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 Clerk Banker 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