Frequently Asked Questions / FAQs

  • What is the purpose of the Burleson Family Association?

    The mission of BFA is to bring family members closer together through communication and fellowship, as well as to research, document, and preserve the history and genealogy of all Burleson branches and their allied families.

  • How are my membership dues used?

    Your membership dues help preserve Burleson research files in a cloud-based digital archive. In addition, funds are used for payments to ensure continuous web-hosting services, office supplies, postage, DNA testing scholarships, cemetery restoration projects, event planning expenses, publication software, and other expenses.

  • How do I join the BFA?

    We've made it easy for you. Use the online registration form on the Join page on the main heading menu. If you prefer to write a check, no problem. Just print the form and mail it along with a check made out to the BURLESON FAMILY ASSOCIATION. We're here to assist you every step of the way.

  • When does my membership expire?

    Your dues will expire one year from your payment date unless you pay several years in advance.

  • If I upgrade to Supporter or Premium, when will my dues expire?

    Your upgrade will expire on the same date as your original payment. If it was before May 19, 2024, it will expire on February 28, 2025. If it was May 19, 2024, or after, dues will expire one year from the date of payment.

  • What are the password requirements for members?

    There is no password required for this website. However, as a member, when you join you receive a password that is required to change any of your own member information. The password requirements of our WildApricot member system are:

    • 12 characters or more

    • both upper and lower case letters

    • at least one number

    • at least one of the following special characters: #?!@$%^&*-

    • no spaces