INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Donate
Plan Your Visit
Shop
Rent the Museum
African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum
search
  • About Us
    • Museum History
    • Staff & Board
    • Executive Director
    • Visit Us
  • Programs
    • USCT Historic Trails
    • Search the AACWM Soldier Database
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
    • Traveling Exhibit
    • S.3702 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • H.R.6816 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • FREED: Female RE-Enactors of Distinction
  • Education & Research
    • US Colored Troop Search
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
      • Register as a Descendant
      • CWDP – Descendants Oral History Presentations
    • United States Colored Troops History
    • Civil War Primer
  • Blog
  • News & Events
    • In the News
    • Event Calendar
    • Grand Re-Opening and Move to Grimke
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Internships
    • Wall of Freedom
  • 202-667-2667
  • info@afroamcivilwar.org
Privacy Policy / Terms and Conditions
Plan Your Visit
African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum
  • About Us
    • Museum History
    • Staff & Board
    • Executive Director
    • Visit Us
  • Programs
    • USCT Historic Trails
    • Search the AACWM Soldier Database
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
    • Traveling Exhibit
    • S.3702 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • H.R.6816 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • FREED: Female RE-Enactors of Distinction
  • Education & Research
    • US Colored Troop Search
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
      • Register as a Descendant
      • CWDP – Descendants Oral History Presentations
    • United States Colored Troops History
    • Civil War Primer
  • Blog
  • News & Events
    • In the News
    • Event Calendar
    • Grand Re-Opening and Move to Grimke
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Internships
    • Wall of Freedom
search
  • About Us
    • Museum History
    • Staff & Board
    • Executive Director
    • Visit Us
  • Programs
    • USCT Historic Trails
    • Search the AACWM Soldier Database
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
    • Traveling Exhibit
    • S.3702 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • H.R.6816 – USCT Congressional Gold Medal Act
    • FREED: Female RE-Enactors of Distinction
  • Education & Research
    • US Colored Troop Search
    • Civil War Descendants Program
      • Search for Your Ancestors
      • Share Your Ancestor’s Story
      • Research Tips and Genealogy Resources
      • Register as a Descendant
      • CWDP – Descendants Oral History Presentations
    • United States Colored Troops History
    • Civil War Primer
  • Blog
  • News & Events
    • In the News
    • Event Calendar
    • Grand Re-Opening and Move to Grimke
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Internships
    • Wall of Freedom
  • (202) 667-2667
  • info@afroamcivilwar.org
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use
LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==
.tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto} .wp-block-toolset-blocks-container.tb-container[data-toolset-blocks-container="c076123bef6149c6c9e9473d7b251e92"] { background: url('http://162.241.171.69/~afroamcivilwar/website/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Home-slider-soldiers-1.jpg') center center no-repeat;background-size:cover;padding: 25px; } .tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(2n + 1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(2n + 2) { grid-column: 2 } .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor .js-wpv-loop-wrapper > .tb-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.5fr) minmax(0, 0.5fr);grid-column-gap: 14px;grid-row-gap: 1px;grid-auto-flow: row } .tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto} .wp-block-toolset-blocks-container.tb-container[data-toolset-blocks-container="f57b7983e04a7a1a0aa936ae18e4adef"] { padding: 50px 25px 50px 25px;display:ms-flexbox !important;display:flex !important;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end; } .tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.61fr) minmax(0, 0.11fr) minmax(0, 0.1fr) minmax(0, 0.18fr);grid-auto-flow: row } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(4n + 1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(4n + 2) { grid-column: 2 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(4n + 3) { grid-column: 3 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(4n + 4) { grid-column: 4 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="094dbf5a6c0245629125e42338e154fb"] { display: flex; } .wpv-custom-search-filter-submit[data-toolset-views-custom-search-submit="fdbd286074ccc23810fd222b3166ae75"] { text-align: left; } .wpv-custom-search-filter-submit[data-toolset-views-custom-search-submit="fdbd286074ccc23810fd222b3166ae75"] .wpv-submit-trigger { background-color: rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 );margin-top: 35px; } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="b6300e4a8e0fa3097ba0ac1902aae186"] { display: flex; } .wpv-custom-search-filter-reset[data-toolset-views-custom-search-reset="f1746f7aedb73b6ade6c8e766e8baf66"] { text-align: left; } .wpv-custom-search-filter-reset[data-toolset-views-custom-search-reset="f1746f7aedb73b6ade6c8e766e8baf66"] .wpv-reset-trigger { color: rgba( 255, 255, 255, 1 );margin-top: 35px;border: 2px solid rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 ); } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112"] { display: flex; } .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] label, .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] .editor-rich-text__editable { color: rgba( 255, 255, 255, 1 ); } .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] input, .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] button, .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] select, .wpv-custom-search-filter[data-toolset-views-custom-search-filter="53993a4aa61dc8439cf1054d5daefa66"] textarea { border: 3px solid rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 ); } .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] { text-align: left;justify-content: flex-start;margin-top: 25px; } .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] .page-item a.page-link, .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] .wpv-filter-pagination-link, .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] span.wpv-filter-previous-link, .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] span.wpv-filter-next-link { font-size: 20px;color: rgba( 0, 0, 0, 1 );padding: 8px 10px 8px 10px; } .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] .page-item a.page-link:hover, .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] a.wpv-filter-pagination-link:hover { color: rgba( 255, 139, 47, 1 ); } .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] .page-item.active span.page-link, .wpv-pagination-nav-links[data-toolset-views-view-pagination-block="0e6ec06fe09a7b57c5fe9d9e2d8c45f0"] .wpv-pagination-nav-links-item-current span.wpv-filter-pagination-link { font-size: 20px;color: rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 );background-color: rgba( 250, 250, 250, 1 );padding: 8px 10px 8px 10px;border: 2px solid rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 ); } .wpv-block-loop-item[data-toolset-views-view-template-block="13ad6c1384c0f5cf530569ef4cb943ed"] { font-size: 16px; }  .tb-heading[data-toolset-blocks-heading="4bf51dc81091714c311d23541b0f6e08"] a  { color: rgba( 0, 0, 0, 1 ); } .tb-heading[data-toolset-blocks-heading="4bf51dc81091714c311d23541b0f6e08"] a:hover  { color: rgba( 255, 139, 47, 1 ); } .tb-heading[data-toolset-blocks-heading="4bf51dc81091714c311d23541b0f6e08"] a:active  { color: rgba( 193, 182, 150, 1 ); } @media only screen and (max-width: 781px) { .tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto}.tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor  > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(1n+1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor .js-wpv-loop-wrapper > .tb-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);grid-auto-flow: row } .tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto}.tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.5fr) minmax(0, 0.5fr);grid-auto-flow: row } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(2n + 1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(2n + 2) { grid-column: 2 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="094dbf5a6c0245629125e42338e154fb"] { display: flex; } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="b6300e4a8e0fa3097ba0ac1902aae186"] { display: flex; } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112"] { display: flex; }   } @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) { .tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto}.tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor  > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(1n+1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-views-wpa-editor .js-wpv-loop-wrapper > .tb-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);grid-auto-flow: row } .tb-container .tb-container-inner{width:100%;margin:0 auto}.tb-grid,.tb-grid>.block-editor-inner-blocks>.block-editor-block-list__layout{display:grid;grid-row-gap:25px;grid-column-gap:25px}.tb-grid-item{background:#d38a03;padding:30px}.tb-grid-column{flex-wrap:wrap}.tb-grid-column>*{width:100%}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-top{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-start}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-center{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:center}.tb-grid-column.tb-grid-align-bottom{width:100%;display:flex;align-content:flex-end} .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"] { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);grid-auto-flow: row } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid.tb-grid[data-toolset-blocks-grid="81fb1a0ca99a29853329368db8caccb2"]  > .tb-grid-column:nth-of-type(1n+1) { grid-column: 1 } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="094dbf5a6c0245629125e42338e154fb"] { display: flex; } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="b6300e4a8e0fa3097ba0ac1902aae186"] { display: flex; } .wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column.tb-grid-column[data-toolset-blocks-grid-column="3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112"] { display: flex; }   } 

Search for Your Civil War Ancestor

Find your United States Colored Troops (USCT) ancestor below. You can locate them by searching for their name, age, enlistment year, or unit.

Sort by
Soldier nameField - AgeState bornTown bornOccupation

Gales, Isaac – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Gales, Henry – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Gales, George A – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

Gales, George – Age 47, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Gales, Daniel – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Gales, Charles – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Gales, Calvin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Gales, Alfred – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Galert, Wherry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Galeod, Hardy – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 35th US Colored Infantry

  • Previous
  • 1
  • ...
  • 9502
  • 9503
  • 9504
  • 9505
  • 9506
  • 9507
  • 9508
  • ...
  • 12459
  • Next
  • 1
  • ...
  • 9503
  • 9504
  • 9505
  • 9506
  • 9507
  • ...
  • 12459
African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum African American Civil War Memorial Museum
The African American Civil War Memorial Museum honors the heroic roles of 209,145 US Colored Troops (USCT) who helped end slavery and kept America united under one flag.

Visit Us

1925 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Ph. 202-667-2667

Indoor exhibit is closed
How To Get Here
Contact us
Plan Your Visit

Shop the Museum

Join Our Mailing List

Get updates on Museum news and special events right in your inbox!

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram

© 2025 AACWM All rights reserved • Web Design by Liquid Web Designs •
Privacy Policy • Terms and Conditions