A local branch of the biggest genealogical library in the world is located right here in Newton Aycliffe. The Family History Centre at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Shafto Way is part of a global network of over 4,600 centres.
It provides access to records of over 3 BILLION people in over 100 countries. The centre provides free access to subscription-only genealogical websites such as Ancestry.com and Find My Past.
It’s run entirely by volunteers happy to help anyone with their family history research. It is free and open to the public on Tuesday 10am – 4pm and Thursday 10am- 4pm and 6:30pm -9pm.
Please phone during opening hours on: 01325 313632 (a telephone appointment is recommended since workstations are limited.)
The Church of Jesus Christ has long been known for its interest in family history, which it sponsors through Family Search – easily the largest genealogical organisation in the world (see website: familysearch.org).
There are over 2 billion names searchable online. The site receives over 10 million hits per day from over 3 million visitors per month, and since its launch the site has received over 150 million visitors.
Initially it was accessible only by Church members, but now it’s available to the general public, free of charge – so why not take a look? Do YOU know who you are? Would you like some help finding out? …….. well, now you know where to go!