Tucson Arizona West FamilySearch Center

NEW HOURS FOR 2023!!
'''The Center is OPEN! Please bring your flash drive!'''

The Tucson Arizona West FamilySearch Center is located at the Tucson West Stake Center. It serves northwestern Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Picture Rocks. It includes a collection of about 5000 books useful for genealogy research in the United States and Europe, as well as a variety of journals from genealogical societies. Note that there is no charge for using any of the available resources or center services.

Individual Consulting

 * Center staff are available for personal consulting with no appointment needed


 * Have a church organization and community organization that would like to reserve off-hour time? Please sign-up here: Patrons Scheduling Tucson Arizona FamilySearch Center

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.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location & Map:


 * 3530 W Magee, Tucson, AZ 85741 USA
 * From Ina Road go north on Thornydale about one mile to Magee Road. Turn east on Magee, continue one quarter mile to the church building on the left.
 * Take the second entrance on the east side of the building.
 * The Family Search Center is entered through the small door just to the left of the main east entrance of the building.
 * Location Map

Contact Us: E-mail: [mailto:az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org az_tucsonwest@familyhistorymail.org]

Center Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9AM to 5PM
 * Wednesday: 9AM to 8PM
 * Friday 9AM to 1PM


 * Saturday: 9AM to 1PM (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Holiday and Summer Break Schedule:


 * Closed for Summer Break in TBD
 * Closed for Thanksgiving, Monday, November 20, 2023 - Saturday, November, 25 2023
 * Closed for Christmas, from Saturday, TBD


 * Closed for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference - April and October (Saturdays)

Calendar and Events
Want to find all the genealogy events in the Arizona area? Check out Conference Keeper.

= (Hybrid) AZ - Anatomy of Birth Records, and The Material Culture of Death, with Gena Philibert-Ortega - PCGS April Meeting = Sat Apr 15th

(Free) (Hybrid/AZ)

12:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 PM Mountain / 2:00 PM Central / 3:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM UK

Truly Nolen Leadership Training Center, 436 S. Williams Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 and ZOOM

Presented by Pima County Genealogical Society

Anatomy of Birth Records

Genealogists know everything they need to know about birth records, right? What more is there to know? Successful research means knowing the background of a record and not just where to find it. Knowing more about the history of vital records can mean the difference between knowing why and why not you can find the record you need. This presentation looks at the history of birth records in the United States, variations of those records, and alternatives.

The Material Culture of Death

Most genealogy research stops at searching for an ancestor’s burial place, obituary, or death certificate. There is more to understanding our ancestor’s death than acquiring that information. We will take an up-close look at death in the 19th century, exploring the material culture of death and what it tells us about our ancestors’ lives.

Full details about this event, and more about the society at http://azpimagensoc.org

Meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both physical and virtual via Zoom. To make sure you are eligible for door prizes, register for the March Monthly Meeting by Friday, 14 April.

For details see

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduGhrTkqHt0IUKJA0SE4-JeyG1FBvzDd

= (V) - Scottish Indexes Conference XX = Sat Apr 15th

Online via Zoom

Presented by ScottishIndexes.com

(Free/$)

6:00 AM Pacific / 7:00 AM Mountain / 8:00 AM Central / 9:00 AM Eastern / 2:00 PM UK

Of course to keep these conferences accessible to everyone, we do need donations so that we can pay Zoom and our speakers. We know that these are challenging financial times for many so we are keeping the conferences free with no recommended donation. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is able to donate to keep these conferences going.

For details and registration see

www.scottishindexes.com/


 * 1) GenealogyConference

= VA - Genealogy Day at the Beach = Sat Apr 15th

Presented by Virginia Beach Genealogical Society and the Central Library of Virginia Beach, VA

(Free)

The 2nd Annual Virginia Beach Day at the Beach will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. If you are interested in being a vendor or speaker, please email genealogyday@vbgsva.net. More information will be available later.

www.vbgsva.net/


 * 1) GenealogyConference

= (V) AZ - Northern Arizona Genealogical Society Meeting = Sat Apr 22nd

LDS Church, 1001 Ruth Street, Prescott AZ 86302 map

NAGS Monthly Meetings, 4th Saturday of the Month @ 1 PM (Arizona)

For meeting details and zoom links, please see https://www.nagsprescott.org/

= (V) NS - Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference =

9:30AM-5:30PM Atlantic Time
(start: 5:30 AM Pacific / 6:30 AM Mountain / 7:30 AM Central / 8:30 AM Eastern / 1:30 PM UK)

Genealogy has never been more popular and it continues to grow with every passing year. Nova Scotia is a rich playground for genealogists as many people left the shores of this place for greener pastures all over the world - the Nova Scotia diaspora is large.

The main purpose of this virtual genealogy conference is to connect speakers and researchers from Nova Scotia to researchers and genealogists all around the world.

This event is being presented by the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. This conference is an extension of their monthly lecture series and is aimed at reaching out to as many Nova Scotia genealogical researchers as possible.

Join us and learn about a wide range of topics from some of the province's leading genealogical experts.

For details see

www.nsgenconference.ca


 * 1) GenealogyConference

(KEYWORDS: *Beginning *Basics *Land *Maps *Military *Records *Repositories *Canada )

= AZ - Genealogical Society of Yuma Arizona Meeting = Sat Apr 29th

Yuma Main Library 2951 S. 21st Drive Yuma, AZ map

10:00 a.m.

Regular meetings are the LAST Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. NO meetings during June or July

See the website for programs if not listed here. http://gsya.org/

= (Hybrid) CO - 2023 CGS Hybrid Seminar with Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL - "The Legal Genealogist" = Sat Apr 29th

Both online and in-person!

Presented by Colorado Genealogical Society

($)

Hybrid event: Both In-person & Virtual

8:30 AM Pacific / 9:30 AM Mountain / 10:30 AM Central / 11:30 AM Eastern / 4:30 PM UK

The Colorado Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that Judy G. Russell, the Legal Genealogist, will be the speaker at the CGS seminar on 29 April 2023 as a hybrid meeting – in-person and via Zoom. The cost will be $40. You do not want to miss this fabulous seminar. Register by March 15, 2023, and your name will be entered in a drawing for lunch with Judy. Judy will present 4 programs:


 * Revelers, Hogkillers and Disobedient Children: Early State Laws.
 * Advertising the Law: The Gems in the Legal Notices.
 * “An Act for the Relief of Gregory Thomas and Others” – The Private Laws of the Federal and State Governments.
 * Margaret’s Mother: Using DNA to Solve a Mystery.

Registration, and full details about the schedule, program and topics at

https://www.cogensoc.us/seminar.php


 * 1) GenealogyConference (V)

= (V) AZ - East Valley DNA Special Interest Group = Thu May 4th

Virtual option and limited in-person at Mesa Family History Center, at the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203 map

7:00 pm MST/AZ

The Phoenix East Valley DNA Special Interest Group meets at 7 pm (MST/AZ time) each 1st Thursday, and we are meeting in person. We meet upstairs in the classrooms of the new Mesa Family History Center, which is housed in the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, located at 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203. No charge and all are welcome. We also will continue to offer a virtual option for now.

There is limited seating so please RSVP if you want to attend in person and send inquiries about the Zoom link to Mckell Keeney at mckell11@gmail.com.

Limited parking is available on LeSueur, with more parking at the Park and Ride lot on the North side of Main St by Pioneer Park. Enjoy learning and socializing with other people who are interested in using DNA in their genealogical research!

mckellkeeney.com/calendar

(AZ)

= (Hybrid) MO - Explore Unique Pathways to Smash Brick Walls! = Sat May 6th

Maryland Heights Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Road, St. Louis, MO 63043 and on Zoom

Presented by the St. Louis Genealogical Society

($) (Hybrid/MO)

7:30 AM Pacific / 8:30 AM Mountain / 9:30 AM Central / 10:30 AM Eastern / 3:30 PM UK

Explore Unique Pathways to Smash Brick Walls!

St. Louis Genealogical Society 51st Annual Family History Conference

Saturday, 6 May 2023

Featuring Judy Russell, JD, The Legal Genealogist®, plus four local speakers

HYBRID! Live at the Maryland Heights Community Center AND via Zoom

9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

SESSIONS:

• “Through the Golden Door: Immigration After the Civil War,” by Judy Russell

• “Documents to Databases: Using the Missouri State Archives’ Newest Resource,” by John Dougan

• “Advertising the Law: The Gems in the Legal Notices,” by Judy Russell

• “Documents to Databases: Using the Missouri State Archives’ Land and Judicial Databases,” by Christina Miller

• “Of Delinquents and Common Scolds: Women, Children, and Criminal Justice,” by Judy Russell

• “Findmypast: Your Source for Irish and British Research,” by Jen Baldwin

• “After the Courthouse Burns: Rekindling Family History Through DNA,” by Judy Russell

• “Why You Should Care Where Your Family Bible Is,” by Greg Hilton

Times and detailed descriptions of all sessions are available on our website: stlgs.org/events/family-history-conference

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SYLLABUS and RECORDINGS:

• In-person attendees will receive a printed syllabus and access to the digital recordings.

• Zoom attendees will receive a link to the digital syllabus and recordings.

• Recordings will be available until 22 MAY 2023.

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REGISTER at our online store: store.stlgs.org/events • Questions? Email programs@stlgs.org

For details see

stlgs.org/events/family-history-conference


 * 1) GenealogyConference

(KEYWORDS: *DNA *Immigration *Emigration *Migration *Land *Maps *Laws *Legal *Records *Repositories *Technology *Tools *Websites *Great Britain *Scotland *Ireland *Northern Ireland *Brick walls *Problem solving ) (V)

= (Hybrid) AZ - One-Step Website: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools, with Stephen P. Morse, PhD - SAGS Monthly Meeting = Thu May 18th

La Posada Recreation Center in Green Valley & via Zoom Meeting

Presented by Southern Arizona Genealogical Society
(Free) (Hybrid/AZ)

12:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 PM Mountain / 2:00 PM Central / 3:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM UK

The One-Step website started out as an aid for finding passengers in the Ellis Island database. Shortly afterwards it was expanded to help with searching in the 1930 census. Over the years it has continued to evolve and today includes about 300 web-based tools divided into 16 separate categories ranging from genealogical searches to astronomical calculations to last-minute bidding on e-bay. This presentation will describe the range of tools available and give the highlights of each one.

Presenter: Stephen P. Morse, PhD

Stephen Morse is the creator of the One-Step Website for which he has received both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Contribution Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Award of Merit from the National Genealogical Society, first-ever Excellence Award from the Association of Professional Genealogists, and two awards that he cannot pronounce from Polish genealogical societies.

In his other life Morse is a computer professional with a doctorate degree in electrical engineering. He has held various research, development, and teaching positions, authored numerous technical papers, written four textbooks, and holds four patents. He is best known as the architect of the Intel 8086 (the granddaddy of today"s Pentium processor), which sparked the PC revolution 40 years ago.

In-Person Meeting Info:

• Speaker: Mr. Morse will be presenting "live" via Zoom to those attending the meeting in-person and for those unable to attend in-person.

Please register in advance for either in-person or via Zoom, using the link in the event description on the website.

For details see

azsags.org/eventListings.php?nm=43

(KEYWORDS: *Stories *Memories *Immigration *Emigration *Migration *Writing ) (V)

= (V) AZ - (Hybrid) Pima County Genealogy Society Meeting = Sat May 20th

Online Via Zoom and In-person at Truly Nolen Leadership Training Center, 436 S. Williams Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

PCGS meets the 3rd Saturday of every month (except July and December) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, currently via Zoom.

(When in-person, meetings are held at the Operations Division Midtown, Hardesty Multi-Service Center, 1100 S. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ (corner of 22nd St. & Alvernon). Parking is free.)

The first half of our meeting includes a program on a genealogy topic of general interest, followed by a featured guest speaker educational program. Check the Calendar section of our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at http://azpimagensoc.org

= (V) AZ - East Valley DNA Special Interest Group = Thu Jun 1st

Virtual option and limited in-person at Mesa Family History Center, at the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203 map

7:00 pm MST/AZ

The Phoenix East Valley DNA Special Interest Group meets at 7 pm (MST/AZ time) each 1st Thursday, and we are meeting in person. We meet upstairs in the classrooms of the new Mesa Family History Center, which is housed in the Mesa Temple Visitors' Center, located at 455 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203. No charge and all are welcome. We also will continue to offer a virtual option for now.

There is limited seating so please RSVP if you want to attend in person and send inquiries about the Zoom link to Mckell Keeney at mckell11@gmail.com.

Limited parking is available on LeSueur, with more parking at the Park and Ride lot on the North side of Main St by Pioneer Park. Enjoy learning and socializing with other people who are interested in using DNA in their genealogical research!

mckellkeeney.com/calendar

= (V) AZ - Southern Arizona Genealogy Society Meeting = Thu Jun 15th

Currently Virtual

1:00-3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

Southern Arizona Genealogical Society meets October through April, from 1:00-3:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are currently virtual, but otherwise held at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ. Check the Calendar listing on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers.

More information at https://azsags.org/

Center Resources
We have 7 computers, 2 scanners, and 2 microfilm and microfiche readers.

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 * FamilySearch Catalog. Access to the microfilm holdings of the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake Internet access is available at the library.
 * We have extensive hardbound collections for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia as well as a few New England collections.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Nine computers with internet access, each with dual monitors
 * One microfilm scanner - bring a USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Two microfilm readers
 * Two scanners for digitizing photographs, slides, negatives, and documents - bring an USB flash drive to store your digitized documents
 * Wireless access available upon request.