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.  Bring a friend!!

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When:   Tuesday, March 3rd

Time:    6:30 – 7:30pm

Where:  Johnson City Public Library, 100 W Millard Street, Johnson City, Tennessee

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Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Tue, Nov 11, 2025: 9:00 am EST – Claves para localizar a nuestro primer antepasado de España (Spanish)
Wed, Nov 12, 2025: 2:00 pm EST – Private Gandolfo Scarnici: Case Study of a Veteran of World War I
Wed, Nov 12, 2025: 8:00 pm EST – Researching Your Colonial War Ancestors
Fri, Nov 14, 2025: 2:00 pm EST – Researching Your Norfolk Ancestors
Tue, Nov 18, 2025: 8:00 pm EST – Using Homestead Records to Tell Your Ancestor’s Story
Wed, Nov 19, 2025: 2:00 pm EST – Spirit of St. Louis: Military & Civilian Records at the National Personnel Records Center
Fri, Nov 21, 2025: 2:00 pm EST – University Archives in México: Manuscripts, Photos, and Theses, Oh my!
 

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:00am EST – Tracking Our Ancestors: From Virginia to North Carolina, Tennessee and Beyond 
Saturday, December 06, 2025:  11:00am EST – 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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