TxSGS Fellows

The Texas State Genealogical Society recognizes individuals with the special distinction of Fellow, making the recipient an Honorary Member of the society.

About the Award

To receive the Fellow Award the individual must have made significant contributions either to TxSGS over a period of several years or made significant contributions of state-wide impact on the Texas genealogical community.

More than one individual may be recognized in any year.

Awards Conferred

TxSGS Fellow Awards Conferred, 1964-present, listed in reverse chronological order.

2021:  William “Bill” Buckner, Debbie Parker Wayne
2020:  Sandra J. Crowley
2019:  Susan Kaufman, John V. Wylie
2016-2018: TxSGS did not select Fellows for 2016 – 2018
2015:  Scott Fitzgerald
2014:  Teri Flack
2009-2013: TxSGS did not select Fellows for 2009 – 2013
2008:  Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, Betty Hendricks Dunquez, Dr. Archie P. McDonald
2004:  Doris F. Cozart
2003:  Richard Hooverson
2000:  Wanda Lamberth Donaldson
1997:  Jean Halden Walker
1996:  Marynell Anderson Bryant, Frances Condra Pryor
1985:  Ruth Murphy Harlow, Mary Smith Fay, Martin Soward III
1982:  Richard S. Lackey, Michael J. Dabrishus
1981:  Dr. David B. Gracy II
1980:  Mary Neal Speakman, Bill R. Linder, Mary Florence Lewis Ulmer, Jessie Gray Golden, Christine Knox Wood
1979:  Mazie Mayes Bickler, Carolyn Reeves Ericson
1978:  William Hunter McLean, Rev. Dr. Wlbert W. Calling II
1977:  Mary Barnett Curtis, Dr. James M. Day, Dr. David B. Gracy II, Truett Latimer, Jack Maguire, Betty Fields Mattoon, James Patrick McGuire, Paul R. Scott, Dorothy D. Wilkinson
1976: John Insley Coddington, Winston De Ville, Dr. Chester V. Kielman, Christopher LaPlante, Dr. Ronald Ely Marcello, Dr. Malcolm D. McLean, Edna Perry Deckler, Milton Rubincam, R. T. Williams, Dr. Dorman H. Winfrey, George Younkin
1974-1975:   Kelly E. McAdams
1971:  Marion Day Mullins
1970:  Pauline Shirley Murrie, Mrs Murray Ezzell, Gifford E. White
1964:  Louise Burton Morris

Nomination Process

Members of TxSGS should submit letters of nomination, which includes:

  • a short biography,
  • details of the individual’s genealogical accomplishments,
  • contributions to TxSGS,
  • contributions to the Texas genealogical community,
  • and any other significant details to support the nomination.

Deadline for entries is September 15th.

Send letters of recommendation via email to president@txsgs.org.

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