Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Directory of Delaware African American Civil War Veterans

Delaware Genealogical Society

Military • 1,868 Records • Uploaded January 5, 2026 • Data Website: delgensoc.org

The Delaware Genealogical Society compiled this directory that "...documents the names, companies, and regiments of 1,868 African American Delaware residents in 49 regiments who were veterans of the Civil War. The total encompasses 1,446 native-born residents and 422 veterans who moved to Delaware after the war." More information about the data and the Delaware Genealogical Society can be found on their website.

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  • First Name Indexed
  • Middle Name Indexed
  • Last Name Indexed
  • Company Indexed
  • Regiment Indexed
  • Residency
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