Elma Washington FamilySearch Center

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FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.



Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

• 702 E Main St Elma WA 98541-9353 United States

• Center is located by the first parking lot on the right when coming up the driveway.

Language: English

Phone:

  • 360-482-5982

E-mail:

  • WA_Elma@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

• Center Open Thursdays 1-4

• By Appointment: Appointments can be made through the Family Search Center email for other hours.

• Center may be closed during inclement weather. Call ahead before coming in. 360-482-5982


Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major holidays:


Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Premium Online Websites[edit | edit source]

FREE - FamilySearch The Family Search website records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including census, birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more.

The local FamilySearch Center also provides FREE use of numerous family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit our local center to see a listing of the available sites and utilize, free of charge, these resources. Shown below are many popular ones.

  • Ancestry.com,
  • Footnote.com,
  • My Heritage
  • Findmypast,
  • American Ancestors
  • Godfrey Memorial Library,
  • Heritage Quest Online,
  • 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive,
  • Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War,
  • The Genealogist,
  • Historical Map Works Library Edition


Collections[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]