Alabama Genealogical Society, Inc.

FIRST FAMILIES OF ALABAMA

1. Applications must be typewritten on blank forms provided by the Registrar or use the
   instructions for computer printing.
2. Names of all persons must be spelled out completely. Initials should not be used if the name is known. Use full maiden name of female ancestors if possible. Proof of all marriages must be furnished. This includes proof of marriage of the applicant.
3. All events (birth, death and marriage) are to be proven for each generation.
4. Provide copies only of ALL documentation for each generation.
   Some examples of documentation include: Census Records (copy top of sheet to show date and place); Birth, Death, Marriage and Bible Records; Military, Land and Estate Records; Wills; Obituaries; Tombstone Inscriptions or Photographs; Cemetery Records (include name and location). Proof from printed material must include the title page showing volume, author, publisher, date, also reference pages & copies of documentary proof as listed above. Statements based on family tradition and abstracts of extant documents are not acceptable.
5. All documents must be legible. If the information is difficult to read, please furnish a transcription.
6. Each document must have a complete citation.
7. Please write on each document the generation for which it is proof, and underline in red pen or pencil, the reference to your ancestor.
8. Put your name on the back of each document. Send only documents pertinent to your lineage.
9. Sign the application in space provided.
10. Mail the application and supporting documents with $20.00 (check or money order) for each submission to:
    AGS Registrar
    3514 Belle Meade Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35223-1555
    FFA-entry@algensoc.org