American Civil War  1861 to 1865 Dramatic conflict, sometimes between members of the same families, filled the four years between 1861 and 1865 as the 23 Northern States of the Union battled with the 11 Southern states called the Confederacy. Click Here to Look at some Ancestors who fought for the Union Click Here to Look at some Ancestors who fought for the Confederacy The Confederacy had split from the Union to follow its own doctrines and self-determination but eventually capitulated following progressive weakening after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. 21 May - 9 July 1863 -  Siege at Port Hudson on the Mississippi (Page with names of Dowlings) If you know more of Dowlings, Doolins, Doolans, Doolys, Dooleys who fought in the war let me know.  If you give me your sources I'll add them to this page.  Pictures would be very welcome.

Some Irish Monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, USA