The following rules and procedures apply to all applications for First Families of Jackson County and The Society of Civil War Families of Jackson County. Each society is a separate entity. Applicants must submit an application, the application fee and full documentation to each society they wish to join. Documentation is not shared by the two lineage societies. Please read the JCOGS Lineage Society Rules pages before beginning the application process.
Membership Requirements and General Information
1. Applicants must be current members of The Jackson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (JCOGS).
2. Applicants must prove :
- For First Families of Jackson County (FFJC) that their ancestor(s) first resided in Jackson County by 31 December 1830.
- For The Society of Civil War Families of Jackson County (SCWFJC) that their ancestor(s) and/or collateral relative(s) served in The Civil War, for the Union or the Confederacy. The ancestor(s) must have lived in Jackson County. Dates of service must be between 12 April 1861 and 18 April 1865. Service is not limited to an Ohio outfit. Squirrel Hunters, spies, those with documented civilian service and female ancestors who served in some capacity (e.g. nurses) are eligible.