Welcome to the Thirsa Gossett Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865. The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War was first organized in May of 1885 and was incorporated in December of 1885. The objectives of the DUV is to perpetuate the memories of our Fathers, their loyalty to the Union and their unselfish sacrifices for the preservation of the same, and to keep alive the history of those who participated in that heroic struggle for the maintenance of our free government.
Membership in the DUV is limited to daughters, granddaughters and all great granddaughters of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the Union Army, Navy or Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service during the Rebellion of 1861-1865, and those who died or were killed while serving in the armed services of the Union between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865. Minimum age for membership shall be eight (8) years and shall be through lineal descent only.
For information about becoming a member or attending a meeting, contact Carolyn Hall, who is our Tent Senior Vice President.
Our Namesake - Thirsa Gossett
History of the formation of Barbara Frietchie Tent #2, now Thirsa Gossett
Tent Meeting Dates and Location
Our Patriot Ancestors
Our Tent Officers
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This page last modified April 8, 2013
Webmaster Carolyn Hall
Copyright 1999 by Beverly Przybylski for Thirsa Gossett Tent #2 DUVCW