Cedar City Utah Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Contact Info: Hours: (after reopening, presently closed for Covid-19 pandemic)

Calendar and Events
2020 Family History Center Classes:

October 20:


 * Family Search Classes: Available on Zoom. Contact Pam Chatfield, pdchatfield@gmail.com for session ID and access code.

Tools

 * Computers (18)
 * Microfilm Readers (3)
 * Microfiche
 * Document Scanners
 * Cassette Tape to Digital Converter
 * Slide to Digital Converter
 * DVD Player

Collections

 * Extensive collection of books
 * How-To books
 * Histories
 * Journals
 * Books for every region in the U.S.

Databases and Software
This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to "subscription" family history software, such as Ancestry, and other sites that generally charge for subscriptions. For example:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive;
 * Access Newspaper Archive;
 * Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War;
 * Ancestry.com;
 * ArkivDigital Online;
 * Find My Past;
 * Fold3.com;
 * The Genealogist;
 * Godfrey Memorial Library;
 * Heritage Quest Online;
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition;
 * Paper Trail;
 * World Vital Records.

Schedule a Group Session: (after reopening)
Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Priesthood, and community groups are all welcome. The staff is prepared to teach indexing, Family Tree, research, clearing names for temple work, or whatever is requested. Just call the center. A staff worker will take the information, and we will schedule you on the calendar.

Tips for Visitors

 * You must have a FamilySearch account (free).
 * You don't have to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to have a FamilySearch account.
 * FamilySearch accounts are free but are best set up at home before visiting the Family History Center. Those without an account or who have forgotten their account username or password should allow time before their scheduled visit for assistance in establishing this information.
 * Your FamilySearch data file should connect to deceased ancestors in order to enjoy a unique and personal experience.

Age Restrictions
Anyone 8 years of age and older is eligible for a FamilySearch account; however, accounts for children ages 8 through 12 require parental permission via email at the time the account is created.

Forgotten Passwords
Account recovery and password resets require one of the following:


 * The email address associated with the account and the ability to access the email while at the Center.
 * The phone number associated with the account and the ability to receive text messages from that phone while at the Center.
 * The Church Membership Record Number (MRN). (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the persons who are in their group.)

Connecting to Ancestors
Linking an individual to their ancestors in FamilySearch is a separate activity from creating an account. Most people need access to family records or other living relatives in order to link themselves to their ancestors. This is best accomplished at home or during a separate visit to the Center. For youth it is helpful if a parent can be present.

Resources in the Local Area and Links
SUU University Special Collections

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Collection

Cedar City Museums

Cedar City Visitors Bureau