Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center

Purpose
The Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center is located in Blackfoot, Idaho. We strive to create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family -- past, present, and future.



Center Contacts and Hours

 * 1-208-785-5022


 * ID_Blackfoot@familyhistorymail.org

Hours
The Center will be closed the week of September 2nd to the 10th during the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
 * Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 * Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
 * Saturday: by appointment only
 * Sunday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Holiday Schedule
Closed for all major holidays including Easter, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day. Closed during '''the week of the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Closed during the week of Thanksgiving. Closed General Conference weekends. Closed for the week between Christmas and New Years.'''

Location Map

 * Location Map

Address:


 * 815 Mitchell Lane Blackfoot Idaho 83221 United States
 * The Family History Center is located immediately East of the Mountain View Middle School.
 * Parking lot on the same side as the school.


 * Language: Primarily English with Spanish availability

Calendar and Events
''Classes and times are subject to change until the week prior to the class. Please check back during the week of the class in order to confirm that the class is still scheduled to occur. Everyone is welcome to attend.''

FamilySearch Family Tree Training: How to get started using Family Tree (Class 6). Sunday, August 14th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds who has been teaching this course at the Idaho Falls Family History Library. This class is the sixth class in a series of classes that was taught earlier this spring. Many patrons love to repeat the series in order to catch up on any classes they missed, or to solidify the skills they have started to develop. The class is geared to beginners, but also contains content that might be new to even intermediate patrons. The classes are (to an extent) stand alone classes so even if a patron missed the other classes in a series, attendance at any of the classes will be beneficial.

Civil War Research. Sunday, August 21st, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This class teaches effective research techniques and resources for locating information about ancestors who lived through the American Civil War.

United States Military Research. Sunday, August 28th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This class teaches effective research techniques and resources for locating information about ancestors who have served in the United States Military. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Accessing England's Birth, Marriage, and Death Records through the General Register's Office. Sunday, September 11th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Heather McPhie. This class about England's General Register Office (GRO) teaches how to effectively use the GRO search engine, what information is available, how to apply the information to personal family histories, and how to order records through the GRO. GRO records begin in 1837, and are available into the 1900s.

Danish Research. Sunday, September 18th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Heather McPhie. This class will introduce students to Danish Research through the Danish National Archives (Arkivalieronline) and the Dansk Demografisk Database (DDD). The class will focus on Danish records after 1787.

Exploring Directories as a Family History Source. Sunday, September 25th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This short class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This class teaches effective research techniques for using directories in family history research.

Mortality Schedules. Sunday, October 2nd, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This class explores the use of the United States Mortality Schedules in family history research.

Civil War Research. Sunday, August 21st, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This class teaches effective research techniques and resources for locating information about ancestors who lived through the American Civil War. Everyone is welcome to attend.

FamilySearch Family Tree Training: How to Use FamilySearch's Family Tree (a six week course running October 9th to November 13th). 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Blackfoot Family History Center
This class will be taught by Richard Dodds. This six week course is a series of classes that was taught earlier this year and is being repeated because the class provides an effective way for beginner and intermediate patrons to learn to use Family Tree. Many patrons love to repeat the series in order to catch up on any classes they missed, or to solidify the skills they have started to develop. The class is geared to beginners, but also contains content that might be new to even intermediate patrons. The classes are (to an extent) stand alone classes so even if a patron missed the other classes in a series, attendance at any of the classes will be beneficial.

Databases and Software

 * The Blackfoot Family History Center enables patrons to access the online FHC Portal which gives patrons free access to several premium family history programs that generally charge for subscription.


 * There is a local database of obituaries from in and near Blackfoot from 1983.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 25 Computer stations are available for patron use.
 * Lexmark scanner, copier, printer which will scan directly to FamilySearch Memories Gallery
 * Epson FastFoto Scanner for photos
 * Epson Flatbed Scanner

Family History Center Staff
The Center is operated by volunteer Temple and Family History Consultants who will work individually with patrons as time and resources allow.

Other Resources in the Local Area
Bingham County Historical Society Archives Physical Address: 121 North Shilling   |   Mailing Address:  501 North Maple, Box 404 Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-9906 Website Blackfoot Public Library 129 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8628 Website Bingham County Courthouse 501 N Maple Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-782-3160 Website City of Blackfoot, Idaho 157 N Broadway Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-785-8600 Website

Training Links
FamilySearch Learning Center FamilySearch Getting Started Ancestral Quest Learning Center RootsMagic Webinars Legacy Family Tree Training Videos Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are the backbone of service. Community members are welcome to apply to serve at the Center. Use the phone number and/or email address posted above to volunteer.

FamilySearch Links:
FamilySearch: Access FamilyTree, FamilySearch Photos and Stories, and FamilySearch Indexed Records. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Memories: This is a section of FamilySearch that allows patrons to add photos and stories of their ancestors. Must establish a free account to access all resources on this site.

FamilySearch Research Wiki: Get research advice and learn how to access record collections.

FamilySearch Blog: FamilySearch's Genealogy and Family History Blog

Other Helpful Links:
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database: This database contains the name and traveling company of Mormon pioneers who immigrated to Utah between the years of 1847-1868.

TreeSeek.com: Easily create charts with your data gathered from FamilySearch.org. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access this site.

Calculate your relationship to famous people with Brigham Young University's Computer Science Department's Relative Finder. Must establish a free FamilySearch account to access the site.

Rootsmapper.com: Gives a visual map of the migration patterns your family has undergone. A fun way to link geography to family history!

Puzzilla.org: A wonderful tool for descendancy research! This program maps the family tree, then maps the collateral roots. Look for dead ends, click, and begin researching in FamilyTree.

Principles for a Successful Family History Sunday School Class: A video of a successful Family History Sunday School Class.

Cleaning up your FamilyTree: A quick reference guide to cleaning up your family records.

Google Books: Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

American Research Links:
FindaGrave: Access and search transcriptions and photos of gravestones. Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disposition of family, friends, and ‘famous' individuals. All transcriptions and photos are provided by volunteers.

Western States Marriage Index: Search extractions of early marriage records from counties in the western part of the United States.

Eastern Idaho Death Records: Search extractions of Eastern Idaho death records.

Idaho Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through Idaho newspapers from 1863-1925.

Illinois State Archives : Search Illinois marriage records from 1763-1900, search  death records from 1916-1950 , or  death records from pre-1916.

Missouri Birth and Death Records: Search death certificates on file at the Missouri State Archives for deaths occurring between 1910 and 1962. Search pre-1910 birth and death records collected from local county recorders' offices.

Utah Digital Newspapers: Search by keywords through early Utah newspapers. This can be a great source for locating obituaries and death notices.

Utah State Archives: Search the online indexes and make research requests

Canada Library and Archives: Access Canadian records and census images.

European Research Links:
Danish Archives: Access Danish parish and census records. Censuses begin in the 1700s and cover through the 1900s. Danish Parish Records are relatively complete and, as available, cover from the 1600s through the 1900s. There are approximately 1,500,000 Americans of Danish origin or descent. Southeastern Idaho has a particularly large population of Danish Americans

Danish Census Records: Access the Danish Government's transcription of the Danish Census records.

Free BMD: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration Records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983.

General Register Office: Access the United Kingdom's Civil Registration records. The recording of births, marriages and deaths was started in 1837 and is one of the most significant resources for genealogical research. This website allows patrons to search transcriptions of the civil registration indexes which contain information for the period 1837-1983. These transcriptions are particularly useful because these transcriptions of birth records include the mother's maiden name for each child. Patrons are required to create a free account in order to use this index.