Augusta County Historical Society & Augusta County
Genealogical Society Family Heritage Program

The Augusta County Historical Society joins with the Augusta County Genealogical Society to offer with pride a family heritage recognition program for those whose family roots extend to the early years of the county, and who wish to submit their line of descent to complement the growing archives of the two societies.

Three types of membership in Augusta Pioneers are recognized. First Families of Augusta County is the membership category for those whose ancestors settled in the county in the period from its founding in 1738 (or before) to the year 1800. Pioneer Families of Augusta County is for those whose forbears settled in Augusta County in the nineteenth century, that is between the years 1801 and 1900. Junior Pioneers of Augusta County recognizes young people from the cradle to age eighteen who are descendants of First Families or Pioneer Families.

If you believe that you are qualified to be an Augusta Pioneer or if you would also like to enroll young family members—children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews—simply send in the form below to receive the application. Completed applications will be checked and then certified by the societys' boards that you have been accepted for membership in either First Families of Augusta County, Pioneer Families of Augusta County, or Junior Pioneers of Augusta County. The application genealogy files become a part of the archives of the Augusta County Historical Society and the Augusta County Genealogical Society and will be made available to family researchers.

All members will receive a handsome matted certificate of membership, suitable for framing. Membership in Augusta Pioneers is a one-time recognition that lasts a lifetime. Once the initial application fee is paid, there are no annual dues assessed. The fee for membership in Augusta Pioneers is a flat $50 for descent from one ancestor. Additional ancestors may be added for $20 each. The junior member enrollment fee is $20. Upon reaching the age of eighteen, junior members can elect to pay the additional $30 to become full-fledged members.

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