Hillsboro Oregon FamilySearch Center

The Hillsboro FamilySearch Center has books, microfilms, microfiche, film readers, and access to the FamilySearch Center. The building is also home to a Pokémon GO PokéStop, so don't be surprised if you see people on the property and if you do, please be kind to them.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2220 NE Jackson School Rd Hillsboro Oregon 97124-1658 United States
 * Located in the Hillsboro Stake Center.
 * The entrance to the FamilySearch Center is on the south side of the building.


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-503-640-4658

E-mail:


 * OR_Hillsboro@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: Normal Operating hours: . . Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM '''. . Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Holiday Closures: 2023''' Closed . . Thanksgiving: November 21-22 . . Christmas/New Years: December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Class Schedule:
RootsMagic Users Group Meeting: Third Saturday of odd-numbered months from 10 am - Noon at the FamilySearch Center, 2220 NE Jackson School Rd., Hillsboro, OR. Currently, because of the COVID-19 pandemic measures, we are holding our meetings via Zoom. We expect to continue to hold meetings via Zoom for all of 2021. If you wish to receive reminders about upcoming meetings and receive an invite to these meetings please forward your email contact to: [mailto:Leslie@LawsonResearch.net Leslie@LawsonResearch.net]

Family History Classes
Links to handouts from classes previously taught by Hal and Barbara Hovorka below:


 * Getting Started & Getting it Down Right
 * Sources & Resources
 * The Big 3/Google, Family Search & Census
 * Out On the Web
 * Directories, Newspapers, Obituaries & Cemeteries
 * Court/Land/Wills & Probate
 * Finding the Immigrant
 * Out of the Mainstream
 * Foreign Research 1” and “Foreign Research 2
 * Preserving the Past and Wrapping up Loose Ends

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal: This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal, which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Hardware and Equipment


 * Other resources include 5 computers with online access, scanner, printer, microfilm &amp; microfiche readers, microfilm &amp; microfiche copier. We also have WiFi access for personal laptops and electronic devices.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Friends of Historic Forest Grove

Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon (GSWCO)

Genealogical Forum of Oregon, 2505 SE 11st Ave, Suite B-18, Portland, OR. 503-963-1932.

Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR. 503-

Questions: Email us at hillsborofhc@gmail.com or call 503-640-4658

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