Riverview Michigan Family History Center

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The Riverview Family History Center aims to serve people from southwest Detroit and its western suburbs including Monroe County. All visitors are welcome. We have competent staff that can help everyone from those just starting family history research to those with lots of experience. 

[[Image:Riverview Family History Center.jpg|border|center|622x350px|Riverview Michigan Family History Center]] Location Map:

 * Location Map

Address:

 * 18701 Grange Rd Riverview MI 48192-8177 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:

 * 1-734-285-0494

E-mail:

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

Hours:

 * Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:30pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm
 * To enter the building, push the buzzer at the southwest entrance and a staff member will open the door.

Upcoming Closures/Holiday Schedule:

'In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Family History Center may be closed without advance notice. To confirm that our facility is open, we recommend that you call ahead of your arrival.'

CLOSED the week of Easter (March 27-April 2, 2016).

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Limited microfilm collection and catalog
 * Limited microfiche collection and catalog
 * Collection of literature to assist with genealogical research

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

 * 5 x microfilm readers
 * 1 x microfiche reader
 * 1 x printer/scanner
 * 3 x all-in-one desktop PC computers with access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, etc.

Staff Research Specialties
Please see the Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog

Family History Terms and Concepts

 * Glossary of FamilySearch Terms
 * Genealogy.com Glossary
 * Genealogy Abbreviations and Acronyms
 * How to Get Started: Q &amp; A
 * Family History Myths Dispelled

Local Area Resources

 * Downriver Genealogical Society

Online Resources

 * United States Genealogy
 * Family History Research Wiki
 * African American Freedmen's Bureau Records
 * Michigan Genealogical Council
 * Federation of Genealogical Societies
 * National Genealogical Society
 * Cyndi's List
 * 50 Free Genealogy Sites
 * Tips for Finding Adoption or Orphanage Records
 * RootsMagic Software

Volunteer at the Center
''For those who want to develop and share their knowledge of family history and genealogy. Please email the FHC Director (Sheptoski-Forbush) at MII_RIVERVIEW@LDSMAIL.NET for an interview.''