Columbia South Carolina FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Address:4440 Ft Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 28207 Map
 * Language:English
 * Phone:(803) 782-7141
 * Appointments: (302) 494-8098


 * E-mail:[mailto:SC_Columbia@familyhistorymail.org SC_Columbia@familyhistorymail.org]
 * Contacts:Edwin &amp; Andrea Bartley; Co-Leaders
 * Vicki Carter; Assistant Leader

Open Hours: 
 * Tuesday:     9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
 * Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 * Other days by appointment'''

Closures: 
 * Week of Thanksgiving
 * Week before and the week after Christmas
 * Will be available by appointments as needed

Accessibility: 
 * If you need assistance, please call (803) 782-7141 when you arrive. You will be escorted through the building to the elevator.

Upcoming Events

 * None Scheduled

Staff Research Specialties

 * Assistance available in developing your family tree and family histories

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch — One of the most popular genealogical resources in the world. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the site is free and available to the public.
 * 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.
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers
 * Alexander Street
 * American Ancestors
 * Ancestry Institution
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Findmypast
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * MyHeritage Library Edition
 * Newspapers.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers, Scanner/Printer

Resources in the Local Area

 * Historical Newspapers of South Carolina


 * Richland Library Genealogy & Local History Resources (Richland County Residents Only)
 * Accessible Archives
 * Fold3 Library Edition
 * HeritageQuest
 * Richland Library Local History & Obituary Index
 * Walker Local and Family History Center Digital Collections
 * NewsBank
 * Newspapers.com
 * South Carolina Historical Newspapers


 * South Carolina Department of Archives and History
 * 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223  Map
 * Combined Index to Multiple Record Series, ca. 1675-1929
 * Criminal Court Records
 * Legislative Papers, 1782-1866
 * National Register of Historic Places
 * Plats for State Land Grants, 1784-1868
 * Records of Confederate Veterans, 1909-1973
 * School Insurance Photographs, 1935-1952
 * Will Transcripts, 1782-1855


 * South Carolina Digital Library

FamilySearch Wiki Links

 * Family Search South Carolina Resources Wiki Page


 * 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.
 * South Carolina Family History Centers
 * Aiken
 * Anderson
 * Beaufort
 * Camden
 * Charleston
 * Dutch Fork/Irmo
 * Florence
 * Gaffney
 * Georgetown
 * Greenville
 * Greenwood
 * Lexington
 * Moncks Corner
 * Myrtle Beach
 * Ridgeland
 * Seneca
 * Spartanburg
 * Sumter
 * Walterboro
 * West Columbia
 * York

Volunteer at the Center

 * We welcome your help. Contact the Family History Center leaders listed above.