Eagle Idaho FamilySearch Center

The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is staffed by Eagle Stake, Meridian North Stake and Star Stake. We invite everyone to come and visit our center. We look forward to helping you search your family history.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * 2090 N Eagle Road Eagle Idaho 83616 United States
 * Park on the southwest side of building. Use the southwest door labeled Family History Center

Phone: 208 319 1159

E-mail: [mailto:ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm
 * Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 * Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 * Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Holiday Schedule: 


 * Closed the week of Thanksgiving, Two weeks at Christmas and all major holidays. (Call to schedule an appointment if you would like to use the center during this time.) Closed May 26th for Memorial Day.

Calendar and Events
May Classes

May 1, 10 AM Grab it, Snip it, Save it

May 1, 1 PM Find and Source

May 1, 7 PM Consultant training

May 5, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

May 5, 1 PM Family History Consultant

May 6, 10 AM Add Photos to Family Tree

May 6, 1 PM Individual Help

May 7, 10 AM Roots Magic

May 7, 1 PM Finding Sources and Adding To

May 8, 10 AM IPAD and Family History

May 8, 1 PM One on One Help

May 8, 7 PM Family History

May 12, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

May 12, 1 PM Stories and Photos

May 13, 10 AM Where Do I Begin?

May 13, 1 PM Individual Help

May 13, 7 PM Help With

May 14, 10 AM Family Tree

May 14, 1 PM Adding Photos To

May 15, 10 AM Indexing

May 15, 1 PM Finding and Adding Sources

May 15, 7 PM My MAC and

May 19, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

May 19, 1 PM Family Search

May 20, 10 AM Getting Started

May 20, 1 PM Individual Help

May 20, 7 PM Help With

May 21, 10 AM Individual Help With Family History

May 21, 1 PM Sources-Find and Add

May 22, 10 AM Learn to use Ancestry.com

May 22, 1 PM Have a Question

May 27, 10 AM Add Photos to Family Tree

May 27, 1 PM Individual Help

May 27, 7 PM Help With

May 28, 10 AM Finding Your Own Names For Temple Ordinances

May 29, 10 AM IPAD and Family History

May 29, 1 PM One on one Help

May 29, 7 PM My MAC &amp; Family History

Eagle Idaho Family History Day was February 8th
In conjunction with Roots Tech. Over 30 classes to choose from with many classes brought in from Roots Tech.

Handouts for classes: 

Personal History Without Pen and Paper  https://db.tt/LkDyK7cj

Computer Essentials for Effective Genealogy https://db.tt/10QXrF1y

FS Family Tree-Photos, Stories and Documents  https://db.tt/blInAifK

FS Family Tree-My Source Box  https://db.tt/Ts2n9ol3

Getting the Most out of Family Search Research Tools  https://db.tt/o4m9lnkR

Research is a Process Not a Website  https://db.tt/XuMSdT9h

2014 Roots Tech Handouts https://db.tt/PTIpSThE

Groups
Groups--We often have groups scheduled to use the computers Wed at 7 PM. We encourage you to call before you come those nights to be sure the computers are available for your use.

Personal Training
All classes can be taught one-on-one. Call 208-319-1159 to set up an appointment.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. You place your order online and then come to center to view. You will receive an email when your order arrives. The center has many microfilm and microfiche available in the center.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has many reference books, maps and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites: Ancestry, ArkivDigital online, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest Online, FindMyPast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Legacy Stories, The American Civil War, TheGenealogist, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archives and Paper Trail.
 * Software - Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Personal Historian, AniMap and Progeny.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Lenova computers with 23" screens
 * 3 multi function printers
 * 1 scanner
 * 5 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Microfilm and microfiche copier

Resources in the Local Area
Idaho State Archives and Research Center; 2205 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho;


 * (208) 334-2620; Hours Tues-Sat 10 AM- 4 PM

Western States Marriage Index, 'Idaho State Death Index 1911- 1956 and Eastern Idaho Death Records @ http://abish.byui.edu/specialcollections

Boise Public Library, newspapers and obituary collections @ www.boisepubliclibrary.org

Links
Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Expos/2012/Family%20History%20Consultant%20Conference%20Presentations%E2%80%942012.pdf

Volunteer at the Center
We are looking for those who have research skills and/or computer skills. Contact us at the email above.