Katy Texas Family History Center

The Katy Texas Family History Center is an extension of the world's largest genealogical library, the Salt Lake City Family History Library. It provides for Family History research, with volunteers are happy to help, free of Charge,serving the Katy West Houston area.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 1603 Norwalk Drive, Katy, TX 77450

Phone:


 * 1-281-578-8338 

E-mail:


 * TX_Katy@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
 * Thursday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
 * Saturday:10:00am-2:00pm

'''Holiday Schedule:


 * United States Major Holidays that occur during hours of operation
 * The week of Thanksgiving
 * Two weeks in December for Christmas
 * The first Satufdays of April and October for the General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Class Schedule:

 * Personal History Writing: Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
 * Learning Indexing: First Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
 * Staff training: Third Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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 these include: 19th Century British Newspapers Access Newspaper Archives Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections) Ancestry.com (Family History Library Edition) ArkivDigital Online FindMyPast Fold3.com The Genealogist Godfrey Memorial Library HeritageQuest Online Historic Map Works (Library Edition) Origins.net Paper Trail WorldVitalRecords.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * 9 internet computers dedicated to Family History research
 * 3 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 microfilm/microfiche printer
 * '''1 printer, photo and document scanner

Staff Research Specialties
''A friendly staff willing to help you with your Family History interests. If we don't have a solution to your questions we will help you find someone who does.''

Resources in the Local Area
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Links
https://www.facebook.com/KatyTexasFamilyHistoryCenter

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