Son of Jesse Eddy and Ruth Murdock (Taft) Southwick, grandson of David and Lucretia (Larkin) Southwick.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles, a machinist, mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
Charles and Jerome P. Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 16 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 3 Jul 1863 Charles, 25, married Cornelia J. Howard, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe (Damon) Howard, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. They had three children, and two were still living in 1900.
After the war, the family lived for a while in New Hampshire before finally settling in Fitchburg, MA.
Charles died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, MA. He was 64 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
From the "Fitchburg Sentinel," 2 May 1902:
His Last Roll Call:
Veteran of Post 19 Joins His Comrades Beyond the River.
Charles F. Southwick, a veteran of the Civil War and Junior Vice Commander of Post 19, G. A. R., was stricken with apoplexy at his residence, 20 Wood street, Wednesday forenoon. He had been employed as a machinist for many years by C. H. Brown & Co., and worked steadily at the shop up to Tuesday night, though his health has not been firm of late. Not feeling as well as usual he did not go to the shop Wednesday, but walked out in the morning. He had laid down to rest when the stroke came. Dr. Rice was called and was with him several hours but Mr. Southwick did not regain consciousness and died at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Southwick was born at Northbridge 64 years ago. He learned the machines trade before the Civil War and after his discharge from the army he worked at Nashua for Davis & Rollins Engine works. He next manufactured ?? hardware on his own about Nashua. He came to Fitchburg in 1877 and worked for about two years for the Fitchburg Machine works.
He had been in the employ of C. H. Brown & Co. since June 3, 1879 and his specialty was building connecting ?? engines.
Mr. Southwick enlisted from Northbridge July 12, 1861 in Company D 15th Mass regt and did picket duty along the Potomac near Poolesville during the following autumn and was present at the disastrous Battle of Ball's Bluff. In the following spring the regiment took part in the peninsular campaign, but Commrade Southwick was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, April 17, 1862.
He married Cornelia J. Howard of Ashby, July 3, 1863 in Grafton. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ina M. Boutelle of Southbridge, and Miss Emma F. Southwick, who lives at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fenner of Ayer and Mrs. Sarah Dennison of Waltham; one brother, Frank B. Southwick of Worcester. Mr. Southwick's mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Southwick of Ayer also survivers. She is 84 years old.
He was a member of a Masonic lodge at Nashua and of Plymouth Colony Pilgrim Fathers of this city. He was a faithful workman, popular with numerous associates, and respected by all who knew him.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles, a machinist, mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
Charles and Jerome P. Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 16 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 3 Jul 1863 Charles, 25, married Cornelia J. Howard, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe (Damon) Howard, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. They had three children, and two were still living in 1900.
After the war, the family lived for a while in New Hampshire before finally settling in Fitchburg, MA.
Charles died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, MA. He was 64 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
From the "Fitchburg Sentinel," 2 May 1902:
His Last Roll Call:
Veteran of Post 19 Joins His Comrades Beyond the River.
Charles F. Southwick, a veteran of the Civil War and Junior Vice Commander of Post 19, G. A. R., was stricken with apoplexy at his residence, 20 Wood street, Wednesday forenoon. He had been employed as a machinist for many years by C. H. Brown & Co., and worked steadily at the shop up to Tuesday night, though his health has not been firm of late. Not feeling as well as usual he did not go to the shop Wednesday, but walked out in the morning. He had laid down to rest when the stroke came. Dr. Rice was called and was with him several hours but Mr. Southwick did not regain consciousness and died at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Southwick was born at Northbridge 64 years ago. He learned the machines trade before the Civil War and after his discharge from the army he worked at Nashua for Davis & Rollins Engine works. He next manufactured ?? hardware on his own about Nashua. He came to Fitchburg in 1877 and worked for about two years for the Fitchburg Machine works.
He had been in the employ of C. H. Brown & Co. since June 3, 1879 and his specialty was building connecting ?? engines.
Mr. Southwick enlisted from Northbridge July 12, 1861 in Company D 15th Mass regt and did picket duty along the Potomac near Poolesville during the following autumn and was present at the disastrous Battle of Ball's Bluff. In the following spring the regiment took part in the peninsular campaign, but Commrade Southwick was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, April 17, 1862.
He married Cornelia J. Howard of Ashby, July 3, 1863 in Grafton. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ina M. Boutelle of Southbridge, and Miss Emma F. Southwick, who lives at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fenner of Ayer and Mrs. Sarah Dennison of Waltham; one brother, Frank B. Southwick of Worcester. Mr. Southwick's mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Southwick of Ayer also survivers. She is 84 years old.
He was a member of a Masonic lodge at Nashua and of Plymouth Colony Pilgrim Fathers of this city. He was a faithful workman, popular with numerous associates, and respected by all who knew him.
Son of Jesse Eddy and Ruth Murdock (Taft) Southwick, grandson of David and Lucretia (Larkin) Southwick.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles, a machinist, mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
Charles and Jerome P. Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 16 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 3 Jul 1863 Charles, 25, married Cornelia J. Howard, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe (Damon) Howard, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. They had three children, and two were still living in 1900.
After the war, the family lived for a while in New Hampshire before finally settling in Fitchburg, MA.
Charles died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, MA. He was 64 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
From the "Fitchburg Sentinel," 2 May 1902:
His Last Roll Call:
Veteran of Post 19 Joins His Comrades Beyond the River.
Charles F. Southwick, a veteran of the Civil War and Junior Vice Commander of Post 19, G. A. R., was stricken with apoplexy at his residence, 20 Wood street, Wednesday forenoon. He had been employed as a machinist for many years by C. H. Brown & Co., and worked steadily at the shop up to Tuesday night, though his health has not been firm of late. Not feeling as well as usual he did not go to the shop Wednesday, but walked out in the morning. He had laid down to rest when the stroke came. Dr. Rice was called and was with him several hours but Mr. Southwick did not regain consciousness and died at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Southwick was born at Northbridge 64 years ago. He learned the machines trade before the Civil War and after his discharge from the army he worked at Nashua for Davis & Rollins Engine works. He next manufactured ?? hardware on his own about Nashua. He came to Fitchburg in 1877 and worked for about two years for the Fitchburg Machine works.
He had been in the employ of C. H. Brown & Co. since June 3, 1879 and his specialty was building connecting ?? engines.
Mr. Southwick enlisted from Northbridge July 12, 1861 in Company D 15th Mass regt and did picket duty along the Potomac near Poolesville during the following autumn and was present at the disastrous Battle of Ball's Bluff. In the following spring the regiment took part in the peninsular campaign, but Commrade Southwick was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, April 17, 1862.
He married Cornelia J. Howard of Ashby, July 3, 1863 in Grafton. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ina M. Boutelle of Southbridge, and Miss Emma F. Southwick, who lives at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fenner of Ayer and Mrs. Sarah Dennison of Waltham; one brother, Frank B. Southwick of Worcester. Mr. Southwick's mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Southwick of Ayer also survivers. She is 84 years old.
He was a member of a Masonic lodge at Nashua and of Plymouth Colony Pilgrim Fathers of this city. He was a faithful workman, popular with numerous associates, and respected by all who knew him.
On 12 Jul 1861 Charles, a machinist, mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Corporal. He was 23 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
Charles and Jerome P. Southwick, first cousins, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
On 16 Apr 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.
On 3 Jul 1863 Charles, 25, married Cornelia J. Howard, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe (Damon) Howard, at Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. They had three children, and two were still living in 1900.
After the war, the family lived for a while in New Hampshire before finally settling in Fitchburg, MA.
Charles died on 1 May 1902 at Fitchburg, MA. He was 64 years, 7 months and 21 days old.
From the "Fitchburg Sentinel," 2 May 1902:
His Last Roll Call:
Veteran of Post 19 Joins His Comrades Beyond the River.
Charles F. Southwick, a veteran of the Civil War and Junior Vice Commander of Post 19, G. A. R., was stricken with apoplexy at his residence, 20 Wood street, Wednesday forenoon. He had been employed as a machinist for many years by C. H. Brown & Co., and worked steadily at the shop up to Tuesday night, though his health has not been firm of late. Not feeling as well as usual he did not go to the shop Wednesday, but walked out in the morning. He had laid down to rest when the stroke came. Dr. Rice was called and was with him several hours but Mr. Southwick did not regain consciousness and died at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Southwick was born at Northbridge 64 years ago. He learned the machines trade before the Civil War and after his discharge from the army he worked at Nashua for Davis & Rollins Engine works. He next manufactured ?? hardware on his own about Nashua. He came to Fitchburg in 1877 and worked for about two years for the Fitchburg Machine works.
He had been in the employ of C. H. Brown & Co. since June 3, 1879 and his specialty was building connecting ?? engines.
Mr. Southwick enlisted from Northbridge July 12, 1861 in Company D 15th Mass regt and did picket duty along the Potomac near Poolesville during the following autumn and was present at the disastrous Battle of Ball's Bluff. In the following spring the regiment took part in the peninsular campaign, but Commrade Southwick was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability, April 17, 1862.
He married Cornelia J. Howard of Ashby, July 3, 1863 in Grafton. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ina M. Boutelle of Southbridge, and Miss Emma F. Southwick, who lives at home, also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fenner of Ayer and Mrs. Sarah Dennison of Waltham; one brother, Frank B. Southwick of Worcester. Mr. Southwick's mother, Mrs. Ruth N. Southwick of Ayer also survivers. She is 84 years old.
He was a member of a Masonic lodge at Nashua and of Plymouth Colony Pilgrim Fathers of this city. He was a faithful workman, popular with numerous associates, and respected by all who knew him.
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