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<big>'''''Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.'''''</big> | |||
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'''GOOD NEWS''' | '''GOOD NEWS''' | ||
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19. | 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 | ''(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 | ''Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the FamilySearch Center entrance.'' | ||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
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*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net] | *[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net 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 | '''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
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'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | '''Thursday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
'''Closure Schedule 2023''' | |||
July 18 - August 17 Summer Break | |||
November | November 21 - November 28 Thanksgiving break | ||
December | December 19 - January 2 2023 Christmas / New Year | ||
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=== | ===Classes=== | ||
'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022''' | |||
'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm''' | |||
'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from | |||
January 13 | |||
April 14 | |||
July 14 | |||
====Staff to help with your needs | 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) | 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]] ''' | ||
<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>''' | |||
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/ | 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/ | ||
Ancestry.com–[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]<br> ArkivDigital Online–[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ Arkivdigital.net]<br> | 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] | ||
Geneanet-geneanet.org | Geneanet-geneanet.org | ||
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====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 | ||
*Wi-fi access | *Wi-fi access | ||
* | *1 Lexmark Printers | ||
*Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account | *Photo/document scanner, sends directly to your family search account | ||
'''The following kinds of records are available in the | '''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=== | ||
*[http://www.ccgs-wa.org/ Clark County Genealogical Society] | |||
*[http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources] | |||
== | ===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]. Typically, consultants volunteer 3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research. | |||
[[Category:Washington | [[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:45, 4 May 2024
Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.
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Wiki 1 July 2024. See Help:FamilySearch Center Wiki Pages for details and instructions to transfer your FSC information to the new FS Locator Map. How to remove this message |
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!
Contacts, Location and Hours
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
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
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.