American Falls Idaho Family History Center

Welcome to the American Falls Idaho Family History Center website.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 111 Church Place American Falls Idaho 83211 United States Use the northeast entrance by the large parking lot and go to Room 4.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * Gary and Linda Wiese at 208-226-7854

E-mail:

glwiese@gmail.com and wiese.linda1@gmail.com


 * ID_AmericanFalls@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 *  9:30 am - 1:30 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays
 * Groups, couples, and families may schedule any time during the evenings or afternoons. Call 208-226-7854.

Calendar and Events

Tuesday, January 7 – FamilySearch: Navigation

The best way to learn to navigate FamilySearch is to log in and then experiment with each of the sections. There are many sections available to help you with your family history.

January 14 – Temple Tips: Finding Work That Needs to Be Done

Explore the various places to find needed temple work. “Your worship in the temple and your service there for your ancestors will bless you with increased personal revelation and peace and will fortify your commitment to stay on the covenant path.” – President Russell M. Nelson

January 21 – Stories Workshop

In this class we will discuss the value of sharing family stories. We will explore and discover stories; our own and our ancestors. We will create a short memory (story).

January 28 – Attaching Documents as Sources in Family Tree

The why and how to attach documents. Find out what makes a good source. A good source is an original document, recorded as close to the time of an event by the individuals who witnessed said event first hand. Hands-on computer instructions with a two-page handout will be available.

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Go to https://familysearch.org/ to register for an account if you don’t already have one. Anyone 12 years old or older can register and have free access to Family Search Family Tree. If you have fewer than 4 generations in Family Tree, you will need to bring additional information. Try to have available information on parents, grandparents, and great grandparents.

Temple and family history is about connecting with past, present, and future generations. The more people discover about their family’s story, the more they learn about themselves. This gathering leads to creating eternal connections through sacred temple ordinances.


 * 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

 * Eight computers are available for patron use along with a printer that includes a scanner. Patrons can scan items directly into the gallery on Family Search.

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