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Birth Record of Children Born out of Wedlock

pwatson07 — 27 Dec 2001 4:14:33 GMT

I have hit a brick wall in obtaining my grandmother's birth record. It seems that she was born out of wedlock in 1906. Apparently there is a law on the books that restricts access to certain records of birth between the years of 1841 and 1997. I need to go through probate in order to get this record and as I live in Chicago this is not possible. Has anyone out there ever run into this type of problem? If so, how did you resolve the issue? Thank you.

Thomas Lewis - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 12 Jun 2008 5:59:00 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Thomas Lewis , said to be an Australian American Civil War veteran. Any information whatsoever on his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Thomas Lewis was born in and a resident of New Zealand; a 23 year-old Sailor. He enlisted as a Private on 6/16/1864, was mustered into the Unassigned Massachusetts 3rd Cavalry and then deserted while en route to his regiment; date not given. Any assistance will be appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Alonzo Day - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 12 Jun 2008 5:55:59 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Alonzo Day , said to be an Australian American Civil War veteran. Any information whatsoever on his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Alonzo Day was born in and a resident of New Zealand; a 22 year-old Sailor. He enlisted as a Private on 6/16/1864, was mustered into the Unassigned Massachusetts 3rd Cavalry and then deserted while en route to his regiment; date not given. Any assistance will be appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Charles Woston - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 12 Jun 2008 5:46:49 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information available on Charles Woston, said to be an Australian American Civil War veteran. Any information whatsoever on his life, family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is that Charles Woston was born in Australia. His residence was listed as Australia; his occupation as a 28 year-old Sailor. He enlisted as a Private on 1/7/1865 and was mustered into "C" Co. Massachusetts 27th Infantry, he was listed as a prisoner of war at Southwest Creek, North Carolina on 3/8/1865 and was exchanged; mustering out at New Berne, North Carolina on 6/26/1865. Any assistance will be appreciated as I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Morris Farrar - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:46:16 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information on Morris Farrar, an Australian born Civil War veteran. Any information on his life in Illinois or elsewhere, his family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is Morris Farrar was born in Australia. His residence was Fitchnurg, Massachusetts and at 18 years old when he was a farmer, he enlisted as a Private on 8/25/1862; he was mustered into "A" Co. Massachusetts 53rd Infantry on 10/17/1862 and was mustered out at Camp Stevens, Groton, Massachusetts on 9/2/1863. He also saw service in "I" Co. Massachusetts 4th Infantry. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

Michael Dwyer - Civil War Veteran

jamesmgray1 — 11 Jun 2008 11:35:15 GMT

I am trying to acquire any information on Michael Dwyer, an Australian born Civil War veteran. Anything on his life in Massachusetts or elsewhere, his family, descendants and especially where he is buried. All I have is Michael Dwyer was born in New South Wales, Australia. His residence was in Malden Massachusetts, where as a 21 year-old Farmer, he enlisted as a Private at Worcester, Massachusetts on 3/3/1864. He was described at enlistment as being 5' 11", with light complexion, blue eyes and red hair. He mustered into "I" Co. Massachusetts 57th Infantry on 3/10/1864; was wounded at Petersburg, Virginia on 7/12/1864 and Returned to duty on 4/15/1865 and mustered out at Delaney House, Washington, D.C. on 7/30/1865. After the War Dwyer lived in Hill City, Pennington Co., South Dakota. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. I want to add him to the Memorial Website www.acwv.info.

21st Massachusetts Infantry

ncrebel1862 — 21 Mar 2008 3:20:26 GMT

I have just started a book on the Battle in North Carolina in the Civil War and i'm looking for photos and letters from soldiers of the 21st Massachussetts Infantry.If anyone has anything that they would like to share please email me at ncrebel1862@hotmail.com.

5th NY Cavalry, Co. D from Mass.

monicabos — 4 Oct 2007 9:48:35 GMT

I Have just read through most of these threads looking for any similar story to my ggg uncle William (Mc)Sheehy. I know there are more out there, so in case somebody is looking here someday........
William Shehea lived in Holyoke, Mass. and signed up for the 5th NY Cav. in Springfield, Mass. I spent quite a few years looking for his records because I was "stuck" on just looking within the Mass. regiments. I have since found out that Co. D consisted mostly of men from Mass. and Conn. I now have his military record and his pension file. What a motherlode! The only reason why I finally found his regiment in NY is because his name was on the Whitinsville GAR list along with his regiment. He was 19 when he signed up in 1861 as a Pvt. and he mustered out at the end of the war in 1865 as a Sgt. He was wounded twice. Shot in the face once and a sabre wound to his hip. He was a prisoner of war for what looks like just a few weeks in 1863.
I hope my story helps some others to continue their searches even outside of the State of interest. My question involves how to find out the circumstances over his short internment and are there lists of prisoners of war for the different prisons? William was at Libby Prison and neither his military file nor the pension file gives any details.
If anyone can help, thanks.

Monica

Pension File - now what.

JamesAllen227 — 21 Jun 2007 7:22:30 GMT

I have a pension file number for whom I suspect is my GGrandfather: Civil war, E, 32nd Mass Infantry, No. Pension Cerficate 947965. James H. Allen. d. 1900, Chelsea Soldier's Home, MA.

Is the only way forward though to pay the bucks and make a request via the National Archives or is there some other way such as an LDS film that might have the same thing? There are so many LDS films an no cross reference, I can't figure out which to use, and the NA is pretty pricy but may be the only way. Any of you Civil war experts able to suggest the best path to follow? Thanks.

Mass. Inf from Northampton?

Dave L. — 7 Feb 2006 10:09:35 GMT

What units were recruited from this area? Thanks.

HENRY MORSE

maryfranceshughes1 — 3 Jan 2008 4:51:45 GMT

I am trying to find out if my gggrandfather fought in the civil war (union side). Family lore has it that he served in the civil war, but in place of someone else. He was apparently paid $300.00 to take another man's place. I have no idea how to research this possibility...would his records be under the other man's name, was a record kept of soldiers who were serving for others? His eldest known child was born in 1865, Boston MA so he was definitely back in MA by then and probably 1864 when I estimate he married, although I have not found a marriage record for him. Henry Morse was born circa 1832, Worcester MA (parents as yet unknown). He would have been approx. 29-33 during the civil war. He married Jane Curtin (b. circa 1837, Ireland, dau. of John and Catherine). Henry died 1872, his wife pre-deceased him. Would he have had a pension and to whom would it have gone to--his children were orphaned in 1872, upon the death of their parents. The family has thought that he served in the navy, this may be conjecture because his civilian work was that of seaman. I don't know exactly where he is buried--he died of smallpox and is believed to be buried on one of the uninhabited islands in Boston Harbor (haven't been able to confirm this). Can anyone offer any suggestion of how I can go about proving or disproving this theory?
Marie

9TH Massachusetts Light Artillery

hfj04clj — 1 Oct 2006 6:54:03 GMT

I am a Civil War reenactor. Our group portrays "Bigelow's Battery", the 9th MA Light Arillery. I am looking for any information about men who served with this battery during the Civil War. Most of them were from boston, MA and the surrounding area. The battery first saw action at Gettysburg. They played an integral part of the battle on the 2nd day at the Trossle Barn. There are 3 monuments in Gettysburg honoring them. They went on to fight in other major battles and were only miles away from Appamattox Court House when Lee surrendered. They all mustered out of service at the end of the war in 1865. I would greatly appreciate any help in finding out about these men and in keeping their memories and histories alive.

Mother, May You Never See the Sights I'Ve Seen: The 57th MA Vols. Lookup Request

NyFrancoAmerican — 12 Feb 2008 8:41:22 GMT

Am seeking a lookup of a Pvt. Peter O'Clair of Co. A
of the 57th MA in the Late Warren Wilkinson's
"Mother, May You Never See the Sights I'Ve Seen:
The Fifty Seventh Massachusetts Veteran Volunteers"
If anyone can be of any assistance i'd be most grateful.

Obit. James P. Brown 55th Massachussetts

Lace_Lynch — 5 Dec 2007 2:53:43 GMT

After a severe illness James P. Brown, colored, died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his cousin, Thomas Brown of Harrison street.(Zanesville, Ohio) Mr. Brown was 69 years of age and was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in Boston in Company K of the 55th volunteer regiment from that state.
A foster daughter and his cousin survive him.
Rev. Mr. A. M. Thomas, pastor of the Union Baptist church will conduct the funeral services, which will be held at the church. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Zanesville Courier, published: Zanesville, Ohio
March 9, 1905

Deer Island 1874

libtech1 — 17 Aug 2006 6:23:49 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there was a military post on Deer Island, Boston Harbor, in 1874? Did the military use Deer Island at that time?

21st massachusetts infantry

maskmann40 — 2 Sep 2007 1:40:28 GMT

I am looking for pictures of soldiers in the 21st massachusetts infantry.I would like to have ones that were enlisted and fighting april 19th 1862.Anyone that can help I would gladly appreciate it.

Lookup: Thomas HONEYBUN : Civil War Pension Records

ahoneybun — 25 Jul 2007 9:14:23 GMT

I am seeking information on the parents of:

Thomas Honeybun

Arm Of Service: Light Artillery
Regiment: 6 Indpt Batty
State: Massachusetts

Can anyone help?

Regards

Alastair Honeybun
Perth
Western Australia

Henry Dunnigan/ Dunnegan

CWeissbrod — 6 Jun 2007 5:08:05 GMT

Looking for Dunnigan/ Dunnegan, possibly from MA or RI, who died in the Civil War.

1863 Draft

jlc2335 — 5 Jun 2007 12:45:58 GMT

Would anyone known what Congressional district Boston, MA would have been in during 1863? I would like to send for a copy of my gg grandfather's draft record and this is required information.

I understand there is a booklet called "Civil War Draft records" by Nancy Justus Morebeck. Perhaps someone would have this booklet and could look up the information.

Thank you very much for any help I receive.
Janice Cassani

Company "E" 13 Regiment Mass.volunteers

franje46 — 7 Dec 2006 7:39:04 GMT

Looking for any mention of a Nelson Waterhouse who served in this company and was wounded in the battle of Antietam.

Timothy Hurley - Abington, MA

Terry Gorman — 20 Apr 2006 11:35:51 GMT

Recently, while decorating my wife’s family’s grave in Rockland, MA, my shovel struck a buried GAR grave marker. The only likely occupant of the grave site to which this belonged would be Timothy Hurley (b. Ireland – 1834, d. Abington, MA, Aug 12, 1908). There is no living person who can remember whether he served in the Civil War.

Timothy Hurley later married Mary Curly (abt 1871), settled in Abington, MA and worked as a bootmaker/shoemaker. His widow, Mary, died in Taunton, MA in December 1913.

I am hoping that some kind soul will be able to sort out the several Timothy Hurley’s (and one Timothy Hurle or Hurlie) who served in Massachusetts Civil War units, and help me determine which one is my wife’s great grandfather. To my knowledge, there were Timothy Hurleys in each of the following: 1st Mass. Inf. (Co. D); 2d Mass. Inf. (Co. B); 11th Mass. Inf. (Co. C); 48th Mass. Inf. (Militia). A Timothy “Hurle” or “Hurlie” was in the 1st Mass. Cav. (Co. A); and a Timothy “Harley” or “Hurley” was in the 1st Mass. Inf. (Co. I). In addition three possible Hurleys (Timothy, Timothy J., and Timothy T.) were enlisted men in the Union Navy.

Does anyone have access to records that would show these individuals’ birth dates/places, home at the time of enlistment, or other information that would narrow my search?

Andrew DONNELL unit 931 Massachusetts

JC Henry — 27 Aug 2006 5:45:26 GMT

Seeking any other information on Andrew DONNELL other than listed below

American Civil War Soldiers Record
Name: Andrew Donnell ,
Residence: St John, New Brunswick
Occupation: Painter
Enlistment Date: 26 August 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts
Unit Numbers: 931 931
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 26 August 1862 at the age of 31
Enlisted in Company U, 29th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 26 August 1862.
Arrested Company U, 29th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 17 September 1862 in Boston, MA
Received on 06 December 1862 at Forrest Hall Prison, DC

Thanks for any insight you can provide

GAR and FLT marker on grave?

lcorthell1 — 15 Jun 2005 8:29:19 GMT

My 2nd great grand-uncle William H. Shurtleff,has a marker in the ground next to his grave and etched into his headstone. It is a double or triple linked chain with the letters F L T in each link. Does anyone know what this is?
Also has a GAR marker post 208 in Wareham, but I cannot find any service records for him. William Shurtleff was born abt 3/1847 and died of T.B. in 1/1880. He was married to Henrietta A. Hall and had at least two children , Harrison S. Shurtleff and Grace E. Shurtleff(Borden). Any answers about the triple link chain and FLT would be much appreciated.

Respectfully,

Candace M. Corthell

Help finding statue

Stacy Kilts — 6 Jul 2006 11:21:09 GMT

There is a Mass symbol of a bent arm holding a sword that appears of the state flag. There was a monument in Gettysburg to the 11th Mass Infantry that fought there during the Civil War. Its top was a granite arm and sword sculpture. The one in Gettysburg was vandalized and broken to pieces. Has anyone seen a similar granite statue in Mass? They need a duplicate to make a cast to repair the monument. Please email me. The 11th Mass was a Boston regiment from what I understand so some descendents might know of where a copy of the statue is. Thank you for your help

1st MA Volunteer Regiment H & G

damannion — 8 Feb 2004 5:46:15 GMT

In 1997, civil war remains were found in Centreville, VA. After research, it is believed the soldiers were victims of the Battle of Blackburn's Ford (July 18, 1861), 1st MA Volunteer Infantry Regiments H and G. NOTE: these identities are suspected, NOT confirmed.

William Smart age 30
Albert Wentworth age 17
Thomas Roome age 30
George Bacon age 24 or James Murphy age 23
Gordon Forrest age 32 or Thomas Harding age 29
James Silvey age 23

other possibilities

Ebenezer Field age 27
Washington Smith age 38

Union Valley Forge

Les Rolston — 8 Jun 2006 9:44:38 GMT

Does anyone have a source and page number describing Falmouth, VA as the "Union's Valley Forge?"

32nd Mass Inf

ToniMaize — 11 Mar 2005 1:57:06 GMT

Searching for info and verification on Civil War service of, Victor Richer, Co "I", 32nd Mass Inf., enlisted 17/Sept/1864, I've no discrage date although did locate a little pension info for his wife Antoinette Richer. Thanking you, Toni Maize

George E. Russell

James Evans — 5 Sep 2005 2:12:00 GMT

Was the any George E. Russell or Edward Russell
serving with any Mass cav , Infrantry, or artillary regiments.
Also this man was Canadian from Woodstock, Canada.
Also he might have been from Houlton ,Maine. He was also a a POW.

thanks,

James

34th MA Infantry Roster (Co B formed in Pittsfield MA)

lceanga — 4 Apr 2006 5:15:54 GMT

Anyone out there who has an ancestor who was in Company B of the 34th MA....there is a beautiful framed color lithograph roster available at Coffman's Country Antiques Market in Great Barrington, MA. The dealer is offering it for $245. The roster does have a slight tear(fold damage)but is otherwise in beautiful condition. It has been treated to ward off acid damage. I will not post the phone for obvious reasons...if anyone is seriously interested they can find the # easily. I am not the dealer and am only hoping that the piece can find a home with a descendant of a member of this regiment.

CIVIL WAR GROUP

Paul — 9 Oct 2005 6:12:23 GMT

Civil War pension records

mcrothers192 — 16 Apr 2006 10:29:42 GMT

My gggrandfather's name was Edwin Taylor (1848-1881). On his tombstone is written: Co. E 3rd Reg. U.S. Art. There has been some question whether or not he was in the Civil War. I typed in his name on the Civil War Pension Index and there was an Edwin Taylor. It was rather difficult for me to read. My question is: there is a name, Witherell Ida M. (and a Gd.) after it. The date, if I read it correctly, is 1891 Aug. 27. I know his wife, Ida M., did remarry a Fred Witherell. Would she have been entitled to anything? This is very confusing to me. Perhaps it is not the right Edwin Taylor! Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

POW medal information

James Evans — 5 Sep 2005 2:26:22 GMT

I have in my possession a medal given to me from my Uncle. He said it belong to a family member. I don't know if it was issued by the commonwealth of Mass, or if was some POW assoc., or US govt. It goes like this.

Massachusetts
survivor of

* Libby *
Danville
*Macon *
Savannah
Charlestown
* Columbia *

eagle
with crossing
rifle and bayonets
with another medal
attachment of a medal
saying" Andersonville 1864"
a brass picture of a man being chase by
a dog, saying " DEATH BEFORE
DISHONOR", canons of the bottom
attachment corners.

somebody must have had a POW ancestor
with a similiar medal from Massachusetts.

James

Joseph and Christiana Gerhardt

@@june@yucca.net — 2 Jan 2005 1:43:52 GMT

Please!!!!!I Did you know this family or were part of it, we want very much to hear from you so that we can add them to our Family Tree that we have worked so hard on for several years.
He was born in Baden Germany in 1832 and his wife was born in Wertenberg in 1832. They made their home in Boston, Suffolk, MA and had about 9 children, he also served in the Civil War. If you do lookups, please look for him and let me hear from you. Grateful, June
P.S. I do not know Christiana's maiden name?

BIO: MILTON POWERS ~ CIVIL WAR RECORD 1861-1864 ~ MA=>VT

JanEJordan65 — 31 Aug 2006 6:01:59 GMT

Cloe Cady,b.abt.1796 in Massachusetts

maysworld — 24 Jan 2003 6:56:34 GMT

Trying to locate information about Cloe Cady,b.abt.1796 in Massachusetts and d. Feb 18,1852 in North Creek,Warren County,NY.Married Joseph Sanders

DESCRIPTIVE & HISTORICAL REGISTERS

Willie — 6 May 2005 11:11:08 GMT

Search for Massachusetts soldiers who served at the Buffalo Barracks prior to the Civil War: The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ]

Obituary

Miriam — 3 May 2005 2:02:51 GMT

Hi. I am trying to find the obituary of Ernest SEARY, he died on March 8, 1964 in Massachusetts. I was told he would have been in a Veterans Hospital for quite some time. He is my mother-in-laws uncle.
Thank you,

Civil War Records of Boston

DouglasWhelan — 27 Mar 2005 1:30:12 GMT

Can anyone please point me in the right direction as to where I can find out more of my g-g-grandfathers civil war records as I have a letter from the Adjutant Generals Office of Boston dated 1882, which Mustered him out of service. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Daniel Washburn,Ralph A. Thompsom

kimwashburn77 — 28 Feb 2005 4:54:36 GMT

i am looking for information anyone might have on these two men ,Daniel was in the 31st mass infantry,& some how wound up in loisiana co B .& all i know about ralph is he was from pittsfied mass & he was i believe a salior. if anyone has pictures or info it would help, thanks

Statement's of Priosners of War taken by the Rebel's

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

Can you hlep with this Photo?

Rebecca Garrlentini — 15 Oct 2004 4:59:00 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather, Llewellyn L. Craig served in the civil war as 4th Lt. in the Mass. 6th Infantry, Company D. He was injured when a train carrying his regiment to Washington was attacked by a sessionist mob in Baltmore. Resently, I was able to have someone go to the Cemetery where he is buried and obtain a photo of his tombstone for me. ( See Attached Photo ) In Front of his tombstone, looks like a post of some sort, in the ground, looks like an Engle maker. I can not make our what this says, but was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me if this Engle maker in the photo has anything to do with his Serve in the Civil War. Any help would be ever so kind of you. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Garrlentini

Saddle maker Wilson

CherieJones962 — 6 Nov 2004 3:36:54 GMT

Hello: I must try to find my husband's Wilson family. Someone contacted family years ago doing the genealogy, so we know its done and out there. The cousins remember stories from "Pop" that a great uncle, Sam Wilson, was Saddle maker in Civil War and maybe he was from Lowell, Massachusetts. Pop's line went to Ontario, Canada he was born 1884 Toronto. Word is our first Wilson's, circa 1700's -1800's, were from the Gunn Clan, Inverness Scotland and "brothers" or "father/sons" had to "leave in a hurry" due to a dispute over "ownership of some sheep". Does anyone recognize this. Thanks Cherie and David

Henry Pletsch/Civil War?/New Hampshire/Massaachusetts?/Main?

AntoinnetteMaize26 — 27 Mar 2004 7:45:06 GMT

Henry Pletsch my missing 2nd Gr Grandfather, around long enough to father my 1st Gr Grandfather of the same name, mother's name, Margaret Wahler. Wondering if he may have died in civil war although can't locate info on this. Can someone help? Thanks, Toni Maize in Nevada

Pvt.R.Talcott Co.D 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man's name was on a Prisoner Exchange List dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it appears he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.
**The initials I have for this man are hard to read. Please email if you would like to look at them yourself and I will download the page.

Capt.J.M.Studlay 15th Mass prisoner exchange

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

Captain J.M.Studlay--could be Studley was exchanged for Captain G.G.Luke of the North Carolina Volunteers. This information comes from a prisoner exchange roll-I have nothing further.

Pvt.Richard Hawkins Co.D 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man was on a prisoner exchange list that is dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it apears that this particular list might have come from the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Pvt.T.J. O'Connell Co.G 20th MA Prisoner Exchange list

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man was found on a Prisoner Exchange List record dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that he was captured at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Pvt.Henry Place Co.D 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man was on a Prisoner Exchange List dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it appears that he was taken prisoner in the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Pvt.N.Alley Co.H 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man's name was on a Prisoner Exchange List dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that he was captured at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

civilwar

Wm_Shoemaker — 5 Jun 2004 3:16:46 GMT

Looking for info on Robert Mallory a soldier from MA
fought for the Union and reported to have been killed
at the first Battle of Bull Run.

William Fuller

rkrauth1 — 29 Jul 2004 12:14:50 GMT

Looking for a civil war soldier named William Fuller. He was born in Boston, Mass. approx area around 1827 -1830 was married in District of Columbia to Susan Black in 1843 and lived in NY in 1860 with family of 5 children. Was gone from the family by mid-1860's due to war between the states. Willaim Fuller had roots in Mass. since mayflower. But cannot connect the dots. Can you help me with any leads or advice on how to locate this union soldier or his old family in Mass.

34th Mass Infy

Charlie Knight — 4 Jan 2004 5:34:10 GMT

I am working on a manuscript about the May 15, 1864, Battle of New Market, in which the 34th Mass. participated. Am looking for any letters, diaries, photos, etc. of members of this unit.

Thanks,
Charlie Knight

Samuel L. Williams in the Civil War

LindaMclean45 — 17 Nov 2003 1:18:05 GMT

He was in the US Navy,on a steamer Feb 2,1864-Aug. 11,1865 in NY, then I thank he went to California. He had family in NY:

Miss Lucy William or Williams
10 Raleigh Place
Brooklyn 26, NY

Do you have any info on this man??

Thank You,

Linda McLean

Oscar F. Morse - 13th Mass. Infantry, Co. F

rudeislander2 — 25 Apr 2002 2:55:57 GMT

Just posting this on the off chance someone might run across death records or burial site of my long lost gr-gr-gr-grandfather... I have most military & genealogical info... Thank You!

Massachusetts Military

dzgran — 21 May 2005 2:21:08 GMT

My Uncle, Alexander LaSalle, was from Lowell MA and was in the military around 1921 at the age of 18. I have a picture of him in his uniform sitting on a horse near his barracks. Can anyone give me advice on how to locate his military records? His wife died several years ago and they didn't have any children so the records are long gone. Thanks for your help.

Pvt.R.H.Preston Co.A 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man's name was on a Prisoner Exchange List dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that he was captured at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Pvt.Jno.Rumbles Co.D 20th MA Prisoner Exchange List

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

This man's name was on a Prisoner Exvhange List dated the 19th of February 1862. I did some checking and it appears that he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Pvt.A.H.Albright on Prisoner Exchange List Records

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

The above name was on a prisoner exchange roll dated February 19th, 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that this list was from the Battle of Ball's Bluff. I have no further information.

Pvt.A.H.Albright on Prisoner Exchange List Records

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

The above name was on a prisoner exchange roll dated February 19th, 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that this list was from the Battle of Ball's Bluff. I have no further information.

Pvt.A.H.Albright on Prisoner Exchange List Records

1NikkiPerry — 18 Jun 2004 2:51:23 GMT

The above name was on a priosner exchange roll dated February 19th, 1862. I did some checking and it would appear that this list was from the Battle of Ball's Bluff. I have no further information.

XXXX and allotment

jdgibney — 6 Mar 2003 5:02:59 GMT

Does anyone know why the soldiers had to put XXXX on boxes when sending them from home to the soldier??
Also does anyone know about allotments that were given to the wives of the soldiers in MA. during the war period???

Civil War Soldier's Bible

Diane — 26 Sep 2002 7:39:09 GMT

I have been trying to find something about a George F. Lewis. I have a small bible that belonged to him. In it it says"George F. Lewis, U. S. Receiving Ship Ohio, Jan 1, 1864, Charlestown, Massachusetts." I have written to the National Archives and they found nothing on him. I was able to find a George F. Lewis in the 42nd Regiment, Mass. Infantry (100 days), Militia. There is another listing with the same name in the 5th Regiment. I do not know if they are the same person. I would love to find something about this man. Having his bible is very special and it would be nice to know what might have become of him. If anyone has any suggestions I would be most happy to hear them.

Civil War 15th Vol Inf

Dana C Weekes — 31 Aug 2002 4:44:00 GMT

My great grandfather was Sgt Owen Clapp Co F 15th Mass Vol Inf Regt.
He was wounded in 1864 and I have not been able to determine where or when this occured.
Can someone give me info on where to look for this
All replies appreciated.

TRACY P. CHEEVER

Sam Young — 25 Aug 2002 9:46:32 GMT

Relatives of Capt. Tracy P. Cheever, Company C, 35th Mass.,
please contact me @samrealtysam@aol.com

Petersburg -- "The Cockade City"

Ashleigh Moody — 16 Aug 2002 4:39:21 GMT

"Petersburg is to be, and shall be, defended on her outer walls, on her inner lines, at her corporation bounds, in every street, and around every temple of God, and altar of man."
--General Wise, 1864.

For your review and enjoyment the following Petersburg website under construction is provided at:

http://hometown.aol.com/craterroad/index.html

This past subject resolution of this gallant city -- is again being put to another severe test, for we encounter the shocks of today as well as yesterday.

Updated for your review:

http://www2.control.com/~emoore/p-burg

Inquirys and Input welcomed.

P.S. You are remembered here!

Mass Casualty List?

johnspangler98 — 24 May 2002 3:50:15 GMT

I am trying to confirm a relationship, looking for casualty list to find out if someone died in the war. Listed as a member of 31st Mass Inf., which was part of Union occupation force in NO. Thomas Brennon (Bennon, Bennen, Brennan).
Any assistance appreciated.

Josephin Cresp, also maybe Peter or Henry Martin?

John Cresp — 4 Jun 2002 10:36:20 GMT

Josephin joined the union army 15th Jan 1864. He was a volunteer in the infantry at Dennis, Massachuetts. Later he transferred to the Navy, enlisting in Brooklyn, NY. He also served on the "North Carolina". "New Hampshire", "O M Pettit" and the "Vermont". He was discharged on the 2nd April 1866. If anyone has anymore info, it would be greatly appreciated.

Civil War Medical Records

Annie McMullen — 17 May 2002 7:35:26 GMT

Does anyone have any information as to whether the medical records of the U.S. General Hospital in Readville, Massachusetts might be available. My Union solidier was hospitalized there upon discharge from Andersonville Prison Camp and I would like to obtain a copy of his medical records.
Thanks a million!

Annie

Photos of Confederate Prisoners at Fort Warren.

@@tfoenander@hotmail.com — 3 Mar 2006 7:46:55 GMT

MA - 2nd Regiment, Heavy Artillery - John Whibby - Lowell/Lawrence

Cindy — 3 Feb 2002 9:38:57 GMT

I hope I'm posting this right. I am looking for info on my ggg grandfather John Whibby. He was in the MA 2nd regiment , heavy artillery. I am unsure of the company. I have found so little info on this regiment.The only family info I have is that he had to leave the war because he got "Yellow Jacket?" and he and his wife Elizabeth died from it very shortly after.My gg grandmother Annie and her sister Elizabeth were left ophaned when she was 2 yrs old.They lived with an aunt in Lowell / Lawrence MA, which is were John and Elizabeth were married.I would love to get more info on these people and some history of the 2nd regiment, heavy artillery.Can anyone tell me how to locate this info, since I am new to this.
Thank you
Cindy

MA 47th Volunteers

Dan — 27 Mar 2002 5:45:30 GMT

Does anyone have ancestors in the MA 47th Volunteers? Would like to share info.

Tks.

Civil War Soldier

Rick Sikkema — 10 Jan 2002 8:17:27 GMT

On a trip to Beaufort, SC. I discovered the name Joel D. Dudley, Brighton,Mass. Nov.28th,1862, lightly scratched into the marble of a fireplace surround in the B&B we were staying at. I checked civilwardatabase.com and found he enlisted 10/17/61 at the age of 21 and did not survive the war. I anyone has any info about this person please e-mail me at ricsic@msn.com.

West Brookfield Civil War Vets

Dick Brown — 6 Oct 2001 2:10:34 GMT

The town of West Brookfield Mass has a very nice web site that is compiling info on the town's veterans. I recently added my gggrandfather's Civil War service record (James Coughlin).

Go to http://www.westbrookfield.org/wbhc/civil_war.htm

The web master (not me) appreciates data contributions.

Dick Brown
Ft Levenworth, KS

Civil War, Ryder

Mary Day — 27 Aug 2001 2:59:36 GMT

Verenus H. Ryder, Company K -Unit 4 Massachusetts H Artillery. Rank-Private. This is a link to my paternal grandmother, Anna Olive (Ryder) Sanford. Need more info.
Thanks
Mary