Eagle Idaho FamilySearch Center

'''The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is open to the public and free of charge. We look forward to helping you search your family history!'''


 * Consultants: We offer one-on-one help from experienced Family History consultants. Learn Family History at your own pace. Customized tutoring for your family needs. Whether you are a beginner, or your family tree is "full" we can help you discover your ancestors.


 * Premium Research Sites: We have free access to 13 premium research websites.


 * Equipment: We have 7 large touchscreen computers, and a scanner to preserve your family documents and photos.


 * Family Friendly: We have fun family history activities for children.
 * Safety Protocols: We sanitize before and after each shift and observe active mask mandates to protect our at-risk patrons.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 2090 N Eagle Road Eagle Idaho 83616 United States
 * Park on the southwest side of building.
 * Use the southwest door labeled Family History Center.


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-208-319-1159 EFHC
 * 1-208-863-3396 Lead Consultant

E-mail:


 * ID_Eagle@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Please call 208-863-3396 to verify open hours.


 * Monday: 10 am - 4 pm
 * Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm, 7 - 9 pm
 * Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm, 7 - 9 pm
 * Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm (Classes at 7 pm as scheduled below)
 * Other times by appointment. Please call 208-863-3396 to schedule other times.

2022 Holiday Closures:
Human Rights Day: Mon, Jan 17

Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 21

Closed for Cleaning: Mon, Apr 11

Spring Break: Mon, March 21 - Thurs, March 24

Memorial Day: Mon, May 30

Summer Break: Mon, June 6 - Thurs, June 9

4th Of July Break: Mon, July 4 - Thurs, July 7

Labor Day: Mon, Sept 5

Closed for Cleaning:

Thanksgiving week: Mon, Nov 21 - Thurs, Nov

Christmas/New Year Break: Mon, Dec 19 - Thurs, Dec 29

Classes
Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm '''we offer research training classes for Family History Consultants and anyone else interested in learning more about family history. If you would like to join a class remotely by zoom, please call or text 208-863-3396 to get the Zoom link.'''

May 2022 Class Schedule:

May12: DNA and Genealogy: learn DNA basics and how testing and comparing matches can help you find missing family. Teacher - Cassandra Hanson

May 19: DNA and Genealogy: review of main testing options and the pros and cons of each. Teacher - Cassandra Hanson

May 26: DNA and Genealogy: discover advanced techniques to help you overcome brick walls and find errors in your tree. Teacher - Cassandra Hanson

June 2: Writing Family Histories: The Family History part of Genealogical research, for the living and generations unborn - a simple, organized approach to writing family histories. Presenter:  Hal Bunderson

There will be no scheduled classes during the summer. Classes resume in September.

Groups
Please call 208-863-3396 to schedule a group over 3 people.

Your group experience is most effective when each member of your group can work one-on-one with a consultant. Please schedule ahead so we can make sure to have enough staff to help your group.

We have 7 large touch screen computers. If your group is larger than 7, please bring laptops to allow each member of your group to be able to work independently.

Personal Training

 * Beginning through intermediate Family History classes can be taught one-on-one.


 * We have several expert consultants who can help you with puzzles or blocks in your family tree.


 * We have consultants with international research expertise. Call 208-863-3396 to find help researching your family's part of the world.


 * The EFHC has a list of dozens of local people who read other languages, and who would be willing to help translate your family documents.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: As most microfilms have been scanned and available to view in FamilySearch, we are no longer able to order microfilms to view in our center. Familysearch images which are locked by copyright agreements may be viewable at this Family History Center.
 * The center has many Family History reference books, history books, maps, and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history websites:
 * The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archives https://www.gale.com/c/british-library-newspapers-part-i
 * Alexander Street Press - American Civil War https://alexanderstreet.com/products/american-civil-war-letters-and-diaries
 * American Ancestors https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx
 * Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/
 * ArkivDigital online https://www.arkivdigital.net/products/adonline
 * Findmypast https://www.findmypast.com/
 * Fold3 https: //www.fold3.com/
 * Geneanet https: //en.geneanet.org/
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/myheritage-library-edition
 * NewspaperArchive  http://www.newspaperarchive.com
 * Puzzilla Premium https://puzzilla.org/index
 * Software: Roots Magic, Legacy, Irfanview.
 * NewspaperArchive  http://www.newspaperarchive.com
 * Puzzilla Premium https://puzzilla.org/index
 * Software: Roots Magic, Legacy, Irfanview.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Dell touch screen computers with 24" screens
 * 2 multi function printers
 * Scanner which can your documents and photos directly to your Family Tree

Resources in the Local Area
Idaho State Archives and Research Center; 2205 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho;


 * (208) 334-2620 Hours Tues-Sat 10 AM- 4 PM

Western States Marriage Index, ' Idaho State Death Index 1911- 1956 and Eastern Idaho Death Records

Boise Public Library

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
We are looking for those who have research skills and/or computer skills. Contact us at the email or phone above.