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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Captain Granville Henderson Oury
Camp 1708
Becoming a member

Eligibility
Any male descendant, lineal or collateral, of one who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the Confederacy.

Proof of Service
Proof of service is required and may be a copy of service records, a copy of a muster roll listing his name, a pension application showing service, an obituary listing Confederate service or a listing in the National Park Service Data Base among others.

Proof of Lineage
Proof of lineage must also be provided on any standard lineage form. An application can be downloaded from the National website. Follow the instructions provided. Proof of lineage can be from bible records, census records, and/or birth/death certificates among others.

Where to Apply
Send your completed application along with the proofs to Adjutant, Captain Granville Henderson Oury Camp 1708, 2125 South Mariposa, Apache Junction, AZ 85224. Dues (see below) should be included.

You can become an Associate Member while you are doing your research to complete your application. Membership would then be converted to full membership once the requisite documentation is approved.

Getting Help
Camp 1708 has a Genealogist who would be happy to help you develop the requisite documentation. This help can be invaluable. Camp 1708 also provides genealogy links (click here) to help you.

Print an Ancestral Background Info Sheet to complete and provide the Camp Genealogist for help on your ancestor. Download an Application Form to be completed.

Yearly Dues
Yearly dues are $42.50 including the National dues, Arizona Division dues and Camp 1708 dues. There is a one time Recording fee of $5.00 for a new member. The total to be submitted is prorated based on the time of year it is submitted. Contact the Camp Adjutant for the correct amount.

The entire Camp welcomes you and looks forward to your participation!