Grants Pass Oregon FamilySearch Center

''The Grants Pass Oregon Family History Center is located in the Grants Pass Stake building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1969 Williams Highway. Entrance to the Family History Center is on the Harbeck side. The staff is made up of people who love family history and enjoy helping other people find their roots. We are not professional genealogists. We serve all of Grants Pass but not the Cave Junction area as they have their own small FHC. ''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 United States
 * Entrance to the Family History Center is on the Harbeck side of the building
 * There is a security system with a phone pickup to the center.
 * A staff member will open the door for you.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-541-476-1926

Email:


 * OR_GrantsPass@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am -3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 * Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed during Thanksgiving week:
 * Closed 2 weeks during Christmas holiday:
 * Closed all other regular holidays:

Staff Training Meetings (staff and consultants)

Last Tuesday of each month (except December) from 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Classes: (Open to everyone)

4th Thursday of each month (except December) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, no charge.

Seminar, 3rd Saturday of October 9:00 AM to 12 Noon each year, no charge, registration is on-line and in person.

Every Wednesday 4:00 PM to 5:00PM, shadowing a professional genealogist, no appointments needed.

Collections
FamilySearch Catalog We have direct digital access to many collections and resources that formerly were available only by mail or personal visits.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center 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
 * Our center has 10 computers with one printer/copier/scanner machine.
 * Center Services include free individual personal assistance.

Staff Research Specialties, call the center during those hours to make an appointment

 * DNA research by appointment only
 * Difficult Research Wednesday 5:00pm-8:30pm (must make an appointment)


 * Adding Memories: Any time FHC is open, 30 minute limit

Resources in the Local Area

 * The Grants Pass Genealogical Society is an active group of people dedicated to helping others find their family history. They hold monthly meetings with speakers who share various topics of genealogical interest. Their meetings are the second Tuesday of the month and are held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in the same building as the Grants Pass Family History Center. &lt;www.gpgenealogy.org&gt;
 * The Josephine County Historical Museum has a large collection of information regarding the local area. They also sell local history books. &lt;www.jocohistory.org&gt;
 * Rogue Valley Genealogical Society is dedicated to helping people find their families through research but is especially dedicated to the history of the area. They are located in Medford, Oregon. www.rvgsociety.org

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.