Roster of the 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery

Companies G & H

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Field & Staff Officers

The following roster is provided by the Civil War Plymouth Pilgrims Descendants Society. Further information is available on some of these soldiers by contacting Edward Boots, at EdBoots@worldnet.att.net. We would be interested in receiving copies of soldier's records, letters, diaries, photos or family information and grave location. Our society is seeking an individual to act as a Regimental Historian for this regiment. This person should have an above average knowledge of this regiment as a whole, but especially Companies G & H. We also have an interest in someone to provide the upkeep of this site.

Index to Soldiers with last names beginning with:

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z


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Battle of Plymouth, NC Account by Sergeant Warren Lee Goss, Co. H


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ABBOTT, George A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 34, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Died 13 Jan 1865 of disease at Annapolis, MD.

ABBOTT, Henry, Jr. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1842 in MA, the son of Henry & Elizabeth Abbott. Enlisted 19 Aug `64 at age 22, a Spinner from East Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT. Mustered in 25 Aug `64. Transferred to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

ADAMS, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 19, a Laborer from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

ALBEE, George W. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1839 in MA. First enlisted 12 July `61 in Co. E, 15th MA Infantry; a 21 year old Shoemaker from Charlton, Worcester Co., MA. Wounded 31 May `62 at Fair Oaks, VA. Discharged 21 Oct `62. Enlisted & mustered in 21 Sep `64 into the 2nd MA H. A. at age 24, a Shoemaker from Southwick, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65. 

ALBEE, Henry H. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1842 in MA. First enlisted 20 Aug `62 in Co. H, 51st MA Infantry; an 18 year old Farmer from Dudley, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 27 July `63 at Worcester, MA. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64 into the 2nd MA H. A. at age 19, a Farmer from Worcester, MA. Transferred 15 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry. Discharged 30 June `65.

ALDEN, Silas - Private, Co. H. Born 28 June 1845 in Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA, the son of Charles & Catherine (Worcester) Alden. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 18, a Boot Cutter from Randolph, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 23 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 11 Aug `65 at Fort Fisher, NC. Died 3 Jan 1878 in Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.

ALLEN, George H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 5 Nov `63 age 34, a Farmer from West Medway, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5334.

ALLEN, Hartley - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 19 Nov `63 age 40, a Laborer. Mustered in 7 Dec `63 as Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Exchanged 11 May `65. Mustered out 13 July `65.

ALLEY, George W. - Private, Co. G. First enlisted 29 July `62 in Co. C, 2nd MA Infantry; a 32 year old Machine Sewer from Swampscott, Essex Co., MA. Wounded 3 July `63 at Gettysburg, PA. Discharged 5 May `64 due to wounds. Next enlisted 18 July `64 in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry. Discharged 7 Sept `64. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Sep `64 into the 2nd MA H. A. at age 34, a Machine Sewer from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. 

AMORY, William A. - Major. Born 16 Mar 1839 in NY, the son of Jonathan & Letitia Amory. First commissioned 2 July `61 as 1st Lieut. in Co. B, 16th MA Infantry. Promoted to Captain on 6 July `62. Wounded 2 July `63 at Gettysburg, PA. Discharged for commission as Major of the 2nd MA H. A. on 31 July 1863 at age 24, a Clerk from West Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 11 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Wilmington, NC. Married Rosalie. Died 8 June 1912 in Chicago, IL.

ANDERSON, Manton E. - Private, Co. G. Born about 1845 in MA, the son of James & Elizabeth Anderson. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 18, a Student from Wilkinsonville, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 10 Dec `64. Mustered out 26 June `65.

ARRINGTON, George W. - Private, Co. G & H. Born about 1820 in MA, the son of Loadman & Elizabeth Arrington. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 43, a Master Mariner from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 20 Sep 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

ATTWOOD, Charles H. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 20 Oct `63 at age 22, a Laborer from Belchertown, Hampshire Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Died 24 March 1865 of disease at Wilmington, NC. Judy Lease

AUBREY, Peter - Corporal, Co. G. Born in Canada. First enlisted 23 Oct `61 in Co. B, 98th NY Infantry. Discharged 15 Oct `62 as Corporal. Enlisted 19 Oct `63 in the 2nd MA H. A. as a Private at age 28, a Blacksmith from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA. Was Chief of Police while at Andersonville, GA. Exchanged. Mustered out 8 June `65.  Photo | Bonnie Aubrey | Peter Aubrey | William Aubrey Delorme

AYERS, Charles - Private, Co. G. Born about 1844 in MA, the son of Oliver E & Mary Ayers. Enlisted 24 Sep `63 at age 19, a Clerk from Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured. Paroled. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Ordered to Alexandria, VA and boarded the Massachusetts to make the journey. Drowned in the Potomac River 23 April 1865 by a collision with the Black Diamond.

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BAILEY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Nova Scotia. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

BAGLEY, James - Private, Co. G. Born Dec 1840 in Ireland. Immigrated in 1843. Enlisted and mustered in 29 July `64 at age 22, a Laborer from Chicopee Falls, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep 1865.

BARDEN, Henry M. - Private, Co. G.  First enlisted in Co. K, 10th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA HA on 28 Nov `63 at age 30, a Gunsmith from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 10 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery

BARBER, John Parks - Private, Co. H. Born 27 May 1816 in Milford, Worcester Co., MA, the son of James & Nancy Barber. Enlisted 10 Nov `63 at age 48, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Died 10 Nov 1864 of disease & starvation at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery. | Pamela B. Mett

BARDWELL, Moses H. - Private, Co. G. Born May 1845 in MA, the son of Luther & Sarah Bardwell. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 20, a Farmer from Montague, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured at at unknown date. Exchanged 14 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability at Smithfield, NC.

BARLEW, Charles H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 11 July `65.

BARRETT, Charles H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 25, a Shoemaker from Warren, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Wounded in the right side of the head by a shell fragment and captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Salisbury Prison, NC among others. Admitted to the Salisbury prison hospital on 29 May `64. Exchanged 5 Dec `64. Treated at #1 Hospital at Annapolis, MD & at Dale Hospital, Worcester, MA. Discharged 7 July `65 for disability.

BARRINGTON, John C. - Assistant Surgeon. Born about 1821 in Ireland. Commissioned 11 Jan `65 at age 43, a Surgeon from Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 26 Jan `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Previously served in the 28th MA Infantry.

BARTLETT, Edward B. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1835 in MA, the son of Theodore & Mary F. Bartlett. First enlisted 26 July `61 in Co. A, 19th MA Infantry; a 26 year old Comb Maker from West Newbury, Essex Co., MA. Wounded 13 Dec `62 at Fredericksburg, VA. Discharged 1 April `63 due to his wounds at Boston, MA. Enlisted and mustered into the 2nd MA HA on 20 Sep `64 at age 29, a Carpenter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Member Post 5, GAR. Buried in Lynn, Essex Co., MA.  

BARTLETT, Jonas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 29 Aug `64 at age 37, a Farmer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 1 Sep `64. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

BARTON, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 19, a Gunsmith from Millbury, Worcester Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 12 Sep 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8603. Marked as H. Baxten.

BAXTER, Benjamin F. - Sergeant, Co. G. Born 9 Feb 1832 in Bacup, Derbyshire, England, the son of Frederick & Ellen (Townsend) Baxter. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 as a Private at age 30, a Weaver from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC defending Fort Williams. Held captive at Andersonville, GA , Charleston & Florence, SC. Exchanged 11 March `65. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability. Died 9 May 1885 in Hancock, Stevens Co., MN.  Photo | Linda Currie

BAXTER, Joseph - Private, Co. G. Born about 1823 in Ireland. Enlisted and mustered in 20 July `64 at age 37, a Fireman from Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA. Discharged 5 Dec `64 for disability at New Bern, NC.

BEATY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 41, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

BEAUDETTE, David - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 22, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 26 June `65.

BECKWITH, Herbert E. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 11 Nov `63 at age 18, a Clerk from Acton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Exchanged 23 Dec `64 at Charleston, SC. Died 30 Dec 1864 of disease at Annapolis, MD.  

BELDEN, Henry - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 25 July `64 at age 20, a Farmer from Berlin, Hartford Co., CT. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

BENT, Charles E. - Private & Drummer, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Nov `63 at age 17, a Machinist from Manchester, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 5 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 2907. Also served in Co. D, 42nd MA Infantry.

BERGAN, Joseph - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 at age 22, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 6 July `65.

BESSOM, Nicholas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 44, a Farmer from Weston, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 10 Sep 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Previously served in Co. F, 48th MA Infantry.

BESSOM, William - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 25, a Shoemaker from Marblehead, Essex Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 21 Aug 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6403. Marked as 2nd MA Cavalry. Also served in the U.S. Navy.

BETTIE, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped June `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

BISHOP, Charles - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 6 Aug `64 at age 19, a Clerk from Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. D, 17th MA Infantry.

BLACKBURN, Henry A. W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 July `64 at age 18, a Miller from Paxton, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

BLAKEMAN, John P. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 20 Oct `63 at age 24, a Salesman from Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Discharged 26 Jan `64 for promotion to 1st Sergeant. Also served as an officer in the U.S. Colored Troops.

BOURNE, Lemuel V. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 20, a Bootmaker from Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA. Died 3 Nov 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC.

BOWLEY, David H. L. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 18, a Cordwainer from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 10 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

BOYLE, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64 at age 21, a Laborer from Ware, Hampshire Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

BRADLEY, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Born March 1834 in MA. Enlisted 6 Nov `63 at age 26, a Boot Maker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA. Exchanged 26 Nov `64. Discharged for disability 20 June `65. Also served in Co. E, 2nd MA Infantry. Prosecuting attorney at the Raiders trial in Andersonville. Served as a witness at the Wirz trial. Elected to be the first President of the Andersonville Survivors Association in 1865. Served as a Pension Agent after the war. Buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester Co., MA.

BRAMAN, Charles E. - Private, Co. G. Born about 1840 in MA, the son of Palmer & Julia Braman. Enlisted 27 Nov `63, at age 23, a Machinist from Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered out 12 June `65. Also served in Co. H, 15th MA Infantry.

BRAMAN, Palmer E. - Private, Co. G. Born about 1845 in MA, the son of Palmer & Julia Braman. Enlisted 5 Nov `63 at age 18, a Machinist from Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 17 Sep 1864 at Charleston, SC.

BRAMAN, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 45, a Laborer from Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 21 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6386.

BRANNAGAN, Christopher - Private, Co. H. Born about 1814 in Scotland. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 42, a Laborer from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 15 Nov 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 12030. Marked as C. Branagan.

BREEN, Morris - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 18 Nov `63 at age 20, a Blacksmith from Palmer, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability. Also served in Co. H, 46th MA Infantry.

BREEN, Timothy - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 29 Oct `63 at age 30, a Blacksmith from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 15 Aug 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5774.

BRENAN, Edward - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 21, a Baker from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

BREWER, Albert W. - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 1 Sep `63 at age 19, a Machinist from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Nov 1864 of Disease at Andersonville, GA. Possibly died in Florence, SC.

BRIER, William F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 21 Sep `64 at age 28, a Seaman from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

BRIGGS, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63, at age 22, a Shoemaker from Oxford, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 2 July 1864 of Bronchitis at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 2565. Also marked as William Biggs.

BROOKS, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Reported to have enlisted in the Rebel Army.

BROWN, Charles - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 23, a Seaman from Prussia. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

BROWN, George O. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Sep `63 at age 19, a Druggist from Boston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63 as a Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 1 March `65. Discharged 31 July `65 for disability. Also served on Co. I, 19th MA Infantry.

BROWN, Thomas - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 5 Sep `64 at age 21, a Laborer. Mustered in 6 Sep `64 as a Private. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Served in Co. B, 29 MA Infantry as Dennis Hanley.

BROWN, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Hampton Falls, Rockingham Co., NH. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

BROWN, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 20 Nov `63 at age 40 from Acton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5339.

BRYANT, Winslow A. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1824 in New Hampshire. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 39, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 26 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA (Squad 22, 3rd Mess). Grave # 6842. Grave also listed as 6003.

BUCHANAN, William - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 20 July `64 at age 27, an Engineer from Scotland. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

BUMP, Albert Harrison - Private, Co. G. Born 4 Dec 1839 in Thompson, Windham Co., CT, the son of Abel & Lydia (Flint) Bump. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 24, a Carriage Smith from Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

BURKE, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 23, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry. Also served with the U.S. Navy.

BURNS, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 4 July 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Possibly buried in Grave # 2907 as C. E. Burt, 2nd MA Art., Co. K.

BURNS, Timothy J. - Private, Co. H. Born in Ireland. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 37, a Boiler Maker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured (possibly at Plymouth). Gained 7 July `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Admitted 1874 to the Soldier's Home, Togus, ME.

BURNS, William H. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 2 Dec `63 at age 42, a Morocco Dresser from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 19 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 11154. Also served in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry. & Co. I, 29th MA Infantry.

BUTLER, George C. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 1 Dec `63 at age 28, a Machinist from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 July 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4355.

BYER, Andrew - Private, Co. G. Born about 1846 in NJ. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 19, a Farmer from Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

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CADY, William H. N. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Oxford, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Memorial stone at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Possibly died in Florence, SC.

CALAHAN, Cornelius - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 14 Sep `64 at age 34, a Stonecutter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Smithville, NC.

CALLAHAN, Daniel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64 at age 25, a Laborer from Cordaville, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

CALNAN, Timothy - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64 at age 19, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

CALNEAN, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 10 Nov `63 at age 23, a Tailor from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability.

CALON, Patrick - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 20, a Glazier from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

CAMPBELL, Edward F. A. - 1st Sergeant, Co. H. Born about 1847 in England. Enlisted 25 Nov `63 as a Private at age 18, a Teamster from Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 23 Dec `64. Commissioned but not mustered in as a 2nd Lieutenant on 21 June `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Died 9 Aug 1871. Buried in Cambridge, MA.

CARNEY, Francis - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 15 Dec `63 at age 44, a Laborer from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 2 Jan `64. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 26 Sept 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9879.

CARNEY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 22 Aug `64 at age 22, a Plumber from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Died 6 July 1865 of disease at New Bern, NC.

CARR, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 21, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred to Co. K. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CARROLL, Grant - Private, Co. G. Born about 1823 in Vermont. Served in the Mexican War. On 1 Apr 1849 he married Mary Ann Shaw. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 40, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4456. Marked as J. Carroll. Also served in Co. G, 11th MA Infantry.

CARROLL, Obadiah "Obed" J. - Private, Co. G. Possible brother of Grant Carroll & son Of Russell Carroll. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 38, a Shoemaker from Warren, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 July 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4366. Also served in Co. G, 11th MA Infantry.

CARTER, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 31 Oct `63 at age 39, a Shoemaker from Warren, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 11 July `65.

CASEY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 22 Aug `64 at age 22, a Plummer from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Deserted 10 Nov `64 at New Bern, NC.

CASS, Daniel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 27 July `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Saxonville, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

CAVANAUGH, Patrick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Aug `64 at age 20, a Cooper from Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 8 June `65.

CHAMBERLIN, Alvin B. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1843 in MA. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64 at age 21, a Storekeeper from Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CHASE, Moses M. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Kingston, MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63 as a Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8686.

CHESLEY, Charles A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 at age 21, a Clerk from Nottingham, Rockingham Co., NH. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. D, 17th MA Infantry.

CHESTER, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 21 July `64 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Died 21 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1741.

CHILDS, Thomas N. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 24, a Milkman from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CLARK, Horace Lee - 2nd Lieutenant, Co. H. Enlisted 3 June `63, an 18 year old Mechanic from Northampton, MA. (Also listed as being from Springfield) Mustered in 4 Aug `63 as a Private in Co. C. Captured 18 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Libby prison, Macon & Savannah, GA & Columbia, SC. Stabbed in the back by a guard at Columbia, SC. Escaped 17 Feb `65. Promoted to 1st Lieut. 15 June `65, but not mustered. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. A, 46th MA Infantry.

CLARK, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64 at age 27, a Farmer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

CLARK, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 15 June `64 at age 21, a Boatman from Seekonk, Bristol Co., MA. Discharged 9 July `65.

CLARK, Richard B. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 22, a Mechanic from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 17 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

CLARK, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 July `64 at age 26, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. D, 17th MA Infantry.

CLIFFORD, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64 at age 23, a Boot Maker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CLIFFORD, Pliney - Private, Co. G. Born about 1826 in MA. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64 at age 37, a Farmer from Greenwich, Hampshire Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

COE, Nathan - Private, Co. H. Born Mar 1845 in CT. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 19, a Farmer from Granville, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65. Also served in Co. G., 27th CT Infantry.

COLBUTT or COLBERT, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 13 July `64 at age 21, a Blacksmith from Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Died 13 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1689.

COLBY, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 13 Aug `64 at age 30, a Shoe Button Maker from South Danvers, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. C, 5th MA Infantry.

COLLINS, Elbridge G. - Private, Co. G. Born about 1842 in NH, the son of Shephard & Julia Collins. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 22, a Blacksmith from Kingston, Rockingham Co., NH. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 14 Sep 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Probably marked as A. J. Collins in Grave # 11853 with a death date of 6 Nov `64.

CONDON, Maurice - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 6 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability.

CONGDON, Edmund - Private, Co. G. Born about 1829 in VT. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 34, a Mechanic from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 23 Aug 1864 of Anasarca at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6591. Marked as E. Congden, 2nd MA Cavalry.

CONLAN, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64 at age 19, a Currier from Townsend, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

CONLEY, Edward - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 Aug `64 at age 40, a Peddler from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

CONNELLY, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 16 Nov `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Nov 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 11,892.

CONNERS, Mathew - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64 at age 35, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

CONNIFFE, Michael - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 26, a Boot Maker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability.

CONNOR, James O. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 28 July `65.

CONNORS, Reuben A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64 at age 34, a Mechanic from Canton, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

CONSIL, Morris - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Sep `64 at age 34, a Weaver from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

COOLEY, Benjamin F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 18, a Farmer from Granville, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged 12 June `65 for disability.

COOMBS, George - Private, Co. H. Born about 1830 in MA. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 34, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 15 Sep 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8841.

COOPER, Eugene A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 20, a Tinplate Maker from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

COREY, Charles A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry.

COTTRELL, Richard - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 24, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

COX, Patrick - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 18 Nov `63 at age 18, a Laborer from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 18 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.  

CRAM, John D. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1835 in ME. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 29, a Teamster from Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

CREAMER, Allen M. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64 at age 24, a Tailor from Waldoboro, Lincoln Co., ME. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CREAMER, Daniel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Aug `64 at age 24, a Laborer from St. John, N.B. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

CROSS, Atwell J. - Private, Co. H. Born about 1844 in ME. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Aug `64 at age 19, a Farmer from Vassalboro, Kennebec Co., ME. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry. Enlisted 30 Aug 1866 in Co. A, 8th Cavalry, U.S. Army. Reported to have died 7 Nov 1866.

CROSSLEY, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 23, a Dyer from Andover, Essex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

CURRAN, Martin - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64 at age 26, a Shoemaker from Blackstone, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

CURRIER, George H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at the age of 42, a Boot Maker from Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec 1863. Discharged 11 Dec `63 at Readville, MA. Ron Currier

CURTIS, Hall - Surgeon. Born July 1833 in MA, the son of Nathan & Emily Curtis. Commissioned 18 June 1863 at age 29, a Surgeon from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 24 Aug `63. Resigned & discharged for disability 10 May `64. Also served in the 24th MA Infantry.

CUTLER, Charles F. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 30, a Farmer from Warren, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63 as a Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 23 Sep 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10,172, with death date of 1 Oct 1864.

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DAIGLE, Peter - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 24 Nov `63 at age 18, a Laborer from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped 8 May `65 at Dalton, GA. Sent to Boston on 30 May `65. Mustered out 22 June `65.

DAIGLE, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 14 Nov `63 at age 19, a Laborer from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Reported to have joined the Confederacy.

DALEY, Daniel - Private, Co. G & H. Born in Ireland. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive 11 months at Andersonville, GA. Exchanged 12 March `65. Mustered out 8 July `65. Admitted 5 Dec 1878 - 30 July 1879 at the Soldier's Home, Togus, ME. Also spelled Dayley.

DALEY, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 22 Nov `63 at age 40, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 20 Dec `64. Mustered out 4 Sep `65.

DALLEY, Thomas - Private, Co. G.  Enlisted & mustered in 23 July `64 at age 21, a Butcher from Hartford, CT. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. C, 17th MA Infantry.

DAMON, John W. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 26, from South Scituate, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63 as a Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA , Charleston & Florence, SC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64 at Charleston, SC. Mustered out 14 July `65. Resided in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA after the war.

DANIELSON, William H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 13 Aug `64 at age 21, a Laborer from Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

DARLING, Cassius H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 June `63 at age 19, a Clerk from Belchertown, Hampshire Co., MA. Mustered in 3 June `63. Discharged 16 Dec `63. Also served in Co. K, 46th MA Infantry.

DAVIDSON, Herbert - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Charlton, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

DAVINNEY, Francis - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 21, a Moulder from Fall River, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

DAVIS, Richard - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 22 Aug `64 at age 22, a Blacksmith from Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

DAY, James S. - Private, Co. G.  Born 31 Oct 1846 in Montague, Franklin Co., MA, the son of Joseph Henry & Hannah A. (Shepard) Day. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA at age 18, a Farmer from Montague, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered  in 7 Dec `63 at Readville, MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Supposed to have died at Andersonville. Cemetery marker in Montague, MA states: "Died in Andersonville". Apparently buried as an unknown. Lynn W. Sylvester

DEAN, Martin B. - Private, Co. G. Born in Ireland, the son of Jeremiah & Ellen (Butler) Dean. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 21, a Farmer from Rutland, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 Oct 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Possibly died in Florence, SC.

DEASY, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 19, a Laborer from Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered out 5 July `65.

DENNY, James H. - Assistant Surgeon. Enlisted at age 25, a Surgeon from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Commissioned 9 Nov `63. Mustered in 28 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 23 Sept `64 at Charleston, SC. Released 6 Oct `64. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

DEVLIN, Henry - Private, Co. G. Born Lowell, MA. First enlisted 13 Aug `62 into Co. I, 50th MA Infantry. Mustered out 24 Aug `63 at Wenham, MA. Enlisted next 28 Nov `63 into the 2nd MA H. A. at age 21, a Shoemaker from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned at Andersonville, GA. Exchanged 10 March `65. Discharged 13 Aug `65 for disability at New Bern, NC. Admitted 1891 - 1893 to the Soldiers Home in Togus, ME and again in 1900 where he died 9 Oct 1903. His body was shipped to Worcester, MA.

Enlisted on 8/13/1862 as a Private. On 9/30/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. MA 50th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/24/1863 at Wenham, MA

DIAMOND, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 44, a Shoemaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

DOE, Freeland A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 24, a Carpenter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

DOLAN, Hugh - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Moosup, Windham Co., CT. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

DONOVAN, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64 at age 28, a Stitcher from East Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. E, 45th MA Infantry.

DONOVAN, Henry D. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64 at age 26, a Stitcher from East Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC as a member of Co. G.

DONOVAN, John - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 7 Nov `63 at age 20, a Laborer from Acton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 7 March `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

DOROUS, Hezekiah W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 20, a Laborer from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Also served in Co. H, 51st MA Infantry. Possibly died in Florence, SC.

DOWNEY, Hugh - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sept `64 at age 27, a Laborer from Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

DRAGON, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 24 Nov `63 at age 20, a Farmer from Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Exchanged 9 March `65. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability.

DRAKE, Bezer W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 19, a Shoemaker from South Scituate, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64. Died 25 July 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3929.

DRURY, William H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 30, a Ship Carpenter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Ordered to Alexandria, VA and boarded the Massachusetts to make the journey. Drowned 24 April 1865 in the Potomac River by a collision with the Black Diamond.

DUCKWORTH, George S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 26, a Last Maker from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Dec 1864 at sea. Previously served in Co. D, 51st MA Infantry.

DUDLEY, Samuel E. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sept `64 at age 37, a Shoemaker from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65.

DUFFY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 43, a Bootmaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 19 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9251. Also served in Co. H, 18th MA Infantry.

DUNN, George - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sept `64 at age 27, a Cutler from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

DUNN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 25, a Laborer from Cambridge, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10660. Also served in the 3d NY Light Artillery, Batteries B & C. 

DUNN, Peter - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 20, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 July 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4471.

DYER, Benjamin G. M. - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 18, a Driver from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4964. Marked as G. W. Dyer.

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EASTMAN, Aaron W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 23, a Heeler from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

EATON, Ira F. - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 12 Jan 1865 at Annapolis, MD shortly after parole. Buried in Annapolis National Cemetery, Section D, Grave # 148.

EDWARDS, Charles F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 18, a Butcher from Cambridge, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 21 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6354.

EDWARDS, Thomas W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 25, a Plumber from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered 7 Dec `63 at Readville, MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 4 Oct 1864 of disease at Charleston, SC. Also served in Co. D, 51st MA Infantry.

EGAN, Matthew - Private, Co. H. Born in London, England. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 45, a Laborer from Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 19 June `65. Lived in Cambridge, MA after the war. Admitted 15 Sept 1869 - 8 Aug 1870 at the Soldier's Home, Togus, ME. Also spelled Eagan.

EISINGER, Frederick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sep `64 at age 26, a Cutler from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

ELLINGER, William H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 July `64 at age 20, a Cigar Maker from Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

ELLIOTT, George F. - See Francis Van Vleit - Private, Co. G.

ELLIOTT, Marshall M. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 30, a Machinist from Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 10 March `65. Mustered out 11 July `65. Also served in Co. G, 27th MA Infantry.

EMERSON, Nathan F. - Corporal, Co. G. Born 14 Dec 1847 at Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64 at Dorchester, MA as a Private at age 18, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Smithville, NC. Married to Sarah E. & living in E. Saugus, MA after the war. Admitted 29 March 1899 to the Soldier's Home, Togus, ME. Died 10 Nov 1920 in Lynn, MA.

EMMERTON, James A. - Surgeon. Commissioned 26 May `64 at age 27, a Surgeon from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 27 June `64. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in the 23d MA Infantry.

ESTY, Edward S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 32, a Farmer from Greenwich, Hampshire Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Buried in East Wilbraham, ME.

EVANS, Samuel J. - Quarter Master Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 34, a Baker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 16 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability. Also served in Co. C, 47th MA Infantry & in the band of the 26th MA Infantry. Resided in Providence, RI after the war.

EVERETT, Charles H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 19, a Butcher from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 12 March `65. Died 25 May 1865 of disease at Medway, MA while on furlough. Also served in the 5th RI Heavy Artillery.

EVERTON, Samuel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 41, a Farmer from Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 2 Jan `64. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

EVERTS, Frederick P. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 42, a Grain Measurer from New York. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4399. Marked as T. P. Everts.

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FARRELL, George W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 42, a Paper Maker from Watertown, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

FARRELL, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 22, an Operative from Holyoke, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

FARRINGTON, George W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 18, a Shoemaker from West Newbury, MA. Died 11 Feb 1865 of disease at New Bern, NC.

FAULKNER, Homer - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 25, a Carpenter from Woodstock, CT. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. G, 4th CT Infantry.

FAVOR, Horace S. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 July `64 as a Private at age 32, a machinist from Cambridge, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

FEGAN, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Groveland, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 22 Aug 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6450.

FELTON, Nympha P. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 5 Aug `64 at age 39, a Laborer from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

FERNALD, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Sept `64 at age 44, a Armorer from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FINNEGAN, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 15 Aug `64 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

FIRTH, John A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64 at age 21, a Sailor from Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH. Discharged 6 July `65.

FISH, Cornelius A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 21, a Brakeman from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FISH, Obed M. - Captain, Co. H. Commissioned 1st Lieutenant 25 Aug `63 at age 26, a Whitesmith from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Libby prison, Macon & Savannah, GA. Commissioned 9 June `65 as Captain. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. C, 43d MA Infantry.

FISHER, Cyrus B. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 32, a Seaman from Edgartown, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3974.

FISHER, James L. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sept `64 at age 20, a Teamster from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

FISHER, Lewis A. - See Benjamin Ganaway - Private, Co. G.

FISKE, Joseph Emery - Captain, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Sep `62 at age 22, a Student from Needham, MA. (Residence before the war also listed as Grantville, MA.) Mustered in 24 Sep `62 into Co. C, 43d MA Infantry. Promoted to Sgt. 7 Oct `62; 1st Sgt. 24 Nov `62. Discharged 29 May `63 for promotion & commissioned as 2nd Lt. of Co. B, 2nd MA H. A. Commissioned 1st Lieut. 30 July `63; Capt. 9 Oct `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 16 Feb `65. Held captive in Libby Prison among others. Mustered out 15 May `65. Died 22 Feb 1909 in Wellesley, MA. 

FITZGERALD, Thomas - Private, Co. H.  Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at age 41, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FITZPATRICK, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 15 July `64 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Amesbury, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

FITZPATRICK, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from West Boyleston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 11 July `65.

FITZSIMMONS, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 32, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped 22 Feb `65 at Wilmington, NC. Exchanged 27 March `65. Reported back from furlough on 26 April `65. Mustered out 8 July `65.

FLAGG, Nahum H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64 at age 43, a Carpenter from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FLAHIVE, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Aug `64 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Westboro, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

FLANNERY, David - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64 at age 23, a Farmer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

FLINT, George W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Sept 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

FLOYD, George E. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 June 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 2476.

FLYNN, Daniel - Private, Co. H. Born 9 April 1845 in MA. Enlisted & mustered in 7 Sept `64 at Readville, MA at age 19, an Iron Moulder from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Lived in Chicago, IL after the war. Admitted 10 Aug 1897 - 25 May 1899 to the Soldiers Home at Milwaukee, WI. Admitted again on 14 Sept 1900. Died 2 Jan 1915 of cardiac arrest and is buried in the Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI. Block # 19 Grave # 167.

FLYNN, John, I - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 44, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

FLYNN, John, II - Private, Co H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sept `64 at age 28, a Currier from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FLYNN, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 23, a Laborer from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 20 Sept 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

FOLEY, Francis F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64 at age 28, a Seaman from North Brookfield, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FORSYTH, George W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 45, a Mechanic from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Discharged for disability 26 July `65 as a member of Co. H. Also served in Co. I, 29th MA Infantry.

FOSS, Hiram S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 28 Aug `64 at age 28, a Laborer from Calais, ME. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to the 17th MA Infantry.

FRANKLE, Jones - Colonel. Born 27 April 1829 in Fulz, Silesia, Prussia/Germany. Commissioned as Major, 17th MA Infantry, 1 Aug `61 at age 32, a Teacher from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Discharged for promotion to Colonel, 2nd MA H.A. Commissioned  13 May `63 at age 35. Mustered in 28 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Wilmington, NC. Brevet Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers to date 3 Sep `65. Member of Major Howe Post # 47, GAR, in Haverhill, MA. Died 15 April 1909 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA.

FRENCH, Elihu F. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted 26 Nov `63 at age 30, a Carpenter from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 23 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence. Buried as an unknown at Florence National Cemetery.

FROST, Henry T. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 21, a Mechanic from Charlton, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. G, 46th MA Infantry.

FROST, Hugh A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at age 27, a Shoemaker from Ware, Hampshire Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

FRYE, Otis G. W. - Private, G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 28, a Painter from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

FULLER, George A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 18, a Farmer from West Medway, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7392.

FURY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sept `64 at age 23, a Shoemaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

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GANAWAY, Benjamin - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 19 July `64 at age 24, a Carpenter from Cannon Co., TN. Enlisted under his true name, Lewis A. Fisher. He had deserted from the 100th PA Infantry. Sent back to the 100th PA 15 June `65. Mustered out 24 July `65 from Co. F. 100th PA. 

GARDNER, Charles A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 17 Aug `63 at age 23, a Morocco Finisher from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. B, 2d ME Infantry - 8 May `61 - 9 June `63.

GARTSIDE, James H. - Private, G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 19, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 13 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 11 Aug `65. Also served in Co. E, 17th MA Infantry.

GARVEY, Richard - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 44, a Plasterer from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

GAY, George G. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 24 Nov `63 at age 20, a Mechanic from Steuben, NY. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 5 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7910. Marked as George C. Gay.

GEORGE, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 28, a Mason from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 20 Sept 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

GIBSON, Edward - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 45, a Painter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in as Private 7 Dec `63. Promoted 9 Dec `63 to Corporal. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 18 Sept 1864 of disease at Charleston, SC.

GILBERT, Simeon - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 18 Nov `63 at age 42, a Butcher from Pelham, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 26 or 29 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4250.

GILL, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 26 July `64 at age 28, a Laborer from North Adams, MA. Died 4 July 1865 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1549.

GILLESPIE, John E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Farmer from Waltham, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 16 Dec `63. Also served in Co. K, 5th MA Infantry & Co. I, 56th MA Infantry.

GILMORE, George - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64 at age 21, a Brickmaker from Merrimack, NH. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

GODKIN, Charles H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 27, a Farmer from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 22 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9504. Also served in Co. K, 5th NH Infantry.

GOETIEN, Henry T. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 26 July `64 at age 18, a Farmer from Deerfield, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

GOOCH, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 11 Nov `63 at age 40, a Mechanic from Huntington, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 8 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Buried as H. Goriche in Grave # 10501.

GOODNOW, Peter - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64 at age 34, a Shoemaker from Medford, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

GOODWIN, Edmund F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 9 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Sanford, ME. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

GOODWIN, Henry K. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 18, a Sticher from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 16 Dec `64. Mustered out 5 July `65.

GORDON, William L. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 25 Nov `63 at age 23, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 17 July 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3486.

GOSS, Warren Lee - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 30 Nov `63 at age 27, a Clerk from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held Captive at Andersonville, GA , Charleston & Florence, SC. Exchanged 16 Dec `64 from Florence. Mustered out 11 Sept `65. Also served in the U.S. Engineer Corps.

GOVE, Jeremiah - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 45, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Sept 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8092.

GRAHAM, Robert W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 26, a Machinist from Northbridge, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 16 Dec `63. Also served in Co. H, 15th MA Infantry. & the Ordnance Corps, USA.

GRANEY, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 24 Nov `63 at age 26, a Laborer from Palmer, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 21 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Buried as G. Goanney in Grave # 9471.

GRAVAT, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 July `64 at age 21, a Laborer from Athol, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry.

GRAY, Patrick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 11 Nov `63 at age 22, a Clerk from Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Confined at Andersonville, GA, but no further record.

GREEN, Henry C. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sept `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Otis, MA. Discharged 26 June `65. Also served in Co. F, 49th MA Infantry.

GREEN, Stephen E. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. G. Commissioned 2nd Lt. 29 May `63 at age 20, a Clerk from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered to date 29 May `63. Commissioned 1st Lt. 14 Aug `63. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged for disability 1 Sep `64 as a 1st Lt. Also served in Co. C, 51st MA Infantry.

GRIFFIN, Franklin L. - Private, Co. G.  Enlisted 19 Aug `64 at age 18, a Laborer from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 25 Aug `64. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

GRIFFIN, Samuel E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Aug `64 at age 22, a Farmer from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 25 Aug `64. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

GROVER, Charles A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 26 Aug `64 at age 23, a Pianoforte Maker from Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 1 Sept `64. Mustered out 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. A, 44th MA Infantry.

GUILD, Charles A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 45, a Mason from  Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 9 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5166.

GURNEY, Wesley - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 June `63 at age 19, a Farmer from Plainfield, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 30 Dec `63 for disability. Also served in Co. F, 46th MA Infantry.

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HACKETT, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64 at age 29, a Laborer from Manchester, NH. Deserted from the hospital at Morehead City, NC on or about 31 Aug `65 while serving a sentence of General Court Martial.

HAMBLET, Horace - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64 at age 21, a Clerk from Newburyport, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. B, 17th MA Infantry.

HAMILTON, Charles S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64 at age 35, a Shoemaker from Brookfield, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

HAMILTON, John - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 3 Dec `63 at age 45, a Trader from Old Cambridge, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 23 Dec `64. Died 21 Jan 1865 of disease at Cambridge, MA. Also served in Co. I, 43d MA Infantry.

HAMILTON, William - 2nd Lieutenant, Co. G. Commissioned 2nd Lt. 14 Aug `63 at age 24, a Clerk from West Amesbury, MA. Mustered in 11 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive in Libby Prison among others. Paroled March `65. Commissioned 1st Lt. 16 May `65. Mustered in 19 Aug `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 as 1st Lt. of Co. K. Also served in Co. E, 1st MA Heavy Artillery.

HAMMOND, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 13 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from East Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. D, 31st NY Infantry as Isaac Hamblin - 23 June `61 - 4 June `63.

HARDY, David S. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Groveland, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 4 Nov 1864 of Anasarca at Charleston, SC.

HARRIGHY, Edward - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 26, a Tailor from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

HARRINGTON, Cyrus E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 21, a Laborer from West Cambridge, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 from Co. H.

HARRIS, Addison J. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sept `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Otis, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. F, 49th MA Infantry.

HARRIS, John E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 19, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

HARRIS, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sept `64 at age 26, a Shoemaker from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

HARTNETT, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 29, a Laborer from Acton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Joined the 10th TN (CSA) Infantry while confined at Andersonville, GA. Captured by Union forces 28 Dec `64 and confined 23 Jan `65 in Alton Military Prison, Illinois. Enlisted in the 5th U.S. Volunteer Infantry. Mustered in 22 March `65. Mustered out 11 Oct 1866.

HARVEY, Levi J. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 25 Nov `63 at age 44, a Carpenter from Springfield, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 18 July 1864 of Anasarca at Andersonville, GA. Buried in Grave # 3505 as S. J. Harvey with a death date of 7 July 1864.

HASTINGS, George - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 6 Aug `64 at age 21, a Boatman from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Deserted 7 Sept `64 at New Bern, NC.

HATHORN, George H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 23, a Farmer from Enfield, ME. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

HATHORN, Hannibal A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 20, a Farmer from Enfield, ME. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

HAY, William H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 19, a Clicker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 July 1864 of Typhus Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3247. Also listed as Grave # 3242.

HAYDEN, Samuel W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 23, a Mechanic from Haydenville, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. I, 52d MA Infantry.

HAYNES, Charles E. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 18, a Farmer from Upton, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4209.

HAYNES, Harrison - Private, Co. H. Born 1823. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 49, a Farmer from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged as a rejected recruit on 16 Dec `63 at Readville, MA.

HEARLIHY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sept `64 at age 25, a Laborer from Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

HEATH, Reuben P. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 36, a Teamster from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Died 23 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1743.

HEIDUK, Chartez - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 22, a Brewer from Prussia, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Rob Heiduk

HENNELLY, Bartholomew - Private, Co. G & H. Born circa 1829 in County Galway, Ireland. The son of Coleman & Mary Hennelly. Married Bridget Ryan 18 Jan 1860. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 34, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63 at Readville, MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 13 Oct 1864 of disease & starvation at Florence, SC. Buried as an unknown in Florence National Cemetery. Memorial marker. Also served in Co. B, 25th MA Infantry. Photo  |  Kurtis Wieting

HENNESSY, Michael - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 19 Nov `63 at age 20, a Shoemaker from Grafton, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 20 Dec `64. Discharged 7 July `65 at New Bern, NC.

HENRY, James - Private, Co. H. Born 1833 in County Mayo, Ireland. Enlisted 26 Nov `63 at age 30, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 3 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4604. Death date also listed as 1 Aug 1864.

HENRY, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64 at age 20, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

HENRY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in 17 Sept `64 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

HERRICK, George W. - Private, Co. H. Born 1820. Enlisted 3 Sep `64, a Tailor from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 5 Sep `64. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. A, 17th MA Infantry. Killed in battle 8 March 1865 at Kinston, NC.

HILL, Henry K. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 9 Nov `63 as a Private at age 30, an Engineer from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at the Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery. Also served in Co. D, 51st MA Infantry.

HILLER, William N. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 18, a Heeler from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 15 Dec `64. Discharged 14 June `65 for disability at Annapolis, MD.

HILLS, James B. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 38, a Laborer from West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 8 June 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 1740. Marked as J. B. Hills, Co. G, 2nd MA Cavalry. Also served in Co. K, 27th MA Infantry.

HILPOLD, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 38, a Tailor from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Killed 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC.

HINCKLEY, Wallace - 1st Lieutenant & Adjutant. Commissioned & mustered in 29 May 1863 at age 20, a Student from Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Resigned and discharged 8 June `65. Also served in 44th MA Infantry.

HIRST, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 19, a Laborer from Beverly, MA. Deserted 5 July `65 at New Bern, NC.

HISCOX, Dwight L. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Aug `64 at age 18, a Farmer from Charlton, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 8 June `65.

HOBART, John F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 6 Sept `64 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

HOGAN, Patrick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 25 Nov `63 at age 40, a Carder from Oxford, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA (Squad 20, 3rd Mess). Died 26 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6907.

HOITT, Joseph T. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 5 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4811. Marked as J. F. Hoitt.

HOLBROOK, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 43, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 20 Aug 1864 of Anasarca at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6228. Marked as from Co. H.

HOLDEN, Patrick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 23, a Carder from Oxford, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 Aug 1864 of Remittent Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6826.

HOMAN, John H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Sep `64 at age 22, a Sailor from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry.

HOPPIN, Henry P. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. G. Enlisted at age 24 from Cambridge, MA. Commissioned 17 July `63 as 1st Lt. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. In charge of Battery Worth during the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive in Libby Prison among others. Escaped 19 Feb `65 at Charlotte, NC. Reported to Knoxville, TN. Exchanged April `65. Commissioned to date 25 May `65 as Captain. Mustered 13 May `65. Resigned and discharged for disability 4 Aug `65 as Captain of Co. E. Also served in Co. I, 1st MA Heavy Artillery.

HOUSTON, Andrew J. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 22 Nov `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Took oath of allegiance to the Confederacy at Florence. Escaped 20 Feb `65 at Mt. Pleasant, SC. Mustered out 10 June `65.

HOYT, Dixie C. - Assistant Surgeon. Commissioned 24 Aug 1863 at age 30, a Surgeon from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 25 Aug `63. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Also served in 5th MA Infantry.

HUGHES, Nelson, Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 9 Aug `64 at age 21, a Seaman from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

HUNT, Rufus - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sept `64 at age 22, a Farmer from Otis, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry. Also served in Co. F, 49th MA Infantry.

HUTCHINGS, Eben - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 12 Aug `64 at age 41, a Seaman from Hampden, MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

HUTCHINSON, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 at age 34, a Teamster from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

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JAMES, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at age 28, a Currier from Groton Junction, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

JAMIESON, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 19 July `64 at age 25, a Silversmith from Providence, RI. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

JAQUES, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64 at age 36, an Overseer from Smithfield, RI. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

JENNISON, Henry F. or T. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 5 Dec `63 at age 26, a Butcher from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Died 28 Feb 1864 at Plymouth, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1770.

JOHNSON, Lemuel F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 29, a Bootmaker from North Wrentham, MA. Mustered out 17 June `65.

JOHNSON, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 7 Nov `63 at age 34, a Bookkeeper from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 20 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3684.

JONES, Richard - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 30, a Machinist from New York, NY. Deserted 9 Sept `64.

JONES, Samuel H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 25, a Carpenter from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

JONES, Stephen Peter - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 29, a Bootmaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Died 9 Dec 1864 of disease at Charleston, SC waiting for parole.

JONES, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64 at age 24, a Printer from West Cambridge, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

JORDAN, David - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 35, a Moulder from South Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

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KAPLINGER, Charles R. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 19, a Brass Finisher from Williamsburg, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

KEATING, Timothy - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 21, a Shoemaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

KEATY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at age 19, a Currier from Groton Junction, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

KEITH, Dextor D. - Corporal, Co. G & H. Son of William & Roena (Dickerman) Keith. Married Lucia Ann Holmes in 1861. Enlisted first on 27 April `61 in Co. F, 12th MA Infantry; a 29 year old Shoemaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged for disability 6 February `63. Enlisted next at age 32 on 3 Dec `63 in the 2nd MA H. A.. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Wounded in the right hand & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 16 Dec `64. Discharged 9 April `65 at Annapolis, MD due to wounds. Resided in Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA after the war. Bob Keith

KELLEHER, Michael - Private - Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 3 Aug or 16 Oct 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

KELLEY, Mark - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 25, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 17 Sep 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9983.

KELLY, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 19 Aug `64 at age 18, a Laborer from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 25 Aug `64. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

KEMP, Elbridge G. - 1st Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 7 Dec `63 at age 29, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant from 1st Sergeant, 12 April `65. Mustered 23 May `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 as 2nd Lt. of Co. H. Also served in Co. I, 29th MA Infantry.

KEMPTON, Ezra - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Nov `63 at age 40, a Mechanic from Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `64. Captured at Plymouth, NC. Died 24 Aug 1864 of Pleuritis at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6712.

KENNARD, Frank H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 21, a Farmer from Waltham, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 20 Nov `64. Mustered out 8 June `65.

KENNEY, Edward - Private, Co. H.  Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64 at age 25, a Shoemaker from Natick, MA. Mustered out 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

KENNEY, Joseph - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64 at age 41, a Sailor from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

KENNEY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64 at age 30, a Boatman from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

KENNEDY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Born in Lowell, MA. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at Lowell, MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65 at Smithville, NC. Admitted 13 June 1899 to the Soldiers Home, Togus, ME. Died 8 Sept 1902 and his body was shipped to Lowell, MA.

KEYES, Jonas C. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Nov `63 at age 30, a Mechanic from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.  Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 18 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6036. Also served in Co. E, 42nd MA Infantry.

KIMBALL, Henry H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 23, a Trunk Maker from Norwich, VT. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

KITCHEN, Walter S. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 19 Sep `64 at age 29 from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

KITZMAN, Albert - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Sep `63 at age 16, a Musician from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 29 Nov `64. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65. Also served in Co. I, 47th MA Infantry.

KNAPP, Clark A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 10 Aug `64 at age 24, a Chair Maker from Phillipston, MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

KNIGHT, Henry - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at age 28, an Operative from Mittineague (West Springfield), MA. Discharged 26 June `65. Also served in Co. I, 10th MA Infantry.

KNOWLAND, John B. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 22 Nov `63 at age 32, a Painter from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 15 Dec `64. Mustered out 20 July `65.

KNOWLES, Edwin H. - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 27, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 March `65. Discharged for disability 1 June `65 from Co. H at New Bern, NC.

KNOX, Edmund O. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 19, a Farmer from South Exeter, ME. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

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LAKIN or LARKIN, Oliver F. or E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64 at age 40, a Farmer from Brookfield, MA. Died 10 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1668.

LANDER, Charles W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Gill, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

LANG, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64 at age 21, a Blacksmith from Newburyport, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

LAPHAM, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 13 Sept `64 at age 31, a Laborer from Slatersville, RI. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

LAPORTE, Lewis - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 from Co. K at New Bern, NC.

LAWSON, Henry T. - Major. Born about 1830 in MA. Commissioned 25 Aug 1863 at age 33, a Real Estate Agent from Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Appointed May 1864 as Provost Marshal of New Bern, NC. Died 1 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. I, 16th MA Infantry.

LAY, Edward or Edwin R. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 24 Aug `64 at age 30, a Painter from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

LEACH, Josiah - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 43, a Mariner from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Shot in the right shoulder on 18 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Operated on the 20 April `64. Died 22 April 1864 due to wounds at Plymouth, NC. Surgeon report states that he died as a POW at Andersonville.

LEARY, Daniel - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 at age 25, a Cabinet Maker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

LEE, Simeon L. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64 at age 27, a Stonecutter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

LEONARD, Margaret (Larney) - Newton Leonard's wife. She was with him at Plymouth, NC and was captured along with her husband 20 April `64 at Plymouth and accompanied the sick & wounded from Plymouth to a hospital in Raleigh, NC. From there she was sent to Andersonville where she served as a Hospital Matron. She was later held captive at Macon, GA and Castle Thunder, Richmond, VA. Applied for a widow's pension from California in 1890.

LEONARD, Isaac Newton - Private, Co. H. Married Margaret Larney (see above) in 1862 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Enlisted 25 Nov `63 at age 33, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Took oath of allegiance to the Confederacy at Florence. Escaped 26 Nov `64 at Florence, SC. Paroled Feb `65. Reported to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Mustered out 13 July `65 and died shortly after the war.

LEONARD, William H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64 at age 37, an Armorer from Sringfield, Hampden Co., MA. Died 5 Nov 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC.

LEWIS, George G. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 16 Nov `63 at age 18, a Farmer from Granville, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 30 Sep 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10068.

LIGHTBROWN, William H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Otis, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

LING, Walter - Private, Co. G. Born Feb 1848 in England, and immigrated in 1849 with his father  William. Enlisted & mustered in 23 July `64 at age 19, an Engraver from Cambridge Port, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

LINEHAN, LINNEHAN or LINNEHANCE, John - Private, Co. G. Born in MA. First enlisted 2 Sep `62 at Shirley, MA in Co. D, 53d MA Infantry. Mustered out 2 Sep `63 at Camp Stevens, Groton Junction, MA. Enlisted into the 2nd MA H. A. on 2 Dec `63 at age 19, a Farmer from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Fort Fisher, NC as Sergeant of Co. H. Resided in Lawrence, MA after the war. Admitted 25 July 1912 to the Soldiers Home, Togus, ME. Died 8 Jan 1922 at Salem, MA.

LINEHAN, William - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 9 Aug `64 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Quincy, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. K, 9th MA Infantry.

LOCKARD, William - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 18 July `64 at age 40, a Tailor from Manchester, KY. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

LOCKE, Charles W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 Aug `64 at age 26, a Laborer from Loudon, NH. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

LOCKE, Everet S. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 23, a Tinplate Worker from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

LONGDO, Frank - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Wendell, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

LONGLEY, Zachariah - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 44, a Stonecutter from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 28 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4090. Also served in Co. G, 10th MA Infantry.

LOOBY, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 31, a Laborer from West Medway, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC. Also served in Co. F, 48th MA Infantry.

LOUIS, Frank - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 14 Nov `63 at age 18, a Laborer from Canada. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 June 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 2448.

LOWELL, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64 at age 22, a Clerk from Hiram, ME. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

LUCIER, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 20 Nov `63 at age 18, a Laborer from Canada. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 Sep 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9957.

LUKER, John - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 25 July `64 at age 34, a Laborer from South Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. F, 45th MA Infantry & Co. K, 16th MA Infantry.

LUNTH, James H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 19. Mustered in 16 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

LYDON, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 22 July `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

LYNCH, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from West Boylston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Reported to have died 20 Sept 1864 at Andersonville, GA.

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MADDEN, Jeremiah - Private, Co. H. Not on muster roll. The following comes from the records of the Soldiers Home, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Enlisted 9 Sep `63 at Boston, MA. Discharged 3 Sept `65 at Smithville, NC. After the war was a Steamfitter at New York City. Admitted to the Soldiers Home, Marion, Grant Co., IN from 12 Feb 1884 - 21 Sept 1891.

MADDEN, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Sep `63 at age 20, a Bootmaker from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Died 19 Aug 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

MAGOUN, James C. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64 at age 19, a Farmer from Pembroke, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MALONEY, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 19, a Laborer from Springfield, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Paroled 14 May `65. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

MANNING, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 19, a shoemaker from Waltham, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Sherry Whittemore

MANSFIELD, Murice - Private, Co. H & K. Enlisted & mustered in 27 July `64 at age 40, a Shoemaker from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 16 June `65.

MARKEY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64 at age 28, a Laborer from Mittineague, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

MARTIN, Charles M. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 21, a Heeler from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Sept 1864 of Anasarca at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8450.

McCOLLIGAN, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 10 Aug `64 at age 40, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

McDERMOTT, John - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 45, a Laborer from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 19 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6162.

McDONALD, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 4 Aug `64 at age 40, a Laborer from New Brunswick, MA. Discharged for disability 16 July `65 at Smithville, NC.

McGAN, Bernard - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 24 Aug `64 at age 21 from Smithfield, RI. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

McGINNIS, John F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 18, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Joined Co. D, 10th TN (CSA) Infantry while confined at Andersonville, GA. Captured by Union forces 28 Dec `64 and confined 23 Jan `65 in Alton Military Prison, Illinois. Enlisted 16 March `65 as Private in Co. C, 5th U.S. Volunteer Infantry. Mustered out 11 Oct `66 as 1st Sergeant.

McGOWAN, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 29 Oct `63 at age 41, a Laborer from New Bedford, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 June 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 2652. Marked as John McGowen.

McGRAIN, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 36, a Laborer from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 22 April `65. Mustered out 28 June `65. Also served in Co. C, 42d MA Infantry.

McGRATH, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 28, a Laborer from Hoboken, NJ. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

McGRATH, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64 at age 44, a Mason from Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

McHENRY, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 20 Oct `63 at age 42, a Mechanic from Grafton, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 22 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6460.

McKAY, Edward - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 4 Aug `64 at age 36, a Laborer from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged for disability 5 Dec `64 at New Bern, NC.

McKEE, Warren E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 21, a Currier from Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

McKNIGHT - John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Hamilton, Canada. Deserted 10 Dec `64 at Foster's Mills, NC.

McMAHAN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 14 Sep `63 at age 15, a Student from Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 10 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

McMANUS, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64 at age 21, a Painter from South Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

McMONAGLE, Nelson - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 2 Nov `63 at age 21, a Carriagemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 27 March `65. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

McNULTY, Peter J. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 27, a Shoemaker from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 24 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 11381.

McVAY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64 at age 28, a Tailor from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA.  Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

MEADOWCROFT, Joseph - Private, Co. K & H. Born in England. First enlisted 30 Aug `62 in Co. H, 4th MA Infantry; an 18 year old Calico Printer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Served for 9 months. Enlisted next 23 Nov `63 in the 2nd MA HA at age 19; an Operative from Lawrence, MA. Mustered into Co. K on 22 Dec `63. Transferred to Co. H. Mustered out 3 Sept `65 at Wilmington, NC. Admitted to several National Soldier Homes and died 29 July 1910. Buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. Section C or G, Row # 5, Grave # 5.

MEARA, Sherman T. - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 30 Nov `63 at age 22, a Bootmaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Escaped 22 Feb `65 at Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 8 July `65. Also served in Co. K, 43d MA Infantry. Resided in Salem, Essex Co., MA after the war.

MEEHAN, Bernard - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 39, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 16 Aug 1864 of Anasarca at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5808. Marked as B. Mehan.

MEEHAN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 6 July `64 at age 25, a Carpenter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 4 Sep `65.

MEEKER, Samuel - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 9 Aug `64, a 42 year old Seaman from Cohasset, MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Also served in the U.S. Navy.

MERRILL, John G. - Private, Co. G & K. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64 at age 43, an Overseer from Blackstone, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

MILAN, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 30, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8631. Marked as John Miland.

MILES, Jonathan H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64 at age 24, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MILLER, John W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 30, a Farmer from Williamsburg, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MILLER, Lysander - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 16 Nov `63 at age 21, a Farmer from North Becket, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 15 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

MINEHAN, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 22, a Laborer from Grafton, Worcestor Co., MA. Deserted 21 Dec `63 at Norfolk, VA.

MITCHELL, Alfred - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 21, a Tanner from Lee, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Exchanged 12 March `65. Wounded three times throughout his service. Mustered out 21 Aug `65. Died 4 Oct 1908 at age 66 in Berwick, York Co., ME.

MITCHELL, George H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 23, a Pistol Maker from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged for disability 25 Dec `64.

MITCHELL, Richard - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 11 July, `64, a 26 year old Shoemaker from Boston, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

MITCHELL, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 9 Aug `64, a 23 year old Shoemaker from Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

MONTO, George - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64 at age 19, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

MOORE, Andrew J. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 26, a Farmer from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MOORE, Charles H. A. - Private & Drummer, Co. H. Only son of a widowed mother. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 18, a Drummer from Malden, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5490. Marked as Musician.

MORETON, David H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 30 July `64 at age 21, a School Teacher from Prince Edward Island. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

MORGAN, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 21 Sep `64 at age 23, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 1 June `65.

MORRISON, Charles - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64 at age 22, a Farmer from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA. Deserted 30 Jan `65 at Colerain, Bertie Co., NC.

MORSE, John C. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sep `64 at age 25, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MORSE, Joseph H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sep `64 at age 18, a Porter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

MORTON, William F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64 at age 26, a Laborer from New York, NY. Missing in action 11 Dec `64 near Foster's Mills, NC.

MOSS, Charles - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 41, a Seaman from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 27 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6982.

MULVEY, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Teamster from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped 30 Jan `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Died 22 Sept 1865 at Baltimore, MD.

MURPHY, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 20 July `64 at age 19, a Laborer from Windsor Locks, CT. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

MURPHY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 18, a Waiter from Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

MURPHY, William - Private, Co. G & H. Born in Canton, MA. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA for 10 months. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Admitted twice to the Soldier's Home, Togus, ME.

MURRAY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 , a 36 year old Tailor from Boston, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

MURRAY, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64, a 28 year old Fireman from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Mustered out 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

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NAVAN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 23 year old Bootmaker. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

NAVIN, Patrick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 21 Sep `64, a 27 year old Laborer from Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

NAY, John O. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Nottingham, Rockingham Co., NH. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

NEAL, Charles O. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 25 Aug `63, a 19 year old Mechanic from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 7 April `65. Discharged for disability 11 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

NEDOW, Benjamin, Jr. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, an 18 year old Shoemaker from West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged for disability 11 Aug `65.

NEVISON, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 28, a Clerk from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 19 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9278. Marked as J. Nelson.

NEWCOMB, John S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Carpenter from Waltham, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 27 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7006. Marked as John E. Newcomb.

NEWTON, Edward or Edmund - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 24 Nov `63, an 18 year old Laborer from Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Escaped and reported for duty 6 June `65. Mustered out 11 July `65. Also referred to as dying after swearing Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy.

NILES, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64, a 31 year old Shoemaker from Georgetown, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

NOBLE, Alexander L. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64, a 24 year old Cigar Maker from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry. Also served in Co. C, 46th MA Infantry.

NOLAN, Thomas - Private, Co. G. First served in Co. K, 8th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA 9 Dec `63, a 42 year old Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 4 Dec `64. Died 24 Dec 1864 of disease at Annapolis, MD.

NOONAN, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Nov `63, a 27 year old Stonecutter from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 27 Nov `64. Discharged for disability 11 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

NOONAN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 23 year old Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Possibly the John Noonan who died 19 July 1895 and is buried in the Togus National Cemetery, ME.

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OAKMAN, Winslow S. - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 30 Nov `63 at age 30, a Trader from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Rejoined Co. 5 Aug `65. Mustered out 16 Aug `65.

OATES, James W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 18 July `64, a 21 year old Laborer from Biddeford, York Co., ME. Discharged to date 6 July `65.

O'BRIEN, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 19 Oct `63 at age 41, a Laborer from Westfield, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 Aug 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

O'BRIEN, James S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 12 Nov `63 at age 38, a Laborer from Westfield, MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 Aug 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Also served in Co. C, 21st MA Infantry.

O'BRIEN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 18 Nov `63 at age 18, a Carder from Whitinsville, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 5 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability at Smithville, NC.

O'BRIEN, John - Private, Co. H. Born in Ireland. Enlisted 26 May `64 at Boston, MA. Mustered in 29 July `64, a 25 year old Sailor from St. John, N.B. Mustered out 26 May `65 at Beaufort, NC. Lived in Chelsea, Washtenaw Co., MI after the war. Admitted 11 Nov 1888 to the Soldiers Home, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Transferred 14 may 1892 to the Mountain Branch and transferred again 12 June 1894 to the East Branch Soldiers Home.

O'BRIEN, William P. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 26 July `64, a 26 year old Laborer from New York City, NY. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

O'CONNER, Emmett - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63, an 18 year old Teamster from Boston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 11 Dec `63 for disability at Readville, MA.

O'CONNER, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64, a 23 year old Shoemaker from Ashland, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

O'CONNER, Timothy - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 15 Dec `63 for disability at Readville, MA.

O'HERN, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 27 July `64, a 19 year old Machinist from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

OLIVER, Samuel C. - Major. Commissioned 29 June 1863 at age 33, a Bookkeeper from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 2 Sep `63. Commissioned Lt. Col, but not mustered. Mustered out to date 3 Sep `65. Brevet Colonel U.S. Volunteers to date 13 March `65. Also served in Co. F, 35th MA Infantry. & 1st MA Heavy Artillery.

O'MALLY, Charles - Sergeant, Co. G & H. Enlisted as a Private in Co. G on 28 Nov `63, a 23 year old Clerk from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 as a Sergeant in Co. H.

O'NEIL, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 13 Aug `64, a 19 year old Teamster from Portland, ME. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

ORDWAY, Nathaniel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 26 Aug `64, a 44 year old Farmer from Bradford, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 29 Aug `64. Died 10 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1663.

O'SULLIVAN, Jeremiah - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Aug `64, an 18 year old Farmer from Hatsfield, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

O'SULLIVAN, John - Private, Co. H. Born in Ireland. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64 at age 21, a Laborer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Admitted 3 July 1896 to the Soldiers Home, Togus, Kennebec Co., ME. Died 26 Dec 1898 and buried in the Togus National Cemetery, Togus, ME.  Section J, Row 3, Grave # 1446.

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PACKARD, Francis - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 8 Aug `64 at age 32, a Farmer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Missing in action 10 Dec `64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered out 9 June `65.

PAGETTE, Joseph - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 34, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 14 Oct 1864 at Andersonville, GA.

PALMER, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Nov `64, a 21 year old Weaver from Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered out 27 May `65.

PARADIS, Lucian - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63, a 22 year old Shoemaker from Millbury, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 26 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6899. Marked as L. Pandes of the 3d Artillery.

PEARSON, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64, a 32 year old Trader from Colrain, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

PEARSON, Kendall - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 20 Nov `63 at age 35, a Machinist from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 17 Oct 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 11079. Marked as R. Pierson.

PENDERGRAST, Pierce - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 17 Nov `63 at age 19, a Seaman from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Joined the 10th TN (CSA) Infantry while confined at Andersonville, GA. Captured by Union forces 28 Dec `64 and confined 23 Jan `65 in Alton Military Prison, Illinois. Enlisted 16 March `65 in Co. B, 5th U.S. Volunteer Infantry. Mustered in 22 March `65. Mustered out 11 Oct 1866 as Sgt.

PERRY, Elbridge G. - Private, Co. H & G. Enlisted & mustered into Co. H 31 Aug `64, a 30 year old Shoemaker from Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 from Co. G at New Bern, NC.

PETTEE, Chandler - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 28, a Blacksmith from West Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4986. Marked as C. Pettie.

PETTIS, William H. - Private, Co. G. First served in Co. K, 44th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA 5 Nov `63, a 19 year old Farmer from Medway, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Died 15 Aug 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

PHELPS, Edmund W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64, a 42 year old Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

PHETTEPLACE or PETTEPIECE, George H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64, a 21 year old Farmer from West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Died 19 Nov 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1756.

PHILLIPS, Benjamin A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 25, a Shoemaker from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 29 April `65. Mustered out 14 Aug `65 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Also served in Co. H, 8th MA Infantry. & U.S. Navy.

PHILLIPS, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Ordered to Alexandria, VA and boarded the Massachusetts to make the journey. Drowned in the Potomac River 23 April `65 by a collision with the Black Diamond.

PHILLIPS, Nathaniel - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64, a 38 year old Shoemaker from Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry. Also served in Co. G, 12th MA Infantry and the Veteran Reserve Corps.

PIERCE, Lorenzo - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, a 19 year old Farmer from Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Paroled. Mustered out of Co. L on 8 July `65.

PIPER, Joseph - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 July `64 at age 22, a Farmer from Oxford, Bristol Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

POOL, Joseph W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 6 Sept `64, a 25 year old Shoemaker from East Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

POST, Cornelius H. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64, a 42 year old Carpenter from Patterson, NJ. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

POTTER, Henry H. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 17 Sep `64, a 19 year old Shoemaker from Topsfield, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry.

POWERS, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64, an 18 year old Farmer from South Deerfield, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

POWERS, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 9 Nov `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Brookline, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 25 Nov `64. Discharged 20 June 65 at New Bern, NC due to disability.

POWERS, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64, a 39 year old Operative from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

POWERS, William M. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 16 Aug `64, a 24 year old Laborer from Providence, RI. Discharged to date 10 July `65.

PRATT, David W. - Private, Co. G. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 23 Nov 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 12135. Sue

PRATT, John S. - Private, Co. G. Son of David W. Pratt. Enlisted 19 Dec `63 at age 22, a Farmer from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 31 March `64. Wounded slightly in the leg & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. No further records found. Supposed to have died at Andersonville. Sue

PRICHARD, John H. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted 29 Nov `63 at age 26, a Reporter from Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63 as a Private. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 16 Jan 1865 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 12475. Also served in Co. B, 15th MA Infantry.

PROUTY, Charles D. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sep `64, a 21 year old Mason from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

PROVIN, Shepard - Private, Co. G. First served in Co. K, 46th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA 14 Nov `63, a 34 year old Whipmaker from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 18 Sep 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Apparently grave # 9108.

PRUE, Peter - Private, Co. G. Born in Canada. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 23, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 9 March `65. Discharged 11 Aug `65 on Surgeon's Certificate at Smithville, NC. Resided at Atteleboro, MA after the war. Admitted 17 May 1912 to the Soldiers Home, Togus, ME. Died 30 March 1913 of Pneumonia. Buried in Togus National Cemetery, Togus, ME. Section A, Row 2, Grave 3107. Also spelled Prew.

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QUINN, Patrick - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 7 Nov `63 at age 29, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Also served in Co. I, 50th MA Infantry.

QUINN, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Nov `64, a 19 year old Weaver from Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered out 7 Jan `66 after serving sentence of Court Martial.

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RAND, Nahum - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 44, a Carpenter from Waltham, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5500. Marked as M. Rand.

RANDALL, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 18 Nov `63, a 21 year old Seaman from Chesea, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 27 March `65. Mustered out 11 July `65.

RANKINS, Jesse - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Nov `63 at age 24, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 18 Oct `64. Discharged 20 June `65 at New Bern, NC for disability.

READ, Edwin J. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64, an 18 year old Farmer from East Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered out 7 July `65.

REARDON, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Dec `64, a 29 year old Shoemaker from Fall River, Bristol Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

REED, Frederick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64, a 23 year old Sticher from Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65. Also served in the U.S. Navy.

REED, George P. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 20, a Laborer from Ashland, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8072. Marked as Charles Reed.

REED, Henry W. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. H. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 14 Aug `63, a 20 year old Mechanic from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Commissioned 1st Lt. 21 Jan `65. Mustered 10 Feb `65. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Also served in Co. A, 25th MA Infantry.

REED, Samuel S. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63, a 21 year old Shoemaker from Brookline, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Died 27 Feb 1864 of disease at Plymouth, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1691.

REMMICK, Charles F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 26, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 14 Dec `64. Sent to Camp Parole, Annapolis, MD. Ordered to Alexandria, VA and boarded the Massachusetts to make the journey. Drowned in the Potomac River 23 April `65 by a collision with the Black Diamond. Also served in Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

RICE, Charles A. G. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 1 Dec `63 at age 33, a Shoemaker from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3272.

RICE, William E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 25 Aug `64, a 35 year old Farmer from South Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

RILEY, Charles F. - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 12 Nov `63 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 12 Dec `64. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Resided in Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA after the war.

RILEY, Hugh J. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 32, a Farmer from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 10 Oct 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10638.

RILEY, William - Private, Co. H. Born about 1837 in Killeagh, County Cork, Ireland; the son of John & Johanna (Buckley) Riley. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64 at Springfield, MA; a 28 year old Polisher from Mittineague (West Springfield), MA. His "most intimate comrades in the service were John Murphy, and Henry Knight, Co. H, 2nd Mass. H.A." Was engaged in the Battle of Jamestown, NC during January 1865, accompanied the expedition to Cold Rain, skirmishing pretty lively for 16 days. Hard traveling, returned to Plymouth, NC remained there until after Lee's surrender to Grant. Discharged 26 June `65 at Camp Chattanooga Field Hospital, New Bern, NC. Joined GAR Post 29 Waltham, MA on July 8, 1884. Died 1918 in Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA and is buried in Calvary Cemetery. Anne Mattina

RINEY, Timothy - Private, Co. G & H. Enlisted 7 Dec `63, an 18 year old Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Joined the 10th TN (CSA) Infantry while confined at Andersonville, GA. Released 5 April `65. Mustered out 28 June `65.

ROBBINS, Moses G. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Aug `64, a 39 year old Currier from Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

ROBBINS, Stephen L. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63, a 24 year old Shoemaker from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Discharged 16 Dec `63 at Readville, MA. Also served in Co. C, 21st MA Infantry and Co. I, 1st CT Cavalry.

ROBINSON, David P. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 1 Dec `63 at age 39, a Bootmaker from South Scituate, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `64. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA , Charleston & Florence, SC. Exchanged from Florence 17 Dec `64 at Charleston, SC. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Also served in Co. K, 7th MA Infantry.

ROBINSON, David Willard - Private, Co. H. Son of David P. Robinson. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 18, a Bootmaker from South Scituate, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Died 7 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

ROE, William - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 6 Dec `63 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 14 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5659.

ROGERS, James H, - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 23 Aug `64, an 18 year old Painter from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Mustered in 24 Aug `64. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

ROWELL, Joseph M. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 17 Sep `64, an 18 year old Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry.

RYAN, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 12 Nov `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Shot in the upper left arm on 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Operated on by Surgeon C. H. Ladd, 56th NC. Died 20 April 1864 during the operation at Plymouth, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1687.

RYAN, Thomas - Private, Co. G. Enlisted and mustered in 20 Sept `64 at age 25, a Spinner from Providence, RI. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. K, 15th MA Infantry. & the U.S. Navy as Thomas Keating.

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ST. GEORGE, Henry W. - Private, Co. G & K. Enlisted & mustered in 23 Aug `64, a 21 year old Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

SACKETT, Austin, Jr. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 26 year old Farmer from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

SAMPSON, Ira B. - Captain, Co. G. Born 22 April 1840 in Middlefield, MA. Commissioned 14 Aug `63 at age 23 from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Appointed 1 March `64 as Chief of Artillery, Department of the Albemarle. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Libby prison - Richmond, VA, Macon & Savannah, GA, Charleston & Columbia, SC. Escaped from Savannah 3 July `64 but was recaptured three days later. He successfully escaped a second time from Columbia on 17 March `65. Resigned 8 June `65. Also served as Sgt. Major in the 27th MA Infantry.

SAMPSON, Peleg W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64, a 44 year old Shoemaker from Abington, Plymouth Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

SANBORN, Samuel - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 7 Nov `63 at age 18, a Teamster from Newburyport, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 11 Dec `64. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability at Fort Fisher, NC.

SARGENT, Renzo - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 17 Aug `64, an 18 year old Weaver from Clinton, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

SAUNDERS, Francis - Private, Co. G.  Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 22, a Shoemaker from Enfield, MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 9 Sep 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8281. Marked as F. Sanders.

SAVAGE, Alfred E. - Private, Co. G & K. Born in ME. Enlisted at Lawrence, MA & mustered in 18 July `64, a 21 year old Barber from Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME. Discharged 26 May `65 at Boston, MA. Son Frank L. lived in Benton, MA. Admitted to several Soldiers Homes including Marion, Grant Co., IN.

SAVAGE, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64, a 24 year old Shearer from Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Died 29 March 1888. Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.

SAVERY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Salem, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 25 Dec 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

SCANLAN, James - Private, Co. G. First served in Co. H, 8th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA 27 Nov `63, a 20 year old Machinist from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. No further record.

SCHUSTER, Abraham - Private, Co. H & L. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64, a 25 year old Glass Blower from Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65 of Co. L.

SCOTT, Charles T. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64, an 18 year old Farmer from Bernardston, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

SEARS, George W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Sept `64, a 21 year old Hotel Keeper from Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

SEELYE, Charles H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 14 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5623. Marked as Charles H. Seeley.

SEIDERS, Charles W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64, a 23 year old Mechanic from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

SEYMOUR, Charles H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 28 Nov `63, a 27 year old Painter from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5623. Marked as Charles H. Seeley.

SHAY, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 21 Nov `63 at age 18, a Farmer from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 4 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7827. Marked as J. Shea.

SHEA, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 July `64 at age 22, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

SHEAHAN, James - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 16 Nov `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Sep 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7481.

SHEEHAN, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Paroled 28 April `65. Mustered out 18 July `65.

SHELDON, Henry T. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64, an 18 year old Farmer from Bernardston, Franklin Co., MA. Died 14 Oct 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1870.

SIMPSON, William - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 27 Sept 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 9842. Also served in Co. B, 14th U.S. Infantry.

SINCLAIR, Robert B. - 1st Lieutenant, Co. G. Commissioned 14 Aug `63 as 2nd Lieutenant, a 31 year old Bonnet Presser from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive in Libby Prison among others. Escaped 20 March `65. Commissioned 1st Lt. 29 March `65. Mustered 19 Aug `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served as a Sgt in Co. H, 34th MA Infantry.

SLITZ, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sep `64, a 22 year old Harness Maker from New York, NY. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

SCHMIDT, O. A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 28 July `64, a 21 year old Cigar Maker from Darby, CT. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Marked incorrectly on roster as August Smid.

SMITH, Addison P. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64, a 34 year old Machinist from Fiskdale, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

SMITH, Albert - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64, an 18 year old Clerk from Shelburne, Franklin Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

SMITH, Alfred H. - Private, Co. G. First served in Co. C, 46th MA Infantry. Enlisted in the 2nd MA 16 Nov `63, a 42 year old Carpenter from New Haven, CT. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 1 Nov 1864 of disease at Florence, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

SMITH, Arthur H. - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 21 Oct `63 at age 22, a Mechanic from Brimfield, MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA, Charleston & Florence, SC. Escaped from Florence, but was recaptured at Wilmington, NC and returned to Florence. Exchanged 15 Dec `64 at Charleston, SC. Discharged 11 Aug `65 for disability. Also served in Co. C, 21st MA Infantry. Resided in Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA after the war.

SMITH, Charles - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 30 July `64, an 18 year old Laborer from Rutland, Rutland Co., VT. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

SMITH, Edward - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64, an 18 year old Laborer from Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

SMITH, James - Private, Co. G. No. 1 Gunner. A half-breed Indian from Webster, MA. Credited with saving Sgt. Benjamin Baxter's life at Fort Williams, Plymouth, NC on the morning of 20 April `64. Killed 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC. "Smith was tore to pieces by a shell exploding in the mouth of his gun". James does not appear on the original roster but his story was told by George O. Brown of Co. G.

SMITH, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 12 Aug `64, a 21 year old Moulder from Baltimore, MD. Mustered out 31 May `65.

SMITH, Robert - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 21 July `64, a 23 year old Gas Fitter from New York, NY. Discharged to date 6 July `65.

SMITH, Rufus - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Killed 20 April 1864 at Plymouth, NC.

SMITH, Sumner A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Bootmaker from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 28 Sept 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

SMITH, Victor - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63, an 18 year old Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 16 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

SMITH, Warren F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 12 Aug `64, a 43 year old Painter from Methuen, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

SMITH, William N. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 July `64, a 37 year old Gardener from Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

SNEE, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 44, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Released 1 Dec `64. Mustered out 19 June `65.

SNELL, Augustine - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64, a 37 year old Mechanic from Fiskdale, Worcestor Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

SNELL, Charles E. - Corporal, Co. H. Born 1828 in England. Enlisted as a Private 2 Nov `63 at age 27, a Painter from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 22 Oct 1864. Paroled 27 Nov `64. Died 26 Dec 1864 at Annapolis, MD.

SPAULDING, James H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 19, a Carpenter from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 6 Oct 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA.

SPELMAN, Oscar F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 38, a Whip Maker from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 4 Oct 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10342. Marked as B. F. Spellman.

SPELLMAN, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 26 Nov `64. Died 20 March 1865 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1622.

SPELLMAN, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 10 Aug `64 at age 35, a Laborer from Montpelier, VT. Died 27 Sept 1864 of disease at New Bern, NC. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, NC. Plot 1792.

SPRAGUE, Augustus B. R. - Lieutenant Colonel. Commissioned 1 Feb 1864 at age 36, a Merchant from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 27 Feb `64. Commissioned Colonel 18 Sep `65, but not mustered. Mustered out to date 3 Sep `65 as Lt. Colonel. Brevet Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers to date 13 March `65. Also served in Co. A, 3d Battalion MA Rifles; 51st MA Infantry. and 25th MA Infantry. 

SPRINGER, Eugene - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 12 Nov `63, a 21 year old Farmer from Andover, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 16 Dec `63 at Readville, MA.

STANTON, Michael - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Sep `64, a 21 year old Laborer from Great Falls, NH. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

STEERE, John C. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 27 Nov `63 at age 45. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Rejected recruit.

STEPHENSON, Matthew - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Sept `64, a 42 year old Fireman from Malden, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

STEVENS, B. Wendell - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 31 Aug `64, a 21 year old Farmer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 1 Sept `64. Mustered out 29 June `65.

STEVENS, Edward L. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 35, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 4 Dec 1864 of disease at Florence Stockade and buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

STEVENS, Henry J. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64, a 33 year old Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

STEVENS, John A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Aug `64, an 18 year old Farmer from Gilmanton, Belknap Co., NH. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

STONE, Andrew N. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64, a 35 year old Mason from Groton Junction, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

STONE, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 18 Aug `64, a 38 year old Porter from New York, NY. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

STONE, Lewis - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 30 Aug `64, a 23 year old Shoemaker from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. G, 9th MA Infantry.

STOWE, Andrew - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 29, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 1 Oct 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10181. Marked as A. Stone.

STUDLEY, George - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 July `64 as a Private, a 27 year old Shoemaker from Taunton, MA. Promoted to Corporal 17 Jan `65; Sergeant 21 July `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65. Also served in Co. F, 7th MA Infantry.

SULLIVAN, George - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 18, a Operative from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 31 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7401. Marked as John Sullivan.

SULLIVAN, George - Corporal, Co. H. Born 1820 in Cork, Ireland. Enlisted as a Private 2 Dec `63 at age 42, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 9 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 2 Oct 1864. Exchanged 15 Dec `64. Discharged 11 July `65 for disability.

SULLIVAN, Michael - Private, Co. G. Born 1843, the son of Daniel Sullivan. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 21, a Bootmaker from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 14 Oct 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 10890. Death date also listed as 4 or 9 Oct 1864.

SULLIVAN, Steven F. - Sergeant, Co. H. Born 1837 in NH. Enlisted as a Private 19 Nov `63 at age 26, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 15 Sept 1864. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 12 July `65. Also served in Co. D, 8th MA Infantry & Co. C, 1st MA Infantry. Member Post 5, GAR. Buried in Lynn, Essex Co., MA.

SWEENEY, Michael - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64, a 28 year old Shoemaker from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

SYLVESTER, Avery - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 5 Nov `63 at age 19, a Farmer from Etna, ME. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston Race Course, SC. Died 3 Oct 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Charleston. Also served in Co. K, 44th MA Infantry.

SYLVESTER, Eugene - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 1 Dec `63 at age 22, a Machinist from Boston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 7 or 10 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8325.

SYLVESTER, John Quincey Adams - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 27 Nov `63, a 41 year old Farmer from Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Died 31 March 1864 of disease at Portsmouth, VA. Also served in Co. G, 39th MA Infantry.

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TAYLOR, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 July `64, a 33 year old Cutter from Pepperell, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

TEMPLE, George W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 23 July `64, a 42 year old Railroad Conductor from Marlboro, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry.

THAYER, Charles P. - Sergeant, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Oct `63 as a Private at age 26, a Shoemaker from Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Killed 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC.

THOMAS, Gilbert W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64, a 24 year old Farmer from Williamsburg, MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. I, 52nd MA Infantry.

THOMAS, Joseph D. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 30, a Shoemaker from Hanover, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 12 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 8612.

THOMPSON, Charles E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64, a 30 year old Shoemaker from Hanson, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

THORPE, William S. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 24 Aug `64, a 28 year old Miller from Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

THURLOW, Francis M. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64, an 18 year old Operative from Methuen, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

TOTMAN, William H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 31 Aug `64, a 30 year old Carpenter from Westbrook, ME. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

TOURGEE, Orrin L. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Aug `64, a 21 year old Laborer from River Point, RI. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. G, 17th MA Infantry. Also served in the U.S. Navy.

TOWLE, Carroll M. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 18 Nov `63 at age 18, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 10 March `65. Mustered out 12 July `65.

TOWNE, George - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 29 Oct `63 at age 18, a Clerk from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Discharged 26 June `65 at Annapolis, MD for disability.

TRIPP, John E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64 at age 21, a Gunsmith from Providence, RI. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

TUCK, Francis A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sep `64, a 21 year old Laborer from Jessup, Lackawanna Co., PA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

TUNNICLIFFE, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, a 43 year old Machinist from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 8 May 1864 of wounds at Andersonville, GA.

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VAN SLETTE, Nicholas - Private, Co. G. Born 1844. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, a 19 year old Operator from Saundersville, MA. Enlisted 12 Feb `63. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Possibly to escape. Missing until 23 May `65. Mustered out 3 Sep `65 at Wilmington, NC. Married Matilda. Lived in CT & VT after the war. Also listed as VANSLEET.

VAN VLEIT, Francis - Private, Co. G. Alias for George F. Elliott, his true name. Born Feb 1842 in New York, NY, the son of John H. & Margaret Elliott. Enlisted under alias as being born 1838 in NY. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 27, a Clerk from Malden, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA; Charleston & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 25 Dec 1864. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Possibly to escape. Mustered out 3 Sept `65. Also served in Co. K, 1st NY Marine Artillery as George F. Elliott. Married after the war to Mary E. Lockwood. Died 1912 and is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. 

VARRELL or Varsal, Charles H. - Private, Co. G. Born 1834 in MA. Also have birth listed as Manchester, NH. Enlisted 1 Dec `63, an 18 year old Clerk from Methuen, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 27 Nov 1864. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Possibly to escape. Exchanged 5 March `65. Mustered out 11 July 1865 at New Bern, NC. Moved to Boston, MA after the war. Admitted 10 Nov 1883 - 1 May 1888 to the Soldier's Home, Dayton, OH.

VICKERS, Christopher - Private, Co. G. Mulatto. Born 19 June 1831 in Thompson, CT, the son of Christopher & Mary (Curless) Vickers. Married Diannah Hazzard 1 Dec `63. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 33, a Shoemaker from Oxford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 30 Aug or 15 Sep 1864 at Andersonville, GA. Son Albert Vickers applied for pension. Also listed as VICARS.

VICKERS, Rufus - Private, Co. G. Mulatto. Born 3 July 1824 in Burrillville, RI, the son of Christopher & Mary (Curless) Vickers. Married Rosanna G. Angier 27 Aug `63. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 38, a Shoemaker from Oxford, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died in Oct or 6 Nov 1864 at Florence Stockade. Buried as an unknown at Florence National Cemetery. Also listed as VICARS.

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WADE, Amasa S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 31, a Carpenter from Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Sep 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave #  8466. Marked as A. D. L. Wade.

WALKER, Wright - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 19 Sep `64, a 22 year old Thread Dresser from Providence, RI. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

WALL, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sept `64, a 30 year old Farmer from Boston, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry.

WALL, John F. - Private, Co. H. Born in Ireland. Enlisted 1 Dec `63, a 27 year old Teamster from Boston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged 31 July `65 for disability. Admitted 21 Oct 1890 to the Soldiers Home in Togus, ME where he died 20 March 1908. Buried in the Togus National Cemetery, Togus, ME. Section B, Row 15, Grave # 2414.

WALSH, Henry - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 5 Aug `64, a 27 year old Gardener from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

WALTON, Henry S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 20 Oct `63, a 26 year old Shoemaker from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Mustered out 22 June `65.

WALTON, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 30 Nov `63 at age 24, a Blacksmith from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 19 June `65. Also served in Co. F, 50th MA Infantry.

WARD, George N. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, an 18 year old Farmer from Westboro, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Exchanged 17 Dec `64. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC. Also served in Co. C, 42nd MA Infantry & Co. K, 22nd MA Infantry.

WARD, Patrick - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 14 Nov `63 at age 21, a Shoemaker from Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Joined Confederacy while imprisoned at Andersonville, GA. However, he is listed as receiving clothing from the Sanitary Commission while a POW at Florence, SC. There is also a possibility that he died at Florence, SC.

WARD, William S. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 20. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Rejected recruit.

WASHBURN, Alexander D. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 22 year old Farmer from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry. Also served in Co. F, 4th MA Infantry.

WATSON, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 27 Aug `64 at age 20, a Laborer from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

WEBSTER, Charles F. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 21, a Blacksmith from Kingston, MA. Mustered in 10 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Reported as being in Andersonville as of 1 July `64. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. No further record.

WELCH, Robert A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 1 Aug `64, a 19 year old Cooper from Townsend, Middlesex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry.

WELCOME, Napoleon - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 1 Dec `63, an 18 year old Carpenter from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `64. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Swore Oath of Allegiance to the Confederacy while imprisoned. Exchanged 10 March `65. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

WELLER, Thomas - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 15 Aug `64, a 29 year old Laborer from Boston, MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry.

WELLINGTON, George W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, an 18 year old Clerk from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 10 Aug 1864 of Scorbutus at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5214.

WEST, Andrew - Private, Co. G. Born 1840 in Indiana. Enlisted 18 Nov `63, an 18 year old Carder from Thompsonville, CT. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 6 Oct 1864. Exchanged 5 Dec `64. Discharged due to disability 13 Aug `65 at Smithville, NC.

WHEELER, Frederick - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 11 Aug `64, an 18 year old Operative from Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

WHEELER, George W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 24 year old Mechanic from Greenwich, Hampshire Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

WHEELER, Henry T. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted as a Private 24 Nov `63, an 18 year old Mechanic from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 17 Oct 1864 of disease at Florence, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

WHEELWRIGHT, Benjamin - Private, Co. G & K. Enlisted & mustered in 22 Aug `64, a 26 year old Farmer from Wilton, Franklin Co., ME. Discharged for disability 29 June `65 at David's Island, New York Harbor.

WHITCOMB, George T. - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted as a Private 2 Dec `63, a 22 year old Carpenter from North Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 6 Oct 1864. Exchanged 10 Dec `64. Discharged 17 June `65 at Annapolis, MD. Also served in Co. F, 12th MA Infantry. & U.S. Navy.

WHITE, Charles O. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 25 Nov `63, a 28 year old Laborer from Newburyport, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 15 July 1864 at Andersonville, GA.

WHITE, George - Corporal, Co. H. Enlisted and mustered in as a Private 15 Aug `64, a 21 year old Laborer from Boston, MA. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

WHITE, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 7 Dec `63 at age 19, a Teamster from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 25 Aug 1864 of Dysentery at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6807. Marked as Joseph White.

WHITE, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 2 Sep `64, at age 24, a Laborer from Boston, MA. Drowned 16 July 1865 at Smithville, NC.

WHITE, John - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 19, a Teamster. Mustered 7 Dec `63. Deserted 11 Dec `63 at Readville, MA.

WHITE, John M. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63 at age 31, a Machinist from Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 Sep 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Also served in Co. D, 51st MA Infantry.

WHITE, Joseph - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 7 Dec `63 at age 22, a Sailor from Webster, Worcester Co., MA. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7188. Also served in Co. G, 22nd CT Infantry.

WHITTEMORE, Charles M. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 21, a shoemaker from Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th Mass Infantry. Sherry Whittemore

WHITTIER, Nathaniel - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 24 May `64, a 19 year old Clerk from Boston, MA. Mustered out 3 Sept `65.

WILBUR, Millen T. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64, a 29 year old Machinist from Milford, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC.

WILDER, Lewis E. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63, a 29 year old Bootmaker from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 13 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 5519.

WILLIAMS, Lyman B. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, a 25 year old Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Discharged for disability 11 Dec `63 at Readville, MA.

WILLIAMS, Thomas B. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, a 44 year old Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Discharged for disability 17 Dec `63 at Readville, MA.

WILLIS, James F. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 3 Sept `64, a 38 year old Shoemaker from Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Also served in Co. H, 3d MA Infantry (3 months) & Co. H, 18th MA Infantry.

WILSON, Edward Everett - Private, Co. H. Born in Nelson, NH. Brother of Owen A. Wilson, also of Co. H. Married Delia Jordan who was born in Monmouth, Maine. They resided in Lynn, Essex Co., MA and had at least 2 children: Herbert Ernest and Laura Ellen Wilson. Enlisted 5 Dec `63 at age 37, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 21 Sept 1864 of disease at Andersonville, GA. Ellen Brundage | Jo Keefe

WILSON, George H. - Private, Co. G. Born 1840 in Ohio. Enlisted  2 Dec `63, an 18 year old Shoemaker from West Boylston, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Arrived at Florence 15 Sep 1864. Discharged for disability 13 Aug `65 in Smithville, NC.

WILSON, James - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 23 Nov `63 at age 33, a Seaman from Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Apparently joined the 10th TN (CSA) Infantry while confined at Andersonville, GA. Died 1 Sept 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 7549.

WILSON, Owen A. - Private, Co. H. Born in Nelson, NH. Brother of Edward Everett Wilson, also of Co. H. Enlisted 28 Nov `63 at age 35, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Wounded & captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 6 Oct 1864 at Charleston, SC. Ellen Brundage

WILSON, Solon A. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 18 Nov `63, an 18 year old Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 24 Aug 1864 of Remittent Fever at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6742.

WINTER, James A. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 25 July `64, an 18 year old Shoemaker from Georgetown, Essex Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. H, 17th MA Infantry.

WOOD, George - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 3 Dec `63, a 38 year old Farmer from Millbury, Worcester Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Florence, SC. Died 17 Oct 1864 at Florence, SC. Buried as an unknown in the Florence National Cemetery.

WOODBURY, Henry A. - Corporal, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 10 Aug `64, a 21 year old Farmer from Canada. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

WOODBURY, Hobart H. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 2 Dec `63, an 18 year old Machinist from Worcester, MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Held captive at Andersonville, GA & Charleston, SC. Died 23 Sep 1864 of disease at Charleston, SC.

WRIGHT, William W. - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 4 Dec `63, a 27 year old Manufacturer from Chester, Hampden Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 18 July 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 3562. Marked as W. M. Wright of the 3d Artillery.

WULFSBERG, Einar - Sergeant, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in as a Private 5 Aug `64, a 22 year old Painter from Boston, MA. Mustered out 3 Sep `65.

WYMAN, Hiram C. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 3 Dec `63 at age 23, a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 6 Aug 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 4923.

WYMAN, Moses - Private, Co. H. Enlisted & mustered in 29 Aug `64 at age 21, a Farmer from Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 for disability at New Bern, NC. Wyman's "snuff box" is for sale at: http://www.collectorsnet.com/miles/

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YOUNG, George W. - Private, Co. H. Enlisted 2 Dec `63 at age 34 a Shoemaker from Lynn, Essex Co., MA. Mustered in 7 Dec `63. Captured 20 April `64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 26 Aug 1864 of Diarrhea at Andersonville, GA. Grave # 6922.

YOUNG, Jeremiah - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 32, a Pattern Maker from Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Discharged 26 June `65 at New Bern, NC. Died 16 April 1915.

YOUNG, Simeon - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 26 Aug `64 at age 37, a Shoemaker from Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

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ZAHN, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted & mustered in 20 Sep `64 at age 20, a Cigar Maker from Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA. Transferred 16 Dec `64 to Co. F, 17th MA Infantry.

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