Olive Howald, Harriet Knapp, Eva Merwin, Frank Merwin and Bertha Martin organized on May 30, 1885 and held the first meeting on June 3, 1885 at the home of Eva Merwin, 419 First Street, S.E. Massillon, Ohio.
    Incorporated December 12, 1885, Massilion, Ohio.  Signers of the Original Articles of Incorporation:  Minnie F. King, Bertha M. Martin, Olive F. Howald, Eva Merwin and Any Merrill.
    National Alliance Daughters of Veterans endorsed by The Grand Army of the Republic at the 34th Annual Encampment held in Chicago, Illinois, 1900.
    Name changed to Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the 35th National Convention held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1925.
    Name changed to Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 at the 54th National Convention held in Des Moines, Iowa, 1944.
    Federal Charter granted by Public Law 99-172--December 9, 1985.
    National Headquarters dedicated April 13, 1969 at 503 S. Walnut St.
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