Fishers Indiana Family History Center



Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  777 Sunblest Blvd Fishers, IN 46038

Language: English (for now)

Phone:  Call or Text the Temple and Family History Consultants/Directors:

Mark Fogg 515-979-9049 or Trudy Fogg  515-979-1535

E-mail:  IN_Fishers@familyhistorymail.org

Normal hours of Operation:

 New Hours: 


 *  Tuesday      : 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
 * Wednesday     : 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.    By Appointment Only
 *  Wednesday : 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
 *  Wednesday : 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 


 * Saturday         : 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.          By Appointment Only

Other hours may be available by appointment:

Contact your Ward Temple and Family History Consultants for help or  Call or Text the Temple and Family History Consultants/Directors:

Mark Fogg 515-979-9049 or Trudy Fogg  515-979-1535

As a policy, this facility is closed on all major holidays and closed for weather problems. Upcoming Events Zoom Meeting Recording

Sunday Classes

During this time of COVID, the BYU Family History Library is offering virtual Sunday classes. Use this link to sign up for email reminders each week of the classes they are offering.

 BYU Family History Library 

Beginner Discovery Experiences

FamilySearch has added new discovery experiences for beginning family historians. It is easier than ever to get started with family history. Do some exploring. •	Make Family Discoveries •	Learn about You •	Start Your Genealogy •	Save Family Memories •	Create a Family Tree •	Search Historical Records Here’s how - •	Sign into your FamilySearch page. •	In the upper right-hand corner of your home page, click on the ? button. •	Scroll to the bottom of the menu and click on Helper Resources. •	Next click on What’s New at FamilySearch. •	Scroll down until you find “FamilySearch Launches New Page for Family History Beginners.” You are now ready to help someone take a family history adventure. Help them make their first discovery and know what a joy it is to meet their ancestral loved ones!

It’s nice to know where and how to find things, but here is a quick link to get you there. Getting Started Center Resources

Reasons to come to the Family History Centers to work on your family history..

===Hardware and Equipment===


 * Computers and Headphones


 *  NEW!  ''' A photo scanner which allows you to scan large amounts of photos at one time. The feeder allows for 20-25 photos at a time. Each photo takes 1-3 seconds to scan. You can also enhance your photos through the program. You should bring a USB to save your photos.


 *  NEW!  '''A Flatbed Scanner to copy and digitize photos, slides, negatives, and documents. You should bring a USB to save your photos.


 * A scanner/printer that has the ability to scan photos and documents directly into Family Tree.

Center Services
 * Free Wifi for your personal computers.

Staff Research Specialties

One-on-one help in FamilySearch.org, and using the Premium Websites listed in the Portal.

Family History Center Portal —  This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access to  premium  family history software and websites that generally charge for $ubscriptions. If you access the links in the Portal from home, those websites require an individual $ubscription to use them, but they are free in the Family History Center.

However, Puzzilla  —   has Free and Premium Services. Puzzilla (free), can help you find new research opportunities on descendant and ancestor lines in Your Family Tree. Resources in the Local Area

Hamilton County Public Libraries

Wallace Avenue Indiana Family History Center

 LINKS 


 * New to Family Search? Check out this link  --->  Introduction to Family History Centers 


 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.


 * Are you traveling? https://www.familysearch.org/locations/

Volunteer at the Family History Center

We need volunteers!! If you have a desire, we have a time slot for you, whether it is once a month or more! Read a foreign language? We have need for volunteers who can translate text/documents for patrons.