Santa Margarita California Family History Center

We are a locally operated Family History Center, located in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. A branches Library of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States)


 * Our center's services are free and open to the public.
 * We invite all who are interested in family history to visit our center.
 * Our center has a microfilm and a microfiche reader for patrons use.
 * The films can be ordered on-line for delivery to our center for your use.

Family History Center volunteers can show you how to use the center’s resources. To make your visit most effective, collect and organize the information you already have. Bring as much information as you have about the ancestor you wish to research, including available birth marriag and death information. FHC staff can help you use that information to begin creating a Family Group Record

High-quality videos are available for the rookie genealogist and the seasoned veteran alike. The Genealogy in 5 Minutes playlist demonstrates how, in just a few minutes, individuals with little or no genealogy experience can make some headway on their family’s history. Getting Started &amp; Five Minute Genealogy

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address: 30522 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 United States


 * For entrance to our center, park on the west side of the building and enter the double doors at the center of the building. After entering the building go left down the short hall. We are adjacent to the stairs for the stage.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-949-766-7826

E-mail:

Open Hours:
 * CA_SantaMargarita@ldsmail.net


 * Tuesday:9:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed:  November 21-23: December 19th-December 28, Reopening January 2nd

Upcoming Events :
Family Discovery Day - Family History Fair August 12, 2017, Saturday 9 am -12 noon (Tentative)
 * Resources
 * Activities & Events
 * LDS Track, Roots Tech 2017

Family Discovery Day - Program
 * Leadership Training Session
 * Resources for Priesthood Leaders and Ward Councils
 * Family History Mission Prep Session
 * Youth - Dallin Lowder; Julia Carlson Youth + Consultants = Awesome
 * The Time Is Now
 * Youth Temple And Family History Challenge
 * Youth And Family History
 * Youth Activities
 * Empty Tree, Partial Tree & Full Tree Classes & Workshops
 * Empty, Partial & Full Tree Class Resources 
 * Partners (FS)
 * App Gallery - (FS-App) One place to find all the apps you need to find, connect, organize, and explore your family(FS)


 * Mobile Devices Apps Class – Apple/Android
 * Mobile


 * Activities for Children
 * Consultant Training Sessions

Staff Training Meetings : 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7 pm
Temple & Family History Consultant Meeting, Thursday March 9th Topics

1. RecordSeek
 * RecordSeek and connecting records to the Tree

2. Santa Margarita California Family History Center

3. The Family History Guide (TFHG) Your free learning, research, and training center for Genealogy

4. Consultant Planner(FS)

5. Web Indexing

6. Ron Tanner, RootsTech 2017 Facebook session recording

Future Resources for Presentation


 * Big 4: Comparing Ancestry, findmypast, FamilySearch and MyHeritage


 * Geneanet


 * AmericanAncestors for LDS

RootsTech 2017 Recorded Video Sessions
LDS Track, Roots Tech 2017

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. To have your films sent to our center, locate the "Santa Margarita California Family History Center" and then select our center for delivery of your films when ordering. You will receive an e-mail when your film(s) arrive at our center

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch The FamilySearch website records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more


 * 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 including
 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archives
 * Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
 * American Ancestor - Library Rights
 * Ancestry.com (Institution Version) U.S, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
 * ArkivDigital Online (Swedish Church Records - On the desktop)
 * FindMyPast - Institution Version
 * Fold3.com
 * The Genealogist - Gold Level, Subscription
 * Geneanet
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * HeritageQuest Online
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspaper Archive
 * Paper Trail
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Scottish Church Records (DOS)(On the desktop)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 1 Printer - networked to the computers
 * 1 Microfilm Reader
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Camera - for Microfilm and Microfiche pictures

Staff Research Specialties

 * FamilySearch Learning Center FamilySearch has produced and continues to provide professional on-line classes for Family History research. These classes include research in the following countries as of 2/23/17
 * 46 Different Nations
 * 3 Skill Levels classes for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced research
 * 19 Subjects
 * 4 Format
 * 14 Subject Language


 * One-On-One Assistance

Resources in the Local Area
Santa Margarita Stake & Ward 2018 Temple and Family History Goals
 * Worship at the temple often; perform family history work and temple ordinances for ancestors.
 * Indexing: 101,000 Records.
 * Hastening the Work

Prophetic & Apostolic Challenge's, LDS.org
 * Hastening the Work - President Thomas S. MonsonEnsign, June 2014 (LDS.org)
 * A Sacrifice of Time - President Russell M. and Sister Wendy Nelson2017 (LDS.org)
 * Our Father's Plan Is About Families 2015 - Elder Quentin L. Cook
 * Find, Take, Teach 2015 - Elder Quentin L. Cook
 * Sharing the Temple Challenge 2015 - Elder Andersen
 * First Presidency Letter 2012
 * The Joy of Redeeming the Dead - By Elder Richard G. Scott, General Conference October 2012
 * The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn - David A. Bednar, General Conference 2011

Stake & Ward Leader Resources
 * Family History Organization
 * Priests Group Leader Training    Rise to Your Call'''
 * Ward Council Training    Leaders Resources For Family History
 * Bishops Training    Leaders Resources For Family History
 * Stake High Councilor Training    Leaders Resources For Family History
 * Stake President Training Leaders Resources For Family History
 * Leaders’ Secrets of Success
 * Priesthood & Family History Calling, LDS Media Library
 * Leaders Guide
 * Resources for Priesthood Leaders and Ward Councils
 * LDS Track, Roots Tech 2017
 * Family History Priesthood Leadership Session, Roots Tech 2016

Ward Mission Leader & Ward Temple & Family History Consultants
 * Hastening the Work
 * Family History and Missionary Work(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Missionary Work, LDS Media Library
 * A Temple Going People
 * 2 Baptism Commitment,  Youth - Dallin Lowder; Julia Carlson Youth + Consultants = Awesome

Youth & Family History

Primary Children Resources

Links

 * Why Family History is Important
 * California California Family History Resource Page
 * Family History Centers There are over 4,500 family history centers operating in more than 100 countries. Local FamilySearch Centers are staffed by helpful volunteers. These centers are branches of the Family History Library.
 * FamilySearch WIKI Research your Family History, Contribute Your Knowledge to the Wiki, Store great research tips you learn about but may not be ready to use yet and Collaborate in the Wiki

Volunteer at the Center
All who are interested in family history, including all community members, are invited to volunteer at our center. All you need is a willingness to learn and must abide by our center's policies of conduct as outlined by FamilySearch while at our center.

 Consultant Training Resources 

1. Goals, Support, The Purpose For Temple to Family History Work and Resources

Santa Margarita Stake & Ward 2018 Temple and Family History Goals
 * Worship at the temple often; perform family history work and temple ordinances for ancestors.
 * Indexing: 101,000 Records.
 * Sharing the Temple Challenge 2015 - Elder Andersen
 * Family History Support(FS)
 * FamilySearch - Family History Customer Service 1-866-406-1830 - (FS)
 * Preach My Gospel, 4: How Do I Recognize and Understand the Spirit?
 * The Purpose of Temple and Family History Work(LDS.org)
 * (LDS.org) Prophetic & Apostolic Challenge's]
 * Hastening the Work - President Thomas S. MonsonEnsign, June 2014 (LDS.org)
 * A Sacrifice of Time - President Russell M. and Sister Wendy Nelson2017 (LDS.org)
 * Our Father's Plan Is About Families 2015 - Elder Quentin L. Cook
 * Find, Take, Teach 2015 - Elder Quentin L. Cook
 * Sharing the Temple Challenge 2015 - Elder Andersen
 * First Presidency Letter 2012
 * The Joy of Redeeming the Dead - By Elder Richard G. Scott, General Conference October 2012
 * The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn - David A. Bednar, General Conference 2011
 * Family History Consultant Training Summary & Resources (LDS.org-FHC)
 * Temple (FS)
 * Doctrine of Temple and Family History Work(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Quick Start to the Temple(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Family History and Missionary Work(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Missionary Work, LDS Media Library
 * My Family History Calling (LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Understand Your Calling(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Family History, LDS Media Library(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Family History Callings, LDS Media Library(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * FamilySearch - Family Tree (FS)
 * The Family History Guide (TFHG) - Your free learning, research, and training center for Genealogy

2. Understanding Your Calling
 * Start with a Heart, Understanding the Family History Consultant's Core Responsibilities:*(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Online Training, New Consultant Training(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Understand Your Calling(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Start with a Personal Family History Experience, Find, Take & Teach(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Others Love Family History(LDS.org-MFHC)'''
 * Help Others Find Ancestors(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Tools and Resources(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Consultant Planner(FS)

3. FamilySearch - Family Tree
 * Technical Training(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Getting Started (FS)
 * FamilySearch Account (FS)
 * Family Tree (FS)
 * Search (FS)
 * Learn to Use FamilySearch.org(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Quick Start to Family Tree(LDS.org-FHC)
 * FamilySearch Overview, Part 1(LDS.org-FHC)
 * FamilySearch Overview, Part 2(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Resources for Finding Ancestors(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Family Search Research Basics (LDS.org-FHC)
 * Finding Records of Your Ancestors in FamilySearch.org(LDS.org-FHC)

4. FamilySearch Resources
 * Records - Search Historical Records(FS)
 * Family Tree, Discover Your Deceased Ancestors(FS)
 * Genealogies - Search Genealogies(FS)
 * '''Catalog - FamilySearch Catalog'"'(FS)'
 * Books - Family History Books(FS)
 * WIKI - (FS-WIKI) - Family History Research WIKI(FS)
 * How to Search the Research Wiki(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Family History Research Wiki(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Temple (FS)(FS)
 * Memories (FS)(FS)
 * Memories (FS)
 * Quick Start to Photos(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Viewing and Adding Photos(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Partners (FS)
 * App Gallery - (FS-App) One place to find all the apps you need to find, connect, organize, and explore your family(FS)
 * FamilySearch Learning Center(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Genealogy Assistance (FS)

5. Family History Center Portal, Research Data Bases
 * Family History Center Portal Overview(FS)
 * Browse By Country(FS-WIKI)
 * Online Genealogy Records by Location, Online Genealogy Records Wiki pages contain links to online records for different states, provinces, or countries.(FS-WIKI)
 * List of Extinct States(FS-WIKI)
 * Countries/Ethnic - A world of research at your fingertips(TFHG)
 * Puzzila(FS-App)

6. Indexing (FS)
 * Indexing Information & Resources(LDS.org-MFHC)
 * Indexing - FamilySearch(FS)
 * Quick Start to FamilySearch Indexing(LDS.org-FHC)

7. Other Opportunities
 * Family History Center (FS)
 * Youth & Family History(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Mobile (FS)
 * FamilySearch Community Tools(FS-WIKI)
 * Family History Missionary Opportunites(LDS.org)
 * FamilySearch Support Missionary(LDS.org)

8. Family History Center Operations & Policy
 * Family History Center Operations Guide(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Privacy Policy(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Copyright Policy For Family History Centers(LDS.org-FHC)
 * Policy for Submitting Names for Temple Work(LDS.org-FHC)