I have put up a page on my web site, with 1,467, names of Drummers from Massachusetts. Now some of this drummers started out as privates, corporals, and in some cases higher ranks. Will some started out as drummers and went throught the ranks. If you would like to look over this list take this link.
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com/2010/12/drummers-o...

Dennis Segelquist
Civilian & Military Surname Searcher
http://www.civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com