Exeter New Hampshire Family History Center

Welcome to the Exeter New Hampshire Family History Center.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map

Address: 55 Hampton Falls Rd, Exeter, NH 03833-4700  Please note that this is not a mailing address.


 * Enter at the rear of building through the door on the left.

Language:  English

Phone: 1-603-778-2509

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

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday:  10:00am - 2:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:00pm
 * Thursday:  6:30pm - 9:00pm
 * Saturday:  9:00am - 1:00pm

Inclement Weather Closings: We are closed on school snow days. If roads are cleared during the day we may be open in the evening. Before you come please call 603-778-2509 during our scheduled hours to see if we have re-opened.

2018 Holiday Closings:

May 26, July 4 - 7, September 1, November 21 - 24, December 20 - 29

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 A  small collection of books containing research guidance materials, biographies, indexes and databases. Our books are listed on LibraryThing:  https://www.librarything.com/profile/exeter.fhc

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal- Free subscription websites available at our center.
 * The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
 * Ancestry.com (World Edition)
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Fam.net
 * Find My Past
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint
 * My Heritage
 * Paper Trail
 * Proquest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla Premium Services

Software installed on our computers

 * Snagit – screen capture software

Hardware and Equipment

 * Lexmark multi-function printer / scanner - Scan larger documents, Scan pictures directly to FamilySearch or to a thumbdrive or external drive, Prints legal size
 * 5 computers
 * 4 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfilm/Micro Fiche scanner - images can be printed or scanned to a thumbdrive
 * 1 Micro Fiche reader
 * Wolverine Film to Digital Converter - Converts negative and slides for film sizes 126, 127 and 135 mm, Converts 110 negatives, Converts 110 slides, Stores Digital conversions to SD card, 20 megapixel  digital resolution
 * Epson FastFoto FF-640 - Scans as fast as 1 photo per second, Adjusts to different photo sizes, Scans the image and handwritten notes on the back in a single scan, Restores faded photos, Organizing software
 * Honestech VHS to DVD Converter - Captures video from VHS, cameras and optical discs or audio from cassettes, micro cassettes or record players to the computer in digital form that can then be edited with software
 * Vivitar Card Reader - Transfer photos or documents stored on: SD cards, Micro SD cards, XD cards, Memory sticks, Micro Memory Sticks. Compact Flash cards to your laptop, to your computer, an external drive or thumbdrive

Other Helpful Websites

 * Hungary Exchange
 * Legacy Stories
 * FamilySearch
 * FamilySearch UTube
 * FamilySearch Wiki
 * USGenWeb
 * Genuki (UK & Ireland)
 * Find A Grave
 * Utah Digital Newspapers
 * BYU Idaho Special Collections
 * Cyndi’s List
 * https://www.thefhguide.com/    The Family History Guide - A free learning, research, and training center

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
American-Canadian Genealogical Society https://acgs.org/

Rockingham County,New Hampshire

New Hampshire

New England Historical Genealogical Register Online