Kauai Hawaii FamilySearch Center

'''Kaua'i Hawaii Stake's Family History Center offers services to the residents of the Island of Kaua'i as well as visitors from the Mainland or other islands who often drop by requesting help in locating their Kaua'i ancestors. There are also two ward Family History Centers, one in Kapa'a and the other in Kekaha.'''

enter Contacts and Hours

Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 4580 Ehiku Rd Lihue Kauai HI 96766 United States
 * If you are traveling north at the stop light on the corners of Hilo Hattie and ATT, turn left and travel about 3 blocks until you come to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [it has a big blue roof].
 * Parking is available in the church's parking lot or along Ehiku Street, fronting the chapel area.
 * The Family History Center is located in the classroom area and has a Family History Center sign with the hours listed.


 * Language: English but also have available various Filipino dialects, Hawaiian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. If you need a language other than English, please call for an appointment.

Phone:


 * 1-808-246-9119

E-mail:


 * HI_Kauai@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Kaua'i Hawaii Stake Family History Center


 * Monday, Friday by appointment
 * Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
 * Thursday: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 * Saturday:
 * Sunday by appointment through Ward Temple and Family History Consultants


 * When you plan to come to the Family History Center please call 1-808-246-9119 to make sure someone is at the center.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed on all State and Federal Holidays.

Collections

 * Microfilms of Hawaiian Genealogy
 * Some microfilms from Ilocos Norte, Philippines
 * Kenneth Kauluwehi's partial collection of Hawaiian Genealogy
 * Newspaper Obituaries 1985-2010
 * Newspaper "Kauai Island History"
 * Access to Papakilodatabase.com
 * Access to Ulukau.org
 * Access to Hawaii State Archives

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.

Center Services
Discovery Station

Scanners

Epson FastPhoto 640 Scanner

Printer

Computers

Canon Microfilm Reader/Printer

Staff Research Specialties
Hawaiian

US Mainland

Philippines

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.