Who Was Who in the Civil War (R973.7 Si2w) This source includes nearly 2,500 biographical sketches of Union and Confederate generals, soldiers who distinguished themselves in action, and civilians who contributed to the war effort.
Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy (R973.713 W13b) A highly informative source, containing biographical sketches ofmilitary leaders, politicians, women, editors, clergymen, lawyers, educators, etc. The Appendices include listings by state of birth, by occupation, by religious affiliation, by educational level, and by political party affiliation.
Tracing Your Civil War Ancestor (R929.3 G89t)
Civil War Eyewitnesses: An Annotated Bibliography of Books and Articles, 1955-1986 (973.78 C674c) Lists 1,400 books, collected essays, memoirs, autobiographies, popular and scholarly periodical articles. Indexes are provided for authors, editors, titles, troops by state, battles, places mentioned, and some subjects.