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.
 

 

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

What's New?
Member's Only:
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FWGS Footprints May 2025
Volume 68, No. 2
Also added:
Issues for 1998, 1999, 2013, 2014, and 2022 

Members>Login>Footprints Quarterly Journal
To read and download this issue, click on the image and login to the Member's Section. then click on link To Footprints Quarterly Journal
 
 

Registration Form for the Fall 2025 Genealogy Seminary
(To download, click on image to be taken to page containing image)
 
 

Join or Renew FWGS Membership for 2025
 
Join or Renew you membership in FWGS for 2025.  There are two ways to submit your application and payment.  The easiest way is 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. 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.
 
 

 

September 6, 2025
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fall 2025 Genealogy Seminar with Diana Elder, AG, AGLTM
The Fall Seminar with Diana Elder includes sessions on  *Understanding AI in Genealogy: Foundations & Tools *Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System *Undering Evidence ...