Arizona Pioneer Descendant Certificate Project
This certificate honors direct and collateral descendants/relatives of pioneers who lived in the geographical area of what is now Arizona prior to statehood on 14 February 1912.
Certificates will be awarded to a descendant who submits evidence acceptable to AzGAB of the:
• Relative's residence in the area
• Applicant's relationship to descendant
Upon approval of documentation, the names of the ancestor and the applicant will be printed on a certificate suitable for framing. (Click image to enlarge it >> .)
All materials submitted as evidence become the property of AzGAB and will not be returned. Do not send original documents.
Download the Pioneer Descendant Application HERE.
• A $25.00 fee is required for each ancestor certificate ordered.
• If application is made at the same time for another descendant of the same ancestor, a $15.00 fee and evidence of the relationship will be required for each descendant.
• For any additional descendants, complete copies of all documentation for the initial application must be submitted along with the additional documents needed to link the additional descendant to the pioneer.
• If an application is not approved, the fee will be returned minus $5.00 for processing.
NOTE: If a certificate is needed by a certain date, please be sure to let us know when you submit your application.
Applications should be mailed to:
Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board
c/o WVGS
12222 North 11th Avenue
Youngstown, AZ 85363-1225
Attn: Peggy Morphew, APDC Administrator
