Soldiers of the Civil War
Part I
Extracted From
Watertown's Military History
Anonymous
1807
Boston: D. Clapp & Sons, printers

[Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou]

SOLDIERS OF THE CIVIL WAR. ______ At the date of the opening of the Civil war, in 1861, Watertown had been shorn of a great proportion of its original territory, the latest loss having been the setting off of all that portion lying north of Belmont street, 1446 acres, to form the town of Belmont. This was consummated in 1859, after years of vigorous agitation and wordy debate, and it left the town about the size it is now, in 1907. Its population was, in 1860, 3270, which had increased in 1865 to 3779. Its area was slightly under 2700 acres, of which less than 2050 acres were taxable. In June, 1860, the valuation was $2,597.800; number of polls, 769; total tax, $19,338.10, and tax rate $7 per $1000. In the next five years, in spite of the heavy drain on its resources, and the bitter loss of its youthful citizens who answered the call of Duty, it became a quarter of a million dollars richer. The first list of its soldiers which follows was prepared from the records at the town's request by William H. Ingraham, who for a quarter-century served as town clerk, as well as acting as assessor and in other official capacities. He was a high-minded, honorable and cherished citizen. Camp White, in Watertown, to which he refers in opening, was located on the southerly side of Main street, a short distance above Howard Street in the direction of Waltham, a broad, open field just west of premises occupied by Mr. Lathrop. For their "rations," which while they remained encamped in Watertown were really three good square meals a day, they marched down Main street to the Spring Hotel, then in its full glory, and run by mine host Samuel L. Batchelder. It was nice to be a soldier under such conditions, very attractive and alluring, especially so to the young men of the town. Camp Cameron, to which the company went from here, was in North Cambridge, near what was then known as Porter's station. There the young volunteers were given good training and were mustered into the service of the United States. SOLDIERS' RECORD, TOWN OF WATERTOWN, By William H. Ingraham, Town Clerk. ______ ROLL OF HONOR As the record I am about to make agreeably to the Statute of this Commonwealth, may be examined by coming generations anxious to know who might be entitled to have their names entered upon this "Roll of Honor," I will make such explanation as to me seems desirable, for a perfect understanding of all matters relating thereunto. At the opening of the rebellion the loyal citizens of Watertown felt it incumbent upon them to take such measures as they deemed meet and proper to aid the General Government to to sustain the institutions of our Fathers and to crush this iniquitous Rebellion, not only by word and vote, but by the more powerful weapons of war. They accordingly met, as the reader may see by referring to the town records of that date (April 23, 1861), and took such steps as led to the organization of a military company which was duly organized May 5, 1861, and which went into camp at "Camp White," Watertown, on the first of June. It was accepted by the Governor and ordered to report at "Camp Cameron" on the 2d of July following, at which date it was mustered into the service of the United States for three years or during the war. Uniforms for both officers and men Were furnished by liberal citizens and the town, and the expenses of drill and organi- zation were paid; also a bounty of $30 to each of the volunteers, in addition to the other expenses incurred. I shall therefore enter upon the Roll all of the names of that company with their respective places of residence, whether they composed the quota of this town or not, and also all of those who responded at the subsequent call of our country, but I shall index those only who as far as I shall be able to ascertain went to compose the quota of our town. This company was attached to the 16th Regiment, commanded by Col. Powell T. Wyman, of Boston, and was entitled "Company K." COMMANDING OFFICERS: Captain, Henry C. Lindley, Watertown First Lieutenant, Stephen E. Meserve, Watertown Second Lieutenant, Frank W. Hilton, Watertown (who was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company D, Sept. 28, 1861, and John Eaton, South Reading, was commissioned Sept. 28, 1861.) SERGEANTS: Charles E. Clark, Waltham Samuel F. Stearns Lynn, resided in Watertown Jonas F. Capell, Lexington, color bearer Charles F. Coburn Watertown Thomas C. Norcross, Watertown "THE SPRING HOTEL." WATERTOWN, IN 1907 [picture] where Co. K. was boarded by the Town, in 1861, for one month. until 1890, a large open yard, sheds and stable were at the right of Building. CORPORALS: Theodore Waters, E. Cambridge Philip H. King, Watertown Mathias Brigham, Natick Joseph D. Rupp, Watertown E. A. King, Watertown John N. Farwell, Bolton PRIVATES: Atwood, Samuel S. Taunton Bright, Gilbert Watertown Bright, Joseph Watertown Bridges, Charles H. Watertown Benton, Perrin Holbrook, N. H. Bean, Edwin Natick Brooman, Geo. H. W. Roxbury Brown, Charles E. Watertown Bradley, James E. E. Braintree Cushman, Horace W. Turner, Me. Cole, Ralph Lexington Colligan, John H. Watertown Cummings, Andrew, Jr. Watertown Corrigan, Joseph Cambridge Craigen, George F. Boston Doloff, Benj. W. Watertown Doloff, John E. Watertown Doherty, John Watertown Engley, George Wrentham Eldridge, William E. Watertown Flynn, Cornelius J. Watertown Freeman, Joseph Watertown Flohr, Andrew Watertown Franklin, Samuel Newton Harned, David Waltham Harrington, Herman P. Waltham Harrison, James R. Watertown Holbrook, John G. Watertown Hanford, George C. Cambridge Hancock, Charles Watertown Kenny, Patrick Waltham Kearney, James Watertown Keyes, Sylvester W. Natick Knott, George Watertown Keleher, J. Newton Keating, Daniel Brighton Lyman, William H. Watertown Lyman, Edward Watertown Lord, Eben N. Watertown Leaverton, James W. Watertown Luker, J. Watertown Mansir, John H. Watertown Mackin, James E. Watertown Miller, Henry I. Watertown Miller, Charles A. Watertown Morse, Charles A. Watertown Morse, George F. Natick McGonnigal, Barney Waltham McCooliff, Patrick Ashby Mullaney, Mathew Waltham Murphy, Daniel Cambridge Mullen, David Cambridge Manchester, G. D. Cambridge Nichols, Abram G. Burlington Quelter, John Waltham Richardson, Charles Littleton Robbins, George, Jr. Watertown Risley, George W. Watertown Risley, Chester Watertown Rodman, John Waltham Rood, J. L. Ludlow Sanderson, Horace Waltham Sanderson, Henry Waltham Sanger, Wm. H. Watertown Smith, Gregg Watertown Smith, James H. Watertown Sumner, Allison R. Watertown Swinburn, Samuel Natick Sharp, James E. Watertown Shattuck, Amory N. Natick Sherman, Robert Waltham Smith, John J. Waltham Smith, Joshua Cambridge Sullivan, Dennis Watertown Stacey, Albert H. Northboro Tainter, George W. Charlestown Thompson, C. H. Waltham Tibbetts, N. D. Newton Whitemarsh, Thomas F. East Bridgewater Ward, John N. Watertown Webb, J. A. Watertown Worth, Alonzo K. Watertown Wright, Frank Natick Whittemore, George H. Watertown Watson, Joseph Cambridge Added to the company after the regiment left the State, and returned by the commanding officer: Cullen, Michael Boston Gorson, Elijah Lexington Lamoine, John Watertown Moore, Peter Watertown O'Brien, Thomas Watertown Pratt, James R. Boston Rev. Arthur B. Fuller of Watertown received the appointment of Chaplain, and was with the regiment up to the battle of Fredricksburg, Va., when having resigned his position of Chaplain on the morning of that battle he took a gun and entered the ranks as a private, was among the first that volunteered to cross over the river to the attack, and fell shot dead, in the street of Fredericksburg. His body was recovered and was brought home to his friends, and was buried in Mt. Auburn by the side of his relatives. On July 7, 1862, a call came for 300,000 men. Watertown's quota was 36 men. One Hundred dollars bounty was paid. Pomeroy, Alonzo Watertown Co. G. 39th Reg't. Hutchins, Samuel W. " Serg't " " Ham, Henry W. " " " Whitney, John " " " Thomas, Orson C. " " " Delany, Jack " " " Corser, Wm. H. " Skeele, Milo B. " Woodbury, William H. " Serg't Madden, Washington, South Randolph Goodwin, Geo. H. " " Hayden, Z. M. " " Hyland, Wm. Watertown Spaulding, Charles A. " Bright, Willard " Broderick, James " O'Hare, Patrick " Adams, Joseph " Cockran, George Boston Mills, Palemon C. Watertown 33d Reg't Sheahan, Thomas Watertown 35th " Mellen, William South Boston " " Chapman, Charles H. Watertown " " Haggerty, Daniel Watertown " " West, Wm. W. Watertown Co. B. 33d Reg't McCuen, Parker Watertown " " " Donnally, John Watertown " " " Crompton, John Watertown " " " McKinley, John Watertown " " " Evers, Emile Watertown 35th Reg't Gotleib, Joseph Watertown Serg't. " " McNeil, Thomas Watertown " " Pickney, Edward N. Watertown Serg't ' " Hogan, Wm. H. Watertown " " Atkins, Robert Watertown " " Davison, John Watertown " " The above were mustered at "Camp Stanton," Lynnfield. The following names are residents of Watertown who volunteered for three years service and went into other companies, but were allowed on the next call for 3000,000 men: Babcock, Rufus Co. H. 16th Rogers, Terence Co. I. 16th Rogers, Hugh Co. I. 16th Rogers, Patrick Co. I. 16th Atcherson, Johnson Co. I. 16th Severance, Augustus 2d Cav. Bernard, John F. 2d Cav. Howard, George R. 99th N. Y. Sherman, Charles F. Nim's Battery King, Phineas F. Nim's Battery White, Wm. G. Co. A. 16th Jackson, Charles Co. C. 13th Jackson, Wm. H. Co. C. 13th Trull, E. J. Co. A. 13th Conly, John New Orleans, with Butler Crotty, Patrick Co. I. 23d Reg't Brigham, Edwin H. Co. A. 13th Reg't Norcross, Elijah Co. L. 14th Reg't Craig, Harrison J. Co. G. 7th Battery Lt. Art. Dowling, Wm. Co. G. 32d Reg't Ireland, Raselas Co. G. 14th Reg't Hempstead, Rev. Henry A. Chaplain 29th Reg't Rouse, Edward S. St. Louis Wilkins, Henry A. 20th Reg't Noyes, Samuel G. Sharp Shooters, 40th Reg't Johnson, Wm. H. Rhode Island Reg't Klouse, Adolphus 5th Battery Dimon, Owen 30th Reg't Howard, Charles 14th Reg't Hutchinson, James 2d Reg't Warren, Michael 9th Reg't Grey, Hugh 38th Reg't Childs, James B. July 29, 1862 Co. A, 12th Reg. August 4th, 1862, call for 3000,000 men. Nine months. Bounty $150. Names of Watertown men in Co. K, 5th Regiment: Crafts, Joseph Osburn, Ira J. Carter, John H. Baldwin, Wm. F. Brigham, Charles Boyce, Jacob G. Adams, Charles Lyman, Joseph Dexter, George A. Blanchard, James H. Burns, Patrick Bent, Judson De Wyre, Andrew Dardis, Thomas Dunn, James Ellis, James A. Foster, Charles Howes, Micajah Hill, Charles F. Harrington, George E. Wilson, James Ober, Oliver M. Hilton, Charles C. Horn, George W. Jr. Ireland, Edward Jones, William Kennedy, James Lindley, Austin Nichols, George C. Otis, Ward M. Ober, Peter A. Pond, John A. Priest, Charles H. Rosebrook, Seldon H. Russell, Jeremiah, Jr. Sibley, Mark N. Sanger, Charles E. Stanley, John S. Tyghe, Joseph G. Toole, Patrick Wilson, Daniel A. Derby, Amos L. Otis, Horace W. Stackpole, Edwin A. Rhoades, George L. Pendergast, Thomas Howard, F. A. Richardson, Edward Watertown men in other commands: Tilton, Daniel P. Co. B, 44th Reg't. Sylvester, J. W. " Fields, C. S. " Treadwell, Henry S. " Hutchins, Frank S. Co. A. 47th Reg't. Chant, Frank D. 11th Battery Lt. Art. Booth, George W. " Greenwood, Lemuel Jones' Battery Degan, Chas. F. Co. E, 50th Reg't Miller, Charles " Bodge, Samuel D. Assistant in Hospital Coffin, Franklin Conn. Reg't Patten, Thomas H. Co. E, 44th Reg't Robbins, James A. " Learned, Frank S. " Pierce, Henry T. " Wilkins, Joseph G. Co. A, " Day, J. L. Co. A. 47th Reg't Hartford, John W. " Hawes, Daniel C. Co. A, 47th Reg't Kearney, James " Christian, Henry W. Co. B, 43d Reg't Priest, George E. Co. H, 53d Reg't RECRUITING COMMITTEE'S REPORT ___________ The serious period in a prolonged war comes when the first bright flush of enthusiasm has been darkened by stories of harsh service, bloodshed, death and defeat on the field of battle. So it was that after Watertown had sent forth many of its finest young men, and their still came repeated calls for further reinforcements, it became necessary to adopt strenuous measures to fill the town's quotas. Bounties were increased and additional inducements offered to attract new recruits. Some of the enrolled citizens were so enchained enlist; while a few had conscientious scruples in regard to shedding the life-blood of others, or losing their own. These secured substitutes as a sort of vicarious sacrifice; for a Nation's life must be preserved at all hazards, and it must needs be that a draft should come. On the 18th day of July, 1864, President Lincoln issued a call for 500,000 men, which after allowing for various credits in military service concluded as follows: "And I hereby proclaim, order, and direct, that immediately after the fifth day of September, being fifty days from the date of this call, a draft for troops to serve one year shall be held in every town, township, ward of a city, precinct, election district, or a county not so sub-divided, to fill the quota, which shall be assigned to it under this call, or any part thereof which may be unfilled by volunteers on the said fifth day of September, 1864." (Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN Watertown appointed a Recruiting Committee to fill its quota under this call. From a printed report made by this committee the following facts appear: Of the list of enrolled men, 204 agreed to pay the assessment of $40 each, levied on them by the recruiting committee. 168 men paid $40 each $6,720 5 men paid $20 each 100 1 men paid $25 each 25 1 men paid $30 each 30 10 furnished substitutes _________ 19 uncollected $6,875 ________ 204 Subscriptions from other sources, $3,600 LAST CALL BEFORE THE DRAFT =========================== Will you enlist, and receive the following liberal Bounty and Pay, or be conscripted and receive thirteen dollars per month? You can have your choice of any Regiment of Infantry, Cavalry, or Light Battery or Artillery now in the field. DECIDE IMMEDIATELY! Take this last chance, and do not risk uncertainties! ==================================== Read the following liberal and bona-fide offers for Volunteers: VETERANS 1. Month's advance pay $13 Bounty 62.-75 First pay-day Bounty 50 2. Month's pay 26.-76 At first regular pay-day after 6 month's service 50 " 1 year's service 50 " 1 1/2 " 50 " 2 " 50 " 2 1/2 " 50 At the expiration of 3 years, to any Soldier Who may be honorably discharged 40 RAW RECRUITS First payment, same as veterans 75 First regular pay-day 40 First regular pay-day after 6 month's service 40 First regular pay-day after 1 year's service 40 " " 1 1/2 " 40 " " 2 " 40 " " 3 " 40 In addition to the above, the State of Massachusetts pays $325 bounty Making the whole bounty TO VETERANS $725.00 TO RAW RECRUITS 625.00 ===================== STATE AID TO FAMILIES ===================== RECRUITING OFFICE TOWN HALL WATERTOWN Captain JOSEPH CRAFTS, Recruiting Agent CALKINS & GOODWIN, Printers, 136 Washington Street, (up stairs) Boston "Three thousand dollars have also been deposited by the Town Treasurer with the State authorities, for the purpose of recruiting in the Southern states, which will entitle the town to 24 recruits, if successful. As far as reported by the Board of enrollment, about 10 per cent. Have already been secured." Fearing that, owing to the advanced price of recruits, an insufficient amount had been subscribed, supplementary subscriptions were made, amounting to $3,336. Fortunately, the committee was able to save the town from a draft, and still refund to subscribers 80 per cent. of these supplementary subscriptions. Amount received from enrolled men $6,875 Subscriptions from other sources 3,660 Amount received from town 5,000 Collected of supplemental subscriptions 2,665 ______ $18,190 ______ Paid for recruits and substitutes $15,955 Refunded to supplemental subscribers 2,235 _______ $18,190 Names of enlisted men: John Connelly, re-enlisted 3 years in N. O., 3d Mass. Cavalry A. A. Spencer, Invalid Corps, 3 years. Nathan S. Kemp, 39th Mass. Reg't. 1 year. John Whitney, 39th Mass. Reg't. 1 year. Henry Richards, 4th Mass. Cavalry, 3 years. Thomas Donlan, 2d Mass. Cav., 3 years. George W. Farrell, 2d Mass. Hv. Art., 3 years. The following enlisted at the Arsenal, for 3 years: Cornelius Lynch John Dunn Joseph Young Edward Kenney Joseph M. Burns James Dunn John Downey The following enlisted in Washington, for 3 years: William Anne Daniel W. Frazer James Holden James Baker James Miller Bernard Lyons Robert Johnson George T. Carter John Morly Patrick Murphy William Holland Joseph Vinton, jr. Patrick McNeil Charles C. Johnson William Clusky John Vaughan Charles Rinehart William Brown John T. Johnson John Ellis C. E. W. Lawson Robert Morton William Parker John Carroll John Taylor E. F. Scruton Timothy McGuire Names of substitutes furnished to serve 3 years: Vincennes Andalacia John Smith John Burke Louis Monplaisir Antonio Silver William Fitzgerald Frank M'Gloin John McGinley Frank Harris Jeremiah Cooney Substitutes to serve 1 year: Frederick Hankin Alexander McDougal Recapitulation: Over on previous calls 7 Assigned from Navy claim 7 Number enlisted 41 Substitutes furnished 12 Number assigned from State, being our portion of Navy men credited to State at large 30 97 Our quota assigned 94 Leaving surplus 3 The report concludes with a list of 440 enrolled men of Watertown, as it stood Nov. 1, 1864, giving the name, age and occupation of each man; but says that a large number of these names should be struck off for various reasons, the revision and correction of lists being a continuous duty. It also expresses a hope that such of the enrolled men as were able to, but did not, contribute toward the fund raised to fill the present quota would respond promptly in case of another call. The succeeding Springtime brought the dawn of Peace, after four troubled years of warfare, and there was little real military service performed by this last quota of Watertown soldiers, although most of the men had enlisted to serve for three years. The names of the Recruiting Committee were as follows: Luke Perkins, George N. March, secretary and treasurer; George K. Snow, A. L. Richards, s. H. Rosebrook and A. Lewando. Mr. Richards, residing in Watertown, and Mr. March, a resident of Newton, are the only survivors of that efficient committee. CIVIL WAR SERVICE The following military record includes a list of the principal officers of the various regiments and other bodies of troops with which Watertown men were connected, and a brief sketch of the services rendered. The names of the soldiers given represent those who formed a part of the several quotas furnished by Watertown, and also those who were born in this town, or who claimed Watertown as their place of residence. The committee was fortunate in securing the aid of the late Willie M. Russell, who had served in the United States Navy during the Spanish War, to whom was committed the task of delving into the Town and State archives in quest of military names and records. It was slow, laborious work, faithfully engaged in, but ere it was finished, and the material in readiness to be printed, Mr. Russell died. Capt. William H. Benjamin, a member of the committee, freely cooperated with Mr. Russell in securing, and systematizing the record of regimental and individual service of those who bore an honorable part in the Civil War and the recent War with Spain. Certain facts in relation to some soldiers can only be obtained at Washington. These, as far as they pertained to Watertown men, it was impossible to secure. Still the following detailed story is believed to be in the main correct, and it is certainly creditable to Watertown. _________________________________ FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY (3 YRS). Robert Cowdin, Colonel May 22, 1861, Boston George D. Wells, Lieut. Colonel, " " " " Charles Peleg Chandler, Major " " " " Richard H. Salter, Surgeon May 30, 1861, Boston Samuel A. Green, Asst. Surgeon May 25, 1861, Boston The several companies composing this regiment were mustered into service as follows: Companies A, B, G and H, May 23, 1861: D, F, K, and I, May 24; E, May 25; and C, May 27. The regiment left for the seat of war June 15, 1861. It marched through Baltimore on the 17th, being the first regiment which passed through that city after the attack made on the Sixth Regiment the 19th of April, 1861. The regiment arrived in Washington that afternoon, and went into camp at Georgetown, June 21. It was mustered out May 25, 1864. It took part in the following engagements: First Bull Run, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Kettle Run, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, Wilderness and Spotsylvania. John O. Bacon. Res. Roxbury; age, 35; b. Watertown; private Co. K; M. I. July 31, 1862; M. O. May 25, 1864, ex. of ser. _________________________________ SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY (3 YRS) George H. Gordon, Colonel May 24, 1861, Boston George L. Andrew, Lt. Colonel " " " " Wilder Dwight, Major " " " " Lucius M. Sargent, Surgeon May 28, 1861, Boston Alonzo H. Quint, Chaplain June 20, 1861, West Roxbury Charles Wheaton, Jr., Adjutant May 28, 1861, Roxbury R. Morris Copeland, Quartermaster May 28, 1861, Boston This regiment was recruited in May, 1861, and mustered into service May 11. It left the State July 8, and proceeded to Maryland, where it was on duty until December, 1861. It was mustered out of service July 14, 1865, at Capitol Hill, Washington. The regiment was paid in full at Readville, Mass., after four years, two months and three days of varied military service. It took part in the following engagements: Jackson, Winchester, Antietam, chancellorsville, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, Raleigh, Front Royal, Cedar Mountain, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta and Averysborough. JAMES HUTCHINSON. Res. Boston (?); aged 35; clerk; enl. Co. I, Aug. 9, 1862; cr. So. Boston; re-enl. At Elk river, Tenn., Dec. 30, 1863; wounded at Averysborough, N. C.; disch. From Hospital at Worcester, Mass., July 28, 1865. (Town Clerk Ingraham claimed the residence as Watertown.) HENRY O. MADDEN, farmer; res. Watertown; priv. co. F., enl. May 22, 1861; b. Quincy, Ill.; disch. April 22, 1863, for disability; fracture of bone of right foot while on duty. HENRY MURRAY, transferred from the 33d inf. June 1st 1865; M. O. July 14, 1865 (See 33d inf.) _________________________________ THIRD BATTALION RIFLES (3 MONTHS) Charles Devens, Major, Worcester John M. Goodhue, Adjutant, Worcester James E. Estabrook, Quartermaster, Worcester Oramel Martin, Surgeon George T. White, Quartermaster Sergeant GEORGE R. HOWARD. Res. Watertown; age, 19; enl. Co. D, April 19, 1861. (to date from enlistment)' M. O. August 3, 1861. (See Co. K, 99th N. Y. Inf.) _________________________________ FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY (3 MONTHS) Samuel C. Lawrence, Colonel, Medford J. Durrell Green, Lt. Colonel, Cambridge Hamlin w. Keyes, Major, Boston Thomas O. Barre, Adjutant, Cambridge Joseph E. Billings, Quartermaster, Boston Samuel H. Hurd, Surgeon, Charlestown Benjamin F. De Costa, Chaplain, Charlestown The Fifth received orders to report Friday, April 19, 1861. It was ready to go forward the next day, but was detained until Sunday morning, April 21, when it started for Annapolis, Md. Notwithstanding the early hour, thousands were on the streets to witness its departure. It arrived at Annapolis on the morning of April 24. The next day the regiment was ordered to Washington, where it quartered in the Treasury Building. On the 16th of July the regiment was put in General Franklin's Brigade. It bore an honored part in the battle of Bull Run, which was fought on the 21st of July, exactly three months from the day on which the regiment left Boston. The regiment left Washington July 28, and arrived in Boston on the 30th, having been in the service three months and seven days. Its reception in Boston was worthy of its military record. PALEMON CHARLES MILLS. Res. Watertown; age, 26; private, Co. E; enl. April 16, 1861; M. I. May 1, 1861; M. O. July 31, 1861. (See Co. B, 33d Inf.) _________________________________ FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY (9 MONTHS) George H. Pierson, Colonel, Salem John T. Boyd, Lt. Colonel, Charlestown William E. C. Worcester, Major, Marlboro William Ingalls, Surgeon, Winchester William T. Eustis, 3d, Adjutant, Charlestown George A. Norton, Quartermaster, Boston William F. Snow, Chaplain, Somerville This regiment was recruited in September, 1862, under the call of the President for three hundred thousand nine months' men. The camp was at Wenham, Mass., and was known as Camp Lander. The regiment was mustered into service October 2, and left the State October 22, 1862, in transports for Newbern, N. C., with orders to report to General Forster. Before the regiment had been forty-eight hours in Newbern, and before its muskets and equipments had arrived from Morehead City, orders were received to cook three days' rations, and be prepared to start upon an expedition immediately. Muskets and equipment were distributed among the men during the night, and they left camp at 4 o'clock the following morning. It took part in the following engagements: Kingston, Whitehall and Goldsboro. The regiment left North Carolina on June 22, 1863, and reported the next day at Fortress Monroe. It was then ordered to proceed directly to Boston. Arriving in Boston harbor, on the afternoon of the 26th, the regiment received an enthusiastic ovation from the citizens of Boston, and the authorities and citizens of Charlestown and vicinity. Along the whole route crowds of people assembled to welcome the return of this favorite regiment to Massachusetts. It was mustered out of service at Wenham, July 2, 1863. When leaving Newbern the regiment received the compliment of the command of Colonel H. C. Lee, who took advantage the occasion to address the officers and men as follows: "Mr. Commander, Fellow Officers and soldiers: Although unaccustomed to public speaking, I cannot, in justice to my own feelings, part with you without expressing my respect for you, and my gratitude for the promptitude and cheerfulness with which you have obeyed all my orders, whether you were commanded to march to the deadly battlefield, or to appear for drill or review. I had heard before the regiment came to this department of its honorable reputation, and I was proud when I learned that it was to be included in the brigade under my command. That pride has been continually strengthened by the faithfulness with which you have performed your duties. You had scarcely time to realize you were upon the enemy's soil when you were ordered on a tedious and hazardous march; and this you have followed up, with brief intervals, by frequent expeditions, leaving but little time to rest. You may perhaps think you have done more than your share of labor, by engaging in more expeditions, enduring longer marches and performing more arduous service than any other nine months' regiment, or even the three years' troops, in the same period of time; but you should remember the Scripture saying that 'Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth,' and accept the toils and hardships you have borne, as a proof of the good opinion of your commanding General, who calls most frequently into service those regiments in which he has the most confidence. I shall follow you to your farms, your workshops and your counting-houses, with the warmest feelings of friendship, and shall always remember your services with gratitude and satisfaction." Just before the departure of the regiment, a note was received from General Forster, of which the following is a copy: RECEPTION OF CO. K CAPT. CRAFTS, MASS 5TH REGIMENT! At Watertown, On Friday, June 26, '63 The Company will arrive at Watertown Railroad Station at 1-4 past 3 o'clock, P. M., where they will be received by the Officers of the Town, the Military, Fire Organizations and the Citizens, who will escort the Company to the Grove, where a Collation will be provided for the returned soldiers. ROUTE OF PROCESSION ! From the Depot through Spring, Palfrey, Mt. Auburn, Patten, Port road, Main, Green, Pleasant and Galen Streets to the residence of CAPT. CRAFTS. RETURN through Galen, Main, Church and Palfrey Streets to the grove. ALL citizens of Watertown are invited to join the escort. FRANCIS KENDALL, Chief Marshall HEADQUARTERS EIGHTEENTH CORPS. NEWBERN, June 22, 1863 Colonel George H. Pierson, Commanding Fifth regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia: The term of service of your regiment having expired, you are about to leave this department. Your regiment has at all times faithfully performed their duty; whatever they have done, has been well done. The commanding General desires to express his regrets at bidding you farewell, and the hope that he may soon have the pleasure of welcoming many of your members back again. Very respectfully and truly, and by command of, MAJOR-GENERAL FORSTER SOUTHARD HOFFMAN, Asst. Adjutant-General Co. K of Watertown formed a part of this regiment as follows: CHARLES ADAMS. Res. Watertown; age, 21; carpenter; Corp. Co. K; Enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. WILLIAM F. BALDWIN. Res. Watertown; age, 26; tinworker; b. Townsend, Mass.; Sergt. Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O., July 2, 1863 ex. of ser. JUDSON L. BENT. Res. Watertown; aged 18; student; b. Watertown, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (Served as Judson Bent) JAMES H. BLANCHARD. Res. Watertown; age 26; lather; b. Lincoln, Mass; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863; ex. of ser. JACOB G. BOYCE Res. Watertown; age, 32; teamster; b. Milford, N. H.; Corpl. Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. CHARLES BRIGHAM Res. Watertown; age, 21; architect; b. Watertown, Mass.; Clerk Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; promoted to Sergt. Feb. 1, 1863; M. O. July 2, 1863; ex. of ser. PATRICK BURNS Res. Watertown; age 21; laborer; b. Limerick, Ireland; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; missing on Goldsboro Expedition, Dec. 18, 1862; joined Co. at Boston June 26, 1863, from Parole Camp, Annapolis, Md.; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOHN H. CARTER Res. Watertown; age, 24; machinist; b. New York, N. Y.; 1st Sergt. Co. E; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOHN COLLINS Res. Waltham; age, 18; laborer; b. Watertown, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOSEPH CRAFTS Res. Watertown; age, 43; accountant; b. Cambridge, Mass.; Captain Co. K; commissioned Aug. 28, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. THOMAS DARDIS Res. Watertown; age, 18; laborer; b. New York, N. Y.; Private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. AMOS L. DERBY Res. Watertown; age 43; triper; b. Leominster, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. ANDREW DEWYRE Res. Watertown; age 18; laborer; b. Ireland; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. L, 1st Cav.) GEORGE A. DEXTER Res. Watertown; age, 20; baggage master; b. Bolton, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JAMES DUNN Res. Watertown; age, 16; servant; b. Boston, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862, M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. B. 5th Inf. 100 days) JAMES A. ELLIS Res. Watertown; age, 18; farmer; b. Fairfield, Me.; Corp. Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; promoted to Corporal Feb. 1, 1863; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Field & Staff 1st Cav.) CHARLES FOSTER Res. Watertown; age, 22; saddler; b. Herman, Me.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. GEORGE E. HARRINGTON Res. Watertown; age, 20; clerk; b. Waltham, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863; ex. of ser. CHARLES F. HILL Res. Watertown; age, 18; laborer; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863; ex. of ser. CHARLES C. HILTON Res. Watertown; age, 18; mechanic; b. Madison, Me.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. GEORGE W. HORN, JR. Res. Watertown; age, 18; carpenter; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. FREDERICK A. HOWARD Res. Watertown; age, 44; laborer; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; deserted from camp at Wenham, Mass., Oct. 22, 1862 MICAJAH C. HOWES Res. Watertown; age, 18; clerk; b. Chantham, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. C, 5th Inf. 100 days) EDWARD C. IRELAND Res. Watertown; age, 23; bookbinder; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. WILLIAM JONES Res. Watertown; age 18; farmer; b. Providence, R. I.; private Co. K; enl. Sept.12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. ( See 11th Batt. Lt. Art) JAMES KENNEDY Res. Watertown; age, 44; stone mason; b. Donnegal, Ireland; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. A, 2d Hv. Art) AUSTIN W. LINDLEY Res. Watertown; age, 18; clerk; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOSEPH D. LYMAN Res. Watertown; age, 20; laborer; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. GEORGE C. NICHOLS Res. Watertown; age, 22; farmer; b. Leicester, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. OLIVER M. OBER Res. Watertown; age, 18; laborer; b. Sweden; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. B, 5th Inf. 100 days) PETER A. OBER Res. Watertown; age, 21; laborer; b. Sweden; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. IRA J. OSBORNE Res. Watertown; age, 21; carpenter; b. Cambridge, N. Y.; Commissioned 2d Lieut. August 28, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. HORACE W. OTIS Res. Watertown; age, 21; clerk; b. Leominster, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; promoted to Corporal Feb. 1, 1863, at Newbern, N. C.; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. L, 1st Cav.) WARD M. OTIS Res. Watertown; age, 19; clerk; b. Leominster, Mass.; private Co. K; Enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. THOMAS PENDERGHAST Res. Watertown; age, 18; laborer; b. Waltham, Mass.; Private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of serv. JOSEPH S. PERKINS Res. Waltham; age, 20; painter; b. Watertown; Corporal, Co. K; enl. Aug. 19, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOHN A. POND Res. Watertown; age, 18, laborer; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. (See Co. B, 5th Inf. 100 days, and Co. E. 1st Frontier Cav.) CHARLES H. PRIEST Res. Watertown; age, 20; mechanic; b. Harvard, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. GEORGE L. RHOADES Res. Watertown; age, 21; clerk; b. Chicago, Ill.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; deserted from Camp at Wenham, October 22, 1862. EDWARD F. RICHARDSON Res. Watertown; age, 23; laborer; b. Westford, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863; ex. of ser. SELDEN H. ROSEBROOK Res. Watertown; age, 25; farmer; Corporal; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JEREMIAH RUSSELL, JR. Res. Watertown; age, 18; farmer; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; discharged for disability at Newbern, N. C., Jan. 14, 1863. CHARLES E. SANGER Res. Watertown; age, 18, carpenter; b. Portsmouth, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. MARK N. SIBLEY Res. Watertown; age, 21; laborer; b. Wakefield, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862, M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. EDWIN A. STACKPOLE Res. Watertown; age, 21; blacksmith; b. Great Falls, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOHN S. STANLEY Res. Watertown; age, 27: butcher; b. Wilmington, Vt. private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 1863, ex. of ser. PATRICK TOOLE Res. Watertown; age, 19; farmer; b. Galway, Ireland; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JOSEPH TYGHE Res. Watertown; age, 18; laborer; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. DANIEL H. WILSON Res. Watertown; age, 18; teamster; b. Milton, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. JAMES WILSON Res. Watertown; age, 27; student; b. Londonderry, Ireland; private Co. K; enl. Sept. 12, 1862; M. I. Sept. 19, 1862; M. O. July 2, 1863, ex. of ser. _________________________________ FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY (100 DAYS) George H. Pierson, Colonel, Salem . William E. C. Worcester, Lt. Colonel, Marlboro Edwin F. Wyer, Adjutant, Woburn Charles Currier, Quartermaster, Medford Joshua B. Treadwell, Surgeon, Boston George H. Jones, Asst. Surgeon, Boston This regiment was mustered into service for 100 days July 28, 1864, numbering 30 officers and 886 enlisted men. Although the regiment was ordered to report at Washington, it was stationed at Fort Marshall, in the vicinity of Baltimore, Md. doing duty there during its full term of service. JAMES E. BRENNEN Res. Watertown; age, 19; laborer; private Co. B; enl. July 15, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. JAMES DUNN Res. Watertown; age 19; laborer; private; enl. July 16, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. (See co. K, 5th 9 mos.) MICAJAH C. HOWES Res. Watertown; age, 21; clerk; private Co. C; enl. July 16, 1864; M. I. July 23, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. (See Co. K, 5th Inf. 9 mos.) JAMES L. IRELAND Res. Watertown; age, 18; shoemaker; private Co. B; enl. July 15, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. JOHN H. McMASTER Res. Watertown; age, 27; clerk; Corporal Co. B; enl. July 15, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. OLIVER M. OBER Res. Watertown; age, 19; laborer; Inf. Corporal Co. B; enl. July 15, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. (See Co. K, 5th Inf. 9 mos.) JOHN A. POND Res. Watertown; age 18; tinsmith; private Co. B.; enl. July 15, 1864; M. I. July 25, 1864; M. O. Nov. 16, 1864, ex. of ser. (See Co. K, 5th Inf. 9 mos., and Co. E, 1st Batt. Frontier Cav.) _________________________________ NINTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Thomas Cass, Colonel, June 11, 1861, Boston Cromwell G. Rowell, Lt. Colonel, June 11, 1861, Boston Robert Peard, Major, June 11, 1861, Milford Peter Pines, Surgeon, June 11, 1861, Boston Stephen W. Drew, Asst. Surgeon, August 27, 1861, Woburn Thomas Scully, Chaplain, June 17, 1861, Boston The Ninth Regiment was composed of men of Irish birth, and was recruited by the gallant Colonel Cass, who was mortally wounded before Richmond, June 27, 1862; and died soon after at his residence in Boston. The Ninth was organized in April, 1861, and after remaining in camp at Long Island, Boston Harbor, several weeks, embarked for Washington, arriving at its destination June 29, 1861. The regiment participated in the battles before Richmond in June, 1862; Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wapping Heights, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna River, Po River, Bethesda Church, Shady Oak and Cold Harbor; at which last place the regiment was ordered home, the term of service having expired. It arrived in Boston, June 15, 1864, the veterans meeting with a most cordial and hearty reception. The regiment was mustered out June 21, 1864. JOHN SCHERER Res. New York City, N. Y.; age, 29; cooper; private; enl. August 21, 1863; cr. Watertown; M. I. August 21, 1863. (Drafter) Transferred to Co. K, 32d Inf., June 9, 1864 (See Co. K, 32d Inf.) MICHAEL M. WARREN Res. Watertown; age, 23; gardener; private Co. H; cr. Watertown; enl. January 7, 1862; M. I. January 7, 1862; Discharged to reenlist Feb. 16, 1864. Reenlisted Feb. 22, 1864; Deserted June 13, 1863, and May 1, 1864; wounded June 27, 1862. _________________________________ ELEVENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY George Clark, Jr., Colonel, June 13, 1861, Dorchester William Dunham, Lt. Colonel, June 13, 1861, Boston George F. Tileston, Major, June 13, 1861, Boston Luther B. Bell, Surgeon, June 13, 1861, Somerville Ira Russell, Asst. Surgeon, August 27, 1861, Natick Elisha F. Watson, Chaplain, June 13, 1861, Boston This regiment was mustered into service June 13, and left the State June 27, 1861. Its organization as a regiment ceased on June 12, 1864, when the original members who had served three years, were mustered out. The remainder were consolidated into a battalion of five companies, to which was subsequently added a new company of one- year men, recruited in this State. Ten men of Company K, 16th regiment, who went from Watertown, formed a part of this battalion. The regiment took part in these engagements: First Bull Run, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Bristown Station, Second Bull run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Locust Grove, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, and Cold Harbor. From June 12, 1864, this It was organization was known as the 11th Battalion, taking part in the following engagements: Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Poplar Grove Church Boydton Road. It was discharged at readville, Mass., July 14, 1865. The regiment was complimented in General Orders on a number of occasions, and was relied upon when a difficult and dangerous position was to be taken. CALVIN R. BAKER Private; Co. E; transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf.); Transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf., July 11, 1864; M. O. July 14, 1865; reduced to ranks Dec. 21, 1864; 1st Sergeant, Dec. 2, 1864; 2d Lieut. July 11, 1865; M. O. as 1st Sergeant July 14, 1865. CHARLES E. BROWN Corporal Co. F; transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf., July 11, 1864. GEORGE KNOTT Private Co. F; transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf., July 11, 1864; M. O. July 14, 1865 EBEN N. LORD Private Co. K; transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf., July 11, 1864; promoted Corporal Nov. 1, 1864; M. O. July 14, 1865 OLIVER H. SMITH Private Co. F; transferred from Co. K, 16th Inf., July 11, 1864; M. O. July 14, 1865 ALONZO K. WORTH Sergeant Co. E; transferred from Co. K. 16th Inf., July 11, 1864; 1st Sergeant august 11, 1864; 2d Lieut. July 11, 1865; M. O. July 14, 1865, as 1st Sergeant _________________________________ TWELFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Fletcher Webster, Colonel, June 26, 1861, Marshfield Timothy M. Byram, Lt. Colonel, June 26, 1861, Newton Elisha M. Burbank, Major, June 26, 1861, Woburn Jeddiah H. Baxter, Surgeon, June 26, 1861, Boston Edwin L. Clark, Chaplain, June 26, 1861, Andover The regiment was organized at Fort Warren by Colonel Fletcher Webster, a brave and generous gentleman, who fell in the battle of Second Bull Run, August 30, 1862. His body was brought home, and lies buried by the side of that of his illustrious father, Daniel Webster, at Marshfield, Mass. It was remarked by General Banks, under whose command the regiment served for several months, that Colonel Webster's death was the embodiment of the peroration of his father's great speech in the United States Senate, on Foote's resolu- tion: "Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable." The regiment was mustered into service June 26, 1861, at Fort Warren, Boston. On July 23, it left Boston, arrived at Sandy Hook, Md., on the 27th, and encamped. It went into winter quarters at Frederick, Md. It was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. It was mustered out July 8, 1864. ANDREW BOODRO Res. Watertown; age, 18; barber; private Co. E; enl. July 29, 1862; M. I. July 29, 1862 JAMES B. CHILDS Res. Watertown age, 42; baker; private Co. H; enl. July 29, 1862; M. I. July 29, 1862; discharged Dec. 6, 1862. JAMES F. THOMPSON Res. Watertown; age, 22; teamster; b. Wayland, Mass.; Private Co. D; enl. June 26, 1861; M. I. June 26, 1861; M. O. July 8, 1864, ex. of ser. _________________________________ THIRTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Samuel H. Leonard, Colonel, July 16, 1861, Boston N. Walter Bachelor, Lt. Colonel, July 16, 1861, Boston Jacob Parker Gould, Major, July 16, 1861, Stoneham Allston W. Whitney, Surgeon, July 16, 1861, Boston Noah M. Gaylord, Chaplain, July 16, 1861, Boston The nucleus of this regiment was the Fourth Battalion of Rifles, M. V. M.; which recruited to a regiment at Fort Independence. It was mustered into service July 16, 1861; left the State July 30, 1861; and was mustered out August 1, 1864, at Boston. Engagements it was in: Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. Those soldiers whose terms of service had not expired at the date of muster out of the regiment, were transferred to the Thirty-Ninth Regiment. EDWIN H. BRIGHAM Res. Watertown; age, 21; clerk; b. Boston, Mass.; private Co. A; enl. July 16, 1861; M. I. July 20, 1861; discharged Feb. 18, 1864, to enlist in U.S.A. as Hospital Steward; in engagements of Thoroughfare Gap and Bull Run. CHARLES F. JACKSON Res. Watertown; age, 18, blacksmith; b. Watertown; Private Co; enl. July 16, 1681; M. I. July 16, 1861; promoted Corporal Feb. 1, 1862; discharged for disability Nov. 26, 1862 (See Co. A, 59th Inf.) WILLIAM H. JACKSON Res. Watertown; age 28; engraver; b. Watertown; 1st Lieut. Co. c; enl. July 16, 1861; M. I. July 16, 1861; Capt. Sept. 26, 1861; resigned March 5, 1863 EZRA J. TRULL Res. Watertown; age, 18; clerk; b. Boston; private Co. A; enl. and M. I. July 16, 1861; transferred to 39th Inf. (See 39th Inf.) _________________________________ FIFTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Charles Devens, Jr., Colonel, July 24, 1861, Worcester George H. Ward, Lt. Colonel, July 25, 1861, Worcester John W. Kimball, Major, August 1, 1861, Worcester Joseph N. Bates, Surgeon, August 5, 1861, Worcester Saml. Foster Haven, Asst. Surgeon, August 5, 1861, Worcester William G. Scandlin, Chaplin, August 1, 1861, Worcester This was a Worcester County Regiment. It was mustered into service July 12, and left the State August 8, 1861. It was mustered out July 28, 1864. Services were rendered at Ball's Bluff, the battles on the Peninsular, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristow's Station, Robertson's Tavern, Wilderness, and in all the battles from the Rapidan to Petersburg in which the Second Corps were engaged. JAMES LYON CALLAHAN (Served under name James Lyon) Res. Boston (?) age, 21; laborer; cr. Boston, Ward 11; private Co. F; transferred to Co. G, 20th Inf.; prisoner of war, July 27, 1864; substitute for Thomas A. Eames (See Co. G, 20th Inf.) _________________________________ SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Powell T. Wyman, Colonel, July 13, 1861, Boston George A. Meacham, Lt. Colonel, July 13, 1861, Cambridge Daniel S. Lamson, Major, August 1, 1861, Weston Charles C. Jewett, Surgeon, August 1, 1861, Holliston Arthur B. Fuller, Chaplain, August 1, 1861, Watertown The Sixteenth regiment was recruited at "Camp Cameron," Cambridge, and was composed in great part of Middlesex County men, one company (K) being from Watertown. It was mustered into service August 5, 1861, and left this State for the seat of war August 17, under command of Powell T. Wyman, a graduate of West Point. It proceeded to Baltimore, Md., remaining there until September 1, when it was ordered to Fortress Monroe, Va. In May, 1862, it triumphantly marched into Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, being the first Union regiment which entered those cities. It joined the Army of the Potomac at Fair Oaks, June 13, 1862; and shed its first blood on the 18th of the same month in an action known as "Woodland" skirmish. for its gallantry and good conduct at that time, General Hooker complimented Colonel Wyman and the regiment with the remark: "I can trust them anywhere." The regiment was next engaged at Peach Orchard and at Glendale, where the Sixteenth won for itself true glory. In the early part of the battle Colonel Wyman fell. He was a patriotic and noble commander. In General Hooker's letter to Governor Andrew on the death of Colonel Wyman, we find the following sentence: "There is no doubt but at Glendale the Sixteenth Massachusetts saved the army. The regiment took part at Malvern Hill, Bristow Station, Second Bull Run and at Fredericksburg, where perhaps no one officer more distinguished himself than the lamented Arthur B. Fuller, who was killed in that battle. Chaplain Fuller was then out of the service, having been discharged for disability, but being there, and seeing the heroism of our troops, he could not resist the opportunity to prove by acts his love for the cause, and by example his unfeigned patriotism. The next engagement was at Chancellorsville, then Gettysburg, Wapping Heights, Locust Grove and Mine Run, these ending the list of battles for 1862 and 1863. In December, 1863, and January and February, 1864, ninety-six men reenlisted for three years, thus proving by acts their Love of country. All honor to such men! The regiment was now attached to the Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Second Army Corps. May 4th it crossed the Rapidan, and encamped on the same ground where one year previous it had fought the battle of Chancellorsville. May 5, it marched near Barker's Store on the Brook Road in the Wilderness, three up a line of works of fallen trees and earth, advanced through a thick Wood intermingled with underbrush, and engaged the enemy's skirmishers. The entire corps was hotly engaged until 8 P.M., without material change of line. May 6, at 6 A. M., the entire line was advanced about one mile, the battle raging fiercely until 11 A.M., when the heavy reinforcements of the enemy were thrown in masses upon our lines. At this time the Sixteenth showed its real pluck, and held the ground until the entire line both to the right and left had fallen back. It retired slowly, contesting each foot of ground, until it reached the works. At 5 P. M. General Longstreet's corps made its famous charge upon our lines. The regiment captured a large number of prisoners. May 7 it marched from the Wilderness toward Spotsylvania, moving by the left flank, each day erecting from one to three lines of earthworks. May 10, at 8 A. M., the regiment was ordered out as skirmishers, and was immediately engaged, remaining on the line and under fire all day. Twice in the afternoon a portion of the line was "assembled" and advanced, took possession of a house situated on elevated ground, about one-fourth of a mile in advance, but was unable to hole the position. Its loss was heavy. Major Williams of General Mott's Staff remarked that the Sixteenth Massachusetts won the admiration of all who saw it, on the 10th of May. May 12 was a memorable day to the army of the Potomac and to the country. Before daylight the second army corps was formed in line of battle, and advanced, taking the enemy by surprise, and was in their camps while the rebels were yet sleeping. The result of that day's action in captures of guns and prisoners is well known. After the foresaid line was captured, the enemy rallied and were reinforced. Soon after the almost bloodless victory of the morning was turned to a most severe battle. At 12 M., the Sixteenth was ordered to the right, along the crest of hill, where the enemy had regained a few rods of the works lost in the morning. Along the entire line this seemed to be the only contested spot. Our determination was that the enemy should capture no more of the works, and that a steady fire should be kept up, so that no reinforcements could reach those already there. The musketry fire was terrific. It was at this point that a tree, some fourteen inches in diameter, was actually cut down with bullets. In this action our loss was heavy, including Lt. Colonel Waldo Merriam, commanding the regiment, who was killed. From May 10 to May 23 it was under fire each day, within one mile of the Spotsylvania battle field. May 24, at 9 A.M., it crossed the North Anna, being one of the first regiments to cross, under terrific fire from the enemy's artillery, and took a position on a ridge of hills, from which the enemy fled at its approach. On the 28th it took a position thirteen miles from Richmond. RECEPTION OF CO. K. 16TH REGT. M. V. WATERTOWN JULY 19, 1864 It is impossible at this time to fix the day of the reception but notice will be given by RAISING THE FLAG on the morning of the reception. By vote of the town in special town meeting holden June 24th, the Selectmen were instructed to make all necessary arrangements for the proper reception of said Company They have appointed CAPT. THOMAS G. BANKS, Chief Marshal, GEO. N. MARCH, JOHN B. GOODRICH, Aids. The following programme has been arranged for the occasion. St., Arsenal to Patten, Patten to Mt. Auburn Mt. Auburn to Main, countermarch at the R. R. Bridge, down The Company will arrive in town about 3 o'clock P. M. And will be received at the junction of Mt. Auburn & Common St. and proceed down Mt. Auburn to Main St., up Main to Church St., to the grounds in front of the Unitarian Church, where an address of welcome will be made by Rev. L. T. TOWNSEND. After the address the procession will reform and pass through Church to Palfrey, down Palfrey to Spring, down Spring to Summer to Mt. Auburn, Mt. Auburn to Irving, Irving to Arsenal Myrtle, up Green, down Chestnut to Main, up Galen, countermarch in front of Nonantum House. Arriving at the Town Hall the procession will be dismissed. The officers of the town and invited guests: Co. K., with past Members, and the escort will have a collation, after which The hall will be opened to the public. The exercises in the hall will consist of music by the band, Speeches, &c. The Gallery will be opened for Ladies only at 4 o'clock. The procession will form at 2-30 P. M. on Mt. Auburn St., right resting on Common St., in the following order. Aid. Chief Marshall Aid NEWTON BRASS BAND BOARD OF ENGINEERS TORRENT ENGINE CO., CHAS. HILTON FOREMAN ATLANTIC BAND, Boston RELIEF FIRE ASSOCIATION, T.F. WHITNEY, PRESIDENT TOWN OFFICERS INVITED GUESTS Company K. Captain Capelle, In carriages flanked by ex-members of the Co. under the direction of Lieut. Meserve. CITIZENS GENERALLY Town officers and citizens who wish to join the procession, will meet at the Town Hall at 2 o'clock P. M., and proceed to the place of reception under the direction of Luther Bent. It is hoped that the citizens will respond to this call, and by their presence show that they appreciate the services of this Co. for the past three years. Per Order, Thomas G. Banks, CHIEF MARSHALL Town officers and citizens who wish to join the procession, will meet at the Town Hall at 2 o'clock P. M., and proceed to the place of reception under the direction of Luther Bent. It is hoped that the citizens will respond to this call, and by Their presence show that they appreciate the service of this Co. for the past three years. Per Order, CHIEF MARSHAL During this march the men were short of rations, eating parched corn in lieu of bread. June 1 it marched at midnight and arrived at Cold Harbor late on the afternoon of June 2. From June 4 to 22, on the road to Petersburg, the regiment was skirmishing most of the time. June 23 it took a position in rear of the works near the Strong House, and remained there until the night of July 11, when the regiment left the front, and proceeded to Massachusetts to be mustered out, having served the full term of three years. Five officers and one hundred and ninety-six men remained at the front, being formed into a battalion, attached to the Eleventh Massachusetts, and afterwards made a part of that organization, by the act of consolidation. The regiment arrived in Massachusetts July 22, 1864, and was mustered out July 27, 1864. CALVIN R. BAKER Res. Weymouth; age, 18; bootmaker; cr. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Feb. 22, 1864; M. I. Feb. 23, 1864; transferred July 11, 1864; to Eleventh Infantry. PERRIN BENTON Res. Brighton (?); age, 20; machinist; cr. Watertown; private, Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861, reenlisted and promoted to Corporal Feb. 15, 1864; transferred July 11, 1864, to Eleventh Infantry. CHARLES H. BRIDGES. Res. Watertown; age, 28; expressman; b. Watertown; wagoner Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex of ser. GILBERT BRIGHT Res. Watertown; age, 21; painter; b. Newton, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; died at Watertown March 1, 1864, while on furlough. JOSEPH BRIGHT Res. Watertown; age, 18; papermaker; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged April 9, 1863, for disability, by order of Gen. Dix. GEORGE H. BROOMAN Res. West Roxbury (?); age, 19; carpenter; b. West Roxbury; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; reenlisted Dec. 26, 1863; transferred as Serft. to Eleventh Batt. Inf. July 11, 1864; wounded July 3, 1863. (See Eleventh Batt. Inf) CHARLES E. BROWN Res. Watertown; age, 30; carpenter; b. Boston; cr. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; reenlisted Feb. 16, 1864; transferred as Corpl. to Eleventh Batt. Inf.; wounded July 23, 1863; after the war taught school under the Freedman's Bureau. (See Eleventh Inf.) DANIEL BURNS Res. Watertown; age, 20; carpenter; b. Ireland; cr. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. and M. I. Feb. 4, 1864; transferred July 1, 1864, to Eleventh Batt. Inf.; wounded May 17, 1864. (Probably died from wounds received May 17, 1864). CHARLES F. COBURN Res. Watertown; age, 22; machinist; b. Dracut; Sergt. Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; killed in action June 1862, at Fair Oaks, Va. JOHN H. COLLIGAN Res. Watertown; age, 21; boxmaker; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged to reenlist in U.S.A. Oct. 25, 1862. (See U. S. A.) GEORGE F. CRAIGEN Res. Boston (?); age, 25; moulder; b. Halifax, N. S.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; died Nov. 30, 1862, Armory Hospital, Washington, D. C. ANDREW CUMMINGS, JR. Res. Watertown; age, 22, mason; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged Feb. 13, 1863, for disability. JOHN DOHERTY Res. Watertown; age, 27; carpenter; b. Ireland; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 2, 1864, ex. of ser. BENJAMIN W. DOLLOFF Res. Watertown; age, 21; florist; b. Meredith, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged from Carver Hospital, Washington, D. C., Sept. 17, 1864. JOHN E. DOLLOFF Res. Watertown; age, 19; farmer; b. Bristol, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. and M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged March 14, 1862, from Camp Hamilton, Va., for disability. WILLIAM E. ELDRIDGE Res. Watertown; age,, 19; papermaker; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. to enlist in U.S.A. (See U.S.A.) ANDREW L. FLOHR Res. Watertown; age, 29; painter; b. Halifax, N. S.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 2, 1864, ex. of ser. (See V.R.C.) CORNELIUS J. FLYNN Res. Watertown; age, 32; carpenter; b. Ireland; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; killed in action May 3, 1863, at Chancellorsville, Va. SAMUEL FRANKLIN Res. Newton (?); age, 46; b. Needham; musician Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. JOSEPH FREEMAN Res. Watertown; age, 28; weaver; b. England; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged for disability Feb. 10, 1863. REV. ARTHUR B. FULLER Res. Watertown; age, 39; clergyman; b. Cambridge, Mass.; chaplain; commissioned Aug. 5, 1861; resigned Dec. 10, 1862; killed at Fredericksburg, Va. (See Roll of Honor, kept by W. H. Ingraham.) CHARLES HANCOCK Res. Watertown; age, 26; papermaker; b. England; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; transferred Jan. 22, 1864, to V.R.C. (See V.R.C.) JAMES R. HARRISON Res. Watertown; age, 23; carpenter; b. New York, N. Y.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Corporal June 19, 1862; wounded Dec. 17, 1862; discharged for disability March 3, 1863; "was the second man who enrolled himself in the Co. May 5, 1861; was clerk of the company; June 19, 1862, was promoted to Corporal for meritorious conduct in battle." FRANK W. HILTON Res. Watertown; age, 22; seaman; b. Madison, Me.; Second Lieut. Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 12, 1861; First Lieut. Co. D, Sept. 28, 1861; discharged Jan. 11, 1863; re-commissioned Jan. 26, 1864; Captain Feb. 1, 1864; discharged June 17, 1864. JOHN G. HOLBROOK Res. Watertown; age, 23; expressman; b. Princeton, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged for disability, Oct. 20, 1862. DAVID KENNEY Res. St. Johns, N. B.; age, 21; tailor; cr. Watertown; private Co. H; enl. March 7, 1864; M. I. March 7, 1864; died in rebel prison, Grave No. 5606. JAMES KERNEY Res. Watertown; age, 32; shoemaker; b. Dartmouth, N. H.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged for disability Nov. 15, 1861, Camp Hamilton, Va. EDWIN A. KING Res. Watertown; age, 20; machinist; b. Roxbury, Mass.; private; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged for disability Jan. 6, 1863. PHILIP H. KING Res. Watertown; age, 23; blacksmith; b. Germany; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; transferred to Navy (unable to find a Naval record); Corporal from enrollment to Jan. 1, 1863; Serft. to March 1, 1864. GEORGE KNOTT Res. Watertown; age, 24; weaver; b. England; cr. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged to reenlist Dec. 26, 1863; reenlisted Dec. 27, 1863; transferred to Eleventh Inf. July 11, 1864. (See Eleventh Inf.) JOHN LEMOYNE Res. Watertown; age 22; clerk; b. France; private Co. K; enl. August 24, 1861; M. I. August 30, 1861; discharged for disability Sept. 20, 1862. JAMES W. LEVERTON Res. Watertown; age, 29; weaver; b. Quebec, Canada; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged July 2, 1864, ex. of ser. HENRY C. LINDLEY Res. Watertown; age, 32; carpenter; b. Providence, R. I.; Captain Co. K, July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; resigned Dec. 28, 1862. EBEN N. LORD Res. Watertown; age, 41; melter; b. Berwick, Me.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; cr. Watertown; discharged to reenlist; reenlisted Dec. 27, 1863; transferred to Eleventh Inf. July 11, 1864. (See Eleventh Inf.) JOHN LUKER Res. Watertown; age, 23; laborer; private Co. K; enl. August 15, 1861; discharged December 20, 1861, for disability, from Camp Hamilton, Va. EDWARD LYMAN Res. Watertown; age, 20; blacksmith; b. Newton, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; died of typhoid fever and wounds received May 3, 1863, June 7, 1863, Falmouth, Va. WILLIAM H. LYMAN Res Watertown; age, 23; carpenter; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. JOSEPH E. MACKIN Res. Watertown; age, 21; b. New York, N. Y.; carpenter; private Co. K; enl. July 2. 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; wounded July 3, 1863; M. O. July 2, 1864; ex. of ser. JOHN H. MANSUR Res. Watertown; age, 27; shoemaker; b. Charlestown, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged at Washington, D. C., November 12 (27), 1862, for disability. CHARLES McDERMOTT Age, 40; laborer; cr. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. Feb. 20, 1864; discharged May 2, 1864, disability. STEPHEN E. MESERVE Res. Watertown; age, 27; carpenter; b. Limerick, Me.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; commissioned First Lieut. Aug. 1, 1861; resigned Aug. 10, 1862. CHARLES A. MILLER Res. Watertown; age, 18; shoemaker; b. Medfield, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged to enlist in U.S.A. Oct. 25, 1862. (See U.S.A.) HENRY J. MILLER Res. Watertown; age, 24; shoemaker; b. Sherborn, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged Dec. 2, 1862, for disability. CHARLES A. MORSE Res. Watertown; age, 19; butcher; b. Quincy, Mass.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; died May 9, 1862, Camp Hamilton, Va., typhoid fever. THOMAS C. NORCROSS Res. Watertown; age, 29; carpenter; b. Newton, Mass.; Sergt. Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; died June 1, 1863, Washington, D. C. THOMAS O'BRIEN Res. Watertown; age, 23; private Co. K; enl. Dec. 18, 1861; M. I. Dec. 18, 1861; discharged Oct. 25, 1862, to enlist in U.S.A. (See U.S.A.) CHESTER W. RISLEY Res. Watertown; age, 19; carpenter; b. Providence, R. I.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. GEORGE W. RISLEY Res. Watertown; age, 25; carpenter; b. Topsfield, R. I.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Corporal Aug. 12, 1862; discharged Dec. 9, 1862, disability. (See First Frontier Cavalry.) GEORGE ROBBINS, JR. Res. Watertown; age, 38; butcher; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Com. Sergeant June 4, 1863; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. HUGH (F.) ROGERS. Res. Watertown; age, 21; dyer; b. Ireland; private Co. I; enl. July 12, 1861; in Phil. Hosp. May 22, to Aug. 21, 1864. JOHN P. ROGERS Res. Watertown; age, 21; laborer; b. Ireland; private Co. I; enl. July 12, 1861; M. I. July 12, 1861; died as William P., Sept. 11, 1862, Newark, N. J. TERRANCE ROGERS Res. Watertown; age, 28; laborer; b. Ireland; private Co. I; enl. July 12, 1861; M. I. July 12, 1861; discharged June 10, 1864, disability. JOSEPH D. RUPP Res. Watertown; age, 37; trader; b. Boston, Mass.; Corporal Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, as private, ex. of ser. WILLIAM H. SANGER Res. Waltham (?); age, 20; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; died Nov. 27, 1862, Philadelphia, Pa. JAMES E. SHARP Res. Watertown; age, 30; canvasser; b. Boston; Sergeant-Major; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Second Lieut. Nov. 26, 1861; transferred to Co. I; killed by cars at Kingston, R. I., March 19, 1863. GREGG SMITH Res. Watertown; age, 42; shoemaker; b. Ireland; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; killed in action Aug. 29, 1862, second battle of Bull Run, Va. JAMES H. SMITH Res. Watertown; age, 28; painter; b. St. Johns, N. B.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. OLIVER H. SMITH Res. Watertown; age, 43; carpenter; cr. Waltham; private Co. I; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; reenlisted Dec. 26, 1863; transferred July 11, 1864, to Eleventh Battl. Inf. (See Eleventh Battl. Inf.) SAMUEL F. STEARNS Res. Watertown; age, 21; carpenter; b. Lynn, Mass.; Sergeant Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 1, 1864, ex. of ser. (See First Frontier Cavalry). DANIEL (DENNIS) SULLIVAN Res. Watertown; age, 34; laborer; b. Ireland; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged May 23, 1863, as "Dennis," for disability. (See Second Heavy Artillery). ALLISON R. SUMNER Res. Watertown; age, 23; painter; b. Middlebury, Vt.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Corporal; transferred to V.R.C. Aug. 13, 1863. (See V.R.C.) JOHN M. WARD Res. Watertown; age, 18; papermaker; b. Watertown; age, 18; papermaker; b. Watertown; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; discharged Oct. 6, 1862, disability. JAMES A. WEBB Res. Watertown; age, 26; shoemaker; b. Danville, Me.; private Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; deserted August 17, 1861, from Camp Cameron. WILLIAM G. WHITE Res. Watertown; age, 31; carriage painter; b. Mansfield, Mass.; private Co. A; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861. (See Battery H, First Heavy Artil., U.S.A.) GEORGE A. WHITTEMORE Res. Watertown; age, 24; machinist; b. Attleboro, Mass.; Co. K; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; M. O. July 27, 1864, ex. of ser. ALONZO K. WORTH Res. Watertown; age, 25; carpenter; b. Boston, Mass.; cr. Watertown; enl. July 2, 1861; M. I. July 2, 1861; Sergeant, Dec. 27, 1863; transferred July 11, 1864, to Eleventh Batt. Inf. (See Eleventh Batt. Inf). _________________________________ SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Thomas J. C. Armory, Colonel, September 2, 1861, Boston John F. Fellows, Lt. Colonel, July 22, 1861, Chelsea John Frankle, Major, July 22, 1861, Haverhill Isaac F. Galloupe, Surgeon, July 22, 1861, Lynn William D. Haley, Chaplain, July 22, 1861, Rochester This regiment was mustered into service July 22, 1861, and left the State on August 23, 1861. The engagements in which it took part were Kinston, Goldsboro, and Bachelder Creek. The main body of the regiment was mustered out August 3, 1864, and the balance, composed of 864, re-enlisted men, and recruits whose terms of service had not expired, was consolidated into a battalion of three companies July 17, 1864. During the period between December 16, 1864, and March 4, 1865, there were transferred to it from the Second Mass. Heavy Artillery some four hundred and fifty men, the majority of whom were recruits. The regiment took part in the battle of Wise's Forks on March 8, 1865, which lasted three days with varied success, when finally the rebels were repulsed. It was mustered out July 11, 1865, and placed en route for Readville, Massachusetts, where it arrived on the 19th, and remained until the 26th, when it was paid off in full. GEORGE W. FERRELL Res. Watertown; private Co. G; transferred from Second Heavy Artillery, Dec. 16, 1864; M. O. July 11, 1865, ex. of ser. (See Second Heavy Artillery). JAMES KEARNEY Private Co. C; transferred from Co. I, 45th Inf., to make good time lost by desertion; M. O. August 3, 1864. (See 45th Inf). EDWN G. WELLS Res. Danvers; age, 18; farmer; b. Watertown; private Co. C; enl. Oct. 21, 1861. M. O. August 3, 1864. _________________________________ EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY James Barnes, Colonel, July 26, 1861, Springfield Timothy Ingraham, Lt. Colonel, July 26, 1861, New Bedford Joseph Hayes, Major, July 26, 1861, Boston David P. Smith, Surgeon, July 31, 1861, Springfield Orlando Brown, Asst. Surgeon, July 31, 1861, Wrentham Benjamin F. DeCosta, Chaplain, July 31, 1861, Boston The Eighteenth was mustered into service August 24, 1861; left the State August 28, 1861; and was mustered out September 2, 1864. It took part in engagements as follows;--Battles on the Peninsula, Second Bull Run, Shepardstown, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Weldon Railroad. Those soldiers whose term of service had not expired at the date of muster out of the regiment, were transferred to the Thirty-Second Regiment. SMITH W. HALL Res. Watertown; age, 24; (drafted) farmer; cr. Watertown; private Co. H; enl. July 8, 1863; M. I. July 18, 1863; transferred October 21, 1864, to 32d Inf. (See 32d Inf). _________________________________ NINETEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY Edward W. Hinks, Colonel, August 3, 1861, Lynn Arthur F. Devreux, Lt. Colonel, August 3, 1861, Salem Henry J. Howe, Major, August 3, 1861, Haverhill J. Franklin Dyer, Surgeon, August 22, Rockport Joseph C. Cromack, Chaplain, August 26, 1861, Worcester This regiment was mustered into service August 3, 1861; mustered out June 30, 1865. Engagements: Balls Bluff, Yorktown, West Point, Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Anietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristow's Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Tolopotomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Reams Station, Boydton Road, Vaughn Road and Farmville. During the fighting at Vaughn Road, Lieut. Wm. H. Tibbitts of Co. E was killed while in consultation with Adjutant Aytoun, in regard to attempting to force a passage of the Run with his small company. JOHNSTON ACHASON Res. Watertown; age, 33; gardener; cr. Watertown; private Co. F; enl. July 25, 1861; M. I. July 26, 1861; reenlisted Dec. 21, 1863; discharged for disability June 15, 1865. DANIEL NIKOL Res. Boston; age, 24; laborer; cr. Watertown; private Co. F; enl. April 12, 1864; M. I. April 14, 1864; discharged August 4, 1865, on Ind. M. O. Roll.