Fort Worth Texas Family History Center

This center is located in Southwest Fort Worth on Altamesa Boulevard between Hulen Street and Trail Lake Drive.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 5001 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas  76133,  United States
 * Enter on East side of the church building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/ use stairs toward back corner of building.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 817-292-8393

E-mail:


 * TX_FortWorth@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Monday:9:00am-1:00pm
 * Tuesday:6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Friday:9:00am-1:00pm
 * Saturday:9:00am-1:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed for several traditional holidays and some adjacent days: (Private appointments may be available during Christmas holidays -- please call 817-320-3073).

Closed one Saturday early in April and October for General Conference (call for dates).

During severe weather, we will be closed -- please call before coming.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog
 * More than 3600 films are on extended loan plus many microfiche. See lists in book at FHC. 
 * 20 Volumes of Passenger and Immigration Lists Index (edited by Filby and Meyer)
 * Numerous reference books and other materials

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal, which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * Access to several personal Family History software applications, including Ancestral Quest, Legacy, and Roots Magic, which synchronize with FamilySearch Family Tree.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Seven Internet-connected computers available for patron use
 * Three microfilm readers and one microfiche reader.
 * One film/fiche scanner and one flatbed scanner, with access to printer and flash-drive output.

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.