Marietta Georgia East Family History Center

Center Contacts
Family History Center Coordinators:


 * Sharon Jones (sharonjones@post.com)
 * Sue VerHoef (omamegs@gmail.com)

Center Information and Hours
'The entrance to the Family History Center is in the back of the building. There will be a sign out front and a sign on the door.'

Location Map: Location Map

Address:  3195 Trickum Rd Marietta, GA 30066

Language: English (Spanish assistance can be provided upon request.)

Center Phone: 770-973-4510

Center E-mail:  [Mailto:GA_MariettaEast@familyhistorymail.org GA_MariettaEast@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours: 


 * Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the center is currently closed. Please feel free to contact either of our Center Coordinators via e-mail (listed above) if you need assistance.  We will do all we can to help you with your family history research questions.  In the meantime, please don't forget to take advantage of the many online resources available to you, particularly RootsTech 2021 (see link to FREE registration page below).

Holiday Schedule: 


 * Closed all major holidays and school breaks. Also closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: We have 4 Microfilm readers and 2 Microfiche readers for our patrons use.
 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection: A collection of fiche previously 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.

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

 * 4 Microfilm readers
 * 2 Microfiche readers
 * Wireless print capability using Apple and Android devices and Direct Scan of pictures to your Photo Library in your FamilySearch Tree account
 * Microfilm Scanner that can save to thumb drives or SD cards or email to your email account

Center Services
We can help you set up your own FamilySearch Tree account and show you how to use the new Memories and FamilySearch Tree apps for Apple and Android mobile devices. They are very powerful and extremely useful to capture your photos and stories of your family.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * RootsTechConnect 25-27 February 2021: For the first time ever, the world’s largest family celebration event will be entirely virtual and completely free. Get ready to celebrate shared connections with people from around the world. Connect with friends, your family, your past, and your heritage and homelands—all from the comfort of your home and in your browser.
 * 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.