Pioneer Certificate

The Decatur Genealogical Society will issue a "Macon County Pioneer Certificate" to direct descendants of early residents of Macon County, Illinois. Our purpose is to gather, preserve and eventually publish the information sent to us. Applicants will be preserving the history of their pioneer ancestor(s) and letting others know of their research.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be directly descended from an ancestor who lived in Macon County, Illinois before 1880. Anyone can apply, no need to be a member of DGS or a resident of Macon County. Upon receipt of the application with proper costs, and approval of sources, a certificate will be issued. The certificate for pioneers settling before 1850 will have a gold seal with ribbon and those with a Pioneer who settled between 1850 and 1880, will have a gold seal.

For further information or assistance, you may visit our library at:

1255 West South Side Dr., Decatur IL, Wednesday or Saturday from 10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or call (217) 429-0135 or send an e-mail to DecaturGS@gmail.com

A sample certificate is on display at our library. You can also mail us an application. Get a copy of the application by clicking the button below.