Lecanto Florida FamilySearch Center

North of US Hwy 44, then west, from Lecanto Hwy (Citrus County Rd 491)

Our center serves all of the Citrus County area.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 3474 W Southern St Lecanto Florida 34461-8613 United States
 * North of US Hwy 44, then west, from Lecanto Hwy (Citrus County Rd 491)
 * Language: English

Phone:

208.850.1775

E-mail:


 * FL_Lecanto@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

For further information regarding the Lecanto FamilySearch Center, please call Grant Farnworth. If no answer, please leave a message.


 * Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-2:00pm, 6pm-8pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm, 6pm-8pm

Holiday Schedule: The center is closed on major Holidays, Please call Grant Farnworth, 208.850.1775, for information during the holidays.

Closed all Major Holidays:

Upcoming Events
Family History Conference, "Family Connections on Veteran's Day" November 11, 2023 @ 9 AM to 3 PM, at the Family History Center located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day in Ocala, FL, 1831, SE 18th Ave., Ocala, FL. 34471. For information call Tom Moore @ 352.262.8999.

Classes will include:


 * Sources anything else is mythology
 * Beginning Genealogy
 * Getting the correct ancestor in your family
 * African American Family History
 * Record your history
 * Finding Genealogy records for Italian Genealogy
 * Finding Genealogy records for Germany / Poland / Steppes Ancestors
 * Finding Genealogy records for British / Scotch/ Irish / Welsh Ancestors
 * DNA For Beginners
 * Latin America Genealogy
 * Emigration Paths/ Migration Routes

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers (with FamilySearch Center Portal access) and printers. You may bring your own laptop or tablet to work on in the center without access to the FamilySearch Center Portal.

Staff Research Specialties
''We have many knowledgeable staff that are willing to help you research your family lines. Many of our staff having been doing family history research for many years and know where to look for the information.''

Resources in the Local Area
Citrus County Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lecanto FSC the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am. For further information please visit the website, https://www.citrusgenealogy.com/

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
If you would like to help teach and train patrons how to perform Family History, using premium Family History programs and resourses, please contact Grant Farnworth at 208.850.1775.