Eagle Idaho Family History Center

The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is staffed by Eagle Stake, Meridian North Stake and Star Stake. We invite everyone to come and visit our center. We look forward to helping you search your family history.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 2090 N Eagle Road Eagle Idaho 83616 United States
 * Park on the southwest side of building.
 * Use the southwest door labeled Family History Center.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-319-1159

E-mail:


 * ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Monday:9:00am-4:00pm
 * Tuesday:9:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-4:00pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm

Holiday Schedule:

March 22nd-26th ; July 2nd; November 22nd-28th; December 20th-January 2nd.

Calendar and Events
At anytime you may bring your questions and come to the center, we are ready to help you individually.

Six Week Consultant Training-September thru October

The following gives a detailed description of the six classes. We will be learning and then practicing what we learn on the computer. We love questions! Please be prepared with your FamilySearch.org username and password. It will be used the first week.

Week 1- “Hastening of the Work”- Doctrine of Family History, Overview of six week training, Intro to All Aspects of Family Search, Available online training for Consultants on Lds.org. How to solve User Name &amp; Password Issues. Starting A Family Tree-Linking the living to the dead. FamilyTree- Editing, Adding Individuals, Default Dates &amp; Places. Sept. 8, 1pm and Sept. 10, 7pm Week 2- “Empowering A Family History Consultant” Ideas for working with Youth &amp; Youth F.H.C.; LDS.org-FamilyTree-training, FamilySearch resources; “Learning Center” “Product Support” “Help Center” other available resources. Organizing Your Research; familysearch.org/products; familysearch.org/partner access. Sept. 14, 1pm and Sept. 17, 7pm Week 3- “House of Order” Finding &amp; Adding Sources to FamilyTree; 1-Sources from FamilySearch, 2-All Online Sources 3-Creating a source from personal documents. Duplicates &amp; Merging. How to use &amp; the benefits of FindARecord.com. Recordseek.com-easy way to create sources. Sept. 21, 1pm and Sept. 24, 7pm Week 4- “Completing our Book” Everything you need to know to add; photos, stories and documents to family tree, using paper copy, digital copy, or an online source. We will cover scanning, saving files, how to add &amp; link to Familytree. We will learn how to use the “Memories App” a simple way to add Voice recordings, documents; and photos to your family tree! '''Sept. 28, 1pm and Oct. 1, 7pm Week 5- “Learn How To Index” Indexing is a vital part of Family History! You will learn all about Indexing and leave feeling confident to teach others. Oct. 5, 1pm and Oct. 8, 7pm Week 6- “Searching For My Ancestors” &amp; “Finding Needed Temple Ordinances” Learn a simple “Pattern of Research”, Learn how to use Puzzilla, &amp; Descendency View on FamilyTree. Learn a few different methods to help others find a place on their tree that needs additional research. Learn how to do the selecting, submitting, and printing of temple ordinances. Oct. 12, 

Notes: The Family History Consultant training is designed so that each class builds on the next one. We offer the same class twice a week, you are welcome to come either time. The classes will be held for 1½ hours; Monday 1 to 2:30 and Thursday 7 to 8:30 pm. Our goal is that when you have completed the training that you will feel confident in your calling! Please call or text 695-6965 to sign-up.

Eagle Idaho Family Discovery Day Was February 28th, 2015.  This is the link to the recorded classes. Copy and paste into your browser. Rootstech

'''Eagle Idaho Family History Day was February 8th, 2014. '''In conjunction with Roots Tech. Over 30 classes to choose from with many classes brought in from Roots Tech.

Handouts for classes:

Personal History Without Pen and Paper Link

Computer Essentials for Effective Genealogy Link

FS Family Tree-Photos, Stories and Documents Link

FS Family Tree-My Source Box Link

Getting the Most out of Family Search Research Tools Link

Research is a Process Not a Website Link

2014 Roots Tech Handouts Link

Groups
Call 208-695-6965 to Schedule a Group.

Groups--We often have groups scheduled to use the computers Wed at 7 PM. We encourage you to call before you come those nights to be sure a computer is available for your use.

Personal Training
All classes can be taught one-on-one. Call 208-319-1159 to set up an appointment.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. You place your order online and then come to center to view. You will receive an email when your order arrives.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has many reference books, maps and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites: Ancestry, ArkivDigital online, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest Online, FindMyPast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Legacy Stories, The American Civil War, TheGenealogist, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archives and Paper Trail.
 * Software - Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Personal Historian, AniMap and Progeny.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Lenova computers with 23" screens
 * 3 multi function printers
 * 2 scanners (Scan straight to Family Tree)
 * 5 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Microfilm and microfiche copier

Resources in the Local Area
Idaho State Archives and Research Center; 2205 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho;


 * (208) 334-2620 Hours Tues-Sat 10 AM- 4 PM

Western States Marriage Index, 'Idaho State Death Index 1911- 1956 and Eastern Idaho Death Records

Boise Public Library

Links
Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: Family History Consultant

Volunteer at the Center

We are looking for those who have research skills and/or computer skills. Contact us at the email above.