Nogales Arizona Family History Center

We are a small Family History Center located in Nogales, Arizona, not far from the US-Mexico Border. We are open to all residents of Santa Cruz County, and other interested visitors. We have an enthusiastic staff who are trained to assist in your search for your family and roots. We look forward to visiting with you!

Language: English

Location &amp; Map:


 * 621 West Green Place, Nogales, AZ 85621 United States
 * Enter through the west doorway
 * We are the first door on the left.
 * Location Map

Phone: 520 343-0346

E-mail: bjdanner43@gmail.com

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday 6:30pm -8:00pm
 * or By appointment 

Holiday Schedule:


 * We are closed holidays unless prior arrangements have been made.

Staff Training

 * Meetings as announced

Collections

 * The Center also has genealogical journals from a variety of states, Books covering family histories in the United States and Mexico and other resources

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. &lt;u
 * Hardware and Equipment


 * We have 10 computers, 2 printers, and 2 microfilm readers available to use in finding your ancestors, as well as an extensive collection of microfilm covering Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Europe. Other films can be ordered as needed

Staff Research Specialties
Many staff members are bilingual in English and Spanish, and experienced in researching individuals and families in the United States, Mexico, Great Britian, Northern and Eastern Europe.

Staff members are trained in use of FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, family search wiki, family search forums, Family Search indexing and other online search engines.

Resources in the Local Area
The '''Tumacacori National Park has done extensive research of the early records of the Santa Cruz Valley area and the Pimeria Alta in Mexico and Arizona. These records are available on line through Mission2000, a National Park site. See link below''' Other resosurces:

Museum of the Pimeria Alta, located in Nogales, Arizona

The Nogales Public Library

Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.

Volunteer at the Center
Contact temple and family history consultant - center if you are interested in serving as a volunteer.