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Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.

GOOD NEWS

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19. In the center COVID-19 protocol is in effect. Please wear a mask, keep your distance and use a hand sanitizer. After each shift we wipe down the computers and tables with Clorox wipes.

We are located in East Vancouver, we look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!

FamilySearch Center located inside

FamilySearch Center

FamilySearch computer area

FamilySearch Center Family Tree

Contacts, Location and Hours

Location:

Location on Map

Address:

18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States

(entrance to the FamilySearch Center is on the north side of the church building.)

Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the FamilySearch Center entrance.

Phone:

1-360-944-5773

E-mail:

wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net

FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830

FYI: Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Closure Schedule 2023

July 18 - August 17 Summer Break

November 21 - November 28 Thanksgiving break

December 19 - January 2 2023 Christmas / New Year

Classes

Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022

Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

January 13

April 14

July 14

October 13

Center Services

Staff to help with your needs

Asian language including Chinese & Thai - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)

Please call ahead on the consultants shift and make an appointment with the consultant, in order to make sure they will be there the time you want to come into the center. Thank you 360-944-5773

Center Resources

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, including:

The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–Find.galegroup.com
Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–Alexanderstreet.com
American Ancestors- www.Americanancestors.org/

Ancestry.com–Ancestry.com
ArkivDigital Online–Arkivdigital.net
Findmypast–Findmypast.co.uk
1911 British Census (accessed through the Findmypast website)
Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–Fold3.com

Geneanet-geneanet.org

Genealogist-thegenealogist.co.uk
Historic Map Works Library Edition–Proquest.historicmapworks.com/
Kinpoint Premium-Kinpoint.com
Legacy Stories - Legacystories.org
MyHeritage-Library Edition-MyHeritageLibraryEdition

Newspapers.com
Paper Trail–Genealogytoday.com
Puzilla-Puzzilla.org

See this link for more information on these collections.

Hardware and Equipment

10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
Wi-fi access
1 Lexmark Printers
Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account

The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center

Land records
Divorce Indexes
Naturalization records
Wills
Burial records
Cemetery records
Probate
Freedmen’s Bureau
Court Papers
Census
Passenger Lists/Travel Documents
Church Records
Military Records
City Records
Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
Civil Registrations
And more!

Resources in the Local Area

Volunteer at the Center

If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: wa_vancouver@familyhistorymail.org. Typically, consultants volunteer 3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.

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+<big>'''''Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.'''''</big>
-Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington Family History Center! &nbsp;We are located in East Vancouver and look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!<br>
+{{FSCPageNotice}}
-== Center Contacts and Hours  ==
-'''Location Map:'''
+'''GOOD NEWS'''
+The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19.  In the center COVID-19 protocol is in effect. Please wear a mask, keep your distance and use a hand sanitizer. After each shift we wipe down the computers and tables with Clorox wipes.
+''We are located in East Vancouver, we look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!''
+[[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|FamilySearch Center located inside|left|350x350px]]
+[[File:Family History Center 8531.jpg|thumb|FamilySearch Center|center|350x350px]]
+[[File:Family History Computer Room 8533.jpg|thumb|FamilySearch computer area|left|350x350px]]
+[[File:Family History Center Family Tree.JPG|center|thumb|350x350px|FamilySearch Center Family Tree]]
+===Contacts, Location and Hours===
+'''Location:'''
 *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/18300+NE+18th+St,+Vancouver,+WA+98684/@45.6357992,-122.4856113,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495bae0acb141ab:0x190be23419cfa87c Location on Map]
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 '''Address:'''
-*18300 NE 18th St Vancouver WA 98684 United States
+*18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States
-''(entrance to the Family History Center is on the north side of the church building.&nbsp; Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the Family History Center entrance.)''
+''(entrance to the FamilySearch Center is on the north side of the church building.)''
+''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the FamilySearch Center entrance.''
 '''Phone:'''
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 '''E-mail:'''
-*[mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
+*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]
+'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''
+'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
+'''Hours of Operation:'''
+'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
+'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
+'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
+'''Closure Schedule 2023'''
+July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break
-== Open Hours ==
+November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break
-*'''Tuesday:'''  10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
-*'''Wednesday:'''  10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
-*'''Thursday:'''  10:00am-2:00pm
-*'''Saturday:'''  10:00am-2:00pm
-== Holiday Schedule ==
+December 19 - January 2 2023     Christmas / New Year
-'''In 2017, we will be closed in observance of the following holidays:'''
-th of July (July 1 - July 4)<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)
+-----
-== Class Schedule ==
+===Classes===
-==== <u>Learning the Basics Can Be Fun!</u> ====
+'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''
-This small class environment will allow participants to learn basic techniques of Family Search in order to better preserve their family history.  The class will be hands-on, which allows for better learning. We will cover basic information related to Family Search which will allow users to get started researching their family tree.  If you are a beginner, this class is for you.
-'''Class limit:'''  9 participants
+'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
-'''This class will be held twice:'''
+January 13
-Monday, April 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
+April 14
-Thursday, May 4, 2017   6:30pm - 8:00pm
+July 14
-'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
+October 13
-==== <u>Your Family Tree:  How to View, Change, and Add Sources</u> ====
+===Center Services===
-Participants will learn how to use the various viewing features found in FamilySearch Family Tree.  They will also learn how to change information in their Family Tree.  If time permits, we will also discuss how to appropriately add sources to document your ancestor's life and history in Family Tree.
-'''This class will be held:'''
+====Staff to help with your needs ====
+Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)
-Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:30pm - 8:00pm
+'''Please call ahead on the consultants shift and make an appointment with the consultant, in order to make sure they will be there the time you want to come into the center. Thank you   360-944-5773'''
-'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
+===Center Resources===
-== Staff Training Meetings  ==
+====Databases and Software====
-We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.&nbsp; The exception is in July, August, and December.&nbsp;
+'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]&nbsp;'''
-In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:&nbsp; January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8; July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Pioneer Park); September 14; October 12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting).&nbsp;
+<u>'''This  center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium'''</u> '''<u>family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including:</u>'''
-== Center Resources  ==
-==== Collections  ====
+The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com] <br> American Ancestors- www.Americanancestors.org/
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
+Ancestry.com–[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]<br> ArkivDigital Online–[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ Arkivdigital.net]<br> Findmypast–[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast.co.uk]<br> 1911 British Census (accessed through the Findmypast website)<br> Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com]
-:*We have a large number of microfilm containing images of WA birth and death Certificates.
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+Geneanet-geneanet.org
-'''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; 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, including:
+Genealogist-thegenealogist.co.uk<br> Historic Map Works Library Edition–[http://www.proquest.historicmapworks.com/ Proquest.historicmapworks.com/]<br> Kinpoint Premium-[https://kinpoint.com Kinpoint.com]<br> Legacy Stories - [https://www.legacystories.org/about/familysearch-tutorials Legacystories.org]<br> MyHeritage-Library Edition-[http://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research MyHeritageLibraryEdition]
-The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Access Newspaper Archives–[http://www.newspaperarchive.com Newspaperarchive.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com]<br> Ancestry.com–[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]<br> ArkivDigital Online–[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ Arkivdigital.net]<br> Find My Past–[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast.co.uk]<br> 1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)<br> Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com]<br> Historic Map Works Library Edition–[http://www.proquest.historicmapworks.com/ Proquest.historicmapworks.com/]<br> Kinpoint Premium-[https://kinpoint.com Kinpoint.com]<br> Legacy Stories - [https://www.legacystories.org/about/familysearch-tutorials Legacystories.org]<br> MyHeritage-Library Edition-[http://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research MyHeritageLibraryEdition]<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> ProQuest Obituary Listings-[http://obituaries.proquest.com/obitsweb/obits/do/home Obituaries.proquest.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br> World Vital Records–[https://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Worldvitalrecords.com]
+Newspapers.com<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br>
-See [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Free-premium-family-history-websites-available-in-the-Family-History-Center-Portal-1381815050504&lang=en this link] for more information on these collections.
+See [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-genealogy-websites-are-available-in-family-history-centers this link] for more information on these collections.
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-*8 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
+* 10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
-*Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
+*Wi-fi access
-*Wi-fi access
+*1 Lexmark Printers
-*7 microfilm readers
+*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
-*2 microfiche readers
-*3 Lexmark printers
-*Photo/document scanner for use with Family Search
-*1 HP color printer
-*1 Flatbed scanner<br>
-== Center Services  ==
+'''The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center'''
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
+*Land records
+*Divorce Indexes
+*Naturalization records
+*Wills
+*Burial records
+*Cemetery records
+*Probate
+*Freedmen’s Bureau
+*Court Papers
+*Census
+*Passenger Lists/Travel Documents
+*Church Records
+*Military Records
+*City Records
+*Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
+*Civil Registrations
+*And more!
-<br>
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-== Resources in the Local Area  ==
-'''Clark County Genealogical Society:'''  http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
-'''Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources:'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy
+*[http://www.ccgs-wa.org/ Clark County Genealogical Society]
+*[http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources]
-== Links ==
-'''RootsTech 2017 Links:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2017
-'''RootsTech 2016 Video Archive:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/videos
+===Volunteer at the Center===
-== Volunteer at the Center  ==
+If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@familyhistorymail.org wa_vancouver@familyhistorymail.org]. Typically, consultants volunteer 3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.
-If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]  Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.<br>
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]