Welcome to AAHGS-Memphis
Upcoming Feature Presentations
In consideration for the safety of our members during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, our next meeting will be held virtually. The meeting is for Members ONLY.
Saturday, April 17 2021 12:30 PM
Touring TNGenWeb And How You Can Help
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Presented by Taneya Koonce
Taneya Koonce is an enthusiastic genealogist with a long-standing passion for exploring family history and more than 20 years of professional expertise in information science, research, and information organization. Taneya volunteers extensively in the genealogy community, with current leadership roles in the Nashville Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, the USGenWeb Project, and the National Genealogical Society
Past Feature Presentations
Saturday, February 27 2021 12:30 PM CDT
DNA In A Plain Wrapper
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Presented by Karen A. Baskerville, Ph. D.

Saturday, November 21 2020 12:00 PM CDT
Genealogy Research: My Personal Legacy
Presented by Group

There are some people writing a book or books, some sharing stories, others leaving files at the library, creating charts, scrapbook format, etc.
Saturday, September 19 2020 12:00 PM CDT
African American Soldiers in WWII
Presented by

If you would like us to acknowledges a WWII service member, please send a photo (preferably in uniform) as well as a brief biography OR description of their wartime service to us at [email protected].
Saturday, August 15 2020 12:00 PM CDT
Genealogy Think Tank 2020
This virtual event will be presented on Zoom
Presented by Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray, Pastor Emeritus, New Sardis Baptist Church & Verjeana Hunt, Memphis Public Library, Public Services Supervisor- History Department
This year's program will feature Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray. He is the author Metamorphosis of Memphis: the Blues and Beale Street 1819-2019 and will speak about his book
Following the feature presentation, there will be presentation aquainting guests on how to get started with their own genealogical research.
Read More on the Think Tank pageSaturday, July 25 2020 12:00 PM CDT
Discovering Family Ties in Unmarked Slave Graves At Red Banks Baptist Church
Presented by Eunice Buffington

The Family Tree Buff's mission is to research, record, and reveal the unvarnished truth of lost and hidden blood ties using research and DNA analysis. To raise awareness of the generational trauma inherited from slavery and break the cycle of inherited dysfunction.Preserve pride in the importance of family by connecting blood drops, one cousin at a time. Impact the community through activism and a voice for change.
Retired US Army Warrant Officer(CW4), Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, and Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Coach.Descendant of Black Pharaohs, Kings and Queens from England and Scotland, enslaved Africa and Caribbean Natives, and Native American Indians.
Equipped with visual artifacts, books, and historical documents to educate and inspire.My goal is to uncover blood ties through research and DNA connections and reveal the unvarnished truth of the blood ties that connect Black, Red, and White.In doing so leave a record for other researchers seeking that missing link.
Saturday, June 20 2020 02:00 PM CDT
Documenting Your Family History: What You Need to Know as You Get Started
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Presented by Marie Scott

Marie is a graduate of Fontbonne University(ST.Louis, MO) with a degree in English Literature.She has spent her career in media related positions which include,Community Affairs Director, KPLR - TV, St.Louis, MO, and Deputy Press Secretary for Vincent C. Schoemehl, Jr., Mayor, ST.Louis, MO, and Community Affairs Director, KMOX News / Talk 1120, a division of CBS Radio.
Saturday, June 13 2020 01:30 PM CDT
Medical History Is A Family History
Presented by Robert Scott, M.D., Ph.D

Dr. Scott is a member of the American Heart Association; American College of Cardiology; International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation; Heart Failure Society of America; and Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
Robert holds membership in the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, AAHGS-Memphis Chapter, Black Family Genealogy and History Society(Phoenix, Arizona), and West Valley Genealogical Society.He is researching the surnames of Anderson, Hartsfield, Sargent, and Scott in the states of Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas