A Corrected Roster of Company A, Living and Dead, to October 1, 1903.
[The first figures indicate age at enlistment. As the whole company were Massachusetts men, the towns only will be mentioned. Mustered out June 26, 1863, will be considered the time, unless otherwise indicated. A star (*) before the name stands for service in the three months’ regiment.]
*John W. Marble, Captain; Freetown; 36. For many years foreman of Anthony and Swift’s Slaughter House, Assonet. Ex-member of Legislature. A man of staunch qualities. Died June 18, 1900.
*Charles P. Lyon, First Lieutenant; Halifax; 36. A great admirer of and worker for the interests of Company A; has held nearly every office in the company from corporal to captain. He rendered such timely assistance to Captain Harlow in notifying the members of the company to report on Boston Common, that, notwithstanding the order was received at night, the following morning saw Halifax “Minute Men” on the early train armed and equipped, according to the call of the “War Governor” and President Lincoln, with every man present. For years after the war he served as captain of the company. His town honored him and itself in sending him to the Legislature, where his voice and his vote was always on the right side. By trade a bootmaker, his work stood first-class. Born and always residing in Halifax, he has always enjoyed the confidence and good-will of his fellow-citizens; and now in the sunshine of a grand and fully rounded out life, he awaits orders to the higher and better life, honored and loved by all his associates, including every member of Company A.
*Nathaniel Morton, Second Lieutenant; Halifax; 21. The gentleman, the scholar, the officer, the soldier, “The modest man,” who proudly wears the “Minute Men’s Medal,” presented to him by the commonwealth for meritorious service. He participated in the burning of Gosport Navy Yard and assisted Captain Lyon in recruiting the company in 1862. Has held all the higher offices in the towns of Halifax and Pembroke for the last twenty-seven years; prominent in probate business; honored and respected by his townsmen. He resides in Bryantville, Mass., where, with his accomplished wife, he cordially welcomes all his friends.
*James H. Hathaway, First Sergeant; Freetown; 25. Mustered out with regiment. For many years foreman in factory at Walpole, Mass. Employee Consolidated Railroad. Resides at East Walpole, Mass.
*William A. Lyon, Sergeant; Halifax; 25. Respected and beloved by the whole company. For several years an employee of the Old Colony Railroad. Killed by the cars. A widow living.
Stephen Hathaway, Sergeant; Freetown; 24. Died in Illinois. Widow, son, and daughter.
*Morton V. Bonney, Sergeant; Hanson; 21. A leading business man in his town. Ex-member of Legislature, trusted and honored by his fellow-citizens; an influential member of the Third Regiment Association. Resides at West Hanover, Mass.
*Frederick Thayer, Ordnance Sergeant; Freetown; 22. A boss workman in Mason’s Machine Shop, Taunton. In Soldiers Home, Togus, Maine.
*Uriel Haskins, Corporal; Freetown; 19; tack-maker. Ex-member of City Government; honored by all his associates. Resides in Taunton, Mass.
Ephraim H. Haskins, Corporal; Freetown; 18. He enlisted in Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Infantry; commissioned second lieutenant in same. Killed at battle of Weldon Railroad, Sept. 30, 1864. Widow and one daughter.
Thomas Gurney, Corporal; Hanson; 28. He enlisted in the Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers; mustered out at close of war. A successful merchant; member of school board. Past Master of Atlantic Lodge, A. F. & A. M. A man of sterling worth.
James E. Arnold, Corporal; Berkley; 29. A good, faithful soldier, a zealous patriot. Nothing of his history since the war known.
Soranus Thompson, Corporal; Hanson; 25. Died and was buried with G. A. R. honors at Brockton, Mass. Left a family.
*William W. Hood, Corporal; Hanson; 28. Discharged for disability, April 22, 1863. Boot and shoemaker. An honest and respected citizen. Member of Post No. 127. G. A. R. Has a family. Resides in Hanson, Mass.
*David B. Hill, Corporal; Freetown; 26. A genius, a good soldier, an aspirant for shoulder straps. Was a member of Company G, Freetown “Minute Men,” Third Regiment, three months’ men, and was corporal of the guard in Virginia, when the first three slaves coming into our lines were declared “contraband of war” by Gen. Benjamin Butler.
John G. Gammons, Corporal; Westport; 26. Recruiting officer for Fifty-eighth Regiment. Re-enlisted in Company F, Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. (Sergeant.) Commissioned second lieutenant in Fifty-eighth Regiment (never mustered). Commissioned second lieutenant in Eighteenth Unattached Company Massachusetts Volunteers. Mustered out at close of war. Taught military school one year. Graduated from Taylor University, receiving degree of Ph. D. Pastor of several Methodist Episcopal churches; president of several corporations; writer of local histories; pastor of Arnold’s Mills Methodist Episcopal Church. Resides at Arnold’s Mills, R. I.
*Asa Kilbreth, Musician; Pembroke; 62. A splendid musician; a great friend of all the boys; never “fell out on the march.” Respected by his townsmen. Died and buried at Pembroke, Mass. Left a widow and son.
John G. Bonney, Drummer; Pembroke; 29. Punctual to duty. A favorite of the company, and highly respected by his fellow-citizens. Died at Pembroke, Mass. Left a widow and daughter.
Horatio N. Hood, Wagoner; Hanson; 30. Never got stuck in the mud; was proud of his team, using his horses with humanitarian consideration. Died at Greene, Maine, April 15, 1900. Buried in Maine. Left widow and four sons.
Privates.
Anthoney, Nicholas B., Westport; 40. First officer of ship. A man of high moral character, a true soldier and a respected citizen. Died at Westport, Mass., 1868. Two daughters living.
Ashley, Albert B., Freetown; 24. A natural orator, with great magnetic powers. Shipped in United States Navy May, 1861. Served on United States Frigate Mississippi, Gulf Squadron, Lieutenant Dewey (now Rear Admiral), executive officer. Participated in capture of New Orleans. Discharged from Navy, June, 1862. Enlisted in Company A, Third Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Mustered out with regiment. Re-enlisted. Orderly sergeant, Company B, Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry from August, 1863, to March, 1865. Commissioned lieutenant in Twenty-first United States Colored Troops, March, 1865. Mustered out May, 1866. Went West, 1869. Manager of several coal mines and coal companies for twenty-two years. Grand Lecturer, State of Illinois, for sixteen years. Owner and manager of Ashley Heights since 1892. A man of wealth and influence. Popular with the mystic orders. Post Office (Summers). Ashley Heights, Lake Huron, Mich. (Winters), La Grange, Ill.
Beal, Bernard C., Hanson; 29. A man of noble character. Chairman of Selectmen. For many years quartermaster of Post No. 127, G. A. R. Farmer and poultry raiser.
Bearse, Benjamin H., Hanson; 40. A giant in stature, large-hearted, a favorite of all the company, respected by all his fellow-citizens. Died at South Hanson, Feb. 12, 1903. Widow and son.
Bonney, Allen F., Hanover; 42. A man of noble character. Died at West Hanover, July 5, 1885. Buried at Hanover. Widow and daughter.
Bourne, Thomas W., Hanson; 28. An esteemed citizen. Farmer and road builder. Post Office, South Hanson, Mass.
Boyce, John, Berkley; 42. A man of strong moral character. A pronounced Prohibitionist. Respected by his townsmen. Died at Berkley April 9, 1893. Buried at Assonet, Mass. Several children living.
Briggs, Francis G., Freetown; 25. A hustler. Lived in Assonet. Wife, two sons and two daughters. A gentleman of leisure. Died in Assonet, July 27, 1905, age, sixty-eight years.
Briggs, Seth M., Hanson; 25. An excellent violinist. Printer, Town Auditor. A grand good fellow, highly esteemed by his many friends. Member of T. L. Bonney Post, G. A. R. Resides at South Hanson, Mass.
Broadbent, Samuel S., Westport; 18. A ready speaker. Member of G. A. R. Janitor of school building in New Bedford, Mass. Resides in New Bedford, Mass.
Brooks, Thomas J., Westport; 39. A faithful soldier. Nothing of his history known since the close of the war.
Burgess, Theophilus J., Rochester; 23. History since muster out unknown.
Chace, Franklin J., Freetown; 18; Remembered as a faithful soldier. History since war unknown.
Chipman, Sumner J., Freetown; 21. Resides in Pelham, N. H. No family.
Cook, Henry, Hanson; 34. A man of sound principles. Member of G. A. R. Retired. Post office, Plymouth, Mass. Has a family.
Dean, Hercules, Berkley; 27. A gentleman and soldier. Strong temperance man. Respected by his many friends. Died Oct. 21, 1890. One daughter, postmistress, Assonet, Mass.
Drayton, John, Hanson; 40. An agreeable comrade, a ready wit, full of mirthfulness. An esteemed citizen, beloved by a large circle of friends. Died at South Hanson May 11, 1898. Widow and children.
Drew, George, 3d, Halifax; 21. Re-enlisted. Killed in battle. A good brave soldier.
Duffee, George, Freetown; 21. A good honest man, a faithful soldier. Employed in Census Bureau, Washington. Resides in Washington, D. C.
Foster, Calvin, Pembroke; 37. Reported living at Pembroke. Has a family. Remembered as a faithful soldier, ready and willing to do every duty assigned him.
French, Timothy E., Berkley; 34. A man of strong moral character with pronounced temperance principles. No storm was cold enough, no rain wet enough, no march so exhausting that cold water was not the most refreshing beverage for him. Died in Berkley, Mass., Dec. 7, 1899.
*Fuller, Eldridge G., Hanson; 41. A “good soldier.” Died October, 1867.
Fuller, Frederick E., Halifax; 18. Died in Newbern, N. C., Dec. 1, 1862. This being the first death in Company A and Fred being so young, it made a lasting impression on the company. We buried him under a tree near our camp.
Hambley, Andrew T., Freetown; 21. Died March 10, 1892.
Hathaway, Aaron D., Freetown; 19. A successful lumber dealer in the west. Acquired wealth. Died in California in 1900.
Hathaway, Andrew J., Freetown; 21. Died at Dighton, Mass., June 15, 1903. Widow, son, and daughter living.
Hathaway, Bradford G., Berkley; 39. For many years on the police force in Providence, R. I. A farmer and poultry fancier. Died in Berkley, March 30, 1887.
Hathaway, Daniel L., Berkley; 30. As brave a soldier as ever fought in battle. Died in Taunton, Mass. Left several children.
Hathaway, Lynde, Freetown; 43. A faithful, bold and true soldier. Died at Assonet, Mass., Jan. 22, 1887. Sons and daughters living.
*Haskell, James H., Freetown; 28. Died Sept. 10, 1880.
Haskell, Otis, Lakeville; 33. A soldier true to orders. Lives in Taunton, Mass. Several children living.
*Haskins, George H., Freetown; 38. A good soldier; an honest farmer. Resides in Freetown, Mass.
Haven, Perley, Halifax; 25. Farmer. Resides at Thomastown. Post office, Middleboro, Mass.
Hayward, Luther W., Halifax; 23. Died at Halifax, July 6, 1863. Buried at Hanson, Mass. Unmarried.
Hayward, Lysander W., Halifax; 18. A brave soldier, a trusted citizen. Farmer and coal dealer. Has a family. Post office, Halifax, Mass.
Hill, Jacob P., Hanson; 39. One of the “Minute Men” of 1861, known in Company A as the “tall man on the right.” A genial comrade and companion. Member of A. C. Monroe Post, No. 212, G. A. R. Died suddenly at his home in East Bridgewater, Aug. 9, 1903. Left a family. Buried with military honors at East Bridgewater, Mass.
Holmes, Martin L., Halifax; 18. Boot and shoemaker. An honored citizen, industrious and frugal. Has a wife. Post office, Rockland, Mass.
Horr, Andrew J., Freetown; 26. Lives in East Freetown. Farmer. Widower. One daughter.
Howland, Alonzo; Hanover; 23. Boot and shoemaker. Respected by his many friends. Member of Post 74, G. A. R. Post office, Rockland, Mass. Wife and four children.
Howland, Shubael G., Freetown; 44. A man of strong will powers, of great endurance; respected by his townsmen. Died in 1901. A widow living.
Keen, Thatcher, Hanson; 23. He never disappointed his friends nor helped his enemies. A worthy citizen. Died at Abington, Mass., June 3, 1868. Buried at Rockland, Mass.
Lambert, Francis M., Bridgewater; 24. Discharged for disability. May 27, 1863. Died in Brockton. Mass., Nov. 6, 1864.
Lambert, Zaccheus, Bridgewater; 40. Discharged for disability, May 27, 1863. Died at Brockton, Mass., Nov. 1, 1882.
*Marston, William T., Halifax; 27. Discharged for disability, May 27, 1863. A good, faithful soldier. Reported living in Bridgewater, Mass.
Mason, Darius B., Pembroke; 26. Company clerk, mirthful and sunny, ready to go anywhere and do anything ordered to do. A good citizen. Died and buried in Whitman, Mass. Widow and son living.
Murtaugh, Thomas W., Freetown; 24. A faithful and true soldier. Superintendent of the culinary department in Fall River Hospital. Resides in Fall River, Mass. Son and daughter.
Niles, Truman E., Hanover; 35. A good soldier and honored citizen. Died in Middleboro, Mass., Oct. 31, 1902. Widow and children living.
Osborne, Alamanzer, Bridgewater; 21. A faithful soldier, a respected citizen, a successful trader. Resides in Brockton, Mass. Member of Post No. 13, G. A. R. Has a family.
Packard, Horace F., Halifax; 20. A soldier “who needeth not to be ashamed.” Resides in Brockton, Mass.
Paine, George A., Freetown; 28. A man of splendid habits, a true soldier. Died about 1873. Widow, son, and daughter living.
Perry, Marcus T., Pembroke; 32. Died in South Hanson, Oct. 24, 1894. Buried in Pembroke, Mass. Left widow and daughter.
Peterson, Algeron A., Hanson; 30. Migrated west. Present history unknown.
Petty, James H., Westport; 52. A soldier who never feared to go into a battle and never fell out on the march. Died in Westport, Mass., Aug. 2, 1893. Four sons and one daughter living.
Phillips, Samuel W., Berkley; 41. Never was known to shirk duty. Died in Taunton Insane Asylum, April 1, 1899.
Porter, Oliver C., Halifax; 35. A good all-round soldier. Died Feb. 18, 1873. Buried in Halifax, Mass.
Record, Charles, Berkley; 22. A faithful soldier. Veterinary Surgeon. Excellent character. Resides in Fall River, Mass.
Rennis, Edwin H., Freetown. A most excellent company cook, a brave man in battle, a good citizen. Died in Dartmouth, Mass., about 1885. A widow living.
Richmond, Joseph S. W., Halifax; 18. Died —.
Rounseville, Edwin S., Freetown; 24. A faithful soldier; a thrifty farmer. Resides in Freetown. Has a wife and daughter.
Rounseville, Simon D., Freetown; 24. Died in Freetown on returning from the war, June 20, 1863. Buried with military honors.
Sampson, Augustus M., Hanson; 36. A brave soldier. A clean cut temperance man and a highly respected citizen. A boot and shoemaker.
Soule, Charles W., Halifax; 18. Died in Hospital, Newbern, Dec. 2, 1862. Buried near our camp. Body sent home and buried in family cemetery.
Spooner, Asa J., Freetown; 30. Was mustered in, went home sick and never reported to the company for duty. Lives in East Freetown, Mass.
Stetson, Charles H., Hanson; 20. Discharged for disability, March 27, 1863. Superintendent of almshouse. Member of Post No. 127, G. A. R. Post office, South Hanson, Mass.
Stetson, Isaiah, Hanson; 44. Died in Hanson, September, 1889. Left a family.
*Stetson, William F., Hanson; 30. Discharged for disability, March 13, 1863. Dealer in stoves, etc. Son and four daughters. Post office, West Hanson, Mass.
Stowell, Richard P., New Bedford; 18. Lives in New Bedford, Mass.
Studley, Judson, Hanover; 31. Farmer and poultry raiser. An honored citizen. Has a family. Post office, West Hanover, Mass.
Thayer, Charles H., Kingston; 18. A good soldier. Believed to have died fifteen years ago.
Thompson, James H., Kingston; 25. A good soldier and a good citizen. Died, leaving a family.
Thompson, Morton, Halifax; 18. Teacher. Died in Halifax, Mass. Left a family.
Torrey, Leander, Hanover; 24. Faithful to every duty, a true and staunch patriot, respected wherever known. Died at Rockland, Mass., April 8, 1879. A widow, son, and daughter living at Brockton, Mass.
Vinal, Joseph, Hanover; 37. Farmer. A good, quiet citizen. Wife and children. Post office, West Hanson, Mass.
Whitney, Abel H., Hanover; 19. Died in West Hanover, July 19, 1863. Buried in Hanover. Unmarried.
Whitney, Charles T., Halifax; 27. Discharged for disability, March 4, 1863. Boot and shoemaker. A respected citizen. Has a family. Post office, Halifax, Mass.
Whitney, Oren T., Hanover; 28. Re-enlisted in Company E, First Battalion, Heavy Artillery. Mustered out at close of war. Farmer and wood dealer. Past Commander Post No. 83, G. A. R. Post office, West Hanover, Mass.
Wilcox, George F., Freetown; 20. As good a soldier as ever marched with a company. Died in Providence, R. I., February, 1897. Widow living.
Wilcox, Marcenah B., Freetown; 18. A good soldier and a successful business man. Married. Lives in New York.
*Winslow, Benedict A., Freetown; 19. For many years ticket agent, Old Colony Railroad. Lighthouse keeper. Cook in City Hospital, Fall River, Mass.
Wood, Cyrus, Halifax; 40. Died and was buried in Halifax. One son living.