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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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-= '''''Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington Family History Center.''''' =
+<big>'''''Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.'''''</big>
-== ''We are located in East Vancouver, look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!'''&nbsp;''''' ==
-[[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|Family History Center located inside|left|350x350px]]
-[[File:Family History Center 8531.jpg|thumb|Family History Center|center|350x350px]]
+{{FSCPageNotice}}
-[[File:Family History Computer Room 8533.jpg|thumb|Family History computer area|left|350x350px]]
-[[File:FHC Sign In 8530.jpg|thumb|Welcome to Family History Center |center|350x350px]]
-=='''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]
 '''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;''
+''(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 Family History Center entrance.''
+''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]
-== '''Hours of Operation'''  ==
-'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
-'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
-'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
-'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m
-== '''Closure Schedule 2018''' ==
-March 30 -                      April 2 -                        General Conference
+'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''
-June 29 -                       July 4 -                         Independence Day
+'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
-July 23 -                         August 6 -                    Summer Break
+'''Hours of Operation:'''
-August 17 -                    August 20 -                  Annual FHC Picnic
+'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-August 31 -                    September 3 -              Labor Day
+'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-October 5 -                     October 8 -                  General Conference
+'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-November 21 -               November 26 -            Thanksgiving
+'''Closure Schedule 2023'''
-December 21 -               January 1, 2019 -         Christmas/New Years
+July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break
-== '''''Classes Offered, Patrons Welcomed'''  (''Classes are free of charge) ==
+November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break
-===== '''''Two consecutive months will be displayed.  Please check back often for updates.  Classes will be offered each month with the exception of July, August, December, (no class) March, May (are by assignment only)''''' =====
+December 19 - January 2 2023     Christmas / New Year
-{| class="wikitable"
-|'''Month'''
-|'''Date'''
-|'''Time'''
-|'''Class description'''
-|'''Skill Level'''
-|'''Class Standard'''
-|-
-|January
-|Mon. 15
-|10:30 AM
-|'''THE BEGINNING, A VERY GOOD PLACE TO START:'''
-If you have done nothing or very little in family history this is the class for you. This class will answer your basic questions.
+-----
-Get started now.
+===Classes===
-|Beginner
-|
-* You have nothing in FamilySearch. org
-* You have less than four generations that you have entered.
-* This class will help you learn to use basic skills in family search
-|-
-|January
-|Thurs. 18
-|6:30 PM
-|'''THE BEGINNING, A VERY GOOD PLACE TO START:'''
-If you have done nothing or very little in family history this is the class for you. This class will answer your basic questions.
+'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''
-Get started now.
+'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
-|Beginner
-|
-* You have nothing in FamilySearch. org
-* You have less than four generations that you have entered.
-* This class will help you learn to use basic skills in family search
-|-
-|January
-|Thurs. 25
-|6:30 PM
-|'''HOW TO NAVIGATE TOWARD YOUR DESTINATION:'''
-You understand the basics but have questions, such as:  why and how do I standardize, how do I add and edit information and
+January 13
-more.
+April 14
-|Intermediate Beginner
-|
-* You have four generations that you entered.
-* You will learn to navigate Family Search detail page and other basic information
-* You understand the 110 rule and its importance.
-|-
-|February
-|Thurs. 15
-|6:30 PM
-|'''LET US GIVE YOU A HINT:'''
-Hints are easy to find and have great value in sourcing your Information.  Learn to use them as you get names ready for
+July 14
-the temple.
+October 13
-|Intermediate
-|
-* You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner and Advanced Beginner requirements.
-* Finding sources by using Family Search, hints, census records, green temples, Descendancy, etc. Find resolve duplicates.
-|-
-|February
-|Thurs. 22
-|6:30 PM
-|'''LET US GIVE YOU A HINT:'''
-Hints are easy to find and have great value in sourcing your Information.  Learn to use them as you get names ready for
+===Center Services===
-the temple.
+====Staff to help with your needs ====
-|Intermediate
+Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)
-|
-* You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner and Advanced Beginner requirements.
-* Finding sources by using Family Search, hints, census records, green temples, Descendancy, etc. Find resolve duplicates.
-|}
-'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.'''
-'''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
+'''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===
-== '''<u>''Handouts from classes being taught during 2018''</u>'''  ==
+====Databases and Software====
-Check back after classes are taught.
-== '''Staff Meeting/Training Dates'''  ==
+'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]&nbsp;'''
-'''Held 2nd Thursday each month with exceptions listed below.  6:30- 8:00PM'''
-January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July, August (no Staff Mtg.), August 18, Saturday annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence.
+<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>'''
-September 13, October 11, November 8.
+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/
-== '''Center Services / Resources''' ==
+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]
-==== '''Staff research specialties''' ====
+Geneanet-geneanet.org
-==== Staff to help with your needs ====
+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 following kinds of records are available in the Family History 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!
-== '''Collections''' ==
+Newspapers.com<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br>
-==== Databases and Software  ====
-'''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; <u>'''This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium'''</u>
+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.
-<u>'''family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including''':</u>
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-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]
+* 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
-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.
+'''The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center'''
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+*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!
-*10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-*Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
-*Wi-fi access
-*3 Lexmark printers
-*Photo/document scanner, sent directly to your family search account
-*1 HP color printer
-*1 Flatbed scanner
-== '''Resources in the Local Area''' ==
+*[http://www.ccgs-wa.org/ Clark County Genealogical Society]
-** Clark County Genealogical Society''':'''  http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
+*[http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources]
-** Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources''':'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy
-== '''Helpful Learning information''' ==
-** 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@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
-** Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.    <br>
+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.
-[[Category:Washington Family History Centers]]
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]