National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans of the United States of America badge worn at an 1898 convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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2 National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans of the United States of America badge worn at an 1898 convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

3 Volume 39 September 2012 STELLA CASE REAL DAUGHTER Number 76 enjoyed ballroom dancing. They were married for 75 years. When Charles died, found in his wallet was the ticket stub from that political rally. Stella s father, John Harwood Pierce was born in Canada on leap day in He wanted to join the Union Army. He was turned down twice due to being too young. At only 14 years old he finally joined the 11 th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. Being the character he was, at one point he donned female attire as a spy. He received an honorable discharge February 2, He reenlisted in the U.S. Veterans Volunteer Infantry and served until June 25, He died September 2, 1925 in soldiers home in Los Angeles, CA and is buried in the National Cemetery, West Los Angeles. Stella Mae Case She was an energetic 94-year old lady who never met a stranger, she did not like. Stella Pierce Case was born May 12, 1918 in Oakland, CA to John Harwood and Johanna Dorothea Scoofs (Jennie) Pierce. She died June 10, 2012 in Marina del Ray. As with most children of her generation, life was unkind. However, she was proud to tell you she was the daughter of a Union veteran of the Civil War. Stella was a member of Nancy Lincoln, Tent 5 and a Comrade of Tent 86 of the CA/NV Department, DUVCW. Stella was married to Charles Case on December 29, 1935 in Tijuana, Mexico. He was born in the Philippines and died last year at the age of 99 years. She met him when she was only seventeen while they were attending a political rally. Stella dropped her program, both reached for it, their hands touched and so did their hearts. They stayed young at heart and After the war John H. Pierce traveled giving lectures as far away as New York. He was a man of many talents; news reporter, teacher, an inventor of mechanical bells and was the resident Santa Claus at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. At times he even claimed to be a minister. He was quite a ladies man, married five times, not always before the previous one ended. He fathered five children, some of them out of wedlock. Stella was his youngest child. He was 70 years old at her birth and died seven years later. She remembered seeing her father in his uniform for Memorial Day parades. Stella and husband Charles raised four children who survive her. They are Herb, Dennis, Charleen and Barbara. Also surviving are three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, Chair National REAL Daughters Committee Page 1

4 103 rd CALIFORNIA/NEVADA DEPARTMENT CONVENTION Department of California/Nevada Members The Department of California/Nevada held the 103 rd Annual Convention in Bakersfield, California on April 27-28, Honor the Brave was the theme for this year. Following the opening committee meetings, the sisters gathered at nearby Union Cemetery to honor over 90 Civil War veterans interred there. Sister Department Chaplain, Joann Knowles, read verses of When the Boys in Blue are Gone in between the reading of the names. As the names were read, the sisters each took a flag and placed it in front of the grave marker for each of these honored veterans. It was a privilege to take part in this ceremony. In the afternoon, much attention was given to preparing for the 122 nd National Convention to be held August 9-13, 2012 in Los Angeles. Sisters Carole Morton and Donna Wood, PNP, drilled us on the ritual floor work for the convention. We are excited to be hosting the convention this year and much planning has gone into making this a successful event. Opening ceremonies for the evening s Memorial Banquet was led by the West High School Navy JROTC. Following dinner, Sister Izella Dickey gave an excellent program on the World War II Navajo Code Talkers. The evening ended with our annual bazaar of donated items to raise money for the Department. It was, and always is, a fun evening! The business meeting was held the following morning which included the committee reports, nomination of officers, and installation of officers. Sister Donna Wood, PNP, performed the duty of installing the officers. The convention concluded with lunch and a program about the Native American Indian Warriors serving in both armies during the Civil War. Article and photo submitted by Sue Ramsey, CA/NV Department Press Correspondent CORDELIA A. P. HARVEY DETACHED TENT #21, MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN Cordelia A. P. Harvey Detached Tent #21, Manitowoc, Wisconsin honored Sister Jeanne Petermann on May 17, 2012 at a luncheon meeting in honor of her 90 th birthday! Held at The Roadside Grill in Plymouth, Wisconsin, fourteen persons were on hand to help her celebrate. Featured was her installation along with newest member, Nancy VanVoorhis and a Remember When segment by Tent Sister, Dorothy Zimmerman. A delicious birthday cake was served and Jeanne was presented with a corsage, her DUVCW badge and a cardigan sweater with the DUV emblem embroidered on it. Special guests included her daughter, Liz Abler, and long-time friend, Phebe Benninghaus. All who attended agreed it was a wonderful gathering. Article submitted by Mary Lou Salomon, Secretary Tent 21 AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT #2, ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS Members of Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 of Alpharetta, Georgia, participated in several wreath presentations during the Memorial Day observances at various locations in Georgia and South Carolina this year. On Saturday, May 26 th three members, Sisters Sarah Meyer, Beth Finley and Loriann White, attended the Memorial Day services at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia, and presented a wreath on behalf of Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2. On Sunday, May 27 th Sister Marguerite and her husband Bill Dyal, Sister Sarah and her husband Dave Meyer, Sister Maribeth and her husband Bill Brannen, and Sisters Loriann White and Linda Hartung traveled to Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia for the annual Memorial Day Observance. During the laying of the wreaths, Sisters Linda Hartung and Loriann White presented the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 wreath. The keynote speaker was Master Sergeant Jennifer L. Nesbitt, who spoke about the Honor Guard Program at Robins Air Force Base. Page 2

5 Loriann White and Linda Hartung Sister Linda Hartung has a Union ancestor buried in Andersonville, so being there and participating in the Memorial Day event had special meaning to her. Sisters Maribeth Brannen, Marguerite Dyal and Sarah Meyer located Grave 8344 for John Clark Huston. Private Huston is the ancestor of Sister Colleen Stone, daughter-in-law of Barbara Waltz Stone, PNP. Two celebrations were observed on Monday, May 28 th one in Georgia and the second in South Carolina. At the Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia, Sisters Marguerite Dyal, Jill Webster and Avery Webster presented the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 wreath during the memorial ceremony. In Florence, South Carolina, Sister Julia Barnes, representing Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2, actively participated in the Memorial Day Services at Florence National Cemetery. The keynote speaker gave remarks on General Logan's order establishing Memorial Day and about the GAR's history in conducting the ceremonies at Florence. Members of Detached Tent #2 thoroughly enjoyed participating in the many different Memorial Day ceremonies this year and hope to continue the tradition in years to come. Article and photos submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent Tent 2 SALLIE PEACHEATER TENT #18 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE The members of Sallie Peacheater Tent #18 held their annual Memorial Day observance on May 28, The gathering took place in the Union Soldiers Cemetery, now known as the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. The colors were presented by the SUVCW Jeremiah Smith Camp #1, Oklahoma City. Maribeth Brannen, Marguerite Dyal and Sarah Meyer Andersonville is the location of the Andersonville prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, which served as a Confederate Prisoner-of-War camp during the American Civil War. The site of the prison is now Andersonville National Historic Site. It includes the site of the Civil War prison, the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum. 12,913 of the approximately 45,000 Union prisoners died there because of starvation, malnutrition, diarrhea, disease, alleged abuse and blunt weapon executions from guards. Sallie Peacheater Tent #18 President Nancy Chotkey welcomed those attending the ceremony. SUVCW member Dave Johnson of the 10 th Kansas gave the invocation and Rita Jones of Tent #18 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. After which the wreath was laid on the monument. Page 3

6 gathered for a simple grave rededication organized by Eileen Curry, Tent President. A few words, some prayers and hymns, a wreath, and silence. Who was that standing by the grave as we approached a somber woman in a long black dress with a full, hooped skirt, and a black bonnet covering her head? Beside her was a man, upon closer inspection a Reverend, also in black with a large cross resting on his chest, comforting the woman at his side. A step back in time? Yes!!!!! Laurel Chambers and Dave Johnson Department President Laurel Chambers explained the meaning of Memorial Day with Robert Hurst reading a poem. The 10 th Kansas Infantry and 2 nd Colorado Volunteers fired the salute. Department President Laurel Chambers and Sallie Peacheater Tent #18 member, Teresa Black, led those attending in the singing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Sister Teresa also played other Civil War music on her banjo. Article submitted by Nancy Chotkey, Tent 18 President Photo submitted by June Stone In fact, they were Jerome and JoEllen Kowalski, a local married couple of 45 years standing ~ Civil War re-enactors who live for events like these. Reverend Jerry is the National Chaplain for SUVCW. Reverend Jerry was garbed to portray a Civil War era man of the cloth to the grieving widow, Sarah Josephine Scranton. Together the Kowalski s provided an added touch to what may have otherwise been an unremarkable ceremony for a soldier who obviously deserved more. KETURAH HOOVER TENT #10 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT GRAVE DEDICATION I was the first to arrive at the cemetery Sunday morning (June 10), a day that was clear and cool. Only 10AM the weekend regulars who normally come to honor a family member, dust off a marker or leave a bouquet hadn t yet arrived. That was actually nice for us the members of Tent #10 who gathered that day for just one reason; to honor a man we d never known, a member of the Union Army who d served in the American Civil War a conflict which, had it turned out differently, would have left his descendants and all of us with a very different account in our history books. But this was Sarah s day Sarah Meyer a Georgia resident who just happens to be the National Secretary of the DUVCW. She and her husband had been planning the trip to Illinois for some time, hoping to visit the grave of her great-grandfather, Albert Hough Scranton. This was the day. It s not uncommon for heritage organizations and descendant societies to hold graveside ceremonies at the site of a patriot s grave Veterans Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July. This was just an ordinary day, a beautiful, quiet, Sunday in June when our group Jerry and JoEllen Kowalski and Sarah Meyer Albert Hough Scranton, a Volunteer in the Union Army was born to Elnathan Scranton and Louisa Hough on May 26, 1846, in Concord, Michigan. The family moved there from New York in Raised in the Universalist Church, Albert s father was a strong proponent of ending slavery, which apparently rubbed off on his son. That may be why, at the age of 16, Albert volunteered to join Co. H 21 st Regt., of Michigan s Volunteer Infantry as a drummer boy. It wasn t long, however, before he was engaged in his first battle. On October 8, 1862, Albert found himself at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. During the 1862 winter, due to a disability, Albert was confined to the hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was only 16 when he volunteered. Undeterred, he re-enlisted, joining up with Co. E 3 rd Regt. Michigan Volunteer Infantry on January 18, He further took part in the second battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of the Wilderness. He was wounded on May 6, He Page 4

7 was discharged on July 18, 1865 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He returned home to Michigan and married Sarah Josephine Matteson in The family relocated to Medina, Ohio and Albert joined the GAR. The family moved to Kansas and then Chicago in Albert passed away in January, 1909, in Evanston Illinois. He was one of more than three million young men who fought in a brutal war over 150 years ago, and which, in the end, kept the Union together. May all of them, both Union and Confederate, finally rest in peace. Submitted by Patricia Desmond Biallas, Copyright. MARIETTA MUNGEN TENT #152 Department of Ohio Marietta Mungen Tent #152, of Findlay, had a Civil War display at the event honoring Andrews Raiders on June 23, 2012 in McComb, Ohio. Private William Bensinger and Private John Porter served in Co. G 21 st Ohio Infantry. L-R Ellen Gordon, Virginia Okie, Doris Vickers, Barbara Stone and Gay Harlowe Barbara Waltz Stone, National President presided over the installation of organizing officers: President Sandra Vogelpohl, Orlando; Senior Vice President Sharon Pelfrey, Micco; Junior Vice President Mere Schartz, Jacksonville; Chaplain Nancy Caldwell, Jensen Beach; Patriotic Instructor Ellen Gordon, Poinciana; Treasurer Virginia Okie, Lake Wells; Secretary Bobbie Hoffman, Palm City and Historian Doris Vickers of Winter Haven. Four members of the Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #10 of Tampa/Bradenton also attended to assist in installing the new officers. The DUVCW society is open to women who descend from soldiers who served in the U. S. military during the Civil War. Article and photo Appeared in the Polk County Democrat, July 11, L-R Jan Dundore, Barbara Tate and Barbara Pagano, Standing is Wanda Cusac On March 25, 1863 the first Congressional Medals of Honor were presented by Secetary of War, Edwin M. Stanton in Washington D.C. Porter and Bensinger were among the first to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. They are buried at the McComb Union Cemetery. Article and photo submitted by Wanda Cusac, President Tent 152 LOUISA MAY ALCOTT TENT #11 FLORIDA CHARTERED Florida members of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, met in St. Cloud where the new Louisa May Alcott Tent #11 received its charter on June 16. Welcoming new members was an exciting way to commemorate the 150 th anniversary of the Civil War, they said. EVA GRAY TENT #2 MARKS ITS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY When the comrades have departed, when the veterans are no more, when the bugle call is sounded on that everlasting shore.who will tell the story, When the Boys in Blue are Gone? (Excerpt from poem written by John Hendricks, the last living Veteran of the 89 th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.) The members of Eva Gray Tent #2, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, have been telling the story of their Civil War ancestors for 100 years! This group chartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its anniversary on April 3, During a time of inactivity from , two families kept the group from disbanding by continuing to pay annual dues to the organization. They are Jean Sowa (now deceased) and her daughter Claudia Sowa Wojciakowski, and Pat Yarbrough and her two daughters, Jennifer and Joanna. Eva Gray Tent reactivated in 1999 with ten new members and is now nearly 40 members strong. The tent, which was named after a wife of Civil War Sergeant, Freeland Gray, has Page 5

8 Cynthia Wentzloff signing the membership book Seated: Amanda Cooper (duv), and Susan Norder Standing: Nancy Starr, Beverly Summers, Judy Wiers, Bethany Hoover (holding the original charter), Judy Corrigan, Wenda Fore, Cheryl Bignall, Claudia Wojciakowski, Dian Thomas, Kathy Cook (new member received that night), Clara Vickers, and Patty Galloway. nine current members with ties to some of the early or past members of the group. They are Claudia Wojciakowski, Pat Yarbrough and daughters Jennifer, and Joanna, Wenda Fore, Patty Galloway, Susan Norder, Lucy Read, and Judy Wiers, who boast mothers, grandmothers, great-aunts, and cousins as being a part of Eva Gray Tent #2. Monthly meetings are held at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Activities include volunteering at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, patriotic work, headstone dedications, Civil War research, and always telling the story now that our Boys in Blue are gone. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Tent 2 MICHIGAN S EVA GRAY TENT #2 INITIATES A COLORADO MEMBER Following the initiation we gathered in our meeting room at the Home where Cynthia shared information on her great-great-grandfather, Pvt. Isaiah B. Hamilton who served in Co. D 1 st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. He was an early settler of the Grandville area and is buried in the Grandville Cemetery. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Tent.2 EVA GRAY TENT #2 MEMBERS DEDICATE A HEADSTONE Pvt. James Delaney was buried in an unmarked grave in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Owosso Michigan for nearly 140 years. On April 28, 2012, Bethany Hoover, President of Eva Gray Tent #2, was able to dedicate a military headstone on the grave of her Civil War great-great-grandfather who served in Co. A, 15 th Michigan Infantry. Pvt. Delaney s unit was with General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea. The evening of August 7, 2012 was sunny with a light breeze at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. At 7:00 PM we had the honor of initiating a new member by the beautiful fountain on the Home s grounds. Cynthia Wentzloff, of Castle Rock, Colorado, (who calls Grandville, MI her home) was in the area for a visit with family and friends. This gave us the opportunity to officially initiate her into our tent. She had been earlier received by the tent on April 3, 2012, the 100 th birthday of Eva Gray Tent #2. President Bethany Hoover led the initiation ritual as other tent members joined in the service or witnessed the event. We had the opportunity to have Cynthia s mother join us for the special evening. Several months ago after finding her greatgrandmother s DUVCW badge in a box of items given to her by her mother, she found our tent s website, contacted us, and requested an application to join the organization. Bethany Hoover Page 6

9 Assisting with the dedication were members of Eva Gray Tent who laid flowers and a wreath at the grave, SUVCW Michigan Department Commander Paul Arnold, members of the Henry F. Wallace Camp SUVCW based in Shiawassee County, and Sister Bethany s cousin Father Larry Delaney. The ceremony was attended by a large number of relatives from the Delaney family, members of Juliet Stevens Tent 14 of Corunna, and several re-enactors. The dedication was the culmination of many years of research by Sister Bethany as she sought to find her ancestor s resting place, prepare the proper paperwork for ordering a military headstone, and also work with those who would take part in the dedication. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Tent 2 LINCOLN VISITS BROOKFIELD, NY Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War , Julia Hibbard Tent #71, Bridgewater, NY installed and held a dedication ceremony on June 23, 2012 for a Road Side Marker for John Palmer Usher. Usher was the 7 th Secretary of the Interior under Abraham Lincoln. Born in Brookfield, NY in 1861 he was on the platform with Lincoln for the Gettysburg Address and was also at his death bed. Dorothy Prentice applied for and obtained a grant from the William G. Pomeroy foundation that funded this project. MISSOURI S TENT #22 WINS THREE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS ONE DEPARTMENT AND TWO NATIONAL Mary Whitney Phelps Tent # 22 (Missouri) was proud to be the recipient of the Bessie L. Smith Award, presented annually to a tent in recognition of a gain of seven or more new members in a year. The tent gained 17 new members during A certificate was presented to 2011 President Sally McAlear, at the Missouri Department Convention, held in Springfield in June. Tent #22 was also awarded two awards at the national convention in Los Angeles in August: the George W. McVeigh Award (for the tent over three years old with the most new members, excluding transfers and reinstatements) and the W. Glen Davis Award (for the tents with the most new members, excluding transfers and reinstatements). Article and photo submitted Sally McAlear, Press Correspondent Tent Missouri Department President Fran Black presents Past Tent #22 President, Sally McAlear, with the Bessie L. Smith Award, June 2, 2012 Helping with the ceremony was the SUVCW, Peter Lindermann who portrayed Lincoln, Earl Allen and Bradley Osborn of Camp #114, Madison County Historian Mathew Urtz, Town of Brookfield Supervisor John Salka, Paula Miller of the Pomeroy Foundation and Carolyn Keith a descendant of the Usher family. Members of Tent #71 who took part in the ceremony were: Martha Maine who portrayed Cpl. Harrison Maine (unveiled the marker), Rosella Osborn, Amy Andrezek, Norman St. Clair, Rose Landphere and Dorothy Prentice. Article submitted by Dorothy Prentice, PDP, Tent 71 CLARA BARTON DETACHED TENT #3 JOINED IN THE 150 TH ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF THE NUECES RIVER Members of the Clara Barton Detached Tent #3, Texas, participated in the Commemoration of the 150 th Anniversary of the Battle of the Nueces River in Comfort, TX on August 10 and 11. Events included a Folk Opera on Friday evening, a memorial service at the Treue der Union Monument, German luncheon, and Symposium featuring authors and descendants. Page 7

10 President Ruth Ann Edney laid a wreath at the monument during the memorial service, and members assisted during the symposium. Lorene s father was James Alexander Miller. He enlisted in the Civil War at the age of 17 and was captured by Confederates and imprisoned at the infamous Andersonville Prison. Lorene was his youngest child. Submitted Sally McAlear, Press Correspondent Tent 22 L-R Past President Rita McSorley, President Ruth Ann Edney, and Past President Peggy Munson The Nueces massacre occurred on August 10, 1862 when 34 German Texans from the Comfort area who remained loyal to the United States were killed as they attempted to get to Mexico to avoid the injustices they were suffering under martial law implemented by the Confederacy. It was not until 1865 that their remains were recovered and buried in a mass grave over which the monument was erected. It is the only monument to the Union erected in a Southern state. The 36 star American flag flies here at half staff year round. Article and photo submitted by Ruth Ann Edney, President Tent 3 Real Daughter, Lorene Miller Meadows, poses at the grave of her father, James Alexander Miller June 16, 2012 ANNUAL WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY TAKES PLACE AT HAZELWOOD CEMETERY IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 held its annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony on May 19 at the grave of its namesake at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield. Submitted Sally McAlear, Press Correspondent Tent 22 MISSOURI S TENT #22 HONORS REAL DAUGHTER, LORENE MILLER MEADOWS, AT ANNUAL ANCESTOR MEMORIAL Mary Whitney Phelps Tent #22, Springfield, Missouri, was pleased to honor its Real Daughter, Lorene Miller Meadows, at their annual ancestor memorial held on June 16, 2012, at Summit Baptist Church and Cemetery, just east of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. A number of Lorene s family members were in attendance, some traveling from out of state. Fourteen tent members were also in attendance many participating in the ceremony. L-R Margaret Maulin, Nancy Burfield, Evelyn Irvine, Rose Jones, and Marilyn Lucas May 19, 2012 Page 8

11 DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK NEWS The Department of New York congratulates all our National Officers and sends their regrets on not being able to attend this year s Convention. We are busy at work getting our 2013 Convention in line for Ithaca, New York. An Honorary Membership was awarded by the National Executive Board at the 2012 National Convention, and presented to Lorraine Orton, on August 28, by Dorothy Prentice, PDP, Amy Andrzejek, Department President Caren Cleaveland and Secretary Eileen Glanzel. Lorraine was awarded this membership for her years of commitment and service to the Daughters and the Allied Orders serving as National President of the Women s Relief Corp and as an officer of the New Department Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans. Lorraine has been active for over 20 years in helping the Daughters with information booths at various setups, dedication ceremonies and in any capacity she was able to assist for any reason to promote the good of our Order. Thank you, Lorraine and congratulations! When The Boys In Blue Are Gone" John Hendriks When the comrades have departed, When the veterans are no more, When the bugle call is sounded On that everlasting shore. When life's weary march is ended, When campfires slumber long; Who will tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone? Who will tell about their marching, From Atlanta to the Sea? Who will halt, and wait, and listen, When they hear the reveille? Who will join to swell the chorus, Of some old, Grand Army song? Who will tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone? Sons and daughters of this nation, You must tell of triumphs won; When on earth our work is ended, And the Veteran claims his own. You must all cherish Old Glory, And its teachings pass along. You must tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone. To that flag, our country's emblem, You must pledge allegiance, too. To that flag, our nation's emblem, May your hearts be ever true. That the nation be protected, 'Gainst injustice, and all wrong; You must tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone. Dorothy Prentice, PDP, Amy Andrzejek, Caren Cleaveland, DP, Eileen Glanzel. Seated Lorraine Orton Our President, Caren Cleaveland, has made it her focus this year to bring awareness to the Department s ownership of the American Civil War Memorial in Waterloo, New York She is selling a seven card pack of commemorative cards for $10.00 to further support its publicity. You must keep your country's honor, From each stripe withhold all stain; You must take the Veteran's places, And repeat the roll of fame. You must keep your country's honor, And your flag above all wrong, Then we'll trust you with the story, When the boys in Blue are gone. The Department of New York is doing well with 171 Sisters and more on the way. Article and photo submitted by Caren Cleaveland, Department President and Dorothy Prentice, PDP. Page 9

12 National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans of the United States of America badge worn at the 1909 Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment, Salt Lake City, Utah Page 10

13 Volume 40 February 2013 CARUTH SMITH WASHINGTON LOIS IONE TOWNE WAITE Number 76 REAL DAUGHTER Caruth Smith Washington passed away peacefully on November 20, 2012, at Cranbury Nursing Home, Monroe Township, New Jersey, she was 104 years young. Caruth was born 25 November, 1907 at Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Her parents were Andrew Jackson Smith and Gertrude (Catlett) Smith. Caruth was an educator and community activist in California and New York. Andrew Jackson Smith served in the 55 th Massachusetts Volunteers of Boston, Massachusetts in 1863 and served as Color Sergeant; he was discharged on 29 August He saved the Colors at the Battle of Honey Hill in Florida after the Flag Bearer was killed. Despite heavy gunfire, Smith held the flag high and kept the 55th Massachusetts from losing it s Colors to the Confederates. Smith was nominated in 1916, for the Medal of Honor, but rejected even though 80 other soldiers who saved their Units Colors were awarded the honor. (continues next page) REAL DAUGHTER Lois Towne Waite was born 13 June, 1916 in Denison, Iowa to Salem Henry and Mary C. D. (Larsen) Towne. She passed away on 4 January, 2013 at home in Buena Vista, Colorado, in the presence of her family. Lois had lived the last five and a half years with her son, Mark and his wife, Paz. Lois was married to Ernest Waite on 1 June, 1942 in Chappell, Nebraska. In 1945 the Waite family moved to Brush, CO. Lois taught school in the Brush Public School System for thirty-two years. After retiring from teaching, she worked at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center for ten years. In 2006 Lois moved to Buena Vista. Sister Lois joined the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of CO/WY, Tent 23 on 24 November, Her DUVCW membership application was signed by the then National President, Sister Patricia Mullenix. Lois was very (continues next page) Page 11

14 CARUTH SMITH WASHINGTON (continued) By her first marriage, they had a son, Richard E. Robinson; he served in the Air Force and died in Tucson, Arizona at the government hospital at the age of 42. Her second marriage was to Dr. Edward L. Washington on 17 August January 16, 2001 Corporal Andrew Jackson Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously by President William (Bill) Clinton. Caruth accepted the Medal of Honor at the White House, Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Edward L. Washington; son, Ricque Le Seur, Sr., sister, Susan Shelton. She is survived by her grandchildren, China, Bart, Che and Ricque Le Seur, Jr; two nephews, one niece and a host of relatives and friends. Caruth was a member of Kady Brownell Tent 36, Long Island, New York. A memorial service was held on December 5, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, New Jersey. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, Chair National REAL Daughters Committee MARY EMMA ORSER YEAR MEMBER Washington/Alaska Department s Clara Barton Tent 1 is sad to report the death of Mary Orser on November 4, Mary s eighty-six year commitment to DUVCW began on February 18, 1926 with the Nina Frey Tent. In 1972 when that Tent disbanded Mary transferred her membership to Clara Barton. Mary s pride in her grandfather, Ira Boyington s Civil War service was always evident when she spoke of him. Boyington enlisted in the 78 th Regiment, NY Infantry in 1861 and mustered out in The Regiment fought at the battles of Antietam, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Mary held many Washington positions including Department President and Tent President. This Tent was privileged to have Mary s guidance and support for forty years. We will miss Mary and remember her dedication to the Daughters. A memorial brick from Clara Barton Tent will be placed in the Headquarters Memory Garden to honor Mary. Submitted by Diane Eagon, Chaplain, Clara Barton Tent 1, WA LOIS IONE TOWNE WAITE (continued) proud to tell you her own father served in the Civil War. Samuel Henry Towne was about sixty-five years old when she and her twin sister were born. He had served as a Private with Company C, 75th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. He was present in the Siege of Atlanta. He served honorably through many battles and was wounded twice. Lois was also a member of the Brush Church of the Nazarene, AARP and the Brush Business and Professional Women s Club. She enjoyed traveling, collecting stamps, playing games and reading. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters, including her twin sister, two half-sisters and four half-brothers. She is survived by Mark and wife Paz of Buena Vista, Ward of Denver, grandchildren Tamberlee, Mindy, Justin and wife Ann, Crystale, Luck and Brandon. Also one great grandson Tristan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 8 January, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Brush Church of the Nazarene. Interment followed in Brush Memorial Cemetery. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, Chair National REAL Daughters Committee The Lord's Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. (From the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, 1662) Page 12

15 MISSOURI S MARY WHITNEY PHELPS TENT 22 INDUCTS 2 REAL DAUGHTERS Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 inducted two Real Daughters in Emogene Cassell Horton, 86, daughter of Jackson Cassell ( ) was approved on October 20, Her father was born on May 17, 1845, and enlisted as a Union soldier in Berryville, Arkansas January 28, 1864, and was mustered in at Springfield, Missouri, on February 19, He served in Company M Second Regiment Arkansas Calvary Union. Emogene was born in Searcy County, Arkansas and lives in Marshall, Arkansas in the same house (celebrating its 100th anniversary next year) where she was born and grew up in. Three weeks after Emogene was born her father passed away. She and her sister Earlene were children of Cassell and Delia (O Neal) Ward who married in September Cassell was 77 and father of 11 when he married her mother who had three children from previous marriage. Her mother passed away at 75 in January Emogene has had eight children with six still living. Many changes have been made to her home that she enjoyed her entire life including a well on the front porch that she still draws water from, electricity installed in 1948, and running water installed in She still washes clothes and line dries her laundry, drives wherever she needs to go, enjoys quilting, crocheting and watching John Wayne movies. Juanita Tudor Lowrey, 86, daughter of Hugh Tudor ( ) was approved on December 15, Her father was born in Iowa in 1847 and enlisted as a Union soldier as an Infantry Private in early Tudor moved with his unit through Kentucky, Tennessee and to the East Coast. Hugh was in Washington, D.C. after the Lincoln assassination. Juanita proudly possesses Tudor s diaries, tintype photographs and newspaper clippings. Having a 50 year marriage to his first wife, he then married 36 year old Mary Morgan in To this union two daughters- HuDean Grace in 1824 and Juanita Mary 1826-were added. Tudor passed away when Juanita was two years old and she has no memory of him. Skeet, a family nickname, graduated from Chillicothe Business College and at 21 purchased a home in Kansas City with down payment money her mother gave her from her father s Army pension. Juanita married Tom DeFord, moved to Michigan, and raised three children. They retired to Arkansas where DeFord died in She married again (just like her father) at age 70, Russell Lowery, someone she attended school with in Dawn, Missouri. Juanita resides in Kearney. Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent, Tent 22 MARY WHITNEY PHELPS TENT 22 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 of Springfield, Missouri is pleased to announce the election, appointment and installation of new officers for Elected officers are: Nancy Burfield, President; Dee Dosch, Senior Vice President; Connie Bogner, Junior Vice President; Judy Garrett, Chaplain; Doris Jones, Patriotic Instructor; Fran Black, Treasurer; Rose Jones, Council Member #1; Linda Charles, Council Member #2; and Anne Appleby, Council Member #3. Appointed officers are: Sharon Brown, Secretary; Margaret Maulin, Registrar; Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent; Marilyn Lucas, Guide; Carmen Boyd, Guard; Martha Terry, Assistant Guard; Connie Bogner, Historian; Rosemary Bane, Musician; Micki Dischinger, Color Bearer; Connie Irby, duvs Chairman; Fran Black, State-Owned Homes and Hospitals representative; Patti Hobbs, Webmaster; Linda Inman, Hospitality Chairman; and Dee Dosch, Connie Bogner, and Cherrie Mann, Program Committee. Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 currently has 93 members including 3 Real Daughters. Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent, Tent 22 Page 13

16 CORDELIA A. P. HARVEY DETACHED TENT 21, MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN The Cordelia A. P. Harvey Detached Tent 21, Manitowoc, WI has had a very active year. We participated in a re-dedication ceremony for a stone bench at Camp Randall, that was originally dedicated 75 years ago to the GAR in Madison, WI. Hosting two brat frys enabled the Tent to donate $300 to the 377 th Army Family Readiness Group located in Manitowoc. LOUISA MAY ALCOTT TENT 11 ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA On January 12, 2013, the Louisa May Alcott Tent 11 met at the St. Cloud Veteran Memorial Library in St. Cloud for a General Meeting. Fifteen members and ten guests attended. Guest speaker, Nancy LaFleur gave a rousing display and presentation of Victorian Hair Jewelry. It was fascinating to see and hear of the many ways in which hair was weaved into fine jewelry. These precious keepsakes were hidden or displayed in brooches, earrings, bracelets and men s watch chains. This was a way to have your love one close to you and remember those dearly departed. There was also a painting with pummeled hair embedded in the paint and cut hair arranged in very intricate detail. Nancy was very well received. The Tent made neck coolers and provided snack items, meat sticks and calendars for a Love Our Soldiers Project which sent 50 boxes to the military overseas. The Tent s on the road meetings included a luncheon in Green Bay where we were able to meet and install members not able to make the regular meetings. A special potluck luncheon meeting was held in November to honor our two granddaughters of Civil War veterans, Jeanne Petermann and Charlotte Weber, who were each presented with one of the laser-cut wood ornaments. Membership has grown considerably and we can now say that we are a bi-coastal Tent with members in both Washington State and Florida! It is very gratifying to know there are many who honor their valiant ancestors by their membership in the DUVCW! Article Submitted by Mary Lu Salomon, President, Detached Tent 21 L-R: Officers and Speaker, Doris Vickers, Sandra Vogelpohl, Nancy LaFleur, Bobbie Hoffmann, Nancy Caldwell and Sharon Pelfrey Two of our Charter members Julie Bartlett and Sheila Smith were formally initiated into membership. Five members of the SUVCW Lucius L. Mitchell Camp #4 attended and shared with us their work to raise money for a monument at Olustee Battlefield State Park in Florida. Members quickly rallied to make a motion in support of this patriotic endeavor in memory of our boys in blue. Added donations for the project from Carolyn Hinman in memory of her husband Phil Hinman who served as Commander of Lucius L. Mitchell Camp #4; and Janis Austin who donated in memory of her Civil War ancestor, John Henry Thomasmeyer, Pvt. Co. G, 6 th IN Calvary. Article submitted by Sandy Vogelpohl, President Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11. Page 14

17 JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16 TAKES PART IN FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY On the afternoon of October 6th, members of the Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 took part in a Flag Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Polar Star Masonic Lodge in the city of Creve Coeur, Missouri location in St. Louis County. The members from the Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 were Ruth Funck, PNP, Dianne Scheffing, Missouri Department Senior Vice President, Rebecca Konersmann, Missouri Department Chaplain, and Charlene Konersmann, PDP. During the rest of the ceremony the Boy Scouts took turns retiring flags, each folded into a triangle. Missouri Department Senior Vice President Dianne Scheffing and the Missouri Department Chaplain Rebecca Konersmann both retired flags as well. In all 75 flags were retired before the evening s end. Afterwards, refreshments of hot dogs and hot chocolate were served by the Lodge members to the visitors and were enjoyed by everyone. Article submitted by Dianne Scheffing, Missouri Department Senior Vice President and member of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA REENACTMENT The ceremony was arranged by Randy Davis Worshipful Master of Polar Star-Rose Hill #79 Masonic Lodge and other members of the Lodge. Also taking part in the ceremony were members of Boy Scout Group #85. Along with the collection of 200 flags from Julia Dent Grant Tent #16, the Boys Scouts collected more than 1000 flags to be retired at the event. The ceremony began outside the lodge with the retirement of the flag that flew outside of the lodge for many years. The old flag was lowered down and a new flag was raised by Randy Davis. The old flag was brought into the lodge by the boy scouts then taken to the parking lot where it was folded into a triangle in preparation for burning on a pit. Before the flag was placed on the pit, a history of the American Flag and why we burn it rather than just throw it away was read by leader of Boy Scout Troop 85. He explained what the meaning of each color of the flag and how our flag has changed over the many years it has flown over our country. He then placed ashes from a previous flag retirement ceremony into the fire pit as a symbol of the beginning a new retirement of old and worn flags. Before the flag, lowered from the flag pole, was placed onto the pit, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by everyone as a final farewell. Participating in the 19 th Annual Civil War Days Living History and Reenactment Event at Huntington Beach, CA were ladies from the Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88 of Orange, CA. They are at their display with visitors from Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86 of Torrance, CA. Georgianne Seko and Virda Chappell (Tent 86), Dottie Wilson, Joann Knowles and Charlene Grundman (Tent 88) and Annette James-Rogers (Tent 86). The two-day event was held in September commemorating the Sesquicentennial. Article submitted by Virda Chappell, PTP Tent 86 Page 15

18 MISSOURI S TENT 22 PARTICIPATES IN MEMORIAL CEREMONY TO DEDICATE CIVIL WAR VETERAN S HEADSTONE On Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., a number of members of Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22, Springfield, Missouri, took part in a memorial service to dedicate a new government-issued military headstone for Civil War veteran Thomas Keeling at the Orten-Tippen Cemetery, east of Elkland, in Webster County, Missouri. Conway, Missouri, in In 1890, he was granted an $8-per-month invalid pension. In 1906, he purchased 160 acres east of the Orten-Tippen Cemetery. He died on December 2, 1909, and is buried at that cemetery with his wife, a son, a daughter, and twin grandsons. Standing (left-right): Sally Bueno (PTP), Jody Clifton (PTP), Cherrie Mann, Rose Jones (Tent No. 22 President), Fran Black (PDP, PTP), Anne Appleby, Jackie Warfel, and Margaret Maulin (PDP, PTP) Seated (left-right): Rosemary Bane and Nancy Burfield Headstone of Corporal Thomas Keeling Orten-Tippin Cemetery Webster County, Missouri Thomas Keeling was born on February 8, 1836, in Blount County, Tennessee. He eventually moved near the village of Ebenezer in Greene County, Missouri, and married Delilah Wallis. In August 1864, the twenty-eight-year-old Keeling enlisted as a private in Co. F, 46 th Missouri Infantry in Springfield, Missouri. He was promoted to corporal within a month of his enlistment. Following a hard march between Arkansas and Cassville, Missouri, in late February 1865, Keeling suffered from intestinal complications. He was honorably discharged in March of that year shortly before the end of the war and returned home to his farm and wife. Delilah passed away in 1876; there were no children born to them. In 1878, he married Mary Willhite, and they had five children. Keeling purchased 160 acres of land near St. Luke s Church, The project began earlier this year when Keeling s great-great-granddaughter, Tammy Soverns, of Odessa, Missouri, sought the assistance of Jeff Patrick, librarian at Wilson s Creek National Battlefield, in her quest to place a military headstone at the unmarked grave of her ancestor. Mr. Patrick aided her in the headstone application process with the Veterans Administration and also suggested that a memorial ceremony could be arranged, hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans and the Daughters of Union Veterans. Past Missouri Department President and Past Tent 22 President Fran Black graciously volunteered to assist in coordinating the event to be modeled after a 1917 Grand Army of the Republic headstone-dedication ceremony. The application for the headstone was approved by the Veterans Administration, and on August 19, Robert Clanton, past commander of Phelps Camp 66, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, set the headstone with the assistance of two of his children in Orten-Tippin Cemetery, east of Elkland, in Webster County, Missouri. Tent 22 members many in period attire in attendance at the ceremony were: Anne Appleby, Rosemary Bane, Fran Black, Sally Bueno, Nancy Burfield, Jody Clifton, Rose Jones, Margaret Maulin, and Cherrie Mann. Jackie Warfel, a DUVCW prospective honorary member, was also in attendance. Members from both DUVCW and Page 16

19 SUVCW along with descendants of Corporal Keeling participated in the impressive ceremony. Ms. Soverns, whose comments concluded the program, expressed her gratitude to the approximately 70 people in attendance. The family provided a lunch afterward at nearby St. Luke s Church. Article submitted by Sally McAlear, Press Correspondent, Tent 22. Photos by Rose Jones, Tent 22 President. Missouri. MARGARET WARNER WOOD ARIZONA DETACHED TENT 1 ~ MEMBER MARKS GRAVE OF HER IOWA SOLDIER Remembering My GG Grandfather After joining the DUVCW, I continued looking on Ancestry.com for others around that date. I found that my GG Grandfather on my Dad s side was also in the Civil War. I also knew that he died in Washington State but had been shipped back to Iowa for burial, but I could not find where he was. I called the cemetery of the town; Brandon, Iowa and they had no record of him. He did have a wife and son in the cemetery. My search took me many places, one of which was the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. My GG Grandfather; James E. Crum; was not listed in the records. I ed Tom Gaard, the Memorials Officer; about the problem and he enlisted help from Bill Reedy of the Cemetery Commissions in Iowa. Bill went to the Brandon Cemetery and found only the markers of the wife and a son along with a GAR flag holder, no marker, no name. He did find the name in the GAR records. With the help of Bill Reedy and Tom Gaard, a new military headstone was made and placed in the cemetery. All that was needed was the dedication. Being that I was related and wanting to be there, I chose the date for this event. I chose the same date as the annual Cowboy Breakfast that the town of Brandon has put on for many years, September 16, Upon arrival to the breakfast I saw about a hundred cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens. The whole town was taking part in the preparing and cooking of the food outside over the hot coals. Inside at the tables, two children about 3 years old came around to see if anyone wanted catsup. They were very cute. The boy scouts also participated. It was great to see everyone working together. My husband Allen and I met with Tom and his wife Charlene. They introduced me to a couple of people from the SUVCW who were in costume. The men were from the 49 th Iowa Camp of the SUVCW. They were 1 st Sgt. David Lamb and Sgt. Danny Krock with his wife Tammie. She was dressed all in black, as representing the widow. The ceremony was awesome, especially when the memorial was revealed and the widow placed a red rose at the site. The transformation back in time continued with taps followed by 3 gunshots. I thank everyone that helped make this possible. Article submitted by Victoria Crum Goatcher, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent 1 Arizona AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2 PRESENTATION OF DR. MARY EDWARDS WALKER AWARD TO SISTER SARAH MEYER On October 13, 2012 Past Tent President of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 of Georgia, Sarah Meyer, was awarded the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of GA & SC in grateful appreciation for outstanding service to the Order and for preserving the memory of Union Soldiers and Sailors of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Medal Mary Edwards Walker was an American feminist, abolitionist, prohibitionist, alleged spy, prisoner of war and surgeon. She is the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor. Prior to the American Civil War she earned her medical degree, married and started a medical practice. The practice did not do well and she volunteered with the Union Army at the outbreak of the American Civil War and served as a female surgeon. She was captured by Confederate forces after crossing enemy lines to treat wounded civilians and arrested as a spy. She was sent as a prisoner of war to Richmond, Virginia, until released in a prisoner exchange. Page 17

20 After the war she was approved for the United States military's highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for her efforts during the war. She is the only woman to receive the medal and one of only eight civilians to receive it. Her medal was later rescinded based on an Army determination and then restored in After the war she was a writer and lecturer supporting the women's suffrage movement until her death in Sister Sarah was profoundly moved to receive this award which up to this time has only been presented at the National level. SUVCW Department of GA & SC Commander Brian Pierson presented the Sarah Myer and Brian Pierson award which he had helped to create. It is a beautiful medal, but it is the respect and appreciation extended by the Department of GA & SC which makes it such a special award to Sister Sarah. The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 in Alpharetta, GA, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Georgia and South Carolina have worked together since the Tent s inception on October 17, We are truly Brothers and Sisters who work together in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty to further the goals of our respective organizations. Article submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 28 th ANNUAL WEST COAST CIVIL WAR CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY CA/NV DAUGHTERS On November 2-4 the 28 th Annual West Coast Civil War Conference was held in Coast Mesa. Four CA/NV sisters attended. The event was hosted by the Orange County Civil War Roundtable and the theme was 1862 The War Defined. Sister Joann Knowles, Elizabeth Hill Mills, Tent 88 was instrumental in organizing the conference along with other committee members from the roundtable. Conference speakers included noted Civil War authors Craig Symonds and William C. Jack Davis. Along with Susan Ogle, Director of the Drum Barracks and Civil War enthusiasts Jim Stanberry, Evan Jones, Steve Lund and Wayne Sherman. A museum is housed in the last remaining wooden building of Drum Barracks named for the Assistant Adjutant General of the Army s Department of the Pacific, Richard Coulter Drum, The facility served as the Union Army headquarter from and is located in Wilmington, California. Sister Dotty Wilson also from Tent 88 was present as was Sister Janet Uribe, Laura Belle Stoddard, Tent 22 and Sister President Carole Morton, Cornelia Hancock, Tent 91. L-R Sisters Joann Knowles, Carole Morton, Dotty Wilson and Janet Uribe ALLATOONA PASS STATE HISTORIC SITE MONUMENT PROJECT CARTERSVILLE, GA On October 5, 2012, the Ohio Monument at the Allatoona Pass State Historic Site was dedicated. The Monument honors the soldiers of the Ohio 5 th Cavalry who participated in the battle of Allatoona Pass. The battle fought there on October 5, 1864, is one of the most dramatic and tragic episodes of the Civil War. It was the inspiration for the familiar hymn by Evangelist Peter Bliss, "Hold the Fort," which was inspired by General Sherman s order to General Corse to Hold the Fort, I am coming. Of the 5,301 men engaged in the Battle of Allatoona Pass on October 5, 1864, there were 1,603 casualties. The Union troop loss was 35% and Confederate's was 27%, for a combined percentage Page 18

21 of casualties equaled only by the Battle of Gettysburg. The Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Department and Camps of GA and SC Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, DUVCW Department and Camps of Ohio, the SUVCW Department of Ohio, the Etowah Valley Historical Society and Gary Wehner of the Georgia Division Reenactors Association have been hard at work during the past 18 months to erect an Ohio Monument at the Allatoona Pass State Historic Site Monument Project. This site is part of Red Top Mountain State Park located north of Atlanta, Georgia. The project was initiated, in 2000, by Gary Wehner a member of the Georgia Division Reenactors Association. Soldiers from eleven states fought at the battle that day; Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. Many organizations worked together to make the Ohio Monument a reality. Represented at the Monument Dedication were the DUVCW Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 in Alpharetta, GA, the SUVCW Department and Camps of GA and SC, the DUVCW Department and Tents of Ohio, the SUVCW Department of Ohio, and Red Top Mountain State Park. In response to our request for contributions to establish this Monument, money was donated from interested parties from all across the country and some of these contributors were also present. The originator of the project, Gary Wehner, explained what motivated him to establish a Monument Park at Allatoona Pass to honor all the brave men from both sides who fought there, and his vision for a completed park by the 150 th anniversary of the battle in Daniel Hill of Red Top Mountain State Park eloquently accepted the Monument on behalf of the State of Georgia. After the dedication of the Ohio Monument, only the Wisconsin and Louisiana monuments are yet to be completed. The thousands of visitors to this park each year know just how impressively the park bestows honor on the men from both sides who fought so hard for their beliefs that day and on the many men who gave the final sacrifice at this battle. There are three reasons why this monument park and others like it are so important. First, it is a place to honor the brave men who fought that day, so that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. One of the great concerns of soldiers during the Civil War was that their bodies would not be identified so their service would not be remembered. These monuments exemplify Lincoln s words, we here highly resolved that these dead shall not have died in vain. Second, these monuments serve as a history lesson. Future generations coming here and reading these inscriptions will hopefully realize that our nation was and is the most special place on earth because of the sacrifice made by our forefathers. These monuments and this place are a reminder for future generations that the price of liberty and freedom is high. Third, it is a place of reconciliation. On the 148 th anniversary of the battle, this place honors the sacrifice of soldiers from both the North and the South who fought for their beliefs. Those of us whose ancestors fought for the preservation of the Union know that our ancestor s sacrifice was the most noble of endeavors, but this does not diminish the honor and sacrifice of the Confederate forces who fought and died here. These monuments honor all the men who fought here and symbolize the fact that today we are One Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all. Article submitted by Sarah Meyer, PTP, Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 Alpharetta, GA gather by the Monument honoring the Ohio 5 th Cavalry. AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, ALPHARETTA, GA STAND DOWN FOR HOMELESS VETERANS VA MEDICAL CENTER DECATUR, GEORGIA On October 20, 2012, several members of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 participated in the Stand Down program sponsored by the VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. Stand Downs are one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to provide services to homeless veterans. They are typically one to three day events providing services Page 19

22 to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless. On December 1, 1855, he married Lucinda Jones, daughter of William W. and Sarah (Wright) Jones and started a family. On December 6, 1863, Elbert enlists in the 13 th Tennessee Cavalry, Company B., Bradford s Battalion. Lucinda was then pregnant with their fourth child. He mustered in on December 16 th and within 3 weeks Elbert was promoted to Corporal. Elbert was immediately attached to District of Cairo, Department Tennessee and sent to Paducah, Kentucky on January From there he was ordered to Fort Pillow Tennessee, February 4, 1864 for garrison duty. Sgt. Elbert Jones L-R: Linda Hartung, Jean Vredenburgh, Tent President Marguerite Dyal, Sarah Myer, PTP, Maribeth Brannen and Cathy Hellming The first Stand Down was organized in 1988 by a group of Vietnam Veterans in San Diego. Since then, Stand Downs have been used as an effective tool in reaching out to homeless Veterans, reaching hundreds of thousands of homeless Veterans and their family members. NATIONAL PRESIDENT S ANCESTOR HONORED ON VETERANS DAY BY AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, GEORGIA Our National President Carole Morton is most grateful to members of Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 who took time out on their scheduled Veterans Day event at Andersonville National Cemetery to visit her great great grandfather grave. Sister President s great great grandfather Elbert Jones was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in He was the first born of Britton and Mary Jones. Elbert s family moved to Dyer County, Tennessee when he was about 10 years old. It was a wonderful place for a youngster to explore, ride, and hunt. As he grew into manhood he became an expert horseman and an accomplished farmer. Amanda Stokes Marguerite Dyal, President and Maribeth Brannen, Sr. Vice President at Elbert s grave Fort Pillow was situated on Chickasaw Bluffs on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, about 40 miles north of Memphis. Built by and named after Confederate General Gideon Johnson Pillow in 1861, Federal forces took control in June of By April 1864, the Union garrison at Fort Pillow had about 600 men Divided almost equally between black and white the overall Commander of Fort Pillow was Major Lionel B. Booth. The black soldiers belonged to the 2 nd U.S. Colored Light Artillery and the 6 th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery. The white soldiers belonged to the 13 th Tennessee Cavalry a Federal regiment from western Tennessee commanded by Major William F. Bradford. Page 20

23 On the morning of April 12, 1864 at 10am Confederate forces commanded by General Nathan Bedford Forrest began a battle that lasted only 6 hours. The battle became known as the Massacre of Fort Pillow. When the smoke cleared Confederates had 14 dead and 86 wounded and Union had between 277 to 297 dead, the exact numbers are not known. Of the black members of the garrison, only 58 were marched away as prisoners; 188 white soldiers were taken prisoners. The Confederates took only those prisoners who were physically able. The captives, including Elbert, were taken to Andersonville Prison almost 600 miles away Sgt. Elbert Jones was Prisoner of War from April 12, 1864 to September 1, He died on September 1, 1864 in Andersonville Prison at Andersonville, Sumter County Georgia along with 104* others that day. He was 32 and left behind his wife Lucinda and their 4 small children. The cause of Elbert s death was given as dysentery. He was buried in Andersonville Cemetery Plot H #7447. In the month of September 1864 there were 2,677 deaths recorded*. The official death toll at Andersonville is given at 13,171. There are 12,912 graves marked or identified at the cemetery. *Daily Record of Deaths in Andersonville Prison as recorded by James M. Bryant Superintendent of the Cemetery MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23 DELAVAN, WISCONSIN On May 19, 2012, the Installation Ceremony for Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 was held at 1:00pm in the Hannan Hall Gymnasium at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, Wisconsin. We were honored to have the then National President Barbara Waltz Stone, and Counselor Ozzie Thompson, National Assistant Chief of Staff Vickie Day, and National Press Correspondent Margaret McClellan in attendance. Presentation of the flag, music, refreshments, and a silent auction were all part of the celebration. As of the close of our charter on June 18, we had 29 sisters. Our membership grew quickly and we now have 32 sisters with another five members being added as of January of The Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 immediately became actively involved in a number of events. We participated in the Delavan Memorial Day and laid a wreath for the Civil War soldiers at the cemetery during the program there. At the Reclaiming Our Heritage event at the Installation and Initiation Ceremony of Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, Wisconsin on May 19, Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on June 2-3, 2012 our Tent assisted Tents, 21 from Manitowoc and 22 from Milwaukee, which had an information and recruitment table there. The Celebration of Freedom event in Delavan was held June 13 17, and our Tent was part of an honor escort from the high school to Community Park on the 13 th. Saturday, June 30, members from all three Wisconsin Tents attended a rededication that marked the 100 th anniversary of the Camp Randall Arch. The DUVCW bench (on its 75 th anniversary) was also commemorated at that time. Two of our sisters, President Pat Blackmer and Secretary Pam Johnson, attended the National Convention in August and were honored to serve as Color Guards. Our Tent also participated in the Fourth of July parade and had a booth at the Walworth, Wisconsin 175 th Anniversary celebration in August. In November, our Patriotic Instructor, Barbara Shreves, was a guest speaker at a local school teaching students about the history of Delavan and its Civil War connections. Our Tent was also represented at a booth at the Holiday Folk Fair International in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that month. Every Monday at 11am at the Old Courthouse in Elkhorn there is a service honoring current servicemen, and each Tent sister volunteers to be present for at least one service each month. Detached Tent 23 is dedicated to assisting the Delavan Civil War Monument Committee in raising $20,000 for restoration of the 140 year old Delavan Civil War Monument. Another one of our Tent projects is identifying Civil War veterans gravesites in local cemeteries for the national database and replacing missing or worn headstones and GAR markers. We also collect items on an ongoing basis for donation to the Homeless Veterans Transitional Housing Program in Janesville, Wisconsin, and made decorative packets of candy for each veteran there for Christmas. Page 21

24 Our Tent has had a wonderful variety of speakers this year, including Senior Vice President Charlene Staples who is an authentic Civil War re-enactor discussing fashion and home decor, George Ballman, a retired master gunnery sergeant, describing flag etiquette, Ken Wargo, Chairman of the Delavan Civil War Monument Restoration Committee, explaining the history of the monument, and President Pat Blackmer on behalf of Delavan historian Franklin Stoneburner, tracing the history of a pristine GAR membership badge from a Delavan veteran. We were fortunate to have Bugles Across America bugler Nancy Lehman give a history of Taps and perform it for our Tent, and we were honored to have SUVCW Past National President Steve Michaels and Department Commander Tom Brown explain the history of the SUVCW to us. A monthly newsletter was begun in August with Tent events, speakers, and news as well as historical information about the Civil War. Our Tent Webmaster Martha Hay has been developing our website. It includes biographies of our Civil War ancestors, the story of Mary Chesebro Lee, a calendar of events, Tent projects, and information about our officers and meetings. There is also contact information for anyone interested in joining the DUVCW. Due to the potential for inclement weather in January and February, we have suspended our monthly meetings for those two months. We will still be sending out the monthly newsletters and will reconvene on March 26, Article submitted by Pam Johnson, Secretary/Press Correspondent Tent 22 AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, ALPHARETTA, GA VETERAN'S DAY EVENTS On Veteran's Day, November 11, 2012, several members of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, Alpharetta, Georgia, participated in the Centennial Celebration of the Illinois Monument at Andersonville National Cemetery, Georgia. Nearly one hundred years ago, on December 20, 1912, citizens of the State of Illinois dedicated a monument in the Andersonville National Cemetery "in grateful remembrance of the patriotic devotion of her sons who suffered and died in the Military Prison at Andersonville." Illinois historian, Richard I. Girardi, spoke to the service and experience of Illinois soldiers who were held at Andersonville. In 1907 the legislature of the State of Illinois authorized a monument in memory of the state's 889 known dead at Andersonville. The final design was the result of a collaborative effort between sculptor Charles Mulligan and state architect Carbys Zimmerman. On December 20, 2012 the Illinois monument was dedicated in the southwest portion of Andersonville National Cemetery. L-R: Tent Sr. Vice President Maribeth Brannen; Tent President Marguerite Dyal; Andersonville Historic Site's Chief of Interpretation and Education Eric Leonard; PTP Sarah Meyer; and Illinois Historian Richard I. Girardi Tent President, Marguerite Dyal, and Sr. Vice President, Maribeth Brannen, presented a wreath on behalf of the Amanda Stokes Tent 2. Past Tent President and National Patriotic Instructor, Sarah Meyer, presented a wreath on behalf of the Department of Illinois, DUVCW. Chaplain Beth Finley On a cold but beautiful sunny day in Pickens County, Georgia, Amanda Stokes Tent Chaplain Beth Finley participated in their Veteran's Day Ceremony. The event was held in Lee Newton Park in Jasper, Georgia, and included a parade, high school marching band, music, speaker, 21-gun salute and reading of the names on the Pickens County Veteran's Monument. There was a great crowd, and different branches of the service were represented. Beth presented a wreath on behalf of the Amanda Stokes Tent 2. Submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 Georgia Page 22

25 EVA GRAY TENT 2 GRAND RAPIDS, MI After meeting for lunch, a road trip took members of Eva Gray Tent 2 to the Tiffany House Jenison Museum at the end of August. The speaker for the event was Wendy Batchelder, who gave her presentation: A Victorian Lady from the Inside Out. Following the presentation we were able to tour the three story historic home, and were treated to refreshments. District Meeting Eva Gray Tent 2 was host to the 2012 District Meeting held on October 20 th at the Belrockton Museum in Belding, MI. Members of five Michigan tents were in attendance. The speaker who portrayed Dr. Mary Walker was well received by the group. We were also able to introduce two of our newest members: Aryelle Sible, 8 year old duv from LeRoy, MI, and Debra Rooke from Caney, Kansas who were able to join us for this event. Wreath Across America On December 15, several members of Eva Gray Tent 2 took part in Wreaths Across America which took place this year at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans cemetery. Following a service in the Chapel, we were able to walk to the cemetery and place the wreaths. Dian Thomas Wenda Fore Tags were supplied with the wreaths so we were able to write down the names of the Civil War soldiers who received the wreaths. It was suggested that we research the men and learn more about them and where they served. It was a meaningful morning. The Home provided us with lunch following the placement of the wreaths. Article submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Eva Gray Tent 2 A tour of the historic Belrockton dormitory which was home for silk girls during the turn of the century was offered. Belding was earlier known as Silk Capitol of the World for its manufacture of silk thread. Page 23

26 National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans of the United States of America membership badge. The badge was used until 1925 when the name of the organization was changed to Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Page 24

27 Volume 41 May 2013 EMILY JANE DINSMOOR STEVENS REAL DAUGHTER Emily Jane Dinsmoor Stevens Emily Jane was born 4 September, 1924 at Garden of Eden, Lucas, Kansas and passed to her reward 12 March, 2013 at her home in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, E. Wendell Steve Stevens, her fathers Samuel Dinsmoor and Casey Rounkles, her mother Emilie Brozek Dinsmoor Rounkles and sister Patricia Rounkles Bisbee. Emily is survived by three brothers; John Dinsmoor, Rodney Rounkles and Ramon Rounkles, three children: Janet Smith, Kirk Stevens and Jacquelyn Groves; grandchildren: Clif, Ian, Sara, Kirk II, Ryan and Melissa; great granddaughter: Zada; in-laws, Larry, Cheryl, Judy and Sandy. Emily was a member of the Betsy Ross, Tent 1, Department of Nebraska. She was initiated 19 October, Emily taught music at many area schools and retired from Millard Public Schools. She was a graduate of UNL with a Masters Degree in Number 76 Education and Music from UNO. She was music director for St. Paul Methodist Church - Millard, choir director and organist for Pilgrim Congregational Church and Sheridan Baptist Church - Lincoln. It was an honor for Emily to say she was a Real daughter of a Union veteran, Samuel Perry Dinsmoor. He was born 6 March, 1843, Coolville, Ohio. He built the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas. He enlisted in Company B, 116 th Ohio Infantry, 16 August, 1862 at the age of nineteen as a private. He served in eighteen major battles plus numerous skirmishes. He witnessed the capture of General Lee. He was honorably discharged in More information can be found in his Civil War pension Index #2491. Private Dinsmoor died 21 July, 1932 at the age of 89 years, 4 months, 13 days in Lucas, Kansas. Emily was about eight years old when her father passed. Emily was also Phi Delta Kappa UNO - Ch 0116, Kappa Delta Pi, Music Educators National Conference and Nebraska Music Educators, Nebraska Alumni Association, UNO Alumni, Past President of Kappa Kappa Iota (KKI ETA), National Education Association (NEA), honorary state life member of Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers, honorary citizen of Boys Town 1979 and Nebraska State Education Association. Memorial services were held Wednesday, 27 March, 2013 for family at 11 a.m. and for friends at 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Lakeside Hills Club House, Omaha, Nebraska. It was a real pleasure to call the Stevens home and chat with Sister Emily, Mr. Steve and their daughter Janet. Emily will be missed by the many people she touched. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, Chairman, National REAL Daughters Committee Page 25

28 IOWA DAUGHTER ELEANOR FOGUE MCCONKEY On November 11, 2010, her beloved Veteran s Day, Eleanor Amanda (Brones) Fogue McConkey left her worldly home and joined her family in their heavenly home after 100 years, two months and 18 days. Eleanor was born August 24, 1910, south of Lake Mills, Iowa, to Ellsworth and Ida (Halvorson-Brekke) Brones. She was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Methodist church that her grandfather Peter Brones was a founder. Eleanor attended schools at the Higgenbotham and Vatne schools near their home in Mount Valley Township. She married Norris Fogue and to that union one son, Richard Dean was born. That marriage later ended in divorce. She then married D.C. McConkey where her husband and his brothers built an apartment complex in which they lived and managed for many years, until D.C. built Eleanor a new home overlooking the city of Des Moines. Eleanor managed the apartments for over 60 years until the time of her death. Eleanor volunteered her services for many organizations. She loved people and she loved helping people in need. Eleanor would give up things for herself in order to give to others. One of her favorite places was the Veteran's Home. She knew these men gave up many things for their country, so she said what she could do for them was little for what they had given up. She volunteered there for a total of 4,007 hours. Another favorite was Iowa Public Television. Not only was it her favorite station to watch, it was an opportunity for her to give back. She was the beloved "Popcorn Lady" from for Friends of IPTV telethons. She not only popped the popcorn, she provided the poppers, popcorn and all the seasoning for it. She was a member and served as President of the Civil War Roundtable, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the National Organization of the Auxiliary of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, a 50-year member of AARP, and for the last few years served as the AARP s Sunshine Girl, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and many more. where it all began. She was very passionate in getting her family to know where they came from. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her son, Richard Dean; three brothers, Lloyde (Ester), Richard (Dorthy) and James (Violet); two sisters, Helen (Porter) and Stella (Dean); and six nieces and nephews. Article and photo submitted by Lila, Pat, Leona and Mary, Tent 42, Mason City, Iowa. Originally submitted shortly after her passing but was misplaced. GENERAL WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN S 193 rd BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Members of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 attended the 193rd birthday anniversary on February 24, 2013 hosted by the Wm. T. Sherman Billy Yank Camp #65. The ceremony was held at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The guest speaker was Steve Debellis. Those attending from the tent were Ruth Funck, PNP, Sharon Birt Michael, tent historian and Phyllis Freeman, SVP. The Wm. T. Sherman Billy Yank Camp #65 provided a new flagpole as the old one fell down in There were several gun salutes and a canon salute given during the ceremony. Many wreaths were laid. Tent 16 s wreath was laid by the Sharon Michael. After the ceremony a fellowship dinner was held at the Ferguson Brewing Company. Article submitted by Patricia Volkmann, photo by Sharon Birt Michael, Tent 16. One of her true great passions was working on her family tree. She had traveled extensively doing research and was very excited to go to Norway to see Page 26

29 MARY ANN MOTHER BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT 2, SELMER, TN AT WILDERSVILLE Our most recent meeting of DUVCW, Tent 2, Selmer, TN was held at Wildersville, TN. Our guest speaker was Ms. Kimberly Parker, Manager of Parker s Crossroads, TN Visitors Center. Ms. Parker is a fifth generation descendant of Rev. John Parker, a Baptist minister and Union sympathizer. Ms. Parker gave an in-depth narration of the Battle of Parker s Crossroads that was fought around the home of her ancestor, Rev. Parker. Much to Rev. Parker's dislikes, General Sullivan commanding two regiments placed Union cannons in the front yard. Rev. Parker ordered the General to remove those cannons. But General Sullivan gave Rev. Parker the choice of either the cannons or Confederates taking over his home. Rev. Parker made a quick decision to stay with the cannons. This battle was 31 December 1862 and lasted what seemed for the Parkers to be days but was only five hours. Documented letters state that 732 soldiers and 300 horses lay dead in the Parker s orchard when the battle ended. Needless to say, the Parker family and their neighbors had a lot of burials to take care of in the days to follow. However, in 1867 all the soldiers but two were removed from the Parkers plantation and reinterred at Corinth, MS. A grand time was enjoyed by all and we look forward to having Ms. Parker speak to us again in the near future. Vredenburgh, Judy Stout-Barner, Ann Gunnin, Paulette Snoby, and Janet Eastman at the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia. New members not present for the initiation were Mary Ann Foster, Jane Kirchgessner, Joyce Mortison and Carolyn Stone. The ceremony was very moving and inspirational. The new initiates each received a small United States flag in a holder. Article and photo submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent Seated L-R: Cathy Hellming, Meg Stevens. Standing L-R: Lorraine White, Jean Vredenburgh, Judy Stout-Barner, Ann Gunnin, Paulette Snoby, Janet Eastman. New Members not pictured: Mary Ann Foster, Jane Kirchgessner, Joyce Mortison and Carolyn Stone THIRSA GOSSETT TENT 2 CELEBRATES LINCOLN DAY Thirsa Gossett, Tent 2, Oregon celebrated its annual Lincoln Day Luncheon on February 10 th at the American Legion Hall in Brownsville, Oregon. In attendance were 5 tent members, Perri Parker, Oregon Dept. President and Janice Heckethorne, Dept. Registrar. Special guest was Mr. Alan Edwards (aka President Abraham Lincoln). The American Legion Auxiliary served homemade stew, cornbread and apple crisp for lunch. L-R standing: Dixie Deaton, Mary Hershey, Patricia Pruitt, Ms. Kimberly Parker, May Sue Kirk and Myrtle Kirk. Seated in front L-R Pamela Silva and Sarah Anderson. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS On January 15, 2013, Marguerite Dyal, President of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, Alpharetta, GA, led the Initiation of New Members ceremony of Cathy Hellming, Meg Stevens, Loriann White, Jean On another note: we lost Sisters Candace Gravelle in August 2012 and Winiford Bailey in January Article submitted by Carolyn Hall, Tent 2. Page 27

30 MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT 1 ARIZONA On February 2, 2013, the members of Margaret Warner Wood took part in the Headstone Dedication for Ambrose Skinner, a Civil War soldier and a Buffalo Soldier, whose grave in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona, has been unmarked since his death in Private Skinner s grave records first caught the eye of the SCV as they were searching for CSA veterans buried in the Phoenix area as he was listed being from North Carolina. However, upon discovering that he was a Union soldier, they immediately notified Jan Huber, the Arizona Graves Registration Officer for the Arizona Camp of the SUVCW who started the paperwork needed to obtain the military headstone from the Veterans Administration which was installed courtesy of the cemetery. The Ceremony, based on the 1917 version of the one written by the GAR, was organized by David Swanson, Commander of Camp Picacho Peak, Arizona SUVCW who invited the members of our Tent and the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory to give support and take part. Our Tent President Verna Maleski was given the task of placing the evergreen wreath on the grave (above). Others represented at the ceremony were The Pioneer Cemetery Association, The Black Family Genealogy & History Society, The Arizona Civil War Council, and The Southwest Civil War Association. The ceremony was also attended by the Arizona Secretary of State and four generations of descendants of Ambrose Skinner. As an added plus to this event, several members of our Tent were on hand when, at one of the organizing meetings at the cemetery, they and members of the SUVCW stumbled (for one member, literally) on the solitary grave of a Medal of Honor winner who fought in the Indian Wars here in Arizona but whom no one knew had also fought in the Civil War. He is now registered in the SUVCW database. Members of Margaret Warner Wood attending the Headstone Dedication: Sisters Dusty Ide, Maura Mackowski, Beverly Brooks, Barbara Metzger and Tent President Verna Maleski. Back Row : Prospective member Susan Campbell. AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2, VAVS BLANKET MINISTRY In 2012, the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 began a partnership with the First United Methodist Church of Alpharetta, Georgia, to provide lap blankets for patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. To date we have provided over 125 blankets. On March 1, 2013, Sarah Meyer, PTP, and Marguerite Dyal, Tent President, delivered another 40 blankets to the VA in Decatur. These wonderful blankets are loved by the patients for the comfort they provide and for the expression of appreciation and concern they convey. Each handmade blanket is unique and beautiful. The tent provides monetary assistance on a regular basis to the Church which enables Page 28

31 them to purchase the fleece used for the blankets. Sisters from Amanda Stokes participate in the actual blanket making process. Paulette Snoby and Maribeth Brannen are pictured hard at work making the lap blankets. This project most certainly gives the Sisters of our Tent as much pleasure as it provides to the Veterans we serve. If any of our Sister Tents have this opportunity, we highly recommend that you set up a Blanket Ministry near you! Article and photos submitted Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent MISSOURI'S MARY WHITNEY PHELPS TENT 22 INDUCTS 8 NEW MEMBERS Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 of Springfield, Missouri is pleased to announce the initiation of eight new members on March 16, New members are: Front Row: Susan Shelby-Marysville, WA, Sandra Reese-Springfield, MO, and Judy Lyons-Springfield, MO. Back Row: Jeanette McGee-Springfield, MO, Mary Helen Downing-Springfield, MO, Ginny Brandt-Nixa, MO, Sarah O'Quinn-Nixa, MO, and Kitty Crider-Mt. Vernon, MO. MISSOURI S JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16 MEMBER ATTENDS LINCOLN COMES TO WHITE HAVEN Sisters Rebecca Konersmann, Tent President, Charlene Konersmann, Secretary and Sharon Michael, Tent Historian of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 attended the presentation of Lincoln Comes to White Haven at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, Missouri on February 23, Re-enactor Fritz Klein gave his performance as Abraham Lincoln who in a fictional visit to St. Louis expresses his thoughts on General Grant and the future of the war-torn country during February Mr. Klein a resident of Springfield, Illinois has portrayed Abraham Lincoln since He has appeared on film and television as a motivational speaker. Officers taking part included: President-Nancy Burfield, Senior Vice-President-Dee Dosch, Junior Vice-President-Connie Bogner, Patriotic Instructor- Kathy Muckala, Chaplain Myrna Fischer, Guide- Marilyn Lucas, and Color Bearer-Micki Dischinger. Sharon Michael and re-enactor Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln are shown above. Article submitted by Pat Volkmann, PDP. Photo provided by Sharon Birt Michael. Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 currently has 95 members including 3 Real Daughters. Tent 22 has 4 duvs: Shelby Spickard, Simin Wu, Shannon Jones, and Cate Schnoebelen. Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent Tent 22. Photo by Dee Dosch Page 29

32 CIVIL WAR WEEKEND ANAHEIM, CA L-R Sisters Joann Knowles, Joan Bogaty, Anne Evans and new member Rachel Spitz (Anne s daughter) On March 16-17, Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88 participated in the annual event hosted by St. Catherine s Academy. In addition to the DUVCW, other attendees included the SUVCW, Orange County Civil War Roundtable and the Drum Barracks. The weekend is used by the all-boys school as a fundraiser. Article submitted by Charline Grundmann, President Tent 88 REAL GRANDDAUGHTER, ALBERTA (AL) JANE PARKER, MARY JANE SAFFORD TENT 92 The CA/NV s Mary Jane Safford Tent 92 is happy to have as a member, Alberta Jane Parker. According to Al, she was conceived in wealth but born into poverty after the crash of She was born in White Plains, New York in February Her father had been an art dealer, selling to upscale hotels and such. The LA Athletic club still has several paintings that he sold to them. After the crash in 1929 no one was buying art, Chinese porcelain or fine hand carved furniture. Her family moved to southern California when she was about 9 months old. She remembers growing up in Hollywood. They lived in opulent poverty in a one-bedroom apartment. There were museum quality oil paintings on the walls, oriental rugs on the floors, they ate off Havilland china with sterling silver utensils, and she slept on a 2 nd hand couch in the living room. At one time they had rental property--there were 10 one bedroom units. During WWII the rents were fixed at $27.50 per month by rent control. Al had to help her father with repairs. That was a most valuable experience as she learned house construction and how to patch a hole in a plaster wall. After her father had a heart attack he could no longer do the maintenance and no one was available for hire (except her, just a little girl). Because of the war effort, supplies for upkeep were limited or had to be requisitioned by appealing to a rationing board. The units were sold. She graduated from Mar-Ken, a private high school. Among celebrities there, she particularly remembers Judy Garland. She was 2 years older than Al but she was a brilliant girl. Al spent 3 years at UCLA, before she married her lab partner from Physics 1A. They had 3 sons but divorced when the boys were teenagers. When her youngest son entered kindergarten she went back to school and earned a degree in mathematics with minors in physics and chemistry from Cal State Long Beach. She went on to get a Masters in psychology, emphasizing statistics and design of experiments. At the time of the divorce, technical jobs were scarce to non-existent, so she bought a franchise store. She soon met and married Jim Churchyard, a fellow math major, and added 2 stepdaughters to her family. They have been married for 32 very happy years. Jim is her genealogist. They moved to Fallbrook in Al s 98 year-old mother lived with them. Al both designed and was owner-builder contractor for their house. All doors are 36" wide and there are NO stairs. Her ancestor is Richard Cooper Parker who served in Company A, then B of the 1 st Delaware Cavalry. Article and photo submitted by Lois Burton, Press Correspondent Tent 92. NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM AND NATIONAL CIVIL WAR NAVAL MUSEUM COLUMBUS, GEORGIA On April 16, 2013, Sisters of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, Alpharetta, Georgia, took a field trip to tour the National Infantry Museum and the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia. Sisters Marguerite Dyal, Maribeth Brannen, Sarah Meyer and Liz Bauer traveled to Columbus to meet Sisters Margot Dudewicz and Reginia Ragan who live there. Sister Margot Dudewicz s husband is an Army doctor at Ft. Benning and Sister Regina Regan s husband, also a doctor, retired from Ft. Benning and now works in Emergency Medicine in Columbus. The state-of-the-art interactive National Infantry Museum tells the story of the United States Army Infantryman from the fields of the American Revolution Page 30

33 to the sands of Afghanistan. Displays of artifacts from all eras of American history and multimedia exhibits gave a realistic feel as we walked through the scenes of various American conflicts around the world. Lighted maps were shown on the floor, and the Infantryman figures were made from actual models of soldiers who had casts made of their bodies and faces. It gave the intended real-life expressions of the men. The Army s goals of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, and integrity were featured in soldiers with these qualities. Of special interest was The Hall of Valor for it pays tribute to American Infantrymen who have received the Medal of Honor, our nation s highest award for bravery. First authorized during the Civil War, the United States Army Infantry has produced more Medal of Honor recipients than all other branches of service combined. about the person behind a name on a list of soldiers and cemetery headstone inscriptions. The information was gathered in honor of the 150 th Anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. These men came out west after the Civil War, and represented the backbone of society between 1865 to approx in Lincoln County, Oregon. They were the founders of the towns, road builders, teachers, loggers, fishermen, mayors, state representatives, etc., who dedicated their lives to starting communities out of wilderness area. The book is available from the tent. For additional information, contact DUVCWmaryewalkermd@hotmail.com Article submitted by Marcia Wilson, Tent 28 After visiting the Infantry Museum the Sisters enjoyed lunch at the Fife and Drum Restaurant then drove to the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus and toured the facility that houses Civil War relicts, clothing, a Civil War flag collection and the remains of iron-clad ships which were raised from waters where they were sunk in the Civil War. The picture-perfect Spring day was warm in friendship and Sisterhood. L-R Marcia J. Wilson, book compiler; with Tent 28, President Colleen Nickerson WREATH ACROSS AMERICA ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88 L-R: Sisters Maribeth Brannen, Regina Ragan, Marguerite Dyal, Margot Dudewicz, Liz Bauer and Sarah Meyer MARY E. WALKER MD, OREGON TENT 28 WALDPORT, OREGON A new book, Brief Summaries of Lives of Union Civil War Veterans Buried in Lincoln County, Oregon was written by Marcia J. Wilson, Historian for the Mary E. Walker MD, Oregon Tent 28, of Waldport, Oregon, and published in August, The book depicts personal information about 63 soldiers, including but not limited to, their birth, marriage and death dates and places, the regiment in which they served and where their regiment fought, their known occupations, their spouse and children, the location of their graves including headstone photos, and their life in and contributions to Lincoln County, Oregon. All sources are documented. The information was compiled, and the majority of the photos were taken, by Marcia, who wanted to find out On December 15, 2012 four members of CA/NV Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88 participated in Wreaths Across America at Brea Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Brea, California. This is the designated cemetery for the Wreaths program in Orange County. While there are no Civil War soldiers buried here, a number of other veterans of more recent wars are interred in the Veterans Plot. Article submitted by Charline Grundmann, Tent President L-R Anne Evans (in Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform), Joann Knowles, Dotty Wilson, Charline Grundmann Page 31

34 MARY WHITNEY PHELPS TENT 22 MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD IN HONOR OF DAVID PERRY MAPLES Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, , of Springfield, MO., held a Memorial Service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri on April 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. for Private & Drummer Boy, David Perry Maples, CO. E, 81st Infantry Volunteers & CO. D, 58th Regiment. Great-grandfather of Rosemary Sullivan Bane, David ran away to join the army at age 16. Joining on the 14 th of December, 1863, he served as one of the youngest drummer boys. He was with the Illinois 81 st Regiment during the Battle of Nashville and the siege of Mobile. David was honorably discharged on April 26, The Memorial included a welcome by Nancy Burfield, Tent President, Parade and Posting of the Colors-Doris Jones, Patriotic Instructor and Micki Dischinger-Color Bearer, Invocation-Pat Haas, Chaplain, Pledge of Allegiance-Rose Jones, Past Tent President, Object Of The Order-Daughters- Dee Dosch, Senior Vice President, Remembrance-Nancy Burfield-Tent President, History of the 81 st and 58 th Illinois Volunteers-Sally Napier Bueno, Past Tent President, Bivouac of the Dead-Carmen Boyd, Connie Bogner, Carolyn Bunch and Pat Dickens, Historical Sketch by greatgranddaughter, Rosemary Sullivan Bane, Laying Of Tributes-Myrna Fischer (Evergreen Wreath), Marilyn Lucas (red rose), Sarah O Quinn (Laurel Wreath), and Jeanette McKee (Flag), The Soldier s Grave-Frances Black- Past Department President, Remembrances for Mother- Sarah Greenway Maples and Wife-Elizabeth Dickens Maples-roses placed by Marilyn Lucas, Ecclesiasticus XLIV-Anne Appleby, Amazing Grace by Vocalist, Joe Nelson, Accompanied by Rosemary Bane and Sally Bueno on recorders, Excerpt From The Gettysburg Address-Sandy Reese, Battle Hymn Of The Republic-Sung by Audience led by Rosemary Bane, Retiring of the Colors, Taps, Benediction and Dismissal. A Show and Tell of personal items: drum sticks, tintype of home, Civil War and personal papers, Civil War canteen, and Bennington Pottery decanter was held at a Reception and Lunch at The First Baptist Church in Clever, Missouri. ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88 MEMBERS VISIT NIXON LIBRARY On April 17 members of Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88 visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, CA. Located on the former site of the Nixon family s small citrus farm, the grounds include rose gardens, fountains, an outdoor amphitheater, the President s helicopter, the house he was born in built by his father as well as his grave. The Museum shows him as a lawyer, a naval officer in World War II, and a politician who served as congressman, senator, vice president and ultimately president. Exhibits cover his time in the White House as well as the controversies known as Watergate. There are interactive multimedia displays and artifacts from his life. L-R Charline Grundmann, Anne Evans, Lynn Johsz and Shirley Arendt in front of the Nixon birthplace. Before going to the library, the members met at the home of member Anne Evans to enjoy a pot-luck lunch. Article submitted by Charline Grundmann, Tent President. MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23 DELAVAN, WISCONSIN Due to the potential for inclement weather in January and February, our Tent suspended our monthly meetings for those two months. During this time, however, monthly newsletters continued to go out to our Sisters, and our Tent Webmaster Martha Hay was busy expanding and updating our website to include a monthly calendar of events, our newsletters, and projects our Tent has been involved in. She has done a wonderful job on it! We invite all our DUVCW Sisters to visit our website at Please sign our guestbook at the bottom of the first page when you visit! L-R Micki Dischinger, Dee Dosch, Pat Haas, Rosemary Sullivan Bane-Great Granddaughter of David Perry Maples, Doris Jones, Nancy Burfield, Tent President and Frances Black Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 was deeply saddened this winter by the loss of two of our members. Gwen Dwyer, one of our newest members, passed away on February 6, and one of our charter members, Ginny Williams, passed away on March 1. Our thoughts and prayers have been with their families. Page 32

35 At the end of March our Tent reconvened for our first meeting of 2013, at which our Patriotic Instructor, Barbara Shreves, gave a presentation on Civil War poets. She also talked about the GAR and DUV scholarships offered by the DUVCW. In April, Deb Ketchum from the Walworth County Genealogical Society gave a presentation on getting started tracing your genealogy. Afterwards, our Sisters were able to visit different stations with a variety of information about researching family history. Kay Sargent, also from WCGS, had a variety of brochures and books on genealogy. Three of our Sisters, Pat Blackmer, Martha Hay, and Marilyn Traver, showcased different websites helpful to genealogical research. On April 13 th, President Pat Blackmer and Secretary Pam Johnson were able to attend the Lincoln Death Day ceremonies in Springfield, Illinois, including the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony and the Memorial Service for GAR founder Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson in nearby Petersburg. They also visited the DUVCW National Headquarters and Museum and attended the luncheon hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans. Ten of our Sisters attended a program hosted by the Delavan Historical Society on April 18 th titled Alfred Matson, Runaway Slave. The program was presented by Matson's great granddaughter Carol Matson Calvin from Milwaukee, who has published two books regarding her family history. Alfred Matson is one of the five Civil War individuals that our Tent is trying to secure a Civil War headstone for. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan and his grave is unmarked at this time. The summer of 2013 will be a very busy time for our Tent. May 19 th will mark the one year anniversary of our Tent s induction/installation into the DUVCW. We will be participating in the Delavan Memorial Day parade and service on May 27 th. Sister Merrybell Seeber has graciously offered the use of her home for a fundraising garage sale to be held June 28 th and 29 th. On July 27 th, in conjunction with Delavan s Heritage Fair, Detached Tent 23 will be hosting a cemetery walk with the Delavan Cemetery Association. Several local residents that were involved in the Civil War will be represented by our Sisters Pat Blackmer, Judy Manning, and Charlene Staples, along with Charlene s husband Brian and members of the Delavan Cemetery Association. Article submitted by Pam Johnson, Secretary/Press Correspondent Major Major Abigail Abigail Abby Abby Martinez Martinez Galarza Galarza character; adherence to military discipline, leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training. Abby graduated from Palm Springs High School in Palm Springs, CA. Article submitted by Charline Grundmann, Department Press Correspondent FLORIDA S LOUISA MAY ALCOTT DETACHED TENT 11 Narcoossee Education Day On Friday, March 22 Sisters Sandy Vogelpohl and Debbie Plaag of Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11, St. Cloud, Florida participated in Narcoossee Education Day. This was the 20th Annual Education Day for the Battle at Narcoossee Mill. The event was hosted by Jacob Summerlin Camp #1516 Sons of Confederate Veterans. Sisters Sandy and Debbie taught elementary and middle school children from local schools along with several home school families, about Civil War Nurses, Louisa May Alcott and Mother Bickerdyke. CA/NV DEPARTMENT AWARDS JROTC TO AIR FORCE CADET Cadet Major Abigail Abby Martinez Galarza [AFROTC] was awarded the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Cadet Award. The annual award was presented by the Department of CA/NV on June 2, Abby maintained a 3.5 GPA and was in the 93 rd percentile academically. Detachment Commander Kelly McPeters, Lt. Colonel USAFR, MSC (retired) cited the following traits for Abby s nomination: demonstrated loyalty and patriotism and earned a record of military and scholastic achievements; finishing in the upper 25% of classes in ROTC and academic subjects in addition to showing qualities of dependability and good Sisters Debbie Plaag and Sandy Vogelpohl Installation Meeting On Saturday, April 27 the Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11 met at Beef O Brady s Restaurant for their installation meeting. The new officers installed were: Sharon Pelfrey, President, Mere Schwartz, Sr. Vice President, Jann Zermeno, Jr. Vice President, Nancy Caldwell, Chaplain, Virginia Okie, Treasurer, Bobbie Hoffmann, Secretary, and Council Member #1 Sandra Page 33

36 Vogelpohl, unable to attend Claudet Benton, Patriotic Instructor and Doris Vickers Historian. Two new members were initiated, Susan van Vonno and Sharon Hill-Paugh. In attendance were Brothers James Ward, Commander of Florida State Department SUVCW and Michael Farrell, PDC Lucius Mitchell Camp 4 and his granddaughter Isabella. Brother Michael brought a birthday cake for General Grant s 191 st birthday, all sang and cheered the General. After the meeting some visited the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall at Wickham Park. CA/NV DEPARTMENT MEMORIAL SERVICES AT UNION CEMETERY, BAKERSFIELD, CA As part of the Department of California/Nevada 104 th Annual Convention, a Memorial Service and Flag Ceremony honoring the ninety-one (91) Civil War veterans interred at the Union Cemetery in Bakersfield, California was held on April 26, The service took place at the Hurlburt Post 127 plot of the Grand Army of the Republic. Department Chaplain Mary Hurley read the poem When the Boys in Blue are Gone, while selected sisters read the name of the veterans buried there as others placed a flag in front of each headstone/gravesite. The headstones are placed in rows facing each other much as if these men were sitting at one of their campfire. Sister Carole Morton, CA/NV Department President and DUVCW National President was interviewed by three television networks. The interviews were aired later that afternoon and in the evening. Article and photo submitted by Charline Grundmann, CA/NV Department Press Correspondent L-R Sandy Vogelpohl, President, Nancy Caldwell, Chap, Sharon Hill- Paugh new member, Sue van Vonno new member, Mere Schwartz Jr. VP, Ellen Gordon, PI, Sharon Pelfrey Sr. VP. Last initiation with past officers. Traveling Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall On Monday, April 22, Sisters Sandy Vogelpohl, Sharon Pelfrey, Debbie Plaag and Jann Zermeno of Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11 and Michael Farrell, PDC of Lucius Mitchell Camp 4 SUVCW, participated in the 26 th Annual wreath laying ceremony for the Traveling Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall held at Wickham Park, Melbourne, Florida. This year over 75 participating military, fraternal and allied orders laid wreaths in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veteran Memorial that has been touring the country for more than twenty years. 6 th ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF GA/SC, SUVCW On April 26, 2013, members of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, Alpharetta, Georgia, journeyed to Fitzgerald, Georgia, to attend the 6 th Annual Encampment of the Department of Georgia and South Carolina, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Those attending were: Tent President Marguerite Dyal, Tent Sr. V.P. Maribeth Brannen, PTP Sarah Meyer and Paulette Snoby. On the way to Fitzgerald, we made a side trip to Irwinville, Georgia, to visit the Jefferson Davis Historic Site. This Historic Site marks the location were the President of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis was taken prisoner by Union troops on May 10, We met the Sons for a social on Friday evening. The business meeting began at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, Department of Georgia and South Carolina Page 34

37 Commander Brian Pierson welcomed us, and thanked us for attending the Encampment. The highlight of the business meeting, for the DUVCW Sisters, was the presentation of the Doctor Mary Edwards Walker Award to Tent President Marguerite Dyal for her many contributions to the SUVCW. That evening the Sons and Daughters met for a farewell dinner, and enjoyed each other s company. Before leaving on Sunday morning, we all met at the Blue and Grey Museum which houses artifacts from the Civil War and the heartwarming story of how Yankee and Confederate veterans created a unique city in southern Georgia. Article submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent, Tent 2. Department Commander Brian Pierson, Tent President Marguerite Dyal After the business meetings, we attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald s roots are in the Civil War and its aftermath. The story of the Battle of Gettysburg is told in the street names in the historical northwest section of the cemetery. Remarkably, the area was laid out in a manner which mimics the terrain and army positions at the time of the battle. Taneytown Road, Cemetery Ridge Road, Emmitsburg Road, Seminary Ridge Road and Little Round Top Lane are all to be found there. The Sons and Daughters honored the grave of Sgt John C. Buckley, Company G, 4 th West Virginia Infantry who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party at the May 22, 1863 Battle of Vicksburg. Standing: Charles Hal Dayhuff, Barbara Dayhuff, Alan Bright, John Mattingly, Steve Hammond, Marguerite Dyal, Mark Hale, Michael Axelson, Maribeth Brannen, Brian Pierson, Paulette Snoby, Brad Quinlin, Sarah Meyer; Kneeling: David Beam, Don Bickham, Noah Pierson SARAH M. W. STERLING TENT 3 DETROIT, MICHIGAN Members of Sarah M. W. Sterling Tent 3 observed National Salute to Veterans Week in February by making and distributing Valentine s Day cards and treat bags to veterans at the John D. Dingall VA Medical Center in Detroit. Sisters participating in the visitation included Tanya JordanJackson, Nancy Skerchock and Bennie Latimer, along with Nancy s husband Bill Skerchock. More than 160 treat bags and greeting cards were distributed, including some 100 cards made by Children at the American Montessori Academy. Article submitted by Patricia L. Perry, Press Correspondent, Tent 3. L-R Nancy Sherchock and Tanya JordanJackson prepare treat bags for veterans. Sister Bennie Latimer, not pictured, also participated. The SUVCW wreath was presented by Department Commander Mark Hale and President Marguerite Dyal. Flowers were laid by Sisters Maribeth Brannen and Paulette Snoby. Taps was played by William Miller. Page 35

38 INDIANA CIVIL WAR VETERANS, ZUINGLIUS AND LYCURGUS MCCORMACK, BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Catharine Merrill Tent 9 (Indianapolis) members, Tent President Jan Rynerson, Marilyn Hoffman, Barbara Waltz Stone, PNP, and Dusti Rynerson attended a memorial service on May 7, 2013 at the Hoosier Patriot Memorial, Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis to honor Civil War veterans Lycurgus and Zuinglius McCormack. After more than 100 years, these unclaimed remains of two Civil War veterans will travel to Arlington National Cemetery for burial. A nonprofit veterans group called the Missing in America Project, in collaboration with the American Legion, recovered the remains from the unclaimed storage vaults of Indianapolisbased Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers. This company operated the state s first crematory, where Zuinglius and Lycurgus McCormack were cremated in 1908 and 1912, respectively. The welcome and introductions were given by J. Stewart Goodwin, Retired Brig Gen. USAF. Posting of the Colors was performed by the Indiana National Guard Color Guard and the Missing in America Project (MIAP) was given by Zionsville American Legion Post 79, Bart Colvin. Historical information (provided below) on Civil War veterans Lycurgus and Zuinglius McCormack was given by Rick France, Genealogical Society of Marion County (Indiana), VP. Presentation of the cremated remains was by Bruce and Brian Buchanan, Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, to Bart Colvin, American Legion representative. Retrieval of Colors and Taps concluded the ceremony. Tim Beckman, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War served as an honorary pallbearer. There were approximately 150 attendees at the service, with many being the Zionsville American Legion #79 biker members who escorted the cremated remains from the cemetery. Prior to the memorial service, Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center served sandwiches, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, cookies, brownies, bottled water, lemonade and tea. On Thursday, May 9, 2013, Lycurgus and Zuinglius McCormack s cremated remains were given a final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery, in a newly dedicated Columbarium Court. It is the ninth columbarium court in Arlington National Cemetery. The McCormack brothers came from a family with deep Hoosier roots. Their great grandfather was one of the first settlers in the Connersville, Indiana area, and their grandfather was one of the first settlers to arrive in what is now Indianapolis. At the age 17, Lycurgus McCormack enlisted as a Private in Company D, 103 rd Regiment, Indiana Infantry. The 103 rd Regiment was organized at Indianapolis, Indiana; July 10, 1863 as minute men to repel Morgan s Raiders and was composed of seven companies. It left Indianapolis for Vernon, Indiana July 11 th, in pursuit of Morgan s Raiders from Vernon to Harrison (now West Harrison) and Batavia, Ohio, July They marched to Sunman s Station July 15 and after Morgan escaped into Ohio, returned to Indianapolis, where it was mustered out July 16, After the war, he attended Asbury College (now DePauw University) where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in Greencastle and Indianapolis, but never practiced law. He served a printer apprenticeship at the Cincinnati Gazette and enjoyed the work as a printer and proofreader, which became his profession. He later served as one of two Indiana Labor commissioners. He owned a farm near Fishers Station (now Fishers, Indiana). Lycurgus McCormack died at his home December, 11, 1908 (cerebral hemorrhage) and was cremated on October 13, 1909 with his cremation services paid by the estate. At the age of 21, Zuinglius McCormack enlisted as a Private in Company H, 99 th Indiana Infantry, mustered in August 1862 and mustered out May 17, 1863 as an Orderly Sergeant. He reenlisted in Company H, 132 nd Indiana Infantry on May 18, 1864 and mustered out September 7, 1864 as a First Lieutenant. He received an invalid pension in 1869 as serving with the 99th Infantry. The 99 th Indiana Infantry was mustered in October 21, 1862 and left the state in November for Memphis, where it was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 1 st Division, 16 th Army Corps. They took part in the Tallahatchie expedition and on their return were placed on railroad guard duty at LaGrange and Moscow during the winter, moving to Memphis in May, The 132 nd Regiment Indiana Infantry (100 days, 1864) was organized at Indianapolis, mustered in May 18, 1864, ordered to Tennessee May 18, and assigned to duty as Railroad Guard in Tennessee and Alabama, Department of the Cumberland till September. Zuinglius McCormack was on Duty at Stevenson, Alabama till July, and at Nashville, Tennessee till September. He mustered out September 7, After the Civil War, Zuinglius McCormack attended Union College, Schenectady, New York class of 1870, member of Zeta Psi Fraternity, attended the University of Michigan, a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity. By 1880, he was a practicing as a lawyer in Indianapolis. Zuinglius McCormack died Oct 29, 1912 of myocarditis. His brother, Charles, paid for his cremation services. Lycurgus & Zuinglius McCormack were never married; which may explain why their remains were never claimed, said Bruce Buchanan, fourth-generation owner of the Indianapolis crematory. The remains had been stored in plastic containers at the company s Floral Park Cemetery on the Westside since the 1950s, he said, just some of the few hundred unclaimed remains that the 132-year-old company keeps in storage. Article and photos submitted by:jan Rynerson, Catharine Merrill 9 Tent President Page 36

39 Medal and ribbon from the Last Encampment and Final Reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1949.