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Pioneer CertificateThe Midland Genealogical Society recognizes first families of Midland County with a Pioneer Certificate. Applicants must be descended from pioneer settlers who were resident in Midland County prior to January 1900. The applicant need not presently reside in Michigan. However, descendancy from the immigrant through the applicant must be proven and submitted for each generation. Proof must also be submitted to show the earliest date you have as to when the immigrant actually lived in Midland County. These proofs should be in the form of
When submitting census proofs, the photocopy must also include the heading of the census page showing the year, date, and location of the census (town or township, county, etc.). Only photocopies of proof documents should be sent, and all copies must be clean and legible. The earliest date shown on the proof documents will be used to determine eligibility for the Pioneer Certificate. Note that certicates received from other societies cannot be accepted as proof since they will necessarily have different requirements. Applications are $5.00 per ancestor to cover certification expenses. To initiate the certification process, please send a letter requesting a Pioneer Certificate Form to Midland County Genealogical Society You can also request a Pioneer Certificate Form by sending an email
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