SettingsAmerican Civil War prisoners of war
Abel Streight
Abel D. Streight (June 17, 1828 – May 27, 1892) was a peace time lumber merchant and publisher, and was a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Abel D. Streight (June 17, 1828 – May 27, 1892) was a peace time lumber merchant and publisher, and was a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Abram Fulkerson
Abram Fulkerson (May 13, 1834 – December 17, 1902) was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a Virginia lawyer and politician.
Abram Fulkerson (May 13, 1834 – December 17, 1902) was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a Virginia lawyer and politician.
Addison S. McClure
Addison S. McClure (October 10, 1839 - April 17, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Addison S. McClure (October 10, 1839 - April 17, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Albion W. Tourgée
Albion Winegar Tourgée (May 2, 1838 – May 21, 1905) was an American soldier, Radical Republican, lawyer, judge, novelist, and diplomat.
Albion Winegar Tourgée (May 2, 1838 – May 21, 1905) was an American soldier, Radical Republican, lawyer, judge, novelist, and diplomat.
Alexander Davis
Alexander Mathews Davis (January 17, 1833 – September 25, 1889) was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.
Alexander Mathews Davis (January 17, 1833 – September 25, 1889) was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia.
Alexander Hart
Alexander Hart was a major in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Alexander Hart was a major in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Alexander W. Reynolds
Alexander Welch Reynolds (April 1816 or August 1817–May 26, 1876) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War, primarily fighting i...
Alexander Welch Reynolds (April 1816 or August 1817–May 26, 1876) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War, primarily fighting i...
Alfred Cumming (general)
Alfred Cumming (January 30, 1829 – December 5, 1910) was a brigadier general for the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
Alfred Cumming (January 30, 1829 – December 5, 1910) was a brigadier general for the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
Alfred M. Wood
Alfred M. Wood (April 19, 1825 – July 28, 1895) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Alfred M. Wood (April 19, 1825 – July 28, 1895) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Alpheus Baker
Alpheus Baker (May 28, 1828 – October 21, 1891) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Alpheus Baker (May 28, 1828 – October 21, 1891) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Andrew Talcott
Andrew Talcott (1797 -1883) was an American civil engineer and close friend of Civil War General Robert E. Lee.
Andrew Talcott (1797 -1883) was an American civil engineer and close friend of Civil War General Robert E. Lee.
August Willich
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
August Willich, born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of Communism in Germany.
Benjamin F. Potts
Benjamin Franklin Potts was a lawyer, politician, and soldier from the state of Ohio who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, as well as a postbellum Governor of ...
Benjamin Franklin Potts was a lawyer, politician, and soldier from the state of Ohio who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, as well as a postbellum Governor of ...
Birkett D. Fry
Birkett Davenport Fry (June 24, 1822 – January 21, 1891) was an adventurer, soldier, lawyer, cotton manufacturer, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Birkett Davenport Fry (June 24, 1822 – January 21, 1891) was an adventurer, soldier, lawyer, cotton manufacturer, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Boston Corbett
Thomas P. "Boston" Corbett was the Union Army soldier who shot and killed Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Thomas P. "Boston" Corbett was the Union Army soldier who shot and killed Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Carter L. Stevenson
Carter Littlepage Stevenson, Jr. (September 21, 1817 – August 15, 1888) was a career military officer, serving in the United States Army in several antebellum wars and then in the Confeder...
Carter Littlepage Stevenson, Jr. (September 21, 1817 – August 15, 1888) was a career military officer, serving in the United States Army in several antebellum wars and then in the Confeder...
Charles Cardwell McCabe
Charles Cardwell McCabe was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist pastor, an Army chaplain during the American Civil War, a Church executive chiefly in the field of fundraising, a...
Charles Cardwell McCabe was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist pastor, an Army chaplain during the American Civil War, a Church executive chiefly in the field of fundraising, a...
Charles Clark (governor)
Charles Clark was a Mississippi Democratic political figure, as well as a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Clark was a Mississippi Democratic political figure, as well as a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Frederick Crisp
Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 – October 23, 1896) was a United States political figure.
Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 – October 23, 1896) was a United States political figure.
Charles G. Conn
Charles Gerard Conn (January 29, 1844 – January 5, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Charles Gerard Conn (January 29, 1844 – January 5, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Charles K. Graham
Charles Kinnaird Graham (June 3, 1824 – April 15, 1889) was a sailor in the antebellum United States Navy, attorney, and later a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civ...
Charles Kinnaird Graham (June 3, 1824 – April 15, 1889) was a sailor in the antebellum United States Navy, attorney, and later a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civ...
Charles Read (naval officer)
Charles William Read (May 12, 1840 – January 25, 1890), nicknamed "Savvy", was an officer in the antebellum United States Navy and then in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War.
Charles William Read (May 12, 1840 – January 25, 1890), nicknamed "Savvy", was an officer in the antebellum United States Navy and then in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War.
Christopher Columbus Nash
Christopher Columbus Nash was a merchant and a Democratic sheriff in Grant Parish, Louisiana, who in 1873 led a company of white militiamen to regain control of the parish courthouse in Colfax,...
Christopher Columbus Nash was a merchant and a Democratic sheriff in Grant Parish, Louisiana, who in 1873 led a company of white militiamen to regain control of the parish courthouse in Colfax,...
Claudius W. Sears
Claudius Wistar Sears (November 8, 1817 – February 15, 1891) was an United States Army officer, an educator, and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Claudius Wistar Sears (November 8, 1817 – February 15, 1891) was an United States Army officer, an educator, and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Collett Leventhorpe
Collett Leventhorpe (May 15, 1815 – December 1, 1889) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Collett Leventhorpe (May 15, 1815 – December 1, 1889) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Daniel Govan
Daniel Chevilette Govan (July 4, 1829 – March 12, 1911) was an American miner, planter, and soldier.
Daniel Chevilette Govan (July 4, 1829 – March 12, 1911) was an American miner, planter, and soldier.
Daniel Weisiger Adams
Daniel Weisiger Adams (May 1, 1821 – June 13, 1872) was a noted lawyer and a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Daniel Weisiger Adams (May 1, 1821 – June 13, 1872) was a noted lawyer and a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
David P. Jenkins
David P. Jenkins (August 26, 1823 – March 30, 1915), was an American attorney, soldier, businessman and philanthropist who homesteaded Spokane, Washington.
David P. Jenkins (August 26, 1823 – March 30, 1915), was an American attorney, soldier, businessman and philanthropist who homesteaded Spokane, Washington.
Dorence Atwater
Dorence Atwater (February 3, 1845 – November 26, 1910) was a Union Army soldier, merchant, entrepreneur, and United States Consul to Tahiti.
Dorence Atwater (February 3, 1845 – November 26, 1910) was a Union Army soldier, merchant, entrepreneur, and United States Consul to Tahiti.
Edmund English
Edmund English was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness in the American Civil War.
Edmund English was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness in the American Civil War.
Edward A. Pollard
Edward Alfred Pollard (27 February 1832–17 December 1872), American journalist, was born in Nelson County, Virginia, on 27 February 1832.
Edward Alfred Pollard (27 February 1832–17 December 1872), American journalist, was born in Nelson County, Virginia, on 27 February 1832.
Edward Douglass White
Edward Douglass White, Jr. (November 3, 1844 May 19, 1921), American politician and jurist, was a United States senator, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the ninth Chief...
Edward Douglass White, Jr. (November 3, 1844 May 19, 1921), American politician and jurist, was a United States senator, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the ninth Chief...
Edward Johnson (general)
Edward Johnson (April 16, 1816 – March 2, 1873), also known as Allegheny Johnson (sometimes spelled Alleghany), was a United States Army officer and a Confederate general in th...
Edward Johnson (April 16, 1816 – March 2, 1873), also known as Allegheny Johnson (sometimes spelled Alleghany), was a United States Army officer and a Confederate general in th...
Edward McKendree Bounds
Edward McKendree Bounds was a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and author of eleven books, nine of which focused on the subject of prayer.
Edward McKendree Bounds was a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and author of eleven books, nine of which focused on the subject of prayer.
Edwin H. Stoughton
Edwin Henry Stoughton (June 23, 1838 - December 25, 1868), was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a lawyer.
Edwin Henry Stoughton (June 23, 1838 - December 25, 1868), was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a lawyer.
Elihu H. Mason
Elihu Harlam Mason (March 23, 1831 – September 24, 1896) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor...
Elihu Harlam Mason (March 23, 1831 – September 24, 1896) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor...
Emil Frey
Emil Johann Rudolf Frey (October 24, 1838 – December 24, 1922) was a Swiss politician, soldier in the American Civil War and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1890–1897).
Emil Johann Rudolf Frey (October 24, 1838 – December 24, 1922) was a Swiss politician, soldier in the American Civil War and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1890–1897).
Federico Fernández Cavada
Colonel Federico Fernández Cavada was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Colonel Federico Fernández Cavada was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Francis Amasa Walker
Francis Amasa Walker was an American economist, statistician, journalist, educator, academic administrator, and military officer in the Union Army.
Francis Amasa Walker was an American economist, statistician, journalist, educator, academic administrator, and military officer in the Union Army.
Francis B. De Witt
Francis Byron De Witt (March 11, 1849 - March 21, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Francis Byron De Witt (March 11, 1849 - March 21, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Francis J. Herron
Francis Jay Herron (February 17, 1837 – January 8, 1902), was a Union general during the American Civil War.
Francis Jay Herron (February 17, 1837 – January 8, 1902), was a Union general during the American Civil War.
Francis Lubbock
Francis Richard Lubbock (October 16, 1815 – June 22, 1905) was the ninth Governor of Texas and was in office during the American Civil War.
Francis Richard Lubbock (October 16, 1815 – June 22, 1905) was the ninth Governor of Texas and was in office during the American Civil War.
Francis Wayland Parker
Francis Wayland Parker (October 9, 1837March 2, 1902) was a pioneer of the progressive school movement in the United States.
Francis Wayland Parker (October 9, 1837March 2, 1902) was a pioneer of the progressive school movement in the United States.
Franklin Gardner
Franklin Gardner (January 29, 1823 – April 29, 1873) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, best noted for his service at the Siege of Port Hudson.
Franklin Gardner (January 29, 1823 – April 29, 1873) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, best noted for his service at the Siege of Port Hudson.
Frederick Crocker
Frederick Crocker (1821-1911) was an American naval commander and US consul.
Frederick Crocker (1821-1911) was an American naval commander and US consul.
George A. McCall
George Archibald McCall was a United States Army officer who became a brigadier general and prisoner of war during the American Civil War.
George Archibald McCall was a United States Army officer who became a brigadier general and prisoner of war during the American Civil War.
George Crook
George R. Crook was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
George R. Crook was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
George Gordon (Civil War General)
George Washington Gordon (October 5, 1836 – August 9, 1911) was a general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George Washington Gordon (October 5, 1836 – August 9, 1911) was a general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George H. Steuart (brigadier general)
George Hume Steuart was an American military officer who served thirteen years in the United States Army, then resigned his commission at the start of the American Civil War, joined the Confeder...
George Hume Steuart was an American military officer who served thirteen years in the United States Army, then resigned his commission at the start of the American Civil War, joined the Confeder...
George Haven Putnam
George Haven Putnam, A.M., Litt.D. (April 2, 1844 – February 27, 1930) was an American soldier, publisher, and author.
George Haven Putnam, A.M., Litt.D. (April 2, 1844 – February 27, 1930) was an American soldier, publisher, and author.
George K. Brady
George K. Brady (December 9, 1838 - January 20, 1899) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the second commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 1, 1870 to September...
George K. Brady (December 9, 1838 - January 20, 1899) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the second commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 1, 1870 to September...
George L. Willard
George Lamb Willard (August 15, 1827 – July 2, 1863) was an officer in the Union Army who commanded a New York regiment and, briefly, a brigade in the American Civil War.
George Lamb Willard (August 15, 1827 – July 2, 1863) was an officer in the Union Army who commanded a New York regiment and, briefly, a brigade in the American Civil War.
George Stoneman
George Stoneman, Jr. (August 8, 1822 – September 5, 1894) was a career United States Army officer, a Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, and the 15th governor of California between ...
George Stoneman, Jr. (August 8, 1822 – September 5, 1894) was a career United States Army officer, a Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, and the 15th governor of California between ...
George W. Guess
George William Guess (1822 - 18 Jul 1868) was mayor of Dallas, Texas (1866–1868).
George William Guess (1822 - 18 Jul 1868) was mayor of Dallas, Texas (1866–1868).
Harry Gilmor
Harry W. Gilmor (January 24, 1838 – March 4, 1883) served as Baltimore City Police Commissioner in the 1870s, but he was most noted as a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civ...
Harry W. Gilmor (January 24, 1838 – March 4, 1883) served as Baltimore City Police Commissioner in the 1870s, but he was most noted as a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civ...
Harry Yount
Henry S. Yount (March 18, 1839 – May 16, 1924) was an American Civil War soldier, mountain man, professional hunter and trapper, prospector, wilderness guide and packer, seasonal employee of the...
Henry S. Yount (March 18, 1839 – May 16, 1924) was an American Civil War soldier, mountain man, professional hunter and trapper, prospector, wilderness guide and packer, seasonal employee of the...
Hazen S. Pingree
Hazen Stuart Pingree was a four-term Republican mayor of Detroit and the 24th Governor of the US state of Michigan.
Hazen Stuart Pingree was a four-term Republican mayor of Detroit and the 24th Governor of the US state of Michigan.
Henry Brevard Davidson
Henry Brevard Davidson (January 28, 1831 – March 4, 1899) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the United States Army in the West and later was a brigadier general in the Confe...
Henry Brevard Davidson (January 28, 1831 – March 4, 1899) was a career soldier who served as an officer in the United States Army in the West and later was a brigadier general in the Confe...
Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Henry Dickerson McDaniel (September 4, 1836 July 25, 1926) was the 52nd Governor of Georgia from 1883 to 1886.
Henry Dickerson McDaniel (September 4, 1836 July 25, 1926) was the 52nd Governor of Georgia from 1883 to 1886.
Henry Lee Morey
Henry Lee Morey was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and a politician and U. S. Congressman after the war.
Henry Lee Morey was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and a politician and U. S. Congressman after the war.
Henry M. Hoyt
Henry Martyn Hoyt, Sr. (June 8, 1830 – December 1, 1892) was the 18th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1883, as well as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War.
Henry Martyn Hoyt, Sr. (June 8, 1830 – December 1, 1892) was the 18th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1883, as well as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War.
Henry Martyn Lazelle
Henry Martyn Lazelle was a career officer in the United States Army who served as Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy from 1879 to 1882.
Henry Martyn Lazelle was a career officer in the United States Army who served as Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy from 1879 to 1882.
Henry R. Jackson
Henry Rootes Jackson was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Rootes Jackson was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Hiram B. Granbury
Hiram Bronson Granbury (March 1, 1831 – November 30, 1864) was a lawyer and county judge in Texas before the American Civil War ("Civil War").
Hiram Bronson Granbury (March 1, 1831 – November 30, 1864) was a lawyer and county judge in Texas before the American Civil War ("Civil War").
Horace Harmon Lurton
Horace Harmon Lurton (February 26, 1844 – July 12, 1914) was an American jurist who served for four years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Horace Harmon Lurton (February 26, 1844 – July 12, 1914) was an American jurist who served for four years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Hylan B. Lyon
Hylan Benton Lyon (February 22, 1836 – April 25, 1907) was a career officer in the United States Army until the start of the American Civil War, when he resigned rather than fight against ...
Hylan Benton Lyon (February 22, 1836 – April 25, 1907) was a career officer in the United States Army until the start of the American Civil War, when he resigned rather than fight against ...
Immortal Six Hundred
These men became known in the South as the Immortal Six Hundred.
These men became known in the South as the Immortal Six Hundred.
Isaac R. Trimble
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (May 15, 1802 – January 2, 1888) was a United States Army officer, a civil engineer, a prominent railroad construction superintendent and executive, and a Confederat...
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (May 15, 1802 – January 2, 1888) was a United States Army officer, a civil engineer, a prominent railroad construction superintendent and executive, and a Confederat...
J. Johnston Pettigrew
James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863) was an author, lawyer, linguist, diplomat, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863) was an author, lawyer, linguist, diplomat, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
James B. Ricketts
James Brewerton Ricketts was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a general in the Eastern Theater during the American Civil War.
James Brewerton Ricketts was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a general in the Eastern Theater during the American Civil War.
James D. Johnston
James D. Johnston was an officer in the United States Navy, then served as a commander in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War.
James D. Johnston was an officer in the United States Navy, then served as a commander in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War.
James Deshler
James Deshler (February 18, 1833 – September 20, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a graduate of West Point.
James Deshler (February 18, 1833 – September 20, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a graduate of West Point.
James J. Archer
James Jay Archer (December 19, 1817 – October 24, 1864) was a lawyer and an officer in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War, and he later served as a general in the Confe...
James Jay Archer (December 19, 1817 – October 24, 1864) was a lawyer and an officer in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War, and he later served as a general in the Confe...
James L. Kemper
James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was a lawyer, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the 37th Governor of Virginia.
James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was a lawyer, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the 37th Governor of Virginia.
James Lide Coker
Major James Lide Coker Civil War veteran, founder of Sonoco, Coker College, businessman, merchant, banker, railroad man, industrialist, philanthropist.
Major James Lide Coker Civil War veteran, founder of Sonoco, Coker College, businessman, merchant, banker, railroad man, industrialist, philanthropist.
James Lorraine Geddes
James Lorraine Geddes (March 19, 1827 – February 21, 1887) was a soldier in India, a brigade commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War, college administrator and professor...
James Lorraine Geddes (March 19, 1827 – February 21, 1887) was a soldier in India, a brigade commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War, college administrator and professor...
James Murray Mason
James Murray Mason (November 3, 1798 April 28, 1871) was a United States Representative and United States Senator from Virginia.
James Murray Mason (November 3, 1798 April 28, 1871) was a United States Representative and United States Senator from Virginia.
Joel Dewey
Joel Allen Dewey (September 20, 1840 – June 17, 1873) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a lawyer.
Joel Allen Dewey (September 20, 1840 – June 17, 1873) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a lawyer.
John A. Buchanan
John Alexander Buchanan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and a judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
John Alexander Buchanan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and a judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
John Bratton
John Bratton (March 7, 1831 – January 12, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Bratton (March 7, 1831 – January 12, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John C. Brown
John Calvin Brown (January 6, 1827 August 17, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and the Governor of Tennessee from 1871 to 1875, the first Democrat to be elected to t...
John Calvin Brown (January 6, 1827 August 17, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and the Governor of Tennessee from 1871 to 1875, the first Democrat to be elected to t...
John C. Pemberton
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881), was a career United States Army officer who fought in the Seminole Wars and with distinction during the Mexican–American War.
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881), was a career United States Army officer who fought in the Seminole Wars and with distinction during the Mexican–American War.
John Edwin Holmes
John Edwin Holmes (1809–1863) was the first Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
John Edwin Holmes (1809–1863) was the first Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
John F. Reynolds
John Fulton Reynolds (September 20, 1820 – July 1, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War.
John Fulton Reynolds (September 20, 1820 – July 1, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War.
John G. B. Adams
John Gregory Bishop Adams (October 6, 1841 – October 19, 1900) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
John Gregory Bishop Adams (October 6, 1841 – October 19, 1900) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
John Gregg (CSA)
John Gregg (September 28, 1828 – October 7, 1864) was an American judge, politician, and general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Gregg (September 28, 1828 – October 7, 1864) was an American judge, politician, and general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John H. Kelly
John Herbert Kelly (March 31, 1840 – September 4, 1864) was a career United States Army officer.
John Herbert Kelly (March 31, 1840 – September 4, 1864) was a career United States Army officer.
John Hunt Morgan
John Hunt Morgan (June 1, 1825 – September 4, 1864) was a Confederate general and cavalry officer in the American Civil War.
John Hunt Morgan (June 1, 1825 – September 4, 1864) was a Confederate general and cavalry officer in the American Civil War.
John Jackson Dickison
Colonel John Jackson Dickison, known as "The Swamp Fox", was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Colonel John Jackson Dickison, known as "The Swamp Fox", was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Lorimer Worden
John Lorimer Worden was a U.S. rear admiral who served in the American Civil War.
John Lorimer Worden was a U.S. rear admiral who served in the American Civil War.
John Mansfield
John Mansfield (August 1822 – May 6, 1896) was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of California from 1880 to 1883.
John Mansfield (August 1822 – May 6, 1896) was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of California from 1880 to 1883.
John Marshall Stone
John Marshall Stone was an American politician from Mississippi who served longer as Governor of that state than anyone else, from 1876 to 1882 and again from 1890 to 1896.
John Marshall Stone was an American politician from Mississippi who served longer as Governor of that state than anyone else, from 1876 to 1882 and again from 1890 to 1896.
John McElroy
John McElroy was an American printer, soldier, journalist and author, most known for writing the novel The Red Acorn and the four-volume Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons,...
John McElroy was an American printer, soldier, journalist and author, most known for writing the novel The Red Acorn and the four-volume Andersonville: A Story of Rebel Military Prisons,...
John Pegram (general)
John Pegram was a career soldier from Virginia who served as an officer in the United States Army and then as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John Pegram was a career soldier from Virginia who served as an officer in the United States Army and then as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John R. Jones
John Robert Jones (1827 – 1901) was Virginia businessman and soldier who was a controversial brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Robert Jones (1827 – 1901) was Virginia businessman and soldier who was a controversial brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John S. Mosby
John Singleton Mosby, nicknamed the "Gray Ghost", was a Confederate cavalry battalion commander in the American Civil War.
John Singleton Mosby, nicknamed the "Gray Ghost", was a Confederate cavalry battalion commander in the American Civil War.
John W. Frazer
John Wesley Frazer (January 6, 1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American soldier, planter, and businessman.
John Wesley Frazer (January 6, 1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American soldier, planter, and businessman.
John W. Sprague
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
Johnson K. Duncan
Johnson Kelly Duncan (March 19, 1827 – December 18, 1862) was one of the few generals in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War who was born and raised in the North.
Johnson Kelly Duncan (March 19, 1827 – December 18, 1862) was one of the few generals in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War who was born and raised in the North.
Joseph Grant Beale
Joseph Grant Beale was a Republican U.S. Representative from the state of Pennsylvania.
Joseph Grant Beale was a Republican U.S. Representative from the state of Pennsylvania.
Joseph H. Potter
Joseph Haydn Potter (October 12, 1822 – December 1, 1892) was a career soldier from the state of New Hampshire who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Joseph Haydn Potter (October 12, 1822 – December 1, 1892) was a career soldier from the state of New Hampshire who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Josiah Tattnall
Commodore Josiah Tattnall, Jr. (14 June 1794 – 14 June 1871) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, and the Mexican-American War.
Commodore Josiah Tattnall, Jr. (14 June 1794 – 14 June 1871) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, and the Mexican-American War.
José Manuel Gallegos
José Manuel Gallegos (October 30, 1815 – April 21, 1875) was a delegate to the US Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.
José Manuel Gallegos (October 30, 1815 – April 21, 1875) was a delegate to the US Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.
Libby Prison Escape
The Libby Prison Escape was one of the most famous (and successful) prison breaks during the American Civil War.
The Libby Prison Escape was one of the most famous (and successful) prison breaks during the American Civil War.
Lloyd Tilghman
Lloyd Tilghman (January 26, 1816–May 16, 1863) was a railroad construction engineer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War, killed at the Battle of Champion Hill.
Lloyd Tilghman (January 26, 1816–May 16, 1863) was a railroad construction engineer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War, killed at the Battle of Champion Hill.
Louis Hébert (Confederate Army officer)
Louis Hébert (1820–1901) was an American educator, civil engineer, writer and soldier who became a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Louis Hébert (1820–1901) was an American educator, civil engineer, writer and soldier who became a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Luigi Palma di Cesnola
Luigi Palma di Cesnola (July 29, 1832 – November 20, 1904), an Italian-American soldier and amateur archaeologist, was born in Rivarolo Canavese, near Turin.
Luigi Palma di Cesnola (July 29, 1832 – November 20, 1904), an Italian-American soldier and amateur archaeologist, was born in Rivarolo Canavese, near Turin.
M. Jeff Thompson
Meriwether Jeff Thompson was a brigadier general in the Missouri State Guard during the American Civil War.
Meriwether Jeff Thompson was a brigadier general in the Missouri State Guard during the American Civil War.
Marshall McDonald
Marshall McDonald was an American engineer, geologist, mineralogist, and fisheries scientist.
Marshall McDonald was an American engineer, geologist, mineralogist, and fisheries scientist.
Martin Luther Smith
Martin Luther Smith (September 9, 1819 – July 29, 1866) was an American soldier and civil engineer, serving as a major general in the Confederate States Army.
Martin Luther Smith (September 9, 1819 – July 29, 1866) was an American soldier and civil engineer, serving as a major general in the Confederate States Army.
Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Edwards Walker was an American feminist, abolitionist, prohibitionist, alleged spy, prisoner of war and surgeon.
Mary Edwards Walker was an American feminist, abolitionist, prohibitionist, alleged spy, prisoner of war and surgeon.
Melvin Baldwin
Melvin Riley Baldwin (April 12, 1838 – April 15, 1901) was a Representative from Minnesota.
Melvin Riley Baldwin (April 12, 1838 – April 15, 1901) was a Representative from Minnesota.
Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr.
Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. (January 10, 1809 – October 28, 1881) was an architect, civil engineer, politician, and a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. (January 10, 1809 – October 28, 1881) was an architect, civil engineer, politician, and a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Michael Corcoran
Michael Corcoran (September 21, 1827 – December 22, 1863) was an Irish American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a close confidant of President Abraham Lincoln.
Michael Corcoran (September 21, 1827 – December 22, 1863) was an Irish American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and a close confidant of President Abraham Lincoln.
Montgomery Dent Corse
Montgomery Dent Corse (March 14, 1816 – February 11, 1895) was an American banker, gold prospector, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War.
Montgomery Dent Corse (March 14, 1816 – February 11, 1895) was an American banker, gold prospector, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War.
Myles Keogh
Myles Walter Keogh was an Irishman who fought in Italy during the 1860 Papal War before volunteering for the Union side in the American Civil War.
Myles Walter Keogh was an Irishman who fought in Italy during the 1860 Papal War before volunteering for the Union side in the American Civil War.
Neal S. Dow
Neal S. Dow (March 20, 1804 – October 2, 1897), nicknamed the "Napoleon of Temperance" and the "Father of Prohibition", was mayor of Portland, Maine.
Neal S. Dow (March 20, 1804 – October 2, 1897), nicknamed the "Napoleon of Temperance" and the "Father of Prohibition", was mayor of Portland, Maine.
Norman J. Hall
Norman Jonathan Hall (1837 – May 26, 1867) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War, perhaps most noted for his defense of his sector of the Union line agains...
Norman Jonathan Hall (1837 – May 26, 1867) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War, perhaps most noted for his defense of his sector of the Union line agains...
Ole C. Johnson
Ole Johnson (February 23, 1838 - November 4, 1886) was a Norwegian-American soldier in the American Civil War who served with the Scandinavian Regiment.
Ole Johnson (February 23, 1838 - November 4, 1886) was a Norwegian-American soldier in the American Civil War who served with the Scandinavian Regiment.
Orlando B. Willcox
Orlando Bolivar Willcox (April 16, 1823 – May 11, 1907) was an American soldier who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Orlando Bolivar Willcox (April 16, 1823 – May 11, 1907) was an American soldier who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Pennock Huey
Pennock Huey (March 1, 1828 – September 28, 1903) was an officer and cavalry brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Pennock Huey (March 1, 1828 – September 28, 1903) was an officer and cavalry brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Rees G. Richards
Rees G. Richards was an American Republican politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1882 to 1884.
Rees G. Richards was an American Republican politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1882 to 1884.
Richard S. Ewell
Richard Stoddert Ewell (February 8, 1817 – January 25, 1872) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Richard Stoddert Ewell (February 8, 1817 – January 25, 1872) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Robert Clayton Maffett
Robert Clayton Maffett (about 1836 – April 26, 1865) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Clayton Maffett (about 1836 – April 26, 1865) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Kingston Scott
Robert Kingston Scott (July 8, 1826 August 12, 1900) was an American Republican politician, the 74th Governor of South Carolina, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Kingston Scott (July 8, 1826 August 12, 1900) was an American Republican politician, the 74th Governor of South Carolina, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Roger Atkinson Pryor
Roger Atkinson Pryor was a newspaper editor and politician in Virginia who became known for his fiery oratory in favor of secession; he was elected both to national and Confederate office, and s...
Roger Atkinson Pryor was a newspaper editor and politician in Virginia who became known for his fiery oratory in favor of secession; he was elected both to national and Confederate office, and s...
Roger Hanson
Roger Weightman Hanson (August 27, 1827 – January 4, 1863) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Roger Weightman Hanson (August 27, 1827 – January 4, 1863) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Rufus Barringer
Rufus Clay Barringer was a North Carolina lawyer, politician, and American Civil War brigadier general.
Rufus Clay Barringer was a North Carolina lawyer, politician, and American Civil War brigadier general.
Russell A. Alger
Russell Alexander Alger was the 20th Governor and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan and also U.S. Secretary of War during the Presidential administration of William McKinley.
Russell Alexander Alger was the 20th Governor and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan and also U.S. Secretary of War during the Presidential administration of William McKinley.
Samuel Barron (1809 – 1888)
Samuel Barron (November 28, 1809 – February 26, 1888) was a United States, and later Confederate naval officer, acting as a representative in Europe for the Confederacy during the American...
Samuel Barron (November 28, 1809 – February 26, 1888) was a United States, and later Confederate naval officer, acting as a representative in Europe for the Confederacy during the American...
Samuel J. Gholson
Samuel Jameson Gholson (May 19, 1808 – October 16, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi, as well as a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Samuel Jameson Gholson (May 19, 1808 – October 16, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi, as well as a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Samuel W. Preston
Samuel W. Preston (6 April 1840 – 15 January 1865) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Samuel W. Preston (6 April 1840 – 15 January 1865) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Seth Barton
Seth Maxwell Barton (September 8, 1829 – April 11, 1900) was a United States Army officer and, then, a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Seth Maxwell Barton (September 8, 1829 – April 11, 1900) was a United States Army officer and, then, a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Simon Bolivar Buckner (April 1, 1823 – January 8, 1914) fought in the United States Army in the Mexican–American War and in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Simon Bolivar Buckner (April 1, 1823 – January 8, 1914) fought in the United States Army in the Mexican–American War and in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Stovepipe Johnson
Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson was an antebellum Western frontiersman and later an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson was an antebellum Western frontiersman and later an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Theodore W. Brevard
Theodore Washington Brevard was an American military officer best known for having served in the Confederate States Army.
Theodore Washington Brevard was an American military officer best known for having served in the Confederate States Army.
Thomas Benton Smith
Thomas Benton Smith (February 24, 1838 – May 21, 1923) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Benton Smith (February 24, 1838 – May 21, 1923) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Clement Fletcher
Thomas Clement Fletcher (January 21, 1827 March 25, 1899) was the 18th Governor of Missouri during the latter stages of the American Civil War and the early part of Reconstruction.
Thomas Clement Fletcher (January 21, 1827 March 25, 1899) was the 18th Governor of Missouri during the latter stages of the American Civil War and the early part of Reconstruction.
Thomas Hines
Thomas Henry Hines (October 8, 1838 – January 23, 1898) was a Confederate spy during the American Civil War.
Thomas Henry Hines (October 8, 1838 – January 23, 1898) was a Confederate spy during the American Civil War.
Thomas J. Higgins
Thomas J. Higgins (June 8, 1831 – August 15, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, ...
Thomas J. Higgins (June 8, 1831 – August 15, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, ...
Thomas Turpin Crittenden
Thomas Turpin Crittenden (October 16, 1825 – September 5, 1905) was a Union general in the American Civil War.
Thomas Turpin Crittenden (October 16, 1825 – September 5, 1905) was a Union general in the American Civil War.
Thomas Weir (American soldier)
Captain Thomas Benton Weir (1838–1876) was an officer in the 7th Cavalry Regiment (United States), notable for his participation in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last ...
Captain Thomas Benton Weir (1838–1876) was an officer in the 7th Cavalry Regiment (United States), notable for his participation in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last ...
Trusten Polk
Trusten Polk (May 29, 1811 April 16, 1876) served as both the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.
Trusten Polk (May 29, 1811 April 16, 1876) served as both the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.
Urban A. Woodbury
Urban Andrain Woodbury (July 11, 1838 - April 15, 1915) was an American Civil War veteran, an entrepreneur and a U.S. politician of the Republican Party.
Urban Andrain Woodbury (July 11, 1838 - April 15, 1915) was an American Civil War veteran, an entrepreneur and a U.S. politician of the Republican Party.
Van H. Manning
Vannoy Hartrog Manning was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi and an officer in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Vannoy Hartrog Manning was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi and an officer in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Walter Harriman (governor)
Walter Harriman (April 8, 1817 July 25, 1884) was an American preacher, merchant, soldier, and politician who served two terms as the Governor of New Hampshire.
Walter Harriman (April 8, 1817 July 25, 1884) was an American preacher, merchant, soldier, and politician who served two terms as the Governor of New Hampshire.
Warner Miller
Warner Miller (August 12, 1838 March 21, 1918) was a Representative and a United States Senator from New York.
Warner Miller (August 12, 1838 March 21, 1918) was a Representative and a United States Senator from New York.
William A. Webb
William A. Webb was an American sailor and Mexican-American War veteran who resigned his United States Navy commission after more than 20 years of service to join the Confederate States Navy in ...
William A. Webb was an American sailor and Mexican-American War veteran who resigned his United States Navy commission after more than 20 years of service to join the Confederate States Navy in ...
William Andrew Quarles
William Andrew Quarles (July 4, 1825 – December 28, 1893) was a Tennessee lawyer, politician, railroad executive, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Andrew Quarles (July 4, 1825 – December 28, 1893) was a Tennessee lawyer, politician, railroad executive, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Beall
William Nelson Rector Beall (March 20, 1825 – July 25, 1883) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Nelson Rector Beall (March 20, 1825 – July 25, 1883) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Dudley Chipley
William Dudley Chipley (June 6, 1840 – December 1, 1897) was an American railroad tycoon and statesman.
William Dudley Chipley (June 6, 1840 – December 1, 1897) was an American railroad tycoon and statesman.
William Dwight
William Dwight, Jr. (1831–1888), was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
William Dwight, Jr. (1831–1888), was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
William Edwin Baldwin
William Edwin Baldwin (July 28, 1827 – February 19, 1864) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
William Edwin Baldwin (July 28, 1827 – February 19, 1864) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
William Farrand Prosser
William Farrand Prosser (March 16, 1834 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania – September 23, 1911 in Seattle, Washington) Tennessee and Washington state politician.
William Farrand Prosser (March 16, 1834 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania – September 23, 1911 in Seattle, Washington) Tennessee and Washington state politician.
William H. F. Payne
William Henry Fitzhugh Payne (January 27, 1830 – March 29, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Henry Fitzhugh Payne (January 27, 1830 – March 29, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William H. Upham
William Henry Upham was a soldier, businessman, and politician who served as the 18th Governor of Wisconsin.
William Henry Upham was a soldier, businessman, and politician who served as the 18th Governor of Wisconsin.
William Haines Lytle
William Haines Lytle (November 2, 1826 – September 20, 1863) was a politician in Ohio, renowned poet, and military officer in the United States Army during both the Mexican-American War an...
William Haines Lytle (November 2, 1826 – September 20, 1863) was a politician in Ohio, renowned poet, and military officer in the United States Army during both the Mexican-American War an...
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee (May 31, 1837 – October 15, 1891), known as Rooney Lee or W.H.F. Lee, was the second son of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Randolph Custis.
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee (May 31, 1837 – October 15, 1891), known as Rooney Lee or W.H.F. Lee, was the second son of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Randolph Custis.
William Hinson Cole
William Hinson Cole (January 11, 1837 – July 8, 1886) was an American politician and Congressman from Maryland.
William Hinson Cole (January 11, 1837 – July 8, 1886) was an American politician and Congressman from Maryland.
William Lewis Cabell
William Lewis Cabell (January 1, 1827 – February 21, 1911) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and later served as Mayor of Dallas, Texas.
William Lewis Cabell (January 1, 1827 – February 21, 1911) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and later served as Mayor of Dallas, Texas.
William Lowndes Calhoun
William Lowndes Calhoun (November 23, 1837November 16, 1908) was an American attorney and politician from the state of Georgia who served as the 26th Mayor of Atlanta.
William Lowndes Calhoun (November 23, 1837November 16, 1908) was an American attorney and politician from the state of Georgia who served as the 26th Mayor of Atlanta.
William Porcher DuBose
William Porcher DuBose (April 11, 1836-August 18, 1918) was an American priest and theologian in the Episcopal Church in the United States.
William Porcher DuBose (April 11, 1836-August 18, 1918) was an American priest and theologian in the Episcopal Church in the United States.
William R. Brewster
William Root Brewster (July 27, 1828 – December 13, 1869) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded a regiment in the famed Excelsior Brigade of the Army...
William Root Brewster (July 27, 1828 – December 13, 1869) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War who commanded a regiment in the famed Excelsior Brigade of the Army...
William T. Glassell
William Thornton Glassell (January 15, 1831 - January 28, 1879) was an officer in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War.
William Thornton Glassell (January 15, 1831 - January 28, 1879) was an officer in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War.
William Taylor (Medal of Honor)
William Taylor (1836 – April 6, 1902) was a Union Army soldier and officer during the American Civil War.
William Taylor (1836 – April 6, 1902) was a Union Army soldier and officer during the American Civil War.
Zenas Bliss
Zenas Randall Bliss (April 17, 1835 – January 2, 1900) was an officer and general in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Zenas Randall Bliss (April 17, 1835 – January 2, 1900) was an officer and general in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.