Fort Walton Beach Florida FamilySearch Center

The Fort Walton Beach Family History Center existed for years as the "Genealogy Library" in this location. Former FHC Director, Florence Eulala Adams, (now deceased) devoted twenty years of her life to acquring a basic library of related materials, both "how-to" books and source books, as well. The Center is considered by many to be a genealogy outreach for the benefit of the community of genealogists livinng in Crestview, Florida, Niceville, Florida, and Valparaiso, Florida, as well as the Greater Fort Walton Beach area. Patrons from Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida have also supported the center.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 339 Lake Drive, Fort Walton Beach, Florida (Okaloosa County) *Location on Map

Phone: 850-243-3338

E-mail:

Open Hours: The Family History Center is open on Thursdays, from 10a.m. until 7p.m.

Holiday Schedule: Closed for Federal holidays.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 * General Source and How-To Books for genealogists are in the collection, including The Red Book, The Source, and Handybook for Genealogists. Microfilm and microfiche are available for the Southeastern (an some other regions) States.  Marriage records for Okaloosa and surrounding counties, Florida Death Index and early census information for the United States are some of this group.
 * Supplies: basic supplies such as genealogy charts are available for a minimal charge.

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. Among these, currently, are Ancestry.com, Fold3, and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * There are four microfilm readers available, one microfiche reader, a camera for taking pictures of microfilms, four computers, and two printers, one of which will scan your photos or other media.
 * CD-Roms of various databases are also available.

Staff Research Specialties
Currently, staff research specialties include German, French, and Italian research with translator services available. Several staff members are qualified to guide patrons seeking their Southeastern United States roots.  

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