American Falls Idaho Family History Center

Welcome to the American Falls Idaho Family History Center website.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 111 Church Place American Falls Idaho 83211 United States Use the northeast entrance by the large parking lot and go to Room 4.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * Gary and Linda Wiese at 208-226-7854

E-mail:


 * ID_AmericanFalls@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 *  9:30 am - 1:30 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays
 * Groups, couples, and families may schedule any time during the evenings or afternoons. Call 208-226-7854.

Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events
Class schedule for October - Class are on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

October   1 – Story Tips and Adding Photos

Come and learn the secrets to writing wonderful life stories that will be read. Stories bring our ancestors to life. They make them real to us. Also learn how to add photos in Family Tree.

October   8 - Duplicates in Family Tree

It might be exciting to find your great-grandmother in FamilySearch Family Tree. But what about finding her four times—each record with a little different information? This class will include how to use FamilySearch features to resolve these duplications.

October 15 – Hints and Sources

“A life that is not documented is a life that within a generation or two will largely be lost to memory. What a tragedy this can be in the history of a family. Knowledge of our ancestors shapes us and instill within us values that give direction and meaning to our lives.” (Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander, of the Seventy)

October 22 – Growing your family tree with Partner Sites

Along with using Family Tree, also learn more from partner sites.

October 29 – Why You Need FamilySearch WIKI

The Wiki will guide your research; help you locate best websites, find vital records, histories, census records, maps, and much more. Find out why the WIKI should be one of your stops as you begin your family research.

Go to https://familysearch.org/ to register for an account if you don’t already have one. Anyone 12 years old or older can register and have free access to Family Search Family Tree. If you have fewer than 4 generations in Family Tree, you will need to bring additional information. Try to have available information on parents, grandparents, and great grandparents.

Temple and family history is about connecting with past, present, and future generations. The more people discover about their family’s story, the more they learn about themselves. This gathering leads to creating eternal connections through sacred temple ordinances.


 * 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

 * Eight computers are available for patron use along with a printer that includes a scanner. Patrons can scan items directly into the gallery on Family Search.

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Links
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