Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center

Purpose
The Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center is located in Blackfoot, Idaho. We strive to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family -- past, present, and future.



Center Contacts and Hours

 * 1-208-785-5022


 * ID_Blackfoot@familyhistorymail.org

Hours
The Center will be closed on April 3rd.
 * Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
 * Saturday: by appointment only
 * Sunday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Holiday Schedule
Closed for all major holidays including Easter April 4th, Mothers Day May 9th, Fathers Day June 20th. Closed during '''the week of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Closed during the week of Thanksgiving. Closed General Conference weekends. Closed for the week between Christmas and New Years.'''

Location Map

 * Location Map

Address:


 * 815 Mitchell Lane Blackfoot Idaho 83221 United States
 * The Family History Center is located immediately East of the Mountain View Middle School.
 * Parking lot on the same side as the school.


 * Language: Primarily English with Spanish availability

Calendar and Events
''Classes and times are subject to change until the week prior to the class. Please check back during the week of the class in order to confirm that the class is still scheduled to occur.''

Family History Center Consultant Training, Sunday, March 20th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Scanning Photographs
This one hour hands on class invited patrons to bring photographs they would like to put into Family Tree and learn the skills necessary for placing photographs into FamilySearch Memories.

Family History Center Consultant Training, Sunday, March 27th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Accessing FamilySearch
This one hour training session will cover creating a new FamilySearch account, logging into FamilySearch, how to recover a forgotten password, how to verify member access, how to toggle various settings, and how to connect a new patron into the branches of the Family Tree. While this class will be focused on enabling consultants to help new patrons, anyone who is interested in learning these skills is welcome to attend. Class will be taught by Heather McPhie.

Family History Center Consultant Training, Sunday, April 10th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Beginning Indexing
Indexing is the process through which FamilySearch engages patrons in locating genealogically significant data within old documents. Indexing can be done from a computer or from a handheld device. This one hour training session will focus on beginning indexing skills. This class is particularly for patrons who have never indexed before and would like to learn how they can beginning helping with the FamilySearch's efforts to make more family records available to the public free of charge. While this class will be focused on enabling consultants to help new patrons, anyone who is interested in learning these skills is welcome to attend. Class will be taught by Joyce Lewis.

Family History Center Consultant Training, Sunday, April 24th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Using Helper Resources and the Planner Tool
This class is specifically aimed at helping Ward Temple and Family History Consultants make the most of FamilySearch's Helper Resources and Planner Tools. Consultants and Ward Temple and Family History Leaders are especially encouraged to attend, but anyone who is interested in learning these skills is welcome to attend.

Databases and Software

 * The Blackfoot Family History Center enables patrons to access the online FHC Portal which gives patrons free access to several premium family history programs that generally charge for subscription.


 * There is a local database of obituaries from in and near Blackfoot from 1983.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 20 Computer stations are available for patron use.
 * Lexmark scanner, copier, printer which will scan directly to FamilySearch Memories Gallery
 * Epson FastFoto Scanner for photos
 * Epson Flatbed Scanner

Family History Center Staff
The Center is operated by volunteer Temple and Family History Consultants who will work individually with patrons as time and resources allow.

Other Resources in the Local Area
Bingham County Historical Society 121 North Shilling Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-9906 Website Blackfoot Public Library 129 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8628 Website Bingham County Courthouse 501 N Maple Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-782-3160 Website City of Blackfoot, Idaho 157 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8600 Website

Training Links
FamilySearch Learning Center FamilySearch Getting Started Ancestral Quest Learning Center

Pocatello Regional Family History Center Online Training RootsMagic Webinars Legacy Family Tree Training Videos Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are the backbone of service. Community members are especially welcome. All that is necessary is a desire to serve and to play nice with others. Use the phone number and/or email address posted above to volunteer.

FamilySearch Links:
FamilySearch: Access FamilyTree, FamilySearch Photos and Stories, and FamilySearch Indexed Records. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Memories: This is a section of FamilySearch that allows patrons to add photos and stories of their ancestors. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Research Wiki: Get research advice and learn how to access record collections.

FamilySearch Blog: FamilySearch's Genealogy and Family History Blog

Other Helpful Links:
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database: This database contains the name and traveling company of Mormon pioneers who immigrated to Utah between the years of 1847-1868.

TreeSeek.com: Easily create charts with your data gathered from FamilySearch.org. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access this site.

Calculate your relationship to famous people with Brigham Young University's Computer Science Department's Relative Finder. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access the site.

Rootsmapper.com: Gives a visual map of the migration patterns your family has undergone. A fun way to link geography to family history!

Puzzilla.org: A wonderful tool for descendancy research! This program maps the family tree, then maps the collateral roots. Look for dead ends, click, and begin researching in FamilyTree.

Principles for a Successful Family History Sunday School Class: A video of a successful Family History Sunday School Class.

Cleaning up your FamilyTree: A quick reference guide to cleaning up your family records.

Google Books: Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

American Research Links:
FindaGrave: Access and search transcriptions and photos of gravestones. Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disposition of family, friends, and ‘famous' individuals. All transcriptions and photos are provided by volunteers.

Western States Marriage Index: Search extractions of early marriage records from counties in the western part of the United States.

Eastern Idaho Death Records: Search extractions of Eastern Idaho death records.

Idaho Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through Idaho newspapers from 1863-1925.

Illinois State Archives : Search Illinois marriage records from 1763-1900, search  death records from 1916-1950 , or  death records from pre-1916.

Missouri Birth and Death Records: Search death certificates on file at the Missouri State Archives for deaths occurring between 1910 and 1962. Search pre-1910 birth and death records collected from local county recorders' offices.

Utah Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through early Utah newspapers. This can be a great source for locating obituaries and death notices.

Utah State Archives: Search the online indexes and make research requests

Canada Library and Archives: Access Canadian records and census images.

European Research Links:
Danish Archives: Access Danish parish and census records. Censuses begin in the 1700s and cover through the 1900s. Danish Parish Records are relatively complete and, as available, cover from the 1600s through the 1900s. There are approximately 1,500,000 Americans of Danish origin or descent. Southeastern Idaho has a particularly large population of Danish Americans

Danish Census Records: Access the Danish Government's transcription of the Danish Census records.

Free BMD: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration Records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983.

General Register Office: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983. These transcriptions are particularly useful because these transcriptions of birth records include the mother's maiden name for each child. Patrons are required to create a free account in order to use this index.