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<div style="border:1px solid blue; background-color:lightgray; padding:5px; border-radius:5px">Nashua New Hampshire FamilySearch Center<br>
{{FHCpage|location=New Hampshire}}'''We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use.&nbsp;'''  
'''We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use. In addition we have several scanners, including slide and film scanners for patron use.'''</div>
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===Center Contacts and Hours===
=== '''Location Map:'''  ===


'''Address:''' 110 Concord St Nashua NH 03064. 
:*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/110+Concord+St/@42.7819265,-71.4664732,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e3b139d5b6a7c3:0x34f78f1f064e2173 Nashua Family History Center]


:We are located in the back of the church. There is a parking lot behind the church; park near the left side of the church and enter the doors that do not have steps. The center is right inside the door on the right.
'''Address:'''


*'''Location Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/110+Concord+St/@42.7819265,-71.4664732,17z/data=%213m1%214b1%214m2%213m1%211s0x89e3b139d5b6a7c3:0x34f78f1f064e2173 Nashua FamilySearch Center]
:*110 Concord St Nashua NH 03064 United States


'''Email:''' [mailto:nashuafhc@gmail.com nashuafhc@gmail.com]
'''Phone: '''  


'''Hours of Operation: '''
:*'''1 603-594-8888'''


: We are generally open on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.  Please see below under upcoming dates open for dates and times.
'''E-mail:'''


==Upcoming dates open==
:*NH_Nashua@ldsmail.net
:*nashuafhc@gmail.com<br>


(last updated 25 January 2025)
'''Open Hours:'''
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:*'''Tuesday''': 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30 - 9:00pm
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:*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
11:30am to 12:50pm
:*'''Thursday:''' 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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:*'''Saturday:''' 10:00am - 3:00pm<br>
7pm to 9pm
 
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=== Dates closed in March:  ===
12noon to 3pm
 
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==What's new at the FamilySearch Center?==
=== Staff Training Meetings  ===
(updated 3 March 2024)
===New equipment===


Have lots of photos to digitize?  How about slides or film?  We recently acquired new equipment to help our patrons digitize their family photos, documents and films.
:Next training meeting will be held on March 15, 2015, at 4:30pm at the Stake Center. Please check in the Family History Center for location when you arrive. <br>


Our new equipment includes the following:  
:Future training meetings are scheduled as follows at 4:30pm in the Stake Center:


*Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner - this scanner converts 35mm, 126KPK, 110 and super 8 and 8mm film negatives and slides to jpegs.  It has many features including resolution adjustments, brightness and color adjustment, red-eye elimination, compatible with PC/Mac with no software requirement.  It loads easily and quickly to allow for fast scanning of slides and negatives.  Digital files are loaded onto a memory card for transfer to your own personal computer.
::April 26
::June 21
::August 16
::October 18
::December 20


*Epson FF-680W Fastfoto wireless scanner.  This scanner is able to scan up to 35 photos as at time at speeds of one photo per second at 300dpi. Higher dpi's are available but the scanner will be slower for higher resolutions.
=== What's New at the Center ===
 
=== New books!  ===
 
We have some new books at the center that are wonderful aids to research. If you're stuck and don't know where to look next, come take a look at these reference books. They will be displayed until the end of April on the microfilm/fiche cabinets and then put on the bookshelves after that. The books are:
 
:The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy 3rd edition by Val D. Greenwood; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc; Baltimore, Maryland, (c) 2000
 
:Third Edition Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, ed. by Alice Eichholz, Ph.D., C.G.; Ancestry Publishing, a division of The Generations Network, (c) 2004
 
:The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy, 3rd edition, ed. by Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking; Ancestry, a division of MyFamily.com, Inc.; (c) 2006
 
==== Expertise available on various topics ====
 
:Expertise on specific topic are listed below. When possible, dates that a librarian with particular skills is working will be listed.<br>
 
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| Basics of Family Search
| Do you need help getting started with FamilySearch? Do you need to know how to get an account? This class is designed for the beginner with FamilySearch and will cover the basics of logging in, adding information to your family tree, bridging the gap between living and deceased family members, navigating your family tree, and printing an ordinance request. The class operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
|-
| Basics of My Heritage
| Are you a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Do you know how to use your free MyHeritage account? Or, if you are not a member of the church, do you need help using your MyHeritage account? Then this workshop is for you. We will cover the basics of obtaining an account, entering your family tree and basic searches. This class operates on a first-come, first served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
|-
| Indexing
| Would you like to learn how to help in the church's indexing efforts? The church is working on having all their microfilms and genealogical data digitized and indexed so they can be searchable online. This effort requires many volunteers, both members of the church and non-members alike. Come to this class to learn how to index at home. This class operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
|-
| Sources: Why they are important
| Have you wondered how to use the sources section of FamilySearch? Do you understand why sources are important? Do you know how to find and organize your source box? Do you know how to cite sources correctly? This class will cover the basics of citing sources that you find by creating a record in your source box, linking the source to the applicable family member(s) in your family tree, and tagging the events to which they apply. We'll also cover the use of TreeConnect to connect sources from websites other than FamilySearch to your FamilySearch records. This class is for students who are familiar with FamilySearch and how to navigate the site; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work but will need to add TreeConnect to your search bar.
|}


We will be setting up other new equipment as we obtain it.  Please be aware that if there is high demand for this equipment then we will need to have patrons limit their time to 2 hours per scanner.
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===Volunteers needed===
==== Indexes of films and fiches  ====
We are still looking for volunteers to staff the center.  Some knowledge of Family History Research is helpful, but not required.  If you are able to work at least one day per month, please contact us at the email above and we'll be happy to discuss the requirements with you.


==Center Resources==
:We are currently developing indexes for our films and fiches. This is a work-in-progress. You'll find the binders on top of the microfilm/fiche cabinets in the center. There will be a numerical listing with indexes by subject and title. Please feel free to use these if you are looking for something in particular. They will list all permanent film/fiche holdings in the center.
===Staff Research Specialties===


*General research help for beginners
=== <br> Center Resources  ===
*Knowledge of FamilySearch and Ancestry as well as other research sites
*United States
*Canada
*France
*Germany


===Collections===
==== Collections ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog: '''] We will continue to have films/fiches at the center. Please search the catalog online.  If you find a film you would like to view, please check the film/fiche cabinets.
:*This center able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Patrons should order the films indicating the Nashua Family History Center as their center.<br>
:*'''Microfiche/microfilm Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records on United States, including individual states, Ireland, United Kingdom including Scotland and Wales, Italy, and various other countries.
:*Corbin Collection on microfilm  
:*'''Book Collection''' -- We have a wide variety of books on various genealogical topics including New England research, international research, general research aids, gazetteers, maps, city directories, etc.
:*1881 Census of England and Wales on microfiche
:*1881 Census of Scotland on microfiche
:*British Civil Registry including births, deaths, and marriages
:*Miscellaneous films in our permanent collection for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some other European countries<br>


===Databases and Software===
==== Databases and Software ====


:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access to premium subscription family history websites and databases that generally charge for subscriptions. The portal also allows patrons to view restricted films that have been digitized.  All is free for our patrons.  Please ask any of our staff for access to these portals and tools.
:*This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.<br>
:*ArkivDigital Software recently installed for use by patrons.


===Hardware and Equipment===
==== Hardware and Equipment ====


:*4 computers for patron use
:*3 computers for patrons with access to premium websites as noted above
:*2 Microfilm readers
:*1 microfiche reader
:*2 Microfiche readers
:*5 microfilm readers  
:*1 printer/scanner
:*Printer
:*1 Digital camera, card reader, and monopod
:*Flatbed Scanner
:* Kodak Scanza Digital Film scanner
:*Digital camera, card reader, and monopod<br>
:*Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner


==Resources in the Local Area==
=== Resources in the Local Area ===


===Nashua===
:*Nashua Historical Society<br>
:*Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.


:[http://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org/ Nashua Historical Society]
=== Volunteer at the Center<br>  ===
:[http://www.nashualibrary.org/ Nashua Public Library] Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.


==Links==
We are always happy to have volunteers.&nbsp; A love of genealogy is the primary qualification.&nbsp; You must be comfortable with computers and be available at least twice a month during our regularly scheduled hours of operation.&nbsp; Please contact the Family History Center directors if you are interested in helping to staff the center.&nbsp;


===New Hampshire research===
=== Links  ===


:[[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Genealogy|Hillsborough County, New Hampshire]]
New Hampshire research:  
:[https://ldsgenealogy.com/NH/Hillsborough-County-Newspapers-and-Obituaries.htm#15 Hillsborough County NH Newspapers and Obituaries]
:[[New Hampshire Online Genealogy Records|New Hampshire Online Genealogy Records]]
:[[New Hampshire Directories]]
:[[New Hampshire Search Strategies]]


===General research===
::[[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Genealogy|Hillsborough County, New Hampshire]]<br>


:[https://www.gengophers.com/#/ Genealogy Gophers] - a website with over 40,000 searchable genealogy books
::[[New Hampshire Search Strategies|New Hampshire Search Strategies]]<br>
:[[Spelling Substitution Tables for the United States and Canada]] - a list of common spelling errors indexers make.  Useful for trying to figure out alternate spellings of names and places.
:[https://recordseek.com Tree Connect] - easily adds online records to your FamilySearch or Ancestry account.  Download the button onto your toolbar to use.  This tool is on all FamilySearch center computers.


===Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook===
::[[New Hampshire Directories|New Hampshire Directories]]


These Facebook community pages are dedicated to certain areas of the world and are a great place to post questions, comments, share resources, etc., with other people searching for information in the same area you are researching.  
::[https://www.facebook.com/nashuafhc Nashua Family History Center Facebook page]


:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Southern Europe and Mediterranean area] for Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City
General research:  
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/EasternEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Eastern Europe] for Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Ukraine
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/BritishIslesGenealogyResearchCommunity/ British Isles] for Channel Islands, England, Ireland, Isles of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Scandinavia] for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/CentralEuropeGenealogyResearchCommunity/ Central Europe] for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/804695219582639/ Southeastern United States] for Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1473896099560205/ Midwestern United States] for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,& Wisconsin
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/965066490187186/ Northeastern United States] for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/277105002497049/ Western United States and Alaska] for Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/367146666771463/ Pacific Rim] for Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand
:[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395229083960092/ Acerra, Italy, Research Group] for research specifically in Acerra, Italy.


[[Category:New_Hampshire_FamilySearch_Centers]]
::[https://www.gengophers.com/#/ Genealogy Gophers] - a website with over 40,000 searchable genealogy books
[[Category:New Hampshire, United States]]

Revision as of 07:48, 14 March 2015

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

We serve southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. Anyone is welcome to visit; we have a wide variety of books, microfilms, and microfiche available for patrons to use. 

Location Map:[edit | edit source]

Address:

  • 110 Concord St Nashua NH 03064 United States

Phone:

  • 1 603-594-8888

E-mail:

  • NH_Nashua@ldsmail.net
  • nashuafhc@gmail.com

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30 - 9:00pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Dates closed in March:[edit | edit source]

Holiday closings:  None

Morning shift closings:

Wednesday, March 4

Tuesday, March 10

Tuesday, March 24

Tuesday, March 31

Evening shift closings: None
Saturday closings:  None

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Next training meeting will be held on March 15, 2015, at 4:30pm at the Stake Center. Please check in the Family History Center for location when you arrive.
Future training meetings are scheduled as follows at 4:30pm in the Stake Center:
April 26
June 21
August 16
October 18
December 20

What's New at the Center[edit | edit source]

New books![edit | edit source]

We have some new books at the center that are wonderful aids to research. If you're stuck and don't know where to look next, come take a look at these reference books. They will be displayed until the end of April on the microfilm/fiche cabinets and then put on the bookshelves after that. The books are:

The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy 3rd edition by Val D. Greenwood; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc; Baltimore, Maryland, (c) 2000
Third Edition Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, ed. by Alice Eichholz, Ph.D., C.G.; Ancestry Publishing, a division of The Generations Network, (c) 2004
The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy, 3rd edition, ed. by Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking; Ancestry, a division of MyFamily.com, Inc.; (c) 2006

Expertise available on various topics[edit | edit source]

Expertise on specific topic are listed below. When possible, dates that a librarian with particular skills is working will be listed.
Basics of Family Search Do you need help getting started with FamilySearch? Do you need to know how to get an account? This class is designed for the beginner with FamilySearch and will cover the basics of logging in, adding information to your family tree, bridging the gap between living and deceased family members, navigating your family tree, and printing an ordinance request. The class operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
Basics of My Heritage Are you a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Do you know how to use your free MyHeritage account? Or, if you are not a member of the church, do you need help using your MyHeritage account? Then this workshop is for you. We will cover the basics of obtaining an account, entering your family tree and basic searches. This class operates on a first-come, first served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
Indexing Would you like to learn how to help in the church's indexing efforts? The church is working on having all their microfilms and genealogical data digitized and indexed so they can be searchable online. This effort requires many volunteers, both members of the church and non-members alike. Come to this class to learn how to index at home. This class operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work on.
Sources: Why they are important Have you wondered how to use the sources section of FamilySearch? Do you understand why sources are important? Do you know how to find and organize your source box? Do you know how to cite sources correctly? This class will cover the basics of citing sources that you find by creating a record in your source box, linking the source to the applicable family member(s) in your family tree, and tagging the events to which they apply. We'll also cover the use of TreeConnect to connect sources from websites other than FamilySearch to your FamilySearch records. This class is for students who are familiar with FamilySearch and how to navigate the site; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring your own laptop or device to work but will need to add TreeConnect to your search bar.


Indexes of films and fiches[edit | edit source]

We are currently developing indexes for our films and fiches. This is a work-in-progress. You'll find the binders on top of the microfilm/fiche cabinets in the center. There will be a numerical listing with indexes by subject and title. Please feel free to use these if you are looking for something in particular. They will list all permanent film/fiche holdings in the center.


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • This center able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Patrons should order the films indicating the Nashua Family History Center as their center.
  • Corbin Collection on microfilm
  • 1881 Census of England and Wales on microfiche
  • 1881 Census of Scotland on microfiche
  • British Civil Registry including births, deaths, and marriages
  • Miscellaneous films in our permanent collection for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some other European countries

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
  • ArkivDigital Software recently installed for use by patrons.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 3 computers for patrons with access to premium websites as noted above
  • 1 microfiche reader
  • 5 microfilm readers
  • Printer
  • Flatbed Scanner
  • Digital camera, card reader, and monopod

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

  • Nashua Historical Society
  • Hunt Room at the Nashua Public Library - has an extensive collection of local genealogical resources.

Volunteer at the Center
[edit | edit source]

We are always happy to have volunteers.  A love of genealogy is the primary qualification.  You must be comfortable with computers and be available at least twice a month during our regularly scheduled hours of operation.  Please contact the Family History Center directors if you are interested in helping to staff the center. 

Links[edit | edit source]

New Hampshire research:

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Search Strategies
New Hampshire Directories
Nashua Family History Center Facebook page

General research:

Genealogy Gophers - a website with over 40,000 searchable genealogy books
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