Fort Worth Genealogical Society

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

Great news! The May 2026 issue of Footprints is at the printers and will be on its way to print subscribers very soon.

Members can view a digital version in the Members section of our website: https://txfwgs.org/quarterly-journal

Not a member? Join today and get instant access to this and all back issues of Footprints! https://txfwgs.org/join

06/03/2026

This month we celebrate the pillars of family and community — fathers whose stories anchor our family trees, Juneteenth, which marks freedom and resilience for generations, and the Fort Worth History Center, a vital resource that brings those stories into focus. Whether you’re tracing paternal lines, uncovering ancestors who lived through emancipation and Reconstruction, or exploring local records and photographs housed at the Center, every discovery deepens our understanding of identity and legacy. Spend these hotter days indoors and advance your research.

Read the June 2026 FWGS Newsletter on our website: https://txfwgs.org/newsletter

05/25/2026

Did you know? Members get digital access to back issues of our Footprints quarterly journal and similar publications.

In just one issue from 1966, I found a transcription of the family bible of the Wiley B. Horton and Pency Sims family from the 1800s, a transcription of a letter addressed to Mr. Newman Obsorn of Paluxy, TX in 1866, and a blurb about Mr. and Mrs. John D. Youngblood celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary in 1965.

What will you find about your family? (Fully searchable surname index coming soon!) To access the back issues of Footprints, login to the Members Only section of our website. If you're not a current member, join or renew to gain access today!

https://txfwgs.org/

05/23/2026

MyHeritage is offering free access to military records this weekend!

This Memorial Day, discover the stories of the relatives who served. From May 22–26, 2026, MyHeritage is opening free access to 35 U.S. military record

05/22/2026

📢CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS📢

There are several volunteer opportunities available at FWGS, in addition to the Programs Committee detailed here. All it takes is a few hours a month! DM us here or chat with one of the board members at our monthly meetings for more info.

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

If you're looking for something to do with the family this holiday season, why not get out the old family photo albums?

Reminder: No meeting this month, so everyone can enjoy the holidays with their families. We look forward to seeing you all at our January meeting!

11/21/2025

Congratulations, Wedgewood neighborhood! 🎉

✨ IT’S OFFICIAL ✨

🏡 Over the last several years, countless members and volunteers have spent hours surveying homes, researching the history and compiling data on Wedgwood.

📜 This summer we submitted our findings with the Texas Historical Commission and have been awarded our Determination of Eligibility to be considered a Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places!

🤩 Wedgwood is historically significant based on the distinct architecture, master planned nature and is described by the THC as a “massive” midcentury district. What a place to call home!

📍This is just the first step! Now we have been determined as eligible, Wedgwood has a clear path toward a National Register of Historic Places nomination.

For more information on the National Register and maps of the proposed district, look at our website:
https://wedgwoodhistoricalassociation.org/nrhp

11/20/2025

In light of the holiday spirit, we're offering free admission to our Brim-DeForest library through the end of the year! Our library features extensive genealogical records, access to our online databases, and expert help from our librarians and genealogists to guide your research. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q03TL7Np0