Membership
Membership
in Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War can be obtained
through eligibility in several ways:
1. Women who are lineal or collateral descendants, of
soldiers, sailors or marines regularly mustered and honorably discharged
from the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States of America
during the War of the Rebellion 1861-1865. Daughter, grand- daughter,
great -grand-daughter, niece, great-niece, etc., & legally adopted
daughters qualify.
2. Mothers, wives, widows, daughters & legally adopted
daughters of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in good standing.
(Not Associates)
3. Associate Memberships: Available to women who do not
qualify through heredity, #1 & #2 above, who demonstrate a genuine
interest in the Civil War and can subscribe to the purpose and objects
of the Auxiliary. An Associate may vote and hold any office except that
of National Vice-President and National President. Associates may not
exceed one-third of the total membership of the Auxiliary at the time
of election.
4. Junior Membership: For young ladies of not less than six
(6) years of age.
This information is provided by
the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to acquaint
you with our organization and to encourage you to express pride in your
heritage by joining us in patriotic and charitable works. For women
whose roots are deeply embedded in our nation's past, what better way
to honor your ancestor and his sacrifices for our country? The
Auxiliary also offers a unique opportunity to women interested in
history who are not lineal descendants to join either as the wife of a
Son or as an Associate.