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== '''<u>''Handouts from classes being taught during 2018''</u>''' Check back after classes are taught.  ==
== '''<u>''Handouts from classes being taught during 2018''</u>''' Check back after classes are taught.  ==
== Will be posted for a month after the month of the class.   ==
 
===== '''''Will be posted for one month after the month of the class.''''' =====
 
== '''Special Regional Fireside''' ==
'''Family History Blesses the Living:'''  We're pleased to have Sister Amy Archibald in our local area for this fireside.  Sister Archibald is the current RootsTech Ambassador Coordinator, is a RootsTech presenter that has researched her own family for more than 33 years and has taught family history to others for 25 years.  She lives in Clearfield, Utah with her husband and two children.
 
This fireside will focus on how Family History blesses the living.  Particular to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), this session utilizes LDS scriptures, quotes, and videos from LDS prophets and apostles. Understand the “WHY” of family history and temple work. Learn the doctrine of redemption and where it is found in the scriptures.  Understand the importance of knowing where the spirit world is and the activities that take place there.  Recognize your own responsibilities and blessings in family history and temple work. After this session, you will be ready to learn the “HOW” of family history.
 
Check out Amy's blog: http://revealingrootsandbranches.blogspot.com
 
This Temple and Family History fireside is co-sponsored by the Vancouver and Vancouver East Stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will be held on Sunday, July 8 at 7:00pm at the Vancouver East LDS Stake Center.


=== '''Wiki Class— June 2018''' ===
=== '''Wiki Class— June 2018''' ===
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(July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence. September 13, October 11, November 8,  (December no Staff Mtg.)
(July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence. September 13, October 11, November 8,  (December no Staff Mtg.)


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


==== '''Staff research specialties''' ====
==== '''Staff research specialties''' ====

Revision as of 20:12, 13 June 2018

Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington Family History Center.[edit | edit source]

We are located in East Vancouver, look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors! [edit | edit source]

Family History Center located inside
Family History Center
Family History computer area
Welcome to Family History Center


Location Map:[edit | edit source]

Address:

  • 18300 NE 18th Street Vancouver WA 98684 United States

(entrance to the Family History 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.

Phone:

  • 1-360-944-5773

E-mail:

FYI:  Due to inclement weather follows Evergreen school district[edit | edit source]

Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00p m

Closure Schedule 2018[edit | edit source]

June 29 - July 4 - Independence Day

July 23 - August 6 - Summer Break

August 17 - August 20 - Annual FHC Picnic

August 31 - September 3 - Labor Day

October 5 - October 8 - General Conference

November 21 - November 26 - Thanksgiving

December 21 - January 1, 2019 - Christmas/New Years

Classes Offered, Patrons Welcomed (Classes are free of charge)[edit | edit source]

Two consecutive months will be displayed. Please check back often for updates. Classes will be offered each month with the exception of July, August, December.[edit | edit source]

     

Month Date Time Class description  Skill Level Class Standard 
June Mon. 18 10:30 AM SOURCES: HOW TO TRACK THEM DOWN

Learn about some of the valuable and easy

to use sources. Sources enable you to take

properly prepared names to the temple.

Advanced                        
  • You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
  • You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
  • Learning to use Wiki 
  • Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.
June Thurs. 21 6:30 PM WHAT DOES "MY HERITAGE" OFFER?

Why was this site chosen as a partner? Learn

research strategies for finding online records and

how to attach these records to FamilySearch.

Advanced                  
  • You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
  • You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
  • Learning to use Wiki 
  • Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.
June Thurs. 28 6:30 PM WHAT DOES “MY HERITAGE” OFFER?

Why was this site chosen as a partner?  Learn

research strategies for finding online records and

how to attach these records to FamilySearch.

Advanced                        
  • You feel competent regarding the Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Advanced requirements
  • You will learn about Ancestry, Find My Past, American Ancestors, and My Heritage and how to move information from these sources to Family Search.
  • Learning to use Wiki 
  • Sources, finding, understanding many types of records, probate, federal, land, Wills, sensational census strategies.

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net

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Handouts from classes being taught during 2018 Check back after classes are taught.[edit | edit source]

Will be posted for one month after the month of the class.[edit | edit source]

Special Regional Fireside[edit | edit source]

Family History Blesses the Living: We're pleased to have Sister Amy Archibald in our local area for this fireside. Sister Archibald is the current RootsTech Ambassador Coordinator, is a RootsTech presenter that has researched her own family for more than 33 years and has taught family history to others for 25 years. She lives in Clearfield, Utah with her husband and two children.

This fireside will focus on how Family History blesses the living. Particular to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), this session utilizes LDS scriptures, quotes, and videos from LDS prophets and apostles. Understand the “WHY” of family history and temple work. Learn the doctrine of redemption and where it is found in the scriptures. Understand the importance of knowing where the spirit world is and the activities that take place there. Recognize your own responsibilities and blessings in family history and temple work. After this session, you will be ready to learn the “HOW” of family history.

Check out Amy's blog: http://revealingrootsandbranches.blogspot.com

This Temple and Family History fireside is co-sponsored by the Vancouver and Vancouver East Stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will be held on Sunday, July 8 at 7:00pm at the Vancouver East LDS Stake Center.

Wiki Class— June 2018[edit | edit source]

Staff Meeting/Training Dates[edit | edit source]

Held 2nd Thursday each month from 6:30- 8:00pm except July, August and December

June 14, Sources, finding/understanding many types of records taught by Cheri Greear and Alice Allen

(July & August no Staff Mtg.), August 18 - Saturday is the annual picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM @ the Collins' residence. September 13, October 11, November 8, (December no Staff Mtg.)

Temple and Family History Center Services / Resources[edit | edit source]

Staff research specialties[edit | edit source]

Staff to help with your needs[edit | edit source]

Click on link below to access details.

FHC Portal [edit | edit source]

This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium[edit | edit source]

family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including:[edit | edit source]

The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–Find.galegroup.com
Access Newspaper Archives–Newspaperarchive.com
Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–Alexanderstreet.com
Ancestry.com–Ancestry.com
ArkivDigital Online–Arkivdigital.net
Find My Past–Findmypast.co.uk
1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)
Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–Fold3.com
Historic Map Works Library Edition–Proquest.historicmapworks.com/
Kinpoint Premium-Kinpoint.com
Legacy Stories - Legacystories.org
MyHeritage-Library Edition-MyHeritageLibraryEdition
Paper Trail–Genealogytoday.com
ProQuest Obituary Listings-Obituaries.proquest.com
Puzilla-Puzzilla.org
World Vital Records–Worldvitalrecords.com

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
  • Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
  • Wi-fi access
  • 3 Lexmark printers
  • 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

  • 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]

Helpful Learning information[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@ldsmail.net
    • Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.