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Aug 30, 2021 · Beginning in 1885, a small group of women who were descendants of Union veterans organized the first meeting of what would later become known as the lineage society, Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861–1865 (DUVCW).
May 11, 2018 · There were around 35 such “real sons” and 11 “real daughters” who had the privilege of hearing stories first-hand from the war, together with tales of the hardships and the ideas that went on to shape the United States of America.
A REAL Daughter is a member whose father served in the Civil War. Ladies extraordinaire, they are a treasure and an inspiration to our organization. If you know of any lady who is a first generation daughter of a Civil War veteran, we would be thrilled to have them join our membership. Their membership is FREE.
NameDate Of DeathAgeMary Ella Reed LewisDecember 20, 202294Florence Geneva Pool WilsonAugust 31, 202198Patricia AlbertsonMay 30, 201895Edna Catherine Pike MarriottDecember 2, 2017103Through membership in the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865 each woman, who is descended from a Civil War ancestor, will have the opportunity to preserve her Civil War heritage for posterity, while honoring and revering her Civil War ancestry, and promoting patriotism for the United States of America.
Daughters of the Union : northern women fight the Civil War / Nina Silber. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. isbn 0-674-01677-7 1. United States—History—Civil War, 1861–1865—Women. 2. United States—History—Civil War, 1861–1865—Social Aspects. 3. Women—Northeastern States—History—19th century. 4.
Those having served between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865 in the Army, Navy, Marines Corps or Revenue Cutter Service qualified. The GAR grew from a charitable organization for Union wounded veterans, widows and orphans to become one of the country’s most powerful political groups.
Daughters of the Union: Northern Women Fight the Civil War. 978-0-674-04362-6. History, Sociology. This book casts a spotlight on some of the most overlooked and least understood participants in the American Civil War: the women of the North.
