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John P. Larkin

• Father: Dr. Lyman Beecher Larkin b. 8 Nov 1804, d. 11 Jun 1883
• Mother: Jemima B. Richardson b. 1814

• Company: C

• John P. Larkin was born about in 1842 at Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, son of Dr. Lyman Beecher Larkin and Jemima B. Richardson.
• John P. Larkin was enumerated in the household of Dr. Lyman Beecher Larkin and Jemima B. Richardson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 22 Aug 1850 at Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lyman B. Larkin, 45, physician b. MA (as were all in the family)
  Jemima B., 36,
  **John P., 7
  Joseph L., 5
  Betsey K. Chapman, 23, b. ME
  John Ide, 17, laborer, b. MA.
• His mother, Jemima B. Richardson, died apparantly.
• On 1 Jan 1852 John's widowed father, Dr. Lyman Beecher Larkin, remarried to Lydia S. Briggs at Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a first marrriage for her and the second for him.
• John P. Larkin was enumerated in the household of Dr. Lyman Beecher Larkin and Lydia S. Briggs in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lyman B Larkin, 49, b. MA
  Lydia S Larkin, 23, b. MA
  **John P Larkin, 13, b. MA
  Joseph L Larkin, 11, b. MA
  Francis L Larkin, 6, b. MA
  Angelina A Larkin, 1, b. MA
  Ann Oats, 22, b Ireland.
• Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John P. Larkin as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
• In 1861 John was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 27 Dec 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
• He died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 20 years old.
• On 17 Sep 1870 John P. Larkin was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 17 Sep 1900 John P. Larkin 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

Cyrus Larned

• Father: Samuel Larned b. 20 Jul 1815, d. 23 Feb 1897
• Mother: Nancy M. Wakefield b. 1819, d. 1908

• Company: E

• Cyrus Larned was born on 24 Jul 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Samuel Larned and Nancy M. Wakefield, (grandson of John Larned, great-grandson of John Larned, and the g-g-grandson of Isaac Larned III.)
• Cyrus Larned was enumerated in the household of Samuel Larned and Nancy M. Wakefield in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Samuel LARNED, 35, farmer, $1500 real estate, b. MA (as were all)
  Nancy, 33
  John, 8
  **Cyrus, 6.
  
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Cyrus gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• Cyrus Larned and Joel Whittemore Larned, and John Whitney Humphrey, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. E.
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  On 31 Jul 1862 Cyrus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 7 days old.
• He died on 1 Sep 1862 at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC, of typhoid fever. He was 18 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
• He was buried in Sep 1862 at US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (Military Asylum Cemetery), Washington, DC.
• He was memorialized on 7 Sep 1862 at South Cemetery, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his family at plot 148, according to the following from the Webster Times September 6, 1862 (Volume IV # 26),
  Deaths
  In Washington, D. C., at Mount Pleasant Hospital, of typhoid fever, Mr. Cyrus Larned, formerly of Dudley, aged 18 years. (A member of Co. E., 15th Reg. Mass. Vols..)
  Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church, to-morrow afternoon.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cyrus Larned was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 15 Jul 1874 Cyrus Learned was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1890 Cyrus Larned was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In 1909 Cyrus Larned was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 26 Nov 2016

• Charts: Descendants of John and Abigail (Wakefield) Larned

Joel Whittemore Larned

• Father: Simon Larned b. 22 May 1803, d. 31 Jul 1879
• Mother: Louisa Whittemore b. 25 Jul 1805, d. 25 Mar 1885

• Company: E

• Joel Whittemore Larned was born on 5 Aug 1840 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Simon Larned and Louisa Whittemore, (grandson of John Larned, great-grandson of John Larned, and the g-g-grandson of Isaac Larned III.)
• Joel Whittemore Larned was enumerated in the household of Simon Larned and Louisa Whittemore in the 1850 US Federal Census in 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Simon LARNED, 47, farmer, $1000 real estate, b. (MA, as per all)
  Louisa, 45
  Abigail Mary, 17
  James Nathaniel, 15
  **Joel Whittemore, 11
  Sarah Eliza, 8
  Jane Mariah, 6
  Emily, 3.
• On 18 Oct 1858 Joel Whittemore Larned, 18, married Sarah J. Bradford at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Joel gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  
  
• Joel Whittemore Larned and Cyrus Larned, and John Whitney Humphrey, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. E.
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  On 23 Jul 1862 Joel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 21 years, 11 months and 18 days old.
• On 1 Sep 1862 his cousin, Cyrus Larned, died at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC, of typhoid fever at age 18.
• On 22 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Whittemore Larned was mentioned, together with 20 others, among the wounded at the Patent Office hospital in Washington, D.C.
• On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Joel Whittemore Larned was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Joel ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service.
  
  
• He and Sarah J. Bradford were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Larned, Joel W., 29, works in shoe factory, b. MA
  ---, Sarah, 36, b. MA
  ---, William, 7, b. Canada
  ---, Leon, 3, b. NY.
• On 3 Dec 1871 Sarah J. Bradford, his wife, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 30 Mar 1872 Joel Whittemore Larned, 31, married Elsie Sparhawk, 35, daughter of Luther Sparhawk and Sally Davis, at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (Note: She was the widow of his first cousin George Larned, who also left two daughters born before his death in June 1864.)
• Joel Whittemore Larned and Elsie Sparhawk were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1880 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Larned, Joel W., 39, shoe bottomer, b. MA
  ---, Elsey, 43, wife, b. MA
  ---, Elisa, 22, dau, shoe shop, b. MA (step-daughter)
  ---, George M., 15, b. WI
  ---, Wm. Henry, 16, b. MA.
• Joel Whittemore Larned and Elsie Sparhawk were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting that he is an invalid, and both her children are still living.
• Joel Whittemore Larned died on 8 Dec 1901 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 61 years, 4 months and 3 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1901 at North Cemetery, Main Street, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a family plot.
• Elsie, his wife, outlived Joel and died on 8 Nov 1914 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of cerebral hemorrage at age 77.

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

• Charts: Descendants of John and Abigail (Wakefield) Larned

Andrew Laverty

• Father: John Laverty b. 9 May 1800, d. 29 Sep 1870
• Mother: Elmira J. Hillgind b. 13 May 1802, d. 26 Jun 1854

• Company: I

• Andrew Laverty was born on 27 Nov 1832 at New Hampshire, son of John Laverty and Elmira J. Hillgind.
• Andrew Laverty was enumerated in the household of John Laverty and Elmira J. Hillgind in the 1850 US Federal Census on 24 Jul 1850 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  John Laverty, 50, bootmaker, b. Ireland
  Almira, 48, b. NH
  **Andrew, 18, bootmaker, b. RI
  Nancy, 15, b. CT
  Lucy, 12, b. MA
  Mary A., 8, b. MA
  (living nextdoor to)
  Susan Proal, 66, b. NH
  Mark ???, 36, laborer, b. NH
  **Jackson Proal, 19, dresser tender, b. NH.
• On 26 Jun 1854 his mother, Elmira J. Hillgind, died at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
• On 9 Apr 1856 Andrew's sister, Lucy Laverty, married Thomas "Jackson" Proal at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Andrew gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 He was married at the time of his enlistment, according to Ford's history. However, the claim for a pension came from his father. No record of a marriage has yet been found.
• In 1861 Andrew was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 20 Jun 1861 Andrew mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years, 6 months and 24 days old.
• Andrew Laverty and Thomas "Jackson" Proal, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
• John Floyd Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia, mentioning Andrew Laverty, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Andrew Laverty 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, Andrew Laverty was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Andrew Laverty 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, Andrew Laverty was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• On 22 Feb 1862 at "The New York Times", New York City, New York, Andrew Laverty was mentioned, with 61 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, in an article about the return of prisoners under a flag of truce:
  National Prisoners Released, Arrival of Four hundred at Fortres Monroe
  Notice having been received by Gen. Wool, that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent down the James River Yesterday, the "George Washington" and "Express" left at about noon for the appointed meeting place.
  The rebel boat was appointed to meet us at 3 o'clock, but at that time she was not in sight, and shortly after a heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to move in any direction. The two boats were then fastened together, and having dropped anchor, waited for the rebel boat to appear.
  The fog did not lift till late in the evening, when the wind blew so fresh that the boats dragged their anchors and had to be separated. This morning at sunrise the expected prisoners made their appearance, on the "William Allison," which it seemed had also anchored for the night a few miles above us. The return passage was made without any incident, and the prisoners arrived here about 10 o'clock this forenoon. The returned prisoners will be immediately sent north. (Note: here follows a complete list of the released prisoners who arrived by a flag of truce from Richmond.)
• He died on 8 Mar 1862 at Washington, DC. He was 29 years, 3 months and 9 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (Military Asylum Cemetery), Washington, DC.
• An obituary for Andrew Laverty was published on 26 Mar 1862 at "The Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows: (Volume XXIX # 13) Deaths:
  In Washington D. C., March 8, suddenly, Andrew J. Laverty, of company I, 15th Massachusetts regiment, and but recently released from being a prisoner of war at Richmond, 29. ………….
• On 15 Mar 1869 John Laverty received a pension to surviving family member based on Andrew's service; father, made application 172966, but no certificate is recorded in the pension index.
• John, his father, outlived Andrew and died on 29 Sep 1870 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Robert F. Laverty

• Father: Robert Laverty b. 1795, d. 25 Mar 1873
• Mother: Mary Quince b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1853

• Company: I

• Robert F. Laverty was born on 12 Aug 1817 at Scotland, son of Robert Laverty and Mary Quince.
• In 1841 Robert F. Laverty married Nancy McNamara, daughter of Cornelius McNamara and Nancy [--?--], at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Robert F. Laverty and Nancy McNamara were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 3 Oct 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robert Laverty, 32, shoemaker, b. Ireland
  Nancy, 32, b. Ireland
  Mary J., 9, b. MA
  Nancy, 7, b. MA
  Ellen, 5, b. MA
  Elizabeth, 1, b. MA.
• On 30 Mar 1859 his teenage daughter, Nancy Laverty, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 16.
• Robert F. Laverty and Nancy McNamara were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robt. F. Laverty, 41, shoemaker, b. Ireland (sic)
  Nancy, 40, b. Ireland
  Mary J., 18, servant, b. MA
  Ellen, 16, weaver, b. MA
  Edward, 3, b. MA.
• In 1861 Robert was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Robert gave his occupation as bootmaker.
• Robert F. Laverty and William H. Laverty, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry company I.
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  On 6 Jun 1861 Robert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 43 years, 9 months and 25 days old.
• On 30 Jul 1861 Robert and Nancy's daughter, Mary Jane Laverty married Charles E. Whipple at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Robert F. Laverty 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 17 Sep 1862 Robert was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the head.
• On 13 Jan 1863 Robert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1863, received certificate number 12944.
• On 5 Nov 1865 Robert and Nancy's daughter, Ellen Laverty married Everett J. Wilson at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 11 Jul 1866 Nancy McNamara, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung fever.
• On 14 Sep 1866 Robert F. Laverty, 49, married Bridget Carr at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 25 Mar 1873 his father, Robert Laverty, died at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Before 1880 Bridget Carr, his wife, died.
• Robert F. Laverty was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Robert F. Laverty, 62 , b. Scotland, widower, who works in tin shop, lives as with a Canadian family of Joseph COLLETT.
• On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Robert F. Laverty attended the 17th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 110 other veterans of the regiment. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
• 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 as a Sergeant, where he received a gunshot wound in the head.
• On 5 Nov 1891 his brother, William H. Laverty, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pulmonary oedema.
• Robert F. Laverty was a pall bearer at the burial of William H. Laverty on 7 Nov 1891 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Robert F. Laverty died on 13 Aug 1897 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of malaria and rheumatism. He was 80 years and 1 day old.
• He was buried in Aug 1897 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Robert F. Laverty 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: 16 Nov 2017

William H. Laverty

• Father: Robert Laverty b. 1795, d. 25 Mar 1873
• Mother: Mary Quince b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1853

• Company: I

• William H. Laverty was born about in 1828 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, son of Robert Laverty and Mary Quince, according to his entry into the Togus Veterans' Hospital.
• On 15 Aug 1847 William H. Laverty married Margaret Ann Elizabeth Bonner, 16, daughter of Alexander Bonner and Jane McManiman, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William H. Laverty and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Bonner were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 5 Oct 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  William Laverty, 21, shoemaker, b. MA
  Margaret L Laverty, 20, b. Ireland
  Frederick W Laverty, 0, b. MA
  Mary J Laverty, 2, b. MA
  Cornelius Goulding, 16, printer, b. MA
  Thomas Daley, 22, laborer, b. Ireland.
• William H. Laverty was enumerated in the household of Alexander Bonner in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 as:
  Alexander Benner, 40
  Jane Benner, 50
  Rose Benner, 11
  William Laverty, 27
  Margaret Laverty, 25
  Frederick W Laverty, 5
  James A Laverty, 2.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, William gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 William was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• William H. Laverty and Robert F. Laverty, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry company I.
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  On 20 Jun 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 33 years old.
• On 9 Nov 1861 William H. Laverty 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 15 Feb 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 1st Infantry Veterans' Reserve Corps, Company H.
  
  
• He ended his service with from the VRC on 6 Aug 1864.
• Starting 14 Sep 1864, William also served in the 29th Company, Unattached Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment.
• He ended his service with the 29th Company, Unattached Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment on 16 Jun 1865.
• He and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Bonner were divorced apparantly.
• On 28 Jun 1866 William's former wife, Margaret Ann Elizabeth Bonner remarried Henry Robinson at Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Frederick W. Laverty, his son, served in the military after the Civil War. He was enlisted 7 Aug 1866 by Capt. Trowbridge, in Worcester, for 3 years; b. Worcester, MA, 19, farmer, 4th Artillery, Co. S, discharged 20 Aug 1869.
• On 25 Mar 1873 his father, Robert Laverty, died at Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 21 Jul 1876 his son, Frederick W. Laverty, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 26 of Bright's disease.
• On 27 Dec 1886, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, William was admitted.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 17 Jan 1887, and received certificate number 368740.
• In 1891 William was living at Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, and was also a resident of Worcester.
• He died on 5 Nov 1891 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pulmonary oedema. He was 63 years old.
• He was buried on 7 Nov 1891 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Margaret, his former wife, outlived William and died on 21 Sep 1915 at Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 84.

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2018

William Lawler

• Company: F

• William Lawler was born about in 1828 at Kilkenney, Ireland.
• William Lawler married Mary [--?--].
• William Lawler and Mary [--?--] were enumerated in the State census in 1855 at Washington Street, New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York, as:
  William Lawler, 27, b Ireland, lived in NYC 8 years, laborer, non-citizen
  Mary Lawler, 30, wife, b. Ireland, lived in NYC 10 years, cannot read or write
  John Lawler, 1, b. NY
  Edmund Wheland, 45, boarder, b. Ireland, widower
  James Wheland, 16, boarder, b. Ireland
  Mary Wheland, 11, boarder, b. Ireland.
• Mary [--?--], his wife, died.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, William gave his occupation as fireman.
• In 1863 William was living at New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York.
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  On 1 Aug 1863 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute draftee for one Perez G. Porter, being credited to the quota of Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 35 years old.
• William was described as being 5 feet 4 and 3/4 inches, with grey eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.
• William was a widower at his time of enlistment.
• In Oct 1863 His file shows the following:
  To be deducted from his pay, one Springfield rifle, one bayonet, one gun sling, one knapsack and one canteen.
• On 6 May 1864 William was wounded at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, receiving a "contusion of the right leg."
• At Third Division G. H., Alexandria, Virginia, William admitted to hospital.
• In May 1864, his son John was living at 105 Washington Street, NY City.
• On 18 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, William Lawler was noted among the wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.
• On 28 May 1864, William was transferred to the hospital at Philadelphia.
• On 27 Jul 1864 William ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Starting 28 Jul 1864, William also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
• On 6 Sep 1864, William was returned to duty.
• On 27 Oct 1864 William was taken prisoner at Boydton Road, Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia.
• On 17 Feb 1865, William was released from prison.
• On 27 Feb 1865, William was sent to Baltimore, MD, from Annapolis, MD.
• He ended his service with no further record after 27 Feb 1865.

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2019

Albert H. Lawrence

• Father: Ansel Lawrence b. 28 May 1800, d. 31 May 1885
• Mother: Mary R. Jenkins b. 6 Aug 1810, d. 17 May 1898

• Company: F

• Albert H. Lawrence was born on 29 Jul 1834 at Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, son of Ansel Lawrence and Mary R. Jenkins.
• In 1861 Albert H. Lawrence was painter, credited to Fall River, Massachusetts.
• Starting 30 Jul 1861, Albert also served in the in the Navy as an Ordinary Seaman.
• In Oct 1862, Albert was taken sick and sent ashore to hospital at Newbern, NC from the U. S. S. J. L. Lockwood. From there he was sent to the Navy hospital at the Brooklyn Naval Yard where he remained about four weeks. Then he was transferred to the Navy Hospital at Boston.
• He ended his service by discharge for disability as an Ordinary Seaman on 30 Jul 1863 at Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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  On 30 Jul 1863 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a substitute for one William H. Garrison, a draftee of Harwich, MA, being credited to the quota of Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years and 1 day old.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1863, Albert gave his occupation as seaman.
• Albert was described as being 5 feet 8 and 1/4 inches tall, with brown eyes, light hair and a dark complexion.
• On 7 Jan 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 8 May 1868 Albert H. Lawrence, 33, married Albina Augusta Dammon, 23, daughter of Sylvenus B. Dammon and Sarah Ann Creasey, at Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine.
• Albert H. Lawrence was enumerated in the household of Ansel Lawrence and Mary R. Jenkins in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1870 at Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lawrence, Asel, 70, (m.) farmer, b. MA
  ---, Mary, 61, b. MA
  ---, Albert, 34, painter, b. MA
  ---, Albina, 26, b. ME (his wife.)
• Albert H. Lawrence made application for a veteran's pension on 18 May 1880, for his service in the Navy, and received certificate number 3726.
• He and Albina Augusta Dammon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Paris, Oxford County, Maine, as:
  Lawrence, Albert H., 46, farmer, b. MA (as were his parents)
  ---, Albina, 35, wife, b. ME
  ---, Oliver E., 5, son, b. ME.
• Albert H. Lawrence was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Paris, Oxford County, Maine, as having served on the "Ohio". There is no mention of his service in the 15th Massachusetts which came later.
• About 1894 Albina Augusta Dammon, his wife, died.
• On 17 Sep 1899 Albert and Albina's daughter, Lillian May Rusel Lawrence married Walter E. Rowe at New Hampshire.
• On 17 Dec 1907 Albert and Albina's son, Oliver Ellsworth Lawrence married Jesse L. Rowe at Paris, Oxford County, Maine.
• Albert H. Lawrence was was one of many soldiers who resided at one time or another at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He died on 25 Nov 1909 at Soldiers' Home, Crest Avenue, Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, of cancer. He was 75 years, 3 months and 27 days old.
• He was buried in Nov 1909 at Buckfield Village Cemetery, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine, Damon Section: B; Lot: 62.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2019

Amos W. Lawrence

• Father: Amos Lawrence
• Mother: Lydia Cummings

• Company: B

• Amos W. Lawrence was born on 30 Apr 1832 at Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Amos Lawrence and Lydia Cummings.
• On 6 Jan 1853 Amos W. Lawrence, 20, married Catharine S. Streeter, 21, daughter of Levi Streeter and Sarah Packard, at Troy, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
• In 1861 Amos was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Amos gave his occupation as carpenter.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Amos mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 2 months and 12 days old.
• He died on 12 Oct 1862 at Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC, of disease. He was 30 years, 5 months and 12 days old.
• He was buried in 1862 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 2, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (East of Central Entrance), Japonica Path.
• On 26 Nov 1862 Catharine S. Streeter received a pension to surviving family member based on Amos's service; received certificate 20768.
• His estate was probated in 1862 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and is listed in the Worcester County probate index.
• A photograph or image of Amos W. Lawrence is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Chester Franklin Brown and Sarah J. Streeter in the 1870 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1870 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Brown, Chester F., 35, painter, b. MA
  ---, Sarah J., 36, b. NH (sister-in-law)
  Lawrence, Catherine, 38, b. NH
  ---, Addie E., 12, b. NH (sic.)
• On 14 Feb 1884 Amos's daughter, Addie E. Lawrence married Alfred Joel Nims at Massachusetts.
• In 1893 Catharine S. Lawrence was living at Depot Square, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as "widow of Amos", according to the Leominster city directory.
• Amos's wife, Catharine S. Streeter, died and was buried in Dec 1902 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 71 years and 2 months.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Sayles V. Lawrence

• Company: 1_SS

• Sayles V. Lawrence was born about in 1824 at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
• At the time of his enlistment, Sayles gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1862 Sayles was living at Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  On 15 Oct 1862 Sayles V. Lawrence mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters according to the 1870 AG report with no further information, being credited to the quota of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years old.
• Sayles was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with gray eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.
• His enlistment records notes that his name was never taken on the regimental roll.

• Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Walter Lawrence

• Father: Noah Lawrence b. 19 Jul 1802, d. 30 Aug 1877
• Mother: Humility Woodward b. 17 May 1805, d. 4 Feb 1881

• Company: A

• Walter Lawrence was born on 12 Oct 1843 at Melbourne, Richmond County, Quebec, Canada (East), son of Noah Lawrence and Humility Woodward, according to his naturalization document and military service record.
• Walter Lawrence was enumerated in the household of Noah Lawrence in the 1851 census of Canada in 1851 at Melbourne, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada (East), as:
  Noah Laurence, farmer, 49, b. Canada, Universalist
  H??, 41
  Luc Laurence, 13
  Leander Laurence, 15
  Cynthia Laurence, 11
  **Walter Laurence, 9
  Sarah Laurence, 6
  Emma Laurence, 3
  Gordon Laurence, 19.
• Walter Lawrence was enumerated in the 1861 Canadian census in 1861 at Melbourne, Richmond County, Quebec, Canada (East), as: W. Lawrence, 18, congregationalist.
• He emigrated on 15 Jul 1863 from Canada to Boston.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, Walter gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1864 Walter was living at Canada.
• Walter was described as being 5 feet 11 inches, with black eyes, black hair and a dark conplexion.
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  On 28 Mar 1864 Walter mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and received a bounty of $325 as a substitute for one Reuben Hunting, being credited to the quota of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
• On 10 May 1864 Walter was wounded at Spotsylvania, Virginia.
• On 27 Jul 1864, Walter was administratively transfered to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, according to the 1870 roster.
• Walter ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps, according to the MASSCW, at an unspecified date.
  
  
• Walter also served in the 9th V. R. C., Company A.
• He ended his service with being discharged on 22 Jul 1865.
• Walter was living at Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• On 28 Oct 1868 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Walter applied for naturalization, including the statement that he had honorably served in the Union Army.
• He was naturalized on 29 Oct 1868 at District Court, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
• He made application at Illinois for a veteran's pension on 13 Feb 1891, and received certificate number 712617.
• Note: the pension file index places him in Illinois at this time, however no further sign of him has yet turned up. (June 2019)
  He is possibly the death recorded on 19 April 1904 in Chicago of a W. Lawrence, age 61, but proof is missing.

• Last Edited: 20 Jan 2020

Willard Raymond Lawrence

• Father: Danforth Lawrence
• Mother: Mary [--?--]

• Company: C

• Willard Raymond Lawrence was born on 28 Jun 1833 at Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of Danforth Lawrence and Mary [--?--].
• On 28 Apr 1857 Willard Raymond Lawrence, 23, married Emily Malvina Howard, 18, daughter of Edwin Howard and Martha Fairbanks, at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Willard gave his occupation as farmer.
• In 1861 Willard was living at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Willard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years and 14 days old.
• He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, "shot through the abdomen," in one version. He was 28 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
• According to Marvin's history of Lancaster, Massachusetts,
  "He entered the service from a sense of duty, leaving a wife and two children, one in addition, being born after his enlistment. He was killed by a ball in the head. Lawrence was a man of steady and industrious habits, and was esteemed by all his acquaintance. His wife and three young children were left as a legacy for his country's care and protection."
• On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Willard Raymond Lawrence was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 4 Apr 1862 Emily Malvina Howard received a pension to surviving family member based on Willard's service; his wife, received certificate number 101. (Note: The pension certificates were numbered sequentially as they were issued. Some of the earliest survivor pensions were issued for the men who died at Ball's Bluff.)
• In 1868 Willard Raymond Lawrence was included on the Civil War memorial at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at Lancaster Town Library, as "Walter."
• On 2 Feb 1869 Willard and Lydia's widow, Emily Malvina Lawrence remarried Samuel Rugg at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 22 Apr 1869 Edwin Howard, Willard's father-in-law, made application for a pension as guardian to Willard's surviving dependants, and was named for minors.
• On 17 May 1879 Emily (Howard) Rugg had a fourth child, a daughter, Edith Howard RUGG, who died 31 Jan 1898 at Fitchburg.
• Emily, his wife, outlived Willard and died on 28 Sep 1900 at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.

• Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Theodore Lawton

• Father: Robinson Lawton
• Mother: Ann Brierly

• Company: H

• Theodore Lawton was born on 17 Jun 1833 at Germantown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, son of Robinson Lawton and Ann Brierly.
• In 1861 Theodore was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Theodore gave his occupation as machinist.
  
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Theodore mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 28 years and 25 days old.
• On 18 Sep 1862 Theodore ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 25 Dec 1867 Theodore Lawton, 34, married Selina Frances Hanners, 21, daughter of Thomas Hanners and Margaret Ballentine, at Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
• Theodore Lawton and Selina Frances Hanners were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 26 Jul 1870 at Saundersville P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lawton, Theodore, 34, machinist, b. PA
  ---, Salina, 24, b. RI
  (nextdoor to)
  Lawton, Thos. W., 42, machinist, b. England
  ---, Esther, 42, b. RI
  ---, Addie E., 12, b. MA.
• On 23 Oct 1876 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Theodore Lawton was reported present at the 10th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts in an article in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 8 Jul 1878.
• He and Selina Frances Hanners were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lawton, Theodore, 43, machinist, b. (PA) parents b. England
  ---, Saline, 34, wife, b. RI (of RI parents)
  ---, Arthur E., 7, son, b. Northbridge, MA.
• Theodore Lawton was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
• On 3 Apr 1891 his son, Arthur Eugene Lawton, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 18.
• Theodore Lawton made application for a veteran's pension on 2 Jul 1898, and received certificate number 162319.
• He and Selina Frances Hanners were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 6 Jun 1900 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lawton, Theodore, head, b. June 1833, married 32 years, b. PA (parents b. England), machinist
  ---, Salina F., wife, b. Aug 1846, one of her two children living
  ---, Lorna E., daur, b. May 1885, b. MA.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Theodore Lawton attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• In 1906 Theodore was living at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Theodore Lawton attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.)
• He died on 6 Apr 1910 at Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, of angina pectoris. He was 76 years, 9 months and 20 days old.
• He was buried on 9 Apr 1910 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his sister-in-law and her husband.
• On 4 May 1910 Selina Frances Hanners received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Theodore's service; his wife, received certificate number 704549.
• On 16 Jun 1910 Theodore's daughter, Lena Emma Lawton married William G. Blair Jr. at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 27 Oct 1910 Theodore Lawton was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
• Selina, his wife, outlived Theodore and died on 4 Feb 1913 at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66.

• Last Edited: 7 Jun 2017

Gilman W. Laythe

• Father: Asa Laythe b. 9 Mar 1810, d. 12 Oct 1863
• Mother: Lydia Wood b. 19 Sep 1805, d. 10 Jul 1845

• Company: C

• Gilman W. Laythe was born on 15 Feb 1838 at Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, son of Asa Laythe and Lydia Wood.
• On 10 Jul 1845 his mother, Lydia Wood, died at Vermont at age 39.
• Gilman W. Laythe was enumerated in the household of Rhoda Houghton in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Rhoda Houghton, 71, b. MA (as were all)
  Asa Lathe, 39, carpenter
  Charity, 41
  Gilman, 12.
• Gilman W. Laythe was enumerated in the household of Asa Laythe and Charity Houghton in the 1855 Massachusetts State census in 1855 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Asa Lathe, 45
  Charity Lathe, 45
  **Gilman Lathe, 17
  Elizth Lathe, 10
  Rhoda Houghton, 82.
• Gilman W. Laythe was enumerated in the household of Asa Laythe and Charity Houghton in the 1860 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1860 at Harvard P. O., Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Asa LATHE, 51, fireman in mill, $650 real estate, $200 personal estate, b. VT
  Charity, 50, b. MA
  Gilman W., 22, shoemaker, b. VT
  Elizabeth, 14, b. MA.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Gilman gave his occupation as shoemaker.
• In 1861 Gilman was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Gilman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years, 4 months and 27 days old.
• In 1861 Gilman W. Laythe and Orin Asa Laythe, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Gilman was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
• On 6 Jan 1863 Gilman ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
  
  
• On 12 Oct 1863 his father, Asa Laythe, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 53.
• On 23 Dec 1868 Gilman W. Laythe, 30, married Sarah A. Dodge, 29, daughter of Ira B. Dodge and Susan Hartwell, at Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Gilman W. Laythe and Sarah A. Dodge were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 9 Jun 1870 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Lathe, Gilman W., 32, shoe dealer, b. VT
  ---, Annie, 28, b. MA
  ---, Charity, 60, b. MA (his step-mother.)
• Gilman W. Laythe made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Jun 1880, received certificate number 218221.
• He and Sarah A. Dodge were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Laythe, Gilman W., 42, boot and shoe retail, b. VT (of VT parents)
  ---, Sarah A., wife, b. MA
  ---, Arther J., 9, son, b. MA
  ---, Henry G., 2, son, b. MA
  Fitch, William, 21, lodger, b. MA (of MA parents.)
• In 1886 Gilman was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Gilman W. Laythe took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• About 1887 Gilman W. Laythe was in the shoe trade.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. C.
• In 1896, Gilman was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Sarah A. Dodge were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 4 Jun 1900 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  LAYTHE, Gilman W., head, b. Feb 1838, in VT, as were his parents, married 31 years, shoe merchant
  Sarah A., wife, Oct 1839, in MA, as were her parents, both of her children are still living
  Henry G., son, b. Apr 1878, in MA, single, shoe salesman
  PRATT, Robert M., Lodger, newspaper reporter
  Lillian E.M., lodger.
• On 23 Jan 1901 Sarah A. Dodge, his wife, died at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 61.
• On 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Gilman W. Laythe 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.
• He died on 5 Apr 1915 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 1 month and 21 days old.
• He was buried in Apr 1915 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 1 Apr 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Thankful (Elliott) Laythe

Orin Asa Laythe

• Father: Asa Laythe b. 9 Mar 1810, d. 12 Oct 1863
• Mother: Lydia Wood b. 19 Sep 1805, d. 10 Jul 1845

• Company: C

• Orin Asa Laythe was born on 19 Feb 1835 at Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, son of Asa Laythe and Lydia Wood.
• Orin Asa Laythe was enumerated in the household of Orin Laythe and Thankful Elliott in the 1850 US Federal Census on 23 Aug 1850 at Salem, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
  Orin Laythe, 62, farmer, b. MA
  Thankful, 64, b. VT
  Eben, 23, b. VT
  Abbie, 18, b. VT
  Belden, 19, b. VT
  **Orren, 15, b. VT.
• In 1862 Orin was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Orin gave his occupation as carpenter.
• In 1861 Orin Asa Laythe and Gilman W. Laythe, brothers, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
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  On 12 Aug 1862 Orin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 27 years, 5 months and 24 days old.
• Orin was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/2 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Orin was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in action on the right shoulder and breast.
• On 14 Mar 1863 Orin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts with a certificate of disability, having spent the time in hospital since his wounding.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Apr 1863, received certificate number 17491.
• On 17 Sep 1865 his mother, Thankful Elliott, died at Orleans County, Vermont, at age 76.
• On 15 Oct 1872 Orin Asa Laythe, 37, married Georgianna Albee, 32, daughter of John Albee and Julia Irene Cummings, at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• Orin Asa Laythe and Georgianna Albee were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  LAYTHE, Orrin A., 45, livery stable keepier, b. VT
  ---, Georgiana, 39, wife, b. MA
  Julia I., 4, daughter, b. MA.
• On 18 Jul 1883, Orin was was appointed guardian of a minor, Julia Irene Laythe, of Clinton.
• In 1886 Orin was living at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• In Jun 1886 Orin Asa Laythe took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C, where he received wounds in the chest and shoulder.
• On 2 Dec 1893 Orin Asa Laythe was elected Q. M. of Post 59, G. A. R.
• In 1896, Orin was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
• He and Georgianna Albee were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Laythe, Oren, b. Feb 1835, married 27 years, b. VT
  ---, Georgianna, wife, b. Oct 1840, one of two children living, b. MA (fath b. ME, mor b. MA)
  ---, J. Irene, daur, b. Nov 1875, single, b. MA, teacher.
• On 29 Apr 1903 Orin and Georgianna's daughter, Julia Irene Laythe married Charles Augustus Thibeault at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• On 12 Oct 1906 Georgianna Albee, his wife, died at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 66.
• Orin Asa Laythe died on 30 Mar 1909 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 74 years, 1 month and 11 days old.
• He was buried on 2 Apr 1909 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 1 Apr 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Orin and Thankful (Elliott) Laythe