Robert Newell Kendall

b. 8 September 1836, d. 29 December 1892

Robert N. 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: A
  • Robert Newell Kendall was born on 8 Sep 1836 at 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.
  • Robert Newell 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.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as operative.
  • In 1861 Robert was living at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
  • Justin Joshua Kendall and Charles William Kendall, Robert Newell Kendall, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company B.
  • On 23 Apr 1862, Robert was accidentally shot through the middle metacarpal joint. before Yorktown, leaving him with a permanent lameness of the right hand.
  • On 14 May 1862, at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Robert was mentioned as being among the wounded who had been moved north from Baltimore.
  • On 29 Oct 1862 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Bolivar, Virginia, discharged for disability.

  • On 17 May 1864 his father, Charles Sheldon Kendall, died at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 54.
  • On 15 Jun 1865 Robert Newell Kendall, 28, married Fanny J. Fay, 19, daughter of Samuel E. Fay and Mariane [--?--], at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 Jun 1866 Fanny J. Fay, his wife, died at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 20 of consumption, on their first wedding anniversary.
  • On 7 Jul 1867 Robert Newell Kendall, 30, married Henrietta P. "Etta" Lapham, 20, daughter of William B. Lapham and Elizabeth Ceasy Brown, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
  • Robert Newell Kendall and Henrietta P. "Etta" Lapham were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 10 Jun 1880 at Ayer (South Groton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kendall, Robert, 44, works in ?? shop. b. MA (of MA parents)
    ---, Etta P., 34, wife, at home, "insane"
    ---, Amy W., 12, daur
    ---, Atthen F., 10, daur
    ---, Eva D., 5, daur
    ---, Etta S., daur
    Bush, Annie P., 22, servant.
  • On 13 Jun 1880 his brother, Charles William Kendall, died at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, at age 47 in the hospital.
  • Robert had his photo taken at a later age. (click icon to view.)
  • On 25 Aug 1884 Henrietta P. "Etta" Lapham, his wife, died at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 37 of tuberculosis.
  • Robert Newell Kendall made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension in 1890, received certificate number 496085.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company A, noting that he has disabled hands.
  • He died on 29 Dec 1892 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of heart disease. He was 56 years, 3 months and 21 days old.
  • He was buried in Dec 1892 at Heart Pond Cemetery, South Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jun 1893 George J. Burns made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to Robert's surviving dependants, (Note: this man appears to be an attorney in Ayre, MA, and not related to the Kendall girls.)
  • On 11 Sep 1894 Robert and Henrietta's daughter, Altha Fletcher Kendall married Alliston Wright at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 22 Feb 1900 Robert and Henrietta's daughter, Etta Lapham Kendall married Lester C. Bruce at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Robert Newell Kendall's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Amy Williams Kendall in the 1900 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1900 at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, his daughters as:
    Kindall, Ama, head, b. june 1868, 32, single, house keeper, all b. MA of MA parents
    ---, Angie, sister, b. May 1872, 28, single, confidential clerk
    ---, Eva, sister, b. Dec 1874, 25 single, bank clerk.
  • On 19 Sep 1900 Robert and Henrietta's daughter, Eva Dudley Kendall married Francis P. Dunbach at Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 28 Sep 1912 Robert and Henrietta's daughter, Amy Williams Kendall married William S. Garfield at Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2021

Family 1: Fanny J. Fay b. 22 May 1846, d. 15 Jun 1866

Family 2: Henrietta P. "Etta" Lapham b. 25 Dec 1846, d. 25 Aug 1884

  • Amy Williams Kendall b. Jun 1868, d. 16 Oct 1933
  • Altha Fletcher Kendall b. 27 Feb 1870, d. 27 Feb 1932
  • Angie Elizabeth Kendall b. 24 May 1872, d. 16 Oct 1953
  • Eva Dudley Kendall b. 23 Dec 1874, d. 3 Feb 1936
  • Etta Lapham Kendall b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 1946

Alonzo Evins Kennedy

b. 4 March 1838, d. 16 February 1919
  • Father: William Kennedy b. 1 Dec 1793, d. 14 Mar 1869
  • Mother: Sarah Brown Evans b. 12 Oct 1805, d. 5 Apr 1880
  • Company: G
  • Alonzo Evins Kennedy was born on 4 Mar 1838 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of William Kennedy and Sarah Brown Evans.
  • Alonzo Evins Kennedy was enumerated in the household of William Kennedy and Sarah Brown Evans in the 1860 US Federal Census on 8 Jun 1860 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Wm. Kennedy, 67, farm labor, b. Scotland
    Sarah, 52, b. MA (as were rest of family)
    Eugenia Rist, 24, weaver
    **A. E. Kennedy, 22, machinist
    Julia M., 20, weaver
    Agnis F., 16
    Wm. H., 13
    James Plimpton, 22, machinist, b. VT
    Merill Prentice, 21, machinist, b. MA
    Charles W. Rist, 3, b. Iowa.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Alonzo gave his occupation as merchant (but should probably read machinist.)

  • On 15 Aug 1862 Alonzo mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 5 months and 11 days old.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Alonzo ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.

  • On 14 Mar 1869 his father, William Kennedy, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 75.
  • Alonzo Evins Kennedy was enumerated in the household of Sarah Brown Evans in the 1870 US Federal Census on 23 Jul 1870 at Whitinsville, Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kennedy, Sarah B., 66, keeping house, b. MA
    **Alonzo, 32, machinist, b. MA
    Wm. H., 22, machinist, b. MA.
  • On 5 Apr 1880 his mother, Sarah Brown Evans, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 74.
  • Alonzo Evins Kennedy was enumerated in the household of Lewis H. Smith and Eugenia Kennedy in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 6 Jun 1880 at at Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, as:
    Kennedy, Alonzo E., 42, boarder, machinist, b. MA (father b. Scotland, mother b. MA),
    in the home of his brother-in-law, Lewis H. Smith, 45, a bank cashier, b. MA, and Lewis' wife, Eugenia, 44, Alonzo's sister.
  • Alonzo Evins Kennedy made application at Iowa for a veteran's pension in Jul 1891, and received certificate number 627746.
  • He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1900 at Irvington, Kossuth County, Iowa, as:
    Kennedy, Alonzo E., head, b. Mar 1838, single, farmer
    Vincent, Mary A., sister, b. Oct 1838, widow who has no children
    Richardson, Harry, servant, b. England.
  • He died on 16 Feb 1919 at Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa. He was 80 years, 11 months and 12 days old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1919 at Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.
  • Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Timothy Kennedy

b. 1845, d. 4 November 1862
  • Father: Patrick Kennedy b. 1818, d. 11 Jan 1880
  • Mother: Julia Donahoe b. 1820, d. 1885
  • Company: H
  • NOTE: There were two Timothy Kennedys in the 15th Massachusetts -- one in Company H and one in Company K.
  • Timothy Kennedy was born about in 1845 at Ireland, son of Patrick Kennedy and Julia Donahoe.
  • Timothy Kennedy was enumerated in the household of Patrick Kennedy and Julia Donahoe in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Patrick KENNEDY-30, farmer
    Julia D.-27
    Mary-15
    Catherine-13
    Patrick-11
    **Timothy-8
    Bridget-5
    John-1, b. MA
    Maria CONDON-24
    Catherine BARRETT-16.
  • Timothy Kennedy was enumerated in the household of Patrick Kennedy and Julia Donahoe in the 1860 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Patrick Kennedy, 42, farm laborer, b. Ireland
    Julia, 40 (cannot read or write), b. Ireland
    Edmond, 22, bootmaker, b. Ireland
    Mary, 20, carder, b. Ireland
    Catherine, 17, b. Ireland
    Patrick, 16, b. Ireland
    **Timothy, 14, b. Ireland
    Bridget, 10, b. Ireland
    John, 6, b. Ireland
    Cornelius 3, b. MA
    Michael, 4/12, b. MA.
  • In 1861 Timothy was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Timothy gave his occupation as picker, per MASSCW, with no occuaption given in Ford's history.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years old.
  • He died on 4 Nov 1862 at in the R. R. cars, near Quinsigamand, Worcester County, Massachusetts, single, of disease.. He was 17 years old.
  • On 7 Nov 1862 at "The Lowell Daily Citizen and News", Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Timothy (Issue 2001, Col. C). Unfortunately, his name is incorrectly given.
    Death in the Cars

    A man named Denny (sic), a member of the 15th Massachusetts regiment, died in the cars on Tuesday morning, a few moments after leaving Worcester, and within a few miles of his home in Whitinsville. He came from Harper's Ferry, attended by his brother. Eighteen months ago he joined the army in good health, and now, after many exposures to death in other forms, has died of consumption when his homeward journey was nearly finished.

  • He was buried in Nov 1862 at Saint Pauls Church Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Timothy appears in the listing of "Soldiers who have died in the United States Army" as entered in the town vital records.
  • Last Edited: 17 May 2020

Timothy Kennedy

b. 1842, d. 27 August 1906
  • Father: Mr. [--?--] Kennedy d. before 1860
  • Mother: Catherine [--?--] b. 1800
  • Company: K
  • NOTE: There were two Timothy Kennedys in the 15th Massachusetts -- one in Company H and one in Company K.
  • Thomas Kennedy was born about in 1842 at Ireland, son of Mr. [--?--] Kennedy and Catherine [--?--].
  • Before 1860 his father, Mr. [--?--] Kennedy, died apparently.
  • Timothy Kennedy was enumerated in the household of Hannah Kennedy and Henry Street in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1860 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, with his sister and mother, as:
    Henry Street, 30, weaver, b. England
    Hannah, 25, b. Ireland
    Mary J., 10/12, b. RI
    Catharine Kennidy, 60, servant, b. Ireland
    **Thomas, 13 (sic), b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Timothy gave his occupation as spinner, according to Ford's history.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • On 29 Nov 1863, Timothy was missing in action, supposed to be a prisoner.
  • On 2 Dec 1863 Timothy was taken prisoner at Mine Run, Virginia, and confined at Richmond.
  • On 27 Apr 1864, Timothy was sent to prison hospital.
  • On 20 Nov 1864, at Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, Timothy was paroled from prison.
  • On 26 Nov 1864 at Camp Parole, Maryland, Timothy reported back to the Union lines.
  • On 11 Jan 1865 Timothy ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts discharged for disability at a date not given in the 1870 roster.

  • On 28 Nov 1884, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Timothy was admitted.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Dec 1884, and received certificate 405137.
  • On 13 May 1887, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Timothy was dishonorably discharged for "assaulting a patient in the hospital."
  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 19 Dec 1889, as of Co. K, 15th Mass, and received certificate number 405137.
  • On 10 Jul 1901, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Timothy was readmitted.
  • He died on 27 Aug 1906 at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, by drowning in the Togus Lake. He was 64 years old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1906 at Togus National Cemetery, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Sec 2, Row 9, Grave No. 2219.
  • On 6 Sep 1906 his body was exhumed and shipped to Woonsocket, RI.
  • On 9 Oct 1906 his personal effects were sent to his sister, Mrs. Hannah Street, 115 Green St., Woonsocket, RI.
  • Last Edited: 17 May 2020

William Henry Kenniston

b. 10 May 1829, d. 20 June 1894
  • Father: Henry D. Kenniston b. 9 Apr 1789, d. 2 Mar 1859
  • Mother: Mary Stevens b. 1797
  • Company: F
  • William Henry Kenniston was born on 10 May 1829 at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, son of Henry D. Kenniston and Mary Stevens.
  • On 14 Sep 1848 William's sister, Elmira Kenniston, married Ambrose Pendleton Melvin at Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • William Henry Kenniston was enumerated in the household of Henry D. Kenniston and Mary Stevens in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Thomaston, Lincoln County, Maine, as:
    Henry Kiriston, 65, b. ME (as were all)
    Mary Kiriston, 53
    Elizebeth A Kinerton, 25
    **Wm H Kinerton, 20
    Samuel Kinerton, 18
    Eloner F Kinerton, 15
    Edwin S Kinerton, 14
    Ambrose Melvin, 28 (son-in-law)
    Elmira Melvin, 24 (daur)
    John McKinny, 24.
  • Starting 16 Sep 1857, William also served in the 1st U. S. Dragoons.
  • On 2 Mar 1859 his father, Henry D. Kenniston, died at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, at age 69.
  • William Henry Kenniston was enumerated in the household of Mary Stevens in the 1860 US Federal Census in 1860 at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, as:
    Mary Kenniston, 64
    **William Kenniston, 28, caulker
    Samuel Kenniston, 26
    Edward Kenniston, 23.
  • William Henry Kenniston ended his service with the 1st U. S. Dragoons on 16 Sep 1862.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as soldier.

  • On 31 Jul 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one Harvey H. Hart, a draftee of Boston. He was 34 years, 2 months and 21 days old.
  • William was described as being 5 feet 11 inches, with blue eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
  • On 4 Dec 1863 William was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 23 Apr 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the U. S. Navy.

  • Starting 5 May 1864, William also served in the as a Seaman.
  • In 1864 William served on Recg. ship "North Carolina" and "U. S. S. Merrimac", under Captain Budd.
  • He ended his service by desertion, per MASSCW. However there is no mention of this in the 1890 Veteran's Emumeration on 8 Aug 1864.
  • On 1 Nov 1864 his brother-in-law, Ambrose Pendleton Melvin, died at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, as a POW with the 1st DC Cavalry Regiment.
  • On 27 Apr 1872 William Henry Kenniston, 42, married Angenette E. Wood at Rockland, Knox County, Maine.
  • William Henry Kenniston and Angenette E. Ingraham were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine, as:
    Kenniston, Wm., 47, calker, b. ME (as were all in the family)
    ---, Nettie, 33, wife
    ---, Earnest W., 14, son
    ---, Nettie F., 13, daur
    ---, Myra, 7, daur
    ---, Rosa B., 5, daur
    ---, Mary, 2, daur.
  • William Henry Kenniston was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F, noting that he has lost his papers and doesn't know the exact dates. He mentions his service with the 1st U. S. Dragoons, as well as the Navy.
  • He made application at Maine for a veteran's pension on 2 Jul 1890, made application number 957322, but no certificate number is recorded in he index.
  • On 23 Oct 1891 William and Angenette's daughter, Myra E. Kenniston married Fred C. Louraine at Rockland, Knox County, Maine.
  • On 16 Jan 1892 William's daughter, Jeannette F. "Nettie" Kenniston married Warren P. Douglas at Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, in a second marriage for both.
  • William Henry Kenniston died on 20 Jun 1894 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine. He was 65 years, 1 month and 10 days old.
  • He was buried in Jun 1894 at Thomaston Village Cemetery, Thomaston, Knox County, Maine.
  • On 29 Sep 1913 William and Angenette's daughter, Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Kenniston married Frank M. Piper at Rockland, Knox County, Maine, in a first marriage for her and the second for him.
  • After 1920 Angenette E. Ingraham, his wife, died.
  • Last Edited: 16 Nov 2021

Family 1:

  • Ernest W. Kenniston b. between 1865 - 1866
  • Jeannette F. "Nettie" Kenniston b. 7 Mar 1866, d. 24 Jan 1949

Family 2: Angenette E. Ingraham b. Apr 1847, d. after 1920

  • Myra E. Kenniston b. 27 Dec 1873
  • Rosa Belle Kenniston b. 21 May 1875, d. 10 Aug 1957
  • Mary Helen Kenniston b. 20 Jul 1878, d. 9 Jul 1959
  • Eddie Kenniston b. 10 May 1881
  • Harry P. Kenniston b. 10 May 1881
  • Luella Snow Kenniston b. 9 Jul 1884, d. 18 May 1908
  • Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Kenniston b. 8 Mar 1888, d. 24 Mar 1975
  • Francis S. Kenniston b. 1892
  • Thresa V. Kenniston b. 1897

Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr.

b. between 1842 and 1843, d. 10 June 1864
  • Father: Sumner Russell Kilburn Sr. b. 9 Apr 1819, d. 11 Oct 1842
  • Mother: Almira Pollard b. 30 Dec 1817, d. 11 May 1908
  • Company: C
  • On 11 Oct 1842 Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. witnessed the death of Sumner Russell Kilburn Sr. at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the same day as his brother Hiram.
  • Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was born between 1842 - 1843 at Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Sumner Russell Kilburn Sr. and Almira Pollard.
  • In 1843 Almira petitioned the court to be named guardian of Sumner Russell Kilburn, minor child of Sumner R. Kilburn deceased on 1 March 1843, and William H. Crossman and Sherman Willard of Shirley stood bond. [Worcester Probate File 35068]
  • Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was enumerated in the household of Almira Pollard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 29 Aug 1850 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with another family (relationship if any, unknown) as:
    John THURSTON, 60, m, farmer, estate of $6000, b. in MA (as were all in household)
    Mahitabel, 53, f
    Charles, 20, m, laborer
    John F., 18, m, laborer
    Henry I., 15, m., laborer
    Almira KILBURN, 32, f,
    **Sumner R., 7, m.
  • Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was enumerated in the household of Almira Pollard in the 1860 US Federal Census in 1860 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, still living with his mother and the THURSTON family.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Sumner gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Sumner mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Sumner was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 26 Mar 1863 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was listed among the sick and wounded arriving on 24 March in Portsmouth Grove, RI, on the Daniel Webster from Washington, DC.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Sumner was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, again.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.

  • On 18 Feb 1864 Sumner mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry reenlisted and received a bounty of $325.

    , being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 10 Jun 1864 at The 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
  • On 25 Mar 1867 Almira Pollard received a pension to surviving family member based on Sumner's service; his mother, received certificate number 120227.
  • In 1868 Sumner Russell Kilburn Jr. was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the tablets at the Lancaster Town Library.
  • Almira, his mother, outlived Sumner and died on 11 May 1908 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 90.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Amasa B. Kimball

b. 13 December 1826, d. 7 October 1877
  • Father: John Kimball b. 29 Mar 1794, d. 13 Mar 1852
  • Mother: Mary (Betsey) Wright b. about 1796, d. 5 May 1867
  • Company: F
  • Amasa B. Kimball was born on 13 Dec 1826 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Kimball and Mary (Betsey) Wright.
  • On 18 Nov 1849 Amasa B. Kimball, 22, married Semantha Battles at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Amasa B. Kimball and Semantha Battles were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    **Amon Kimball, 35, day labor, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Samanthia, 38
    George W., 10
    John W., 8
    Walter G., 6
    Wilton W., 4
    Amina Battles, 21, domestic.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Amasa gave his occupation as teamster.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Amasa mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 34 years, 6 months and 29 days old.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Amasa ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.

  • He made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Sep 1866, and received certificate number 95439.
  • He and Semantha Battles were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
  • Amasa B. Kimball died on 7 Oct 1877 at Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was 50 years, 9 months and 24 days old.
  • He was buried in Oct 1877 at Warwick Cemetery, Rt. 78, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jan 1878 Semantha Battles received a pension to surviving family member based on Amasa's service; his wife, received certificate number 1182190.
  • In 1886 Amasa B. Kimball was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 7 Mar 2018

Family: Semantha Battles b. 1821

  • George W. Kimball b. 20 Jul 1850
  • John W. Kimball b. 7 Feb 1852
  • Walter G. Kimball b. 3 Jan 1854, d. 22 Feb 1936
  • Wilton W. Kimball b. 4 Mar 1856, d. 9 Aug 1857

Horace Kimball

b. 23 July 1826, d. 1 December 1904
  • Father: Caleb Kimball b. 1800
  • Mother: Mary Pousland b. 1801
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Horace Kimball was born on 23 Jul 1826 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Caleb Kimball and Mary Pousland.
  • On 30 Aug 1849 Horace Kimball, 23, married Elizabeth Gray, daughter of Josiah Gray and Eunice Fuller, at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • Horace Kimball and Elizabeth Gray were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Jul 1860 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kimball, Horace, 33, mason, b. MA (as were all)
    Elizabeth G., 30
    Horace F., 6
    Alice G., 4
    Mary P., 2.
  • In 1861 Horace was living at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  • On 2 Sep 1861 Horace Kimball mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 35 years, 1 month and 10 days old.
  • On 6 Jan 1864 Horace ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by transfer.

  • Starting 6 Jan 1864, Horace also served in the 24th Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company F.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Horace gave his occupation as Mason.
  • He ended his service with by mustering out on 5 Sep 1864.
  • He and Elizabeth Gray were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1880 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kimball, Horace, 53, brick mason, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Elizabeth, 50, wife
    ---, Horace F., 26, son, brick mason
    ---, Alice G., 24, daur, dress maker
    ---, Mary P., 21, daur, in shoe factory
    ---, Frank B., 19, son, laborer
    ---, Lizzie C., 18, daur
    ---, Alonzo G., 8, son.
  • On 15 Oct 1884 Horace and Elizabeth's daughter, Lizzie C. Kimball married Alvin Jenkins at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 16 Mar 1885 Horace and Elizabeth's daughter, Alice G. Kimball married Walter F. Osgood at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Horace Kimball made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 21 Jan 1890, and received certificate number 711332.
  • On 7 Feb 1903 his daughter, Mary P. Kimball, died at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 44 unmarried, a suicide by drowning.
  • Horace's son, Frank B. Kimball, died and was buried on 2 Jun 1904 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 43 years, 11 months and 22 days.
  • Horace Kimball died on 1 Dec 1904 at Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 78 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried on 4 Dec 1904 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 22 Dec 1904 Elizabeth Gray received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Horace's service; his wife received certificate number 587173.
  • Elizabeth outlived Horace and died on 9 Mar 1930 at age 100.
  • Last Edited: 7 Mar 2018

Family: Elizabeth Gray b. Aug 1829, d. 9 Mar 1930

  • Horace F. Kimball b. 19 Mar 1854
  • Alice G. Kimball b. 4 Apr 1856
  • Mary P. Kimball b. Jun 1858, d. 7 Feb 1903
  • Frank B. Kimball b. 11 Jun 1860, d. 30 May 1904
  • Lizzie C. Kimball b. 1862
  • Alonzo G. Kimball b. 18 Aug 1870, d. 31 Jan 1950

John H. Kimball

b. July 1829, d. 1 March 1913
  • Father: Hezekiah Kimball
  • Mother: Mary E. Goodwin
  • Company: G
  • John H. Kimball was born in Jul 1829 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Hezekiah Kimball and Mary E. Goodwin.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 John was living at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • On 1 Mar 1863 John was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 22 Jun 1864 John was taken prisoner at Petersburg, Virginia.
  • On 22 Apr 1865, John was released from prison.
  • On 6 Jun 1865 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by mustering out, as an exchanged prisoner of war.

  • Between 1865 - 1866 John H. Kimball married Ellen F. Burlingame, daughter of John Rex and Elizabeth Handy, (Note: she was the widow of Frederic Burlingame.)
  • John H. Kimball and Ellen F. Rex were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 10 Jun 1870 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, where he is a painter, and his step-son, Leander Burlingame, 9, lives with them.
  • John H. Kimball and Ellen F. Rex were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Kimball, John, 50, painter, b. MA
    ---, Ellen, 40, wife, b. RI
    ---, Ida M., 7, dau, b. RI of MA father
    Burlingame, Leander, 19, step-son, single, b. RI of RI father.
  • John H. Kimball made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 1 Aug 1887, and received certificate number 552124.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and living in Attleborough, MA.
  • On 6 Mar 1897 John and Ellen's daughter, Ida M. Kimball married Hervey F. Gridley at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
  • John H. Kimball and Ellen F. Rex were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1900 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kimball, John, head, b. July 1829, 70, married 44 years, b. MA (of Scottish parents), house painter
    ---, Ellen F., wife, b. July 1839, 60, two of her four children still living, b. RI (of RI parents.)
  • John H. Kimball and Ellen F. Rex were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 15 Apr 1910 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, saying they have been married 43 years, and it was her second marriage. Now only one of their four children are still living.
  • On 23 Feb 1913 Ellen F. Rex, his wife, died at State Hospital, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at age 73.
  • John H. Kimball died on 1 Mar 1913 at State Hospital, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was 83 years and 8 months old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1913 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2012

Family: Ellen F. Rex b. Jul 1839, d. 23 Feb 1913

  • Ida M. Kimball b. Jan 1873, d. after 1950

John White Kimball

b. 27 January 1828, d. 15 July 1910

Col. John W. Kimball
  • Father: Alpheus Kimball b. 26 Jun 1792, d. 13 Feb 1859
  • Mother: Harriet Stone b. 27 Dec 1799, d. 6 Jan 1888
  • Company: Staff
  • John White Kimball was born on 27 Jan 1828 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Alpheus Kimball and Harriet Stone.
  • John White Kimball was enumerated in the household of Alpheus Kimball and Harriet Stone in the 1850 US Federal Census on 15 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Alpheus Kimball, 57, sythe manufacture, b. MA
    Harriet, 59, b. MA
    Harriet A., 37, b. MA
    William, 26, sythe manufacture, b. MA
    **John W., 22, sythe manufacture, b. MA
    Rufus Andasen, 27, farmer, b. US
    Jerome K. Taft, 19, sythe maker, b. US.
  • On 15 Jul 1851 John White Kimball, 23, married Almira Melissa Lesure, 20, daughter of Newell Goodell Merrifield Lesure and Almira Darling, at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • John White Kimball and Almira Melissa Lesure were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    J W Kimball, 32 (m.), b. MA, scythe manufacture
    A M Kimball, 29 (f.), b. RI
    E F Kimball, 8 (f.), b MA
    M E Kimball, 6 (f.), b MA
    M A Huape, 24 (f.), b Ireland
    E H Kimball, 2 (m.), b. MA.

  • On 1 Aug 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Major, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years, 6 months and 5 days old.
  • On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
  • On 12 Feb 1862 John White Kimball was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #7) as follows:
    Furlough - The Fifteenth:---Major J. Kimball, of Fitchburg, Capt. Watson of the Oxford company, and Capt. Philbrick of the Northbridge company, of the fifteenth, are at home, on a short furlough. They report matters all right at Poolesville. Lieut. Jorgensen has recruited 67 men for this regiment since the first of January, who will start from Camp Cameron for Poolesville, this afternoon.
  • On 29 Apr 1862 John was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
  • On 12 Nov 1862 John was transferred from the 15th Massachusetts to to become Colonel of the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry.
  • On 14 Jun 1863 John was wounded at Port Hudson, Louisiana, by a gunshot to the left thigh.
  • He ended his service on 20 Sep 1863.
  • On 21 Oct 1864 at The Bay State House, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the First Annual Reunion of the Fifteenth Regiment Association.
  • On 13 Mar 1865 John was promoted to Brigidier General by Brevet.
  • In 1874 John had his portrait taken as Commander Department of Mass. G. A. R.
  • 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 19 Oct 1877, John was appointed to the position of custodian of the plates in the bureau of engraving and printing at Washington. This is a very easy yet very responsible position. He is obliged to see that the engravers' plates, which are used for printing bonds and notes during the day, are all locked in safes at night. He will enter upon his duties November 1st. from the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  • On 17 Apr 1878 John and Almira's daughter, Emma Frances Kimball married Frederick William Eager at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 1 Jul 1879 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the annual reunion of Company B, 15th Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Fisiliers. (Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Jun 1880.
  • He and Almira Melissa Lesure were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kimball, John W., 52, postmaster, b. MA
    ---, Melissa, 49, wife, b. RI
    ---, Elizabeth, 25, daur, school teacher, b. MA
    ---, Edward, 22, son, clerk in bank, b. MA
    ---, Josephine, 4, daur, b. MA.
  • John White Kimball was a pall bearer at the burial of James E. May on 30 Jun 1880 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 21 Oct 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 14th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment.
  • On 21 Oct 1882 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 16th annual regimental reunion of the 15th Massachusetts. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
  • On 28 Jun 1883 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 15th reunion of Company B, Fitchburg Fusiliers. From The Fitchburg Sentinel, 29 June 1883
    Veteran Fusiliers' Reunion
    The 15th annual reunion of Co. B (Veteran Fusiliers) 15th Regt., was held at Wachusett Park on Thursday, June 28th. At a few minutes past noon the business meeting was called to order by 1st Lieut. John W. Kimball (the captain being absent); 22 comrades were present when the roll was called by the sergeant. The treasurer reported $5.68 in the treasury. The following list of officers were chosen for the ensuing year: Captain, John W. Kimball; 1st Lieut., William E. Taylor; 2d Lieut., Lyman Nichols; 1st Sergt., clerk and treasurer, Henry A. Spooner. The place of holding the next reunion was left to the discretion of the officers elect.
    Walter A. Eames, John W. Kimball and Henry A. Spooner were appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Comrades Roland E. Bowen and Orlando Wetherbee, who have died since the last reunion. Letters were read from Comrades A. J. Nye of Athol and Charles H. Eager of Boston. Captain Kimball stated that, since the death of AiOsborne, the association has but three honorary members (A. W. Benjamin of Westminster, Harrington Sibley and George H. Boss of Fitchburg)-- and he recommended that those who take an interest in the association and attend the reunions, bemade honorary members. On motion of Walter A. Eames, the recommendation was adopted and the following names were placed on the rolls of the association as honorary members:
    Charles Devens of Worcester, Charles May of Leominster, ---- Bowen of Millbury, Charles T. Bateman of Boston, Walter C. Eames of Belmont, Wilbur Taylor, D. H. Piper and Harry Taylor of Winchendon, Charles Nichols, Marcus M. Nichols and George W. Gibbs of Westminster, Edward F. Kimball, Edward H. Fletcher, S. G. Frost, Cyrus Thurston, Sidney Sibley, F. A. Monroe, Albert McIntire, M. Edwin Day, Fred A. Bruce and Samuel F. Spooner of Fitchburg.
    A bountiful collation was served in the grove and the afternoon was agreeably spent in games, boating and dancing to the music of a violin manipulated by Charles May of Leominster. At about 7 p.m. the festivities of the day were brought to a close by all uniting in singing "Auld Lang Syne."
  • On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
  • In 1886 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jun 1886 John White Kimball took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
  • From Descendants of John White of Wenham and Lancaster, Massachusetts Vol II --.
  • On 28 Jun 1888 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended a reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
  • On 9 Oct 1888 his grandson, John Kimball Eager, son of Frederick William Eager and Emma Frances Kimball, was born at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • John White Kimball 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 A, nothing that he has malarial fever from his time at Port Hudson.
  • On 28 Jun 1892 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball 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.)
  • On 8 Jul 1892 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball was reported among those attending a reunion of Company E.
  • On 25 Nov 1892 John gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  • On 28 Jun 1894 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball 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.
  • He was a pall bearer at the burial of Frederick A. Britton on 29 Apr 1896 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In May 1898 John was living at Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers.
  • On 7 Oct 1899, at Massachusetts John was named state auditor, having been nominated by former Senator A. S. Roe of Worcester.
  • From The 20th Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol.6, p.239. --.
  • On 28 Jun 1900 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended a reunion of Company B of the 15th Massachusetts. Click icon to read the report in the Fitchburg Sentenel.
  • On 29 Jun 1901 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 40th reunion of Company B.
  • On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
  • On 29 Jun 1903 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 35th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
  • On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
  • On 28 Jun 1905 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball 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, John White Kimball attended the dedication of a statue of General Charles Devens, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball 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.)
  • John White Kimball was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
  • On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 41st annual regimental reunion and banquet on the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, as reported in the Fitchburg Sentinel the following day.
  • On 27 Jun 1908 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 40th annual reunion of Company B, 15th Mass.
  • On 26 Jun 1909 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John White Kimball attended the 41st reunion of Company B, The Fusiliers.
  • He and Almira Melissa Lesure were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 29 Apr 1910 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kimball, John W., 82, married 58 years, b. MA, real estate
    ---, Almira M., wife, three of four children living, b. RI
    ---, Emma E.(sic), daur, 55, single, b. MA, teacher
    ---, Edward F., son, 52, single, b. MA, book keeper
    and an irish servant.
  • John White Kimball died on 15 Jul 1910 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 82 years, 5 months and 18 days old.
  • He was buried in Jul 1910 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 4, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Spruce Avenue, Lot 100.
  • On 27 Oct 1910 John White Kimball was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
  • The personal papers or letters of John White Kimball are available at consisting of military business letters written during his service time in his service file.
  • In Jul 1911 Almira Melissa Lesure received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; received certificate number 708726.
  • Almira, his wife, outlived John and died on 11 Jul 1914 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 82.
  • Last Edited: 10 Mar 2018

Family: Almira Melissa Lesure b. 15 Jul 1831, d. 11 Jul 1914

  • Emma Frances Kimball b. 13 May 1852, d. 22 Dec 1912
  • Mary Elizabeth Kimball b. 9 May 1854, d. 12 Jan 1943
  • Edward Franklin Kimball b. 25 Sep 1857, d. 1958
  • Josephine White Kimball b. 28 Apr 1876, d. 2 Sep 1881

James Leonard King

b. 26 April 1826, d. 18 May 1877
  • Father: James Hooper King b. 22 Sep 1801, d. 30 Apr 1889
  • Mother: Nancy Tileston b. 1803, d. 26 Apr 1899
  • Company: 1_SS
  • James Leonard King was born on 26 Apr 1826 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of James Hooper King and Nancy Tileston.
  • On 17 Jun 1845 James Leonard King, 19, married Angeline Frances Briggs, 17, daughter of Abraham Briggs and Hannah B. Marsh, at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, and the marriage was registered in Hopkinton.
  • James Leonard King and Angeline Frances Briggs were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 14 Jul 1860 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
    James L. King, 34, harness maker, b. MA (as were all)
    Adaline F., 33
    Agnes F., 15
    Herbert M., 11
    Ella C., 9.
  • Starting 19 Aug 1861, James also served in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
  • In 1862 James was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, James gave his occupation as harness maker.
  • He ended his service with the 21st Massachusetts Infantry, by discharge for disability on 1 Apr 1862.

  • On 28 Oct 1862 James L. King mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 36 years, 6 months and 2 days old.
  • On 12 Apr 1863 James ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Plymouth, Virginia, by discharge for disability.

  • Starting 29 Aug 1864, James also served in the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps.
  • He ended his service with the 13th Infantry Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps, being discharged for disability on 27 Jan 1865.
  • He and Angeline Frances Briggs were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 17 Jun 1870 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    King, James L., 44, works in harness shop, b. MA
    ---, Angeline, 42
    ---, Ellen C., 19.
  • On 7 Nov 1876 James and Angeline's daughter, Ella Caroline King married James L. Dawes at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • James Leonard King died on 18 May 1877 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 51 years and 22 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1877 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a member of the 21st Massachusetts Infantry.
  • On 7 Jul 1890 Angeline Frances Briggs received a pension to surviving family member based on James's service; his wife, received certificate nuimber 367914, noting his service in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry and the 13th V. R. C.
  • James's wife, Angeline Frances Briggs, died and was buried in Jul 1901 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 74 years.
  • Last Edited: 14 Sep 2016

Family: Angeline Frances Briggs b. 25 Jun 1827, d. 5 Jul 1901

  • Agnes F. King b. 28 Apr 1845
  • Herbert M. King b. 16 Nov 1848, d. 17 Apr 1910
  • Ella Caroline King b. 25 Apr 1851

Lemuel Borden King

b. 26 May 1842, d. 26 February 1901
  • Father: Ira King b. 1806, d. 1859
  • Mother: Lydia Ann Borden b. 12 May 1812, d. 2 Mar 1897
  • Company: K
  • Lemuel Borden King was born on 26 May 1842 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, son of Ira King and Lydia Ann Borden.
  • Lemuel Borden King was enumerated in the household of Lydia Ann Borden in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, as:
    Lydia A King, 38
    Susan King, 16
    Lydia A King, 12
    William King, 11
    **Samuel King, 9.
  • Lemuel Borden King was enumerated in the household of Lydia Ann Borden in the 1860 US Federal Census on 6 Jul 1860 at North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Lydia A. King, 49, b. RI
    Susan, 25, b. NY
    Lydia A King, 22, b. NY
    **Lemuel, 17, b. NY
    William D., 20, sailor, b. CT.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lemuel gave his occupation as spinner.
  • In 1861 Lemuel was living at New York.

  • On 1 Jul 1861 Lemuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 5 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Lemuel was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lemuel Borden King was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 2 Nov 1861 at "Worcester Aegis & Transcript", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lemuel Borden King was mentioned among the casualties.
  • In Jun 1862, Lemuel was absent sick in General Hospital.
  • On 18 Aug 1862, Lemuel was present for duty.
  • On 13 Dec 1862 Lemuel was wounded at The Battle of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, a second time with a gunshot in the left thigh.
  • In Dec 1862, at Harwood U. S. A. General Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, Lemuel was where he appears on a hospital muster roll.
  • On 15 Feb 1864 Lemuel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps in an unassigned detachment.

  • On 25 Oct 1864 Lemuel Borden King, 22, married Mercy Elizabeth Mowrey, 19, daughter of Russell Mowry and Charlotte [--?--], at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • On 11 Nov 1864 Lemuel Borden King, 22, married Mary Ann Martin, daughter of Francis Martin and Mary A. [--?--], at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • On 19 Oct 1865 "Manufacturers' and Farmers' Journal" reports that "Lemuel B. King pleaded guilty of bigamy and was sentenced to two years imprisonment in the State's Prison."
  • On 11 Feb 1867 "Manufacturers' and Farmers' Journal," Providence, RI:
    Whereas, Lemuel B. King, of North Providence, in said county, has filed his petition in said office praying for a divorce from his wife, Maria L. King -- Notice is therefore hereby given to the said Lemuel B. King to appear, if he shall see fit, at the Supreme Court to be holden in said Providence, on the fourth Monday of March next, then and there to respond to said petition.
  • On 1 Jun 1867 the "Newport Mercury" reports that Lemuel has been released from prison.
  • On 3 Jun 1867 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, the "Manufacturers' and Farmers' Journal" reports - The following individuals, with the advice and consent of the Senate, were pardoned by his Excellency the Governor:...and Lemuel B. King.
  • Lemuel Borden King filed for divorce from Mary Ann Martin on 25 Nov 1867 at Supreme Court, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • Prof. Charles S. Hilton was an alias he used during his career as a tightrope walker after the war.
  • On 9 Jan 1869 Prof. Charles S. Hilton, 26, married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Small, 22, daughter of Levi Small and Lucy A Strout, at Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine.
  • Lemuel Borden King and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Small were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in 1870 at Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, as:
    Samuel Easter, 51, b. England
    Lucy Easter, 59, b. ME
    Chas Hilton, 24, works in shoe factory, b. NY
    Lizzie B Hilton, 24, b. ME
    Carrie M Hilton, 5/12, b. ME.
  • Lemuel Borden King made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Jan 1870, and received certificate 108169.
  • In 1872 Lemuel was living at Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine.
  • On 25 May 1877 at Androscoggin County, Maine, The "Portland Daily Press" reports the following:
    Prof. Charles S. Hilton of Auburn, walked a tight rope across Main street in Pittsfield the other evening, from the second story window of Dinsmore's shoe shop to the uppermost window of the Lenney House. Mr. Hilton is the man who crossed the Lewiston Falls on a right rope a few years ago.
  • On 5 Nov 1878 Elizabeth "Lizzie" Small, his wife, died at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 32 of consumption.
  • On 24 Jun 1886 Lemuel Borden King, 44, married Medorah Pinkham, 35, daughter of John Pinkham and Lucy Ann Gould, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a first (sic) marriage for him and the second for her. She was the former wife of one Robert A. Woodbury who had served in the 29th Maine Infantry Regiment.
  • Lemuel Borden King was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company K, where he was wounded in both legs and is still lame from the wounds.
  • On 4 Sep 1890 Lemuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Annie Maria Hilton married Joseph Benjamin Abbott at Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine.
  • On 27 Sep 1893 Lemuel and Elizabeth's daughter, Caroline Maude Hilton married Eugene Wilmot Libby at Gorham, New Hampshire.
  • On 22 Feb 1895 his grandson, Leon Eugene Abbott, son of Joseph Benjamin Abbott and Annie Maria Hilton, was born at Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine.
  • On 18 May 1895, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Lemuel was admitted.
  • On 14 Dec 1895, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, Lemuel was discharged, at his own request.
  • On 30 Jan 1897 Lemuel was living at Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, where he was interviewed as Charles Hilton in the "Lewiston Evening Journal," - Jan 30, 1897, p. 9 Click HERE to read the article. (Close frame to return here.)
  • He was enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he is a boarder, enumerated as married, but no wife is enumerated with him, and no occupation is given.
  • He died on 26 Feb 1901 at Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 58 years and 9 months old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1901 at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
  • On 13 Apr 1901 Medorah Pinkham received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lemuel's service; his wife, receiving certificate 577760.
  • Medorah, his wife, outlived Lemuel and died in 1929.
  • Last Edited: 28 May 2020

Family 1: Mary Ann Martin b. 1844, d. 22 Dec 1911

  • James T. Martin b. Dec 1865
  • George Henry Martin b. 28 Jul 1868, d. 27 Feb 1947

Family 2: Mercy Elizabeth Mowrey b. 17 Dec 1844, d. 12 Apr 1905

  • Lillie Elizabeth King b. 19 Jan 1866

Family 3: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Small b. 9 Jun 1846, d. 5 Nov 1878

  • Caroline Maude Hilton b. 22 Dec 1869, d. 3 Mar 1943
  • Annie Maria Hilton b. 31 Mar 1873, d. 25 Jul 1947

Family 4: Medorah Pinkham b. 22 Jan 1851, d. 1929

Thomas King

b. 1829, d. 13 November 1869
  • Father: James King
  • Mother: Bridget Cunningham b. 1807, d. 25 Jan 1882
  • Company: E
  • Thomas King was born about in 1829 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of James King and Bridget Cunningham.
  • Thomas King married Harriet [--?--].
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as shoemaker.


  • On 12 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas King was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 Thomas was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Thomas King was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.

  • He died on 13 Nov 1869 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of injuries from a fall. He was 40 years old.
  • He was buried in Nov 1869 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Harriet [--?--] in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    King, Harriet, 30, b. Ireland
    Pecret, Michael, 24, laborer, b. Ireland
    ---, Edmon, 19, laborer, b. Ireland
    King, Lewis, 10, b. MA.
  • On 28 Feb 1878 Thomas and Harriet's son, Lewis King married Rosa Santum at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 7 Jan 1879 his granddaughter, Agnes King, daughter of Lewis King and Rosa Santum, was born at Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 30 Jul 1890 Harriet Paquet received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; his remarried and rewidowed wife, but no certificate number is given.
  • On 30 Jul 1890 Louis King received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; a minor(sic), made application, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Last Edited: 10 Apr 2016

Family: Harriet [--?--] b. 1840

  • Lewis King b. 5 Oct 1859

Joseph Warren Kingsbury

b. 23 July 1843, d. 23 January 1875
  • Father: Joseph Kingsbury b. 17 Aug 1805, d. 21 Oct 1883
  • Mother: Eliza Rand b. 1807, d. 25 May 1860
  • Company: A
  • Joseph Warren Kingsbury was born on 23 Jul 1843 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Joseph Kingsbury and Eliza Rand.
  • Joseph Warren Kingsbury was enumerated in the household of Joseph Kingsbury and Eliza Rand in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Joseph Kingsbury, 44, manufacturer, $2500 property, b. ME
    Eliza, 42, b. MA (as were the rest of the family)
    Charles E., 23
    Eliza A., 18
    Caroline P., 12
    **Joseph, 7
    Albert, 5
    Helen, 1
    Nancy Rand, 63, b. MA
    Pauline Kingsbury, 17, b. ME
    Nancy Varney, 17, b. NH.
  • On 25 May 1860 his mother, Eliza Rand, died at Massachusetts.
  • Joseph Warren Kingsbury was enumerated in the household of Joseph Kingsbury in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1860 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Joseph Kingsbury, 53, manufacturer, b. ME
    Ada, 28, b. MA
    **Joseph W., 17, b. MA
    Albert M., 15, b. MA
    Helen L., 11, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Joseph gave his occupation as machinist.
  • In 1861 Joseph was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 4 Apr 1861 Joseph's widowed father, Joseph Kingsbury, remarried to Harriet Newell Sawyer at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  • On 1 Aug 1861 Joseph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 9 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Joseph was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joseph Warren Kingsbury 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, Joseph Warren Kingsbury 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, Joseph W. Kingsbury was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 10 Jun 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Joseph Warren Kingsbury was listed among the released prisoners brought to this port (Annapolis?) on board the U. S. transport Guide from Newbern, N. C.
  • On 31 Aug 1862 his brother, Albert Mordough Kingsbury, died at age 17 of wounds received in battle while serving with Co D, 22nd Regt. Massachusetts Vols.
  • On 27 Nov 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia, due to disability.

  • On 8 Jan 1867 Joseph Warren Kingsbury, 23, married Mary E. Merritt, 19, daughter of William Henry Merritt and Elizabeth Morrison, at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Joseph Warren Kingsbury and Mary E. Merritt were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 5 Jul 1870 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Kingsbury, Joseph W., 27, works in woolen mill, $300 personal estate, b. MA
    ---, Mary E.,22, b. Nova Scotia
    ---, Joseph, 73, $2000 real estate, works in woolen mill, b. ME
    ---, Harriet N., 52, $1400 personal estate, b. ME
    North, Belle, 25, works in woolen mill, b. Scotland
    Martin, Sarah, 25, works in woolen mill, b. MA.
  • Joseph Warren Kingsbury died on 23 Jan 1875 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 31 years and 6 months old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1875 at Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, with his parents and several of his siblings.
  • In 1879, Joseph was mentioned in Marvin's "History of Lancaster."
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary E. Merritt in the 1880 US Federal Census in 1880 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado, as:
    Mary Kingsbury, 32, widow, keeping house, b. MA
    Ama W. Kingsbury, 14, daur (adoptive?), b. MA
    and eleven boarders.
  • On 23 May 1885 Joseph's widow, Mary E. Kingsbury remarried to John Bernard Pitts at Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
  • On 22 May 1905 Mary E. Pitts received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Joseph's service; received certificate number 842011 after the death of her second husband.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Family: Mary E. Merritt b. 22 Aug 1847, d. 14 Jun 1928

Henry L. Kinney

b. 29 April 1832, d. 8 February 1908
  • Father: Leonard Kinney b. 23 Feb 1797, d. 26 Aug 1875
  • Mother: Louisa Bradley b. 29 Jul 1802, d. 28 Jul 1880
  • Company: C
  • Henry L. Kinney was born on 29 Apr 1832 at New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, son of Leonard Kinney and Louisa Bradley.
  • Henry L. Kinney was enumerated in the household of Leonard Kinney and Louisa Bradley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, as:
    Leonard Kinney, 53, merchant, b. CT (as were all in the family)
    Louisa, 47
    **Henry L., 17
    Cornelia, 14
    Cecelia, 13
    Lucy B., 8
    Charlotte A. Bissell, 1.
  • On 19 Jan 1856 Henry L. Kinney, 23, married Mary Adaliza Smith, 17, daughter of William Smith and Angeline Wenzel.
  • Henry Kenney and Mary Adaliza Smith were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 17 Jul 1860 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a fish dealer.
  • Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry L. Kinney as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 2 months and 13 days old.
  • Henry L. Kinney and Charles Elbridge Smith, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company C.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the hip.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry L. Kinney was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry L. Kinney was mentioned as follows:
    Returned Soldiers of the Fifteenth Regiment
    Five privates of Co.C, fifteenth regiment belonging in Clinton named Briggs M. Daboil, Samuel L. Smith, Matthew Greelman, Frank Grachein, and Henry Kinney, the first three wounded in the Balls Bluff fight, and the last two sick from the hospital at Poolesville, arrived in Worcester by the express train from New York, Sunday forenoon. They left Poolesville on Friday morning. The men were in charge of Lieut. A. L. Fuller, and were taken to Clinton by private conveyance from this city. Governor Andrew received a dispatch Saturday, from his aide, Col. Henry Lee Jr. at Poolesville, stating that Private Turner of Clinton died of his wounds after the battle.
  • On 10 Oct 1862 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • On 17 Sep 1870 Henry L. Kinney was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He made application for a veteran's pension in Jan 1880.
  • He and Mary Adaliza Smith were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1880 at New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, as:
    Kinney, Henry, 48, grocer, b. CT (of CT parents)
    ---, Ada E., 42, wife, b. MA (of MA parents.)
  • Henry L. Kinney and Mary Adaliza Smith were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 21 Jun 1900 at New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, as:
    Henry Kenney, 68, married 44 years, b. CT, grocer
    Mary A., 62, wife, no children, b. MA.
  • Henry L. Kinney died on 8 Feb 1908 at New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was 75 years, 9 months and 10 days old.
  • He was buried in Feb 1908 at Center Cemetery, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Plot: Hale Section B & C, with the inscription "Co. C. 15th Regiment, MA Vols. G. A. R."
  • In Apr 1908 Mary Adaliza Smith received a pension to surviving family member in Connecticut based on Henry's service; received certificate number 695505.
  • On 27 Oct 1910 Henry Kinney was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Henry and died in 1920.
  • Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Family: Mary Adaliza Smith b. 27 Apr 1838, d. 1920