Tennessee Genealogical Society
for all of Tennessee since 1954

THE TENNESSEE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY was founded in 1952 and received its charter from the state of Tennessee in 1954.  It is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, completely staffed by volunteers.  The society is presently located near Memphis in the historic area of Old Germantown at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138-5952.  The Society’s offices and lecture room are part of the Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center (GRHGC), which houses a library of more than 14,000 volumes.

 Members have unlimited use of the GRHGC library during the regular library hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday;  and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday. The library phone number is 901-757-8480.
THE TENNESSEE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, with offices in the GRHGC, is open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday.  The Society’s phone number is 901-754-4300.

MISSION OF THE SOCIETY
- To acquire, preserve, and make available genealogical history and records.
- To publish materials relevant to Tennessee genealogy and history.


The Tennessee Genealogical Society is happy to make a number of publications available to our researchers.  Please view our Publications list for items published by TNGS.
We also have a list of used books  that are duplicates from the Library.  Please check the Book For Sale list and you may find a treasure you need.


The latest TNGS Newsletter. 
Check up on the latest news.  Members receive this mailing quarterly in addition to the high valued Ansearchin' News publication.


Need research assistance? Click here for our form or to do your own online research!

The Tennessee Genealogical Society (TNGen) is pleased to announce that members now have access to Ancestry, HeritageQuest, and fold3 (formerly Footnote) 
while researching in the Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center (GRHGC) or while working in the TNGen offices. The Society’s offices and lecture room are part of the GRHGC, both located at 7779 Poplar Pike in Germantown, TN. You may use the computers inside the complex or bring your wireless laptop. Access is limited to inside the facility only. (Fold3 is currently only available in the GRHGC.) 
Click here to enter Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, and fold3 (http://www.fold3.com) 
(Note: If you are accessing Ancestry.com, make sure your browser is set to "accept all cookies!”) 
For all TNGen members who would like to access HeritageQuest outside of the Library, Please use this link and your TNGen Library card number. (For those of you who have an Internet Protocol address outside of Tennessee, you may not be able to access Heritage Quest through this link.)


"Let's Discuss It" Notes


Upcoming Events



"Enrich Your Life with Family History Research."
Saturday, May 25, at 10:00

ATTN: This Class will be held at the Germantown Community Library, 
1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN

We are honored to have 2 speakers, author Linda Reaves and Sharon Kelso, who will talk about how their lives have been enriched by researching their own family histories.

For further information, please call Jennifer at 901  757-8480


Genealogy Databases
Thursday, June 13, 2013 @ 1:00 pm, TN Gen Classroom
We will review databases & online websites. We occasionally will do some online lookups for those in attendance. 
For details call 901-413-7995 or email: tinahsansone@gmail.com, Tina Sansone. FREE Event


Olive Branch Genealogy Club June Meeting 
June 19th at noon to 2 p.m. at the B. J. Chain Library, 6619 Highway 305 North, Olive Branch, MS..
Representatives will give brief chronologies of the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The speakers will also mention membership requirements for their societies.

Randall Chandler, General Society of the War of 1812

Dr. E. C. Fields, portraying General Ulysses S. Grant; he will be in first person presentation in full federal Army (Union Army) uniform will be a unique presentation of the Civil War from the perspective of General Ulysses S. Grant. He will be accompanied by his wife Julia who will also be in period dress. She is Mrs. Lena Fields.

The purpose of the meeting is to give our members a basic historical understanding of both these wars. Your ancestors lived during the time periods we will hear and learn about on June 19th.  When you use the information from this meeting and combine it with your own ancestor's time frame and location you will be prepared to research your family lines.

The following representatives will give information on their individual group and membership possibilities:

Bettie Gustafson, U S Daughters of 1812
B. J. Clark, Camp Genealogist, Wigfall Greys Camp 1560, Sons of Confederate Veterans (will do Confederate Service Record look ups.)

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome. For Additional information please call Janet @ 662-893-6859.

Please bring your notebook to take some notes.  Hope to see you there.


Tennessee Genealogical Society Presents
Genealogy & the Civil War
Saturday, June 22, 2013       10:30-11:30 am

by Dr. Lee Eugene Wilson

Author of "Once a Southern Soldier" & "Always a Southern Soldier"

"Forever a Southern Soldier" to be released this Summer!

All programs are FREE and open to the public. To be held at the Tennessee Genealogical Society. For more information, please contact Tina Sansone at tinahsansone@gmail.com, 901-413-7995


Let’s Discuss It
Saturday, 10 am, June 29, 2013
Join a genealogy/computer discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the round table. The last 30 minutes will be dedicated to answering questions about Family Tree Maker software and will be led by P. Z. Horton. If the questions run short, P.Z. will demonstrate some advanced things you can do in Family Tree Maker. 
No registration is required for this program.


Genealogy Databases
Thursday, July 11, 2013 @ 1:00 pm, TN Gen Classroom
We will review databases & online websites. We occasionally will do some online lookups for those in attendance. 
For details call 901-413-7995 or email: tinahsansone@gmail.com, Tina Sansone. Free Event


Navigating the Stacks
Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center (GRHGC) 
7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN


The Library staff will demonstrate how easy it is to find materials with the new shelving arrangement. Come and see the new acquisitions.


Quarterly Membership Meeting
July 20, 2013   Saturday at 10:30 am
All members are urged to attend. Non-Members invited as well, FREE
Program – The Germantown Museum


Genealogy Databases
Thursday, August 8, 2013 @ 1:00 pm, TN Gen Classroom
We will review databases & online websites. We occasionally will do some online lookups for those in attendance. 
For details call 901-413-7995 or email: tinahsansone@gmail.com, Tina Sansone. Free Event


Native American Genealogy
Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:30 am – 12:-00 pm
Jason R. Terrell 

Come learn some tips in doing your Native American research. Jason is an instructor at the University of Memphis, Member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and Native American Journalists Association

All programs are FREE and open to the public. To be held at the Tennessee Genealogical Society. For more information, please contact Tina Sansone at tinahsansone@gmail.com, 901-413-7995




Therese Fisher will speak on

WANTED - DEAD or ALIVE
Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Therese Fisher is the principal genealogist in Fisher Associates, a firm specializing in heir search services and genealogical work. Therese is an accredited genealogist by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, the oldest company in the U.S. offering credentials in genealogy. You can find more information on her at her website, http://finderoflostpersons.com

All programs are FREE and open to the public. To be held at the Tennessee Genealogical Society. For more information, please contact Tina Sansone at tinahsansone@gmail.com, 901-413-7995


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, Sept 28, 2013
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Quarterly Membership Meeting
October 19, 2013   Saturday at 10:30 am
All members are urged to attend. Non-Members invited as well, FREE
Program – "Court Records" by Tina Sansone


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, OCT 26, 2013
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


2013 Fall Seminar
Saturday, November 2 -- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 
Robert S. Davis
Robert is the Director of the Family & Regional History Program, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, Alabama. His more than 1,000 publications on records and research include a number of books and more than 100 articles and reviews in professional historical, library, education, and archival journals.
Topics: To Be Announced
Members $20 Non-Members $25 (Registration at door starts at 8:30 am) Lunch break – Nearby restaurant or bring a sack lunch – Drinks provided. This seminar will be held in the Pickering Center (Next to TN Genealogical Society)
For more information, please contact Tina Sansone, 901-413-7995, tinahsansone@gmail.com. See The Tn Gen website for more updated information and to download the Registration Form! (Registration form to be available soon…)


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, Dec 7, 2013
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, Jan 25, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, Feb 22, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, March 22, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, April 26, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, May 31, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 


Let's Discuss It

 Saturday, 10 am, June 28, 2014
Join a genealogy/technology discussion group. The first part of the session will be led by Debbie Atchley. 
Bring up your topic of interest, or just soak up the knowledge from the group. The last 30 minutes is often a discussion of Family Tree Maker software led by P. Z. Horton (PZ's appearances will be announced on a month by month basis, as he's often travelling), with demonstrations of advanced FTM techniques if the group runs out of questions.
No registration is required for this program.

 



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