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: 208-454-2518

E-mail: ID_Caldwell@familyhistorymail.org

Open by Appointment Only.
If you have a family or small group that wants to visit the center,

please call R. Christensen at 208-454-2518 for an appointment.

''' Covid Safety Protocols Apply. '''

Closures:
New Year's Day - January 1

Independence Day - July 4

Halloween - October 31

Thanksgiving - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas - December 25

CALDWELL FAMILY HISTORY CENTER VIRTUAL CLASS SCHEDULE:
The Caldwell Idaho Family History Center recently conducted seven different Zoom Classes/Presentations as listed below.

Handouts and Links to view recorded sessions from previous classes are included.

Videos of past presentations can be viewed at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RGuBAJq_XMkcS_4i5Yi69z4LqrAvGeRL?usp=sharing

"Finding Names to Take to the Temple" -- Using FamilySearch Hints, Descendancy View, Ordinances Ready, Take a Name, Puzzilla, Hope Chest, etc.
Handouts:


 * Take_Time_Checklist.docx
 * Finding_Family_Names_to_Take_to_the_Temple.docx

Link to View Recorded Presentation

"Beyond FamilySearch" -- FamilySearch held very few records for my ancestors...Now What?
Handouts:


 * How to Learn about a Geographic Location

Link to View Recorded Presentation

Handouts:

 * Handout for Vintage Photo Presentation (download)
 * [[Media:How do I upload memories.pdf|How do I upload photos & memories to FamilySearch]]

Link to View Recorded Presentation

Handouts:

 * Basics of Indexing (Download)
 * [[Media:FamilySearch Web Indexing - prepared by Joan Reeder.pdf|FamilySearch Web Indexing Guidelines - prepared by Joan Reeder]]
 * [[Media:FamilySearch-Web-Indexing-handout-Oct-2019.pdf|FamilySearch Web Indexing handout BYU Oct 2019]]

Link to View Recorded Presentation

Handouts:

 * Basic Research using FamilySearch & Partner Sites (Download)
 * [[Media:Adding-Sources-to-FamilySearch-Tree-Updated-Nov-2019.pdf|Adding Sources to FamilySearch Tree Updated Nov 2019 BYU]]
 * Time Grid and Research log template (Download)

Link to View Recorded Presentation

Handouts:

 * Outline for class (download)
 * Family Tree Quick Start Guide (Caldwell FHC)
 * FamilySearch - Tree Overview (BYU Family History Library Document) (Download)

Visit BYU Family History Library website to watch appropriate tutorial video

Handouts:

 * OUTLINE FOR BEGINNING MY FAMILY HISTORY JOURNEY (download)
 * IDEAS TO GET FAMILIES STARTED ON TURNING THEIR HEARTS TO THEIR ANCESTORS
 * Family Interview Questions

Link to View Recorded Presentation

2021 -- Other Available Classes:

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

Call R. Christensen to arrange to take a particular class - 208-454-2518

Training for New Ward Temple and Family History Consultants
Call R. Christensen to arrange for pertinent training - 208-454-2518

Research Specialties Available:

 * Assistance with United States and general research is available, as well as the following:
 * England, Ireland Scotland
 * Finnish
 * French Canada research
 * French language research
 * German Language research
 * Germans from Russia
 * Japanese
 * Kpelle
 * Norway
 * Spanish language research
 * Wales

Online help with Family History Callings:
For help with your family history calling go to: FamilySearch.org; click "Help", then "Helper Resources". Explore the "Calling Information."

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-volumue set)—First Families of America.' donated by the Caldwell Public Library
 * Trained staff will help you with your research challenges.

Hardware and Equipment:

 * 16 networked computer workstations with printer access
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 Scanner/printer/copier
 * 1 microfilm/fiche reader, scanner, copier

Books available at the Caldwell Family History Center
FamilySearch Catalog

Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources

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.