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.

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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: Unicoi County, Tennessee

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

Upcoming Free Genealogy Webinars

Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Register for Legacy Webinars

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Cousins, Clusters, and Clues: Using MyHeritage DNA for Your Genealogical Mysteries

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Caribbean Genealogy: Tracing Ancestors in Jamaica, Haiti, and Panama

Friday, May 15, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – From swords to settlers: Researching conquistador ancestors in 16th century New Spain (Mexico)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 8:00 PM EDT – Common-Sense Principles for Establishing Genetic Relationships

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 2:00 PM EDT – Advanced Topics in DNA 3 of 5: Advanced Relationship Analysis

Wednesday, May 27, 2026: 8:00 PM EDT – Build It to Last: Why a Family History Archive is Essential — and How to Organize It with Ease

Tennessee Genealogical Society Webinars – Register for TNGS Webinars

Saturday, May 16, 2026: 11:00 AM EDT – E.B. Madison: Local Legal Legend by Tyler Boyd

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

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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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