Katy Texas Family History Center

The Katy Texas Family History Center is an extension of the Family History

Library in Salt Lake City—the world’s largest genealogical library. The Katy

Texas Family History Center and its friendly volunteers are dedicated to

providing education and support—free of charge—to individuals, groups, and

families. Come and let us help you find your ancestors and discover your story!

Center Contacts and Hours
Address: 1603 Norwalk Drive, Katy, TX 77450 Location on Map

Hours:

Tuesdays 11am - 1pm and 6pm - 8pm

Thursdays 11am - 1pm and 6pm - 8pm

Saturdays by appointment only (please email tx_katy@familyhistorymail.org to make an appointment)

Contact Information: tx_katy@familyhistorymail.org

2022 Closure Dates:


 * March 14th - March 19th: Reopen March 22nd
 * June 8th - 9th, 2022: Reopen June 14th for regular hours
 * JUNE 22 - 24, 2022: THE AC ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WE WILL REOPEN NEXT WEEK
 * Thanksgiving week: November 21st - November 26th
 * December/January Holiday season: Closing December 16 - January 4
 * All major holidays

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog

Databases and Software


 * 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 these include:


 * 19th Century British Newspapers
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
 * Ancestry.com (Family History Library Edition)
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * findmypast
 * Fold3.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * HeritageQuest Online
 * Historic Map Works (Library Edition)
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * WorldVitalRecords.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * 9 internet computers dedicated to family history research
 * 2 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 printer, photo and document scanner
 * Family Tree House for children

Staff Resources and Specialties
A friendly staff willing to help with your family history and genealogical interests.

If the consultants do not have a solution to your questions they will help you find someone who does.

Libraries
Clayton Library 5300 Caroline Houston, TX Phone: (832) 393-2600


 * Clayton Library is a department of the Houston Public Library devoted entirely to genealogical research
 * Online databases at Houston Public Library
 * Clayton Library Friends

 Genealogical Societies 

Houston West Family Genealogy Society E-mail: President@houstonwestfamgen.org


 * Meeting place: Westlake Fire Department, 19636 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084
 * Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m.