Fredericksburg Virginia FamilySearch Center

'''JULY 19TH, 2023-THE FAMILYSEARCH CENTER IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY DUE TO A MASSIVE SPRINKLER LEAK. REPAIRS WON'T BEGIN UNTIL JULY 31ST, 2023. THE ESTIMATED DATE FOR REOPENING IS SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023. PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATES.'''

Center Contacts and Hours
'''Masks are not required. IF YOU WANT THOSE HELPING YOU TO WEAR A MASK PLEASE MAKE YOUR REQUEST KNOWN. '''

We have 7 computers available for patron use. If you would like to bring your own lap top to use please be aware that in order to see films restricted to viewing in the FamilySearch Center you will need to use our computers or load a special extension to your computer. (You can find directions for this here: https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/family-history-center-premium-content-browser-extension )


 *  Virtual appointments (Wednesdays 10am-2pm), sign up here 

Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  20 Boscobel Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22405-1800
 * In southern Stafford County near the corner of Brooke and Ringgold Roads. The entrance to the FamilySearch Center is at the back of the building. Please ring the doorbell.

Language: English

Phone:  540-361-7494

E-mail:  fredericksburg.va.fhc@gmail.com

Open Hours:

 * Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm
 * 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month: 10:00am-2:00pm


 * Holiday Schedule: FSC closed November 23-28 and December 17, 2022 - January 2, 2023
 * If you are unable to make it any of the hours the center is open it may be possible to arrange and appointment for a different time. Please send an email to Fredericksburg.VA.FHC@gmail.com. We will answer as soon as possible.

CLOSED ON ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. The Center may also be closed when Spotsylvania or Stafford County schools are closed due to inclement weather. Please call 540 361-7494 to determine this.

Collections

 * Book Collection: -- The Fredericksburg Virginia FamilySearch Center owns about 200 books. The list can be viewed at LibraryThing.com.
 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche previously ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
 * FamilySearch Catalog: Microfilm and microfiche may be available to be viewed at local FamilySearch Centers.

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. Our FamilySearch Center has the following websites available through the portal:
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers
 * Alexander Street Press - American Civil War
 * American Ancestors
 * Ancestry - Institution Version
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspaperarchive.com
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 computers, 1 microfilm / microfiche scanner / copier, and 1 microfiche reader.
 * Our printer/scanner has the ability to scan directly to your personal gallery at FamilySearch.org or to a removable USB drive.

Staff Research Specialties

Tuesdays-

Wednesdays-

Fridays-German, Italian, Czech, Austrian, Dutch, Irish, FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com

2nd Saturdays-

3rd Saturdays-

 Calendar and Events- 

Class Schedule: Individual Classes for specialized training may be arranged by contacting the FamilySearch Center by email above.

Training available: Indexing, FamilySearch.org, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.

Local Resources

 * Fredericksburg Historic Court Records  "consists of extracts, transcripts and indices of records in repository in the Fredericksburg Circuit Court, Fredericksburg, VA. The information presented by Historic Court Records are primarily extracts of 'loole papers' - the paper trail behind Court Order Book entries... In addition to 'loose paper' records, Historic Court Records also contains a searchable database of early Fredericksburg Land Tax Records." Additional records include Apprenctice Records, Clerk's Order Books, Inquests, Marriage Records and others.
 * Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society


 * Central Rappahannock Regional Library Virginiana Room Resources for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Westmoreland County, King George County, Caroline County


 * Central Rappahannock Heritage Center: "The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, Inc. is a non-governmental regional archives dedicated to preserving for research and posterity materials documenting the lives and work of the people."

FamilySearch Help

 * Video clip about how to start
 * For help using FamilySearch.org
 * Use the Get Help link in the top right corner of the page to access the Help Home page.
 * For help using Family Tree, see Tree Training and Family Tree Training Lessons and Videos
 * FamilySearch Library Lookup Service
 * Virtual Genealogy Consultations
 * FamilySearch Communities Groups
 * FamilySearch Wiki helps you find answers to your research questions
 * FamilySearch Library Webinars Schedules

BYU Family History Library Help

 * Virtual Family History Help (Live)
 * BYU Family History Webinars

Other Virginia Resources

 * Library of Virginia
 * Virginia Historical Society
 * Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

 * Spotsylvania Chapter NSDAR
 * Falls of the Rappahannock Chapter, Falmouth, Virginia
 * Washington-Lewis Chapter Fredericksburg, VA
 * Mine Run DAR Chapter

Local FamilySearch Wiki & Catalog Pages

 * Virginia County Resources
 * Virginia Court Records
 * Virginia County Resources
 * Virginia Court Records
 * Virginia County Resources
 * Virginia Court Records
 * Virginia County Resources
 * Virginia Court Records
 * Virginia Court Records

Volunteer at the Center
We welcome others who can volunteer on a regular basis. Please call us at 540-361-7494 or email us at fredericksburg.va.fhc@gmail.com