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.

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: Researching Made Easy

Speakers: Jennifer Holtsclaw

When: Tuesday, October 6th, 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

Jennifer began her search with her father’s family, Letterman. Then she added her Mother’s family, Arrowood. What Jennifer has discovered in her search is that our forebearers were brave to strike out for a new land. We all know there were many reasons for people flocking to America, but why did our ancestors immigrate? Come and find out. Everyone is invited to attend our meetings.

Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Tue, Oct 6, 2026: 9:00 PM EDT – Paternal or Maternal – Where Does This Match Fit?

Wed, Oct 7, 2026: 11:30 AM EDT – Photo Restoration Using Free and Paid Tools Like Never Before

Wed, Oct 7, 2026: 12:45 PM EDT – Cameras My Ancestors Held and What They Tell Us

Wed, Oct 7, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Generations in Focus: Preserving Family Memories Through Photography

Fri, Oct 9, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – They Came from Virginia: A Case Study in African American Research and Methodology

Wed, Oct 14, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Scottish Genealogy: Finding and Understanding Civil Registration Records

Fri, Oct 16, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Fleet Marriages: Tracing Clandestine Weddings in the UK

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Thursday, October 08, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EDT) – Organizing and Preserving Old and New Photographs

Saturday, October 17, 2026 11:00 AM (EDT) – TNGS Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, October 24, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM (EDT) – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware

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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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