SettingsPeople of Louisiana in the American Civil War
Adolph Meyer
Adolph Meyer was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
Adolph Meyer was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
Albert Estopinal
Albert Estopinal, Sr. (January 30, 1845 – April 28, 1919), was a sugar cane planter from St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, who served as a Democrat in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature...
Albert Estopinal, Sr. (January 30, 1845 – April 28, 1919), was a sugar cane planter from St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, who served as a Democrat in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature...
Albert G. Blanchard
Albert Gallatin Blanchard (September 6, 1810 – June 21, 1891) was a general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
Albert Gallatin Blanchard (September 6, 1810 – June 21, 1891) was a general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
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.
Alexandre Etienne DeClouet
Alexandre Etienne DeClout (June 9, 1812 - June 26, 1890) was a prominent Confederate politician.
Alexandre Etienne DeClout (June 9, 1812 - June 26, 1890) was a prominent Confederate politician.
Alfred Mouton
Jean-Jacques-Alfred-Alexandre "Alfred" Mouton was a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Jean-Jacques-Alfred-Alexandre "Alfred" Mouton was a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Allen Thomas (general)
Allen Thomas was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Allen Thomas was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Andre Cailloux
Andre Cailloux (1825 – May 27, 1863) was one of the first black officers in the Union Army to be killed in combat during the American Civil War.
Andre Cailloux (1825 – May 27, 1863) was one of the first black officers in the Union Army to be killed in combat during the American Civil War.
Antoine James de Marigny
Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville (also known as Antoine James de Marigny and Mandeville DeMarigny) was the son of Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville and the son-in-law...
Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville (also known as Antoine James de Marigny and Mandeville DeMarigny) was the son of Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville and the son-in-law...
Benjamin F. Jonas
Benjamin Franklin Jonas (July 19, 1834 December 21, 1911) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Louisiana and an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Benjamin Franklin Jonas (July 19, 1834 December 21, 1911) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Louisiana and an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Benjamin Flanders
Benjamin Franklin Flanders (January 26, 1816 – March 13, 1896) was appointed the 21st Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction and was Mayor of New Orleans.
Benjamin Franklin Flanders (January 26, 1816 – March 13, 1896) was appointed the 21st Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction and was Mayor of New Orleans.
Benjamin M. Palmer
Benjamin Morgan Palmer (January 25, 1818 – May 25, 1902), an orator and Presbyterian theologian, was the first moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.
Benjamin Morgan Palmer (January 25, 1818 – May 25, 1902), an orator and Presbyterian theologian, was the first moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.
Benjamin Morgan Harrod
Benjamin Morgan Harrod (February 19, 1837 – September 8, 1912) was an American civil engineer who from 1895 to 1902 directed the construction of the water and sewerage systems in his nativ...
Benjamin Morgan Harrod (February 19, 1837 – September 8, 1912) was an American civil engineer who from 1895 to 1902 directed the construction of the water and sewerage systems in his nativ...
Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was a career United States Army officer, and then a general in the Confederate States Army—a principal commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and later th...
Braxton Bragg was a career United States Army officer, and then a general in the Confederate States Army—a principal commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and later th...
Charles Gayarré
Charles Etienne Arthur Gayarre (January 9, 1805 – February 11, 1895) was an American historian born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Charles Etienne Arthur Gayarre (January 9, 1805 – February 11, 1895) was an American historian born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat (April 9, 1826 – June 27, 1862) was a Captain in the United States Army Volunteers during the Mexican War, Louisiana State Representative, lawyer, mercenary in Cuba...
Chatham Roberdeau Wheat (April 9, 1826 – June 27, 1862) was a Captain in the United States Army Volunteers during the Mexican War, Louisiana State Representative, lawyer, mercenary in Cuba...
Chester Bidwell Darrall
Chester Bidwell Darrall (June 24, 1842–January 1, 1908) was a Republican Congressman from Louisiana in the latter 19th Century.
Chester Bidwell Darrall (June 24, 1842–January 1, 1908) was a Republican Congressman from Louisiana in the latter 19th Century.
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,...
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 French Boyd
David French Boyd (October 5, 1834 – May 27, 1899) was a U.S. teacher and educational administrator.
David French Boyd (October 5, 1834 – May 27, 1899) was a U.S. teacher and educational administrator.
Donelson Caffery
Donelson Caffery (September 10, 1835 December 30, 1906) was an American politician from the state of Louisiana, a distinguished soldier in the American Civil War, and a sugar plantation owner.
Donelson Caffery (September 10, 1835 December 30, 1906) was an American politician from the state of Louisiana, a distinguished soldier in the American Civil War, and a sugar plantation owner.
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 Higgins (Confederate general)
Edward Higgins was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Edward Higgins was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Edward Sparrow
Edward Sparrow (December 29, 1810 – July 4, 1882) was a prominent Confederate States of America politician.
Edward Sparrow (December 29, 1810 – July 4, 1882) was a prominent Confederate States of America politician.
Emile La Sére
Emile La Sére (1802 – August 14, 1882) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the first district in the state of Louisiana.
Emile La Sére (1802 – August 14, 1882) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the first district in the state of Louisiana.
Francis T. Nicholls
Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls (August 20, 1834 January 4, 1912) was an American attorney, politician, judge, and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls (August 20, 1834 January 4, 1912) was an American attorney, politician, judge, and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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.
George Foster Shepley (Maine and Louisiana)
George Foster Shepley was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
George Foster Shepley was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
George H. Wells
George H. Wells (September 1, 1833 – February 1, 1905) was a Northern-born officer in the Army of the Confederate States of America and an attorney and Democratic politician in Lake Charles, Lou...
George H. Wells (September 1, 1833 – February 1, 1905) was a Northern-born officer in the Army of the Confederate States of America and an attorney and Democratic politician in Lake Charles, Lou...
Hamilton D. Coleman
Hamilton Dudley Coleman was a businessman and politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1889-1891.
Hamilton Dudley Coleman was a businessman and politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1889-1891.
Harry T. Hays
Harry Thompson Hays (April 14, 1820 – August 21, 1876) was an American Army officer serving in the Mexican-American War and a general who served in the Confederate Army during the American...
Harry Thompson Hays (April 14, 1820 – August 21, 1876) was an American Army officer serving in the Mexican-American War and a general who served in the Confederate Army during the American...
Henry Watkins Allen
Henry Watkins Allen was an American soldier and politician, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Watkins Allen was an American soldier and politician, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Ignacy Szymański
Ignacy Szymański Ignatius Szymanski, his father was Jakob Szymanski nicknamed Colonel Ski or Old Ski, was a Polish and American soldier.
Ignacy Szymański Ignatius Szymanski, his father was Jakob Szymanski nicknamed Colonel Ski or Old Ski, was a Polish and American soldier.
James B. Walton
James Burdge Walton served for two decades in the famed New Orleans militia unit the Washington Artillery.
James Burdge Walton served for two decades in the famed New Orleans militia unit the Washington Artillery.
Jean J. Beaufort
Jean Beaufort, (unknown - 1897) known also as John Joseph Beaufort, was a French-born corporal in the Union Army who was awarded a Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the American Civ...
Jean Beaufort, (unknown - 1897) known also as John Joseph Beaufort, was a French-born corporal in the Union Army who was awarded a Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the American Civ...
John Christian Keener
John Christian Keener (7 February 1819 – 19 January 1906) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1870.
John Christian Keener (7 February 1819 – 19 January 1906) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1870.
John Edward Bouligny
John Edward Bouligny (February 5, 1824 – February 20, 1864) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
John Edward Bouligny (February 5, 1824 – February 20, 1864) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
John Newell
John David Stokes Newell, Sr., was a Louisiana planter and lawyer who founded the Tensas Parish town of Newellton, which he named for his father, Edward D. Newell.
John David Stokes Newell, Sr., was a Louisiana planter and lawyer who founded the Tensas Parish town of Newellton, which he named for his father, Edward D. Newell.
John Slidell
John Slidell (1793 July 9, 1871) was an American politician, lawyer and businessman.
John Slidell (1793 July 9, 1871) was an American politician, lawyer and businessman.
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 H. Acklen
Joseph Hayes Acklen (May 20, 1850 – September 28, 1938) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
Joseph Hayes Acklen (May 20, 1850 – September 28, 1938) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
Leopold Caspari
Leopold Caspari was a French-born businessman and politician from Natchitoches, Louisiana, who, as a state representative in 1884 pushed for the establishment of Northwestern State University.
Leopold Caspari was a French-born businessman and politician from Natchitoches, Louisiana, who, as a state representative in 1884 pushed for the establishment of Northwestern State University.
Leroy Augustus Stafford
Leroy Augustus Stafford (April 13, 1822 – May 8, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Leroy Augustus Stafford (April 13, 1822 – May 8, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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.
Martin Freeman (sailor)
Martin Freeman (May 18, 1814 – September 11, 1894) was a civilian employee of the Union Navy during the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of...
Martin Freeman (May 18, 1814 – September 11, 1894) was a civilian employee of the Union Navy during the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of...
Matthew D. Lagan
Matthew Diamond Lagan was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1887 to 1889 and 1891 to 1893.
Matthew Diamond Lagan was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1887 to 1889 and 1891 to 1893.
Morris W. Morris
Morris W. Morris (September 4, 1844 - August 20, 1906) (aka Lewis Morrison) was a Jamaican-born American stage actor best known for his longtime performance in the role of "Mephistopheles"...
Morris W. Morris (September 4, 1844 - August 20, 1906) (aka Lewis Morrison) was a Jamaican-born American stage actor best known for his longtime performance in the role of "Mephistopheles"...
P. B. S. Pinchback
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback was the first non-white and first person of African American descent to become governor of a U.S. state.
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback was the first non-white and first person of African American descent to become governor of a U.S. state.
P. G. T. Beauregard
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a respected Louisiana-born American military officer, politician, inventor, writer, civil servant, and the first prominent general of the Confederate States...
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a respected Louisiana-born American military officer, politician, inventor, writer, civil servant, and the first prominent general of the Confederate States...
Paul Octave Hébert
Paul Octave Hébert (December 12, 1818 – August 29, 1880) was the 14th Governor of Louisiana from 1853–56 and a General in the Confederate Army.
Paul Octave Hébert (December 12, 1818 – August 29, 1880) was the 14th Governor of Louisiana from 1853–56 and a General in the Confederate Army.
Peter Youree
Peter Youree was an American businessman and banker from Shreveport, Louisiana, who in 1910 built his city's first skyscraper, the ten-story Commercial National Bank Building.
Peter Youree was an American businessman and banker from Shreveport, Louisiana, who in 1910 built his city's first skyscraper, the ten-story Commercial National Bank Building.
Pierre Adolphe Rost
Pierre Adolphe Rost was a Louisiana politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge, and plantation owner.
Pierre Adolphe Rost was a Louisiana politician, diplomat, lawyer, judge, and plantation owner.
Pierre Leon
Pierre Leon was a Captain of the Forecastle in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Pierre Leon was a Captain of the Forecastle in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Randall L. Gibson
Randall Lee Gibson (September 10, 1832 – December 15, 1892) was a U.S. Senator and a member of the House of Representatives from Louisiana.
Randall Lee Gibson (September 10, 1832 – December 15, 1892) was a U.S. Senator and a member of the House of Representatives from Louisiana.
Robert W. Loughery
Robert W. Loughery (February 2, 1820–1894) was a 19th century United States newspaper publisher and editor who worked for or owned newspapers in Louisiana and Texas.
Robert W. Loughery (February 2, 1820–1894) was a 19th century United States newspaper publisher and editor who worked for or owned newspapers in Louisiana and Texas.
Samuel A. Cartwright
Samuel Adolphus Cartwright (November 3, 1793 – May 2, 1863) was a physician who practiced in Mississippi and Louisiana in the antebellum United States.
Samuel Adolphus Cartwright (November 3, 1793 – May 2, 1863) was a physician who practiced in Mississippi and Louisiana in the antebellum United States.
St. John Richardson Liddell
St. John Richardson Liddell (September 6, 1815 – February 14, 1870) was a prominent Louisiana planter who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
St. John Richardson Liddell (September 6, 1815 – February 14, 1870) was a prominent Louisiana planter who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Stephen B. Packard
Stephen Bennett Packard (April 25, 1839 - January 31, 1922), a native of Maine, emerged as an important Republican politician in Louisiana during the era of Reconstruction.
Stephen Bennett Packard (April 25, 1839 - January 31, 1922), a native of Maine, emerged as an important Republican politician in Louisiana during the era of Reconstruction.
Theodore Gaillard Hunt
Theodore Gaillard Hunt (October 23, 1805 – November 15, 1893) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
Theodore Gaillard Hunt (October 23, 1805 – November 15, 1893) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana.
Thomas Egenton Hogg
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Thomas Jenkins Semmes
Thomas Jenkins Semmes (December 16, 1824 – June 23, 1899) was a lawyer and politician in the state of Louisiana who served in the Confederate States Senate during much of the American Civi...
Thomas Jenkins Semmes (December 16, 1824 – June 23, 1899) was a lawyer and politician in the state of Louisiana who served in the Confederate States Senate during much of the American Civi...
Thomas M. Scott
Thomas Moore Scott was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Thomas Moore Scott was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Thomas Overton Moore
Thomas Overton Moore (April 10, 1804– June 25, 1876) was an attorney and politician who was the 16th Governor of Louisiana from 1860 until 1864 during the American Civil War.
Thomas Overton Moore (April 10, 1804– June 25, 1876) was an attorney and politician who was the 16th Governor of Louisiana from 1860 until 1864 during the American Civil War.
Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument in Horse Cave
The Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument in Horse Cave is a monument between Horse Cave, Kentucky and Kentucky Down Under, off the main road between Horse Cave and I-65 on the Old Dixie Highway,...
The Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument in Horse Cave is a monument between Horse Cave, Kentucky and Kentucky Down Under, off the main road between Horse Cave and I-65 on the Old Dixie Highway,...
Walter H. Stevens
Walter Husted Stevens was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Walter Husted Stevens was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
William Bruce Mumford
William Bruce Mumford (died June 7, 1862) was a North Carolina native and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana who was hanged for tearing down a United States flag during the American Civil War.
William Bruce Mumford (died June 7, 1862) was a North Carolina native and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana who was hanged for tearing down a United States flag during the American Civil War.
William E. Starke
William Edwin Starke was a wealthy Gulf Coast businessman and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Edwin Starke was a wealthy Gulf Coast businessman and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William R. Peck
William Raine Peck (January 31, 1818 – January 22, 1871) was a wealthy American plantation owner, politician, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the America...
William Raine Peck (January 31, 1818 – January 22, 1871) was a wealthy American plantation owner, politician, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the America...
William Watson (sergeant)
William Watson (born 1826) was an author and soldier in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Watson (born 1826) was an author and soldier in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Zebulon York
Zebulon York (October 10, 1819 – August 5, 1900) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Zebulon York (October 10, 1819 – August 5, 1900) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.