SettingsPeople of Maryland in the American Civil War
Abel G. Cadwallader
Abel G. Cadwallader (1841 – July 6, 1907) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battl...
Abel G. Cadwallader (1841 – July 6, 1907) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battl...
Adalbert J. Volck
Adalbert J. Volck (1828–1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Bavaria.
Adalbert J. Volck (1828–1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Bavaria.
Alexander Alderman Semmes
Alexander Alderman Semmes (1825-September 22, 1885) was a career United States Navy officer, who served with distinction in the American Civil War.
Alexander Alderman Semmes (1825-September 22, 1885) was a career United States Navy officer, who served with distinction in the American Civil War.
Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson
Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson was the daughter of John C. Calhoun and the wife of Thomas Green Clemson, the Founder of Clemson University.
Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson was the daughter of John C. Calhoun and the wife of Thomas Green Clemson, the Founder of Clemson University.
Anthony Kennedy (Maryland)
Anthony Kennedy (December 21, 1810 July 31, 1892) was a United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1857 to 1863.
Anthony Kennedy (December 21, 1810 July 31, 1892) was a United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1857 to 1863.
Arnold Elzey
Arnold Elzey (Jones), Jr. (December 18, 1816 – February 21, 1871) was a soldier in both the United States Army and the Confederate Army, serving as a major general during the American Civi...
Arnold Elzey (Jones), Jr. (December 18, 1816 – February 21, 1871) was a soldier in both the United States Army and the Confederate Army, serving as a major general during the American Civi...
Augustus Bradford
Augustus Williamson Bradford (January 9, 1806– March 1, 1881), a Democrat, was the 32nd Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1862 to 1866.
Augustus Williamson Bradford (January 9, 1806– March 1, 1881), a Democrat, was the 32nd Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1862 to 1866.
Augustus Kilty
Rear Admiral Augustus Henry Kilty (November 25, 1807 – November 10, 1879) was a United States Navy officer who served during the Civil War.
Rear Admiral Augustus Henry Kilty (November 25, 1807 – November 10, 1879) was a United States Navy officer who served during the Civil War.
Barbara Fritchie
Barbara Fritchie, also known as Barbara Frietchie, and sometimes spelled Frietschie, was a Unionist during the Civil War.
Barbara Fritchie, also known as Barbara Frietchie, and sometimes spelled Frietschie, was a Unionist during the Civil War.
Benjamin Swearer
Benjamin Swearer (born May 18, 1825,- November 2, 1902) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in t...
Benjamin Swearer (born May 18, 1825,- November 2, 1902) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in t...
Bradley Tyler Johnson
Bradley Tyler Johnson (September 29, 1829 – October 5, 1903) was an American lawyer, soldier, and writer.
Bradley Tyler Johnson (September 29, 1829 – October 5, 1903) was an American lawyer, soldier, and writer.
Cadwalader Ringgold
Cadwalader Ringgold (1802–1867) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the United States Exploring Expedition, later headed an expedition to the Northwest and, after initially re...
Cadwalader Ringgold (1802–1867) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the United States Exploring Expedition, later headed an expedition to the Northwest and, after initially re...
Charles Benedict Calvert
Charles Benedict Calvert (August 23/24, 1808 – May 12, 1864) was a U.S. Congressman from the sixth district of Maryland, serving one term from 1861–1863.
Charles Benedict Calvert (August 23/24, 1808 – May 12, 1864) was a U.S. Congressman from the sixth district of Maryland, serving one term from 1861–1863.
Charles E. Phelps
Charles Edward Phelps rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army in the Civil War, served as a city councilman, a U.S. Congressman from the third district of Maryland, and received t...
Charles Edward Phelps rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army in the Civil War, served as a city councilman, a U.S. Congressman from the third district of Maryland, and received t...
Charles H. Stanley
Charles Harvey Stanley (November 20, 1842 – December 20, 1913) was a Prince George's County, Maryland lawyer and Democratic Party politician.
Charles Harvey Stanley (November 20, 1842 – December 20, 1913) was a Prince George's County, Maryland lawyer and Democratic Party politician.
Charles Marshall (colonel)
Charles Marshall (October 3, 1830 – April 19, 1902) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
Charles Marshall (October 3, 1830 – April 19, 1902) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
Charles Mynn Thruston
Charles Mynn Thruston was a soldier, farmer, politician, and a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Mynn Thruston was a soldier, farmer, politician, and a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Sidney Winder
Charles Sidney Winder (October 18, 1829 – August 9, 1862), was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general officer in the American Civil War.
Charles Sidney Winder (October 18, 1829 – August 9, 1862), was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general officer in the American Civil War.
Charles W. Flusser
Charles Williamson Flusser (September 27, 1832 – April 19, 1864) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Charles Williamson Flusser (September 27, 1832 – April 19, 1864) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Christian Fleetwood
Christian Abraham Fleetwood, was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, an editor, a musician, and a government official.
Christian Abraham Fleetwood, was a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, an editor, a musician, and a government official.
Cipriano Ferrandini
Cipriano Ferrandini (1823–1910) was a hairdresser from Corsica who emigrated to the United States, and established himself as the long-time barber and hairdresser in the basement of Barnum's Hot...
Cipriano Ferrandini (1823–1910) was a hairdresser from Corsica who emigrated to the United States, and established himself as the long-time barber and hairdresser in the basement of Barnum's Hot...
Daniel Lakin
Daniel Lakin (born 1834 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an American sailor who served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
Daniel Lakin (born 1834 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an American sailor who served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
Dixon S. Miles
Dixon Stansbury Miles (May 4, 1804 – September 16, 1862) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars.
Dixon Stansbury Miles (May 4, 1804 – September 16, 1862) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars.
Edward Donaldson
Edward Donaldson naval officer, was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
Edward Donaldson naval officer, was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
Edward Lea
Edward Lea (January 31, 1837 – January 1, 1863), was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Edward Lea (January 31, 1837 – January 1, 1863), was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Edward Ringold
Edward Ringold (born 1827, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy coxswain and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Edward Ringold (born 1827, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy coxswain and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Edwin Hanson Webster
Edwin Hanson Webster was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, serving the second district for two terms from 1859 until 1865.
Edwin Hanson Webster was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, serving the second district for two terms from 1859 until 1865.
F. D. Benteen
F. D. Benteen was an American sheet music publisher and composer during the 19th century, based out of Baltimore, Maryland.
F. D. Benteen was an American sheet music publisher and composer during the 19th century, based out of Baltimore, Maryland.
Francis Thomas
Francis Thomas was a Maryland politician who served as the 26th Governor of Maryland from 1842–1844.
Francis Thomas was a Maryland politician who served as the 26th Governor of Maryland from 1842–1844.
George Atzerodt
George Andreas Atzerodt was a conspirator, with John Wilkes Booth, in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
George Andreas Atzerodt was a conspirator, with John Wilkes Booth, in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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 H. Steuart (militia general)
Major General George H Steuart was a United States general who fought during the War of 1812, and later joined the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Major General George H Steuart was a United States general who fought during the War of 1812, and later joined the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
George William Brown
George William Brown was the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland from 1860 to 1861.
George William Brown was the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland from 1860 to 1861.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War.
Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War.
Harrison Phoebus
Harrison Phoebus (1840–1886) was an American 19th century entrepreneur and hotelier who became the leading citizen and namesake of the town of Phoebus in Elizabeth City County, near Fort Monroe,...
Harrison Phoebus (1840–1886) was an American 19th century entrepreneur and hotelier who became the leading citizen and namesake of the town of Phoebus in Elizabeth City County, near Fort Monroe,...
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...
Henry Winter Davis
Henry Winter Davis was a United States Representative from the 4th and 3rd congressional districts of Maryland, well known as one of the Radical Republicans during the Civil War.
Henry Winter Davis was a United States Representative from the 4th and 3rd congressional districts of Maryland, well known as one of the Radical Republicans during the Civil War.
Hiram Rhodes Revels
Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was the first non-white to serve in the United States Senate.
Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was the first non-white to serve in the United States Senate.
Horatio Gates Gibson
Horatio Gates Gibson (May 22, 1827 – April 27, 1924) was a career artillery officer in the United States Army, and brevet brigadier general in the American Civil War.
Horatio Gates Gibson (May 22, 1827 – April 27, 1924) was a career artillery officer in the United States Army, and brevet brigadier general in the American Civil War.
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...
Jacob Tome
Jacob Tome (August 13, 1810 – March 16, 1898) was an American philanthropist, politician, and the founder of the Tome School.
Jacob Tome (August 13, 1810 – March 16, 1898) was an American philanthropist, politician, and the founder of the Tome School.
James Buck
James Buck was an American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient and a sailor in the United States Navy.
James Buck was an American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient and a sailor in the United States Navy.
James Lowry Donaldson
James Lowry Donaldson (March 17, 1814 – November 4, 1885) was an American soldier and author.
James Lowry Donaldson (March 17, 1814 – November 4, 1885) was an American soldier and author.
James Monroe Deems
James Monroe Deems (1818–1901) was an American composer and music educator from Baltimore, Maryland, as well as a distinguished Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
James Monroe Deems (1818–1901) was an American composer and music educator from Baltimore, Maryland, as well as a distinguished Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
James Ryder Randall
James Ryder Randall (January 1, 1839 – January 15, 1908) was an American journalist and poet.
James Ryder Randall (January 1, 1839 – January 15, 1908) was an American journalist and poet.
John Creswell
John Angel James Creswell (November 18, 1828 December 23, 1891) was an American politician from Maryland.
John Angel James Creswell (November 18, 1828 December 23, 1891) was an American politician from Maryland.
John D. Ford
Rear Admiral John Donaldson Ford (19 May 1840 – 17 April 1918) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish–American War.
Rear Admiral John Donaldson Ford (19 May 1840 – 17 April 1918) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish–American War.
John G. Sproston
John Glendy Sproston (14 August 1828 – 8 June 1862) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Civil War.
John Glendy Sproston (14 August 1828 – 8 June 1862) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Civil War.
John H. Winder
John Henry Winder (February 7, 1800 – February 21, 1865) was a career United States Army officer who served with distinction during the Mexican War.
John Henry Winder (February 7, 1800 – February 21, 1865) was a career United States Army officer who served with distinction during the Mexican War.
John Henry Russell
Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
John Merryman
John Merryman was the petitioner in one of the best known habeas corpus cases of the American Civil War, a militia officer during the Civil War, and a Maryland politician.
John Merryman was the petitioner in one of the best known habeas corpus cases of the American Civil War, a militia officer during the Civil War, and a Maryland politician.
John Reese Kenly
John Reese Kenly (January 11, 1818 – December 20, 1891) was an American lawyer, and a Union general in the American Civil War.
John Reese Kenly (January 11, 1818 – December 20, 1891) was an American lawyer, and a Union general in the American Civil War.
John Thomas Scharf
John Thomas Scharf (May 1, 1843 – February 28, 1898) was a United States historian, author, journalist, antiquarian, politician, lawyer and Confederate States of America soldier and s...
John Thomas Scharf (May 1, 1843 – February 28, 1898) was a United States historian, author, journalist, antiquarian, politician, lawyer and Confederate States of America soldier and s...
John W. Garrett
John Work Garrett (July 31, 1820 – September 26, 1884) was an American banker, philanthropist, and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O).
John Work Garrett (July 31, 1820 – September 26, 1884) was an American banker, philanthropist, and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O).
John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth was a famous American stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865.
John Wilkes Booth was a famous American stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865.
Joseph Nicholson Barney
Joseph Nicholson Barney was born in 1818 in Maryland, son of John Barney and Elizabeth Nicholson Hindman.
Joseph Nicholson Barney was born in 1818 in Maryland, son of John Barney and Elizabeth Nicholson Hindman.
Lewis Henry Little
Lewis Henry Little (March 19, 1817 – September 19, 1862) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Lewis Henry Little (March 19, 1817 – September 19, 1862) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Lewis P. Firey
Lewis P. Firey (11 April 1825 - 5 March 1885) Southern Unionist who served in the Maryland State Convention, and, during the American Civil War, the Maryland State Senate; originator of the pro...
Lewis P. Firey (11 April 1825 - 5 March 1885) Southern Unionist who served in the Maryland State Convention, and, during the American Civil War, the Maryland State Senate; originator of the pro...
Louis J. Weichmann
Louis J. Weichmann (September 29, 1842 – June 5, 1902) was one of the chief witnesses for the prosecution in the conspiracy trial of the Abraham Lincoln assassination.
Louis J. Weichmann (September 29, 1842 – June 5, 1902) was one of the chief witnesses for the prosecution in the conspiracy trial of the Abraham Lincoln assassination.
Michael O'Laughlen
Michael O'Laughlen, Jr. (3 June 1840 in Baltimore, Maryland - 23 September 1867 in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida) was a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Michael O'Laughlen, Jr. (3 June 1840 in Baltimore, Maryland - 23 September 1867 in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida) was a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Montgomery Blair
Montgomery Blair (May 10, 1813 – July 27, 1883), the son of Francis Preston Blair, elder brother of Francis Preston Blair, Jr. and cousin of B. Gratz Brown, was a politician and lawyer fro...
Montgomery Blair (May 10, 1813 – July 27, 1883), the son of Francis Preston Blair, elder brother of Francis Preston Blair, Jr. and cousin of B. Gratz Brown, was a politician and lawyer fro...
Olivia Floyd
Annie Olivia Floyd was a Civil War spy for the Confederacy.
Annie Olivia Floyd was a Civil War spy for the Confederacy.
Raphael Semmes
Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 - 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 - 1865.
Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 - 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 - 1865.
Reverdy Johnson
Reverdy Johnson (May 21, 1796 February 10, 1876) was a statesman and jurist from Maryland.
Reverdy Johnson (May 21, 1796 February 10, 1876) was a statesman and jurist from Maryland.
Richard Henry Alvey
Richard Henry Alvey (March 6, 1826 – September 14, 1906) was an American jurist who served as chief judge of the supreme court of the U.S. state of Maryland, the Court of Appeals, and the ...
Richard Henry Alvey (March 6, 1826 – September 14, 1906) was an American jurist who served as chief judge of the supreme court of the U.S. state of Maryland, the Court of Appeals, and the ...
Richard Snowden Andrews
Richard Snowden Andrews (October 29, 1830 – January 5, 1903) was an American architect and a Confederate artillery commander and diplomat during the American Civil War.
Richard Snowden Andrews (October 29, 1830 – January 5, 1903) was an American architect and a Confederate artillery commander and diplomat during the American Civil War.
Richard Thomas (Zarvona)
Richard Thomas Zarvona (October 27, 1833 – March 17, 1875), born Richard Thomas Jr., was an American adventurer and a Confederate Army officer who became known as "the French lady" a...
Richard Thomas Zarvona (October 27, 1833 – March 17, 1875), born Richard Thomas Jr., was an American adventurer and a Confederate Army officer who became known as "the French lady" a...
Robert C. Buchanan
Robert Christie Buchanan was an American military officer who served in the Mexican War and then was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Christie Buchanan was an American military officer who served in the Mexican War and then was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Roger B. Taney
Roger Brooke Taney was the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, holding that office from 1836 until his death in 1864.
Roger Brooke Taney was the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, holding that office from 1836 until his death in 1864.
Samuel I. Hopkins
Samuel Isaac Hopkins (December 12, 1843 – January 15, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Samuel Isaac Hopkins (December 12, 1843 – January 15, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Samuel Mudd
Samuel Alexander Mudd I, M.D. (December 20, 1833 – January 10, 1883) was an American physician who was convicted and imprisoned for aiding and conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the 186...
Samuel Alexander Mudd I, M.D. (December 20, 1833 – January 10, 1883) was an American physician who was convicted and imprisoned for aiding and conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the 186...
Samuel S. Carroll
Samuel Spriggs "Red" Carroll was a career officer in the United States Army who rose to the rank of brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Samuel Spriggs "Red" Carroll was a career officer in the United States Army who rose to the rank of brigadier general during the American Civil War.
Stephen Wheeler Downey
Stephen Wheeler Downey (July 25, 1839, Westernport, Maryland – August 3, 1902, Albany County, Wyoming) was a lawyer and politician in Wyoming.
Stephen Wheeler Downey (July 25, 1839, Westernport, Maryland – August 3, 1902, Albany County, Wyoming) was a lawyer and politician in Wyoming.
Thomas Connor
Thomas Connor (1842 – Unknown) was a U.S. sailor stationed aboard the during the American Civil War.
Thomas Connor (1842 – Unknown) was a U.S. sailor stationed aboard the during the American Civil War.
Thomas Edgeworth Courtenay
Thomas Edgeworth Courtenay (April 19, 1822 – September 3, 1875) was a member of the Confederate Secret Service and the inventor of the coal torpedo, a bomb disguised as a lump of coal that was u...
Thomas Edgeworth Courtenay (April 19, 1822 – September 3, 1875) was a member of the Confederate Secret Service and the inventor of the coal torpedo, a bomb disguised as a lump of coal that was u...
Thomas Jones (Medal of Honor)
Thomas Jones (1820 – December 11, 1892) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
Thomas Jones (1820 – December 11, 1892) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
William Albert
William Julian Albert (August 4, 1816 – March 29, 1879) was a U.S. Congressman from the fifth district of Maryland, serving from 1873 to 1875.
William Julian Albert (August 4, 1816 – March 29, 1879) was a U.S. Congressman from the fifth district of Maryland, serving from 1873 to 1875.
William H. French
William Henry French (January 13, 1815 – May 20, 1881) was a career United States Army officer and a Union Army General in the American Civil War.
William Henry French (January 13, 1815 – May 20, 1881) was a career United States Army officer and a Union Army General in the American Civil War.
William Henry Purnell
William Henry Purnell (1826–1902) was the Comptroller of Maryland from 1856–1861.
William Henry Purnell (1826–1902) was the Comptroller of Maryland from 1856–1861.
William Nicholson (naval officer)
William Carmichael Nicholson was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
William Carmichael Nicholson was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
William Norris (Confederate signal officer)
William Norris of Maryland was the Chief Signal Officer of the Confederate States Army and Chief of the Signal Bureau in Richmond.
William Norris of Maryland was the Chief Signal Officer of the Confederate States Army and Chief of the Signal Bureau in Richmond.
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.
William Valk
William Weightman Valk (December 12, 1806 in Charleston, South Carolina – September 20, 1879 in Washington, D.C.) was a soldier in the American Civil War and a U.S. Congressman.
William Weightman Valk (December 12, 1806 in Charleston, South Carolina – September 20, 1879 in Washington, D.C.) was a soldier in the American Civil War and a U.S. Congressman.
William W. Mackall
William Whann Mackall was a Seminole Wars veteran, Mexican-American War veteran and Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.
William Whann Mackall was a Seminole Wars veteran, Mexican-American War veteran and Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War.