Vancouver Washington FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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:

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>
-'''************* ATTENTION ******** ATTENTION ********* ATTENTION ********'''
-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19. In support of the recent direction from the Church leadership to temporarily postpone all public gatherings, the Vancouver East Stake leadership has decided to also temporarily close the Vancouver Washington Family History Center until further notice. Specific questions may be referred to Family History Center Co-Directors and staff either by phone or email:
+{{FSCPageNotice}}
-Phone: 1-360-944-5773
-Email: [mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]
-==''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]]
+'''GOOD NEWS'''
-[[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]]
+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.
-=='''Location Map:'''==
+''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]
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 *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:'''
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 *[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net]
-====='''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''=====
+'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830'''
-=='''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FHC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''==
+'''FYI:  Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule'''
-=='''Hours of Operation'''==
+'''Hours of Operation:'''
-'''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
+'''Tuesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''Thursday:'''  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
+'''Wednesday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-=='''Closure Schedule 2021'''==
+'''Thursday:'''  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-'''The Vancouver Washington Family History Center is CLOSED until further notice'''
+'''Closure Schedule 2023'''
-=='''2021 Classes Offered at the Family History Center''' (''Classes are '''free''' of charge'')==
+July 18 - August 17                      Summer Break
-====='''All Classes are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Family History Center 7 - 8 pm.'''=====
+November 21 - November 28        Thanksgiving break
-====='''''No sign ups are needed.'''''=====
+December 19 - January 2 2023     Christmas / New Year
-_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
+-----
-=='''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2021'''==
-'''Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00 pm Except  June, July, August and December'''
-January 9
+===Classes===
-February 13
+'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022'''
-March 12
+'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm'''
-April 9
+January 13
-May 14 - Staff Appreciation Night
+April 14
-June, July, & August - No Staff Meeting
+July 14
-September 10
+October 13
-October 8
+===Center Services===
-November 12
+====Staff to help with your needs ====
+Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)
-December - No Staff Meeting
+'''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'''
-=='''Temple and Family History Center Services / Resources'''==
+===Center Resources===
-====Staff to help with your needs -====
+====Databases and Software====
-Asian language including Chinese & Thai  - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules)
-German Language  -  John Mertlich - Wednesday morning shift.
+'''[[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://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-genealogy-websites-are-available-in-family-history-centers this link] for more information on these collections.
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 ====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
-*2 Lexmark Printers
+*1 Lexmark Printers
 *Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account
-'''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
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 *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@familyhistorymail.org wa_vancouver@familyhistorymail.org]
+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 3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.    <br>
-[[Category:Washington Family History Centers]]
+[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]]