A project for the lesser known figures (e.g., common soldiers, spies, people who helped free slaves, etc.) in the American Civil War. This can also include famous people who are not known for their service in this war. This war was fought by many, both in action and in the aid of the people's' spirit. So let us not forget all who fought this grandiose war. We include both people who sided with the United States (whose army was known as the Union) and those in the Confederate States of America (commonly known as the Confederacy), to remember all who fought in this war for a cause they deemed righteous; to preserve an important piece in the history of this event commonly overlooked.

Please put "(USA)" and "(CSA)" in the suffix area of the person's name if they fought for the Union or the Confederacy, respectively.

Related Geni Projects

For famous, well-known family members who fought in the Civil War, please go to "US Civil War Notables"

For Battles and Units:

• The Civil War 1861-1865
  
• Illinois Adjutant General's Report, Regimental and Unit Histories 1861– 1866
  

• "Croatian Soldiers in American-Civil War, 1861-1865"
• "United States Colored Troops"
• "Civil War Image Gallery"

Civil War Databases:

• Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database
  

Links

• American Indians of the Mid - West & The Civil War
• Armenian Civil War soldier’s grave marker unveiled (Video), he is the only known Armenian to have been a part of the troops during the War Between the States.