The Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society is dedicated to helping you explore, preserve, and share your family history. For over 30 years, we’ve been connecting genealogists and historians in the heart of Tennessee
Upcoming Events
- May 15 : Genealogy Workshop
- June 10: Cemetery Tour
- July 7: Family History Seminar
Research Projects
Uncovering Tennessee's Past
Special projects and databases to support your genealogical research.
Counties we cover
Our Curated Links
Genealogy Research Links
The Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society has compiled a collection of trusted genealogy resources to help you discover, preserve, and share your family history. Browse research links for each of our forty counties, locate archives and historical societies, or explore national genealogy organizations and online research tools.
State Resources
Archives, historical societies, genealogical societies, libraries, and research guides for each MTGS county.
Research Collections
Access Tennessee State Library & Archives collections, catalogs, and research materials to assist your search.
Genealogy Websites
Continue your research with FamilySearch, Ancestry, national organizations, and other trusted genealogy resources.
Tennessee State Library & Archives
Before exploring county resources, we recommend starting with the Tennessee State Library & Archives—one of the most valuable collections for Tennessee family history research.
Additional Genealogy Resources
Explore some of the most trusted genealogy organizations, archives, and research tools available online.
Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society
Nashville chapter dedicated to preserving and researching African American family history.
East Tennessee Historical Society
Research collections, publications, exhibits, and educational resources.
Midwest Tennessee Genealogical Society
Resources, publications, and local genealogy information for West Tennessee.
Tennessee Genealogical Society
Statewide genealogy organization offering publications, events, and research support.
Tennessee Historical Society
Explore Tennessee history through articles, educational materials, and historical collections.
Federation of Genealogical Societies
National organization supporting genealogy societies and family history research.
National Genealogical Society
One of the country's leading organizations for genealogy education and research.
Cyndi's List
A massive directory of categorized genealogy resources from around the world.
FamilySearch
Free genealogy records, family trees, and millions of digitized historical documents.
Library of Congress
Historic collections, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and government records.
U.S. National Archives
Federal census records, military records, immigration records, and more.
RootsWeb
Classic genealogy databases, mailing lists, and volunteer research resources.
AncestryDNA
Discover family connections through DNA testing and historical record matching.
Ancestry Obituary Search
Locate historical obituary records from across the United States.
Ancestry Vital Records
Search birth, marriage, and death records from thousands of collections.
MAPCON Genealogy Resources
Helpful genealogy software recommendations and online research resources.
Begin Your Family Tree
A beginner-friendly guide to researching your family history.
Professional Genealogical
Researchers
Connecting you with experienced researchers dedicated to your family history.
Applications were received from the following persons indicating their willingness to perform genealogical research for a fee.
MTGS does not assess the ability of those on the list and assumes no responsibility for the quality of workmanship.
It is wise to determine rates before assigning research. Please enclose an SASE when writing to researchers.
We encourage you to write or e-mail the researcher, instead of telephoning, as your initial contact.
Researchers wishing to apply to be included in this list should fill out
this form.
Jill Hastings-Johnson
Charter Member of MTGS
- P. O. Box 585, Clarksville, TN 37041
- jkhastings23@gmail.com
- Former Director of the Montgomery County TN Archives.
- Specialties: Extensive research experience in Southern records, esp. Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as southern Indiana and southern Illinois.
Richard A. Smallwood, Sr.
- 1008 Harrison Ave SE Huntsville, AL 35801-3139
- smally@AOL.com
- Specialties: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee
- 256-536-0491
Debbie W. Spero
- 276 Alexander Lane Bethpage, TN 37022
- debwspero@gmail.com
- http:/www.tngenealogyresearch.com
- Specialty: Tennessee
- 615-841-3711
Julie Townsend Gontarek
- 485 Sterns Crossing Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027
- jtgontarek@gmail.com
- https://www.apgen.org/users/julie-gontarek
- Specialties: Tennessee, Eastern U.S., family history, land and neighborhood research, 20th cent. Jewish immigration
- 615-804-8043
Sherri Lehde
- 3762 Windmill Dr., Clarksville, TN 37040
- hightowergenservices@gmail.com
- Specialties: African-American, unknown parentage, Mid-Atlantic, Southern US
- Certifications: Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist (AIGG), MLS
- 931-217-2389
Are you a Genealogical Researcher?
We are always looking to expand our list of trusted professionals