First Families of Allen County, Indiana

If you are a direct descendant of a pioneer who settled in Allen County, Indiana before December 31, 1850, you are eligible to join FIRST FAMILIES! It is not necessary to be a local or state resident to join. An application must be completed, accompanied by proof of descent documents and a $10.00 fee. If the application is accepted, the application and proofs will become the property of the Allen County Genealogical Society and you will be notified of your acceptance. Acceptable proofs and eligibility will be determined at the discretion of the First Families Committee. Deadline for filing each year is March 31, and the awards presentations are made at the June dinner meeting of the Society held on the second Wednesday each June.

Application instructions and forms are available through the mail or online. Mail your request with a #10 stamped, self-addressed envelope to the address at the top of the page or use the online documents below:

First Families Application Instructions (PDF)
First Families Application Form (PDF)

To view a list of proven First Families or to request a lookup in documents related to these families, please visit:

Allen County Indiana GenWeb Project: First Families

Preserve your family history by joining FIRST FAMILIES today!