We are a non-profit lineage group of men and women whose desire is to memorialize those that came to the Shenandoah Valley, founded our civil and military
governments and pioneered our basic industries.
The society was founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Sherman, CG*, Founder and Governor General 2009-2013. We are in our Charter Membership term, so anyone joining presently will be known as a Charter Member which will be noted on their Certificate.
- To honor and perpetuate the memory of those hardy, enterprising early settlers who arrived prior to 31 December 1799 and who concentrated their efforts, labor and skills in building the enduring greatness of the Shenandoah Valley.
- To recognize and record those early individuals who settled, established residency, owned land or businesses in the Shenandoah Valley.
- To collect and preserve historic data of persons and settlements, family histories, lineages and tradition of early settlers.
- To educate and perpetuate knowledge of the history of the Shenandoah Valley and support patriotic and genealogical, literacy and social activities that further the purposes of The First Settlers of the Shenandoah.
- To promote and encourage social and friendly relations among the descendants of The First Settlers of the Shenandoah Valley.
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We invite you to browse our website for more information on our society, our projects, and how to become a member.
If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us using the link provided.
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