Eagle Idaho Family History Center

The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is staffed by Eagle Stake, Meridian North Stake and Star Stake. We invite everyone to come and visit our center. We look forward to helping you search your family history.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * 2090 N Eagle Road Eagle Idaho 83616 United States
 * Park on the southwest side of building. Use the southwest door labeled Family History Center

Phone: 208 319 1159

E-mail: [mailto:ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm
 * Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 * Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 * Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Holiday Schedule: 


 * Closed Presidents Day in February, the last week of March, Memorial Day in May, July 2-8, July 24, the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks of December over Christmas opening after New Years. 

Calendar and Events
Summer is here. Bring any questions you have and come to the center, we are ready to help you individually.

June-Family Tree-Individual Help

June 9-12 "Easily Adding Sources"

Adding Sources from Family Search and other online sites

June 16-19 "Cleaning Up Your Family Tree"

Merging, duplicates, what to do with inaccurate relationships

June 23-26 "What's New"

Introduction to new features to simplify research and sources

July-Basic Research-Individual Help

July 1-3 "Where Do I Begin?"

Beginning Research a place to start

July 7-10 "Search Strategies"

Hints for searching to get different results

July 14-17 "A Pattern for Research"

The process for researching, keeping tracck of what you have done.

July 21-23 "Research Foreign Countries"

Where to look for records from the U.S., across the ocean or across the border

July 28-31 "Answering Your Questions"

What questions do you have about your family research?

'''August-Intro. to Find My Past, My Heritage and Ancestry-Individual Help'''

Aug. 4-7 Ancestry.com "How to use"

Intro to Ancestry.com, what's available and how to use

Aug. 11-14 Find My Past  "How to use"

Intro to Find My Past, what's available and how to use

Aug. 18-21 My Heritage "How to use"

Intro to My Heritage, what's available and how to use

Aug. 25-28 Family Search "All About It"

Intro to Family Search, All the great aspects!

Eagle Idaho Family History Day was February 8th, 2014
In conjunction with Roots Tech. Over 30 classes to choose from with many classes brought in from Roots Tech.

Handouts for classes: 

Personal History Without Pen and Paper  https://db.tt/LkDyK7cj

Computer Essentials for Effective Genealogy https://db.tt/10QXrF1y

FS Family Tree-Photos, Stories and Documents  https://db.tt/blInAifK

FS Family Tree-My Source Box  https://db.tt/Ts2n9ol3

Getting the Most out of Family Search Research Tools  https://db.tt/o4m9lnkR

Research is a Process Not a Website  https://db.tt/XuMSdT9h

2014 Roots Tech Handouts https://db.tt/PTIpSThE

Groups
Groups--We often have groups scheduled to use the computers Wed at 7 PM. We encourage you to call before you come those nights to be sure the computers are available for your use.

Personal Training
All classes can be taught one-on-one. Call 208-319-1159 to set up an appointment.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. You place your order online and then come to center to view. You will receive an email when your order arrives. The center has many microfilm and microfiche available in the center.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has many reference books, maps and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites: Ancestry, ArkivDigital online, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest Online, FindMyPast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Legacy Stories, The American Civil War, TheGenealogist, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archives and Paper Trail.
 * Software - Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Personal Historian, AniMap and Progeny.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Lenova computers with 23" screens
 * 3 multi function printers
 * 2 scanners
 * 5 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Microfilm and microfiche copier

Resources in the Local Area
Idaho State Archives and Research Center; 2205 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho;


 * (208) 334-2620; Hours Tues-Sat 10 AM- 4 PM

Western States Marriage Index, 'Idaho State Death Index 1911- 1956 and Eastern Idaho Death Records @ http://abish.byui.edu/specialcollections

Boise Public Library, newspapers and obituary collections @ www.boisepubliclibrary.org

Links
Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Expos/2012/Family%20History%20Consultant%20Conference%20Presentations%E2%80%942012.pdf

Volunteer at the Center

We are looking for those who have research skills and/or computer skills. Contact us at the email above.