Hi Marcia, I saw your mention of the GAR. My brick wall is about an ancestor in the Civil War. My Dad's sister, Bessie K. Coughlin, was National President of the relief corp in 1957-58. Dad said their Mom, Mary Ann (McCarthy) Coughlin had belonged and that was how Bessie joined. I cannot find any record of this organization in existence now. I understand that you could join if you had proof of an ancestor having served in the Civil War. Dad didn't know who it would be and Bessie's son doesn't know. Could you possibly break down my brick wall or send me in the right direction? Thanks for any help. Dot dot@delconet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marcia Payne" <ETexGal@webtv.net> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 3:42 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Edwin V. Sumner > page 298 > > Edwin V. SUMNER Post 19, Grand Army of the Republic. This was organized > as an encampment Aug. 16, 1867. It was lare called a Post and the name > Edwin V. SUMNER was adopted Sept. 8, 1868. > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html >