SettingsPeople of Missouri in the American Civil War
Alexander Asboth
Alexander (Sandor) Asboth (Hungarian: Asbóth Sándor, December 18, 1810 – January 21, 1868) was a Hungarian military leader best known for his victories as a Union brigadier gener...
Alexander (Sandor) Asboth (Hungarian: Asbóth Sándor, December 18, 1810 – January 21, 1868) was a Hungarian military leader best known for his victories as a Union brigadier gener...
Alexander E. Steen
Alexander Early Steen was a career American soldier from Missouri who served as a general in the pro-Confederate service during the American Civil War.
Alexander Early Steen was a career American soldier from Missouri who served as a general in the pro-Confederate service during the American Civil War.
Alexander W. Terrell
Alexander W. Terrell (November 23, 1827 – September 9, 1912) was a U. S. minister to Turkey and a Confederate military officer.
Alexander W. Terrell (November 23, 1827 – September 9, 1912) was a U. S. minister to Turkey and a Confederate military officer.
Anthony F. Ittner
Anthony Friday Ittner (October 8, 1837 – February 22, 1931) was a nineteenth century politician and brick manufacturer from Missouri.
Anthony Friday Ittner (October 8, 1837 – February 22, 1931) was a nineteenth century politician and brick manufacturer from Missouri.
Archie Clement
Archie Clement, a.k.a "Little Arch", was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War, known for his brutality towards Union soldiers and pro-Union civilians in Missouri.
Archie Clement, a.k.a "Little Arch", was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War, known for his brutality towards Union soldiers and pro-Union civilians in Missouri.
Atterson W. Rucker
Atterson Walden Rucker (April 3, 1847 - July 19, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.
Atterson Walden Rucker (April 3, 1847 - July 19, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.
Benjamin Bonneville
Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville (April 14, 1796 – June 12, 1878) was a French-born officer in the United States Army, fur trapper, and explorer in the American West.
Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville (April 14, 1796 – June 12, 1878) was a French-born officer in the United States Army, fur trapper, and explorer in the American West.
Benjamin F. Loan
Benjamin Franklin Loan (October 4, 1819 – March 30, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, as well as a Union General during the American Civil War.
Benjamin Franklin Loan (October 4, 1819 – March 30, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, as well as a Union General during the American Civil War.
Benjamin Gratz Brown
Benjamin Gratz Brown (May 28, 1826 December 13, 1885) was an American politician.
Benjamin Gratz Brown (May 28, 1826 December 13, 1885) was an American politician.
Blanche Bruce
Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 March 17, 1898) was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1875 to 1881 and was the first elected African Americ...
Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 March 17, 1898) was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1875 to 1881 and was the first elected African Americ...
Bob Younger
Robert Ewing "Bob" Younger (October 29, 1853 – September 16, 1889) was an American criminal and outlaw, the younger brother of Cole, Jim and John Younger.
Robert Ewing "Bob" Younger (October 29, 1853 – September 16, 1889) was an American criminal and outlaw, the younger brother of Cole, Jim and John Younger.
Burton Allen Holder
Burton Allen Holder (born between January 16 and March 16, 1843 – 1920), a member of the Chickasaw tribe of Native Americans, gained fame as a soldier in the Confederate States Army during...
Burton Allen Holder (born between January 16 and March 16, 1843 – 1920), a member of the Chickasaw tribe of Native Americans, gained fame as a soldier in the Confederate States Army during...
Carl Schurz
Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, American statesman and reformer, and Union Army General in the American Civil War.
Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, American statesman and reformer, and Union Army General in the American Civil War.
Claiborne Fox Jackson
Claiborne Fox Jackson (April 4, 1806 December 6, 1862) was a lawyer, soldier, and Democratic politician from Missouri.
Claiborne Fox Jackson (April 4, 1806 December 6, 1862) was a lawyer, soldier, and Democratic politician from Missouri.
Clinton B. Fisk
Clinton Bowen Fisk (December 8, 1828 – July 9, 1890), for whom Fisk University is named, was a senior officer during Reconstruction in the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.
Clinton Bowen Fisk (December 8, 1828 – July 9, 1890), for whom Fisk University is named, was a senior officer during Reconstruction in the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.
Colton Greene
Colton Greene (July 7, 1833 – September 23, 1900) was an American businessman and soldier.
Colton Greene (July 7, 1833 – September 23, 1900) was an American businessman and soldier.
Daniel M. Frost
Daniel Marsh Frost (August 9, 1823 – October 29, 1900) was an antebellum officer in the United States Army and then a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American C...
Daniel Marsh Frost (August 9, 1823 – October 29, 1900) was an antebellum officer in the United States Army and then a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American C...
Edmund Brooke Alexander
Edmund Brooke Alexander (October 6, 1802 – January 3, 1888) was an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War through the American Civil War who rose to the rank of brevet Bri...
Edmund Brooke Alexander (October 6, 1802 – January 3, 1888) was an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War through the American Civil War who rose to the rank of brevet Bri...
Egbert B. Brown
Egbert Benson Brown (October 4, 1816 – February 11, 1902) was a Union general in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
Egbert Benson Brown (October 4, 1816 – February 11, 1902) was a Union general in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
Elijah Gates
Elijah Gates was an American politician from Missouri.
Elijah Gates was an American politician from Missouri.
Elijah Hise Norton
Elijah Hise Norton was a Representative from Missouri.
Elijah Hise Norton was a Representative from Missouri.
Emory S. Foster
Emory S. Foster (November 5, 1839-December 23, 1902) was a major in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Emory S. Foster (November 5, 1839-December 23, 1902) was a major in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Everett Peabody
Everett Peabody (June 13, 1830-April 6, 1862) was a Harvard graduate and civil engineer working for various railroads in Massachusetts and Missouri.
Everett Peabody (June 13, 1830-April 6, 1862) was a Harvard graduate and civil engineer working for various railroads in Massachusetts and Missouri.
Francis Cockrell
Francis Marion Cockrell (October 1, 1834 December 13, 1915) was a Confederate military commander and American politician from the state of Missouri.
Francis Marion Cockrell (October 1, 1834 December 13, 1915) was a Confederate military commander and American politician from the state of Missouri.
Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
Francis Preston Blair, Jr. (February 19, 1821 July 8, 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the American Civil War.
Francis Preston Blair, Jr. (February 19, 1821 July 8, 1875) was an American politician and Union Army general during the American Civil War.
Franz Sigel
Franz Sigel was a German military officer, revolutionist and immigrant to the United States who was a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and served as a Union major general in the American Civil War.
Franz Sigel was a German military officer, revolutionist and immigrant to the United States who was a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and served as a Union major general in the American Civil War.
Frederick Benteen
Frederick William Benteen (August 24, 1834 – June 22, 1898) was a military officer during the American Civil War and then during the Black Hills War against the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne.
Frederick William Benteen (August 24, 1834 – June 22, 1898) was a military officer during the American Civil War and then during the Black Hills War against the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne.
Frederick Schaefer
Frederick Schaefer was a German revolutionary and Union Army colonel during the American Civil War.
Frederick Schaefer was a German revolutionary and Union Army colonel during the American Civil War.
Frederick Tracy Dent
Frederick Tracy Dent was an American general, born in White Haven, St. Louis County, Missouri He graduated at West Point in 1843, was assigned as brevet second lieutenant to the Sixth Infantry,...
Frederick Tracy Dent was an American general, born in White Haven, St. Louis County, Missouri He graduated at West Point in 1843, was assigned as brevet second lieutenant to the Sixth Infantry,...
Frisby McCullough
Frisby McCullough (March 8, 1828 – August 8, 1862) was a Confederate States Army soldier in the American Civil War, executed on the orders of Union Colonel (later General) John McNeil afte...
Frisby McCullough (March 8, 1828 – August 8, 1862) was a Confederate States Army soldier in the American Civil War, executed on the orders of Union Colonel (later General) John McNeil afte...
Gabriel René Paul
Gabriel René Paul (March 22, 1813 – May 5, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army most noted for his service as a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Gabriel René Paul (March 22, 1813 – May 5, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army most noted for his service as a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
George E. Waring, Jr.
George E. Waring, Jr. (1833 – 1898) was an American sanitary engineer and civic reformer.
George E. Waring, Jr. (1833 – 1898) was an American sanitary engineer and civic reformer.
George M. Todd
George M. Todd (unknown – October 21, 1864) was a Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War who served under the infamous William C. Quantrill.
George M. Todd (unknown – October 21, 1864) was a Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War who served under the infamous William C. Quantrill.
George S.E. Vaughn
George S. E. Vaughn (sometimes spelled George Vaughan or George E. Vaughn) (1823 – August 26, 1899) was a convicted Confederate spy during the American Civil War who who claime...
George S. E. Vaughn (sometimes spelled George Vaughan or George E. Vaughn) (1823 – August 26, 1899) was a convicted Confederate spy during the American Civil War who who claime...
Gustavus A. Finkelnburg
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg (; April 6, 1837 – May 18, 1908) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Missouri.
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg (; April 6, 1837 – May 18, 1908) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Missouri.
Hamilton Rowan Gamble
Hamilton Rowan Gamble was the chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court at the time of the Dred Scott Decision in 1852, when his colleagues voted to overturn the 28-year precedent in Misssouri...
Hamilton Rowan Gamble was the chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court at the time of the Dred Scott Decision in 1852, when his colleagues voted to overturn the 28-year precedent in Misssouri...
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...
Henry Boernstein
Henry Boernstein in Europe, Heinrich Börnstein
For many years published the Anzeiger des Westens in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest German newspaper west of the Mississippi River.
Henry Boernstein in Europe, Heinrich Börnstein
For many years published the Anzeiger des Westens in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest German newspaper west of the Mississippi River.
Henry F. Frizzell
Henry F. Frizzell (December 1839 – May 1904) was a Union Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.
Henry F. Frizzell (December 1839 – May 1904) was a Union Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.
Henry Guibor
Henry Guibor (1823 – October 17, 1899) was a Confederate artillery captain in the American Civil War.
Henry Guibor (1823 – October 17, 1899) was a Confederate artillery captain in the American Civil War.
Henry Taylor Blow
Henry Taylor Blow was a two-term U.S. Representative from Missouri and an ambassador to both Venezuela and Brazil.
Henry Taylor Blow was a two-term U.S. Representative from Missouri and an ambassador to both Venezuela and Brazil.
Isaac F. Shephard
Isaac F. Shephard was a Union Civil War officer who was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers on October 27, 1963.
Isaac F. Shephard was a Union Civil War officer who was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers on October 27, 1963.
J. Proctor Knott
James Proctor Knott was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and served as the 29th Governor of Kentucky from 1883 to 1887.
James Proctor Knott was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and served as the 29th Governor of Kentucky from 1883 to 1887.
James Buchanan Eads
Captain James Buchanan Eads (May 23, 1820 – March 8, 1887) was a world-renowned American civil engineer and inventor, holding more than fifty patents.
Captain James Buchanan Eads (May 23, 1820 – March 8, 1887) was a world-renowned American civil engineer and inventor, holding more than fifty patents.
James Craig (Missouri)
James Craig (February 28, 1818 – October 22, 1888) was an American lawyer and politician from Saint Joseph, Missouri.
James Craig (February 28, 1818 – October 22, 1888) was an American lawyer and politician from Saint Joseph, Missouri.
James E. Flynn
James Edward Flynn was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
James Edward Flynn was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
James H. Baker
James H. Baker was a Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State from 1856-1858.
James H. Baker was a Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State from 1856-1858.
James H. McBride
James Haggin McBride (1814 – March 1864) was an American businessman, lawyer, banker, judge, legislator, and soldier.
James Haggin McBride (1814 – March 1864) was an American businessman, lawyer, banker, judge, legislator, and soldier.
James Patrick Major
James Patrick Major (May 14, 1836 – May 8, 1877) was a career U.S. Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.
James Patrick Major (May 14, 1836 – May 8, 1877) was a career U.S. Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.
James S. Cunningham
James Smith Cunningham (1840 – 1921) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
James Smith Cunningham (1840 – 1921) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
James S. Rains
James Spencer Rains (October 2, 1817 – May 19, 1880) was a brigadier general of the Missouri State Guard during the American Civil War.
James Spencer Rains (October 2, 1817 – May 19, 1880) was a brigadier general of the Missouri State Guard during the American Civil War.
James S. Rollins
James Sidney Rollins (April 19, 1812 – January 9, 1888) was a nineteenth century Missouri politician and lawyer.
James Sidney Rollins (April 19, 1812 – January 9, 1888) was a nineteenth century Missouri politician and lawyer.
Jefferson Jones
Jefferson Jones was a 19th century American army colonel.
Jefferson Jones was a 19th century American army colonel.
Jeremiah V. Cockrell
Jeremiah Vardaman Cockrell, also known as "Vard" Cockrell, (May 7, 1832 – March 18, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Texas, after having served as a field commander in the Confederate ...
Jeremiah Vardaman Cockrell, also known as "Vard" Cockrell, (May 7, 1832 – March 18, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Texas, after having served as a field commander in the Confederate ...
John A. Poindexter
John A. Poindexter (October 12, 1825 – April 14, 1869) was a colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John A. Poindexter (October 12, 1825 – April 14, 1869) was a colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John B. Henderson
John Brooks Henderson was a United States Senator from Missouri and a co-author of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
John Brooks Henderson was a United States Senator from Missouri and a co-author of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
John Bullock Clark, Jr.
John Bullock Clark, Jr. (January 14, 1831 – September 7, 1903) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a postbellum five-term U.S. Congressman from M...
John Bullock Clark, Jr. (January 14, 1831 – September 7, 1903) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a postbellum five-term U.S. Congressman from M...
John Dunlap Stevenson
John D. Stevenson (June 8, 1821 – January 22, 1897) was an American attorney, politician, and soldier in the U.S. Army in two wars.
John D. Stevenson (June 8, 1821 – January 22, 1897) was an American attorney, politician, and soldier in the U.S. Army in two wars.
John E. Phelps
John Elisha Phelps (April 6, 1839 - September 17, 1921) was a Union officer during the American Civil War who was promoted to brevet brigadier general of volunteers on March 13, 1865.
John Elisha Phelps (April 6, 1839 - September 17, 1921) was a Union officer during the American Civil War who was promoted to brevet brigadier general of volunteers on March 13, 1865.
John G. K. Ayers
John G. K. Ayers (1837 – 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
John G. K. Ayers (1837 – 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
John McNeil
John McNeil (February 14, 1813 – June 8, 1891) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John McNeil (February 14, 1813 – June 8, 1891) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John O'Dea
John O'Dea was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
John O'Dea was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
John R. Kelso
John Russell Kelso (March 23, 1831 – January 26, 1891) was a nineteenth century politician, author, lecturer and school principal from Missouri.
John Russell Kelso (March 23, 1831 – January 26, 1891) was a nineteenth century politician, author, lecturer and school principal from Missouri.
John Rogers Cooke
John Rogers Cooke (June 9, 1833 – April 10, 1891) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
John Rogers Cooke (June 9, 1833 – April 10, 1891) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
John S. Bowen
John Stevens Bowen (October 30, 1830 – July 13, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a general in the Confederate States Army, a commander in the Western Theater of the Americ...
John Stevens Bowen (October 30, 1830 – July 13, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a general in the Confederate States Army, a commander in the Western Theater of the Americ...
John S. Phelps
John Smith Phelps (December 22, 1814 November 20, 1886) was a politician, soldier during the American Civil War, and the 23rd Governor of Missouri.
John Smith Phelps (December 22, 1814 November 20, 1886) was a politician, soldier during the American Civil War, and the 23rd Governor of Missouri.
John Schofield
John McAllister Schofield was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War.
John McAllister Schofield was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War.
John T. Hughes
John T. Hughes (July 25, 1817 – August 11, 1862) was a colonel in the Missouri State Guard and Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John T. Hughes (July 25, 1817 – August 11, 1862) was a colonel in the Missouri State Guard and Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
John Thomas Graves
John Thomas Graves (1842 – 1950) was one of the last surviving Confederate soldiers from the American Civil War.
John Thomas Graves (1842 – 1950) was one of the last surviving Confederate soldiers from the American Civil War.
John Wesley Emerson
John Wesley Emerson (also known as J. W. Emerson) was an American lawyer, American Civil War commander, Missouri Circuit Court judge, and the founder and principal investor of the Emerson ...
John Wesley Emerson (also known as J. W. Emerson) was an American lawyer, American Civil War commander, Missouri Circuit Court judge, and the founder and principal investor of the Emerson ...
Joseph B. Plummer
Joseph Bennett Plummer (November 15, 1816 – August 9, 1862) was a career soldier in the United States Army, serving as a general during the American Civil War.
Joseph Bennett Plummer (November 15, 1816 – August 9, 1862) was a career soldier in the United States Army, serving as a general during the American Civil War.
Joseph C. Porter
Joseph Chrisman Porter was a Confederate officer in the American Civil War, a key leader in the guerrilla campaigns in northern Missouri, and a figure of controversy.
Joseph Chrisman Porter was a Confederate officer in the American Civil War, a key leader in the guerrilla campaigns in northern Missouri, and a figure of controversy.
Joseph Conrad (general)
Joseph Conrad was a Union American Civil War officer who was brevetted a brigadier general of volunteers during the Atlanta Campaign.
Joseph Conrad was a Union American Civil War officer who was brevetted a brigadier general of volunteers during the Atlanta Campaign.
Joseph J. Gravely
Joseph Jackson Gravely (September 25, 1828 – April 28, 1872) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia and Missouri.
Joseph Jackson Gravely (September 25, 1828 – April 28, 1872) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and teacher from Virginia and Missouri.
Joseph O. Shelby
Joseph Orville Shelby (December 12, 1830 – February 13, 1897) was a noted Confederate cavalry general in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
Joseph Orville Shelby (December 12, 1830 – February 13, 1897) was a noted Confederate cavalry general in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
Joseph P. Newsham
Joseph Parkinson Newsham was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, merchant and planter from Louisiana.
Joseph Parkinson Newsham was a 19th-century politician, lawyer, merchant and planter from Louisiana.
Joseph W. McClurg
Joseph Washington McClurg (February 22, 1818 December 2, 1900) was the 19th Governor of Missouri in the decade following the American Civil War.
Joseph Washington McClurg (February 22, 1818 December 2, 1900) was the 19th Governor of Missouri in the decade following the American Civil War.
Joseph Wortick
Joseph Wortick was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
Joseph Wortick was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
Lewis B. Parsons, Jr.
Lewis Baldwin Parsons, Jr. (April 5, 1818 - March 16, 1907) was an officer who was appointed the rank of brevet major general of volunteers at the very end of the American Civil War on April 30,...
Lewis Baldwin Parsons, Jr. (April 5, 1818 - March 16, 1907) was an officer who was appointed the rank of brevet major general of volunteers at the very end of the American Civil War on April 30,...
Louis T. Hunt
Louis T. Hunt was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
Louis T. Hunt was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
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.
Martin E. Green
Martin Edwin Green was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, and a key organizer of the Missouri State Guard in northern Missouri.
Martin Edwin Green was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, and a key organizer of the Missouri State Guard in northern Missouri.
Martin L. Clardy
Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.
Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.
Matthew Bickford
Matthew Bickford received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
Matthew Bickford received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
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.
Mordecai Oliver
Mordecai Oliver (October 22, 1819 – April 25, 1898) was an attorney and two-term U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Mordecai Oliver (October 22, 1819 – April 25, 1898) was an attorney and two-term U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Morgan Lewis Smith
Morgan Lewis Smith (March 8, 1822 – December 29, 1874) was a Union general in the American Civil War.
Morgan Lewis Smith (March 8, 1822 – December 29, 1874) was a Union general in the American Civil War.
Mosby Parsons
Mosby Monroe Parsons (May 21, 1822 – August 15, 1865) was a United States officer in the Mexican-American War and brigadier general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Mosby Monroe Parsons (May 21, 1822 – August 15, 1865) was a United States officer in the Mexican-American War and brigadier general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Nathaniel Lyon
Nathaniel Lyon was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict.
Nathaniel Lyon was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict.
Odon Guitar
Odon Guitar (August 31, 1825 – March 13, 1908) was a general in the Union Missouri State Militia during the American Civil War.
Odon Guitar (August 31, 1825 – March 13, 1908) was a general in the Union Missouri State Militia during the American Civil War.
Peter Joseph Osterhaus
Peter Joseph Osterhaus was Union Army General in the American Civil War and later served as a diplomat.
Peter Joseph Osterhaus was Union Army General in the American Civil War and later served as a diplomat.
Peter V. Hagner
Peter Valentine Hagner (August 28, 1815–March 11, 1893) was an officer of ordnance who served for over 40 years in the United States Army and was Brevetted Brigadier General.
Peter Valentine Hagner (August 28, 1815–March 11, 1893) was an officer of ordnance who served for over 40 years in the United States Army and was Brevetted Brigadier General.
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.
Richard Hanson Weightman
Richard Hanson Weightman (December 28, 1816 – August 10, 1861) was an antebellum delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.
Richard Hanson Weightman (December 28, 1816 – August 10, 1861) was an antebellum delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.
Robert Louden
Robert Louden (died 1867) was a Confederate messenger and partisan in the American Civil War.
Robert Louden (died 1867) was a Confederate messenger and partisan in the American Civil War.
Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton
Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton (February 8, 1822 – September 3, 1863) was an American politician, soldier, and lawyer who served as an officer in the Confederate States Army and then as a mem...
Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton (February 8, 1822 – September 3, 1863) was an American politician, soldier, and lawyer who served as an officer in the Confederate States Army and then as a mem...
Robert Marcellus Stewart
Robert Marcellus Stewart (March 12, 1815 - September 21, 1871) was the 14th Governor of Missouri from 1857 to 1861, during the critical years just prior to the American Civil War.
Robert Marcellus Stewart (March 12, 1815 - September 21, 1871) was the 14th Governor of Missouri from 1857 to 1861, during the critical years just prior to the American Civil War.
Robert Wilson (Missouri)
Robert Wilson (November 1803 May 10, 1870) was a United States Senator from Missouri.
Robert Wilson (November 1803 May 10, 1870) was a United States Senator from Missouri.
Sempronius H. Boyd
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd (May 28, 1828 – June 22, 1894) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer, judge and teacher from Missouri.
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd (May 28, 1828 – June 22, 1894) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer, judge and teacher from Missouri.
Silas M. Gordon
Silas M. Gordon (1835–1888) was a anti-union bushwhacker who indirectly caused Platte City, Missouri, to be burned twice by forces during the American Civil War.
Silas M. Gordon (1835–1888) was a anti-union bushwhacker who indirectly caused Platte City, Missouri, to be burned twice by forces during the American Civil War.
Sol Smith Russell
Sol Smith Russell (1848–1902) was a 19th century American comedic stage actor who began performing as a boy during the American Civil War.
Sol Smith Russell (1848–1902) was a 19th century American comedic stage actor who began performing as a boy during the American Civil War.
Stephen Benton Elkins
Stephen Benton Elkins (September 26, 1841 January 4, 1911) was an American industrialist and political figure.
Stephen Benton Elkins (September 26, 1841 January 4, 1911) was an American industrialist and political figure.
Sterling Price
Sterling Price (September 20, 1809 September 29, 1867) was a lawyer, planter, and politician from the U.S. state of Missouri, who served as the 11th Governor of the state from 1853 to 1857.
Sterling Price (September 20, 1809 September 29, 1867) was a lawyer, planter, and politician from the U.S. state of Missouri, who served as the 11th Governor of the state from 1853 to 1857.
Thomas Caute Reynolds
Thomas Caute Reynolds (October 11, 1821 – March 30, 1887) was a lawyer and politician.
Thomas Caute Reynolds (October 11, 1821 – March 30, 1887) was a lawyer and politician.
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 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 Lilbourne Anderson
Thomas Lilbourne Anderson (December 8, 1808 – March 6, 1885) was a practicing lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.
Thomas Lilbourne Anderson (December 8, 1808 – March 6, 1885) was a practicing lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.
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.
Upton Hays
Upton Hays, sometimes spelled Hayes, (March 29, 1832 – September 15, 1862) was a colonel of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Upton Hays, sometimes spelled Hayes, (March 29, 1832 – September 15, 1862) was a colonel of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
W. James Morgan
W. James Morgan (died in 1866) was a Union Army recruiter and officer in the American Civil War.
W. James Morgan (died in 1866) was a Union Army recruiter and officer in the American Civil War.
Waldo P. Johnson
Waldo Porter Johnson was a United States Senator from Missouri, and later a member of the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.
Waldo Porter Johnson was a United States Senator from Missouri, and later a member of the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.
Willard Preble Hall
William Willard Preble Hall was an American lawyer and politician.
William Willard Preble Hall was an American lawyer and politician.
William A. Pile
William Anderson Pile (February 11, 1829 July 7, 1889) was a nineteenth century politician and minister from Missouri, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
William Anderson Pile (February 11, 1829 July 7, 1889) was a nineteenth century politician and minister from Missouri, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
William D. Wood
William D. Wood was an American Union brevet brigadier general during the period of the American Civil War.
William D. Wood was an American Union brevet brigadier general during the period of the American Civil War.
William M. Wherry
William Mackey Wherry (September 13, 1836 – November 3, 1918) was an American author, soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor, Wherry was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
William Mackey Wherry (September 13, 1836 – November 3, 1918) was an American author, soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor, Wherry was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
William Quantrill
William Clarke Quantrill was a Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War.
William Clarke Quantrill was a Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War.
William S. Harney
William Selby Harney (22 August 1800 – 9 May 1889) was a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars.
William Selby Harney (22 August 1800 – 9 May 1889) was a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars.
William T. Anderson
William T. Anderson (1839 – October 26, 1864), better known as Bloody Bill, was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War.
William T. Anderson (1839 – October 26, 1864), better known as Bloody Bill, was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War.
William Y. Slack
William Yarnel Slack (August 1, 1816 – March 21, 1862) was a Missouri lawyer, politician, and general in the Missouri State Guard (aligned with the Confederate States Army) during the Amer...
William Yarnel Slack (August 1, 1816 – March 21, 1862) was a Missouri lawyer, politician, and general in the Missouri State Guard (aligned with the Confederate States Army) during the Amer...