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at Winchester, Va., May 25, deserted, June 12, 1862, from Winchester, Va. In a letter to the chairman of the selectmen written soon after by Capt. Quincy, of Co. E, inquiring if anything was known here concern- ing Mr. Treen, he expressed the opinion that he must either have deserted or been taken prisoner. He could not believe the former without positive proof, for he regarded him as one of the best men in the company. But it is ascertained that Mr. Treen's course was mainly induced by domestic troubles at home. It was understood that he came to Massachusetts where he re- mained a considerable time, after which he enlisted again under an assumed name in Maj. P. A. Taylor's Department of Signal Corps, U. S. Army, was enrolled on the 13th of March, 1864, for three years or the war, and was honorably discharged on the 22d of August, 1865. Mr. Treen, after the war, settled in Olympia, Wash. Ter., and afterwards removed to Seattle, where he now resides. He is established with Mr. G. F. Raymond, under the firm name of Treen & Raymond, importer and manufacturers of boots and shoes. He has been a member of the Territorial Legislature, and occupies an honorable position in business and social circles where he resides.
LUCIUS M. TURNER, son of Samuel Turner, was born in Chester, Vt. He enlisted in Medway in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, at Camp Meigs, Readville, as a pri- vate of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of his term.
WILLIAM HENRY TURNER, son of Stephen and Polly M. (Williams) Turner, was born April 11, 1839, in Medway. He enlisted in Medway, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, at Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, at Cedar Mountain, August 9, and Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. He was discharged for disability Jan. 24, 1863, and died June 3, 1863, of chronic diarrhea, in Milford. Mass.
EDWARD G. TUTEIN, at the age of twenty-four years, residence Chelsea, Mass., was mustered into service Dec. 17, 1864, for one year, as Captain of Co. G, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out July 16, 1865, at the expiration of his service. He had previously served a full term of three years in the Ist Mass. Inf., first as Sergeant of Co. H, and from March 1, 1863. as 2d Lieutenant.
ALBERT VALLET, son of Brayton and Freelove Vallet, was born April 17, 1823, in Gloucester, R. I. Ile enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mus- tered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 18th Un- attached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C., and was discharged April 25, 1865, for disability. He died of heart disease, Sept. 1, ISSo, in West Medway.
ALBERT L. VALLET, son of Albert and Sarah Vallet, was born Aug. 2, 1847. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the 16th Mass. Light Bat. He served in Mary- land and Virginia, and was mustered out June 27, 1865.
JOHN H. VALLET, son of Albert and Sarah Vallet, was born Jan. 12, 1841, in Medway. He was mustered into service of United States Feb. S, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 4th Mass. Cav. He was mus-
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tered out May 30, 1865. He was accredited to Cambridge, though a resident of Medway.
JEREMIAH VASE, son of Stephen and Joanna (Bird) Vase, was born in 1835, in Northbridge, Mass. He enlisted Aug. 21, 1862, and was mus- tered into service on the same day, for three years, as a recruit to the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., with the understanding that his term should expire with that of his regiment. In the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, he was wounded in the neck. After his recovery, on his way back to the regi- ment, he was injured in the ankle by a railroad collision, so as to unfit him for service. He was mustered out May 20, 1864, and is now living, a farmer, in Nooksack Crossing, Wash. Ter.
JOHN WALCHI enlisted Dec. 13, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mustered out July 16, 1865, as Ist Sergeant.
CHARLES WARDIN enlisted and was mustered in August, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Mass. Inf. He deserted soon after receiv- ing his bounty.
JOHN WATTS, residence unknown, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, December, 1862, for three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway.
GEORGE C. WEBBER, born in East Douglas, Mass., enlisted at the age of twenty-six years, in Medway, and was mustered into service May 25, 1861, for three years, at Camp Andrew, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was in the following engagements : Winches- ter, Va., May 25 ; Cedar Mountain, August 9; skirmish in Pope's retreat, August, 1862 ; Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862 ; Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3 ; Beverly Ford, June 9; Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863, and Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. He was mustered out of service May 20, 1864, his term hav- ing expired. He enlisted again Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into ser- vice on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 18th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C., and was mustered out June 17, 1865.
JAMES WELCH, son of James and Mary Welch, was born April 18, 1848. He enlisted as " John Blake," and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 23, 1865, for the term of three years, as a recruit to the 28th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a resident of Medway, but was accredited to Dudley, Mass. He was mustered out June 6, 1865, at the expiration of his service.
ALFRED C. WHEAT, son of Joel and Martha Wheat, was born Jan. 25, 1847, in Hancock, N. H. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service, May 25, 1861, at Camp Andrew, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle at Winchester, Va., May 25, at Cedar Mountain, August 9, at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862 ; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863 ; and at Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired. He enlisted again for the town of Bellingham, and was mustered into service for one year, as a private of Co. K. 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in the first movements around Petersburg, Va., in the spring of 1865, and was mustered out July 16, 1865.
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HENRY WHEAT, son of Joel and Martha Wheat, was born Jan. 24, 1832, in Billerica, Mass. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a Cor- poral of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Sergeant May 14, 1862. He states that he was in a skirmish in the pursuit of Jackson by Shields in the spring of 1862 ; at the battle of Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. In charging across the field of Antietam the regiment passed over the prostrate body of a rebel color bearer, lying upon his face, still grasping in one hand his colors and with the other a sword. Sergeant Wheat returned to him and the fallen man desired to be placed in an easier position and asked for a drink of water. Gratifying his wishes Sergeant Wheat received his col- ors and sword, the latter of which he was permitted to retain as a trophy. The wounded man gave his name as Lieut. Kidd, of the 11th Regt. Miss. Vols. Sergeant Wheat was discharged Dec. 11, 1862, for disability. He enlisted again for the town of Bridgewater, and was mustered into service Sept. 2, 1864, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was subsequently promoted Ist Sergeant. He was with his regiment in the engagements at Petersburg, Va., in March and April, 1865, and was mus- tered out of service June 4, and finally discharged June 17, 1865, in Readville.
EDWARD H. WHEELER, at the age of eighteen years, residence Chelsea, enlisted Dec. 8, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. M, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Med- way. He was mustered out Nov. 7, 1865, at the expiration of his service.
LEWIS WHEELER, son of Abijah R. and Adaline (Jones) Wheeler, was born in Medway. He enlisted in Medway, in August, and was mustered into the United States service at Readville, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Ang. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He enlisted again and was mustered into service July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of the same regiment and company. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C., and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, at the expiration of his term. He resides in West Roxbury, Mass.
JAMES WHITCOMB, born in Leominster, Mass., enlisted at the age of thirty-five years, Dec. 29, 1863, and was mustered into service the same day, for three years, as a recruit to the 16th Regt. Mass. Inf. He was assigned to Co. E, and transferred to the 11th Battalion, July 11, 1864, the term of the regiment having expired. He was mustered out May 29, 1865.
SAMUEL O. WHITE, born in Boston, enlisted at the age of twenty-six years, and was mustered into the United States service Aug. 12, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 16th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a resi- dent of this town at the time of his enlistment, but was accredited to the town of Sherborn. He was transferred Sept. 1, 1863, to the Vet. Res. Corps.
JOHN WHITMAN enlisted and was mustered in August, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Mass. Inf., and accredited to Medway. He deserted soon after receiving his bounty.
CHARLES WHITNEY was born in Holliston, Mass. He enlisted in Med- way at the age of twenty-six years, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861. at Camp Andrew, for three years, as a
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Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. In the winter of 1861-2 he was detailed in company with James B. May for recruiting service in Massachu- setts. He joined his regiment again soon after the engagement at Winchester, and was in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862 ; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3 ; at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863 ; and at Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. In the battle of Cedar Mountain he was hit on the breastplate and disabled for several days. He was mus- tered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired.
CHARLES E. WHITNEY, son of Nathan and Rosetta (Springer) Whitney, was born July 25, 1847, in Medway. He enlisted December 17, and was mustered into service Dec. 26, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He states that he was in no general engagement, but took part in many raids and skirmishes. He was detailed for a considerable time as orderly to Brig. and Brevt. Maj .- Gen. Hatch. He was mustered out of service Nov. 14, 1865, in Richmond, Va., and finally discharged from Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor.
GEORGE W. WHITNEY, son of Charles B. and Mary Ann (Carey) Whit- ney, was born Feb. 18, 1844, in Milford. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 18th unattached Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C., and was mustered out June 17, 1865.
ALBERT H. WILEY, son of Daniel and Izanna E. (Hixon) Wiley, was born June 12, 1829, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service, July 20, 1862, as a recruit of the 2d Mass. Inf., and was assigned to Co. E. He joined his regiment on the eighth day of August, and was under fire at the battle of Cedar Mountain, the next day, but with- out arms. He took part in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863. On the 12th of June, 1863, he was detailed as servant to Lieut. Thomas, and continued in that position to the end of his term. Though he enlisted for three years, it was with the understanding that his term should expire with that of his regiment, and he was mustered out May 20, 1864. He removed to Medfield and died, March 26, ISSo, of consumption.
JOHN WILLEY, born in Bartlett, N. H., enlisted, at the age of thirty-six years, in Medway, in August, and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1862, at Camp Meigs, for nine months, as wagoner of Co. B, 12th Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his regiment in Louis- iana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired.
ALLEN T. WILLIAMS, son of Nathan A. and Esther B. Williams, was born Jan. 14, 1847, in Medway. He enlisted on the seventh day of Septem- ber, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, as a private of Co. A, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. Though he appears from the state records as from Medway, of which town he was a resident, he is known to have been counted upon the quota of North Bridgewater. He served for a time as orderly to Gen. Terry. After the capitulation of Gen. Lee and his army, he served on the provost guard in Richmond, Va. He was mustered out June 26, 1865, by reason of the close of the war.
CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, son of Charles and Mary A. Williams, was born Feb. 27, 1829, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted Sept. 10, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co.
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C, 6Ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in the engagements before Peters- burg, Va., in the spring of 1865. He was mustered out June 4, 1865.
GEORGE H. WILLIAMS, son of Nathan and Esther B. Williams, was born Dec. 26, 1837, in Wrentham. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was constantly with his regiment during his service. He was in the engagement at Win- chester, Va., May 25 ; at Cedar Mountain he was not engaged, being pros- trated by a sun stroke, but took part in the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. April 28, 1863, he was detailed as Company musician, and so continued to the end of his term. During the subsequent actions he was assigned to duty in the corps hospital, or to attend upon the Assistant Surgeon. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired.
HORACE J. WILMARTH, son of Horace and Julia Wilmarth, was born Sept. 27. 1844, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice Aug. 24, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 18th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the siege of Yorktown, Va., where his regiment was under fire nearly every day from April 11 to May 5, 1862. At the time of the second Bull Run he was sick in the hospital. He was in the battle of Antietam, September 17, Shepherdstown, September 20, Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862, where the regiment lost nearly fifty per cent. in killed, wounded, and missing ; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, 1863 ; at Gettys- burg he was not engaged, having been detailed as guard for the wagon train, and at Rappahannock Station, Nov. 7, 1863. Feb. S, 1864, he re- enlisted in the field, for another term of three years. At the battle of the Wilderness, May, 1864, he was detailed as provost gnard, and continued in that position until the end of his service. Though his position was always in the rear, he was under fire in most of the engagements in which his regi- ment took part afterwards. These were at Laurel Hill, May 9, Spottsyl- vania, May 23, skirmish at Shady Grove Road, May 30, Tolopotomy, June I, Cold Harbor, June 3 to 5, and before Petersburg, from June 19 to July 20, at which time the regiment was mustered out, the recruits and reënlisted men being organized as the roth Battalion. Afterwards was in the engage- ment at the Weldon Railroad, August 21, and at Peeble's Farm, Sept. 30, 1864. Soon after this the battalion was consolidated with the 32d Mass. Inf., and was engaged at Boydtown Road, or Gravelly Run, and in other engage- ments in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va., in March and April, 1865. He was mustered out June 29, 1865, by reason of the close of the war.
JOHN WINTER, at the age of twenty-four years, residence unknown, en- listed, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 12, 1862, as. bugler of Co. C, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Medway. By the state record he appears to have deserted Dec. 22, 1862.
EMORY WOOD, son of Levi W. and Sophronia J. Wood, was born May 7, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into service March 15, 1865, as a private of Co. B, Ist Regt. R. I. Cav. He was mustered out Aug. 3, 1865, by a special order from the War Department.
HENRY A. WOOD, son of George A. and Elvira H. Wood, was born July 3, 1843, in Walpole. He enlisted July 23, and was mustered into ser- vice July 28, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Regt. Mass.
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Vol. Inf. He was in the battle of South Mountain, Va., Sept. 14, 1862, when he was wounded in the arm, the ball lodging near the elbow joint. He was discharged in consequence, Jan. 23, 1863. He enlisted again in unas- signed detachment Vet. Res. Corps, and was mustered into service Aug. 10, 1863, for three years. He was accredited to the town of Sandisfield, Mass., and discharged for disability Dec. 8, 1864, from Depot Camp, Vet. Res. Corps, Clifton, D. C.
LEVI PRESTON WOOD, son of Levi W. and Sophronia J. Wood, was born in 1838, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice Oct. 9, 1861, as a private of Co. L, Ist Regt. Mass. Cav. He was at the time living in the town of Westport, but was accredited to the town of Medford. He died of disease Sept. 10. 1862, in Beaufort, S. C.
DANIEL S. WOODMAN, son of James and Lydia D. Woodman, was born April 12, 1842, in Kennebunk, Me. He enlisted in Medway in Au- gust, and was mustered into service at Readville, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was in the engagement at Lafourche Crossing, La., June 21, 1863, and was dan- gerously wounded through the right lung and in the right hand. On the evacuation of the place, he fell into the hands of the enemy. The hospital was a rough building without beds, and he lay for four weeks with only a tent canvas upon the board floor, being compelled also by the nature of his wound to remain constantly upon the same side. His sustenance during this time consisted of corn bread and water. After the rebel forces withdrew, on the fall of Port Hudson, he was taken and cared for by a planter in the vicin- ity and received more considerate treatment. July 30 he was cheered by the appearance of Sergeant E. A. Jones, and Private A. E. Bullard, who had come in search of him and by whom he was conveyed to Algiers, and the next day started for Massachusetts, where he was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. He is an efficient constable and collector of town taxes.
WILLIAM P. WYMAN, at the age of twenty-one years, residence unknown, enlisted and was mustered into service Oct. 31, 1864, for one year, as a pri- vate of Co. F, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out July 20, 1865, at the expiration of his service.
JAMES G. YOUNG, at the age of twenty-three years, family residence Lebanon, Me., was mustered into the United States service May 4, 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of 21st Co., 2d Battalion Vet. Res. Corps, and ac- credited to Medway. He formerly served in Co. C, 16th Regt. Mass. Vols.
ORSON D. YOUNG, son of Nathaniel and Betsey (Palmer) Young, was born in Windsor, Vt. He enlisted at the age of thirty-seven years, in Med- way, in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled June 26, and mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He removed to the West and settled in Oregon Territory where he now resides.
ROBERT O. YOUNG, son of Nathaniel and Betsey (Palmer) Young, was born Oct. 13, 1832, in Windsor, Vt. He was mustered into the United States service Feb. 26, 1864, as a private of Co. D, 3d Regt. Mass. Cav. He joined his regiment at Morganzia Bend, La., about June 1, 1864. He was
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in the battles of Opequan, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek, besides many skir- mishes and raids. After the close of hostilities he was detailed for duty at Corps Head-quarters and so continued to the end of his term. He was mus- tered out Nov. 28, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He had previously served a term of three months in Co. H, Ist R. I. Inf., being mustered into service April 17, and mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. He took part, July 21, 1861, in the first battle of Bull Run, Va.
THIS RECORD OF THE UNION SOLDIERS was prepared largely some years since, according to the vote of the town, by William Daniels, Esq., under the direction of the selectmen. To it some additions have been made in preparation for printing in this volume. This record concludes the military history of the town.
ERRATA.
Page 30, line 44. For . Seventy," read Forty.
Page 35, line 32. For " Newhall," read Newell.
Page 49, line 20.
For " Edward," read Edmund.
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For " Coffan," read Caffan.
Page 57, line 14.
After " 2d Lieut.," insert 116th Regt.
Page 80, line 13. For words after " but," read was not relieved of duty in season to assume the position.
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Page 81, line 31.
For " Magerty," read Magorty.
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For " Vase," read Vose.
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