Marble Falls Texas Family History Center

United States Texas  Libraries and Archives  Marble Falls Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map of Marble Falls, Texas FHC

Address:


 * 920 Via Viejo Marble Falls TX 78654 United States (formerly 200 Via Viejo)


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-830-693-6545

E-mail:


 * TX_MarbleFalls@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
 * Saturday: By appointment only

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed national holidays, week of Thanksgiving, and between Christmas and New Year's (approximately 2 weeks)

Class Schedule

 * Indexing training on second Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm

Collections

 * Reference book collection

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.
 * Microfilm ordering is no longer available.
 * Free access to subscription-based Internet web sites, including FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, Footnote, HeritageQuest, AmericanAncestors.org (formerly New England Historic Genealogical Society), World Vital Records, Godfrey Memorial Library and many other sites.
 * Genealogy software programs, forms, research outlines, word lists, etc.
 * Tutorials and handouts for various family history topics and programs

Hardware and Equipment

 * Lab with four computers, scanner, printer, two microfilm readers, a microfiche reader, LCD TV with HDMI output for presentations.

What We Do

 * Provide research help. We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources.
 * Provide training. We offer one-on-one training during open hours and by appointment. We also have indexing classes once a month (see schedule) and schedule special training events year-round.
 * Assist in cleaning up data files.
 * Provide service opportunities for volunteers. Call 1-830-693-6545.

Local and State Resources

 * Marble Falls City Documents, Charter, Code, and Online Library
 * The Falls on the Colorado Museum
 * Burnet County TXGenWeb
 * Burnet County Genealogical Society Main Website
 * Burnet County Genealogical Society Facebook
 * Herman Brown Free Library Genealogical Resources
 * Kingsland Genealogical Society of the Highland Lakes Meetings are normally on the second Tuesday of the months of January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, and November at 2:00 pm in the large meeting room of the Kingsland Branch of the Llano Library System.
 * Austin Genealogical Society
 * Llano County Genealogy Trails History Group 
 * Llano County TXGenWeb (part of USGenWeb Project)
 * Texas State Library and Archives
 * Texas Department of Vital Records Vital Records including births &amp; deaths (1903-current), marriage and divorce (1968-current).
 * Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research One of the top genealogy research libraries in the US. Holdings include over 35,000 books and over 50,000 microforms. Besides all of the other items, they have Texas birth and death certificates on microfilm.
 * Dallas Public Library Genealogy Collection Collection is one of the largest in southern US. Represents all states and counties plus Germany, Britain &amp; Canada. Includes vital, census and naturalization records, state &amp; county histories, family histories, passenger lists and heraldry, military. Texas death certificates on microfilm.

Links
FamilySearch Facebook Page 

FamilySearch New England Historical Genealogical Register Online

Marble Falls Ward

San Antonio Temple

Burnet County, TX Website 

Marble Falls, TX City Website

State of Texas
 * 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.

Volunteer at the Center
If interested in volunteering, contact the Family History Center at 830-693-6545 during open hours.