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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;''''' ==
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[[File:Family History Center 8531.jpg|thumb|Family History Center|center|350x350px]]
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[[File:Family History Computer Room 8533.jpg|thumb|Family History computer area|left|350x350px]]
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=='''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]
*[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:'''  
'''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:'''  
'''Phone:'''  
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'''E-mail:'''  
'''E-mail:'''  


*wa_vancouver[mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net @ldsmail.net]
*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]


== '''FYI:  Due to inclement weather follows Evergreen school district''' ==
'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''


== '''Hours of Operation''' ==
'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
'''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
'''Hours of Operation:'''


'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm  


'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m
'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm


== '''Closure Schedule 2018''' ==
'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


June 29 -                      July 4 -                        Independence Day
'''Closure Schedule 2023'''


July 23 -                         August 6 -                    Summer Break
July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break


August 17 -                   August 20 -                  Annual FHC Picnic
November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break


August 31 -                   September 3 -              Labor Day
December 19 - January 2 2023    Christmas / New Year 


October 5 -                     October 8 -                 General Conference
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November 21 -              November 26 -            Thanksgiving
===Classes===


December 21 -              January 1, 2019 -        Christmas/New Years
'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''


== '''Classes Offered, Patrons Welcomed''' (''Classes are '''free''' of charge'') ==
'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''


===== '''''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.''''' =====
January 13  
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Month'''
|'''Date'''
|'''Time'''
|'''Class description''' 
|'''Skill Level'''
|'''Class Standard''' 
|-
|June
|Thurs. 7
|6:60 PM
|'''VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR YOU AS AN ELDER:'''


This will be two weeks of one-on-one training for 
April 14 


you at your level of experience. This class will 
July 14  


help you in your responsibilities to family history 
October 13 


in your ward. 
===Center Services===
 
|Individualized  
|Training
|-
|June
|Mon. 18
|10:30 AM
|'''SOURCES:  HOW TO TRACK THEM DOWN'''
|Advanced                        
|
* You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
* You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
* Learning to use Wiki 
* Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.
|-
|June
|Thurs. 21
|6:30 PM
|'''WHAT DOES "MY HERITAGE" OFFER?'''
Why was this site chosen as a partner?  Learn


research strategies for finding online records and
====Staff to help with your needs ====
Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)


how to attach these records to FamilySearch.
'''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'''  
|Advanced                  
|
* You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
* You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
* Learning to use Wiki 
* Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.
|-
|June
|Thurs. 28
|6:30 PM
|'''WHAT DOES “MY HERITAGE” OFFER?'''


Why was this site chosen as a partner?  Learn
===Center Resources===


research strategies for finding online records and  
====Databases and Software====


how to attach these records to FamilySearch.
'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]&nbsp;'''
|Advanced                        
|
* You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
* You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
* Learning to use Wiki 
* Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.
|}
'''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]
<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>'''


_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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/


== '''<u>''Handouts from classes being taught during 2018''</u>''' Check back after classes are taught.   ==
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]
== Will be posted for a month after the month of the class.   ==


=== '''Wiki Class— June 2018''' ===
Geneanet-geneanet.org
== '''Staff Meeting/Training Dates''' ==
'''Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00pm except July, August and December'''


June 14, Sources, finding/understanding many types of records taught by Cheri Greear and Alice Allen
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]


(July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence. September 13, October 11, November 8,  (December no Staff Mtg.)
Newspapers.com<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br>


== '''Why Temple and Family History Center Services / Resources''' ==
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. 


==== '''Staff research specialties''' ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


==== Staff to help with your needs ====
* 10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
Click on link below to access details.
*Wi-fi access
*1 Lexmark Printers
*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account


=== '''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; ===
'''The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center'''


=== <u>'''''This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives''''' ''free access in the center to premium''</u> ===
*Land records
 
*Divorce Indexes
=== <u>'''''family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including''':''</u> ===
*Naturalization records
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]
*Wills
 
*Burial records
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. 
*Cemetery records
 
*Probate
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
*Freedmen’s Bureau
 
*Court Papers
*10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
*Census
*Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
*Passenger Lists/Travel Documents
*Wi-fi access
*Church Records
*3 Lexmark printers
*Military Records
*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
*City Records
*1 HP color printer
*Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
*1 Flatbed scanner
*Civil Registrations
*And more!


'''The following kinds of records are available in the Family History Center'''
===Resources in the Local Area===
* 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''' ==
*[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 2018 Online Streaming Sessions:  https://www.rootstech.org/
** 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.


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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[edit | edit source]

Location:

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:

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Staff to help with your needs[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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, 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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.

FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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