To qualify for a Pioneer Certificate the applicant must prove direct or collateral descent or collateral descent from a person who was in Texas prior to 1886.
A separate certificate may be issued for each proven ancestor.
Application Process
Applicants must be able to prove descent with acceptable documentation for each generation and provide acceptable documentation to prove the applicant’s ancestor was a settler.
Instructions are included with the application form. A PDF of Frequently Asked Questions with answers is also available.
Completed submissions, with application form and all materials, should be mailed to:
Texas State Genealogical Society
c/o Lela Evans
829 Robin Meadow Drive
DeSoto, TX 75115