Payson Utah Family History Center



''The Payson Family History Center is located in the "Old Seminary building" kitty corner from the town swimming complex. People of all ages-young and old- are invited to learn how to find your roots or discover your family history. Knowledgeable consultants are here to guide and answer questions. Our services are provided free to the public. A nominal fee is charged for copies.''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map 590 South Main St Payson UT 84651-2549 United States



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Phone: 801 465 1349

E-mail: [mailto:UT_Payson@ldsmail.net UT_Payson@ldsmail.net] 

Open Hours:



Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Evening hours can be reserved for groups and classes by calling the FHCenter during open hours.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Upcoming Events
Other Events

Class Schedule
PAYSON FAMILY HISTORY DISCOVERY DAY SPONSORED BY THE PAYSON FAMILY HISTORY CENTER SEPTEMBER 16TH SATURDAY!!!

“We are All Gatherers”

The Payson Family History Center will sponsor Payson’s 2nd annual Family History Discovery Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Mount Nebo Stake Center, 608 W. 1400 South and the LDS Church house just east of the Mt Nebo Stake Center from 9:00 am to 1:00 PM. We invite everyone to come including all your family members. Those attending will learn how to begin or enhance their family history research from experienced experts and presenters.

The day will begin at 9 a.m. with an introduction discovering how we are related to each other through Relative Finder. The rest of the day will then be introduced. There will be classes for young and old.

During the next three hours, eight classes will be offered providing various levels of family history instruction for adults and youth.

We will have a special presentation for leaders and an exceptional presentation for youth (taught by youth). We will also have a Children’s Activity Center!

Attendees will be able to choose three classes. There is no need to sign up for the classes; they will be offered on a first come, first served basis, but there should be plenty of room for all who attend.

Advance registration is not required, but it is recommended so an approximate number of those attending can be obtained. Register at https://sites.google.com/view/paysonfamilyhistory/home

Within the week, the Payson Utah Family History Center Wiki website also shows a detailed list of classes and the presenter’s biographies.

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Payson_Utah_Family_History_Center

Light snacks will be provided during the day.

Family Discovery Day will provide a unique opportunity to hear from family history experts including Tamara Stansfield. She will be teaching “How to Motivate Others to Participate in Family History” and “Things to Consider When Facing a Family Brick Wall.”

If you need a change from Indexing, Julianne Brinkhurst Trotter will teach “Introduction to Zoning” and “Zoning Part 2”

President Alan Bufton, who is the Counselor over family history in the Payson Stake Presidency (the Agent Stake over the Payson Family History Center), will teach church leaders the Importance of Family History.

Olivia Jewell will teach “So… How DO I Find Temple Names?”

Mike Hansen will teach “FamilySearch Book Scanning”.

Van Celaya will teach “Fast, Accurate Research.”

The above presentations will be hour long traditional family history presentations.

We will also have mini Break Out classes for beginners lasting 20 minutes on many family history subjects:  Merging, Record Hints, Memories, Navigating the Family Tree, Searching, Descendency, Ancestry.com, Web Indexing and more.

We also will have a One on One Workshop where you can get personalized help from a Temple and Family History Consultant

PLUS, we will have Apps Demonstrations

We can’t wait to see you and your family on September 16th at 9 am. Bring your note book, device: smart phone, I Pad, and/or lap top and come learn more about “We are All Gatherers”

Any questions can be addressed by calling the Payson Family History Center during open hours 801-465-1349

''Let the Payson Family History Center help your Scouts receive their Genealogy Merit Badge. We have Merit Badge certified consultants to assist you. Call the Center to arrange for your group to come.''

Staff Training Meetings
Temple and Family History Consultant Training every 2nd Sunday of each month starting in June. Basic family history training starting at 6:00 PM and advanced starting at 6:45 PM. It you work at the Payson Family History Center or if you don't! If you are a Temple and Family History Consultant, you are welcome to come to this training. Email Paysonfamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com and let us know that you are coming.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal
 * Arkiv Digital-Swedish Research Database

Hardware and Equipment
15 computers

2 black and white printers

1 Lexmark color printer/scanner to scan pictures/documents to family tree

Kodak PC 80 Scanner with Flat Bed (1000 pictures scanned in one hour)! 2 projectors with screens

2 microfilm readers

2 microfiche readers



Staff Research Specialties
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Temple and Family History Consultant Specialties

Monday

9-12

(1st week, 3rd week, 5th week)Ron Knudsen- FamilySearch and Intermediate Indexing

Karen Webber-FamilySearch and Ancestry.com

Phil Webber-FamilySearch and Ancestry.com

12-3

(3rd,4th,)Bill & Yvonne Gronberg- Swedish Research

(1st, 2nd )Jay Deeben-Family Search and Census Records 1850-1940

( 1st, 2nd )Mike Pezzillo-FamilySearch

Tuesday

9-12

Louana Bailey-Temple and FamilySearch, indexing and Swedish Research

David and Laurie Perkins-Teaching Beginners

Linda Boice-Temple and FamilySearch, merging, memories

(summer months) Lauren Tanner-

12-3

Jean and Richard Anderson- Indexing, Memories and Photos

Wednesday

9-12

Deborah Bell-FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, English research

Virginia Temple-FamilySearch, Roots Magic, Indexing

Ramona Thun-

12-3

Cheryl Brown

Marty Stalcup-general information

Ginny Taylor- basic general research

3-6

Susan Tuckett

June Call

Tom Gregory- New York City and New Jersey Intermediate and Advanced Research, FamilySearch,

Research in Alsace Lorraine, France & Czechoslovakian research plus any U.S. Research

6-8

Dan Hoyt- Indexing, census research, familysearch family tree

Weldon Hill

Thursday

9-12

Brother and Sister Bronson

12-3

Joyce and Alan Jensen

Friday

Ron Hall

Shirley Mullin

By Appointment:

Randy Bronson-Swedish Research

Janice Peay-Danish and Norwegian Research

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