Seattle Washington Shoreline Family History Center

Located in the north wing of the LDS Church, we serve the areas of Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Kenmore, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. We are open over 200 hrs a month and are staffed by 30 + volunteers (mostly they volunteer). Our Facility covers more than 2000 sq ft with 5 different rooms for computers, Microfilm\fiche, library, instructional classrooms, and Audio/Visual recording.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 22015 48th Ave W Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-425-776-6678

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_SeattleShoreline@ldsmail.net WA_SeattleShoreline@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Monday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Tuesday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Saturday:10:00am-2:00pm
 * Sunday: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Introduction to DNA for Family History:
This class will discuss the basics of DNA as it applies to family history. You will learn about what DNA can and cannot do to assist you in discovering and understanding you ancestors. It will discuss the types of DNA tests offered by the DNA testing companies, which vary by company. This will allow you to select the company which best fits your family history goals.

Preserving and Writing Your Family Stories:
This class will teach you the fundamentals of writing your family stories. It will discuss the basic principles of storytelling. You will learn about software tools available for writing family stories and how to include pictures in your story. Also, the class will discuss various ways of publishing your family stories, from putting them in a loose-leaf binder to digital publishing

Collections

 * (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * (Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )

Resources in the Local Area
Fiske Genealogical Library (Website) 1644 43rd Ave.E., Seattle, WA 98112; 206-328-2716.

The National Archives at Seattle (Website) 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-7999.

Washington State Digital Archives (Website) Washington state vital records online.

Washington State Genealogical Society (Website).

Washington State Library (Website).

Links

 * King County
 * King County, Washington
 * State of Washington
 * Washington

Volunteer at the Center
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