Muskogee County Oklahoma
"First Families"

The Muskogee County Genealogical Society honors the memory of our early pioneers with a special certificate issued to their descendants. The purpose of this program is to:
  • recognize those with Muskogee roots, 
  • encourage people to undertake genealogical and historical research,
  • provide resources for other researchers.

Descendants of the early residents of what is today Muskogee County may qualify for one of the following certificates: 
 
  • Pioneers -  Residents prior to 1880 
  • Settlers - Residents prior to Nov. 16, 1907 
  • Early Family - Residents prior to 1920 

Forms to Complete

Please open, print and complete BOTH of these forms and mail them to the address indicated in the forms.
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Application Instructions and Release Form

First Families Application Form
All applications and documents (except those for living people)  will be made available in the Surname Research folders in the Grant Foreman Collection of the Muskogee Public Library and may be published in the MCGS Quarterly or other publications.