Welcome to the
Fort Worth Genealogical Society!
Welcome to the NEW responsive website for FWGS! This website is brand new and is still in the beginning stages of implementation. So please be patient while we learn the new features and update the site accordingly. Our responsive website is now more easily viewed no matter which device it is viewed on.
All links are now located at the top of each page. By highlighting each link, a drop-down menu will show with links to other pages associated with this link. Members logging in for the first time on this site will keep the same login name they used for the old website, but will need to change their passwords to log in to the Member's only area. Please click on the "Log In" link at the top of the page on the very right side. Use the same login name as used previously, then click on "Forgot Password" and a link to change your password will be emailed to you with instructions on how to update your password.
After logging in, click on "Profile" to view and verify that all information regarding your account is correct. Please contact webmaster@txfwgs.org if any changes are needed. Highlighting the link "Member" will open a drop-down menu of all Member's Only pages.
FWGS is a Society that is committed to the history and genealogy of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and surrounding counties in North Texas.
Fort Worth has a rich and diverse heritage that FWGS strives to preserve and share for all generations. We provide resources and education to help researchers in their quest to trace their heritage in North Texas, whether they live locally or far away.
Upcoming Events
FINDING AND VISITING THE SCOTTISH SITES OF MY ANCESTORS With Paulette Petta
Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Genealogists love to combine a vacation with their family history or genealogy. Come hear how Paulette and her son travel in Scotland tracking down the places in her family history.
Paulette Anderson Petta is a Texas native, born in Cleburne. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas. Before her retirement, her career choices included being a High School Science teacher, working in the laboratory at the Tarrant County Health Department, and as an Industrial Hygienist for the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission. Since retiring, she has more time to work on her hobby of genealogy. She has traveled with her son to Ireland and Scotland in search of her ancestors.
French Colonization in Weatherford and Claude, Texas
Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
DetailsRevolutionary War Research in New England with Kimberly Calloway
Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
DetailsFort Worth History Center Scavenger Hunt
Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
DetailsPublications for Members
Footprints
Footprints is the quarterly journal of FWGS published for its members.
Monthly Newsletter
The newsletter contains all the news regarding FWGS. Find out about meetings, seminars, and more.
Print & Mail Membership Application
To join FWGS without using the on-line Join module (located in the menu on the top of each page), print the following form and mail it with your payment to the address on the form. THANK YOU!
