Sons Of Union Veterans
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the Legal Heir to, and represents the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The SUVCW was organized November 12th, 1881. It was incorporated by an Act of Congress in 1954. It is composed of the National Organization, Departments (States), and Local and Regional Camps, Organized in Cities, and States across the Nation.Membership requirements are: (FULL MEMBERSHIP) - You must show written proof of direct or colineal decendency from a Union Veterans of the Civil War. (ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP) - Men who show a genuine interest in the Civil War. Age Requirements are 14 years and older. Dues are assesed by each local camp. For more Information Contact their National Web Site, or send an email to Me. I am a member of the Col. Hecker Camp # 443, St Clair County, Illinois.
| Joseph Shedelbower 38th Illinois Infantry Co. K | Nathan B. Metheny 54th Illinois Infantry Co. E | John Metheny 40th Illinois Infantry Co. A | |||
| Reuben Matheny 17th Illinois Infantry Co. E | Samuel Matheny 21st Illinois Infantry Co. C | John K. Matheny 54th Illinois Infantry Co. E | |||
I also Have a Great Uncle who Reportedly was Killed in the Civil War, PRESTON METHENY from Jasper or Crawford County, Illinois. According to Family Records, He would Have Been Mustered in around 1862-1863. He is Buried in the Leamon Cemetery in Crawford County, Illinois. If ANYONE has or finds information on Him, Please Email Me.
