FIRST REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Regiment lost during service 8 Officers and 134 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 78 Enlisted men by disease. Total 221deaths.
3 YEARS SERVICE
COMPANY B ROSTER
NAME RANK AGE Occupation Residence Enlisted Mustered            
               
              Wounded August 29, 1862 at the 2nd Battle of Bull Run, Virginia.Transferred
Brown, Charles H Private 20 Shoemaker Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 December 30, 1863 to V.R.C. and mustered out on May 30, 1864 as of 49th Co.
              2d Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps.      
Butler, Henry B. Private 20 Painter Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on November 26, 1862 on Surgeon's certificate of disability
Davis, Lewellyn F. Private 26 Cabinet Maker Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Deserted at Cambridge, Mass in June of 1861.    
McLeod, John T. Private 24 unknown Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 20, 1861 at Boston, Massachusetts
North, James N. Private 20 Clerk Chelsea Dec. 15, 1861 Dec. 26, 1861 Discharged by special order of the War Department for promotion  
Rowell, Harriff Private 33 Oil Worker Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on August 1, 1861 at Arlington, Virginia.  
Wright, Edward J. Private 19 unknown Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Deserted November 1, 1863, gained March 24, 1864, sentenced by General Court Martial and dishonorably discharged October 31, 1864.
COMPANY C ROSTER
NAME RANK AGE Occupation Residence Enlisted Mustered            
               
Bryant, Caleb Private 27 unknown Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 19, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.  
Hoffman, John Henry Private 21 Sailor Chelsea Aug. 13, 1862 Sept. 1, 1862 Wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 2, 1863 and again at Spottsylvania, Virginia on May 12, 1864. Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Hunneman, John Private 25 caulker Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 27, 1861 Discharged for disability on December 1, 1861    
Jones, Isaac H. 1st. Sargeant 37 caulker Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 27, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 20, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.  
COMPANY G ROSTER
NAME RANK AGE Occupation Residence Enlisted Mustered            
               
Ashman, Samuel Private 22 ropemaker N. Chelsea Aug. 13, 1862 Sept. 1, 1862 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.      
Butler, Thomas W. Private 34 tinsmith Chelsea Aug. 8, 1862 Aug. 13, 1862 Deserted on December 17, 1862 near Fredericksburg, Virginia  
Gray, William T. Private 20 painter Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Missing on May 5, 1862 at Williamsburg, Virginia. Mustered out on May22, 1862 with detachment
Thayer, Edwin L. Private 20 gilder Chelsea May 23, 1861 May 23, 1861 Appointed Corporal, date unknown. Missing May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Gained October 1863. Mustered out May 25, 1864 as Sergeant.
Wilson, William Private 44 ropemaker Chelsea Aug. 13, 1862 Sept. 1, 1862 Missing on May 3, 1862 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Supposed killed. No info.
COMPANY H ROSTER
NAME RANK AGE Occupation Residence Enlisted Mustered            
               
Alger, Charles H. Private 33 tin plater worker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out May 25, 1864.      
Allen, Hiram W. Private 25 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on August 12, 1863 to accept promotion.  
Allen, Nathaniel Private 28 deck hand Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on June 30, 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia. Mustered out May 25, 1864
Alston, Isaac Private 26 pianoforte mkr. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on August 29, 1862 at Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Sergeant.
Andrews, Walter B. Private 22 morocco finisher Chelsea Oct. 17, 1861 Oct. 17, 1861 Killed in action on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia
Austin, Albert S. 1st. Lieutenant 26 counsellor Chelsea May 25, 1861 May 25, 1861 Commisioned May 25, 1861. Mustered out August 7, 1862 to accept promotion.
Bacon, George Private 22 oil pressman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action on July 18, 1861 at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia
Baker, Alexander B. Private 33 teamster Chelsea Jan. 31, 1862 Feb. 28, 1862 Discharged for disability on August 18, 1862.    
Bassett, Samuel B. Corporal 20 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Appointed Sergeant, date unknown. Wounded in Julu of 1861 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Bathelder, Ezra A. Private 23 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Bigelow, Joseph H. Private 22 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on August 29, 1862 at Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Died of wounds on September 22, 1862
Bigelow, Thomas H. Private 22 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on May 2, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Died of wounds on June 22, 1863
Bisbee, Orville Private 26 mason Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Missing on May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia, gained October31, 1863. Wounded in May of 1864 at Wilderness, Virginia. Mustered out May 25, 1864.
Blaisdell, Sargent Private 42 butcher Chelsea Sept. 28, 1861 Sept. 28, 1861 Mustered out May 25, 1864.
Campbell, George W. Private 19 clerk Chelsea Sept. 10, 1861 Sept. 8, 1861 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia. Disch. for wounds 9/25/1862.
Campbell, William H. Private 30 victualler Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 30, 1861 at Arlington, Virginia.
Carruth, Sumner Captain 26 machinist Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Commisioned on May 22, 1861. Wounded on July 25, 1862 at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Discharged on August 19, 1862 to accept commision.
Clement, William B. Private 25 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on January 24, 1863.
Crowell, Philander Private 22 seaman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on July 18, 1861.
Cudsworth, John R. Private 36 shoemaker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded at nelson's Farm, Virginia on June 30, 1862. Re-enlisted on January 2, 1864. Transferred to 11th Massachusetts Infantry on May 20, 1864
Davis, Nathaniel T. Private 23 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Transferred in January of 1864 to V.R.C. Mustered out May 24, 1864. Unassigned.
Day, John W. Private 23 printer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on August 29, 1861 at Bladensburg, Maryland.
Dinsmore, William J. Private 27 ship joiner Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on August 29, 1862 at Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Died of wounds on September 3, 1862
Drawbridge, Thomas N. Private 23 carriage painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on March 15, 1862.
Drury, William P. Corporal 21 painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Appointed Sergeant October 1, 1861. Commisioned 2nd Lieutenant on Sept. 8, 1862. Wounded at Gettysburg, PA on May 25, 1864. Commisioned 1st. Lieutenant on Sept. 22, 1863. Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as 1st. Lieutenant.
Emerson, Stephen G. Private 24 student Chelsea July 31, 1862 Aug. 13, 1862 Killed in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 3, 1863.
Everdean, Charles S. Private 23 seaman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on August 29, 1862 at Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Discharged on November 3, 1862 for wounds.
Everdean, Wilbur F. Private 19 painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on February 27, 1863.
Fellows, Charles O. Private 18 seaman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on January 17, 1862 to accept commission.
Frost, Jonathan J. Corporal 42 Polceman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on October 16, 1862 at Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Gerrish, James R. Sergeant 20 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on October 5, 1862 at Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Gerrish, William Private 18 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Gilbert, Charles Private 22 sailor Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Grover, Amaziah Private 18 farmer N. Chelsea Dec. 2, 1863 Dec. 2, 1863 Discharged for disability on May 1, 1864.
Grover, Christopher C. Private 28 brick layer N. Chelsea Aug. 13, 1862 Sept. 1, 1862 Wounded on December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Discharged for wounds on April 10, 1863 at Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Grover, Fitz Roy Private 18 farmer Chelsea Aug. 13, 1862 Sept. 1, 1862 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Grover, William D. Private 23 farmer N. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Corporal.
Hadley, Edward F. Private 39 pianoforte mkr. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Hallgreen, Robert P. Private 20 clerk Chelsea Sept. 12, 1861 Sept. 12, 1861 Transferred on December 10, 1862 to 1st. U. S. Cavalry. Enlisted December 11, 1862 for unexpired term in Troop M, 1st. U. S. Cavalry. Re-enlisted on February 12, 1864. Discharged on February 12, 1867 at Ft. Vancouver, Wash.
Hallgreen, William C. Private 18 bookbinder Chelsea Sept. 12, 1862 Sept. 12, 1862 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia. Discharged on September 22, 1862 by order of the War Department at Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Harding, Thomas Sergeant 29 engineer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on July 18, 1861.
Harvey, John Corporal 30 shoemaker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on September 13, 1862 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Haskell, Theodore F. Private 27 pianoforte mkr. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on July 24, 1862.
Holden, Leverett D. Private 18 clerk Chelsea Sept. 10, 1861 Sept. 10, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Huse, Nelson S. Private 19 seaman Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on May 30, 1862.
Ilsley, Jonathan C. Private 23 oil pressman Chelsea May 20, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Jackson, Charles A. Private 20 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on orders of the War Department to accept commission.
James, John M. Private 19 carpenter Chelsea Sept. 10, 1861 Sept. 10, 1861 Discharged for disability on February 18, 1863.
Jennings, Stephen E. Private 26 brick maker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Jewett, George O. Corporal 24 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Jewett, William M. Private 20 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Johnson, Henry Private 19 cabinet maker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on January 8, 1863.
Jones, Edward L. Corporal 23 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on September 6, 1862 on order of the War Dept. at N. Y.
Jones, John P. Private 30 cutter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Corporal.
Kelly, Lawrence H. Private 20 printer Chelsea Aug. 12, 1862 Aug. 12, 1862 Missing on August 29, 1962 at the second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Paroled, date unknown. Killed in action on July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Lamos, Horace A. Private 20 printer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded April 26, 1862 near Yorktown, Virginia. Discharged for wounds on September 25, 1862, at New York.
Lane, William H. Private 22 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia. Discharged for wounds on October 20, 1862, at Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Learned, George C. Private 21 printer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on January 18, 1862
Learned, Samuel F. H. Private 19 printer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on orders of the War Department for promotion.
Lord, Charles A. Private 21 clerk Chelsea Sept. 24, 1861 Sept. 24, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Corporal.
Loud, Nathan N. Private 23 teamster Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Re-enlisted January 4, 1864. Transferred May 20, 1864 to 11th Mass. Infantry.
Luke, John A. Private 27 mason Chelsea Sept. 18, 1861 Sept. 18, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
McClure, David Private 37 brick maker N. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Corporal.
McConnell, William Private 33 carpenter Chelsea Sept. 24, 1861 Sept. 24, 1861 Wounded April 29, 1862 at second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Discharged on January 13, 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability from wounds received in action.
Mandeville, John M. Corporal 27 stair builder Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Commissioned 1st. Lieutenant on July 17, 1861. Killed on August 29, 1962 at the second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia as First Sergeant.
Mason, Henry, Jr. Private 20 printer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded August 29, 1862 at second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Tranferred July 16, 1863 to V.R.C. Discharged for disability on April 25, 1864.
Mason, Nathaniel E. Private 19 student Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for disability on December 26, 1862.
Montague, William H. Private 38 cooper Chelsea Sept. 24, 1861 Sept. 24, 1861 Wounded at Yorktown, Virginia on April 26, 1862. Discharged for wounds on October 27, 1862 at Boston, Mass.
Moody, Francis O. Private 20 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for Disability on February 4, 1863.
Morrison, Richard L. Private 24 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability on July 19, 1861 at Georgetown.
Murphy, James H. Private 23 engineer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on July 18, 1861.
Needham, Thomas Private 22 marble worker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on July 18, 1861.
Newling, John H. Private 27 engineer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for Disability on December 31, 1862.
Noyes, George A. Private 34 cabinet maker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action near Yorktown, Virginia on April 26, 1862.
Perley, Elbridge G. Private 26 painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for Disability on July 22, 1861 at Georgetown, D.C.
Philips, Lionel D. Corporal 22 currier Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Missing July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.as Sergeant. Gained October 9, 1863. Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as First Sergeant.
Pierce, Henry A. Private 32 farmer N. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded August 29, 1862 at second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia. Died of disease on February 22, 1863, at Washington, D.C. as Corporal.
Pratt, Samuel S. Private 21 farmer N. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Sergeant.
Roberts, Horatio 1st. Sergeant 28 engineer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Commissioned 2nd. Lieutenant on October 12, 1861. Commissioned 1st. Lieutenant on July 4, 1862. Wounded August 29, 1862 at second Battle of Bull Run. Discharged Feb. 5, 1864 as 1st. Lieutenant of Co. B to accept commission in V.R.C. Commissioned 2nd. Lieutenant, 143rd Co. 2nd Battlion, V.R.C. on January 29, 1864. Discharged on June 30, 1866 as 2nd. Lieutenant of 20th V.R.C.
Rogers, Frank H. Private 21 clerk Chelsea Sept. 24, 1861 Sept. 24, 1861 Deserted on May 15, 1862 at Williamsburg, Virginia. Gained April 1863. Discharged for disability on April 30, 1864.
Sands, George H. Private 18 clerk Chelsea Oct. 3, 1861 Oct. 3, 1861 Discharged for Disability on November 5, 1862.
Saunders, Robert A. 2nd Lieutenant 29 steward Chelsea May 25, 1861 May 25, 1861 Commissioned and mustered on May 25, 1861. Resigned on September 16, 1861.
Smith, William D. Private 23 sailor Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia
Southier, William R. Private 18 machinist Chelsea Sept. 12, 1861 Sept. 12, 1861 Discharged for Disability on July 24, 1862.
Spavin, Robert Private 25 sailor N. Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for Disability on August 29, 1861 at Bladensburg, Maryland.
Spooner, Joseph W. Private 23 engineer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia and again in July of 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Mustered out on May 25, 1862.
Stoddard, George L. Private 19 painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia. Deserted in September of 1862. Dishonorably discharged by Special Order #393, July 24, 1865.
Stone, George H. Private 18 painter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia. Discharged for wounds on October 12, 1862 at Chelsea, Massachusetts..
Tewksbury, Martin G. Private 18 clerk Chelsea Oct. 3, 1861 Oct. 3, 1861 Wounded at the 2nd. Battle of Bull Run, Virginia on August 29, 1862. Discharged for wounds on May 27, 1863
Thombs, Thomas Private 24 shoemaker Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on June 30, 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia. Mustered out May 25, 1864
Thurston, Joseph W. Private 25 farmer N. Chelsea Sept. 12, 1861 Sept. 12, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Tower, Stephen T. Private 22 victualler Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.
Tutein, Edward G. Sergeant 21 teamster Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Appointed First Sergeant on September 8, 1862. Commissioned 2nd. Lieutenant on March 1, 1863. Discharged on June 3, 1864 as 2nd, Lieutenant.
Veazie, Eli Private 20 conductor Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on November 27, 1863 at Locust Grove, Virginia. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability on March 23, 1864 due to wounds.
Walker, Henry Private 24 moulder Chelsea Sept. 24, 1861 Sept. 24, 1861 Discharged for Disability on April 14, 1863.
Wentworth, Albert F. Private 18 conductor Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Killed in action at Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on July 18, 1861.
Whittaker, Abner G. Private 20 mason Chelsea Sept. 10, 1861 Sept. 10, 1861 Discharged for Disability on July 28, 1862.
Williams, Horatio N. Private 18 drummer Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Discharged for Disability on September 6, 1862.
Wilson, Henry Private 20 carpenter Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864 as Corporal.
Wright, William T. Private 18 clerk Chelsea May 22, 1861 May 23, 1861 Wounded on April 26, 1862 at Yorktown, Virginia and again at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Mustered out on May 25, 1862 as Corporal.
COMPANY I ROSTER
NAME RANK AGE Occupation Residence Enlisted Mustered            
               
Boss, William Private 29 carpenter Chelsea Dec. 31, 1861 Dec. 31, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.      
Fuller, Harrison Private 23 painter Chelsea Dec. 4, 1861 Dec. 4, 1861 Mustered out on May 25, 1864.      
Gardenr, Warren H. Private 19 hairdresser Chelsea May 24, 1861 May 24, 1861 Wounded on June 25, 1862 at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Died of wounds on July 5, 1862.
Mears, Daniel P. Private 21 paper hanger Chelsea Dec. 28, 1861 Dec. 28, 1861 Taken prisoner in June of 1862. Died on July 18, 1862 as a Prisoner of War
Norris, George Private 26 carpenter Chelsea Dec. 27, 1861 Dec. 27, 1861 Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability on December 9, 1864.
Towle, Augustine Private 27 teamster N. Chelsea Oct. 22, 1861 Oct. 22, 1861 Wounded and missing on June 30, 1862 at Nelson's Farm, Virginia. Wounded on May 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Transferred May 4, 1864 to Unassigned V.R.C. Re-enlisted on May 6, 1864. Mustered out on November 18, 1865 Co. D, 9th V.R.C.