Richmond Virginia Midlothian 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.


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center
Workers and Patrons
Stations 1A-1C

Center Contacts and Hours:

Address:

  • 4601 N Bailey Bridge Rd Midlothian VA 23112 United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

  • (928) 965-0285

E-mail:

  • VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org


Open Hours:

  • Tuesday evening: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday evening: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday evening: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Beginning Thursday January 5, 2023 the Family History Center will additionally be open 1:00-3:00 pm.
  • By appointment other days;
    • contact Stake Family History Center Director: "GT" Harris
      • cell: (928) 965-0285
      • email: va_richmondmidlothian@familyhistorymail.org

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed Easter Week: April 9-15, 2023
  • Closed Thanksgiving Week: November 20-26, 20 & Closed Christmas: December 18-31, 2022


Worker & Patron
Stations 2A-2C

Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events: Quarterly training will occur the 3rd Thursday of each Quarter @ 7:00pm:

January - April - July - October

Class Schedule: Individual Classes for specialized training will be arranged by contacting the Stake Family History Director (see information above). Training available: Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.

Quarterly Stake & Ward Family History Consultant Training:

Sunday January 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior.

Sunday February 12, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Ward Family History Consultants. Zoom Link will be sent 1 week prior.

Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior.

Sunday May 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Ward Family History Consultants. Zoom Link will be sent 1 week prior.

Sunday July 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior.

Sunday August 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior

Sunday October 8, 2023 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior

Sunday November 12, 2023 7:00 pm - ZOOM Training for Temple & Family History Ward & Branch Leaders. Zoom Link will sent 1 week prior.


Special trainings will be scheduled on this site. Please check back before January 2023 for the updated schedule.


FHC Library

Center Resources

Library 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:
    • 4 - DELL Optiplex 7400 AIO
    • Lemark MX611dhe Laser Printer

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

Diane Bettridge: FamilySearch & Ancestry

Ken Bettridge: FamilySearch & Help and Suppport

Theresa Harmon: FamilySearch, Customer Service & Italian Research

Janet "Allie" Harris: FamilySearch

Lana Krumwiede: Creativity and PowerPoint presentations

Kip Krumwiede: Training


Resources in the Local Area


Links

  • 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.



Volunteering at the Center

  • Contact: "GT" Harris see above contact information.