Jonesborough Genealogical Society

2015 Award of Distinction

Early Settlers of Washington County, Tennessee, 1768-1777, is a significant contribution to the history of the state’s first county and its families, with information on the archaeology of Cherokee sites, histories of the first pioneer settlements,  the creation of Washington District and Washington County (then North Carolina), and bios of some 500 early settlers.  Several members of the JGS were able to join us for the award presentation.