J A. M E B o isr & w Class _^_!yVL_ Cop)TightN". ^/•;.' COi'flyGHT DEPOSIT. %r .^■'v^^:^ -c^ .^, ,, ,. M^^ ..«»-•■. ■,'-<,ii|i$«-:xJVv?^ ■* ^^^^ '^^kii^ £> Am THE Military Ristgry OF Medway, Mass. 1745— 1885. CONTAINING THE NAMES OF THE INHABITANT SOLDIERS FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS, The Continental Soldiers and Minute-Men IN THE ar of the ^tuolutioit^ A Mention of the WAR OF 1812, The Doings of the Town in the Sufport OF the WAR FOR THE UNION, A Record with Biographical Sketches of the Union Soldiers, AND Portraits of With Other Illustrations. ^ ^^ "U Copyright, iSS6. E. O. Jameson, Millis, Mass. All Rights Reserved. 1. A. h R. A. Rkid, Printers. Pkovidence. K. I. THIS VOLUME V IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HEROIC DEAD, TO THE LIVING DESCENDANTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOTS, AND TO THE SURVIVORS OF THE UNION ARMY, WHO HELPED TO FILL THE qUOTA, AND ON THE MARCH AND IN BATTLE SUSTAINED THE HONOR OF MEDWAY, IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION. BY THE AUTHOR. -.s^ The Preface. The Military History of JMedway is that of the average New Eng- land town in times vvhicii tried men's soids. Tlie early settlers were called not only to fell the primeval forests and reduce to cultivation the wild lands, hut were summoned to leave their wives and children for days and weeks poorly provided for, and go on a war '' turn " to fight the Indians far to the westward. The great struggle of the Revolution made " minute-men" and soldiers of almost the entire male population, and the preservation of the Union laid a patriotic people under heavy contriliutions of treasure and of hlood. The following pages are devoted to preserve the names and honora- ble services of those who endured the exposures of warfare for country, for liberty, and for God. The Record of the Union Soldiers is a memorial monument to the heroic services of a large number of the living and dead, some of whom fell in battle, some died in hospitals or prison pens, and others have since died from the effects of army exposure and disease, while at the end of twenty years from the close of the war some still survive to rehearse the story of their camp life, their perils, their hardships and battles, and to commemorate their comrades, who bravely served their country, and fill honored graves. This volume has been compiled from many ancient papers, preserved from the estate of Capt. Joseph Lovell, of Revolutionary fame, and placed in the hands of the editor by George L. Richardson, a. m., of Abington, Mass., and from an account of our soldiers faithfully kept, and also placed at the dis- posal of the compiler by Dea. William Daniels, who, during the War for the Union, was on the board of selectmen, and was very efticient in meeting the exigencies of that thrilling period. The great courtesy of these, and the kind cooperation of other gentlemen, are hereby gratefully acknowledged. E. O. Jameson, Editor. THE MILITARY HISTORY OF MEDWAY, MASS. The French and Indian Wars. 1745— 1760. The English and the French in constant war at home, contested thi-Qugh a period of nearly twenty years for the supremacy in America. The Indians usually took sides with the French. Hence, the English settlers were always in great danger, and in constant fear of their savage foes. The English government called upon her subjects in the colonies to go on various expeditions against the French in the provinces, and required them always to be ready to join in scouting parties against the Indians. They were some- times called to go long distances, and to be absent from home several days, or perhaps weeks. This they were reluctant to do, so it became necessary to impress them into the service. Each taking his "turn," or part of a "turn," in scouting. The old lists of soldiers impressed into his Majesty's sei-vice against the Indians and the French, show opposite each soldier's name the amount of service, reckoned as " a whole turn," or " a half a turn," or " a quarter of a tvn-n." It appears, also, that a " turn " had a money equivalent, e. g.^ on one occasion we have this record : " Deacon Elisha Adams paid four Pounds Lawful money for Half a Turn." And again, in 1756, there was an " Impress" to Crown Point, and the record states : " After y*^ Im- press, the Rev^ Mr Bucknam half a turne wanting five pound ould ten " ; and then follows a list of twenty or more persons, opposite whose names is written some part of " a turne wanting," a sum of money varying from "two pound ten shillings ould tenor" to " fovn'teen pound five shillings oidd tenor." The exact significance of these terms has apparently very much passed from knowledge, but the best authority consulted explains the word " turn" as meaning a scouting trip, which may have occupied several days. It was expected that each man would do his share of service, or pay a certain equivalent in money. The following statement shows some of the various occasions, and the number of men who were impressed and served : The Ixiiabitaxt Soldiers ix the Frexch and Ixdiax Wars. " Impressed and Done service for /tt\< Majesty. Impressed by Capt. Whiting June the 17th 1745." • • • sixty-five men. Impressed by Leat Nathaniel Clark March ye ist 1754," . . . two men. Persons that did Have turns to Crown forte," .... thirty-six men. Under the command of Edward Clark Capt in ye year 1754," . twenty-two men. A gaine to Crown point in ye year 1756 Before the Impres," . . twelve men. After ye Impres," .......... twenty-three men. Those men that ded in the Impres Sept ye 4th 1756," .... seven men. Medway April 3-6 3d 175S," forty men. Maj' 2 175S," ........... thirty-two men. May 23 1758 " and " without date," ...... twenty-two men. yt have Done Service under Lord Londen March 21 1759," . twenty-one men. The pay roll, of 1759, ......... fifty-nine men. '^ Am account of the fersons Impressed by Capt Whiting and Done Service for his Majesty fiine 77, 174^. Samuel Hayward Nathan Adams Thomas Metcalf Henry Daniels Daniel Richardson Joseph Lovel Nathan Whiting Benjamin Rockwood Timothy Daniels Ichabod Haws Samuel Rockwood Nathaniel Cutler William Ellis Uriah Morse Ezekiel Mors Nathan Bullard Phineas Adams Moses Thompson George Barber Amos Clark Samuel Hill, Jun"" Henry Clark Jonathan Wheeler Jeremiah Daniels, Ju John Clark John Bullard David Daniels Eli Partridge Eleazer Adams Job Harding Joshua Harding Joseph Harding David Clarke Edward Clark Joseph Curtis James Clark Samuel Fisher Eleazer Wight David Wheten Hezekiah Rockwood nr Seth Allen Isaac Harding Malachi Bullard Isaac Adams Nathan Adams John Harding Timothy Rockwood Seth Partridge Job Plimpton Ezra Daniels Theophilus Clark Nathaniel Henery Bullard John Anderson John Daniels Thomas Adams Caleb Partridge Jonas Fairbank John Ellis Moses Daniels JohathanUnderwood Samuel Daniels Asa Daniels Hop Lovel Jacob Parker James Boydon Whittixg So/e''-" " An account of the Persons Impressed by Leat* Nathaniel Clark and Done Ser- vice for His Majesty March j'^ ist J754. Joseph Barber Malachi Partridge." '■^Persons that did Have turns to Crozvn forte. Asa Clark Seth Ellice David Clark Nathan Daniels John Bullard Timothy Clark Stephen Adams Nathaniel Clark, Timothy forse abraham harding Jonathan Ellice Moses Adams Moses partridge Ebenezer Blake Nathan Danills William Richardson Jun"" Hezekiah Rockwood Jonathan Hill Henery Ellice John Hucker Edward Clark Daniel Bullen Theop'lus Clark Malachy Bullard Nathaniel! Partridge Samuel Hill Joseph Daniels Deacon Elisha Adams Thomas Jons Jeams Wight Oliver Adams John Boden Jonathan Adams, Jun 'Simeon Clark Elisha Cutler Asa Rockwood." "An account of the fersous that have Done Ser-'ice for y" King in Medxvay and under the command of Edzvard Clark Capl t'fi ye year 17^4. Joseph Barber malachi partridge Edward Clark TheophI Clark John Bullard Abraham Harding Ebenezer Blake Timothy forse David Clark Joshuaj partridge Timothy Clark Jonathan EUice Asa Clark Nathan Danils Moses Adams Moses partridge Nathaniel Clark William Richardson Stephen Adams Silas partridge Henery Ellice Seth Ellice." " A gaine to Crozi'n foint in ye year ^-756, Before the Impres. Oliver Adams Joseph Danils Nathaniel partridge Josiah Rockwood Jonathan Adams Sam'll Hill Elisha Cuttlear Daniel Bullen Tomousjons Jonathan Hill, junr Nathan Harding Jabez Bullen." Revd Mr Bucknam Dec. Elisha Adams Lef. Temo Clark John Hucker Simeon Clark Timoth V partridge " After ye Imp res. TheodC Harding Jesse Adams Asa Rockwood Timothy Ellice Joseph farbanks Joshuay Whitney Nathaniel Allen Abel Smith Simeon Cuttlear Moses Rockwood Daniel Wheeton Jeams Wite " This I attest a true account of ye original!. Errors Excepted per me, Edward Clark, Capt." " Those men that ded in the Imp res Sept ye ^th i-^j6. Ichaburd Harding Elisha Ellice John Varney Henery Morse Joshua partridge Nathan Richardson Nathaniel Clark Jonathan Adams Elisha Bullard William Rixford Jese Carpenter " Medxvay April ye jd jyjS. James Clark Moses Partridge Samuel Cutler Samuel Metcalf Timothy Partridge Jabez Bullen Asa Clark Nathaniel Clark Simeon Clark Joseph Barber, Ju" Joseph Curtice James Penneyman John Ellis Nathan Harding Daniel Richardson David Richardson Hozseiah Bullard Samuel Haws Lem'y Write Silem partridge Jonas farbanks John Harris Erastus Harris Joseph follet Benjamin Cochs Ezekiel Mors William Clemens John Alden Thommas Adams Elezer Adams Samuel Jones John Melles John Andey Joseph Wheton george Barber Ezekiel Morse Tem. Morse Ira Richardson Wm. Daniels Elijah Clark Samuel Ellis Joshua Partridge John Carpenter Daniel Bullen Elisha Ellice. Abell Smith Timothy Hill John Harris Moses Richardson Ezra Daniel Jonathan Hill William Williams Seth Ellis Nathan Daniel David Clark, Junr.' " May 2, i7jS. John Hucker Elisha Cutler Stephen Adams Joshua Wheten Jese Adams James Boydon Samuel Richardson Timothy Ellis Abner Ellis Jonathan Wheeler Theodr Harding Henery Bullard Ebenezer Allen John Clark William Rixford Nathaniel partridge Samuel Ellis.' " May ike 23 1738. Jonathan Plill Moses Rockwood " Without Date. Jonathan Adams Malachi Bullard Timothy Clark Henry Daniels Ichabod Harding Joseph Rockwood Asa Ellis Sambow freeman. David Clark Joseph Whitney Jonathan Hill Sambo Freeman John Harris John Mills Joseph Harris Jethro Jones Jese Carpenter William Williams Moses Rockwood Moses Thompson Ebenezer Hill." " Medivay March 22 Wheeler Dea. Adams Joseph Baxter Oliver Adams Nathan Adams Jonathan Ellis Lieut. Metcalf Captjon^i Adams." The War of the Revolution. '775—1783- The alarm of April 19, 1775, roused to arms the patriots of Medway. Captain Joshua Partridge in command of "• The First Military Company" of thirty-seven men, and Lieutenant Moses Adams at the head of "The West Medway Company" of thirty-six men, marched at once to Roxbury, ready for whatever service the hour of exigency and of peril might demand. And from that time onward, through all the years of a long and terrible struggle for national independence, the town of Medway bravely fulfilled its duty at home, in the camp, and on the field of battle. This is abundantly evidenced in the lists of her soldiers, and other documents and papers which have been preserved, some of which will be incorporated in this account as a memorial to the noble men whose names appear, and as a matter of family interest and joride to their descendants still living in the town. The patriotic spirit, which declared itself in the doings of the town-meeting long before the bat- tle of Lexington, gave itself expression when the time came, in heroic ser- vice in the march and on the field of conflict. The militarv record of Med- way in the Revolutionary period, as well as in the years of the War for the Union, may be a just occasion for congratulation to her citizens. It has been judged best to introduce quite freely the original papers of the period, as reflecting better than any words of comment the noble part which the town took in the public and military aflairs of those days which tried men's souls. The Revolutionary Papers. 'M Return of the Services Done by the First Company in the Town of Mechvay since April y' ig, i775^ to December, 1777. April ye 20th 1775 April je 27th 1775 Dec"! _ye loth 1775 Jany ye jst 1776 Jany y« 29 1776 . June ye 25 1776 . July ye ist 1776 . July ye 29111 1776 Augt ye Sth 1776 Sept _ye 12th 1776 DeC" ye 1776 Deem ye 8th 1776 Deem ye 29 1776 Jany ye ist 1777 . April ye 15th 1777 April ye 26 1777 July ye 15 1777 • July ye 17 1777 . July ye 22 1777 • Sept je 24 1777 • Novm ye 2, 1777 Deem ye 6 1777 • Dec ye 15 1777 • Deem ye 27 1777 Men. 37 19 7 19 13 13 3 3 3 10 6 33 7 16 10 J I 7 18 30 3 2 I 6 That Marchd in the Alarm and staid at Roxbury 7 Days. That March^l and staid at Roxbury and Cambridge S Months. That Marchd and serv'' at Roxbury, 6 Weeks. That March'^ and serv^ in the Continental Service 12 Months. That March^ and servd at Roxbury and Dorchester 2 Months. That March'' and servd at Ticondiroga 5 Months. That March'l and servd at Ticondiroga 5 Months. That March'' and servd at Dorchester Heights 4 Mos. That Marchd and servd at Nantasket 3 Months That Marchd and servd at New York 2 Months. That Marchd and servd in the Jarseys 3 Months. That Marchd and servd in the Alarm at Provide 3 Weeks. That were Draughted and servd at Warwick 3 Weeks. That Marchd into the Continental service for 3 years. That Marchd and servd at North Kingstown 3 Weeks. That Marchd and servd at Providence 2 Months. That Marchd to Boston for a store Guard 6 Months. That Marchd to Blister and servd There i Month. That Marchd for the Alarm Post from Providence 2 Days. That Marchd to Little Compton Private Expedition i Mo. That Marchd to Cambridge for a Guard, Brit. Troops 5 Mos That Marchd to Boston for a Guard 3 Months. That Marchd for a Store Guard 6 Months. ^^ That Marchd to North Kingston 3 Months." A Muster Roll of the first Military Company i Alarm April ig^^^ n75 U'^dcr command of Capt Smith^ Regiment. 'n Med-way that marched in the Joshua Partridge in Col. John Joshua Partridge Capt. Jeduthan Bullen ist Lieut. Stephen Clark 2d Lieut. Theodore Clark Sergt. John Wheeler Sergt. Hezekiah BuUard Corpl Abijiah Fairbank Corp' Moses Pond Drummer John Ellis Private Joseph Daniels '' Henry Daniels Jr. " Nathan Fisher Jr. " John Ellis Jr. Henry Bullard Jr Simon Hill John Gould Denny Sheffield George Alerson George Fairbank Jr. Asa Daniels Jr. Samuel Demon Daniel Richardson Jr Joel Morse John Baker Jesse Richardson Eliphalet Pierce Private David Hager Private " Jonathan Adams " " Seth Mason " " Ozias Metcalf " " Isaiah Daniels " " George Barber " " Ebenezi" Ellis " " Moses Richardson " John Whiting " Ebenezer Nolton " Daniel Marrow " A Muster Roll of the West Medzvay Company that mar April ig^'^ 1775 under the command of Lieut. Moses in Col. John Smiths Regiment. Abner Adams Private Benjn Clark Moses Adams ist Lieut. Asa Clark 2d Lieut. Erastus Harris Seargent Isaac Bullard Seargent Job Manston Corpl Isaac Kilbee Corpl Nathan Partridge Private Seth Hixon Samuel Fisher " John W. Fisher John Harding 2^ Eliab Adams JoelAdams James Barber Joseph Barber Sam. Hay ward ■ched at the Lexington Alarm Adams under Majr I. Fuller Titus Adams Private Moses Thomson " Timothy Ellis John Allen " Amos Richardson " Ichabod Harding Tho Adams " Asa Fuller Samuel Partridge " John Kilburn Private Jotham Fairbank Private }no Littlefield " Nathan Grout " Seth Allen " Icabod Ilawesjr. " Moses Rockwood Private Henrj Morse " Nathan Smith " A Muster Roll of the First Military Company in Med-vay that marched on the alarm of the 30^^' of April 177 j under the command of Capt. Hezekiah Bullard in Col. John Smith^ Regiment. Hezekiah Bullard Capt Nathan Bullard i Lieut. James Bojden Sergent Seth Mason Sergent Simeon Richardson Corp' Ozias Metcalf Corpl Amos Turner Fifer Joseph Clark Joseph Daniels Jr. Josiah Bullard Daniel Richardson Jr Levi Daniels Elisha Richardson Elias Harding Private Joel Morse, Private " Hezekiah Comacho " " John Richardson " ' Henry Ellis " ' Albertjones " ' Simson Jones " The Muster Roll of Capt. John Boyds Co. of Foot in Continental Army At Fort No. 2, Oct. 5, 7775. John Ellis Jacob Bliss Obed Fisher John Hill Paul Holbrook Joseph Metcalf John Pljmpton Jeremiah Daniels Sam' Jones Francis Clark Porter Frost Stephen Harding Ichabod Hawes Theodore Mann Oliver Richardson Josiah Morse Jotham Fairbanks Jonathan Graves Joel Hawes Timothy Lane Samuel Partridge Nathan Thayer." Sir " Upon Colony Service, Warrant of Col IVheelock. The Committee of War the lyt'i Instant advised that Major General Lincoln order the Several Brigades of Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex & Plymouth, to hold themselves in readiness to march at the Shortest notice. And The Brigadier gave orders to me — And agreeable hereto I direct that you immediately put your Company into such a state as to march upon sarvice at the shortest notice & I beg that there may be no delay in this business as the Enemy are daily expected upon our coast with a large Fleet & army. And also require you forthwith to make a return to me of the number of men in your company. And also of the quantity of Powder and Ammunition & of the Number of Arms & how they are equiped in each man's possession. And that each fourth man in your Company be immediately supplied according to Law. Given under my hand and seal at Medfield, this 24th Day of May, In the Year of our Lord 1776. Ephraim Wheelock Col. To Capt Joseph Lovel." The Warrant of 1776. " Su^olk ss. Sir, you are hereby Required in connection with Capt Fuller, Forthwith, with out Delay to Cause the Men of Medway Under Your Command, Both the Alarm and Training Band, to assemble and muster — And see that there Be Inlisted 26 men for the Continental Army Agreeable to a Resolve of the Grate and General Court of June 25th 1776. And when these are Inlisted I will attend and muster and pay them their Bounty and Advance Pay Agreeable to the affore s^l Resolve Hereof fail Not. Medfield June 29th i^yg Danl Perky, Committee. To Capi Joseph Lovell of Medway." The Enlistment of 1776. " Medwaj July 9 1776. " We, the Subscribers being Sensible of the Necessity of Reinforcing the Continen- tal Army at Canady Do hereby Promis to inlist Ourselves in the sd Reinforcment, Provided that we may have Justice & Impartiality executed in the appointinent of the Commanding Officers of the Company to which this Town's Proportion of men are incorporated, And whereas Col Wheelock of medfield is appointed Chief Colonel of a Regiment for s^ Reinforcment & as this Town Medfield & 2 other Towns are to be joined to make one Company in sd Regiment, we Apprehend that this Town may justly claim the first commission in sd Company And whereas we having heard much of ye Good Conduct of M"" Benj" Bass, in the place & Rank of Lieut of a Company at Canady in the former war, Are desirous that he may Take the Command of the Com- pany to which we may be joined. Andrew Nelson Theor Clark Abijah Fairbank John Gould Simon Turner Oliver Richardson Ichabod Seaver Francis Clark." A Marching Warrant. " To Capt Jos Lovil att midway Sir, upon Receiving an express from Governor Cook of providence that the en- emy had made an entrie in to these colonys therefore on sight of this you are required to start all the men under your command and march them to the Widow Whipple in Cumberland by six o'clock this after noon : given under my hand and seale this eighth Day of December 1776. James Metcalf Major. p. s. they are to bring their arms aminition & provision." '' The Pay ^oi^i^ of t/ie Co. in Col. JiV/eelocA's Regiment xvhich marched from i\Iedxvay to Wartvick, R. /. , On the Alarm Dec. S 177b. Under command ofJo$iah Fuller. Josiah Fuller, Capt. James Morse ^ Job Plympton, '\ Daniel Ide, i^t Lieut. Eli Pond h Sergts Joel Partridge, [■ Corpr's Henry Morse, 2d " Amos Richardson > Obed Fisher, J Privates. Jowell Hawes Jeremiah Curtis Moses Rockwood Simon Cutler Moses Adams Seth Dixon Silas Fairbanks Eli Hawes Eleakim Adams Josiah Ide Ichabod Harding Elisha Cutler Thomas Adams Isaac Kibbe James Barber Asa Fuller Philimon Adams Jeremiah Littlefield James Clark James Perry Elijah Allen David Sanford Nathaniel Partridge Peter Wight John Albee John Whitney Elijah Bullard Moses Partridge Joseph Barber Jonathan tlolbrook Samuel Fisher Junr Timothy Thompson. Medway April 9 1777." "Marching Orders, Dec^ ye 26 1776. To Joshua Partridge, one of the Selectmen of Medway. I have Reed orders from Capt Fairbanks to march with all the Men Draughted in medway and to be at David mans Inholder in wrentham on Monday the 30'^ Day of this Instant at Nine o'clock in the morning. There is a Carrage Provided to Carry the Soldiers' Packs to David Man's and is to be at your house to-morrow at 12 o'clock at noon and you are hereby Desired to Notifie the men Draughted in the East Com- pany in Medway to appear at your house at the time above mentioned. Medway December ye 28 1776. Moses Thompson Lieut-" "yl« Abstract of Wages & Travelling Fees Due to the Third Company of the Forth Regemetit of Militia in a Larram under the command yamcs Metcalf Maj*" From the State of the Massachusetts Bay Commanded By Joseph Lovell Cap^ Warwick January y^ /*' ^777-" The period of service from " Decem. ye 8, 1776 to Dec'" ye 29, 1776." The term of service rendered, from three to twenty-three days. The distanced traveled, from 8 twentj-eight to thirty-nine miles. The number of officers, fourteen; privates, thirty- eight; total, fifty-two. The captain's wages and fees for the expedition, £5, i8s., 6d. Private's pay per day, 4s., 2d. The traveling fees £28, i6s., lod. The wages £63, los. 5d. Total, £92, 7s., 3d. Officers. Joseph Lovell, Capt. John Ellis ist Lieut. Oliver Adams 2 Lieut. Asa Ellis Clerk John Wheeler Sergt. Simon Hill Serg*. Samuel Bullen " Joshua Partridge " Simeon Richardson Corp' Abner Ellis " Jeremiah Daniell Corpl Stephen Harding " Peter Frost, DrunT". Amos Turner, Fifer. Jonathan Adains Jeduthan Bullen Amos Broad Henry BuUard Eli Billiard Francis Clark Elijah Clark Stephen Clark Isaiah Daniell Henry Daniell Levi Daniell Joseph Daniell Lemuel Daniell Jesse Daniell Samuel Deman Ebenezer Ellis John Ellis John Ellis, Junr Abel Ellis Abraham Hardiuij Privates. Abraham Harding, Junr Elias Harding Samuel Hill Moses Hill Thomas Jones Samuel Jones Abel Jones Ebenezer Knowlton Nathaniel Lovell Josiah Morse Ozias Metcalf Benjamin Parnel Seth Partridge Elisha Richardson Ezra Richardson Jabez Shumway Joshua Whitney James Boyden," " Medway, April ye iqth 1777. We, the Subscribers Have Reed of Capt Joseph Lovell of Medway in Full of Our Wages Travelling Fees and Back allowances of Provisions and Sarse which was due to us upon the Alarm when in The State of Rhode Island Station^ at Warwick Dec"" ye 8^^ 1776. We say Reed By us In Full as witness our Hands." This was signed by fifty-one officers and men. The original document, with auto- graphs, is still preserved. " An Abstract of Waffes d: Travelling Fees Due to an Independent Company Draughted from the Fourth Regitnent of Alelitia from yf State of the Afassachu- setts Bay, When at Warwick in the State of Rhoad Island Government, Decem- ber ye 2 Burgoyne) at or near Boston to be at Gen' Heath's head Quarfs the third Day of November Next if Possible and to be under his Direc- tion and to be on the same Establishment that the militia are upon now Doing Duty on the Fortress at or near Boston to serve During the stay of sd Prisoners within the State. You will see that the men so Detached are Equipd with arms Ammunition and a Blanket as the Law Directs and have them at Doctr Chenys Tavern in Walpoleye next monday at 10 o'clock in the forenoon where an Officer will be appointed to take the command of the men Detachd from this Regt- Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with the names of the men De- tached unto myself on or before the time of meeting at Docf Chenv's. Given under my hand and seal at Walpole the thirtieth Day of Octobr 1777. Seth Bullard Maj"". Officers Selectmen and Committee of Medway." 13 " Warrant Dec>" 6th lyjj, 2 Alert to Guard at or Near Boston J Months. Dear Sir : Agreable to order from the general Court & Brigadier jou are Required to Detach from jour Company including the alarm List two able bodied men armd and accouterd as the Law Directs to serve as a guard at or near Boston, untill the first Day march next unless sooner Discharged to be under Direction of General Heath, their Pay & subsistance the same of the Continental army, the above men to Parade at Medfield at the House of M^ Seth Clark on Wednesday Next at nine o'clock in the morning when they will Joyn the Detachment tVom my Regiment and Receive further orders : of this you will not fail & make Return of your Doings with the Names of the men so Detach^ to Maj'' man on or before Wednesday next, given under my hand & Seal at Wrentham the 6 Day of December A. D. 1777. Benj. Hawes Colo. To Capt Lovell. Order of Court Dec"i ye 2"'! I777-" " Capt Lovell. Sir : You are here by directed immediately to compleat your quota of men that was ordered to Cambridge as guards for the British Troops in Ocf last, if there be an^' lacking. Also to compleat your deficiency (if any there be) of the late Draught which was made in consequence of a resolve of the ist instant. Also you are directed to draught one man to serve six months unless sooner discharged ; in a guard now raising for the Continental stores & Magazines in This State. To be under the direction of the Continental General of this State. Said man to be compleatly armed and accutred. And to parade at M"" Barachias Mason's in Medfield on the morning of the 29^11 Inst. Where the Detachment will receive further orders. You will not fail to be punctual in this matter As the General is determined neg- lects in future shall not pass unnoticed. You will therefore make return to me of the names of the men that have marched upon the above named draught and the names of them that will not comply with orders also the name of the man draughted on the present guard to myself on or before the morning of the aforesaid 29th Inst. N. B. Penalty for either of the above for refusing to march £10 or hire a man in 24 Hours or be considered as a soldier and treated as such. Benj><' Hawese, Coll. After orders you will make return to on or before the fifth Day of January next of the Strength of your company including alarm List. Distinguishing them of the Alarm from the traning-Band : also that of the Alarm list that are above 60 years of age. Return to be made in Camp-form. Benjn Hawse Coll. Wrentham Dec. 25 1777." Regimental Orders. "The Collo Directs that the Several Capfs in his Regt Furnish the following De- tachment Agreeable to Council »& Brigade Orders viz: i Capt. 3 Sub" 5 Sergt 5 Corp's I Drumr i Fife «& 69 Privates able Bodied men to be completely equippt as the Law Directs to serve in the State of Rhode-island under the Command of Genl Spencer for the term of three Months from the first Day of January next unless sooner Discharged. The Detachment in the following manner, from Capt Metcalf Compy I Capt I Sub" i Corp' 6 privates Capt Claps Compy i Sub" i Sergt i Corpl 11 Privates Capt Ellis Comp" i Sub" i Sergt 8 Privates Capt Plimpton Comp" i Sergt i Drum 9 Privates Capt Fisher Comp" i Sergt 9 Privates Capt Cowels Comp" i Sergt 9 Privates Capt Lovell Comp" i corpl i fife 6 Privates Capt Adams Comp" i Corp' 6 Privates Capt Fairbanks i Corp' 5 Privates. Sd Detachment to Parade at Mr David Manns in Wrentham on Wednesday next at ID o'clock in the morning where they will receive further orders. Each Capt will make Return of the Names of the officers and men that are Detacht, to myself on or Before sd Wednesday'. Benjn Haws Colo Wrentham Dec. 27, 1777." H '■'■Order for Returns of Continental Soldiers. " Pursuant to an Act of the great & General Court of this State of the Third of This instant Feby to me Directed you are hereby Required of the sixteenth instant to make Return unto myself on oath of all the men in the Company under your command that have Inlisted into the Continental army or that have bin hired in behalf of said Company expressing the Names of the men so inlisted or hired the Towns to which they belong the Town from which they enlisted or hired. The Capt under which they inlisted the CoU under which they serve, the time when their engagements end, the state for which they inlisted : you are also to make return of all the men in said Com- pany that were Draughted for Eight months that did not pay their fine or ware otherways cleared from said service, of this you will not fail. Given under my hand at Wrentham this Ninth Day of Feby 1778. Benjamin Hawes, Comttee. N. B. The form of the Return must be as followeth The names of ' Town they Town for which men engaged in belong to they serve Service Capt men which they enlisted CoU under which they serve. Time when their engage- ment end State for which they enlisted. A Return of the Continental Soldiers that Have Been Inlisted and Hir^ Either During the Present xvar or for three Tears For and in Behalf of the First Com- pany in the Totvn of Medxvay. Names of Men. Town From. Town For. Capt. Col. T ME. Ozias Metcalf IMedway Med way Grain Apri I7S0 Nathan Thayer " " Fairfield Wigglesworth War Joseph Clark " " Whittington " •' Dening Sheffield " " " Jonathan Graves " " Forster Graten Paul Ilolbrook " " Sumner " Jan. I7SO Abijah Richardson " " " Andrew Parkes Unknown " Knap War Bishop Stanley " " Rot Allen Alden June I7S0 Sandy Sprague " " " " " I7S0 Jonathan Davis 11 (( Childs Graten May I7S0 Samuel Cooledge " «' " " " " Adonijah Rice " " " " " " Simon Hager Boston " Stodhard Paterson " " Ebenezer Kent Unknown " G. Brown H. Jackson June I7SO John Welch " " Jarvis " May 1780 Medway February y^ 12'^ 1 778. Errors excepted — Per Me Joseph Lovell." " For Cai't. Lovell : Sir: You are Hereby Directed to make Return to me by the 25 Day of Feby In- stant of all the Services Done by your Company since y^ iqUi Day of April 1775. Ex- pressing the Names of the Officers and the time and place they Served in. Also to compleat your Quota of Continental Souldiers, if not already Done and make Return to my self by the i6'h Instant. Given under my Hand att Wrentham this 12 Day of Febr A. D. 1778. Benjn Hawes Coll." " Regimental Order Wrentham 2^ I'jyS. I have this moment received intelligence from Genl Sullivan that the Enemy have taken Possession of Bristol and Warren and are on their March toward Slade's Ferrey. You are therefore Directed to march immediately with the Company under your command to Landlord Dagget's at Attleborough there to secure further orders. Benjn Hawes Coll. IS After Orders you will also order the Detachments, for the men to parade at rox- burj Old Meeting House next Thursday at 6 o'clock p. m. there to receive further or- ders. To Capt. Lovell. Benjn Hawes CoH." "To Capt. Lovell. Sir: You are hereby directed immediately to comply with and execute the orders contained in the resolve of Court of the 20 inst' April that is to Furnish three men for the main army also two men for the North river. Equip- age Term of Service, pay and subsistance as expressed in the aforesaid Resolve. Said men to be compleatly Ready for marching by the I2tli day of May next and remain at a moments warning. Hereof fail not as you would avoyd the penalties set for the afore- said Resolve and make return to myself of the Names of the men draughted Inlisted or hired to enter the Service in each Department on or before the 13th day of May next. N. B. The above Equipage to be agreable to the melitia act. Given under my hand at VVrentham this 29111 day of April A. D. 1778. Benj Hawes Coll." Regimental Orders. "To Capt. Lovell. The Coll. Directs that the several Captains in his Regiment make Return of the Names of the men Drauglited or Hired to compieat their Qiiota for the North River for the term of eight months if no all Ready Done. Also that thej' cause the men from their Respective Companies so Raised to be Notified to appear at the House of Mr. Samuel Lathbridge in Franklingon Fryday Next at 2 o'clock afternoon Properly Equipt with Every article agreeable to the Mili- tia Act. Given under my Hand at Wrentham this 5th Day of June A. D. 1778. Benj. Hawes, Coll." Pay-roll of Selectmen. "June 16, 177S. Abel Ellis Lemuell Daniell Providence 21 Days. Jesse Daniell Nathan Jones r4s. per man. Job Harding Samuel Thompson. Joseph Daniell Junr Abraham Harding Ju^ Jonathan Adams 3d John Alden, Ezra Richardson Asa Ellis Junr Stephen Clark 21 days men. £1 5s. per man. Zeba Partridge Lieu* Stephen Clark Eli Bullard Oliver Richardson Jonas Brech Asa Daniell Ju"" 27 days men. £1 5s. per man. Eli Ellis Jonathan Foster Henry Daniell Jr John Coombs. Job Harding Amos Turner Jur Daniel Richardson Jui" Jonathan Adams 3'1 .. 5ostonians. 12s. 6d. per man. James Brick Store-guard. £12-6 I Joshua Richardson £6-0 Guard of British Troops. I Asahel Fairbanks Elijah Farrington. John Hill Ebenezer Ellis Guard Boston. £0-6-0 I Matthias Hopkins £06-0 Providence. 7s. per man. Abraham Harding Ju^ Nathan Hall Jabez Shumway Cornelius Youngman." i6 '• To the Officers, or Selectmen of the Tozi-n of midivay. Gentlemen : you are hereby ordered to detach indiscriminately from the Capts company of the town of midway one man to serve 6 months unless sooner Discharged as a guard now raising for the British Troops and Continental Stores in this State to be under the command of General Heath Said man to be Compleatly armed and accutered and to parade at the house of mr Barachias Mason in medfield on monday next at Eight o'clock in the morning then to receive further orders, and as encourage- ment they are to receive 5 pounds per month in addition to the Continental pay if any person (in the opinion of the Selectmen of ability) being detached by the Selectmen or Officers shall refuse, to pay a fine of ten pounds or procure an able bodied man in his room within 24 hours shall be held as a Soldier and treated as such, you will also make return of the name of the man so detach'd unto major Sabin man on or before the morning of the 6th of July next. You are also ordered to make return of all the names of the training band and alarm lists in your Town from 16 years old to 50 and from 50 to 65, also from 65 to 100 years, you will also view the Said Company and make return of their arms and every accoutrement as required by the militia acts you will punctually Comply with this order and make the above return to my self on or before the 20 day of July next. Given under my hand Seal at Wrentham, this 30 day of June 1778 Benjamin Hawes Coll." Regimetital Order. " Capt Samuel F Asa Fairbanks, Saml Cowell, Joseph Lovell, Amos Ellis, Adam Petos, Oliver Clap, John Metcalf, Moses Adams sher. 1 Serj Corp 13 priv ates II " iS S .> 7 " 14 " 13 " 12 " S " 1 Drum I Fife Capt Capt I Fife Lieut 2 Said men to be Armd and Accourtred as the Law Directs to Parade at the House of Mr David Mans Innholder in Wrentham on Tuesday Morning Next at S of the clock in the Morning for 15 Days to be under General Sullivan at Providence the several Companys to be Ready to march at the shortest notice and make Return of the Names of the men so Detach^. B. W. C. Wrentham July ye 25 1778." " Regimental Order. The Co'l Directs that the Several Capt or Commanding officers of Company and where there is no officers organized to the Select-men and committee of the Fourth Regiment in the County of Suffolk Send in their Delin- quents or at least Persuade them to go immediately to Coll. Hawse Quarters at Tiv- erton. Capt Lovell 5 Delinquents. Franklin August ye 4, 177S J. Metcalf Lieut Coll. " To Capt. Joseph Lovell — Sir : You are hereby Directed immediately to detach from your company one Corporal one fifer & 8 privates, these men to be armed and accoutered according to Law & Parade at the Dwelling House of David man Inholder in Wrentham on monday Next at 8 o clock in the morning in order to march by the shortest Rout to the Island of Road island there to Do Duty under the command Major General Sullivan for the space of 27 Days after their arrival in camp unless sooner Discharged, and you are to make Return of the men so Detached with a List of their Names unto myself by the time above Perfixed hereof you are not to fail. Given under my hand at Franklin this 15 Day of august A. d 177S. Tames Metcalf Lieut Coll." Asa Ellis Eli Ellis " Those that went on this Order. Ezra Richardson John Alden Jonathan Fisher. John Combs Abraham Harding Jr" 17 " Franklin, August 19th, 1778. " To the militia Officers^ of the firat military Comfany of foot in the tozvii of Mcdzvay or to the Selectmen of the to-Mti of JMedzvay. Gentlemen: I am obliged to Require jou forthwith, without loss of time to Com- ply with the Reg't orders of the I5"> Instant Except this Alteration, viz that you Detach the men to serve, During the Campaign on the Island of Rhodisland, And see that they are Compleatly Arm'd And Equipt, As the Law Directs. And Cause them to march to the Island without Loss of time to join Capt. Peters of Col. Hawes Reg't; to the full Number of i Cor, i D"" and 8 Privates As Directed in the Aforesd orders of the 15th instant, you are also Required to Detach from the military Company Aforesaid i Ser, i Cor. And 10 Privats, And See that they are Compleatly Arm'd Acouterd and Equipt as the Law Directs and see them Boarded at the house of David mann, Innhoulder in Wrentham on Saturday Next at 10 ° Clock A. M. Where they Avill Receive Orders to march the Island of Rhodisland And there Do Duty During the Campaign in R Island, and make Return to myself of your Doings together with the Names of the men Detach'd as Aforesd on or before the time of Parading, of which you will Not fail, — As you will Answer Your Default — Agreeable to An Order of Council. . . . &c. James Metcalf, Lt. Coll. N. B. You Are Requested to furnish i Person that has had a Commission to serve As A Lieut. Otherwise You Are Required to Detach Eleven Privates." " To the Selectmen in the Totvn of Medzuay. Gentlemen: You are Hereby Directed to Detach from the East Company in the Town of Medway two Privit Souldier armed and equipt according to Law to Guard the Sea Coast in this or the Neighboring States as the Council or General Court may thereafter order to Do Duty till the first Day of January Next unless sooner Dis- charged. Said men to hold themselves Ready to march at the shortest Notice & to Receive such pay as the General Court shall thereafter order. You are also Required Immediately to Compleat your Quota of men for ye six months service at Rhode Island, if not already Done. And make Return of the Names of the men so Detached to my self by the fifteenth Day of this Instant. Given under my Hand and Seal at Wrentham this Eleventh Day of September A. D. 1778. From Gentlemen, yr Humble Servant Benj^ Hawes Coll." " You are ordered to detach from your Company one Sergt one Corpl and nine Private Soldiers and see that Said men are armed and Equipt according to law and parade at the house of mr Headen in walpole on monday next at Eight o'clock in the morning in order to march to Boston and Continue in Service till the first day of January next unless Sooner Discharged and you will also make Return of the names of Said men by the aforesaid monday without fail. Benjamin Hawes Coll. W^rentham Sept. ye 22 177S. Capt. Lovell & Selectmen." "Wrentham Oct. 10, 1778. Dear Sir : You are Desired with your Subbalton to Attend at the House of mr Samuel Lathbridges in Franklin on Monday the 26''' Instant at Eight o'clock in the morning in order to Consult and Determine Some matters in this Regiment if Agre- able. Your Humble Servant Benj. Hawes Colo. Capt Joseph Lovell In Medway. Sir be so Kind as to Notify your Subbalton of the time and Place." "Sir, You are Derected Emediatly to make out a return of Number & State of your Company as Required Some time Past Expressing the Date of your first and Present Commission & all males above sixteen years of age that live in the Bounds of your Company are to be returned way on the other & none that are hired from other Towns or Companys. Wrentham, Jan. 24, 1779 By order of Coll. IIawes, John Guild, Lieut. Capt. LovELL in ISIedway." " Dear Sir : you are hereby Notified to Attend on a Committee ordered by the Gen- eral Court at the House of mr Seth Clark, in medfield on Tuesday the 16 Day of march Instant at ten o'clock in the forenoon, where you may have opportunity to offer what you have to say Respecting the Ranks of your Company or any other Dificulty or Dispute of that nature — by order of Eleazer Brooks Chairman of Said Committee your Humble Servant. Benjamin Hawes Colo. Wrentham march ye 4th 1779. Captain Lovell." " Capt. LovELL. Sir: You are Hereby Ordered to Detach from the East Company in the Town of Med- way two able bodied Soldiers, armed and accoutred According to Law, to Do Duty in the State of Rhode Island till the first Day of July next unless sooner Discharged, to be under the same pay of the Continental Army, and Over & above to be paid by this State 12 pounds per month to each man and the Selectmen are Directed to pay to Each non Commisioned officer and Soldier one Shilling per mile for Travel & Trans- porting their Pack to Tiverton the Place of their Destination and Lay their Accounts before the General Court for Payment, Said men to Parade at the House of Mr David mann in Wrentham on Thursday the is^-h Day of may Instant at Eight o'Clock in the morning in order to march to Tiverton. you will make return of the Names of the men so Detached unto my self on or before said Thursday. Given under my Hand and Seal at Wrentham this fifth Day of may A. D. 1779. Benjamin Hawes, Coll." "A Cofy of the Regulation of the Prices in the Town of Medivay for Teaming Labour and Other Necessaries, agrcable to a Resolve of a Late Convention held at Concord viz Wheet at £S-ios Rye at 5-ios Indian Corn • • 4 Oats at 2 Barley at 4 Beef pf lb 4s Mutton Beef & Lamb 2- 3s Butter los Fourmeal Cheese ••• 5s Cyder per Barrel 3-ios Inholder for a Commons 12s Dinner 6s and Other Vittels in Proportion Horse keeping by grass pr N.. 9s Yoke of Oxen pr Night I3s-6d Best Sort of Sheeps wool i- 2s Good Flax pr lb lis Mans Labour at Haying per Day 2- 2s And other Labours in Proportion Medway, August yc 24th, 1779. Ox work per day £1- is And other Teaming in Oour Owin Town in Proportion Carpenters work per Day 2- Ss Mason's ditto 3 Raw Hides pr lb 3s Sole Leather ditto, i8s Good pair mens shoes 5- Ss And all Other Shoes in Pro- portion Good Bloom Bar Iron per cwt . . 25 Blacksmith work for Shoeing a Horse and Heating 3-12S And all other Smith work in Proportion and All other Ar- ticles that are Bought or Sold in This Town and all Mean Labour to be in Proportion to the above articles. Signed by Seven of the Committee." " The Account of several Payments of money made of the Selectmen of medway to the militia of sd Town for Rations to support themselves and for the carriage of 19 Our Packs on their several marches hereafter mentioned to Reinforce the Army in the state of Rhode Island viz — To men tht marched bj order of Council in the month of April to Providence 30 miles. To Brister in July 40 miles in July to Cumberland 20 miles in October to Little Compton 55 miles. 25 men to Providence. .. • 7s-6d £9-7s-6d I 39 men to Cumberland... 5s £ 9-15-0 12 " Brister los 6-0-0 | 55 " Little Compton. i3s-9d 37-16-3 Names. " John Ellis Ju" John Combs Jabez Shumway Job Harding Ziba Partridge John Wheeler Abel Jones Jesse Daniel Jedediah Phillip Elias Harding Joshua Partridge Eli BuUard Stephen Harding Ebenezer Ellis Benjamin Parnel Joel Fairbank Josiah Morse Sam' Damon Asa Ellis Ju" Simpson Jones DanielRichardsonJu" Eli Ellis Ichabod Seaver Joseph Daniel Oliver Richardson Lemuel Daniel Peter Frost Moses Hill Francis Clark John Hill Jotham Fairbanks Amos Broad Ezra Richardson Abraham Harding Jr Abijah Fairbanks Samuel Jones Elijah Clark Jonas Brick Amos Turner Conel Youngman George Sumner Ishmael Coftee Lt John Ellis L' Joshua Gould Joel Haws." " Pay Roll of Six Months Mc7i Serving ifi Conti7iental Army in the year lySo. John Alden Henry Fleming Bartholomew Fuller Prince Brewster Luther Cutler Lovell Cushing George Riley Jeremiah Crocker John Whiting Dwight Allen Elijah Ellis Thomas Coftee." " A Return of the Continental Soldiers that have been enlisted and hired to enlist either during the present -var or for j years for or in behalf the Toxvn of Aledvjay April jjSo. Ozias Metcalf Jonathan Graves Nathan Thayer Paul Holbrook. " Joseph Clark Abijah Richardson Dening Sheffield " The folloxving men serz'cd in Capt. Samuel Co-velPs Co. d- 4 Days. — £4-5s-4d. Col. Reo-^ 2 months Jonathan Holbrook Simeon Richardson Josiah Fuller Fisher Adams Abner Morse Elijah Clark Simeon Partridge Joseph Daniels Eli Bullard William Stinner Elias Harding William Ellis Asa Fuller James Barber John Harding Sylvanus Morse Abel Ellis Benjamin Clark Paul Ellis Nathan Smith." " A List of Names of Men ivho Served at Fishk ill from Medzvay. Phineas Adams Isaac Boj'den Timothy Adams Charles White.' Obadiah Adams Ichabod Hawes " The follo-vitig men Served 8 mos. in Cap^ Jacob Mather's Co. in Col. Doolittlc's Regl Hezekiah Bullard Paul Ellis Silas Fairbanks." " The folloxving men Served in Capt. Joseph Morse'' s Co. in Col. John Patterson's Regt. Damon Cliftord Joseph Bullard." Miscellaneous Revolutionary Notes. "Jonas Brick. Col. Whitcomb's Reg. Capt. Benj. Bullard's Company in Conti- nental Service at Ticonderoga in the year 1777; brought home sick in Dec. 1776; charge against town £4-2s-6d ; for Samuel Partridge man and horse 28 days in bringing him home, Doctor's Bill after his return 12s; all paid March 28 1778 by Joseph Lovell for Town. 20 IsHMAEL Coffee. Served six months in Col. J. Greaton's Regiment; certified to hy Col. Greaton Sept 26 17S2. Nathan Grout. Served nine months in 1779-80 in the Continental Army. Thomas Morse. Served three jears and gives his receipt in full May 20"! 17S1 for service in Continental Armj'. William Lee. receipts Dec. 15 17S1 for £63 for Boutiiy for service three years in Continental Army of Medvvay. Samuel Noble, receipts Dec. 7 17S1 for £46 for Bounty for service During the war." " Medway April 20th 17S1. An account of the time of Inlistment of the three years Soldiers & the Agree7ne7tt with them. Thomas Morse. Inlisted May 2ot'> 1781. To serve three years in the Continental Army for s^i Town. For the sum of Ninety pound, in Gold or Silver, £30 Paid in hand & £30 more in one year, the other £30 in two years from the Date of his In- listment. The above Thomas Morse has hired. WiL** Damsey, Benjn Davidson, Jno Davidson, Roger Crain. Inlisted May 31st 17S1. To serve three years in the Continental Army for s^ Town For the sum of Eighty-four pounds Each 48 paid in hand & £36 more in Eight months from the Date of their Inlistment. Loreing Cushing, Inlisted May 30th 1781. For the Sum of Ninety pound, £30 paid in hand & £30 in one year & the remainder in two years. Benjn Parnel. Inlisted June 25, 1781, For the sum of Ninety pound £30 paid in hand & £30 in one year & the remainder in two years. Will^' & Joseph Southworth Inlisted August 16, 1781 to serve nine months in the Continental Army for sd Town for the Sum of Twenty five pound five shilling. Each paid in hand. John Dickerson, Jno Silvester Johnson, & Henry Burk. Inlisted Sept 4, 1781, to Serve three year for the Sum of Seventy five pounds Each, £36 paid in hand £24 in two months & 15 in 5 months to Each. Saml Noble. Inlisted Decembr 7 1781. To serve Dureing the war with Great Britton in the Continental army for the Town of Medway for the sum of Forty-six pounds in Gold or silver. William Lee. Inlisted Decemb'' 7*11 1781 To Serve three years in the Continental Army for the Town of Medway For the Sum of Sixty three pounds in Gold or Silver Twenty one pounds paid in hand, twelve pounds to be Paid in Six Months & Thirty pounds in twelve Months from the Date hereof." " The folloxviiig sums of Money expended by the Tozvn of Medzuay for hiring Soldiers to serve in the Continental Army in the year 17S1, agreeable to Resolve of Gen- eral Court Dec 2 ijSo. John Dickinson for 3 years £70 Henry Bush " 70 William Lee " 70 Samuel Noble for 3 years £70 William Southworth 2 years 70 Joseph Southworth 2 " 70 Henry Ellis "j Selectmen Oliver Adams \ of Joseph Lovell J Medivay. Medway, 30, 1783." " Jareb Preston, receipts for £12 hiring four soldiers into the Continental service for 3 years. May 31 17S1. William Demsey Benj. Davison John Davison Rodger Crain receipt May 31, 1781 for £90 for engaging themselves as soldiers in the Continental Army for the term of 3 years. LoRiNG Cushing receipts. May 30 1781, for £30 for one year's service. Benj. Parnel receipts for £90 as Bounty for three years service, June 251'!, 1782. Jonathan Pierce. Receipts Aug. 21st 1786, for £8-10-8 in full, for nine month's wages in the Continental Army in the year 1779-80." 21 '■^ By x'irtue of An Act of the General Courts November y' j'A ijSj. A Return of Bounfys and Hire Given by the Inhabitants of the Toivn of Med-i.vay. Orders of Court of June and July 1776, to Ticonderoga £432-13-4 162 128 48 224 70-10 39 39 168 793 360 120 218-6 84 80 2S0 275-12 54-7 I So 118 £3-874-8-4 3,160 126 137-11 103 61 2,680 70- 2-6 121-10 4-5-8" The Revolutionary Papers printed above were largely furnished by George Lovell Richardson, a. m., of Abington, Mass. Many of them were the original documents which had been preserved among the papers of Cap- tain Joseph Lovell, of Revolutionary fame, who was the great-great-grand- father of Mr. Richardson. The Independence of the American Colonies was virtually achieved October 19, 1781, by the capture of Cornwallis and his army in Yorktown, but hostilities did not cease for some time after that event, and peace was not proclaimed until April 19, 1783, just eight years from the battle of Lexino-ton. 5 months to 28 men Hire Amount, . . . . . Sept iyy6 to 16 men to or near New York 2 months, Nov"" 1776 to 11 men to the Jarses for three months, July 1777 to 12 men to Bristol in _ye State Rhode Island, Sept. 1777 to 56 men for the Private Expd Rhode Island 1 month Oct. 1777 to 5 men to Guard ye British Troops Cambdg 5 months, Dec™ 1777 to 4 men to guard ye store near Boston 3 months, Dec™ 1777 to 2 men to guard Continental stores 6 months, Dec" 1777 to 14 men to je State Rhode Island 3 months, April 1778 to 6 men to fish Kill 9 months, April 1778 to 4 men to North River 8 months, June 1778 to II men State Rhode Island 21 D.ays, June 177S to 6 men State Rhode Island 6 months, 6 men Bountys for the Town £14 each, June 1778 to 2 men Store guard in this State 6 months, July 177S to 20 men State Rhode Island 15 days, August 1778 to 13 men State Rhode Island 27 days, August 1778 to 14 men State Rhode Island During Seidge, Sept. 1778 to 4 men to guard sea coast 3 months ^, May 1779 to 4 men State of Rhode Island 6 weeks, Sum Total, June 9 1779 to 6 men nine months (paper), .... June 28 1779 to 2 men at or near Boston, .... July 24 1779 to 2 men. . . . near Boston, .... August 11 1779 to 4 men State of Rhode Island one month . August 11 1779 to 3 men State Rhode Island one month Oct. St lyyg to 2 men, April 24th 17S0, June 22, 1780 to 16 men for three months (paper), . March 1781 to 17 men to State Rhode Island N.E., August 1781 to 9 men 3 months Standing Ac* (Hard Money), Oct. 1782 to 2 men guard Nantasket, (Hard Mo.) 22 The War of iSi3. The United States declared war against England June 19, 181 2, the occasion being the seizure of American vessels and the impressment of thousands of American seamen into the British service. The town of Med- way was represented in the army during this last war with Great Britain, but no complete list of the soldiers can be obtained from any official source. The statement is made that " In the settlement of the claims of Massachu- setts upon the General Government growing out of that war the rolls were surrendered by the State and are held as vouchers by the United States Gov- ernment. The State has not been permitted to have even copies of them. Some claim agents, a few years ago, made copies of a portion and sold them to the State. These are in the Adjutant-General's office in one large volume. But the rolls are simply lists of the men by companies without giving their residences. The only clue of their I'esidence being the town in which the compan\' was recruited. Neither do these copies contain all the organizations. The original rolls are in the Third Auditor's office, Wash- ington, and the only method would seem to be to get copies from there, a matter of doubtful possibility." The few names of soldiers in the War of 181 2, which have been fur- nished by tradition, are the following: Captain Jeremy Daniels, Jotham Fairbanks, Leonard Fairbanks, Silas Fairbanks, and Charles Howard. The last battle of the War of 1812 was fought Januaiy 8, 1815, in New Orleans, La., the United States winning a most decisive victory. Had the telegraph been in use at that time the great Battle of New Orleans would never have been fought, for a treaty of peace was signed December 24, 1814, fourteen days before, in Ghent, Belgium. This treaty provided that all places captured by either army during the war should be restored to their rightful possessors. Provision was also made for the settlement of the northwest boundary of the United States, and the amicable arrangement of some other matters of minor importance. But the treaty was silent in regard to the impressment of American seamen, which was the great cause of the war. Nevertheless, England, from that day to this, has not impressed our sailors, so that the object of the war was prac- tically attained. The President issued a proclamation of peace February iSth, 1S15, which was hailed with public rejoicings in all jDarts of the country. 23 The War for the Uxion. iS6i — 1S65. After a period of nearly half a century the national peace was again broken b}^ the fire of Confederate rebel batteries, opened upon Fort Sumter. The first gun of the greatest civil war of modern times was fired at half-past four o'clock Friday morning, April 13, 1861. President Lincoln immediately issued a call for 75,000 troops, and there responded 300,000 volunteers, ready to defend the American flag. The first blood of the war was shed in the streets of Baltimore, April 19, 1861, the eighty-sixth anniversary of the first blood shed in the War of the Revolution on Lexington Green. The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, hur- rying to the defense of Washington, was attacked in the streets of Baltimore and several soldiers were killed. A Union soldier, being fatally shot, turned about just before he fell lifeless, saluted the flag, and exclaimed : "All Hail THE Stars and Stripes ! " The citizens of Medway were at once roused, and the old fire of patriot- ism kindled in their veins. They at first met together in a large informal assembly to listen to impromptu addresses, and to encourage the enlistment of volunteers. As soon as possible a warrant was issued and a regular town-meeting was assembled April 29th, 1861. 24 The Doings of the Town in Support of the War. " April 29, 1S61. The following committee of twelve was chosen by the town to recommend such measures as the emergency requires : Charles H. Deans, Wm. H. Cary, Wm. Everett, Wm. B. Boyd, David Daniels, Wil- lard P. Clark, Jason Smith, A. C. Grant, M. M. Fisher, Horatio Mason, Abijah R. Wheeler, and Oliver Clifford, who presented the following Res- olutions : " W/iereas, The people by certain conventions in the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, in violation of their obligations to the other states of the Union and to the Fede- ral Government, have declared themselves independent, taken forcible posses- sion of the forts, arsenals, custom-houses, navy and dock yards, ships, and mu- nitions of war, belonging to and in the lawful custody of the United States, confiscated the property, and cruelly tortured the persons, and even destroyed the lives of Northern citizens, living peaceably in their midst, and now threaten to expel the constituted authorities from the national capital, and possess or destroy the public archives at Washington, and " IVAereas, Large numbers in other states are in open sympathy or active cooperation with the rebel party in their designs to overthrow the American Union and to substitute a slave-holding oligarchy or a military despotism, rejecting entirely the principle of political equality and the right of a consti- tutional majority to govern, " M7/creas, In view of this great Rebellion, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, after long forbearance in the hope of returning reason, and submission to the Government, has issued his proclamation, calling upon the loyal states to furnish a sufficient force to defend the capital and to crush the Rebellion, and " W/iercas, John A, Andrew, Governor of this Commonwealth, the mil- itary authorities and forces thereof, have proinptly responded to the call of the national executive, and the sixth regiment, through the energy and the pru- dent foresight of the Governor, became the first to enter the capital for its defense, the first to encounter danger and death in the city of Baltimore on the lyth instant, a day now twice i-endered immortal in American history, and " VV/icreas^ The Governor has called upon the several towns and all good citizens to aid in defense of the constitution, the government and the enforce- ment of its laws, now be it '•'•Resolved^ By the citizens of Medway in legal town-meeting assembled that we cherish with unalterable devotion the Constitution adopted by our fathers and will inflexibly support the Government of the United States, that we will contribute our full proportion of men and means to enable the Presi- dent to prosecute the war invoked by a rebel force to a successfid issue and to maintain its power at home and its honor abroad. '•'•Resolved^ That we arc not insensible to the evils and horrors of ci^•il war, yet we regard civil govenuuent as an ordinance of God for the good of man, and especially deem it a duty to ourselves and to posterity to defend with life, if need be, that government which has given to us and to our fathers pros- perity and peace, now that a traitor's hand is stretched forth to destroy it. 25 " Resolved, That it becomes all good citizens to practice a rigid economy in personal and family expenses, eschewing all luxurious and extravagant liv- ing in respect to diet, dress, furniture, and equipage, improving every oppor- tunity to obtain more ample means for the support of government and all objects of public and private charity during the crisis now impending. '"'• Resolved, That a contingent military fund be established by the town, not exceeding in amount the sum of three thousand dollars. " Resolved, That the treasurer is authorized to borrow on the credit of the town such sums of money not exceeding the above amount, as may be necessary to meet all payments duly authorized and drawn by the selectmen for military purposes. " Resolved, That a military committee consisting of nine persons, includ- ing the selectmen and chairman of the board of overseers, be appointed with power to provide suitable clothing and uniforms, and all necessary equip- ments not furnished by the State, for any company of volunteer militia that may be i"aised in the town and vicinity and accepted by the Governor. To provide also a suitable armory for said company, and all other things needful to perfect them in military drilling and discipline preparatory to active ser- vice, and in case such a company be not organized, to make similar provis- ions for any citizens of Medway who may serve in any other company of volunteer militia. " The committee are also authorized to j^ay such bounty to the members of said company, or to individual volunteers, that have or may enter into actual service and to make such provisions for the support of their families belong- ing to this town as they shall deem suitable or as the town may direct, not, however, incurring any expense beyond the amount of the military fund. " Resolved, That the selectmen are hereby authorized and required to draw their warrant upon the town treasurer for all bills duly approved by the committee on militar}' affairs. " Resolved, That the military committee be authorized to confer with the proper authorities of other towns, and to make any joint arrangements with them for the raising and supporting a company of volunteer militia, or the families of any who may enter actual service, which they may deem lawful and proper." The foregoing resolutions were adopted by the town, and the following military committee chosen : Messrs. Joel P. Adams, William Daniels, Simeon Fisher, David Daniels, Charles H. Deans, Horatio Mason, Jason Smith, William B. Boyd, and A. vS. Harding. "June II. Voted to raise the sum of $3,000, to be expended vmder the direction of the above committee, for the families of the volunteers. "September 23, 1S61. Voted, That patriotism, no less than common humanity and natural affection, require that all suitable means be employed to recover the bodies of any of our citizen soldiers who may fall in battle or die in the service of their country, and to provide for their interment among their friends and fellow-citizens at home. That for this purpose the military com- mittee be authorized to render such aid to the families of the vohmteers from this town, as, in their judgment, the exigency of any case may require, and that the expense thus incurred shall be defrayed from the fund already pro- vided in aid of the families of volunteers. 26 "January 3' i86'2. Voted. That the selectmen be directed to prepare a suitable record of all volunteers from Medway. Vid. The Record of THE Union Soldiers. "March 3, 1862. The military committee reported tliat the sum of $5,277.37 had been paid during the year to the families of volunteers. Chose Messrs. William Daniels, Simeon Fisher, Clark Partridge, Chas. II. Deans, and William B. Boyd a military committee for the ensuing year. " Voted^ That the committee be instructed to prepare a plan for future dis- bursements and present the same to the town for their action at the next April meeting, continuing the same plan as heretofore for the present month. " Ajoril, 1862. Voted., That the committee be instructed to conform to the interpretation put upon statute by the state auditor in all cases of disburse- ment. Voted., That the treasurer be authorized to borrow the sum of $5,000. "July 19, 1862. Voted., That the selectmen are authorized to offer a bounty of One Hundred dollars, to be paid to each volunteer who shall enlist into the service of the United States, as a part of this town's proportion of volunteers, required of this state as indicated in General Order No. 26 of His Exxellenc}'' Governor Andrew, and dated at Boston, July 8, 1862. "That said sum be paid to each volunteer when he shall have been law- fully mustered into service and become also entitled to receive the bount}' ortered by the general government. "That the town treasui'er is authorized to borrow, upon the credit of the town, such sums of money as may be necessary to pay the bount}- and such incidental expenses of recruiting as may be authorized by the selectmen, and that the faith of the town is hereby solemnly pledged to indemnify and save harmless all persons or corporations who may loan the treasurer, or in any way become liable for any sums of money loaned to the treasurer for the 2)ur- pose aforesaid. " That the selectmen, after having taken legal counsel, are instructed to l^etition the next legislature, if deemed necessary b}' them, to legalize the proceedings of this meeting. " That the selectmen, clergymen, and all good citizens, are earnestly so- licited to encourage and stimulate, by public meetings and otherwise, the prompt enlistment of the requisite number of volunteers from this town, that our fellow-citizens already in the service may be cheered and sustained by accession of numbers and strength, the rebellion crushed, and peace and prosperity soon return to our common country. "August 15, 1862. Voted., That the sum of one hundred dollars in ad- dition to the sum already appropriated, be paid to all such as shall enlist to complete the quota of this town under the call for three hundred thousand volunteers for three years. "That this additional bounty be paid to all such accepted volunteers as shall enlist on or before the day of draft. " That the selectmen are authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer when mustered into service for nine months, to the number that may be required of this town, under the order of the President of the United States for three hundred thousand of the militia for the several states, and dated August 4, 1862, provided that said volunteers shall enlist on or before the day of draft. 27 "That the selectmen be authorized to employ such persons as they may need to assist them in the service of recruiting the requisite number of vol- unteers. "That the town recommend that the volunteers of this town for nine months, unite with others from adjoining towais to form an entire company, under such officers as they may elect, and to offer their services forthwith to the Governor. "That the town treasurer is authorized to borrow money on the credit of the town to pay the aforesaid bounty, and such expenses for recruiting as may be ordered by the selectmen. "September 13, 1862. Voied^ That the town treasurer, under the direc- tion of the selectmen, is hereby authorized to pay the bounty of one hundi'ed dollars to each of the volunteers from this town now legally enlisted. That the volunteers for nine months be entitled to their bounty when mustered into the service of the United States. "November 4, 1S62. Voted., That the selectmen are hereby authorized to make such provisions for the support of dependent families of deceased volunteers from the town of Medway, or of such as may be discharged on account of sickness contracted, or wounds received while in actual service, as in their judgment may be necessary for their comfortable support. " November 29, 1862. Voted, That a committee consisting of Messrs. M. M. Fisher, Charles H. Deans, and William Daniels, be chosen to confer with the authorities at the State House, and to ascertain if the quota assigned to this town of volunteers for nine months is correct, and to report at some future meeting. "December 6, 1862. The committee chosen at the last meeting made a verbal report, which was accepted. And the town " Voted, That all votes now upon the town records whereby bounties have been offered to nine months' men under the present call for 19,080 men, be, and are hereby repealed, and, further, that the selectmen of this town be di- rected not to accept an}' transfer of nine months' men. " Voted, That the selectmen be authorized to recruit the quota of twelve men for wdiich this town is liable, to serve for three years, by offering a bounty not to exceed the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, and pay such agent as they shall find it necessary to employ, a reasonable sum as compen- sation, and, further, that they be authorized to pay the sum of two hundred dollars to all men who shall be drafted under the present call. "July 20, 1863. ^^oted, That the selectmen be authorized to aid the fam- ilies of each drafted man belonging to this town, who may, on due examina- tion by the board of enrollment, be found liable to service, by the payment of three hundred dollars to the wife, child, parent, sister, or brother of such drafted man, on the following conditions : " 1st. That said drafted man shall actually serve, or furnish an accepted substitute, alien or non-resident. " 2d. That he shall give satisfiictory security to the selectmen that his family, dependent upon him for support, shall require no further aid during his time of service. "3d. That a sum equivalent to one hundred dollars for each man, whose family shall thus be aided, be raised by subscription among the di'afted men and others, and paid into the town treasury. 28 " Voted, That the families of all drafted men entering the service person- ally, not provided for in the above conditions, shall receive such aid as the State allows. " Voted, That the town treasurer be authorized to borrow such sums of money as may be required to carry the provisions of the above votes into effect. "July 27, 1863. Voted, That the selectmen be authorized in accordance with Chapter 176 of the General Laws of 1863, to aid the dependent families of such persons as may be drafted, or become the substitutes of those drafted, to supply the quota of this town under the act of Congress, approved March 3, 1863, by an allowance of one dollar and fifty cents per week to each member of said families, not exceeding three. And the selectmen are fur- ther authorized to advance upon said allowance to such of said families as desire it, the sum of one hundred dollars whenever the aforesaid drafted men, or their legal substitutes, shall be duly mustered into service, and said advances shall be deducted from said weekly allowances in such a manner as the selectmen may deem best. "November 38, 1863. A committee of seven to secure the enlistment of volunteers was chosen, viz. : Messrs. William Daniels, Simeon Fisher, Clark Partridge, D. J. Hastings, George L. Richardson, Jason Smith, and William B. Boyd. Voted, That the committee be authorized to expend such sums of money as they may deem necessary to fill the quota of this town, and that the committee be empowered to fill vacancies. "February 39, 1864. Voted, That the selectmen, whenever they shall deem it lawful and expedient so to do, are hereby authorized to pay a bounty, not exceeding one hundred dollars, to any volunteer who has enlisted or may enlist as part of this town's quota under the last two calls of the President for five hundred thousand men, provided said volunteers i^eceive no other than a state or national bounty. And they are also authorized as aforesaid to refund to George L. Richardson, treasurer of the citizens' bounty fund, such sums as may have been paid by him in behalf of any citizens as boun- ties to any volunteers as aforesaid, provided the sums so paid shall not in either case exceed a bounty of one hundred dollars to each volunteer. " And the selectmen are further authorized to pay the amount of state aid to the families of all volunteers or drafted men. "March 7, 1864. Voted, That the selectmen be authorized to grant such aid to the families of discharged volunteers as in their judgment the ex- igency of the case may require. " April 4, 1864. Voted, To grant the sum of $5,000 toward the debt in- curred on account of military expenses and interest thereon, and for recruit- ing purposes. "April 3S, 1864. Voted, To grant the sum of $3,000 for the purpose of filling the quota for the last call of the President, or any deficiency under the calls for 700,000 men, the amount not to exceed $135 per volunteer, and if there should be a balance remaining after filling such quotas, the same is to be applied to the payment of the town debt. "June 7, 1864. Voted, To authorize the selectmen to pay the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each man who shall volunteer to fill the quota of this town. A committee of three was chosen to act with the 29 selectmen, viz., Messrs. George L. Richardson, James M. Daniels, and Sumner Robbins. " November 8, 1S64, Voted., To abate the poll taxes of all soldiers v^dio are or have been in the United States service the current year. The select- men were also authorized to pay the sum of $125 to every person who enters the United States service and is accredited to this town on a future and expected call. "April 3, 1865. Granted., The sum of $7,000 for paying state aid the current year. "June 9, 1865. I'oted., To pay and refund all sums of money con- tributed by individuals and expended by the selectmen for the purpose of obtaining volunteers to fill the quotas of this town in the year 1864, and that the wdiole amount be assessed and collected this year ; and $6,700 was granted for this purpose. " November 7, 1S65. looted. To abate the poll taxes of all soldiers from this town who have been in the United States service the present year." Miscellaneous Notes and Comments. The Military Committee, chosen April 29, 1861, immediately took in hand the business assigned them. At a meeting held on the evening of the same day of the town-meeting, the committee organized by the choice of Cap- tain David Daniels as chairman, and Charles H. Deans, Esq., as secretary. There were sub-committees appointed to visit adjoining towns, to learn what course was being taken by them, and to invite volunteers to unite with our own townsmen in making up one or more companies. At subsequent meet- ings other matters were decided upon, which can only be stated from memory, as the records of the committee w^ere afterwards accidentally de- stroyed by fire. A vote was passed to pay our volunteers for time spent in military drill. Satisfactory arrangements were also made for the support of their families and dependents, while in the service of the Government. The matter of uniforms and equipment was also taken into consideration. Mean- while men were emolling for service, and had commenced military drill under the instruction of Captain David Daniels, an experienced militia ofiicer. There were those also, already in the sei-vice, who had enlisted under the first call of the President for troops for a three months' term. Early in May it was ascertained that by waiving their right to a choice of officers from among their own number, they could join a regiment, to be commanded by Colonel George H. Gordon. This they at once agreed to do, and at a meeting called for that purpose in the Village, they, by a unanimous vote, chose vSamuel M. Qiiincy for Captain, William B. Williams for First Lieutenant, and O. H. Howard for Second Lieutenant, these being the men designated by Colonel Gordon. About May 11, 1861, the company, consisting of eighty men, fifty -four of whom were residents of Med way, left town for Camp Andrew, Brook Farm, in West Roxbury, and became Company E, Sec- ond Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. In this camp of instruction they remained until July 8, 1861, when they marched by rail and steamer, via New York City, and through New Jersey and Maryland, to Northern Vir- 30 ginia, and became a part of the Army of the Potomac. It is not possible, within the limits here allowed, to give a history of their three years of field service. In addition to the brief biographical sketch of each soldier, which forms a part of this record, if any would know more of the weary marches, the hard-fought battles, and all the dangers and discomforts of army experi- ence, they are referred to the History of the Second Massachusetts Vol- unteers^ prepared by their Chaplain, the Rev. A. H. Quint, D. D., and also to a volume bv the same author, entitled The Pototnac and Rapidan. But enlistments did not cease with the departure of the first company ; men continued to volunteer, joining such branches of the service as suited their preference, until about thirty more had joined the army previous to the call of the President, dated July 2, 1862, for 300,000 additional men, to serve for three years, or the war. The quota of the town under this call was barely filled, when, on the 4th of August followmg, another call was issued for 300,000 men, to serve for nine months. This abbreviated term of service gave an impetus to enlistments. The quota of Medway, as first assigned, was rapidly filled, and more would have enlisted, had they been called for at the time. A subsequent revision of quotas throughout the state resulted in a call upon the town, later in the season, for twelve men more, under the same call, and for three years instead of nine months. The nine months' men from Medway, with some from Medfield, Frank- lin, Bellingham, and Holliston, and a few from other places, made up a full company. This company was organized at Medway, on the 28th of August, 1862, by the choice of Joseph Stedman, of Medfield, Captain, David A. Partridge, of Medway, First Lieutenant, and Ira B. Cook, of Bellingham, Second Lieutenant. The sergeants were Joseph C. Cliftbrd, George W. Ballou, Benjamin C. Tinkham, of Medway, T. M. Turner, of Medfield, and Albert L. Clark, of Medway; corporals. Fred D. Morse, of Medway, James B. Rabbit, of Wrentham, L. H. Turner, of Medfield, Edmund A. Jones, of Medway, Robert G. Lowey, of Sherborn, and Henry J. Daniels, of Medw^ay. The company adopted the name of "The Adams Guard," in honor of the Hon. Charles Francis Adams, then United States Minister to England. On the 3d of September, 1862, they again assembled at Medway, preparatory to their departure for camp. Through the liberality of the citizens of the Village, they, with invited guests, partook of a bountiful dinner at the Qiiinobequin House, after which they marched to the church, where brief but stirring addresses were made by the several clergymen of this and adjoining towns, and by other distinguished citizens. Then a pro- cession was formed, consisting of nearly a thousand persons, under com- mand of the marshal of the day, K. Fairbanks, Esq., assisted by A. S. Harding and D. J. Hasting, Esqs., which escorted the " company to the station, where, amid cheers and tears, the train moved ofi' with its precious freight." At the camp in Readville, Dedham, Mass., the company became Company B of the Seventy-second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. The regiment remained in camp until November 21, 1862, when it left for New York, to unite with the troops under General N. P. Banks, for an expe- dition to the gulf region. Their service was mostly in Louisiana. The com- pany participated in two engagements, one at La Fourche Crossing, and the other at Brashcar Citv. Owing to the exigencies of the service, the men 31 were retained beyond their stipulated time, and did not arrive at home until nearly the middle of August, 1S63. A large proportion returned sufiering with malarial disease, of which several died, and the remainder recovered vei-y slowly. Again, in 1S64, at the call of the President for volunteers for one hundred days, many of the veterans of this regiment enlisted again, the ranks being filled up by new and younger men, about one-half the members of Company B being residents of Medway. During this term of service they were stationed at Alexandria and Great Falls, Md. The appended list of quotas contains the names of all who enlisted to the credit of the town under each call, from the beginning to the end of the war, with the amount of bounty paid to each, and the amount of state and town aid paid to families or dependents. There is also given an account of all the expenses of the town on account of the war, from April, 1861, to the close of December, 1865. It is certainly to the credit of the town, and worthy of mention, that at the close of the war the town had a surplus over all calls, of four men. In June, 1863, a draft was ordered by the President for one-fifth of the first class enrolled. This class embraced all men between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five. For Medway, fifty-six were drafted. A copy of the provost-marshal's record appears on a subsequent page. The acts of the town relating to the war, from 1861 to 1865 inclusive, already given, seem worthy of some comment. At a town-meeting held September 23, i86r, resolutions, prepared and presented by the Hon. M. M. Fisher, were unanimously adopted, authorizing the committee on military aftairs to aid the families of any of our citizens who may fall in battle or die in the service of their country, to recover and bring home their remains. At a legal town-meeting, January 3, 1863, on motion of the same gentleman, the town voted unanimously, directing the selectmen to cause a record to be made of all volunteers from this town, or whose nearest kindred resided here, who have or may hereafter enlist in the service of the Government in the War for the Union. This is believed to have been the first act of the kind passed by any municipality in the Commonwealth. The Legislature of 1863 passed an act, a little more than one year later, requiring such a record to be kept by every town and city in the State. In the year 1864, when towns were prohibited by law from granting above a specified sum per man as bounty, the citizens subscribed to aid in filling the quotas of the town under the several calls for men, the sum of nearly seven thousand dollars. Afterwards, in 1S65, under the provisions of a statute permitting the same, the town assumed and repaid these subscriptions to the amount of $6,700. The ladies of the town, always ready for a good work, manifested from the first their interest in the comfort and welfare of our soldiers. The first company which left town, Company E, Second Massachusetts, carried many proofs of the thoughtful care of mother, wife, and sister, in conveniences indispensable to camp-life. The same care followed them, and Chaplain Qiiint, in his history of the regiment, speaks of special favors to the different companies by people of the towns from which they came ; alluding to Com- pany E as experiencing particular kindness from Medway. But it was not to our own men alone but to others also that these supplies were sent. As the war progressed the call became more imperative. The sources of gov- ernment supply had not expanded to keep pace with the necessities of such 32 a vast army raised so suddenly. To meet these great needs, there were oro-anized by the ladies in many towns and cities, Soldiei's' Aid Societies. In this town the sewing circles of the day, better known then, perhaps, as " Ladies' Benevolent Societies," took up the work. At their large and fre- quent meetings a great amount of work was done. It would be gratifying if the amount and kind of work could now be stated. But no records can be obtained giving the interesting information. Suffice it to say that count- less socks and mittens, under-flannels for soldiers' wear, clothing for hospital use, bedding, pillows for wounded limbs, lint and bandages were among the supplies. One lady says "the attic chests were ransacked, and grand- mother's linen was none too good to be given." Fruit and delicacies for the sick were also donated and forwarded with the other supplies through the Unitevl States Sanitary Commission, or sent to the Chaplains of certain regriments. A Complete Record of Men from Medway who served in the Army and Navy of the United States during the War for the Union, i86i — 1865, with other Statistics OF THE Town relating to the War. This Record ivas prepared laidcr the direction of the Selectmen^ pursu- ant of the Vote of the Tozv/i^ and in accordance ivith the Acts of the State Legislature. The Vote of the Town, passed January 3, 1862. " Voted, That the Selectmen be directed to prepare a suitable record of all volunteers, from Medway and vicinity, attached to Co. E, 2d Reg't. Mass. Vols., and all others resident in this town, or whose parents or nearest kindred reside therein, enlisted or serving, or who may enlist and serve the Government in the war with the Rebel Confederacy ; said record to give the names, ages, residence, nativity, date, and term of enlistment, term of actual service, date of their discharge, to what company and regiment attached, their rank, any action in which they may have been engaged, whether wounded, killed, or taken prisoner, also any important incidents connected with their service, together with the action of the town upon the war, votes passed, moneys expended, to whom, and for what paid, and all voluntary contributions in aid of the war, as far as practicable, said record to be made in a book provided for that purpose, and at the close of the war to be placed with other records of town in the clerk's office." 33 "THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. "An Act to Preserve a Record of our Soldiers and Officers. "Approved March 7, 1S63. " Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in Gen- eral Court assembled, and by authority of the same, as follows : " Section i. It shall be the dvity of the clerk of every city and town of the Commonwealth, as soon as may be after the passage of this act to make out a full and complete record of the names of all the soldiers and officers who compose his town's quota, of the troops furnished by the Commonwealth to the United States during the present rebellion, stating the place of residence, the time of enlistment of each, and the nvmibcr and designation of his regi- ment and company ; also the names of all who have resigned or been dis- charged, and at what time and for what cause, and all who have died in the service, and stating when practicable, at what tinie and place and the cause of death, whether by disease, accident, or on the field of battle, and the pro- motions of officers and from the ranks, and the date thereof; and the names of all absentees, if any ; and all such other facts as may relate strictly to the military career of each soldier and officer. " Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the clerk of every city and town to pro- cure a suitable blank book in which to make said record, and to preserve it among the other records of the town, and make such addition to the same as may be necessary, from time to time, to make said record perfect and com- plete. And said clerks shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for their services and expenses in performing the duties devolved upon them by the provisions of this act, to be paid by their respective cities or towns. " Sec. 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage." " An Act in addition to 'An Act to Preserve a Record of our .Soldiers and Officers.' " Approved April 29, 1S63. " Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in Gen- eral Court assembled, and by authority of the same, as follows : " Section i. The first section of an act, entitled ' An Act to Preserve a Record of our Soldiers and Officers,' approved March seventh in the 3'ear eighteen hundred and sixty-three, is hereby so "amended that the record re- quired by the provisions of said first section, shall, as far as practicable, state the time and place of birth, names of parents, previous occupation, term of enlistment, time of entering the service, and whether married or single, of all such soldiers and officers. " Sec. 2. The clerk of each city and town shall also keep a full and complete record of the names of all soldiers and officers residents of all such cities and towns engaged in the naval sei^vice of the United States during the present rebellion, which record, shall, as far as practicable, state the time and place of birth, names of parents, the date at which he entered such ser- vice, his previous occupation, whether he was married or single, the vessel 3 34 or vessels on which he served, the battles or kind of service in which he was engaged, whether he resigned or was discharged, or deserted, and the date of such resignation, discharge, or desertion, the cause of such discharge or resignation, his promotion and the dates, occasions and nature of the same ; and if he died in the service it shall state the date and cause of his death, and such record shall contain any and all other such facts as relate to the naval career of such seamen or officers during such rebellion. " Sec. 3. The adjutant-general shall prepare suitable blank books in conformity with the requirements of this act, with proper blanks for mar- ginal notes, and furnish the same to the several cities and towns at cost on the application of the clerk thereof. "Sec. 4. All the expenses incurred in making said records, with the cost of the record books, shall be paid by the several cities and towns, and the records, when completed, shall be deposited and kept in the city and town clerk's office. " Sec. 5. The second section of chapter sixty-five of the acts of the year eighteen himdred and sixty-three, is hereby repealed. " Sec. 6. This act shall take eflect upon its passage." The Soldiers of the Union Army. 1S61 — 1865. The Volunteers under the first call of the President for three months' men, dated April /j , 1S61. A.ddison T. Hastings.. Egbert O. Ilixon Francis L. B. Monroe. Amos L. Fuller $36 00 George W. Mahr William S. Partridge William H. Dunbar The Volunteers under the second call of the President, and enlisted persons to July, JS62. Milton S. Adams $498 17 Sidney W. Allen 73 00 Henry W. Browne 130 75 George F". Browne Albert A. Ballou 608 00 Edmund M. Bullen 444 3° George H. Barton 166 00 John W. Cass Albert H. Clark 33S 00 Charles E. Cummings Timothy Coughlin Charles E. Cary David Coates John Coad William A. Daniels Charles M. Disper 71 00 Thomas Dudy Alonzo E. Dunton 17S 50 Charles 1 1. Daniels 534 2 1 William D. Daniels 174 00 George B. Everett $ Charles H. Everett Albert F. Fales 33S 00 John M. Fales 174 82 Emmons Force. Charles F. Fuller 230 00 Thomas Flaherty 134 26 James M. Grant 319 30 Frank S. Grant Isaac C. Greenwood 664 00 George E. Greenwood 3- '^o Charles A. Grant 12 50 John Gormly Peter Harrington John Henry Edmund W. Hill 126 00 Alvin W. Houghton ^55 00 Albert C. Houghton Alonzo Hixon 91S 25 Edward Hogan 156 42 35 Edward P. Hart $103 00 Moses Hill 330 26 Edwin H. Hosmer 38 84 Egbert O. Hixon 395 82 William Hawes George H. Ide Daniel Inman 29 00 Charles C. Kimball Charles G. Kingsbury Albert W. Mann 260 00 James B. May 384 00 Edward A. May Daniel Mundon 172 00 Eleazar Morse 505 9c Lewis L. Miller Milton H.Morse 2257 Gilbert McCuUom 33 00 F. Le Baron Monroe Michael O'Donnell Alfred Onion John O'Hara William R. Parsons 26762 Jonathan Pitcher 98 00 Asa D. Prescott 250 40 Martin W. Phipps $255 12 Thomas Rollins 224 00 Benjamin F. Remick 266 85 George H. Read 112 71 Michael Slaven Herman S. Sparrow John H. Swarinan 226 42 Frederic Swarman 456 80 Lewis A. Treen 195 00 John A. Treen William H. Turner Charles H. Torrey 28 14 Charles Whitney 518 00 Henry Wheat 1S15 32 Alfred C Wheat George H. Williams ... George C. Webber 653 82 Horace J. Wilmarth 123 t;7 David S. Darling" 2900 George F. Simpson . William H. Dunbar George V. Partridge Emory Richardson James McCowan 32 00 The Volunteers inidcr the third call of the President, July, 1862, for three years' nieti. BOUNTY. AID. Daniel McAleyey $200 $ Lord M. Ackert 200 George Bancroft 100 2542 Aaron Brown 100 86 84 Newhall Barber 100 Sylvanus Bullard 100 Edward C. Barrows 100 William Hiram Chace 100 3600 Alexander M. Cushing 100 204 00 David A. Clark 100 Edmund N. Clark 100 John Carr 100 239 60 Abram D. Craig 100 Charles Clark - 100 14856 Alonzo M. Dain 100 Francis T. Dodge 100 Lewis L. Fisher 200 5900 George O. Grant 6S 20 Joseph A. Greenwood 148 40 BOUNTY. John Harney $ John G. Hosmer. 100 Joseph H. Howard 200 Albert M, Hayward 200 Thomas J. Harrington 200 Gilbert H. Iceland 100 Amos B. Morse 100 William M. Martin 100 George L. Myer 100 Peter Mawn 200 George O. Pond 100 Franklin Proctor 100 Brougham Roberts 100 George H. Stratton 100 Jeremiah Vose 200 Henry A. Wood 100 Albert H. Wiley 100 John Whitman 100 Charles Warden 100 $95 42 127 00 423 60 263 20 290 80 215 60 130 42 189 68 Volunteers under the fourth call of the President, August, iS(i3, for nine months' men. noUNTY. Charles A. Adams $100 Erastus Adams 100 George W.Adams 100 Stephen P. Adams 100 William Adams 100 Daniel Ackley 100 Lewis Burt'um 100 George W. Ballou 100 278 80 48 70 306 80 ^86 80 1 86 80 Albert E. Bullard... Robert W. Brown J. Warren Clark 100 Sewall J. Clark 100 Albert L. Clark 100 Joseph C. Clifford 100 D. Frank Covell Charles H. Cole 100 $100 $165 42 134 80 134 80 1 1 00 14 00 Z2, 00 36 BOUNTY. Henry J. Daniels $ioo James E. Fales lOO Frank L. Fisher loo George H. Plsher lOO Willard P. F'isher loo Julius A. Fitts loo Theodore W. Fisher loo George H. Greenwood loo Edmund A. Jones loo Frank V. Mann loo James Mitchell loo Frederic D. Morse loo Robert T. Morse loo John Nolan loo David A. Partridge loo George E. Pettis loo All 50 70 61 70 97 42 48 282 70 80 282 80 BOUNTY. Edwin C. Pond $100 Edwin D. Pond 100 George E. Pond 100 Warren J. Partridge 100 George S. Rice 100 Addison W. Richardson.. . . 100 Henry L,. Snell 100 John F. Stratton 100 George S. Sanford 100 Benjamin C. Tinkham 100 Lucius M. Turner 100 William H. Thomas 100 John Willey 100 Lewis Wheeler 100 Daniel S Woodman 100 Orson D. Young 100 48 70 172 23 87 20 134 80 33 00 134 80 134 80 Three years' mett, enlisted under the same call, an additional nutnber being required of the tozvn by re-adjustment of quotas. William C. Hawes $150 $226 00 James Andrews 150 John Miller 150 John Winter 150 George F. French 150 James Brown 150 Volunteers under the calls of the President, February and March, John Watts $150 Charles Allen 150 Charles Murray 150 John Conly 150 John Thompson 150 Richard Searles 150 sixth, seventh, and eighth, October iS64,for three years. BOUNTY. Harrison G. O. Grant $ George G. Nourse 100 Aaron Brown 100 George W. Bullard 100 Joel P. Bullard 100 Warren A. Clark 100 Asa Clark 100 Henry M. Rockwood 100 Albert L. Vallet 100 James A. Gale 100 George H. Hixon 100 Ezra Pierson 100 Joseph L. Gould 100 Joh n Looby John A. Pierce 100 Robert O. Young 100 Henry R. Dain 100 Charles E. Burr Charles Magorty Edmund J. Smith William Smith Charles E. Whitney James Whitcomb Timothy Daly George Bancroft George A. Fuller Willard P. Fisher 100 AID. $196 98 67 70 I3.S 42 186 80 8 00 193 00 67 42 96 80 128 26 67 42 191 80 233 00 208 00 228 80 228 80 33 00 52 GO 59 42 134 84 Charles Clark Alonzo E. Dunton. . . Charles H. Daniels.. Horace J. Wilmarth.. George H. Read Andrew Morse George H. Barton Asaph M. Bisbee Sheppard Davis John H. Kendall Marshall A. Bent Henry Tibbets George P". Leavit John Farren. Martin M. Keith John H. Durgin James Spellman James G. Young David H. Benner Jeremiah Cassidy Samuel P. Coffin Joseph Kersher John Fendt Thomas McKenna Charles W. Bracket.. Andrew Fitzsimmons William Kirby 165 155 155 155 155 155 155 160 185 1S5 iSs i8s 1S5 1 85 185 1S5 185 185 190 190 190 •, 1863. AID. 3IOI GO 120 GO 202 GO 78 42 104 00 136 00 166 00 87 GO 154 GO 72 00 117 14 37 Matthew M. Sperrj $190 $ John McCann 190 Alfred R. Bell 190 3956 John B. Jones 190 Arunah Ladd 190 George Brown 210 William W. Forman 285 13084 BOUNTY. AID. John F. O. Driscoll $285 $212 40 Phillip O. Sparrow, g . .. George W. Mahr, ' ^ . .. 448 20 George B. Hardy, f a ••• i34 00 Shuhael E. Dunbar, J | . . . William H. Matthews (substitute) Volutiteers. for one hundred days, under the ninth call of the President, July, 1864. Benj. C. Tinkham, George W. Ballou, George E. Fuller, Henry J. Daniels, J. Warren Clark, Alfred A. Gary, Stephen P. Adams, Edmund W. Hill, SewallJ. Clark, Frank L. Fisher, George E. Pond, William O. Andrews, Edwin H. Holbrook, E. A. J. Adams, William Adams, George H. Andrews, Adin P. Blake, Samuel B. Cary, Charles H. Cole, Frederic F. Clark, Alfred Clifford, William B. Clark, Amos A. Dugan, Edwin S. Davis, Michael Fitzgerald, Edwin A. Grant, Daniel Hammond, James H. Heaton, Frank W. Kimball, Geo. H. Kingsbury, George L. Myer, William F. Meritt, Stephen F. Purdy, George S. Rice, Henry H. Rich, Timothy Reardon, Patrick Regan, George A. Stedman, Lewis Wheeler, Edwin H. Hosmer, James S. Mitchell, William A. Nolan, George S. Sanford, George H. Rich. Volunteers under the tenth call of the President, July, 1S64, for one, t-vo, and three years. BOUNTT, John Leonard $ Calvin Adams 325 Richard B. McElroy 325 Charles S. Clark 325 Wm. H. Dunbar 325 Albert Vallet 325 William Lilley 325 James G. Richards 325 James E. Lawrence 325 Jesse Darling 325 Geo. W. Whitney 325 Peter Foster 325 Isaac C. Greenwood 325 John T. Greenwood 325 William M. Martin 325 Horatio T. Leonard 325 Silas P. Adams Navy William D. Newland " James Fitzgerald " George H. Hixon " John O. Hara " Christopher Corrigan.. . . . $So James Murray " /« addition to the above, there tvere assigtied to the quota of Medtvay by the Navy Commissioners the following -who had enlisted at large, that is, ivithout fiaming any city or tozvti as their residence. $S7 00 44 00 122 80 lOI 80 42 56 96 80 122 80 13S 80 lOI 80 122 80 no 88 no 90 82 00 Benj. F. Dexter $325 James F. Holmes 325 William Harold 325 Robert Hall 300 James J. Treanor 300 Charles E. Williams 325 Geo. A. Jacobs 300 Michael Schofield 325 Chandler W. Sanders 325 John Higgins 325 John F. Stratton 325 Geo. C. Webber 325 John Monks (substitute) .... 125 George H. Allen William H. Pettis Avery Sylvester For one year. For four years. For four years. For one year. Transferred from i8th Infantry. For one year For one year 39 14 38 60 24 00 37 84 50 12 no 80 109 60 123 20 ZT, 00 29 GO \,S2 GO 31 GO Henry Clay, John Donaphy, Rodman Carpenter, Hugh Donnelly, Daniel Cusick, Michael Donovan, Lucian R. Dorr, Milton S. Dodge, Henry Callaghan, Thomas Farranty, Stephen Farrell, Ederic S. Fernald, Gustave Finck, Alfred N. Fielder, Bernard Fitzpatrick, Joseph Fortis, Thomas Donnivan, Lysander W. Colson, Albert Fisher(officer , Willam Freeman 38 Volunteers under the call of the President for one, two, atid three years, dated December, 1S64. 33 70 29 70 V- 70 33 84 64 84 BOUNTY. AID. Frank B. Andrews $130 37 70 William P. Wjman 130 Charles H. Stewart 130 Edward L. Andrews 135 57 70 Charles H.Fisher 135 Michael Hart, Jr 135 Patrick Killalj 145 Silas Force 135 James T. Higgings 145 Henry S. Fisher 150 Cornelius Keating 150 William F. Kemp 175 Hugh O'Brien 175 Thomas O'Rourke 175 William E. Pettingill 150 Frank X. Sinzinger 170 James F. Murphy 175 Alpheus Proctor 175 31 84 Patrick Raferty 160 George W. Codding 165 44 98 Thomas Hacket 170 George F. Brown 165 69 20 George F. Marden 170 John McCabe 170 William F. Britton 170 Edward H. Wheeler 170 Jacob W. Butler 170 Patrick J. Donnovan 165 James McLaughlin 145 Timothy Coughlin 145 John Welch 165 Thomas Reese 165 George W. Armitage 170 Charles Osborne 170 John Hirl 170 Melvin Sawyer 170 Edward G. Tutein 165 George W. Bartlett 125 Amos A. Dugan 125 Henry Watts, James Wright, James Hubbard, Henry Ringold, Alexander Scott, John Lewis, Nelson Neptune. J 100 100 100 150 100 100 31 4^ 69 60 87 42 32 12 6 00 28 00 Volunteers from Medtvay zvho were accredited to other totvns but ivhose families received aid form this town. John Crawford Accredited to Milford $157 60 Christopher McNemara Accredited to Boston 51 70 John Scott _ Accredited to Cambridge 326 00 Samuel B. Adams Accredited to Orange 106 60 Henry Wheat Accredited to Bridgewater 93 88 $735 78 The Drafts Ordered and Made. The first draft under the call of the President for one-fifth of the first class enrolled was tnadefor this town July /j, iS6j. The following is a copy of the Provost- MarshaVs Record : George H. Hixon. Exempted. The only support of his mother. John F. Lesure. Exempted. Chronic inflammation, neck of bladder. Joseph H. Disper. Exempted. Chest too small. Addison A. Smith. Exempted. Natural feebleness of constitution. George S. Lesure. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Otis Springer. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Asa A. Green. Exempted. Malformation of chest. Thomas O'SuUivan. Exempted. Hernia, right inguinal. Patrick Keith. Exempted. Overage. William F. Carroll. Exempted. Over age. Harlan P. Sanford. Drafted at Washington, D. C., and paid commutation there. The Second Draft. Henry E. Gay. Passed. Furnished a substitute. Paid $300. Shubael E. Dunbar. Passed. Went into service. Henry Cooper. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. 39 William W. Gaj. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Elihu C. Wilson. Exempted. Chest too small. Phillip O. Sparrow. Passed. Went into service. Charles C. Kimball. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. George H. Cummings. Exempted. Alien. Andrew Partridge. Exempted. Insufficient teeth. Joseph C. Claflin. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Oliver A. Clark. Exempted. Parents elect before the draft. Henry M. Daniels. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Lewis L. Fisher. Exempted. Chronic diarrhcea. Charles E. Wood. Exempted. Chest too small. The. Third Draft. David A. Hixon. Exempted. Only son of infirm mother. Nathaniel Adams. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Charles Morris. Exempted. Non-resident. George A. Richards. Exempted. Hernia, left inguinal. Charles F. Adams. Exempted. Hernia and natural feebleness of constitution. Barney Rooney. Exempted. Alien. Frank A. Lovell. Exempted. Insufficient teeth. Byron Albee. Exempted. Old granular inflammation of eyelids. George W. Mahr. Passed. Went into the service. Charles S. Adams. Exempted. Hernia, left inguinal. John A. Hutchins. Exempted. Hemorrhoids, ulcerated. Matthew Mooney. A deserter. Never reported. Walter D. Ray. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Charles S. Clark. Exempted. The Fourth Draft. Charles H. Torrey. Exempted. In service March 3, 1S63. Daniel Covell. Exempted. Only support of parents. John W. Cass. Exempted. Decided feebleness of constitution. Joseph S. Adams. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. William B. Hodges. Exempted. Feebleness of constitution. Nathan W. Davenport. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. Willard P. Clark. Passed. Paid commutation, $300. George Black. Exempted. Enlargement of the heart. William H. Webb. Exempted. Malformation of chest. Edward Cheeny. Exempted. Insufficient teeth. Henry Wheat. Exempted. Insufficient teeth. Silas P. Adams. In the navy. William M. Adams. Exempted. Decided feebleness of constitution. Charles McGuire. A deserter. Never reported. The Fifth Draft. George B. Hardy. Passed. Went into service. Erastus H. Tyler. Exempted. Only support of mother. Charles W. Seavey. Exempted. Chest too small. Summary. Number drafted 56 1 Number went into service 4 Number exempted 35 Nuiriber drafted elsewhere i Number paid commutation 12 Number in naval service i Number put in a substitute i ' Number never reported 2 Military Expenses of the Town, 1S61 — 1865. May, 1S61, TO March, 1S62. Paid to volunteers for drilling and outfit $607 00 Paid George P. Metcalf, use of hall for drilling 9 00 Paid sundry persons for expenses relating to volunteers 44 69 40 Paid Military Committee for services to March i, 1S62, as follows : Abram S. Harding $ 5 00 David Dan iels 20 93 Joel P. Adams 5 00 Jason Smith 6 00 Simeon Fisher 500 Charles H. Deans 2700 William Daniels $700 Sundry bills by town treasurer 825 $8418 Total expense for the year, aside from aid to fam- ilies $744 87 March, 1S62, to March, 1863. Paid Bounties to 35 three years' men $4,300 00 Paid Bounties to 46 nine months' men 4,600 00 Paid Bounties to 12 three years' men 1,800 00 Total Bounties during the year $10,700 00 Miscellaneous Expenses. Paid D. J. Hastings for recovery of bodies of Ide and Sparrow $41 00 Paid W. D. Daniels toward expense of removal of body of W. A. Daniels 50 00 Paid sundry expenses 8 03 Paid Alfred A. Cary for attempt to recover the body of Charles E. Cary. ..... 25 00 Paid A. M. B. Fuller, time and expenses recruiting 37 49 Paid William Daniels, 23 days and expenses 60 04 Paid Clark Partridge, 8 days and expenses 21 70 Paid Simeon Fisher, 4 days 6 00 Paid A. P. & R. O. Forbush, board of recruits 13 00 Paid D. J. Hastings, telegram 2 89 Paid Merrill & Son, printing posters 2 50 Paid Dr. A. L. B. Monroe, examining sixty-three recruits 31 50 Paid D. A. Partridge, assistance in recruiting 46 00 Paid music at funeral of W. A. Daniels ., 25 00 Paid special aid to Mrs. Caroline E. Cushing 50 co Total miscellaneous expenses paid $420 15 March, 1863, to March, 1864. Miscellaneous Expejises. Paid toward removal of body of C. E. Cummings $46 00 Paid toward removal of body of George O. Pond 50 00 Paid toward removal of body of D. F. Covell 15 00 Total miscellaneous $iii 00 March, 1864, to March, 1865. Paid Bounties to 44 men, for three years, under calls of October, 1863, Feb- ruary and March, 1864 $ 7,005 00 Paid Bounties to 27 men for one year, call of July, 1864 8,700 00 Paid J. M. Daniels toward substitute 125 00 Paid one man in Navy, one year 80 00 Paid 39 men for one year, call of December, 1864 6,105 00 Paid for 7 state recruits 725 00 Total $22,740 00 Miscellatieous Expenses. Paid D. J. Hastings, money expended in recruiting $115 05 Paid D. J. Hastings, 65 days, from December, 1863 to July, 1864 130 00 Paid D. J. Hastings, horse and carriage hire 32 16 41 Paid Stacey and others for printing 9 37 Paid enrolled men to Worcester for exemption 48 80 Paid board of 2d Heavy Artillery Band, 24 men, one day, and other expenses of recruiting meeting at the village 46 00 Paid W. Daniels, services, 46 days, @ $3-50, includingexpenses 161 00 Paid for posters and circulars 5 50 Paid V. R. Coombs, services and expenses 8 00 Paid C. Partridge, 7 days' services and expenses 22 50 Paid Daniel G. Marston, assistance in recruiting -5 00 Paid D. J. Hastings, special services in securing credit for three years' men.. 375 00 Paid for removal of body of Edwin A. Grant 50 00 Paid for removal of body of Gilbert McCuUora 41 00 Total miscellaneous expenses for the year $1,069 3^ The Final Summary of Town Expenses for the War. Paid for Bounties $33,440 00 Refunded by the State, 1863 4,035 29 $29,404 71 Paid for the recovery of bodies 31S00 Miscellaneous expenses paid 2,234 40 Paid State and Town aid to families and dependents, from May, 1S61, to December 31, 1S65 $27,150 65 Amount re-imbursed by the State 23,429 80 3^720 85 Total paid by the Town $351677 96 The Record of the Union .Soldiers. Lord JM. Ackert was born in 1S31, in New York City. He was re- cruited by Lieut. A. D. Sawyer, of the 2d Mass. Regt., and was mustered into the sei'vice of the United States for three years, Aug. 30, 1S62, in Boston, Mass., and accredited to Medway. He was assigned to Co. H, zd Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out of the service May 38, 1S64. He ap- pears on the state record to tlie credit of Peru, Mass. Daniel Ackley, son of Samuel and Eliza Ackley, was born Jan. 16, 1830, in Rumford, Me. He was mustered into the service of the United States for nine months, Sept. 13, 1862, in Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., as a private of Co. B, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. The regiment was in the Depart- ment of the Gulf The only battle in which he was engaged took place June 33, 1863, in Brashear City, La. He was taken prisoner, paroled June 25, and mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass., his term having expired. Like many of his comrades he came home suffering with malarial disease, being for a long time incapacitated for labor. Calvin Adams, son of Peter and Anna U. (Claflin) Adams, was born July 29, 183 1, in Holliston, Mass., a part of that town now within the limits of Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 13, 1S64, for one year, as a private of the 19th unattached Co., afterwards Co. C, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defense of Washington, D. C. He was mustered out of service June I'j, 1865, at the close of the war. 42 Charles A. Adams, son of Gilbert and Sally (Seavey) Adams, was born May iS, 1845, in Holliston, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., in Readville, Mass. He was mustered out of service in Readville at the expiration of his term, Aug. 20, 1863. He enlisted a second time early in January, 1865, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to the town of Bellingham. He was mustered out July 16, 1865. Charles C. Adams was a lad who lived in West Medway, prior to the war. He enlisted in Boston, and served three years as a bugler in Co. G, nth Regt. U. S. Inf. Since the close of the war he has been in business in Boston. He retains such an interest in the town where he lived in his boyhood, that he would gladly be accounted in the list of soldiers as a Medway boy. Eliakim a. J. Adams, son of Eliakim and Elizabeth Adams, was born Sept. 18, 1835, ^^^ Medway. Enlisted for one hundred days and was mus- tered into service July 22, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., stationed at Alexandria and Great Falls, Md. He served in the defense of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Erastus Adams, son of Walter and Mary (Dadmun) Adams, was born Jan. 3, 1842, in Union, Me. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., in Readville, Mass. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. Paroled and liberated June 26, 1863. Mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He removed several years since to Grafton, Mass., where he now resides. George W. Adams, son of William and Emeline Adams, was born Jan. 24, 1841, in Walpole, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service for nine months, Sept. 13, 1862, in Readville, Mass., as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out of service by reason of the expiration of his term, Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville. Milton S. Adams, son of William and Huldah Adams, was born Oct. 10, 1833, in Medway. He enlisted May 11, 1861, and was mustered into the service of the United States for three years. May 25, 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mass., as Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in every battle and skirmish of the regiment during his term of service. The principal engagements were in Winchester, Va., May 25, Cedar Mountain, Va.. August 9, Antietam, JMd., Sept. 17, 1862; in Chancel- lorsville, Va., May 3, Beverlv Ford, Va., June 9, Gettysburg, Penn., July 2 and 3, 1863 ; and in Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. He was mustered out of service May 28, 1864, his term of service having expired, and subsequently resided in Medway. Samuel B. Adams, son of Eliakim and Elizabeth Adams, was born July 2, 1840, in Walpole, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service July 21, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 21st Regt. Mass. Vols., Col. Morse commanding. Being at that time a resident of Orange, Mass., he was accredited to that town. He states that he was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862, second Bull Run, August 29, Chantilly, about September i ; South Mountain, September 14 ; Antietam, September 43 1 7 ; Blue Springs in October, Lenons Station or Loudon Bridge in Novem- ber, and at the siege of Knoxville, Tenn., from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 1863. He reenlisted Jan. i, 1S64, into Co. K, at Blairs Cross Roads, Tenn., for three years or the war, intending to be accredited to Medway, and so ap- pears upon the elective vote, but by error in filling out the muster in roll he w^as again accredited to Orange. He was afterwards in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, and at Spottsylvania, May 12, when he received a severe wound in the left hand. Transferred June 9, 1S65, to Vet. Res. Corps, 131st Co., 2d Battalion. Discharged for disability July 10, 1865, from which date he has been a resident of Medway. He had twin sons born Jan. II, 1S64, during the war, who were named Edrick Jesse Butler and Edgar Samuel Burnside Adams. He received a pension. Silas P. Adams, son of Walter and Mary (Dadmun) Adams, was born July 24, 1843, in Lexington, Mass. He enlisted about July 24, 1863, for one year, in the United States Navy. Though at that time a resident of Worcester, he was accredited to the town of Medway, having been enrolled here on account of being a minor. He was assigned to the schooner " George Mangham" ; rank, landsman. The vessel was first sent to the British Pi^ov- inces. It was afterwards assigned to duty on the blockading fleet, and patrolled the coast from North Carolina to Florida. During his service he was under fire from Forts Wagner and Sumter during the siege of those works. He was discharged about Sept. 17, 1S64, in Philadelphia, Penn. Stephen P. Adams, son of Newell and Abigail (Blake) Adams, was born Aug. 29, 1842, in Medway. Was nmstered into the United States ser- vice Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, in Readville, Mass., as a private in Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out of service at the expiration of his term, Aug. 20, 1S63, in Readville. He reenlisted and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, for one hundred days as 4th Sergt. of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. ; was mustered out Nov. 9, 1864, his term having expired. Soon after the war he went through a course of study in the Commercial College of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He then went to Augusta, Me., where he established a commercial school as principal and proprietor. This was broken up by the great fire which occurred soon after, and he then went to Plattsburgh, N. Y., where he opened a similar school, which he taught about seven months, when he was taken ill, and died Dec. 24, 1S66. William Adams, son of Ira and Dolly (Morgan) Adams, was born Dec. 19, 1839, in Holliston, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service for nine months, Sept. 13, 1862, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., in Readville, Mass. He was mustered out of service by I'eason of the expiration of his term, Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville. He reenlisted, and was mustered July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of same regiment and company, and was mustered out Nov. 9, 1864. Charles Allen enlisted and was mustered into the United States ser- vice December, 1862, for the term of three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway but not a resident. George H, Allen, son of Seth and Sarah (Curtis) Allen, was born June 21, 1829, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d 44 Reo-t. Mass. Vols. He was at that time a resident of Holliston and was accredited to that town. He was mustered out of service Aug. 28, 1863, his term having expired. He enlisted a second time and was mustered into service Dec. 7, 1863, as a private of Co. G, 2d Mass. Heavy Arty. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C, in April, 1864, and died Aug. 11, 1864, of hardship and starvation at the prison pen of Andersonville, Ga. On his last enlistment he was accredited to Medway. He was buried in the grave marked No. 5,334- Sidney W. Allen, son of James W. and Jane (Whiting) Allen, was born Aug. 29, 1841, in Milford, Mass. He enlisted and May 25, 1861, was mustered into the service of the United States for three years, in Camp An- drew, West Roxbury, Mass., as a Private in Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in all the earlier skirmishes of the regiment, in the fight at Winches- ter, Va., May 25, and Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862, when he was wounded in the hand by a buckshot, but returned to duty, and was in the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1S62, when he was severely wounded in the heel. He was sent to the hospital at Frederick, Md., afterwards to York, Penn., and subsequently to Convalescent Camp Hospital, in Baltimore, Md. He did not return to his regiment until March i , 1864. He was under fire at the battle of Reseca, Ga., but not in the ranks, having been detailed as a servant to Lieut. Cook, of Co. E. He was mustered out of service May 28, 1S64, his term having expired. He married Nov. 18, 1869, Sarah E. Mar- tin, and resided in Medway. He became insane, was sent to the Worcester Asylum, and died Aug. 8, 187 1. Edward L. Andrews, residence Boston, was mustered into the United States service Nov. 21, 1864, to serve for one year, as a private of Co. G, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged for disability July 21, 1865, having been injured by sunstroke while on drill. Frank B. Andrews, residence Salisbury,' Mass., was mustered into the United States service Oct. 25, 1864, to serve for one year as a private of Co. F, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a musician, and was mustered Out of service July 16, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. George H. Andrews, son of Albert A. and Cynthia (Mann) Andrews, was born March 3, 1S47, In Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States sei-vice July 23, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term, Nov. 9, 1864, having enlisted for one hundred days. James Andrews was mustered into the United States service, Dec. 13, 1862, to serve three years, as a private of Co. C, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav. He is reported as having deserted Dec. 28, 1862. Mr. Andrews was not a resident of Medway. William O. Andrews, son of Albert A. and Cynthia (ISIann) An- drews, was born June 4, 1845, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, to serve for one hundred days as a Cor- poral of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols, He was mustered out Nov. 9, 1864, at the expiration of his term. George W. Armitage, age twenty-three, residence not known. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 13, 1864, for one year as a private of 26th unattached Co. Inf., and accredited to Mcd- wav. He was mustered out May 12, 1S65, the war being ended. 45 Albert A. Ballou was born in 1831, in Wrentham. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mass., as a private of Co. E, 2d Mass. Inf. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled after a time, exchanged, and returned to duty Oct. 33, 1862. He was in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, and was mustered out May 28, 1864, by reason of the expiration of his term. George W. Ballou, son of Thurston and Caroline Ballou, was born May 15, 1832, in Cumberland, R. I. He enlisted and was mustered into the service of the United States, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a Ser- geant of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted to ist Sergeant before the regiment left Massachusetts. In the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, being in command of a detachment of forty-six men of his regiment, which formed a part of the garrison at that place, he was severely wounded in the left foi-e-arm by a rifle shot. Finding them- selves overpowered by numbers, the garrison made an attempt to escape, but were taken prisoners. The prisoners were paroled on the 26th of June, and set at liberty. Sergeant Ballou among them. He was mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass., his term having expired. He enlisted a second time, and was mustered into the United vStates service July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as ist Lieut, of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term, Nov. 11, 1864. Soon after the close of the war he removed to Wilmington, Del., and was engaged for several years in the business of millinery and straw goods. Suf- fering from the wound he had received he r-elinquished business, and retired, in 1875, upon a farm in Hubbardston, Mass. In 1883 he removed to, and now resides in, Franklin, Mass. George W. Bancroft was born in 1828, in Blackstone, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service July 28, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Oct. 35, 1862, for disability in Camp Maryland Heights. He enlisted a second time, and was mustered into service Jan. 6, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. C, 4th Mass. Cav. He was again discharged for disability Oct. 5, 1864, and died March 31, 1865, of disease at home, in West Medway. Newell Barber, son of John H. and Sally Barber, was born May i, 184S, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, Aug. 17, 1862, as a private of Co. I, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his company in the engagement at Fort Bisland, La., April 13, 1S63, and at Port Hudson, May 25 and 27, and June 14 of the same year. While before Port Hudson he was struck on the top of his head by a spent rifle ball. He died Aug. 14, 1863, of diphtheria, at the regimental hospital. Baton Rouge, La. Edward C. Barrows, son of Saben and Harriet Barrows, was born in 1844. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 14, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He resided in Sherborn, but was accredited to Medway. He deserted soon after the regi- ment left Massachusetts. State record says deserted Aug. 28, 1862, at Bal- timore, Md. 46 George W. Bartlett, son of George and Rebecca (Woodward) Bart- lett, was born Dec, 26, 1846, in Canton, Mass. He enlisted and was mus- tered into the United States service Jan. 10, 1865, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 71st Regt., Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement before Peters- burg, Va., April 2, 1865. He w^as mustered out of service July 16, 1865. George H. Barton, son of Willard and Susan M. (Spaulding) Bar- ton, was born about 1848, in Medway. He first enlisted April 25, 1861, for two years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Maine Vols. While a member of this regiment he was in the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861, and w^as wounded in the left arm by a musket ball so as nearly to deprive him of the use of the left hand. He was discharged Feb. 27, 1862, for disability, at Halls Hill, Va. He enlisted a second time and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 28, 1S63, for three years as a private of Co. G, 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps, and was accredited to the town of Medway. He w^as discharged by reason of general order from the War Department about Aug. 18, 1865. Alfred R. Bell w\as a resident of Kellysville, Md., and was mustered into the United States service May 10, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 20th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps. He was assigned to duty as a mem- ber of the regimental band. David H. Benner was born in 1S44. He w^as mustered into the United States Vet. Res. Corps, May 4, 1864, for three years, and ac- credited to Medway. Marshall A. Bent, a private of the 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps, was mustered into the United States service April 30, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Medway. His famdy residence w^as Northfield, Mass. He was mustered out of service by reason of general order No. 155, Nov. 14, 1865. Asaph M. Bisbee, age twenty-one, residence unknow^n, w\as mustered into the 13th Regt. U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, July 11, 1863, for three years, and assigned April 30, 1864, to the credit of Medway. Aaron Henry Blake, son of Solomon and Mary Ann (Rockwood) Blake, was born Oct. 2, 1836, in Bellingham, Mass. He enlisted in the spring of 1861, being then a resident of Dover, N. H. He first served three months in Co. F, 7th N. H. Vols. After the expiration of his term he again enlisted for three years, and served as a Corporal in the same regiment and company. From his letters it appears that he was in an engagement at or near l?eaufort, N. C, when the rebels made an unsuccessful attempt to capture a fortification held by the Union troops. He also served in Florida, being stationed for a time at St. Augustine. He was in two of the bloody assaults on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S. C, and was killed in the latter. Adin p. Blake, son of Caleb and Mary L. (Partridge) Blake, was born March 8, 1844, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at that time a temporary resident of Wrentham, and was accredited to that town. He was mustered out Aug. 28, 1863. He en- listed a second time from Medway, as a private of the same regiment and company for one hundred days ; was mustered into United States service July 22, 1864, and mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, at the expiration of his term. Charles W. Brackett, at the age of twenty-one, residence unknown, 47 was mustered into the U. S. Vet. Res. Corps on the seventh day of May, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Medway. William F. Britton was mustered into the United States service Dec. 7, 1S64, for one year, as a private of the iSth unattached Co. of Inf. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mustered out May I3, 1S65, at the expiration of his term of sei-vice. Aaron Brown, son of Stephen and Rachel Brown, was born May 28, 1S33, in Milford, Mass. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service July 38, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He joined his regiment on the day previous to the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., and was under fire there but without arms. He was discharged for disability, March 4, 1S63. He enlisted a second time and was mustered into service Feb. 27, 1S64, for three years, as a private of 14th Mass. Light Bat. He was detailed as a driver and was on duty with his battery in the engagements at Spottsylvania C. H. on the 9th, loth, 12th, i6th, and iSth of May, 1S64 ; at Tolopotomy Creek, June i, at Bethesda Church, June 2 and 3 ; Cold Harbor, June 6 to 12, and at the siege of Petersburg, Va., from March 15, 1S65, to the evacuation of the enemy's works, April 2, fol- lowing. He was mustered out June 15, 1S65, in Readville, Mass. He set- tled in Kansas, where he still resides. George Brown was enlisted and mustered into the United States ser- vice May 13, 1S64, for three years, as a member of the 3d U. S. Artillery of the Regular Army, and accredited to Medway. George F. Brown, at the age of thirty years, a resident of Somerville, Mass., was mustered into the United States service Dec. 7, 1864, for one year, as a private of the 7th Mass. Light Bat., and was accredited to the town of Medway. He was mustered out May 29, 1865, at the end of the war. George F. Brown, son of Dr. Artemas and Patience M. (Bancroft) Brown, was born May 6, 1S30, in Medway. He was temporarily residing in New York City at the outbreak of the Rebellion, and enlisted May 27, 1861, as a private of Co. B, ist Regt. N. Y. Vols. He was soon after ap- pointed Hospital Steward, which position he held until Aug. 11, 1861, when he was transferred, by order of General Butler, to the then squadron (after- wards ist Battalion) Mounted Rifles, N. Y. Vols. Aug. 16, 1S61, he was appointed Assistant Veterinary Surgeon. October i he was appointed 4th Corporal of troop B. Jan. 22, 1862, he was appointed 5th Sergeant, troop B. ; March 21, appointed Sergeant-Major of Battalion. He was afterwards commissioned 2d Lieut. He was discharged for disability Sept. 17, 1S62, and died of disease December, 1S82, in Washington, D. C. His remains were interred in Medway, Mass. Henry W. Brown, son of Dr. Artemas and Patience M. (Bancroft) Brown, was born Nov. 27, 1832, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1S61, for three years, as Sergeant of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mass. He had just commenced the practice of medicine in Medway at time of enlistment. He was discharged for disability July 7, 1S61. He enlisted a second time, and was mustered into service Nov. 27, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. I, i6th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged by special order from the War Department, Aug. 19, 1S63, 48 to enable him to accept a commission as Assistant Surgeon of the 31st Regt. Mass. Inf. His commission was dated July 25, 1862, and he joined his regi- ment at New Orleans, La., in August, and was immediately detached to service in St. James's Hospital, of that city, where he remained until October, when he was ordered by General Butler to senice on board the gun-boats " Estella " and " Kinsman." While on duty there he was in three engage- ments with the rebel steamer " Cotton," in a bayou, near Franklin, La., where the rebel steamer was finally destroyed. He was afterwards with the boats in an expedition planned for the destruction of the rebel salt-works at Iberville, La., which, however, proved unsuccessful. Early in January, 1863, he rejoined his regiment again at Fort Jackson. In February the regiment was ordered to Baton Rouge ; and April i left that place for Port Hudson, where he was detached for service at Algiers, La., and afterwards at University Hospital in New Orleans, remaining there until Aug. 10, 1S63, when he again joined his regiment. Sept. 12, 1863, he was promoted Sur- geon of the 76th Regt. U. S. colored troops. From Sept. 13, 1863, to Feb. 28, 1864, he was Post Surgeon at Fort Jackson. During the summer of 1S64 he was on duty at Port Hudson. In the spring of 1S65 he took part in the siege of Blakely, Ala., being in the trenches before that place about three weeks before the final storming and capture of the works, April 9, 1865. He was mustered out of service Dec. 31, 1S65. After the war he resumed his medical practice in Medway. Subsequently he removed to Hubbardston, Mich., where he still continues to practice his profession. James Brown, residence unknown, was mustered into service January, 1S63, for three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., and ac- credited to Medway. Robert W. Brown was born July 9, 1S26, in Nova Scotia. He was mustei-ed into the United States service Sept. 24, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. H, 42d Mass. Regt. He was a resident of Medway, but was accredited to the city of Chelsea, from which place he received a bounty. He first offered himself as one of the quota of Medway, but on examination by the surgeon here he was rejected. He subsequentl}^ enlisted at Camp ISIcigs and was mustered in as above. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at Readville, his term having expired. He died July 26, 1868, in Medway. Lewis Buffum was born in Salem, Mass. At the age of forty years he was mustered into the service of the United States Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, in Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He deserted Jan. 4, 1863, but returned to duty again April 29, 1863. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. Albert E. Bullard, son of Joseph and Susan (Clark) Bullard, was born Sept. 31, 1833, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, 1862, and was mustered into the United States sen^ice Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled, with other prisoners taken at the same time, on the 26th of June, and was mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass. He died April 26, 1865, of disease, evidently incurred in the service. Elbridge H. Bullard, son of Appleton and Ilephzibah (Harding) Bul- lard, was born Feb. 17, 1836, in Holliston, Mass. He was mustered into 49 the United States service Aug. 22, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Boston. He did not reside in Medway. Was discharged Jan. 5, 1863, after a short term of service, George W. Bullakd, son of Joseph and Sarah A. (Partridge) Dul- lard, was born May 24, 1S41, in Medway. He was mustered into the United vStates service March 1 1 , 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of the i6th Mass. Bat. Light Arty. He served mostly in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was in no engagement. He was mustered out of service June 27, 1865, in Readville, Mass., and finally discharged July 13, 1865. Joel P. Bullard, son of Joseph and Sarah A. (Partridge) Bullard, was born Oct. 18, 1845, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Bat. of Light Arty. Mass. Vols. The battery was employed mostly in the de- fenses of Washington, D. C, and was in no engagement. He was mustered out June 27, 1S65, and finally discharged July 13, 1S65. Sylvanus Bullard, son of Cyrus and Eda (Partridge) Bullard, was born and resided in Medway. He enlisted as a private of Co. I, 38th Mass. Rcgt. He was rejected for disability at Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, before the regiment left camp for the war. He died at Medway, Oct. 27, 1866. Edward M. Bullen, son of Amos H. and Mary A. Bullen, was born March 17, 1833, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1S61, for three years, in Camp An- drew, West Roxbury, Mass., as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in the earlier services and marches of the regiment, and on the retreat of Gen. Banks, May 25, 1S62, being sick in the hospital at Winches- ter, Va., he was taken prisoner, paroled May 31, and sent to Camp Parole in Annapolis, Md. He was exchanged and returned to duty in the regi- ment in December following, and in May, 1863, he was wounded through the left lung and arm. Removed to the rear by comrades and again removed as the Union troops fell back from the field, he was finally left for dead near a small stream of water. As the flow of blood became stanched he revived, and when the rebel forces came in possession of the field, he again fell into their hands. While lying near the stream he came near losing what little life still remained by drowning, from a sudden rise of the water after a rain. Re- moved from his perilous position by the captors, he was placed, with other wounded prisoners, in charge of a paroled Pennsylvania soldier, who pitched a tent over them and cared for them with great assiduity and kindness during the time he remained a prisoner. He was paroled and sent within the Union lines, May 13, and immediately sent to the hospital at Aquia Creek, Va., where he remained one month and was then removed to McKim's Mansion Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Slowly recovering from his wounds but unfit for further sei-vice, he was discharged at the hospital Aug. 26, 1863. Charles E. Burr, son of Laban and Maria Burr, was born Oct. 11, 1842, in Bellingham. He enlisted Dec. 26, 1863, and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 5, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. C, 4th Mass. Cav. He was in the engagement at John's Island, S. C, on the 2d and 5th of July, 1864, on the latter of which he was wounded through the right ankle. He was sent to the hospital in Beaufort, S. C, and after- wards to Readville, Mass., and subsequently to Worcester, at which place 4 50 he was discharged, Oct. 20, 1864, for disability. He appears by the state record to be accredited to Bellingham, but he was at the time of enlistment a resident of Medway, and was accredited one of the quota of this town. Jacob W. Butler, a resident of Chelsea, enlisted for and received a bounty from this town, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 9, 1S64, for one year, in Co. G, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Virginia and was mustered out July 16, 1865, as Sergeant. John Carr, son of John and Ann Carr, was born in Leitrim County, Ire- land. At the age of forty-four years he enlisted in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 3, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 40th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged for disability after a brief term of service, April 2, 1863. He died Feb 5, 1884. Alfred A. Gary, son of Barnabas and Keziah Cary, was born Sept. 15, 1832, in Potsdam, N. Y. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, as 3d Sergeant of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. The regiment was stationed in the defense of Washington, D. C. He was mustered out of service Nov. 11, 1S64, at the close of his term of one hundred days. Charles E. Cary, son of Barnabas and Keziah Cary, was born Sept. I, 1839, in Potsdam, N. Y. He enlisted in April, or early in May, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service June 26, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 12th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9 ; second Bull Run, August 30; South Mountain, September 14; and at Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, at which time he was instantly killed by the bursting of a shell from a Confederate battery. His remains were buried on the field. Immediately upon the receipt of the intelligence of his death, a brother, Mr. Alfred A. Cary, visited the battle-field for the purpose of securing and bringing home the body for interment, but though assistance was freely given him by those who had aided in burying the dead it was impossible to identify the remains. Samuel B. Gary, son of Barnabas and Keziah Cary, was born Sept. 10, 1844, in Potsdam, N. Y. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. John W. Cass was born in Boston, Mass. At the age of twenty-one years he enlisted early in May, 1861, and was mustered into the United States sei"vice May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged for disability Sept. 18, 1862. Jeremiah Cassidy, at the age of twenty-two years, residence unknown, was mustered into the U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, May 4, 1864, for three years, and was accredited to Medway. William Hiram Chace, son of Mason and Laurania (Rounds) Chace, was born in 1826, in Medway. He enlisted July 23, and was mustered into the service of the United States July 28, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was injured while executing some rapid movements on drill, just previous to the battle of Antietam, and was discharged for disability Nov. 4, 1862. He died of disease Feb. 17, 1866. Calvin Claflin, son of Ilamblet B. and Betsey (Curtis) Claflin, was born Aug. 31, 1840, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States 51 sei'vice Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 420! Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at the time a resident of Ilolliston, and accredited to that town, though by state record he appears as from Medway. He died March 31, 187 1, and was buried in Medway. Albert H. Clark, son of John C. and EHza A. (Henderson) Clark, was born Oct. 26, 1S34, ^" Medway. He enlisted early in May and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1S61, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Corporal, Feb. 24, 1862. He was in all the earlier engagements of his regiment. He was in the fight at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, and at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, where he was severely wounded in the leg and was sent to the hos- pital in Annapolis, Md. He was not fit for active service again till Aug. 1=5, 1863, when he rejoined his regiment at Kelly's Ford, Va. During this pro- longed absence he was, on the 30th of December, 1862, reduced to the ranks. He was on duty with his regiment during the remainder of its term and was in the battle of Resaca, La., May 14 and 15, 1864. He was mustered out May 28, 1S64, at the expiration of his term of service. Albert L. Clark, son of John and Marietta (Thompson) Clark, was born May 27, 1838, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine inonths, at Camp Meigs, in Readville, Mass., as 3d Sergeant of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at the time of enlistment a student of Williams College, hav- ing just completed the second year of his course. He served with his regi- ment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He did not complete his college course, and for several years has been a resident of Franklin, Mass. Asa Clark, son of Sanford and Nancy Clark, was born Sept. 25, 183 1, in Medfield. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He served with his battery in the defenses at Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 27, 1865, at the close of the war. Charles Clark, son of Nathaniel and Margery W. (Pond) Clark, was born Feb. 23, 1S27, in Medway. He enlisted July 23, 1862, and was mus- tered into the United States service July 29, 1862, for three years, as a pri- vate of Co. H, 32d Regt. Mass. Vols. Though residing at the time in Ash- land he preferred to be accredited to Medway, and received a bounty from the town. He was promoted Corporal about Dec. 20, 1S62. He was pro- moted Sergeant March i, 1863. He reenlisted, and was re-mustered Jan. ^. 1864, for the term of three years. He was discharged for promotion January II, and mustered Jan. 12, 1865, as 2d Lieut, of 61 st Mass. Inf. He was promoted to ist Lieut., February i. He states that he was in the following engagements: At Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, his regiment, however, being in the rear in support of batteries, and but little exposed ; Fredericks- burg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862, when the regiment was first thoroughly under fire ; Chancellorsville, Va., May i to 3, 1863 ; skirmish at Aldie, June 22 ; Get- tysburg, Penn., July 2 and 3; Rappahannock Station, November 7, under fire, but no losses in the regiment; Mine Run, Dec. i, 1863; Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; skirmish at Todd's Tavern, May 8; Laurel Hill. May 10 and 12; Spottsylvania C. H., May 2; North Anna, Alay 23 and 25; 52 Tolopotomy Swamp, May 29 and 30 ; Bcthesda Church, June 3 ; siege of Petersburg, Va., from June iS nearly through July ; Wcldon R. R., August 18 to 21 ; skirmish at Hatcher's Run, October 27 ; and in the final charge at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, as an officer of the 61 st Regt. He was mustered out of service Jvdy 16, 1865. He died Dec. 23, 1874, in Milford, Mass. Charles S. Clark, son of Sanford and Nancy Clark, was born Aug. 27, 1830, in Medfield. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on tlie same da}', for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He vv^as discharged for disability May 6, 1865. He continued to reside in Med- way until his death, Aug. 2, 1882. David A. Clark, son of John and Marietta (Thompson) Clark, was born Oct. 9, 1843, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 9, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle of Bisland, La., April 13, 1863, and was on duty \vith his regiment before Port Hudson, La., from the 25th of May until the surrender of the place on the 8th of July, during which time the regi- ment was under fire, and exchanged shots with the enemy nearly every day ; he was in the fight at Cane River, La., April 23, 1864 ; and at the Plains of Mansura, May 16 following. On the 20th of July the regiment embarked on board the ocean steamer '■" Karmack," at Algiers, La., for the North, and he arrived at Washington, D. C, on the 30th, and was soon sent to the Shenandoah Valley. He then took part in the movements of his regiment and engagements with the enemy during the latter part of August and in September. At the battle of Opequan, September 19, he was taken prisoner with about three hundred others, and taken to Richmond, Va., where he was confined in the Libby Prison for four days, after which he was taken to Belle Isle, where he remained until paroled, Oct. 8, 1864. He arrived inside the Union lines on the next day, and was sent to Camp Parole at An- napolis, Aid., remaining there till exchanged Dec. 14, 1864. He did not rclurn to his regiment, but w'as detailed for duty on the provost-guard at Annapolis until the end of his term. He vv^as mustered out June 14, 1865. Since the war he has been engaged in business, first in Baltimore, Md., afterwards, for a short time, in Savannah, Ga., and since then in Boston, as a member of the firm of Clark & Roberts. Edmi'nd N. Clark, son of Elbridge and Lydia (Newton) Clark, was born Aug. 19, 1840, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service on the ninth day of August, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in an engagement at Fort Bisland, La., April 13, 1863. He went with his regiment to Port Hudson, but before it became engaged he was taken sick and sent to Baton Rouge Hospital. He rejoined his regiment on its return to that place, Aug. 18, 1863. He was in the battle of Cane River. April 23, 1864, and in the skirmishes succeeding, his regiment forming the rear guard of the army in its progress towards Alexandria. Afterwards he was in the engagements on the return from Alexandria to the Mississippi, the principal of which was the battle at Man- sura Plains, May 16, 1864. He was left at Morganzia, La., sick with chills and fever when his regiment started for Algiers, La., July, 3, 1864, to take conveyance for the North. Remaining unfit for service he was granted a 53 furlough, and started for home, leaving New Orleans Aug. i6, 1864. His disability still continuing, he was discharged Dec. 14, 1864, in Boston. Frederick F. Clark, son of John and Marietta (Thompson) Clark, was born June 6, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. George Edmund Clark, son of Abijah and Ann C. (Sayles) Clark, was born Dec. 26, 1S34, in Medwa}'. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He resided in Medfield at the time and was accredited to that town. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, and was severely wounded in the leg, and taken prisoner. He was paroled, and set at liberty June 26, 1863, and mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1S63, by reason of the expiration of his term. He came home guftering from his wound as well as from malarial disease. After recovering, in a measure, his health, in April, 1S65, he went West, and settled in Cobden, 111., connecting himself with a firm in the hardware trade. Afterwards he removed to Marble Hill, Mo., and subsequently to Lutesville, where he still continues in the same business. He married, April 29, 1867, Eliza J. Walker, who died in December, 1884. Mr. Clark is a member of the School Board of Lutesville, occupying the position of the clerk of that body. James Warren Clark, son of James P. and Maria (Frost) Clark, was born Aug. 3, 1837, "^ Medway. He enlisted the last of August and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Aug. 28, 1863. in Readville, Mass., his term of service having expired. He enlisted again in the same regiment and company, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1S64, for one hundred days, as 2d Sergeant. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, the term of the regiment having expired. Sewall J. Clark, son of Amos and Luthera Clark, was born vSept. 12, 1827, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Brashear Citv, La., June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled and liberated June 26, 1863. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass., the term of the regiment having expired. He enlisted a second time in the same regiment and company, and was mustered into the United States ser- vice July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a Corporal. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term, Nov. 11, 1S64. Warren A. Clark, son of John Craig and Eliza A. (Henderson) Clark, was born April 26, 1837, ^'^ Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at the time a resident of Bellingham and was accredited to that town. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term of service, Aug. 20, 1863. He enlisted a second time for the town of Medway, and was mustered into the United States service, Maixh 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the 16th Mass. Light Bat. He served with his battery in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was in no engagement. He was mustered out June 27, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. 54 William B. Clark, son of Amos and Lutheia Clark, was born April lo, 1825, in Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States sei"vice, July 22, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, at the close of his term. Alfred Clifford, son of Oliver and Elizabeth (Mann) Cliflbrd, was born Feb. 11, 184:^, in Medway. He enlisted July 22, 1864, and was mus- tered into the United States service for one himdred days, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Joseph Clark Clifford, son of Oliver and Elizabeth (Mann) Clif- ford, was born Sept. 10, 1S39, "^ Medwa3\ He graduated in 1862 from Amherst College, Mass. He enlisted in August, married Sept. 10, 1862, Elizabeth Condit, daughter of Rev. U. W. Condit, of Deerfield, N. H.,and was mustered into the United States service vSept. 13, 1862, for nine months, at Camp Meigs, Readville, as ist Sergeant of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted to 2d Lieut. Nov. 12, 1862. Served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out at the expiration of his term of senice, Aug. 20, 1863. He taught school and studied law in New Hampshire, until the call for volunteers in 1864, when he took part in organizing a company of artillery, receiving a commission as ist Lieut. He was mustered into the United States sei-\-ice Sept. 8, 1864, and served as ist Lieut, of the 5th un- attached Co. Heavy Arty. N. H. Vols., for one year in Fort Foote, Md., and in Fort Richardson, Va. He was detached from his company, and served on the staft' of Gen. G. A. DeRussy, commanding the division south of the Potomac, and of Gen. J. A. Haskins, chief of artillery, 22d army corps. He was inspector of guards in Washington, on the night of the assassination of President Lincoln, and was one of five officers detailed as guard over the remains of the President while in the White House, before the funeral sei"vices. After the grand review of the Union Army at the close of the war he was mustered out of service with his regiment, ist N. H. Arty., June 15, 1865. He was appointed June 9, 1865, 2d Lieut, in U. S. Regular Army Ordnance Department, promoted to be ist Lieut. June 23, 1874, and to Capt. April 14, 1875. He was stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va., 1865 to 1868; in St. Louis, 1S68 to 1871 ; in Benicia, Cal., 1871 to 1876; in^Rock Island, III., 187610 18S0; in West Troy, N. Y., 1880, and is now at Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia, Penn. Captain Clifford has two sons, Charles Condit Clifibrd, born Feb. 17, 1866 in Fortress Monroe, Va., and Alfred Clifford, born Oct. 6, 1880, in West Troy, N. Y. John Coad, a resident of Medway, was born in Eastport, Me. At the age of thirty-three he enlisted and was mustered into the United States ser- vice Oct. 8, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 23d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was on duty \\ ith his regiment at the battle of Roanoke Island, N. C, Feb. 8, 1862, and at the battle of Newbern, N. C, March 14th fol- lowing. He was discharged Oct. 7, 1862, for disability. John W. Codding, at the age of twenty-four years, a resident of Attle- boro, Mass., enlisted Dec. 7, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day for one year, as a private of the iSth unattached Co. of Inf. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway. He was mustered out of sen'ice May 12, 1865, at the expiration of his term of service. Samuel P. Coffan, at the age of twenty-four years, residence un- 55 known, was musterea into the U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, May 4, 1S64, for three years, and accredited to Medway. Charles H. Cole, son of Asa and Mehitable (Fairbanks) Cole, was born April 11, 1839, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass. He enlisted again and was mustered into service July 22, 1S64, for one hundred days, as a private of the same regiment and con'ipany. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1S64, at the close of his term.^ John Conly enlisted and was mustered into the United States service December, 1862, for three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., antl accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. Timothy Coughlin was born in 1840, in Kerry County, Ireland. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service. May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. Feb. 17, 1862, he left the regiment, having been detailed to gun-boat service on the Mississippi River. He was assigned to the gun-boat " De Kalb," and went on board at Cairo, 111. He states that he was in the following engagements : at Island No. 10, March 16, Fort Pillow, May 10, ofl^ Memphis, Tenn., June 6, at St. Charles, up the White River, June 17, 1862; at Arkansas Port, Jan. 11, 1863; at the siege of Vicksburg, Miss.; in several engage- ments at Haines' Bluft', on Yazoo River ; at Duvall's Bluft; on the White River ; in a three days' engagement at Fort Pemberton ; and at Yazoo City, Miss., July 13, 1863, at which time the " De Kalb " was blown up. In this last engagement he was wounded in the foot. He states that he was then trans- ferred to'the flag ship and afterwards to the receiving ship where he was dis- charged from the service Aug. II, 1863. He enlisted a second time Dec. 13, 7864, and was mustered into the United States service the same day as a private of the 1 2th Mass. Light Bat., for the term of one year. During his service the battery was stationed at Port Hudson, La., and was in no engage- ment. He was mustered out July 25, 1865, at the expiration of his term. David F. Covell, son of David and Lucy L. (Engly) Covell, was born May i, 1846, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service as a private of Co. G, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He first enlisted for Medway, but was rejected by the examining surgeon for want of proper age. He afterward enlisted in Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., was accepted, and accredited to Boston, receiving a bounty from that city. He died April 22, 1863, of disease, at Bayou Gentilly, La. By the kindness of the members of his company enough iTioney was raised among them to procure a metallic coffin and forward his remains to his home in West Medway. His name appears in the state record as Frank Covell. Charles E. Cummings, son of Benjamin and Lydia (Carey) Cum- mings, was born Dec. 19, 1832, in Franklin. He enlisted early in May, and waslnustered into the United States service May 25, 1 861, for three years, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Corporal Aug. i, 1862. He was in all the earlier engagements of the regiment, and in the battle in Winchester on the retreat of General Banks, May 25 ; Cedar Mountain, August 9, and Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. He died Jan. 19, 1S63, in the hospital in Wash- 56 ington D. C, of chronic diarrhcea. His remains were brought to Medvvay for burial. Alexander Metcai.f Gushing, son of Warren and Abigail (Adams) Gushing, was born March 25, 1823, in Newfane, Vt. He was mustered into the United States service July 28, 1862, as a private of the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., and assigned to Go. E. He joined his regiment just previous to the battle of Gedar Mountain, Va., but took no part in the engagement. He died Nov. 24, 1862, of disease, in the hospital at Sharpsburg, Md., and his remains were bin-ied there. Alonzo M. Dain, son of Rice O. and Mary Dain, was born Sept. 6, 1845, in Medway. He first enlisted at Gamp Stanton, Lynnfield, and was sworn into the service for three years, as a private of Go. D, 35th Regt. Mass. Vols. Desiring to be transferred to the 2d Mass. Inf., he was sent to Gamp Gameron, at Gambridge, by order of Gol. Wild, and was there re- jected. He enlisted again and was mustered into service Sept. 16, 1863, for three years, as a private of the loth unattached Go., afterwards Go. F,3d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served with his company until July i, 1865, at which time he is reported by the state record as having deserted. There appears to have been a large number of desertions from the regiment about that time from some cause. He enlisted again about Dec. 10, 1866, in the 3d U. S. Gav., for five years, and served about one-half his time. He after- wards received regular discharge papers from the 3d Heavy Arty. Henry R. Dain, son of Rice O. and Mary Dain, was born Feb. 8, 1831, in Royalston, Vt. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service, Feb. 26, 1864, for three years, as a private of Go. D, 3d Regt. Mass. Gav. He joined the regiment at Morganzia Bend, La., about the ist of June, 1864. He died Sept. 14, 1864, of chronic diarrhoea, at Berryville Hospital, Va. Gharles H. Daniels, son of Henry and Mary A. (Pike) Daniels, was born March 10, 1833, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service July 2, 1861, for three years, as a private of Go. B, 16th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Gorporal April 13, 1863. He was in the engagements at Fair Oaks, Va., June 18, 25, and 28; at Glendale, June 29 ; at Malvern Hill, July i and 8 ; at Briston Station, or Kettle Run, August 28 ; at 2d Bull Run, August 29 and 30 ; was under fire at Ghantilly, September i ; at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862 ; at Ghan- ccllorsville. May 3, 1S63 ; at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3 ; in a skirmish at Wapping Heights, or Manassas Gap, Nov. 27, 1863. About Aug. i, 1863, he was detailed with some four or five others of his company as conscript guard, and was on duty at the conscript camp at Long Island, Boston Har- bor, for several weeks, after which he again returned to his regiment. In February, 1864, he reenlisted for another term of three years. In his mem- orandum of February 15, is found the following: "Mustered into the U. S. service as a soldier for three years, or the war, at Division Head-quarters, by Gapt. Williams, in the presence of Lieut. Lombard, the recruiting officer of the regiment. This is coolly done. My motto, ' Our Whole Gountry' ; my prayer, 'God s^Dced the right' ; my platform, 'Honorable peace or perpetual war.' This thing must be put down, and it is the duty of those who believe rebellion to be wrong /o /le/p put it down. I can help most here in the army, 57 so I must stay in the army as long as the war lasts, if I live so long." He was granted the usual veteran furlough, which he spent at home, and returning, joined his regiment near White Oak Church, Va., May 17, 1864. He was taken sick June 3, while the regiment was near Hanover C. H., and was sent to Finley Hospital, at Philadelphia, Penn. During his absence his reg- iment was mustered out, its term having expired, and the reenlisted men were transferred to the iith Mass. Battalion. He returned, and was as- signed to Co. E. He was in the engagement at Deep Bottom, Aug. 16, 1864, and in the following battles in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va. : one on the 19th of August, in front of that place ; near Fort Davis, Sept. 10 and 11 ; Poplar Grove Church, October 2 ; near Boydtown, Plank Road, October 27 ; near Fort Morton, a night attack by the enemy, November ^ ; took part in the destruction of the Weldon R. R., Dec. 9, 1864 ; and was again in front of Petersburg, Feb. 5, 1865. He was appointed 2d Lieut, of the U. S. colored Infantry by Maj.-Gen. E. O. C. Ord, March 10, 1865, and was discharged from the nth Battalion for promotion. March 28, and joined his regiment, and was mustered March 30, at Humphries Station, Va. ' He was first as- signed to Co. A, but was transferred to Co. B, Oct. 26, 1865, and was in command of that company until Jan. 9, 1866. He was appointed Acting Regimental Qiiartermastcr, March i, 1866, and was commissioned R. Q. M. by the Secretary of War on the ist of September following. With his regiment he took part in the final campaign in Virginia, which resulted in the surrender of General Lee. His regiment was afterwards ordered to Brazos Santiago, Tex., where it arrived on the 23d of June, 186'^. It after- wards moved to White's Ranch, thence to Roma, where it remained imtil Jan. 30, 1866 ; again returning to White's Ranch, where it remained until September 13. During the stay at that place the regiment lost forty-five men by cholera. Returned to New Orleans, La., arriving there Sept. 25, 1866. He was on duty with his regiment in and about that city until Jan. 21, 1867, when the regiment started for Louisville, Ky., where the officers and men were finally discharged from the service, Feb. 7, 1867. Just before leaving New Orleans, in January, he was bitten on both hands by a dog of strange appearance, which was soon afterwards killed as a rabid animal. The wounds were slight, and soon healed, and it was hoped no harm would result. But these hopes were destined to disappointment, and we are left to wonder at that mysterious Providence which preserved him vmharmed through a score of battles, and all the exposures of five and a half years of camp life, to fall so soon a victim to that terrible disease, the hydrophobia. He died June 6, 1867, in West Medway. Edward Daniels, son of Cyrus and Louisa (Whitney) Daniels, was born July 8, 1836, in Sherborn, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service June 27, 1861, for three years, as second-class musician in the band of the nth Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the first battle of Bull Run, July 31, 1861 ; the siege of Yorktown, April, 1862: Williamsburg, Va., May 5 ; and in the battles on the peninsula as follows : Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Glendalc, and Malvern Hill. Pie was discharged at Harrison's Landing, Va., Aug. 8, 1862, by reason of general order in relation to the discharge of regimental bands. He enlisted a second time as a first-class musician in the band of Brigade 2d Division 3d Army Corps, July 10, 1863. 58 Served five months on Long Island, Boston Harbor. Joined his brigade at Brandy Station, Va., in December, 1863, and served in Virginia until the close of the vv^ar. Being a musician, his duty during engagements w^as to assist in removing the vs^ounded from the field. He was mustered out of sei"VMce a second time, July 3, 1865, at Munson Hill, Va. He was a resident of Ash- land, to which place he was accredited. Present residence Natick, Mass. Henry Jasper Daniels, son of Jaazaniah B. and Cordelia (Ellis) Daniels, was born Jan. 16, 1842, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a Corporal of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., at Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass. He served with his regiment in the Department of the Gulf and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He enlisted a second time for one hundred days, and was mustered into senice as ist Sergeant of the same regiment and company, July 22, 1864. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term, Nov. 11, 1864. He removed to Medfield, where he died Dec. 9, 1870. Joseph Leland Daniels, son of Ellis and Sarah (Phillips) Daniels, was born December, 1834, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 13, 1S61, as a private of Co. E, 16th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at the time a resident of Bellingham and was accredited to that town. Promoted Corporal September or October, 1862. He died of disease, Feb. 13, 1863, in camp, near Falmouth, Va., and his remains were buried there. His wife after his death came to reside in Medway. William A. Daniels, son of William D. and Abigail H. (Jones) Daniels, was born Jan. 31, 1840, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861 , for three years, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 35, 1862, and at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9, when he was wounded in the leg and shoulder. He suffered amputation of the arm at the shoulder joint, and died Sept. 7, 1862, of hemorrhage, in the hospital in Washington, D. C. His remains were brought to Medway for burial. William D. Daniels, son of Jasper and Mehitable (Partridge) Daniels, was born Nov. 29, 181 7, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mus- tered into the United States service Aug. i, 1861, for three years, as a mu- sician in the band of the i8th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged at Harrison's Landing, Va., Aug. 11, 1862, by reason of a general order from the War Department, No. 151, relating to the discharge of regimental bands. He died Oct. 31, 1863, in Medway. Timothy Daley was born in Ireland, resided in Milford at time of enlistment, at the age of twenty-four years. He enlisted and was mustered same day, Jan. 19, 1864, for three years, as a recruit of 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He deserted July 10, 1864. He is reported to have been arrested as a deserter from some other regiment, Daley having been an assumed name. David S. Darling, son of Nathan and Harriet B. (Leonard) Darling, was born April 14, 1844, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service Feb. 16, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 31st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the expedition of Major-General Butler for the capture of New Orleans, La., and witnessed from on board the 59 transport, the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip by the fleet un- der Admiral Farragut. In taking possession of New Orleans his regiment was the first to land. He states that he was in the first adv^ince before Port Hudson, La., from March 6 to 20 ; at Fort Bisland, April 13 and 13 ; again be- fore Port Hudson from May 24 to June 17, and under fire nearly every day. On the 14th his regiment lay on the ground for many hours, without shelter, under a broiling sun, when to rise would have been to receive a rebel bullet. Dec. 19, 1863, his regiment was converted to cavalry. February 29, started on the Red River campaign. April 2 he was in a skirmish near Natchitoches ; April 8, in the battle of Sabine Cross Roads ; 9 and 10, battle of Pleasant Hill; April 33, Cane River; fight at Hudson's Plantation, May i, and Gov- ernor Moore's Plantation, May 3 ; Marksville, May 15 and 16; and at Yel- low Bayou, June 18, 1S64. He states that he was mustered out of service Feb. 23, 1S65, in New Orleans, La. Jesse Darling, son of Samuel and Sophia (Linnel) Darling, was born April 8, 1829, in Orleans, Jefferson County, N. Y. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service Aug. 23, 1864, for one vear, as a private of the iSth unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Heavy Arty. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was discharged for disability May 6, 1865. Amos Francis Davis, son of Amos B. and Eleanor P. (Tyler) Davis, was born Jan. 6, 1843, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 23, 1861, as a private of Co. E, 39th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was at that time a resident of Somerville, and was accredited to that town. He w^as in an engagement at Mine Run, in November, 1S63. Through the winter following he was on detail as Hospital Steward and Surgeon's Clerk. He was in the battle of the Wilderness, May, 1864 ; at Laurel Hill, where his regiment lost nearly fifty per cent, in killed, wounded, and missing; at North Anna, Tolopotomy, and Bethesda Church. After the arrival of his regiment in front of Petersburg, he was detailed as clerk at brigade head-quarters, and remained in that position until the end of his term. He was mustered out near Washington, D. C, June 2, 1865, and finally discharged the last of June, in Readville, Mass. Edwin S. Davis, son of Amos B. and Eleanor P. (Tyler) Davis, was born March 2, 1848, in Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service, July 22, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, his term having expired. His regiment was stationed in Alexandria, Va., and Great Falls, Md. Sheppard Davis, age twenty-seven, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States Vet. Res. Corps, 13th Regt., June 20, 1863, for three years, and accredited to Medway. He was discharged for disability Sept. II, 1864. Benjamin F. Dexter was born in Boston, and was a I'esident of that city at the time of his enlistment. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 3, 1864, for one year, and was accredited to the town of Med- way. He held the position of ist Sergeant of Co. B, wliile remaining in camp at Galloup's Island, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. In October, 1864, when the I St Battalion of that regiment left camp for the South, he was detailed 6o Acting Sergeant-Major, and was appointed to that position when the regi- ment was filled up. He was appointed zd Lieut. April 3, 1S64, and was inustered out of service June 4, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Previous to his connection with the 6ist Regt. he had held a 2d Lieutenant's commission in the 54th Regt. Mass. Vols. Charles M. Disper, son of Joseph and Lavina (Adams) Dispcr, was born Sept. 27, 1841, in Medway. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 3d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagements at Winchester, Va., May 25, and at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862. He was discharged for disability, Feb. 25, 1863. Francis T. Dodge, son of Tyler and Addie (Wilkie) Dodge, was born Jan. 23, 1846, in Medway. He first enlisted at Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, Mass., and was sworn into the United States service about July 28, 1862, for the term of thi'ee years, as a member of Co. D, 35th Mass. Regt. Desir- ing to be transferred to the 2d Mass. Inf., he was sent to Camp Cameron, by direction of Col. Wild of the 35th, and was there rejected by the recruiting officer. He enlisted again in December following and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 10, 1864, for three years, as a private of the 3d unattached Co., afterwards Co. A, 3d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He was transferred to the United States Navy Sept. 19, 1864. Patrick J. Donnovan, resident of Boston, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, Dec. 10, 1864, for one year, as a private of Co. G, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. He was pro- moted Sergeant Dec. 14, 1864, and Commissary Sergeant March i, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 4, 1865. He had previously served a term in Co. H., ist Regt. Mass. Vols. John F. O. Driscoll, resident of Charlestown, Mass., enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, June 9, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 6th Regt. U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, and was accredited to Medway. He was mustered out of service Nov. 18, 1865. Thomas Dudy was born in New Haven, Conn. At the age of twenty- one years he enlisted in May, and was mustered May 25, i86i,for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He deserted July 6, 1861, from Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mass. Amos A. Dugan, son of William and Lucretia ISI. (Williams) Dugan, was born Oct. 6, 1846, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols., July 22, 1864, for one hundred davs. He was mustered out of service at the expiration of his term, Nov. 11, 1864. He enlisted a second time, Jan. lo, 1865, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regi- ment in Virginia, and was mustered out July 16, 1865. Shu^ard E. Dunbar, son of Charles and Patience Dunbar, was born Nov. 4, 1829, in Franklin, Mass. Pie was drafted into the United States service July 15, 1S63, for three years, and was assigned to Co. G, i8th Regt. Mass. Vols. He joined his regiment at Beverly Ford, Va., about the middle of September, 1863, and was in the engagements at Rappahannock Station, November 7, and at Mine Creek, Nov. 30, 1863 ; at the Wilderness, May 5, 6i 6, 7, Laurel Hill, May 9, Spottsylvania, May 23, skirmish at Shady Grove Road, May 30, Tolopotomy Swamp, June i , Cold Harbor, June 3 to 5, skir- mish at Sumner's Bridge, on Chickahominy River, June 7, and before Peters- burg, Va., from June 19 to July 20, 1S64, at which time the regiment was mustered out, the recruits and reenlisted men being organized as the iSth Bat- talion. He was afterwards engaged at Weldon R. R., August 21, and at Peeble's Farm, Sept. 30, 1S64. The battalion was merged, October 26, in the 32d Mass. Inf., and took part in the destruction of the Weldon R. R. in December, and in the engagements before Petersburg, Va., in March and April, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 29, 1S65. William H. Dunbar, son of Charles and Patience Dunbar, was born March 28, 1S35, '^^ Franklin, Mass. He hrst served in the 2d R. I. Regt., in which he enlisted about June, 1861. He was in the first battle of Bull Run, July 21 of that vear. He was discharged for disability in September, 1861. He also served in the U. S. Navy, having enlisted Jan. 22, 1862, in Boston. He shipped as landsman on board the gun-boat " Marblehead," which, during his service, was stationed ofl' Charlestown, S. C. Pie was discharged for disability in May, 1863, from the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. He enlisted a second time, Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service, on the same day, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 7th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out of service June 17, iS6^. He removed in 1879, and resides in Milwaukee, Wis. Alonzo Dunton, son of Joel and Lavina Dunton, was boi'u June 10, 1840, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Mass. Regt. He was promoted Coiporal Dec. 30, 1862, and Sergeant Feb. 22, 1863, which position he held until June 22, 1864. He reenlisted about Jan. i, 1864, for three years. He states that he was in the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862 ; at Antietam,Sept. 17, 1862 ; at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863 ; at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863 ; at Cedar Creek, and in the battles on the Savannah River, under Gen. Sherman. He was also one of the party of sixty men under Capt. Cogswell, which crossed the Potomac to Shepards- town, Va., on a November night in 1862, and killed the noted guerilla, Burke, and took prisoners several of his men. He appears to have de- serted Aug. 3, 1864. Vid. The Potomac and Rapida^i^ p. 231. John H. Durgin, at the age of twenty-eight years, residence unknown, was mustered into the U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, May 4, 1864, for three years. Charles H. Everett, son of William and Abby F. (Wiggin) Everett, was born Nov. 18, 1844, in Medway. He first enlisted Dec. 16, 1861, in Co. D, 5th Battalion R. I. Vols., and was discharged for disability. May 29, 1863. He enlisted a second time, December i, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 7, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. H, zd Regt. Heavy Arty. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to the town of Milford. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, April 10, 1864, and con- fined at Andersonville, Ga., till about the middle of September following, when he was removed to Florence, S. C, where he remained in confine- ment until about March i, 1865, when he was exchanged and sent within the Union lines. But hardship and starvation had done their work. He reached home in April, and died May 25, 1865. 62 George B. Everett, son of William and Abby F. (Wiggin) Eveiett^ was born Aug. 21, 1840, in Medway. He enlisted in January, 1861, as a private of Captain Benison's Battery U. S. Light Arty., for the term of five years. This term was afterwards reduced to three years, and he was mustered out of service about January, 1864. He soon afterwards enlisted again in the 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., for three years, and was accredited to the town of Hanson. He was discharged from the regiment to enable him to accept a commission as 2d Lieut, in the 2d Regt. U. S. colored Cavalry. He was mustered out, February, 1866, in Brazos Santiago, Tex. Albert F. Fales, son of James D. and Mary A. (Hill) Fales, was born Nov. 13, 1836, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service May 25, 1,861, for three years, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Mass. Inf. He was in all the earlier engagements of the regiment. At Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, he was wounded through his arm, the ball, afterwards striking a comb in the pocket of his blouse, glanced oft', thus averting a more serious, if not a fatiil wound. At Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862, he was wounded in the face by a pistol ball or buck-shot. At Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, he WHS severely wounded in the left hand. He was discharged Dec. 6, 1862, for disability, from the General Hospital, Harrisburg, Penn. James E. Fales, son of James D. and Mary A. (Hill) Fales, was born Feb. 5, 1828, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, at Readville, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the Department of the Gulf and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. John M. Fales, son of James D. and Mary A. (Hill) Fales, was born Jan. 27, 1835, in Bellingham, Mass. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, i86i,for three years, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed assistant in commissary department, and held the position of butcher through his term of service, exempt from duty in the ranks. He was mustered out at the expiration of his term. May 28, 1864. John Farren, at the age of forty-five years, residence Boston, was mus- tered into the United States service Nov. 14, 1863, for three years, as a pri- vate of 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps. He was assigned to the credit of Med- way, April 30, 1864, and mustered out Dec. i, 1865, by reason of general order No. 155 of the War Department. John Fendt, at the age of thirty-one years, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States service May 5, 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of ist Co., 2d Battalion. He was accredited to Medway. Charles H. Fisher enlisted Nov. 21, 1864, and was mustered into ser- vice on the same day, for one year, in Co. G, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, but was not a resident of the town. He served with his regiment in Virginia, and was mustered out July 16, 1865. Frank L. Fisher, son of Lewis and Betsey (Richardson) Fisher, was born Sept. 27, 1844, in Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the service of the United States, Sept. 13, 1862, in Readville, Mass., for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, 63 his term having expired. He enlisted again in the same regiment and com- pany for one hundred days and was mustered into sei-vice July 22, 1864. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. II, 1864. He resides in Pueblo, Col. George H. Fisher, son of Timothy Fisher, at the age of eighteen years, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. George S. Fisher, son of Simeon and Mary A. (Rockvvood) Fisher, was born Sept. 13, 1828, in Holliston. He was a resident of Ashland, and was accredited to that town. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 16, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. E, i;th Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in North Carolina. The regiment w^as engaged at Kinston, Whitehall, and Goldsboro', and in skirmishes at Hill's Point, Blount's Creek, and in a reconnoisance of rebel works at Mosely Creek, and subsequently in the capture of those works. He was mustered out July 2, 1863, at expiration of his term of service. Henry S. Fisher, son of John S. and Frances M. Fisher, resided in Maiden, but was accredited to the town of Medway. At the age of sixteen years he enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, Dec. i, 1864, for one year, as a private of the 12th Mass. Light Bat. He was mus- tered out July 25, 1865. Lewis L. Fisher, son of Ebenezer and Melatiah (Smith) Fisher, was born in Bellingham, Mass. He enlisted Aug. 20, 1862, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged for disability, Feb. 19, 1863. He died July 4, 1866, an accidental death. Theodore Willis Fisher, son of the Hon. Milton Metcalf and Elea- nor (Metcalf) Fisher, was born May 29, 1837, "^ Westboro, Mass. He was educated in the public schools of Medway, in Williston Seminary, East Hampton, and in Phillips Academy, Andover. He graduated, in 1861, from the Harvard Medical College in Cambridge, and was at once appointed to the position of Resident Physician for the city institutions in Boston Harbor. He was commissioned, Aug. 29, 1862, Assistant-Surgeon of the 44th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was mustered into the United States ser- vice Sept. 12, 1862, for nine months. He was at that time a resident of Boston, but preferred to be accredited to Medway. His regiment arrived in North Carolina, October, 1862. He was on duty in the Tarboro' Expedi- tion, when his regiment took part in the engagement at Rawles' Mills, November 2, and also in the Goldsboro' expetlition, when it was in the engagements at Kinston, December 14; Whitehall, December 16; and Goldsboro', Dec. 17, 1862. He was detailed Jan. 28, 1863, in charge of a section of Foster General Hospital, in Newbern, N. C. He obtained leave, Jan. 29, 1863, to go on the expedition to Plymouth, N. C, and on account of sickness did not return to the hospital till February 24 following. He was commissioned Surgeon of his regiment April 10, 1863, in place of Dr. Robert Ware, deceased, and rejoined his regiment at Washington, N. C, April 16, the day on which the siege of that place was raised. He was mustered out June 18, 1863, at the expiration of his term. In the 64 '-, \ THEODORE WILLIS FISHER, M. D. autumn of 1863 Dr. Fisher was appointed Assistant-Superintendent of the Boston Lunatic Hospital, wliich position he filled until 1S69. During this period, in 1867, he traveled widely in Europe, making hospital construc- tion and ventilation a special study. In 1869 he established himself in Boston as a specialist in the treatment of mental diseases. He was widely consulted, and testified as an expert in cases of insanity in courts throughout New England, and was a witness in the famous Guiteau trial. Dr. Fisher wrote many papers on insanity and mental diseases. In iSSo he was ap- pointed Superintendent of the Boston Lunatic Hospital, which position he now fills. He is a member of numerous medical societies in the country. Dr. Fisher delivered an historical address Dec. 31, 1872, at the dedication of Sanford Hall, Medway. He married, Nov. 10, 1858, Maria C. Brown, daughter of Artemas Brown, m. d., of Medway. Mrs. Maria C. Fisher died July 28, i860. Dr. Fisher married, Dec. iS, 1873, Ella G. Richard- son, daughter of J. W. Richardson, Esq., of Boston, Mass. There are three children of the second marriage now living, viz., Willis R., Edward M., and Gertrude Fisher. WiLi.ARD P. FisiiER, son of Siiiieon and Mary A. (Rockwood) Fisher, Avas born Oct. 2, 1842, inHolliston. He enlisted the last of August, and was 65 mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 33, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was pa- roled June 36, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, in Readville, Mass. He enlisted a second time, and was mustered into service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 37, 1S65. Julius A. Fitts, son of Charles H. and Emeline A. (Richards) Fitts, was born Nov. I3, 1843, in Medway. He enlisted in August, and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1863, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed as an orderly to Lieut. -Col. Stedman, and was mustered out Aug. 3o, 1863. He enlisted again from HoUiston, Mass., for one hundred days, in the same regiment and companv, and was mustered into service July 33, 1864, as 5th Sergeant. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. II, 1S64. He became a resident of Medfield, and engaged in mer- cantile business. James Fitzgerald, son of Edward and Mar}^ (O'Connor) Fitzgerald, was born about September, 1S40, in Kerry County, Ireland. He enlisted May 24, 1861, for four years, as a private of U. S. Marine Corps. He was fii^st assigned to duty on board the United States steamer "Preble," Sept. 30, 1861. He was at the capture of Ship Island, Oct. 13, 1861, and in an en- gagement with the rebel ram, "Manassas" above the passes of the Missis- sippi River. He was in a slight engagement, April 3, with the rebel fleet under Admiral Buchanan, and June 39, 1863, at the capture of the steamer " Ann" at the entrance of Mobile Bay, bound for that port from Nassau, N. P., with harnesses, saddles, and artillery stores. He left the "Preble" Jan. 10, 1S63, and was assigned to duty at the Pensacola Navy Yard, Fla., re- maining there until December, when he went on board the United States transport "Bermuda." He was transferred, Feb. 17, 1865, to the United States steamer "Richmond," arrived at Charlestown Navy Yard, July 15, and was mustered out of service Aug. i, 1865, his term having expired. Michael Fitzgerald, a resident of Medway, was mustered into the United States service July 33, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Andrew Fitzsimmons, residence Cambridge, Mass., w^as mustered into the United States service. May 7, 1864, for three years, as a member of unassigned detachment Vet. Res. Corps, and accredited to Medway. James Blake Flaherty, son of Thomas and Maria (Blake) Flaherty, was born May 15, 1848, in Ireland. He was a resident of Medway, but en- listed from Philadelphia, Penn., and was mustered into the United States ser- vice March 3, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 19th Regt. Penn. Cav. He took part in the battle of Nashville, Tenn., in December, 1864, and in many raids and skirmishes. He was mustered out May 13, 1866, at the expiration of his term of service, in New Orleans, La. Thomas Flaherty, son of Thomas and Maria (Blake) Flaherty, was born about 1846, in Ireland. He was a resident of Aiedway, but enlisted September 37, from Worcester, Mass., for three years, as a private of Co. K, 5th Regt. N. Y. Cav., and was mustered into service Oct. 15, 1861. He was 5 66 afterward promoted Corporal. The service of his regiment was principally in Virginia. He took part, Nov. 12, 1862, in the movement by which the rebels were driven out of Stephensburg, Va., the Union troops occupying the rebel camp. March 28, 1S63, he was in a raid under General Kilpatrick, resulting in the capture of a number of prisoners, and he was detailed one of the guards over them. On the 23d of March, in a skirmish with Aloseby's cavalry near Chantilly, he was taken prisoner with thirty-four others of his regiment, and sent to Richmond, Va. He was paroled after three days, and sent to Camp Parole, at Annapolis, Md. When a prisoner on his way to Richmond, he was deprived of a part of his clothing by the rebel guards, and thus exposed, he took cold, which resulted in a fever, from the effects of which he never recovered. He was exchanged after several months, and retvu-ned to his regiment, but being imfit for service he was sent to the hos- pital, and in May, 1S64, was removed to Lovell General Hospital, Forts- mouth Grove, R. I. In October he returned to duty in the regiment, and took part in several skirmishes, and on one occasion, having his horse killed under him, he escaped capture only by mounting the horse of a comrade who had been killed. He was resolved, as he wrote to his mother, to be killed rather than be again taken prisoner. He was mustered out Nov. 14, 1864, at the expiration of his service. After being discharged his health continued to fail, and he died Dec. 21, 1S65, in Medway. Emmons Force, son of Samuel and Relief (Hood) Force, was born July 5, 1834, ''^ Westboro, Mass. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Rox- bury, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regiment and at the battle of Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862. Soon after he was sent to the hospital and was detailed as a mechanic. He was discharged Nov. 21, 1862, for disability. Silas Force, son of Samuel and Relief (Hood) Force, was born March 22, 1842, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Nov. 28, 1864, for one year, as a private of Co. A, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He re- mained on duty at Galloup's Island for one month after his enlistment ; after- wards was some time at Hart's Island and did not join his regiment vuitil April, 1865. He was mustered out July 26, 1865. William W. Forman, of Boston, enlisted and was mustered into tlie United States service June 9, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. K, loth Regt. U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, and was accredited to Medway. George J. Foster, son of Appleton and Louisa A. (Bannister) Fos- ter, was born June 23, 1845, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 25, 1862, for three years, as a private of the 3d N. Y. Light Bat. He was at the time a resident of New York City. He states that he was in some twenty or more engagements during his service. He was mustered out July 25, 1865, at the expiration of his term. Peter Foster was born in Scotland, G. B. He enlisted May 20, and was mustered into service Aug. 24, 1861, in Co. I, loth Regt. Mass. Vols., from Wrentham, Mass. He was discharged April 24, 1862, for disabilit}'. At the age of twenty-seven years he enlisted, Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service the same day, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 17, 1865. 67 William B. Foster, son of Appleton and Louisa A. (Bannister) Foster, was born Dec. 19, 1842, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service from Canton, Mass., Aug. 19, 1863, for nine months, as a i^rivate of Co. A, 4th Regt. Mass. Vols. He died April i, 1863, in University Hospital, New Orleans, La., where he was buried. George F. French, at the age of twenty-four years, enlisted in Decem- ber, 1862, and was mustered into service for three years, as a private of Co. C, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resi- dent. By the state record he appears as mustered in March 17, 1863, and accredited to Middleton. He was discharged Nov. 16, 1863, for disability. Amos L. Fuller, of Medway, was mustered into the United .States ser- vice May 19, 1861, for three months, as a private of Co. D, 3d Battalion Riflemen Mass. Vols. He was discharged July 23, 1861, for disability. Charles F. Fuller, son of William and Mary (Henderson) Fuller, was born April ^, 1828, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the service of the United States, May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Jan. 8, 1862, for disability. He enlisted a second time as Frank C. Fuller, and was mustered into service May 13, 1862, for three years, as a private of the 7th Mass. Light Bat. He was transferred March 23, 1864, to the Vet. Res. Corps. He was assigned to the 31st Co., 2d Battalion, and afterwards transferred to the 32d Co., 2d Battalion Vet. Res. Corps. George A. Fuller, son of Stephen B. and Mary A. (Christian) Ful- ler, was born Jan. 9, 1847, ^^^ Charlestown, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service Dec. 10, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 2d Regt. Heavy Arty. Mass. Vols. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C, April 18, 1S64, and was sent to Andersonville, Ga., where he died in prison, August, 1864. He was buried in the grave marked No. 7i39-- George Edmund Fuller, son of Elihu and Rhoda (Daniels) Fuller, was born March 3, 1826, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as 2d Lieut. of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. George F. Fuller, son of Israel D. and Eliza (Barber) Fuller, was born March 8, 1841, in Medway. He enlisted from Brighton, and was mus- tered into the United States service Aug. 25, 1862, for nine months, as a private of nth Mass. Light Bat. He was mustered out of service May 25, 1863, his term having expired. James A. Gale, son of Dr. Amory and Martha (Leland) Gale, was born Oct. 3, 1S37, "'^ Amherst, N. H. He enlisted in March, and was mustered into the United States service April 7, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He served in the defenses of Wash- ington, D. C, and was mustered out July 27, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. He removed to West Medway, and resumed his medical prac- tice, which he still continues. Patrick Gallagher was born in L-eland. He resided in Medway, and at the age of nineteen years enlisted from Bellingham, and was mustered into service Dec. 27, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. M, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He was found dead in his tent May 24, 1865, at camp, near 68 Richmond. Va., and is supposed to have been killed by the accidental dis- charge of his own carbine. John Glancy, son of Owen and Margaret Glancy, was born June 24, 1841, in Ireland. He enlisted at Charlestown Navy Yard July 17, 1861, for four years, as a private of the U. S. Marine Corps. He was assigned to duty on the frigate " Congress," and was onboard that ill-fated vessel when she was destroyed, March 8, 1862, by the rebel ram " Merrimac," at Hamp- ton Roads, Va. He afterwards served on board the " San Jacinto," which was sent to the West Indies in pursuit of the pirate " Alabama." He was discharged, March 13, 1863, for disability. John Gormly, on the rolls as John Gorman, was born in Tyrene Coimty, Ireland. He resided in Medway. At the age of nineteen years he enlisted, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25. 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regi- ment ; in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1S62 ; at Chancellorsville, May 3, at Beverly Ford, June 9, and at Gettysburg, Penn., July 2 and 3, 1S63. He was transferred Sept. 6, 1863, to the Vet. Res. Corps, and mustered out May, 1864. Joseph H. Gould was born in Nova Scotia. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the 1 6th Light Bat. Mass. Vols. He deserted April 3, 1864, from Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass. He was a resident of Medway at time of enlistment. Charles Grant, born in Douglas, Mass., enlisted in Medway at the age of thirty-four years, and was mustered into service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was dis- charged. May 30, 1861, from Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mass. Charles A. Grant, son of Charles and Janette Grant, was born Jan. 3, 1849, ^^ Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, Jan. 5, 1865, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 6ist Mass. Regt. He was at tlie time a resident of the town, but received a bounty from the town of Bellingham, to wiiich place he was accredited. He was in the en- gagement at Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, and mustered out July 16, 1865. Edwin A. Grant, son of Calvin and Eliza Grant, was born May 31, 1847, ^^ Wrentham. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1S64, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He died Sept. 11, 1864, in Alexandria, Va., and was buried in Medway. Frank S. Grant, son of Calvin and Eliza Grant, was born Aug. 18, 1844, in Wrentham. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service for three years. May 25, 1861, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regiment : in the fight at Winchester, Va., May 25, at the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862 ; Chancellorsville, May 3, Beverly Ford, June 9, and at Gettysburg, Penn., July 2 and 3, 1S63. At the latter engage- ment he was wounded through the knee, and was transferred Jan. 14, 1S64, to the Vet. Res. Corps. He was mustered out of service at the expiration of his term. May, 1864, and died April 25, 1868, in Medway. George O. Grant, son of Calvin and Rebecca Grant, was born in 1841, 69 in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service, Aug. i6, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. B, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was transferred Feb. 4, 1S63, to the ist Louisiana Cav., and was with that regiment in several skirmishes, and at the siege of Port Hud- son, La., and afterwards at Carrion Crow Bayou, at which time he was wounded in the thigh, the ball lodging in the groin. He was discharged April II, 1864, for disability arising from his wound. He enlisted again from Milford. Harrison G. O. Grant, son of Calvin and Rebecca Grant, was born in 1838, in Medway. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service June 6, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. D,^ 1st Bat. Heavy Arty. Mass. Vols. He served in the forts of Boston Har- bor, and was mustered out of service Sept. 12, iS6=^, by reason of the close of the war. He became an inmate of Chelsea Soldiers' Home. James M. Grant, son of Calvin and Eliza Grant, was born March 16, 1840, in Woonsocket, R. L He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regi- ment, and in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, at which tiine he was taken prisoner. He was paroled, and sent to Camp Parole, in Annapolis, Md., from which place, after being exchanged, he returned, Oct. 23, iS62,to his regiment, then at Harper's Ferry, Va. In April, 1S63, he was sent to the hospital, and remained there until the last of January, 1864, when he again joined his regiment, and was in the battle of Resaca, Ga. He was mustered out of service May 28, 1864, his term having expired. John P. Green, son of John P. and Martha Green, was born July 8, 1827, at Westford, Mass. He enlisted in Lowell, in Co. C, 30th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was mustered into service Oct. 2, 1861. He was discharged April 2, 1862, at Ship Island, Gulf of Mexico. George E. Greenwood, son of George H. and Lydia E.Greenwood, was born July 20, 1842, in Franklin. He enlisted early in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service. May 25, 1861, for three years, as a pri- vate of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Corporal April 9, 1863, and Sergeant Dec. 30, 1863. During the winter of 1861-2 he was sick in the hospital at Frederick, Md., and remained there on detailed duty until August, 1862, when he returned to the regiment and was in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at Antietam, September 17. In Novem- ber he was one of a party of sixty men of his regiment who on a night excur- sion under Captain Cogswell, visited Shepardstown and killed the notorious Capt. Burke, a rebel guerilla, and took prisoners several of his men. He was in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, when he was wounded in the right arm and breast. He joined his regiment again August 18, at Alexandria, just as it was ready to leave for New York to assist in enforcing the draft. He continued on duty with his regiment, and in the battle of Resaca, Ga., May, 15, 1864, he was again wounded in the right arm. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired. Pie married and settled in Frederick, Md., soon after the close of the war, where he still resides. George H. Greenwood, son of Joseph and Betsey (Chenery) Green- wood, was born April 13, 1820, in Franklin. He enlisted the last of 70 August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. Isaac C. Greenwood, son of Joseph and Betsey (Chenery) Green- w^ood, was born May 2, 1822, in Holliston, a part of that town now within the limits of Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into ser- vice May 25, 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed July i, 1861, to June 4, 1862, as hospital wagoner, after which he was in the ranks for a time, and took part, Aug. 9, 1862, in the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va. Soon afterwards he was detailed as a driver to the Division Ambulance Corps and continued in that service except for a very brief period until the end of his term. He w^as mustered out of sendee May 28, 1864. He enlisted a second time, Aug. 27, 1864, and mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. B, 6ist Mass. Vols. August, 1864, he was detailed as company cook to the end of his term of service. He was mustered out June 17, 1865. John T. Greenwood, son of Isaac C. and Sarah Greenwood, was born Jan. 15, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted Aug. 26, 1S64, and was mustered into the United States service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. B, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He sei-ved with his regiment in Virginia, and took part in the operations before Petersburg in March and April, 1865, but was not in the battle of April 2, having been detailed on special duty at the time. He was mustered out of service June 4, 1865. Joseph A. Greenwood, son of Joseph and Betsey (Chenery) Green- wood, was born in July, 1829. He enlisted July 11, and was mustered into the United States service July 21, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. B, 38th Regt. Mass. Vols. He deserted in December, 1S62, from Stewart's Mansion General Hospital. He was returned to his regiment, and sentenced by a court-martial to serve out his term without pay. The sentence was subsequently remitted, and he was mustered out of service June 30, 1865, at the expiration of his term. He resides in Cliftondale, Mass. Thomas Hackett, at the age of twenty-one years, residence Cambridge, Mass., enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 7, 1864 for one year, as a private of the 6th Mass. Bat. Light Arty., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out Aug. 7? 1865. Robert Hall, at the age of forty-one years, residence not known, en- listed Sept. 7, 1864, and was mustered into service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment and was mustered out June 4, 1865. Daniel Hammond, son of Daniel and Mary E. (Tuttle) Hammond, was born March 3, 1822, in Salem, Mass. He enlisted and was mustered into the service of the United States, July 22, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. George B. Hardy, son of Eliphalet D. and Eunice (Tyler) Hardy, was born in Medway. He was drafted into the United States service July 15, 1863, for three years, and was assigned to Co. C, 12th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was killed May 5, 1864, in the battle of the Wilderness, Va. 71 John Harney was born in Roscommon County, Ireland, and resided in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 4, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. B, 38th Mass. Inf. He died June 4, 1863. Peter Harrington, son of Michael and Catharine (Jennings) Har- rington, was born in 1839, ^'^ Roscommon County, Ireland. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regiment, and in the battles of Winchester, Va., May 25, and of Cedar Mountain, August 9; also at Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1S62, when he was wounded in the elbow. He was discharged Dec. 6, 1862, for disability arising from his wound. On the night after the battle of Cedar Mountain, Harrington was detailed on the picket guard. The line ran through the woods not very far from the Confederate picket. In the darkness some one hailed him, and inquired the way to the head-quarters of a certain Confederate general. Taking in the situation at once Harrington's mother wit did not desert him, and he cjuickly replied, " Step this way and I will show you," and very soon thereafter the Confederate captain found himself disarmed, and under guard at the Union liead-quarters. Thomas J. Harrington, son of Michael and Catharine (Jennings) Harrington, was born March 29, 1831, in Roscommon County, Ireland. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 3, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., but being a recruit, his term was to expire with that of the regiment. He joined his regiment before the battle of Antietam, and was there, but not engaged. At the battle of Chancellorsville he was detailed to duty on the supply train. He was trans- ferred, Sept. 30, 1863, to the Vet. Res. Corps. William Harrold, at the age of eighteen years, resident of Boston, en- listed Sept. 7, 1S64, and was mustered into the United States service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway, Mass. He was mustered out June 4, 1S65. Edward P. Hart, son of Charles E. and Julia A. (Daniels) Hart, was born Jan. 31, 1843, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service July 2, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. B, i6th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagements at Fair Oaks, Va., June iS, 25, and 28; at Glendale, June 29; Malvern Hill, July i and 8; Kettle Run, August 27 ; and second Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862. In the latter battle he was wounded in the hand, losing a part of the forefinger of his right hand. He was transferred to Vet. Res. Corps in July, 1863 ; assigned to Co. A, 14th Regt., of which company he was promoted July 20, Corporal. He took part in a few skirmishes on the invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania by the rebels in 1863. He was mustered out of service July 2, 1864. He was a resident of Medway, but by the rolls is accredited to Holliston. Michael Hart, Jr., son of Michael and Margaret (Crowell) Hart, was born June, 1S45, in Boston, Mass. He enlisted Nov. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service the same day, for one year, as a jDri- vate of Co. G, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his i-egiment before Petersburg, Va., and in the final engagement, April 2, 1865. He was de- tailed during the latter part of his term as servant to Capt. Sutien, of Co. G. He was mustered out of service July 16, 1865. 72 Addison T. Hastings, son of Deming J. and Lucia (Daniels) Hast- ings, was born Feb. 22, 1842, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service about June 15, 1862, for three months, as a private of Co. B, 7th Squadron R. I. Cav. He was at the time of enlist- ment a student at the Military Academy at Norwich, Vt. He served in Maryland and Virginia, and was mustered out at the expiration of his term. William Hawes, son of Lewis and Irene Hawes, was born March 12, 1839, "^ Medway. He was mustered into the United States service July 18, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 20th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his regiment until June 30, 1862. At the battle of Ball's Blufl' he was not engaged, having been detailed on some special service at the time, but is believed to have been on duty at the siege of Yorktown, Va., and at the battle of Fair Oaks, and also in some of the engagements after that battle, while on the retreat towards Harrison's Landing. Capt. O. W. Holmes, of Co. G, in a letter to the mother of Hawes, says, that " on the 30th of June, while on the retreat to James River, he fell behind the regiment, and was taken prisoner. He was reported by some of the men as sick, and some said wounclcd." Subsequently returned prisoners reported seeing him in prison in Richmond, Va. Since then nothing has been heard from him. William C. Hawes, son of John H. and Merriam (Clark) Hawes, was born Nov. 29, 1834, in Walpole, Mass. He enlisted from Milford, and was mustered into service May 30, 1862, for six months, as a private of the 8th Bat. Mass. Light Arty. He was in the following engagements : at Sul- phur Springs, Va., August 22; Bull Run, August 30; Chantilly, Septem- ber I ; South Mountain, September 14; and at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. He was mustered out of service Nov. 29, 1862, his term having expired. He enlisted again about January i, and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 6, 1863, for three years, as a Corporal of the 15th Bat. Mass. Light Arty., (state record says mustered February 13). He was detailed clerk of the battery, and for several months was Acting Adjutant. He was discharged from the battery Dec. 4, 1863, to enable him to accept an appoint- ment as 2d Lieut, in the i62d Regt. N. Y. Vols. Li relation to his charac- ter, his subsequent services, and his death, the following has been selected from an article prepared by a citizen of the town, and published June, 1864, in a local paper: "•Another Hero Gone. — With sadness we record the death of another brave Medway volunteer, Lieut. William C. Hawes, who died at Alexandria, La., May 29, six days after receiving a mortal wound in the battle of Cane River." Lieut. Hawes, after joining his regi- ment, was in three hard-fought battles, at IMansfield, Mount Pleasant, and lastly at Cane River on the 23d of May, 1864, at which time he was wounded while charging up the wooded hill to which the enemy had been driven, and where they were strongly posted. In a letter to the wife of Lieut. HaAvcs, Capt. Seaman, his commanding officer, speaking of the manner of his being wounded, says, " He was struck by a ball and three buckshot. The ball entered at the left shoulder blade ; the buckshot entered the left shoulder, but did not pass through the body." He says, " our brigade was ordered to the front, and to charge up the hill. When nearly on the hill Lieut. Llawes ordered a rcl)el to surrender, and the man fired, the ball taking efiect as above. The man that shot him was fired at bv our men three times, and severely 73 wounded and taken prisoner, and had he not been hurried through our lines, would have been lynched by our men." He also adds, " allow me to say your husband had the kind feelings and sympathy of all who knew lum. Smce our acquaintance he has been my particular and intimate friend, and I deeply regret that I have to lose his society." After being wounded he was con- veyed by ambulance and boat some fifty miles to Alexandria, where, in the hospital, under the charge of Dr. Andrews, of the 120th N. Y. Vols., he re- ceived the best of medical treatment, and was constantly attended by Mr. John Stephens, Jr., an agent of the sanitary commission, who, in a letter to his wife and mother, speaks in the highest terms of his fortitude and patience under all his sufferings. He says, " throughout all he was calm, and telt that perfect peace which cometh from nothing of earth." He was sustamed by that comfort which Christ has promised to all his people. The night before he died he said, "I am dying, but tell mother I died happy, and in a good cause." After passing through the two previous battles unharmed, he wrote to his* wife, " God has seen fit to spare my life thus far ; though the bullets flew thick and fast all around me, yet I came out unharmed, and am extremely grateful to my Father in Heaven. I may fall in the next battle ; if so, I freely offer my life for our noble cause." These were truly pro- phetic words. Lieut. Hawes was a young man of good education, temperate habits, correct and manly deportment, modest and unassuming, and wherever known bore an irreproachable character. In his diary, which he kept of each day's events, and which for purity of language, beauty of style, with minuteness of detail, to say nothing of superior penmanship, is a model composition, is found the following, which he seems to have adopted for his creed, and a better one in b^-ief is rarely found : " Five facts : A living faith is the best divinity ; a holy life is the best philosophy ; a tender conscience is the best law ; honesty is the best policy ; and temperance the best physic." The temptations and vices of camp neither allured nor contaminated him, but the stern realities of war, the magnitude of the conflict, and its mighty re- sults, gave breadth and expansion to his intellect, ennobled and purified his heart, and led to an entire consecration of himself to his God and his country. His death was full of consolation to his friends who mourned his loss. " Headquarters 15TH Mass. Battery, New Orleans, La., De- partment OF THE Gulf, May 30, 1S64. Battery Order No. 36 : 2d Lieut. William C. Hawes, late of Medway, Mass., while leading his company in the last battle of Cane River, received a wound of which he died some.thne last week. Lieut. Hawes enlisted as a private in this battery at its original formation, and served as clerk of the company till some time last fall, when he was promoted to a Lieutenancy in the i62d N. Y. Vols. He was an honest, faithful, and true soldier, a gentleman, and one of the best young men I ever met. In his death, the service loses an able offlicer, society, a bright ornament, and his family, a devoted husband, father, and brother, and we all, a sincere friend. While feeling deeply his untimely end, with proud satisfaction we can point to the fact that he fell wounded with his face to the enemies of his country. While we mourn his departure let us most sincerely sympathize with his dear friends who will miss him much. We shall ever remember 2d Lieut. William C. Hawes as a patriot. Per Order, T. PiERSON, Capt. 15th Mass. Battery, Commander." The degree of estima- 74 tioii at which he was held by the meiiil)ers of the battery appears in the letter of Capt. Pierson to the sister of Lieut. Haw^es, in which he says: "When the preceding order was read to the company, many eyes were wet with tears when they remembered your dear brother." He also remarks, " he would have been promoted the next day if he had lived." It may be truly said he was promoted. Albert M. Hayward, at the age of twenty-two years, residence not known, was enlisted by Lieut. A. D. Sawyer of the 3d Mass. Inf., and was mustered into the United States service Aug. 30, 1862, for three years, as a private of that regiment. James H. Heaton, son of Samuel and Tirza (Carlton) Ileaton, was born Sept. i, 183 1, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the sei-vice July 22, 1S64. He served in the vicinity of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out of service Nov. 11, 1864. John Henry was born in Sligo County, Ireland. He enlisted in May, at Medway, and was mustered into the United States service, May 25, 1861, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was in every engagement in which the regiment took a part, during his term of service ex- cept Gettysburg. He was at Winchester, Va., May 25 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9; at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, 1863, when he was wounded in the breast. He returned to duty in the regiment again Aug. 17, 1863. He was afterwards in the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. In November, 1862, he w^as one of the party under Capt. Cogswell, which visited Shepherdstown, Va., and killed the noted guerilla, Burke, and took several of his men prisoners. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired. James T. Higgins, at the age of thirty-eight years, a resident of Rox- bury, but accredited to the town of Medway, enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service Nov. 29, 1864, for one year, as ist Sergeant of Co. G, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He had previously sersed a full term in the ist Regt. Mass. Vols., from Roxbury, having been mustered out May 25, 1864, as ist Sergeant of Co. K. He was discharged April 19, 1865, from Co. G, for promotion, and promoted 2d Lieut. Co. B, 61 st Regt. John Higgins, son of John and Catherine Higgins, was born June 24, 1836, in Limerick County, Ireland. He enlisted Aug. 26, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. B, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle of Peters- burg, April, 1865, and was mustered out of service June 4, 1865. He removed to Hopkinton, where he died several years since. Edmund W. Hill, son of Hiram and Clarissa (Henderson) Hill, was born Nov. 25, 1836, in Medway. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Jan. 29, 1S62, for disa- bility. He enlisted a second time for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States sei-vice July 22, 1864, as a Corporal of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Lewis Solon Hill, son of Lewis and Huldah (Randall) Hill, was born Nov. 23, 1844, in Medway. His father continued to reside here for some years after. He enlisted in February, 1864, as a recruit to 28th Mass. Regt., 75 and was assigned to Co. 1. He was, at the time of enlistment, a resident of Framlngham, and was accredited to that town. He was with his regiment, and took part In the engagements before Petersburg, Va., In the spring and summer of 1S64. He died, November, 1864, In Washington, D. C. Moses Hill, son of Moses and Persis (Phipps) Hill, was born March 22, 1823, In Belllngham, Mass. He was mustered Into the United States service Aug. 21, 1861, for three years, as a private of the First Company of Sharpshooters, called "Andrew Sharpshooters." He first served on the upper Potomac, his company being attached to the command of Gen. Lan- der during the winter of 186 1-3. After the death of Gen. Lander it was transferred to the 15th Regt., with which it became connected in April, 1863, during the siege of Yorktown, Va. Lieut. -Col. Kimball of that regi- ment speaks of the company as having been of great service in that siege, with telescopic rifles, in silencing the enemy's batteries by picking oft' the gunners or compelling them to retire. He was subsequently in the battle of Fair Oaks in June, 1862, and in other succeeding engagements of the Penin- sula Campaign. It was during the hardships and exposures of this cam- paign, that his health began to fall and he was finally sent to one of the hos- pitals in Washington, D. C. There he continued to grow worse and at the request of his wife, Mr. Geo. L. Richardson of this town visited him, ob- tained his discharge on the 13th of October, 1862, and immediately accom- panied him home, where he died .Oct. 29, 1862. John Hirl, at the age of thirty-five years, residence New Bedford, en- listed Dec. 13, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 26th unattached Co. of Mass. Vols. He was mustered out of service May 12, 1865, the war being ended. Alonzo Hixon, son of Willard and Dorcas (Bartholomew) Hlxon, was born Feb. 19, 1826. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1S61, at Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a pri- vate of Co. E, 2d Mass. Regt. He was detailed as company cook in May, 1861, and occupied that position during his entire term, on which account he was generally exempt from duty In the ranks. He was, however, in the ranks in the battle of Winchester, Va., May 35, 1863, and again May 15, 1864, at the battle of Resaca, Qa. He was mustered out May 28, 1S64. Egbert Oswell Hixon, son of Isaac and Persis (Adams) Hlxon, was torn In 1827, in Medway. He enlisted about April 15, 1861, for three months, as a private of Co. D, 8th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Lynn. He was mustered out of service Aug. i, 1861, his term having ex- pired. He enlisted again, and was mustered into the United States service, Aug. 15, 1861, for three years, as a private of the First Company of Sharp- shooters, known as " Andrew Sharpshooters," He deserted about Septem- ber, 1S62, and afterwards enlisted in an Ohio regiment under an assumed name, and died in the service. George H. Hixon, son of Elihu and Hannah Hixon, was born March 15, 1838, In Medway. He enlisted May 20, 1861, for one year. In the U. S. Navy, and shipped on board the steam frigate " Colorado." He served on board that vessel until April, 1862, when he was transferred to the sloop-of- war " Pensacola," at the mouth of the Mississippi River, for the expedition against New Orleans. He was at the bombardment of Forts Jackson and 76 St. Philip, engaged with the rebel fleet and earth works on the river above, encountered the fire rafts, and afterwards was in front of New Orleans when Gen. Butler took possession of the city. About the ist of June he w^as re- turned to the " Colorado," and was discharged from that vessel about July I, 1862, at Portsmouth, N. H., his term having expired. He enlisted again, and was mustered into service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He served in the vicinity of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 27, 1865, the w^ar being ended. Edward Hogan, son of James and Margaret Hogan, was born Feb. 28, 1838, in Tipperary County, Ireland. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Mass. Inf. He was promoted Corporal March 23, 1864. From August, 1 861, to February, 1862, he was detailed for duty with the ord- nance officer of the regiment. He states that he was in all the earlier skir- mishes of the regiment, was in the battle of Winchester, Va., May 25 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9, when he was wounded in the hand, but recov- ered so much as to return to duty Oct. 10, 1862 ; was in the battle of Chan- cellorsville, May 3 and 4; Beverly Ford, June 9; at Gettysburg, Penn., July 2 and 3, 1863, when the regiment lost in one charge, 137 out of 316 men engaged; and at the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1S64. He was mustered out May 28, 1864. Edwin H. Holbrook, son of Edwin L. and Abby D. (Hill) Holbrook, was born Oct. 30, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1S64, as a Cor- poral of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Wash- ington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, his term having expired. His regiment was stationed at Alexandria and Great Falls, Md. He was detailed as clerk of provost-marshal, at Alexandria, Va,, during his term. James T. Holmes, born in Nova Scotia, resided in Boston, enlisted Sept. 6, 1864, at the age of twenty years. He was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out of service June 4, 1865, as Sergeant. Dennis PIosmer was born May 4, 1806, in Sterling, Mass. He enlisted July 19, and was mustered into the United States service Aug. 16, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 21st Mass. Regt. His femily resided in Medway, but he appears by the rolls to be accredited to the town of Holden, Mass. He was discharged Dec. 7, 1861, for disability. As nothing is known of him since he is supposed to be dead. Edwin H. Hosmer, son of Dennis and Elmira Hosmer, was born Aug. I, 1844, in Wrentham, Mass. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice April 4, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 29th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his regiment in the battles before Richmond, Va., in the summer of 1862. He was discharged Oct. 11, 1862, for disability. He enlisted again for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 19, 1864, as a private of Co. G, 60th Regt. Mass. Vols., sta- tioned at Indianapolis, Ind. He was mustered out of service Nov. 30, 1864. John G. Hosmer, son of Dennis and Elmira Hosmer, was born Jan. 25, 1846, in Wrentham, Mass. He enlisted July 23, and was mustered into service July 28, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Regt. 77 Mass. Vols. He states that he was in the following engagements : at South Mountain, Va., September 14; Antietam, Md., September 17; in a heavy skirmish at Sulphur Springs, the last of November ; and at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1863; afterwards he participated in the siege of Vicksburg, Miss., the last of June, 1S63 ; and subsequently in the siege and capture of Jackson, Miss., in which his regiment took a prominent part, and was first to plant its colors within the city. After the latter engagements he was taken sick, and sent to the hospital at Camp Dennison, Ohio, and remained there four months, after which he was sent to Portsmouth Grove Hospital, R. I., from which place he paid a Thanksgiving visit home. He returned to Camp Dennison, and Feb. i, 1S64, was sent to Stevenson, Ala., where he was detailed as safe guard. September, 1S64, he again joined his regiment at Petersburg, Va., and was in the battles on South Side R. R., Hatcher's Run, and at the capture of Petersburg. He was mustered out of service June 9, 1865. Albert C. Houghton, son of Abel S. and Anna Houghton, was born in Newton, Mass. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was pro- moted Corporal April i, 1S63. He was in all the earlier engagements of the regiment; at Winchester, Va., May 25; at Cedar Mountain, August 9; at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862 ; and at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863. In this last battle, he was struck in the leg by a round shot, nearly severing the limb and causing his death. Alvin W. Houghton, son of Amos and Almira Houghton, was born June 5, 1S43, in Swansey, N. H. He enlisted in Medway, in May, and was mustered into the United States service, May 35, 1861, for three yeai's, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. During a larger part of his term of service he was detailed as officer's cook and forager. He was mustered out May 28, 1864. He afterwards en- listed again and served in the i6th Regt. N. H. Vols. Joseph H. Howard, at the age of thirty years, residence unknown, was enlisted by Lieut. A, D. Sawyer, in Boston, and mustered into the ser- vice of the United States Aug. 30, 1862, for three years, as a private of the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. George H. Ide, son of the Rev. Jacob Ide, d. d., and Mary (Emmons) Ide, was born Feb. 3, 1835, in Medway. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 2c;, r86i, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was pro- moted Corporal, July 7, 1861, and returned to the ranks Feb. 24, 1862. He was in the earlier skirmishes of the regiment, and in the engagements at Winchester, Va., May 25, and at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862, at which time he was instantly killed. In this battle Herman S. Sparrow also fell, who was of the same company. They were among the first from the town to enlist in the service of the government and were also the first Medway men to fall martyrs to the Union cause in the War of the Rebellion. The news of the death of these young men brought not only deep grief to their families and relatives, but stirred our whole people, and gave us a more real- izing sense of the stern realities of the terrible conflict in which we were 78 engaged. Few subsequent events of the war affected all our people more deeply. In allusion to this feeling the Rev. D. Sanford, in a funeral sermon, preached at the church of the Rev. Dr. Ide, on Sunday, August 24, said : " In the event of these two deaths, what sorrow! what anguish! what heart-stricken families ! yea, what mourning and grief in the whole com- munity ! and what a gloom has settled upon us. The ordeal through which we are passing is full of instruction. We are learning a lesson of great practical import. Our very calamity shows something of the terribleness of the war. At this moment nearly or quite one hundred thousand homes in the loyal states are made desolate by the hand of death in the field or in the camp." But he adds: " This baptism of blood is the prelude to future tri- umphs. These precious lives given up, will, with others, be the perpetual life and augmenting glory of the nation. In the futin-e those who live will read the records of the present, and bless God for the patriotism, the self- sacrifice and devotion of the people now, as we bless Him for those who wi-ought deliverance and freedom for us." In a letter addressed to the chair- man of the selectmen by Lieut. E. W. Patterson, who was in command of the company, Capt. Qiiincy having been wounded and taken prisoner in the same engagement, he savs : " Both Ide and Sparrow were shot through the head, and instantly killed. They were buried under the direction of our Chaplain. Please express to the afflicted ones in Medway the sympathy, not only of myself, but of the regimental commander, for their loss." In speaking of the company in the same letter, he says: " I cannot speak too highlvof the courage and noble conduct of all the men. There is not a sin- gle man who could have done better than he did." Says Cliaplain Qiiiiit in a letter to the chairman of the selectmen: " Both Ide and Sparrow did their whole duty. Rely upon it they deserve the honor that Medway can give." In a letter to the Rev. Dr. Ide, he says: "Your son died fighting nobly and bravely, I can assure you. His memory should have that record. You have given a son to a heroic death, where he never fidtered in the midst of an overpowering and terrible fire." Immediately on the receipt of the intelligence of this death, the selectmen, acting under authority of a vote of the town, passed sometime previously, and at the request of the relatives, dispatched Mr. D. J. Hastings as an agent to secure and bring home for burial the bodies of the slain. Before leaving Massachusetts he was furnished with a very earnest note from the Hon. Henry Wilson to the Secretary of War, which note was also approved by Gov. Andrew, requesting that he might, if possible, be permitted to pass within the lines of Gen. Pope's army for the purpose indicated. Such, however, was the condition of affairs that his request could not be granted. And so their remains where allowed to rest where comrade hands laid them down, " with green boughs placed over them lest the earth should press too rudely." Gkokge a. Jacobs, at the age of twenty-one years, residence Boston, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 12, 1S64, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway. lie was mustered out June 4, 1865. Edmund A. Jones, son of Elisha A. and Rhoda (Ellis) Jones, was born Feb. 11, 1842. He eidisted and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a Corporal of Co. B, 42d Regt. 79 Mass. Vols. ; and was afterwards promoted 3d Sergeant, June 21 , 1863. lie was at the time of enlistment a student of Amherst College, having just com- pleted his Sophomore year. After his discharge from the military service he returned and completed his course, graduating with the class of iS6i^. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and in the engagement at Lafourche Crossing was wounded in the shoulder. He was mustered out with his company in Readville, Aug. 20, 1S63. After his graduation at Amherst he was assistant in Lake Forest Academy, at Lake Forest, 111., where he re- mained four years, the last year as principal. In 1S69 he removed to Mas- sillon, O., taking the position of superintendent of schools, which he has continued to hold to the present time, with the exception of an interval of two years, when he bore the same relation to the schools in Marietta, O. Mr. Jones is recognized as an educator of ability and prominence, not only in the city where he resides, but in the county. He is an active worker in the cause of temperance, and for some years has been the superintendent of a large Sunday School. He married, Dec. 23, 1873, Flora Richards, the daughter of Warren C. Richards, Esq., of Massillon, O. John B. Jones, at the age of nineteen 3ears, residence unknown, was mustered into service May 9, 1S64, for three years, in U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, and was accredited to Medway. Frank Kaney, son of James and Ann (Foley) Kaney, was born April 17, 1844, in Leitrim County, Ireland. He enlisted into the United States Navy for one year, and shipped on board the steamer '■'• Mercidetta " March 31, 1863. The steamer was first assigned to dut}- in the West Indies, where it remained four months, after which it was stationed oft' Wilmington, N. C, until the end of his term. He was mustered out March 31, 1864. Cornelius Keating, at the age of thirty-eight years, resident of Med- ford, Mass., but accredited to Medway, enlisted Dec. 2, 1S64, and was mus- tered into the L^nited States service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. G, 6ist Regt. ALass. Vols. He was mustered out July 16, 1S65. Martin M. Keith, at the age of twenty-five years, residence Bridge- water, was mustered into the United States service May 4, 1864, for three years, as a private of 2d Bat. Vet. Res. Corps, and accredited to Medway. William F. Kemp enlisted, and was mustered into the L^nited States service Dec. 2, 1864, for one year, as a recruit of Co. B, 5^th Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mustered out of service Aug. 29, 1865. John H. Kendall, residence Boston, enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service June 24, 1S63, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 6th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps, and accredited to Medway. He was dis- charged for disability in Cincinnati, O., Aug. 13, 1865, and died of disease on the 26th of October following. Joseph Kersher, at the age of thirty-nine years, family residence, El- gin, Kane County, 111., was mustered into the United States service May ^, 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of the 3d Regt. Vet. Res. Corps, Co. G, and accredited to Medway. In the spring of 1865 he was transferred to ist Co., 2d Bat. Vet. Res. Corps. He was mustered out of service in Brattle- boro, Vt., Nov. 14, 1865, by reason of general order i^^^, relating to the re- duction of the army after the close of the war. So Patrick Killaley, at the age of twenty-four years, residence Mil- ford, Mass., enlisted, and was mustered into service Nov. 23, 1864, for one year, as a recruit of ist Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He was assigned to Co. F, and was mustered out of service June 4, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. He was accredited to Medway. Charles C. Kimball, son of Wales and Elizabeth (Blake) Kimball, was born Aug. 17, 1842, in Keene, N. H. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into service May 15, 1861, for three years, as 5th Sergeant of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, and also at the battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862. He w^as discharged from the service Sept. 14, 1862, by order of the Secretary of War, to enable him to receive a commission as 2d Lieut, in another Mass. Regt., but upon being mustered out declined to be mustered in again. Frank W. Kimball, son of Wales and Elizabeth (Blake) Kimball, was born Sept. 4, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864. He served in the de- fenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out of service Nov. 11, 1864. Charles G. Kingsbury, son of Chailes and Miranda (Tyler) Kings- bury, was born March 20, 1837, ^^ Medway. He enlisted April 20, and was mustered into service June 26, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 1 2th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed as wagoner, Dec. 25, 1862, and was transferred to the Vet. Res. Corps, March 25, 1864, and mustered out of service June 28, 1S64, his term having expired. He enlisted again about the 25th of January, 1865, in Co. D, 39th Mass. Inf., and at the battle of P'ive Forks, Va., on Saturday April 1. 1865, he was wounded through the body and died from the effects of the wound. May 29, 1865, in Washington, D. C. His remains were brought to Medway for interment. George H. Kingsbury, son of Hiram and Charlotte (Wight) Kings- bury, was born May 25, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered, July 22, 1864, into the United States service. He was mustered out of service Nov. 11, 1864, his term having expired. William Kirby, at the age of twenty-five years, residence unknown, was mustered into the service of the U. S. Vet. Res. Corps on the 7th of May, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Medway. Annah Ladd, at the age of forty-four years, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service. May 7, 1864, as a member of Vet. Res. Corps, for three years. He was accredited to Medway, but was not a resident. James E. Lawrence, son of Abijah and Elmira Lawrence was born Sept. 2, 1827, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Aug. 23, 1864, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co. of Heavy Arty, afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served with his regiment in the defenses of Washington, D. C, until April 24, 1865, when on account of ill health he was given a furlough of twenty days, and came home. He went to Camp Meigs, Readville, after the ex- piration of his furlough, and subsequently to the hospital at Worcester, Mass. He was mustered out July 14, 1865, in Boston. George F. Leavitt, at the age of eighteen years, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States service, April 30, 1864, for three years, as a private of the 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps., and accredited to Medway. 8i Gilbert H. Leland, son of Joseph and Betsey (Fisk) Leland, was born, 1835, in Sherborn, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 14, 1S63, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 3Sth Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accounted on the quota of Medway, though he ap- pears, by the records at the Adjutant-General's office, to be accredited to Sherborn. He was in the engagement at Fort Bisland, La., April 13, 1863, and at Port Hudson. On the 27th of May he w^as detailed as guard for the company baggage, and did not return to the company, but w-as soon after sent to the hospital in Baton Rouge, sick, where he died June 3, 1863, of typhoid fever. Horatio T. Leonard was born in Taunton, Mass., but resided in Med- way. At the age of twenty-five years he enlisted Sept. 3, 1864, and was mustered into service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. B, 6ist Mass. Inf. He served wath his regiment in Virginia, and was mustered out June 4, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. John Leonard, at the age of twenty-seven years, residence Boston, en- listed June 24, 1864, and was mustered into the United States sei-vice on the same day as a member of Co. I, 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps. Mustered out June 24, 1866, at expiration of service. He had previously sei-ved in Co. A, 32d Regt. Mass. Vols., having been mustered into service Nov. 12, 1861, and discharged Feb. 19, 1863, for disability. William Lilley, at the age of twenty-seven years, born in Union, Conn ., enlisted and was mustered into the United .States service Aug. 23, 1864, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Vols. He served .in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 17, 1865. John Looby, at the age of thirty-one years, residence Law^-ence, Mass., enlisted Nov. 27, 1S63, and was mustered into the United States service on the 7th of December following, as a private of Co. G, 2d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He was discharged Aug. 13, 1865, for disability. Charles Magerty, born in L'eland, at the age of twenty-eight years enlisted, Dec. 29, 1863, and was mustered into the United States service, Jan. 6, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. E. 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He served his term, and was mustered out Nov. 14, 1865, in Richmond, Va. George W. Mahr, son of John and Betsey Mahr, was born Feb. 10, 1836, in Medway. He first enlisted for three months, and was mustered into the United States service April 16, 1861, as a private of Co. K, ist Regt. R. L Vols. He took part in the first battle of Bull Run, July 21, and was mustered out Aug. 2, 1861, at the expiration of his service. He was drafted into the United States service July 15, 1863, and assigned to Co. I, i8th Regt. Mass. Inf. He joined his regiment at Beverly Ford, Va., about the middle of September, and was in the battle at Rappahannock Station, No- vember 7, and at Mine Run, Nov. 30, 1863. May, 1864, he was taken pris- oner at the Wildneress, Va. With other prisoners he was marched to a rail- road station, about thirty miles from Richmond, where a large number of prisoners were put on board cars for Andersonville, Ga. They were ci'owded like cattle into box cars, there being some sixty-five in the car with him, nearly as many as could stand therein, and were there confined during the whole journey, lasting several days. For rations, a small allowance ot 82 corn meal was doled out to each. At Andersonville they were turned into the stockade prison like a herd of cattle to find such shelter as they could, none being fmnished, and a larger part of their clothing being taken away, leaving them barely sufficient for a covering. The daily rations there were about two-thirds of a pint of corn meal, with, sometimes, a bit of bacon, but very rarely any vegetables. Their food they cooked as best they could. After a time, however, a cook house was built, and cooked rations issued, but still meagre and poor. After a few months of confinement he began to sufier with scurvy, and for several weeks was so sick as to be unable to v/alk, still slight care and little medicine were given him. Prisoners sickened and died in great numbers, sometimes a hundred per day, and each day a four- mule wagon would be drawn within the enclosure, the dead bodies piled on like logs of wood, and carried to trenches for burial. There, for nearly twelve months, he endured the privations of that prison, the very name of which will ever be a symbol of atrocity and barbarity. While there, no word from his family reached him, neither did they know what had become of him until the last of January, 1S65, when a letter was received, dated " Prisoners' Camp, Andersonville, Ga.,May 31," informing them that he had just arrived there, and was in good health. He was liberated at the close of the war, and reached home May 23, 1S65. He was mustered out July 12, 1865, in Boston. Albert W. Mann, son of Albert and Caroline S. (Pond) Alann, was born Aug. 14, 1S36, in Wrentham, Mass. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service, May 25, 1S61, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as 3d Sergeant of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted ist Sergeant July 13, 1861, Sergeant-Major May 10, 1862, 2d Lieut, of Co. C, March 31, 1863. He had a full share of all the marches and en- gagements of his regiment during his term of service. He took part in the movements in the Shenandoah Valley in the summer of 1861 and spring of 1862, and was in the battle of Winchester, Va., May 25, on the retreat of Gen. Banks, Co. E forming the rear guard. The regimental loss was sixty-four killed and wounded, and eighty-four missing, many of them prisoners. Capt. Qiiincy, of Co. E, in a letter written immediately after, speaks highly of the conduct of his men in this, their first battle. He was at the battle of Cedar Alountain, Va., August 9, when the regimental loss was one hundred and fifty-foiu" in killed and wounded : of Co. E, Capt. Qiiincy wounded and taken prisoner, Ide and Sparrow, of Medway, killed, and W. A. Daniels mortally wounded. J//ssi»^'., none. This latter fact, wrote Lieut. Patterson, "speaks highly for the company "; and he added, "all did their duty nobly." In August he was in a skirmish at Beverly Ford on the 21st. and imder fire at Sulphur Springs on the 23d. He was at the battle of Antietam, September 17, when the regimental loss was sixty-seven in killed and woimded and two missing. April 21, 1863, he was in a skirmish at Germania Ford, where a force of rebels were building a bridge, one hundred and three of whom were captured ; and at the battle of Chanccllorsville, May 2 and 3, where the regiment lost one officer and twenty-two men killed and eight men mor- tally, and eighty-six others more or less severely wounded, and eight taken prisoners, being thirty-three per cent, of its strength. He was at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, where again the regimental loss was forty-four per cent., nearly 83 all in a single charge, and again in a skirmish at Kelly's Ford, August i. Soon after the regiment was ordered to New York to assist in enforcing the draft. He returned to the field early in September, and soon left Virginia for Alabama. In January, 1864, he was detailed with other officers of the regiment to accompany the reenlisted men home for their veteran furlough, with expectation also of obtaining recruits for the regiment, then reduced to less than three hundred men. But owing to the peculiar circumstances then existing, no recruits were secured. He returned to the regiment the last of January, and was in the advance towards Atlanta, Ga. May 15, 1S64, he took part in the battle of Resaca, Ga., where the regimental loss was one killed and twenty-seven wounded, six of them mortally. His term having expired, he was mustered out of service May 28, 1864. Subsequent to his return he removed to Needham, afterwards to South Boston, and then to Saugus, IMass. He was a builder of the hotels at the Point of Pines and became superintendent of the grounds of this seaside resort. He died suddenly Aug. 28, 1S81, and his burial was in West Medway. Frank V. Manx, son of Albert and Caroline S. (Pond) Mann, was born Sept. 10, 1S40, in West Medway. He enlisted in August, and w^as mustered into service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the Department of the Gulf and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of service. George F. Marden, at the age of twenty-five years, enlisted on the 7th of December, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day for one year, as a private of Co. G, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mus- tered out of service July 16, 1865, as Sergeant of his company. William M. Martin, son of Gideon and Ruth Martin, was born March 24, 1821, in Chesterville. He was mustered into the United States service Aug. 6, 1862, for three years, as a recruit of the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., but with the condition that he should be discharged when the term of that regiment should expire. He was in the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 15, and mustered out May 28, 1864. He enlisted again Aug. 27, 1864, and was mustered into service the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. B, 61 st Regt. Alass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Virginia and was in the battle of Petersburg, April, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 4, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. George E. Mason, son of Horatio and Julia (Adams) Mason, was born Oct. 3, 1837, in IMedway. He enlisted December 2, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 3 (Dec. 11, state record), 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 2d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty., and being a resi- dent of HoUiston was accredited to that town. He served with his regiment in Virginia and North Carolina, and was in the engagements at Kinston and vicinity, in March, 1865. He was mustered out of service Sept. 3, 1865, at Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor. Simon Leprilette Mason, son of Horatio and Julia (Adams) Mason, was born Nov. 5, 1829, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into ser- vice June, 1 86 1, as a private of Co. I, nth Mass. Regt., and being a resident of Charlestown was accredited to that city. He states that he was with his regi- ment in the following engagements : in the battle of Bull Run, Va., July 21, 84 i86i ; at the siege of Yorktown in April, 1S62 ; at the battle of Williamsburg, May 5 ; Fair Oaks, June 25 ; Savage Station, June 29 ; Glendale, June 30 ; Malvern Hill, July i ; Bristow Station, August 37 ; 2d Bull Run, August 29 and 30; and Chantilly, about September i. In the foregoing battles he served as a private in the ranks. Soon after he was detailed as a musician, a member of a band formed by detail from the several companies of the regiment, and continued in that position until the end of his tei'm. He was constantly with or near his regiment in all the subsequent engagements to assist in removing the wounded or in their care at the corps hospital. He was mustered out of service Jvme, 1S64, at the expiration of his term. He enlisted again about October, 1S64, in the 13th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps, and served at the conscript camp, Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor. For several years past Mr. Mason has been a teacher of music in Boston. Thomas H. Matthews was born in Wales, G. B. At the age of thirty-six years he was mustered into the United States service, Aug. 6, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. A, ist Regt. Mass. Cav. He was a resi- dent of Medway, but appears by the state record to be accredited to Lowell. He is reported to have been wounded in action, Oct. 14, 1864, since which nothing is known of him. William H. Matthews, at the age of twenty-three years, was mus- tered into the United States service Aug. 11, 1863, for three years, as a pri- vate of Co. C, 28th Mass. Inf. He served as a substitute for Henry E. Gay, one of the drafted men from Medway. He was mustered out June 30, 1865, at the expiration of his service. Peter Mawn was born in Leitrim County, Ireland. At the age of twenty-six years he enlisted, Aug. 12, 1862, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. At the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, he was wounded in the leg, which was afterwards amputated above the knee. He was discharged Aug. 21, 1863, for disability, from the General Hospital at Washington, D. C. He removed to Milford, where he died in October, 1867. Edward A. May, son of James B. and Juliette May, was born Aug. 17, 1843, in Attleboro, Mass. He enlisted, and was mustered into service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 3d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was appointed regimental marker, and was in the engagement at Win- chester, Va., May 25, and at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862. He was dis- charged Dec. 6, 1863, for disability. He enlisted again in the 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., Co. D, mustered in Jan. 3, 1865, and discharged July 20, 1865. He was accredited to Holliston on the last enlistment. James B. May, son of Elisha and Cynthia B. May, was born June 12, 1822. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service. May 35, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. B, 3d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Corporal Aug. i, 1S63. In December, 1S61, or in Janu- ary following, he was detailed on recruiting service, and did not again join his regiment until the last of May. In the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, he was severely wounded in the groin, and only escaped falling into the hands of the enemy by the assistance of a comrade, Peter Harrington. His wounds proving so serious, he was discharged Dec. 32, 1S63, for disability. 85 Daniel McAlevey was born about 1S32, in England, (Chaplain Qiiint says Ii'eland). He enlisted Aug. 28, 1S62, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day as a recruit of Co. H, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was wounded in the hand at the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, and was transferred to the Vet. Res. Corps, Oct. i, 1863. He was mustered out of service Aug. 31, 1864. John AIcCabe enlisted on the 7th of December, 1864, and was mus- tered into service on the same day for one year, as a private of Co. G, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mustered out July 16, 1S65, as a Sergeant. John McCann at the age of twenty-seven years, residence unknown, was mustered into service in the U. S. Vet. Res. Coi'ps, May 7, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Medway. James McCowan was born about 1830, in Derry, Ireland. He en- listed at Medway in May, and was mustered into the United States service in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, May 25, i86i, for three years, as a pri- vate of Co. K, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Dec. 30, 1861, for disability. He enlisted again and was mustered into service for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. By the state record he appears to be accredited to Milford. He died Oct. 5, 1864, of yel- low fever, at Beaufort, N. C. Gilbert McCullom, son of Granville E. and Agnes (Davidson) Mc- Cullom, was born Jan. i, 1840, in Pawtucket, R. I. He was mustered into the United States service July 26, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. I, loth Regt. Mass. Vols. In December, 1862, he was taken prisoner near Fredericksburg, Va., and taken to Richmond, but was soon paroled and sent to Camp Parole at Annapolis, Md. He was exchanged and rejoined his regiment in the spring of 1864, about the time of the battle of the Wil- derness, Va., and he was again taken prisoner and confined for a time at the infamous pen at Andersonville, Ga., and then removed to the equally no- torious one at Florence, S. C, where he remained until about the ist of March, 1865. He was then taken to Wilmington, N. C, and exchanged, but being too feeble to proceed further north was taken to Hospital No. 4, in that city, where. he died March -ii, 1865. His remains were subsequently removed and buried in W^est Medway. Richard B. McElroy, son of Patrick and Margaret McElroy, was born April 2, 1S31, in Albany, N. Y. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1S64, and was mustered into service on the same day for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 17, 1865, by reason of the close of the war, Thomas McKenna at the age of thirty-seven years, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States service. Vet. Res. Corps, May 7, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Medway. James McLaughlin, son of John and Lucy (Watson) McLaughlin, was born about A. D. 1840, in Galway County, Ireland. He enlisted Dec. 13, 1864, and was mustered into the LTnited States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 12th Mass. Light Bat. During his service the battery was stationed at Port Hudson, La., and was in no engagement. He was mustered out July 25, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. 86 Christopher McNamara was born in Philadelphia, Penn., resided in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 6, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 3d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Boston. He deserted Aug. 33, 1865, from Fort Kearney, N. T. Thomas McNamara, born in Philadelphia, Penn., residence Medway, enlisted at the age of twenty-three years, and was mustered into the United States service March 19, 1S64, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 3d Regt. Mass. Cav., was accredited to Boston, and mustered out July 20, 1865, at expiration of service. He had previously served in the U. S. Navy on board the ship " Clara Dolson," and was discharged July 31, 1862. William F. Merritt, son of William F. and Mary A. (White) Mer- ritt, was born Feb. 26, 1846, in Ashland, Mass. He enlisted for one hun- dred days, and was mustered into the United States service on the 22d of July, 1864. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mus- tered out Nov. II, 1864. John Miller, at the age of twenty-seven years, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States service Dec. 15, 1S62, for three years, as a private of Co. C, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Medway. By the state record he appears to have deserted Dec. 28, 1862. Lewis L. Miller, son of Warren and Emily Miller, was born Aug. 17, 1S40, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted the last of April, 1861, but was not mustered into the United States service until June 26 following. He was a private of Co. E, 12th Regt. Mass. Vols., and enlisted for three years. He was in the engagement at Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862 ; at Rap- pahannock Station, August 25 ; and at the second battle of Bull Run, Aug- ust 30, when he was wounded in tlie leg, and died, Oct. 3, 1862, from the effects of the wound in the hospital in Washington, D. C. His remains were brought to Franklin for interment. Dea. James Mitchell, son of Robert and Sarah (Begg) Mitchell, was born June 10, 1820, in Sherbrooke, Canada. He had been a resident of Medway for several years, and was an esteemed officer of the First Church of Christ. He first ofiered his services for three years, in July, 1S62, but on examination at Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, he was rejected for physical disa- bility. Still desirous of serving the country in its hour of need he enlisted and was accepted for the nine months' term, and was mustered into service Sept. 13, 1863, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. His regiment was assigned to the Department of the Gulf, and peiformed most of its service in Louisiana. He was detailed during a considerable part of his term as hospital nurse, a service for which he was well adapted, and where such service was needed, sickness prevailing much among the men. The regiment was retained in service somewhat more than its stipulated term, probably on account of the protracted sieges of Vicksburg and Port Hudson, and Company K liaving been detached as pontooniers, took part in the siege of the latter place. It left New Orleans July 31, 1863, and arrived in Boston August 10, when the men were furloughcd, and ordered to report at Readville on the 30th. Among the many who came home sufiering with disease, was Dea. Mitchell, who was prostrate with an attack of camp dysen- tery. With strength hardly sufficient to enable him to reach home, he sank rapidly away and died Aug. 19, 1863. 87 Tames S. Mitchell, son of James and Elizabeth Mitchell, was born Tune 3, 1849, in East Medway. He enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into service July 16, 1S64, (state record says mustered July 23,) as a private of Co. E, 60th Regt. He was mustered out Nov. 30, 1864, at expiration of service. His regiment was stationed at Indianapolis, Ind. John Monks, son of Matthew and Ann Monks, was born about A. D., iS-^S, in Kildare County, Ireland. He enlisted in Boston, and was mustered into the United States Navy Aug. 31, 1S64, for three years, as a substitute for Tames M. Daniels, of Medway, an enrolled man. He shipped on board the U. S. steamer " Little Ada," Oct. 5, 1S64, ranking as landsman Alexander Le B. Monroe, son of Dr. Stephen and Susan (Le Baron) Monroe, was born May 3, 1807, in Sutton, Mass. He had been for many years a practising physician and surgeon in Medway. During the summer campaicrn of 1862, there being a great demand for army surgeons, he otiered his services as contract surgeon, and was sent to the Army of the Potomac by William J. Dale, Surgeon-General of Massachusetts, leaving home May -I 1S62, for his post. May 2S he was ordered to report tor duty as Acting Assistant Surgeon in the General Hospital at White House, \'a., by Charles S. Tripler, Surgeon and Medical Director of the Army. He gives the following as an item of his experience : " June 5, received the following order: ' General Hospital, White House, June 5, 1862. To A. L. B Monroe, Ass' t Snrg., Gen'l Hospt. Sir: You will immediately pro- ceed to the R. R. station at White House, and strictly enforce the following order : ' Head-quarters, June 2, 1862. To Brigade-Surgeon A. T. Wat- son. Please inspect carefully the cars as they arrive at White House, and send back every man who is not wounded, whether he be sick or %vell,— please see that the order to go back is obeyed. (Signed) S. Williams, Asst Adj. -Gen. I have the honor to be your obt. serv't. Alex. T. Wat- soN,'Brig.-Surg'n., in charge of the hospital.' The next train of cars from the army" brought down about three hundred soldiers, one already dead, three dying, who lived but a few hours, and over thirty likely to die, with the best of care ; the balance were more or less sick, but would probably re- cover with proper care. To send the sick men back to the swamps of the Chickahominy would be equivalent to dooming them to death, and inhuman to the last degree. I therefore determined to prevent it, if possible, and with that view caUed upon Mr. Olmstead, hoping that his influence would secure a countermand of the order. With great difficulty he prevailed upon Sur- geon Watson to disregard it, and the poor fellows were brought to the hos- pital. How such a strange order should be issued from the head-quarters of the army was a mystery to me and others, which has never been explained. Dr. Watson was never disciplined for disregarding it. June 22, ordered to report to Brig.-Gen. S. P. Heintzelman, 3d Corps, at Savage Station. June 25 was assigned to temporary duty with 2d Regt. N. H. Vols., and in that position served through the Seven Days' Battle, and until the army arrived at Harrison's Landing, when I was sent to the hospital at Fortress Monroe, and discharged on account of sickness July 11, 1862." Dr. Monroe continued his practice in Medway until his death, Feb. 20, 1879. Francis Le Baron Monroe, son of Dr. A. L. B. and Louisa (Barber) Monroe, was born March 20, 1836, in Medway He first served as Assist- 88 ant Surgeon of the ist Light Mass. Bat., known as Boston Light Arty., commanded by Capt. Asa M. Cook. This was a three months organi- zation. He gives the following brief account of his experience in the service: "Left Boston April 20, 1861, as Assistant Surgeon of Boston Light Arty. ; ten days at Annapolis ; six weeks at Relay House ; occu- pied Baltimore with Gen. Butler. Gen. Banks next in command. Our battery was ordered into the city when he arrested the police commis- sioners. Mustered out August 2d, and returned home. Commissioned Assistant Surgeon of ist Mass. Vol. Inf., Sept. 3, 1S61. Joined the regi- ment at Bladensburg ; belonged to Gen. Hooker's brigade, his first com- mand ; moved down to Budd's Ferry on the Potomac in October, 1861 ; spent the winter there. Li the spring Hooker's division formed part of the 3d Corps; took part in the siege of Yorktown, battles of Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days', Glendale, Malvern Hill, Harrison's Landing. Em- barked at Yorktown August, 1S62, to Alexandria, thence to Warrenton Junc- tion — enemy in the rear — fought them at Bristow. Then with Pope's army at 2d Bull Run. Remained in camp at Fairfax Seminary until November i, then marched to Fredericksburg, Gen. Sickles commanding division. Battle of Fredericksburg. Appointed Surgeon of 15th Mass. Vol. Inf., Dec. 29, 1862. The 15th was in Sully's brigade of Howard's division. Couch com- manding 2d Corps. Was Acting Brigade Surgeon part of the winter, while we lay near Falmouth. In May, 1863, Gen. Hooker commanding the army, the battle of Chancellorsvillc occurred.' The 2d Division 2d Corps, com- manded by Gibbon, occupied the city of Fredericksburg, and cooperating with the 6th Corps, carried the Fredericksburg Heights about May 3 ; then in camp till June. Marched to Gettysburg after the battle of that place, and was made medical inspector of 2d Corps, Warren commanding corps. In the campaign down to the Rapidan and back. Battle of Bristow ; Mine Run. Wintered near Brandy Station. Returned to my regiment in Janu- ary, 1864. May, 1864, on the operating stafl' of the brigade ; through Gen. Grant's campaign : battle of the Wilderness, after which, being left in charge of the wounded, was in the enemy's lines for two weeks ; battle of Cold Harbor ; Petersburg. Regiment came home, and was mustered out July 28, 1864. Sept. II, 1864, was appointed Acting Assistant-Surgeon, U. S. Army, at Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor. May, 1865, made Past Surgeon of Draft Rendezvous at Galloup's Island until April 30, 1866, when I was formally discliarged." He was subsequently commissioned Assistant Sur- geon and Brevet-Major U. S. Army, wliich position he held until June, 1S76, when he resigned, and became a druggist in the city of Chicago, 111. Amos B. Mouse, son of Benoni and Abigail (Baker) Morse, was born Jan. 20, 1826, in Medway. He enlisted July 23, and was mustered into the United States service July 28, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle of South Mountain, Va., September 14; at Antietam, Md., September 17; Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862 ; at the siege and capture of Jackson, Miss., in June, 1863, his regiment being the first to plant its colors in the city ; at the siege of Knox- ville, Tenn., November, 1863; on the Weldon R. R., July, 1S64 ; Poplar Spring Church, September 30 ; Hatchers Run, October 27 ; at Fort Sedg- wick, in the vicinity of which his regiment remained from Nov. 27, 1864, to 89 the last of March, 1S65 ; and at Fort Mahone, April 2, iS6^. He states tliat he was constantly on duty during his term of service and at the time of the battles of Campbell Station, Spottsylvania, North Anna, and Cold Harbor he was detailed on special duty at regimental head-quarters. He was mus- tered out of service at the expiration of his term, June 9, 1S65, as a Corporal,. to which rank he had been promoted Dec. 7, 1864. Andrew Morse, at the age of twenty-two years, was mustered into the United States service Oct. 31, 1861, as a private of Co. I, ist Mass. Cav. He was, at the time of enlistment, a resident of Medway, but appears by the state record to have been accredited to the town of LivermOre, Me. He was transferred to Co. I, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav., and reenlisted in the field Jan. I, 1864, for three years, and was accredited to Medway. He was in the battle of James Island, S. C, June 17, and at Pocataligo, Oct. 23, 1863, and was on duty at Morris Island during the siege of Fort Sumter in 1S63, and in the Florida campaign in the winter of 1863 and 1864, and took part in the battle of Olustee. He was mustered out of service Nov. 14, 1861^, by reason of the close of the war. Eleazar Morse, son of Eleazar and Polly (Adams) Morse, was born May II, 1817, in Rutland, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service May 28, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, and at Cedar Movmtain, August 9, of the same year. Much of the latter part of his term of service was spent in the hospital. He was discharged for disa- bility March 10, 1S64. Mr. Morse removed to Holliston, but at the time of his death, March 6, 1873, was stopping temporarily in Hopkinton. His re- mains were interred in West Medway. Frederic Daniels Morse, son of Asa D. and Eliza (Hill) Morse, was born Dec. 25, 1838, in East Medway. He enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1863, for nine months, as Sergeant of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was a student in Monson Academy, and graduated in 1862 from Amherst College, Massachusetts, having but just completed his course when he enlisted. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was in the engagement at Bra- shear City, La., June 33, 1863, at which time he was taken prisoner. He was paroled June 36, and mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of the service of his regiment. He afterwards studied medicine in the Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., from which he graduated in 1S67, and com- menced practice in Chicago, but in 1868 settled as a practising physician in Lawrence, Kan., where he still resides. Dr. Morse married, Oct. 19, 1869, Addie A. Smith, daughter of Alvin Smith, m. d., of Monson, Mass. Milton H. Morse, son of John Morse, was born in 1843, in Milford, Mass. He was mustered into service July 37, 1861, for three years, as a pri- vate of Co. I, i8th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Jan. 4, 1S63, for disability. He again enlisted and was mustered into service as a private of Co. I, 39th Regt. Mass. Vols., Aug. 35, 1863, and accredited to Natick, giving his name as Henry M. Morse. He was again discharged Sept. 13, 1863. He enlisted again for the third time and was mustered into service Nov. 17, 1863, as a recruit to Co. D, ist Regt. Msss.Cav., and accretliled to Milford. He was mustered out June 39, 186:^, as absent. 90 Robert T. Morse, son of Andrew and Margaret (Metcalf) Morse, was born Aug. 27, 1833, in Medway. He 'enlisted the last of August, and was mustered into service Sej^t. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He died Oct. 4, 1862, of diphtheria. Daniel Mundon, son of John and Sarah Mundon, was born Aug. 5, 1834, '" \\ areham, Mass. He enlisted at Medway early in May, and was mustered into the United States service in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, Mav 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed company cook June 23, 1861, to July i, 1862, and afterwards as orderly of Lieut. Patterson of Co. E, by whom he was sent out f(M- bread, while on the march from near Frederick, Md., over the South Mountain, towards Antietam Creek, Sept. 14, 1862, when he deserted. Charles Murray, I'esidence unknown, was mustered into the United States service December, 1862, for three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway. James F. Murphy, at the age of twenty years, enlisted and was mus- tered into the United States service on the 5th of December, 1864, for one year, and accredited to Medway, though he was not a resident of the town. He served as a private in the 6th Mass. Light Bat., and was mustered out Aug. 7, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. George L. Myer, son of Henry and Nancy (Leonard) Myer, was born May 9, 1837, ^^ Newark, N. J. He first enlisted at Camp Stanton, Lynn- field, Mass., and was sworn into service for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Mass. Inf. But before that regiment left camp he was sent, by di- rection of Col. Wild, to Camp Cameron, in Cambridge, to be transferred to the Sharpshooters, and was there rejected by the recruiting officer for be- ing below the standard height. He enlisted again for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and, Nov. 11, 1864. was mustered out. William D. Newland, son of David and Sarah Newland, was born Jan. 3, 1841, in Boston. He entered the United States service as ordinary seaman in the navy, Feb. 20, 1862, and shipped on board the sloop of war, ^'Oneida." In April, 1862, he took part in the movements of the fleet under Capt. Farragut, for the capture of New Orleans. He was in the engage- ments at Forts Jackson and St. Philip, with the rebel fleet above the forts and the earth works below New Orleans, known as Fort Chalmette. Sub- sequently he was in engagements at Grand Gulf, and at the siege of Vicks- burg and of Port Hudson, and with the rebel ram '' Arkansas." Afterwards he was in the engagement, Aug. 5, 1864, at the passage of the fleet, under Commander Farragut, past Forts Morgan and Gaines at the entrance of Mobile Bay, and with the ram ''Tennessee." He was wounded by a heavy fragment of shell, and discharged Oct. 27, 1864, for chsability. John Nolan, son of James and Mary Ann Nolan, was born July 6, 1826, in Boston. He enlisted in Medway the last of August, and was mus- tered into the United States service at Readville, Mass., Sept. 15, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42(1 Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in Louisiana, and when the regiment returnetl home he was left sick in the St. James Hospital at New Orleans, where he died Aug. 7, 1863. 91 John Nolan, son of Joliii and Catherine Nolan, was born Aug. 17, 1849, ^" Boston. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States ser- vice, April 6, 1865, as a private of Co. B, 5th N. Y. Vols. He was mus- tered out of service Aug. 3i, 1865. William A. Nolan, son of John and Catherine Nolan, was born Aug. II, 1847, "^ Boston. He was mustered into the United States service July 23, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of Co. E, 60th Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was mustered out of service Nov. 30, 1864, at the expira- tion of his term. He enlisted again, and was mustered into service April 6, 1865, as a private of Co. B, 5th Regt. N. Y. Vols. He was again mustered out Aug. 31, 1865. George E. Nourse, son of Gilbert and Betsey W. (Cargill) Nourse, W'as born July 14, 1842, in Medway. He enlisted Feb. 27, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day for three years, as a private of the 14th Mass. Light Bat. He was in the engagements at Spottsylvania Couil House, from May 9 to the i8th, 1864; at Tolopotomy Creek, June i ; Bethesda Church, June 2 and 3 ; Cold Harbor, June 3 to 12; and at the siege of Petersburg, Va., from June 17 to the surrender, April, 1865. He was promoted Corporal in March, 1864, and was detailed Clerk of the Battery, May, 1864. He was mustered out in Rcadville, Mass., June 15, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Hugh O'Brien, residence unknown, at the age of twenty-seven years, was mustered into service Dec. 3, 1864, for one year, in Co. H, ist Mass. Cav. He was mustered out as Sergeant, June 26, 1865, by reason of the ■close of the war. Michael O'Donnell, son of James and Catherine (Welch) O'Donnell, was born Nov. 17, 1843, in Kilkenny, Ireland. He enlisted in Medway ■earlv in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 3d Regt. Mass. Vols., in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury. He was promoted Corporal Nov. 3, 1862 ; Sergeant Dec. 30, 1862; and 1st Sergeant May i, 1863. He was in the battle of Win- chester, Va., May 35, and at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862, at which time he was wounded in the right arm. He returned to duty Sept. 17, 1863. He was in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3 ; in the tight at Brandy Station, June 9 ; and at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, when he was again wounded in the hip, after which he remained in the hospital until the expiration of his term. He was mustered out May 11, 1864. John O'Hara was born about 1839, in Ireland ; resided in Medway, enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service Jvdy 36, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. B, i8th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his regiment until detached, Nov. 16, 1861, to gun-boat service. He was in engagements on board the " Carondolet " at Island No. 16, in the spring of 1862, and afterwards in other engagements on the Mississippi River and its tributaries below. He was discharged for disability December, 1863, and died, Feb. 22, 1864, of disease, in Medway. Alfred Onion, (now known as Alfred Ashton), son of Lemuel and Sabra (Green) Onion, was born Sept. 28, 1844, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, May 35, 1861, in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 3d Regt. 92 Mass. Vols. Soon after the regiment arrived at the South and commenced its services in the field, he lost his voice. December, i86i, he was sent to barracks hospital, at Frederick, Md., and was detailed Commissary of the Hospital, in which position he continued to serve until the expiration of his term. He was transferred to the Vet. Res. Corps Jan. 23, 1864. He did not recover his voice till after his return North, at the expiration of his ser- vice. He was mustered out at Frederick, Md., the last of June, 1864. Thomas O'Rourke, at the age of twenty-two years, residence unknown, was mustered into the United States service Dec. 3, 1864, for one year, in Co. H, ist Mass. Cav. He was mustered out as Sergeant of his company, June 26, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Charles Osborne, at the age of twenty-one years, enlisted and was mustei'ed into service Dec. 13, 1864, for one year, as a private of the 26th unattached Co. of Inf. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town, and mustered out of sei'vice May 12, 1865. William R. Parsons, son of William and Agnes (Todd) Parsons, was born Oct. 8, 1825, in Lancashire, England. He enlisted in Medway, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, as ist Sergeant of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. July 13, 1861, reduced to rank of 3d Sergeant and made Ordnance Sergeant. Again ap- pointed 1st Sergeant May 14, 1S62. He was in the battle at Winchester, Va., May 25, and at Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862, at which time he was wounded in the hand. He was discharged Nov. 29, 1862, for disability. He continued to reside in Medway, and w^as killed Feb. 13, 1875, by being thrown from a sleigh by a runaway horse. David Allen Partridge, son of Allen and Peggy J. Partridge, was born April 3, 1833, in Medway. He took an active part in recruiting Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia, which was organized in Medway by the choice of company ofHcers, on the twenty-eighth day of August, 1S62, at which time he was elected 2d Lieut. He was mustered into the United States service in Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., Sept. 13, 1862, for the term of nine months. His commission was dated Sept. 2, 1862. He was detailed, October 20, As- sistant Adjutant-Gen. on the stafl' of Brig-Gen. R. A. Pierce, Commandant of the Camp at Readville, and remained on duty at camp after his regiment left for the South. Dec. 26, 1862, he was appointed Assistant Provost Mar- shal of Massachusetts, under Major Blake. Under these appointments he continued to serve till March 5, 1863, when he was discharged from the 42d Regt. and received the appointment of ist Lieut, and Adj. of the 54th Mass. Inf., a colored regiment then being recruited at Camp Meigs. April 14 he was commissioned Captain of that regiment. He served with his regiment in the siege of Charleston, S. C, on James, Folly, and Morris islands. A failure of health compelled him to return North and he was discharged Jan. 19,1864, for disability. Since the war Captain Partridge has taken an active interest in public atlairs. He has twice represented tlie district very acceptably in the Legislature, and shown himself efficient as a town officer, having sei"ved for several years on the board of selectmen of which he is at present chairman. He is often called upon to preside over meetings of the town for which posi- tion he has an especial fitness. George V. Partridge, son of Allen and Peggy J. Partridge, was 93 born Nov. 9, 1842, in Harrington, Conn. He was mustered into service Sept. 23, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. K, ist Regt. Mass. Cav. This company w^as afterw^ards known as Co. K, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. In April, 1862, he was on duty as a bearer of dispatches at the siege of Fort Pulaski on Cockspiu" Island, Savannah River. Afterwards he took part in many raids, skirmishes, and reconnoissances. April 2, 1S64, in an engage- ment at Cedar Run, near Jacksonville, Fla., he was wounded, and died of his wound May 2, 1864, at Hospital No. 3, Beaufort, S. C, and was buried there in Lot No. 18, Gi'ave No. 576. Warren J. Partridge, son of Allen and Peggy J. Partridge, was born Feb. 3, 1839, ^* Harrington, Conn. He enlisted in Medw^ay, in August, and was mustered into service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was discharged for disability Oct. 22, 1862, from Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass. William S. Partridge, son of Allen and Peggy J. Partridge, was born April 30, 1841, in Harrington, Conn. He was mustered into the United States service April 16, 1861, for three months, as a private of Co. K, ist Regt. R. I. Vols. He was in the battle of Bull Run, Virginia, July 21, 1S61, and was mustered out of service Aug. 2, 1861, his term having expired. W^iLLiAM E. Pettingill, at the age of twenty-one years, residence not know^n, enlisted Dec. 3, 1S64, and was mustered into the United States ser- vice the same day, for one vear, as a private of the 6 ist Regt., Co. G, and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out July 16, 1865. George E. Pettis, son of George and Sarah (Snelling) Pettis, was born Jan. 26, 1840, in Holliston. He enlisted in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, in Readville, Mass., as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his i^egiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1S63, by reason of his term having expired. He married and settled in Medfield. William H. Pettis, son of George and Sarah (Snelling) Pettis, was born July 5, 1841, in Holliston. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 12, 1862, for nine months, as a private of the 44th Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was, at the time of enlistment, residing in Sherborn, and was accredited on the quota of that town, though he appears by the state record to be accredited to Medway. He was mustered out of service June 18, 1863, his term having expired. He enlisted again, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 7? 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 2d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C, April 18, 1864, and carried to Andersonville, Ga., where, after suf- fering the rigors and privations of that filthy pen, he is reported to have en- listed in the rebel service to avoid starvation. Nothing further is known of him. On his last enlistment he was accredited to Medway. John A. Pierce, son of John and Althea (Springer) Pierce, w'as born Aug. 20, 1831, in Milford, Mass. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service Feb. 25, 1864, for three years, as a recruit of the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was assigned to Co. E, and joined his regiment at Pumpkinvine Creek, La., the last of May, 1864. He was in but a single en- gagement during the advance upon Atlanta, Ga. SuB'ering from disease, he was sent to the hospital about the loth of July, and afterwards to Convales- 94 cent Camp near Chattanooga, from which place he was detailed about Oc- tober I, as cattle guard and did not join his regiment again until the last of March, 1865. He was mustered out of sei-\ice July 14, 1865, in Washing- ton, D. C, by reason of the close of the war. Ezra Pierson, son of William and Mary Pierson, was born Jan. 19, 1831, in Yorkshire, England. He enlisted March 9, and was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. His term of service was passed principally in the defenses of Washington, D. C. He was mustered out at Readville, June 27, 1S65, by reason of the close of the war. Jonathan Pitcher was born in Barnstable, Mass. At the age of forty- two years he was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. K, 23d Regt. Mass. Vols. He w^as in the battle of Roanoke Island, N. C, Feb. S, 1862, and at Newbern, N. C, March 14 of the same year. He was discharged May 23, 1862, for disability. He enlisted again and was mustered into service Sept. 15, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 24th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps. After a few- months service he was again discharged for disability at W^ashington, D. C. He became an inmate of Soldiers' Home, Togus, Me. Edwin C. Pond, son of Justin and RuthD. (Perry) Pond, w^as born Sept. 10, 1S34, in Franklin. He enlisted in jSIedway in August, and was mus- tered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, in Readville, Mass., for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served in Louisiana, and was mustered out at Camp Meigs, Readville, Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He died, March, 1877, in Franklin. Edw'in D. Pond, son of Moses and Nancy Pond, was born Dec. 22, 1835, in Medway. He enlisted in Medway in August, and was mustered into the service in Camp Meigs, Readville, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served in Louisiana and was mustered out at Readville, Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. Elmer H. Pond, son of Jonathan and Eliza (Fisher) Pond, was born March 21, 1848, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States sei"- vice Feb. 2, 1865, for one year, as a private of Co. K,6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a resident of Medway, but received a bounty from Bellingham, and was accredited to that town. He was in the battle of Petersburg, April, 1865, and was mustered out July 16, 1S65, by reason of the close of the war. George E. Pond, son of John and Charlotte (Wiswell) Pond, was born Jan. 27, 1841, in Medway. He enlisted in Medway in August, 1862, and wixs mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Louisiana. He was mustered out at Readville, Mass., Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. George Otis Pond, son of Paul D. and Hilda (Hill) Pond, was born Sept. 22, 1829, in Franklin. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice Aug. 27, 1862, for three years, as a private of the 2d Co. of Sharp- shooters. He was in the battle of Antietam, ]Md., Sept. 17, 1862, and at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. He died of disease Jan. 20, 1863, on board an ambulance near (state record says Falmouth, Va.) Strasburg, ^^•^., while being removed from the field hospital to the General Hospital. 95 Oscar A. Pond, sou of Jonathan and Eliza (Fislier) Pond, was born.- March 6, 1843, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42(1 Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He received a bounty from the town of Bellingham and was ac- credited on the quota of that town, but by the state record he appears as from Medway. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of his service. While on duty in Louisiana he had an attack of typhoid fever, from which he never fully recovered. He died of dysentery September, 1863, in West Medway. Asa D. Prescott, son of John and Rhoda Prescott, was born Janu- ary, 1S35, in Phillips, Me. He enlisted May 3, and was mustered into ser- vice June 26, 1S61, for three years, as a private of Co. B, 12th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9 ; at South Mountain, August 14; and at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1S62. In the latter en- gagement he was wounded through the thigh, and discharged in conse- quence, Jan. 13, 1863. His present residence is Boston, Mass. Alpheus Procter, at the age of nineteen 3'ears, resident of Chelsea, Mass., enlisted Dec. 6, 1864, and was mustered into the United States ser- vice on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. G, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols., was accredited to Medway, and mustered out July 16, 186^. Franklin Procter, son of Ezekiel and Martha Procter, was born Nov. 7, 1S45, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service July 28, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 3=^th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged, Oct. 13, 1862, for disability. He continued to reside in Medway till his death, Sept. 19, 1879. Stephen F. Purdy, at the age of twenty-three years, enlisted at Med- way, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, for one hundred days. He was mustered out on the ele^'enth day of November, 1864. Patrick Raferty, residence unknown, enlisted Dec. 6, 1864, for one year, and was mustei'ed into the United States service on the same day, as a private of Co. K, 6istRegt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. George H. Read, son of George and Louisa (Fairbanks) Read, was born Feb. 12, 1841, in Medway. In April, 1S61, he enlisted for three months, and was mustered into service April 15, as a Corporal of Co. H, ist Regt. of R. I. Inf. He was at that time a resident of Providence, R. L He served his full term with his regiment, and took part in the first battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861. After his discharge he returned to Medway and again enlisted, and was mustered into service Oct. 31, 1861, as a private of Co. I, 1st Mass. Cav. This company was afterwards known as Co. A, In- dependent Battalion, and still later was transferred, and became Co. I, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He was in the battle at James Island, S. C, June 17, 1S62, and at Pocataligo, S. C. He was on duty at Morris Island, S. C, during the siege of Fort Sumter, and afterwards took part in the Florida campaign in the winter of 1863-4, ''*"^ "^'^^ '^^ the disastrous battle of Olus- tee, Feb. 20, 1864. Having reenlisted on ist of January, 1S64, for another term of three years, he received the usual veteran furlough, and visited home in March or April following. He afterwards returned to his regiment, but was suflbring severely from the effects of a cold contracted during the exjDO- sure of the Florida campaign, and from which he never recovered. He was 96 •detailed as clerk of the Regimental Qiiarter-Master during the latter part of his term of service, and though suffering greatly from disease, he performed his duties unflinchly to the end. He was mustered out of service Nov. 14, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. After his discharge his disease made rapid progress, and he died Feb. 25, 1866, of pulmonary consumption. Timothy Reakdon, (or Riordan), son of John and Julia (Wallace) Reardon, was born May 18, 1S47, in Cork County, Ireland. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, July 22, 1864, for one hun- dred days, Co. B, 42d Mass. Regt. He served with his regiment in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, his term having expired. He died March, 18S0, in Milford, Mass. Thomas Reise, at the age of twenty-four years, residence unknown, en- listetl Dec. 13, 1864, and was mustered into service the same day for one year, as a private of Co. K, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Med- way. He was mustered out as Sergeant July 16, 1865. Patrick Regan, at the age of nineteen years, enlisted for one hundred days, and was mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, at the expiration of his term. Benjamin F. Remmick, son of Benjamin and Eliza (Briggs) Remmick, was born Feb. 25, 1841, in Gardiner, Me. He was mustered into the United States senice June 11, 1S61, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battles of Winchester and Cedar Moun- tain, Va., and at Antietam, Md. In the latter engagement he was instantly killed and was buried on the field. Geokge S. Rice, son of Hollis and Nancy (Abbe) Rice, was born April 24, 1840, in Medway. He enlisted at Medway in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served in Louisiana and was in the engagement at Brashear City, June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled June 25, and was mustered out of sen'ice Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He enlisted again for one hundred days, in the same regiment and company, and was mustered into service July 22, 1864. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. II, 1864, his term having expired. George H. Rich, at the age of eighteen years, private of Co. B, 42d Regt. was mustered ii^to service July 22, 1864, for one liundred days. He died Aug. 14, 1864, from an accidental wound. Henry H. Rich, son of Henry and Mary (Paine) Rich, was born July 30, 1842, in Truro, Mass. He enlisted for one hundred days and was mus- tered into service July 22, 1864. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, his term having expired. James G. Richards, son of William and Nancy J. (Gilmore) Rich- ards, was born Dec. 20, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the iSth unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Heavy Arty. Mass. Vols. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out of sei^vice June 17, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Addison Warren Richardson, son of Addison and Maria Richardson, 97 was born June 14, 1S43, in Medway. He enlisted for nine months, and was mustered into the United States service vSept. 13, 1863, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1S63, at the expiration of his term. Emory Richardson, son of Artemas and Deborah (Johnson) Richard- son, was born Aug. 7, 1817, in Medway. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service June 13, 1861, as a private of Co. F, nth Regt. Mass. Vols., and having served his full term of three years was trans- ferred June 34, 1864, to the nth Battalion, by reason of having reenlisted. He was accredited to Medway, though he had not for some years been a resident of the town. State record says, on recnlistment, accredited to Wey- mouth, Mass., and mustered out July 14, 1865, at expiration of service. Henry S. Richardson, son of Moses and Keziah (Fairbanks) Richard- son, was born Dec. 35, 1833, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1863, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. Being a resident of Dedham, he was accredited to that place. He was mustered out Aug. 30, 1863, his term having expired. By the state record he appears as from Medway. Joseph H. Richardson, son of Joseph L., Jr., and Sylvia (Partridge) Richardson, was born June 7, 1840, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States service July 3, 1S61, for three years, as a Corporal of Co. B, 1 6th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battles of Fair Oaks, June I ; Peach Orchard, June 35 ; Glendale, June 29 ; Malvern Hill, July i ; Second Bull Run, August 39 and 30 ; Bristow Station, August 27 ; Freder- icksburg, Dec. 13, 1863 ; Chancellorsville, May 3 and 3 ; Gettysburg, July 3, and Locust Grove, Nov. 37, 1S63. At Gettysburg he was wounded in the arm. He was also in the battle of the Wilderness and engagements succeeding, in May and June, 1864, when he states that his regiment was under fire more than fifty days in succession. He was a resident of Hollis- ton at the time of enlistment and was accredited to that town. He was mustered out of service July 37, 1864, his term having expired. Brougham Roberts was born in London, England. He enlisted at the age of twenty-four years, in July, and was mustered into the United States sei'vice Aug. 9, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. I, 30th Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was with his regiment until the last of March, 1S63, when by an accidental wound in the foot he was compelled to go into the hospital. He was subsequently sick with the black-tongue fever and was not again fit for service until Jvine 7, when he started to join his regi- ment at Port Hudson. Before reaching that place, however, he was sent back to Brashear City, by order of Gen. Emory, and was in the engagement at that place June 33, and taken prisoner. He was soon paroled with the other prisoners taken at that time, but he states that the paroles were considered of no force, not having been signed by an officer duly authorized to sei've, and the men were immediately returned to service. He joined his regiment again at Baton Rouge, July 30, and remained there through the succeeding winter, in camp, and was in the engagements in April and May following, during the Red River expedition of Gen. Banks. After the return of the regiment to Virginia he was in the engagements in the Shenandoah Vallev in the autumn of 1864. The most important of these were at Opequan, Septem- 7 98 ber 19; Fisher's Mill, September 32, and Cedar Creek, October 19. From December 11 to May, 1865, he was detailed as a clerk to Chief Qiiartermaster at Gen. Sherman's head-quarters. He joined his regiment at Savannah, Ga., in May, but on account of an accidental injury he was sent to the Division hospital and did not return home with his regiment which started June 30. He was mustei-ed out of sei-vice Aug. 13, 1S65, in Boston. He resides in New York City, where he has been engaged in business for several years. Henry M. Rockwood, son of Martin and Julia M. Rockwood, was born March 6, 1842, in Bellingham. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1864, for three years, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 27, 1S65, by reason of the close of the war. Thomas Rollins was born in Lancashire, England. He enlisted at the age of twent}''-five years, in Medway, and was mustered into the United States service in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, May 25, 1861, for three years, as a Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Sergeant, July 7, 1861. He deserted July, 1S62, from Winchester, Va. Chandler W. Sanders, son of Alexander R. and Fidelia Sanders, was born Sept. 11, 1843, in Upton. He enlisted on the twentieth day of Sep- tember, 1S61, and was mustered into the United States service, for one year, as a private of Co. E, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement before Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1S65, and was mustered out of service June 4, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. He is the overseer of boot manufactory in the State Prison, Providence, R. L George S. Sanford, son of George and Sarah (Sanger) Sanford, was born April 10, 1842, in Medway. He enlisted August 11, and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 12, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. F, 44th Regt. Mass. Vo^. Militia. He was at that time a resident of Southboro, but preferred to be accredited to his native town of Medway. He was in the battle of Rawle's Mills, on the Tarboro' expedition, November 2 ; at the battle of Kinston, N. C, December 14; at Whitehall Bridge, Decem- ber 16, and at Goldsboro', Dec. 17, 1862. He was discharged Jan. 23, 1863, for disability. He enlisted a second time in Co. G, 60th Mass. Regt., for one hundred days, was mustered into service July 19, 1864, and mustered out Nov. 30, 1864, at the expiration of his term. Melvin Sawyer, at the age of twenty-one years, residence New Bed- ford, Mass., enlisted and was mustered into the United .States service on the thirteenth day of December, 1864, for one year, as a private of the 26th unat- tached Co. of Inf. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway. He was mustered out of service May 12, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Michael Schofield was born in Ireland. He enlisted at the age ot twenty-one years, Sept. 15, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was detailed as fifer during most of his term of service. He was in the engagement before Petersburg, April 2, 1865, and was nuis- tered out at camp near Arlington Heights, June 7, 1865. John Scott, sdn of Samuel and Elizabeth Scott, was born Nov. 22, 1833, in Tyrone County, Ireland. He enlisted as a substitute for James Doherty, of Cambridge, Mass., and was mustered into the United States ser- 99 vice Aug. 35, 1S63, for three years, and assigned to Co. K, iSth Regt. Mass. Vols. He joined his regiment at Beverly Ford, Va., about the loth of Septem bcr, and was in the engagement at Rappahannock Station, November 7 ; at Mine Run, Nov. 29 and 30, 1S63 ; at the Wilderness, May 5, at Laurel Hill, May 10 ; at Spottsylvania, May 23 ; at Cold Harbor, June 3 to 5 ; and before Petersburg, Va., June iS, when he was struck in the leg by a solid shot and the limb so severely shattered that amputation became necessary, and his limb was removed Aug. 12, 1S64. In September the term of the i8th Regt. having expired, it was mustered out of sei"vice and the recruits and reenlisted men were transferred to the 3 2d Regt. Being unfit for duty he never joined that regiment and was discharged March i, 1S65, for disability. Richard Searles, residence unknown, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, January, 1863, for three years, as a recruit for the 23d Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. George T. Simpson, son of Hiram W. and Mary E. (Wendall) Simp- son, was born Aug. 14, 1S38, in Boston. He enlisted May 21, 1S61, in Capt. Thos. W. Clark's Co., afterwards a company of the 29th Regt., but during Simpson's service in it, attached to the 4th Mass. Regt., a three months organization. While a member of this company he was in the bat- tle of Big Bethel. He was discharged June 26, 1861 (state record, July 6), for disability. He enlisted again as a private of Co, K, 31st Regt., and was mustered into service Jan. 15, 1862. He was again discharged Dec. 9, 1862, for disability. He enlisted a third time as a private of Co. A, 3d Regt. Mass. Cav., and was mustered into service Feb. 29, 1864, for three years, and accredited to Boston. He was transferred to the Vet. Res, Corps in April, 1865, and was mustered out of service Nov, 21, 1865, by reason o General Order No. 116, Adjutant-General's Office, in Washington, D. C. Frank X. Sinzinger, at the age of thirty-two years, residence unknown, enlisted Dec. =5, 1S64, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the 6th Mass. Light Bat. He w^as mustered out of service Aug. 7, 1S65, by reason of the close of the war. Michael Slaven, son of Philip and Bridget Slaven, was born in 1S35, in Leitrim Country, Ireland. He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United States service in Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, May 25, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Alass. Vols. He says he was constantly on duty and in all the skirmishes and battles of the regiment during his term of service. He was at the battle of Winchester, Va., May 2=5, 1S62 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9 ; Antietam, Sept, 17, 1862; Chan- cellorsville. May 3, Beverly Ford, June 9, Gettysburg, July 3 and 3, 1863, and at Resaca, May 15, 1864, He was mustered out of service May 28, 1864, his term having expired. Edmond J. Smith, son of Jason and Lucy (Gay) Smith, was born June 20, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted Dec. 30, 1863, and was mustered into the service of the United States Jan. 6, 1S64, as a private of Co. C, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He states that he was in many raids and skirmishes but the only engagement in which he took part was at Camden, S. C, at which time he was wounded in the leg by a minie-ball. This fight occurred on the 17th of April, 1865. He was mustered out of service July 28, 1865, at the U. S. General Hospital, in Worcester, Mass. lOO William Smith, son of Jason and Lucy (Gay) Smith, was born March 2, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted Dec. 23, 1863, and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 6, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. C, 4th Mass. Cav. He states that the only considerable engagement in which he took part was at Honey Hill, on the Charleston and Savannah R. R. He was in many raids and skirmishes, in one of which, at Davol's Neck, on the Charleston and Savannah R. R., he was wounded in the finger. For about six months of his term he was detailed as orderly first to Gen. Pattee, and afterwards to Gen. Van Wight. He was mustered out of service as a Cor- poral, in Richmond, Va., Nov. 14, 1865, by reason of General Order from the War Department, No. 144. He died Jan. 30, 1869, of consumption. Henry L. Snell, son of Henry C. and Sibbel (Adams) Snell, was born Dec. iS, 1827, in Medway. He enlisted in Medway in August, 1862, and was mustered into the United States service at Camp Meigs, Readville, Sept, 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was in the engagement at La- fourche Crossing, June 21, 1863. He was mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. Herman Solon Sparrow, son of Philip S. and Laura E. (Shepard) Sparrow, was born Feb. 14, 1S41, in Medway. He enlisted early in May, and was mustered into the United States service at Camp Andrew, May 25, 1861, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He bore a part in the earlier services of the regiment ; he was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, and at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9, 1862, when he was instantly killed, being shot through the head. Having been among the first to enlist, he was also one of the first from this town to fall in battle. Letters from regi- mental officers bear testimony to his manly qualities as follows : "He was a brave and good soldier, and never flinched from doing his duty. He was al- ways at his post, let what would, come." " Calm, decided, faithful, accom- modating, and affectionate, he won for himself the esteem of all." For more particulars see record of George H. Ide. Philip O. Sparrow, son of Orlando and Tamson (Whitney) Spar- row, was born April 6, 183S, in Wrentham. He was drafted into the United States service July 15, 1863, for three years, and assigned to Co. A, 9th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was discharged Dec. 16, 1863, for disability. James Spelman, at the age of twenty-two years, residence unknown, was mustered into service May 4, 1864, for three years, in U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, and accredited to Medwa}'. Matthew M. Sperrv was mustered into service May, 1864, for three years, in U. S. Vet. Res. Corps, and accredited to Medw^ay. George A. Stedman, son of George and Elvira (Daniels) Stedman, was born in Holliston. He enlisted from Medway as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia, for one hundred days, and w-as mustered into the United States service July 22, 1864. He served in the defenses of Washing- ton, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864. Charles H. Stewart, at the age of thirty-eight years, residence un- known, enlisted Nov. 2, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. F, 71st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out July 16, 1S65. lOI George Herbkkt Stkatton, son of John and Lucinda Stn.tton was born Feb 19 .S42, in Medway. He enlisted Jnly 23, an.l was mustered ho,n re .. 19, 4 gg f^_. t|,,.^j .-ears, as a private of r'°r";h Re'^ Mas Vols-* -He says he was in the following engage- , ^sl ttlfMotn " , Va., September ,4; Antie.am, Md., September ments: SoLth Mom un, V ' ' ^^^ Fredericksburg, Dec. .3, ;y;'whttir Ihtl^omrded-, at the siege and captnre of Jackson Mfss' 7„whid, his regiment took a prominent and highly honorable part, e L; the c.ntnre of Jackson he was taken sick and sent to a hos- nita 'of which he XlsafterJards detailed Acting Q.ua.tern,aster, and where p.tal 01 whicn ne mastered out November, 1865. m Boston. "' r::' S S «' to. s:: o7 ohn and Lncinda Stratton, was born April ,8 XT in Sherborn. He enlisted in the United States Lavy Oct. 10, 1S6: , , ^*i' L -North Carolina," and went to Fortress Monroe, when, on on boa, d the ^°'" V-""'' ,,,,^,^ to the Naval Hospital at Brooklyn, ^""v'^vtrir^L dltarg:;! M;;«h S, .86., for disability. He enlisted ht'Iuo-rstlnd was tnustered into service Sept. ,3. .S6., tor nme months, m August, ana w ^^.^.^.^^^ ^^ served with his regi- mrl^L: i^ na^'alla^mustered out of service Aug .0, .863, bl-erm having expired. Again he enlis.edaiid was n,.,ste..d^no s«.. r -nl of Co E I ^th Recxt. Mass. Vols. , for the term of three years. He was hXb tle^of C^l^^^^^^^^^ August 9; atRappahanuock Stat.on, Lluslrf Thoroughfare Gap, 2d Bull Run, August 30 ; Chantdly, Septem^ August 25 , -L ""\"^'^ i ' , . J .J ^j i-,e ^,.as wounded, havuig ber I ; andatAntietam,Sept. 17, ibb2 , atwnicn lh . le<^ cut off by a cannon shot. While he was lying on the field, the bat le still rn'rn' he was twice wounded, once in the arm and once in the head. He ;rcLt:::d Ap^I 2, .Se,. in consequence. He enH.ed ag.^. Aug ^9, ,^f.i for three years, as a Corporal m the U. S. \ et. Res. Corps, newa^ d sl'a ged Dec^ .6, '.863, for Lability. He is s.lll a .esKle^rt, and for sev- e,nl vears has held the position of Postmaster m Rockville, Medway. ToHN H S^^RMAN, son of Carson and Ann Swarman, was born April ^ ,i« in Boston He enlisted in May, and was mustered into the United ^;;fefs'e;:ic^e°May .5, -86., fo-' three years, at Can^, Andrew, West Rox- ;;:.; kept i pLoner in I^ynf ,7; V- -i^^td^H^e^i'^lmentrt: :--i^r:::eri;L^r'^LwSm^s::r^:rr;^j:^^^ ,„ TvEKY Sylvester, son of Ansel Sylvester, was born April 6, 1844, ^ 1 I02 Etna, Me. He enlisted at the Provost Marshal's office in Worcester, Dec. 7, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. G, 2d Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He appears by the state record to be accredited to Worcester, but he was understood to be accredited upon the quota of Medvvay. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C, April, 1864, and died in October following in the Confederate prison at Florence, S. C. John Tevlin, son of Michael and Betsey Tevlin, was born abdut 1831, in Boston. He resided in Medway, but enlisted for the town of Bellingham, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 27, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. M, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. State record says, "de- serted Aug. 10, 1865." William H. Thomas, at the age of nineteen years, enlisted in Medway August, 1862, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was mustered out Aug. 20, 1S63, at the expiration of his service. John Thompson, residence unknown, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service December, 1S62, for three jears, as a recruit foi- the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., and was accredited to Medway. Henry Tibbets was mustered into the Vet. Res. Corps July 7, 1S63, for three years. CAPTAIN BENJAMIN C. TINKHAM. Benjamin C. Tinkham, son of Harvey and Jane (Cornish) Tinkham, was born Oct. 11, 1827, in Middleboro, Mass. He enlisted in August, and was I03 mustered into service Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine montlis, at Camp Meigs, as 2d Sergeant of Co. B. 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was promoted ist Lieut, of the company, March 24, 1863. In the engagement at Lafourche Crossing, La., June 21, 1863, he was in command of a detachment of his regiment and was highly commended by his superior ofticer present, Lieut. - Col. Sawtelle for his coolness and bravery on the occasion. He was mus- tered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of his service. He enlisted again for one hundred days, and was mustered into service July 22, 1864, as Captain in the same regiment and company. He sei"ved in the defenses of Washing- ton, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. 11, 1864, at the expiration of his ser- vice. Capt. Tinkham having completed his military career, returned to his former employment of railroad building. For two years he was engaged on the Dighton and Somerset road. Subsequently he was employed on the Boston water works and in railroad building in Connecticut. Meanwhile his family remained in Medway. In 1869 he removed to Boston Highlands, Mass., where he has since resided. He has been for some years a contractor and builder. Capt. Tinkham was a successful business man ; for two years, in 1 88 1 and 1882, he represented Ward 21 of the city of Boston in the State Legislature. He was an active and influential member of the Elliot Church, Roxbury, and for several years senxd as the treasurer of that so- ciety. He married, Jan. 3, 1849, Cynthia Perkins, of Middleboro, Mass. The children were: Nettie F., born Oct. 20, i8'^i ; married June 21, 1876, the Rev. B. F. Hamilton, pastor of the Elliot Church, Roxbury. Idella, born March 19, 1857, and died Nov. 17, 1865. Charles H. Torrey, son of the Rev. Charles T. and Mary (Ide) Torrey, was born Dec. 27, 1837, in Salem, Mass. He was mustered into the United States service Oct. 7, 1861, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 25th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battles of Roanoke Island, N. C, Feb. 8, 1862, and Newbern, N. C, March 14, 1862. He was discharged March 16, 1863, for disability. He enlisted again, and was mustered into the United States service July 3, 1863, for five years, as Hospital Steward in the Regular Army, and was detached as a clerk in the office of the Surgeon General of the United States, in Washington, D. C. He was mustered out Sept. 30, 1865, by reason of special order from the War Department, relat- ing to the reduction of the army, consequent to the close of the war. James J. Treanor was born in Ireland ; resided in Boston ; enlisted at the age of thirty years, Sept. q, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. K, ist Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out May 29, 1865. John S. Treex, son of Joseph and Lucretia F. Treen, was born at Wallace River, N. vS. He enlisted and was mustered into the United States service. May 25, 1 86 1, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was with his regiment during the earlier service ; at the battle of Winchester, May 25 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at Antie- tam, Sept. 17, 1862, when he was killed inaction. Lewis A. Treen, son of Henry and Sarah A. Treen, was born at Wal- lace River, N. S. He was mustered into the United States service, May 25, 1861, for three years, as a Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in all the earlier service of the regiment, and was in the fight I04 at Winchester, Va., May 25, deserted, June 12, 1S62, from Winchester, Va. In a letter to the chairman of the selectmen written soon after by Capt. Qiiincy, of Co. E, inquiring if anything was known here concern- ing Mr. Treen, he expressed the opinion that he must either have deserted or been taken prisoner. He could not believe the former without positive proof, for he regarded him as one of the best men in the company. But it is ascertained that Mr. Treen's course was mainly induced by domestic troubles at home. It was understood that he came to Massachusetts where he re- mained a considerable time, after which he enlisted again under an assumed name in Maj. P. A. Taylor's Department of Signal Corps, U. S. Army, was enrolled on the 13th of March, 1S64, for three 3'ears or the war, and was honorably discharged on the 22d of August, 1S65. Mr. Treen, after the war, settled in Olympia, Wash. Ter., and afterwards removed to Seattle, where he now resides. He is established with Mr. G. F. Raymond, under the firm name of Treen & Raymond, importer and manufacturers of boots and shoes. He has been a member of the Territorial Legislature, and occupies an honorable position in business and social circles where he resides. Lucius M. Turner, son of Samuel Turner, was born in Chester, \t. He enlisted in Medway in August, and was mustered into the United States sei-vice Sept. 13, 1S62, for nine months, at Camp Meigs, Readville, as a pri- vate of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863, at the expiration of his term. William Henry Turner, son of Stephen and Polly M. (Williams) Turner, was born April 11, 1839, in Medwa}-. He enlisted in Medway, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, for three years, at Camp Andrew, West Roxbury, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the engagement at Winchester, Va., May 25, at Cedar Mountain, August 9, and Antietam, Sept. 17, 1S62. He was discharged for disability Jan. 24, 1S63, and died June 3, 1863, of chronic diarrhoea, in Milford. Mass. Edward G. Tutein, at the age of twent3'-four 3'ears, residence Chelsea, Mass., was mustered into service Dec. 17, 1S64, for one 3'ear, as Captain of Co. G, 6 1st Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out July 16, 1865, at the expiration of his service. He had previoush' served a full term of three 3ears in the ist ISIass. Inf., first as Sergeant of Co. H, and from March i, 1863. as 2d Lieutenant. Albert Vallet, son of Brayton and Freelove Vallet, was born April 17, 1823, in Gloucester, R. I. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mus- tered into service on the same day, for one 3'ear, as a private of the iSth L^n- attached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heav3'Arty. He sei'ved in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was discharged April 25, 1865, for disability. He died of heart disease, Sept. i, 1880, in West Medway. Albert L. Vallet, son of Albert and Sarah Vallet, was born Aug. 2, 1847. He was mustered into the United States service March 11, 1S64, for three 3'ears, as a private of the i6th Mass. Light Bat. He sened in Mary- land and Virginia, and was mustered out June 27, 1865. John H. Vallet, son of Albert and Sarah Vallet, was born Jan. 12, 1841, in Medway. He was mustered into service of United States Feb. 8, 1864, for three years, as a private of Co. H, 4th Mass. Cav. He was mus- I05 tered out May 30, 1S65. He was accredited to Cambridge, though a resident of Medway. Jeremiah Vase, son of Stephen and Joanna (Bird) Vase, was born in 1835, in Noi'thbridge, Mass. He enlisted Aug. 21, 1863, and was mus- tered into service on the same day, for three years, as a recruit to the 2d Regt. Mass. Vols., with the understanding that his term should expire with that of his regiment. In the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863, he was wounded in the neck. After his recovery, on his way back to the regi- ment, he was injvu'ed in the ankle l)y a railroad collision, so as to unfit him for sei"vice. He was mustered out May 20, 1S64, and is now living, a farmer, in Nooksack Crossing, Wash. Ter. John Walch enlisted Dec. 13, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. K, 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was accredited to Medway, though not a resident of the town. He was mustered out July 16, 1S65, as ist Sergeant. Charles Wardix enlisted and was mustered in August, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Mass. Inf. He deserted soon after receiv- ing his. bounty. John Watts, residence unknown, enlisted and was mustered into the United States service, December, 1862, for three years, as a recruit for the 29th Regt. Mass. Vols., and accredited to Medway. George C. Webber, born in East Douglas, Mass., enlisted at the age of twenty-six years, in Medway, and was mustered into service May 25, 1861, for three years, at Camp Andrew, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was in the following engagements : Winches- ter, Va., May 25 ; Cedar Mountain, August 9 ; skirmish in Pope's retreat, August, 1S62 ; Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862; Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3; Beverly Ford, June 9; Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863, and Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1S64. He was mustered out of service May 20, 1864, his term hav- ing expired. He enlisted again Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into ser- vice on the same day, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Co., afterwards Co. B, 4th Regt. Mass. Heavy Arty. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 17, 1865. James Welch, sonof James and Mary Welch, was born April 18, 1848. He enlisted as "John Blake," and was mustered into the United States service Jan. 23, 1865, for the term of three years, as a recruit to the 28th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a resident of Medway, but was accredited to Dudley, Mass. He was mustered out June 6, 1865, at the expiration of his sei-vice. Alfred C. Wheat, son of Joel and Martha Wheat, was born Jan. 25, 1847, in Hancock, N. H. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service. May 25, 1861, at Camp Andrew, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle at Winchester, Va., May 25, at Cedar Mountain, August 9, at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863; and at Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired. He enlisted again for the town of Bellingham, and was mustered into service for one year, as a private of Co. K. 61 st Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in the first movements around Petersburg, Va., in the spring of 1865, and was mustered out July 16, 1865. io6 Henry Wheat, son of Joel and Martha Wheat, was born Jan. 34, 1833, in Billerica, Mass. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mus- tered into the United States service Afay 35, 1861, for three years, as a Cor- poral of Co. E, 3d Regt. Mass. Vols. He was promoted Sergeant May 14, 1863. He states that he was in a skirmish in the pursuit of Jackson by Shields in the spring of 1863 ; at the battle of Winchester, Va., May 35, 1863 ; at Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1S63. In charging across the field of Antietam the regiment passed over the prostrate bodv of a rebel color bearer, lying upon his face, still grasping in one hand his colors and with the other a sword. Sergeant Wheat returned to him and the fallen man desired to be placed in an easier position and asked for a drink of water. Gratif} ing his wishes Sergeant Wheat received his col- ors and sword, the latter of which he was permitted to retain as a trophy. The wounded man gave his name as Lieut. Kidd, of the nth Regt. Miss. Vols. Sergeant Wheat was discharged Dec. 11, 1863, for disability. He enlisted again for the town of Bridgewater, and was mustered into service Sept. 2, 1864, for one year, as a private of Co. C, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He was subsequently promoted ist Sergeant. He was with his regiment in the engagements at Petersburg, Va., in March and April, 1865, and was mus- tered out of service June 4, and finally discharged June 17, 1865, in Readville. Edward H. Wheeler, at the age of eighteen years, residence Chelsea, enlisted Dec. 8, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. M, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Med- way. He was mustered out Nov. 7, 1865, at the expiration of his service. Lewis Wheeler, son of Abijah R. and Adaline (Jones) Wheeler, was born in Medway. He enlisted in Medway, in August, and was mustered into the United States service at Readville, Sept. 13, 1S63, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 43d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his regiment in Louisiana, and was mustered out Aug. 30, 1S63, his term having expired. He enlisted again and was mustered into service July 23, 1864, for one hundred days, as a private of the same regiment and company. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out Nov. II, 1864, at the expiration of his term. He resides in West Roxbury, Mass. James Whitcomb, born in Leominster, Mass., enlisted at the age of thii'ty-five years, Dec. 39, 1863, and was mustered into service the same day, for three years, as a recruit to the i6th Regt. Mass. Inf. He was assigned to Co. E, and transferred to the nth Battalion, July 11, 1864, the term of the regiment having expired. He was mustered out May 39, 1865. Samuel O. White, born in Boston, enlisted at the age of twenty-six years, and was mustered into the United States sei^vice Aug. I3, 1862, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 16th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was a resi- dent of this town at the time of his enlistment, but was accredited to the town of Sherborn. He was transferred Sept. i, 1863, to the Vet. Res. Corps. John Wihtman enlisted and was mustered in August, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Mass. Inf., and accredited to JNIedway. He deserted soon after receiving his bounty. Charles Whitney was born in Holliston, Mass. He enlisted in Med- way at the age of twenty-six years, in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 25, 1861, at Camp Andrew', for three years, as a I07 Corporal of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. In the winter of 1S61-2 he was detailed in company with James B. May for recruiting service in Massachu- setts. He joined his regiment again soon after the engagement at Winchester, and was in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, and at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1863 ; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3 ; at Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863 ; and at Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. In the battle of Cedar Mountain he was hit on the breastplate and disabled for several days. He was mus- tered out May 28, 1S64, his term having expired. Charles E. Whitney, son of Nathan and Rosetta (Springer) Whitney, was born July 25, 1847, in Medway. He enlisted December 17, and was mustered into service Dec. 26, 1863, for three years, as a private of Co. A, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. He states that he was in no general engagement, but took part in many raids and skirmishes. He was detailed for a considerable time as orderly to Brig, and Brevt. Maj.-Gen. Hatch. He was mustered out of service Nov. 14, 1865, in Richmond, Va., and finall}^ discharged from Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor. George W. Whitney, sonof Charles B. and Mary Ann (Carey) Whit- ney, was born Feb. 18, 1844, in Milford. He enlisted Aug. 23, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a private of the i8th unattached Regt. Alass. Heavy Artv. He served in the defenses of Washington, D. C, and was mustered out June 17, 1865. Albert H. Wiley, son of Daniel and Izanna E. (Hixon) Wiley, was born June 12, 1829, in Medway. He enlisted, and was mustered into the United States service, July 20, 1862, as a recruit of the 2d Mass. Inf., and was assigned to Co. E. He joined his regiment on the eighth day of August, and was under fire at the battle of Cedar Mountain, the next day, but with- out arms. He took part in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863. On the 12th of June, 1863, he was detailed as servant to Lieut. Thomas, and continued in that position to the end of his term. Though he enlisted for three years, it was with the understanding that his term should expire with that of his regiment, and he was mustered out May 20, 1864. He removed to Medfield and died, March 26, iSSo, of consumption. John Willey, born in Bartlett, N. H., enlisted, at the age of thirty-six years, in Medway, in August, and was mustered into the United States service, Sept. 13, 1862, at Camp Meigs, for nine months, as wagoner of Co. B, 12th Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He served with his regiment in Louis- iana, and was mustered out Aug. 20, 1S63, his term having expired. Allen T. Williams, son of Nathan A. and Esther B. Williams, was born Jan. 14, 1S47, in Medway. He enlisted on the seventh day of Septem- ber, 1864, and was mustered into the United States service on the same day, as a private of Co. A, 4th Regt. Mass. Cav. Though he appears from the state records as from Medway, of which town he was a resident, he is known to have been counted upon the quota of North Bridgewater. He served for a time as orderly to Gen. Terry. After the cajDitulation of Gen. Lee and his army, he served on the provost guard in Richmond, Va. He was mustered out June 36, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. Charles E. Williams, son of Charles and Mary A. Williams, was born Feb. 37, 1829, in Franklin, Mass. He enlisted Sept. 10, 1864, and was mustered into service on the same day, for one year, as a private of Co. io8 C, 6ist Regt. Mass. Vols. He took part in the engagements before Peters- burg, Va., in the spring of 1S65. He was mustered out June 4, 1865. George H. Williams, son of Nathan and Esther B. Williams, was born Dec. 26, 1S37, ^'^ Wrentham. He enlisted in Medway in May, and was mustered into the United States service May 35, 1S61, for three years, as a private of Co. E, 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. He states that he was constantly with his regiment during his senuce. He was in the engagement at Win- chester, Va., May 25 ; at Cedar Mountain he was not engaged, being pros- trated by a sun stroke, but took part in the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862, April 28, 1863, he was detailed as Company musician, and so continued to the end of his term. During the subsequent actions he was assigned tO' duty in the corps hospital, or to attend upon the Assistant Surgeon. He was mustered out May 28, 1864, his term having expired. Horace J. Wilmarth, son of Horace and Julia Wilmarth, was born Sept. 27, 1844, '" Medway. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice Aug. 24, 1S61, for three years, as a private of Co. G, i8th Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the siege of Yorktown, Va., where his regiment was under fire nearly every day from April 11 to May 5, 1862. At the time of the second Bull Run he was sick in the hospital. He was in the battle of Antietam, September 17, Shepherdstown, September 20, Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862, where the regiment lost nearly fifty per cent, in killed, wounded, and missing; at Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, 1863 ; at Gettys- burg he was not engaged, having been detailed as guard for the wagon train, and at Rappahannock Station, Nov. 7, 1S63. Feb. 8, 1864, he re- enlisted in the field, for another term of three years. At the battle of the Wilderness, May, 1864, he was detailed as provost guard, and continued in that position until the end of his service. Though his position was always in the rear, he was under fire in most of the engagements in which his regi- ment took part afterwards. These were at Laurel Hill, May 9, Spottsyl- vania. May 23, skirmish at Shady Grove Road, May 30, Tolopotomy, June I, Cold Harbor, June 3 to 5, and before Petersburg, from June 19 to July 20, at which time the regiment was mustered out, the recruits and reenlisted men being organized as the loth Battalion. Afterwards was in the engage- ment at the Weldon Railroad, August 3i, and at Peeble's Farm, Sept. 30, 1864. Soon after this the battalion was consolidated with the 32d Mass. Inf., and was engaged at Boydtown Road, or Gravelly Run, and in other engage- ments in the vicinity of Petersburg, Va., in March and April, 1S65. He was mustered out June 29, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. John Winter, at the age of twenty-four years, residence unknown, en- listed, and was mustered into the United States service Dec. 12, 1862, as bugler of Co. C, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Medway. By the state record he appears to have deserted Dec. 22, 1862. Emory Wood, son of Levi W. and Sophronia J. Wood, was born IVLny 7, 1846, in Medway. He enlisted and was nuistered into service March 15, 1865, as a private of Co. B, ist Regt. R. I. Cav. He was mustered out Aug. 3, 1865, by a special order from the War Depailment. Henry A. W^ood, son of George A. and Elvira H. Wood, was born July 3, 1843, in Walpole. He enlisted July 23, and was mustered into ser- vice July 28, 1S63, for three years, as a private of Co. D, 35th Regt. Mass. I09 Vol. Inf. He was in the battle of South Mountain, Va., Sept. 14, 1S63, when he was wounded in the arm, the ball lodging near the elbow joint. He was discharged in consequence, Jan. 23, 1S63. He enlisted again in unas- signed detachment Vet. Res. Corps, and was mustered into service Aug. 10, 1S63, for three years. He was accredited to the town of Sandisfield, Mass., and discliarged for disability Dec. 8, 1S64, from Depot Camp, Vet. Res. Corps, Clifton, D. C. LE^'I Preston Wood, son of Levi W. and Sophronia J. Wood, was born in 1S3S, in Medway. He was mustered into the United States ser- vice Oct. 9, 1S61, as a private of Co. L, ist Regt. Mass. Cav. He was at the time living in the town of Westport, but was accredited to the town of Medford. He died of disease Sept. 10, 1S62, in Beaufort, S. C. Daniel S. Woodman, son of James and Lydia D. Woodman, was born April 12, 1842, in Kennebunk, Me. He enlisted in Medway in Au- gust, and was mustei'ed into service at Readville, Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was in the engagement at Lafourche Crossing, La., June 21, 1863, and was dan- gerously wounded through the right lung and in the right hand. On the evacuation of the place, he fell into the hands of the enemy. The hospital was a rough building without beds, and he lay for four weeks with only a tent canvas upon the board floor, being compelled also by the nature of his wound to remain constantly upon the same side. His sustenance during this time consisted of corn bread and water. After the rebel forces withdrew, on the fall of Port Hudson, he was taken and cared for by a planter in the vicin- ity and received more considerate treatment. July 30 he was cheered b}^ the appearance of Sergeant E. A. Jones, and Private A. E. Bullard, who had ■come in search of him and by whom he was conveyed to Algiers, and the next day started for Massachusetts, where he was mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. He is an efficient constable and collector of town taxes. William P. Wyman, at the age of twenty-one years, residence unknown, ■enlisted and was mustered into service Oct. 31, 1864, for one year, as a pri- vate of Co. F, 2d Regt. Mass. Cav., and accredited to Medway. He was mustered out July 20, 1865, at the expiration of his service. James G. Young, at the age of tw^enty-three years, family residence Lebanon, Me., was mustered into the United States service May 4, 1864, for three years, as a Corporal of 21st Co., 2d Battalion Vet. Res. Corps, and ac- credited to Medway. He formerly served in Co. C, i6th Regt. Mass. Vols. Orson D. Young, son of Nathaniel and Betsey (Palmer) Young, was born in Windsor, Vt. He enlisted at the age of thirty-seven years, in Med- way, in August, and was mustered into the United States service Sept. 13, 1862, for nine months, as a private of Co. B, 42d Regt. Mass. Vol. Militia. He was in the engagement at Brashear City, La., June 23, 1863, and was taken prisoner. He was paroled June 26, and mustered out of service Aug. 20, 1863, his term having expired. He removed to the West and settled in Oregon Territory where he now resides. Robert O. Young, son of Nathaniel and Betsey (Palmer) Young, was born Oct. 13, 1832, in Windsor, Vt. He was mustered into the United States service Feb. 26, 1864, as a private of Co. D.3d Regt. Mass. Cav. He joined his regiment at Morganzia Bend, La., about June i, 1864. He was no in the battles of Opequan, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek, besides many skir- mishes and raids. After the close of hostilities he was detailed for duty at Corps Head-quarters and so continued to the end of his term. He was mus- tered out Nov. 28, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He had previously served a term of three months in Co. H, ist R. I. Inf., being mustered intO' service April 17, and mustered out Aug. i, i86i. He took part, July 21, 1S61, in the first battle of Bull Run, Va. This Record of the Union Soldiers was prepared largely some years, since, according to the vote of the town, by William Daniels, Esq., under the direction of the selectmen. To it some additions have been made in preparation for printing in this volume. This record concludes the militarv history of the town. The Index. Page. American Coloniks, The Independence of the, ...... 21 Bounties and Hire Given in 17S7, A Return of. ...... 21 Drafts Ordered and Made, 1S63, The, 38 Expenses of the Town, 1S61-1S65, The jNIilitarv. ..... 39 Fort Sumter, The First Gun Fired on, ....... ^3 Grant, A Portrait of General, no Indian Wars, The French and, i Lincoln, A Portrait of President, ........ 22 Men from Medway in the Union Army, A Complete Record of the. . 32 Military Company, A Muster Roll of the First, ..... 5 Military Service of the First Company, The, ...... 5 Notes and Comments, The Miscellaneous, ....... 29 Papers, The Revolutionary, .......... :; Pay Roll of the First Military Company, The, ..... 9 Peace Proclaimed April 19, 17S3, The, ........ 21 Prices, The Regulation of the, ......... iS Record of our Soldiers and Officers, An Act to Preserve a, . . ^^ Record of the Men from Medway, A Complete, ..... 32 Revolution, The War of the, .......... 4 Soldiers in the French and Indian Wars, The Inhabitant, ... 2 Soldiers, A Return of the Continental, ....... 14 Soldiers, The Revolutionary, .......... ^ Support of the War for the Union, The Doings of the Town in the. 24 Turn, The Meaning of the Word, ......... i Union, The War for the, ........... 23 Union Army, The Soldiers of the, ........ 34 Union Soldiers, The Record of the, ........ 41 Vote of the Town, Passed January 3, 1S62, The. ^2 Washington, A Portrait of General, i Wars, The French and Indian, i War of the Revolution, The, .......... 4 War of 1S12, The, ............ 22 War for the Union, The, 23 Waterman, The Thanks of Colonel, 9 ** / .^^s T^> 'I '^ •^ /.'■•■ , '-r ' >-, ^-