There are 2 different levels of First Families in Marion County.
Those who can prove their ancestors settled in Marion before December 31, 1850 get a "Silver Certificate". Those who can prove their ancestors settled in Marion before December 31, 1840 get a "Gold Certificate".
Anyone who can prove direct descent from a Marion County Ohio pioneer is welcome to join First Families of Marion County Ohio.
Click here to find a copy of the First Families application.
New - click here for a list of already proven settlers. (I am still working on re-typing these. Work in progress)
Civil War Families of Marion County, Ohio
Applicants for Civil War Families must prove their relationship to a Marion, Ohio veteran who was active during the Civil War (1861-1865). and lived in Marion County, Ohio during the time period of the Civil War.