Some were too young to enlist, so changed their names and ages. My daughter-in-law's great-grandfather did this.

Also, some rode in guerrilla groups and didn't want their real names listed. My late husband's great-grandfather rode with Quantrill and after the Civil War, changed his name. I'm quite sure there are several other reasons. Maybe some of the others on this board can come up with other reasons.

Rose Mary Lankford