About Barton Historical & Genealogical Society
The "Bartons of The South" have met in the United States every year since 1935 with the exception of the war years - 1942-1945 - as an informal family reunion with potluck supper led by a Chief of Clan since 1962.
Formed as an outgrowth of the Barton Family Reunion (which is held often at the historic Tyger Baptist Church near Greer, South Carolina), Barton Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. is a Not For Profit Tax Exempt organization which meets annually according to its By-Laws and elects officers.
Barton Historical Society was founded in 1979 by the descendants of David Barton and Nancy Barrett and is often associated with "Southern Bartons", with the "South Carolina Bartons", with the Thomas Barton married Sarah Wilson, and the David Barton married Ruth Oldham families which are included in The Barton Book. An official name change to Barton Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. was approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018.
However, membership of this society is open to ALL Barton families, not just the founding families.
Our membership application and dues information on-line is here or you may print, complete
and mail this.
Our purpose is:
- to conduct genealogical research on the Barton family;
- assemble, preserve and distribute this information;
- establish appropriate memorials;
- and to promote brotherhood, fellowship, and pride of family
Since 2003 the Annual Meetings have moved around - often hosted by a local Barton Family Reunion - being held at Pine Log, Everett Springs
and Cartersville,
Georgia; Traveller's Rest, Tigerville, and Greenville, South Carolina; Winston, Alabama, and Austin and Longview in Texas.
Our By-Laws are here.
