Ames Iowa Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Location Map: Location Map

Address: 2524 Hoover Ave Ames, IA 50010


 * Language: English

Phone:  1-515-232-3634 or 1-515-232-7719

E-mail:  [mailto:IA_Ames@familyhistorymail.org IA_Ames@familyhistorymail.org]

Stake TFH Consultant - Family History center:  James Anderegg

Open Hours: Closed until further notice in support of preventive efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).


 * Tuesday: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm,
 * Tuesday:  6:00 pm -8:30 pm
 * Thursday: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
 * Saturday: To make an appointment, please contact the temple and family history consultant - center at (1-515-232-7719 or 1-515-357-1412.)

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major Holidays.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --

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.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.