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<br> The '''Monroe Utah Family History Center''' serves individuals residing in the southern part of Utah's [[Sevier County, Utah Genealogy|Sevier Valley]]. The center provides free access to numerous genealogical websites and databases, and houses a small permanent collection of local history books and microfilm/microfiche (with the ability to order additional microfilm from the [[Family History Library]]). Those in the the local area are encouraged to visit and receive consultation and other general assistance with their family history. The center is staffed on a limited schedule and by appointment with Ward Temple and Family History Consultants.<br>
 
 
<br> The '''Monroe Utah FamilySearch Center''' serves individuals residing in the southern part of Utah's [[Sevier County, Utah Genealogy|Sevier Valley]]. The center provides free access to numerous genealogical websites and databases, and houses a small permanent collection of local history books and microfilm/microfiche. Those in the the local area are encouraged to visit and receive consultation and other general assistance with their family history. The center is staffed on a limited schedule and by appointment with Ward Temple and Family History Consultants.<br>


[[File:Monroe_Utah_FHC_Exterior_Shot.JPG|600x600px]]   
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===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Location and Map:'''  
'''Location and Map:'''  


:*260 East Center Street, Monroe, UT 84754 United State(This is not a mailing address)  
:*260 East Center Street, Monroe, UT 84754 United State(This is not a mailing address)  
:*The center is located just west of the South Sevier Middle School. The center shares a building with the Records Operations Center, which operates during alternating hours.&nbsp; Parking is available on the street in front of the center.  
:*The center is located just west of the South Sevier Middle School. The center shares a building with the Records Operations Center, which operates during alternating hours. Parking is available on the street in front of the center.  
:*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=260+East+Center+Street,+Monroe,+Utah,+84754&hl=en&ll=38.63187,-112.114846&spn=0.002028,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.547176,86.572266&hnear=260+E+Center+St,+Monroe,+Utah+84754&t=h&z=18 Monroe Utah Family History Center - Google Maps]
:*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=260+East+Center+Street,+Monroe,+Utah,+84754&hl=en&ll=38.63187,-112.114846&spn=0.002028,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.547176,86.572266&hnear=260+E+Center+St,+Monroe,+Utah+84754&t=h&z=18 Monroe Utah FamilySearch Center - Google Maps]


'''Phone:''' 1 435-527-4612 ''(call during open hours)''  
'''Phone:''' 1 435-527-4612 ''(call during open hours)''  


'''E-mail:''' [mailto:UT_Monroe@ldsmail.net UT_Monroe@ldsmail.net]  
'''E-mail:''' [mailto:UT_Monroe@familyhistorymail.org UT_Monroe@familyhistorymail.org]  


'''Temple and Family History Consultant leadership - Center:'''   
'''Temple and Family History Consultant leadership - Center:'''   


:*Center Director  Rob Larsen 435-841-1040  email robbeetlejuice@gmail.com
:*Center Director:  
:*Assistant: Ed Oldroyd
:*Assistant Director:   Terry Monroe (435) 201-1730 email: monroeterry@hotmail.com<br>
:*Assistant Fran Oldroyd
:*Assistant Conna Chapman (Training)<br>


'''Open Family History Research Hours:'''  
'''!NEW! Family History Research Hours:'''  


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| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Training 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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| No Family History Research
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'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule:'''  


:*Closed most federal and state holidays, please call for information on specific dates.
:*Closed federal/state holidays and for two to three weeks in December.


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=== Calendar and Events  ===
===Center Resources===
'''Consultant Training'''
 
Staff training for Temple and Family History Consultants of the Monroe Stake is held generally on the third Thursday of each month. 
 
'''Next Meeting will be''' '''July 20th with a''' S'''ocial Half Hour from 6:00-6:30 and Training from 6:30-7:30''' – Kristy Delange will be teaching us about ''Utah Digital Newspapers and we will have a followup on Zoning and Web Indexing.  Other topics will be discussed with hopes that everyone will come away learning something new.''
 
'''Class Schedule'''
 
'''Classes are generally held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Monroe Family History Center.  We also have some upcoming classes to learn Zoning and Web Indexing, which will be taking place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Family History Center.  Take one class or take them all. Call Conna Chapman to sign up: 435-527-0902'''
 
June 21st - '''Memories/Documents''' '''& Stories''' (Learn how to scan documents and attach them as sources in FamilySearch. Learn how to upload a story to a person in your tree.)
 
June 24th - '''Zoning''' (This is a '''''Saturday morning''''' class.  Zoning consists of reading through old newspapers and identifying Births, Deaths, and Marriages that can be indexed as a source.)
 
June 28th - '''Memories/Audio''' (Learn how to record your own audio story and put it in FamilySearch, or even take an existing recording and convert it to the proper digital format.)
 
July 1st - '''Web Indexing''' (This is a '''''Saturday morning''''' class.  Learn how to Index through FamilySearch.  This is the newest version of Indexing.  Come give it a try and learn the in's and out's of Indexing.
 
July 5th - '''Duplicates''' (Learn how to find duplicates in FamilySearch, and the proper procedures for eliminating them.)
 
July 12th - '''Merging and Correcting''' (Learn how to merge and correct information in FamilySearch, and how to avoid pitfalls that can come with improper merging and correcting.)
 
July 19th - '''Looping''' (Looping can be a real challenge when found in FamilySearch. Learn what it is and how to fix it.)
==== Center Resources ====
 
==== Collections  ====


The following in an incomplete listing of this center's permanent collections:
'''The following in an incomplete listing of this center's permanent collection'''


:*Numerous local histories  
:*Numerous local histories  
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:*''Annotated record of baptisms for the dead, 1840-1845: Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois'', Volumes 1-7 and index, Susan Easton Black and Harvey Bischoff Black, 2002  
:*''Annotated record of baptisms for the dead, 1840-1845: Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois'', Volumes 1-7 and index, Susan Easton Black and Harvey Bischoff Black, 2002  
:*Microfilm:  
:*Microfilm:  
:**LDS Church Ward Records for cities and towns in Sevier and Sanpete Counties (from the time of the ward's organization to 1948)  
:**Church Ward Records (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) for cities and towns in Sevier and Sanpete Counties (from the time of the ward's organization to 1948)  
:**Monroe Birth Records (1905-1953)  
:**Monroe Birth Records (1905-1953)  
:**Monroe Death Records (1905-1960)  
:**Monroe Death Records (1905-1960)  
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:**[[International Genealogical Index]], 1992 edition  
:**[[International Genealogical Index]], 1992 edition  
:**[[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)|Accelerated Indexing Systems, U.S. Census Indexes]]  
:**[[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)|Accelerated Indexing Systems, U.S. Census Indexes]]  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the microfilms and microfiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. The ordering service is available at [https://familysearch.org/films/ Online Film Ordering]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center may have various films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.


==== Databases and Software  ====
==== 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. This includes [[Ancestry.com]], ArkivDigital, [[Findmypast.co.uk]], Fold3, NewsaperArchive.com, WorldVitalRecords.com, etc.  
:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]:''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes [[Ancestry.com]], ArkivDigital, [[Findmypast.co.uk]], Fold3, NewsaperArchive.com, MyHeritage.com, etc.  
:*AniMap  
:*AniMap  
:*Map My Family Tree[[File:Monroe Utah FHC Training Area.JPG|thumb|Computers used for Family History and the Records Operation Center|600x600px]]
:*Map My Family Tree[[File:Monroe Utah FHC Training Area.JPG|thumb|Computers used for Family History and the Records Operation Center|600x600px]]
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==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


:*16 desktop computers  
:*23 desktop computers
:*1 laser printers
:*1 laser printer
:*2 microfilm viewers  
:*2 microfilm viewers  
:*1 microfiche viewer  
:*1 microfiche viewer  
:*1 microfilm/microfiche image printer  
:*1 microfilm/microfiche image printer  
:*1 image scanner
:*2 image scanners


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=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
=== Resources in the Local Area  ===


See also: [[Richfield Utah Family History Center]]  
See also: [[Richfield Utah FamilySearch Center]]  


:*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps  
:*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps  
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:*[http://www.history.utah.gov Utah State History website]  
:*[http://www.history.utah.gov Utah State History website]  
:*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives website]  
:*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives website]  
:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb Project website]
:*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb Project website]


<u>Sevier County research</u>  
<u>Sevier County research</u>  

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The Monroe Utah FamilySearch Center serves individuals residing in the southern part of Utah's Sevier Valley. The center provides free access to numerous genealogical websites and databases, and houses a small permanent collection of local history books and microfilm/microfiche. Those in the the local area are encouraged to visit and receive consultation and other general assistance with their family history. The center is staffed on a limited schedule and by appointment with Ward Temple and Family History Consultants.

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location and Map:

  • 260 East Center Street, Monroe, UT 84754 United State(This is not a mailing address)
  • The center is located just west of the South Sevier Middle School. The center shares a building with the Records Operations Center, which operates during alternating hours. Parking is available on the street in front of the center.
  • Monroe Utah FamilySearch Center - Google Maps

Phone: 1 435-527-4612 (call during open hours)

E-mail: UT_Monroe@familyhistorymail.org

Temple and Family History Consultant leadership - Center:

  • Center Director:
  • Assistant Director: Terry Monroe (435) 201-1730 email: monroeterry@hotmail.com

!NEW! Family History Research Hours:

Day Open Hours
Sunday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday No Family History Research
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday No Family History Research
Saturday No Family History Research
  • The center is also open by appointment with Ward Temple and Family History Consultants.
  • Group visits: Due to staffing concerns and space availability, groups which plan to visit the center for any reason should contact the center during open hours to schedule an appointment.

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed federal/state holidays and for two to three weeks in December.



Center Resources[edit | edit source]

The following in an incomplete listing of this center's permanent collection

  • Numerous local histories
  • Local newspaper clippings provided by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
  • South Sevier High School Yearbooks (1950s-1960s)
  • Our Pioneer Heritage, Volumes 1-20, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
  • An Enduring Legacy, Volumes 1-12, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
  • Annotated record of baptisms for the dead, 1840-1845: Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, Volumes 1-7 and index, Susan Easton Black and Harvey Bischoff Black, 2002
  • Microfilm:
    • Church Ward Records (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) for cities and towns in Sevier and Sanpete Counties (from the time of the ward's organization to 1948)
    • Monroe Birth Records (1905-1953)
    • Monroe Death Records (1905-1960)
    • Utah Immigration Card Index 1847-1869 (aka Crossing the Plains Index)
  • Microfiche:
  • FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Center Portal: This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes Ancestry.com, ArkivDigital, Findmypast.co.uk, Fold3, NewsaperArchive.com, MyHeritage.com, etc.
  • AniMap
  • Map My Family Tree
    Computers used for Family History and the Records Operation Center
  • Personal Family History programs
    • Ancestral Quest
    • FamilyInsight
    • Legacy
    • RootsMagic

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 23 desktop computers
  • 1 laser printer
  • 2 microfilm viewers
  • 1 microfiche viewer
  • 1 microfilm/microfiche image printer
  • 2 image scanners

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

See also: Richfield Utah FamilySearch Center

Links[edit | edit source]

Utah research

Sevier County research

Monroe research

Elsinore research

FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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