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.
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: Broylesville Historic Mills and Dendroarchaeology
Speakers: Cheryl Christensen Bennett
When: Tuesday, August 4th, 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
Cheryl has been a serious genealogist for over 20 years and has written twelve history books for her family. She is currently working on a revised expanded edition of The Broyles, Bashor & Bennett Mill, Broylesville, Tennessee: A History of the Mill, the People and the Town.
Cheryl is a professional photographer, lover of architecture and a life-long volunteer.
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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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