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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]]
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[[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:'''==
 
 
'''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]
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*18300 NE 18th Street 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.)''  
''(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, the FHC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''==
'''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:''' 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


'''Wednesday:''' 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
'''Hours of Operation:'''


'''Thursday:'''  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm  


=='''Closure Schedule 2019'''==
'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


July 28 - Reopens August 13 with New Operating Hours
'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Closes November 26 - Reopens December 3 -  Thanksgiving
'''Closure Schedule 2023'''


Closes December 24 - Reopens Jan 7 2020  -  Christmas / New Years
July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break


=='''2020 Classes Offered at the Family History Center''' (''Classes are '''free''' of charge'')==
November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break


====All classes will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Family History Center from 7 - 8 pm.  ====
December 19 - January 2 2023    Christmas / New Year  
====''No sign ups are needed.''====
'''January 16'''  -  '''Learning How to Index''' - This class will be taught by Sheri Van Epps, our Stake Indexing Consultant.


'''February 20'''  - '''How to Use our Mobile Phones with Family Search''' - Our FHC Director, Joe Carluccio, will be leading this class.
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'''March 19'''  -  '''What to do with Hints and Resources''' - Alice Allen and Cheri Greear will be instructing us on this subject.
===Classes===


'''April 16''' -  '''What's New in Family Search -'''  Alyse Collins will be updating us on new things in Family Search.
'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''


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'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
=='''Staff Meeting/Training Dates'''==
'''Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00 pm Except July, August and December'''


September 12
January 13 


October 10
April 14 


November 14  
July 14


December - No Staff Mtg.
October 13 


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


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


German Language  - John Mertlich - Wednesday morning shift.
'''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]]&nbsp;'''


Japanese and Swedish language  - Alyse Collins - Wednesday evening shift.
<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>'''


Spanish language  - Cheri Greear - Tuesday 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/


Swedish & Norwegian languages  - April Sokolowsky - Tuesday morning 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]


'''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''' 
Geneanet-geneanet.org


==='''[[FHC Portal]]&nbsp;'''===
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>'''''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>===
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
*3 Lexmark printers
*1 Lexmark Printers
*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
*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
*Land records
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*And more!
*And more!


=='''Resources in the Local Area'''==
===Resources in the Local Area===
 
**Clark County Genealogical Society''':'''  http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
**Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources''':'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy


=='''Helpful Learning information'''==
*[http://www.ccgs-wa.org/ Clark County Genealogical Society]
*[http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources]


*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]
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.  
**Typically, consultants volunteer between 2 -3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.   <br>


[[Category:Washington Family History Centers]]
[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 4 May 2024

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:

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.