Parker Colorado Family History Center

The Parker Family History Center is open to the public and serves Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, Centennial, Aurora, and surrounding southeast Denver area.

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Location Map
 * Address: 7160 E Bayou Gulch Rd, Parker, CO 80134 United States


 * Language:English
 * Phone: 1-720-851-0916'''
 * E-mail: CO_Parker@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:
 * Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays and snow days.

Calendar and Events

 * Monthly German-Prussian-Polish-Jewish Genealogy (Central- Eastern European) is offered by Mark Rabideau - ManyRoads  on the 2nd Thursday of every month between 1:00- 2:30. Workshop supporting materials are available here.
 * Monthly Roots Magic User's Group meets every 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm.
 * Monthly Center Staff and Consultant Training meets every 3rd Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. This discussion/presentation/workshop focuses on what's new in FamilySearch, and regular presenters dig deeper into various tools and resources for ward temple and family history consultants, ward priesthood leaders and center staff.  We regularly cover the FamilySearch 'partner sites' and genealogy related software.   This meeting is open to all interested persons.

2018 Family History Center Classes
 Thursday Afternoons : 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 

April 19 - Computer Fundamentals Workshop: Intro to computer basics and uses.

April 26 - Ancestry.com - How to use Ancestry.com for research and refining your searches.

May 3 -  German-Prussian-Polish-Shoah : Research techniques and working thru road blocks

May 10 - Computer Fundamentals Workshop Continuation from April 19th training.

May 17 - Using FamilySearch.org to do research. Search techniques i.e. using Records, Catalog, Wiki, etc.

 Thursday Evenings: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

April 26 - How to use Ancestry, how to become a smarter researcher using Ancestry.com

May 3  - FamilySearch.org- Merging duplicate records, attaching/detaching sources.

May 10 - Using FamilySearch.org to do research. Same class as taught on May 17

Center Resources
The Parker Family History has 10 computer stations with internet connection access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the internet.

There is a "Reading Room" to view microfilms that have been ordered from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. There are 6 microfilm readers and 1 microfiche reader.

Your family photos, documents and records can be digitized at the Parker Family History Center. Bring your pictures, slides, and use one of two scanners to digitize your families memories and treasured documents.

Collections

 * Daughters of the American Revolution Index, Daughters of Utah Pioneers: Faith and Fortitude vol. 1-4, and other collections.

Premium Websites with Free Family History Center Access

 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * The American Civil War Research Database with Letters, Diaries, Images, &amp; Photographs
 * Women and Social Movements in the United States
 * Ancestry.com - Institution version
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Create Your Who Do You Think You Are? - for free!
 * Findmypast.com - Institution version
 * Fold3
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works - Library Edition
 * Legacy Stories
 * My Heritage - Library Edition
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * ProQuest Obituaries Listings
 * Puzzilla.org - Premium Services
 * World Vital Records

Center Services

 * Personal Assistance
 * Schedule group visits - 720-851-0916

Staff Research Specialties
The Parker Family History Center has over 15 volunteer workers available to assist patrons. Each volunteer has their specialties of research; European, Swedish, Scottish, Maps, colonial, etc. Call to find which time and day a volunteer will be available for the specific area you are researching.

Resources in the Local Area
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Denver Public Library Genealogy Collections
The Colorado Genealogical Society The CGS is the largest genealogical society in Colorado. They invite members and visitors who want to share their interest in family history and genealogical research to their meetings, classes, and special events. Visitors are always welcome at meetings, classes, and activities of the Colorado Genealogical Society
 * The Denver Public Library  The DPL has an extensive collection of genealogy resources, including access to popular genealogy software and databases, as well as the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library near five points. The B-CAARL was the brainchild of former mayor Wellington Webb and First Lady Wilma Webb. They envisioned a research library and museum to preserve and showcase the many contributions of African Americans to Colorado and the West.  The Digital Collections include Colorado obituary, mortuary and cemetery indexes, census and tax lists, naturalization files, military, pioneer, marriage and divorce indexes as well as biography listings.
 * Western History/Genealogy - Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, CO 80204    Reference Telephone:   720-865-1821
 * Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205     Reference Telephone:   720-865-2401

The Parker Genealogical Society of Colorado The PGSC's mission is "To inspire the membership in the pursuit of family history by collecting, preserving, and sharing of genealogical information."

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