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Genealogy Help Night Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Genealogy Help Night on Thursday, June 13th, will be cancelled this month. Please plan on attending our Genealogy Day on June 22nd, which will be a Tailor Made Tour of Greeneville, TN.
read moreA “Tailor Made” Tour of Greeneville, Tennessee
On Saturday, June 22nd, the Jonesborough Genealogical Society will meet at the Washington County-Jonesborough Library, 200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, at 8:30 am, to carpool to our neighboring town of Greeneville, Tennessee for a "Tailor Made Tour" provided by Main...
read moreJONESBOROUGH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE 29 YEARS OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY IN JONESBOROUGH
JONESBOROUGH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE 29 YEARS OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY IN JONESBOROUGH Two members to be inducted into the “Hall of Fame” The Jonesborough Genealogical Society (JGS) will be celebrating its 29th anniversary and induct the “Hall of Fame”...
read moreWashington County, TN Heritage Fair Set to Bring Heritage to Next Generation
The Washington County Heritage Fair, a three-part heritage event that is open to the public, but specifically targets Washington County, Tennessee students through local heritage engagements that brings together local cultural and heritage organizations and sites to...
read moreHERITAGE FAIR NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
HERITAGE FAIR NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES On Friday, May 17th, beginning at 9 am, the Jonesborough Genealogical Society along with many partner organizations will host the first Washington County, TN Heritage Fair in the town of Jonesborough. Heritage Fair is a three-fold...
read moreHall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
It is that time of year again to nominate an individual(s) to be inducted into the 2019 class of the Jonesborough Genealogical Society. If you know of someone who should be inducted, please let us know by filling out the attached nomination form and emailing us the...
read moreWelcome to the Jonesborough Genealogical Society’s New Website
As president of the Jonesborough Genealogical Society, I want to welcome you to the new Jonesborough Genealogical Society website. This new website is a work in progress and began in July 2018 when the board of directors reached out to Appalachian Digital Media to...
read moreA Letter from the President: Welcome to the Jonesborough Genealogical Society
Good evening, I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. I am Chad Fred Bailey, the new JGS President for the term 2018-2020. I am not a new face to many of you or to the society. I have worked with the Society in many positions since I joined in 2010....
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