The Civil War was not just a time for battles, but life continued on before, during and after. Many jobs at that time were done by an individual or a small factory, and other positions were newly created during the 1860's due to necessity. We have compiled a small list of occupations for research and study, to hone as a persona to present at reenactments, and to help those new to reenacting to narrow the research field. This is certainly not a complete list, for there are many other occupations that are not listed. We encourage our members to learn all they can about topics that best suit them.
- US Patent Office
- Telegrapher
- Cooper
- Woodworker
- Box maker
- Candlemaker
- Cobbler
- US Sanitation Commission
- Christian Commission
- Politician
- US Weapons Salesman
- Abolitionist
- Correspondent
- Leather worker
- Laundress
- Nurse
- Spy
- Seamstress/tailor
- Flag Maker
- Illustrator
- Farmer
- Wheelwright (wagon maker)
- Photographer
- US Postmaster
- US ClerkBanker
- Tobacco Farmer
- Street vendor
- Teacher
- Female Treasury worker
- Textile worker
- Milliner
- College professor
- Coal Miner
- Circus performer
- Priest/Nun
- Lawyer
- Tavern Keeper
- Physician/Doctor (local Doctor that would not have traveled with the army)
- Surveyor
- Plow Maker (especially research in John Deere plows)
- Hired servant/chamber maid
- Master Mason
- Music Teacher
- Butcher
- Brewer
- Cook/cook servant( hired hand)
- Painter