Floyd, Clark, and Harrison Counties First Families Program
A Project of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society
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*Purpose*
The purpose of this program sponsored by Southern Indiana Genealogical
Society is
"to honor the memory of the pioneers/first families who came and lived in
the counties of Floyd, Clark, or Harrison Indiana before December 31, 1840".
Anyone who can prove descent from at least one of those pioneers is
eligible for recognition.
*Application forms*
Application forms may be requested from Southern Indiana Genealogical
Society, and are also available in the New Albany Public Library Indiana
Room. To download forms, see links at bottom of page.
*Documenting the application*
Pedigree charts and family group sheets are not enough documentation. Proof
of lineage (birth, death, marriage, and the connection between the
generations) must be submitted with the application. Enclose readable
photocopies of proof for review, approval and acceptance. Do not send
original documents. If the evidence is from a book or manuscript, send one
copy of the title page and all relevant pages of text. If a proof page
refers to more than one generation, one copy is sufficient for all
generations involved. If the evidence is from a public or private document
(will, deed, probate record, family Bible, etc.), send photocopy, including
type of book and title, page numbers, etc. If from a census record, send
photocopy including the census year, state, county, township and family. Do
not write over or alter a poor photocopy, but if hard to read include a
transcription. If copy of original is not accessible, send statement
of where proof is found.
*Submit the application*
Submitted applications and documentation will become the property of the
Southern Indiana Genealogical Society files and will not be returned. The
applications and documents will be checked, and additional proofs will be
requested if needed.
*Certificates*
Certificates will be issued for approved First Family & Descendants, and
awarded during October of each calendar year. If you would prefer to have
your certificate mailed, please note that on your application.
*Registration and certification fee per applicant: *
*First Ancestor: $ 15.00 Each Additional Ancestor: $5.00*
*Mail*
Mail completed application with proofs to: *Southern Indiana Genealogical
Society, Inc. P.O. Box 665 New Albany, IN 47151-0665*
For further information E-mail: *SIGSvolunteer(a)gmail.com
<SIGSvolunteer(a)gmail.com>*
*The phone number for the Indiana History Room at the New Albany-Floyd
County Public Library is 812-949-3527Library Address: New Albany-Floyd
County Public Library180 West Spring StreetNew Albany, IN
47150------------------------------Download FormsFloyd - Clark - Harrison
Counties First Families Information (.pdf document)
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/FF_2014/info_2014_03_07.pdf
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- Clark - Harrison Counties First Families Application Part 1 (7 page .pdf
document) to print out
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/FF_2014/Floyd_Clark_Harr_co_in_f...
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- Clark - Harrison Counties First Families Application Part 2 (1 page .pdf
document) to print out
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/FF_2014/I_hereby_apply.pdf>New
Albany and Floyd County, Indiana First Families--A Guidebook Listing Early
Pioneers and Many of Their Descendants (book order form)
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/FF_2014/first_famiies_book.pdf&g...
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Indiana Genealogical Society Next Meeting
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm>Floyd County
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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/floyd/contents.html>
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/floyd/contents.html
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Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, Inc.
PO Box 665
New Albany, IN 47151-0665