Kauai Hawaii FamilySearch Center

Kaua'i Hawaii Stake's Family History Center offers services, by appointment only, to the residents of the Island of Kaua'i as well as visitors from the Mainland or other islands.

There are also three ward Family History Centers, one in Kapa'a, one in Lihu'e and the other in Kekaha.

'''By appointment only. No walk-ins.'''

Tuesday--- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Linda Gonsalves---808-651-4633 and Ilene Marrotte- 808-720-8197--- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ron Velasco--- 808-346-9769---Temple and Family History Consultants

Wednesday --- 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Sylvia and Frank Kakazu---808-245-4242 Temple and Family History Consultants

Wednesday --- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Valerie and Raymond Ornellas -- Temple and Family History Consultants


 * Location Map

Address:


 * To the Kauai Hawaii Family History Center in Lihue --- 4580 Ehiku Rd Lihue Kauai HI 96766 United States
 * If you are traveling north at the stop light on the corner 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

'''By appointment only. No walk-ins.'''


 * Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 * Thursday: Closed
 * Saturday by appointment through Ward Temple and Family History Consultants
 * 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 for an appointment.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed on all State and Federal Holidays.

Closed 19 Dec 2021 thru 2 Jan 2022.

Special Instructions:

This is what Patrons need to do prior to coming to the family history center:

1-Patron need to call, text or email the Family History Staff Consultant for a one-hour appointment.


 * At this time, we are unable to accept any walk-ins.

2- Patrons need to choose whether they are interested in a:


 * 1-Face to face in the family history center OR


 * 2-Virtually by phone or computer.

3- Patrons and Consultants must:


 * 1-Wear a face mask.


 * 2-Observe 6 feet social distancing


 * 3-Wash and sanitize hands


 * 4-Work at the assigned computer.

When a patron’s appointment is complete and before the next patron, a 15-minute break for sanitizing the area

will take place.

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
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.