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Civil War Hereditary Organizations
The following is a listing of organizations made up of descendants of veterans of The American Civil War:
6th Regiment Of Maryland Infantry Descendants Organization
As co-founder of the Sixth Regiment of Maryland Infantry Descendant’s Association, I pledge to uphold these principles and contribute any material that I discover in my research to further our collective understanding and appreciation of these gallant veterans who risked all for their country.
The Commission appointed in 1896 did not have access to many pension records, letters and veteran articles that modern day researchers may discover. Here is a grand opportunity for us to show our pride in the Sixth Regiment of Maryland Infantry as history has not revealed the full story of their valuable contribution to the Union victory.
In my very limited research, I have been greatly disappointed by the omission of facts about the Sixth Regiment in what are considered to be the best histories of the Civil War. Our Sixth Maryland veterans didn’t boast about their achievements; in fact, just the opposite. Sgt. Buffington was greatly embarrassed and chagrined years later when his comrades presented his M.O.H. that he knew he had been awarded, but had never even applied for.
These men of the Sixth Maryland Volunteers had spearheaded many of the greatest battles in the eastern theater, never lost a flag, belonged to the most famous corps of the Civil War (the sturdy Sixth Corps) and were classed as one of the Three Hundred Combat Units of the Union Army. Losing heavily, they made a large contribution on many bloody battlefields of the war. The Sixth Regiment returned home with but three hundred survivors for the final muster. Their duties in the field prevented them from participating in the Grand Review; however, upon their return, they were reviewed by President Johnson on a hot, humid summer day in 1865. Some of our foot sore, exhausted veterans died in this final effort practically within sight of home and family.
We are justly proud of them and will not let them or their gallant deeds be forgotten. Please help us in this endeavor. Much of their history is in private papers, remaining unknown to the world. Preserve and honor their history before it is lost forever.
Children Of The Confederacy
Those eligible for membership are boys and girls, from infancy to age eighteen, who are blood descendants, lineal or collateral of men and women who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, Civil Service or gave material aid to the Confederate cause. Membership is also available to those boys and girls who are lineal or collateral descendants of members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the Sons of Confederate Veterans whose papers are acceptable by the present requirements of membership
Civil War Plymouth Pilgrims Descendants Society
Membership is available to the descendants of those Union soldiers and sailors who were engaged, killed or captured during the Battle of Plymouth, NC, between April 17-20th, 1864. These soldiers and sailor are known as the “Plymouth Pilgrims”.
Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War, 1861 – 1865
Direct descendants of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines who served in the Union Army or navy during the War of 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. Each candidate must furnish a complete war record of her ancestor’s service. Eligibility is through lineal descent only and not through adoption.
Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) was created in 1865 upon hearing of the death of Abraham Lincoln. Originally composed of Union Officers, it is now composed of descendants of officers of the Union Army, Navy and Marines. There are currently four categories of membership within MOLLUS: Hereditary, Junior, Associate and Honorary.
Hereditary – Direct male descendants of the age of 18 years or more of a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Navy or Marines who served during the War of the Rebellion, or male descendants of a brother or sister of any such officer.
Junior – Direct male descendants under age 18 years of an eligible officer or of a brother or sister of any such eligible officer. Junior Companions cannot vote or hold office.
Associate – Males of the age 18 years or more who are not known to be eligible for Hereditary membership and who subscribe to the Preamble, Principles and Objects of the order and who have demonstrated a serious interest in the War of the Rebellion, and whose membership will advance the objects of the Order. Associates may vote and serve on committees, but may not hold office. Not all Commanderies provide for this particular membership category.
Honorary – Bestowed by the Commandery-in-Chief and Commanderies under the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws.
Tennessee (Provisional) Commandery
Military Order Of Stars & Bars
Membership in the Military Order of the Stars & Bars is limited to male descendants, either lineal or collateral, of the Confederate Officer Corps, members of the Confederate Congress, or any elected or appointed member of the Executive Branch of the Confederate Government. All members must be at least twelve years old.
National Auxiliary To Sons Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War
Membership in Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is available to women meeting one or more of the following qualifications:
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. Daughters, grand-daughters, great-grand-daughters, nieces, great-nieces, as well as legally adopted daughters also qualify.
Mothers, wives, widows, daughters & legally adopted daughters of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in good standing also qualify. (Not Associates)
Associate Memberships are available to women who do not qualify through the hereditary requirements above, but 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.
Junior Membership is available to young ladies not less than twelve years of age.
National Order Of The Blue And Gray
National Order of the Blue and Gray
Post Office Box 2137
Vienna, VA 22183-2137
703-848-2663
frog3338@cox.net
Hereditary Membership is open to males and females of good moral character and reputation, at least eighteen years of age, who are lineally or collaterally descended from any person who rendered civil or military service on either side in the Civil War. , including service in battle under confederate and Federal authority; in military or naval units of the two governments, in a political role (statewide or higher), or as a physician, surgeon, chaplain, or nurse in wartime service.
There is a special path to membership that is lineal or collateral descent from an ancestor who in their lifetime had military or civil service at the state level or higher in both the Federal and Confederate governments during their lifetime. The qualifying ancestor for this special membership category must have served both the Confederate States of America and the United States of America at some time during his or her lifetime. The Federal service can be before, after, or during the Civil War.
National Society Daughters Of The Union, 1861 – 1865,
Membership is open to any woman eighteen years of age or over provided she is a direct lineal or collateral descendant of a man or woman who rendered military or civil service to the Union during the years 1861-1865. Legal adoption shall not qualify for lineal or collateral descent. Documentary proof of the ancestor’s service in one the following categories is necessary for admission into the Society: (1) served honorably in the Union Army or Navy, (2) a military or pension record from the National Archives or honorable discharge certificate is required, when available, (3) served in a pro-Union county or state militia or home guard, (4) served as a civilian employee of Union forces, (5) rendered material aid, medical attention, or comfort to Union forces, (6) served as a member of President Lincoln’s cabinet, (7) served as an employee of the Federal government, or (8) suffered the loss of personal property or personal liberty due to unfailing allegiance to the Union.
Junior membership is open to an female child under eighteen years of age who meets the eligibility requirements above.
Point Lookout POW Descendants Organization
Potential members must provide documentation that they descend from a Confederate ancestor who was in prison at Point Lookout Prisoner of War Camp, between 1863 and 1865.
Sons Of Confederate Veterans
Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. The minimum age for membership is twelve.
Middle Tennessee Brigade, Tennessee Division, SCV
Northwest Alabama Brigade, SCV
SCV Camp #28, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
SCV Camp #34, General William B. Bate
SCV Camp #48, Brig. Gen. Milledge L. Bonham
SCV Camp #82, Joseph Brevard Kershaw
SCV Camp #133, Henry Watkins Allen
SCV Camp #146, Major James Lide Coker
SCV Camp #165, McDaniel/Curtis
SCV Camp #168, Fayetteville Arsenal
SCV Camp #215, Nathan Bedford Forrest
SCV Camp #219, John B. Ingram Bivouac 5
SCV Camp #257, Simonton-Wilcox
SCV Camp #373, Gainesville Volunteers
SCV Camp #723, General Robert H. Hatton
SCV Camp #1263, Capital Guards
SCV Camp #1289, Gen. James Longstreet
SCV Camp #1308, Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor
SCV Camp #1312, Gen. James R. Chalmers
SCV Camp #1342, John Hunt Morgan
SCV Camp #1453, Maj. Fontaine R. Earle
CSV Camp 1525, Colonel Sherod Hunter
CSV Camp 1563, Capt. John Marion DeShazo
CSV Camp 1573, Brown-Harman Nighthawks
CSV Camp 1596, Col. Leon Dawson Marks
CSV Camp 1617, Col. Samuel D. Russell
CSV Camp 1655, Colonel Robert. G. Shaver
CSV Camp 1685, Forrest/Longstreet
CSV Camp 1715. Capt. Hiram H. Stamper
CSV Camp 1741, Maryland Line C.S.A.
CSV Camp 1778, Capt. F.M. Jackson
CSV Camp 1796, Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
CSV Camp 1799, Capt. William M. Irion
CSV Camp 1803, The University Greys
CSV Camp 1843, John P. McGuire
Sons Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War
Those eligible to become Regular Members shall be the male descendant, fourteen years of age or older (six to fourteen for Junior Members), who: (1) are directly descended from a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service (or directly descended from a brother, sister, half-brother, or half-sister of such Soldier, etc.) 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 the orders of United States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865; (2) have never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime; and (3) have, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed, has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States.
Those eligible to become Associate Members shall be men who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership and: (1) demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War; and (2) subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW. Although an Associate Member is not required to meet the lineage requirement of a Member, he is still subject to the second and third provisions of hereditary eligibility. An Associate may vote and hold any office except those of Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, National Secretary, National Treasurer and Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Associates may not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Camp at the time of election.
Department Of Connecticut, SUV
Department Of Massachusetts, SUV
Department Of New Hampshire, SUV
Department Of Pennsylvania, SUV
Department Of Rhode Island, SUV
Department Of Tennessee (Includes Alabama), SUV
United Daughters Of The Confederacy
Those eligible for active membership are women no less than sixteen years of age who are blood descendants, lineal or collateral, of men and women who served honorably in the Army, Navy or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America, or gave Material Aid to the Cause. Also eligible are those women who are lineal or collateral blood descendants of members or former members of UDC.
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