Bear Creek Texas Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours

 * English and Spanish
 * Address: 6203 Longenbaugh Dr. Houston, Texas 77095
 * Use the West entrance
 * Link to map using [http://maps.google.com Googl                or other map sites)


 * Phone: 832-428-9424


 * E-mail: TX_bearcreek@ldsmail.net


 * Open Hours: Sunday: 12:30-1:45pm, Tuesday: 7-8:30pm, Wednesday: 7-8:30pm


 * Holiday Schedule: Closed on major holidays

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * [[FHC Porta             ] This center currently does  have 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. Available sites:
 * 19th Century British Newspapers
 * Access Newspaper Archives
 * Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
 * Ancestry.com (Family History Library Edition)
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * findmypast
 * Fold3.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * HeritageQuest Online
 * Historic Map Works (Library Edition)
 * Origins.net
 * Paper Trail
 * WorldVitalRecords.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 2 laptop computers and a printer connected to an Ethernet cable.The laptops have access to the Portal that opens the premium sites. There is no cost. The printer will scan your photos and documents directly to your Family Search account.

Staff Research Specialties
We are able to help you use Family Search, by getting your own account. We help you set up your family tree, and maneuver the Family Search tool. We help you search for family members. We have a Spanish speaking volunteer on Wednesday evenings.

 

Volunteer at the Center
''We need current FH consultants to help during the hours of operation. We are hoping to open another evening during the week for patrons.Community help would also be welcomed.''