Mount Vernon Washington Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1700 Hazel St Mount Vernon WA 98274 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-360-424-7723

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_MountVernon@ldsmail.net WA_MountVernon@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:10:00am-5:00pm
 * Thursday:10:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm

Holiday Schedule:

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours:

Closures: New Years Day and  Thanksgiving (when falling on a Tuesday or Thursday) and Week of Christmas.

Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 am
The class will discuss the basics of DNA as it applies to family history. You will learn about what DNA can and cannot do to assist you in discovering and understanding your ancestors. The class will discuss the types of DNA tests that are offered by the testing companies, and what each type of test will do. This will allow you to select the company and test which best fits your family history goals. In March 2020, a follow up class will be offered to help you understand how to use the results of your DNA test.

Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 am
This class will introduce you to familysearch.org, which allows free access to FamilyTree, composed of over 1.1 billion ancestors provided by more than 3.45 million contributors. Also, you will learn how gain free access to FamilySearch databases containing over 7 billion historic records containing 21 billion names. This is an introductory class and no prior experience with familysearch.org is necessary.

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This class will help Temple and Family History Consultants learn how to use the Consultant Planner. The Planner is a powerful tool that they can use to prepare to work with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who need assistance to find names for temple work. The class will discuss the tools that are available to make the planning process an effective way to assist in this important work. ======

Saturday, February 22, 10:00 am
One of the most difficult things for members is to find names for temple work on a full family tree. If your family has been in the Church for generations, temple work has been done for many of your ancestors. This class will give you strategies to find names for temple work when much of the work for easily identified ancestors has been completed.

Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 am
Once you have received your DNA test results, you are confronted with a bunch of data. What does it mean? This class will help you understand the test results and how to use them to learn more about your family. What the results mean can vary by DNA testing company. The class will discuss the tools that are available at the various testing companies to dig into the meaning of your results.

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 am
This class will give you ideas of how to maximize your use of FamilySearch. It will discuss in detail the powerful tools available to you to find and document your  ancestors and their lives. This will give you skills that will make you more effective when using FamilySearch.

Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 am
Professional genealogists call FamilySearch Wiki “the least known and the most powerful genealogical research aid.” This class will demonstrate how to use FamilySearch Wiki to direct your family history research. Don’t waste your time in fruitless research efforts. Learn how to use the Wiki to narrow and focus your research.

The 1 ½ hour classes will be held at the Mt Vernon Stake Center, either in the family history center in the building or the high council room, depending on attendance.

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

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.