Jonesborough Genealogical Society

Jonesborough Genealogical Society 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 follo

wing 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

Free Presentation / Workshop for the public by the Jonesborough Genealogy Society. This Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10 a...
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.

03/25/2026

The March JGS genealogy day will be Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Tipton-Haynes at 2620 South Roan Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601. Our special tour is $6. Tipton-Haynes will also be holding their annual Civil War encampment this weekend. Please let us know if you will be able to join us.

Thanks,
Jonesborough Genealogical Societ

02/22/2026

Preserving Local History and Genealogy Using Free AI

Free Presentation by the Jonesborough Genealogical Society
Saturday, February 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm.
International Storytelling Center
100 W Main St., Jonesborough, TN.

Restore & Preserve Old Photos (remove scratch, creases, etc.)
[story of one photo from NE TN]

Creating Short Videos to Re-Imagine Your Ancestors (just for fun)

Preserving the Authentic Historic Appearance of Jonesborough
[real life Historic Zoning Commission examples]

Preserving and Highlighting your Ancestor’s Writings via Music
[Story of Dr. Anthony L. Manning]

For participants - bring an old photo that needs restoration (faded, torn, stained, etc.) to the presentation. We will pick three photos to scan, restore, and animate during the presentation. All of the AI tools we will discuss and demonstrate are free and online.

01/30/2026

The JGS presentation for Saturday 1/31 has been postponed due to heavy snow forecasted. The new date will be provided in the near future.

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200 Sabine Drive
Jonesborough, TN
37659

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