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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:'''   ==
-*[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:'''
+'''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!''
-*18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States
+[[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|FamilySearch Center located inside|left|350x350px]]
-''(entrance to the Family History Center is on the north side of the church building.)''
+[[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]]
-''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the Family History Center entrance.''
-'''Phone:'''
-*'''1-360-944-5773'''
-'''E-mail:'''
-*wa_vancouver[mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net @ldsmail.net]
+===Contacts, Location and Hours===
-== '''FYI:  Due to inclement weather follows Evergreen school district''' ==
+'''Location:'''
-== '''Hours of Operation''' ==
+*[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]
-'''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
+'''Address:'''
-'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
+*18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States
-'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m
+''(entrance to the FamilySearch Center is on the north side of the church building.)''
-== '''Closure Schedule 2018''' ==
+''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the FamilySearch Center entrance.''
-June 29 -                       July 4 -                         Independence Day
+'''Phone:'''
-July 23 -                         August 6 -                    Summer Break
+*'''1-360-944-5773'''
-August 17 -                    August 20 -                  Annual FHC Picnic
+'''E-mail:'''
-August 31 -                    September 3 -              Labor Day
+*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]
-October 5 -                     October 8 -                  General Conference
+'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''
-November 21 -               November 26 -            Thanksgiving
+'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
-December 21 -               January 1, 2019 -         Christmas/New Years
+'''Hours of Operation:'''
-== '''Classes Offered, Patrons Welcomed'''  (''Classes are '''free''' of charge'') ==
+'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 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.''''' =====
+'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''PLEASE NOTE''':  <u>All Monday classes are from 10:30 - 12:00 and Thursday classes are 6:30 - 8:00</u>
-'''September:'''
+'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-Sep 17, Monday, Using Apps to find, connect, organize, and explore your family.  This is a class you don't want to miss.  It is worth your time.
+'''Closure Schedule 2023'''
-Sep. 20, Thursday, All about memories.  Memories is what helps us "Discover, Gather & Connect".  Besides,this is the most simple and fun part of doing Family History.  Come join us!
+July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break
-Sep. 27, Thursday.  This is a repeat of the Sep. 20 class.
+November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break
-'''October:'''
+December 19 - January 2 2023     Christmas / New Year
-Oct. 15, Monday, Doing Family History using Google, Wildcards, unusual records and 70% of unindexed records in Family Search.
+-----
-Oct. 18, Thursday, Find My Past.  Why use this site?, how easy is it? and how do you get the information to Family Search?
+===Classes===
-Oct. 25, Thursday, This is a repeat of the Oct. 18 class.
+'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''
-'''November:'''
+'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
-Nov. 12, Monday, Tips for searching religious records and the value for you in doing your family history
+January 13
-Nov. 15, Thursday, Learn to use American Ancestors, What are their strong points?  and how do you move information to Family Search?
+April 14
-Nov. 29, Thursday, This is a repeat of the Nov. 15 class.
+July 14
-'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.'''
+October 13
-'''To Register:'''  <u>Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]</u>
+===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)
-== '''<u>''Handouts from classes being taught during 2018''</u>''' Check back after classes are taught.   ==
+'''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'''
-===== '''''Will be posted for one month after the month of the class.''''' =====
+===Center Resources===
-== '''Staff Meeting/Training Dates''' ==
-'''Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00pm except July, August and December'''
-(July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence.
+====Databases and Software====
-Staff Meetings:  September 13, October 11, November 8,  (December no Staff Mtg.)
+'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]&nbsp;'''
-== '''Temple and Family History Center Services / Resources''' ==
+<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>'''
-==== '''Staff research specialties''' ====
+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/
-==== Staff to help with your needs ====
+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]
-Click on link below to access details.
-=== '''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; ===
+Geneanet-geneanet.org
-=== <u>'''''This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives''''' ''free access in the center to premium''</u> ===
+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]
-=== <u>'''''family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including''':''</u> ===
+Newspapers.com<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br>
-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]
-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====
-*10 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
-*3 Lexmark printers
 *Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
-*1 HP color printer
-*1 Flatbed scanner
-'''The following kinds of records are available in the Family History Center'''
+'''The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center'''
-* Land records
-* Divorce Indexes
+*Land records
-* Naturalization records
+*Divorce Indexes
-* Wills
+*Naturalization records
-* Burial records
+*Wills
-* Cemetery records
+*Burial records
-* Probate
+*Cemetery records
-* Freedmen’s Bureau
+*Probate
-* Court Papers
+*Freedmen’s Bureau
-* Census
+*Court Papers
-* Passenger Lists/Travel Documents
+*Census
-* Church Records
+*Passenger Lists/Travel Documents
-* Military Records
+*Church Records
-* City Records
+*Military Records
-* Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
+*City Records
-* Civil Registrations
+*Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
-* And more!
+*Civil Registrations
+*And more!
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-== '''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.
-[[Category:Washington Family History Centers]]
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]