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/AYB.2ACE/516 Message Board Post: If you are a female age 8 and up and are a lineal descendant of a Union veteran of the Civil War, you may be eligible for membership in the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. We are a non-profit nationally chartered patriotic organization founded in 1885 in Massillon, OH. Our focus is to keep the memory of our Union ancestors alive for future generations. You must prove eligibility through proof of your ancestor's military records or pension papers. If you are interested or have questions, please contact me at [email protected] Thank you. Jan