The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational organization, similar to the Grand Army of the Republic. It was founded on November 12, 1881 and incorporated by Act of Congress August 20, 1954. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to and representative of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Phelps Camp #66 was formed in 1994 and is very active in southwest Missouri. It is named for three members of the Phelps family who made important contributions to the preservation of the Union during the Civil War.
John Smith Phelps was a prominent U.S. congressman before and during the war, who also served as colonel of the "Phelps Regiment, Missouri Infantry," and led that regiment into action at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 7-8, 1862. He later served as military governor of Arkansas, and after the war was elected governor of Missouri.
Mary Whitney Phelps, John's wife, safeguarded the body of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon after his death at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861, and helped care for the wounded of her husband's regiment after the Battle of Pea Ridge. Following the war, she established an orphanage in Springfield for the children of Union soldiers.
John Elisha Phelps, son of John Smith and Mary, fought in the Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, and was appointed colonel of the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry (US). He led that unit into action on several battlefields, including Westport and Mine Creek. He was made a brevet brigadier general at the end of the war for his services.
Phelps camp is eager to welcome new members who want to help us honor the sacrifices of Union soldiers and sailors. New members need to submit an application and a $35 membership fee. Please note that applications must be typed. Annual renewals are $30 and are due by March 31.
For full membership information and an official application, please click here, http://www.suvcw.org/member.htm
Phelps Camp #66 was formed in 1994 and is very active in southwest Missouri. It is named for three members of the Phelps family who made important contributions to the preservation of the Union during the Civil War.
John Smith Phelps was a prominent U.S. congressman before and during the war, who also served as colonel of the "Phelps Regiment, Missouri Infantry," and led that regiment into action at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 7-8, 1862. He later served as military governor of Arkansas, and after the war was elected governor of Missouri.
Mary Whitney Phelps, John's wife, safeguarded the body of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon after his death at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861, and helped care for the wounded of her husband's regiment after the Battle of Pea Ridge. Following the war, she established an orphanage in Springfield for the children of Union soldiers.
John Elisha Phelps, son of John Smith and Mary, fought in the Battles of Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge, and was appointed colonel of the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry (US). He led that unit into action on several battlefields, including Westport and Mine Creek. He was made a brevet brigadier general at the end of the war for his services.
Phelps camp is eager to welcome new members who want to help us honor the sacrifices of Union soldiers and sailors. New members need to submit an application and a $35 membership fee. Please note that applications must be typed. Annual renewals are $30 and are due by March 31.
For full membership information and an official application, please click here, http://www.suvcw.org/member.htm
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