United Daughters of the Confederacy
Why I Am A Daughter of the Confederacy
I am a Daughter of the Confederacy because I was born a Daughter of the Confederacy.
A part of my heritage was that I came into this world with the blood of a soldier in my veins.
A soldier who may have had nothing more to leave behind to me and to those who come after me except in heritage.
A heritage so rich in honor and glory that it far surpasses any material wealth that could be mine.
But it is mine, to cherish, to nurture and to make grace, and to pass along to those yet to come.
I am, therefore, a Daughter of the Confederacy because it is my birthright.
I am a Daughter of the Confederacy because I have an obligation to perform.
Like the man in the Bible, I was given a talent and it is my duty to do something about it.
That is why I've joined a group of ladies whose birthright is the same as mine.
an organization which has for its purpose the continuance and furtherance of the true history of the South
and the ideals of southern womanhood
as embodied in its Constitution.
I am a member of The United Daughters of the Confederacy because
I feel it would greatly please my ancestor to know that I am a member.
It would please him to know that I appreciate what he did
and delight his soldier love to know that I do not consider the cause
which he held so dear to be lost or forgotten.
Rather, I am extremely proud of the fact
that he was a part of it and was numbered among some of the greatest
and bravest men which any such cause ever produced.
I am a Daughter of the Confederacy because I can no more help being a Daughter of the Confederacy
than I can help being an American, and I feel that I was greatly favored by inheriting a birthright for both.
Written by Mary Nowlin Moon (Mrs. John)
A member of Kirkwood Otey Chapter 10, Lynchburg, Virginia
Most Benevolent Activities and Contributions
First Place for Medium size chapter
Junior ROTC Committee Award
First Place for Medium size chapter
Monuments and Markers: Re-Dedication Service
First Place for Medium size chapter
Patriotic Programs Given to Non-UDC Groups, Radio & Television
First Place for Medium size chapter
Money Contributed to General Patriotic Activities Fund
Second Place for Medium size Chapter
Patriotic Activities Committee: Best Overall Report
First Place Medium size chapter
Patriotic Activities Committee
Best Overall Report for the Tennessee Division
Most Radio Spot Announcements
Third place for Medium size chapter
Recognition of Service of Black Confederates
Best Report - Third place for medium size chapter
Confederate History Month: Best Report
Third Place medium size chapter
~ United Daughters of the Confederacy ~
Our mission is to honor the memory of its Confederate ancestors.
Protect and preserve and mark the places made historic by Confederate valor.
To collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the War Between the States.
To record the participation of Southern women in their patient endurance of hardship
and patriotic devotion during and after the War Between the States.
To fulfill the sacred duty of benevolence toward the survivors and those dependent upon them.
To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in fulfilling the sacred duty of benevolence
toward the survivors and those dependent upon them.
To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in securing a proper education.
To honor the service of veterans from all wars as well as active duty military personnel
and cherishing the ties of friendship among the members of the organization.
To honor and uphold the United States of America and respect the Flag.
We do not subscribe to policies of individuals, groups or organizations
that do not honor and respect the United States of America and its Flag.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy does not associate with or include in its official UDC functions
and events, any individual, group or organization
known as unpatriotic, militant, racist or subversive to the
United States of America and its Flag.
Membership Eligibility
Those eligible for membership are women at least 16 years of age and who are
lineal or collateral blood descendants of men and women who served
honorably in the Army, Navy, or Civil Service of the Confederate States of
America,
or who gave Material Aid to the Cause.
Women who were adopted,
are eligible only through the bloodline of the biological parent.
Also eligible
are those women who are lineal or collateral blood descendants
of members
or former members of UDC.
No Confederate ancestor who took the Oath of Allegiance before April 9,
1865,
shall be eligible to be used for application for membership.
If proof of
further Confederate service is available,
thereby nullifying the Oath of
Allegiance, the ancestor shall be considered for approval.
UDC Calvin Brewer Chapter Photos
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United Daughters of the Confederacy Forms:
2020 Non-Engraved Pin Order Form No. 3
UDC Supplemental Membership Application Form
Click here to see an article on his life.
Who was
Captain Calvin C. Brewer?
Quote from Stonewall Jackson:
When asked about how (or why) he was so unflinchingly brave in the face of battle, he said...
"Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.
God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that,
but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.
Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave."
For information on the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Calvin Brewer, Chapter 2505
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Betty L. Hamry
President, UDC Chapter 2505
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