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Family History Center



Family History Center

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) has gathered genealogical records from all over the world in support of their religious beliefs. The Church holds the largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogical records in the world at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

LDS Family Search

Family Search, the LDS website is a valuable resource when doing family research. You can do an online search of the following databases:

  • Ancestral File
  • Census
  • International Genealogical Index
  • Pedigree Resource File
  • US Social Security Death Index
  • Vital Records Index
  • Family History Web Sites

Family History Center

Resources available from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are available through the local Family History Center. Some resources are kept on site, while many other records may be ordered for viewing .

Hours
Tuesday
 
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday
 
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursday
 
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday
  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Only on meeting days)

Reservations are required for CD-ROM computers and microfilm reader-printers. To make an appointment or for further information call during the above hours.

The Family History Center is located in the LDS Church at:

79 Ferris Lane
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 2YI

Phone: (705) 722-9152

Simcoe County Branch ~ Ontario Genealogical Society
Box 892 ~ Barrie, Ontario ~ L4M 4Y6