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Yes, WE ARE OPEN.[edit | edit source]

We operate the Redmond Washington ONSITE FamilySearch Center and the Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL FamilySearch Center offering compilation, digital imaging, research, story, calling, consultation, translation and specialty services.

We provide direct access to public and certain restricted access records.

Patrons can choose between on-site, virtual, remote or contactless services free of charge from anywhere around the globe.

Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL FamilySearch Center[edit | edit source]

"We do the looking and email you the findings"

Need help with your family history but need to stay home? No problem.[edit | edit source]

Send a request or question today to svVIRTUALfhc@gmail.com and include any details you have such as Name, Birth or Death Date and Place, Family Search ID number, etc. We will respond to your email to discuss your request and then we are off to do the looking. We will email you regarding our progress and results. All services are provided free of charge.

Contact us, you'd be surprised at all that we can do to help you find what you have been looking for.

Redmond Washington ONSITE FamilySearch Center[edit | edit source]

"Anyone, Anything, Anywhere, Anytime"

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

The Redmond ONSITE FamilySearch Center is located across from Redmond High School and along side the Hartman Park Ball Field #6. Wheelchair access is through the front door which has a doorbell. Direct stair access is from the upper parking lot on the side of the building in front of the handicap parking spaces.

The stair entrance near the handicap parking spaces in the upper parking lot.

Location on Map

Address: (Please bring a USB flashdrive with you to save your work and take it home, just in case)

ONSITE FSC - 10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States

Phone:

FamilySearch Center Director: Leslie Edmunds 1-425-443-7506 Email: the3edmunds@hotmail.com

Main FSC Hours for 2024:

Monday: between 10:00am and 4:00pm
Tuesday: between 10:00am and 4:00pm, 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Wednesday: between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Thursday: between 10:00am and 4:00pm
Friday: between 10:00am and 4:00pm
Saturday: between 1:00pm and 4:00pm

DUE TO COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ALL FSC ACCESS IS BY APPOINTMENT. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 1-425-443-7506

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays

The FSC Main Room for Research and Compilation

The FSC Galley Room for Scanning and Consultation

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Portal[edit | edit source]

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sourcing with confidence file

The FamilySearch Center Portal provides FREE ACCESS in the center to premium subscription family history websites including

**19th Century British Library Newspapers -

**Alexander Street Press - American Civil war records, histories, photos and cultural background information

**American Ancestors - New England focused vital records, histories, photos, collections and cultural background information

**Ancestry Institution - global vital records, histories, photos maps, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research, Has localized sites for United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and United Kingdom

**ArkivDigital - Sweden focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research

**FamNet - New Zealand focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research

**Findmypast - United Kingdom focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research

**Fold3 - Military records, histories, photos and collections

**Geneanet - Dedicated to Genealogy in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany

**MyHeritage Library - Government records from across the world, Census Records from mostly U.S., U.K., Ireland, Nordic, France, Canada, Australia

**Newspapers.com - Searchable and printable historical newspapers from around the world in many languages from the 1700s to the 2000s

**Paper Trail - Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents.

**Puzzilla - Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options, requires a Family Search account to access all content

Scanners and Computers[edit | edit source]

Scanner Station

The Redmond ONSITE FSC has 8 Internet-linked computers and 1 Printer.

The Redmond ONSITE FSC has many ways of creating digital images of your family history treasures. We have 1 High-speed Photo and Document scanner, 1 Film and Slide scanner, 1 Flatbed scanner, 1 AdobePhoto Scan Arm and several Apps to allow us to scan any size and any pre-tech medium item free of charge.

We also have lots of table space to set up your own computer, review family history documents and evidence, or organize photos as you scan. There are no time limits for using the computers. Free WIFI is also available.

Center Services - What Kind of Services and Access to Resources Do We Offer Patrons?[edit | edit source]

We offer the same services free of charge whether it's in-person, remote or contactless through our ONSITE and VIRTUAL FSCs.

We will either 1) teach patrons how to or 2) assist patrons to or 3) do the following for patrons:

Compilation services[edit | edit source]

· Enter information into family search or any patron selected software

· Connect to previously entered information in family search or ancestry.com

· Anything else that falls within compilation services

Digital Imaging services[edit | edit source]

· Use high speed photo/document, film/slide and flat bed scanners to create digital images

· Use specialty scanners and apps to create digital images of oversized items, multiple page items, etc.

· Enhance digital images

· Upload digital images to family search and attach the images to individual profiles

· Anything else that falls within digital imaging services

Research services[edit | edit source]

· Assess and attach hint sources to individual profiles

· Identify, locate and attach missing sources from family search and other websites to individual profiles

· Conduct more advanced-level research with the assistance of the patrons

· Write proofing reports

· Anything else that we deem reasonable that falls within research services

Story services[edit | edit source]

· Write a basic timeline story

· Expand a timeline story with biographical tidbits, personal sources and locality research

· Find pictures and graphics to enhance a basic timeline story

· Find story writing websites to assist patrons with writing personal and ancestor histories

· Anything else that we deem reasonable that falls within story services

Consultation services[edit | edit source]

· Review what has been done and what needs to be done

· Do what needs to be done that can be done through the FSC

· Attend FS Library 20 Min Consultations as directed by the patron in-person

· Provide similar services as the FS Library 20 min Consultations with FSC resources for an unlimited time.

Translation services[edit | edit source]

· Find COMMUNITY groups offering free translation services for a specific language

· Capture digital images of the item requiring translation

· Prepare a posting requesting free translation services one item at a time

Church Calling services[edit | edit source]

· Help members to fulfill their callings as they relate to temple and family history work

· Discuss needs and conduct activities as directed by the patron for their calling.

Specialty services[edit | edit source]

· Prepare names for temple ordinances by ensuring no duplication of prior temple ordinance work

· Print temple name cards

· Prove relationships for DNA matches

· Research remnant biological families for adoption participants

· Research ancestral village relatives by compiling family units within a surname

Access to Public access records and Restricted access records[edit | edit source]

· Through in-person use of FSC computers and FamilySearch, the patron is able to access public and restricted access records located at the FS Library in Salt Lake City.

· Through in-person use of FSC computers and the FamilySearch Center Portal, the patron is able to use premium websites free of charge.

· Look up records, create digital images, and email the results to the patrons

· Transcribe digital images as directed by the patrons

· Allow the patron to remote control FSC computers via Zoom while observing the patrons’ sessions

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

We welcome any community members wishing to staff the FamilySearch center for three hours at a time (or more) on a consistent monthly or weekly basis. Please contact the FSC director listed above.

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+We provide direct access to public and certain restricted access records.
-=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
+Patrons can choose between on-site, virtual, remote or contactless services '''free of charge''' from anywhere around the globe.
-'''Location Map:'''
+==Sammamish Valley '''VIRTUAL''' FamilySearch Center==
+''"We do the looking and email you the findings"''
+===Need help with your family history but need to stay home?  No problem.===
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+Contact us, you'd be surprised at all that we can do to help you find what you have been looking for.
+==Redmond Washington '''ONSITE''' FamilySearch Center==
+''"Anyone, Anything, Anywhere, Anytime"''
+===<big>Center Contacts and Hours</big>===
+'''Location Map:'''
+The Redmond ONSITE FamilySearch Center is located across from Redmond High School and along side the Hartman Park Ball Field #6.  Wheelchair access is through the '''front door''' which has a '''doorbell'''.  Direct stair access is from the upper parking lot on the '''side of the building in front of the handicap parking spaces'''.
+[[File:Redmond WA FHC Stair Entrance.jpg|thumb|521x521px|The stair entrance near the handicap parking spaces in the upper parking lot. ]]
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+'''Address:  (Please bring a USB flashdrive with you to save your work and take it home, just in case)'''
+*'''''ONSITE FSC -''''' 10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States
 '''Phone:'''
-*1 425-861-9273
+*'''FamilySearch Center Director:'''  Leslie Edmunds '''1-425-443-7506''' Email: '''[mailto:The3edmunds@hotmail.com the3edmunds@hotmail.com]'''
-'''E-mail:'''
+'''Main FSC Hours for 2024:'''
-*WA_Redmond@ldsmail.net
+*'''Monday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm
+*'''Tuesday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm, 7:00pm to 8:45pm
+*'''Wednesday:''' between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
+*'''Thursday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm
+*'''Friday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm
+*'''Saturday''': between 1:00pm and 4:00pm
-'''FHC Director:'''
-*Ronda Sjavik - 1425-333-4826 &amp; 1 425-213-4352
-'''Open Hours:'''
+'''DUE TO COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ALL FSC ACCESS IS BY APPOINTMENT.  SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS ARE POSSIBLE.  1-425-443-7506'''
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-<br>
+'''Holiday Schedule:'''  '''Closed all major holidays'''
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-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+----
+[[File:Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL Family History Center.jpg|thumb|467x467px|The FSC Main Room for Research and Compilation]]
+[[File:Redmond WA FHC Second Computer Room.jpg|thumb|469x469px|The FSC Galley Room for Scanning and Consultation]]
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+===<big>Center Resources</big>===
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+===='''FamilySearch Center Portal'''====
+{{Block indent|*[[File:Sourcing with confidence test BW.pdf|thumb|sourcing with confidence file]]The [[FamilySearch Center Portal]] provides '''''FREE ACCESS''''' in the center to premium subscription family history websites including}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''19th Century British Library Newspapers -'''''}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Alexander Street Press''''' - American Civil war records, histories, photos and cultural background information}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''American Ancestors''''' - New England focused vital records, histories, photos, collections and cultural background information}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Ancestry Institution -''''' global vital records, histories, photos maps, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research, Has localized sites for United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and United Kingdom}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''ArkivDigital''''' - Sweden focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''FamNet''''' - New Zealand focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Findmypast''''' - United Kingdom focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Fold3 -''''' Military records, histories, photos and collections}}
+{{Block indent|**'''Geneanet -''' Dedicated to Genealogy in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''MyHeritage Library -''''' Government records from across the world, Census Records from mostly U.S., U.K., Ireland, Nordic, France, Canada, Australia}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Newspapers.com''''' - Searchable and printable historical newspapers from around the world in many languages from the 1700s to the 2000s}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Paper Trail''''' - Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents.}}
+{{Block indent|**'''''Puzzilla -''''' Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options, requires a Family Search account to access all content}}
+===='''Scanners and Computers''' ====
+[[File:Redmond WA Scanner Station.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Scanner Station|alt=|left]]
+The Redmond ONSITE FSC has 8 Internet-linked computers and 1 Printer.
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+The Redmond ONSITE FSC has many ways of creating digital images of your family history treasures.  We have 1 High-speed Photo and Document scanner, 1 Film and Slide scanner, 1 Flatbed scanner, 1 AdobePhoto Scan Arm and several Apps to allow us to scan any size and any pre-tech medium item free of charge.
+We also have lots of table space to set up your own computer, review family history documents and evidence, or organize photos as you scan.  There are no time limits for using the computers.   Free WIFI is also available.
 ----
-=== Center Resources  ===
+===Center Services - What Kind of Services and Access to Resources Do We Offer Patrons?===
+We offer the same services free of charge whether it's in-person, remote or contactless through our ONSITE and VIRTUAL FSCs.
+We will either 1) <u>'''teach'''</u> patrons how to or 2) <u>'''assist'''</u> patrons to or 3) <u>'''do'''</u> the following for patrons:
+====<u>'''Compilation services'''</u>====
+· Enter information into family search or any patron selected software
+· Connect to previously entered information in family search or ancestry.com
+· Anything else that falls within compilation services
+===='''<u>Digital Imaging services</u>'''====
+· Use high speed photo/document, film/slide and flat bed scanners to create digital images
+· Use specialty scanners and apps to create digital images of oversized items, multiple page items, etc.
+· Enhance digital images
+· Upload digital images to family search and attach the images to individual profiles
-==== Collections  ====
+· Anything else that falls within digital imaging services
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
+===='''<u>Research services</u>'''====
-:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
+· Assess and attach hint sources to individual profiles
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+· Identify, locate and attach missing sources from family search and other websites to individual profiles
-:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' 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. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
+· Conduct more advanced-level research with the assistance of the patrons
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+· Write proofing reports
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+· Anything else that we deem reasonable that falls within research services
-----
+====<u>'''Story services'''</u> ====
+· Write a basic timeline story
+· Expand a timeline story with biographical tidbits, personal sources and locality research
+· Find pictures and graphics to enhance a basic timeline story
+· Find story writing websites to assist patrons with writing personal and ancestor histories
+· Anything else that we deem reasonable that falls within story services
+==== '''<u>Consultation services</u>'''====
+· Review what has been done and what needs to be done
+· Do what needs to be done that can be done through the FSC
+· Attend FS Library 20 Min Consultations as directed by the patron in-person
+· Provide similar services as the FS Library 20 min Consultations with FSC resources for an unlimited time.
+===='''<u>Translation services</u>'''====
+· Find COMMUNITY groups offering free translation services for a specific language
+· Capture digital images of the item requiring translation
+· Prepare a posting requesting free translation services one item at a time
+===='''<u>Church Calling services</u>'''====
+· Help members to fulfill their callings as they relate to temple and family history work
+· Discuss needs and conduct activities as directed by the patron for their calling.
-=== Center Services  ===
+===='''<u>Specialty services</u>'''====
+· Prepare names for temple ordinances by ensuring no duplication of prior temple ordinance work
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
+· Print temple name cards
-''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
+· Prove relationships for DNA matches
-----
+· Research remnant biological families for adoption participants
-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+· Research ancestral village relatives by compiling family units within a surname
-''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
+===='''<u>Access to Public access records and Restricted access records</u>'''====
+· Through in-person use of FSC computers and FamilySearch, the patron is able to access public and restricted access records located at the FS Library in Salt Lake City.
-----
+· Through in-person use of FSC computers and the FamilySearch Center Portal, the patron is able to use premium websites free of charge.
-=== Links  ===
+· Look up records, create digital images, and email the results to the patrons
-''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
+· Transcribe digital images as directed by the patrons
-[[King County, Washington]]
+· Allow the patron to remote control FSC computers via Zoom while observing the patrons’ sessions
 ----
-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+===Volunteer at the Center===
+We welcome any community members wishing to staff the FamilySearch center for three hours at a time (or more) on a consistent monthly or weekly basis.  Please contact the FSC director listed above.
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]