Fishers Indiana Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  777 Sunblest Blvd Fishers, IN 46038

Language: English (for now)

Phone:  Call or Text the Temple and Family History Consultants/Directors:

Mark Fogg 515-979-9049 & Trudy Fogg  515-979-1535

E-mail:  IN_Fishers@familyhistorymail.org

 Normal hours of Operation: 


 * Wednesday:  12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Closed due to Corona Virus
 * Saturday:         9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 * Saturday:         9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 * Saturday:         9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 Other hours by appointment: Contact your Ward Temple and Family History Consultants  or   ' Call or Text the Temple and Family History Consultants/Directors:

Mark Fogg 515-979-9049 & Trudy Fogg  515-979-1535

FHC - Phone is only answered during hours of operation :  317-813-3243

As a policy, this facility is closed on all major holidays and closed for weather problems.

'''If Hamilton County Schools are closed or when there are travel or weather advisories for Hamilton County, we are closed also. '''

Upcoming Events
Do you need to learn or improve your skill reading German church books or other German records?

On Friday, March 13, 2020, Dr. Roger Minert will teach 2 classes regarding German handwriting in 17th - 19th century documents.

https://www.palam.org/indiana-palam-chapter.php


 * On Friday, March 13, 2020, Dr. Roger Minert will teach 2 classes regarding German handwriting in 17th - 19th century documents. These will be held at the Flanner & Buchanan Meeting Room, 2950 N. High School Road, Indianapolis.
 * Beginner session: 9:30 AM – 12 Noon [minimum 15 people; maximum 20 people]
 * Advanced session: 1:15 PM – 3:45 PM [minimum 10 people; maximum 20 people]
 * Registration fee: $25 each session For a description of the classes and a registration form click /palam_update/resources/2020-03-13-german-handwriting-classes-flyer-final.pdf
 * On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Indiana Chapter, Palatines to America will hold their spring meeting at the Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis. The presenter will be Roger Minert,  retired professor of family history at Brigham Young University , who is one of the foremost experts on German genealogy. He will give four presentations:
 * Surnames in German-language Regions of Europe
 * Civil Records in Germany
 * A Day in the Life of Your German Ancestor
 * Residential Registration in Germany Registration will be from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM with the program starting at 9:30 AM. The registration fee is $25 for Pal-Am members and $35 for non-members (or Pal-Am members after February 29). Lunch may be ordered with a choice of either Kassler Rippchen (smoked pork chop) or mushroom lasagna plus sides and dessert for $13. Dr. Minert will also be available for to answer personal research questions during breaks and a number of his books will also be available to purchase .  A registration form can be downloaded at /palam_update/resources/2020-03-14-spring-meeting-flyer-final.pdf

====Training Opportunities by FamilySearch.==== Click on this link to view a list of online classes presented by the Family History Library Online Class & Webinars
 * Saturday April 11th @  10:00 a.m.  " Family History in 5 minutes a day" Presented by Margie Draper

Center Resou rces
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Reasons to come to the Family History Centers to work on your family history..==== ====

 Not all portal website content is free .'' Although we have been given access to websites on the Family History Center Services Portal, not every website gives us 100 percent access to content. For example, in October 2012, findmypast.com launched some new records for the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. However, these records are not part of the Community Edition subscription and therefore are not accessible at family history centers. The same applies to Ancestry.com and some other portal websites.==== ==== Premium Family History Website Descriptions Note : You must access the premium subscription websites from a family history center computer through the Family History Center Services Portal. If you try to access them using the links below, the websites require an individual $ubscription.====''


 * The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive — This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses.


 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War:
 * Research Database —   Contains indexed, searchable information on over 4 million soldiers and  thousands of battles, together with 15,000 photographs.   Letters and Diaries   —    Contains approximately 100,000 indexed pages of diaries, letters, and memoirs, including 4,000 pages of previously unpublished manuscripts, such as the letters of Amos Wood and his wife, and the diary of Maryland planter William Claytor.
 * Images, Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera —   Provides a vivid history of the American Civil War with over 1,400 images.


 * Social and Cultural History:
 * Social and Cultural History —  Alows students, scholars, and online researchers to experience the past through thousands of private writings and personal narratives. The resource is a unique forum that brings together the voices of ordinary men and women from all walks of life with the personal accounts of well-known historical figures. In their own words, people from diverse ethnic and social groups bring vividly to life hundreds of years of history through their perspectives on life, love, faith, politics, business, and countless personal events.  Women and Social Movements in the United States —    A resource for students and scholars of U.S. history and U.S. women's history. Organized around the history of women in social movements in the U.S. between 1600 and 2000, this collection seeks to advance scholarly debates and understanding about U.S. women’s history generally and at the same time make those insights accessible to teachers and students
 * American Ancestors —  Advance your family history research today with AmericanAncestors.org!  Created by the expert staff at New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), America's founding genealogical organization.  AmericanAncestors.org is the portal to the nation's leading resource for the highest-quality, comprehensive family history services. Consult with  our expert staff, some of the most respected genealogists in the  profession. Read the most significant original scholarship and important publications in genealogy. Access millions of exclusive and sought-after records online. Learn with in-depth online courses and webinars from expert staff. Explore the largest collection of original family history research materials in America.
 * Ancestry.com —   Ancestry gives you access to thousands of collections of records from around the world, including immigration, census, voter, vital, and military records; newspapers and periodicals; family trees; photos and images; directories, maps, court records, land records, wills and financial  records, stories, memories, and histories; and detailed records about births, marriages, deaths, land ownership, and much more. It is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. ​
 * ArkivDigital —   ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online!  All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents. Click the link from the Premium Family History Websites page to install the current client version of ArkivDigital Online. ​
 * FamNet  —  The online family history network for those who have New Zealand roots.
 * Findmypast —     Findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life. Please note that not all of the content from findmypast is available in family history centers. 1911 British Census (accessed through the findmypast website)—The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time.
 * Fold3 Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world.
 * Geneanet —  With 3 billion referenced individuals and 600,000 trees online. Geneanet is the first site dedicated to genealogy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. The Geneanet community has 2 million members who exchange genealogical information.
 * Kinpoint Premium — Kinpoint is designed to make it easier for you to do your family history by letting you see what to work on at a glance, quickly find missing information in your family tree, and discover insights into the lives of your ancestors. ​
 * MyHeritage — Library Edition  —  Used by millions of people worldwide to help research family history.  Build a family tree, and add photos, historical records, and more.
 * Newspapers.com  —    Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 149 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 14,100+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time
 * Paper Trail —    Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents. ​
 * Puzzilla  —    Free and Premium Services. Find new research opportunities on descendant lines in Family Tree  ===Hardware and Equipment===


 * Computers and Headphones
 * Microfilm/microfiche Readers
 * Flatbed Scanner to copy and digitize photos, slides, negatives, and documents.
 * Lexmark Scanner that has the ability to scan photos and documents directly into Family Tree.
 * Free Wifi for personal computers and tablets. ===Center Services===  ====Staff Research Specialties====  One-on-one help in FamilySearch.org, and using the Premium Websites and Data Programs listed.   ===Resources in the Local Area===  Hamilton County Public Libraries   Wallace Avenue Indiana Family History Center    ===Links===


 * New to Family Search? Check out this link  --->  Introduction to Family History Centers 
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.
 * Are you traveling? https://www.familysearch.org/locations/  Volunteer at the Family History Center  We need for volunteers!! If you have a desire, we have a time slot for you, whether it is once a month or more! Read a foreign language? We have need for volunteers who can translate text/documents for patrons.