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DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS

OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 Fran Black, President 2011-2012

12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705-7120 [email protected] 417-744-4541

GENERAL ORDERS #2

SERIES 2011-2012 FEBRUARY 2012

Dear Sisters, The entire Department of Missouri and indeed, National Department, was saddened by the loss of a great friend to this organization, Charles Funck. This issue contains a tribute to him. He will be missed at Department Conventions, as well as DUVCW events around the state and nation. Our condolences go out to Ruth, Anna, and their entire family. How quickly time flies. Less than five months to Department Convention! I hope all the Tents are having a good year. I so enjoyed visiting Julia Dent Grant Tent No. 16 on December 3. I was privileged to watch as the Tent initiated three duvs. The members treated me to great food at their annual Christmas event held at White Haven Historic site at Grant’s Farm. I made my official visit to my own Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 on January 21. The Tent was most generous in supporting my President’s Project. During a working lunch, we had a Convention planning meeting. I will be visiting Josephine Garlock Marrow Tent No. 23 on February 28, Charlotte Harrison Boone Tent No. 20 on February 28, and Ann Hawkins Gentry Tent No. 21 on March 22. I’m looking forward to these visits and hope the weather continues to be mild and snow and ice free. And speaking of Department Convention, we are planning a great event in Springfield. Your official invitation follows this letter and you will find information about hotel registration on

page 4. The official convention registration form and raffle tickets will be in G.O.#3. Also, in this issue, you’ll find Tent news and announcements. As always, if I can help your Tent by answering questions, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty,

Fran Carver Black Missouri Department President

The Missouri Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865

Requests the Honor of your

presence at the Eighty-fourth

Annual Convention Ramada Oasis Convention Center

2546 N. Glenstone Springfield, Missouri

June 1-3, 2012

Photos on next page: (clockwise from upper right)

Macon Convention, June 2009

Burial at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, September 2010

Dedication of Ft. Sand Springs Marker, Webster County, April 2010

Dedication of National Research Center, Springfield, IL, July 2010

Dedication of Orphans’ Home Marker, Springfield, MO, September 2011

Dedication of the James B. Eads Memorial Ironclad Cannon, St. Louis,

October 2011


Burial at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, September 2010

Dedication of National Research Center, Springfield, IL, July 2010


Dedication of Monument at Centralia, MO, September 2009


Center Photo:


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The Missouri Department DUVCW wishes to express our condolences to the family of

Charles Ed Funck III

“We’ll miss you, Charlie!”

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Missouri DepartMent SaluteS

Charles ed FunCk III 1936-2011

BIVOUAC OF THE DEAD by

Theodore O’Hara The muffled drum's sad roll has beat

The soldier's last Tattoo; No more on life's parade shall meet

That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping ground

Their silent tents are spread, And glory guards, with solemn round

The bivouac of the dead.

Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead, Dear as the blood ye gave,

No impious footstep here shall tread The herbage of your grave.

Nor shall your glory be forgot While fame her record keeps,

For honor points the hallowed spot Where valor proudly sleeps.

IT is OFFICIAL! The Department of Missouri’s website has been approved.

The website address is:

www.missouriduvcw.org

My thanks to Department Web mistress

Patti Hobbs for her work on our

great site.

CHECK IT OUT!

Tent Presidents and Press Correspondents—

be sure to e-mail Patti with your Tent updates and

photos

Also CHECK OUT the new look of the National website:

www.duvcw.org

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Immediate Past Tent Presidents

If you served your Tent as President in 2011, please be prepared to give a

report on your Tent’s accomplishments in 2011, at

Department Convention. Please limit your remarks to

two minutes.

Department President Fran Black

requests that each Tent donate a themed basket for

the Silent Auction at Department Convention. The Silent Auction benefits

the Department President’s project.

Bazaar and White Elephant Items

Are needed to support the costs of Department Convention.

Bring your items pre-priced please!

Department Convention at the

Ramada Oasis Convention Center 2546 N. Glenstone,

Springfield, Missouri 417-866-5253

Toll-free: 888-532-4338 Please make room reservations

directly with the hotel by May 10, 2012

to insure availability. Mention DUVCW when making

reservations. ROOM RATE: $71.00

plus tax

Julia Dent Grant Tent No.16 On October 8, 2011 PNP Ruth Funck and Missouri Department Junior Vice President Dianne Scheffing, attended the dedication of the James B. Eads Memorial Ironclad Cannon. This event was sponsored by the William T. Sherman Camp #65 SUVCW. The ceremony took place at the South St. Louis Square Park located in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. This site was chosen as the first Ironclad that was built by James B. Eads was done in Carondelet. The greetings were given by Ret. Chief Petty Officer Noel Stasiak USN. The keynote speaker was Ret. Rear Admiral Lee Metcalf USNR. There were also several reenactors playing the parts of Frederick Douglass, James B. Eads, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. There were several residents from the Carondelet neighborhood in attendance. At the end of the dedication, members from the William T. Sherman Camp #65, commanded by Charles Funck, gave a gun salute. The first Ironclad ship commissioned to serve in the Civil War was called the “USS Carondelet”. Article and photos submitted by Dianne Scheffing, Tent No. 16.

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Unveiling of the cannon, as reenactor portraying Frederick Douglass looks on.

Gun salute commanded by Charles Funck.

Julia Dent Grant Tent No. 16 members Ruth Funck PNP and Dianne Scheffing.

Charles Funck, in foreground, and the members of William T. Sherman Camp #65, Sons of Union

Veterans.

Tent News

Department President’s Official Visit to Tent No. 16

Department President Fran Black visited Tent No. 16’s December meeting, held at White Haven on the grounds of Grant’s Farm. Fran had brought along the Department’s Civil War traveling trunk and the duvs had fun trying on the various garments. Fran presented her President’s project, which was well received by the members of Tent No. 16. Three duvs were initiated: Emily Buehrig and Katherine Trebing, granddaughters of Tent President Donna Dasho, and Rachel Lee, daughter of member Sandra Lee, and granddaughter of Phyllis Freeman. Patriotic Instructor and duv Claire Trebing gave a beautiful salute to our military serving away from home at Christmas. December is Tent No 16’s annual Christmas luncheon, so good food and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

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Tent President Donna Dasho administers the oath to Tent No. 16’s newest members: (l-r) Emily Buehrig, Rachel Lee, and Katherine Trebing. Donna is grandmother to Emily and Katherine, as well as duv Claire Trebing (in background). Grandmother of Rachel, Phyllis Freeman looks on.

Another great photo of the duvs of Tent No. 16. Left to right: Emily Buehrig, Rachel Lee, and Katherine Trebing. Behind the duvs are Phyllis Freeman and duv Claire Trebing. Claire and Katherine are sisters.

Department President Fran Black and Tent No. 16 President Donna Dasho.

Tent News

Thank you, Tent No. 16 for your wonderful hospitality on my recent visit. Fran

Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 Dedicates Civil War Orphans’ Home

Historical Marker

September 30, 2011, was quite a day! The dedication of Tent No. 22’s Civil War Orphans’ Home historical marker was amazing. The event was held on the grounds of Sunshine Elementary School in Springfield—which is located in the south-central part of the city in a busy area. The marker commemorates the work of the tent’s namesake, Mary Whitney Phelps, with orphans of the Civil War. (An image of the front and back sides of the marker appeared in the Department of Missouri General Orders #1, September 2011, issue.) The marker sits prominently on the northeast corner of Sunshine Street and Jefferson Avenue. The event began at 12:30 p.m. with a reception for invited guests, hosted by Sister Jody Clifton and her efficient hospitality committee. The program began promptly at 1:00 p.m. Bringing a welcome from the school was the principal, Mrs. Rene Saner. The invocation was given by Dr. John Marshall, senior pastor at Second Baptist Church, a Civil War enthusiast who came dressed as a circuit-riding preacher! The color guard was composed of three members of the Phelps Camp No. 66, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (Jeff Patrick, Gary Riley, and Dr. Greg Wait). Following introduction of a large number of distinguished guests, greetings were brought from the following: Fran Black, President, Missouri Department, DUVCW; Dr. Ben Hackenwerth, Associate Superintendent—Elementary, Springfield Public Schools; Hon. Bob Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem of Springfield; Hon. Sara Lampe, Representative from the 138th District; and Mr. Jim Viebrock, Greene County Presiding Commissioner. Next, two fifth graders read excerpts from two Civil War essays written by their class. An award-of-participation plaque for the fifth grade class was presented to Mrs. Saner. The entire student body then sang “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” – which was just delightful! 7

The audience was next treated by a visit from “Mary Whitney Phelps,” portrayed by Sister Rosemary Bane. Next were remarks by marker committee chairperson, Sister Sally Bueno, who then read the marker’s inscription. The two students—who had read the essays—then assisted tent president, Sally McAlear, in unveiling the marker, followed by an impressive musket volley by the color guard. The program ended with the retiring of the colors by the color guard and benediction by Dr. Marshall. The guests lingered on the grounds visiting and admiring the marker for quite a while after the program. The members of Tent No. 22 will long remember this perfect day!

Article and photo submitted by Sally Lyons McAlear, Press Correspondent, Tent No. 22. [Editor’s addition]: In preparation for this event, the Tent had delivered the Department’s traveling Civil War trunk to the school earlier in the week, along with handmade bonnets for the girls and stove-pipe hats for the boys.

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Tent No. 22 Members Pictures at the Civil War Orphans’ Home Historical Marker:

L-R: Sharon Brown, Rosemary Bane, Jackie Warfel, Connie Bogner, Norma Tolbert, Jan Murphy, Sally Bueno, Doris Jones, Fran Black, Beverly Sauer, Rose Jones, Linda Charles, Sally McAlear, Evelyn Irvine, Marilyn Lucas, Edna Breshears, and Jody Clifton. Members attending (but not pictured): Carolyn Bunch, Nancy Burfield, Joy Cotton, Mary Downing, Judy Garrett, Cherrie Mann, Kathy Muckala, Jane Napier, Helen Smith, and Martha Terry.

Tent News

Tent No. 22 Participates in Civil War Sesquicentennial

Commemoration

The Phelps Camp No. 66, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, hosted a ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2011, commemorating Major Charles Zagonyi’s Charge. The event was held at Zagonyi Park on West Mt. Vernon Street in Springfield. Several speakers gave interesting historical presentations: “Springfield in 1861” by John Rutherford (Secretary/Treasurer, Phelps Camp No. 66); “The Missouri State Guard,” by Kip Lindberg (Phelps Camp No. 66 and Past Commander, McBride Camp No. 632, Sons of Confederate Veterans); and “Zagonyi’s Charge” by Jeff Patrick (Senior Vice Commander, Phelps Camp No. 66). Sally McAlear, tent president, brought greetings on behalf of Tent No. 22. The program concluded with the firing of cannon. On hand to represent Tent No. 22 were tent sisters Doris Jones, Rose Jones, Evelyn Irvine, Marilyn Lucas, Sally McAlear, and Jackie Warfel. Submitted by Sally Lyons McAlear, Press Correspondent, Tent No. 22

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Sunshine Elementary School students wearing articles from the Department DUVCW traveling Civil War trunk. L-R: Bree, Conner, Easton, Lexi, Dakota, and Americus. Courtesy of Marilyn Lucas.

Sunshine Elementary School students, wearing bonnets and stovepipe hats provided by Tent No. 22,

singing “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” Photo by Kim Wrinkle, used with permission.

Invited guests, PNP Ruth Funck and PDP Mila Cunningham pose with Department President Fran Black beside the newly dedicated marker. Tent No. 22 members in background include Jackie Warfel, Doris Jones, and Sally Bueno.

Tent News

Left-Right: Jeff Patrick, Doris Jones, Rose Jones, Eddie Cox, Evelyn Irvine,Sally McAlear, Jackie Warfel, Greg Wait, Michael Price, Mike Metcalf, Kirk Singleton, John Sutton, Herb Jackson, and Larry Toll.

Tent No. 22 Members Volunteer at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in

December

A group of 10 Tent No. 22 members (along with five husbands, one grandson, and one cousin) placed luminaries at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, near Republic, Missouri, on the morning of December 10, 2011. It was a chilly, sunny day—but they were a jovial working crew! The luminaries were placed in preparation for the Eighth Annual Memorial Luminary Driving Tour, which ran from 5:15 - 9:30 p.m. that evening. The weather was brisk, and there was a full moon for the approximately 1,660 visitors who took the driving tour. Luminaries were placed along both sides of the park’s five-mile tour road. The Tent No. 22 crew handled the area of the Ray House on the property. There were a total of 2,539 luminaries placed throughout the park – each one representing a soldier who was a casualty on that commemorative day – August 10, 1861 (The Battle of Wilson’s Creek). Submitted by Sally Lyons McAlear, Press Correspondent, Tent No. 22

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Tent No. 22 Supports Department President’s Project

Department President Fran Black made her official visit to her own Tent on January 21, 2012. Fran installed officers, then spoke about the merits of her chosen project (see page 8 for more details). The Tent presented her with a check for $300.00 in support of both Fran and the project. Thank you, Tent No. 22!

Bottom row & steps (L-R): John McAlear, Matt Lyons, John Charles, James Lucas, Marty Roubik, Charles Dischinger, Brett Tolbert, Rose Jones, & Sally McAlear. Top row: Linda Charles, Mary Yarber, Norma Tolbert, Marilyn Lucas, Jody Clifton, Micki Dischinger, Mary Downing, & Kathy Muckala.

Tent No. 22 President Rose Jones presents a tent check in the amount of $300.00 for Department President Fran Black’s project.

Tent News

CONGRATULATIONS to our new

Tent Presidents

Tent No. 16 Donna Dasho Tent No. 20 Sharleen Byrne Tent No. 21 Gayle McCoy Tent No. 22 Rose Jones Tent No. 23 Ruth Masten

May you have a productive year in DUVCW.

Fran Carver Black Missouri Department President

In cooperation with the Missouri State Archives:

Digitization and Indexing of Volume 1 of the Missouri Veterans Home (St. James)

Inmate Register

The Missouri Veterans Home (St. James) was originally a home for Union soldiers and was known as the Federal Soldiers’ Home of Missouri until 1977. It was established in 1896 by the Women’s Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the Republic. Not only are Daughters of Union Veterans closely connected to the Women’s Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the Republic, the intent of the project ties into our organization’s goals to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and to support projects that deal with genealogy and history.

This first volume contains the original admission registers for 396 inmates (residents) at the Missouri Veterans Home at St. James from June 25, 1897-August 11, 1903. The information contained about each soldier in the registry will provide some amazing information for genealogists, researchers and Civil War historians. Information given in the register usually includes the following: name, admission date and number, friends or near kin, service record, date and place of birth, present age, amount of pension, nature of disability, occupation, marital status, literacy, church and lodge memberships, and other remarks. The register entry also may include biographical data, addresses of relatives, date of death and place of burial.

The Archives estimates a cost of $1000 for this project. Our donation will pay for the scanning and data entry needed in order to make the documents from Volume 1 accessible online. Once scanned and put on the Missouri Archives website, the individual register entries will be available for viewing and a high resolution copy may be printed. Our organization will be 10

credited on the Missouri State Archives web page with providing funding for the project. The documents will not only be of benefit to the public at the local, state, and national level, but world-wide. With the sesquicentennial well underway, this project is most timely. Many who have not cared about their ancestors’ involvement in the Civil War are being motivated to start researching their Civil War ancestor’s service. I hope you will become as excited about this project as I am and will be ready to support it financially.

A special “button” was designed to benefit this project by Tent No. 22 member Sally Bueno. And of course, we have a slogan:

“Donate Five Keep History Alive

Digitize”

I’ll be bringing these buttons with me as I visit the Tents.

Fran

Button designed by Sally Bueno. The photo on the button is an early photo of the St. James Soldiers’ Home.

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