The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865, between the North (the Union) and the South (the Confederacy). The Civil War began primarily as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black people. War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina shortly after Abraham Lincoln had been inaugurated as the President of the United States. The loyalists of the Union in the North, which also included some geographically western and southern states, proclaimed support for the Constitution. They faced secessionists of the Confederate States in the South, who advocated for states’ rights in order to uphold slavery.
William Martin Close (1832) was born in Castle Cary, Somerset, the son of Lemuel Close (1790) and Mary Anne Sealey. After emigrating to America, enlisted into the US Army at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1855. He died a few months later,…
Lewis E Close (1835) was born in Saratoga County, New York, the son of Lewis Peter Close (1803) and Eliza Emelisa Esmond. He was drafted into the Union forces at Saratoga Springs, New York in 1863. He was killed in…
John Lewis Close (1830) was born in Mayfield, New York, the son of Hiram Close (1800) and Nancy Weatherby. He was drafted into the Union forces at Mayfield, New York in 1863.
Dorwin Jacob Close (1831) was born in Mayfield, New York, the son of Peter Close (1804) and Mary Ann Brown. He enlisted into the Union forces at Mayfield, New York in 1862. Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, New York…
Nathaniel Erwin Close (1840) was born in Jefferson County, New York, the son of Peter Close (1804) and Mary Ann Brown. He enlisted into the Union forces at Mayfield, New York in 1861. In 1863 he was drafted into the…
Isaac Thornson Close (1829) was born in Mayfield, New York, the son of Peter Close (1804) and Mary Ann Brown. He was drafted into the Union forces at Mayfield, New York in 1863.
Abram Beroth Close (1827) was born in Mayfield, New York, the son of Peter Close (1804) and Mary Ann Brown. He was drafted into the Union forces at Mayfield, New York in 1863.
Jarvis Peter Close (1833) was born in Chenango County, New York, the son of John Close (1791) and Polly Pike. He was drafted into the Union forces at Chenango County, New York in 1863.
Devillow S Close (1827) was born in Chenango County, New York, the son of John Close (1791) and Polly Pike. He was drafted into the Union forces at Chenango County, New York in 1863.
Harrison Mead Close (1837) was born in Hinckley, Ohio, the son of Jonah Mead Close (1805) and Sophia Maria Comstock. He was drafted into the Union forces at Medina County, Ohio in 1863.
Daniel Peter Close (1837) was born in Locke, New York, the son of Peter Mead Close (1799) and Lucretia Holmes. He was drafted into the Union forces at Tioga County, Pennsylvania in 1863.
Sperry Bouton Close (1837) was born in Hinckley, Ohio, the son of Zaccheus Mead Close (1795) and Lucinda Holmes. He was drafted into the Union forces at Medina County, Ohio in 1863. He enlisted into the Union forces in 1865…
Asa Wood Close (1824) was born in Fulton County, New York, the son of Beroth B Close (1799) and Mary Wood. He was drafted into the Union forces at Fulton County, New York in 1863.
Lucien Scipio Close (1827) was born in Groton, New York, the son of Zaccheus Mead Close (1795) and Lydia Crane. He was drafted into the Union forces in 1863 at Medina County, Ohio.
Samuel Smith Close (1828) was born in Genoa, New York, the son of William Close (1797) and Esther Hollister. He was drafted into the Union forces in 1863 at Cayuga County, New York.
Lansing Newell Close (1822) was born in Madison, Indiana, the son of William Close (1797) and Esther Hollister. He was drafted into the Union forces in 1863 at Ledyard, New York.
Benjamin Franklin Close (1827) was born in Madison, Indiana, the son of Samuel J Close (1792) and Nancy Ann Collier. He enlisted into the Union forces in 1862 at Indiana. Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Indiana 66th Infantry Regiment…
Erastus Spaulding Close (1833) was born in Hinckley, Ohio, the son of Zaccheus M Close (1795) and Lydia Crane. He was drafted into the Union forces in 1863 at Richland County, Ohio.
Samuel Lockwood Close (1827) was born in Sullivan, Ohio, the son of Benjamin Close (1787) and Elizabeth Gail. He enlisted into the Union forces in 1862 at Ashland County, Ohio and was discharged in the same year.
Sylvester Myneer Close (1837) was born in Genoa, New York, the son of Samuel Close (1802) and Samantha Dodge. He was drafted into the Union forces in July 1863 at Johnson County, Iowa.
Manley Tooker Close (1829) was born in Genoa, New York, the son of Samuel Close (1802) and Samantha Dodge. He was drafted into the Union forces in July 1863 at Johnson County, Iowa.
Chalmer Dodge Close (1832) was born in Cayuga County, New York, the son of Samuel Close (1802) and Samantha Dodge. He was drafted into the Union forces in July 1863 at Johnson County, Iowa.
Darius Burton Close (1826) was born in Genoa, New York, the son of Henry Close (1795) and Nancy Lockwood. He was drafted into the Union forces in June 1863 at Cayuga County, New York.
Charles L Close (1842) was born in Cayuga County, New York, the son of John A Close (1814) and Julia S Foot. He enlisted into Union forces in September 1861 at Cortland, New York. He survived the war, being mustered…
Allen Close (1840) was born in Ohio, the son of Allen Close (1789) and Mary Johnson. He enlisted into Union forces in September 1861 at Ohio. He survived the war, being mustered out in 1864. Service Record: Enlisted in Company…
Edward Elbridge Close (1839) was born in Scipio, New York, the son of William Close (1793) and Chloe Smith. He enlisted into Union forces in September 1861 at Scipio, New York. He survived the war, being mustered out in 1864.…
William Franklin Close (1845) was born in Moravia, New York, the son of Jabez Close (1820) and Sarah A Royce. He enlisted into Union forces in December 1863 in Flint, Michigan. He is recorded as wounded, but survived the war.…
Jabez Close (1820) was born in Scipio, New York, the son of William Close (1793) and Chloe Smith. He was drafted into the Union forces in June 1863 in the state of Michigan.
Ebenezer Close (1823) was born in Scipio, New York, the son of William Close (1793) and Chloe Smith. He was drafted into the Union forces in June 1863 in the state of Michigan.
Jonathan Close (1824) was born in New York State, the son of Reuben Close (1782) and Deborah Webb. He enlisted into the Union forces on 10 May 1862 in the state of Wisconsin. It looks as though he was killed…
