Abbotsford British Columbia Family History Centre

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Centre Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * 30635 Blueridge Dr.; Abbotsford BC V2T 5W3 Canada


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Phone: 1-604-852-8043

E-mail: [mailto:BC_Abbotsford@ldsmail.net BC_Abbotsford@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours: 


 * Mon. 10am - 1pm
 * Tue. 6:30 - 9pm starting April 5th Thur. 6:30 - 9pmstarting April 5th
 * Fri. 10:00-1:00
 * Holiday Schedule:

Summer break will begin after final shift on June 30th and will reopen on Tuesday September 6th at 6:30.

Christmas break will begin after final shift on Wednesday November 30th and reopen in January 8, 2017

'''We are also closed on all Stat Holidays. We are also closed during periods of inclement weather through the winter months. Please call the centre to see if we are open.'''



CLASSES AT 2016 ABBOTSFORD STAKE FAMILY HISTORY DAY
Familysearch - Finding Elusive Records Video

Western Canada Land Records Unscrambled

Irish Research

Researching Women

Review of: Legacy, Roots Magic and Ancestral Quest

How to find your Aboriginal Ancestry

Ancestry, Become a Master Searcher on Ancestry Video

Right Forest, Wrong Tree

Irish Research 11

Hatch, Match, and Despatch - Finding Vital Records in B.C.

Finding your United Empire Loyalist Ancestors

Cleaning and Photographing Grave Markers

My heritage 7 Unique Technologies for Genealogy Discoveries Video

Little used English Resources

Scottish Resources

Just Google It

FamilySearch/Family Tree

Cloverdale Family History Jewels

Findmypast - My Ancestors are from Britain Whats next Video

Court Records, Prisoner Ancestors

British Home Children in Canada

Using the Snipping Tool to Transfer Images and Add as Sources

Stories and Family History

Planning a Family Reunion

If you have any questions please email to    abbotsfordfhc@gmail.com

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This centre has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software

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Resources in the Local Area
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