Bear Creek Texas West Family History Center

The Bear Creek Texas West Family History Center is an extension of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City—the world’s largest genealogical library. The Bear Creek Texas West 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!

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Center Contacts and Hours

 * Language: English


 * Address:1928 Drexel Dr. Katy TX 77493
 * Entrance is in the back, middle door
 * Follow the corridor
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 * Phone: 832-428-9424


 * E-mail: TX_bearcreekwest@familyhistorymail.org


 * Open Hours: Sunday 6:30-7:30 pm; Thursday 10-11:30 am


 * Holiday Schedule: closed on major holidays

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center does not have the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal:


 * This center currently does have 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. Available sites:
 * 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

 * Laptops and Lexmark printer.