Vancouver Washington FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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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[edit | edit source]

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[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.

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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, we 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:Family History Center Family Tree.JPG|center|thumb|350x350px|Family History Center Family Tree]]
-=='''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:'''
-*18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States
+'''GOOD NEWS'''
-''(entrance to the Family History Center is on the north side of the church building.)''
+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.
-''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the Family History Center entrance.''
+''We are located in East Vancouver, we look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!''
-'''Phone:'''
+[[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|FamilySearch Center located inside|left|350x350px]]
-*'''1-360-944-5773'''
+[[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]]
-'''E-mail:'''
-*wa_vancouver[mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net @ldsmail.net]
-== '''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FHC follows the Evergreen School District schedule''' ==
-== '''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
+===Contacts, Location and Hours===
-'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
+'''Location:'''
-'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
+*[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]
-== '''Closure Schedule 2019''' ==
+'''Address:'''
-April 5 -                              April 9 -                        General Conference
+*18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States
-July 4 -                               July 6 -                         Independence Day
+''(entrance to the FamilySearch Center is on the north side of the church building.)''
-July 28 -                             August 13 -                  Summer Break
+''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the FamilySearch Center entrance.''
-August 16 -                        August 20 -                   Annual FHC Picnic
+'''Phone:'''
-August 30 -                        September 3 -               Labor Day
+*'''1-360-944-5773'''
-October 4 -                         October 8 -                   General Conference
+'''E-mail:'''
-October 31 (evening) -       November 2 -               Halloween
+*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]
-November 22 -                   December 3 -              Thanksgiving
+'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''
-December 22 -                   January 3, 2020           Christmas / New Years
+'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
-== '''2019 Classes Offered, Patrons Welcomed'''  (''Classes are '''free''' of charge'') ==
+'''Hours of Operation:'''
-===== '''''Please check back often to see what new classes are being offered in the Family History Center.  Classes will be offered each month with the exception of July, August, December.''''' =====
+'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''<u>APRIL CLASSES</u>'''
+'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''Thursday Evening 6:30 - 8:00'''
+'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''''April 18 -'''''  '''The Value of Census Records -''' Searching Census records will provide you with insight into the life events of American citizens.
+'''Closure Schedule 2023'''
-United States census records can reveal more of your family history than you may think.  Learn where your relatives lived and with whom, about their work
+July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break
-and schooling, when immigrant ancestors arrived in the US and more.
+November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break
-'''Monday Morning 10:30 - 12:00'''
+December 19 - January 2 2023     Christmas / New Year
-'''''April 22 -  The Value of Census Records -''''' ''Searching Census records will provide you with insight into the life events of American citizens.''
+-----
-''United States census records can reveal more of your family history than you may think.  Learn where your relatives lived and with whom, about their work''
+===Classes===
-''and schooling, when immigrant ancestors arrived in the US and more.''
+'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''
-'''<u>MAY CLASSES</u>'''
+'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
-'''Thursday Evening 6:30 - 8:00'''
+January 13
-'''''May 16 - The Value of Newspapers and Obituary's'' -'''  Learn about using Newspapers and Obituary's to gather information about your families.
+April 14
-'''''May 23 -  Learning How to do Basic Research - Part 1 -''''' You will learn different ways to start your family research. This is a two part class
+July 14
-'''''May 30 -  Learning How to do Basic Research - Part 2 -''''' Second part of learning how to do research for family information.
+October 13
-'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.'''
+===Center Services===
-'''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>
+====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'''
-== '''Staff Meeting/Training Dates''' ==
-'''Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00 pm July, August and December'''
-Staff Meetings:  May 9, June 13 (July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence.
+===Center Resources===
-September 12,  October 10,  November 14,  (December no Staff Mtg.)
+====Databases and Software====
-== '''Temple and Family History Center Services / Resources''' ==
+'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]&nbsp;'''
-==== Staff to help with your needs - ====
+<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>'''
-Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)
-German Language  - Ron Lowder - Tuesday evening shift and John Mertlich - Wednesday morning shift.
+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/
-Japanese and Swedish language  - Alyse Collins - Wednesday evening shift.
+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]
-Spanish language  - Cheri Greear - Tuesday morning shift.
+Geneanet-geneanet.org
-Swedish & Norwegian languages  - April Sokolowsky - Tuesday morning shift.
+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]
-'''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'''
+Newspapers.com<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br>
-=== '''[[FHC Portal]]&nbsp;''' ===
+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>'''''This center has access to the Family History 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> ===
+====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]
-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.
+* 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
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+'''The following kinds of records are available in the FamilySearch Center'''
-*10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
+*Land records
-*Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
+*Divorce Indexes
-*Wi-fi access
+*Naturalization records
-*3 Lexmark printers
+*Wills
-*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
+*Burial records
-*1 HP color printer
+*Cemetery records
-*1 Flatbed scanner
+*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!
-'''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.
-[[Category:Washington Family History Centers]]
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]