Pioneer Certification - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: California Pioneer Register and Index

Scrapma1 — 2012-06-21 01:34:52Z

Sounds good, You can learn alot doing research.

Re: California Pioneer Register and Index

cestlamae — 2012-06-20 20:12:41Z

I think it might be the Mexican-American War, 1847 is the right time frame and I've already found a few clues . I've never looked up military records before and I've learned a lot just this afternoon. He was born in 1818 so it wouldn't be the War of 1812 but I really appreciate you help.

Re: California Pioneer Register and Index

Scrapma1 — 2012-06-20 04:12:11Z

Military- Company I: New York (State) Volunteers. Could be from the War of 1812. Check the New York state records. You may be able to find it on here. Good luck, Don

California Pioneer Register and Index

cestlamae — 2012-06-19 16:48:35Z

I'm not necessarily interested in certification at this time but figure someone here might be familiar with this resource.
I know that Coloma was the site of Sutter's Mill (Gold Rush) and I'm trying to figure out what the abbreviations mean.

Doody (Patrick), 1847, Co. I, N.Y. Vol. (v. 499); at Coloma '49 with his wife.

Extracted from History of California, 7 volumes, originally published 1884-90, Hubert Howe Bancroft.

Thank you in advance :)

Re: TENNESSEE PIONEER/SETTLER CERTIFICATE

jwestmoreland77 — 2012-03-14 17:54:30Z

Also the Williamson County library in TN has a pioneer cert program as well.

Re: Is there anything like this in Canada?

sheilacoulton1 — 2011-12-15 11:55:13Z

hi, in newbrunswick,canada,all counties,we have what is called first families,the early settlers are included ,it has been put together by the newbrunswick genealogy society,the link is http://automatedgenealogy.com click on 1901 go to newbrunswick,on the right side of the page you will see the links,click on newbrunswick geneological society. sheila

Re: Pioneer Certificates-Pennslyvania

MarleneDainesRussell — 2011-09-01 21:49:05Z

Did you ever find anything on your post? I too would be keen for anything in the Frederick, Frederick, Maryland Pennsylvania area. Family name Frietrig,Frederick,John Arnoldt, Arnold name. Also in the William Herman Stenton name. thankyou in advance.

Re: THE OREGON EARLY SETTLER & PIONEER CERTIFICATES PROJECT

LorianG — 2010-07-27 00:31:51Z

How Do I get the old guys in? Lori

Jefferson County Indiana Pioneers

Ericson1951 — 2010-07-25 04:48:50Z

My g g g grandfather Strawder Wesley Long was BORN in Ripley Co Indiana in 1808. One of his brothers Simeon Irvin Long, was born in Jefferson Co Indiana in 1818. They built a log cabin in the primeval forests of Jefferson Co. Where they would eat their meals but would sleep in the block house at night with all the other few settlers, to be protected from the Indians. Strawders father, Abraham Long was born in Virginia in 1774. They were very early pioneers of Kentucky. Abraham Long married Ruth Ann House in Mercer Co KY in 1798. All their children were early pioneers of Jefferson Co IN, Ripley Co IN, Cumberland KY, and I am desperate to find the parents of Abraham Long. Can anyone help me?

Re: Indian Wars

Scrapma1 — 2010-05-16 19:34:31Z

I know this is a late post, but are you asking about civilians, Soldiers and Indians? I am working on the 9th and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Solders)Org. Returns from 1868- 1915, which include the Indian wars. There are books in the Google book search, mainly Army registers, which will sometimes list person killed. If you need help with this, e-mail me.

Waupaca County Pioneer Certificate

pajolova1 — 2009-03-17 17:05:11Z

The Waupaca Area Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their newly developed Pioneer Certificate Program.
For further information please check their website at
http://www.wigenweb.org/waupaca/WAGS/WAGS.htm

Re: Is there anything like this in Canada?

douellette2008 — 2008-09-18 03:14:42Z

I think the United Empire Loyalist have a program like this. I would contact the Brockville Ontario genealogy society.

Re: Pioneer Certification

debhagner — 2008-09-01 21:08:37Z

They have one for WI... you apply from the WI Historical Society or Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. I got mine from WI 15 years ago... it is alot of FUN!!

Re: Pioneer Certification in Missouri

CollectingMissingAncestors — 2008-06-06 20:47:00Z

St. Charles County Historical Society has pioneer certification at
http://www.youranswerplace.org/other/historical_society/

Missouri State Genealogical Association has pioneer certification at
http://www.mosga.org/First%20Families%20of%20Missouri.html

Re: Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatchewan Historical Recognition Registry AND The Century Family Farm Award

larrym126 — 2007-01-10 15:18:51Z

My family (Skjerven) received The Century Family Farm Award .My grandfather,his son and his son were on the farm for a 100 years.We had a family reuion it was a time to celebrate our life in Canada and being on the land for 100 years.Thank You Canada.

Pioneer Certification in Missouri

NevaValle50 — 2006-12-14 09:26:46Z

Does anyone know who I can contact abt Pioneer Certification in Missouri.

Neva at Knowee47@aol.com

What is Pioneer Certification?

R_mesnard — 2006-11-13 20:31:58Z

I have never heard of this before and have been around the bend more than once. I have heard of many early settler societies but I suspect this one allows for some one that can trace their roots back to the mid 1800s. I am just curious.

Thanks

First Families of Western Pennsylvania

Kleback_Linda — 2006-11-05 20:03:09Z

There is a First Families of Western Pennsylvania program run by the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.clpgh.org/clp/Pennsylvania/wpgs.html.

Muskegon County (Michigan) Pioneer Certificate Program (NEW!)

SilveredQuill — 2006-10-11 04:21:46Z

To qualify for our new Pioneer Certificate, the person must be directly descended from an ancestor who settled in Muskegon County, Michigan prior to and including the year 1919. Applicants must prove direct descent and prove that the ancestor settled in Muskegon County. You don't have to live in Muskegon County and you don't have to be a member of our Muskegon County (Michigan) Genealogical Society.
For an application and instructions, write to:
MCGS Pioneer Certificate Program
c/o Hackley Public Library
316 W. Webster Ave.
Muskegon MI 49440
or
download application and instructions at our new website:
www.rootsweb.com/~mimcgs

Jane Schapka, Pioneer Certificate Program Chairman

Pioneer Certificates-Pennslyvania

2006-08-31 19:41:47Z

Have checked the "Links and Announcements", but find no mention of Pennslyvania. Does this state issue such documents, specifically for Perry County? Can trace my ancestry back to the 1700's in that general geographical area.

Re: certification

MaryRose92 — 2006-06-24 23:46:15Z

Janet,
Depending upon the state you reside in or wish to get certification...please click on Links and Announments at the top of this web page you will find information on indidvidual states that grant certification(s) listed.
Good Luck,
Rose Mary

hope for a Pioneer program in PA and OH

jnlead8394 — 2006-05-11 00:31:53Z

Very interesting article. I would be delighted if PA and OH would develop these programs.

It would be an honor to qualify for this.

JEan

hawaii-calls@usa.net.1

donnaswan88 — 2006-03-18 03:52:12Z

i dont no how to here from u

certification

jshostetler76 — 2006-01-15 02:01:31Z

how do you get a pioneer certification?

Re: What is Pioneer Certification?

2005-11-20 05:22:25Z

Pioneer Certificates (or similar certificates with a variety of names) are available for those people who meet the requirements given by the folks offering the certificates. If you check other postings on this board, you can see some of the types of certificates offered. For example, the Illinois State Genealogical Society offers Prairie Pioneer Certificates to those who descend by blood from a person who lived in Illinois in 1880 or before. There are three types of certificates: Prestatehood, Statehood to 1850, and from 1850 to 1880. I may be off on the exact wording for 1850. (Others readers who might be interested in a Prairie Pioneer Certificate can check that out for themselves via this message board or the ISGS website.) The PPCs are very nice and make wonderful gifts for "relatives" who descend from the same ancestor. In Illinois, information from the applications is put into book form. I have found some helpful information, because one of my very distant relatives took the time to apply for a certificate. The books are useful if you are researching maiden names of ancestors. You might not know your ancestor's maiden name but an applicant just might have the information you are seeking. My grandmother had a certificate from The Sons and Daughters of Soddies since she was born in a sod house. Many local genealogical and historical societies offer certificates for their areas as well. I was not quite sure what prompted your question. Perhaps others will give a better explanation than I. Hope this helps. Kathleen (STANFIELD) COOK

Re: hope for a Pioneer program in PA and OH

@@amy@amyjohnsoncrow.com — 2005-10-19 10:32:19Z

Ohio does have a pioneer program -- several of them, actually.

The Ohio Genealogical Society sponsors First Families of Ohio, which is open to OGS members who can prove their descent from someone who lived in Ohio by the end of 1820. You can find information about First Families of Ohio at http://www.ogs.org/lineage.htm

Many Chapters of the Ohio Genealogical Society also have first families or pioneer families programs. The year of settlement varies from county to county. For example, Fairfield County's program is 1820; Muskingum County is 1830. You can find a list of OGS Chapters, their addresses and websites (where applicable) at http://www.ogs.org/chap.htm.

Re: Pioneer Certification Programs

RoseMaryMcGrathNeal — 2005-09-09 18:07:44Z

Cindi,
and all interested in a New York State program...finally received my new membership into The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. My first duty as a new memeber was to ask questions. ( Would I be a native New Yorker if I didn't ? ) A letter has been sent to them by me asking if they have such a program and if not why not. I also sent with George Morgans' kind permission a copy of his original email regarding Florida's program.
I will notify you here when I have a response.
Rose Mary

Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana Pioneer Certification

JackieCasey75 — 2005-08-14 02:59:45Z

I am interested in learning more about Pioneer Certification in these states. Does anyone have suggestions on contacts?

Re: DUP Information

2005-07-28 04:30:41Z

Go to www.dupinternational.org

First Families of Old Monmouth County, NJ

Shell_NJ — 2005-07-21 21:39:20Z

Any individual who can prove direct descent from a person who settled in the area now encompassed by the counties of Monmouth and Ocean by the year 1725 and before may become a member of the First Families of Monmouth County upon acceptance of the application and payment of the application fee.

For further information, please visit our webpage:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmcgs/ffomc.htm

Re: pioneer certifcaite

harrisnl — 2005-06-29 19:54:24Z

In honor of Rochester, NY's centennial celebration, the certificates that you mention were issued to persons who could trace their ancestry to the "pioneers" of Rochester and Monroe County, those that were here before 1834. See the website below and scroll down to the Pioneer Project article. I too have one of these from my father's records...we can trace two different family lines to that time period. They did similar certificates for the 1984 sesquicentennial celebration.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyrgs/hearye/v04-2.htm

Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatchewan Historical Recognition Registry AND The Century Family Farm Award

2005-06-10 02:59:33Z

Re: TENNESSEE PIONEER/SETTLER CERTIFICATE

TerryDavis447 — 2005-05-19 17:00:22Z

Glenda,

The East Tennessee Historical Society is sponsoring a "First Families of Tennessee" project to certify any settler or descendants of settlers who were in the Tennessee area by 1796 when the State was first formed. Here's a link for more information:

http://www.east-tennessee-history.org/fft.htm

There is a published book out already that will be revised and updated as needed. Good Luck!

Terry

First Families of Hamilton County (Ohio)

Suelumb321 — 2005-05-01 01:36:44Z

Membership in First Families is open to descendents of pioneers who were residents of Hamilton County, OH before December 31, 1820. Pioneers of Hamilton County, Northwest Territory, which included areas of current Ohio, Michigan and Indiana are also eligible. Applications or requests for forms may be sent to FFHC, Hamilton County chapter OGS, PO Box 15865, Cincinnati, OH 45215-0865. (Tracer of Hamilton County Genealogical Society).

Re: Other U.S. Pioneer Certification Programs: Hamilton Co., OH

Suelumb321 — 2005-05-01 01:36:44Z

Membership in the German and Irish Lineage Recognition Programs is open to anyone whose German or Irish immigrant ancestor was in Hamilton County (OH) on or before 31 December 1880. Contact the chapter for applications. (The Tracer of Hamilton County Genealogical Society).

Re: THE OREGON EARLY SETTLER & PIONEER CERTIFICATES PROJECT

DJezeski — 2005-02-19 20:15:34Z

Sounds interesting! My Nibler family arrived in 1868 and the Coolidge's in 1878. What do I need to present to get approved?

Is there anything like this in Canada?

FMatchettSpringer — 2005-01-16 22:13:21Z

Hello, I am interested in "Pioneer Certification" and was wondering if this was also in Canada. If yes, how do I get in touch with who is in charge? If no, why not? Can anyone direct me to the right path. Thank you, Frank (Matchett) Springer

What is Pioneer Certification?

deborahguinther — 2005-01-02 02:07:35Z

I would like more info on the Pioneer Certification Program.

What is it and how does one prove that their family was a pioneer?

We live in Oregon and know a little of where our families hailed from.

Thank you,
Deborah Flynn-Guinther

Re: Descendant of Conquistadore

Whybear95 — 2004-12-08 04:16:22Z

I just read these post and had to say hello. I am also a descendant of the Conquistadores that came with Onate.
I just found this out about a month ago, and I am very excited to learn all this. I would like to be in contact with anyone who would like to share all this information.
Here are some of my family names:
Olguin/Holguin, Calles, Lucero, Vaca/Baca, Jorge, Pacheco, Perez,De Bustillos, De la Cruz,De Vera,Delgado,Maldonado, Montano, Galas,Calves,Benaviedes, Jaramillo.
Look forward to hearing back from anyone about this history.
thanks.

Re: Descendant of Conquistadore

Whybear95 — 2004-12-08 04:16:22Z

Hi,
yes feel free to email me at this address.
WHYTBEAR95@aol.com
Becky

Indian Wars

Fields125 — 2004-11-10 22:31:33Z

Seeking Indian War Activity and those killed in Indian Wars, NE New Mexico, Oklahoma Panhandle and Texas Panhandle

Re: New Jersey and Pioneer Certification

2004-10-27 01:40:14Z

Hello,
This is a message letting you all know that my email has changer to robinpaulstinson@msn.com
Thanks,
Robin Stinson

Re: Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana Pioneer Certification

pdsmith56 — 2004-09-15 19:57:05Z

Indiana has the Society of Indiana Pioneers, their web site is www.indianapioneers.com

Re: Pioneer Pogram in Lake Co., IN???

pdsmith56 — 2004-09-15 19:57:05Z

Check out the Indiana Society of Pioneers at www.indianapioneers.com

Re: application form

smithsusan993 — 2004-09-09 14:30:08Z

My daughter and I have been trying to get information and forms for 6 months .. nobody in Utah every answers phone messages or emails. Suggest you keep trying their International DUP ...

application form

2004-09-01 23:39:51Z

I want to do the paper work for my daughter a membership. I am a member but I don't know my number.

Re: pioneer certifcaite

Anjanette27 — 2004-08-11 21:17:14Z

I am not sure what you need help researching, but for those interested in purchasing Utah Pioneer Certicates, contact Utah Genealogical Association P.O.Box 1144 SLC, UT 84110 and their # is 801-272-8318 or 888-INFOUGA. http://www.infouga.org/certificates.html

DUP Information

2004-08-11 20:43:23Z

The main DUP headquarters is in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their number is (801) 538-1050 and address 300 North Main Street, SLC, Utah 84103. Web site www.info@dupinternational.org" target="_blank">www.info@dupinternational.org. The website was not up the last time I checked. You may want to check back periodically.

You do not need to have pioneer ancestors to join, but you can't vote-in officers from what I remember.

Conquistadore ancestor?

garibaldiguards — 2004-07-16 22:06:38Z

Jeronimo Bacarel could have been my distant relative. I found his name by searching through
Peter Boy-Bowman's two volumes of the Indice Geobiografico de Cuarenta mil Pobladores Espanoles de America en el Siglio XVI.
17,000 names of soldiers and colonists are listed, not only Spanish conquistadors, but Italians, French, Dutch, German, Scot, Portuguese, Greek and some Irish, who served in Spanish forces. It is written entirely in Spanish.

From this source I learned that Jeronimo Bacarel was from Palermo, Sicily and arrived in Peru in 1535. I have searched the internet for more information as to his life in the New World, but have uncovered nothing. So I don't know if he was a conquistador, or colonist, scoundrel or settler.

Where should my next search begin?

Re: address for Ill. Prairie Pioneer Cert.

2004-06-27 03:41:53Z

The correct zip for Mattoon, Illinois is 61938. Sorry! Guess nobody from Nov. 2001 until now read the message and followed up on it. NOTE! There are zip code changes taking place in June 2004 for Springfield, IL. (I think they start today, June 26). SOOO, before writing to Springfield, check to see if the zip for the Illinois State Genealogical Society has changed. You might also want to check to see if MaryLea Degler is still the Prairie Pioneer chairperson.