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General Orders #1 Series 2015-2016 48540 Orchard Drive September 2015 ______ Mattawan, MI 49071
My Dear Sisters,
It is with great pleasure that I look forward to a great year of travel to meet with many of
you! It is an honor to serve as your President. It is a daunting task to take over this job after the
amazing job done by Ellen Higgins, PNP. She has been a hard-working lady and a class act.
Thanks Ellen, you are a role model for all of us!! Our 125th Convention in St. Charles, Missouri was a wonderful time for everyone! Thanks
to the Department of Missouri for a great job!! Thank you to Irene Berg, PNP for being my
Installing Officer and my National Counselor. Thanks to my daughter, Samantha for escorting me
to my National President’s station.
I knew, at an early age, that this time period would always be a part of my life. My dad
was a history teacher. When other kids spent vacations at the beach or other fun places, we spent
our vacations in dusty, old museums and hiking Civil War battlefields. At Gettysburg, Dad would
always ask if we could see the Confederate soldiers coming across the great battlefield. I couldn’t.
At Lookout Mountain, we were asked if we could see the “boys in blue” making that climb. Again,
I couldn’t. Now I can see them!! Isn’t it amazing what time and education can do!! I have two
Civil War ancestors who I have found. Harlow Sherwood, who enlisted in the 24th Michigan after
the unit was devastated at Gettysburg. He was assigned to a garrison post in Illinois. The regiment
was selected as escort for the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Frederick Rowe enlisted in the 12th
Wisconsin Light Artillery but became an ambulance driver for most of the war. He served at
Corinth, Vicksburg, Savannah, Iuka and was at the surrender of the Confederate Army. I am so
proud that they chose to be a part of preserving our great nation!!
At our National Convention in Springfield, Illinois in July 2016, we will be celebrating the
150th anniversary of the founding of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). Please plan to attend
the Convention as the word is that many exciting things are planned. I know that I am looking
forward to visiting our Museum and Library to see all the changes!!
I request that all Departments and Detached Tents email me their Department Convention
and/or meetings, dates and locations. I will attempt to get to as many as possible. It’s a lot of fun
to meet everyone and see what you all are doing!!
Please remember our website password and user name will change on October 1st. You
should be using the new password already at your meetings. Check our National website often.
Our webmaster adds and updates it frequently.
Again, thank you for your confidence in me. I won’t let you down!!
In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Sally Redinger, National President
General Orders
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NATIONAL OFFICERS 2015-2016
President …..………………..………….. Sally Redinger
48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071
269-668-3966 [email protected]
Senior Vice President ……...……......….. Jan Rynerson
7102 Paddock Lane, Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-6068 [email protected]
Junior Vice President ………...……. Caren Cleaveland
16 East Wright Avenue, Waterloo, NY 13165
585-703-6489 [email protected]
Chaplain ………………...……………….. Sarah Meyer
2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004
770-667-5548 [email protected]
Treasurer ………………..…….…………. Susan Nitzel
PO Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1176
719-371-3274 [email protected]
Registrar …………………..............……..... Janice Cass
6049 Township Road 49, Galion. OH 44833
419-462-5997 [email protected]
Patriotic Instructor ……………………… Joan Trafton
6309 Stoneham Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
301-530-8567 [email protected]
Council #1……………...………...… Ellen Higgins, PNP
1731 Shore Road Unit 42, Seaville, NJ 08230-1383
609-390-2163 [email protected]
Council #3 ……………………………Arlene Rudebusch
4438 Sherman Street, Lincoln, NE 68506-6433
402-488-5459 [email protected]
Council #3 …………….......……..….. Patricia Blackmer
445 Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
262-458-2178 [email protected]
Council #4 ……………….…..........…..… Frances Black
12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705-7120
417-744-4541 [email protected]
Council #5 ……………………..……Deborah Schiesser
115 North Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901-3618
215-345-9110 [email protected]
For complete address, phone numbers, and email address
for the Sisters below, the National Roster is now available
for purchase from Headquarters for $10.00. See order form
on the National Website.
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Counselor ……………..……...………. Irene Berg, PNP
Secretary ……………….…………..…. Darlene Alcorn
Associate Treasurer I ………….………….. Sue Liddie
Associate Treasurer II ……………...…….Linda Smith
Press Correspondent …………….........…. Wenda Fore
Chief of Staff …………………………..…... Vickie Day
Assistant Chief of Staff ………..…. Tammy Armstrong
Guide ………………………….………….…. Julie Cass
Assistant Guide ……….......……. Cynthia VanAntwerp
Guard …………………………..…...…… Marilyn Dirk
Assistant Guard ……………..…… Sydney Stephenson
Historian ………………………..…… Eileen Sleckman
Webmaster ……………….….…… Ellen Higgins, PNP
Assistant Webmaster ………...…..….… Frances Black
Musician …………….……….....…….. Judith Sedlacek
Color Bearer #1 ……….........……… Samantha Maxam
Color Bearer #2 …………..…………… Mary Coleman
Color Bearer #3 ……………..…….… Bethany Hoover
Color Bearer #4 …………………….…..…. Sue Liddie
Parliamentarian …………………….…… Linda Smith
VAVS Representative …………… Mary Ann Herbsleb
VAVS Deputy Representative ……... Rolene Robinson
Member-At-Large Rep ………...…… Marguerite Dyal
ROTC Representative ……………….… Julie Stranges
Convention Chair …………….… Carole Morton, PNP
Convention Co-Chair …………….….. Connie Bounds
GO & Drumbeat ……………...…. Ellen Higgins, PNP
Editor ……………………….…………. Sally Redinger
Co-Editor ……………….….…………. M. Beth Finley
Judge Advocate ……….……… Bernard G. Segatto, III
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Elected for three year terms)
Chairman – PNP (2018) …...…… Carole Morton, PNP
Member – PDP (2018) ………....….…Janet Uribe, PDP
Member – PNP (2016) ……..…….… Judy Frohm, PNP
Member – PNP (2017) .………....…… Irene Berg, PNP
Member – PDP (2017) ……..…….. Linda Opstad, PDP
Council #1 ……………..…………. Ellen Higgins, PNP
National President ……….…………… Sally Redinger
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (Elected for three year terms)
Chairman – PNP (2018) ………….. Judy Frohm, PNP
Member (2016) …….……….………… Judith Sedlack
Member (2016) ………….……………….. Judy Baron
Member (2016) ……………….…..….. Darlene Alcorn
Member (2017) …….………….…….. Bethany Hoover
Member (2017) ………………..……..….. Linda Smith
GRAND ARMY of the LIVING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
(Elected for two year terms) Chairman (2016) …….………...……….. Sandra Millin
Member (2016) ………………….……. Loriann White
Member (2017) ………….…………… Bethany Hoover
Member (2017) …………...…….. Gwendollyn Barshay
Patriotic Instructor …………….....…….. Joan Trafton
APPOINTED STANDING COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS
Chairman ……………………..….. Ellen Higgins, PNP
Member ……………….……....………… Lynne Dolan
Member ……………………….…….…….. Janice Guy
BYLAWS Chairman …………............……….. Patricia Blackmer
Member …………...………….……… Pamela Johnson
Member …………………….....… Carole Morton, PNP
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BUDGET Chairman – Treasurer ……...….……….. Susan Nitzel
Associate Treasurer I …………..….……… Sue Liddie
Associate Treasurer II ...…….....….…….. Linda Smith
National President …………….…...….. Sally Redinger
Sr. Vice President ……….…….…......…. Jan Rynerson
Jr. Vice President …………….….… Caren Cleaveland
Council Member #1 ……….…….... Ellen Higgins, PNP
Counselor ………………….……....…. Irene Berg, PNP
Board of Trustees ………….………. Board of Trustees
COMMEMORATIVE BADGES AND MEDALS Chairman ……….…..…………… Carole Morton, PNP
Member ……………..………… Ozzie Thompson, PNP
Member ……………..…………...………… Kay Moore
CONVENTION SITES Chairman – Sr. Vice President ……..….. Jan Rynerson
Member – Jr. Vice President ….… Rebecca Konnerson
Member – PNP ………………….……..…. Wenda Fore
CONVENTION GUIDELINES Chairman ……………...…..………… Sharon Harkcom
Member ………………....…………………. Daryl Reed
Member ………………………..…..….… Joan Koechig
duvs Chairman ……………..…………………… Daryl Reed
Member ………………….……...…….. Natalie Kessler
Member …………………….………….. Nicole Kessler
duvs PROJECT Chairman …………….…..……….………. Daryl Reed
Member ………………...………………Natalie Kessler
Member …………………….………….. Nicole Kessler
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Chairman ………………….…….….. Judy Frohm, PNP
Member …………….…………. Ozzie Thompson, PNP
Member ……………..……..……………. Sandra Millin
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Webmaster ……………….………. Ellen Higgins, PNP Assistant Webmaster ……………...…... Frances Black
Member ………………………… Gwendollyn Barshay
Member ……………………….………….. Becky Jolly
Member …………….……..………..…… Susan Noder
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY AWARDS Chairman ……………..….…… Lynne Gallaudet Dolan
Member ……………..…….………..……… Janice Guy
Member ……………….……..…….… Marcia Simmons
LONG RANGE PLANNING AND ADVISORY
Chairman (2017) ………..…...……. Deborah Schiesser
Member (2016) …………….………..…. Susan Zimmer
Member (2016) ……….…………. Margaret Stromberg
Member (2017) …………..…………..……. Judy Baron
Member (2017) ……………..…...…………. Sue Liddie
MEMBERSHIP Chairman ………………………….…..….. Janet Uribe
Member – Sr. Vice President …..……… Jan Rynerson
Member ……………...………………….. Sherry Brady
NATIONAL OFFICERS HANDBOOK Chairman …...……….…………… Ellen Higgins, PNP
Member …………………..…… Ozzie Thompson, PNP
Member ……..……………..…………. Judith Sedlaeck
NEW TENT PROCEDURES Chairman …………………...…………….. Janet Uribe
Member ………….……………………… Pat Blackmer
Member …………………………...…. Barbara Metzger
PUBLICATIONS Chairman – National President …..…. Sally Redinger
Member – Secretary …………....….… Darlene Alcorn
Member – Editor ……………...…. Ellen Higgins, PNP
Member – Co-Editor ……………….… M. Beth Finley
REAL DAUGHTERS Chairman ………..………..……….……. Sherry Brady
Member ………….…….…………… Nancy Karasinski
Member …………………….……… Maribeth Brannon
RITUAL Chairman – PDP ……...………..….………. Julie Cass
Member – PNP ……………………Ellen Higgins, PNP
Member ……………….……....…….…..… Judy Baron
Member ……………….……........………. Sarah Meyer
SOUTHERN MEMORIAL AND WREATH Chairman – Chaplain ………..........……. Sarah Meyer
Member………………….……….… Caren Cleaveland
Member ………………………….…...….. Cindy Freed
STATE VETERANS HOMES Chairman ……...……….…………… Sharon Harkcom
Member…………….…….……..………… Dixie Smith
Member ……………………….………..… Susan Barry
FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE Chairman – National President ……… Sally Redinger Member – Bd of Trustees ….....… Carole Morton, PNP
Member – Treasurer ……………..….….. Susan Nitzel
Member – Associate Treasurer I ...………. Sue Liddie
Member – Associate Treasurer II …….... Linda Smith
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CONVENTION COMMITTEES AUDIO RECORDING
Chairman ……………..…………….…… Linda Marker
CONVENTION AWARDS Chairman – Jr. Vice President …...... Caren Cleaveland Member ……….……….……..….…... Sharon Harkcom
Member ……………...……...….……..….. Sarah Meyer
CONVENTION STANDING RULES
Chairman – National President …....…. Sally Redinger
Member – Parliamentarian …………....… Linda Smith
Member – Counselor ………….….….. Irene Berg, PNP
COURTESY RESOLUTIONS Chairman ………………..……..………. Darlene Alcorn
Member …………………...…….………….. Judy Baron
Member …………………...……………. Mary Coleman
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION Secretary …………..……...……………. Darlene Alcorn
Treasurer ………………...…….…….…… Susan Nitzel
Registrar ………………..…………….……. Janice Cass
Member …………………..………...…… Sally Redinger
Member ………………..……………….…… Sue Liddie
Member …………….................…… Sydney Stephenson
OFFICERS REPORTS Chairman ……….……......………….. Judy Frohm, PNP
Member …………………...…………………. Julie Cass
Member …..……………....……… Cynthia VanAntwerp
PUBLICITY Chairman …………………..…..…. Carole Morton, PNP
Member …………………………………. Linda Kerstien
Member …………………….…………… Norma Fielder
RESOLUTIONS Chairman ……….………………………. Julie Stranges
Member ………………………………. Bethany Hoover
Member ………………...………………. Linda Hartung
TELLERS Chairman – PNP ………....…… Ozzie Thompson, PNP
Secretary ………..……......……………. Darlene Alcorn
Registrar ………………....………………… Janice Cass
Treasurer …………...….…………………. Susan Nitzel
Member ………………….………………. Sandra Millin
Member …………………..………..……. Loriann White
Member ………………...…..…..…….. Rolene Robinson
Member …………………….……..………… Sue Liddie
NATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE DUES NOTICE
Your 2015 membership dues became due January 1,
2015. If you have not already paid, please do so
immediately. Send $19.00 to: Janice Cass, National
Registrar, 6049 Twp. Rd. 49, Galion, Ohio 44833.
Make checks payable to: DUVCW National Treasurer.
This will continue your membership thru December 31,
2015. Please include any name/address/status changes.
For any Life Members who are NMAL’s, please let me
know of any changes throughout the year. If you would
like to pay ahead for 2016 as well, please include an
extra $19.00 to cover 2016 dues.
2015 NATIONAL CONVENTION AWARDS
Lola Elliott Award: Department with the most new
Tents during the year – California/Nevada and
Pennsylvania.
William Gardner Award: Department with the most
new members excluding transfers and reinstatements –
Pennsylvania
W. Glen Davis Award: Tent with the most new
members, excluding transfers and reinstatements –
Johana Shine Tent 96, CA/NV
George W. McVeigh Award: Tent over 3 years old
with the most new members, excluding transfers and
reinstatements – Mary Whitney Phelps 22, MO
Julia Dent Grant Award: Detached Tent with the most
new members, excluding transfers and reinstatements –
Latha Jane Boyd Detached Tent 1, TX
Bernice L. Way Award: Department with the largest
net gain in membership – Pennsylvania
Caroline Scherer Award: Department with the largest
percent gain in membership – Pennsylvania
Elbert Jones Award: Department with the most new
supplementals, excluding transfers and reinstatements –
California/Nevada
Frederick Ahlvers Award: Detached Tent with the
most new supplementals, excluding transfers and
reinstatements – Mary Cheseboro Lee Detached Tent
23, Wisconsin
Celia Williams Beckman Award: Department with
the largest number of members registered and attending
the Convention – Missouri
John Williams Stewart Wolfe Award: Department
with the largest percent registered and attending the
Convention – Colorado/Wyoming
Lula Downey Cadwalader Award: Department or
Tent contributing the most research or accomplishment
involving Civil War History – Amanda Stokes Tent 2,
Georgia
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT PROJECT
Each year, the National President chooses a project or
cause to raise funds for during their term of office. My
project is to raise funds and stress the importance of
the Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. This
University is a federally-chartered private university
for the education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. My
inspiration is Sister, Marcia Simmons, in my Tent in
Kalamazoo, MI. She is deaf but is such an inspiration
with all she does in placing headstones and researching
histories of the Civil War soldiers in her surrounding
counties. So, Marcia, this one is for you with
admiration and gratitude. We are designing a special
pin in sign language for sale.
We will also going to be taking orders for Jamberry
Nail Wraps for those of you who want to ditch nail
polish! We will receive 30% of the proceeds from our
sales. Lots of fun choices are available. More
information to follow, In the meantime, check them
out online.
Please read the article immediately following this
article from the Chairman of the Gallaudet University
Scholarship Committee Lynne Gallaudet Dolan. Dig
deep in your pockets, ladies! These students are our
future.
GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP FUND
It was on Kendall Green on the Gallaudet campus that
Union troops set up military camps during the Civil
War. It was Abraham Lincoln, in 1864 that signed the
bill that made the School for the Deaf a college.
President Lincoln knew how special this college would
be, but little did he realize how special it really was.
Now the front 17 acres of Gallaudet campus are
registered as the Gallaudet College Historic District in
the National Register of Historic Places. Gallaudet also
gave us “The HUDDLE” in football. In 1986,
Gallaudet College became Gallaudet University
through an Act of Congress.
In 1880, when the principals and teachers of the deaf
schools from around the world met in Milan, Italy for
a conference, it was decided the way to teach the deaf
was through speech and lip reading. Edward M
Gallaudet and the Americans disagreed. Gallaudet
believed that deaf people should have the chance to
learn speech and lip reading but most of all sign
language. After this conference most of the deaf
schools stopped using sign language, but not E.
Gallaudet. He kept American Sign Language alive and
strong at the college.
Just think, DUVCW has had this scholarship fund for
more than 25 years. It has helped the students of the
University pay for their books and other special needs
items they need throughout the year. In April when we
present this scholarship award, the DUVCW is the only
outside group that gives a scholarship. The other
awards are from within the University. As it has been
said many times in the past, our organization has a very
special and unique relationship with Gallaudet
University. Just think, if every Sister gave just $1.00
how much it would help.
I have not asked for donations for this fund in a long
time. I am asking now, my DUVCW Sisters,
Departments and Tents for donations to this fund. I
cannot begin to explain how very appreciative the
students are to have this scholarship award.
Please make donations payable to the “National
Treasurer, DUVCW” and earmark on the memo line for
“Gallaudet Scholarship Fund.” Send to: Susan Nitzel,
National Treasurer, PO Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO
80701-1176.
In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty
Lynne Gallaudet Dolan, Chairman
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2015 Winners
Katherine Morgan Bryan – Junior
Bowdoin College
Shelby L Hahn – Junior
Penn State University
Morgan Katrina Peasley – Sophomore
University of Northern Iowa
Jennifer Marie Stone – Sophomore
University of Central Missouri
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HEADQUARTERS POSTAL ADDRESS
Mail addressed to 503 South Walnut Street is NOT TO
BE USED and will NOT be delivered by the U.S.
Postal Service to this Springfield address. Regardless
of this address on any old forms, YOU MUST, when
mailing correspondence and orders to DUVCW
Headquarters, mail them to:
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861-1865
PO Box 211
Springfield, IL 62705-0211
NATIONAL SITES COMMITTEE REPORT
The National Sites Committee would like to convey it’s
appreciation to the Department of Missouri for hosting
the 125th National Convention in St. Charles, Missouri.
We would like to also thank the Department of Illinois
for hosting the 126th National Convention next year in
Springfield, IL, July 21 - July 25, 2016. We will be
celebrating the Founding of the Grand Army of the
Republic by Dr. Benjamin Stephenson in 1866.
We are pleased to announce that the Department of
Michigan will be hosting the 127th National Convention
at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI, July 26 - July 30, 2017. We extend our thanks for their kind
offer.
The Department of Minnesota and Georgia have
expressed an interest in hosting our National
Convention and have requested information.
Plans are in the works for our National Convention, in
years ending in “10,” to be held in Springfield, IL. Our
Executive Board has authorized a committee to
investigate the possibilities, starting in 2020 and
thereafter, to hold our National Convention in
Springfield, IL
In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty
Sally Redinger, NP Chairman
Jan Rynerson
Judy Frohm, PNP
NATIONAL OFFICERS of ALLIED ORDERS
of the GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC
Woman’s Relief Corps
President ………………..………….Cindy Zerkowski
3660 Center Road #303, Brunswick, OH 44212-3620
810-241-0707 [email protected]
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
President ………………..….…..……Carolyn Agosto
4710 Eby Street, Merriam, KS 66203
913-671-7745 [email protected]
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861-1865
President ……………..……………….Sally Redinger
48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071
269-668-3966 [email protected]
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Commander-in-Chief ……..….…Eugene G. Mortorff
70 Curtis Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316-9219
717-619-7053 [email protected]
Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans
of the Civil War
President ………………….………… Linda Kronberg
6885 Plantation Drive, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-3439 [email protected]
NEW DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA
On July 25, 2015, a large
group of National Officers
headed to Marietta, Georgia to
institute two new tents and the
new Department of Georgia. Invited guests shared in a
typical southern meal with the new incoming
Department Officers the evening before.
The institution ceremony took place at The Olde Town
Athletic Club which was appropriately decked out for
the occasion. The excitement in the air was a tangible
thing as these sisters reached their goal of becoming a
Department. National President Ellen Higgins instituted
the two tents, Clara Barton #3, Woodstock, GA and
Emma Stephenson #4, Marietta, GA and installed the
new officers. Then the new Department was instituted
and officers installed. There wasn't a dry eye in the
house. Led by their new Department President, Sarah
Meyer and her officers, these ladies then celebrated
with a luncheon. Congratulations and the best of luck to
this new Department and it's officers as they take their
place with the rest of the DUVCW Departments.
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GO #2 DEADLINE
General Orders #2 deadline is January 10, 2016. It is
preferable to email articles and photos, however you
may send them by USPS to:
Ellen Higgins
1731 Shore Road Unit 42
Seaville, NJ 08230-1383
NATIONAL WEBSITE – MEMBERS ONLY LINK
Please remember that the user name and password for
the National website Members Only link have changed,
effective October 1st of each year. It is important to
remember that passwords and user names can only be
communicated orally. If you are unable to attend a Tent
meeting to receive the words, you must call your Tent
President so that she may convey the words to you.
When ordering items from Headquarters, you must use
the most current order form, which can be found on the
website.
NATIONAL TREASURER
The Treasurer’s Report
and instruction letter and
990N instruction letter
have been sent to each
Department and
Detached Tent Treasurer. Department Treasurers are to
copy the report and letters and send to their Tent
Treasurers. The Treasurer Report for each Tent,
Detached Tent, and Department are to be sent to our
National Treasurer, Susan Nitzel, PO Box 1176, Fort
Morgan, CO 80701-1176 postmarked by October 31.
The form can also be found on the Bulletin Board on
our National website in a fillable format.
Each of our 124 entities is to file their own 990N
postcard with the IRS. Almost all of our entities have a
filing period of September 1 to January 15 of each year.
Those who do not, should be aware of their filing
period. If you have any questions about filing please
contact Ellen Higgins, at [email protected]
Once you have received your email acceptance letter,
please forward a copy to National Associate Treasurer
II, Linda Smith, [email protected]
duvs SCHOLARSHIP 2015 Winners
Lydia Boling - CA/NV
Maria Rubio – IA
SAL'S HISTORY CORNER
It is my opinion that we need to know where we have
come from so we can chart our course to where we are
going! History doesn't have to be just names, dates and
places but real people doing what real people did during
their time period. This is very true of our Daughters
organization. These were real people and not just
names in our Bylaws. So let's climb into our "Way
Back Machine.” Have a seat, strap in and see where we
came from and what makes us what we are today.
We all know that the Organization was founded in
Massillon, Ohio on May 30, 1885, by five teen-age girls
who felt that because the Sons of Veterans had a group
to assist Union veterans, the Daughters also needed a
group to assist their Union fathers.
Their first meeting was well attended (25 including 3
Sons) and a total of 26 cents was collected in receipts.
Officers were elected and a committee was appointed to
draw up the Bylaws. They decided on a name..."The
Massillon Daughters of Veterans.” The second meeting
had a strong attendance also. The Bylaws consisted of
two pages. They had an "obligation" they took to the
organization that was improvised from the Sons of
Veterans. They agreed to meet twice a month on the
second and fourth Saturday afternoons. They also
agreed to have a uniform consisting of red and white
striped skirts, blue waists and white stars on the front,
they were eventually changed to navy wool.
Their first badge was proposed to be "a disc the size of
a nickel with the monogram D.V. and attached by two
small chains to a bar.” It appears things moved very
quickly after that and the need for a Charter was
discussed. A Constitution for the organization was
formulated, and adopted April 1886.
In April of 1886, the decision was made to call the
organization a "Tent" and accept no members under 15
years old. It was also decided to name the Tents after
women to honor them, so the first tent was "Mrs. Major
McKinley's Tent #1." They agreed there be an Article
in the Constitution explaining they were not to be an
Auxiliary to any other organization and This Article
could not and must never be changed.
To be continued in GO #2!! Keep watching!!!
Join us as we celebrate the 150th Anniversaryof the Founding of the Grand Army of Republic
by
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephensonat the 126th National Convention
in Springfield, Illinois ~ July 21-25, 2016
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GAR ANCESTORS WANTED
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC PROJECT
On April 6, 1866, Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founded a fraternal organization
limited to honorably discharged veterans of the Civil War. They had to have served
between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865 in the Army, Navy, Marines Corps or Revenue
Cutter Service to qualify. Dr. Stephenson called the organization, the Grand Army of the
Republic (GAR). During its existence, the GAR was aided in its work by five organizations,
which are today referred to as the Allied Orders and includes our own Daughters of Union
Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (DUVCW). Eligibility for membership in the
DUVCW is based on the eligibility as formerly required for membership in the GAR.
At the 2016 National Convention, we will be honoring Dr. Stephenson and your GAR
grandfathers, with your help.
From now until February 1, 2016, we will be accepting information on your GAR
ancestor along with his photograph. The photograph may be him in his military uniform,
GAR uniform or as a civilian. If you do not have a picture of him, a photograph of his
headstone will suffice. If no photograph exists, you can still participate by providing your ancestor’s GAR information
for the Roll Call.
You can submit as many GAR ancestors as you have, but only one photograph per ancestor will be allowed.
The information and photograph (PLEASE DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS) submitted will be
used as part of a program at the 2016 National Convention. Photographs submitted will NOT be returned.
Please complete the form below and send it with your photograph: (The form is
also available as a fillable .pdf on the National website’s Members Only
webpage under the Bulletin Board.)
Carole Morton, PNP
17233 Orozco Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344-1133 OR
Email the form with your photograph to: [email protected] GAR Veteran’s Name ____________________________________________________________________
Post Name ______________________________ Post No.______ City _________________State ________
Post Rank (if any) ________________________________________________________________________
Company ________ Regiment ________ State _________ Regular Army ___________________________
Infantry _________ Cavalry ________ Artillery (Heavy/Light) ________ Other ______________________
Navy ________ Ship ___________________________ Marines ________ Revenue Cutter Service _______
Your Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Tent Name ________________________________Tent No.____ City _____________________State_____
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________9 Digit Zip _____________________
Telephone ______________________________Email ___________________________________________
Illinois Department ~ Host of the 131st National Convention
The Illinois Department is pleased to announce four unique pin offerings celebrating the upcoming Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, 131st National Convention and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic in Springfield, Illinois.
Illinois State Pin This unique pin’s white background highlights Abe Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, the location and our organization’s acronym. The pin is 1.25 inches in length and almost 1 inch wide.
The pin is available for $15.00 each, postage and handling included. Illinois State Pin Quantity ______ $12.00 each
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Grand Army of the Republic Stamp Pin Illinois Department’s second offering is a replica of the 1949 Postage Stamp issued by the USPS in honor of the closure of the GAR. The pin is a brass base metal, with a scalloped outer shape edge with a fully printed design of the 1949 stamp and butterfly clutch backing. This striking pin is 1 ½" by 7/8" with the scalloped edge; the exact size of the original stamp.
The GAR Stamp Pin is available for $8.00 each, postage and handling included. GAR Stamp Pin Quantity ______ $10.00 each ==================================== Ship to: Name _______________________________________
Address _____________________________________
City ________________________________________
State ________________________Zip ____________
Total amount ordered on this page: $ ___________
Make your check payable to: “IL DUVCW”
Mail this form and your check to:
Connie Bounds 3306 Crystal Lake Drive Springfield, Illinois 62711-7240 =====================================
Expected delivery is 4-6 weeks.
GAR DUVCW Star Pin The Illinois Department is also offering this striking pin created in remembrance of the Grand Army of the Republic’s Sesquicentennial.
This magnificent cloisonné Star is comparable to the one worn by Grand Army of the Republic members. The antique gold plated, five pointed star with 3D details and hard enamel colors is a one-of-a-kind pin. Each point contains one of the five letters of our “DUVCW” acronym. The star itself rest upon a wreath.
The center of the star contains the “GAR” acronym in blue, white and red. At the base of each point within the center of the star is the insignia of the branches of service; the bugle for Infantry, the crossed cannon for Artillery, the crossed muskets for Marines, crossed swords for Cavalry and the anchor for Sailors. The outer circumference contains “Grand Army of the Republic” and April 6, 1866.
This beautiful antique gold finish pin is ~ 1¾ inches from point to point. The pin is available for $35.00 each, postage and handling included. GAR DUVCW Star Pin Quantity ____ $35.00 each ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Canteen Pin The canteen had a singular meaning to Grand Army of the Republic members. The phrase: “We drank from the same canteen” could be found on souvenir canteen replicas at the GAR Encampments. The canteen represented the camaraderie between the “Boys in Blue.”
Our beautiful canteen pin is available in: antique silver or gold finish. The top has a ribbon of red, white and blue enamel. Engraved on the front is the Insignia of our Order. The reverse is etched with the “GAR” acronym and a safety pin backing. The ribbon is about 1" wide, the canteen is 7/8” at its widest and the length of the pin is approximately 1.625”.
Canteen Pin Quantity of Antique Silver ____ Gold ____ at $35.00 each, postage and handling included.
View these gorgeous pins in color and use the fillable .pdf form on the Members Only Bulletin Board for ordering.
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THE FORGOTTEN SOLDIER
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 perpetuates the memories of their fathers
and grandfathers who served in the Civil War. During this period of the sesquicentennial, we reflect upon
their sacrifices to preserve the Union. These patriotic soldiers are honored and remembered by their
descendants for their willingness to defend their Country and Flag.
There is a group of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country and are not remembered by
this Order. These “forgotten soldiers” died on the field of battle, died from wounds or disease or were
captured and died in prison. Their deaths cost them the opportunity for a family and descendants to honor
and remember their valorous deeds.
It is time for us to honor and remember the sacrifices of these soldiers. Perhaps you have an uncle or a
cousin or know of a forgotten civil war soldier from your community whose memories should be kept
alive. The National Educational Activities Committee is announcing a project to remember these forgotten
men. The Committee will be collecting the names of the soldiers including documentation of their service
beginning in 2013 through 2015. The information submitted will be compiled and available to the
membership in 2016, which is the anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Please complete the form below and send it with documentation of the soldier’s service to:
Ozzie Thompson, PNP
National Educational Activities Committee
1980 Long Lake Court
Comstock, WI 54826-6510 or email the
form to: [email protected]
FORGOTTEN SOLDIER PROJECT
Soldier’s Name ___________________________________________________________________
Rank ___________________________ Service _________________________________________
Company _______ Regiment _______ State ________ Regular Army _______________________
Infantry ________ Cavalry _______ Artillery (Heavy/Light) _______ Other __________________
Navy ________ Ship ____________________ Marines ________ Revenue Cutter Service _______
Date of Death ____________________ Place of Death __________________________________
Place of Burial ___________________________________________________________________
Remarks ________________________________________________________________________
Submitted By_____________________________________________________________________
CUSTOMIZED DUVCW MAGNETIC NAME BADGE
Illinois Department President’s Project to host the 2016 National Convention
Description………………………..........white, blue imprint, rounded corners, magnet back
Size.………………………………..……….………………………………………………………..1.75 “ x 3.25” Price (includes shipping)………………………………………………………………………….....$25.00
Checks payable to……………………………………………………… Illinois Department DUVCW
Memo line…………………………………………………Illinois Department President’s Project
Mail form and check to : Lynda Kerstein 2301 Lillian Drive
Springfield, IL 62704-8723
Questions? Contact Lynda at 217-836-6698 or [email protected]
TYPE OR PRINT THIS FORM CAREFULLY AND INCLUDE WITH CHECK
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Name: ________________________________________________________________ State:____________________________ Print name (and State) as you want it on name badge
Tent # ___________ (Tent # is optional, include only if you wish your tent # on your badge)
Shipping information Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: (______ ) ___________________________ E-mail___________________________________________________________
D a u g h t e r s o f U n i o n V e t e r a n s o f t h e C i v i l W a r , 1 8 6 1 - 1 8 6 5
L ynda K erstein
Illinois T ent 102
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2015 NATIONAL CONVENTION
2015 Officers – Sarah, Jan, Ellen, Caren, Sally
Past National Presidents – Lesley,
Ellen, Carole, Pat, Irene and Barbara
Instituting Officers – Department of Georgia
Lesley, Barbara, Jan, Ellen, Sally and Sarah
2016 Officers – Caren, Sally, Jan, Sarah
2015-2016 National Officers with National President Sally Redinger
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YOU CAN HELP SAVE $$$
As many of you know, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 National
Department and Board of Trustees have been working diligently to find ways of cutting back on
expenses.
Increased postage and printing costs continue to plague us, but with your help we can save
approximately $3,000 to $4,000 annually for every 1,000 members.
Here is how you can help. You can now choose to access and retrieve the latest edition of the National
General Orders from the National website’s Members Only webpage. Once you access the General
Orders, which are in color on the website, you can read it online, if you wish, or you can print its
entire content; print single or selected pages, in color or grayscale.
____YES, I want to access and retrieve the National General Orders from the National website
www.duvcw.org I understand that the General Orders will be available on the Members Only
webpage. I fully understand by checking the YES box above, completely the form below, and mailing
this page (copy) to the National Registrar that I will NO LONGER receive my General Orders via
United States Postal Service (USPS).
I understand that I can rescind my choice to receive my General Orders via the website by completing
the National General Orders USPS Reinstatement form and mailing it to the National Registrar.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION BELOW
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ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________________________________
EMAIL_______________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE_________________________________________________________________
DEPT__________TENT NAME AND #____________________________________________
DETACHED TENT NAME AND #_______________________________________________
NMAL #___________________
Once you have completed the form, mail it to:
Janice Cass
National Registrar
6049 Township Road 49
Galion, Ohio 44833
Or email the completed form to: [email protected] Thank you for your support.
DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865
Trustees’ Project
MEMORIAL BRICKS
4x8 - $50.00----8x8 - $125.00
Honor your Ancestor or a love one by purchasing a brick(s) that will be placed in the Memorial Garden at the
Library and Research Center located next to our Museum in Springfield, Illinois. You may choose to honor your
Veteran, Ancestor, Tent, Department, other Organization or your name, etc. The cost of the 4x8 brick is $50.00 and
the 8x8 brick is $125.00. A certificate suitable for framing will be included in your order. Thank you for your help.
Yes, we would like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows:
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Revised September 30, 2015
A Publication of the National Department
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865
Volume 46 October 2015 Number 81
CORDELIA A.P. HARVEY DETACHED TENT 21
AND MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23, WISCONSIN
Members of the Wisconsin Tents joined forces to host a fashion show in June at the Walworth County
Historical Society (WCHS). The WCHS was the weekend venue for the Post 8 Grand Army of
the Republic Encampment. The fashion show included garments, hats, parasols and jewelry
dating from the settlement of the county in 1836, through the Civil War, Victorian and Edwardian
eras concluding in 1914. Laurie Shawhan of Tent 23 presented a program on the “Language
of the Fan” in conjunction
with the fashion show while
expert seamstress and milliner,
Virginia Temme, Tent 21 awed
the crowd with her amazing
designs. Rogene Moore, also
from Tent 21 shared historic
information regarding parasols
and their use while Charlene
Staples, President of Tent 23
discussed Civil War era
clothing and undergarments.
Pat Blackmer, Tent 23 emceed
the well- attended program. The
Sisters from Wisconsin hope to
make this joint effort an annual
event. (Article submitted by Pat Blackmer) Members and Friends of Wisconsin Detach Tents 21 and 23
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JANETH E. SEYFANG
PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT
2000 – 2001
Past National President Janeth E. Seyfang passed away on July 6, 2015, at
Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born Dec. 4, 1942,
in Rawlins, Wyoming to John Henry and Ella (Middleton) Seyfang II. She
received her schooling in Cheyenne and graduated with an associate degree
from Laramie County Community College. Ms. Seyfang then joined the
U.S. Navy, and was stationed at and lived in various locations before her
retirement. She moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1988. She was a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star, Fleet Reserve Association and the
Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. Sister
Janeth enjoyed spending time on the computer and spending time with her
beloved dogs.
Janeth had been a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 since
1979. She served in all positions at the tent and department levels, and went on to serve at the National
Level, while still filling her roles at the Department of Wyoming/Colorado. At the National level,
Sister Janeth served our organization as a member of many committees. She filled the National officer
positions of Patriotic Instructor, Chaplain, Jr. Vice President, Sr. Vice President, and National
President in 2000-2001.
After her Presidency, Janeth served as a National Trustee of our organization for several years, and
was holding that position at the time of her passing. She made many trips to Springfield, Illinois, to
fulfill her duties of caring for our buildings and assets. Sister Janeth was awarded our highest award,
the Kady Brownell Award in 2012. This award goes to an unselfish, outstanding, loyal American and
a daughter of a Union Veteran, who is totally involved with the needs of today and has the same pride
in our country and concerns for her fellowman as had Kady Browenll, the only woman to receive
discharge papers from the Union Army and to become a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
In the words of PNP Carole Morton: “ Janeth not only
dedicated 36 years to DUVCW, but her love of,
commitment to and service as a veteran of our country
is matchless. She can now rest peacefully in the arms of
our Lord.”
She will be greatly missed by the Sisters of Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.
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ANNA KINNISON
PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT
1977 – 1978
Past National President Sister Anna Kinnison, passed away on
Thursday, July 16, 2015, at David Place in David City, Nebraska.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 20, 2015, at the Bellwood
Methodist Church, with Reverend Matt Fowler officiating. Anna was
born January 22, 1923, in Bellwood, Nebraska, to John and Sarah
(Styer) Baer. She lived most of her life in Bellwood and on September
5, 1941, she married Robert Peter "Pete" Kinnison.
Anna's life was one of service, to God, family, and her Country. While
serving with the Methodist Women's Society, she travelled to the Red
Bird Mission in Kentucky. She also worked with the Nutrition
Extension at UNL, helping low income families. She was an avid quilt
maker, volunteered at David Place and the senior center and was very
active in the church. She belonged to the Rebecca Lodge and was a
lifetime member of the DUVCW, She said that those years were her
greatest enjoyment
Sister Anna was a member of Kady Brownell Tent No. 25, Bellwood, NE. She held Tent offices,
and was the Department of Nebraska President 1958-1959. She served for 5 years as the National
Treasurer of the DUVCW. When serving as National Treasurer, she lived in Springfield, Ill., helping
to maintain the DUVCW Headquarters and Museum.
Sister Anna served as National President (1977-1978.) As National President she laid a wreath at the
tomb of President Lincoln and visited many battlegrounds of the Civil War. Her accomplishments
resulted in her receiving the Kady Brownell Award. This award goes to an unselfish, outstanding,
loyal American and a daughter of a Union Veteran, who is totally involved with the needs of today
and has the same pride in our country and concerns for her fellowman as had Kady Browenll, the
only woman to receive discharge papers from the Union Army and to become a member of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Sister Anna will be greatly missed by her Sisters in Nebraska and by all the Daughters of Union
Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.
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GRADUATION AWARD PRESENTATION
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
On June 19th, 2015, I was proud to represent the DUVCW by presenting the Aloysius A. Norton
Award to Midshipmen Alysia Michelle Johnson of Astoria, Oregon and Atticus Lee Sawatzki of
Washington, DC at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. This is one of the
four National Service Academy Awards we sponsor. The winners w rote, in the opinion of an
interdisciplinary panel of judges in the Humanities
Department, the best analytic essay or humanities
sea project on a work of poetry, drama, fiction, or
literature and film. This year there was a tie, so two
awards were given. I greatly enjoyed the ceremony
at Kings Point which ended with the tradition of all
the midshipmen singing “Heave Ho.” It was followed
by a lovely luncheon on the grounds of the Academy,
which with fine weather and beautiful waterfront
views was a memorable experience. (Article submitted by
Eileen Sleckman)
MICHIGAN MEETS INDIANA
On Saturday, June 6, 2015 the Department of Indiana DUVCW celebrated their 100 th Birthday at
their annual Convention held at Indiana University,
Kokomo, IN. Joining in the convention celebration were
two members from Eva Gray Tent 2, Grand Rapids, MI;
Nancy Starr, a Comrade Member of Catherine Merrill
Tent 59, Indianapolis, IN and Wenda Fore, Sr. Vice
President of Eva Gray Tent 2, Grand Rapids, MI. Karen
Tatro from Maine, member of Rebecca Otis Tent 54, Fort
Wayne also attended the convention celebration.
There was a joint opening with the Department of IN,
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, followed by
the business meeting. The groups joined together for
lunch, followed by a very interesting program given by
Brett Caldwell entitled “Vernon, Indiana during the Civil
War.” Wenda Fore, Barbara Stone, and Nancy Starr
A moving tribute was given for Past Department President Lee Ann Teller who passed away in
January. A Memorial Service was led by Chaplain Sharon Fish and the election of Officers took
place during the afternoon session. It was a most enjoyable day spent with our Indiana Sisters. (Article submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent)
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AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, ALPHARETTA, GA
PRESERVATION PROJECT The Amanda Stokes Detached Tent members began participating in a historical preservation project
this spring. In partnership with the Roswell Historical Society Cemetery Committee, Tent members
and various other local organizations are donating their time, money, and talents to cleaning
gravestones in one of the oldest cemeteries in Roswell, GA. The Cemetery Committee is tackling
not only the cleaning but also the repair of vandalized gravestones and sculptures at the Old Roswell
Cemetery. This is an ongoing project and will eventually expand to include the other two historic
cemeteries in Roswell.
The Old Roswell Cemetery was established in 1846 and w a s associated with the Mount
Carmel Methodist Church, which no longer exists. The log cabin church ministered to its Native
American and white frontier families from 1836 to 1845. The Cemetery is located at the
intersection of Woodstock Road and Alpharetta Highway in the heart of Roswell. The oldest legible
gravestone is f o r a four-month-old child who was buried in
1846. The plots are privately-owned and the Cemetery remains
available for burials. Veterans from the Civil War, World War I,
World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Wars are interred here.
Eighteen known Confederate soldiers are buried in the Cemetery.
United States military Veterans buried in the cemeteries are
remembered by various local patriotic and genealogical
organizations. American flags are placed on the graves with
ceremonies held on Memorial Day (May) and Independence Day
(July). Confederate soldiers are remembered in April with
Confederate National flags placed by the Sons of Confederate
Veterans, Roswell Mills Camp. (Article submitted by Paulette Snoby)
Sharon Sowders & Paulette Snoby
MEMORIAL DAY
CATHEDRAL OF THE PINES, NH
On May 30, 2015 members of the Department of
Maine DUVCW traveled to Cathedral of the Pines,
Rindge, NH for the annual Memorial Day Service.
Maine Department President Elsie B. Bonney was
honored to represent National President Ellen
Higgins as well as the Department of Maine. They
joined with more patriotic organizations for the
Memorial Service and enjoyed visiting with
members of the Allied Orders and friends Diane and
Perley Mellor (Past National President of the
SUVCW Auxiliary and Past Commander in Chief,
SUVCW, respectively). (Article submitted by Elise Bonney
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MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23
DELAVAN, WISCONSIN
Marking the end of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2015, Daughters of Union Veterans of the
Civil War, 1861-1865, Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 of Delavan sought and received
landmark status for the Civil War Monument located in the historic Spring Grove Cemetery in
Delavan, WI.
The lineal organization approached Dan Kilkenny, Chairman of the Spring Grove Cemetery Board
with their request. At the end of May, they were notified they had been granted permission from
the Board to proceed. The Tent contacted Delavan’s Mayor, Mel Nieuwenhuis who presented a
Proclamation at the ceremony Saturday, August 29 at Spring Grove designating the iconic Civil War
Monument as a Landmark.
The Monument which was erected in 1870, was donated by Delavan benefactors, James and Susan
Aram. Italian immigrant sculptor, John Bossi designed the marble and limestone structure at a
cost of $1200. The Monument was originally dedicated on Delavan’s Decoration Day Ceremony
May 30, 1870 which was presided over by James Aram. It is interesting to note that during the Civil
War, when the population of Delavan was depleted by the number of volunteers enlisting, Aram
personally paid $145 each for 14 volunteers from Madison to fill President Lincoln’s quota.
The Monument was extensively restored and conserved largely through the efforts of the Civil War
Restoration Project Task Force chaired by Ken Wargo. Corporate, individual and organizational
donations in excess of $20,000 made this effort possible. The Civil War Monument which was
rededicated at the 2014 Memorial Day Ceremony, stands proudly as a testament to the fifty-seven
“Boys in Blue” from the Delavan area who gave their lives for our great country.
In attendance at the historic program was the First Brigade Band from Watertown, Wisconsin. The
band of authentic
historic reenactors
played a selection of
Civil War songs
including “Lorena”
which was written
during the Civil War
by our Walworth
County’s historic
composer, Joseph P.
Webster. Our
Brothers from C. K.
Pier Camp 1,
Milwaukee, Major
General John Gibbon
Camp 4, Waukesha,
Colonel Hans Heg
Camp 15, Wind Lake
and The Grand Army of the Republic Post 8 were also in attendance at the event. Past National
Commander, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Steve Michaels, was the keynote speaker. (Article submitted by Pat Blackmer)
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UNVEILING OF USS MONITOR TRAIL MARKER
On May 29, 2015 a trail marker was unveiled to mark the site of the building and original launch 153
years ago of the USS Monitor, the nation’s first ironclad warship, in Greenpoint, NY. This marks
the northernmost portion of a trail created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) linking the historic sites of the USS Monitor in New York, Virginia and North Carolina.
The ceremony, taking place on the property designated for construction of the Greenpoint Monitor
Museum, included members from Co I, 83rd New York Volunteer Infantry Color Guard, SUVCW
Oliver Tilden Camp 26, DUVCW New York Department, and Midshipmen from Kings Point
Merchant Marine Academy. Children from PS 110, the Monitor School’s Chorus sang the National
Anthem and Civil War period music was performed by Arthur Kirmss, SUVCW. Speeches were
given by local politicians along with a host of dignitaries who sent their greetings. The marker
itself was unveiled jointly by David Alberg of NOAA and George Weinmann, PDC, Oliver Tilden
Camp, who have worked since 1997 to preserve the memory of the Monitor in Brooklyn. The
dramatic moment of the unveiling was enhanced by the arrival of New York City Fire Department
Fireboat 343 which proceeded to fire a water cannon salute. Placed in service on September 11,
2010, Fireboat 343 honors the 343 firefighters killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001. As
the trail marker lies in direct view of the Freedom Tower, the site itself resonates with historical
significance.
The ceremony concluded
with a Civil War Gun Salute
and the Retiring of Colors.
Afterwards all the
participants were invited to
attend a day-long history
fair at the Brooklyn Expo
Center with displays and
presentations that continued
until evening. Of special
note, talks were given by
descendants of the
Monitor’s crew and
members of the NOAA
diving team who discovered
and explored the Monitor
wreckage, as well as the
school papers and models of the children of PS 110. It was a truly memorable day. (Article submitted by
Eileen Sleckman)
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AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2
MEMORIAL DAY - MARIETTA, GA AND ANDERSONVILLE, GA
Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 participated in two Memorial Day
celebrations in Georgia. The Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta,
GA celebration was held Monday, May 25th. Sister Loriann White
presented the Tent wreath at the ceremony along with dozens of
other veteran, lineage and patriotic organizations. Prior to the
ceremony, President Maribeth Brannen and Sister Loriann White
placed the Tent wreath on Emma Stephenson’s grave at Marietta
National Cemetery. Emma Stephenson was a former slave who
provided nursing care to the Union Army in Marietta. Emma died
of disease and was buried at Marietta National Cemetery near the
soldiers she attended.
On May 24th, Sisters Loriann White, Linda Hartung, Judith Lowery, Kitty Kelley, Lori Bennett, Rhiannon Hatcher and Gloria Nardecchia traveled to Andersonville, Georgia to participate in its annual Memorial Day Celebration. They were joined by Sister Malinda Ashley of the Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10 of Florida.
Andersonville National Cemetery is adjacent to Camp Sumter (also known as Andersonville
Prison) and was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. Sister
Loriann White presented the Tent wreath, and Sister Linda Hartung presented the DUVCW
National Department wreath. The Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10 DUVCW wreath was placed
by Sister Malinda Ashley. Duv Sister Rhiannon Hatcher, the newly-elected State Society President,
Nebraska C.A.R., and her mother, Sister Lori Bennett, presented a wreath on behalf of the
Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) Society of Nebraska. Sister Bennett is the
Honorary C.A.R. State Society President for Nebraska.
Sisters Judith Lowery and Kitty Kelley presented the Woman’s Relief Corps wreath. Each year
many organizations pay their respects to the thousands who lay
buried beside their Union comrades.
On May 30, 1911, the Woman’s Relief Corps, one of the five Allied
Orders of the GAR, dedicated a monument at the prison site to
commemorate their work in preserving the prison site since 1890.
The site was later transferred to the U.S. Government in 1910.
This monument and four others stand as reminders of the
Woman’s Relief Corps preservation role. (Article submitted by Paulette Snoby,
Press Correspondent)
Linda Hartung, Loriann White, Malinda Ashley
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Judith Lowery, Kitty Kelley, Malinda Ashley
ELIZABETH VAN LEW DETACHED TENT 1
HAYMARKET, VA
The Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent 1 had a very busy Memorial Day, both observed and actual.
Three members marched in the Memorial Day parade in Washington, DC with the Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War, Irish Brigade Camp No. 4, Fredericksburg, VA. National President Ellen
Higgins tried to catch up with us to march with us, but couldn’t quite make it. She caught up with
us at the Willard Hotel where we all toasted “General Grant.” The real General Grant was known
to frequent the bar there, so this has become a custom with our SUV Brothers.
Margaret Stromberg, Karen Lyddane and Sheila Vitiello Tent President Margaret Stromberg & National President Ellen Higgins
On May 30th, 10 members,
several spouses and members
of the SUVCW met at the
gravesite of our namesake,
Elizabeth Van Lew, at
Shockoe Cemetery in
Richmond, Virginia, for a
Memorial Service for her and
our Union soldiers. We were
honored by the presence of
Clayton Shepherd, VP of the
Friends of Shockoe
Cemetery. After the
ceremony, we adjourned to
the Patrick Henry Pub for
our meeting and lunch. (Article
submitted by Margaret Stromberg) (Photo L-R): Gayle Machey, Mike Elliott (hidden), Karen Lyddane, Donetta Bantle, Denis Lyddane, Mike Beard, Marjorie Elliott, Jay Rarick, Sandi Esty, Mike Paquette, Peggy Burroughs, Jan MacQueston, Margaret Stromberg.
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LINCOLN FUNERAL TRAIN REENACTMENT
JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16
On May 2, 2015 members of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16, Christine Gibson, Tent JVP and Carol
Hertensteiner, Tent Secretary attended the Lincoln Funeral Train Reenactment.
The Reenactment took place in Springfield,
Illinois May 1-3, 2015. This reenactment
commemorated the 150th Anniversary of
Lincoln’s funeral. On May 1st an encampment
was held which was open to the public. On
May 2nd, a procession of the hearse that arrived
at the Amtrak Station on 3rd Street began at the
station and continued on Washington and 6th
Streets. It was followed by an opening
ceremony, a candlelight vigil and a concert
performed by the Illinois Symphony that
evening. On May 3rd, the procession continued
to Oak Ridge Cemetery where reenactments of
the eulogy, speeches and salutes were given. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann; Photo submitted by Christine Gibson)
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 a ceremony was held at the Simi Valley Town Center to Welcome
Home Vietnam Veterans. This event was organized by the group LOVE OUR VETERANS
EVERYWHERE. Rolling Thunder opened the festivities to honor the 50th Anniversary of the
Vietnam War and the thirteen Simi Valley Veterans Killed in Action in the Vietnam War.
The mayor and other state and county
representatives were speakers. A balloon for each
of the 13 Fallen Veterans was released. Each
balloon had a card with the name of the Fallen as
well as the address of the Simi Town Center
where the cards were requested to be returned.
These cards will be placed in a time capsule at a
later date.
A lunch was served to all Veterans who attended
the event. Sister Tammy Collier, CA/NV Cornelia
Hancock Tent 91, assisted the group by providing
room decorations and table centerpieces. While
Tammy was serving lunch, her 3-year-old
granddaughter Ali Collier and her father Jeremy
Collier handed out “Thank You for Your Service”
cards to every Veteran in attendance. (Article submitted
by Carole Morton, Tent 91 Press Correspondent)
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JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16
DECORATION DAY
Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 member Sharon Birt Michael
attended the Bellefontaine Cemetery Sesquicentennial
Decoration Day Celebration. The celebration was held May
30th at the Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Sharon
set up a table displaying several items from Tent 16 which
included information and applications to hand out regarding
the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-
1865. Sharon said there were a few inquiries regarding the
organization. One lady was ready to mail in her application.
Various tables displayed items from several
different organizations. The celebration held at the
Market Place started at 9:00 a.m. with opening
remarks, followed by the firing of a cannon at 9:45
a.m. and every half hour until 4:00 p.m. that day.
At noon a welcome was given, then a talk on the
“Cemeteries’ Role as a Cultural Institution” was
enjoyed. At 2:30 p.m. a talk on “Decoration Day
History” was presented. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann,
PDP, Photos provided by Sharon Birt Michael, PTP)
CA/NV CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVATION
On Memorial Day members, sisters-to-be and friends of Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 were in
attendance at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar to pay tribute to our nation's fallen heroes. There were
tears. There were smiles. There was music, a generous crowd of over 425, some great speeches,
and camaraderie.
Participants were the Marine Corps League San Fernando Valley Detachment 1277, Boy Scout
Troop 140, and Graffiti Buster. State Senator Bob Hertzberg and U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas
provided inspiring words. Also on hand were the Living
Literature Theatrical troupe who performed "Mine Eyes
Have Seen the Glory - Reflections on the Civil War,"
and a group of Civil War reenactors, who were there to
pay tribute to the four Union Veterans and one
Confederate Civil War Veteran buried at the cemetery.
Veterans in the audience were also recognized,
including our own Sister Kathie Bickers, U.S. Army. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Ten 91 Press Correspondent) Kathie
Bickers,
Kathy Dudley, Loretta Seltzer, Kathy Wittes,
Carole Morton, Sassy Johnson, Hannah Almstead and Julie Stranges
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BARBARA BURII TENT 24 MEETING
MONTGOMERY, MN
Members of Barbara Burii Tent 24,
Daughters of Union Veterans of the
Civil War, met recently at the
Montgomery National Golf Course.
They visited the gravesite of Barbara
Burii for whom their Tent was named.
The gravesites of Barbara and her
husband Benedic are located on the first
hole of the golf course. This property
was originally settled by this family
when they came from Switzerland in
the 1860s. Tent members spent time
honoring their namesake, who sent six
sons and grandsons to fight with the
Union Army during the Civil War. Only two of the six returned. Descendants Dorothy Dodge and
Veronica Carlson started the Montgomery Tent in 1978. Following the graveside visit, members met
at the Clubhouse to hold their regular meeting. Plans were made for future activities and business was
taken care of. (Article submitted by Sherry Harbal)
ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88
DEPARTMENT OF CA/NV, TUSTIN, CA
Memorial Day weekend 2015
marked the 100th Anniversary of
the Monument to the Unknown
Dead of the Civil War, Santa Anna
Cemetery, Orange County, CA. It
was part of the larger
commemoration of Memorial Day
sponsored by the Tri-City
Memorial Committee. The
Monument was originally unveiled
May 31, 1915 and dedicated by
Mrs. A. O. Bishop, President of the
Mary A. Logan Tent 3, Daughters
of Veterans, which later became the
DUVCW in 1925. Speakers for the
2015 event included Tent 88 President Charline Grundmann along with members Joan Bogaty and
Anne Evans. The U.S. flag was presented by Tent 88 members Joann Knowles and Lynn Johsz.
In August, members celebrated the 9th Birthday of Tent 88. At this event, a member’s reenactor
husband gave a demonstration of a Civil War soldier’s battle preparation and a soldier’s activities
and responsibilities while on the battlefield. Birthday cake was served after a potluck lunch. (Article
submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press Correspondent)
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MY TRIP TO GETTYSBURG
REMEMBRANCE DAY CELEBRATION
I flew to Gettysburg November 13, 2014 to attend and
celebrate the Remembrance Day event. It commemorates
Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg to dedicate the National
Cemetery. I drove with Carole Morton from Baltimore,
Maryland to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We encountered rain,
sleet, and snow before we arrived in Gettysburg that night.
The next day I toured the battlefield and got to see the many
monuments. The photograph on the left is the 12th Illinois Cavalry monument dedicated in 1891 by the State of Illinois. Seeing the monument was one of the highlights of my trip as my great-grandfather, Lyman T. Gibbs fought at Gettysburg as
a member of Company D, 12th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry Volunteers.
We continued our tour of the Battlefield looking at the numerous monuments; so many, so beautiful,
yet very touching. The next day was full of activities. It started with a breakfast hosted by the
Sons of Veterans Reserve (SVR) the ceremonial uniformed military component of the Sons of
Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and the sponsor of Remembrance Day. We dressed
warmly and headed off for the second event of the day, the Dedication C eremony of Albert
Woolson, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Woolson died in 1956,
one month before the monument was dedicated in his honor. That’s me next to the monument with
the dedicated wreaths. Several hours later, the Remembrance Day Parade started. Carole Morton,
PNP, and Ellen Higgins, National President, led the Daughters of Union Veterans’ Tents in the
parade.
Later in the evening, we attended the Remembrance Day Ball, an authentic, original Civil War Ball.
The music was performed by the Philadelphia Brigade Band
with dances led by the Victorian Dance Ensemble. The
proceeds from the Ball were donated to the Gettysburg
National Military Park for monument preservation.
Sunday, we attended St. Francis Xavier Church in
Gettysburg, which was used as a hospital during the Civil
War. One of the stained glass windows in the church shows
the Sisters of Charity nurses with Union and Confederate
flags, indicating they cared for both sides. After church, we
attended a Pancake Breakfast fund raiser for the SUVCW
Gettysburg Camp 112. It was a busy, but exciting few days.
If you have not visited Gettysburg, you should! It is a must
see. (Article submitted by Donna Chellew, Council #1, CA/NV Cornelia Hancock Tent 91)
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DUVCW AND SUVCW HONOR VETERANS
MT. VIEW CEMETERY ON MEMORIAL DAY
Nick Smith, Commander of the Rosecrans Camp, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, presided
over the May 25th event at Mt. View Cemetery in Altadena. Several members of CA/NV Cornelia
Hancock Tent 91 attended the afternoon Memorial Day event. There are 725 Union and 17
Confederate Veterans buried at the cemetery. Brother Nick asked for the Posting of Colors by both Union and Confederate uniformed soldiers,
and was immediately followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He welcomed everyone and gave
opening remarks.
The Memorial Day Proclamation known as
General Orders #11 written by Commander-in-
Chief Major General John A. Logan in 1868,
was read by Brother Nick which set the tone for
the event. Carole Morton, PNP, Daughters of
Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865,
spoke on the historical significance of the first
celebration of Decoration Day at Arlington
Cemetery to Waterloo, New York, the birth
place of what is today’s aptly named Memorial
Day. Hannah Almstead, Julie Stranges and Kathie Bickers
Margaret Alley, United Daughters of the Confederacy Representative spoke on the unity of our
nation. This was followed by a 21-gun salute by the 1st North Carolina Cavalry. Concluding
remarks were given by Brother Nick.
Following the ceremony, two tours were provided to view Confederate or Union graves. The Union
group visited the Grand Army of the Republic John F. Godfrey Post 93 plot led by Brother Nick.
The Confederate group was led by UDC Margaret Alley. Sister Carole placed a beautiful bouquet
of white roses at the small GAR monument and another bouquet at the gravesite of Civil War nurse,
Abigail Brown. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Tent 91 Press Correspondent)
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
On May 3, 1915, National President Lula M. Carlin visited Minneapolis and instituted the
Department of Minnesota. At the time, the Department consisted of: Tent 1, Mary E. Starkweather;
Tent 2, Juline Barr; and Tent 3, Clara Barton. On May 2, 2015, this scene was repeated with National
President Ellen Higgins visiting Maple Grove, MN to be with the Department of MN in celebration
of its 100th Birthday. The current composition of the Department is Tent 1, Tent 2, and Barbara Burii
Tent 24.
When planning the festivities, the Department decided rather than devote funds to a gala celebration,
the DUVCW tradition of Service to Veterans would be followed. A certificate of deposit was
cashed to enable $1000 gifts to each of the following three community organizations:
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1) Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery dates back to the founding of Minneapolis and contains over
50 graves of Civil War soldiers and 4 graves of War of 1812 soldiers. Restoration of the cemetery
currently includes preservation of Civil War and War of 1812 graves. The Cemetery is close to the
heart of the Department because the original cemetery land was donated by the ancestor of current
Department President Winifred Layman Fernstrom.
2) Helping Paws is an organization for training and placing service dogs for persons with disabilities.
A special new program trains service dogs for Veterans suffering from PTSD. The representative
who attended the award luncheon brought service dog Tango, who added a special element to the
day.
3) Fisher House is an organization with facilities throughout the Twin Cities area to provide housing
for families of Veterans while they receive medical treatment.
The day concluded with Birthday cake and the hope that Minnesota DUVCW will still be assisting
the community for another 100 years. (Article submitted by Marveen Minish)
CA/NV CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91
2015 NATIONAL DUV SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Class of 2015 graduate, Lydia Juliet Boling, maintained a place on the California Virtual Academy
Dean's High Honors list each semester during high school, ultimately being named Valedictorian.
Lydia received multiple scholarship offers and plans to continue her education at Cal State
Northridge where she has been accepted into the GE Honors program, intending to pursue a Doctor
of Pharmacology Degree.
Since the age of five, Lydia has been an enthusiastic and dedicated student
at Extensions Performing Arts Academy, qualifying as a teacher and
choreographer herself two years ago. At the age of nine, she became the
youngest student invited by the dance studio to join their competitive dance
troupe, participating in multiple state competitions since that time. Dance
has brought great joy to Lydia and to all who have seen her perform.
Lydia is a descendant of three Union Civil War Veterans, one of whom
has just recently been discovered. She happily became a member of
DUVCW in 2009. Since that time Lydia has attended all of the CA/NV
Department Conventions in Bakersfield until her senior year when her academic and dance
workload became too great. As a duv she volunteered for a number of service projects, made
and donated her crafts as fundraisers, along with working hard on a variety of tasks to help prepare
for the 2012 National Convention in Los Angeles. At that Convention’s duv Breakfast, fifteen-
year-old Lydia stepped forward to volunteer as Master of Ceremonies. She is honored to be one of
the recipients of a DUVCW duv Scholarship.
Lydia has been working so hard toward her goals and responsibilities that she is left with one more
accomplishment to be completed before she starts college...to get her California driver's license. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Tent 91 Press Correspondent)
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LINCOLN FUNERAL TRAIN EVENT
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Crowds gathered for the Commemoration of the Anniversary
of the Lincoln Funeral Train as it arrived in Springfield, IL on
May 1, 2015. Civil War reenactors from many states set up
their camps and marched in the parades Saturday and Sunday.
Among the reenactors were Bethany Hoover, Department of
Michigan President, and Sarah Meyer, National DUVCW
Chaplain. The weather was sunny and warm, and the city of
Springfield was welcoming to its many guests. The National
DUVCW Museum was open for touring, as well as the National
GAR Museum which was staffed by members of the Women’s
Relief Corps. It was a day of renewing old friendships and
making new friends as the many events took place.
A Saturday evening banquet was attended by hundreds of Civil War reenactors, as well as members
of the DUVCW, SUVCW, and the WRC. This event entitled “An Evening with the Lincoln Funeral
Car” gave attendees a private tour of the funeral car, and a look at a period dress display in the
Banquet R oom. Bethany Hoover and Sarah Meyer marched in the parade on Saturday, and
enjoyed spending time together at the event. (Article submitted by Wenda Fore; Photo by Bethany Hoover)
REAL DAUGHTER VISITS MUSEUM
Real Daughter, Mary Lewis Reed received yet another surprise from her
granddaughters. If you recall from our last Drumbeat article, unbeknownst to
Mary, they secretly worked behind the scenes to have her recognized as a Real
Daughter and a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861-1865.
Once again, her granddaughters, Tabitha and April
Floyd, along with Lexi and Allen, Mary's great-
grandchildren, told Mary that they were going for
a ride, but never told her exactly where they were
going. Much to Mary’s surprise they arrived in
Springfield to meet with Carole Morton, PNP and visit the Museum.
Mary and her family spent the better part of a couple hours touring the
facility and asking lots of questions. Mary showed us a photograph of
her with her father, Private Nathan Lafayett Reed, Company G, 7th
Regiment Kansas Cavalry, when she was 4 or 5 months old. Mary told us
in 1923, prior to his marriage to Mary’s mother, her father purchased
approximately 2 acres of land in East Peoria. He called it Twin Elms,
because of two elms on the property. Over the years, most of the
property was sold off, but Mary still lives on the corner lot. She is delighted to be a member of
DUVCW and have her father recognized. She hopes to attend the National Convention in
Springfield, July 2016. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, PNP) (Picture – Surrounding Mary are: Lexi, Tabitha, Allen and April)
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Bethany Hoover and Sarah Meyer
REMEMBERING ANDREW BEE
150TH ANNIVERSARY It was a cool, rainy day on May 10, 2015 when Private Andrew Bee of the 4th Michigan Cavalry
was remembered with a plaque at his gravesite in Martin Cemetery, Martin, MI. He was the “First
man to lay hands on Jeff Davis at his capture.” It was the 150th Anniversary of the day of that event –
May 10, 1865. The ceremony was sponsored by the General Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20,
Department of Michigan, Kalamazoo,
Michigan, Sons of Union Veterans of the
Civil War. A large crowd gathered under
umbrellas to honor Pvt. Bee.
Senior Vice Commander Brother John R.
Keith was in charge of the ceremony. Many
dignitaries were in attendance and spoke of
the significance of the service of Pvt.
Andrew Bee, as well as the work being done
by Camp 20 to “Keep Green the Memory of
our Boys in Blue.” Members of the Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts placed
wreaths and flowers.
Sister Sally Redinger, National DUVCW Senior Vice President and President of Cornelia
Stockbridge Sheldon Tent 58 DUVCW took part in the ceremony with the reading of “When the
Boys in Blue are Gone.” Sister Patty Townsend of Tent 58 assisted with the event. Also attending
was Sister Wenda Fore, Department of Michigan Press Correspondent and member of Eva Gray
Tent 2, Grand Rapids, MI. (Article submitted by Wenda Fore, Department of Michigan Press Correspondent)
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA GIVES TO HOMELESS VETERANS
The Department of Indiana and Jan Rynerson
donated monies at our Department Convention in
June to go towards the purchase of items for the
Shepherd's House, Fort Wayne, IN. It is a
facility that houses the homeless of which a large
population is Veterans. Rebecca Otis Tent 54
donates personal care items at least twice a year
to the Shepherd's House to support our Veterans.
Items donated included: 11 shampoos, 30 body
washes, 6-6packs of bar soap, 35 deodorants, 16
packs of razors, 16 toothbrushes, 14 tubes of
toothpaste, 5 packs of combs, 3 bottles of
diabetic lotions, 15 cans of shaving cream and 3 packages of cotton swabs. (Photo and article by Vickie Day,
Department of IN Chief of Staff)
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Sally Redinger, Wenda Fore, Patty Townsend
RUTH F. BARNHART TENT 56 PLEASANT UNITY, PA
For the third year, on July 3 2015, the Ruth F. Barnhart Tent 56, Pleasant Unity, PA participated in
a very special occasion at Fort Necessity National
Battlefield, Farmington, PA. On this date, the US
Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and
Immigration Services conducted a Naturalization
Ceremony for 22 individuals from all over the world.
Constance Nicholson and Joyce Wrigley represented
Tent 56 along with Robert Wrigley, Sons of the
American Revolution, Somerset, PA. They presented an
American Flag to each of the 22 individuals and
provided a luncheon for these new citizens and their
families. (Article submitted by Connie Nicholson)
CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91
ARMY JROTC MEDAL PRESENTATION
Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 members Sisters Kathie Bickers, VAVS Representative and Julie
Stranges, Chaplain, attended the Monroe High School Army JROTC Awards Ceremony held the
evening of May 1, 2015. The Sisters presented the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861-1865 JROTC Medal and Campaign Bar to Battalion Commander, Cadet Lieutenant
Commander Vanessa Rodrigues. Cadet Rodrigues also received a Certificate of Appreciation
signed by Tent President Carole Morton.
It was an honor for our Tent to make the presentation along with several other Veterans Service
Organizations. The evening culminated with a reception and refreshments prepared by the parents of
the Cadets. First Sgt. Charles Mujica, U.S. Army (Ret.) served as Host for the Ceremony.
Several days later, we received the following letter
from Cadet Rodrigues. Dear Daughters of the
Union Veterans of the Civil War, My name is
Vanessa Rodriguez, the Battalion Commander for
school year 2014 – 2015 at James Monroe High
School in North Hills. I have been in the JROTC
program for four years now and it has been an
amazing experience. At our annual award ceremony
I received the Daughters of the Union Veterans of
the Civil War JROTC award. I would like to thank
you for presenting this award to me. Thank you for
honoring me for my patriotism and leadership
ability. It was an honor and privilege to receive this
award! Sincerely, Vanessa Rodrigues. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Tent 91 Press Correspondent) Julie Stranges, Vanessa Rodrigues and Kathie Bickers
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NEW YORK DEPARTMENT
JULIA HIBBARD TENT 71
On July 11, 2015 members of Julia Hibbard Tent 71, Bridgewater, NY attended and participated in
the Reburial and Dedication Ceremony of Private Elisha Woodcock and his wife Mary at the
Talcottville Cemetery, Talcottville, NY. This event was sponsored by the SUVCW Walter H.
French Camp 17, the Lewis County Historical Society and the Talcottville Cemetery Association.
Members of Julia Hibbard Tent 71 in attendance were Betty Washburn, Dorothy Prentice, PDP,
Anne Davis, Nancy Miller, Cynthia Wing and Norma St. Clair. Private Woodcock's burial site had
been abandoned and was in danger of being destroyed. His and his wife's remains along with their
headstones were removed from the hedgerow and pasture to the local rural cemetery in Talcottville.
Betty Washburn, Dorothy Prentice, Anne Davis, Nancy Miller, Cynthia Wing, and Norma St. Clair
RUTH F. BARNHART TENT 56
PLEASANT UNITY, PA
Ruth F Barnhart Tent 56 celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Pleasant
Unity Methodist Church, Westmoreland County, PA. Clark Brocht, PCC, SUVCW Camp 502
presented a program on “Mourning Customs,” with the help of Sandra Millin, current Pennsylvania
Department President. Tent 56 was instituted at the Methodist Church in Pleasant Unity,
Pennsylvania, on May 2, 1965 with 35 Charter members by Pennsylvania Department President,
Ester Julius. Ruth R. Barnhart was the
wife of Union soldier, Jacob Horstel
Barnhart, Company I, 168th Regiment,
PA Volunteers, Westmoreland County.
Ruth was
involved in the
Underground
Railroad during
the Civil War. (Pictured left: Kathleen Roebuck, Clark Brocht, President Sharon Harkcom & Jean Krivoski)
Tent 56 has two Charter Members, Jelmima Klingensmith and Alma Rall
(left) with her certificate from the 50th Anniversary. Fourteen members are
descendants of Alma’s grandfather, Rueben Trexler Baker. Sadly, Alma
passed away September 4, 2015. She would have turned 100 years old on
November 22, 2015. (Article submitted by Linda Marker)
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EVA GRAY TENT 2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
FORGOTTEN CIVIL WAR SOLDIER RECEIVES A HEADSTONE
Not one soldier should be forgotten according to Kathy Cook, member of Eva Gray Tent 2, Grand
Rapids, MI. She walks cemeteries, searches out cemetery databases, and attempts to check out the
burial sites of recorded Civil War Veterans. Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids is a huge cemetery
and home to many of our “Boys in Blue.” While searching cemetery records Kathy noted that one
man listed as a Civil War Veteran did not have a headstone. Researching his military records, Kathy
found that he was indeed a Veteran of the Civil War. Eventhough George Johnson wasn’t Kathy’s
ancestor, she was determined to seek out ordering a headstone for him. While mentioning this
to friends at her church, she was excited to find that one of the members, Sue Branon, was a
descendant of George Johnson and could sign for the headstone.
On a very cool, rainy Memorial Day, May 30, 2015, Private George Johnson Co. D, 28th NY Infantry,
was finally remembered by a large crowd of family members at Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids,
MI. Huddled under umbrellas were small children, little ones in strollers, babes in arms, and many
other family members as the Ceremony took place. Leading the Ceremony were members of John
A. Logan Camp 1, SUVCW, Grand Rapids, MI. Sue Branon represented the family and decorated
the grave with a flower. Kathy Cook, Eva Gray Tent 2 placed a grapevine wreath; Beverly
Summers, Eva Gray Tent 2 decorated the grave with an American flag; and Wenda Fore, Eva Gray
Tent 2 represented the Champlin Corps 41, Woman’s Relief Corps as Chaplain. (Article submitted by Wenda
Fore, Press Correspondent)
INDIANA duv SCHOLARSHIP
2015 WINNER
Jessica Irene Helt, member of Rachel Silliven Tent 55, Department of Indiana is the 6th generation
of a Civil War Union Veteran. Jessica is attending Colorado State University, Colorado Springs,
Colorado, pursuing a major in Business/Finance, is an Honor Student and is on the Dean’s List of
Excellency.
Jessica graduated from Gering High School, Gering, NE in May 2014. Since it was her desire to
serve her country, she enlisted in the Navy, joined the Nuclear Power Program, and trained
vigorously for a year. Unfortunately, she was medically discharged while training. She still has the
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In her essay for the scholarship, she shared the words of President Abraham Lincoln from his
Gettysburg Address, “That we here, highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that
this nation, under God shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people shall not perish from this earth.” Also, the words of President John F.
Kennedy, “Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile can
respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, “I served in the United States Military,” and she
believes there is nothing truer than those words. To her great-great-grandfather who served in the
Civil War and her great-grandfather who served in World War II, she is proud of their service to our
country.
Jessica is an accomplished pianist, an avid horse rider, loves water,
snow skiing. Her favorite pet is her dog “Thor.” Rachel Silliven Tent
55 is blessed with her talent and inspiration for love of United States
of America. She is aware of the sacrifice for freedoms we are
privileged to have today due to the men and women who fought and
died to keep our country independent and unoppressed. It is our hope
that she will continue to contribute, not only to our organization, but
will serve as an example of what can be accomplished. We wish her
well, now and in her future endeavors. (Article submitted by Jan Moser)
MISSOURI CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
On July 11, 2015, Dianne Scheffing, Past Department President, presented a check for almost $900
to Executive Director Mr. Mark Trout of the Missouri Civil War Museum, Jefferson Barracks
National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. The presentation of the donation took place on the main floor
of the Museum. The money was raised during her term as President through raffles and donations.
The proceeds are designated to help with the Museum’s needs including the purchasing of more
artifacts, display cases for the Museum and help with the renovation of the research building located
next to the museum.
The building was built in 1905. It served
as a post-exchange, a gymnasium for
soldiers, and a hospital during WWII.
After WWII it was left vacant for 65 years
until Mr. Trout discovered it and began to
make plans to restore it to turn it into a
Museum in time for the 150th Anniversary
of the Civil War. The Museum opened to
the public June 29, 2013.
The 1918 Post Exchange Building next
door to the M useum is P hase I I of Mr. Trout’s overall Museum project. This building will be
home to an extensive library and manuscript collection in addition to being used for student educational
programs and activities. It will have banquet and meeting rooms to be used for special events. Past
Department President Dianne Scheffing was very happy for her donation go towards the continuing
restoration work of this building.
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100 YEAR OLD LINCOLN STATUE REDEDICATED
LONG BEACH, CA
The Lincoln S tatue in Long Beach, CA was
originally dedicated July 3, 1915; the Anniversary
of the Union victory at Gettysburg, PA. The statue
was paid for by donations and subscriptions solicited
by the DUVCW, SUVCW Auxiliary and other
organizations affiliated with the Grand Army of the
Republic. The event was attended by many
Veterans, their wives and other dignitaries. The
Commander-in-Chief of the GAR traveled from
Chicago, IL for the event.
The Centennial Rededication was held August 29, 2015. In attendance were members of the Allied
Orders including the SUVCW, the SUVCW Auxiliary, DUVCW and Sons of Veterans Reserve. Cub
Scout Pack 206, Long Beach, also took
part in the ceremony. The Honorable
Douglas Haubert, Long Beach City
Prosecutor, presented the keynote
speech, “Lincoln the Lawyer.”
Wreaths were presented by DUVCW
Tent 86, SUVCW Auxiliary and
SUVCW. Members of DUVCW
attending were Annette James-Rogers,
Virda Chappell and Edie Osterhues,
Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86 and
Charline Grundmann, President,
Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88. (Article
submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press Correspondent)
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CALIFORNIA/NEVEDA SISTER
GRANDFATHER HONORED AT GRAVESIDE CEREMONY
On July 25, 2015 while the sun was peeking through the storm clouds, Cindy Allen of Amanda
Stokes Tent 87, San Gabriel Valley, CA was paying tribute to her great-great-grandfather Moses
“Sheldon” Peck at the cemetery in Blair, NE. About 80 Peck descendants gathered around the grave
along with Department Commander William Dean and members of SUVCW, NE/Dakota
Department.
Not all were dressed in period attire. Many of Peck’s descendants met to commemorate his birthday
and honor the Civil War Veteran with song, scripture and salutes.
Moses “Sheldon” Peck was born July 27, 1844, Rutland, VT. He enlisted in Company I, Iowa 6th
Cavalry in 1862, while living in Iowa. His service took him to the Dakotas to subdue the Indians at the Battle of White Stone Hill. His older brother Charles W. Peck, a soldier for the Union enlisted
in Company C, Iowa 10th Infantry Regiment, was killed at the Battle of Champion Hill, Mississippi,
May 1863. Sheldon later moved to Blair in 1879 with his wife and family, where he became a member of the John A. Dix Post, GAR.
Sheldon hosted a family reunion every
year beginning in 1920, where his family
brought picnic baskets as they celebrated
under the trees at his home. His daughter
Bertha cared for him, and even in his
elderly years, he insisted his Birthday
needed a party to celebrate his day properly
every year. The family has met every year
since.
After the firing of a cannon, Allen’s cousin
Neal Peck played the “Battle Hymn of the
Republic” on his hammer dulcimer while
his friend played the penny whistle. Neal also read a tribute to Sheldon, written by Sheldon’s 95-
year-old granddaughter, Mildred Robeson. She lives in Huntsville, AL and was not able to attend.
Allen read scripture and gave the closing prayer.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War dressed in their attire, lay accruements at Sheldon’s grave.
They, along with Herman American Legion Post 378 members, each gave a final rifle salute
followed by Taps.
The following day, the Peck Family enjoyed partaking in the annual picnic at the Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall. Allen stated, “It is such an honor to pay tribute to my Civil War grandfather who
helped fight for the flag our fathers saved, and to remember those who fought for the cause and did
not make it home.” (Article submitted by Cindy Allen, Amanda Stokes Tent 87)
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DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
DOROTHY DODGE AWARD
The Barbara Burii Tent 24, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Montgomery, MN
participated in the Department of MN DUVCW Convention recently. The Convention was held at
the Hilton Garden Inn, Maple Grove, MN on May 1-2, 2015. During the event, the Dorothy Dodge
Award was presented. This award was named for Dorothy Dodge who lived most of her life in
Montgomery and was both a teacher and principal there for many years. She was a dedicated,
charitable woman who was loved and respected by all who met her. Dorothy helped shape many
young people’s lives over the years. This special award is given annually to a DUVCW member
chosen by her peers for her character and helpfulness to others both within the organization and
within the community.
Sherry Meixner Harbal was born in Owatonna, MN. She has 3 sisters and grew up on a farm south
of Owatonna, MN. Sherry has always been interested in history and when she found out her great-
grandfather was in the Civil War, it sparked a huge interest. Her mom, Hazel Meixner and her Aunt
Edna Frahman, who have both passed away, got Sherry interested in joining DUVCW. All 3 of
them joined together in 1997.
Sherry has always been very active volunteering and
is also very active in her 6 children’s activities.
Her 3 sons, James, Chris and Nick and 3 daughters,
Jen, Michelle and Kim all belong to DUVCW and are
very active in the Tent.
Sherry was a Girl Scout Leader for 15 years, a 4-H
leader for 10 years, and has been her families’ coed
(girl-boy) softball coach for 10 years. She has been
a member of the Owatonna Youth Fast pitch
Softball Association for many years and is active in
the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life where she
was the Secretary for many years. As a member of
the St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna for most
her life, she taught Sunday School there for many
years.
Since joining the DUVCW, Sherry has been very active in her Tent. She has been Tent President
for 2 years, Tent Secretary many years and is the current Secretary; she’s been a Council Member,
Tent Press Correspondent, and a member of various Tent Committees. Sherry is also very active
in the Department of MN DUVCW. S h e ’ s b e e n the Department President for 2 years, a
Council Member, Press Correspondent, Secretary and Chief of Staff. Sherry is also active at
the National level of DUVCW. She’s been a Council Member, Guard, and Assistant Guard for
many years and has been on the Grand Army of the Living Memorial Scholarship Committee for
the last 2 years. Sherry has attended many National Conventions and has participated in the
Memorial Service on Sunday at the National Convention. (Article submitted by Sherry Harbal, Press Correspondent)
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MARY ANN “MOTHER” BICKERDYKE TENT 2
SELMER, TN
The Mary Ann “Mother” Bickerdyke Tent 2 participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the
National Cemetery, Corinth, MS. About one hundred people paid honor from MS, TN, and AL.
Prior to the Ceremony on Saturday, the local Girl and Boy Scout Troops posted flags at each of the
seven-thousand plus graves. The entire cemetery was splotched with red, white and blue as some
of the families also placed flowers on their beloved family member’s graves casting a sea of our
Nation’s color over these sacred grounds beneath the glistening sun. It was a beautiful sight. The
Corinth National Cemetery was established in 1866 when Union soldiers from the second battle of
Corinth and other battles in the region were buried in this place. By the late 1870’s there were over
five-thousand graves in the cemetery with four-thousand unmarked. The Cemetery is managed by
the Little Rock National Cemetery and consists of about twenty acres. It was placed on the National
Register of Historical Places November 20, 1966.
The Memorial Day Ceremony is organized under the guidance of the American Legion and Auxiliary.
This was the sixteenth year Tent 2 has been invited to participate in the Ceremony. We were thrilled
to have a new
prospective member,
Patricia Nashbar, in
attendance. She
searched the crowd
until she located us.
She will be joining
soon. Tent 2
Chaplain, Sandra
Kelly, escorted by
John E. Anderson,
PDC, Department of
TN, Sons of Union
Veterans placed the
Memorial wreath. (Article submitted by Sarah Anderson)
Sarah Anderson, May Kirk, John E. Anderson, Sandra Kelly, Patricia Nashbar
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National Department
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865
P.O. Box 211
Springfield, IL
By order of:
Sally Redinger, National President
Attest:
Darlene Alcorn
National Secretary
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IN MEMORIAM
The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861 – 1865, silently and reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents, and Departments
who have been bereaved of loved ones and Sisters.
Sunshine passes, shadows fall, love’s remembrance outlast all,
though the years may be many or a few, they are filled with remembrance, fraternity,
charity, and loyalty.
Janeth Seyfang, Past National President
Anna Kinnison, Past National President
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