UDC, SVC and other Civil War Associations
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 United Daughters of the Confederacy General Organization The National Association of the Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Nashville, Tenn., on September 10, 1894. In 1895, the Organization changed its name to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The United Daughters of the Confederacy was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on July 18, 1919. |
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Sons of Confederate Veterans The SCV is the direct heir of the United Confederate Veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendents of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to insuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved. |
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Order of Confederate Rose Confederation of State Societies We assist the SCV with their historical, educational, benevolent and social functions. Special emphasis is placed on the preservation of Confederate symbols. As there are few rules and restrictions to stifle the creativity of its members, each Society is free to focus on the activities important to its members and local SCV Camps along with supporting their efforts on the state and national levels. |
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Phil Sheridan Camp 4 The Camp was formed on December 4, 1897 and is the oldest active Camp in the Department of California and Pacific. The Camp generally meets bi-monthly on the third Saturday of odd numbered months, at the American Legion Hall, Mission City Post 564, 2120 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA. A male descendant, whether through lineal (direct ancestor) or collateral line (uncle) and not less than 14 years of age (6 to 14 years for Juniors), who: (1) is a blood relative (direct descendant or nephew) of a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service, who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from or died in the service of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865; (2) has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime and (3) has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed has, never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States. |
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The Dr. Mary E. Walker Auxiliary No. 52 Membership in the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War can be obtained through eligibility in several ways: 1. Women who are lineal or collateral descendants of soldiers, sailors or marines regularly mustered and honorably discharged from the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States of America during the War of the Rebellion 1861-1865. Daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, grandniece, etc., and legally adopted daughters qualify. 2. Mothers, wives, widows, daughters and legally adopted daughters of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in good standing (not Associates). 3. Associate Memberships: Available to women who do not qualify through heredity, #1 & #2 above, who demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War and can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the Auxiliary. An Associate may vote and hold any office except that of National Vice-President and National President. Associates may not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Auxiliary at the time of election. 4. Junior Membership: For young ladies of not less than eight (8) years of age. |
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National Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War We strive to assist the Sons of Union Veterans in keeping alive the memories of our ancestors and their sacrifices for the maintenance of the Union; to aid in caring for helpless and disabled Veterans; to properly observe Memorial Day. Membership in Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War can be obtained through eligibility in several ways: 1. Women who are lineal or collateral descendants, of soldiers, sailors or marines regularly mustered and honorably discharged from the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States of America during the War of the Rebellion 1861-1865. Daughter, grand- daughter, great -grand-daughter, niece, great-niece, etc., & legally adopted daughters qualify. 2. Mothers, wives, widows, daughters & legally adopted daughters of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in good standing. (Not Associates) 3. Associate Memberships: Available to women who do not qualify through heredity, #1 & #2 above, who demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War and can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the Auxiliary. An Associate may vote and hold any office except that of National Vice-President and National President. Associates may not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Auxiliary at the time of election. 4. Junior Membership: For young ladies of not less than twelve (12) years of age. |
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The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War was a creation of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) which was formed in 1866. Wanting to pass on its heritage, the GAR in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania created a Corps of Cadets in 1878 which later became the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America (SV). This latter organization was formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1881. The SV units functioned much as National Guard units and actually served along with state militia during the Spanish American War. In 1904, the SV elected to become a patriotic education society and in 1925 changed its name to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). |
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DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 is the only Civil War lineal descent women's organization genealogically based on lineal descent. All daughters, (grand-daughters, etc., direct descendants), of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines who served in the Union Army or Navy during the Rebellion of 1861-1865, including those who died or were killed during their term of service, whether members of the Grand Army of the Republic or not, who have attained the age of eight years, are eligible for membership. |
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American Civil War Association The ACWA is comprised of both Union and Confederate forces, including infantry and artillery. Both the Union and Confederate Brigades are recreations of actual military regiments and companies that fought in the American Civil War. |
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American Civil War Society Our military organization is divided into two brigades - one Union and one Confederate. Each brigade is composed of infantry, artillery, mounted and dismounted cavalry units. We boast such units as the 69th NYSV (Irish Brigade), the 20th Maine, the 6th Wisconsin (Iron Brigade), Battery B Artillery, the 2nd U.S. Cavalry, the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, the 2nd Kentucky Dismounted Cavalry, McGowen's Brigade Battalion of Sharpshooters 1st Co., The 1st Louisiana Special Battalion, Company B , "Wheat's Tigers" |
