The Early Settler File at SCCHGS

The Early Settlers Files contain information submitted to the society on people who were in Santa Clara County by 1925. They include fact sheets from patrons, news clippings, obituaries and funeral notices, books, photos, and other materials. The files are the product of an ongoing effort, spanning three decades.

This index provides a link between the Early Settlers and their survivors, ancestors, and anyone else mentioned in the submitted material. It lists all names in the files alphabetically. If you would like to submit or update your ancestor please complete the Early Settler Form or a Family Group Sheet from your computer Genealogy Software and mail to us at:

Our Early Settler Form can be found here . This form is in PDF format which is available free from Adobe. To get Acrobat reader click on the following button.

Go to Early Settler Index

How to obtain access to the files