Samuel E. Pratt

b. 8 March 1841, d. October 1862
  • Father: James R. Pratt b. between 1801 - 1802
  • Mother: Joanna Day Turner b. 10 Jul 1803
  • Company: A
  • Samuel E. Pratt was born on 8 Mar 1841 at Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, son of James R. Pratt and Joanna Day Turner.
  • Samuel E. Pratt was enumerated in the household of James R. Pratt and Joanna Day Turner in the 1850 US Federal Census on 6 Aug 1850 at Phillips, Franklin County, Maine, as:
    James R. Pratt, 48, farmer, b. ME (as were all in the family)
    Joanna, 46
    George W., 20, farmer
    Rosannah D., 16
    William T., 14
    Enos T., 11
    **Saml E., 9
    Charles P., 6.
  • His father, James R. Pratt, died.
  • Samuel E. Pratt was enumerated in the household of James Pratt in the 1860 US Federal Census on 22 Jun 1860 at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Leonard M. Hosmer, 50, b. ME
    Polly D., 45, b. MA
    Myron L., 11, b. MA
    Geo. B. T., 17, b. MA
    James R. Pratt, 34, bootmaker, b. ME (his elder brother)
    Lucretia N., 27, b. MA
    **Samuel E., 19, bootmaker, b. ME.
  • Samuel's widowed mother, Joanna Day Turner, remarried to William W. Dodge.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Samuel gave his occupation as bootmaker.
  • In 1862 Samuel was living at West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 19 Feb 1862 Samuel mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 20 years, 11 months and 11 days old.
  • He died in Oct 1862 at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. He was 21 years and 6 months old.
  • He was buried at Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown, York County, Virginia, Block #4, Tomb # 1094.
  • The 1870 roster puts him in Company D.
  • Last Edited: 11 Apr 2016

Otis Pray

b. 4 June 1844, d. 1889
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Otis Pray was born on 4 Jun 1844 at Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 11 Jun 1860 at Great Falls P. O., Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, probably as:
    Moses Pray, 68, farmer, b. ME
    Lydia, 63, b. ME
    Lorenzo, 28, b. ME
    Laura M., 21, b. NH
    **Otis R., 16, b. ME
    Willy O., 10, b. NH
    Sarah E., 2, b. NH.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Otis gave his occupation as Farmer.
  • In 1861 Otis was living at Great Falls, Strafford County, New Hampshire.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 Otis Pray mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 17 years, 2 months and 30 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Otis ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by desertion according to the official record.

  • Otis Pray married Susan A. Grier, daughter of John Grier and Mary Lusk.
  • Otis Pray and Susan A. Grier were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census in Jun 1870 at Grove, Cameron County, Pennsylvania, as:
    Otis Prey , 26y Maine
    Susan, 25y Pennsylvania
    Laura, 4y Pennsylvania
    Mary, 3y      Pennsylvania
    Stella, 3m Pennsylvania
    Henry Webb , 32y      England
    Judson Dodge , 20y New York.
  • Otis Pray died in 1889. He was 44 years old.
  • He was buried in 1889 at Persun Cemetery, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 25 May 1889 at "Daily Gazette and Bulletin", Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, the following notice appeared:
    "Letters of administration on the estate of Otis R. Pray, deceased, late of Cogan House Township, have been granted to Susan A. Pray, administratrix."
  • On 24 Aug 1892 Susan A. Grier applied for a pension to surviving family member, Pennsylvania, based on Otis's service; with application number 558509, but no certificate was recorded.
  • In 1898 Otis's widow, Susan A. Grier remarried to Winfield S. English at Pennsylvania in a second marrriage for both.
  • Otis Pray left family who were enumerated in the household of Susan A. Grier in the 1900 US Federal Census in 1900 at Cogan House, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as:
    Winfield S English 58 , married 2 years
    Susan English 55, b. Jan 1845, 8 of 8 children living
    Edsol A English 22
    Henry J Pray 21, b. Feb 1879 in PA
    Hattie M Pray 13, b. aug 1886.
  • Susan, his wife, outlived Otis and died in 1923.
  • Last Edited: 26 Apr 2016

Family: Susan A. Grier b. 16 Jan 1845, d. 1923

  • Laura Pray b. 22 Apr 1866, d. 3 Nov 1949
  • Mary Margaret Pray b. 1867, d. 4 Nov 1921
  • Estella Pray b. Apr 1870, d. 29 Dec 1954
  • Adelaide A Pray b. 4 Nov 1872, d. 14 Oct 1955
  • Emma Jane Pray b. 1875, d. 4 Jan 1948
  • Henry J. Pray b. Feb 1879
  • Margaret Pray b. 2 Apr 1882, d. 6 Feb 1939
  • Hattie M Pray b. Aug 1886, d. 28 Jan 1960

William J. Prendergast

b. between 1830 and 1831, d. 24 May 1899
  • Father: John Prendergast
  • Mother: Mary Fanning
  • Company: 1_SS
  • William J. Prendergast was born between 1830 - 1831, son of John Prendergast and Mary Fanning.
  • In 1861 William was living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, William gave his occupation as Clerk.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 William J. Prendergast mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters.
  • On 26 Feb 1863 William ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by discharge for disability.

  • On 21 Feb 1868 William J. Prendergast married Margaret A. Fulmore, 32, daughter of Robert Calderwood Fulmore and Lavinia Corbett, at Catholic Church, Parrisboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • William J. Prendergast and Margaret A. Fulmore were enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in Apr 1871 at Five Islands, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada, as:
    Fredrick A. Fulmore, 33, b. N.S., presbyterian, farmer (his brother-in-law)
    **William J. Prendergast, 40, b. Ireland, catholic, of Irish parentage, clerk
    Margaret, 34, b. N. S., catholic, of German parentage.
  • On 5 Mar 1884 William and Margaret's daughter, Victoria Prendergast married Frederick Aylward at Five Islands, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • William J. Prendergast died on 24 May 1899.
  • He was buried in May 1899 at Presbyterian Church, Five Islands, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • On 29 Nov 1899 Margaret A. Fulmore received a pension to surviving family member in Canada based on William's service; his wife, received certificate number 626107.
  • Last Edited: 26 Apr 2016

Family: Margaret A. Fulmore b. Jun 1835

  • Victoria Prendergast b. 2 Jun 1864

Ebenezer Prest

b. 20 December 1837, d. 30 August 1874

Eben Prest, in naval uniform, ca. 1863.
  • Father: John Prest b. 10 Apr 1796, d. 19 Oct 1865
  • Mother: Elizabeth Tinsell b. between 1790 - 1791, d. 7 Aug 1881
  • Company: H
  • Ebenezer Prest was also known as Ebenezer Priest in Ford's history.
  • He was born on 20 Dec 1837 at Blackburn, Lancashire, England, son of John Prest and Elizabeth Tinsell.
  • In Nov 1849 Ebenezer Prest was included on a passenger list of the Anglo American, with Elizabeth Tinsell arriving Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.
  • On 26 Nov 1849 Ebenezer Prest emigrated with Elizabeth Tinsell, his mother, from Chorley, Lancashire, England, where his mother departed, bringing her three sons to America. His father had arrived earlier. They settled in Whitinsville, Massachusetts.
  • Ebenezer Prest was enumerated in the household of John Prest and Elizabeth Tinsell in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Prest 56, laborer, b. England (as were all)
    Elizabeth Prest 47
    Jabus Prest 17, spinner
    **Ebenezer Prest 13
    John Prest 11
    Henry Ashworth 40, laborer
    Hannah Ashworth 29.
  • Ebenezer Prest was enumerated in the household of John Prest and Elizabeth Tinsell in the 1860 US Federal Census on 12 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    John Prest, 62, operative, $200 personal estate, b. England (as were all in the family)
    Elizabeth, 69
    Jabez, 27, Mechanic
    **Eben, 22, Mechanic
    John, 20, Mechanic.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Ebenezer gave his occupation as machinist.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Ebenezer mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was 23 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Ebenezer was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hand.
  • On 26 Sep 1862 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ebenezer Prest was mentioned among the wounded.
  • On 29 Dec 1862 Ebenezer ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 1863, Ebenezer also served in the Navy as an officer - Acting 3rd Assistant Engineer in the West Gulf Squadron.
  • Jabez Prest, Eben's elder brother, wrote a letter on 30 Jul 1864 from Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows: to his sister-in-law: (Click icon to read.)
  • Jabez Prest, Eben's elder brother, wrote a letter on 2 Nov 1864 from Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows: to his sister-in-law.
  • Ebenezer Prest ended his service by discharge as Acting 3rd Assistant Engineer on 9 Oct 1865.
  • On 19 Oct 1865 his father, John Prest, died at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of typhoid at age 69.
  • On 13 Mar 1866 Ebenezer Prest, 28, married Helen Anionette Darrow, 23, daughter of Albert Gallatin Darrow and Almira Turner, at New London, New London County, Connecticut.
  • On 13 May 1874 Helen Anionette Darrow, his wife, died at Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, at age 31.
  • Ebenezer Prest died on 30 Aug 1874 at Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, of heart disease, and the death was registered in Milford, MA. He was 36 years, 8 months and 10 days old.
  • He was buried in Aug 1874 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to one report.
  • Last Edited: 12 Apr 2016

Family: Helen Anionette Darrow b. 15 Nov 1842, d. 13 May 1874

  • Jessie Helen Prest b. 7 Feb 1867, d. 1944
  • Norman Prest b. Nov 1868, d. Nov 1868
  • Norma Turner Prest b. 23 Oct 1870, d. 1951
  • Mabel Thacher Prest b. 8 Jan 1873, d. 9 Sep 1953

Charles Lemuel Preston

b. 26 February 1844
  • Father: Eleazer F. Preston b. 1815, d. 1849
  • Mother: Julia Ann Holman b. 1820
  • Company: G
  • Charles Lemuel Preston was born on 26 Feb 1844 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Eleazer F. Preston and Julia Ann Holman.
  • In 1849 his father, Eleazer F. Preston, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, when there was an administration of his estate.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 30 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 5 months and 4 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Charles was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, in the hip.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles Lemuel Preston was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Charles was taken prisoner at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • On 15 Oct 1862 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Missing Men Of The Fifteenth Regiment

    A member of the fifteenth regiment at the camp of paroled prisoners at Annapolis writes as follows:

    “Thomas Caulfield, G. T. Osgood. George W. Hunt of Co. C; Charles A. Gleason, Peter McGune, Andrew Cadret, E. L. Smith, O. W. Newton, of Co. D; L. A. Cook, of Co. A; Edwin Chase, George Carpenter, of Co. B; C. L. Preston, Co. G; Thomas Horne, J. S. Flannigan, Co. H; J. G. Thornton, Thomas Welch, Co. K; E. A. Snow, Andrew Sharpshooters, were taken prisoners at the battle of Antietam, and recently released at Richmond. There are some that left Richmond, who are in the hospitals and I have been unable to obtain their names.”.
  • On 1 Mar 1863 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, by desertion, according to both the 1870 roster and Ford's history.

  • Note: there are two Charles L. Prestons who served from Worcester City -- this one and a man who served in the 21st Massachusetts. The service dates overlap, and the man of the 21st is considerably older. Please contact the webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 29 Mar 2013

Ralph Preston

b. 5 March 1820, d. 28 March 1884
  • Father: George Preston b. 1791
  • Mother: Alice Schofield b. 1792
  • Company: F
  • Ralph Preston was born on 5 Mar 1820 at Oldham, Lancashire, England, son of George Preston and Alice Schofield.
  • Ralph Preston was enumerated in the household of George Preston and Alice Schofield in the 1841 UK Census in Apr 1841 at Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, as:
    George Preston, 50, weaver, not b. in Yorkshire
    Alice, 50, not b. Yorks
    James, 25, weaver, not b. Yorks
    Jonas, 20, weaver, not b. Yorks
    **Ralph, 20, weaver, b. Yorkshire
    Mary Ann, 15, b. Yorkshire.
  • On 26 Nov 1843 Ralph Preston, 23, married Mary Ann Brown, daughter of Samuel Brown, at Darfield, Yorkshire, England.
  • Ralph Preston and Mary Ann Brown were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census in 1850 at Manchester, Passaic County, New Jersey, as:
    Ralph Preston, 30, b. Eng
    Mary A Preston, 26, b. Eng
    Mary Preston, 3, b. NJ
    John Preston, 1, b. NJ
    where his brothers James and Jonas live nextdoor with their families.
  • On 3 Apr 1853 his son, John Preston, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 15 Apr 1853 his daughter, Mary A. Preston, died at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of scarlet fever, two weeks after her brother.
  • On 1 Oct 1854 Mary Ann Brown, his wife, died at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Ralph Preston was enumerated in the State census in 1855 at Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Ralph Preston, 35, boot treer, b. England
    Sarah E Preston, 3, b. MA
    George W Preston, 1, b. MA
    Mary A Chilson, 30, b. England
    Thomas Miller, 35, laborer, b. England.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 18 Jun 1860 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Ralph Prestin, 40, shoemaker, b. England
    Sarah A., 9, b. MA
    George W., 5, b. MA
    Mary A. (Chilson?), 34.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Ralph gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Ralph mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 4 months and 7 days old.
  • He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ralph Preston 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, Ralph Preston was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 15 Nov 1863 Ralph ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • He ended his service with the 20th VRC, Company E by mustering out on 26 Jul 1864.
  • Ralph Preston married Mary Ann Blackmer, daughter of Thomas Blackmer.
  • On 13 Jul 1876 Ralph and Mary's daughter, Sarah Alice Preston married James Gill at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Ralph Preston and Mary Ann Blackmer were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Ralph Preston, 60, works in boot shop, b. England
    Mary A., 54, wife, b. England
    George W., 25, son, single, moulder in foundry, b. MA
    Edward Hichcock, 18, boarder
    William Nash, 23, boarder
    Walter Moran, 24, boarder
    Edward Kinnear, 25, boarder
    Luther B. Perry, 40, boarder
    Michael Sparks, 35, boarder
    S. P. Ranger, 41, boarder
    Michael Powers, 26, boarder.
  • On 25 Dec 1880 Ralph's son, George Washington Preston married Mina M. Howe at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Ralph Preston made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Dec 1882, and received certificate number 294831.
  • He died on 28 Mar 1884 at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of dropsey. He was 64 years and 23 days old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1884 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 11 Dec 1884 Mary Ann Blackmer received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Ralph's service; and received certificate number 214361.
  • Mary Ann Preston was enumerated as the widow of Ralph Preston, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived Ralph and died on 5 Jan 1891 at Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of bronchitis at age 65.
  • Last Edited: 9 May 2016

Family 1: Mary Ann Brown b. 1823, d. 1 Oct 1854

  • Mary A. Preston b. 1847, d. 15 Apr 1853
  • John Preston b. 1849, d. 3 Apr 1853
  • Sarah Alice Preston b. 28 Sep 1852, d. 22 Feb 1927
  • George Washington Preston b. 11 Aug 1854, d. 1932

Family 2: Mary Ann Blackmer b. 5 Jun 1825, d. 5 Jan 1891

John Price 3rd

b. 1830, d. 28 February 1862
  • Father: William Price
  • Mother: Elizabeth Galloway b. 1800
  • Company: 1_SS
  • John Price 3rd was born about in 1830 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, son of William Price and Elizabeth Galloway.
  • John Price 3rd was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Galloway in the 1850 US Federal Census on 30 Sep 1850 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Elizabeth Price, 50, b. MA
    Wm. H., 24, cordwainer
    George 22, dyer
    **John, 20, carpenter.
  • On 21 Jun 1853 John Price 3rd married Mary Ellen Trask, 20, daughter of Moses Augustus Trask and Mary Dennis Salter, at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment, John gave his occupation as Carpenter.
  • In 1861 John was living at South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • John Price 3rd and Joseph Gray, who would become in-laws when two of their children married, served together in the 1st Company, Andrew Sharpshooters.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 John Price 3rd mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 31 years old.
  • He died on 28 Feb 1862 of typhoid. He was 32 years old.
  • On 11 Sep 1862 Mary Ellen Trask received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on John's service; his wife, received certificate number 2281.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Moses Augustus Trask and Mary Dennis Salter in the 1870 US Federal Census on 1 Jun 1870 at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Trask, Moses, 69, building mover, b. MA (as were all)
    ---, Mary D., 74
    ---, Price, Mary E., 37, works in cork sole factory
    ---, Frank, 16, laborer on roofing
    ---, Albert, 13
    ---, Caroline S., 11
    ---, Emma F., 8.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived John and died on 30 Dec 1871 at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, of consumption at age 38.
  • On 12 Jun 1873 Henry Wardwell made application at Massachusetts for a pension as guardian to John's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 164031. He appears to be a lawyer who handled the children's affairs as a trustee.
  • On 26 Apr 1877 John and Mary's son, Frank Price married Harriet Richardson Gray, the bride and groom both being descendants of the 1st Sharpshooters, at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 2 Oct 1877 John and Mary's daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Price married Wallace S. Williams at Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 24 Jun 1884 his daughter, Emma Augusta Price, died at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 22 unmarried, of consumption.
  • Last Edited: 15 May 2020

Family: Mary Ellen Trask b. 30 May 1833, d. 30 Dec 1871

  • Frank Price b. 10 Jul 1853
  • Albert Price b. 15 Aug 1856
  • Caroline Elizabeth Price b. 11 Aug 1858
  • Emma Augusta Price b. 14 Dec 1861, d. 24 Jun 1884

John Hall Prichard

b. 7 June 1837, d. 16 January 1865

John H. Prichard
  • Father: John Prichard b. 11 Feb 1800, d. 16 Sep 1879
  • Mother: Nancy Hall b. about 1803
  • Company: B
  • John Hall Prichard was also known as John H. Pritchard in MASSCW (15th MVI.)
  • He was born on 7 Jun 1837 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of John Prichard and Nancy Hall.
  • John Hall Prichard was enumerated in the household of John Prichard and Nancy Hall in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Aug 1850 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    John PRICHARD, 50 (?), carpenter, $4500 real estate value, b. NH
    Nancy H., 47 (?), b. MA
    **John H., 13, b. MA
    (Note: the age of his parents suggests that there may be elder siblings. slh.)
  • John Hall Prichard was enumerated in the household of John Prichard and Nancy Hall in the 1860 US Federal Census on 21 Jun 1860 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where John lives with his parents and is a "mechanic", as is his father.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as farmer.
  • In 1861 John was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 24 years, 1 month and 5 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 John was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Hall Prichard 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, John H. Prichard was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Hall Prichard was listed, with 88 other men of the 15th Massachusetts, as a prisoner at Richmond.
  • On 22 Jan 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 29 Nov 1863, John also served in the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Company "G."
  • On 20 Apr 1864 John was taken prisoner at Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina.
  • He died on 16 Jan 1865 at Andersonville, Sumter County, Georgia. He was 27 years, 7 months and 9 days old.
  • He was buried in Jan 1865 at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia.
  • He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Div. 3, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, (South Side of Pilgrim Path and Locust Avenue) Mulberryl Avenue (Note: this is likely a memorial only.)
  • John Prichard, his father, survived John and died on 16 Sep 1879 at age 79.
  • Credits: Primary photo above by permission of the Worcester Historical Museum, Nichols Collection.
  • Last Edited: 15 Aug 2016

Albert Abel Prince

b. 4 July 1839, d. 2 March 1881

Albert Prince
  • Father: Freeman Prince b. 2 Aug 1807, d. 27 Aug 1853
  • Mother: Charlotte Lamb b. 15 Sep 1811, d. 5 Jul 1880
  • Company: E
  • Albert Abel Prince was born on 4 Jul 1839 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Freeman Prince and Charlotte Lamb.
  • On 27 Aug 1853 his father, Freeman Prince, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 46.
  • On 17 Jun 1858 his sister, Sarah Prince, died at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 22 unmarried.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Albert gave his occupation as shoe-cutter.
  • Charles Henry Lamb and Lucien Grosvenor Lamb, Albert Abel Prince, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • Albert Abel Prince and Peleg Freeman Murray, future brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co. E.

  • On 30 Jul 1861 Albert mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 26 days old.
  • Bob Ducharme says of the photo posted here, "You can see the stripes on their greatcoats. I have heard of this but have never seen a photo of it before."
  • On 22 Feb 1862 Albert was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
  • On 18 Sep 1862 Albert was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and had his photo taken.
  • On 14 Nov 1862 Albert was promoted to Captain.
  • On 9 Feb 1863 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was mentioned in an article about promotions.
  • On 11 Apr 1863 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was included in the published list of Oxford volunteers.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Albert was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 8 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was mentioned in the first dispatches from the Gettysburg battle.
  • He attended the funeral of George Hull Ward on 8 Jul 1863 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 9 Feb 1864 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert was mentioned (Volume 19 # 34):
    "Military - Capt. A. Prince of the 15th regiment has opened a recruiting office at 271 Main street, where he invites all young men, who would avoid the draft and join as gallant a regiment as ever left the state, to call and sign their names on the rolls of his company."
  • On 13 Apr 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert was mentioned (Volume 93 #15):
    "Fifteenth Regiment -- Capt. Albert Prince of the 15th, who has been detailed on recruiting service in this city for the past two months, has been ordered to report for duty and left for his regiment last evening."
  • On 15 May 1864 Albert was wounded.
  • On 25 May 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was mentioned among the casualties.
  • On 9 Jul 1864 From the "National Aegis," Saturday, Jul 09, 1864, Worcester, MA, Page: 1
    The Fifteenth Regiment. -- A letter from Captain Prince, of the 15th, received by his friends, states that all the officers but himself were captured in the disaster of the 22d inst. He states that there are only ten guns left in the regiment. He escaped, being detailed at the time as inspector on General Pierce's staff. He writes that he expects to leave for home with the fragment of his regiment on the 12th of July. This little band will present a melancholy spectacle contracted with the noble volunteers of the 15th who went out from us three years ago.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was mentioned in an article about the return of the regiment to Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Albert ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of service term.

  • On 17 Oct 1864 Albert's sister, Mary Prince, married Peleg Freeman Murray at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 24 Dec 1868 Albert Abel Prince, 29, married Sarah Jane Dyke, 31, daughter of David R. Fuller and Mary Jane Eastman, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
  • Albert Abel Prince made application for a veteran's pension on 12 Feb 1869, and received certificate number 115036.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Charlotte Lamb in the 1870 US Federal Census on 15 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Prince, Charlotte, 59, keeping house, b. MA
    **---, Albert, 30, clicker, b. MA
    ---, Sarah Jane, 29, tailoress, b. VT (his wife)
    ---, Emily, 27, tailoress, b. MA
    ---, Edward, 23, clerk in store, b. MA
    (next door)
    **Murray, Peleg, Jr. 39, carpenter, b. Nova Scotia
    ---, Mary, 26
    ---, Charles B., 4.
  • In 1879 Albert and Sarah Jane Fuller were living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 28 Jun 1879 at Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince attended the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
  • He and Sarah Jane Fuller were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Prince, Albert, 42, boot cutter, suffers from neuralgia, b. MA
    ---, Sarah J., 42, wife, b. VT
    ---, Charlotte, 68, mother, widow, b. VT.
  • Albert Abel Prince died on 2 Mar 1881 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 41 years, 7 months and 26 days old.
  • An obituary for Albert Abel Prince was published on 4 Mar 1881 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Oxford
    Capt. Albert Prince, one of Worcester's well known citizens, died at his home in that city, Wednsday morning, aged forty-two years.
    He was born in Oxford, and enlisted from this town in 1861, in Co. E, 15th regiment and served untill July 28, 1864, having been promoted to the rank of captain in 1862 for gallant service.
    At the battle of Gettysburg, Capt. Prince received seven wounds, disabling both arms, and he retired from the field carrying his sword in his mouth.
    He was a staunch Democrat, and was several times a candidate of the Worcester Democracy for Representative in the General assembly.
  • He was buried in Mar 1881 at South Cemetery, Church St., Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Sarah Jane Fuller received a pension to surviving family member based on Albert's service; his wife, received certificate number 919369.
  • On 1 Jul 1881 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Prince was reported as deceased at the fourteenth annual meeting of Co. E. Association, 15th Regiment, Mass. Vols.
  • On 9 Jul 1886 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Albert Abel Prince was remembered at the 19th reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.--
    From The Webster Times, July 9, 1886 (Volume XXVIII #19),
    Co.E. 15th Mass , 19th Re-Union
    The nineteenth annual re-union of Co. E., 15th regiment Mass. Volunteers, took place on Monday, the twenty-fifth anniversary of, the Company’s leaving Oxford for the camp. twenty-five answered the roll call. The old officers were re-elected. President B.B. Vassal, and L.E. Thayer, clerk. The tables were spread in the lower Town Hall.
    Landlord Bacon furnishing an excellent dinner. At one o’clock the guests, about one hundred in number, were seated at the table and grace was said by Rev. Ithiel T. Johnson, of this place. After all had done justice to the repast they listened to an excellent address by the President Hon. A.L. Joslin followed, as the host of the occasion, with words of hearty welcome to his guests.
    Captain Amos Bartlett, of Co. I. gave some reminiscences in eulogy of Massachusetts Volunteers, closing with these words, which received hearty applause: “Massachusetts! I hope she will always be right. but right or wrong Massachusetts!”
    Captain Greene, of Company F, followed with a description of prison life in Richmond. Mr. John Kimball, as official representative of the town, spoke briefly, and to the point. Captain Earle and Comrade Murphy described their recent trip to Gettysburg, after which a memento of Captain Albert Prince was presented by Mr. George F. Daniels, followed by appropriate remarks by Rev. Mr. Frost. Rev. Mr. Gordon briefly spoke his congratulations. Rev.A.Tyler expressed his interest in the Company and Rev. I. T.. Johnson related some of his experiences with the boys in camp and field. Master Elliot Joslin closed the list of speakers with a few remarks.
  • Sarah Jane Fuller was enumerated as the widow of Albert Abel Prince, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Read an article from Daniel's History of Oxford, 1892, p. 657:
    He spent his boyhood upon his father's farm, and on the removal of the family to the Plain, found employment, as did most of the boy of that day, in a shoe manufactory. When the war broke out he enlisted among the first members in company E, and became one of the best men in that body.
    At Ball's bluff, in the peninsular campaign, at Antietam, Fredericksburg, the second Bull Run, the Wilderness, and later battles the regiment to which he belonged was assigned positions of honor and of danger, and he bore his full share of its hardships and disasters. As he was unassuming promotion9n came only as his sterling qualities were developed in the service.
    In February 1862, he was made Lieutenant; on 18 September, the day after Antietam battle, first Lieutenant; and on 14 November following, Captain, and was assigned to Co. G. On the resignation of Capt. Watson, 21 January 1863, he was put in command of Co., E, much to the satisfaction of its members, and continued with credit until the final discharge 28 July 1864.
    Gen. Devens is reported to have said of him, "he was the finest type of American soldier." Another said in substance -- he was a soldier of the solid and trustworthy type, resolute, faithful and staunch, one to be trusted to go anywhere in the face of danger and stay until relieved.
    At Gettysburg especially his courage and tenacity were put to the severest test and he endured the trial nobly. He stopped far more than his share of the enemy's bullets, having received seven wounds before he left the field. The last disabled both arms, but with grim determination he picked up his sword from the ground with his teeth and so carried it as he was borne to the rear. When on a visit home in February 1864, his friends in Oxford honored him in the presentation of a sword, sash, belt and pistol.
    His later residence was at Worcester, where he carried for years the effects of his army life in impaired health, and died highly respected.
  • Sarah, his wife, outlived Albert and died on 21 May 1919 at age 81.
  • He and Sarah Jane Fuller had no issue.
  • Last Edited: 10 Feb 2019

Family: Sarah Jane Fuller b. Aug 1837, d. 21 May 1919

Jerome Prince

b. 28 May 1842, d. 25 September 1912
  • Father: George Prince b. 1808, d. 11 Apr 1867
  • Mother: Cynthia Underwood
  • Company: H
  • Jerome Prince was born on 28 May 1842 at Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, son of George Prince and Cynthia Underwood, who were from Connecticut.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Jerome gave his occupation as shoemaker.
  • In 1861 Jerome was living at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Jerome mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years, 1 month and 14 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 Jerome was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia, on the finger.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Jerome Prince was included, with 304 other men, among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
  • On 28 Feb 1862 Jerome ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 30 Sep 1862, Jerome also served in the 42nd Regiment Massachusettts Infantry, Co. E, by reenlistment.
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 20 Aug 1863 at Readville, Massachusetts.
  • Starting 12 Jan 1864, Jerome also served in the 3rd New Hampshire Infantry as Private.
  • On 18 May 1864 Jerome was wounded at Bermuda Hundred, Chesterfield County, Virginia.
  • On 28 Jan 1865 Jerome was transferred to Company 118, 2nd Battalion VRC.
  • He ended his service with the Company 118, 2nd Battalion VRC by discharge on 12 Nov 1865.
  • On 26 Dec 1868 Jerome Prince, 26, married Mariah Louisa McDonald, daughter of Henry McDonald and Harriet [--?--], at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Mariah Louisa McDonald, his wife, died apparently.
  • On 7 Nov 1877 Jerome Prince, 35, married Melissa Ann Fisk, 29, daughter of David A. Fisk and Rhoda H. Handy, at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his second marriage and her first.
  • Jerome Prince made application for a veteran's pension on 27 Mar 1879, and received certificate number 347559.
  • He and Melissa Ann Fisk were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 25 Jun 1880 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Prince, Jerome, 37, farmer, b. MA
    ---, Melissa, 32, wife, b. MA
    ---, Nellie M., dau, 1, b. MA
    Fisk, David, 64, father-in-law, b. MA.
  • Jerome Prince was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company H, where he was wounded in the head and now has trouble with hearing and sight.
  • On 18 Mar 1893, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, Jerome was admitted.
  • On 14 Jun 1893, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, Jerome was discharged.
  • On 16 Mar 1907 Jerome and Melissa's daughter, Lilla Belle Prince married William C. Bagley at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 24 Mar 1908 Melissa Ann Fisk, his wife, died at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 60.
  • Jerome Prince was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 22 Apr 1910 at New Hampshire Soldiers' Home, Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, as:
    Prince, Jerome, 68, b. RI, mechanic in a machine shop.
  • (Click the icon to see a picture of the Veterans' Home in Tilton, NH.)
  • He died on 25 Sep 1912 at Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He was 70 years, 3 months and 28 days old.
  • He was buried in Sep 1912 at Park Cemetery, Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, in the Soldiers' Home section, as a member of the 3rd New Hampshire.
  • Last Edited: 16 Dec 2018

Family 1: Mariah Louisa McDonald b. between 1847 - 1848

  • George Frederick Prince b. 8 Jun 1869

Family 2: Melissa Ann Fisk b. 6 Feb 1848, d. 24 Mar 1908

  • Nellie M. Prince b. Mar 1879
  • Lilla Belle Prince b. 10 Jan 1885

John Henry Prior

b. 1842, d. 27 March 1891
  • Father: John Henry Prior
  • Mother: Mary Earle b. 1809
  • Company: F
  • John Henry Prior was born about in 1842 at New York City, New York, son of John Henry Prior and Mary Earle.
  • John Henry Prior was enumerated in the household of Mary Earle in the 1860 US Federal Census in 1860 at Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, as Mary E. Prior, 51, tailoress, b. NY, w/son John, age 9.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, John gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 John mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 19 years old.
  • He was declared missing in action on 21 Oct 1861 at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 30 Oct 1861 at the "Worcester Palladium", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Henry Prior 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, John H. Prior was listed with 195 other men among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
  • In Nov 1863 John H. Prior was court martialed at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, as documented in case number NN-579 (National Archives, Record Group 153.)
  • On 27 Nov 1863 John was wounded at Mine Run, Virginia.
  • On 27 Nov 1863 John ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps, in accordance with G. O. No. 40 of 16 Oct 1864.

  • On 16 Dec 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, John Henry Prior was mentioned as follows: (Volume 92 # 49)
    Massachusetts 15th Regiment,---The following soldiers have been placed in Fairfax hospital: J.H. Prior, Co. F, wounded in hand; George Cassady, Co. B.
  • He ended his service with the 14th VRC, Company C by mustering out on 12 Jul 1865.
  • On 5 Feb 1872 John Henry Prior married Nancy Maretta Barden, 17, daughter of Auldis Barden and Mary M. Stone, at Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • John Henry Prior and Nancy Maretta Barden were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, where he is a Photographer. Their daughter is enumerated with her maternal grandparents.
  • John Henry Prior's daughter was enumerated with Auldis Barden and Mary M. Stone in the 1880 US Federal Census in Jun 1880 at Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Auldis Barden, Male, 68, b. Rhode Island, United States
    Mary M Barden, Wife, 70
    Lilian B Barden, Granddaughter, Female, 16
    Eva T Prior, Granddaughter, Female, 7.
  • John Henry Prior made application at Rhode Island for a veteran's pension on 17 May 1884, and received certificate number 283481.
  • He was included in the city directory at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as a photographer in 1885.
  • Eva Tremayne Prior was enumerated in the State census in 1885 at Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, age 13, b. Scituate of NY (sic) parents.
  • John Henry Prior was included in the city directory at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as a photographer in 1889.
  • He was included in the city directory at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as a photographer in 1891.
  • He died on 27 Mar 1891 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was 49 years old.
  • He was buried in Mar 1891 at Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, with an inscription mentioning Co. F, 15th Mass. Vols. and the G. A. R.
  • According to a family researcher, FGC: John's wife, Nancy M. (Barden) Prior, seems to have been his business partner because, in John’s will, he compliments her on learning his photography trade and attributing the business’ success to her.
  • On 15 Sep 1891 Nancy Maretta Barden received a pension to surviving family member in Rhode Island based on John's service; and received certificate number 527938.
  • On 9 May 1896 John and Nancy's daughter, Eva Tremayne Prior married Leo Krichbaum at Rhode Island and were apparantly later divorced.
  • Nancy Maretta Barden was enumerated in the State census in 1915 at Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • Nancy, his wife, outlived John and died in May 1918 at New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York, at age 63.
  • John's wife, Nancy M. Pryor, died and was buried in May 1918 at Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 63 years and 6 months.
  • On 11 Feb 1924 John and Nancy's daughter, Eva Tremayne Prior married Walter Frank Cudlipp at New York City (Manhattan), New York, New York.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jun 2018

Family: Nancy Maretta Barden b. 5 Oct 1854, d. May 1918

  • Eva Tremayne Prior b. Aug 1874, d. 1952

Thomas "Jackson" Proal

b. 11 May 1831, d. 11 November 1883
  • Father: Thomas Proal
  • Mother: Susan Melville
  • Company: I
  • Thomas "Jackson" Proal was born on 11 May 1831 at Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire, son of Thomas Proal and Susan Melville.
  • On 24 Jul 1850 John Laverty and Elmira J. Hillgind were enumerated in the 1850 US Federal census living near Thomas "Jackson" Proal 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 29 Apr 1851 Jackson Prole, 19, married Caroline Wilder at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Before 1856 Caroline Wilder, his wife, died.
  • On 9 Apr 1856 Thomas "Jackson" Proal, 24, married Lucy Laverty, daughter of John Laverty and Elmira J. Hillgind, at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and a first for her.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Thomas gave his occupation as operative.
  • In 1861 Thomas was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 28 Jul 1861 Thomas mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years, 2 months and 17 days old.
  • Thomas "Jackson" Proal and Andrew Laverty, brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company I.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 Thomas "Jackson" Proal 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 8 Mar 1862 his brother-in-law, Andrew Laverty, died at Washington, DC, at age 29.
  • Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 4 Jun 1862, mentioning Thomas "Jackson" Proal, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal.
  • On 18 Feb 1864 Thomas ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the Veterans' Reserve Corps.

  • He and Lucy Laverty were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jul 1870 at Grafton P. O., Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where their sons Andrew and William live with them, and they still live next to father-in-law, John Laverty.
  • Thomas "Jackson" Proal made application for a veteran's pension on 18 Jul 1879, and received certificate number 241409.
  • He and Lucy Laverty were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a Machinist. (note: Lucy's father b. in Ireland, her mother b. NH, and she b. MA.)
  • Thomas "Jackson" Proal died on 11 Nov 1883 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he was "found dead". He was 52 years and 6 months old.
  • He was buried in Nov 1883 at Millbury Central Cemetery, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 8 Dec 1883 Lucy Laverty received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Thomas's service; his wife, received certificate number 213849.
  • On 4 Jul 1907 Jackson Prool 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: 11 Apr 2016

Family 1: Caroline Wilder b. between 1831 - 1832, d. before 1856

  • Susan Caroline Proal b. 5 Nov 1854, d. 21 Aug 1855

Family 2: Lucy Laverty b. between 1837 - 1838

  • George H. Proal b. 26 Feb 1857, d. 27 Sep 1857
  • John Proal b. 7 Feb 1858, d. 23 Aug 1858
  • Andrew Jackson Proal b. 10 Jul 1859
  • Thomas Henry Proal b. 3 Jul 1861, d. 6 Jan 1870
  • William Milville Proal b. 12 Apr 1869

Edward U. Prouty

b. 1830, d. 15 July 1863
  • Father: Isaac Prouty b. about 1779
  • Mother: Elizabeth Hagar b. 20 Mar 1797, d. 20 Jan 1875
  • Company: F
  • Edward U. Prouty was born in 1830 at Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts, son of Isaac Prouty and Elizabeth Hagar.
  • On 2 Aug 1852 Edward U. Prouty married Elizabeth Peirce, 12, daughter of Franklin Peirce and Asenath Sanderson, at Shutesbury, Franklin County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Edward U. Prouty and Elizabeth Peirce were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 27 Jul 1860 at West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Edward Prouty, 29, shoemaker, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Elizabeth, 22
    Edward, 4
    Emma, 2
    Maryett, 6/12.
  • In 1862 Edward was living at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Lived on Ragged Hill Road.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Edward gave his occupation as shoemaker.

  • On 7 Feb 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old.
  • On 2 Jul 1863 Edward was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • He died on 15 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was 33 years old.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward U. Prouty was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • On 25 Nov 1863 Elizabeth Peirce received a pension to surviving family member based on Edward's service; and received certificate number 17307.
  • On 30 Apr 1866 Edward's widow, Elizabeth Peirce remarried to John N. Smith at Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for him and the second for her.
  • On 22 May 1867 Cyrus Mower made application for a pension as guardian to Edward's surviving dependants, and received certificate number 111669. NOTE: It is unclear if the man who lived in North Brookfield in 1870 is the man in the application or what, if any, relationship he has to the Proutys.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Peirce and John N. Smith in the 1870 US Federal Census on 20 Jul 1870 at North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Smith, John N., 38, in boot & shoe factory, b. MA (sic)
    ---, Elizabeth, 32
    ---, Maryetta E., 10
    ---, Jennie E., 2
    Pierce, Edward L., 18, in boot and shoe factory.
  • On 12 Nov 1878 Edward and Elizabeth's daughter, Etta E. Prouty married Michael F. Kneeland at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • In 1896, Edward was included in the History of Amherst, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 Sep 1898 Edward's widow, Elizabeth Peirce remarried to Cyprian J. Bolter at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in a third marriage for both.
  • On 16 Mar 1911, Elizabeth Peirce was returned to the pension rolls at a rate of $12 per month.
  • On 4 Aug 1926 Elizabeth Bolter, his remarried and rewidowed wife, was receiving $50 per month pension.
  • Elizabeth, his wife, outlived Edward and died on 30 Jan 1931 at Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at age 91.
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2018

Family: Elizabeth Peirce b. Oct 1839, d. 30 Jan 1931

  • Edward R. Prouty b. 29 Oct 1856
  • Emory Prouty b. 7 Jan 1859, d. 19 Dec 1927
  • Mary Etta Prouty b. 1 Jan 1860, d. 18 Oct 1880

George S. Putnam

b. 23 April 1843, d. 27 November 1865
  • Father: Fayette H. Putnam b. 23 Mar 1818, d. 23 Mar 1857
  • Mother: Lucy Ann Thompson b. between 1822 - 1823, d. 23 Mar 1899
  • Company: D
  • George S. Putnam was born on 23 Apr 1843 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Fayette H. Putnam and Lucy Ann Thompson.
  • George S. Putnam was enumerated in the household of Fayette H. Putnam and Lucy Ann Thompson in the 1850 US Federal Census on 9 Aug 1850 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Fayette H. Putnam, 32, optician, b. MA (as were all in the household)
    Lucy A., 28
    **Geo. S., 7
    Charles F., 5
    John H. Thompsen, 26, trader
    Charlotte, 24
    Charlotte, Jr., 2.
  • On 23 Mar 1857 his father, Fayette H. Putnam, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 39.
  • George S. Putnam was enumerated in the household of Lucy Ann Thompson in the 1860 US Federal Census on 29 Jun 1860 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Lucy A. Putnam, 37, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    **George, 17, seaman
    Charles F., 15, clerk
    Edwin, 7
    and 10 boarders.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as sailor.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years, 2 months and 19 days old.
  • On 9 Jan 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the U. S. Navy.

  • Starting 21 Feb 1862, George also served in the the Navy.
  • He ended his service with the Navy on 11 Aug 1863.
  • He died on 27 Nov 1865 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, unmarried, of consumption. He was 22 years, 7 months and 4 days old.
  • He was buried in Nov 1865 at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with his father.
  • Last Edited: 19 Apr 2016

George T. D. Putnam

b. 22 November 1840, d. 1 April 1881
  • Father: Abraham Putnam b. 13 Apr 1802, d. 9 Apr 1876
  • Mother: Clarissa Greeley b. 3 Nov 1808
  • Company: C
  • George T. D. Putnam was born on 22 Nov 1840 at Wilton, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, son of Abraham Putnam and Clarissa Greeley.
  • George T. D. Putnam was enumerated in the household of Abraham Putnam and Clarissa Greeley in the 1850 US Federal Census on 25 Aug 1850 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Abraham Putnam, 47, bobbin maker, b. VT
    Clarissa G., 43, b. NH (as were all the children)
    Mary R., 11
    **George T. D., 9
    Lucy A., 7
    Abraham, 5
    Clara S., 3
    Joseph T., 1
    Willard R., 19.
  • In 1861 George was living at Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, George gave his occupation as merchant.

  • On 14 Dec 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 21 years and 22 days old.
  • On 10 Feb 1862 He became Regimental Bugler.
  • On 17 Dec 1862 George ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 6 Jul 1864, George also served in the as a musician in Co. I, 60th Massachusetts regiment.
  • On 6 Jul 1864, Abram B. Putnam, his brother, was enlisted with George as a musician in Co. I, 60th Massachusetts regiment, mustering out at the same time at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
  • George T. D. Putnam ended his service with the 60th Massachusetts regiment on 30 Nov 1864 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  • On 6 Feb 1866 George T. D. Putnam, 25, married Laura S. Carleton, 21, daughter of Hiram Carleton and Abigail Williams, at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
  • George T. D. Putnam and Laura S. Carleton were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1870 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, as:
    Putnam, George F. (?), 29, shoemaker, b. NH
    ---, Laura S., 26, b. NH.
  • George T. D. Putnam was enumerated in the household of Hiram Carleton and Abigail Williams in the 1880 US Federal Census on on 14 Jun 1880 at at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with his parents-in-law as:
    Putnam, George T. D., 40, son-in-law, b. N.H.
    ---, Laura S., 36, daughter, seamstress, b. NH.
  • George T. D. Putnam died on 1 Apr 1881 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was 40 years, 4 months and 10 days old.
  • He was buried in Apr 1881 at Maplewood Cemetery, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jul 1889 Laura S. Carleton received a pension to surviving family member in New Hampshire based on George's service; and received certificate number 363487.
  • Laura S. Carleton was enumerated as the widow of George T. D. Putnam, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Plaistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
  • In 1896, George was included in "The History of Clinton, Massachusetts."
  • Last Edited: 10 Oct 2016

Family: Laura S. Carleton b. 18 May 1844, d. 18 Mar 1902