Welcome to the
Fort Worth Genealogical Society!
 
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.
 
IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026!
Click on the "Members" link in the left column; then click on the "Profile" link located under "Members"
There will be a "Renew Membership" button on the right side of the page under the Red Banner
 
 
Access the October 2025 Newsletter by clicking on the image or the  Newsletter link in the left sidebar
 

 

 
All Links are to the left - Upcoming Events are on the right
 

What's New for Members?
 
FWGS Footprints November 2025
Volume 68, No. 4
(Members: click on image above to access the August Issue) 
This issue contains guides on how to research Veteran's records held on the
NARA website.  You will want to read WWII Escape and Evasion Reports written by the crew members. This record group contains the report from Pilot Chuck Yeager detailing his experiences when he was shot down. View POW records that were obtained from Germany,  WWI hand-written reports from soldier's on the ground
and much more!

Members>Login>Footprints Quarterly Journal
New in the Members Only Section:
Generations Volumes 1 - 6
These publications contain pedigree charts that were submitted to FWGS and printed in 1995-1997
Members>Login>Generations Vol 1-6

 
New in the Texas Marriage Records Section:
Marriage Records Volume III
This book incorporates the six Tarrant County books
containing 5,866 marriages beginning with
November 16, 1892 to November 1, 1901.
Members>Login>Texas Marriage Records
 

 
Wonder if there was a SPY in your family tree?
Read a great article from
our Exchange Partner  
Sonoma County Genealogical Society!
 
Links to follow:
Members>Login>Exchange Publications>Sonoma Co (CA) GS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join or Renew FWGS Membership for 2026
 
Join or Renew you membership in FWGS for 2026.  There are two ways to submit your application and payment.

TO JOIN:
 
  The easiest way to join s to click on the Online Join link on the left side of this page and follow the prompts. You will first choose which type of membership you want, then set up your membership account information. You will then access the secure payment portal which links you to Paypal.  The second way is to print the New/Renew application form available at the link below and mail with your payment to the address provided on the form.

TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP:
Begin by logging into your account by clicking on the "Member" link located in the left side column. Then click on the "Profile" link. This will take you to your profile page. Under the large red box there is a box that says "Renew Membership", click on this box and then follow the prompts.
 
Any questions, email: membership@txfwgs.org 
 
 
 
 
All members receive access to all on-line content of this website and allows access to Footprints, the quarterly journal of FWGS, In addition, members have online access to other information provided by volunteers and the Fort Worth Public Library through their generous sponsorship of FWGS. Content is continuously being added and updated.
 
 

 

January 31, 2026
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The Use of Genetic Genealogy in Forensic Casework
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) is a method combining DNA testing with traditional genealogical research for the purposes of solving crimes. Wendy will explain the ...
February 28, 2026
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
The NPE* Blues
What happens when your DNA test reveals an NPE? Someone in your family heritage does not share your DNA, therefore is not your blood relative. ...
March 28, 2026
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Symbolism in Gravestone Art: Texas and Beyond
Cemeteries are filled with images intended to convey specific meanings to observers. The symbolic significance of older gravestones is often lost to later generations. Let's ...