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AUGUSTUS ALLEN, unmarried ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. ; rank, corporal. Born, Franklin, Mass., Oct. 13, 1835 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged at Washington, D. C., Sept. 5, 1862, by reason of disability.
ALBERT A. ARNOLD, unmarried ; son of Albert N. and Sarah A. ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born in Greece, 1846; oc- cupation, student. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
CHARLES W. BACON, unmarried ; enlisted July 26, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 26, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. ; wagoner. Born, 1841 ; occupation, hostler. He served as bugler after March, 1864; was discharged at Richmond, Va., June 16, 1865, at expiration of service.
DAVID M. BAILEY, married ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born 1832 ; occupation, carpenter. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
WALTER BAILEY, unmarried ; son of Walter and Joanna ; enlisted, July 12, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Sept. 2, 1863, in 16th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Haverhill, N. H., July 2, 1834 ; occupation, farmer. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was engaged in nine battles ; was transferred, July 11, 1864, to 11th Regt. ; was detailed as fifer in December, 1864; and was dis- charged at Readville, Mass., July 14, 1865, at expiration of service.
GEORGE S. BALLOU, married ; enlisted, Dec. 9, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 11, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, 1839; occupation, bootmaker. He was absent, sick in hospital, when his regiment was mustered out, but was discharged Aug. 8, 1865, by order of War Department.
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SIDNEY BARSTOW, unmarried ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Hanover, Mass., 1842 ; occupation, clerk. He was dis- charged at Washington, D. C., March 27, 1863, by reason of disability.
WARREN BARTLETT, married ; son of William H. and Hannah ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Bolton, Mass., Jan. 20, 1839 ; occupation, mechanic. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in the 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
ISAIAH H. BEALS, married ; son of Micah and Jerusha ; enlisted, April 19, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Liverpool, England, March 7, 1830; occupation, shoemaker. He was engaged in four battles ; was wounded in the head at the battle of the Rappahannock, Aug. 22, 1862 ; was discharged at Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 5, 1862, by reason of disability caused by wound. Dec. 5, 1863, he was mustered as corporal in 59th Regt., Co. H ; was engaged in two battles ; was transferred to the 57th Regt., June 1, 1865, and was discharged at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865, at the close of war.
GEORGE N. BELLOWS, unmarried ; son of Newell and Emily ; en- listed, Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. ; rank, 2d sergeant. Born, Westborough, June 16, 1835 ; occupation, butcher. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) as private in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass. He was dis- charged, Feb. 21, 1865, by reason of disability.
HIRAM C. BEMIS, unmarried ; son of Willard and Eleanor; en- listed, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Hopkinton, Mass., Nov. 7, 1844; occupation, shoemaker. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of term.
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DEXTER W. BENNETT, unmarried ; enlisted, Aug. 27, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, 1841 ; occupation, teamster. He was discharged at Newbern, N. C., March 3, 1863, on account of disability.
WILLIAM BERRYHILL, of Pennsylvania, procured by the select- men to fill quota ; enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
ROBERT BLACK, married ; son of Joseph and Isabella ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, 1820 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
WILLIAM P. BLACKMER, married ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols .; rank, captain. Born, Norwich, Ct., 1830; occupation, clergyman. He resigned Oct. 17, 1861, and his resignation was accepted Nov. 7, 1861.
WILLIAM M. BLAKE, married ; son of Joseph and Eliza ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia ; rank, corporal. Born, Roxbury, Mass., Oct. 2, 1820 ; occupation, mechanic. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
WILLIAM F. BLAKE, unmarried ; son of William M. and Emily H .; enlisted, Aug. 13, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Sept. 15, 1864, in 2d Regt., Co. E, R. I. Vols. Born, Boston, Mass., April 29, 1848 ; occupation, clerk. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was engaged in five battles ; and was discharged at Hall Hills, Va., July 1, 1865, at the close of war.
WILLIAM H. BLAKE, unmarried ; enlisted, July 24, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 25, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, 1844; occupation, wheelwright. He died while prisoner of war at Harrisonburgh, Va., June 5, 1864, of wounds received May 15, 1864.
CHARLES W. BLANCHARD, unmarried ; enlisted, Oct. 25, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Oct. 25, 1861, in Co. I, 25th Regt., Mass. Vols. Born, 1842 ; occupation, pedler. He was wounded
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in the hand at the battle of Newbern, N. C., and was discharged at Boston, Oct. 20, 1864, at expiration of service.
JOHN BLANCHARD, enlisted for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, 1832. He was dis- charged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at expiration of service.
JOHN S. BOND, married ; son of Leonard E. and Harriet ; en- listed, Sept. 11, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Sept. 23, 1861, in band of 22d Regt. Born, Portland, Me., Aug. 1, 1828 ; occupa- tion, barber. He served in Army of the Potomac ; and was dis- charged at Washington, D. C., June 11, 1862, by reason of disability ..
HERBERT W. BOND, unmarried ; son of Leonard E. and Harriet ; enlisted, Dec. 14, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. H, Mass. Vols. ; rank, sergeant. He was wounded in the breast at battle of Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864, was re- ported missing, and probably died on the field.
PETER BOULIE, unmarried ; son of Frank and Florence ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, St. John, Can., July 16, 1844 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
LEWIS H. BOUTELLE, married ; enlisted, Sept. 15, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 26, 1862, in 45th Regt., Co. A, M. V. M. Born, 1826 ; occupation, lawyer. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, July 7, 1863, at expiration of service.
JOHN W. BOWMAN, married ; son of Emory and Susan ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born Westborough, Dec. 27, 1838; oc- cupation, shoemaker. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, by reason of the close of war.
ALDEN L. BOYNTON, unmarried ; son of Reuben and A. H. ; en- listed, April 30, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Westborough, Jan. 2, 1844 ; occupation, clerk. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
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ELLISON L. BRALEY, married ; son of Gibbs and Levina ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Holliston, Mass., June 29, 1834 ; occupation, click. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
FRANK G. BRALEY, unmarried ; son of Gibbs and Levina ; en- listed, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols .; rank, corporal. Born, Holliston, Mass., March 19, 1842 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was dis- charged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
CHARLES E. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Elmer and Betsey C .; enlisted, July 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, March 14, 1842 ; occupation, machinist. He was promoted corporal ; was discharged, in the field, Jan. 14, 1865, that he might accept pro- motion to Ist lieutenant in 25th U. S. Colored Troops ; and was afterwards made captain.
CALVIN L. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Elmer and Betsey C. ; enlisted, Nov. 23, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, July 30, 1844 ; occupation, farmer. He was wounded before Petersburg, June 24, 1864, in left foot, and was discharged at Worcester, Mass., June 26, 1865, at the close of war.
DEXTER P. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Dexter (2d) and Martha W .; enlisted, July 11, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, Westbor- ough, Oct. 14, 1843 ; occupation, farmer. He was engaged in sixteen battles ; was wounded in left foot at battle of Stickney's Farm, Va., Oct. 13, 1864 ; was promoted to corporal ; and was discharged at Richmond, Va., June 15, 1865, at the close of war.
ALBERT BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Dexter (2d) and Martha W. ; enlisted, Nov. 25, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, July II, 1845 ; occupation, farmer. He was wounded in left arm at battle of Spottsylvania, Va., May 1, 1864, and was discharged at
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Washington, D. C., June 10, 1865, on account of disability caused by wound.
CHARLES R. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Harrison F. and Susan T. ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Boston, Mass., 1842 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged in the field, May 23, 1862, by reason of disability ; afterwards served twenty- two months in Brigade Band, Corps d'Afrique, stationed in Louisiana.
GEORGE C. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Harrison F. and Susan T. ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Jan. 3, 1849 ; occupation, mechanic. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
HARRISON M. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Jonas B. and Lu- cinda ; enlisted, June 27, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Grafton, Mass., Feb. 4, 1838 ; occupation, farmer. He was transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps, Feb. 15, 1864 ; and was discharged at Washing- ton, D. C., July 16, 1864, at expiration of service.
SILAS H. BRIGHAM, unmarried ; son of Jonas B. and Lucinda ; enlisted, Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Grafton, Mass., Jan. 5, 1844 ; occupation, farmer. He was promoted to corporal, and was dis- charged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
FRANCIS A. BRIGHAM, son of Lincoln and Susannah M. ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Nov. 6, 1838 ; occupation, carpenter. He was discharged in Virginia, April 2, 1862, by reason of disability. He was afterward mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. He served in North Carolina and Maryland ; and was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
WARREN L. BRIGHAM (enlistment accredited to Chicopee, Mass.), unmarried ; son of John W. and Martha E .; enlisted, Sept. 9,
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1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 46th Regt., Co. D, M. V. M. Born, Oakham, Mass., Jan. 25, 1846 ; occu- pation, clerk. He was discharged at Newbern, N. C., May 28, 1863, by reason of disability. He afterward served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
WILLIAM BROWN, enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mus- tered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, 1844; occupation, currier. He was discharged in Vir- ginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
EMORY BULLARD, married ; son of Martin and Nabby ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, 1824; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged in the field, May 10, 1862, on account of disability.
ISRAEL H. BULLARD, married ; son of Samuel A. and Mindwell ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia ; rank, corporal. Born, Saxonville, Mass., March 31, 1825 ; occupation, carpenter. He was stationed at Readville, Mass, and discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of term.
MARTIN BULLARD, unmarried ; enlisted, Aug. 28, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 51st Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, 1844 ; occupation, carpenter. He was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
FRANCIS W. BULLARD, unmarried; son of Abner W. and Annette ; enlisted, Nov. 19, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Aug. 23, 1847 ; occupation, farmer. He was wounded and taken prisoner at battle of Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864 ; had left leg amputated by Southern surgeons, May 8, 1864 ; was kept in Lynch- burg from June 2 to Sept. 24, and in Richmond from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, 1864 ; was paroled Oct. 7, 1864 ; had leg re-amputated at Dale U. S. General Hospital, Worcester, Mass., July 7, 1865 ; and was discharged at Boston, Nov. 23, 1865, by reason of disability.
CHARLES B. BURGESS (enlistment accredited to Abington, Mass.), enlisted for three years ; mustered, Sept. 21, 1861, in 24th Regt.,
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Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, 1839; occupation, hostler. He was discharged, Dec. 18, 1863, to re-enlist.
JOHN S. BURNAP, unmarried ; son of Albert J. and Sarah E .; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Aug. 18, 1840; occupation, painter. He died at Williamsport, Md., of exposure, Dec. 10, 1861.
HENRY A. BURNAP, unmarried ; son of Albert J. and Sarah E .; enlisted, Aug. 25, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, Westborough, Nov. 3, 1843 ; occupation, clerk. He was discharged at Worces- ter, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service. He afterward served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
JOHN BURNS (procured from Abington, Mass.), unmarried ; en- listed, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. E, Mass. Vols. Born, Ireland, 1840 ; occupation, hostler. Deserted at Sharpsburg, Md., Aug. 23, 1861.
JAMES BURNS, unmarried ; son of James and Catherine ; en- listed, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 29, 1862, in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. Born in Ireland, April 14, 1839 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863, at expiration of service.
PATRICK BURNS, married; enlisted for three years ; mustered, July 3, 1862, in 25th Regt., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, 1835; occupation, shoemaker. The State records do not account for him after his enlistment.
PATRICK BURNS (accredited to Manchester, N. H.), married ; son of Michael and Mary ; enlisted, Aug. 15, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Sept. 1, 1862, in 10th Regt., Co. F, N. H. Vols. ; rank, corporal. Born in Ireland, March 15, 1833 ; occupation, shoe- maker. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was wounded across the back at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862; and was discharged at Washington, D. C., on account of disability caused by wound. He afterward enlisted (accredited to Wind- ham, N. H.) in the 11th N. H. Infantry ; was engaged in eight battles ; was wounded at Drury's Bluff, Va, in left hip; and was
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discharged at Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 1, 1865, on account of dis- ability caused by wound.
GEORGE L. CALL (procured by the selectmen from Charlestown, Mass., to fill quota), enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
JOHN CALVERLY (procured by the selectmen from out of town to fill quota), enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
WILLIAM J. CARD, married ; son of George and Sarah C .; en- listed, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born Nova Scotia, Dec. 12, 1823 ; occupation, blacksmith. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
ANDREW P. CARTER, married ; son of Nehemiah ; enlisted, Sept. 8, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, 1838 ; occupation, painter. He was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
CHARLES S. CARTER, unmarried ; son of George and Nancy ; enlisted, July 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 2, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, Lancaster, Mass., July 23, 1843 ; occupation, clerk. He was taken prisoner at battle of Newmarket, Va., May 15, 1864 ; was carried to Andersonville, Ga., and thence to Florence, S. C., where he died, Oct. 26, 1864, of starvation and neglect.
JAMES D. CARTER (procured by the selectmen from out of town to fill quota), enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
THOMAS CARY, married ; son of John and Joanna ; enlisted, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months; mustered, Sept. 29, 1862, in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. Born, Ireland, 1835 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863. at expiration of service.
PATRICK CASEY, married ; son of John and Mary ; enlisted, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 29, 1862, in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. Born in Ireland, June, 1828; occupa-
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tion, shoemaker. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863, at expiration of service.
MICHAEL CAVEY, married ; son of Connors and Joanna ; en- listed, Aug. 12, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., M. V. M. Born in Ireland, April 16, 1830; occupation, farmer. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
SPENCER CHAMBERLAIN, unmarried ; son of William and Betsey ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, North Woodstock, Ct., Sept. 9, 1828 ; occupation, boot-treer. He was on extra duty in Chief Q. M. Department after March 29, 1862 ; and was discharged at Boston, Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
DAVID N. CHAPIN, unmarried ; son of Marvel and Caroline ; enlisted, Dec. 31, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Sept. 12, 1837 ; occupation, painter. He was promoted to corporal ; and was discharged at Washington, D. C., July 7, 1864, by reason of disability.
LORENZO A. CHAPMAN, married ; son of Adams A. and Betsey ; enlisted, Aug. 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 15, 1862, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Princeton, Mass., April 30, 1825 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged at Boston, Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
FREDERICK D. CHASE, unmarried ; son of David and Sylvia ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Grafton, Mass., Oct. 4, 1846 ; occupation, clerk. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
NAPOLEON CHEVALIER, enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born in Canada, 1846 ; occupation, shoe-finisher. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
GEORGE S. CHICKERING, unmarried ; enlisted, July 31, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass.
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Vols. Born, 1844 ; occupation, shoemaker. He died at Florence, S. C., while prisoner of war, Nov. 1, 1864.
WILLIAM M. CHILD, married ; son of Thomas and Abial ; en- listed, April 30, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia ; rank, corporal. Born, Ux- bridge, Mass., March 13, 1827 ; occupation, merchant. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
EZRA CHURCHILL, married ; son of Isaac and Mary G., enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia ; rank, corporal. Born, Plympton, Mass., Jan. 18, 1827 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
CHARLES E. CLARK, unmarried ; son of Franklin and Mariette ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Springfield, Mass., Dec. 24, 1840 ; occupation, farmer. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
EDWARD CLEMENTS (procured by the selectmen from out of town to fill quota) ; enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
WALTER CLEMONS, unmarried, enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1862, in 6th Unattached Company, Mili- tia. Born, Worcester, Mass., 1846 ; occupation, farmer. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
JEFFERSON K. COLE, married ; enlisted for three years ; mustered, July 14, 1863, in 18th Regt., Co. G, Mass. Vols. Born, 1839 ; occupation, teacher. He was transferred to 18th Mass. Battalion, July 19, 1864, and thence to 32d Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols., Oct. 26, 1864, and was discharged at Washington, D. C., June 29, 1865, at the close of war.
JAMES CONROY, unmarried ; son of Peter and Elizabeth ; en- listed, Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, Nov., 1845 ;
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occupation, crimper. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
VICTOR COOLIDGE, married ; son of Maynard and Mary ; en- listed, Aug. 6, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Canada, Jan. 31, 1838 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
JOHN COPELAND, unmarried ; son of Thomas and Ann ; enlisted, May 10, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, Aug. 10, 1840 ; occupation, farmer. He was taken prisoner at second battle of Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862, and paroled five days after, and was discharged at Alexandria, Va., Jan. 7, 1863, by reason of disability. In April, 1864, he enlisted in 57th Regt., Co. A, Mass. Vols .; was wounded in arm and thigh, and taken prisoner, at battle of Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864; was sent to Richmond, Va., and thence to Georgia, where he is supposed to have died of starvation.
THOMAS COPELAND, unmarried ; son of Thomas and Ann ; en- listed, April 19, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, Nov. 13, 1842 ; occupation, farmer. He was shot twice through the body at the battle of Centreville, Va., Aug. 30, 1862, and died seven hours after in an unoccupied house near the field.
ALLAN W. CROSS, married ; son of Thomas W. and Mary ; enlisted, Aug. 7, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 27, 1862, in 36th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born at Hanover, N. H., Aug. 7, 1837 ; occupation, farmer. He served in armies of the Poto- mac, the Ohio, and the Tennessee ; was engaged in fifteen battles ; was promoted corporal, sergeant, Ist sergeant, and Ist lieutenant ; and was discharged at Alexandria, Va., June 8, 1865, at the close of war.
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