave.
• On 28 Apr 1885, Edward was dishonorable discharged from the soldiers' home for stealing clothes belonging to another member from the clothes line.
• On 17 Jul 1887 readmission to the soldiers' home denied.
• He died on 10 Jan 1890 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia.
• He was buried in Jan 1890 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Francis Hanley

• Father: Michael Handley
• Mother: Elizabeth [--?--]

• Company: H

• Francis Hanley was also known as Francis Handley in the pension file index, but service records are without "D."
• He was born on 17 Oct 1833 at Ireland, son of Michael Handley and Elizabeth [--?--].
• On 1 Dec 1855 Francis Hanley, 22, married Mary E. Calligan, daughter of Barnard Calligan and Mary Mullin, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Francis Hanley and Mary E. Calligan were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 3 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Francis Handley, 27, farm laborer, b. Nova Scotia (sic)
  Mary, 24, b. MA
  Francis E., 3, b. MA
  Geo B., 1, b. MA.
• In 1862 Francis was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Francis gave his occupation as yeoman.
  
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  On 27 Jan 1862 Francis mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 3 months and 10 days old.
• Francis was described as as being 5 feet 8 and 1/2 inch tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.
• On 31 May 1862 Francis was wounded at The Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, in the shoulder.
• In Jun 1862, at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Francis was in hospital.
• He died on 5 Jul 1862 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of wounds.
  He "was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, came home, sickened and died in consequence of having a minnie ball shot by a rebel into his body and permanently lodged under his right shoulder blade at the Battle of Fair Oakes in Virginia. Said wound greatly reduced his strength and vitality and was the exciting cause of a fever which his enfeebled system could not support, he dying as above stated, being absent from the army on furlough."
  . He was 28 years, 8 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried in Jul 1862.
• On 19 Jan 1863 Mary E. Calligan received a pension to surviving family member based on Francis's service; his wife, received certificate number 9782.
• On 8 Apr 1863 Francis's widow, Mary E. Calligan remarried to Richard Whitaker at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 30 Sep 1865 Richard Whitaker made application for a pension as guardian to Francis's surviving dependants, which was granted.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Richard Whitaker and Mary E. Calligan in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Aug 1870 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Whittaker, Richard, 50, works in shoe shop, b. England
  ---, Mary E., 34, b. MA (as were all others)
  ---, Susan E., 6
  ---, John R., 3
  ---, Emery L., 6/12, b. Dec
  Andley, Francis, 13
  ---, George B., 12
  ---, James T., 9.
• On 17 Sep 1870 Francis Hanley was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 26 Mar 1878 Francis and Mary's son, Francis Edward Handley married Flora E. Lincoln at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Francis's son, Francis Edward Handley, died and was buried in Oct 1884 at Maplewood Cemetery, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 27 years and 11 months.
• In 1891, Francis was included in "The History of Westborough, Massachusetts."
• On 23 Nov 1901, Mary E. Calligan, his rewidowed wife, was returned to the pension rolls.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Francis and Richard and died on 14 Apr 1908 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 16 Jun 2019

Richard L. Hannant

• Father: Francis Hannant b. 1 Jul 1807, d. 20 Nov 1867
• Mother: Elizabeth Lawn b. 1810, d. 27 Nov 1897

• Company: D

• Richard L. Hannant was born on 11 Sep 1830 at Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, son of Francis Hannant and Elizabeth Lawn.
• (Note: Richard's death certificate gives his mother's name as "Catherine McHugh." The informant is his son, Francis M. Hannant. However, Richard's wife is documented as Catherine McHugh in several places, and there maybe an error here.)
• Richard L. Hannant was enumerated in the household of Francis Hannant and Elizabeth Lawn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
  Lorin Frost, 56, farmer, b. PE (or CE)
  Polly, 53
  Willard, 22
  **Richard Hannant, 19, laborer, b. Eng
  (nextdoor to)
  Francis Harnnent, 41, farmer, b. Eng
  Elisabeth, 40, b. Eng
  Daniel, 16, b. Eng
  Francis (m.), 14, b. CE
  Betsey, 7, b. VT.
• Richard L. Hannant married Catharine McHugh, daughter of John McHugh and Margaret Head.
• Richard L. Hannant and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 23 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Richard L. Hannet, 27, day labour, b. VT
  Cath, 28, b. Ireland
  John, 9, b. MA
  Francis, 6, b. MA
  Mary C., 5, b. MA
  Danel H., 9/12, b. MA.
• In 1862 Richard was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Richard gave his occupation as mechanic.
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  On 20 Jan 1862 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years, 4 months and 9 days old.
• On 27 Jun 1862 Richard was wounded at Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, on the arm.
• On 12 Nov 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Jun 1879, and received certificate number 238307.
• On 12 Jul 1879 Richard and Catharine's daughter, Mary E. Hannant married John W. Booth at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Richard L. Hannant and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hannant, Richard L., works in boot shop, b. VT
  ---, Catherine, 50, wife, b. Ireland
  ---, Francis M., 26, son, b. MA
  ---, Henry B., 20, son, b. MA.
• On 19 May 1883 his granddaughter, Nettie M. Booth, daughter of John W. Booth and Mary E. Hannant, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 18 Nov 1886 Richard and Catharine's son, Henry D. Hannant married Emma B. Cobourn at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 5 Apr 1889 his granddaughter, Olive Gladys Hannant, daughter of Daniel "Henry" Hannant and Emma B. Cobourn, was born at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Richard L. Hannon 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. D, where he was shot through the shoulder.
• He and Catharine McHugh were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hannant, Richard, b. Sep 1828, married 46 years, b. VT
  ---, Katherine, wife, b. Sep 1827, three of four children living, b. Ireland, immig 1851
  ---, Francis M., son b. apr 1854, 46, single, b. MA.
• On 8 Jan 1904 Catharine McHugh, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76.
• Richard's wife, Catharine McHugh, died and was buried on 10 Jan 1904 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 76 years and 4 months.
• Richard L. Hannant died on 27 Feb 1904 at Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of nephritis. He was 73 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
• He was buried on 28 Feb 1904 at Irasburg Cemetery, Irasburg, Orleans County, Vermont, with his parents and several siblings.
• An obituary for Richard L. Hannant was published on 29 Feb 1904 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  "The funeral of Richard L. Hannant, a veteran of Company D, 15th Massachusetts regiment, was yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the undertaking rooms of Scessions & Sons. Services conducted by Rev. C. E. Simmons were attended by relatives, neighbors, and Mr. Hannant's former associates at Union Station. Burial was at Hope (sic) Cemetery."
• (Note: although both his death record and obituary state that he was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, his gravemarker has been reliably viewed and photographed in Vermont. His wife's grave marker remains in Worcester.)

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Charles Hanson

• Company: 1_SS

• Charles Hanson was born about in 1838 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• In 1861 Charles was living at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Charles gave his occupation as painter.
• Starting 16 Apr 1861, Charles also served in the 4th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company B (Militia.)
• He ended his service with the 4th Militia on 22 Jul 1861.
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  On 3 Sep 1861 Charles Hanson mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
• Charles was described as being 5 feet 5 and 1/2 inches tall, with a dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair.
• In Oct 1862, Charles was absent, sick.
• In Apr 1863, Charles was absent, sick.
• In Oct 1863, at Alexandria Convalescent Camp, Alexandria, Virginia, Charles was absent, on detached duty since 15 Sep 1862.
• On 24 Sep 1864 Charles ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge for disability with a surgeon's certificate.
  
  
• On 16 Nov 1864 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Charles enlisted in the regular army.
• Charles was described as a painter with blue eyes, black hair and a dark complexion.
• He died on 22 Oct 1865 at New York of fever. He was 27 years old.
• He was buried in Oct 1865 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, plot 3215.

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2019

Edward Hanson

• Father: Edward Hanson b. between 1819 - 1820
• Mother: Maria Devine

• Company: K

• Edward Hanson was born on 24 Jul 1845 at Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Hanson and Maria Devine.
• Edward Hanson was enumerated in the household of Edward Hanson and Maria Devine in the 1850 US Federal Census on 12 Sep 1850 at Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Edward Hanson, 34, bootmaker, b. Canada
  Maria, 32, b. Ireland
  **Edward, 4, b. MA
  Mary J., 2, b. MA
  Catherine, 2/12, b. MA
  and four boarders.
• In 1861 Edward was living at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as bootmaker.
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  On 1 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 15 years, 11 months and 7 days old.
• On 4 Nov 1863 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 20 Nov 1864 Edward Hanson, 19, married Margaret Cain at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Starting 25 Nov 1864, Edward also served in the 19th Company, Massachusetts Unattached Infantry.
• He ended his service with the 19th Company, Massachusetts Unattached Infantry on 27 Jun 1865.
• He and Margaret Cain were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1870 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hanson, Edward, 24, bottomer for boot factory, $300 personal estate, b. MA
  ---, Margaret, 25, b. Ireland.
• Edward Hanson made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1876, and received certificate number 145245.
• He and Margaret Cain were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hanson, Edward, 35, bootmaker, b. MA (fath b. Canada; mor b. Ireland)
  ---, Margaret, 33, wife, b. Ireland
  Flynn, John, 27, boarder, single, works in boot fact, b. MA (of Irish parents.)
• On 15 Oct 1884, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was admitted, noting that he has a gunshot wound in his right thigh.
• On 11 May 1890, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Edward was "dishonorably discharged for selling liquor to members of the Home."
• He and Margaret Cain were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 30 Apr 1910 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hanson, Edward, head, 63, married 45 years, b. MA, no occupation
  ---, Margaret, wife, 58, no children, b. Ireland.
• Edward Hanson died on 12 May 1915 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 69 years, 9 months and 18 days old.
• He was buried in May 1915 at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 22 May 1915 Margaret Cain received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; his wife, received certificate number 798769.
• He was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 8 Jan 1920 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the household of Margaret Cain Margaret Hanson, 68, widow, b. Ireland.
• In 1922 Margaret Cain, his wife, died.
• Edward Hanson and Margaret Cain had no issue.

• Last Edited: 1 May 2019

Peter Hanson

• Company: E

• Peter Hanson was born about in 1839 at Denmark.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Peter gave his occupation as sailor.
  
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  On 21 Jul 1863 Peter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one John L. Nickolson, a drafted man of Boston, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• Peter was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion.
• Peter was illiterate, and signed his enlistment with an "x."
• On 23 Apr 1864 Peter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Navy.
  
  
• He ended his service with the Navy by desertion on 17 Mar 1865.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Peter Hanson was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.

• Last Edited: 5 Aug 2019

Charles Henry Hapgood

• Father: Henry Hapgood b. 2 Jan 1808, d. 1 Apr 1879
• Mother: Ann Matilda Estabrook b. 23 Dec 1821, d. 11 Jul 1888

• Company: C

• Charles Henry Hapgood was born on 7 Oct 1840 at Old Mill, Harvard (Town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Hapgood and Ann Matilda Estabrook, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood who settled in Massachusetts in 1656.
• Charles Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of William Penn Holder and Hannah Smith Southwick in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  **William P. Holder, 43, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
  Hannah, 31
  Fred C., 3
  Albert P. Southwick, 10
  in same building:
  David Holder, 72, shoemaker
  Ruthe, 66
  Edward White, 21, shoemaker, b. RI
  Frederick White, 35, b. RI
  Mrs. White, 30, b. RI
  Andrew Lowe, 30, baker, b. England
  **Matthew Creelman, 30, harness maker, b. Nova Scotia
  **Charles H. Hapgood, 20, baker, b. MA
  Edwin Nurse, 24, stable keeper, b. MA
  Curtis Manchester, 30, painter, b. MA
  Albert Russell, 19, painter, b. NH
  (three future members of the 15th Massachusetts in the same house.)
• In 1861 Charles was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as baker.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
• Charles Martin Hersey wrote a letter to Martin Hersey, his father, in Oct 1861, mentioning Charles Henry Hapgood, as follows: and it was published in the Southbridge Journal, mentioning others in the regiment.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm.
• Starting between Dec 1863 - Jul 1864, Charles also served in the 108th Company, 2nd Batallion of the V. R. C.
• On 1 Feb 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• About 1890 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, with no known issue.
• In 1896, Charles was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1898, certificate number was not recorded in research.
• From the Hapgood Genealogy -
  Educated in the public schools there; learned the baker's trade, at Groton; worked at Clinton some years before the war; enlisted for three years in Company C, Fifteenth regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, Infantry; severely wounded in the right shoulder, placed on invalid corps, remained to end of term; mustered out, returned to Clinton, and worked at his trade. Resides in Worcester, unmarried.
• He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hapgood, Charles, lodger, 70, single, b. MA (of MA parents)
  in the home of one Mary Sullivan, 51, widow.
• He died on 7 Jul 1913 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years and 9 months old.
• He was buried on 10 Jul 1913 at Harvard Center Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Jun 1929 his unmarried sister, and only sibling, Augusta Angelina Porter Hapgood, died at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 85.

• Last Edited: 30 Sep 2018

Joseph Henry Hapgood

• Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
• Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

• Company: A

• Joseph Henry Hapgood was born on 15 Jul 1839 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
• Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
  Olive W., 35
  **Luther S. 13
  **Joseph H., 10
  Ann M., 8
  Harriett C., 6
  Abner C., 4
  Sarah J., 3
  Olive Q., 10/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Joseph was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Joseph Henry Hapgood and Luther Sawyer Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
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  On 24 Jul 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 9 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Henry Hapgood was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
• On 3 Jul 1863 Joseph was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, according to Ford's history, although this wound is not mentioned in the MASSCW.
• Starting 9 Oct 1863, Joseph also served in the 28th Company, 2nd Batallion, V. R. C.
• On 9 Oct 1863 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
  
  
• He ended his service by mustering out on 19 Jul 1864.
• Starting 22 Nov 1864, Joseph also served in the Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers.
• Starting 1 Sep 1865, Joseph also served in the and was honorably discharged.
• About 1865 Joseph Henry Hapgood was carpenter.
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1865, and received certificat number 91667.
• On 9 Feb 1868 Joseph Henry Hapgood, 28, married Nancy Allen, 27, daughter of Benoni H. Colvin and Marcia Mercy Smith, at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her; she was the divorced wife of Otis D. Allen, with a small daughter at that time.
• In 1871 Joseph was living at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, as a carpenter.
• He and Nancy Colvin were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where they live with her parents, and were just recently married.
• In 1880 Joseph was living at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota.
• From the Hapgood Genealogy -
  He received a common school education, worked on a farm up to the commencement of the War of the Rebellion; enlisted July 12, 1861, in Company A, Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, for three years; badly wounded in the hip at Balls Bluff, October 21, 1861, removed to hospital, and later returned home on furlough; joined his regiment, March, 1862, taken sick and sent to Chesapeake Hospital, performed hospital duty till expiration of his term of service.
  He then enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, November 22, 1864, for one year; served to the end of the war and was honorably discharged September 1, 1865.
  After the war he learned a carpenter's trade, and did such work as he was able to do with a troublesome wound. In 1871, he removed to Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, where he still pursued his trade. Again, in 1880, he removed to Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, where he became a somewhat noted contractor and builder, and also an extensive furniture dealer.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• He and Nancy Colvin were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota, as:
  Hapgood, Joseph H., married 31 years
  ---, Nancy, her only child is living with them
  Allen, Louise E., step-dau, b. Jan 1862 in MA, single.
• Joseph Henry Hapgood and Nancy Colvin were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Osceola County, Florida.
• In 1912 Nancy Colvin, his wife, died.
• Joseph Henry Hapgood was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 14 Jul 1920 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, as:
  Hapgood, Joseph H., 80, widower, b. MA (of MA parents)
  Allen, Lois E., step-daur, 58, single, b. MA (fat b. CT, mor b. MA.)
• He died on 10 Oct 1922 at Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He was 83 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Oct 1922 at Mount Peace Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, Plot: 001-A-005A-01.
• An obituary for Joseph Henry Hapgood was published on 20 Dec 1922 as follows: from the Daily Register Gazette, Illinois:
  Old friends were notified last week of the death of Joseph Hapgood at a soldiers' home in Florida. Mr. Hapgood was eighty-five years of age and lived in Byron over fifty years ago.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

Luther Maynard Hapgood

• Father: Joseph Hapgood b. 17 Nov 1784, d. 24 Nov 1861
• Mother: Susanna Maynard b. 1 May 1785, d. 1 Apr 1860

• Company: A

• Luther Maynard Hapgood was born on 6 Jun 1813 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Hapgood and Susanna Maynard, a descendant of Shadrach Hapgood 1656-1698; (Joseph5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Thomas2, Shadrach1.)
• On 29 Oct 1835 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 22, married Olive Wetherbee Houghton, 20, daughter of Abner Houghton and Phebe Coolidge, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1840 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, "where he became a respected citizen and prosperous farmer," according to the Hapgood genealogy.
• He and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
  Olive W., 35
  **Luther S. 13
  **Joseph H., 10
  Ann M., 8
  Harriett C., 6
  Abner C., 4
  Sarah J., 3
  Olive Q., 10/12.
• Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1860 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Olive W. Hapgood, 45, b. MA (as were all)
  Ann M., 18, mill op
  Charlotte H., 16, mill op
  Abner C., 14
  Sarah J., 13
  Olive Q., 10
  John G., 8
  Ellis H., 4
  Urania, 2
  Luther M., 47.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Luther was living at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
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  On 14 Dec 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 48 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
• On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Maynard Hapgood was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
• On 10 Nov 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Jul 1863, and received certificat number 19464.
• Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery as a private.
• He ended his service on 17 Jun 1865.
• On 26 Aug 1870 Luther and Olive's daughter, Ann Maria Hapgood married Henry Lett at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 28 Feb 1872 Luther and Olive's daughter, Charlotte Harriet Hapgood married Benjamin R. Hess at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Hapgood, Luther M., 67, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
  ---, Olive W., 65, wife
  ---, Olive Q., 30, daur, single, works in carpet mill
  ---, Urania A., 22, daur, single
  ---, Abbie G., 20, daur, single.
• On 4 May 1881 Luther and Olive's daughter, Abbie Green Hapgood married William H. Boyden at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 14 Oct 1881 his son, Ellis H. Hapgood, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26 unmarried, of typhoid.
• On 20 Jun 1883 Olive Wetherbee Houghton, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68 of pneumonia.
• On 25 Feb 1884 Luther Maynard Hapgood, 70, married Mary Stiles, 64, daughter of Josiah Davis Stiles and Hannah Bowers, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joel Spaulding.
• Luther Maynard Hapgood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A.
• He died on 31 Aug 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 2 months and 25 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1890 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1890 according to the Fitchburg Sentinel, his widow, Mary, as executirix, showing $1500 real estate and $500 personal estate.
• In Sep 1891 Mary Stiles received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Luther's service; his wife, received certificate number 330186.
• On 27 Nov 1895 Luther and Olive's daughter, Urania Arethusa Hapgood married Henry L. Stratton in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Mary, his wife, outlived Luther and died on 24 May 1906 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 86.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Luther Sawyer Hapgood

Luther Sawyer Hapgood

• Father: Luther Maynard Hapgood b. 6 Jun 1813, d. 31 Aug 1890
• Mother: Olive Wetherbee Houghton b. 23 Apr 1815, d. 20 Jun 1883

• Company: A

• Luther Sawyer Hapgood was born on 26 Jul 1836 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood was enumerated in the household of Luther Maynard Hapgood and Olive Wetherbee Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 11 Sep 1850 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luther M. Hapgood, 36, farmer, $1000, b. MA (as were all)
  Olive W., 35
  **Luther S. 13
  **Joseph H., 10
  Ann M., 8
  Harriett C., 6
  Abner C., 4
  Sarah J., 3
  Olive Q., 10/12.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Luther gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Luther was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Joseph Henry Hapgood, and Luther Maynard Hapgood, two brothers and their father, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. A.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Luther mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Luther was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, with gained, date not shown.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, L. S. Atgood was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• On 4 Jul 1862 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 25, married Anna Maria Colvin, daughter of Benoni H. Colvin and Marcia Mercy Smith, at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 30 Oct 1862 Luther ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharge for disability.
  
  
• In 1864 Luther was living at Oakdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Starting 18 Aug 1864, Luther also served in the 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company K.
• He ended his service with an honorable discharge on 17 Jun 1865.
• On 4 Nov 1877 Anna Maria Hapgood, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood made application for a veteran's pension in Oct 1879, certificate number was not recorded in research.
• On 18 Jan 1880 Luther Sawyer Hapgood, 43, married Sarah Jane Davidson, 38, daughter of John Davidson and Arethusa Kendall Houghton, at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, She was the widow of Joseph Tucker of Boylston, and Luther and Sarah were first cousins, the grandchildren of Abner and Phebe (Coolidge) Houghton.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood and Sarah Jane Davidson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Luther S. HAPGOOD, Self, M, M, 43, b. MA, Occ: Farmer     
  Sarah J., Wife, F, M, 38, b. MA, Occ: Keeps House
  Alice A., Dau, F, S, 15, b. MA, Occ: Attends School     
  Edna V. TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 11, b. MA, Occ: Attends School     
  Celia TUCKER, SDau, F, S, 8, b. MA.
• On 22 Oct 1883 Luther and Anna's daughter, Cora Jeanette Hapgood married Alfred B. Mcpherson.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. A, stating that he was a prisoner at Salisbury.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther S. Hapgood attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Luther was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Luther Sawyer Hapgood 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 22 Mar 1909 Sarah Jane Davidson, his wife, died at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.
• Luther Sawyer Hapgood died on 17 Nov 1923 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 87 years, 3 months and 22 days old.
• He was buried on 19 Nov 1923 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2019

William F. Harding

• Father: William Mason Harding b. 24 May 1821, d. 1908
• Mother: Nancy Farwell b. 20 Apr 1822, d. 16 Jan 1882

• Company: I

• William F. Harding was born on 3 Jul 1846 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 with his parents.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1860 US Federal Census on 19 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Wm. Harding, 29, (?? ocupation), $500 personal estate, b. MA
  Nancy, 37, b. MA
  **Wm. F., 14, b. MA
  Frances A., (f), 7, b. MA.
• In 1861 William was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as mill operative.
• 
  On 29 Jul 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 26 days old.
• On 2 Aug 1862 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William F. Harding was mentioned, along with 18 other men, as a new recruit in the 15th Massachusetts.
• On 15 Sep 1862 William was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
• On 1 Oct 1862 Francis Carpenter, having visited the battlefield, wrote a letter to the Webster Times detailing the status of many men after the Battle of Antietam.
• On 29 Nov 1862 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability due to wounds.
  
  
• Starting 12 Nov 1863, William also served in the 34th Massachusetts Regiment, Company H.
• On 16 Jun 1865 William was transferred to 24th Massachusetts Infantry, Company G.
• He ended his service on 20 Jan 1866 at Richmond, Virginia.
• After 1866 William F. Harding was working in the Assabet Woolen Mill.
• On 13 Apr 1867 William F. Harding, 20, married Mary L. Waterhouse, daughter of Calvin Waterhouse and Louisa [--?--], at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• William F. Harding was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1870 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1870 at Framingham Center P. O., Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
  Harding, William, 49, works in woolen mill, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  ---, Nancy, 48
  **---, William F., 24, works in woolen mill
  ---, Frances A., 17
  ---, Mary D., 20 (his wife)
  ---, William, 2 (his son)
  ---, Bell, (f) 1 (his daughter.)
• William F. Harding died on 3 Aug 1872 at New York, New York, a suicide. (Note: his wife, Mary, is also clearly out of her childrens' lives by 1880. So far, I have found no indication of a pension file. ). He was 26 years and 1 month old.
• He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of William Mason Harding and Nancy Farwell in the 1880 US Federal Census on 4 Jun 1880 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as :
  Harding, Wm. M., 59, keeps boarding house, b. MA (as all the family)
  ---, Nancy, 58, wife
  ---, Wm. L., 12, grandson
  Shaw, Frances A., 27, daughter
  ---, Mason, 2/12, b. May, grandson
  (and numerous boarders.)
• In Jun 1880 at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts, Bell Mason Harding, his daughter, was enumerated, age 10, b. MA living as the "adopted daughter" of William B. Kendrick, 53, blacksmith, b. MA, and his wife Lydia.
• On 23 Apr 1889 William and Mary's daughter, Bell Mason Harding married William S. Patriquin at Groveland, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 4 Jul 1907 William F. Harding was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication.

• Last Edited: 28 Sep 2016

James J. Hardman

• Company: E

• James J. Hardman was born about in 1839 at County Galway, Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as laborer.
• Starting 23 Sep 1862, James also served in the 43rd Massachusetts Infantry, a 6-month unit.
• He ended military service with the 43rd MA Inf, due to expiration of term of service on 30 Jul 1863 at Readville, Massachusetts.
• 
  On 4 Aug 1863 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one John J. Woodbury, a draftee, being credited to the quota of Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
• James was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, with blue eyes, dark hair and a sandy complexion.
• On 15 Aug 1863 at Morrisville, Fauquier County, Virginia, James joined the regiment.
• On 14 Oct 1863 James was taken prisoner at Bristoe Station, Virginia.
• On 1 Nov 1863, James was confined at Richmond, Virginia.
• On 6 Mar 1864, James was sent to Andersonville.
• In Jul 1864 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th MVI as absent prisoner.
  
  
• Starting before Jun 1865, James also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• He ended his service by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.
• On 28 Dec 1865 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, James enlisted in the Regular U. S. Army, 11 Regiment, 29th Infantry; his physical discription exactly matching that in his 15th Massachusetts enlistment.
• He died on 10 Feb 1868 at Washington, DC, of heart disease. He was 29 years old.
• In 1892, James was included in the history of Gloucester, Massachusetts, as a member of the 15th MVI.

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2019

Thomas Hargraves

• Company: K

• Thomas Hargraves was born in Nov 1834 at England.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as operative.
• In 1861 Thomas was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• 
  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 26 years and 8 months old.
• After Jul 1861 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts reportedly due to disability, at an unspecified date.
  
  
• NOTE: the MASSCW confirms that he is the same man as who originally signed on in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• Starting 22 Aug 1861, Thomas also served in the Company C, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.
• On 22 Aug 1861 Thomas was promoted to Corporal, as of Company C, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery.
• He ended his service with the 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery by mustering out on 22 Aug 1864.
• Starting 14 Oct 1864, Thomas also served in the Company M, 25th New York Cavalry.
• He ended his service with the 25th New York Cavalry by mustering out on 27 Jun 1865 at Hart's Island, New York City Harbor, New York.
• Thomas Hargraves married Elviria Harris She was apparently a widow.
• Thomas Hargraves and Elviria [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1880 at Carrollton, Carroll County, Mississippi, as:
  Hargraves, Thomas, 50, ?? in cotton mill, b. England (of English parents)
  ---, Zilphy E., 35, wife, b. Miss (of Alabama parents)
  Harris, Georgia, 16, step-dau, b. Miss (fath b. Ala, mor b. Mis)
  ---, Edmond, 12, step-son, b. Miss (fath b. Ala, mor b. Mis)
  ---, Munroe, 8, step-son, b. Miss (fath b. Ala, mor b. Mis.)
• Thomas Hargraves and Elviria [--?--] were enumerated in the State census on 1 Mar 1885 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, as:
  Thos Hargraves, 52, laborer, b. England
  Elvira Hargraves, 40, b. Miss
  Edwd Harris, 16
  Monroe Harris, 14.
• Thomas Hargraves died in Sep 1887 at Kansas. He was 52 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in Sep 1887 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, in the Civil War Section (G.A.R.)
• On 27 Oct 1887 Elviria [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Kansas based on Thomas's service; his widow, received certificate number 520459, for service in the 3rd RI HA, as well as Co. M, 25th NY Cav.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elviria [--?--] in the 1900 US Federal Census on 12 Jun 1900 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, as:
  Hargraves, Elvira, head, b. Jan 1848, 52, widow, two of three children living, b. Miss (of Alabama parents), living alone.
• Thomas Hargraves's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elviria [--?--] in the 1920 US Federal Census on 16 Jan 1920 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, as:
  Harris, Elmer, head, 27, b. Miss (of Miss parents), painter
  ---, Lela, wife, 20, b. Kansas (of Scottish parents)
  ---, Cedric, son, 2, b. Kansas (father b. MI; mor b. Kansas)
  **Hargraves, Elviria, grandmother, 78, widow, b. MI of (MI parents)
  Harris, Edward, father, 48, widower, b. MI of (MI parents), painter.

• Last Edited: 21 Nov 2018

Matthew Harkness

• Company: 1_SS

• Matthew Harkness was born about in 1840 at Perth, Scotland.
• In 1862 Matthew was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Matthew gave his occupation as tailor.
• 
  On 4 Oct 1862 Matthew Harkness mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 22 years old.
• Matthew was described as being 5 feet, 4 and 1/4 inches tall, with grey eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.
• On 10 Oct 1862 Matthew ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by desertion.
  
  
• At Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, His record notes that his name was never taken onto the regimental muster roll.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Henry William Harold

Henry W. Harold, 1915

• Father: Benjamin Harold b. 1792
• Mother: Elizabeth Parsons

• Company: E

• Henry William Harold was born on 10 Feb 1829 at Maidstone, Kent, England, son of Benjamin Harold and Elizabeth Parsons.
• Henry William Harold was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Harold in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Maidstone, Kent, England, as:
  Benjamin Harrold, 49, all born in the county
  Maria, 22
  George, 15
  Henry, 12.
• Starting 16 Oct 1844, Henry served in the in the 15th Hussars, enlisting in Maidstone, Kent, England, for a bounty of 2 pounds and 2 shillings as private.
• He ended his service with in the 15th Hussars on 30 Apr 1847.
• Starting 1 May 1847, Henry served in the the 16th Lancers as private.
• He was enumerated in the 1851 UK census in Apr 1851 at Hounslow Barracks, Heston, Brentford, Middlesex, England, as:
  Henry Harrold, soldier, unmarried, 21, private, b. Kent, Maidstone.
• He ended his service with the 16th Lancers by discharge on 7 Jun 1856 at Dublin, Ireland.
• On 13 Jun 1857 Henry Harold was included on a passenger list of the ship "Underwriter", arriving New York City Harbor, New York, from Liverpool, England, giving his occupation as "musician."
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as soldier and bugler.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years, 5 months and 2 days old.
• On 1 Apr 1862 Henry was promoted to principal musician.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry William Harold was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 20 Dec 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
  
  
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry William Harold was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 15 May 1866 Henry William Harold, 37, married Anna Proudly, 28, daughter of George Proudly and Mary [--?--], at Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
• On 20 Oct 1868, at Court of Common Pleas, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Henry was naturalized.
• On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry William Harold was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
• He and Anna Proudly were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Lexington, Stark County, Ohio, as:
  Harrald, Henry, 50, manufacture of cuttlery, b. England
  ---, Anna, 42, wife, b. PA (father b. England)
  ---, Charles, 10, son, b. Ohio.
• Henry William Harold made application at Ohio for a veteran's pension on 22 Apr 1884, and received certificate number 333339.
• About 1895 Henry William Harold was included on a passenger list of the Waesland, arriving Liverpool, England, from Philadelphia on an undated manifest as "Henry W. Harold, 66, gunsmith, a foreigner."
• He and Anna Proudly were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as:
  Harold, Henry W., head, b. March(smudged) 1829, 71, married 24 years, b. England, immigrated 1860, gun and locksmith
  ---, Anna, wife, b. Nov 1888, 62, one of her 3 children still living
  ---, Charles B., son, b. Dec 1879, 30, bookkeeper.
• Henry William Harold and Anna Proudly were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 9 Apr 1910 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, as:
  Harold, Harry, head, 81, first marriage, b. Eng (of English parents) immig 1858, lock smith
  ---, Anna, wife, 73, m. 41 years, one of her three children living, b. PA (fath b.Eng, mor b. PA)
  ---, Charles, son, 40, single, bookkeeper at drills mfg.
• On 4 Jul 1912 Henry William Harold sent a letter of regret that he wasn't able to attend the 45^th annual reunion of the Companies E and I Association of the 15^th Regiment.
• On 14 Sep 1913 Anna Proudly, his wife, died at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 75.
• In 1914 Henry returned to England.
• On 22 May 1915 at American Embassy, London, England, Henry applied for a U. S. passport.
• On 7 Jun 1915 Henry William Harold was included on a passenger list as age 86, widower, on the ship "Cameronia" sailing from Liverpool to NY, but line is crossed out on the manifest.
• On 23 Jul 1919 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, Henry applied for a U. S. passport.
• He died on 23 Feb 1921 at Hastings, Sussex, England, while on a visit to England. He was 92 years and 13 days old.
• On 22 Mar 1924 his son, Charles B. Harold, died at Perry Heights, Stark County, Ohio, at age 44 unmarried.
• On 22 Oct 1926 at "The Webster Evening Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry W. Harold was mentioned as "missing" at the 60th reunion of Company I. (click icon to read.)

• Last Edited: 14 Nov 2015