Rochester New York Family History Center

United States New YorkMonroe County  Rochester Family History Center

The Rochester New York Family History Center welcomes you to search your family tree. Two (2) staff members are available during open hours to assist you, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher. Use of the Family History Center is free of charge. However, we do charge a small fee for any copies that are printed.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location &amp; Map: Rochester New York Family History Center 1400 Westfall Rd Rochester, New York 14618


 * 1) The entrance to the Family History Center is located at the rear of the building with ample parking.
 * 2) Map &amp; Directions

Phone: 1-585-271-5040

E-mail:

Open Hours:

Tuesday: 9am-3pm &amp; 7pm-9:30pm

Wednesday: 7pm-9:30pm

Thursday: 9am-12pm

Friday: 9am-3pm

Saturday: 9am-12pm

Holiday Schedule: Varies

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: You have the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog online. Film/fiche orders are no longer taken at the Family History Centers.
 * The Family History Center has a small book library including a surname collection &amp; a local cemetery collection. We also have a local Monroe County film collection &amp; some surrounding counties.  We also have many films on indefinite loan for foreign countries &amp; a large collection of microfiche, including birth, marriage, death &amp; church records.

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

 * The Family History Center has 4 online computers, 6 microfilm readers, and 2 microfiche readers, plus 2 printers &amp; 1 printer/copier.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
Rochester Genealogical Society

Rochester NY Historic Marriage Records

Monroe County NY Vital Records

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