Newnan Georgia Family History Center

We mainly serve patrons from Coweta and Fayette counties, although people from other areas are welcome too! We have access to all microfilm and microfiche resources of the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City. We provide free internet access to several premium websites including Ancestry.com, Fold3, and several UK genealogy websites.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location map

Address:


 * 821 Old Atlanta Hwy, Newnan, GA 30263 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-770-254-9857

E-mail: broadheadm@charter.net



Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:      9:00 am-1:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm and 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
 * Any other time by appointment only. Email broadheadm@charter.net or call 770-254-9857 and leave a message.

Holiday Schedule: Closed two weeks at Christmas: Closed for Thanksgiving Week: Closed for July 4th:

Collections

 *  We have on indefinite loan a large collection of Italian and Sicilian microfilms, as well as films from Germany, Peru, Jamaica, Austria, Puerto Rico and other countries. 

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have five computer stations plus one laptop station. We have one microfiche reader and three microfilm readers.

Staff Research Specialties
For patrons with Italian or Sicilian background, we have a staff member who can assist with research in that area.

Resources in the Local Area
Coweta County Genealogical Society. Their research center is located at 8 Carmichael St., Newnan, Georgia.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.

Volunteer at the Center
Please contact Susan Broadhead at broadheadm@charter.net if you are interested in volunteering with us!