Reno Nevada Family History Center

Welcome to the Reno Family History Center! No matter if you are new to genealogy, or a seasoned researcher, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you on your exciting journey to unlock the past.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * 4751 Neil Road   Reno, Nevada 89502-5878 United States
 * Our center is located within the Neil Rd, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints church building; on the north west cornor of Neil Rd and Filbert.
 * Park on the west end of the parking lot and enter the building either through the main west entrance facing Filbert, or the west end enterence.
 * Location on Map

Phone: 775 826-1130

E-mail: NV_Reno@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday  10am - 9pm
 * Wednesday 10am - 9pm
 * Thursday  10am - 9pm

Holiday Schedule:

Class Schedule
Introduction to Family History


 * Every Wed. at 12:15 pm, we have a 15 minute intro classes

Writing Life Histories


 * Every first Wed. at 1:00 pm, we offer a class on writing a life history yours or someone else's

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog:
 * As well as having some microfilm and microfiche that are on permanant loan to us, we can help you order any microfilm or microfiche available.
 * We have a large collection of books that cover Reno, Washoe county, and various countries throughout the world.
 * Our center also houses the Parkin collection of records from north western Nevada and parts of north eastern California.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal  This center has access to the Portal page, which gives free access, within the center, to premium family history software and websites that would generally charge for subscriptions.
 * We have FamilySearch, Family Tree, and FamilySearch Wiki

Hardware and Equipment
Our center is equipped with both microfilm and microfiche readers, 9 computers, 3 printers, and a copier for your convenience.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Reno - Sparks Indian Colony 98 Colony Rd. Reno, Nevada 89502 775-329-2936 website

Nevada State Genealogy Society 1650 N Virginia St. Reno, Nevada 89503 775-688-1190

Nevada Culture Museum

Washoe County Courthouse 75 Court St, Reno, Nevada 89520 775-328-3260


 * County Health Dept., birth, death, burial records starting in 1900
 * County Clerk, divorce, probate, court, naturalization records starting in 1862
 * County Recorder, land records starting in 1962, marriage records starting in 1871

Washoe County Public Libraries 301 S Center St, Reno, Nevada 89501 775-327-8300

Links
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