Mission Viejo California FamilySearch Center

The Mission Viejo Family History Center serves a major portion of South Orange County, California. All are welcome and our services are free.

Free Genealogy Classes
Sign Up: Call 949-582-0285 or email [mailto:missionviejofhc@gmail.com missionviejofhc@gmail.com]

Location &amp; Map

 * 27976 Marguerite Parkway  Mission Viejo, California 92692 United States
 * Corner of Marguerite Parkway and Hillcrest.
 * Enter at the rear of the building - left hand door.
 * Location on Map.

Center Contacts and Hours
Phone: 949-364-2742

E-mail: [mailto:sedibble@cox.net lindalee1880@gmail.com]

Hours:


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

Closed:


 *  Memorial Day
 *  Independence Day
 * Summer Vacation
 *  Labor Day
 *  General Conference
 * Thanksgiving Week
 * Christmas
 * New Years

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog:This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 * (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

Databases and Software

 * FHC PortalThis 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.This includes the following:
 * Ancestry.com
 * Fold 3.com
 * HeritageQuest.com
 * WorldVitalRecords.com
 * FindMyPast.co.uk
 * ThePaperTrail.org (A guide to Overland Pioneer Names and Documents
 * HistoricMapWorks.com
 * American Civil War Collection
 * Access.NewspaperArchive.com
 * Godfrey.org
 * TheGenealogist.co.uk
 * 19th Century British Newspapers Archive
 * ArkivDigital (Swedish records=36 Million documents)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 10 Computers with Internet access
 * 7 Microfilm Readers
 * 2 Microfiche Readers
 * 1 Digital Imaging System
 * Microfilm and Microfiche Scanner
 * Flatbed Scanner

Center Services

 * Provide one on one research help and provide access to genealogical records through the Internet or microfilm loan program.
 * Provide Training. (Offering free how to classes)
 * Assist in cleaning up data files.
 * Provide Service Opportunities for volunteers.
 * Visit the center any time during our open hours. We will be glad to acquaint you with our resources and equipment.