Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

John Kelley

b. between 1836 and 1837

Company: I

John Kelley was born between 1836 - 1837 at Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as spinner.
In 1861 John was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
John was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to the Webster Times.
On 5 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning John Kelley, as follows.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Kelley was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Kelley was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
On 9 Nov 1861 John Kelley was mentioned, along with 95 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in a report of 9 Nov 1861 to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Kelly was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
On 29 Dec 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to Company B, 10th Infantry Veterans' Reserve Corps.
He ended his service with the Company B, 10th Infantry Veterans' Reserve Corps by desertion on 15 Feb 1864.
On 4 Jul 1907 John Kelley 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 Jul 2019

John Kelley 1st

b. 1839

Company: No_SvcRec

John Kelley 1st was born about in 1839 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 21 Nov 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company K, being credited to the quota of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, with hazel eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having not been taken up on the rolls of the regiment. His service record shows him receiving an enlistment bonus of $25 and mentions the 1st S. S. Vols.
According to Ford, men designated here as "No_SvcRec" were apparently "mustered into the service of the United States and assigned to the Fifteenth Regiment, but none of them have a record of service with that organization."

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2019

John Kelley 2nd

b. 1836

Company: No_SvcRec

John Kelley 2nd was born about in 1836 at Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 4 Sep 1862 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company K, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
John was described as being 5 feet 4 and 1/2 inches, with grey eaes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having not been taken up on the rolls of the regiment and never having left the state.
In 1896, John was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts" as having never left the state.
According to Ford, men designated here as "No_SvcRec" were apparently "mustered into the service of the United States and assigned to the Fifteenth Regiment, but none of them have a record of service with that organization."

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2019

Michael Kelley

b. 4 December 1840, d. 21 November 1909

Father: Thomas Kelly b. 1807
Mother: Bridget [--?--] b. 1800

Company: K

Michael Kelley was born on 4 Dec 1840 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Thomas Kelly and Bridget [--?--].
Michael Kelley was enumerated in the household of Thomas Kelly and Bridget [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Thomas Kelley, 43, laborer, b. Ireland
Bridget, 50, b. Ireland
Martin, 16, spinner, b. Ireland
Margaret, 15, b. ME
Sarah, 13, b. MA
**Michael, 9, b. MA
Ann Condrey, 16, b. Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Michael gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1862 Michael was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 5 Feb 1862 Michael mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
In Jun 1863 Michael Kelley and Michael Lanigan were court martialed along with Charles H. Mellen at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, as documented in case number LL-459 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
On 10 Nov 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Michael Kelly was mentioned as being on the sick list.
On 27 Jan 1864, at Washington, DC, Michael was reported as "returned to duty" in the "Armory Square Hospital Gazette" (Volume 1, Issue 4. )
Michael ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps at an unspecified date.
He was not enumerated in the household of Margaret Kelly and Patrick Duggan in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 10 Jun 1880 at at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his sister as:
Duggan, Patrick T., 50, shoe bottomer, b. Ireland
**---, Margaret (neé Kelley), 44, wife, b. ME (of Irish parents)
---, Thomas J., 23, son, boot-bottomer, b. MA (as were all the children)
---, Daniel F., 21, son, in woolen mill
---, Michael J., 16, son
---, Catherine, 13, daur
---, Julia, 11, daur
---, Margaret, 7, daur, b. 3 June 1873 in Millbury
---, Theresa, 5, daur, b. 21 Feb 1875 in Millbury.
On 22 Jan 1885, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Michael was admitted as "paraplegic with partial blindness from atrophy of optic nerve."
He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 May 1889, and received certificate number 254933.
He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K, apparently enumerated twice.
He 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 K (although the rosters say B.)
On 21 Mar 1894 his sister, Margaret Kelly, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of accidental burning.
Michael Kelley died on 21 Nov 1909 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. He was 68 years, 11 months and 17 days old.
On 24 Nov 1909 Michael 's body was shipped to Boston for burial, according to the Soldiers' Home records.
On 12 Jul 1910 his personal effects were sold to Thomas Hayes #9391 for 75 cents.

Last Edited: 26 Jul 2019

Patrick Kelley 2nd

b. 1841, d. 15 October 1861

Father: Timothy Kelly b. 1815

Company: K

Patrick Kelley 2nd was born in 1841 at Ireland, son of Timothy Kelly.
Patrick Kelley 2nd was enumerated in the household of Timothy Kelly in the 1850 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1850 at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Timothy Kelly, 34, laborer, b Ireland
Ellen Kelly, 46
Abby Kelly, 18
Margaret Kelly, 16
John Kelly, 14
Patrick Kelly, 11**
Daniel Kelly, 9
Elizabeth Kelly, 6
Mary Ann Kelly, 3, b. MA
Ellen Kelly, 0, b. MA.
Note: There were two Patrick Kellys, about the same age, both unmarried, who enlisted from Blackstone, Massachusetts, in Co. K of the 15th Massachusetts on the same day. The individual identity and fate of each is clarified in the local militia records which gives the name of each man's father and assigns the designation, 1st or 2nd. There is no known pension file for either man.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as spinner or operative.
In 1861 Patrick was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 1 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
He died on 15 Oct 1861 at Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, of disease. He was 20 years old.
He was buried in Oct 1861 at Poolesville Cemetery, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2019

William Kelley

b. 1842, d. 20 June 1864

Father: Edmond Kelly b. between 1797 - 1798
Mother: Mary [--?--] b. 1811, d. 2 Nov 1855

Company: A

William Kelley was also known as William Kelly in some records.
He was born in 1842 at Ireland, son of Edmond Kelly and Mary [--?--].
William Kelley emigrated about 1852 from Ireland first to Connecticut, then Massachusetts.
William's mother, Mary [--?--], died and was buried in Nov 1855 at Saint James Cemetery (Killingly), Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 44 years.
William Kelley was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
J. Edward Kelly, 62, b. Ireland
Jake, 19, operative, b. Ireland
**Wm., 17, operative, b. Ireland
Brieyen, (f), 11, operative, b. Ireland
Mary Lyde, (f), 6, b. CT.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as operative.
In 1862 William was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 31 Mar 1862 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years old.
He was declared missing in action on 3 Jul 1863 at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Kelley was reported as missing at Gettysburg.
On 1 Jan 1864 William was promoted to Corporal.
He died on 20 Jun 1864 at City Point, Hopewell (city), Virginia, of wounds, near Petersburg, VA. He was 22 years old.
He was buried at City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia, Section D, Grave No. 2469.
He was buried at Saint James Cemetery (Killingly), Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut.
On 13 Sep 1869 Edmond Kelly received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his father, received certificate number 155909.
On 4 Jul 1907 William Kelley 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: 6 May 2020

Daniel J. Kelly

b. February 1843, d. 2 October 1907

Company: K

Daniel J. Kelly was born in Feb 1843 at Ireland.
He emigrated in 1844 from Ireland.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Daniel gave his occupation as painter.
In 1862 Daniel was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 22 Jul 1862 Daniel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years and 5 months old.
On 1 Apr 1863 Daniel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for reasons not given in the 1870 roster.
Daniel J. Kelly married Mary Kentsler.
Daniel J. Kelly and Mary Kentsler were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 17 Jun 1880 at Rockville, Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
Daniel Kelly, 31, woolen weaver, b. Ireland (of Irish parents)
Mary, 24, b. NY (parents b. Wurtemberg)
Ella, 3, b. RI
Mary, 2, b. CT
Cecilia, 11m (b. June) b. CT.
Daniel J. Kelly made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Feb 1885, and received certificate number 210040.
Daniel's wife, Mary Kentsler, died and was buried in Jan 1893 at Saint Bernards Cemetery, Rockville, Tolland County, Connecticut, at age 37 years.
Daniel J. Kelly married Catherine T. [--?--]
Daniel and Mary's daughter, Cecilia M. Kelly married Joseph Frey.
Daniel J. Kelly and Catherine T. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1900 at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
Kelley, Daniel, b. Feb 1843, married 24 years, b. Ireland, immig 1844
---, Catherine, wife, b. Mar 1858, her one child is living, b. Ireland, immig 1889
---, Daniel J., son b. Sep 1895 in CT, 5
---, Christopher, son b. Aug 1890 in CT, 10.
Daniel J. Kelly died on 2 Oct 1907 at Connecticut. He was 64 years and 8 months old.
He was buried in Oct 1907 at Saint Bernards Cemetery, Rockville, Tolland County, Connecticut, with the inscription Co. K, 15th Regt. Mass. Vols. 1862 - 1865.
On 7 Mar 1912 Catherine T. [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Daniel's service; his wife, received certificate number 788514.
Catherine T. Kelly made application at Connecticut for a pension as guardian to Daniel's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 675481.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Catherine T. [--?--] in the 1920 US Federal Census on 2 Jan 1920 at Rockville, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
Kelley, Catherine, 62, widow, b. CT (sic)
---, Daniel, son, 24, b. CT, clerk in mill stock house
---, Christopher, son, 28, b. CT, packer in box shop.
Daniel J. Kelly's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Daniel Joseph Kelly in the 1930 US Federal Census in Apr 1930 at Rockville, Tolland County, Connecticut, as:
Kelly, Daniel J., 34, single, b. CT (parents b. Irish free state)
---, Catherine T., mother, 74, widow, b. Irish free state.
Catherine, his wife, outlived Daniel and died in 1937.

Last Edited: 9 Nov 2018

Family 1: Mary Kentsler b. 1856, d. 15 Jan 1893

Ella Kelly b. 1877
Mary L. Kelly b. 12 Sep 1877, d. 12 May 1883
Cecilia M. Kelly b. Jun 1879, d. 15 Aug 1959
Christopher George Kelly b. 28 Aug 1890

Family 2: Catherine T. [--?--] b. Mar 1858, d. 1937

Daniel Joseph Kelly b. 19 Sep 1895, d. 1953

Patrick Kelly 1st

b. 1839

Father: Michael Kelly b. 1799

Company: K

Patrick Kelly 1st was born in 1839 at Ireland, son of Michael Kelly.
Patrick Kelly 1st was enumerated in the household of Michael Kelly in the State census in 1855 at Massachusetts as:
Michael KELLY-56, laborer
Bridget-34
**Patrick-15, operative
Michael,jr-14
Catherine-10
Ellen-3, b. NY
Mariah-4 mos., b. MA.
Note: There were two Patrick Kellys, about the same age, both unmarried, who enlisted from Blackstone, Massachusetts, in Co. K of the 15th Massachusetts on the same day. The individual identity and fate of each is clarified in the local militia records which gives the name of each man's father and assigns the designation, 1st or 2nd. There is no known pension file for either man.
In 1861 Patrick was living at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Patrick gave his occupation as weaver.
On 1 Jul 1861 Patrick mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
In 1862 Patrick was promoted to Corporal.
On 17 Sep 1862 Patrick was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the arm and breast.
On 18 Mar 1864 Patrick ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge.

Last Edited: 11 Jan 2014

Richard Kelly

b. 1837

Company: 1_SS

Richard Kelly was born about in 1837 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Richard was living at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, Richard gave his occupation as Clerk.
On 6 Oct 1862 Richard Kelly mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 25 years old.
Richard was described as being 5 feet 5 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, black hair and a natural complexion.
On 10 Oct 1862 Richard ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by desertion.
His enlistment records notes that his name was never taken on the regimental roll.

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Thomas Kelly

b. 1836, d. 17 September 1862

Father: Thomas Kelly b. 1797, d. 9 Jan 1857
Mother: Mary Rowe b. 1798, d. 14 Jun 1882

Company: K

Thomas Kelly was born about in 1836 at County Waterford, Ireland, son of Thomas Kelly and Mary Rowe.
On 9 Jan 1857 his father, Thomas Kelly, died at Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as laborer.
In 1862 Thomas was living at Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Jul 1862 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 26 years old.
He died on 17 Sep 1862 at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 26 years old.
On 16 Apr 1863 Mary Rowe received a pension to surviving family member based on Thomas's service; his mother, received certificate number 6117.
Mary, his mother, outlived Thomas and died on 14 Jun 1882 at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Sep 1900 Thomas Kelly was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)

Last Edited: 5 May 2019

Charles William Kendall

b. 28 October 1832, d. 13 June 1880

Charles W. Kendall

Father: Charles Sheldon Kendall b. 19 Aug 1809, d. 17 May 1864
Mother: Mary W. Andrews b. 17 May 1809, d. 24 Dec 1847

Company: B

Charles William Kendall was born on 28 Oct 1832 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Charles Sheldon Kendall and Mary W. Andrews.
On 24 Dec 1847 his mother, Mary W. Andrews, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 21 Jul 1849 Charles, Robert, Justin and Mary's widowed father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, remarried to Amy Bigelow at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Charles William Kendall was enumerated in the household of Charles Sheldon Kendall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Sep 1850 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Charles Kendall, 40, farmer, b. MA
Ama, 36, b. CT (a step-mother)
**Charles W., 17, farmer, b. MA
Mary, 16, b. MA
**Robert N., 14, b. MA
**Justin J., 9, b. MA.
On 8 Nov 1858 C. W. Kendall, 26, married C. C. Betterley, 20, daughter of George F. J. Betterley and Laura W. Wilder, at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
In 1861 Charles was living at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
Charles William Kendall and Edward Spaulding Betterley, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
Charles William Kendall and Justin Joshua Kendall, and Robert Newell Kendall, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
On 17 May 1864 his father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
On 28 Jul 1864 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
He and Clarissa C. Betterley were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jul 1870 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Charles W., 37, teamster, b. MA
---, Clarissa C., 32, b. NH
---, Clara W., 10
---, Erving A., 8
---, Shelden C., 5
---, Mary L., 3.
On 25 Apr 1876 Clarissa C. Betterley, his wife, died at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 38.
On 24 Jul 1876, Shelden C. Kendall and Irving A. Kendall were placed in the Alms House and homeless children at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 May 1879, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Charles was admitted with a lung disease.
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Irving A. Kendall and Shelden C. Kendall in the 1880 US Federal Census on 2 Jun 1880 at Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his two sons, living at the Alms House.
Charles William Kendall died on 13 Jun 1880 at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, in the hospital. He was 47 years, 7 months and 16 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1880 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine.
Charles's daughter, Mary L. Kendall married Mr. [--?--] Tucker.
On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles William Kendall was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
On 14 May 1915 Mary L. K. Tucker applied for a pension to surviving family member, Massachusetts, based on Charles's service; a minor, with pension application number 1047378, but no certificate is recorded.

Last Edited: 12 Jul 2016

Family: Clarissa C. Betterley b. 11 Nov 1837, d. 25 Apr 1876

Clarissa Williams Kendall b. 5 Aug 1859
Irving A. Kendall b. 1862
Shelden C. Kendall b. 1865
Mary L. Kendall b. between 1866 - 1867
Justin George Kendall b. 29 Dec 1868, d. 13 Jan 1869
Justin G. Kendall b. 29 Oct 1875, d. 20 Mar 1876

Edward Sylvanus Kendall

b. 27 July 1842, d. 12 September 1895

Edward S. Kendall

Father: Sylvanus Kendall b. 23 Oct 1816, d. 16 Jul 1901
Mother: Emily Morrell Chase b. 28 Nov 1823, d. 1895

Company: B

Edward Sylvanus Kendall was born on 27 Jul 1842 at Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Sylvanus Kendall and Emily Morrell Chase.
In 1861 Edward was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Edward gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 11 months and 15 days old.
On 5 Nov 1862 Edward ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Mar 1863.
On 30 Oct 1864 Edward Sylvanus Kendall, 22, married Mary S. Carr, 21, daughter of Walter V. Carr and Brusy Cowdrey, at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 4 Jul 1868 Edward Sylvanus Kendall was included on the Civil War memorial at Main Street, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, From the "Massachusetts Spy," (Worcester, Massachusetts), 17 July 1868:
A very fine soldiers' monument of Fitchburg granite, with curb of the same material, was dedicated in Westminster, July 4. It stands 22 1/2 feet high, the names of 82 soldiers being on marble slabs attached to the sides of the monument.
The dedicatory services proper consisted of prayer, singing of an original ode, floral demonstration, an address, the reading of a poem, and the playing of a dirge by the Gardner Brass Band. A free dinner was provided in the grove....speeches were made by Captain Holden and General Kimball....
On 3 Jul 1875 Reunions Sammel-Events attended a reunion of Company B, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.:
At the reunion of Co. B, 15th regiment, at Wachusett park, the following officers were chose for the ensuing year:
Capt. A. A. Gibson;
Lieut. E. S. Kendall;
2nd Lieut. Abram Scott;
1st Sergeant, Gen. John W. Kimball. There was a good number out, and although it was replete with many a sad reminiscence, a good time was enjoyed. Walter A. Eames acted as toast-master and responses were made by Charles H. Eager, Andrew Fisher, George Gilchrist, Gen. Kimball and others. Two deaths have occurred since the last meeting. Voted, that at the next year's reunion all the widows and orphans who are of the company, shall be invited to attend.
On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
He and Mary S. Carr were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1880 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Kendall, Edward S., 37, chair painter, b. MA (as were all)
---, Mary E., 37, wife
---, Walter S., 11, son
---, Emily B., 8, daur.
On 12 Jun 1884 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward S. Kendall was mentioned as a member of the Westminster contingent of Company B, the Fitchburg Fusiliers. From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 12 June 1884
The "Veteran" members of Co. B., 15th Mass. regt. will hold their 18th annual reunion at Lackside House, Wachusett Lake, June 28th. Westminster sent ten men of her quota in this company. Do you remember that little squad of men who, 23 years ago, went to Fitchburg to join the Fitchburg Fusiliers and went into Camp Scott at Worcester June 28th, "the day we celebrate."
The were George W. Benjamin (dead), Joseph R. Houghton, N. Porter Howard, Edward S. Kendall, Francis Nichols, Frederick Nichols, Joel Pratt, Lyman Nichols and Lowell C. White. Nelson T. Bathrick came out as a recruit about one year later and died in hospital from wounds.
In 1886 Edward was living at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Edward Sylvanus Kendall took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
On 3 Sep 1886 his son, Walter Sylvanus Kendall, died at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 17 of inanition. (NOTE: The term inanition refers to the symptoms and effects of starvation. It can be a result of diabetes.)
Edward Sylvanus Kendall was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in 1890 at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 1 Oct 1891 Edward and Mary's daughter, Emily Brucie Kendall married Ralph Leon Phelps at Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall attended the 24th annual reunion of the Company B, 15th Massachusetts, association -- the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (Click the icon to read the report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
In 1893, Edward was included in the "History of Westminster."
On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall 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.
In 1895 Mary S. Carr received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Edward's service; received certificate number 416491.
He died on 12 Sep 1895 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 53 years, 1 month and 16 days old.
An obituary for Edward Sylvanus Kendall was published as follows: from the "Worcester Daily Spy," 13 Sep 1895:
Westminster.
Death of Edward S. Kendall.
Edward S. Kendall of this town died suddenly of heart disease in Chelsea Thursday morning.
He was a prominent Grand Army man and Mason.
He served this town for several years as town clerk, and for the past year has been employed in the state house as assistant clerk to Secretary Olin.
Mr. Kendall leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Phelps of Fitchburg.
He was well known in Worcester, where his father, Mr. Sylvanus Kendall, and his sister, Mrs. George Barnes, now reside.
The body will be brought home today.
He was buried in Sep 1895 at Woodside Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall was remembered in memorium when his widow attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Sylvanus Kendall 's widow attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family: Mary S. Carr b. 14 May 1843, d. 1910

Walter Sylvanus Kendall b. 6 Nov 1868, d. 3 Sep 1886
Emily Brucie Kendall b. 16 Jun 1871, d. 1948

Frank Kendall