Rochester New York FamilySearch Center

United States New YorkMonroe County  Rochester FamilySearch Center

The Rochester New York FamilySearch Center welcomes you to search your family tree. Two (2) staff members are available during open hours to assist you, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher. Use of the FamilySearch Center is free of charge.

NOTE: The Center has been closed since the covid lockdown.

NOTE: Plans are in place to re-open the Center during JANUARY 2023. Please check in early January for open hours.

Location and Contact Information
Location Map


 * Map &amp; Directions

Language: English

Address:


 * 1400 Westfall Rd Brighton New York 14618 United States
 * The entrance to the FamilySearch Center is located at the rear of the building with ample parking.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-585-271-7326 (no voice mail)

E-mail:


 * NY_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Holiday Schedule:
 * Sunday: Closed
 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: Closed
 * Wednesday: Closed
 * Thursday: Closed
 * Friday: Closed
 * Saturday: Closed


 * Closed all major holidays


 * Closed on Brighton Central Schools Snow days.

Collections

 * The FamilySearch Center has a small book library including a surname collection &amp; a local cemetery collection. We also have a local Monroe County film collection &amp; some surrounding counties.  We also have many films on indefinite loan for foreign countries &amp; a large collection of microfiche, including birth, marriage, death &amp; church records.

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 online computers
 * 5 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * Plus 2 printers
 * 1 printer/copier.

Staff Research Specialties
We have staff members who specialize in research for Italy, England, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Poland, France, Cuba, Netherlands, Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Spain &amp; Venezuela. Language helps may also be available.

Resources in the Local Area
See links below...

Links
Rochester Genealogical Society

Rochester NY Historic Marriage Records

Rochester Historical Society

Monroe County NY Vital Records

Monroe County Library - Local History/Genealogy

Monroe County NY Municipal Historians

East Rochester Local History

Perinton Historical Society

Historic Pittsford

Greece Historical Society and Museum

Gates Historical Society

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.