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[[Image:{{CAAntioch}}]]The Antioch California FamilySearch Center serves the communities of Antioch, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightson, Oakley and Pittsburg. It is a local FamilySearch center in the broader Bay Area area covered by the [[Oakland California Large Multi-stake FamilySearch Center|Oakland California Large Multi-stake FamilySearch Center]]. | |||
=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location | '''Location Map:''' | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/2350+Jeffery+Way,+Brentwood,+CA+94513/@37.9594309,-121.7409321,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x808ff8bf89aaf8db:0x9582c3d6baccbc58 Location Map] | |||
'''Address:''' | |||
*2350 Jeffery Way, Brentwood, California 94513 United States | |||
*The FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the northwest door of the church building. | |||
*Parking is in the north side parking lot. | |||
*There is a FamilySearch Center sign at the entrance door. | |||
*You may need to ring a bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center during operating hours. | |||
* | *Language:English | ||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
''' | *'''1-925-634-9004''' (Call during FamilySearch Center hours.) | ||
*''' | '''E-mail:''' | ||
*''' | |||
*''' | *CA_Antioch@familyhistorymail.org | ||
*''' | |||
'''Open Hours:''' | |||
*'''Tuesday:''' 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm | |||
*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm | |||
*'''Thursday:''' 9:00am-1:00p<br> | |||
'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
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=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
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==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ||
Staff meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of each month, 7 pm - 8:30 pm at the | Staff meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of each month, 7 pm - 8:30 pm at the FamilySearch center. | ||
=== Center Resources === | === Center Resources === | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] The books, microfilms and microfiche held at this center are being added the the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
:*A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Antioch | :*A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Antioch FamilySearch Center is also available online at: | ||
: | : [http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl?loc=ANTIOCH Antioch FamilySearch Center Catalog search page]<br> | ||
: | : [http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl Bay Area FamilySearch Centers Catalog Search Page]<br> | ||
::::'''NOTE ''': When using the link to the Bay Area FamilySearch Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 FamilySearch centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "'''Show Copies'''" tab to see which location has the book, film, microfiche, or CD you are interested in. | |||
==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:*'''[[ | :*'''[[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. | ||
:*NEHGS Databases: This center has a library subscription to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society web page, [http://www.americanancestors.org www.americanancestors.org]. | :*NEHGS Databases: This center has a library subscription to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society web page, [http://www.americanancestors.org www.americanancestors.org]. | ||
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:*This center has four microfilm readers, three for 35 mm film and one for 16 mm film, two microfiche readers, a film reader/printer, and six computers which provide access to Internet databases and local CD databases. Shared printers and a scanner/copier also connect to the computers. | :*This center has four microfilm readers, three for 35 mm film and one for 16 mm film, two microfiche readers, a film reader/printer, and six computers which provide access to Internet databases and local CD databases. Shared printers and a scanner/copier also connect to the computers. | ||
=== Resources in the Local Area | === Resources in the Local Area === | ||
[ | [https://cccgs.net/ Contra Costa County Genealogical Society] is a non profit local organization that promotes knowledge of, and interest in, genealogy; assists individuals in their own research; and discovers and preserves historical, cultural and genealogical records. | ||
The Antioch Library is a part of the [http://ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] and also contains microfilm records of the Antioch Ledger and Contra Costa Times local newspapers prior to the electronic database of the county library. | The Antioch Library is a part of the [http://ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] and also contains microfilm records of the Antioch Ledger and Contra Costa Times local newspapers prior to the electronic database of the county library. | ||
=== Links === | === Links === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''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. | |||
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br> | |||
[http://www.ccclerkrec.us/connect/site/ Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder] is the governmental source for obtaining copies of vital records in this area. | [http://www.ccclerkrec.us/connect/site/ Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder] is the governmental source for obtaining copies of vital records in this area. | ||
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The [http://www.art4antioch.org/ahs.asp Antioch Historical Society] is located at 1500 W. Fourth Street, Antioch, California. The Library Room contains bound original copies of the Antioch Ledger newspaper from 1931 to 1988. It also contains selected bound originals of city court records, city ledgers, city business license records, and some assessment rolls for periods prior to the early 1930's. The society also has many historical Antioch High School annuals from 1946 to the present time. It has some family history records that have been donated by selected families. | The [http://www.art4antioch.org/ahs.asp Antioch Historical Society] is located at 1500 W. Fourth Street, Antioch, California. The Library Room contains bound original copies of the Antioch Ledger newspaper from 1931 to 1988. It also contains selected bound originals of city court records, city ledgers, city business license records, and some assessment rolls for periods prior to the early 1930's. The society also has many historical Antioch High School annuals from 1946 to the present time. It has some family history records that have been donated by selected families. | ||
The [http://ecchs.net East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum] is located at 3890 Sellers Avenue, Brentwood, California. | The [http://ecchs.net East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum] is located at 3890 Sellers Avenue, Brentwood, California. | ||
The [http://www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond/ Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve] of the East Bay Regional Park District has preserved the history of the five coal mining communities that used to exist in the hills above Antioch and Pittsburg, California. They have published several books and have an online record of those buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery which served those communities. Recently, a detailed history of the families of the area was published entitled ''Rose Hill - A Comprehensive History of a Pioneer Cemetery in the Mount Diablo Coal Field'', by Traci A. Parent, the Supervising Naturalist for the park district. It includes extensive information on not only the persons buried in the cemetery, but on the families of the area. | The [http://www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond/ Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve] of the East Bay Regional Park District has preserved the history of the five coal mining communities that used to exist in the hills above Antioch and Pittsburg, California. They have published several books and have an online record of those buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery which served those communities. Recently, a detailed history of the families of the area was published entitled ''Rose Hill - A Comprehensive History of a Pioneer Cemetery in the Mount Diablo Coal Field'', by Traci A. Parent, the Supervising Naturalist for the park district. It includes extensive information on not only the persons buried in the cemetery, but on the families of the area. | ||
The Contra Costa County Historical Society is located at 724 Escobar Street, Martinez, California. | The [http://www.cocohistory.com/ Contra Costa County Historical Society] is located at 724 Escobar Street, Martinez, California. It is closely affiliated with the Concord California FamilySearch Center. | ||
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The Antioch California FamilySearch Center serves the communities of Antioch, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightson, Oakley and Pittsburg. It is a local FamilySearch center in the broader Bay Area area covered by the Oakland California Large Multi-stake FamilySearch Center.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map:
Address:
- 2350 Jeffery Way, Brentwood, California 94513 United States
- The FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the northwest door of the church building.
- Parking is in the north side parking lot.
- There is a FamilySearch Center sign at the entrance door.
- You may need to ring a bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center during operating hours.
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-925-634-9004 (Call during FamilySearch Center hours.)
E-mail:
- CA_Antioch@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am-1:00p
Holiday Schedule:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Staff meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of each month, 7 pm - 8:30 pm at the FamilySearch center.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: The books, microfilms and microfiche held at this center are being added the the FamilySearch Catalog.
- A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Antioch FamilySearch Center is also available online at:
- Antioch FamilySearch Center Catalog search page
- Bay Area FamilySearch Centers Catalog Search Page
- NOTE : When using the link to the Bay Area FamilySearch Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 FamilySearch centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "Show Copies" tab to see which location has the book, film, microfiche, or CD you are interested in.
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.
- NEHGS Databases: This center has a library subscription to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society web page, www.americanancestors.org.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- This center has four microfilm readers, three for 35 mm film and one for 16 mm film, two microfiche readers, a film reader/printer, and six computers which provide access to Internet databases and local CD databases. Shared printers and a scanner/copier also connect to the computers.
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Contra Costa County Genealogical Society is a non profit local organization that promotes knowledge of, and interest in, genealogy; assists individuals in their own research; and discovers and preserves historical, cultural and genealogical records.
The Antioch Library is a part of the Contra Costa County Library and also contains microfilm records of the Antioch Ledger and Contra Costa Times local newspapers prior to the electronic database of the county library.
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.
Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder is the governmental source for obtaining copies of vital records in this area.
The Pittsburg Historical Society is located at 515 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California. It preserves cultural and historical records of the area including records of genealogical interest.
The Antioch Historical Society is located at 1500 W. Fourth Street, Antioch, California. The Library Room contains bound original copies of the Antioch Ledger newspaper from 1931 to 1988. It also contains selected bound originals of city court records, city ledgers, city business license records, and some assessment rolls for periods prior to the early 1930's. The society also has many historical Antioch High School annuals from 1946 to the present time. It has some family history records that have been donated by selected families.
The East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum is located at 3890 Sellers Avenue, Brentwood, California.
The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve of the East Bay Regional Park District has preserved the history of the five coal mining communities that used to exist in the hills above Antioch and Pittsburg, California. They have published several books and have an online record of those buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery which served those communities. Recently, a detailed history of the families of the area was published entitled Rose Hill - A Comprehensive History of a Pioneer Cemetery in the Mount Diablo Coal Field, by Traci A. Parent, the Supervising Naturalist for the park district. It includes extensive information on not only the persons buried in the cemetery, but on the families of the area.
The Contra Costa County Historical Society is located at 724 Escobar Street, Martinez, California. It is closely affiliated with the Concord California FamilySearch Center.