Jonesborough Genealogical Society

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The JGS was founded in 1990 by a small group of people interested in their family history (Genealogy) Look for more details coming soon!

The Jonesborough Genealogical Society was created in 1990 and today is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to foster interest in preserving family history. The society provides monthly help nights and quarterly Genealogy 101 courses. Members enjoy genealogy days once a month with featured speakers or visits to local attractions. Paid membership in the society is from May 1 thru April 30 of the following year. Our 6th Annual Washington County Heritage Fair will be held September 6, 2025. Officers
Theresa Bryant, President
Jewell Susong, Vice President
Nancy Kavanaugh, Treasurer
Joy Bolt, Director
Amy Collins, Director
Linda Gray, Director
Allen Jackson, Director
Marat Moore, Director
Jo Ann Price, Director
Maggie Rowe, Director
Jan Tienert, Director

10/01/2026

October is Family History Month and to celebrate the Watagua Association of Genealogists, Jonesborough Genealogical Society, the LDS Church, FamilySearch, Washington County Archives, Archives of Appalachia, Town of Unicoi, Sycamore Shoals, and the Carter County Historian are partnering together to present the Northeast Tennessee Family History Trail. We will have events in the region that celebrate genealogy and history. Join us as we showcase how you can learn more about our region and your own family story.

09/07/2026

Genealogy Help Night. Thursday, September 10, from 6pm to 8pm at the Washington County Public Library in Jonesborough.

Bring your research and questions. We help people searching for ancestors all over the country. Will show off the latest automated tools. This event is free and open to the public. Informal sit down with experienced genealogists.

08/24/2026

Please join us for Genealogy Day Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jonesborough Library. Victoria Fisch and Jeremy Frankel will present on researching Jewish Genealogy. It will be a fun, informative, and enjoyable presentation. We look forward to seeing you!

07/20/2026

Free Presentation / Workshop for the public by the Jonesborough Genealogy Society. This Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10 a.m., Anne Mason from the McKinney Center will be giving a presentation about collecting and sharing stories. This is an excellent resource for local historians and genealogists. The presentation will be held at the Jonesborough Library meeting room - 200 Sabin Drive. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Where Family Stories Are Discovered!

07/09/2026

06/10/2026

The JGS Genealogy Day Presentation will held be Saturday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m in the Chester Inn Boardroom (behind the Chester Inn on W Main in Jonesborough). The presentation will focus on Revolutionary Land Grants, Pensions, and researching relatives who fought in the American Revolution.

All interested are welcome to attend.

05/27/2026

Unfortunately, the presenter for the Saturday, May 30 JGS presentation had to cancel due to health reasons. We will postpone the JGS board meeting and the presentation to the morning of Saturday, June 13. Topic, Presenter, and meeting location and time will be provided soon.

04/08/2026

Our Thursday, April 9 help night is cancelled. Our next help night is Thursday, May 14.

Address

200 Sabine Drive
Jonesborough, TN
37659

Website

https://jgsoftn.org/

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