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: Then and Now: 150 Years of Unicoi County
Speakers: Gina Clark
When: Tuesday, June 2nd, 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
Gina Clark is a lifelong resident of Unicoi County with a deep appreciation for history, genealogy, and the preservation of local heritage. She is an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Unicoi County Historical Society, and the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. She also serves on the board of Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site.
In addition to her historical and community involvement, she currently serves as a Unicoi County Commissioner. Her passion for local history and family heritage continues to inspire her work in preserving and sharing the stories of the people and traditions that shaped Unicoi County.
Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars
Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars
Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars
Saturday, May 30, 2026: 11:00 AM EDT – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware
Saturday, June 6, 2025: 11:00AM EDT – Ten Reasons Why History Resources Solve Our Genealogical Puzzles by Paula Stuart-Warren
Saturday, June 13, 2025: 11:00AM EDT – Digitizing History and the Veterans Bounty Land Records Project by Rebecca Whitman Koford
Wednesday, June 17, 2026: 11:00AM EDT – How Slavery Ended in Tennessee by Teresa Hill Mays
Saturday, June 27, 2026: 11:00AM EDT – Let’s Discuss It! by John Ware
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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