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''For those who want to develop and share their knowledge of family history and genealogy. Please email the FHC Director (Sheptoski-Forbush) at MII_RIVERVIEW@LDSMAIL.NET for an interview.'' | ''For those who want to develop and share their knowledge of family history and genealogy. Please email the FHC Director (Sheptoski-Forbush) at MII_RIVERVIEW@LDSMAIL.NET for an interview.'' | ||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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The Riverview Family History Center aims to serve people from southwest Detroit and its western suburbs including Monroe County. All visitors are welcome. We have competent staff that can help everyone from those just starting family history research to those with lots of experience.
Location Map:[edit | edit source]
Address:[edit | edit source]
- 18701 Grange Rd Riverview MI 48192-8177 United States
- Language: English
Phone:[edit | edit source]
- 1-734-285-0494
E-mail:[edit | edit source]
Hours:[edit | edit source]
- Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
- To enter the building, push the buzzer at the southwest entrance and a staff member will open the door.
Upcoming Closures/Holiday Schedule:
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Family History Center may be closed without advance notice. To confirm that our facility is open, we recommend that you call ahead of your arrival.
CLOSED the week of Easter (March 27-April 2, 2016)
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- Limited microfilm collection and catalog
- Limited microfiche collection and catalog
- Collection of literature to assist with genealogical research
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 5 x microfilm readers
- 1 x microfiche reader
- 1 x printer/scanner
- 3 x all-in-one desktop PC computers with access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, etc.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Please see the Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog
Family History Terms and Concepts[edit | edit source]
- Glossary of FamilySearch Terms
- Genealogy.com Glossary
- Genealogy Abbreviations and Acronyms
- How to Get Started: Q & A
- Family History Myths Dispelled
Local Area Resources[edit | edit source]
Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- United States Genealogy
- Family History Research Wiki
- African American Freedmen's Bureau Records
- Michigan Genealogical Council
- Federation of Genealogical Societies
- National Genealogical Society
- Cyndi's List
- 50 Free Genealogy Sites
- Tips for Finding Adoption or Orphanage Records
- RootsMagic Software
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
For those who want to develop and share their knowledge of family history and genealogy. Please email the FHC Director (Sheptoski-Forbush) at MII_RIVERVIEW@LDSMAIL.NET for an interview.