Anyone submitting proof they had ancestors here before 1880 can also be members of the Pioneer Society. There is no extra charge for this. Charts and information must be provided showing relationships to each generation. In the collection of records are many books containing information on surrounding counties and states. Several file cabinets are filled with family charts and stories.
Many military records are here.
Abstracts of newspapers and courthouse books contain much helpful information that helps prove relationships. Some of the earliest probate and settlements record books have been copied for use, to eliminate handling of the original fragile books at the Courthouse Clerk's office. They are being indexed by computer at this time, and a copy will be provided to the Clerk's Office when completed. Many of our cemeteries have been totally destroyed through the years, but interested persons have gone into the existing cemeteries and read all the stones possible. Some repair work has been done by volunteers.