Elk Grove California FamilySearch Center

We are a small, but experienced Center (Previously known as the Elk Grove Stake Family History Center) with depth in many areas. Listed below is just a sample of what we can offer so if you do not see what you need as far as resources or training please call as we can customize training or provide special attention just for you or your group.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 8925 Vintage Park Drive Sacramento CA 95824 United States
 * Enter from the west side parking lot door, facing Elk Grove-Florin Road.
 * You can enter from inside the main building; however, the main building is not always open.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-916-688-5554

E-mail:


 * CA_ElkGrove@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:10:00am-4:00pm
 * Wednesday:10:00am-4:00pm
 * Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings: By appointment only. Contact Jim Hunt (916-956-0755 or fhcjim@gmail.com) for an appointment.

Collections

 * The center has a variety of microfilms and microfiche, but we are is the process of returning them to Salt Lake City as most of these records can now be found online. Our collection of genealogical books and reference documents are in the process of being digitized and will soon be available online at FamilySearch.org Catalog and Books sections.

Databases and Software

 * This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal web page which gives free access to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including Ancestry.com, Newspaperarchives.com, Fold3.com, Find My Past and many others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has 17 personal computers and a printer, photo/document scanner. The scanner has the capability of transferring scanned images directly to your FamilySearch.org account or to a flash drive.

Center Services
Our volunteer family history consultants are available to help you discovery you family's history.

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.

Sacramento County Records

Sacramento County Records, Permits and-Licenses