National Society Daughters of the Union, 1861-1865
Frederick A. Bartleson Chapter
Joliet, Illinois
The Members of the Col. Frederick A. Bartleson Chapter NSDU are committed to advancing the objectives of the National Society:
- To honor the memory of the men and women who contributed toward the preservation of the Union during the Civil War extending over the years 1861-1865
- To foster a spirit of patriotism, loyalty and love of Country
- To uphold the honor of the Flag of the United States of America
- To give financial aid to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee
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Chapter Objectives:
- To promote an appreciation for the role of Joliet and the State of Illinois during the Civil War
- To foster a better understanding of our own heritage by continuing to research and link genealogical and historical data
- To put human faces to the names of our ancestors by telling their stories
(Background image: Civil War Monument, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois)