ColeGrove-Woodruff Camp No. 22
Marshall, Michigan
Marshall, Michigan
Membership Information
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational organization, similar to the Grand Army of the Republic. It was founded on November 12, 1881 and incorporated by an Act of Congress August 20, 1954. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to and representative of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Membership annual dues are currently $31.00. The structure for new applicatants is:
January 1 - June 30 $31.00 + $10.00 one-time application fee ($41.00 total) or
July 1 - December 31 $15.50 + $10.00 one-time application fee ($25.50 total).
A lifetime membership is available for both Member and Associate memberships. Lifetime membership dues for those under age sixty-five (65) are $500. Lifetime membership dues for those sixty-five (65) and older are $250.
If you would like more infomation about becoming a member, contact our Junior Vice Commander, or read the instructions included in the Membership Application link below.
Junior Eligibility
A male descendant, six (6) to thirteen (13) years of age, who is directly descended from a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service (or directly descended from a brother, sister, half-brother, or half-sister of such Soldier) who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from, or died in the service of, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to the orders of United States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865.
Has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime; and
Has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed; has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States.
Member Eligibility
A male descendant, fourteen (14) years of age or older, who is directly descended from a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service (or directly descended from a brother, sister, half-brother, or half-sister of such Soldier) who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from, or died in the service of, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to the orders of United States general officers, between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865.
Has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime; and
Has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed; has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States.
Junior Associate & Associate Eligibility
Males, six (6) to thirteen (13) years of age, or fourteen (14) years of age or older, who do not have the ancestry proof to qualify for Junior or Member requirements may become Associates if they:
Demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War.
Can subsribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW.
Has never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime; and
Has, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed; has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States.
An Associate may vote and hold any office except those of Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, National Secretary, National Treasurer and Commanding Officer of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Associates may not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Camp at the time of election.
Associates may continue to research their genealogy and convert to full Member once they meet the above requirements.