Caldwell Idaho Family History Center

The Caldwell Idaho Family History Center serves the areas of Caldwell and Middleton Idaho.



Center Location and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 3015 S Kimball Ave Caldwell Idaho 83605 United States
 * Enter on the South side of the Caldwell Stake Kimball building.



Contact
Phone: 208-454-8324

E-mail: ID_Caldwell@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

 * Monday:10:00am-1:00pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm

Groups of 6 or more need to schedule with the family history center

To arrange for groups during scheduled hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, call 454-8324. (Ward Temple and Family History consultants should always assist when ward groups come to the Family History Center.) Individual help is always available during Center hours.

Groups Currently Scheduled:
April 25 - 7:00-*:30 - Sharing night - MIddleton East Stake at FHC

Closures:
New Year's Day - January 1

Memorial Day - May 27

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - September 2

Halloween - October 31

Thanksgiving - November 25-28

Christmas - December 23-31

2019 -- Available Instruction:

 * FamilySearch, Family Tree
 * FamilyTree Quick Start
 * FamilyTree, Preparing Names for the Temple
 * FamilyTree, Adding memories (photos, audio and stories)

Call to arrange to receive a particular instruction 208-454-8324

Training for New Ward Temple and Family History Consultants
(MUST call and schedule for this training) 208-454-8324

Research Specialties Available:

 * Assistance with United States and general research is available on all shifts. The following specialties are available at the listed times:
 * England, Ireland Scotland -- Wed 1--4 PM
 * Finnish -- Wed 10 AM -- 1 PM
 * French Canada research - Thur 1 AM -- 4 PM
 * French language research - Tue 1--4 PM
 * German Language research - Tue 6 -- 9 PM
 * Germans from Russia - Tue 1--4 PM
 * Japanese - Tue 10 AM -- 1 PM
 * Kpelle - Tue 1--4 PM
 * Norway - Thur 1--4 PM
 * Spanish language research - Wed 6--9 PM
 * Wales - Tue 10 AM-- 1 PM and Wed 1--4 PM

Online help with Family History Callings:
For help with your family history calling go to: https://www.familysearch.org; click "Help", then "Helper Resources". Explore the headings under "Learn about Temple and Family History Callings."

Center Resources

 * 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.
 * 'The Compendium of American Genealogy (a 7-volume set)—First Families of America.' donated by the Caldwell Public Library
 * Trained staff will help you with your research challenges.
 * COME and SEE our NEW FAMILY CORNER

Hardware and Equipment:

 * 18 networked computer workstations with printer access
 * 1 microfilm/fiche reader, scanner, copier

Resources in the Local Area


http://ca.gov

Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources

Cornwall England Parish Records

Books available at the Caldwell Family History Center
familysearch.org catalog

Volunteer at the Center

 * Volunteers are asked to serve a three hour shift per week.
 * Sharpen your skills by taking advantage of staff training.
 * Struggling with your Temple and Family History Consultant Calling? Serving at the center will give you the experience of working with others.
 * Experienced family historians needed to serve--We need your knowledge and skills.