Monday, October 29, 2007

Western PA Family History Centers

The Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City, is the main repository for most of the genealogical information the Church has collected. Family history centers (more than 3,500 around the world) are branches of the Family History Library. These centers eliminate the need to travel to Salt Lake City to use the record collection. Most of the microfilm and electronic data collections are accessible at centers around the world. There is no charge for use of the Family History Library or family history centers.

Volunteer staffs are on hand to lend assistancehowever Center staff members will not do research for you. Instead they will help you use center resources so that you can do your own research. Some lineage-linked family history information is available in computer databases at the center.

When you go, bring the name of an ancestor you wish to research and information you know about the person (such as birth, death, or marriage information). The more information you have about your ancestor, the better your chances for successful research. It may also be helpful to bring a completed pedigree chart.

There is no fee to visit a family history center or to use most of its resources. Research outlines and resource guides may be sold at cost. There are small fees for:

  • Photocopies
  • Computer printouts
  • Microfilms or microfiche loaned to the center from the Family History Library to cover postage

Here is a list of the Family History Centers in our Pittsburgh Area:

Beaver Valley Pennsylvania

114 Church DrMonaca, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 724-774-3670Hours: W-Th 10am-9pm

Cranberry Twp Pennsylvania

2771 Rochester RdCranberry, Butler, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 724-742-0922Hours: Sept-May: T, W, Th 9am-3pm; W, 6:30-8:30pm June-Aug T&Th 9am-3pm; W 6:30pm-8:30pmClosed: Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22 November. Last week of December & first week of JanuaryAttention: In the winter months, our hours may be impacted by delays or closures in the Seneca Valley School District. Please call ahead.

Greensburg Pennsylvania

Twin Run RdGreensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 724-836-0648Hours: T 1pm-3pm; W 7pm-9pm, Sat 10am-12noon


Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

46 School StreetPittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 412-921-2115Hours: T,Th 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-1pmClosed: August, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas & New Year's Weeks

3rd 710 New Texas RoadPlum Borough, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 724-327-1818Hours: T 9am-2pm; Th 6pm-9pm; Sat 8am-12pmClosed: when weather is snowy or icy.

Washington Pennsylvania

525 Fairway DriveWashington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United StatesPhone: 724-222-9474Hours: T,Th,10am-3pm; W 12pm-3pm & 6:30pm-8:30pmClosed: Mon, Fri, Sat

Note: These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries

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