Blackfoot Idaho FamilySearch Center

Purpose
The Blackfoot Idaho FamilySearch Center is located in Blackfoot, Idaho. We strive to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family -- past, present, and future.



Center Contacts and Hours

 * 1-208-785-5022


 * ID_Blackfoot@familyhistorymail.org

Hours

 * Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
 * Saturday: by appointment only
 * Sunday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Holiday Closure Schedule

 * July 1-July 4. The Center will be closed from July 1st to July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
 * Sep 1-Sep 9. The Center will be closed from September 1st to September 9th during the week of the Eastern Idaho State Fair 2023.
 * Nov 20-Nov 26. The Center will be closed from November 20th to November 26th during the week of Thanksgiving.
 * Dec 20-Jan 2, 2024. The Center will be closed from December 20th, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024, for Christmas and New Years.

Location Map

 * Location Map

Address:


 * 815 Mitchell Lane Blackfoot Idaho 83221 United States
 * The FamilySearch Center is located immediately East of the Mountain View Middle School.
 * Parking lot on the same side as the school.


 * Language: Primarily English with Spanish availability

Calendar and Events
''Classes and times are subject to change until the week prior to the class. Please check back during the week of the class in order to confirm that the class is still scheduled to occur. Everyone is welcome to attend.''

FamilySearch Family Tree Training
Training classes are typically held each Sunday and Thursday at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center, unless otherwise noted here:

Sunday Classes:
Advanced FamilySearch Family Tree Sources. March 12th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will provide in-depth information about sources on FamilySearch: Editing sources, creating new sources, using the source box, using Record Seek, unfinished attachments. This class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

'''Introduction to Puzzilla. March 19th.''' 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. Do you think your family history is completed? Then this class is for YOU! With a family tree that is continually growing, the work is never done, but figuring out where to start working can be difficult. Puzzilla is a FamilySearch partner site that enables patrons to connect to their FamilySearch Family Tree and get a view of areas of the tree that need further research in order to grow the tree. Come join Richard Dodds as he teaches how to use the Puzzilla website to further family history efforts. This is a great class for all levels from beginners to professionals.

'''Performing Effect Record Searches. March 26th.''' 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. Class taught by Heather McPhie. This class will cover tips and tricks for locating historical records, including: manipulating computer search engines, the differences between various search engines, when and how to create spreadsheets from the record hints, how to locate databases outside of FamilySearch, and other helpful information pertaining to record searches.

'''Solving the mysteries of the Change Log. April 16th'''. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. Class taught by Heather McPhie.

'''Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (1 of 6). April 23th'''. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover the FamilySearch home page, Settings, Help Center, Messages, Changing languages, using the Find function, and an explanation of Living People within the Family Tree. This class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (2 of 6). April 30th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover the Navigating the Landscape, Portrait, Descendancy, and FanChart views, Adding Children, managing Duplicate Spouses or Parents, and the Individual Summary Box, and how to set the first ancestor. This class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (3 of 6). May 7th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. The class covers the new details page, setting up pages, collaboration and notes, viewing "My Relationships", Editing personal/marriage details, adding family members/marriages, the other information section, life sketch, research helps, and a short explanation of FamilySearch Partners. This class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

No classes will be held on May 14th in recognition of Mother's Day.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (4 of 6). May 21st. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class covers Possible Duplicates, Merging by Personal ID Numbers, Unmerging/Restoring Records, and Marking Records Not a Match. This class is taught by Richard Dodds.

No classes will be held on May 28th in recognition of Memorial Day Weekend.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (5 of 6). June 4th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class covers adding hints and using source linker, persons source lists, and adding dates to sources. Richard Dodds will be teaching this class.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (6 of 6). June 11th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover FamilySearch's Temple Ordinance Tabs. The class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

Introduction to Puzzilla. June 25th. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will be an introduction to the website Puzzilla.org which works as a partner site to FamilySearch.org.

No classes will be held on July 2nd or July 9th in observance of Independence Day.

Thursday Classes:
Introduction to Puzzilla. June 1st. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will be an introduction to the website Puzzilla.org which works as a partner site to FamilySearch.org.

FamilySearch Memories. June 8th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover Memories: submission rules, adding memories, adding/editing tags, public/private memories, actions, adding titles and details, and filters.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (1 of 6). June 15th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover the FamilySearch home page, Settings, Help Center, Messages, Changing languages, using the Find function, and an explanation of Living People within the Family Tree.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (2 of 6). June 22nd. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover the Navigating the Landscape, Portrait, Descendancy, and FanChart views, Adding Children, managing Duplicate Spouses or Parents, and the Individual Summary Box, and how to set the first ancestor.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (3 of 6). June 29th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. The class covers the new details page, setting up pages, collaboration and notes, viewing "My Relationships", Editing personal/marriage details, adding family members/marriages, the other information section, life sketch, research helps, and a short explanation of FamilySearch Partners.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (4 of 6). July 13th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class covers Possible Duplicates, Merging by Personal ID Numbers, Unmerging/Restoring Records, and Marking Records Not a Match. This class is taught by Richard Dodds.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (5 of 6). July 20th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class covers adding hints and using source linker, persons source lists, and adding dates to sources. Richard Dodds will be teaching this class.

Introduction to FamilySearch Family Tree (6 of 6). July 27th. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackfoot FamilySearch Center. This class will cover FamilySearch's Temple Ordinance Tabs. The class will be taught by Richard Dodds.

Databases and Software

 * The Blackfoot FamilySearch Center enables patrons to access the online FamilySearch Center Portal which gives patrons free access to several premium family history programs that generally charge for subscription. A list of these premium websites is available by clicking  here .


 * There is a local database of obituaries from in and near Blackfoot from 1983.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 25 Computer stations are available for patron use.
 * Lexmark scanner, copier, printer which will scan directly to FamilySearch Memories Gallery
 * Epson FastFoto Scanner for photos
 * Epson Flatbed Scanner

FamilySearch Center Staff
The Center is operated by volunteer Temple and Family History Consultants who will work individually with patrons as time and resources allow.

Other Resources in the Local Area
Bingham County Historical Society Archives Physical Address: 121 North Shilling   |   Mailing Address:  501 North Maple, Box 404 Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-9906 Website Blackfoot Public Library 129 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8628 Website Bingham County Courthouse 501 N Maple Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-782-3160 Website City of Blackfoot, Idaho 157 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8600 Website

Training Links
FamilySearch Learning Center FamilySearch Getting Started Ancestral Quest Learning Center RootsMagic Webinars Legacy Family Tree Training Videos Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are the backbone of service. Community members are welcome to apply to serve at the Center. Use the phone number and/or email address posted above to volunteer.

FamilySearch Links:
FamilySearch: Access FamilyTree, FamilySearch Photos and Stories, and FamilySearch Indexed Records. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Memories: This is a section of FamilySearch that allows patrons to add photos and stories of their ancestors. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Research Wiki: Get research advice and learn how to access record collections.

FamilySearch Blog: FamilySearch's Genealogy and Family History Blog

Other Helpful Links:
Church History Biographical Database: The Church History Biographical Database is a deeply researched repository of biographical information on Latter-day Saints who lived during the first 110 years of the restored Church. It includes data from authoritative primary sources on over 61,000 pioneers who immigrated to Utah between 1847 and 1868, as well as information on over 44,000 missionaries who served between 1830 and 1940.

TreeSeek.com: Easily create charts with your data gathered from FamilySearch.org. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access this site.

Calculate your relationship to famous people with Brigham Young University's Computer Science Department's Relative Finder. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access the site.

Rootsmapper.com: Gives a visual map of the migration patterns your family has undergone. A fun way to link geography to family history!

Puzzilla.org: A wonderful tool for descendancy research! This program maps the family tree, then maps the collateral roots. Look for dead ends, click, and begin researching in FamilyTree.

Cleaning up your FamilyTree: A quick reference guide to cleaning up your family records.

Google Books: Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

American Research Links:
Chronicling America: Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

FindaGrave: Access and search transcriptions and photos of gravestones. Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disposition of family, friends, and ‘famous' individuals. All transcriptions and photos are provided by volunteers.

Western States Marriage Index: Search extractions of early marriage records from counties in the western part of the United States.

Eastern Idaho Death Records: Search extractions of Eastern Idaho death records.

Idaho Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through Idaho newspapers from 1863-1925.

Illinois State Archives : Search Illinois marriage records from 1763-1900, search  death records from 1916-1950 , or  death records from pre-1916.

Missouri Birth and Death Records: Search death certificates on file at the Missouri State Archives for deaths occurring between 1910 and 1962. Search pre-1910 birth and death records collected from local county recorders' offices.

Utah Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through early Utah newspapers. This can be a great source for locating obituaries and death notices.

Utah State Archives: Search the online indexes and make research requests

Canada Library and Archives: Access Canadian records and census images.

European Research Links:
Danish Archives: Access Danish parish and census records. Censuses begin in the 1700s and cover through the 1900s. Danish Parish Records are relatively complete and, as available, cover from the 1600s through the 1900s. There are approximately 1,500,000 Americans of Danish origin or descent. Southeastern Idaho has a particularly large population of Danish Americans

Danish Census Records: Access the Danish Government's transcription of the Danish Census records.

Free BMD: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration Records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983.

General Register Office: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983. These transcriptions are particularly useful because these transcriptions of birth records include the mother's maiden name for each child. Patrons are required to create a free account in order to use this index.