This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yYB.2ACI/15005 Message Board Post: If you are a lineal (direct) descendant of a Union CW veteran and are female age 8 years of age and up, you may be eligible for membership in the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Founded in 1885 in Ohio, the DUVCW was founded for all lineal female descendants of Union CW veterans to keep alive the memory of those who fought for the Grand Old Flag. If you would like information for your self or if you know of someone who might be eligible, please contact me at jcall@cros.net. Thank you. Jan