Wetumpka Alabama FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
By appointment only.

Ron Anderson email: ronanderson463@gmail.com

Sharon Fox email: astepbackintime60@gmail.com

Location and Map:


 * List other languages guest will get help with when they come to the FSC center.
 * 1405 Chapel Rd Wetumpka, AL 36092 United States
 * Location on Map
 * Handicapp accessible.

Phone:


 * 1 334-567-8339

E-mail:


 * AL_Wetumpka@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:


 * Ron Anderson

Open Hours:


 * By appointment only.

Holiday Schedule:


 * We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.

Upcoming Events:

 * Indexing Night
 * When: 4th Wednesday of each month @ 7:30pm
 * Where: 1405 Chapel Rd Wetumpka, AL 36092 United States
 * Extra: Bring your laptop and be prepared to enjoy!

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Resources in the Local Area
The Elmore County Museum, 112 S. Main Street, Wetumpka, 36092 is an affiliate FamilySearch Center with unrestricted access to many documents. The Museum has a research room with local histories, local newspapers dating as far back as the 1830s and a certified genealogist to assist. Their hours are Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat: 9am - 3pm. Call 334-567-5097.

The Elmore County Historical Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce St, Wetumpka, 36092 (across from the Museum) has digital records available as early as the 1870s, including birth, marriage, and death records. Computers are available for searches in the Probate office. Hours are Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:15pm. 334-567-1156.

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.