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/April 2017
***** Always check current online “Class Schedule” as classes and dates may change*****

28 Mar, Tue

9:00-10:00 AM	Beginning English Research Week 4 – 1700’s Advanced – Have your Ward Temple and Family History 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 --

Provo Sunset Family History Center

Class Schedule – April 2017

Our website: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Provo_Utah_Sunset_Family_History_Center

Tuesday April 4, 2017

9:00 AM – US Census Week 1 – A brief overview of the US Federal census returns 1790-1940 –Mary Urban

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 1 – Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday April 5, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 1 –Choosing a family to research –Teresa Remsberg

6:0 PM – Using the FamilySearch Wiki Week 1 – What is the wiki and how can you use it to research your ancestors – Cindy Hansen

Tuesday April 11, 2017

9:00 AM – US Census Week 2 – A brief overview of the US Federal census returns 1790-1940 Cont.–Mary Urban

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 2 –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday April 12, 2017

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

6:00 PM – d  Using the FamilySearch Wiki Week 2 – What is the wiki and how can you use it to research your ancestors – Cindy Hansen

Tuesday April 18, 2017

9:00 AM - US Census Week 3 – A brief overview of the US Federal census returns 1790-1940 Cont.–Mary Urban

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 3 –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday April 19, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 3 – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Using the FamilySearch Wiki Week 3 – What is the wiki and how can you use it to research your ancestors – Cindy Hansen

Tuesday April 25, 2017

9:00 AM – US Census Week 4 – A brief overview of the US Federal census returns 1790-1940 Cont.–Mary Urban

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 4 –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday April 26, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Using the FamilySearch Wiki Week 4 – What is the wiki and how can you use it to research your ancestors – Cindy Hansen

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