Redmond Washington FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
Address:
- 10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States
- Language:English
Phone:
- Family History Center Director: Leslie Edmunds 1-425-443-7506
E-mail:
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm and also by appointment
Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
- Thursdays 10am to Noon - Emerald Heights Genealogy Workshop Join us in the Emerald Heights Creative Arts Studio for a weekly workshop. The workshop is designed to help you accomplish your family history goals. We work separately and together on every aspect of family history and genealogy. Please contact Leslie Edmunds @ 1-425-443-7506 before attending your first workshop. All healthy non-contagious people 18 years or older are welcome to attend.
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
Collections
Databases and Software
- 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
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
Our Staff is skilled in assisting all levels of family historians in compiling and researching their family tree. We focus on understanding your goals and providing you with options and assistance in achieving your goals.
Our family history center also provides the following services:
- Buddy Service We can find a consultant or staff member who will stick with you until the goal is met. Consultants can assist you on-line, over-the-phone or face-to-face. Free of charge.
- Ask An Expert Email the3edmunds@hotmail.com with a description of your problem (include pictures if needed) and a local expert will respond with an answer.
- Find A Record Email the3edmunds@hotmail.com with a request for a record which might be found on a premium website and the staff will search for the records and send a screenshot of the information back to you. Requests should be limited to a reasonable amount. Requests are looked up on Tuesdays only as time permits.
In addition to our staff and consultants, we have Experts at Large in the following areas:
- US Land Records
Resources in the Local Area
Links
- Washington State Digital Archives . Name-searchable collections including birth, cemetery, census, marriage, divorce, death, land, military and court records, Free access with printable images also.
- Washington State Digital Library Name-searchable collections including newspapers, maps, photos and other sources of biographical and cultural information in historical times.
- WIki Page of United States Online Genealogy Records
- Wiki Page of Washington Online Genealogy Records Comprehensive listing (with links) of a variety sources and records to aid in researching ancestors who lived in Washington State.
- Wiki Page of Washington, United States Genealogy Research guides and tools for conducting genealogy research in Washington State