Session I B: New Lineage Certificates from the East Tennessee Historical Society

Program Type:

Conference, History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Workshop, Help Session

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

McClung Computer Classroom, Third Floor

East Tennessee Roots & Resources is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required for sessions.

Session Description

The East Tennessee Historical Society is presenting new lineage certificates covering more eras of Tennessee history. In addition to First Families of Tennessee (residency by 1796) and Civil War Families of Tennessee (presence in the state during the Civil War), the Society will now issue War of 1812 Families (military service and residency), 1870 Families of Tennessee (residency in 1870), World War I Families of Tennessee (military service and residency 1914-1919), and Century Families of Tennessee (residency for 100 years). Learn how to apply to these new opportunities, which will allow you to honor your family's contributions to Tennessee history.

Presenters

Ann K. Blomquist is an experienced genealogist, author of 13 books, editor of three genealogy magazines, presenter of genealogy classes and topics, and administrator for lineage certificates at the East Tennessee Historical Society. 

About East Tennessee Roots & Resources

East Tennessee Roots & Resources is three days (November 7-9, 2025) of engaging lectures, hands-on research, and access to the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection and Knox County Archives. Whether you’re starting your genealogy journey or tackling decades-old mysteries, the East Tennessee History Center is where you’ll discover your story.

About the East Tennessee History Center

At the East Tennessee History Center, Discover Your Story isn’t just a tagline—it’s an invitation. Whether your roots run deep in East Tennessee or you are exploring a newfound interest, the History Center offers a gateway to the people, places, and events that shaped the region. With a family friendly museum, governmental archives, and a heralded special collections and genealogical library under one roof, the History Center is where personal past meets regional history.

The East Tennessee History Center is a facility of Knox County Public Library and is operated in programmatic partnership with the East Tennessee Historical Society. It is located at 601 S. Gay Street in the heart of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. For more information, please call 865-215-8899.