Since Family Centers are still closed...
in a lot of places, like Virginia, why not unlock the databases until they open again. I know I have been waiting many months and in talking to the Elder from my local center the update is they have no idea when they will open again. I know that some states/counties have an agreement that they won't be open to the public but it seems crazy to keep us stuck waiting for them to open again. I just need one document before submitting an application to the DAR. Thank you.
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We are sorry for the situation but the record owners and not FamilySearch decide how records can be viewed. There is an article in the FamilySearch Help Center that explains this policy. You can click on the link below to get to the article.
Restricted records during COVID-19 outbreak
There is a free lookup service that is available for most records. There is an article below that you can find a link to this lookup service. You can click on the link below to get to the article.
New Library Lookup Service—For When You Can’t Visit the Family History Library
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Contact the Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL Family History Center via email svVIRTUALfhc@gmail.com with what you need and we would be happy to help you.
Although we are located in Washington state, we would be happy to help anyone across the globe if we can. Give us a try.
Leslie Edmunds
Director, Redmond ONSITE Family History Center
Director, Samammish Valley VIRTUAL Family History Center
P.S. The Remote Research Team at the FHL is processing over 200 requests a day and clocking in an average 5 day turnaround.
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