Watauga Association of Genealogists

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.

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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: American Legion

Speakers: Mary Engelman

When: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm

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

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

Zoom Meeting ID: 927 3875 3286

Zoom Passcode: 378020

Our speaker will be Mary Engelman, Commander of American Legion Post 24, Johnson City, TN. She is also one of three women leading posts in Northeast Tennessee. Mary will speak about the history of the American Legion and its programs giving assistance to veterans. Her presentation will also cover their programs for the youth in our community and other community activities. Mary was instrumental in the American Legion placing a large American Flag on Tannery Knob that overlooks the city.

Everyone is invited to attend our meetings.

Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026: 11:30 AM EST – Uncovering Daniel Arnold’s Parents Through Autosomal DNA, Probate Clues, and Geographic Proximity

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026: 12:45 PM EST – How did you find that?! Discovering the stories in your family research (a case study)

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026: 2:00 PM EST – Pity the Poor Pfuhl: Proving an Immigrant Identity

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026: 3:30 PM EST – Advanced Genealogical Problem Solving: A Case Study

Friday, Nov 6, 2026: 2:00 PM EST – Navigating the New England Region: Strategies and Resources for ICAPGen Accreditation

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026: 2:00 PM EST – DNA Matches on MyHeritage: From Chaos to Clarity

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026: 2:00 PM EST – Following the Armies: Researching Military Maps

Friday, Nov 13, 2026: 2:00 PM EST – Researching in Devon

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Saturday, November 07, 2026: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (EST) – Fall 2026 Seminar ($25 Member, $35 Non-Member) – David McCorkle

Saturday, December 05, 2026: 11:00 AM (EST) – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware

Saturday, December 12, 2026: 11:00 AM (EST) – Social History and Material Culture: A Genealogist’s Tool to Enhance Family Stories by Cynthia Guffey

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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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