Doing your family history is a life changing experience. Everyone wants to know where they came from. Learning about your ancestors can bring perspective and understanding to your own life. In what seems like the blink of an eye, you'll learn basic information about your ancestors that you never knew.

At our Family History Center, you will have access to basic research tips, techniques and databases that contain millions and millions of records. You will be able to search numerous subscription websites, containing zillions of records, all provided at no charge in order to help you trace your roots. Dedicated researchers stand ready to introduce you to TechTips, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and FamilySearch Wiki, to mention only a few. There are many more, all designed to assist you on your family history journey.

Researching is a skill, like playing a musical instrument or lowering your golf score. It comes from experience, study and practice. We're excited to help you discover, "who's your daddy, your great granddaddy", or anyone else you'd like to find. You'll be glad you did!

Ed and his wife Linda have been the directors of the Sacramento Family History Center for several years. They have been engaged in family history for nearly 30 years (especially Linda), and have taken "cemetery" trips to England, Scotland, the Louisiana swamps, Utah and Idaho.

Ed's ancestral lines have been researched back for 9 generations. He is a member of the "Sons of Confederate Volunteers" and a member of the "Sons of the American Revolution". Linda has taken her ancestral research back 9 generations to Scotland and England. She is a direct line descendant of Mormon pioneers of the 1847 migration and is a "Daughter of the Utah Pioneers".

Linda often consults in order to help others link their families together. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and specializes in English and Scottish research. Ed is a retired senior executive, golf professional and works at the center almost every day. Both Linda and Ed are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Contact Information: 916-487-2090

Website: Sacfamilysearchlibrary.org