Rochester Minnesota 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. |
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Family History Center Hours
Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Other times by appointment - Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641 or E-mail MN_Rochester@famiyhistorymail.org
Please be prepared to observe our current COVID Precautions as listed below:
- All patrons and staff are expected to wear a mask.
- Social distancing is encouraged as much as possible.
- Good hygiene is requested as regular use of hand sanitizer or washing along with use of disinfecting keyboard, mouse and counter surfaces before and after use.
Center Contacts and Hours
- Location Map: Location Map
- Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901
- Enter through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are lock
- HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021 - We are closed for the following:
- Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 22 and the Week of Dec 1
- Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 20 and the Week of Dec 27
- Inclement Weather: Closed with Rochester Public Schools--If they are closed, we are closed, if they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
Training & Education Videos
- SOURCING BASICS
- This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.
- It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.
Local Resources
Helpful LINKS
- Genealogy Topics on YouTube
- Genealogy BLOG (United States Only)
- Ancestral Findings Podcast
- Genealogy Gems Podcast by Lisa Louise Cooke
- Genealogy Guys BLOG
- Extreme Genes Podcast
- Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
- Family Tree Magazine Podcast
- Google Newspaper Archive (obits - death notices - historic articles)
Resources and Equipment
- 7 computers -printer enabled
- 2 microfilm readers
- 1 microfiche reader
- 1 microfilm printer
Staff Research Specialties
- Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment
- U.S. Before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment
- British Isles: by appointment
- French: by appointment ask for Sharon
- German: by appointment ask for Lynn
- Norwegian or Swedish: by appointment ask for Andrea
- Native American: by appointment ask for Valerie
- Illinois Vital Records, ancestry.com: by appointment ask for Tiffany
- Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey: by appointment ask for Melissa
Upcoming Or Local Events
NorthStar Genealogy Conference - October 1 & 2 2021
Demo of RootsMagic Personal Database - September 23 - 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Leave E-mail to request Zoom link information at MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org
Volunteer at the Center
We are always looking for volunteers who can help:
- Assist Others with Their Family History
- Staff the Center
- Teach Classes
Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.