Cedar City Utah Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Contact Info: Hours:

Calendar and Events
Stake & Ward Temple & Family History Consultant Fireside & Training:
 * Every 4th Sunday at 7:00 P.M. Cedar City North Stake Center Relief Society Room (Southeast corner of building)

2019 Family History Center Classes:

January:
 * Family Search Classes:
 * Tues, 8th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 9th 10-11:30 am, Introduction to Family Tree
 * Tues, 15th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 16th 10-11:30 am, Editing and Correcting Data
 * Tues, 22nd 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 23rd 10-11:30 am, Finding Names for Temple Work
 * Tues, 29th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 30th 10-11:30 am, Adding Photos, Stories, Documents and Sources


 * Research Classes:
 * Tues, Jan 8th 10-11 am, Getting Started
 * Thur, Jan 10th 10-11 am, Family History Library Catalog, Compiled Records
 * Tues, Jan 15th 10-11 am, Census Records
 * Thur, Jan 17th 10-11 am, Vital Records
 * Tues, Jan 22nd 10-11 am, Probate Records
 * Thur, Jan 24th 10-11 am, Land Records
 * Tues, Jan 29th 10-11 am, Military Records
 * Thur, Jan 31st 10-11 am, Immigration Records

February:
 * Other:
 * Wed, 9th 6-7:30 pm Census Research
 * Family Search Classes:
 * Tues, 5th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 6th 10-11:30 am, Introduction to Family Tree
 * Tues, 12th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 13th 10-11:30 am, Editing and Correcting Data
 * Tues, 19th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 20th 10-11:30 am, Finding Names for Temple Work
 * Tues, 26th 6-7:30 pm, Repeated Wed 27th 10-11:30 am, Adding Photos, Stories, Documents and Sources


 * Research Classes:
 * Tues, 5th 10-11 am, Pre 1850 Census Research
 * Thur, 7th 10-11 am, Newspaper Research
 * Tues, 12th 10-11 am, DNA and Genealogical Research
 * Thur, 14 10-11 am, The Genealogy Proof Standard


 * Other:
 * Wed, 6th 6-7:30 pm Census Research

Scheduled Groups 2019:
 * January 24th - 6:00 pm Cedar View Ward Elders & Spouses
 * January 31st - 6:00 pm Cedar View Ward Elders & Spouses
 * February 5th - 7:15 - 8:15 pm Westview Ward YW
 * February 6th - 6:00 pm East Bench Ward RS - Index Training
 * February 6th - 7:30 pm Cottonwood Ward - Beehives & Deacons
 * February 7th - 6:00 pm Cedar View Ward Elders & Spouses
 * February 13th - 7:15 pm Spanish Trail Ward YW
 * February 23rd, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cedar City North Stake Relief Society Women's Conference

Tools

 * Computers (19)
 * Microfilm Readers (3)
 * Microfiche
 * Digital Reader-Scanner
 * Document Scanners
 * Cassette Tape to Digital Converter
 * Slide to Digital Converter

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:
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). Or an LDS account.
 * You don't have to be a member of the LDS Church 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 LDS Membership Record Number (MRN). (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the LDS youth 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