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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

The Modesto California North FamilySearch Center has been very popular with local family history researchers since opening it's doors in the spring of 1986. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history!

Address and Location Map:

4300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356-9767
Location Map
We are located in the building on the NorthEast corner and have ADA-compatible access. Entrance is on the backside of the building on the North. Push Door bell and we will answer and open the door. The Center is half way down the hall on the left. Ample free parking is available.
Please note that this is not a FamilySearch Center mailing address

FamilySearch Center Contact Info:

Phone for Ray Bingham, Director - 209-402-2268
eMail: CA_ModestoNorth@familyhistorymail.org
Modesto North Family History Directors: Ray and Dora Bingham

Open Hours:

Tuesday:10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
Thursday:10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm

For a reservation appointment for special Individual or Group use of facilities and resources, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center in advance at (1-209-545-4814.)

2018 Closures Scheduled:

Closed Thanksgiving week: November 18th thru 24th.
Closed for Christmas: December 16th thru 29th.
Closed for New Years: January 1st 2019.

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours:

Premium Online Websites at FSC:

FREE - FamilySearch

The Family Search web site records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including census, birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more.

FREE Premium Sites thru Portal:

The local FamilySearch Library also provides FREE use of numerous family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit our local library to see a listing of the available sites and utilize, free of charge, these resources. Shown below are many popular ones.

Ancestry.com,
Footnote.com,
My Heritage
Findmypast,
American Ancestors
Godfrey Memorial Library,
Heritage Quest Online,
19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive,
Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War,
The Genealogist,
Historical Map Works Library Edition,
World Vital Records, and much more.

We have 18 Temple and Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and many specialize in different areas of research.

Hardware and Equipment:

4 Patron Computers.
2 Printers - Black/White
WiFi High Speed Internet access through out building
Conference table for personal computer setup

FamilySearch Affiliate Sites that Add to the Magic :(FREE)

Relative Finder - Check here to discover how you are related the Famous and Infamous locally and around the world. It's a Small World!
Create Fan / Tree Seek - Take a few minutes and see your family in a 9 Generation Colored Fan Chart, 9 Generation B/W Pedigree Chart and much more!
Puzzilla.org - If numbers and kalidascopes amaze you, yourf first visit to this site will have you mesmerized as you see your direct ancestors lined up for 12 generations and then their descendants come spinning back towards you!
Grandma's Pie - A visit here will help you visualize where your ancestors came from around the globe. You'll be surprised at the relatives you have in unfamiliar lands!
History Lines - This program will bring to life the history of a family member and show the world they lived in during their lifetime. And yes you can add and edit your stories into the mix!
Find A Record - This is the fastest way to analyze your tree and help you find the missing and incorrect information. Then it takes you directly to the FamilySearch record for your review and input!
Master Story Interview Questions - Download this 4 page pdf file, print and take with you whenever you visit family. You will end up with the most amazing family stories to upload to your memories folder!

Staff Training Meetings:

4th Wednesday of each month @ 7:00pm. All Staff, Librarians and Volunteers are invited to attend the FamilySearch Center staff trainings.

Links

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.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

Volunteer at the Center:

Do you want to learn more about doing family history? We will teach you how to help yourself while we teach you to help others. We encourage you to do your own research when not assisting patrons.
Would you like to serve a full or part time mission but need to stay close to home? Come join us at the FSC where you can meet many new people and help them find their ancestors.
Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced, Use 'em or lose 'em.

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-The '''Modesto California North Family History Center''' has been very popular with local family history researchers since opening it's doors in the spring of 1986. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history!
+The '''Modesto California North FamilySearch Center''' has been very popular with local family history researchers since opening it's doors in the spring of 1986. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history!
-=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
-'''Address and Location Map:'''
+===Address and Location Map:===
 *4300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA  95356-9767
 *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B042'08.9%22N+121%C2%B002'55.5%22W/@37.7021799,-121.0491744,226m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 Location Map]
 *We are located in the building on the NorthEast corner and have '''ADA-compatible access'''. Entrance is on the backside of the building on the North. Push Door bell and we will answer and open the door. The Center is half way down the hall on the left. Ample free parking is available.
-*Please note that this is not a Family History Center mailing address
+*Please note that this is not a FamilySearch Center mailing address
-'''Family History Center Contact Info:'''
+===FamilySearch Center Contact Info:===
-*'''Phone at TFH Consultant Center - 209-545-4814'''
+*'''Phone for Ray Bingham, Director - 209-402-2268'''
-*'''eMail:''' CA_ModestoNorth@ldsmail.net
+*'''eMail:''' CA_ModestoNorth@familyhistorymail.org
-*'''Modesto North Family History Directors:''' Douglas and Martha Patten
+*'''Modesto North Family History Directors:''' Ray and Dora Bingham
-'''Open Hours:'''
+===Open Hours:===
 *'''Tuesday:'''10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
 *'''Thursday:'''10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
-'''2018 Closures Scheduled:'''
+[[File:Class Schedule.jpg|thumb|250x250px]]
-* '''Closed Thanksgiving week:''' November 18th thru 24th.
+For a reservation appointment for special Individual or Group use of facilities and resources, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center in advance at (1-209-545-4814.)
-* '''Closed for Christmas:''' December 16th thru 29th.
-* '''Closed for New Years:''' January 1st 2019
-----
+===2018 Closures Scheduled:===
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+*'''Closed Thanksgiving week:''' November 18th thru 24th.
+*'''Closed for Christmas:''' December 16th thru 29th.
+*'''Closed for New Years:''' January 1st 2019.
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+'''We occasionally close''' unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours:
+----
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+===Premium Online Websites at FSC: ===
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+===='''FREE -''' [https://www.familysearch.org/ '''FamilySearch'''] ====
+The Family Search web site records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including census, birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more.
-----
+===='''FREE Premium Sites thru Portal:'''====
+The local FamilySearch Library also provides FREE use of numerous family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit our local library to see a listing of the available sites and utilize, free of charge, these resources. Shown below are many popular ones.
-=== Center Resources  ===
+*Ancestry.com,
+*Footnote.com,
+*My Heritage
+*Findmypast,
+*American Ancestors
+*Godfrey Memorial Library,
+*Heritage Quest Online,
+*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive,
+*Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War,
+*The Genealogist,
+*Historical Map Works Library Edition,
+*World Vital Records, and much more.<br>
-==== Collections  ====
+We have 18 Temple and Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and many specialize in different areas of research.
+===Hardware and Equipment:===
+*4 Patron Computers.
+*2 Printers - Black/White
+*WiFi High Speed Internet access through out building
+*Conference table for personal computer setup
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+===FamilySearch Affiliate Sites that Add to the Magic :(FREE)===
-:*'''[[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. ''
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+*'''[https://relativefinder.org Relative Finder]''' - Check here to discover how you are related the Famous and Infamous locally and around the world. It's a Small World!
+*[https://treeseek.com/ '''Create Fan / Tree Seek'''] - Take a few minutes and see your family in a 9 Generation Colored Fan Chart, 9 Generation B/W Pedigree Chart and much more!
+*[https://puzzilla.org/ '''Puzzilla.org'''] - If numbers and kalidascopes amaze you, yourf first visit to this site will have you mesmerized as you see your direct ancestors lined up for 12 generations and then their descendants come spinning back towards you!
+*[http://grandmas-pie.fhtl.byu.edu/ '''Grandma's Pie'''] - A visit here will help you visualize where your ancestors came from around the globe. You'll be surprised at the relatives you have in unfamiliar lands!
+*[https://historylines.com/ '''History Lines'''] - This program will bring to life the history of a family member and show the world they lived in during their lifetime. And yes you can add and edit your stories into the mix!
+*[https://www.findarecord.com/en/ '''Find A Record'''] - This is the fastest way to analyze your tree and help you find the missing and incorrect information. Then it takes you directly to the FamilySearch record for your review and input!
+*[http://funinfamilyhistory.com/docs/InterviewQuestions-FamilyHistoryStoryTeller_UpdateQuestions.pdf '''Master Story Interview Questions'''] - Download this 4 page pdf file, print and take with you whenever you visit family. You will end up with the most amazing family stories to upload to your memories folder!
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-=== Center Services  ===
+===Staff Training Meetings:===
+th Wednesday of each month @ 7:00pm. All Staff, Librarians and Volunteers  are invited to attend the FamilySearch Center staff trainings.
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
 ----
-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+===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>
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-=== Links  ===
+===Volunteer at the Center:===
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: 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.
-{{Click|File:OGR's by location2.png|Online Genealogy Records by Location|200px}}<br>
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-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+*Do you want to learn more about doing family history? We will teach you how to help yourself while we teach you to help others. We encourage you to do your own research when not assisting patrons.
+*Would you like to serve a full or part time mission but need to stay close to home? Come join us at the FSC where you can meet many new people and help them find their ancestors.
+*Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced, Use 'em or lose 'em.
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