Bellevue Washington Family History Center

The Bellevue Washington Family History Center is open Tuesdays,10 am to 6 pm.
This oldest Puget Sound family history center offers a unique blend of traditional (books), intermediate (microfilm) and contemporary (computer) resources. Helpful librarians help patrons learn to research and preserve their family history. We are particularly interested in helping young people learn about their ancestors and learn how to do genealogy. We also specialize in helping you use the FamilySearch/Family Tree program. The Family History Center is located behind The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Bellevue.



Center Contacts and Hours
The Bellevue Washington Family History Center is open Tuesdays,10 am to 6 pm.

Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 10675 NE 20th Street (off Bellevue Way)
 * Bellevue, Washington 98004
 * United States
 * Located behind The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Bellevue.

Language:


 * English, with limited assistance in Spanish and Chinese.
 * Phone for Center: 425-454-2690


 * Family History Center Director: Susan Brown 206-850-9400

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_Bellevue@familyhistorymail.org WA_Bellevue@familyhistorymail.org]

Center Resources (The Portal is working)

 * FHC Portal The Family History Center Portal provides FREE ACCESS in the center to premium subscription family history websites including
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers -
 * Alexander Street Press - American Civil war records, histories, photos and cultural background information
 * American Ancestors - New England focused vital records, histories, photos, collections and cultural background information
 * Ancestry Institution - global vital records, histories, photos maps, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research
 * ArkivDigital - Sweden focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research
 * FamNet - New Zealand focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research
 * Find My Past - United Kingdom focused vital records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources and expertise for conducting research
 * Fold3 - Military records, histories, photos and collections
 * Kinpoint - Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options
 * MyHeritage Library - Government and census records
 * Newspapers.com - Searchable and printable historical newspapers from around the world in many languages
 * Paper Trail - American Westward Expansion focused records, histories, photos, collections, primary and secondary sources
 * Puzzilla - Software that assists you in identifying holes in your family tree and suggesting research options

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
The Bellevue FHC has:

8 internet-linked computers[edit | edit source]

4 Microfilm Readers

2 Microfiche Readers

1 Film and Slide scanner[edit | edit source]

1 flatbed scanner and 3 printerc[edit | edit source]

We also have large work tables and two workstations to set up your own laptop computer or review family history documents and evidence. There are no time limits for using the computers. Free WIFI is also available.

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
We welcome any community members wishing to staff the family history center for two hours at a time (or more) on a consistent monthly or weekly basis. Please contact the FHC director listed above.

Upcoming Classes

 * No classes are scheduled at this time.