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!!

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When: Tuesday, May 5th, 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

Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – 5 Ways to Use AI to Find Family in Final Records at MyHeritage

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – DNA in Action 2 of 6: Writing Proofs including DNA

Friday, Apr 17, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Researching Métis Ancestors: Origins, Scrip, and Red River Records

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026: 8:00 PM EDT – What’s in a Name? Finding Your Norwegian Ancestors

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Fields of Hope: African Americans, Immigrants, and Women in the Homesteading Era

Friday, Apr 24, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Essential Skills for New Genealogists 2 of 12: Vital Records—Records of Hatchings, Matchings & Dispatchings

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Using MyHeritage to Create Interactive Family Histories

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Mastering the ICAPGen Accreditation Process: Your Path to Professional Success

Friday, May 1, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Insight into State Archives: ARCs, IRADs, ONAHRs, and Other Branches

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Wednesday, April 15, 2026: 11:00 am EDT – AMERICA 250! by Linda Moss Mines

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

Saturday, May 02, 2026: 11:00 AM EDT – Berlin Airlift by Mike Ellicott

Thursday, May 07, 2026: 7:00 PM EDT – Finding Your Elusive Female Ancestors in Local Archives by Melissa Barker

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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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