Provo Utah Sunset Family History Center

The Provo Utah Sunset Family History Center is sponsored and supported by the Provo Sunset LDS Stake. Housed in the Provo Sunset 5th and 10th Wards building, we have four computers, each equipped with Internet access to premium sites through the Family History Portal. Wireless Internet is also available for those who have their own laptops.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * 1402 South 570 West Provo, Utah 84601
 * Use the the South West entrance.
 * Ring bell on the left side of the door if the building is locked and the center is open.
 * Link to map: Provo Utah Sunset Family History Center 

Phone: (801) 370-6844

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

Open Hours:


 * Sundays: 9 - 11 AM 12:30 - 4:00 PM (wards may be holding Family History classes in the center at these times.)
 * Tuesday:  9 AM -12 PM   6 PM - 8 PM Wedensday:  9 AM -12 PM 6 PM - 8 PM Thursday: 6 PM - 8 PM

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed conference and holidays
 * Closed Dec 17, 2017 thru Jan 1, 2018.

Class Schedule
Details for all classes are available at our website: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Provo_Utah_Sunset_Family_History_Center

***** Always check current online “Class Schedule” as classes and dates may change*****

Class Schedule - March 2017
1 Mar, Wed

9:00-10:00 AM	How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources –Teresa Remsberg -- Family History Center

6:00 – 7:00 PM	Beginning Danish research Week 4 – Danish Parish records –Cindy Hansen -- Family History Center

7 Mar, Tue

9:00-10:00 AM	Beginning English Research Week 1 – 1800’s Basic -- Have your Ward Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) -- Family History Center

6:00-7:00 PM - Learning https://Ancestry.com - Week 1 - Melody Bingham & JoAnn Williams

8 Mar, Wed

9:00-10:00 AM - How to be a genealogy detective - week 1 - Choosing a family to research - Teresa Remsberg

6:00-7:00 PM	Legacy Week 1 - Keeping records on a personal genealogical porgram --Don and Martha Johnson -- Family History Center

14 Mar, Tue

9:00-10:00 AM	Beginning English Research Week 2 – 1800’s Advanced -- Have your Ward Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) -- Family History Center

6:00-7:00 PM - Learning https://Ancestry.com - Week 2 - Melody Bingham & JoAnn Williams

15 Mar, Wed

9:00-10:00 AM - How to be a genealogy detective - Week 2 - Search techniques - Teresa Remsberg

6:00-7:00 PM	Legacy Week 2 - Keeping records on a personal genealogical porgram --Don and Martha Johnson -- Family History Center

21 Mar, Tue

9:00-10:00 AM	Beginning English Research Week 3 – 1700’s Basic -- Have your Ward Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) -- Family History Center

6:00-7:00 PM - Learning https://Ancestry.com - Week 3 - Melody Bingham & JoAnn Williams

22 Mar, Wed

9:00-10:00 AM - How to be a genealogy detective - Other sources _Teresa Remsberg

6:00 – 7:00 PM	Legacy Week 3 - Keeping records on a personal genealogical program --Don and Martha Johnson -- Family History Center

28 Mar, Tue

9:00-10:00 AM	Beginning English Research Week 4 – 1700’s Advanced – Have your Ward Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com --Alison Pack (801-472-1701) -- Family History Center

6:00-7:00 PM - Learning https://Ancestry.com - Week 4 -  Melody Bingham & JoAnn Williams

29 Mar, Wed

9:00-10:00 AM - How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources –Teresa Remsberg -- Family History Center

6:00 – 7:00 PM	Legacy Week 4 - Keeping records on a personal genealogical porgram --Don and Martha Johnson --

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * The center has a small collection of early Deseret News on micofilm.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment
The center has:


 * Four computers
 * Two microfilm readers
 * Two microfiche readers
 * One laser printer, scanner
 * One microforms printer/reader

Staff Research Specialties
United States Census research help: Teresa Remsberg on Wednesday mornings.

German research help: Kathy Birch on Thursday evenings speaks German fluently.

Swedish research help: Don Johnson on Sunday morning.

Dutch research help: Martha Johnson on Sunday morning

Danish research help: Cindy &amp; Mary Hansen on Sunday afternoon.

Boy Scout Merit Badge - Mary Urban and Aliison Pack Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Neil Mitchell Sundays 2:00-4:00; Joanne Williams Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM

Volunteer at the Center
Weather you are familiar with Temple and Family History or not we can train you,come join us once a week for two or three hours in length:

If you are interested in serving with us,contact the center for more information. (801) 370-6844 or [mailto:ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net]

We are in need of help on Wednesday evenings.Thursday mornings and any afternoon