Orem Utah Geneva Heights Family History Center

The Orem Utah Geneva Heights Family History Center is sponsored and supported by the Aspen, Timpview, and Geneva Heights Stakes and housed in the Geneva Heights Stake Center building.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 546 North 500 West, Orem, UT 84057
 * The Center is located in the southwest corner of the Orem Geneva Heights Stake Center and has ADA-compatible access.
 * See map to get to the Geneva Heights Family History Center

Language: English

Phone: (801) 222-0201

E-mail: [mailto:ut_oremutahgenevaheights@familyhistorymail.org ut_oremgenevaheights@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
 * Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00PM
 * Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
 * Friday:9:00AM - 3:00PM
 * Saturday:Closed
 * 1st, 2nd, 4th, &amp; 5th Sunday: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Holiday Schedule:


 * We are closed on all recognized State and Federal Holidays. 

Family Story Room:

 * Our family story room is available for you to video-tape interviews with your family members. A "living room" environment, including a couch, rocking chair, plants, and photos, provides a warm family atmosphere in which to record these precious memories.
 * Appointments are for 90 minutes, which include set-up, preparation, a 60-minute recording session, and take-down.
 * Appointments are required. Please call Sister Elaine Wood at (801) 225-6123 or send an email to elaine@xmission.com to make an appointment. Leave a message if needed and she will call you back.  Please do not assume your visit is scheduled until you receive confirmation from Sister Wood.

Group Visits:

 * We welcome ward and family group visits, but ask if your group is larger than 5 people that you schedule at least 24 hours in advance. You may schedule by calling Sister Elaine Wood (801) 225-6123 and leaving a message or by sending her an email at elaine@xmission.com.  Please do not assume your visit is scheduled until you receive confirmation from Sister Wood.

Class Schedule:
Tuesdays @ 7:00PM - 8:30PM: Ancestral Quest.


 * This is an 8-week course that re-cycles.
 * No pre-registration is required.
 * Call Bud Wood @ (801) 372-1804 (email:budwoodut@gmail.com) to get specific topics each week or to see when each cycle starts anew.

Thursday @ 7:00PM - 8:30PM: FamilySearch.org


 * Specific topics vary week-to-week.
 * No pre-registration is required.
 * Call Bud Wood @ (801) 372-1804 (email:budwoodut@gmail.com) to get specific topics each week.

Staff Training Meetings:
3rd Sunday of each month @ 7:00PM. All are invited, whether staff or not.

Books
Large variety of genealogical resource books such as:


 * A Genealogical Gazetteer of England, compiled by Frank Smith
 * Genealogical Research in Ohio, by Skip Perry
 * Guide to Naturalization of the United States by Christina K. Shaefer
 * Handbook
 * North American Genealogical Sources: Southern States, compiled by Norman Edgar Wright, M.S.
 * Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers
 * Tracing your Hispanic Heritage by George R. Ryskamp
 * Source

A few sets:
 * Annotated Record of Baptisms for the Dead
 * DUP: Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude
 * SUP: Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers, edited by Florence C. Youngberg
 * Rhode Island Vital Records vol 3-13 compiled by Alden G. Beaman, Ph.D.
 * Rhode Island Genealogical Register
 * Sweden's Little Places, by Nell Bennett &amp; Beth Marlow

Collections

 * The Center has approximately 450 films on permanent loan.
 * Several books, including those on early Utah pioneers, Nauvoo baptisms, and research guidelines are available.

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.

FHL Films on Indefinite Loan

 * We have films for Argentina, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, UK - Call to see if we have the film you need

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has a dedicated classroom providing fifteen computers, each equipped with dual monitors.
 * Complete Internet access to premium sites through the Family History Portal.
 * Our classroom has Internet connectivity and a projection screen.
 * Patrons can either sign in with our computers or connect their own laptops to our Internet services through a wireless connection.
 * All FHC computers are equipped with the latest versions of personal management software, including Ancestral Quest, Legacy, and RootsMagic.

Stake Temple and Family History Consultant - Center Contact Information:
If you have special needs or cannot visit us during our regular hours, you may contact our Stake TFH Consultant - Center to make special appointments:

Bud Wood

(801) 372-1804

[mailto:budwoodut@gmail.com budwoodut@gmail.com]

Links
Utah Genealogical Association

FamilySearch.org

Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
Whether members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or friends of another faith, we are always looking for qualified volunteers to staff our Center. Shifts are three hours in length:


 * 9:00AM - Noon
 * Noon - 3:00PM
 * 3:00PM - 6:00PM
 * 6:00PM - 9:00PM

If you are interested in serving with us, please contact our Stake TFH Consultant - Center either by phone or email as listed above.