Barron Wisconsin FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 18:47, 4 May 2024

This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

Center Contact and Hours

Location Map: Location Map

Address: 644 6th St Barron, WI 54812-1816

This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries. FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the Northwest door of the church building. Ring bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center.

Phone: 715-537-3679

E-mail: wi_barron@familyhistorymail.net

Open Hours:

Tuesday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
By appointment E-mail Allene Hintz, bh4915@charter.net, 715-914-7840

Call in case of inclement weather

Closed:

Christmas
New Years
4th of July

Center Resources

The Center has two computers and a printer, free wifi, free FH portals, microfilm reader.

Databases and Software

FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to 15 premium family history websites, such as Ancestry.com and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

2 microfiche/microfilm readers, 1 printer, 2 computers

Resources in the Local Area

Blue Hills Genealogical Society, 410 E. LaSalle Ave., Suite C, Barron, WI 54812, open by appointment: Rosella Amundson, 715-537-5760, rjainwi@charter.net.

Barron County Register of Deeds
Room 2500 330 E. LaSalle Avenue
Barron, WI 54812

Phone: 715-537-6211 Fax: 715-537-6817

Links

Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

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-=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
-'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''
+===Center Contact and Hours===
-#''(Address'')
+'''Location Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/644+S+6th+St,+Barron,+WI+54812/@45.393669,-91.849554,649m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52ace27c9537dc51:0xe376b02da4755712 Location Map]
-#''(Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.)<br>''
-#''(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)''
-'''Phone:'''
+'''Address:''' 644 6th St Barron, WI 54812-1816
-'''E-mail:''' <br>
+*This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries. FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the Northwest door of the church building. Ring bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center.
-'''Open Hours:'''
+'''Phone:''' '''715-537-3679 '''
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
+'''E-mail:''' wi_barron@familyhistorymail.net
-<br>
+'''Open Hours: '''
+*'''Tuesday: 1:00pm-5:00pm'''
+*'''By appointment E-mail Allene Hintz, bh4915@charter.net, 715-914-7840'''
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+'''Call in case of inclement weather'''
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+'''Closed:'''
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+*Christmas
+*New Years
+*4th of July
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+===Center Resources===
+The Center has two computers and a printer, free wifi, free FH portals, microfilm reader.
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+====Databases and Software====
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+:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to 15 premium family history websites, such as Ancestry.com and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
-=== Center Resources  ===
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-==== Collections  ====
+:*'''2''' microfiche/microfilm readers, '''1''' printer,  2 computers
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+[https://bhgsbc.org/ Blue Hills Genealogical Society], 410 E. LaSalle Ave., Suite C, Barron, WI 54812, open by appointment: Rosella Amundson, 715-537-5760, rjainwi@charter.net.
-:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
+''Barron County Register of Deeds''<br>''Room 2500'' 330 E. LaSalle Avenue<br>Barron, WI 54812
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+''Phone: 715-537-6211''
+''Fax: 715-537-6817''
+===Links===
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
+    <div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
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+*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cs Find a Grave]
+*[http://www.MOMS.mn.gov/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx Minnesota Online Marriage Records]
-=== Center Services  ===
+*[http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/archives/index.cfm University of Wisconsin Library]
+*[http://www.interment.net/ Interment.Net Cemetery Records Online]
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
-''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
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-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
-''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
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-=== Links  ===
-''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
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-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''