Yuma Arizona FamilySearch Center

Visit The Yuma Family History Center and learn how to access millions of genealogical records from all over the world using on-site resources. The Yuma Family History Center has a large collection of extended loan films. We also have multiple books about many countries and all states, a collection of immigration books, Native American records, and historical records of Arizona and Yuma County.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address: 4300 West 16th Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364, United States 

The Yuma Family History Center is located on 16th Street, just west of Avenue C. The center occupies two rooms at the rear of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For your convenience, park on the north side of the church and ring the bell at the northwest entrance of the church


 * Location Map
 * E-mail: yumafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com

Open Hours: Summer Hours: April through October

 * Tuesday:          9:00 am - 4:00 pm &amp; 6:30 - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday:    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday:        9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Saturday:        9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Winter Hours: November through March

 * Tuesday:       9:00 am - 4:00 pm &amp; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday:     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Friday:          9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Satuday:       9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Closed for the full month of July

The center will be closed on the following dates:

November 26 - 30

December 16 - January 1

Saturday January 25th 2019
4300 West 16th Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364,

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What? This year, the Family History Center will be sharing webinars from a variety of sources. Our purpose is to increase your family history knowledge while showing videos that we hope you enjoy.======

Where? The Family History Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4300 W. 16th Street, Yuma. (Enter through the back west door).
November 20th

Getting Started With FamilySearch Web Indexing (July 2019)

Introductory webinar for those beginning FamilySearch Web Indexing and for those who want

a refresher course.

Tips and Tricks to Organizing Your Genealogy

Learn several techniques to keep you organized and on top of your files so you know exactly where everything is.

December 11th

Written In Stone: Researching In Cemeteries

You will learn how to approach cemetery records, use what you gather and explore many options you may have never thought of to make the most of any cemetery visit

City Directories: No Town Too Small, No Clue Too Little

Most genealogists aren’t taking full advantage of all the clues available in city directories. Learn how to go beyond a mere “lookup” of your ancestors and their families.

Collections
Basic Reference Materials:

Genealogical Guidebooks

Maps and Gazetteers

State and Country Research Guides


 * 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.

Hardware and Equipment

Staff Research Specialties
Our Center is staffed by volunteers who understand the basic principles of family history research.

They can guide you in using the Family History Center's resources and equipment and can suggest

local libraries, archives, and societies that also provide genealogical and historical information.

Resources in the Local Area
Genealogical Society of Yuma Arizona

Arizona Historical Society

Links
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