Exeter FamilySearch Centre, Devon Genealogy

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


We are a volunteer run family history centre serving Exeter and surrounding areas. Films can be shipped to our centre after using the following website FamilySearch.org to order them. We have helpful, friendly volunteers who can help you get started or assist you  with your research.

Centre Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

  • The Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Siants, Wonford Road, Devon, England. EX2 4UD United Kingdom
  • We are opposite the Nufield Hospital.
  • We have ample car parking, at the front or to the rear of the Chapel.
  • We have level access.
  • Please go to the front door and ring the bell on the left.

Phone:

  • 44 0 1392 250 723

E-mail:

  • uk_exeter@ldsmail.net

Opening Hours:

  • Tues: 10:30am-3:00pm.
  • 1:1 support may be arranged by appointment, please email or call to request.
  • Opening hours to be increased soon

Holiday Schedule

Christmas Holidays - We will be closed from MONDAY 21st DECEMBER 2015 until TUESDAY 5th JANUARY 2016.




Calendar and Events



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We will have regular opportunities to come to an Open House during 2016.


Class Schedule

Staff Training Meetings


Centre Resources

  • Collections: We have a small collection of microfilm in stock, details of which you will find when ordering your prefered film(s) through the online ordering system (FamilySearch.org).
  • 'FHC Portal' This center has a Family History Centre Portal giving free access to premium family history software and websites such as Ancestry, FindMyPast and the Genealogists, as well as other websites.
  • Hardware and Equipment:
    • We have two computers which can be reserve for one or more hours,
    • We have one computer kept as a "Drop-in". The drop-in computer can be accessed for one hour - no appointment necessary - (or longer if there are no other patrons waiting) after which you will be required to giveway to the next patron within ten minuets of thier arrival.
    • We have a Lexmark printer/scanner which can be used to scan documents and photos directly into your FamilySearch Family Tree or for printing documents (Black & White only).
    • We have a microfilm reader which can be reserved for one or more hours.
    • We have Wifi access so you can bring your own laptop or tablet. There is no portal access from the Wifi but we can help you setup and use a free FamilySearch account and other free software.
    • We are wheelchair accessable.
    • We provide good working space for all patrons.

Centre Services

Staff Research Specialties

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Resources in the Local Area

The Devon Record Office is located on the outskirts of Exeter at Great Moor House, Bittern Road Sowton, Exeter, Devon EX2 7NL 01392 384253

The Devon Family History Society 'Tree House' is located in the centre of city off Fore Street in the city centre at : Unit 1 , 7-9 King Street, Exeter, EX1 1BQ


Links

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Volunteer at the Centre

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