Birmingham 2nd Alabama FamilySearch Center

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

The Birmingham Second Ward FamilySearch Center serves the communities of the eastern Birmingham and several cities on the eastern side of the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. We strive to provide local needs for research and assistance in family history research and genealogy resources.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

• 1337 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35235
• Use main parking enclosed section: ring doorbell. If no answer and no cars are in the parking area please check posted hours or call for appointment in the FamilySearch Center.
  
• Location on map

Phone:

• 1 205-854-0300

E-mail:

• AL_Birmingham2@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:

Open Hours:

• Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm by appt only
• Fri 9:00am-1:00pm by appt only

Holiday Schedule:

Closed

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Calendar and Events

Class Schedule:

First Tuesday each month class 6:30-8pm

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Center Resources

Collections

• FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog and access to films or books from Birmingham First Ward collections.

Hardware and Equipment

We have one computer, one printer; three microfilm readers in a reading room with storage for films for viewing. Please bring your laptops so we can work together.

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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.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

Alabama Record Selection Table

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Volunteer at the Center

Any members who wish to volunteer as consultants or to assist as a consultant companion during FamilySearch Center Hours please contact as listed above; Priesthood support volunteers requested.