Rochester New York FamilySearch Center

United States New YorkMonroe County  Rochester FamilySearch Center

The Rochester New York FamilySearch Center welcomes you to search your family tree. Two (2) staff members are available during open hours to assist you, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher. Use of the FamilySearch Center is free of charge.

Location and Contact Information
Location Map


 * Map &amp; Directions

Language: English

Address:


 * 1400 Westfall Rd Brighton New York 14618 United States
 * The entrance to the FamilySearch Center is located at the rear of the building.
 * There is ample free parking.

Phone:


 * + 1 (585) 271-7326 (no voice mail)

E-mail:


 * NY_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Sunday: Closed
 * Monday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 * Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 * Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
 * Thursday: Closed
 * Friday: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
 * Saturday: 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00 AM to Noon

Holiday Schedule:
 * Closed New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
 * Closed on Brighton Central Schools Snow days.

Collections

 * The FamilySearch Center has a small book library including a surname collection & a local cemetery collection.
 * Our online book catalog
 * We also have a local Monroe County film collection & some surrounding counties. We also have many films on indefinite loan for foreign countries & a large collection of microfiche, including birth, marriage, death & church records.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * NOTE: If you bring your laptop along, and log onto the building wifi named "Liahona" Then open your browser (ex. Chrome), download and install the Browser extension "FamilySearch Center Premium Content".  Using the browser extension manager, "pin" the extension to your browser toolbar.  Now, when you are at the FamilySearch Center, your laptop has access to the Center's premium websites and other content.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 online computers
 * 5 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 printer/copier.

Staff Research Specialties
Local records: New York, Pennsylvania, New England

International records: Basque, Britain, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Wales

Links
Rochester Genealogical Society

Rochester NY Historic Marriage Records

Rochester Historical Society

Monroe County NY Vital Records

Monroe County Library - Local History/Genealogy

Monroe County NY Municipal Historians

East Rochester Local History

Perinton Historical Society

Historic Pittsford

Greece Historical Society and Museum

Gates Historical Society

Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
Interested in volunteering to assist patrons with their family history research? Please send a note to the Center's email: NY_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org. Please include your name, your availability (hours/frequency), any research specialties (languages, countries, local, etc.), and any other information that you think is relevant. Thank you for your interest.