Columbus Ohio North Family History Center

Welcome to the Columbus Ohio North Family History Center. This family history center has staff and resources to help you research the genealogy and history of your family. It provides access to the extensive print, microform, and online resources available through the Family History Library and FamilySearch.

The Columbus Ohio North Family History Center serves the northwestern portion of the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan area. The center is open to the public, and admission is free of charge.

Center Information

 * The center is located in the northwest Columbus suburb of Dublin and opened in the fall of 1988. The address, map, directions, phone, e-mail, hours, and holiday schedule are listed below.

Address

 * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 7135 Coffman Road, Dublin, OH 43017-1031

Map

 * Map and Directions via Google Maps

Directions

 * From Interstate 270, exit onto Route 33/161 traveling east toward Dublin
 * At the first intersection, turn left onto Post Road
 * Follow Post Road back across Interstate 270
 * At the last intersection, turn right onto Emerald Parkway
 * Follow Emerald Parkway north onto Coffman Road
 * Pass by the Dublin Coffman High School and the Dublin School District Administration building
 * At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, turn left into the parking lot
 * Enter the building through the doors located on the north side and go to your right to room 21
 * Handicapped parking spaces are to the left of the north entrance, but the entrance has no automatic doors

Phone

 * 614-761-1898 (calls will be answered during the hours posted below&mdash;there is no answering machine)

E-mail

 * oh_columbusnorth@ldsmail.net

Hours

 * The center is open four days a week.


 * Tuesday - 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
 * Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
 * Thursday - 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
 * Saturday - 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.


 * Occasionally, the center may close due to staff illness or inclement weather.

Holiday Schedule

 * The center will be closed on the following dates in 2017.


 * Fourth of July - Tuesday, July 4–Saturday, July 9
 * Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 22–Saturday, November 25
 * Christmas - Tuesday, December 19–Saturday, December 30

Calendar and Events

 * The center will occasionally host special events and classes.

Upcoming Events

 * No events are currently scheduled.

Class Schedule

 * No classes are currently scheduled.

Staff Training Meetings

 * Individual staff training is performed as needed.

Center Resources

 * The center has the following resources to help you research the genealogy and history of your family.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog - The center has the ability to order any of the microfilms and microfiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. You can access the catalog at https://familysearch.org/catalog/search/.
 * Family Histories - The center has a collection of family histories, genealogies, and newsletters. Those in print are shelved under Dewey Decimal number 929.2+. Those on microfiche are filed in the microfiche cabinets under FAMILY HISTORY arranged by the primary surname associated with the publication.
 * Reference Sources - The center has a collection of atlases, dictionaries, directories, guides, handbooks, indexes, maps, etc. Those in print on general topics are shelved under Dewey Decimal number 929.1. Those in print related to specific geographic areas are shelved under Dewey Decimal numbers 940-999. Those on microfiche are filed in the microfiche cabinets under the name of the state or country arranged by microfiche number.
 * Indefinite Loan Microfilm Collection - The center has a collection records on microfilm originally ordered by individuals researching their own families. The types of records, chronological coverage, and geographic areas vary. These microfilms are filed in the microfilm cabinets.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch - One of the most popular genealogical resources in the world, it is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is free and available to the public. You can access the site at familysearch.org.


 * Family History Center Services Portal - The center has access to the Family History Center Services Portal which allows free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. A list of these online services is provided below. If you are using a computer in the center, you can access the portal at fhc.familysearch.org, and then follow the instructions provided there.


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 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers Digital Archive - Provides a searchable database of the British Library's 19th century newspaper holdings
 * Access Newspaper Archives - Provides a searchable database containing billions of articles from historical newspapers from 1753 to the present covering all 50 states and 10 countries
 * Alexander Street Press–American Civil War - Includes the following collections:
 * Research Data - Contains indexed, searchable information on over 4 million soldiers and thousands of battles, together with 15,000 photographs.
 * Letters and Diaries - Contains approximately 100,000 indexed pages of diaries, letters, and memoirs, including 4,000 pages of previously unpublished manuscripts, such as the letters of Amos Wood and his wife and the diary of Maryland planter William Claytor.
 * Images, Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera - Provides a vivid history of the American Civil War with over 1,400 images.
 * Women and Social Movements in the United States - Organized around the history of women in social movements in the United States between 1600 and 2000,
 * Women and Social Movements in the United States - Organized around the history of women in social movements in the United States between 1600 and 2000,


 * American Ancestors - Advance your family history research today with AmericanAncestors.org! Created by the expert staff at New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), America's founding genealogical organization, AmericanAncestors.org is the portal to the nation's leading resource for the highest-quality comprehensive family history services. Consult with our expert staff, some of the most respected genealogists in the profession. Read the most significant original scholarship and important publications in genealogy. Access millions of exclusive and sought-after records online. Learn with in-depth online courses and webinars from expert staff. Explore the largest collection of original family history research materials in America.
 * Ancestry - Ancestry gives you access to thousands of collections of records from around the world, including immigration, census, voter, vital, and military records; newspapers and periodicals; family trees; photos and images; directories, maps, court, land, wills and financial records, stories, memories, and histories; and detailed records about births, marriages, deaths, land ownership, and much more. It is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world.
 * ArkivDigital Online - ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents. Click the link from the Premium Family History Websites page to install the current client version of ArkivDigital Online.
 * Find My Past - Findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life. Please note that not all of the content from findmypast is available in family history centers.
 * Fold3 - Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world.
 * Geneanet - With 3 billion referenced individuals and 600,000 trees online, Geneanet is the first site dedicated to genealogy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. The Geneanet community has two million members who exchange genealogical information.
 * Kinpoint Premium - Kinpoint is designed to make it easier for you to do your family history by letting you see what to work on at a glance; quickly find missing information in your family tree; and discover insights into the lives of your ancestors.
 * MyHeritage–Library Edition - Used by millions of people worldwide to help research family history, build a family tree, and add photos, historical records, and more.
 * Paper Trail - Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents.
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings - The ProQuest obituaries collection is a premier resource for genealogical and historical research. You can use the collection to search obituaries and death notices from prominent newspapers, such as the New York Times (dating back to 1851). The collection includes both famous and lesser-known individuals and can be searched by name or by keywords appearing in the body of the article.
 * Puzzilla–Premium Services - Find new research opportunities on descendant lines in Family Tree.
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Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has the following equipment to allow you to access, view, and copy microform and online resources needed to research your family.


 * 4 computers
 * 1 computer printer/scanner (printouts are 10 cents per page)
 * 8 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * 1 microfilm/microfiche reader/printer (printouts are 25 cents per page)
 * 2 magnifying glasses
 * Wireless internet

Center Services

 * The center is staffed by volunteers with a range of research skills and experience. Staff do not perform genealogical research on your behalf, but can instead help you to find and make use of resources you need to do your own research.

Staff Research Specialties

 * Staff can help you get started with basic research in any part of the world. In addition, some staff have in-depth knowledge of genealogical research in the following countries:


 * Austria
 * Canada
 * Denmark
 * England
 * Germany
 * Ireland
 * Italy
 * Netherlands
 * Slovakia
 * Switzerland
 * United States

Staff Language Ability

 * The center has some bilingual dictionaries and genealogical word lists in several languages. In addition, some staff have a working knowledge of the following languages as related to genealogical research:


 * Dutch
 * German
 * Italian

Resources in the Local Area

 * The organizations listed below located in or near the area served by this center may also be of use in researching your family.

Family History Centers

 * Columbus Ohio Family History Center
 * Columbus Ohio South Family History Center

Libraries, Societies, etc.

 * Columbus Metropolitan Library
 * Delaware County District Library
 * Delaware County Genealogical Society
 * Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society
 * London Public Library
 * Madison County (Ohio) Genealogical Society
 * Marysville Public Library
 * Ohio Genealogical Society
 * Ohio History Connection
 * Union County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

Links

 * The links listed below may also be of use in researching your family.

Wiki Pages

 * Delaware County, Ohio Genealogy
 * Franklin County, Ohio Genealogy
 * Madison County, Ohio Genealogy
 * Ohio, United States Genealogy
 * Union County, Ohio Genealogy
 * United States Genealogy

Web Resources

 * Cyndi's List
 * Find a Family History Center
 * Find a Grave
 * Google Maps
 * Google Translate
 * Mid-Ohio Genealogy Database
 * The USGenWeb Project