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Tennessee Genealogical Society
 for all of Tennessee since 1954

The Tennessee Genealogical Society was founded in 1952 and chartered by the state in 1954. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, completely staffed by volunteers. The society is presently located in the historic area of Old Germantown at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn, near Memphis, with offices and lecture room in the Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center, which also houses the 14,000 volume library.

Members have unlimited use of REGIONAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY CENTER Library at 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN, during regular hours, 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Monday, 10:00 AM—4:00 PM. Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM —5:00 PM. Saturday. (Phone number is 901-757-8480)
THE TENNESSEE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY with offices in the RHGC, is open 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday. (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.

    New Book Release:

    "The Confederate States of America Roll of Honor"

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

    The Tennessee Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that members now have access to Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest
    while working in our Research Center at 7779 Poplar Pike
    Pike.  You may use our computers or bring your
    wireless laptop.   Access is limited to inside the
    facility.   Click here to enter Ancestry.com  or HeritageQuest.

    For TnGen members who would like to access HeritageQuest outside of the Library, Please use this link and your TnGen Library card number.

    Tn Gen has just added a new service for use inside the Library building.  This service is digitizing and archiving old newspapers and making them available on-line.  The project is still young but it is growing.  Let us know if you benefit from this site.  (For users INSIDE the Library only.)

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Upcoming Events

 

The Spring Workshops have started!  Do you have your Calendar Marked?

It's Going to be Great in'08!
Check out our Spring schedule of events for this year

How to Get Started in Genealogy 

When:  Thursday, February 14, 2008, 7 pm. 
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

Debbie Atchley will lead us through the basics of getting started.  Free and open to the public.  

Exhibit Chronicles the Early Years of Freedom for Former Slaves in Tennessee 

 

 

An exhibit created by the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area is traveling throughout Tennessee. Entitled “Free at Last! Emancipation and Reconstruction in Tennessee,” the 2-panel exhibit emphasizes the significance of emancipation as a result of the Civil War. “Our goal is to tell the whole story of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Tennessee,” says Laura Holder, manager of the Heritage Area. “The GRHGC is a terrific place to tell the emancipation story.”

When: Feburary 15 through March 31, 2008
Where: Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center Library
7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

"Our Trees, Your Trees"  Series
 Using Photoshop Elements to Restore Old Photos.

When: Sunday, February 24, 2008,  3 p.m.
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

We will use Photoshop Elements to restore old family photos and demonstrate some enhancements you can make with current photos.  Vince Hughes will lead this class.  Free and open to the public.  (This class will be repeated on March 13.)

African-American Genealogy Research Workshop 
(joint activity of Regional History and Genealogy Center & Tennessee Genealogical Society)

When: Saturday, March 15, 10 am
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

Methods and resources for researching African-American genealogy.  Free and open to the public.

Using Photoshop Elements to Restore Old Photos.

When: Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7 pm
Where:  Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

We will use Photoshop Elements to restore old family photos and demonstrate some enhancements you can make with current photos.  Vince Hughes will lead this class.  Free and open to the public.

The Captain Nicholas Martiau Chapter, Huguenot Society
"A Visit from our Ancestors"
When:March 29, 2008,  10:00 A.M.
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn
The Chapter meeting will be visited by several of our ancestors who will share their experiences from days of old.  Be prepared for interesting costumes of the period and even more interesting stories.

"Our Trees, Your Trees" Series
Using the Internet to Search for Family History Information.

When: Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3 pm
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

We will explore the vast resources of Ancestory.com, HeritageQuest and many other Internet links.  Debbie Atchley will be the class leader.  Free and Open to the public.

Membership Meeting

When: April 5, 2008, 10:00 am

Tn Gen Class room,7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

Speaker: Jerry O. Potter: The Sultana Tragedy: America's Greatest Maritime Disaster

Shelby County during the War between the States
Historian, Dr. John Harkins discusses the role Shelby County played during the Civil War and the latest information on his new book Historic Shelby County. 

When: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 7 pm.
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

Dr. Harkins is president of the West Tennessee Historical Society.  He regularly writes articles for several publications and has published a number of books on the history of West Tennessee.  Free and open to the public.

A History Special
The "MURKIN Files" -  How James Earl Ray was Caught

When: Sunday, April 20, 2008, 3 pm.
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

This April marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Vince Hughes will guide us through his collection of original documents relating to the investigation of this event and describe, step by step, the process that led to the capture of James Earl Ray.  Having been a part of the event in 1968, Vince is prepared to answer your questions on what happened that April evening.  Free and open to the public.

A Children's Special

When: April 26, 2008, from 9am -12 noon
Where: Germantown Regional History and Genealogical Library,
7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

What child has not imagined himself as a soldier in America's War Between the States? Now, he can be right in the middle of it. Bryce A. Chandler will appear in uniform to discuss the life of a drummer boy during the War Between the States. He will play his fife and homemade drum, and will also be available for signing his book, A Courier for Stonewall.  Chandler knows what appeals to the adventurous minds of young readers. For directions to the event, call Germantown Regional Genealogy and History Center at 901-757-8480.

A History Special

Davey Crockett

When: May 3, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tn Gen Offices, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN

Speaker: Joe N. Bone, manager of the Cabin & Museum located in Rutherford, Tn. will share with us his knowledge of the life and times of Davey, a true Tennessee and Texas hero. Free and open to the public.

Using GPS as an Aid to Recording Your Family History

When:  May 8, 2008 (Thursday)  7:00 PM
Where: Tn Gen Classroom, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

This workshop will discuss various GPS equipment, mapping terms, and plotting positions relative to your genealogical records.  Vince Hughes will lead the class.  Free and open to the public.

How to Get Started in Genealogy 

When:  Sunday, May 18, 2008, 3 pm. 
Where: Tn Gen Class room, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tn

Debbie Atchley will lead us through the basics of getting started.  This will be a shortened version of the Feb. 14th session. .   Free and open to the public.  

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