About us
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.
Our milestones
Our organization
Formed as an outgrowth of the Barton Family Reunion (often held 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.
Family reunion roots
The “Bartons of The South” gather each year for fellowship and a potluck supper, continuing a tradition that began in 1935 and paused only during 1942–1945.
Annual meetings
The society meets annually according to its By-Laws, elects officers, and includes a religious service as part of each annual meeting.
Founded in 1979
Barton Historical Society was founded in 1979 by descendants of David Barton and Nancy Barrett. An official name change to Barton Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. was approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018.
Southern Barton lineages
The society is often associated with “Southern Bartons,” the “South Carolina Bartons,” and families included in The Barton Book. However, membership is open to ALL Barton families, not just the founding families.
Southern Bartons
Descendants and researchers connected to Barton families across the American South.
South Carolina Bartons
Families with deep roots in South Carolina, including gatherings near Greer and across the Upstate.
Thomas Barton & Sarah Wilson
One of the founding lineages represented in The Barton Book.
David Barton & Ruth Oldham
Another founding lineage included in The Barton Book.
David Barton & Nancy Barrett
Descendants of David Barton and Nancy Barrett helped establish the society in 1979.
All Barton families
Membership is open to every Barton family, wherever you live and however you connect to Barton history.
Our purpose
We have a religious service as part of each annual meeting.
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Genealogical research
To conduct genealogical research on the Barton family.
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Preserve and share
To assemble, preserve, and distribute this information.
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Memorials
To establish appropriate memorials.
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Fellowship and pride
To promote brotherhood, fellowship, and pride of family.
Annual meetings
Since 2003 the annual meetings have moved around—often hosted by a local Barton Family Reunion.
Georgia
Meetings have been held at Pine Log, Everett Springs, and Cartersville, Georgia.
South Carolina
Gatherings have taken place at Traveller’s Rest, Tigerville, and Greenville, South Carolina.
Alabama and Texas
The society has also met in Winston, Alabama, and in Austin and Longview, Texas.
Since 2003
Meeting locations
Pine Log, Everett Springs, and Cartersville
Traveller’s Rest, Tigerville, and Greenville
Winston
Austin and Longview
Get involved
Membership and By-Laws
The society’s By-Laws govern annual meetings, officer elections, and society business.