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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

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 15 premium family history websites, such as Ancestry.com and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

2 microfiche/microfilm readers, 1 printer, 2 computers

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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 Contact and Hours'''<br>
-'''Location &amp; Map''':<br>
-6th Street<br>
+===Center Contact and Hours===
-Barron, WI 54812<br>
+'''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]
-#This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail&nbsp;inquiries.
+'''Address:''' 644 6th St Barron, WI 54812-1816
-#&nbsp;Family History Center entrance is located at the Northwest door of the church building. Need to ring bell for entrance to the Family History Center.<br>
-#Map to [http://maps.google.com/ maps.google.com/]<br>
-<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.
-'''Phone''': 715-537-3679 (Call during Family History Center Hours)<br>
+'''Phone:''' '''715-537-3679 '''
-'''Open Hours:'''
+'''E-mail:''' wi_barron@familyhistorymail.net
-*Tuesday 10:00 am - 3 pm<br>
+'''Open Hours: '''
-*Thursday 2:00 pm - 7 pm<br>
+*'''Tuesday: 1:00pm-5:00pm'''
-*Call in case of inclement weather<br>
+*'''By appointment E-mail Allene Hintz, bh4915@charter.net, 715-914-7840'''
-<br>
+'''Call in case of inclement weather'''
-H'''oliday Schedule:'''
+'''Closed:'''
-Closed Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend <br>
+*Christmas
+*New Years
+*4th of July
-*Closed July 4 <br>
+===Center Resources===
-*First week of April and first week of October <br>
+The Center has two computers and a printer, free wifi, free FH portals, microfilm reader.
-*Closed the week of Thanksgiving <br>
-*Closed the last two weeks of December<br>
-*Other sporadic closings through the year.<br>
-<br>
+====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.
-<br>
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-=== 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.&nbsp;
+''Barron County Register of Deeds''<br>''Room 2500'' 330 E. LaSalle Avenue<br>Barron, WI 54812
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*''Two microfiche/microfilm reader, printer, 4 computers''
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-<br>
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-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
-Barron County Library<br>330 E LaSalle Ave Rm 108, Barron, WI 54812<br>(715) 637-6870<br>
-[http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN956x224921891&q=barron%20county%20library%20Cameron,%20Wisconsin&qt=yp&tid=7b2a4a6214b947e2b5091c31e6b39002&mkt=en-us&FORM=LLSV www.bing.com/local/details.aspx]<br> <br>
-Blue Hills Genealogical Society:
-[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wibhgsbc/ www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wibhgsbc/]<br>
-''Barron County Register of Deeds <br>''
-''Room 2500<br>330 E. LaSalle Avenue<br> Barron, WI 54812''
 ''Phone: 715-537-6211''
+''Fax: 715-537-6817''
+===Links===
-''Fax: 715-537-6817<br>''<br>
+:*[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>
-<br>
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-=== Links  ===
-[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cs www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi] ,&nbsp; [http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx]
-''[http://www.progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm www.progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm] &nbsp;&nbsp; ''''[http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/archives/index.cfm www.uwstout.edu/lib/archives/index.cfm]'''''<b>&nbsp; [http://www.interment.net/ www.interment.net/]&nbsp; </b>
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-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
-Looking for anyone who has extra time to do at least 2 hours during hours above.
-''<br>''
+*[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]
+*[http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/archives/index.cfm University of Wisconsin Library]
+*[http://www.interment.net/ Interment.Net Cemetery Records Online]