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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''


*'''Address:''' 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074
*The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=751+520+East,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&hl=en&sll=40.545244,-112.282526&sspn=0.013517,0.029225&oq=751+North+520+East+Tooele+Utah+84074&hnear=520+E,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


'''Phone:''' 435-882-1396  
<big>'''All Welcome - Free of Charge'''</big>
 
* DON'T MISS OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY HISTORY CENTER ROOM:
 
'''Hours of operation:''' 
 
*'''Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; 7:00 -9:00 PM'''
*'''Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM'''
*'''Friday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM'''
*'''Other days and times by appointment: Contact Kim Stewart 435-241-8665; Ann Moss 435-849-4842; or FamilySearch Center Number 435-882-1396'''
 
=== Help with FamilySearch account: ===


'''E-mail:''' <br>
* Create a FamilySearch Account
* Print Family Temple Names
* Make An Appointment for Your Temple Service


'''Open Hours:'''
==Family History Portal==


*'''Tuesday &amp; Thursday:''' 10:00-4:00, 7:00-9:00
'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' '''gives free access''' in the center '''to premium family history software and websites''' that generally charge for subscriptions.
*'''Wednesday &amp; Friday:''' 10:00-4:00


'''Holiday Schedule: &nbsp; Closed November 17- 24 Thanksgiving'''
* 19th Century British Library Newspapers
* Alexander Street - American Civil War Letter and Diaries
* American Ancestors - New England (NEHGS) (Partner Access is available)
* Ancestry Institution (Partner Access is available)
* Arkiv Digital - Swedish research
* Fam Net - New Zealand Roots
* FindMyPast - United Kingdom research (Partner Access is available)
* Fold 3 - Military records
* Geneanet  (Partner Access is available)
* Irish Ancestors
* My Heritage Library Edition (Partner Access is available)
* Paper Trail
* Puzzilla - new research opportunities on descendants lines


'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Closed December 17- January 7 Christmas'''
[[Image:Utahtooelevalleyfhc.jpg|600px|Utahtooelevalleyfhc.jpg]]


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===Center Contacts and Hours===


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'''Location Map:'''


=== Calendar and Events  ===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=751+520+East,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&hl=en&sll=40.545244,-112.282526&sspn=0.013517,0.029225&oq=751+North+520+East+Tooele+Utah+84074&hnear=520+E,+Tooele,+Utah+84074&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]


==== Upcoming Events&nbsp;&nbsp; Family History Fair&nbsp; "We Are Waiting"<br>  ====
'''Address:'''


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Saturday November 10, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Teachers<br>'''
*751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074 United States


'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:20-12:20pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dan Poffenburger&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Pendley<br>'''
*The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center.


'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tooele East Stake Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley Marchant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carolyn Schofiled<br>'''
'''FHC Phone:'''  


'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 751 North 520 East Tooele, Utah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lynn Andersen'''<br>
*1 435-882-1396


'''Classes:''' Finding info in historical records. Proven methods for finding your ancestor., LDS&nbsp;Records &amp; Indexing/Arbitratio., Getting the most out of the family history catalo., More on your Mormon lines. Swedish Records, 1801-Present British Descendenc. Family Search Communities and Collaboration. 3 hour course on family tree. Managing Documents and familysearch.org through the eyes of a professional.
'''E-mail:'''  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
*UT_TooeleValley@familyhistorymail.org
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=== '''Class: Family Trees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Teacher: Martin Pendley  '''  ===


Aug 23 Adding and editing individuals <br>
'''FHC Director:'''


Aug 30 Editing family relationships
*Kimberly or Alma Stewart 435-241-8665 801-721-6236<br>


Sept 6 Using the source box
'''Assistant FSC Director:'''


Sept 13 Adding sources
*Ann Moss    435-882-1062 or 435-849-4842
*


Sept 20 Familysearch historical records
'''Open Hours:'''


Sept 27 Searching unindexed records, tips and tricks
*'''Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00 pm.-9:00 pm.'''
*'''Wednesday: 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.'''
*'''Friday:10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. '''
*'''Other times by Appointment''' (For an appointment, call center during business hours. Phone:&nbsp; 435-882-1396 or contact Ann Moss 435-849-4842)
*'''Language: English'''<br>


OCt 4 Using familysearch online books
'''Holiday Schedule:'''


Oct 11 Improving skills using online classes and Wiki
:*'''Closed for National Holidays'''
:*'''Summer Breaks include the following:'''
:*'''The week of the 4th of July for Independence Day'''
:*'''The week of the 24th of July for Pioneer Day'''
:*'''Closed Thanksgiving Week - 19 November - 26 November 2023'''
:*'''Closed two weeks for Christmas - 18 December 2023 - 2 January 2024'''


Oct 18 Other free web sites
===Calendar and Events===


OCt 25 Subcription web sites
'''''Next FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY ('''FamilySearchFAIR''')&nbsp; November 11, 2023'''''
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=== Center Resources  ===


==== Collections  ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
''' Classes: 10 AM- 12PM:  repeated every 30 Minutes'''
:*<span style="font-style: italic;">This center has a small library of histories, maps and genealogical reference guides.</span>


==== Databases and Software  ====
* '''Create YOUR Free Family Search Account (take home names for the temple)'''
* '''Solve your own Family Mystery ( Family game night--family search activities- Family search related gift ideas)'''
* '''See yourself in the Temple, (free 4x6 picture of you in front of Tooele Temple)'''
* '''Let me tell you a story (Sharing your family through stories of your ancestors--learn how to use FamilySearch activities to record personal memories)'''


:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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.&nbsp;
'''12-12:45 Put Some Meat on Them Bones (Free Spaghetti Lunch with an Ancestor)'''
:*We also have Ancestry.com.


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
=== Guest Speakers:  Elder and Sister Alvera 12:45-1:15 PM ===
'''Deseret Peak Temple Missionaries:  Prepare Now for our Temple!'''


:*<span style="font-style: italic;">We have 12 Lenovo ThinkCentre all in one computers. A digital film reader that prints the documents but can also save the document to a flash drive or cd and four other film readers and one microfiche. </span>
'''Classes: 1:30 PM-2:30'''


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* '''So I have my DNA results, now what?'''
* '''Native American research tips'''                                                                                                                                                                       


=== Center Services  ===
'''Classes 1:30 PM -2:30 PM repeated every 30 minutes'''


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
* '''Grave Robbers (using find a grave)'''
* '''Talking Pictures (Animate your ancestors add pictures and documents)'''


''There is always at least one staff member per shift that is an expert in the following areas:''  
'''<u>EVENT LOCATION:</u>  Tooele East Stake Center  751 North 520 East, Tooele, Utah                        '''<br>


new family search &amp; family trees<br>
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==='''Collections'''===


family search


Ancestry.com
'''Small library of books''' that consists of biographies, genealogies, family histories, histories, maps, genealogical reference guides and vital records etc. Use link below to access a list of our books.  


Record Management Programs
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUZshjnQ60Q0dia01KblFUc3c/edit?usp=sharing Tooele FSC Books Catalog]


Google Research
==='''Equipment'''===


Free Research Websites
*9 Dell all in one computers
*Big screen for overhead viewing/teaching
*A digital film reader that prints the documents and can also save the document to a flash drive<br>
===Center Services===


<br>
===Staff Research Specialties===


The staff are receiving hands on training for family trees which will replace new famly search in the near future. Patrons are invited to come in for an introduction lesson.&nbsp;
''Our staff specialties include the following:''


<br>
*Family Trees
*Familysearch.org
*Ancestry.com
*Record Management Programs
*Google Research
*Free Research Websites (FH Portal)
*RootsMagic.com (personal database program)


We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.  
We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.  


=== <br>  ===
===Volunteer at the Center===
 
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===  ===
<span style="font-style: italic;">'''''The center is always looking for volunteers.''' The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and two hour shifts in the evenings 7:00-9:00 pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history - training is available.''&nbsp;</span>


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===Links===


=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''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.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>


<span style="font-style: italic;">The center is always looking for volunteers. The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history. A 6 week course during your shift will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable. It is taught by the director of the center. If you would like further information please e mail the director at patientmother@yahoo.com </span> &lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;
[[Category:Utah_FamilySearch_Centers]]

Latest revision as of 06:08, 6 May 2024

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.





All Welcome - Free of Charge

  • DON'T MISS OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY HISTORY CENTER ROOM:

Hours of operation:

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; 7:00 -9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Other days and times by appointment: Contact Kim Stewart 435-241-8665; Ann Moss 435-849-4842; or FamilySearch Center Number 435-882-1396

Help with FamilySearch account:

  • Create a FamilySearch Account
  • Print Family Temple Names
  • Make An Appointment for Your Temple Service

Family History Portal

FamilySearch Center Portal gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

  • 19th Century British Library Newspapers
  • Alexander Street - American Civil War Letter and Diaries
  • American Ancestors - New England (NEHGS) (Partner Access is available)
  • Ancestry Institution (Partner Access is available)
  • Arkiv Digital - Swedish research
  • Fam Net - New Zealand Roots
  • FindMyPast - United Kingdom research (Partner Access is available)
  • Fold 3 - Military records
  • Geneanet (Partner Access is available)
  • Irish Ancestors
  • My Heritage Library Edition (Partner Access is available)
  • Paper Trail
  • Puzzilla - new research opportunities on descendants lines

Utahtooelevalleyfhc.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

  • 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074 United States
  • The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center.

FHC Phone:

  • 1 435-882-1396

E-mail:

  • UT_TooeleValley@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:

  • Kimberly or Alma Stewart 435-241-8665 801-721-6236

Assistant FSC Director:

  • Ann Moss 435-882-1062 or 435-849-4842

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00 pm.-9:00 pm.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
  • Friday:10:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
  • Other times by Appointment (For an appointment, call center during business hours. Phone:  435-882-1396 or contact Ann Moss 435-849-4842)
  • Language: English

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed for National Holidays
  • Summer Breaks include the following:
  • The week of the 4th of July for Independence Day
  • The week of the 24th of July for Pioneer Day
  • Closed Thanksgiving Week - 19 November - 26 November 2023
  • Closed two weeks for Christmas - 18 December 2023 - 2 January 2024

Calendar and Events

Next FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY (FamilySearchFAIR)  November 11, 2023


 Classes: 10 AM- 12PM:  repeated every 30 Minutes

  • Create YOUR Free Family Search Account (take home names for the temple)
  • Solve your own Family Mystery ( Family game night--family search activities- Family search related gift ideas)
  • See yourself in the Temple, (free 4x6 picture of you in front of Tooele Temple)
  • Let me tell you a story (Sharing your family through stories of your ancestors--learn how to use FamilySearch activities to record personal memories)

12-12:45 Put Some Meat on Them Bones (Free Spaghetti Lunch with an Ancestor)

Guest Speakers: Elder and Sister Alvera 12:45-1:15 PM

Deseret Peak Temple Missionaries: Prepare Now for our Temple!

Classes: 1:30 PM-2:30

  • So I have my DNA results, now what?
  • Native American research tips

Classes 1:30 PM -2:30 PM repeated every 30 minutes

  • Grave Robbers (using find a grave)
  • Talking Pictures (Animate your ancestors add pictures and documents)

EVENT LOCATION: Tooele East Stake Center 751 North 520 East, Tooele, Utah

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Collections

Small library of books that consists of biographies, genealogies, family histories, histories, maps, genealogical reference guides and vital records etc. Use link below to access a list of our books.

Tooele FSC Books Catalog

Equipment

  • 9 Dell all in one computers
  • Big screen for overhead viewing/teaching
  • A digital film reader that prints the documents and can also save the document to a flash drive

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

Our staff specialties include the following:

  • Family Trees
  • Familysearch.org
  • Ancestry.com
  • Record Management Programs
  • Google Research
  • Free Research Websites (FH Portal)
  • RootsMagic.com (personal database program)

We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.

Volunteer at the Center

The center is always looking for volunteers. The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and two hour shifts in the evenings 7:00-9:00 pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history - training is available. 

Links

  • 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.