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Redmond Washington FamilySearch Center (view source)
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'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
*10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States | *'''''Main FHC -''''' 10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States | ||
*'''''FH Room -''''' Sammamish WA United States | |||
*Language:English | *Language:English | ||
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*[mailto:WA_Redmond@familyhistorymail.org WA_Redmond@familyhistorymail.org] | *[mailto:WA_Redmond@familyhistorymail.org WA_Redmond@familyhistorymail.org] | ||
'''Open Hours for 2020:''' | '''Main Center Walk-in Open Hours for 2020:''' | ||
*'''Tuesday:''' 10:00am-2:00pm and also by appointment | *'''Tuesday:''' 10:00am-2:00pm and also by appointment | ||
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====Class Schedule 2020==== | ====Class Schedule 2020==== | ||
*''''' | *'''''Alternating Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm - Sammamish Plateau Workshop''''' One-on-one help for beginning family historians supported by experts in compiling data, pictures and memories. Computer stations on-site but call ahead for the address and to make sure the workshop is this week. | ||
*'''''Every Thursday 10am to Noon - Emerald Heights Genealogy Workshop''''' Join us in the Emerald Heights Creative Arts Studio for a weekly workshop. The workshop is designed to help you accomplish your family history goals. We work separately and together on every aspect of family history and genealogy. Please contact Leslie Edmunds @ 1-425-443-7506 before attending your first workshop. All healthy non-contagious people 18 years or older are welcome to attend. | |||
*'''''Alternating Saturdays 9am to 10am - Sammamish Plateau Workshop''''' One-on-one help for beginning family historians supported by experts in compiling data, pictures and memories. Computer stations on-site but call ahead for the address and to make sure the workshop is this week. | |||
====Staff Training Meetings==== | ====Staff Training Meetings==== | ||
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:**'''''Find My Past''''' - United Kingdom focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research | :**'''''Find My Past''''' - United Kingdom focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research | ||
:**'''''Fold3 -''''' Military records, histories, photos and collections | :**'''''Fold3 -''''' Military records, histories, photos and collections | ||
:**'''''Kinpoint''''' | :**'''''Kinpoint -''''' Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options | ||
:**'''''MyHeritage Library''''' | :**'''''MyHeritage Library -''''' Government and census records | ||
:**'''''Newspapers.com''''' | :**'''''Newspapers.com''''' - Searchable and printable historical newspapers from around the world in many languages | ||
:**'''''Paper Trail''''' - American Westward Expansion focused records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources | :**'''''Paper Trail''''' - American Westward Expansion focused records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources | ||
:**'''''Puzzilla''''' | :**'''''Puzzilla -''''' Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options | ||
====Hardware and Equipment==== | ====Hardware and Equipment==== | ||
----The Redmond FHC has 4 internet-linked computers, 2 flatbed scanners and 1 printer. We also have 2 large work tables and one workstation to set up your own computer or review family history documents and evidence. There are no time limits for using the computers. Additionally, we have a separate room for extra quiet or need-the-dark work. Free WIFI is also available. | ----The Redmond FHC has 4 internet-linked computers, 2 flatbed scanners and 1 printer. We also have 2 large work tables and one workstation to set up your own computer or review family history documents and evidence. There are no time limits for using the computers. Additionally, we have a separate room for extra quiet or need-the-dark work. Free WIFI is also available. | ||
The Sammamish Plateau FH room has computers. | |||
===Center Services=== | ===Center Services=== | ||
Our | Our staff is skilled in assisting all levels of family historians in compiling and researching their family tree. We focus on understanding your goals and providing you with options and assistance in achieving your goals. The staff at both the main FHC (located in Redmond) and the FH room (located in Sammamish) are skilled in setting up and using mobile devices for family history work. | ||
Our family history center provides the following services: | Our main family history center provides the following services: | ||
*'''''Buddy Service''''' We can find a consultant or staff member who will stick with you until the goal is met. Consultants can assist you on-line, over-the-phone or face-to-face. Free of charge. | *'''''Buddy Service''''' We can find a consultant or staff member who will stick with you until the goal is met. Consultants can assist you on-line, over-the-phone or face-to-face. Free of charge. | ||
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*'''''Find A Record''''' Email the3edmunds@hotmail.com with a request for a record which might be found on a premium website and the staff will search for the records and send a screenshot of the information back to you. Requests should be limited to a reasonable amount. Requests are looked up on Tuesdays only as time permits. | *'''''Find A Record''''' Email the3edmunds@hotmail.com with a request for a record which might be found on a premium website and the staff will search for the records and send a screenshot of the information back to you. Requests should be limited to a reasonable amount. Requests are looked up on Tuesdays only as time permits. | ||
We are also willing and able to teach '''''one-on-one or small group classes''''' as needed in the center or in the community during non-walk-in hours. Please contact the FHC Director to make arrangements. | We are also willing and able to teach '''''one-on-one or small group classes''''' as needed in the center or in the community during non-walk-in hours. Please contact the FHC Director to make arrangements. | ||
====Staff Research Specialties==== | ====Staff Research Specialties==== | ||
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*US Land Records | *US Land Records | ||
*DNA Matching | |||
*Adoptions and Biologic Remnants | |||
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