Sonora California FamilySearch Center

Family History Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora, CA. 95370 United States
 * Language: English

Sonora Family History Director: Sandra Turner

Phone:


 * 1-209-536-9206

E-mail:


 * CA_Sonora@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 1pm-4:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm
 * Also by appointment by calling 209-605-2891

Holiday Closures:

November 20, 2022 through November 25, 2022

December 17, 2022 through January 1, 2023

Upcoming Events
Tuolumne County Genealogical Society Workshop - October 14, 2023, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Staff Training Meetings
January 23, 2023 2:00 PM

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 networked computer workstations with printer access
 * Paper copier
 * 6 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * 1 microfiche/film scanner
 * 1 flatbed scanner
 * 1 Epson FastFoto scanner for rapid scanning of multiple pictures at a time

Staff Research Specialties
Translators available for the following languages:


 * Italian
 * German
 * Spanish

Resources in the Local Area
Tuolumne County Genealogical Society

Links
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

 * Do you want to learn more about doing family history? We will teach you how to help yourself while we teach you to help others. We encourage you to do your own research when not assisting patrons.
 * Would you like to serve a full or part time mission but need to stay close to home? Come join us at the FHC where you can meet many new people and help them find their ancestors.
 * Do you have special computer, language or research skills? We have a place for you to keep those skills honed and practiced, "Use 'em or lose 'em!"