Grand View Idaho Family History Center

''Welcome to our page! Our consultants are excited to help you with your research. Whether you are looking for local histories or your research takes you to foreign shores we can assist you in your adventures. Don't let a brick wall stump you........and don't be afraid to start if you are a beginner. We aren't experts but have many years of experience we would love to share to help you with your genealogy. ''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 359450 Highway 78 Grand View Idaho 83624 United States
 * Access is available at the back door
 * A door bell is provided.
 * We are located on the main highway between Grand View and Bruneau.


 * Language:English / Spanish on request/ German on request

Phone:


 * 1-208-834-2717

E-mail:


 * ID_GrandView@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Monday: 930am-12:30pm
 * Tuesday: 12:30pm- 3:00pm
 * Wednesday: 7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Memorial Day weekend: Labor Day weekend: July 4th: The first Saturday in April and October: The week of Thanksgiving: The last two weeks of December: '''Other sporadic closings through the year. Our consultants travel quite a distance to the center so weather and farming emergencies impact our hours: If in doubt, call ahead.'''

Class Schedule
There are no classes currently scheduled. Classes are available on request.

Staff Training Meetings
Consultant training on Sunday evenings 7pm in the FHC.

Collections

 * Films and fiche on long-term loan from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, including several Indian rolls.
 * Local census including the 1930 census microfilm for Owyhee and Elmore counties
 * Books on local history ("Valley of the Tall Grass")
 * Books on Early Pioneer history ( Women of Faith and Fortitude, Handcarts in Zion, etc)
 * Collection of local obitutiaries
 * Pedigree Resource Files volumes 1-134
 * Books and software for beginner
 * 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


 *  computers, microfilm readers, printers, flat bed scanner and capability to print from microfilm, etc. )
 * Come in and preserve your audio history or put your family history into a slide show. We can show you how to do either or both.

Staff Research Specialties
Our consultants are experienced in a variety of research. Western United States, Midwest, East coast (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New England), England, Wales, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Canada, and Aboriginal groups. (Chippewa) We have a german speaking consultant available by appointment.

Resources in the Local Area
Owyhee County Museum

Museum Hours: Tue - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Library and Research Center by appointment only

17085 Basey St PO Box 67 Murphy, ID 83650

(208) 495-2319 (208) 495-9824 Fax

Idaho Bureau of Vital Statistics 450 W. State St., 1st Floor PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720 Phone: (208) 334-5988

Idaho Birth &amp; Death records begin July 1, 1911.

Idaho Marriage &amp; Divorce records begin 1947.

Earlier Idaho records may be obtained from clerks at the county level.

Lawson's Emu-Z-Um 22142 River Rd. Grand View, Idaho 83624 PHONE:208-834-2397

Owyhee County Museum

Museum Hours: Tue - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Library and Research Center by appointment only

17085 Basey St PO Box 67 Murphy, ID 83650

(208) 495-2319 (208) 495-9824 Fax

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.

http://www.censusfinder.com/idaho-census-records.htm

http://files.usgwarchives.net/id/owyhee/vitals/births/b186572.txt

http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm

http://files.usgwarchives.net/id/elmore/military/ww1/

http://www.ojibwe.info/

http://www.emuzum.com/501.html

http://www.grandviewidaho.us/

http://www.censusfinder.com/idaho-historical-museums.htm

http://history.idaho.gov/

http://www.idahogenealogy.org/

Volunteer at the Center
''We are currently seeking volunteers who can speak and read in both English and Spanish. Also looking for volunteers to work with local indian history.''