Pioneer Certificates
Pioneer Certificates are available for
all 13 counties in the Concho Valley.
Honor your pioneer Concho Valley ancestor by proving your descent with a
Pioneer Certificate! Certificates are now available for all counties in
the Concho Valley. Applicants do not have to be members of SAGHS or
residents of Texas.
The eligibility date for settlement by your ancestor varies by county.
For Crockett, Kimble, Menard, Runnels, or Tom Green County, your
ancestor must have become a resident by 31 Dec 1910. For Coke, Concho,
Glasscock, Irion, Schleicher, Sterling, or Sutton County, your ancestor
must have become a resident by 31 Dec 1920. For Reagan County, your
ancestor must have become a resident by 31 Dec 1930.
When your Pioneer Certificate Application has been approved, you will
receive a handsome certificate, suitable for framing. The verification
process may take several months, so please plan ahead. The cost is $20
per application and fees are non-refundable.
Click here to fill out and
print an application (Word doc)
To download or print a blank application click here (PDF)