Preserving The Past To Inspire The Future For Over 50 Years
The Watauga Association of Genealogists Northeast Tennessee was organized in 1971 and published the first Bulletin May 1972.The Bulletin is devoted to copies and abstracts of original source data relating to Northeast Tennessee and adjacent areas. The Association publishes the Bulletin semi-annually – April and October. In 2016 WAGS went to an all digital format and our Bulletin is available online for all members.
Genealogy Tips of the Week:
Tennessee State Library and Archives – Research Guides
Research guides help identify some of the vast resources available at TSLA, including books, biographical sources, collections, indexes, microfilm, manuscripts and more, on specific topics relating to genealogy. Available Research Guides include: Tennessee Civil War Research Sources, Early North Carolina / Tennessee Land Grants, Guide to African American Genealogy-Related Documents Prior to 1865, Tennessee Taxation Information and Chart, 1796-1899 and many more.
How to Use Search Engines for Genealogy Research
The Internet is a genealogist’s dream. Just type an ancestor’s name in a search engine and, in an instant, you might find his photo, details about his family, his obituary and a picture of his gravestone. But you must use the right search tools and word your query carefully to get the best results. These tips will help you ferret out useful information in historical records, pictures, maps, books, newspapers and other resources all across the Internet.
Association Meeting Announcement
VISITORS are welcome to attend all meetings.
ANNOUNCING
The Watauga Association of Genealogists will hold its next monthly meeting at Johnson City Public Library and via Zoom on
Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
TOPIC: “NORTHEAST TENNESSEE PIONEER, LEONARD BOWERS”
Guest Speaker: Author Roger Bowers
The Watauga Association of Genealogists (WAGS) will feature author Roger
Bowers, a genealogist-history buff, as he presents the program, “Life and Descendants
of Leonard Bowers,” at the Johnson City Public Library, on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Leonard Bowers, Revolutionary War soldier and early Northeast Tennessee
pioneer, is an ancestor of author Roger Bowers. Join us to hear the history of the
Bowers Family entrance into the heart of Appalachia. Whether you have Bowers
heritage or simply an interest in one of the early settler families, come to hear a local
lineage that will be useful for the professional genealogist as well as the amateur history buff.
Roger Bowers, a Carter County native, has lived in many areas of the U.S.
before retiring to Tennessee. He and his wife channeled their research about the life
and descendants of Leonard Bowers into a historical, factual book which is a
tremendous aid for others with genealogical connections to the East Tennessee Bowers
family.
An engaging person, Bowers has always created laughter. He performed as
Bozo the Clown, on WJHL-TV during 1960-61 and appeared in community theaters and
various functions throughout the States. Bowers has written and performed skits for live
broadcasts as well as having had a career in marketing and management.
When: Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson City Public Library, 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN
Zoom Meeting ID: 966 0958 1398
Passcode: 641737
Join the Watauga Association of Genealogists
Membership is open to persons with genealogical or historical interests. Dues are $18.00 yearly, payable to the organization on or before January 1 of each calendar year. If you wish to join, please make checks payable to Watauga Association of Genealogists-Northeast Tennessee. A new member receives two issues of the Bulletin for the year he/she joins. All members are entitled to one free query per issue. For more information about our group, please contact us at: wagsnetn1971@gmail.com
Books and genealogical materials donated to WAGS will be reviewed in the Bulletins as space permits and will be donated to the Johnson City Public Library for the Tennessee Room.
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