FamilySearch center

El Dorado California FamilySearch Center

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Information

CA_ElDorado@familyhistorymail.org
3275 Cedar Ravine
Placerville, CA 95667
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(916) 290-4395

Hours

Services

  • Spoken Languages: English,Deutsch
  • Computers
  • Local books or records
  • Photo negative scanner
  • Photo scanner
  • Printer

Upcoming classes

How to Discover Your German Ancestors-Proven steps Presented and Explained
June 19, 2025 | 13:00
David Aston, our German Translation Specialist, is teaching this class based on the Kathrine Schober 7 Steps. Handouts for the class will give a comprehensive outline, resources, links, books, articles, and websites for each step. Come learn how to!
Simple Cemetery Searches!
July 29, 2025 | 13:00
Linda Matthews will be teaching easy steps to locate your family in cemeteries! With a few clicks anyone related to you will show up in listed cemeteries. Sound to good to be true? Nope! Come see!
Find your Family in Newspapers.
August 12, 2025 | 13:00
The stories of their lives-that's what you'll discover in Newspapers. No need to visit archives and libraries for these articles as they are available from your home computer. We'll give you an overview of newspaper websites and hopefully make a family discovery with you!

What is a FamilySearch center like?

FamilySearch centers are found in many types of buildings, like churches or libraries. They are open to the public and offer access to exclusive records and complimentary access to technology. Staff are trained to help you research and make family discoveries.
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A woman receiving help from a volunteer at a FamilySearch center.