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 Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


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


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-319-1159

E-mail:


 * 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:

Presidents Day in February: The last week of March: Memorial Day in May; July 2nd-8th: July 24th: The week of Thanksgiving: The last two weeks of December over Christmas until after New Years Day.

Calendar and Events
At anytime you may bring your questions and come to the center, we are ready to help you individually.

January Classes

Jan. 5, 1:00 pm Find and Add Sources

Jan. 6, 1:00 pm Learn to Index

Jan. 6, 7:00 pm FamilySearch One on One

Jan. 7, 10:00 am All About "Find My Past"

Jan. 7, 1:00 pm Add Photos, Stories, Documents

Jan. 8, 10:00 am Using Ancestry.com

Jan. 8, 1:00 pm One on One Help

Jan. 8, 7:00 pm Scanning Photos and Documents

Jan. 12, 1:00 pm Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree

Jan. 13, 1:00 pm IPad and Family History

Jan. 13, 7:00 pm FamilySearch One on One

Jan. 14, 10:00 am Researching England and Wales

Jan. 14, 1:00 pm I Want To Find A Family Name

Jan. 15, 10:00 am Adding Photos, Stories and Documents

Jan. 15, 1:00 pm One on One Help

Jan. 15, 7:00 pm My MAC &amp; Family History

Jan. 19, 1:00 pm Navigating FamilyTree

Jan. 20, 1:00 pm Adding Photos and Stories to FamilyTree

Jan. 20, 7:00 pm FamilySearch One on One Help

Jan. 21, 10:00 am Roots Magic

Jan. 21, 1:00 pm Where Do I Begin

Jan. 22, 10:00 am Using Roots Magic w/Family Tree

Jan. 22, 1:00 pm One on One Help

Jan. 22, 7:00 pm Scanning Photos &amp; Documents

Jan. 26, 1:00 pm Duplicates &amp; Merging

Jan. 27, 10:00 am I Want To Start My Family History

Jan. 27, 1:00 pm FamilySearch One on One Help

Jan. 28, 10:00 am Researching Italy

Jan. 28, 1:00 pm Adding Photos, Stories &amp; Documents

Jan. 29, 10:00 am Getting Started on Indexing

Jan. 29, 1:00 pm One on One Help

Jan. 29, 7:00 pm My MAC &amp; Family History

Six Week Consultant Training beginning Monday January 12th.

We will hold the same class twice during the week, once on Monday at 1pm and then again on Thursday at 7pm. Please let us know, so we can be prepared for the number of attendees.

Week 1- “Hastening of the Work”- Doctrine of Family History, Overview of six week training, Intro to All Aspects of Family Search, Available online training for Consultants. User Name &amp; Password Issues. Starting A Family Tree- Linking the living to the dead, FamilyTree- Editing, Adding Individuals, Default Dates &amp; Places.

Week 2- “Empowering A Family History Consultant” LDS.org-Family Tree-Sandbox, FamilyTree-training, FamilySearch resources “Learning Center” “Product Support”“Help Center” Other Resources Available. Organizing Your Research, RecordSeek-Tree Connect (For Use Next Week)

Week 3- “House of Order” Finding &amp; Adding Sources to FamilyTree- 1-Sources from FamilySearch, 2-Online Sources- Find A Grave, Ancestry.com, Google. Creating A source from personal documents. How to use &amp; the benefits of FindARecord.com

Week 4- “Completing our Book” Everything you need to know; to add photos, stories and documents to family tree. We will cover scanning, saving files, adding them to familytree and linking them to the person. Week 5- “All About Indexing” Learn how to index so you can encourage and teach others.

Week 6- “Searching For My Ancestors” &amp; “Finding Needed Temple Ordinances” We will teach a “Pattern of research”, We will teach how to use Puzzilla, we will teach how to use Descendency View on FamilyTree. How to help others find a place on their tree that needs researched.

Please be prepared with your FamilySearch user name and password. It will be used beginning the first week.

Eagle Idaho Family Discovery Day February 28th, 2015.  9 am to 4 pm at the Eagle Stake Center. Watch for more information coming.

'''Eagle Idaho Family History Day was February 8th, 2014. '''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

Computer Essentials for Effective Genealogy

FS Family Tree-Photos, Stories and Documents

FS Family Tree-My Source Box

Getting the Most out of Family Search Research Tools

Research is a Process Not a Website

2014 Roots Tech Handouts

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 a computer is available for your use.

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

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the FamilySearch 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
 * 2 scanners (Scan straight to Family Tree)
 * 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

Boise Public Library

Links
Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: Family History Consultant

Volunteer at the Center

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