West Florida Genealogical Society
West Florida Genealogical Society
 
 

 
The West Florida Genealogical Society, a 501(c)(3) organization located in historic Pensacola, Florida, is the largest genealogical society in Northwest Florida. 
 
WFGS was founded in 1982 to promote knowledge of and stimulate interest in the study of genealogy.
 
 

 
 
There is no Meeting in July
Enjoy your summer vacation and join us in August!
  
 
MIRAFLORES BURIAL GROUND MARKER CEREMONY
JUNE 17, 2025
 
The City of Pensacola invites the community to a marker ceremony to honor the unmarked burial ground at Miraflores Park, 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1601 E. La Rua St.
The marker commemorates the unmarked burial ground discovered after human remains were found in 2021. The two individuals recovered from the crawl space of the Boy Scout Building are reinterred inside the marker.
 

Wreaths Across America
 
 
West Florida Genealogical Society is once again participating in Wreaths Across America. Order a wreath now and help ensure more veterans graves are decorated in December. WFGS also receives a portion of the order price (https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/fl0635p)
 
Don’t Wait for the Christmas Rush. Order Now! 
 
 

 
 
Do you watch Finding Your Roots or Antiques Roadshow on WSRE?   
Look for the West Florida Genealogical Society's new commercial to air during those programs!
 
 
 
 
Where is the Genealogy Collection Now?
 
All of the books that were in the stacks at the Genealogy Branch library are in the stacks at the downtown branch.
 
The genealogy collection is on the second floor at the top of the stairs, across from the main desk.
 
 
 
 Local history pages of interest: 
Lots of photographs of old landmarks and stories from page members. 
Be sure to set a timer when you get on these pages or you'll lose track of time!
 
You may also enjoy:
Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems features the free Genealogy Gems Podcast, Genealogy Gems YouTube videos, and blog articles. Visit https://lisalouisecooke.com.
 

 
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