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We have 18 Temple and Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and many specialize in different areas of research. | |||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Modesto California North Family History Center has been very popular with local family history researchers since opening it's doors in the spring of 1986. It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history!
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Address and Location Map:
- 4300 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356-9767
- Location Map
- We are located in the building on the NorthEast corner and have ADA-compatible access. Entrance is on the backside of the building on the North. Push Door bell and we will answer and open the door. The Center is half way down the hall on the left. Ample free parking is available.
- Please note that this is not a Family History Center mailing address
Family History Center Contact Info:
- Phone at TFH Consultant Center - 209-545-4814
- eMail: CA_ModestoNorth@ldsmail.net
- Modesto North Family History Directors: Douglas and Martha Patten
Open Hours:
- Tuesday:10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
- Thursday:10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
For a reservation appointment for special Individual or Group use of facilities and resources, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center in advance at (1-209-545-4814.)
2018 Closures Scheduled:
- Closed Thanksgiving week: November 18th thru 24th.
- Closed for Christmas: December 16th thru 29th.
- Closed for New Years: January 1st 2019.
We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours:
Premium Online Websites at FHC: [edit | edit source]
FREE - FamilySearch The Family Search web site records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including census, birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more.[edit | edit source]
The local Family History Library also provides FREE use of numerous family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit our local library to see a listing of the available sites and utilize, free of charge, these resources. Shown below are many popular ones.
- Ancestry.com,
- Footnote.com,
- My Heritage
- Find My Past,
- American Ancestors
- Godfrey Memorial Library,
- Heritage Quest Online,
- 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive,
- Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War,
- The Genealogist,
- Historical Map Works Library Edition,
- World Vital Records, and much more.
We have 18 Temple and Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and many specialize in different areas of 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]
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.
