How to Join
The United Daughters of the Confederacy® is a sisterhood of female descendants of soldiers, sailors, and patriots, dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, culture, and artifacts of the Confederate States of America. To be a member is both an honor and a privilege. It is our duty to the memory of our Confederate ancestors to see that this work is carried on.
Eligibility RequirementsThose eligible for membership are women at least 16 years of age 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 gave Material Aid to the Cause. Adopted women are eligible only through the bloodline of a biological parent. Admission to the UDC or CofC Organization shall be by invitation through a Chapter. An applicant must furnish documented proof of their descent from a Confederate ancestor and proof of that ancestor's Confederate service. * Lineal ancestor is a blood relation defined as "in or from a direct line from an ancestor," such as a grandfather, great grandfather, great-great-grandfather, etc. Eligible Confederate AncestorFor UDC purposes, an eligible Confederate ancestor is defined as a bloodline male or female, lineal or collateral ancestor who served the Confederate States of America in one of the following ways:
A Confederate ancestor who took the Oath of Allegiance before April 9, 1865, shall not be considered an eligible Confederate ancestor unless proof of further Confederate service is available, thereby nullifying the Oath of Allegiance. |
Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy
Also known as the UDC Memorial Building, it is a historic building located in Richmond, Virginia, that serves as the national headquarters of the UDC. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
Helpful websites to search for ancestry and military records online:
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Associate Membership
If you want to join us but do not have a Confederate ancestor, you still can! An Associate Member enjoys all the benefits as a member, except holding an office and voting.
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