Sonora California FamilySearch Center

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FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora, CA. 95370 United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

  • 1-209-536-9206

E-mail:

  • CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday: 1pm-4:00pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
  • Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm
  • Also by appointment by calling 209.605.2891


Holiday Closures:

November 20, 2022 through November 25, 2022

December 17, 2022 through January 1, 2023

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - October 14, 2023, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

January 23, 2023 2:00 PM

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

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]

  • 7 networked computer workstations with printer access
  • Paper copier
  • 6 microfilm readers
  • 2 microfiche readers
  • 1 microfiche/film scanner
  • 1 flatbed scanner
  • 1 Epson FastFoto scanner for snapshots

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Translators available for Italian and German documents


Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Tuolumne County Genealogical Society



Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.



Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]