Roster and Genealogies of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Charles Griffin Perkins

b. 7 November 1841, d. 4 September 1864

Father: Charles S. Perkins b. 3 Jul 1818, d. 24 Jul 1857
Mother: Betsey Jane Griffin b. 1818, d. 4 Feb 1865

Company: C

Charles Griffin Perkins was born on 7 Nov 1841 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Charles S. Perkins and Betsey Jane Griffin.
Charles Griffin Perkins was enumerated in the household of Charles S. Perkins and Betsey Jane Griffin in the 1850 US Federal Census on 7 Aug 1850 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, as:
Charles S. Perkins, 32, trader, b. NH
Betsey J., 32, b. NH
**Charles G., 8, b. NH
Jane L., 67, b. MA.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as watchman.
In 1861 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 8 months and 5 days old.
Charles was described as being 5 feet 7 and 1/2 inches tall, with light complexion, blue eyes and light hair.
On 28 Feb 1862, at Poolesville, Maryland, Charles was sick in hospital.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
On 17 Nov 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 12 Dec 1862, at New Hampshire Charles was enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Cavalry, and received a bounty of $25.
On 1 Jan 1863, Charles was promoted to Sergeant.
On 2 Aug 1863, at Washington, DC, Charles was mustered out.
He died on 4 Sep 1864 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of disease, his occupation being given as "soldier". He was 22 years, 9 months and 28 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1864 at West Street Cemetery, Milford, Hillsboro County, New Hampshire.

Last Edited: 28 Nov 2021

John Lorring Perley

b. 21 December 1837, d. 16 November 1864

Father: Gilman Perley b. 27 Aug 1801, d. 27 Nov 1886
Mother: Mary Jane Pickett b. 10 Sep 1807, d. 21 Jun 1878

Company: 1_SS

John Lorring Perley was born on 21 Dec 1837 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of Gilman Perley and Mary Jane Pickett.
John Lorring Perley was enumerated in the household of Gilman Perley and Mary Jane Pickett in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Sep 1850 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Gilman Perley, 48, pedler, b. NH
Mary, 42, b. MA
Mary A., 20, b. MA
Hinten (?), 18, b. MA
**John, 12, trader, b. MA
Sylvester, 10, b. MA.
On 7 Apr 1859 John Lorring Perley, 21, married Jane M. Meedor, daughter of George Meedor and Louisa [--?--], at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John Lorring Perley was enumerated in the household of Gilman Perley and Mary Jane Pickett in the 1860 US Federal Census on 10 Jul 1860 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
Gilman Perley, 59, trader, b. NH
Mary, 59, b. MA
John, 22, trader, b. MA
Jane, 22, (his wife), b. MA
Alice, 4/12, b. MA.
In 1861 John was living at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Merchant.
Starting 30 Apr 1861, John also served in the 8th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts, Company A.
He ended his service with by mustering out on 1 Aug 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
On 19 Aug 1861 John was promoted to 1st Sergeant (As of 1st Co. MA Sharpshooters.)
On 3 Sep 1861 John L. Perley mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years, 8 months and 13 days old.
On 13 Mar 1862 at "Salem Register", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, John L. Perley was mentioned in an article about the bodyguard which returned the deceased General Lander to Salem for interment. He may have been included in a group photo believed to have been taken of the Sharpshooters selected to accompany General. The officer standing at the far left is Captain John "Jack" Saunders.
On 18 Mar 1862 his infant daughter, Alice M. Perley, died at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 2 of scarlet fever.
On 21 May 1862 John was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
On 12 Jul 1862 John ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by resignation.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Sep 1862, but no certificate was recorded.
John also served in the 4th Cavalry Regiment Massachusetts, Company D.
On 5 Jan 1864 John was promoted to 1st Lieutenant (As of Co. D 4th MA Cavalry.)
He died on 16 Nov 1864 at Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, of disease as a POW. He was 26 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1864 at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, amont the unknowns.
On 14 Jun 1865 Jane M. Meedor received a pension to surviving family member based on John's service; his wife received certificate number 54198 for his service in the 4th MA Cavalry.
Jane M. Meedor was enumerated as the widow of John Lorring Perley, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, citing his service in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.
Jane, his wife, outlived John and died on 27 Jun 1893 at City Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 28 Sep 2019

Family: Jane M. Meedor b. 1838, d. 27 Jun 1893

Alice M. Perley b. 21 Jan 1860, d. 18 Mar 1862

Charles Perry

b. 3 May 1844, d. 27 September 1862

Father: Elisha P. Perry b. 14 Nov 1818, d. 24 Aug 1882
Mother: Esther G. Muzzy b. 26 Jan 1822

Company: F

Charles Perry was born on 3 May 1844 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Elisha P. Perry and Esther G. Muzzy.
Charles Perry was enumerated in the household of Elisha P. Perry and Esther G. Muzzy in the 1860 US Federal Census in Jun 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Elisha P. Perry, 41, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Esther G. N., 40
**Charles, 16, (at school)
John A., 1/12
Martha A. Knight, 21 , domestic.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Charles gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 2 months and 9 days old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, where he lost a leg.
He died on 27 Sep 1862 at Hospital, Sharpsburg, Virginia, unmarried, of wounds received at the Battle of Antietam. . He was 18 years, 4 months and 24 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1862 at Antietam National Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Maryland, Section 17, lot A, grave 9.
He was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his parents. (Note: Since he also has a tombstone at Antietam, this is likely a family memorial.)
On 19 Jan 1870 Charles Perry was included on the Civil War memorial at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
See: An Oration delivered Jan. 19, 1870 by Gen'l Francis A. Walker, at the Soldiers' Monument Dedication in North Brookfield; also the addresses of His Excellency Wm. Claflin, Gen. Chas. Devens and others, with a brief account of the celebration (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org.)
In 1886 Charles Perry was included in the Civil War memorial publication at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 17 Sep 1900 Charles Perry was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, as having died of his wounds received at the battle. (Read several articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.)

Last Edited: 9 May 2016

James Perry

b. 1846, d. 6 May 1864

Company: G

James Perry was born about in 1846 at Saint John, Saint John's County, New Brunswick, Canada.
In 1861 James was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, James gave his occupation as laborer.
On 2 Mar 1864 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
James took an oath that he was not under 18 years of age.
James was described as being 5 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall, with black eyes, brown hair and a pale complexion.
He died on 6 May 1864 at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killed in action. He was 18 years old.
On 27 Jun 1864 an order was sent to have him discharged on the grounds of "immaturity." The adjutant was informed that he was already dead.
On 15 Jul 1874 James Perry was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 9 Jun 2020

Joseph Lorel Perry

b. 21 December 1837, d. 20 March 1894

Father: Otis Perry b. 1794
Mother: Mary Polly McGoon b. 1800

Company: 1_SS

Joseph Lorel Perry was born on 21 Dec 1837 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Otis Perry and Mary Polly McGoon.
Joseph Lorel Perry was enumerated in the household of Otis Perry and Mary Polly McGoon in the 1850 US Federal Census on 21 Aug 1850 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
Otis Perry, 56, farmer, b. MA
Mary, 50, b. NH
Cyrus W., 32, peddlar, b. ME
John O., 31, Mariner, b. ME
Susan M., 18, b. ME
Judith W., 16, b. ME
**Joseph L., 12, b. ME
George S., 7, b. ME.
On 12 Jan 1860 Joseph Lorel Perry, 22, married Rebecca Jennie Grimes, 17, daughter of Abner Carl Grimes and Rebecca Benton, at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Joseph Lorel Perry was enumerated in the household of Otis Perry and Mary Polly McGoon in the 1860 US Federal Census in 1860 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
Otis Parry, 66
Mary Parry, 60
Cyrus Parry, 43
Joseph Parry, 22
George Parry, 17
Jane Parry, 19
Judith W Parry, 26.
Starting 4 Jun 1861, Cyrus W. Perry, his brother, served in the Company I, Maine 3rd Infantry Regiment and mustered out on 08 Aug 1861.
In 1862 Joseph was living at Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment, Joseph gave his occupation as Farmer.
On 7 Mar 1862 Joseph Lorel Perry mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 24 years, 2 months and 14 days old.
Starting 25 Aug 1862, George Smith Perry, his brother, served in the 19th Maine Infantry, and mustered out 31 May 1865.
On 13 Nov 1862 Joseph ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters by discharge due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 30 Dec 1862, and received certificate number 267617.
On 9 Nov 1871 his daughter, Rose Elenor Perry, died at Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 9 of typhoid.
Joseph Lorel Perry and Rebecca Jennie Grimes were divorced apparently.
On 8 Jan 1880 Joseph's former wife, Rebecca Jennie Grimes remarried Frederick Andrews at Tyngsborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Joseph Lorel Perry was enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 16 Jun 1880 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine, as:
Gould, Catherine, 63,
Cotton, Alice C., 23, daur, single, teacher
**Perry, Joseph L., 42, boarder, widower, farmer, b. ME (fat b. NH, mor b.??)
On 2 Oct 1880 Joseph Lorel Perry, 42, married Charlotte Butters at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine.
On 12 May 1887 Joseph and Rebecca's son, Eugene Otis Perry married Lida Sarah Eliza Smith at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Joseph Lorel Perry died on 20 Mar 1894. He was 56 years, 2 months and 27 days old.
He was buried in Mar 1894 at Litchfield Plains Cemetery, Litchfield Plains, Kennebec County, Maine.
On 7 Apr 1894 Charlotte Butters received a pension to surviving family member in Maine based on Joseph's service; his wife received certificate number 402990.
NOTE: the pension file index shows that a Charlotte Perry collected a widow's pension based on Joseph's service. However, there is also a cross reference to his brother, George's, pension file, and George had married a Charlotte about 1903 in Minnesota. She appears to be the same woman.
On 15 Jun 1915 his brother, George Smith Perry, died at Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, at age 72.

Last Edited: 9 Nov 2018

Family 1: Rebecca Jennie Grimes b. Feb 1842

Eugene Otis Perry b. 25 Apr 1861
Rose Elenor Perry b. 25 Oct 1862, d. 9 Nov 1871

Family 2: Charlotte Butters b. 1835

Oscar S. Perry

b. 12 October 1846, d. 31 December 1919

Father: Alonzo Perry b. 1822
Mother: Harriet E. Higgins b. 1819

Company: K

Oscar S. Perry was born on 12 Oct 1846 at Pittsburg, Coos County, New Hampshire, son of Alonzo Perry and Harriet E. Higgins.
In 1864 Oscar was living at Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Oscar gave his occupation as farmer.
On 9 Mar 1864 Oscar mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry having received a bounty of $325, being credited to the quota of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 4 months and 26 days old.
On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Oscar S. Perry was mentioned among the casualties.
On 27 Jul 1864 Oscar ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as absent wounded.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, Oscar also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "G."
He ended his service with by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 16 Dec 1865, and received certificate number 103167.
On 28 Oct 1867 Oscar S. Perry, 21, married Orilla Gallup, daughter of Alanson Gallup, at Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont.
Oscar S. Perry was enumerated in the household of Alonzo Perry and Harriet E. Higgins in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
Alonzo Perry, 50, Farmer, b. NH
Harriet E., 48, b. VT
**Oscar S, 24, at home, b. NH
Aurilla, 20, at home, b. VT
Windsor S., 1, b. Canada
Otis A. Parton, 15, farm labor, b. VT.
His mother, Harriet E. Higgins, died.
Oscar S. Perry and Orilla Gallup were divorced.
On 10 Oct 1875 Oscar S. Perry, 28, married Inez G. Magoon, 14, daughter of Amos Magoon and Julia Hartwell, at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont.
Oscar S. Perry and Inez G. Magoon were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 1 Jun 1880 at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont, as:
Perry, Oscar S., 30, farmer, b. NH
---, Inez G., 21, wife, b. Canada
---, Ida C., 2, dau, b. VT
---, Alonzo, 58, widower, boarder, cooper, b. NH
Lamero, Nellie J., 10, boarder, b. Canada.
Oscar S. Perry was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Troy, Orleans County, Vermont, as having served in Company K, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, noting that he had the middle finger shot of his left hand and it is cripled.
On 31 Dec 1891 Oscar and Orilla's son, Winsor Sylvester Perry married Carrie Ellen Cree.
On 20 Nov 1895 Oscar and Inez's daughter, Ida Mabel Perry married John R. Farmer at Brighton, Essex County, Vermont, in a first marriage for both.
Oscar S. Perry and Inez G. Magoon were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 4 May 1910 at Brighton, Essex County, Vermont, as:
Perry, Oscar S., 66, married 34 years, b. NH, stone mason
---, Inez C., wife, 49, one of two children living, b. Canada.
On 20 Feb 1914 Inez G. Magoon, his wife, died at Derby, Orleans County, Vermont, at age 52.
Oscar S. Perry died on 31 Dec 1919 at Island Pond, Essex County, Vermont. He was 73 years, 2 months and 19 days old.

Last Edited: 14 Jun 2019

Family 1: Orilla Gallup b. Oct 1848

Winsor Sylvester Perry b. 17 Jul 1869, d. 11 Jul 1936
Elmer H. Perry b. 6 Apr 1874, d. 17 Oct 1874
May C. Perry b. 27 Jun 1874, d. 21 Jan 1889

Family 2: Inez G. Magoon b. Sep 1861, d. 20 Feb 1914

Constance May Perry b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 10 Dec 1877
Ida Mabel Perry b. 9 Feb 1878, d. 24 Dec 1941

Horace Loomis Peverly

b. March 1838, d. 12 April 1911

Father: Benjamin Peverly b. between 1787 - 1788, d. 4 Apr 1852
Mother: Rosanna Carr b. 2 Feb 1793, d. 29 Aug 1862

Company: C

Horace Loomis Peverly was born in Mar 1838 at Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, son of Benjamin Peverly and Rosanna Carr.
Horace Loomis Peverly was enumerated in the household of Benjamin Peverly and Rosanna Carr in the 1850 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1850 at Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, as:
Benj. Peverly, 62, farmer, b. NH (as were all in the family)
Rosannah, 56
Samuel, 15
**Horace, 12.
On 4 Apr 1852 Horace Loomis Peverly witnessed the death of Benjamin Peverly.
On 4 Jan 1860 Horace Loomis Peverly, 21, married Elizabeth Ellen Potter, 19.
Before 1861 at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Horace Loomis Peverly as a resident, was a member of "The Clinton Guards."
In 1861 Horace was living at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Horace gave his occupation as painter.
On 12 Jul 1861 Horace mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a corporal, being credited to the quota of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 23 years and 4 months old.
On 1 May 1862 Horace was promoted to to Corporal.
On 29 Aug 1862 his mother, Rosanna Carr, died at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 69.
On 17 Sep 1862 Horace was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the legs.
On 18 Feb 1863 Horace ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 4 Mar 1863, and received certificate number 17492.
On 17 Sep 1870 Horace Loomis Peverly was included on the Civil War memorial at Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He and Elizabeth Ellen Potter were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, he is a Marble Turner, as is his eldest son.
Horace Loomis Peverly died on 12 Apr 1911 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont. He was 73 years and 1 month old.
He was buried on 15 Apr 1911 at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Grave No. 1, Sect. 10, Lot 396.
On 14 May 1911 Elizabeth Ellen Potter received a pension to surviving family member in Vermont based on Horace's service; and received certificate number 723464.

Last Edited: 24 Mar 2022

Family: Elizabeth Ellen Potter b. 12 Aug 1840, d. 22 Jul 1925

Walter Peverly b. 27 Nov 1860, d. after 1925
Harry Loomis Peverly b. 18 Jan 1864, d. after 1925

John Edward Pharnes

b. July 1837, d. 11 November 1922

Father: John Pharnes b. between 1810 - 1811
Mother: Almira Bourn b. 22 Jun 1813

Company: K

John Edward Pharnes was born in Jul 1837 at Three Rivers, Hampden County, Massachusetts, son of John Pharnes and Almira Bourn.
John Edward Pharnes was enumerated in the household of John Pharnes and Almira Bourn in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Jul 1850 at Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as:
John Farns, 39, laborer, b. Ireland
Elmira, 37, b. MA (as were all the children)
**John E., 11
Charles A., 8
Sarah, 5
Emily, 3
James, 1
Barry Fuller, 25, laborer.
On 24 Nov 1858 John Edward Pharnes, 21, married Harriet Seaver, 25, at Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and a second for her.
In 1861 John was living at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, John gave his occupation as operative.
On 1 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a musician., being credited to the quota of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years old.
On 4 Jan 1864, at Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John was reenlisted, having received a bounty of $325.
On 27 Jul 1864 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 27 Jul 1864 John E. Pharnes appeared on the muster rolls of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry asssigned to Company E.
Starting 28 Jul 1864, John also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
He ended his service with by mustering out on 16 Jul 1865.
He and Harriet Duba were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 2 Aug 1870 at Whitinsville, Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Pharnes, John E., 32, weaver, $175 in real estate, b. MA
---, Hattie, 36, b. NY
---, Hattie, 10, b. RI.
On 11 Feb 1874 John and Harriet's daughter, Hattie Mucidora Pharnes married Arba Alburtus Avery at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
John Edward Pharnes and Harriet Duba were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Pharnes, John E., 41, works in cotton mill, b. MA
---, Harriet, 46, wife, b. NY
(nextdoor)
Avery, Arba A., 25, works in cotton mill, b. RI
---, Hattie M., 20, wife, b. RI
---, Everett E., 4, son, b. MA
---, Frederick J., 1, son, b. MA.
On 21 Oct 1884 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Pharnes attended the 18th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association. (Report from the Fitchburg Sentinel.)
He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 28 Aug 1888, and received certificate number 452464.
On 25 Oct 1893, at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John was elected chaplain of the 15th Massachusetts regiment [veterans].
He and Harriet Duba were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 13 Jun 1900 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where they live in a rented home. Of their five children, one is still living. He is apparently retired, since no occupation is given. His father was from Scotland and hers from France.
On 21 Oct 1902 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Pharnes attended 36th annual reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment Association.
On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John E. Pharnes attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
In 1906 John was living at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Pharnes 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 Edward Pharnes was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
On 21 Oct 1907 John E. Farnes wrote a letter to be read at the 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 21 Oct 1907 at Grand Army Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, John Edward Pharnes 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 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Edward Pharnes attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
John's wife, Harriet Duba, died and was buried on 27 Aug 1913 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 80 years and 25 days.
John Edward Pharnes was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 20 Jan 1920 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, age 81, a widower, living alone with a servant.
He died on 11 Nov 1922 at Whitinsville, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 85 years and 4 months old.
He was buried in Nov 1922 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge (Whitinsville), Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

Family: Harriet Duba b. 2 Aug 1833, d. 25 Aug 1913

Hattie Mucidora Pharnes b. Sep 1859, d. 1953

Oscar Arthur Phetteplace

b. 1843, d. 5 May 1921

Father: Simon W. Phetteplace b. 28 May 1813, d. 19 Sep 1899
Mother: Sarah Emily Mowry b. 6 Jun 1812, d. 11 Mar 1899

Company: G

Oscar Arthur Phetteplace was born in 1843 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of Simon W. Phetteplace and Sarah Emily Mowry, and grandson of Aca Phetteplace of Smithfield.
Oscar Arthur Phetteplace was enumerated in the household of Simon W. Phetteplace and Sarah Emily Mowry in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, where his father is a wheelwright, and his grandfather lives with them.
Oscar Arthur Phetteplace was enumerated in the household of Simon W. Phetteplace and Sarah Emily Mowry in the 1860 US Federal Census on 30 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
S. W. Phetteplace, 47, wheelwright, b. RI
Sarah E., 47, b. RI
Oriana F., 18, $6000 real estate, $800 personal estate, b. RI
**Oscar A., 15, b. RI.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Oscar gave his occupation as machinist.
In 1861 Oscar was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 26 Nov 1861 Oscar mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years old.
On 17 Sep 1862 Oscar was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the leg.
On 30 Jan 1863 Oscar ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension on 1 Mar 1864, and received certificate number 28026.
On 29 May 1875 Oscar Arthur Phetteplace married Phillipa M. Fuller, 27, daughter of Stephen Fuller and Amelia Mount Stephen, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Oscar Arthur Phetteplace and Phillipa M. Fuller were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Phetteplace, Arthur (sic), 35, machinist, b. RI (as were his parents)
---, Lilla, 33, wife, b. NY
nextdoor to his father:
Phetteplace, Simon, 67, saw filing, b. RI
---, Sarah E., wife.
Oscar A. Phettiplace was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, where he received a gunshot wound in the leg.
He and Phillipa M. Fuller were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 23 Jun 1910 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Phetteplace, Oscar, head, 65, married 23 years, b. RI
---, Lillil M., wife 63, no children, b. Canada-Eng.
On 27 Oct 1910 at The State Mutual Building, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Oscar Arthur Phetteplace attended the 44th reunion of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 9 Sep 1917 Phillipa M. Fuller, his wife, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 70.
Oscar Arthur Phetteplace was enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 9 Jan 1920 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Phetteplace, Oscar, roomer, 74, widower, b. RI
in the house of one Elwin F. Hatch.
He died on 5 May 1921. He was 78 years old.
He was buried in May 1921 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Sec. 44/45.

Last Edited: 8 Jun 2017

Family: Phillipa M. Fuller b. 7 Jul 1847, d. 9 Sep 1917

Chase Philbrick

b. 18 March 1823, d. 30 November 1893

Chase Philbrick

Father: Joseph Philbrick b. about 1790
Mother: Polly Chase b. about 1795

Company: H

Chase Philbrick was born on 18 Mar 1823 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, son of Joseph Philbrick and Polly Chase.
Chase Philbrick was a 7th generation descendant of Thomas Philbrick (the Emigrant) who brought the family from England to America about 1633. (per R. W. Philbrook.)
On 24 Nov 1846 Chase Philbrick, 23, married Susan Harwood at New Hampshire.
Chase Philbrick and Susan Harwood were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 10 Feb 1850 at Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as:
Chase Philbrick, 26, ledgeman, b. NH
Susan, 23, b. NH
Clarinda, 2, b. NH
Charles G. Nelson, 26, stone cutter, b. VT
Caroline, 24, b. VT
William Chase, 23, b. NH.
On 9 Mar 1852 Susan Harwood, his wife, died at Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
On 11 Aug 1856 Chase Philbrick, 33, married Maria Louisa Johnson, 31, daughter of Henry Johnson and Rebecca Brown, at Wentworth, Grafton County, New Hampshire, (was she possibly widowed at the time?)
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Chase gave his occupation as stone-cutter.
On 1 Aug 1861 Chase mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Captain, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 38 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
On 14 Aug 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chase Philbrick was mentioned in an article about the departure of the Fifteenth Massachusetts from Worcester.
On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chase Philbrick was mentioned in dispatches or (not necessarily correctly) among the casualties of Ball's Bluff.
On 12 Feb 1862 Chase Philbrick 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 Chase was promoted to as a Major.
On 24 Sep 1862 Mary Ann Allen received a letter from Walter Gale at Bolivar, Virginia, mentioning Chase Philbrick as follows: (Click icon to read.)
On 13 Nov 1862 Chase was promoted to as Lieutenant Colonel.
On 16 Apr 1863 Chase ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability.
He made application for a veteran's pension in Nov 1863, and received certificate number 27732.
After the war Chase, though still suffering from his aliments, served as the city marshal in Lawrence. He and his wife lived in a two-story wooden house at 35 Abbott Street in Lawrence, which he built and where he lived out his remaining days. (per R. W. Philbrook.)
On 14 Sep 1865 Chase and Susan's daughter, Clarinda H. Philbrick married David F. Wyman at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 16 Jan 1873 at "The Lowell Daily Citizen and News", Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Chase
Appointment. Colonel Chase Philbrick, who, with the exception of a single year, has been city marshal of Lawrence since 1864, has this week been appointed state constable for Essex county, and entered upon duty; his official headquarters will be at Salem, though he will still reside in Lawrence, and operate in all parts of the county. The American refers to Col. Chase as an efficient and fathful officer.
On 14 Jul 1875 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chase was mentioned.
On 21 Jul 1875 at "New Hampshire Patriot", New Hampshire, Chase (an unknown value.)
He and Maria Louisa Johnson were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, he is the State Detective. Also enumerated -- Fanny R. JOHNSON, 26, single, b. OH, who works in Worsted Mill (possibly related to Maria) and Margaret JOHNSON, 36, single, b. NH, who is a servant (relationship, if any unknown.)
On 20 Oct 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Chase Philbrick 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 Chase was living at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1886 Chase Philbrick 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 Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H.
On 25 Nov 1892 John White Kimball gave his eye-witness account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff to the Boston Journal, and it was reprinted in the Fitchburg Sentinel.
Chase Philbrick died on 30 Nov 1893 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was 70 years, 8 months and 12 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1893 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
An obituary for Chase Philbrick was published on 1 Dec 1893 at "The Boston Journal", Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Obituary - Chase Philbrick.
Col. Chase Philbrick, a corporation detective of Lawrence, died suddenly yesterday morning of heart disease. He was born in Sanborton, N. H., in 1823, and went to Lawrence in 18??. He inlisted in 1861 as Captain in the Fifteenth Massachusetts Regiment, being discharged for disability in April 1863, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. For nine years he was ?? Marshal, and he also served one year as St?? Commissioner, two years as State Constable and five years as State detective. He leaves a widow, son and two daughters.
Maria Louisa Johnson received a pension to surviving family member based on Chase's service; his wife, received certificate number 524863.
Chase's wife, Maria Louisa Johnson, died and was buried on 20 Dec 1911 at Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 87 years, 1 month and 9 days.
A photograph or image of Chase Philbrick is located at The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, according to their website. Also, a similar photo to the one above is available at the Worcester Historical Museum. See "Genealogy" section of main 15th Massachusetts website for information on reproductions from the WHM.

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Family 1: Susan Harwood b. between 1826 - 1827, d. 9 Mar 1852

Clarinda H. Philbrick b. 9 Sep 1847
Eugene W. Philbrick b. 7 Jan 1851

Family 2: Maria Louisa Johnson b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 17 Dec 1911

Anna Philbrick b. Nov 1861

Alonzo W. Phillips

b. 19 January 1842, d. 21 June 1924

Father: Washington Phillips b. 29 Aug 1811, d. 22 Dec 1870
Mother: Eliza S. Tarbell b. 20 Jul 1812, d. 23 Jan 1842

Company: F

Alonzo W. Phillips was also known as Alonzo Phillipps in his military records.
He was born on 19 Jan 1842 at Albany, Albany County, New York, son of Washington Phillips and Eliza S. Tarbell.
On 23 Jan 1842 his mother, Eliza S. Tarbell, died at age 29.
On 24 Feb 1844 Alonzo and James's widowed father, Washington Phillips, remarried to Minerva Lathrop at Troy, Rensselaer County, New York.
On 25 Jul 1851 his step-mother, Minerva Lathrop, died at Peru, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Alonzo W. Phillips was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census in Jul 1860 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
William Lovering, 52, b. MA
Sally Lovering, 51, b. NY
Essa B., 24, (m), shoemaker, b. MA
Oramel M. , (m) 19, shoemaker, b. MA
**Alonzo Phillips, 18, shoemaker, b. NY.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Alonzo gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Alonzo mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 5 months and 23 days old.
Alonzo was described as being 5 feet five inches, tall, with hazel eyes, light hair and a light complexion.
In Aug 1862, Alonzo was sick and absent from the regiment.
On 6 Oct 1862 Alonzo ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
Starting 3 Dec 1863, James Tarbell Phillips, his older brother, served in the Co K, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry, mustering out in 1865.
On 19 Jan 1868 Alonzo W. Phillips, 26, married Ida Ladd, 19, daughter of Edward W. Ladd and Cyntha Sayles, at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
Alonzo W. Phillips made application for a veteran's pension on 10 Jan 1878, and received certificate number 161446.
He and Ida Ladd were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, as:
Phillips, Alonzo W., 38, miner, b. NY (father b. NY, mor b. MA)
---, Ida L., 32, wife, b. VT
---, Della M., 11, dau. b. Michigan
---, Harry L., 5, son, b. Michigan.
On 1 Jun 1893 Alonzo and Ida's daughter, Della May Phillips married William Youe at Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado.
Alonzo W. Phillips and Ida Ladd were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 14 Jun 1900 at Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, as:
Phillips, Alonzo W., b. Jan 1842, 58, m. 32 years, b. NY (fat b. MA; mor b. MA), mines ores and metals
---, Ida L., wife, b. June 1848, 51, m. 32 years, b. VT (VT parents)
---, Earle W., son, b. May 1885, b. Colorado.
On 14 Feb 1903 Ida Ladd, his wife, died at Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, at age 54.
Alonzo W. Phillips was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census in 1910 at Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, as:
Phillips, A. W., head, 68, widower, b. NY (parents b. MA),
---, Harry L., son, 25, single, b. Michigan, occupations illegible, but appear to be involved in quartz mining.
He died on 21 Jun 1924 at Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. He was 82 years, 5 months and 2 days old.
He was buried in Jun 1924 at Breckenridge Masonic Cemetery, Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, with his wife.

Last Edited: 11 May 2020

Family: Ida Ladd b. Jun 1848, d. 14 Feb 1903

Della May Phillips b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 25 Jul 1929
Harry Ladd Phillips b. 22 Feb 1875
Earl W. Phillips b. 9 May 1885, d. 9 Mar 1952

Antonio Phillips

b. 4 July 1813, d. 3 September 1864

Company: I

Antonio Phillips was born on 4 Jul 1813 at Venice, Italy.
He emigrated in 1826 from Italy in Boston, according to "Worcester County Superior Court Naturalizations, Vol. 1: 1837-1848."
On 20 Nov 1833 Antonio Phillips, 20, married Melissa Harris Rugg, 21, daughter of Ebenezer Rugg and Prudence Houghton, at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Antonio Phillips and Melissa Harris Rugg were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 25 Sep 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Antonie Phillips, 38, shoemaker, b. MA (sic)
Melissa, 38, b. MA (as were the others)
Maria, 16
Charles, 12
Nahum Davis, farmer.
On 28 Jul 1851 Antonio and Melissa's daughter, Hannah Maria Phillips married George Robinson Kimball at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 13 May 1857 Antonio and Melissa's son, Charles Antonio Phillips married Miranda Clark at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In 1861 Antonio was living at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Antonio gave his occupation as cook, according to Ford's history, or nurse, according to the MASSCW.
Antonio was described as 5'6 " tall, grey eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion.
On 20 May 1861 Antonio mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 47 years, 10 months and 16 days old.
Antonio Phillips and Charles H. Rugg, and Henry Howard Rugg and Andrew Josiah Rugg, 1st and 2nd cousins, and one who married into the family, descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 9 Nov 1861 Antonio Phillips 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 12 May 1862 Antonio ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability, according to the 1870 roster.
Starting 25 Aug 1862, Antonio also served in the 51st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. G.
He ended his service with the 51st Massachusetts on 27 Jul 1863 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Starting 4 Jan 1864, Antonio also served in the 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B.
On 6 May 1864 Antonio was taken prisoner at The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
He died on 3 Sep 1864 at Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, of disease, as a prisoner of war, and was buried in grave # 7708. He was 51 years, 1 month and 30 days old.
He was buried in Sep 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia, grave # 7708.
An obituary for Antonio Phillips was published on 14 Jan 1865 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
Another Victim

We learn from the Worcester Spy that Antonio Phillips of the 57th Mass. regiment, formerly of this place, died of starvation in a rebel prison, at Andersonville., Ga. on the 26th ult. Philips was a Spaniard, quite an eccentric individual and well known by the people of this town. The boys of the Webster company in the old Mass 15th will well remember "Toney” in whose company so many pleasant hours have passed. (He was also mentioned in the Worcester Spy. Click icon to read.)
In May 1865 Melissa H. Phillips received a pension to surviving family member based on Antonio's service; his wife, received certificate number 62777, for his service in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry.
Melissa, his wife, outlived Antonio and died on 28 Mar 1866 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of pneumonia at age 53.
Antonio's wife, Melissa Harris Rugg, died and was buried in Mar 1866 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Plot: Section 2 Lot 147 1/4 at age 53 years and 6 months.
On 4 Aug 1866 Josiah C. Sawyer made application for a pension as guardian to Antonio's surviving dependants, and received certificat number 86395. (NOTE: Relationship if any unknown. )
He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Josiah C. Sawyer and Fatima F. Maynard in the 1870 US Federal Census on 28 Jul 1870 at Southborough P. O., Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Sawyer, Josiah C., 57, farmer, b. MA
---, Fatima F., 58, b. PA
** Philips, Ida M., 13, b. MA.
On 18 May 1873 Antonio and Melissa's daughter, Ida May Phillips married Edgar G. Weaver at Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
On 5 Apr 1875 Antonio and Melissa's daughter, Hannah Maria Phillips married Francis Carr Upton at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
In 1890 Antonio Phillips was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as "Antonio Phillips."
In 1896, Antonio was included in the The Fifty-Seventh Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion : Army of the Potomac, by John Anderson, p. 57:
Another victim of the Wilderness, of which honorable mention can be made, Antonio Phillips of Company D. The Worcester Spy of Jan 12, 1865, speaks of him as follows:
"Intelligence has been received by the return of Doctor Gould of Fitchburg, who arrived home from Andersonville, Ga., December 26th, of the death of Antonio Phillips of Oxford, by starvation in the rebel prison at that place, on the 15th of September, 1864.
Mr. Phillips originally entered the service in Company D, of the 15th Mass. Regiment, from which he was discharged on account of injuries received in the service. He afterwards enlisted with the 51st regiment and served with it during its nine months of service.
On the organization of the Fifty-Seventh Regiment, he enlisted again and was captured the 7th of May last. During a considerable part of his different terms of service, he was employed as an assistand in hospital, a work for which he was particularly adapted, and many a good soldier in the three regiments will read with pain the announcement of the unfortunate end of one who administered so faithfully and so cheerfully to their wants while under his care."
On 4 Jul 1907 Antoine Phillips 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: 5 May 2019

Charts: Descendants of Asa and Millicent (Harris) Rugg

Family: Melissa Harris Rugg b. 10 Aug 1812, d. 28 Mar 1866

Hannah Maria Phillips b. 6 Sep 1834, d. 12 Sep 1920
Charles Antonio Phillips b. 25 Apr 1838, d. 27 Dec 1882
Ida May Phillips b. 31 Jan 1857

George G. Phillips

b. 1824, d. 21 October 1861

Father: Michael Phillips
Mother: Olive [--?--]

Company: G

George G. Phillips was born about in 1824 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Michael Phillips and Olive [--?--].
On 19 May 1850 George G. Phillips married Caroline A. Bancroft, 15, daughter of Aaron Bancroft and Caroline Fanny Morse, at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
George G. Phillips and Caroline A. Bancroft were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 5 Aug 1850 at Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
James S. Carlton, 24, shoemaker, b, MA
Susannah P., 23
James Carlton, 58, carpenter
**George Phillips, 24, shoemaker, b. MA (married within the year)
Caroline A., 15, b. MA.
George G. Phillips and Caroline A. Bancroft were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1860 at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
George Phillips, 32, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in family)
Caroline A., 23
George B., 9
Eugene, 7.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as shoemaker.
In 1861 George was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 6 Aug 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 37 years old.
He died on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, killed in action. He was 37 years old.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George G. Phillips was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
He was buried in 1861 at Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
In Jun 1862 Caroline A. Bancroft received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; and received certificate number 176.
The petition of Caroline A. Phillips, widow of George C. (sic) Phillips, a member of Company C (sic), 15th regiment M. V. M., asking state aid to the amount of $4 per month was granted. (Fitchburg Sentinel, 12 Aug 1874.)
Caroline, his wife, outlived George and died on 4 Jun 1875 at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 40.
On 6 May 1876 George and Caroline's son, Edward Eugene Phillips married Helen "Nellie" E. Newton at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
Edward Eugene Phillips and Helen "Nellie" E. Newton were childless.
On 19 Sep 1882 his son, George Bancroft Phillips, died at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 31 leaving two daughters who both died unmarried.
His son, Edward Eugene Phillips, died childless.

Last Edited: 11 Sep 2021

Family: Caroline A. Bancroft b. Sep 1834, d. 4 Jun 1875

George Bancroft Phillips b. 9 Mar 1851, d. 19 Sep 1882
Edward Eugene Phillips b. 3 Jan 1853

George W. Phillips

b. 17 July 1812, d. 6 November 1863

Father: G. W. Phillips b. 2 Mar 1783, d. Sep 1813
Mother: Lucinda Bemis b. 12 Apr 1786

Company: B

George W. Phillips was born on 17 Jul 1812 at Dublin, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, son of G. W. Phillips and Lucinda Bemis.
On 20 Sep 1832 George W. Phillips, 20, married Sally Maria Russell, 20, at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
George W. Phillips and Sally Maria Russell were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census on 2 Oct 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
George W. Phillips, 38, brakeman (sic), b. N.H.
Sally M., 37, b. MA (as were all the children)
Joseph, 14
Harriet L., 9
Mary E., 6
Emma A., 4
Ella F., 1.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as stone mason.
In 1861 George was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 48 years, 11 months and 25 days old.
On 1 Aug 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
He died on 6 Nov 1863 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption. He was 51 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
He was buried in Nov 1863 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 1, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Fern Path.
On 11 Aug 1864 Sally Maria Russell received a pension to surviving family member based on George's service; and received certificate number 31682.
On 2 Nov 1866 George and Sally's daughter, Emma Augusta Phillips married George E. Weldon at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
Sally, his wife, outlived George and died on 2 Jun 1870 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 58.
A photograph or image of George W. Phillips is located at The Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Sally Maria Russell b. 2 Nov 1811, d. 2 Jun 1870

Joseph Phillips b. 17 Aug 1836
Harriet Louisa Phillips b. 21 Oct 1841
Mary Elizabeth Phillips b. 2 Jan 1844
Emma Augusta Phillips b. 1846
Ella Frances Phillips b. 22 Aug 1848, d. 8 Jul 1852

Lyman S. Phipps

b. 14 December 1836, d. 12 December 1861

Father: Sylvester Phipps b. 26 Nov 1801, d. 13 Sep 1879
Mother: Harriet Bass Loring d. before 1844

Company: E

Lyman S. Phipps was also known as Lucius Fepps on the memorial marker.
He was born on 14 Dec 1836 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Sylvester Phipps and Harriet Bass Loring.
Before 1844 his mother, Harriet Bass Loring, died.
On 23 Sep 1844 Lyman's widowed father, Sylvester Phipps, remarried to Abigail Moore at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Lyman S. Phipps was enumerated in the household of Sylvester Phipps and Abigail Moore in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Oct 1850 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
Sylvester Phipps, 50, bootmaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
Abigail, 37
Charles, 14
**Lyman, 12
Almen, 10.
At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Lyman gave his occupation as shoemaker.
On 12 Jul 1861 Lyman mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 6 months and 28 days old.
On 21 Oct 1861 Lyman was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman S. Phipps was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman Phipps was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
He died on 12 Dec 1861 at Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, of disease as a prisoner of war. He was 24 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
He was buried in Dec 1861 at Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, according to the research of Jeffry Burden. See his website The Soldiers of Shockoe Hill.
On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lyman S. Phipps was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
On 8 Jan 1865 Charles N. Phipps applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Lyman's service; but no certificate is recorded. (As Lyman's brother, Charles would have no claim.)
On 10 Sep 1865 Abigail Phipps applied for a pension to surviving family member, based on Lyman's service; his step-mother, but no certificate is recorded.
A commemorative marker with his name is in Shockoe Hill Cemetery. However, research has established that Lyman and the other POWs, who had been buried originally just outside the walls of Shockoe Hill, were moved in 1866-67 to _Richmond National Cemetery,_ and are buried there as unknowns.
He was buried at Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, as an unknown.
On 21 May 1869 Sylvester Phipps received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Lyman's service; his father, received certificate number 131106.
Sylvester, his father, outlived Lyman and died on 13 Sep 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 77.
In 1890 Lucius Fepps was included on the Civil War memorial at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018