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.
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Association Meeting Announcement
VISITORS are welcome to attend all meetings.
ANNOUNCING
The Watauga Association of Genealogists will hold its next monthly meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7:00pm.
TOPIC: TBD
Where: Zoom –
https://zoom.us/j/96609581398?pwd=YUxuN2I4VndBYnlRaFBlbzczak5LQT09
Meeting ID: 966 0958 1398
Passcode: 641737
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: wagsnetn40@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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