Next
meeting May 26, 2008 at Highlands United Methodist Church. Normal
Camp meetings are the last Mondy of every month at Highlands
United Methodist Church, 3921 Broadmor Road, Huntsville, Alabama. See Directions and maps to meeting for driving information.
Directions and maps to meeting
Formation of SUVCW, Pvt Richard Taylor Camp 53
On October 14, 2000, at 7:00 PM, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Pvt. Richard Taylor Camp 53 was chartered. The
ceremony took place at the Redstone Arsenal Officers Club, located in Huntsville Alabama. (click below for details and pictures)
Pvt Richard Taylor Camp 53, Charter Ceremony
View the Camp Charter
PVT Richard Taylor
Below is the picture that hangs in the Madison County (Alabama) Court House.
Final Resting Place of Pvt Richard Taylor.
Pvt.Richard Taylor was
originally buried in the Old Catholic Cemetery in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana. his remains were moved to Pioneer park
in the same city when the old Catholic Cemetery property was taken for school purposes.
Pictures provided by Tom Brummett, who also set the headstone.
(Son Joshua shown)
Brother Brian Hogan researched Pvt Richard Taylor and presented his research to the Camp. Click here to view his report.
"Whose Flag Did He Capture?" Article on Pvt. Richard Taylor by Brother Brian Hogan
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Member (and Junior): A male descendant,
whether through lineal or collateral line and not less than 14 years of age (6-14 for Junior).
To become a member, download
the applications forms, fill out the information, attach proof of your ansestor's service, and mail application, along with
the $42.00 appliaction and dues fee to:
Geoffrey Hintze (Sectetary/Treasurer)
2046 Rosebury Ln
Huntsville, Al 35803
For specific Membership Eligibility and Membership Applications click here.
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