Dayton Ohio East FamilySearch Center

Dayton Ohio East Family History Center (FHC) is a branch of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). Our goal is to provide free resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:

• Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons • Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet and the microfilm loan program • Offering free how-to classes

The Dayton Ohio East (DOE) Family History Center is a stand-alone center with computers, scanners, internet access and related family history programs. We are open 20 hours per week and have a collection of books, microfiche, and microfilm. We have a new high speed photo/document scanner and a new overhead scanner. We also have digital-imaging equipment with the ability to copy film and fiche to your USB drive or paper. Microfilm and microfiche readers are also available. We have a staff of dedicated volunteers. Our more experienced volunteers are able to help with specific research challenges. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center. We are a non-profit organization open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:

3060 Terry Dr Fairborn OH 45324 United States


 * Main entrance and parking is in back of building
 * Handicap entrance and parking is in front of building.


 * Language:English

Phone: 1-937-878-9551

E-mail: oh_daytoneast@familyhistorymail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/famhistoryfairborn/

FHC Director:


 * Jennifer Harvey
 * Assistant Directors: Nathan Tiemeier and Joanna Astin

Hours:


 * Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm
 * Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 * Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

April 4, 2020 - CLOSED for General Conference

April 9-11, 2020 - CLOSED for Easter

July 2-6, 2020 - CLOSED for Independence Day

October 3, 2020 - CLOSED for General Conference

November 26-28, 2020 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving

December 20, 2020 - January 2, 2021 - CLOSED for Christmas and New Year's

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call ahead to make sure we are open.

CLASSES EVERY 2ND & 4TH Wed. evening each month via Zoom; 7-8 PM.
FREE "How To" Classes - topics vary and include lessons about using FamilySearch, related mobile apps, and other research techniques. Bring with you any basic family information you have, paper/electronic device for notes. Laptops welcome but not required. Contact Jennifer Harvey @ 937-830-5927 for class password.

Classes will include a short lesson/presentation and then hands-on follow-up. If you have questions, please call the Center during our open hours (see above).

Look on our Facebook page for schedule and descriptions of classes.

Staff Training Meetings
February 15, 2020 - 9-10 am

June 20, 2020 - 9-10 am

October 17, 2020 - 9-10 am

December 12, 2020 - 2-3:30 pm

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: We have a large collection of microfilms and microfiche on site from the FamilySearch catalog. Please refer to the catalog for items currently housed in our collection.
 * Search books in our library using the link and login (Username is oh_daytoneast@familyhistorymail.org and Password is patron123). Our library includes books and maps related to Ohio, many states, US history, international, and genealogical research resources.
 * Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
 * Indefinite Microfilm Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. Organized by Family Search catalog number

Databases and Software
====FHC Portal Our 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. Premium Family History Websites (as of Jan 2019)====


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital    Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War: Research     Database |Letters and Diaries |Images,      Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera
 * Social and Cultural History
 * Women and Social Movements in the United States
 * American Ancestors - Library Rights
 * Ancestry - Institution Versions: U.S.    | Australia | Canada     | Germany     | Sweden     | United Kingdom
 * ArkivDigital - If necessary, select    "English" from the language drop-down menu in the upper-right     corner of the page.
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast - Institution Version
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspaper Archive
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services

Hardware and Equipment

 * 8 computers
 * 1 high speed photo/document scanner for digitizing photos or documents to USB drive
 * 1 overhead scanner for digitizing photos, documents, books, or objects to USB drive
 * 1 flatbed scanner for slides and negatives
 * 1 digital imaging machine for copying film or fiche to USB drive, CD or paper.
 * 3 printers
 * 4 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers

Center Services
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Volunteer at the Center
We welcome volunteers from the community to serve in the Family History Center. It's a great way to help others and to learn by doing. You need not be an expert. Ability to use a computer and willingness to become familiar with the FamilySearch website and resources are key. Contact the FHC directors at the telephone or e-mail listed above for more information.