Yuma Arizona Family History Center

Visit The Yuma Family History Center and learn how to access millions of genealogical records from all over the world using on-site resources. The Yuma Family History Center has a large collection of extended loan films. We also have multiple books about many countries and all states, a collection of immigration books, Native American records, and historical records of Arizona and Yuma County.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Address: 4300 West 16th Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364, United States 

The Yuma Family History Center is located on 16th Street, just west of Avenue C. The center occupies two rooms at the rear of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For your convenience, park on the north side of the church and ring the bell at the northwest entrance of the church


 * Location Map
 * E-mail: yumafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com

Open Hours: Summer Hours: April through October

 * Tuesday:          9:00 am - 4:00 pm &amp; 6:30 - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday:    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday:        9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Saturday:        9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Winter Hours: November through March

 * Tuesday:       9:00 am - 4:00 pm &amp; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday:     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Friday:          9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Satuday:       9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Closed for the full month of July

The center will be closed on the following dates:

November 26 - 30

December 16 - January 1

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What? This year, the Family History Center will be sharing webinars from a variety of sources. Our purpose is to increase your family history knowledge while showing videos that we hope you enjoy.======

February 12th
Hidden Treasures on Ancestry

You can often get a better understanding of your ancestors from some of the lesser-used records that do not rise to the surface in a general search.

10 Helpful Things to Know before Using family Tree

Guidance for beginners to FamilySearch Family tree and a review of the basics for those already using family Tree

February 26th
Researching Your WW1 Ancestors

This webinar covers the timeline, the history, and the genealogy records of World War 1. what is available and where to find them.

Don't Believe it - Debunking Genealogical Myths

Sometimes we come across things that seem interesting in our research. James Tanner goes over the common myths in family history.

Collections
Basic Reference Materials:

Genealogical Guidebooks

Maps and Gazetteers

State and Country Research Guides


 * 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

Staff Research Specialties
Our Center is staffed by volunteers who understand the basic principles of family history research.

They can guide you in using the Family History Center's resources and equipment and can suggest

local libraries, archives, and societies that also provide genealogical and historical information.

Resources in the Local Area
Genealogical Society of Yuma Arizona

Arizona Historical Society

Links
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