Fort Worth Genealogical Society

02/18/2026

We are thrilled that the TxSGS Family History Conference will be right here in Fort Worth this year! Save the date, November 6-7, 2026, at the Riley Center at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Can't wait to see you all there!

The Texas State Genealogical Society is accepting proposals to speak at our hybrid 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference, November 6-7 at the Riley Center in Fort Worth, TX. This is a great opportunity for you to be seen and heard by an audience greatly interested in genealogy!

The main call is for 60 minute in-person lectures, but we are also looking for two-hour hands-on workshops, and a limited number of pre-recorded lectures from 15-minute “Short Takes” to 60 minute lectures. This will be a hybrid event with in-person speakers livestreamed

The submission deadline is ** March 20, 2026 **. Please visit https://www.txsgs.org/2026-call-for-presentations/ for details on how to submit.

02/04/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Historic Fort Worth, Inc. invites local artists to participate in the 23nd Annual Art Exhibition, "Preservation is the Art of the City®." This event fosters community engagement and showcases local talent. Artists from the North Texas Metropolitan area are encouraged to attend Jury Day on February 24, 2026, to be considered for this prestigious exhibition. Join us in celebrating the vibrant art scene.


For More information: https://bit.ly/2026-PAC

01/20/2026

Great resource for local cemetery research!

Did you know Tarrant County has over 120 cemeteries? Some are designated as Historic Texas Cemeteries, but they are all important in documenting our history and culture in Tarrant County. Cemeteries reveal information about settlement, religion, genealogy, and more, which affected the development of our county and made our communities what they are today.

You can view a list of Tarrant County cemeteries on the Texas Historical Commission’s Atlas by using the filters in the left menu, or by selecting the ‘map’ tab at the top of the page and looking for the green text and green areas outlined with a broken black line. https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/

Many historic cemeteries have organizations that maintain them and are always looking for volunteers. Do an internet search to see who maintains a cemetery and reach out to offer help.

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!

12/15/2025

FWGS has a new website! No matter the size of the device it is viewed on, it is easier to navigate! Any questions, contact Vicky Seibel at webmaster@txfwgs.org - https://txfwgs.org/

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

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served our country both past and present.

We’d love to see your family’s heroes! 📸
Share a photo of your favorite veteran in the comments and tell us a little about their service. Let’s celebrate their stories together and preserve their legacies for future generations.

11/07/2025

Free access to WWI and WWII records on Fold3 through Nov 16th! Now is the perfect time to locate the records needed to join The Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans we learned about at last month's meeting!

Honor the veterans in your life. Discover their story with FREE ACCESS* to all WWI and WWII records through November 16. Explore enlistment records, draft cards, war diaries, photo collections, and more! https://f3.social/veterans

*Free registration required

11/07/2025

The November issue of Footprints has been emailed or mailed to members and is on the website, http://txfwgs.org . This issue contains articles such as: "From Joshua to the Elbe: The World War II Journey of R.L. Higgins: by Carlene Johnson; Escape and Evasion Reports, 1942-1945; Card Files Pertaining to American Prisoners of War (WWII); hand-written reports from service members from WWI; and other military documents found in either NARA or the TSLAC.