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.
FREE 24-Hour genealogy webinar marathon
Legacy Family Tree Webinars is hosting its 6th Annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon! 24 hours of FREE genealogy webinars!
Thursday, April 3 at 5pm EDT through Friday, April 4 at 5pm EDT.
You will learn how to trace your ancestors from the world’s top genealogists and educators. Viewers will enjoy a wide variety of lectures on genealogy research, DNA, and artificial intelligence. Each class will be 45 minutes long including time for questions at the end. There will even be time for door prizes!
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Association Meeting Announcement
ANNOUNCING
The Watauga Association of Genealogists monthly meetings are held March through November (except for 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.
When: Tuesday, April 1st
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Johnson City Public Library, 100 W Millard St., Johnson City, Tennessee
Online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95447822620?pwd=B0OkS2WOtu8nP5VQl6UDCmI6ObbFJJ.1
Zoom Meeting ID: 954 4782 2620
Zoom Passcode: 079631
Speaker: Dr. Colin F. Baxter
Dr. Colin F. Baxter is a native of Harrow, England. He received his undergraduate degree in history from East Tennessee State University in 1961 and earned his master’s degree and Ph.D. in history from the University of Georgia in 1963 and 1965, respectively. He returned to teach history in 1971 and became chairman of ETSU’s history department in 2002. Dr. Baxter will speak on the explosive RDX and its production in Kingsport and Hawkins County, Tennessee. In the 1940s, RDX proved to be pivotal in the Battle of the Atlantic and directly contributed to the Allied victory in WWII.
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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