Pioneers

The Pioneer Families of Travis County

Did your ancestors live in Travis County before 1880? Then they are Travis County Pioneers. The Austin Genealogical Society issues Pioneer Families of Travis County certificates to descendants who prove that their ancestors were living in Travis County, Texas, prior to the close of 1880. This preserves our past and and honors our earliest settlers. All of  the information submitted provides a valuable resource to others studying the history and genealogy of Travis County.

To qualify for the certificate:

• You must be a direct descendant of an ancestor who lived in Travis County on or before December 31, 1880.
• You must submit verifiable proof of such descent including  birth, death, marriage certificates; probate, census, military records; obituaries and Bible records.
• You must pay a fee of $20 to cover the costs of verification of the application.
• You do not need to be a current Travis County resident to quality.

If you would like to apply for this certificate, download and complete the AGS Pioneer Certificate Application Form, following the included  instructions, and mail the form and your check* for $20 to Austin Genealogical Society – Pioneer Certificates, 3575 Far West Blvd, Box 28153, Austin, TX 78731-9998.  Important:  be sure to include documentation for each item on the application.

*For your convenience, you may now pay via PayPal. Please label your payment as Pioneer Certificates.

AGS Pioneer Certificate Application form

Travis County Pioneers