Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Wallace William Holman

b. 11 March 1834, d. 18 April 1923

William W. Holman

Father: Samuel Holman b. 8 Jan 1800, d. 8 Jun 1848
Mother: Elizabeth Parks b. 1799

Company: B

Wallace William Holman was born on 11 Mar 1834 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Holman and Elizabeth Parks.
His boyhood years were spent at the Holman farm in the west part of the town of Winchendon. All but four years of his life, when he was in Fredrickton, N.B. his home was in Winchendon, MA. (per Elaine Benjamin.)
On 27 Feb 1854 William W. Holman, 19, married Anne M. Whipple, 20, daughter of Joel G. Whipple and Martha Bates, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
He studied music and in 1856 formed the Holman & Piper Orchestra, which had an enviable reputation in Winchendon and surrounding towns and cities for 50 years.
Wallace William Holman and Anne M. Whipple were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Aug 1860 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Wallice W. Holman, 26, pail turner, b. MA
Ann M., 26, b. VT
Wallis R., 6, b. MA
Idi I., 3, b. MA
Samuel R., 1, b. MA.
In 1861 Wallace was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Wallace gave his occupation as tub and pail maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Wallace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 4 months and 1 day old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Wallace was wounded in his left side just below the sternum by a blow with the butt of gun in the hands of the enemy while engaged with the enemy in the Battle of Balls Bluff.
On 21 Oct 1861 Wallace was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, along with 632 others, he was confined for nine months in Libby Prison near Richmond, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman 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, Wallace William Holman 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, William W. Holman was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 19 May 1862 his infant son, William W. Holman, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 29 Apr 1863 Wallace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1869, and received certificate number 29645.
On 27 Jun 1871 Anne M. Holman, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 37 of consumption.
On 3 Jan 1872 Wallace William Holman, 37, married Rebecca Jane Hadley, 34, daughter of Orrin Hadley and Betsey Jones, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
He and Rebecca Jane Hadley were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Holman, Wm. W., 45, farmer, b. MA
---, Rebecca J., 44, wife, b. VT
---, Harry O., 13, son, b. MA
---, Elmer W., 12, son, b. MA.
On 6 Jul 1883 Wallace joined Gilman C.Parker Post No. 153, G. A. R., providing a sketch of his service. (click icon to read.)
In Jun 1886 Wallace was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Wallace William Holman 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 enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he had a gunshot wound and had spent time at Libby prison.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman 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 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
He and Rebecca Jane Hadley were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 9 Jun 1900 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace William Holman attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 19 Nov 1900 Rebecca Jane Hadley, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 63 of diabetes.
Wallace William Holman and Rebecca Jane Hadley had no issue.
On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Wallace W. Holman attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
On 25 Sep 1901 Wallace William Holman, 67, married Lillie Etha Wright, 32, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for him and the first for her.
Wallace William Holman died on 18 Apr 1923 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 89 years, 1 month and 7 days old.
He was buried in Apr 1923 at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
An obituary for Wallace William Holman was published on 20 Apr 1923 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Winchendon
Wallace W. Holman, aged Civil war veteran, died Thursday morning at his home, 356 Central street, following a long illness. He was born in Winchendon march 11, 1834, son of Samuel and Betsy (Parks) Holman. His boyhood days were spent on the Holman farm still a landmark in the west part of the town. All but four years of his life, when he was in Fredericton, N. B., his home has been in this town. He studied music and in 1856 formed the Holman & Piper orchestra which had an enviable reputation in this and surrounding cities and towns for 50 years. He also was a dancing master for 30 years and conducted schools in many places. On June 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 15th Massachusetts volunteer infantry, and on Oct. 21, 1861, at Balls Bluff was wounded and with 632 others was taken prisoner and confined for six months in Libby prison near Richmond, Va. Mr. Holman was a past grand of Monomonack lodge, I. O O. F., and an active member for many years of Home Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F., Gilman C. Parker post, G. A. R., and Morton E. Converse camp, S. of V. He was three times married and is survived by his wife and four sons, Samuel R. Holman of Keene, N. H., Harry O. Holman of Worcester, Elnor W. Holman and Mitford Holman of Winchendon.
An obituary for Wallace William Holman was published on 26 Apr 1923 at The Winchendon Courier, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Wallace W. Holman, aged Civil War Veteran, died Wednesday week at his home on Central Street, following a long illness. He was born in Winchendon, March 11, 1834, son of Samuel and Betsey (Parks) Holman. His boyhood days were spent at the Holman farm, still a landmark in the west part of town. All but four years of his life, when he was in Frederickton, N. B., his home has been in this town.
He studied music and in 1856 formed the Holman & Piper Orchestra, which had an enviable reputation in this and surrounding cities and towns for 50 years.
On June 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and on October 21, 1861, was wounded and with 632 others was taken prisoner and confined for nine months in Libby Prison near Richmond, Va.
Mr. Holman was past grand of Manomonack Lodge I.O.O.F., Gilman C. Parker Post G.A.R., and Morton E. Converse Camp, S. of V. He was three times married and is survived by his wife and four sons, Samuel B. Holman of Keene, N.H., Harry O. Holman of Worcester, Elnor W. Holman and Mitford Holman of Winchendon.
The funeral services were held from the home with Rev. G.W. Jones officiating. The G.A.R. ritual was used, and the I.O.O.F. commitment service at the cemetery. Burial at Riverside.
In Apr 1923 Lillie Etha Wright received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Wallace's service; his wife, received certificate number 996711.
Lillie Etha Wright survived Wallace William Holman and died in 1949 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 24 Aug 2016

Family 1: Anne M. Whipple b. 8 Nov 1833, d. 27 Jun 1871

Willie H. Holman b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 15 Nov 1868
Isadora I. Holman b. 14 Apr 1857
Samuel R. Holman b. 10 Jun 1859
William W. Holman b. 26 Jul 1861, d. 19 May 1862
Harry O. Holman b. 1866
Elnor Wallace Holman b. 7 Mar 1868

Family 2: Rebecca Jane Hadley b. 20 Jun 1837, d. 19 Nov 1900

Family 3: Lillie Etha Wright b. 30 Apr 1869, d. 1949

Frank Mitford Zebedee Holman b. 27 Aug 1902, d. 23 Sep 1987

Charles N. Holmes

b. 31 January 1836, d. 10 January 1914

Father: Samuel Walker Holmes b. 1809, d. 25 Feb 1857
Mother: Harriet A. Gault d. 6 Dec 1898

Company: F

Charles N. Holmes was born on 31 Jan 1836 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Walker Holmes and Harriet A. Gault.
On 25 Feb 1857 his father, Samuel Walker Holmes, died at New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as sawyer.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
On 1 Sep 1863 Charles was promoted to Corporal.
On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 8 Jun 1865 Charles N. Holmes, 29, married Annie M. Trefethen, 25, daughter of Nathan W. Hoyt and Lucy M. Keen, at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, the widow of Charles W. Trefethen, of Kittery, ME.
Charles N. Holmes and Annie M. Hoyt were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1870 at Kittery, York County, Maine, as:
Holmes, Charles N., 33, master sawyer on the U. S. Navy Yard, b. MA
---, Annie, 30, b. NH
Tefethen, Martha, 13, b. ME
---, Carabell, 11, b. ME
Holmes, Hattie, 1, b. ME
Pennell, John, 79, shoemaker, b. ME.
Charles N. Holmes made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Aug 1879, and received certificate number 283200.
He and Annie M. Hoyt were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Kittery, York County, Maine, as:
Holmes, Chas. N., 44, carpenter, b. MA (of MA parents)
---, Annie M., 40, wife, b. ME (fat b. MA, mor b. NH)
---, Hattie, 11, daur, b. ME
---, Lyman, 6, son, b. ME.
Charles N. Holmes was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Kittery, York County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
On 19 Sep 1896 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles N. Holmes attended a reunion of Company F, as reported in the Worcester Daily Spy the following day.
He and Annie M. Hoyt were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Kittery, York County, Maine, as:
Holmes, Charles B., head, b. Jan 1836, married 35 years, b. NH (fath b. NH, mor b. ME
---, Annie N., wife, b. Dec 1839, three of three children living, b. ME (fat b. NH, mor b. MA)
---, Lyman A., son, b. Aug 1873, b. ME (fat b. NH, mor b. MA.)
Charles N. Holmes and Annie M. Hoyt were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 18 Apr 1910 at Kittery, York County, Maine, noting they've been married 43 years, his first marriage and her second. Of her five children, two are still living.
Charles N. Holmes died on 10 Jan 1914 at Kittery, York County, Maine. He was 77 years, 11 months and 10 days old.
He was buried on 13 Jan 1914 at Orchard Grove Cemetery, Kittery, York County, Maine, Lot 95.
On 20 Mar 1914 Annie M. Hoyt received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Charles's service; received certificate 778983.
Charles's wife, Annie M. Hoyt, died and was buried in Mar 1918 at Orchard Grove Cemetery, Kittery, York County, Maine, with her husband and two little girls at age 78 years and 2 months.

Last Edited: 8 Jul 2016

Family: Annie M. Hoyt b. 2 Dec 1839, d. 29 Mar 1918

Leila G. Holmes b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 3 Dec 1867
Hattie Holmes b. Mar 1869, d. 13 Dec 1881
Lyman A. Holmes b. 16 Aug 1874, d. 31 Oct 1928

James Holmes

b. December 1844, d. 12 March 1928

Father: John Holmes b. between 1815 - 1816
Mother: Sophia Jolie b. between 1818 - 1819

Company: D

James Holmes was born in Dec 1844 at Canada (Eng), son of John Holmes and Sophia Jolie.
James Holmes was enumerated in the household of John Holmes and Sophia Jolie in the 1860 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1860 at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
John Holmes, 44, boot treer, b. England
Sopha, 41, b. England
Marg A., 19, b. Canada
John, 23, boot bottomer, b. Canada
**James, 16, boot ??, b. Canada
Ella S., 6, b. MA
William, 3, b. MA.
In 1861 James was living at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as boot maker.
On 12 Jul 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years and 7 months old.
On 12 Nov 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 23 Feb 1863, and received certificate number 267418.
On 29 May 1867 James Holmes, 22, married Susan Eldora Chase, 22, daughter of Homer Chase and Esther Clark Sweetser, at Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the third for her.
James Holmes and Susan Eldora Chase were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 30 Jul 1870 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he works in a boot shop, and lives with his wife and eldest daughter. He is supposedly b. in MA, and notes that his parents are of foreign birth.
James Holmes and Susan Eldora Chase were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James HOLMES, Works Boot Fac, 35, b. in Canada, with wife Susie E. and 3 children.
James Holmes was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company D.
On 18 Apr 1892 James and Susan's daughter, Cora E. Holmes married Albert L. Knowlton at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 9 Aug 1899 Susan Eldora Chase, his wife, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
James Holmes was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Holmes, James H., head, b. Dec 1844, widower, b. Canada (English), boot sider
Knowlton, Cora, dau, b. Nov 1869, married eight years, and has one child
---, Francis H., grandson, b. 1896.
On 7 Feb 1901 James and Susan's daughter, Marion Sophia Holmes married John Denison Cole at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Holmes attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 James was living at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James Holmes attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
On 21 Oct 1910 James Holmes, 65, married Mary S. Bemis, daughter of William Bemis and Mary Lucy Lamb, at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the third for her.
James Holmes and Mary S. Bemis were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 3 Jan 1920 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Holmes, James, head, 76, naturalized, b. Canada, retired
---, Mary S., 79, b. MA
and two lodgers.
In 1927 Mary S. Bemis, his wife, died.
James Holmes died on 12 Mar 1928 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years and 3 months old.
He was buried in Mar 1928 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family 1: Susan Eldora Chase b. 4 May 1845, d. 9 Aug 1899

Cora E. Holmes b. Nov 1869
Albert John Holmes b. 11 Feb 1872
Marion Sophia Holmes b. 18 Mar 1880

Family 2: Mary S. Bemis b. 1840, d. 1927

John C. Holston

b. 5 June 1822, d. 18 February 1923

Father: John Holston

Company: 1_SS

John C. Holston was born on 5 Jun 1822 at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, son of John Holston.
His father, John Holston, died lost at sea as a young man, according to an article in the "Springfield Union," 5 Oct 1950.
On 2 Jul 1849 John C. Holston, 27, married Ann M. Jackson, 19, daughter of Benjamin Jackson and Betsey Abbott, at Newmarket, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
In 1862 John was living at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Manufacturer.
On 10 Mar 1862 John C. Holston mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 39 years, 9 months and 5 days old.
On 15 Jun 1863 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.
Starting 15 Jun 1863, John also served in the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company F.
He ended his service with the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company F by mustering out on 13 Nov 1865.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 5 Jan 1866, and received certificate number 66033.
He and Ann M. Jackson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
Holston, John C., 56, farmer, b. ME
---, Ann M., 50, wife, b. ME
---, John D., 28, son, single, farmer, b. NH
---, Mary, 25, ??, b. MA.
John C. Holston was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Co. Andrews Sharpshooters and 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
He and Ann M. Jackson were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
Holston, John C., b. Jun 1822, married 50 years, b. ME (fath b. Sweden, mor b. ME), farmer
---, Ann M., wife, b. Jan 1830, one of two children living, b. ME (of ME parents)
Carter, Charles, no relation, b. July 1864, single, b. ME, farmer.
On 20 May 1907 Ann M. Jackson, his wife, died at Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, at age 77.
John C. Holston was enumerated in the household of John Devin Holston in the 1920 US Federal Census on 18 Mar 1920 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, as:
Holston, John D., head, 68, b. NH
---, Mary D., wife, 65, b. MA
---, John C., father, 97, b. ME**
Holston, Leslie E., head, 31, b. MA
---, Laura A., wife, 28, b. NY
---, Dorothy N., daur, d 8/12, b. MA.
John C. Holston died on 18 Feb 1923 at Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 100 years, 8 months and 13 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1923 at South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
In 1924 a biography of John C. Holston was included in "History of North Orange, Massachusetts : including leading events from the first organization of Orange, 1781-1924." (click icon to read.)

Last Edited: 26 Apr 2016

Family: Ann M. Jackson b. 17 Jan 1830, d. 20 May 1907

John Devin Holston b. Oct 1851, d. 14 Nov 1953

Theodore Elden Holt

b. 14 December 1843, d. 25 March 1910

Father: Theodore Holt b. 9 Aug 1783, d. 1848
Mother: Betsey Corson b. 23 Oct 1819

Company: G

Theodore Elden Holt was born on 14 Dec 1843 at Canaan, Somerset County, Maine, son of Theodore Holt and Betsey Corson.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Theodore gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1862 Theodore was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 11 Aug 1862 Theodore mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 7 months and 28 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Theodore was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
On 15 Feb 1863 Theodore ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He made application for a veteran's pension in 1864.
He ended his service with the VRC by mustering out on 6 Feb 1864.
On 28 Jan 1865 Theodore Elden Holt, 21, married Eliza Irene Wood, 19, daughter of Caleb Wood and Maria J. Tourtellott, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Theodore Elden Holt and Eliza Irene Wood were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1870 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Holt, T. E., 26, works in shoe shop, b. MA
Eliza, 25, b. MA
Vincent, 3, b. MA.
Theodore Elden Holt and Eliza Irene Wood were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, where he is a Machinist.
Theodore Elden Holt was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company G, noting that he was wounded in the left leg.
On 10 Jun 1903 Theodore and Eliza's daughter, Florence Edna Holt married James H. Smith at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Theodore Elden Holt died on 25 Mar 1910 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 66 years, 3 months and 11 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1910 at Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Apr 1910 Eliza Irene Holt received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Theodore's service; his wife, received certificate 703215.
On 27 Oct 1910 Theodore E. Holt was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
Theodore's wife, Eliza Irene Wood, died and was buried in Jan 1920 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 74 years and 5 months.

Last Edited: 12 Jan 2014

Family: Eliza Irene Wood b. 31 Jul 1845, d. 4 Jan 1920

Linden E. Holt b. 1866, d. 16 May 1867
Vincent C. Holt b. 24 Jul 1867
Elden Leroy Holt b. 25 Dec 1872
Lillian N. Holt b. 8 Nov 1876
Florence Edna Holt b. 19 Nov 1879, d. 22 May 1914
Harry N. Holt b. 18 Jan 1882
William H. Holt b. 1884, d. 21 Aug 1884

Isaac Harris Hooper

b. 29 July 1839, d. 12 April 1873

I. Harris Hooper

Father: Henry Northey Hooper b. 16 Jul 1799, d. 19 Sep 1865
Mother: Priscilla Langdon Harris b. 29 Dec 1804, d. 25 Jun 1884

Company: K

Isaac Harris Hooper was born on 29 Jul 1839 at Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Henry Northey Hooper and Priscilla Langdon Harris.
Isaac Harris Hooper was enumerated in the household of Henry Northey Hooper and Priscilla Langdon Harris in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Sep 1850 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Henry N Hooper, 50, copper dealer, $8000 estate, b. MA (as were all)
Priscilla, 45
Caroline, 22
Mary, 20
Elizabeth, 18
Helen, 16
Emily, 14
Henry, 15
Grace, 12
**Harris, 11
Eliza Weld, 60
Rose Boyle, 21, b. Ireland
Ellen Mckean, 18, b. Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Isaac gave his occupation as business man.
Isaac also served in the From Ford's History --
His father, who was a brass manufacturer in Boston, on news of the attack on Sumter, telegraphed to his son who was then in Brooklyn: "Harris, you know your duty." His answer came at once: "I leave to-night." He served as a private in the Thirteenth Regiment, New York State Militia, May 14, to August 3, 1861. Soon after this term of service had expired he returned to his home. While there he was offered a commission by Governor Andrew. He accepted this, and entered the Fifteenth Massachusetts as a second-lieutenant, October 8, 1861.
On 8 Oct 1861 Isaac mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a 2nd Lieutenant, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
In Oct 1861 Isaac Harris Hooper was mentioned in a report to the Richmond Dispatch about the arrival of federal prisoners in that city.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Isaac Harris Hooper 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, I. Harris Hooper was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Isaac Harris Hooper was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Isaac Harris Hooper 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 9 Jun 1862 Isaac was promoted to as a 1st Lieutenant.
On 17 Apr 1863 Isaac was promoted to as a Major.
On 4 Jul 1863 Isaac was promoted to as Lieutenant Colonel. After Gettysburg The 15th had been reduced to only four companies. I. Harris Hooper was made lieutenant-colonel of the regiment with a commission of the same date (i.e. 4 July 1863), though he was never mustered on account of lack of numbers in the regiment.
On 26 Jul 1863 Isaac and George Clesson Joslin were taken prisoner at White Plains, Virginia, Read an account of their capture and prison experience from Ford's History --.
On 28 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Isaac Harris Hooper was mentioned: (Volume 18 #305)
"Military Appointments - Maj. I. Harris Hooper of Boston has been appointed lieut.colonel of the 15th Mass. regiment, and Captain Lyman H. Ellingwood of Beverly, major."
On 24 Feb 1864, at Fortress Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, Isaac was From the New York Times, 26 Feb 1864, p. 1, Col. 2, Vol. XIII, No. 3877 --
Five more Federal officers, who escaped from Libby Prison, arrived to-day on the Yorktown boat Thomas Morgan. Three rebel prisoners have also arrived. The names of the Federal officers are: Col. Charles W. TILDEN, Sixteenth Maine ; Maj. J. H. HOOPER, Fifteenth Massachusetts ; Capt.FISHER, Third Pennsylvania ; Capt. H. B. CHAMBERLAINE, Ninty-seventh New-York; Lieut. WALLACE, Fifth United States Artillery.
Daniel W. Freeman wrote a letter on 25 Jun 1864, mentioning Isaac Harris Hooper, as follows: From The Webster Times, 2 July 1864 (Volume VI #17), From the Fifteenth Regiment
The following letter from a member of Company I, 15th Mass. Regiment, was received a day or two since, by relatives of the writer, and has been handed to us for publication.
Near City Point, Va. June 25, 1864
Dear Mother:
I have sad news to write this time. The old 15th are nearly all taken prisoners, colors and all. This occurred on the afternoon of the 22d inst. The rebels came in upon our boys and took them entirely by surprise. The 19th Mass., 57th and 82d N. Y., and part of the 42d N.Y., all belonging to our brigade were also captured. The boys were anxiously counting the days that would elapse before they would start for home; but there’s no knowing when they will get home now.
I suppose you will want to know how I escaped capture. I was that morning sent back by Major Hooper to the wagon train, where the Regimental records were, to make out some paper relating to the discharge of the regiment. Maj. Hooper escaped, and a few others. We draw rations now for twenty-five men. Adjutant [Cornelius E.] Wilder and three line officers (Capt. May and Lieuts. Hastings and Coulter), were captured, about seventy-five in all. I am still working on the papers, and shall have all I can do until my time is up. I am very sorry that we lost our colors. It makes me feel sad whenever I think of it, and that is all the time. I will tell you all of the particulars when I get home, which will be in a few days if nothing happens to prevent.
We had been told that the people of Worcester were making preparations to receive us on our return home; but we can’t return as a regiment, for our National colors are gone with the captured portion; that is the regiment proper is captured.
There is no one left who knows anything about the papers, except myself and Captain Stanton, our former Adjutant, who has just come back to the Regiment. He was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness. We shall have all we can do for a fortnight or more to straighten them out. I am messing with the rest of the non commissioned staff, and have plenty to eat and drink.
Hastily and affectionately yours,
D. W. Freeman,
Sergt. Maj. 15th Mass. Regt.
On 27 Jun 1864 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Isaac Harris Hooper is listed among the wounded in the Third Division, Second Corps hospital.
Or read Hooper's first-person account of the great Escape from Libby Prison in February 1864 (Twelve Days "Absence Without Leave"), by Maj. I. Harris Hooper, in The Overland Monthly, (Vol. 5, Sept. 1870, No. 3), off-site at the MOA, University of Michigan. Click HERE. (Close window to return here.)
On 29 Jul 1864 Isaac ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts as a Major due to expiration of service term.
On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Isaac Harris Hooper attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
He was enumerated in the household of Charles L. Thayer and Harriett G. Rice in the 1870 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1870 at West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Thayer, Charles L., 54, corn merchant, b. MA (as were all in the family
---, Harriet L., 49
Field, Harriet L., 30
Thayer, Susie S., 24 (his future wife)
---, Hannah B., 20
---, Nathaniel N., 14
Field, Charles L., 10
Dolan, John 19, gardner
Hicks, Edward, 26, coachman
Holmes, Margaret, 23, domestic servant
Sullivan, Minnie, 21, domestic servant
**Hooper, I. Harris, 31, retired merchant, b. MA.
On 3 Oct 1871 Isaac H. Hooper, 32, married Susan S. Thayer, 25, daughter of Charles L. Thayer and Harriett G. Rice, at West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Isaac Harris Hooper died on 12 Apr 1873 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of phthisis. He was 33 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
An obituary for Isaac Harris Hooper was published on 15 Apr 1873 at Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
"The funeral of the late Mr. Isaac Harris Hooper, son of the late Henry N. Hooper, esq., was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of his father-in-law, Charles Lowell Thayer, esq., Union-Park street. Mr. Hooper, who entered the army as a private soldier on the first day of the call for troops in our late war, left the service with the rank of Lieutenant-colonel, with a stainless record of nobleness of life and honorable performance of duty. The deceased was a member of the Fifteenth Massachusetts, and during his imprisonment at Libby prison contracted the seed of the disease -- consumption -- of which he died on last Easter morning."
He was buried in Apr 1873 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1873 Susan S. Thayer received a pension to surviving family member based on Isaac's service; received certificate number 165194.
He and Susan S. Thayer had no issue.
Isaac Harris Hooper's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Charles L. Thayer and Harriett G. Rice in the 1880 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1880 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Thayer, Charles L., 65, commission clerk, b. MA (as were all in the family)
---, Harriett L., 58
---, Nathaniel N., 23, son, single, commission clerk
Field, Harriet, 39, dau, widow
**Hooper, Susan T., 32, dau, widow
Field, Lowell T., 17, grandson, single, commission clerk
and three servants.
I. Harris Hooper apparently kept a war time diary which was auctioned.

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Family: Susan S. Thayer b. 23 Nov 1845

Fordyce Horan

b. 1842, d. 3 November 1864

Company: A

Fordyce Horan was born about in 1842 at County Galway, Ireland.
He was enumerated in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Fardis HORAN-11 (in the residence of Elizabeth Fletcher.)
He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jul 1860 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Fordice Horne (sic), 17, farm labor, b. Ireland, enumerated in the household of Ebenezer Bragg, 75, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Fordyce gave his occupation as farmer.
In 1861 Fordyce was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 24 Dec 1861 Fordyce mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
On 17 Nov 1862 Fordyce ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, to enlist in the (regular) U. S. Army - Battery I, 1st U. S. Light Artillery.
Starting 18 Nov 1862, Fordyce also served in the 1st U. S. Artillery, Company I, for the balance of his term originally contracted with the 15th Massachusetts.
He ended his service on 25 Jun 1864.
He died on 3 Nov 1864 at Washington, DC. He was 22 years old.
In 1868 Fordyce Horan was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the memorial tablets at Lancaster Town Library.
In 1879, Fordyce was mentioned in Marvin's "History of Lancaster."

Last Edited: 28 May 2019

Thomas Horn

b. 1839, d. 2 July 1863

Company: H

Thomas Horn was also known as Thomas Horne.
He was born about in 1839 at New Brunswick, Canada.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 Thomas was living at Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Thomas was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, and erroniously thought killed.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Horn was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Thomas Horn 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.)
In Jun 1862, Thomas was returned to the regiment from prisoner of war status.
On 17 Sep 1862 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Missing Men Of The Fifteenth Regiment

A member of the fifteenth regiment at the camp of paroled prisoners at Annapolis writes as follows:
“Thomas Caulfield, G. T. Osgood. George W. Hunt of Co. C; Charles A. Gleason, Peter McGune, Andrew Cadret, E. L. Smith, O. W. Newton, of Co. D; L. A. Cook, of Co. A; Edwin Chase, George Carpenter, of Co. B; C. L. Preston, Co. G; Thomas Horne, J. S. Flannigan, Co. H; J. G. Thornton, Thomas Welch, Co. K; E. A. Snow, Andrew Sharpshooters, were taken prisoners at the battle of Antietam, and recently released at Richmond. There are some that left Richmond, who are in the hospitals and I have been unable to obtain their names.”.
He died on 2 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, killed in action. He was 24 years old.
He was buried in Jul 1863 as an unknown on the battlefield.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas Horn was listed as a casualty of Gettysburg.

Last Edited: 8 Mar 2020

Henry Clay Horton

b. 27 July 1842, d. 6 February 1919

Father: Edward Horton b. Aug 1808, d. 9 Mar 1864
Mother: Serena Taft b. 22 Mar 1809, d. 28 Mar 1889

Company: K

Henry Clay Horton was born on 27 Jul 1842 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Edward Horton and Serena Taft.
In 1861 Henry was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as no occupation at enlistment is given for him in Ford's history.
Henry Clay Horton and Charles H. Howard, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 8 Aug 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 12 days old.
Starting 23 Sep 1861, Andrew Jackson Horton, his brother, served in the Co. D of the 4th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, returning home late the following year as a private.
On 29 Apr 1862 his brother, Jerome Bonapart Horton, died at New Berne, North Carolina, at age 30 of disease from a wound, while serving in the 4th Regiment RI Infantry.
Henry Clay Horton was declared missing in action on 27 Aug 1862 according to the 1870 roster, however ....
On 27 Aug 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability, according to veterans' records.
On 1 Jan 1863 Henry Clay Horton, 20, married Rosanna Dorcus Howard, 19, daughter of Joshua Lackey Howard and Lucy B. Taft, at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Starting 19 Dec 1863, James Knox Polk Horton, his brother, served in the 2nd Reg MA Heavy Artillery Comp D, returning home the following year as a private.
On 4 Jul 1864 his brother-in-law, Charles H. Howard, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of typhoid fever at age 22.
Henry Clay Horton made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Apr 1878, and received certificate number 268159.
He and Rosanna Dorcus Howard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a farmer, and his father was b. RI.
On 30 Oct 1886 his son, Hebert H. Horton, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 9 of typhoid.
On 17 Nov 1886 Henry and Rosanna's daughter, Grace Ethel Horton married Frederic Holmes Wright at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Henry Clay Horton was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts.
Henry was injured in a vehicle collision on an unknown date. Click icon to read the account, contributed by Michael J. Adam.
He and Rosanna Dorcus Howard were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1900 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Horton, Henry C., head, b. July 1842, married 36 years
---, Roseanna D., wife, b. Sep 1843, two of three living
---, Eva L., dau, b. Dec 1863, single.
On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Horton attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry C. Horton attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Henry was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Clay Horton attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
He and Rosanna Dorcus Howard were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 11 May 1910 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Horton, Henry C., 68, married first for 49 years, b. MA (of MA parents), farmer
---, Rosanna, wife, 64, two of three children living, b. MA (of MA parents)
---, Eva, daur, 44, single, b. MA.
Henry and Rosanna's daughter, Eva Lizetta Horton, died and was buried in Feb 1913 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 49 years and 1 month.
Henry Clay Horton died on 6 Feb 1919 at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 76 years, 6 months and 10 days old.
He was buried in Feb 1919 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: Section 2 Row 0 Lot 81A.
On 6 Oct 1919 Rosanna Dorcus Howard received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 890251.
On 10 Mar 1927 Rosanna Dorcus Howard, his wife, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 83.

Last Edited: 17 Jul 2016

Family: Rosanna Dorcus Howard b. 2 Sep 1843, d. 10 Mar 1927

Eva Lizetta Horton b. 3 Dec 1863, d. 12 Feb 1913
Grace Ethel Horton b. 1 Nov 1866
Hebert H. Horton b. 2 May 1877, d. 30 Oct 1886

Henry Harrison Hosley

b. 15 December 1841, d. 16 February 1917

Father: Aaron J. Hosley b. 1810, d. 13 Mar 1854
Mother: Sarah Sawtelle b. 1812, d. 21 Aug 1892

Company: C

Henry Harrison Hosley was born on 15 Dec 1841 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Aaron J. Hosley and Sarah Sawtelle, (Note: Ford's history says West Townsend.
Henry Harrison Hosley was enumerated in the household of Aaron J. Hosley and Sarah Sawtelle in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Aaron J Hosley 40, carpenter, b. MA (as were all)
Sarah Hosley 37
Martha Hosley 15
Joshua Hosley 14
Lorren Hosley 12
**Henry Hosley 10
Ellen Hosley 1.
On 13 Mar 1854 his father, Aaron J. Hosley, died at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Henry Harrison Hosley was enumerated in the household of Sarah Sawtelle in the 1860 US Federal Census in 1860 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Sarah Hosley 47, b. MA, as were all
Loring Hosley 22, book binder
Henry Hosley 19
Ella Hosley 11
Charles T Hosley 7
Clara Hosley 7.
In 1861 Henry was living at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Henry gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 6 months and 27 days old.
On 18 Oct 1861 Lorin Hosley, his brother, a bookbinder, enlisted in Company B, Massachusetts 26th Infantry Regiment, mustering out on 07 Nov 1864.
On 21 Aug 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Henry Harrison Hosley was included in a list of the sick and wounded soldiers brought (apparently to Washington) by the steamer Atlantic.
On 27 Aug 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry Harrison Hosley was mentioned among the wounded as having arrived at New York from Fortress Monroe.
On 12 Nov 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery for the balance of his contracted term with the 15th Massachusetts.
On 20 Jun 1864 Henry was wounded on the chin.
Starting 12 Jul 1864, Henry also served in the discharged from the 1st US Artillery.
On 25 Jul 1867 Henry Harrison Hosley, 25, married Emma Nichols, 24, daughter of William Nichols and Sarah [--?--], at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 18 Jul 1868 Emma Nichols, his wife, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 25 by drowning.
On 3 Apr 1872 Henry Harrison Hosley, 30, married Julia E. Wheeler, 17, daughter of George Colburn Wheeler and Mary Martin, at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
In 1879 mentioned in Marvin's history of Lancaster.
Henry Harrison Hosley and Julia E. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Henry Harrison Hosley made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Apr 1886, and received certificate number 381667.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C.
On 1 Jun 1900 Henry Harrison Hosley was book binder.
He and Julia E. Wheeler were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, notes that Julia has had two children and both are still living.
On 23 Jun 1903 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry and Henry Lewis Burnell were the subject of an article on their reunion.
A Reunion of War Vetersns
The Boston Globe, Sunday, published an interesting story of a reunion of two veterans after an absence of 39 years. Last Wednesday a similar meeting between two veterans took place in Remington & Co.'s bookbindery. The only difference in the circumstances was that the two who met here learned, in October last, of each other's whereabouts, although one did not expect a visit from the other. The parties referred to are Henry H. Hosley, bookbinder, and Harry L. Burnell of Harrisburg, Pa. The last time they saw each other was in front of Petersburg on July 10 1864.
Both met when about 18 years old, enlisted in Co. A, of the 15th Mass. regiment, Mr. Hosley at Lancaster, where he lived, and Mr. Burnell, at Lunenburg, where he lived, in 1861. In 1861 both men were transferred to battery I of the 1st regiment, U. S. artillery, and they worked together and fought together side by side until they parted at City Point in front of Petersburg.
After parting, the men lost track of each other and never saw or heard of each other until October last. That month Mr. Hosley attended the Balls Bluff reunion at Worcester. Somebody sent Mr. Burnell a copy of a Worcester paper containing an account of the reunion and the names of those present. Noticing the name Hosley, Mr. Burnell decided to write and ascertain if he were his old comrade. He found he was, but Mr. Hosley said he could not quite place him. Mr. Burnell replied that he remembered Mr. Hosley well, called to mind their poker games, foraging expeditions, and said he remembered Mr. Hosley's rotund figure, his philanthropy when he broke them at a game, and his mild bur picturesque profanity. Mr. Hosley finally placed him.
Last Friday, a man entered the bindery and walking up to Mr. Hosley, held out his hand and said, "Hello, old man, I'm glad to see you."
"I know you like a top," replied Mr. Hosley, grasping the outstretched hand, "but I can't just place you. Let me see, Oh, yes, you used to live in Lunenburg, and I got a letter from you. How are you?" and a vigorous handshaking followed.
"Just as soon as I saw the back of your head I knew you," said Mr. Burnell.
"I was never so glad to see anybody in my life," said Mr. Hosley, and the two old soldiers almost hugged each other.
Needless to say, they retired to a corner and were soon deep in the memories of the past. They looked each other over, noticed how time had laid its hand on them and though tears were dangerously near the dropping point, they laughed and congratulated each other.
Mr. Burnell is connected with the Harrisburg, Pa., Franklin Press, and has served his fellow citizens in congress as well as on the field. He is visiting a sister in Greenfield now, and on his return will go with Mr. Hosley to visit comrades in Leominster, Charlton and Lancaster.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Hosley attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 Henry was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Henry Harrison Hosley was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
He died on 16 Feb 1917 at Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 75 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
He was buried on 18 Feb 1917 at Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts,
Funeral of Henry H. Hosley
The funeral of Henry H. Hosley for many years a resident of Fitchburg, who died in Princeton on Friday, was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Thayer Memorial chapel, Lancester, the services being conducted by Ref. James C. Duncan of Clinton.
Members of Washburn post, G. A. R. of which mr. Hosley was a member, conducted their ritual service after the funeral service. Bearers were John E. Fanrsworth, W. S. H. Turner, John F. Keyes, members, and G. S. Record and E. T. Cunningham, associate members of Washburn post. (Fitchburg Sentinel 19 February 1917.)
On 14 Mar 1917 Julia E. Hosley received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Henry's service; his wife, received certificate number 831287.
In 1924 Julia E. Wheeler, his wife, died.

Last Edited: 1 Oct 2018

Family 1: Emma Nichols b. 18 Jan 1843, d. 18 Jul 1868

Family 2: Julia E. Wheeler b. 29 Apr 1854, d. 1924

Dr. Henry Everton Hosley b. 10 Apr 1872, d. 20 Nov 1956
Frank B. Hosley b. 1883, d. 1884
Emma May Hosley b. 24 Aug 1885, d. 25 Nov 1975

Cyrus Granville Hosmer

b. 15 June 1838, d. 31 August 1910

Father: Sewall Hosmer b. 13 Jan 1798, d. after 1880
Mother: Nancy Pierce b. 10 Jul 1796, d. before 1880

Company: B

Cyrus Granville Hosmer was born on 15 Jun 1838 at Rindge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce.
Cyrus Granville Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Sewall Hosmer and Nancy Pierce in the 1860 US Federal Census on 7 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Suel Hosmer, 60, millwright, b. MA
Mary (sic ?), 52, wife, b. NH
Sephronia, 28, b. NH
H. J., 24, blacksmith, b. NH
**Grenville, 22, grinder, b. NH
Louisa, 18, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Cyrus gave his occupation as edge tool maker.
In 1861 Cyrus was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Cyrus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 27 days old.
Cyrus Granville Hosmer and Henry H. Rugg, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 21 Oct 1861 Cyrus was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
Walter Abbott Eames wrote a letter to Sarah Ann Ames, his wife, on 22 Oct 1861, mentioning Cyrus Granville Hosmer, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer 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, Granville Hosmer was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 27 Mar 1863 Cyrus ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, due to disability.
On 24 Jan 1865 Cyrus Granville Hosmer, 26, married Leaffie Hammond, 24, daughter of John Hammond and Sarah Huston, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 31 Dec 1867 Cyrus's sister, Louise R. Hosmer, married Henry Howard Rugg at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 3 Nov 1872 his infant daughter, Birdie Hosmer, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 14 Jul 1874 his infant daughter, Julia H. Hosmer, died at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Granville C. Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1880.
He and Leaffie Hammond were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1887 Cyrus was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, employed as a machinist at G. M. Parks.
On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as Captain of Company B, noting that he has a weak back caused by a fall.
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer 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.
An article from the Fitchburg Sentinel, 7 Mar 1895 notes:
The death of Joseph L. Moody leaves only the following officers and members of the old Fusiliers, Co. B, 15th Mass. regiment, residing in Fitchburg: Gen. J. W. Kimball, Granville Hosmer, Herbert D. McIntire, Artimas A. Gibson, Lemuel Gibson, William Gibson, Frank Scott and Henry Whittemore. The members of the company are widely scattered.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer attended a reunion of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, Company B of the 15th Massachusetts, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 4 Jul 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Granville Hosmer attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
He and Leaffie Hammond were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Cyrus Granville Hosmer died on 31 Aug 1910 at West Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 72 years, 2 months and 16 days old.
An obituary for Cyrus Granville Hosmer was published in 1910 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
West Fitchburg
Death of Granville C. Hosmer

Granville C. Hosmer, aged 72 years, for the past 60 (?) years a resident and one of the most prominent citizens of this end of the city, died at his home on Ashburnham street at 6:30 o'clock this morning of apoplexy. He had a shock about five weeks ago, but until Saturday he was able to be up and about the house though he had lost control of his voice. On Saturday he had the third shock which resulted in his death. On that morning Mrs. Hosmer in caring for him was taken suddenly ill and has since been confined to her bed.

Mr. Hosmer was a time honored veteran of the Civil War, habing been a member of Co. B, 15th massachusetts regiment in which he enlisted in Fitchburg on June 21, 1861. He served until March 27, 1863 being discharged then on account of disability, brought upon him through excessive cruelties in Libby prison where he was confined for three months after the battle of Balls Bluff. In this and other engagements in which he .... during his service in the army, among them being the battle of Antietam, he served under the command of the late General Kimball.

Mr. Hosmer was born in Lyndebough, N. H., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Hosmer. He came with his parents and other members of his family to this city at the age of 12 years, and with the exception of the time he spent in the service during the Civil War and two years in Detroit, Mich., the rest of his life was spent in this city where he made many fast friends who will be grieved to learn of his sudden demise. He was educated in the public schools and on leaving school took up the iron worksers' trade which he followed till he retirement from active labors several years ago.

Two years after the war Mr. Hosmer was married to Miss Leafie Hammond at the home of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond, in Ashburnham, by the late Rev. Alfred Emerson, at that time pastor of the C. C. church of Fitchburg.

Mr. Hosmer was a public spirited citizen and always took an active interest in anys movement that tended to the betterment of his city and his fellow man. He was also possessed of a charitable disposition, always ready and willing to aid those in distress and many kind and charitable deeds were performed by him during his long residence here.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his one brother, Henry Hosmer, of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. Sophronia Sibley of Michigan, and Mrs. Jane Hadley of this place.

The funeral will be held from his late home, Friday afternoon, the time to be announced later.
He was buried on 1 Sep 1910 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chestnut Avenue.
In Sep 1910 Leaffie Hammond received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Cyrus's service; received certificate number 709845.

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family: Leaffie Hammond b. 9 Mar 1840

Birdie Hosmer b. 21 Oct 1872, d. 3 Nov 1872
Julia H. Hosmer b. 12 Apr 1874, d. 14 Jul 1874

James "Henry" Hosmer

b. 3 May 1837, d. 30 April 1915

Father: Silas Hosmer b. 1807, d. 1891
Mother: Ardelia Gibbs b. 1812, d. 1889

Company: B

James "Henry" Hosmer was born on 3 May 1837 at Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine, son of Silas Hosmer and Ardelia Gibbs.
James "Henry" Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Silas Hosmer and Ardelia Gibbs in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Silas Hosmer, 41, farmer, b. MA
Delia, 38, b. MA
Lucy B., 16, b. MA
**James H., 13, b. ME
Clarissa, 10, b. ME
George E., 8, b. ME
Mary, 3, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as chair maker.
In 1861 James was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, James "Henry" Hosmer 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 1 Jan 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Washington, DC, due to disability.
On 3 Sep 1867 Henry J. Hosmer, 30, married Jennie T. Atherton, 24, daughter of Shepard Field Atherton and Rosine Inman, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
James "Henry" Hosmer and Jennie T. Atherton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., 33, wood turner, b. ME
---, Jennie T.(sic), 25, b. Arkansas (sic)
---, Alice A., 1, b. MA.
James "Henry" Hosmer and Jennie T. Atherton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1880 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., 43, works in lumber mill, b. ME (as were his parents)
---, Susan J., wife, 37, b. Ark (fath b. MA
---, Alice L., dau, 10, b. MA
---, George H., son, 5, b. MA
---, Clara, dau, 1/12 (b. Apr), b. ME
and a servant.
James "Henry" Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in Dec 1885.
On 12 May 1888, at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, Henry was granted an additional pension from the state of Maine, according to a notice in the Bangor Daily Whig and Courier.
On 31 Aug 1889 Jennie T. Atherton, his wife, died at age 46.
On 11 Dec 1892 James "Henry" Hosmer, 55, married Ellen P. Herrick, 53, daughter of Theophile Herrick and Patience S. Porter, at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine; she was the widow Ober.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, James "Henry" Hosmer was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
He and Ellen P. Herrick were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, as:
Hosmer, Henry J., head, b. Apr 1837, 63, married 7 years, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, Ellen P., wife, b. Apr, 1839, her one child is living, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, George H. Son, b. Jan 1875, single, b. ME (of ME parents)
---, Clara B., daur, b. Apr, 1880, single, b. ME (of ME parents.)
James "Henry" Hosmer and Ellen P. Herrick were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Apr 1910 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.
James "Henry" Hosmer died on 30 Apr 1915 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He was 77 years, 11 months and 27 days old.
He was buried in May 1915 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.
In Jun 1915 Ellen P. Herrick received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on James's service; received certificate number 815969.
Ellen outlived James and died on 12 Jun 1924 at Maine at age 85.

Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Family 1: Jennie T. Atherton b. 4 Apr 1843, d. 31 Aug 1889

Alice L. Hosmer b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 13 Dec 1883
George H. Hosmer b. 12 Jan 1875, d. 29 Jan 1913
Clara B. Hosmer b. 18 Apr 1880

Family 2: Ellen P. Herrick b. Apr 1839, d. 12 Jun 1924

Joel Kendall Hosmer

b. 6 October 1841, d. 14 November 1889

Father: Ephraim Hosmer b. 25 Nov 1811, d. 5 Mar 1871
Mother: Elizabeth Kendall Priest b. 20 Aug 1821

Company: B

Joel Kendall Hosmer was born on 6 Oct 1841 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Ephraim Hosmer and Elizabeth Kendall Priest.
Joel Kendall Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Hosmer and Elizabeth Kendall Priest in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Aug 1850 at Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Ephraim Hosmer, 57, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Elizabeth K., 29
**Joel K., 8
Edmund P., 6
Harriet Shapley, 22.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joel gave his occupation as clerk.
On 30 Jul 1861 Joel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 9 months and 24 days old.
On 30 Jun 1862 Joel was wounded at Nelson's Farm, Virginia, on the arm.
On 11 Jul 1864 Edmond Porter Hosmer , his brother, enlisted in the 6th Massachusetts Infantry.
On 28 Jul 1864 Joel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
On 2 Dec 1864 his brother, Edmond Porter Hosmer, died at age 20 having mustered out of service two months previously.
On 5 Mar 1871 his father, Ephraim Hosmer, died at age 59.
Joel Kendall Hosmer was enumerated in the household of Eliza Priest and Elizabeth Kendall Priest in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 4 Jun 1880 at at Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
Priest, Eliza K., 83, b. MA (as were all in the house and their parents)
Hosmer, Elizabeth, daughter, 58, widow
Hosmer, Joel K., 38, nephew, clerk in store.
Joel Kendall Hosmer made application for a veteran's pension in 1889, and received certificate number 212887.
He died on 14 Nov 1889 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 48 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1889 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, No. 169: Auratum Path; near his brother, E. P. Hosmer.

Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Chilon Houghton

b. 11 February 1839, d. 14 January 1917

Father: Lysander Adams Houghton b. 3 Sep 1808, d. 4 Jan 1878
Mother: Lydia White b. 1814

Company: 1_SS

Chilon Houghton was born on 11 Feb 1839 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Lysander Adams Houghton and Lydia White.
Chilon Houghton was enumerated in the household of Lysander Adams Houghton and Lydia White in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jul 1860 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Lysander A. Houghton, 50, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all)
Lydia, 46
Mahlon, 23, shoemaker
**Chilon, 21, shoemaker
Vernon, 18, shoemaker
Lydia, 16
Merrick, 5.
In 1862 Chilon was living at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, in 1862, Chilon gave his occupation as gunsmith.
On 19 Aug 1862 Chilon Houghton mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
On 9 Mar 1863 Chilon ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, discharged for disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 7 Aug 1863, and received certificate number 244084.
On 6 Jan 1868 Dr. Chilon Houghton, 28, married Delia M. Darling, 31, daughter of Ira Darling and Nancy Carpenter, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Chilon Houghton and Cordelia Maria Darling were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Chilon Houghton and Cordelia Maria Darling were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Chilon Houghton was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 1st Sharpshooters.
On 16 Mar 1892 Chilon and Cordelia's daughter, Edna Darling Houghton married Edward L. Hough Jr. at Manchaug, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Chilon Houghton and Cordelia Maria Darling were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census in 1900 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Chilon Houghton, 61, b. MA, dentist
Cordelia M Houghton, 63, b. MA, her one child is living.
Chilon and David Mellen Littlefield were mentioned, in connection with the erection of the Antietam Battlefield Memorial, as two know survivors of the Andrew Sharpshooters. From the Fitchburg Sentinel, 14 Aug 1900:
As the list of those of the Andrew Sharpshooters killed and wounded at Antietam is to appear on the bronz tablets which will be placed on the monument, the committee feels that special effort should be made to have some of the survivors present at the dedication Sep. 17. But two of the survivors are known to be living -- Chilon Houghton, a dentist at Danvers, who lives at East Douglas, and David M. Littlefield of ???.
Through these two men it is hoped to locate other survivors of the Andrew Sharpshooters. The Sharpshooters were a separate organization, and comprised some of the most expert shots in the country. There were two companies in this state. One of these was attached to the Fifteenth at Antietam, and suffered a terrible loss, losing as many men, lacking one, as the Fifteenth itself in the number killed outright.
Chilon Houghton died on 14 Jan 1917 at Manchaug, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 11 months and 3 days old.
He was buried in Jan 1917 at South Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where his wife would later join him.
On 3 Jul 1920 Cordelia Maria Darling received a pension to surviving family member based on Chilon's service; his wife, received certificate number 897012.
Cordelia, his wife, outlived Chilon and died on 15 Dec 1928 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 92.

Last Edited: 26 Apr 2016

Family: Cordelia Maria Darling b. Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1928

Edna Darling Houghton b. 24 Jul 1871, d. 16 Oct 1945

Frank Edward Houghton

b. 28 October 1843, d. 24 June 1864

Father: Silas Houghton b. 18 Jan 1810, d. 10 Jul 1882
Mother: Susan B. Coffran b. 7 Aug 1815, d. 22 Dec 1898

Company: C

Frank Edward Houghton was born on 28 Oct 1843 at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Silas Houghton and Susan B. Coffran, grandson of Silas and Lucy (Farnsworth) Houghton, and a descendant of John Houghton, of Lancaster (1624 - 1684.)
Frank Edward Houghton was enumerated in the household of Silas Houghton and Susan B. Coffran in the 1860 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Silas HOUGHTON, 50, butcher, $2000 real estate, $700 personal estate, b. MA
Susan, 45, b. NH
**Frank, 17, winder, b. MA
Joseph, 8, b. MA
(Note: Silas Houghton appears to own a boarding house in addition to his butcher occupation. He is in the head-of-household position in the enumeration, and after his family there are some 20 young women enumerated between the ages of 19 and 25, born either in MA or Ireland. They all have various jobs in the fabric mill. Two younger men are enumerated, William Merrill, 20, and George Wood, 19, who also appear to work in the mill. There is an older man, Richard Cowen, 45, who is a painter, and a Margaret Dewyer, 45, who is a servant, b. in Ireland.)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Frank gave his occupation as butcher.
In 1861 Frank was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Frank mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
On 12 Nov 1862 Frank ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts to reenlist in Battery I of the 1st U. S. Light Artillery for the balance of his contracted term with the 15th Massachusetts.
He died on 24 Jun 1864 at St. Mary's Church, Virginia, killed in action. He was 20 years, 7 months and 27 days old.
He was buried in 1864 at West Burying Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 5 Jun 1877, Frank Edward Houghton, his nephew and son of Joseph C. Houghton, was named for Frank Edward Houghton, his uncle who had died in the war.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Silas Houghton and Susan B. Coffran in the 1880 US Federal Census in 1880 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Silas Houghton, 70, farmer, b. MA
Susan B Houghton, 65
Mary E Sprague, 42
Joseph Houghton, 28, farmer
Abby Houghton, 26
Frank E. Houghton, 2 (nephew and namesake.)
On 10 Jul 1882 his father, Silas Houghton, died at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 72.
On 1 Nov 1886 Susan B. Coffran received a mother's pension based on Frank's service; received certificate number 204163.
In 1896, Frank was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" as follows:
Frank E. Houghton, who had been transferred to Rickett's Battery, U. S. A., was killed at St. Mary's Church, June 24th, and it should here be noted that Rickett's Battery, to which he and his two comrades (Henry A. Putnam, p. 639, and James O. Howard, p. 641) of the Fifteenth had been transferred, had been continually with the Army of the Potomac and had participated in it's battles.
On 22 Dec 1898 his mother, Susan B. Coffran, died at Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 83.

Last Edited: 22 May 2018