This German immigrant served in both the Mexican War and the Civil War, when he was Captain of the 7th (West) Virginia Infantry. After the war he was a successful Wheeling businessman. Portrayed by Jeremy Morris

This daughter and sister of slaveowners and Southern sympathizers John and William Goshorn was married to Benjamin F. Kelley, who became a General in the Union army. She was the mother of two sons who also fought for the Union. Portrayed by Lola Miller

This member of Carlin's Battery was captured by the Confederates and survived both the infamous Andersonville Prison and the Sultana riverboat disaster. Portrayed by Carson Cox

This successful iron manufacturer was one of the members of the local delegation to the convention nominating Abraham Lincoln for President. He later served as the U.S. Marshal and actively enforced the Confiscation Act. Wife Diana Norton portrayed by Jeanne Finstein

This Irish immigrant became the surgeon of the 1st Virginia Infantry (3 month service) and the Colonel of the re-enlisted, 3-year unit. He was killed in action at the Battle of Cedar Creek. Portrayed by Roger Micker

This doctor's death was termed "a public calamity." Known as the Father of Oral Surgery, he specialized in the treatment of the mouth and head and performed more than 1100 surgeries. He was also a founder of Wheeling Hospital. Portrayed by Mike Medovic

This successful businessman signed the Ordinance of Secession and was considered a traitor. His son George joined the Confederate Shriver Grays and was killed in action at Antietam. William's wife Sarah portrayed by Gael Fincham

This riverboat captain displayed his support for the Union by steaming through Confederate territory with U.S. flags flying. He later captained boats carrying Union troops. After the war he owned the McLure Hotel. Wife Elizabeth portrayed by Judi Hendrickson

This Harvard-educated lawyer served as Wheeling's mayor before the Civil War. He was one of the members of the local delegation to the convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President. He later served as the U.S. Consul to Hawaii. Wife Alice portrayed by Bekah Karelis

This Yale-educated lawyer moved to Wheeling in 1799 and served as mayor from 1810 to 1814. His will established a Lancastrian School in Wheeling that still bears his name. Portrayed by Jon-Erik Gilot

This St. Clairsville native was the editor of the Virginia Chronicle in Ravenswood before the Civil War. After being elected Speaker of the House of the Restored Government of Virginia, he enlisted in the Union army. He was killed in action. Portrayed by Vicky Musicaro