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PATRICK CROWE, unmarried ; son of Michael and Ellen ; enlisted, Dec. 29, 1863, for three years; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864 ; rank, corporal. Born in Ireland, 1842; occupation, mechanic. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was wounded in left leg and spine
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at battle of Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864 ; and was discharged at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865, at close of war.
MICHAEL CROWE, unmarried ; son of Michael and Ellen ; en- listed, Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland ; occupation, boot- maker. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
JAMES CROWE, unmarried ; son of John and Ann ; enlisted, Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., M. V. M .; rank, corporal. Born in Ireland, Aug. 18, 1842 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
JOHN CROWE, unmarried ; son of John and Ann ; enlisted, March 17, 1864, for three years ; mustered, April 6, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. I, Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, March 10, 1843 ; occupa- tion, sailor. He was wounded at battle of Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864, in right hand, and in the same member at Fort Steadman, Va., March 29, 1865. He was discharged at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865, at close of war.
JOHN H. CROWLEY, unmarried ; son of Peter and Margaret M. ; enlisted, May, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, East Boston, January, 1839 ; occupation, mechanic. He was discharged at Boston, Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
GILBERT CUMMINGS, JR., married ; enlisted, November, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Nov. 14, 1862 in 5Ist Regt., M. V. M .; chaplain. Born, Boston, Mass .; occupation, clergyman. He served in North Carolina, and was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of term. He afterward served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) as sergeant in 6th Unattached Com- pany, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
WALLACE H. CUSHMAN, unmarried ; son of William C. and Sarah ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols .; rank, corporal. Born, Phil- lips, Me., Feb. 26, 1841 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was wounded at Centreville, Va., and was discharged at Newark, N. J., March 23, 1863, by reason of disability.
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THEODORE L. DAVIS, unmarried ; enlisted, Aug. 26, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, 1840; occupation, farmer. He was dis- charged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
GEORGE L. DAVIS is said to have enlisted in the 12th Regiment, but his name does not appear on the rolls.
WILLIAM DEE, unmarried ; son of Matthew and Alice ; enlisted, Sept. 25, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Oct. 5, 1861, in band of 22d Regt., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, Jan. 19, 1829 ; oc- cupation, shoemaker. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was engaged in five battles ; and was discharged at Harrison's Land- ing, Va., Aug. 11, 1862, by order of War Department.
JOHN DEE, unmarried ; son of Matthew and Alice ; enlisted, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 30, 1862, in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. Born in Ireland, March 2, 1838; occupation, bootmaker. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863, at expiration of service.
REUBEN DELANO, enlisted, Nov. 25, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Dec. 5, 1862, in 59th Regt., Co. A, Mass. Vols. Born, 1840 ; occupation, sailor. He was transferred to 57th Regt., Co. A, Mass. Vols., and was discharged at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865, at expiration of service.
GODFRIED DELEVENNE (secured from out of town to fill quota), enlisted for three years in Veteran Reserve Corps.
WILLIAM DENNY, unmarried ; enlisted for three years ; mus- tered, Aug 28, 1861, in 19th Regt., Co. H, Mass. Vols. Born, 1843 ; occupation, laborer. He died, June 10, 1862, in Carver Hospital, of typhoid fever.
JAMES DOHERTY (accredited to Milford), married ; enlisted, July 17, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 6, 1862, in 33d Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, 1830; occupation, shoemaker. He was missing after Feb. 14, 1865, and is supposed to have been burned to death while foraging near Columbia, S. C.
MICHAEL DOLAN, unmarried ; son of Timothy and Betsey ; en- listed, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 29, 1862,
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in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. Born in Ireland, Sept. 8, 1841 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863, at expiration of term. He afterward served ten months (Aug. 12, 1864, to June 16, 1865) in Co. E, 4th H. A., M. V. M. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
IRA L. DONOVAN, unmarried ; enlisted, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. ; wagoner. Born, Hookset, N. H., 1839 ; occupation, laborer. He was on extra duty in Q. M. Dept. during entire term, and was dis- charged at Boston, Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
JACKSON DONOVAN, unmarried ; son of Jeremiah and Mary ; en- listed, Nov. 18, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Nov. 18, 1861, in 32d Regt., Co. A, Mass. Vols. Born, Canton, Pa., July 14, 1839 ; occupation, farmer. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was en- gaged in twenty-two battles ; was prisoner two days at Appomattox Court House, Va. ; and was discharged, Jan. 4, 1864, to re-enlist. Discharged at Boston, July 14, 1865, at the close of war.
BYRON DONOVAN, unmarried ; son of Jeremiah and Mary ; en- listed, July 28, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 2, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born at Canton, Pa., July II, 1842 ; occupation, farmer. He was engaged in three battles ; was detailed as chief orderly at Annapolis, Md. ; and was discharged at Annapolis, July 1, 1865, at the close of war.
GEORGE R. DOUGLASS, unmarried ; son of George and Helen B .; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, New York, N. Y., Nov. 5, 1840 ; occupation, clerk. He was detailed as clerk in Gen. Com. Dept .; and was discharged at Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 1863, by reason of disability. He afterward served eleven months as Q. M. Sergeant in Co. E, 4th H. A., M. V. M. He was dis- charged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
CHARLES DRAYTON, unmarried ; son of Thomas and Jane ; en- listed, June 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, M. V. M. Born, North Bridgewater ; occupa- tion, painter. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was promoted corporal, Sept. 12, 1862 ; and was discharged at Washington, D. C., March 30, 1863, by reason of disability.
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TIMOTHY DRISCOLL (of Holliston, Mass.), unmarried ; son of James and Ella ; enlisted, Jan. 4, 1864, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 14, 1864, in 59th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, 1845 ; occupation, shoemaker. He died at Washington, D. C., July 12, 1864, from the effects of an accident on the field of battle.
WILLIAM H. DRUMMOND, unmarried ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Thomaston, Me., 1845 ; occupation, seaman. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1,864, at expiration of service.
EDWIN A. DUDLEY (enlistment accredited to city of Boston), unmarried ; son of Curtis and Olive; enlisted, Sept. 17, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Oct. 8, 1863, in Co. F, 2d H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, 1845 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged, Sept. 3, 1865, at expiration of service.
PATRICK DUNN, unmarried ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Ireland, 1842 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
JAMES F. DURGIN, unmarried ; enlisted, Aug. 11, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Eaton, N. H., 1844; occupation, farmer. He was dis- charged, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
THOMAS B. DYER, unmarried ; enlisted, July 19, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 19, 1861, in 2Ist Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, 1842 ; occupation, printer. He was discharged, Jan. 1, 1864, to re-enlist. He re-enlisted for three years, Jan. 1, 1864 ; was transferred to Co. K, 36th Regt., Mass. Vols. ; was transferred, June 8, 1865, to 56th Infantry ; and was discharged, June 12, 1865, at the close of war.
WILLIAM H. EDMANDS, married ; son of William and Margaret ; enlisted, Aug. 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 14, 1862, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Taunton, Mass., April 8, 1837 ; occupation, blacksmith. He was discharged at Portsmouth Grove, R. I., June 11, 1863, by reason of disability.
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GEORGE F. EMERY, unmarried ; son of George B. and Abigail ; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Fairfield, Me., Nov. 8, 1842 ; occupation, carpenter. He was promoted corporal; was detailed in Reg. Q. M. Dept .; and was discharged at Boston, Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
EDWARD S. ESTY (enlistment accredited to Southborough), mar- ried ; enlisted, Sept. 9, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Sept. 17, 1861, in Co. B, Ist Mass. Cavalry. Born, 1822 ; occupation, teamster. He deserted, Jan. 8, 1862.
JOSEPH H. FAIRBANKS, married ; son of Isaiah and Patty; en- listed, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Shrewsbury, Mass., Feb. 24, 1806 ; occupation, sleigh-maker. He was discharged at Cat- lett's Station, Va., May 11, 1862, by reason of disability.
JOHN W. FAIRBANKS (residence, Roxbury), unmarried ; son of Joseph H. and Ann E. ; enlisted, April 17, 1861, for three years ; mustered, May 24, 1861, in Ist Regt., Co. D, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Oct. 12, 1843 ; occupation, clerk. He was wounded in left side at battle of Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862 ; and was discharged at Fort Wood, N. Y. Harbor, March 20, 1863, by rea- son of disability caused by wound. He afterwards served nine months as Ist lieutenant, 89th U. S. Col. Inf., in Louisiana, and was mustered out of service at Port Hudson, La., Aug. 12, 1864, by reason of discontinuance of the regiment.
FREEMAN FAIRBANKS, married ; son of Isaiah and Patty ; enlisted, Aug. 5, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Aug. 8, 1815 ; occu- pation, carpenter. He was promoted sergeant, Aug. 16, 1864, and was discharged 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.
HOLLIS H. FAIRBANKS, unmarried ; son of Freeman and Me- linda ; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Shrewsbury, April 9, 1843 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was killed at the second battle of Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862.
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HENRY A. FAIRBANKS, unmarried ; son of Freeman and Melinda ; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Shrewsbury, April 9, 1843 ; occupation, mechanic. He was wounded at the battle of Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, in right side and left hand; and was discharged at Boston, Mass., April 23, 1863, by reason of dis- ability caused by wounds. He afterward served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) as corporal in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
GEORGE W. FAIRBANKS (enlistment accredited to city of Wor- cester), unmarried ; son of Freeman and Melinda ; enlisted, Sept. 18, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Oct. 8, 1863, in Co. F, 2d H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, May 10, 1846; occupation, farmer. Discharged Sept. 3, 1865, at expiration of service.
WILLARD W. FAIRBANKS, unmarried ; son of Freeman and Me- linda ; enlisted, Aug. 8, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Dec. 8, 1846 ; occupation, mechanic. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
ALMER R. FAIRBANKS (enlistment accredited to city of Worcester), unmarried ; son of Freeman and Melinda ; enlisted, Feb. 15, 1865, for one year ; mustered, Feb. 16, 1865, in 61st Regt., Co. I, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, March 3, 1841 ; occupation, farmer. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was engaged in battle of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865 ; and was discharged in Virginia, July 16, 1865, at expiration of service.
CHARLES A. FAIRBANKS, married ; son of Corning and Harriet ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Westborough, July 28, 1836 ; occupation, mechanic. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
BENJAMIN N. FAIRBANKS, unmarried; son of Corning and Har- riet ; enlisted, Feb. 24, 1862, for three years ; mustered, Feb. 24, 1862, in 32d Regt., Co. F, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Oct. 20, 1843 ; occupation, mechanic. He was wounded in right shoulder at Hatcher's Run, Va., Feb. 6, 1865 ; and was discharged at Boston, March 13, 1865, at expiration of service. -
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JAMES FANIN (secured from out of town to fill quota), is said to have enlisted for one year in Ist H. A., Mass. Vols., but his name does not appear on the rolls.
BERNARD FANNON, married ; son of Luke and Catherine; enlisted, Aug. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 29, 1862, in 50th Regt., Co. I, M. V. M. ; rank, corporal. Born in Ireland, Nov. 3, 1832 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged at Wenham, Mass., Aug. 24, 1863, at expiration of service. He afterward served ten months, as corporal, in Co. E, 4th H. A., M. V. M., and was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
CHARLES M. FAY, unmarried ; son of Joel W. and Lucy D .; enlisted, April 16, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Montague, Mass., April 16, 1844. He was taken prisoner at Spottsylvania Court House, May 22, 1864 ; was wounded three times ; was confined six months in Libby Prison, Andersonville, and Millen's Landing ; and was discharged, Jan. 26, 1865. He re-enlisted, March 22, 1865, in U. S. Veteran Vols., and was discharged, March 22, 1866.
WILLIAM W. FAY, unmarried ; son of Joel W. and Lucy D .; enlisted, April 16, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. ; rank, sergeant. Born, Ber- nardston, Mass., April 30, 1836; occupation, shoemaker. He was wounded in right arm at battle of Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862 ; was taken prisoner, and paroled at hospital in Chambers- burg, Pa. ; and was discharged at Boston, Mass., Dec. 18, 1862, by reason of disability caused by wounds. In 1864 he served ninety days (May 4 to August 2) as 2d lieutenant in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass. He afterward served ten months (Aug. 12, 1864, to June 17, 1865) as 2d lieu- tenant in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols., and was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war.
WALDO L. FAY (enlistment accredited to city of Worcester), unmarried ; son of Joel W. and Lucy D. ; enlisted, Sept. 1, 1864, for one year ; mustered in Co. E, 2d Mass. Cavalry. Born, West- borough, Jan. 30, 1847 ; occupation, wheelwright. He served in Army of the Shenandoah ; was wounded in wrist in a fight with guerillas ; and was discharged at Boston, Mass., June 18, 1865, at
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expiration of service. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
GEORGE J. FAYERWEATHER, unmarried ; son of John and Sarah ; enlisted, Oct. 28, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Oct. 30, 1861, in 25th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Oct. 25, 1816 ; occupation, farmer. He served in armies of North Carolina and the Potomac; was engaged in five battles ; was wounded in right arm in front of Petersburg, Va., May 9, 1864 ; was discharged, Jan. 18, 1864, to re-enlist ; and was finally discharged at Greensboro', N. C., May 9, 1865, by reason of disability.
GEORGE T. FAYERWEATHER, unmarried ; son of Thomas H. and E. A. ; enlisted, Aug. 27, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M .; rank, 4th sergeant. Born, Westborough, Aug. 27, 1840 ; occupation, clerk. He was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service. In 1864 he served ninety days (May 4 to August 2) as sergeant in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at. Read- ville, Mass. He afterward served ten months (Aug. 17, 1864, to June 17, 1865) as captain, Co. F, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols., stationed in the defences of Washington, D. C .; and was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war. His last re-enlistment was accredited to West Boylston, Mass.
HENRY E. FAYERWEATHER, unmarried ; son of Thomas H. and E. A. ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Westborough, April 26, 1843 ; occupation, mechanic. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
DAVID B. FAULKNER, married ; son of Festus and Roxy B. ; en- listed, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia ; rank, corporal. Born, West Killingney, Ct., June 23, 1828 ; occupation, carpenter. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
FESTUS FAULKNER, JR., unmarried ; son of Festus and Roxy B. ; enlisted, Aug. 25, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25,
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1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M .; musician. Born, Web- ster, Mass., May 3, 1842 ; occupation, carpenter. He was dis- charged at Worcester, 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.
GEORGE A. FERGUSON, unmarried ; son of Samuel B. and Eme- line ; enlisted, July 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. Born, Troy, Me., Jan. 13, 1844 ; occupation, farmer. He was engaged in twenty battles ; was wounded in left arm at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864; was taken prisoner at same time, and carried to Richmond; was paroled, Feb. 16, 1865 ; and was discharged, June 15, 1865, at Annapolis, Md., at expiration of service.
HENRY C. FERGUSON, unmarried ; son of Samuel B. and Eme- line ; enlisted, July 14, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols. ; drummer. Born, Troy, Me., Jan. 19, 1847 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged at Richmond, Va., June 16, 1865, at the close of war.
CHARLES P. FISHER, unmarried ; son of Nahum J. and Lucy P. ; enlisted, July 29, 1862, for three years ; mustered, July 31, 1862, in 34th Regt., Co. C, Mass. Vols .; rank, corporal. Born, April 6, 1843; occupation, clerk. He was discharged, Jan. 14, 1864, to accept promotion to Ist lieutenant, 25th U. S. Colored Troops ; and was afterward promoted to captain.
WILLIAM FISHER, unmarried ; enlisted for three years ; mustered, Aug. 9, 1862, in 25th Regt., Mass. Vols. Born, 1841 ; occupa- tion, clerk. After his enlistment the State records do not account for him.
HENRY C. FLAGG, unmarried ; son of Elijah and Sarah E .; en- listed, Nov. 30, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 5 7th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. ; rank, sergeant. Born, Westborough, Jan. 25, 1842 ; occupation, shoemaker. He was discharged, June 13, 1865, by reason of being rendered supernumerary by the con- solidation of the 57th and 59th Mass. Vols.
WILLIAM C. FLETCHER, unmarried; son of Noah and Caroline E .; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Grafton, Sept.
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21, 1843 ; occupation, mechanic. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
GEORGE W. FLETCHER (secured from out of town to fill quota) ; enlisted for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
PATRICK FLINN ; enlisted Aug. 10, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born in Ireland, 1842 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged in Virginia, June ยท17, 1865, at the close of war.
JOHN FLY, married ; enlisted, April 19, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Me; occupation, blacksmith. He was wounded in hip at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 1863. After lying in the field three days, he was taken to the hospital, where he died, July 26, 1863.
WILLIS A. FORBES, unmarried ; son of Ephraim and Harriet C .; enlisted, Nov. 30, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4, 1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. ; rank, corporal. Born, West- borough, Jan. 25, 1846 ; occupation, clerk. He was promoted ser- geant, June 1, 1864 ; and was discharged at Delaney House, D. C., July 30, 1865, at expiration of service.
ALONZO G. FORBUSH, married ; enlisted, Aug. 7, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough Dec. 28, 1832; occupation, mechanic. He was promoted sergeant, and was discharged 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.
WILLIAM H. FORBUSH, unmarried; son of Orestes and Mary W. ; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Jan. 16, 1843 ; occupation, sleigh-maker. He was wounded in left hand at second battle of Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862 ; was transferred to Co. C, 3d U. S. Artillery, Jan. 15, 1863, and was discharged in Vir- ginia, July 11, 1864, at expiration of service.
HENRY S. FOSTER, unmarried ; enlisted, Sept. 6, 1862, for nine months; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5 Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M.
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Born, 1837 ; occupation, mechanic. He was discharged at Wor- cester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
JOHN A. FOSTER, unmarried ; enlisted, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months ; mustered, Sept. 25, 1862, in 5Ist Regt., Co. E, M. V. M. Born, 1844 ; occupation, mechanic. He was discharged at Worcester, Mass., July 27, 1863, at expiration of service.
HENRY A. FREEMAN, enlisted for three years ; mustered, Feb. 10, 1865, in Co. C, 2d Mass. Cavalry. Born, 1843. He was dis- charged, June 19, 1865, at expiration of service.
JOHN A. GILMORE, unmarried ; son of John F. and Mary A. ; enlisted, April 28, 1864, for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, Westborough, June 5, 1838 ; occupation, farmer. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
JOHN GLIDDEN, unmarried ; son of Joseph and Rhoda ; enlisted, April 29, 1861, for three years ; mustered, July 16, 1861, in 13th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Alton, N. H., Sept. 16, 1840 ; occupation, farmer. He was detailed in regimental pioneer corps in 1862 ; and was discharged at Boston, Mass., Aug. 1, 1864, at expiration of service.
JOHN H. GODDARD, enlisted for ninety days ; mustered, May 4, 1864, in 6th Unattached Company, Militia. Born, 1843. He was stationed at Readville, Mass., and was discharged, Aug. 2, 1864, at expiration of service.
CHARLES A. Goss, unmarried ; son of Alfred and Rebecca ; en- listed Aug. 9, 1864, for one year ; mustered, Aug. 12, 1864, in Co. E, 4th H. A., Mass. Vols. ; rank, corporal. Born, Boston, June 12, 1844 ; occupation, farmer. He was discharged in Virginia, June 17, 1865, at the close of war. He had previously served ninety days (May 4 to Aug. 2, 1864) as private in 6th Unattached Company, Militia, stationed at Readville, Mass.
ROLAND GRAHAM (secured from out of town to fill quota) ; en- listed for three years. It is not known what organization he joined.
MYRON D. GREEN, unmarried ; son of Charles P. and Hannah W .; enlisted, Nov. 23, 1863, for three years ; mustered, Jan. 4,
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1864, in 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass. Vols. Born, Westborough, Aug. 20, 1848; occupation, farmer. He was wounded in right hand before Petersburg, Va., June 24, 1864; and was discharged at Washington, D. C., May 11, 1865, by order of War Department.
CHARLES GREENWOOD, married ; son of Joseph and Betsey ; enlisted, Aug. 28, 1861, for three years ; mustered, Aug. 30, 1861, in 20th Regt., Co. K, Mass. Vols. Born, Medfield, Mass., July 1, 1815. He served in Army of the Potomac ; was taken prisoner below Petersburg, Va., July 16, 1864; was paroled Dec. 7, 1864, and was discharged at Boston, Mass., Jan. 26, 1865, at expiration of service.
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