Bear Creek Texas FamilySearch Center

The Bear Creek Texas Family History Center is an extension of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City—the world’s largest genealogical library. The Katy Texas Family History Center and its friendly volunteers are dedicated to providing education and support—free of charge—to individuals, groups, and families. Come and let us help you find your ancestors and discover your story!

Center Contacts and Hours

 * English and Spanish
 * Address: 6203 Longenbaugh Dr. Houston, Texas 77095
 * Use the West entrance


 * Phone: 832-428-9424


 * E-mail: TX_bearcreek@familyhistorymail.org


 * Open Hours: Sunday: 11-11:45 am, Tuesday: 7-8:30 pm, Wednesday: 7-8:30 pm


 * Holiday Schedule: Closed on major holidays

Class Schedule
====Family History Consultants will begin teaching specialized classes at the Bear Creek Family History Center during the scheduled hours. Tuesday and Wednesday February 4 & 5 we will be teaching “Easy Peasy Sourcing”. On Tuesday and Wednesday February 18 & 19 we will be teaching “More Advanced Sourcing”. This is how you prove your relative lived! We will begin at 7:15 pm and the instruction time will be about 30 minutes. The Bear Creek Family History Center, (please use the West entrance at the Longenbaugh building by the High Council room) is open Sunday from 11-11:45 am, Tuesday 7-8:30 pm and Wednesday 7-8:30 pm. Feel free to bring a friend!====

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center currently does have 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. Available sites:
 * 19th Century British Newspapers
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
 * Ancestry.com (Family History Library Edition)
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * findmypast
 * Fold3.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * HeritageQuest Online
 * Historic Map Works (Library Edition)
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * WorldVitalRecords.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 2 laptop computers and a printer connected to an Ethernet cable. The laptops have access to the Portal that opens the premium sites. There is no cost. The printer will scan your photos and documents directly to your Family Search account.

Staff Research Specialties
We are able to help you use Family Search, by getting your own account. We help you set up your family tree, and maneuver the Family Search tool. We help you search for family members. We have a Spanish speaking volunteer on Wednesday evenings.

Volunteer at the Center
''We need current FH consultants to help during the hours of operation. We are hoping to open another evening during the week for patrons. Community help would also be welcomed.''