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.

SAMPLE ARTICLE FROM A PAST BULLETIN

Association Meeting Announcement

The Watauga Association of Genealogists monthly meetings are held March through November (except July), on the 1st Tuesday of the month.  To reach all of our members, meetings will be held both in-person at the Johnson City Public Library and online via Zoom. 

VISITORS are welcome to attend all meetings.  Share with a friend!!

 

Topic:   TBD

When:   Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Time:    6:30 – 7:30pm

Where:  Johnson City Public Library, 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Zoom Link https://zoom.us/j/92738753286?pwd=4e4aPRsAXkfxTOImA4PqarJYaLRmgw.1 

Zoom Meeting ID:  927 3875 3286

Zoom Passcode:  378020 

Speaker:  TBD

 

 

Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

 

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Friday, Mar 20, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – The Largest Diocese: History and Records of the Archivo Histórico del Arquidiócesis of Guadalajara
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – RootsTech 2026 Recap: MyHeritage’s Announcements
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Anatomy of a Union Pension File: A Civil War Case Study
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026: 9:00 PM EDT – Organizing AI Research: Saving and Searching Your Best Genealogy Chats
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026: 11:30 AM EDT – Untangling Family Networks: Solving Paternity with DNA and Records
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026: 12:45 PM EDT – DNA Matches: Getting Answers from Unresponsive Cousins
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – PANEL: DNA Surprises and Family Identity: A Guide to Preparation, Processing, and Family Storytelling
 
 

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Saturday, March 28, 2026:  11:00 am EDT – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware

Wednesday, April 08, 2026: 11:00 am EDT – Using Timelines to Focus Your Research by Susan Ball

Wednesday, April 15, 2026: 11:00 am EDTAMERICA 250! by Linda Moss Mines

Saturday, April 25, 2026:  11:00 am EDT – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware

 

 

TNGS 2026 Spring Seminar 

Saturday, April 11, 2026 
Time:  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Admission Cost:  Member-$25.00 and Non-Member-$35.00
Speakers:  J Mark Lowe and Dr. Deborah Abbott
 
 
 

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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