During the Civil War, exemptions from the drafts in both the Union and Confederate armies typically included certain categories of individuals.
- Wealthy Men: In the Union, wealthy men could pay for substitutes to take their place. In the Confederate Army, it was also possible for wealthy men to avoid the draft through similar means or by paying an exemption fee.
- Married Men: Both the Union and Confederate armies often provided exemptions or deferments for married men, especially if they had children.
- African American Men: In the early years of the Civil War, African American men were not subject to the draft; however, they could enlist voluntarily.
Immigrant men who had filed for citizenship were typically still subject to the draft unless other exemptions applied.
With that said, the individuals most likely to be exempt from both drafts would be wealthy men and married men, as they had means to avoid conscription through payment or marital status. African American men were not part of the draft system in the same way, but this could vary depending on the specific policies in place at the time and location.
Overall, among the provided options, wealthy men and married men are the most consistent exemptions from the draft in both the Union and Confederate armies.