Family History
Discover exciting details about your ancestry, or learn how to give back through indexing when you visit the FamilySearch Center.
At the FamilySearch Center, you can learn to use FamilySearch.org, search for records to find your family, indexing and much more. There are also many subscription websites that you can use for free such as Ancestry, Newspapers.com, Fold 3 and others.
For one-on-one training, questions, contact us!
The FamilySearch Center is located in the Hurst Stake Center (map.)
The entrance is on the north side of the building.
No appointment necessary, walk-ins are welcome!
Tuesday — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (help in Spanish is available 7:00–8:30 PM)
Wednesday — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Thursday — 6:00–9:00 PM
Second Saturday of the month — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Experience the Joy in Genealogy
Family History and indexing Specialists, Jim and Ida Leeth, have a particular love of genealogy work. Read more to see why genealogy and family history work is for everyone.
How to Get Started
Fill in your family tree four generations back.
If you’ve never worked on family history, this is a great place to start. The Hurst Stake Family History Specialists can teach you how to use FamilySearch online, find your extended family records and fill in your family tree. Once you get the hang of it, keep climbing to see how far you can go!
Learn how to index.
Indexing is the process of manually transferring data from analog records to the internet so it can be searchable. This helps individuals from all over the globe find vital information to connect family members to their family tree. Indexing is done by thousands of volunteers, it’s easy and can be done from home.
Featured Training Video
In this Zoom class presentation, family history enthusiast Marty Pulido, suggests several tools and tips that can make family history accessible, easy, interesting, and fun!
Conversion and Connection: Unveiling the Power of Family History
In a world filled with unanswered questions and a sense of longing, one woman's quest for purpose and belonging led her down a path she never expected. Lele Palu of the Hurst Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints finds faith and fulfillment through family history work. This is her story.