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

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.

Center Contacts and Hours

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

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:
- International Genealogical Index, 1992 edition
- Accelerated Indexing Systems, U.S. Census Indexes
FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

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

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

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps
Sons of the Utah Pioneers (SUP): Sevier Valley Chapter
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah - Koosharem Band of Paiutes

Links

Utah research

Research Wiki: Utah

Sevier County research

Research Wiki: Sevier County, Utah

Sevier County, Utah website

Monroe research

Elsinore research

Elsinore Town website

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+<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>
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-'''Phone:'''
+===Center Contacts and Hours===
-'''E-mail:''' <br>
+'''Location and Map:'''
-'''Open Hours:'''
+:*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.
+:*[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]
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
+'''Phone:''' 1 435-527-4612 ''(call during open hours)''
+'''E-mail:''' [mailto:UT_Monroe@familyhistorymail.org UT_Monroe@familyhistorymail.org]
+'''Temple and Family History Consultant leadership - Center:'''
+:*Center Director:
+:*Assistant Director:   Terry Monroe (435) 201-1730 email: monroeterry@hotmail.com<br>
-<br>
+'''!NEW! Family History Research Hours:'''
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+|-
+! 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
+|}
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+*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.
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+:*Closed federal/state holidays and for two to three weeks in December.
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+<br> <br>
 ----
-=== Center Resources  ===
+===Center Resources===
-==== Collections  ====
+'''The following in an incomplete listing of this center's permanent collection'''
-:*[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.
+:*Numerous local histories
-:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
+:*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:
+:**[[International Genealogical Index]], 1992 edition
+:**[[Accelerated Indexing Systems U.S. Census Indexes (on Microfiche)|Accelerated Indexing Systems, U.S. Census Indexes]]
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center may have various films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.
 ==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*[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. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
+:*'''[[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[[File:Monroe Utah FHC Training Area.JPG|thumb|Computers used for Family History and the Records Operation Center|600x600px]]
+:*Personal Family History programs
+:**Ancestral Quest
+:**FamilyInsight
+:**Legacy
+:**RootsMagic
 ==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+:*23 desktop computers
+:*1 laser printer
+:*2 microfilm viewers
+:*1 microfiche viewer
+:*1 microfilm/microfiche image printer
+:*2 image scanners
 ----
-=== Center Services  ===
+=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
+See also: [[Richfield Utah FamilySearch Center]]
-''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
+:*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP): Sevier South companies and camps
+:*Sons of the Utah Pioneers (SUP): Sevier Valley Chapter
+:*[http://www.utahpaiutes.org/bands/koosharem/ Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah - Koosharem Band of Paiutes]
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-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+=== Links  ===
+<u>Utah research</u>
-''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
+*[[Utah Genealogy|Research Wiki: Utah]]
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+:*[http://www.history.utah.gov Utah State History website]
+:*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives website]
+:*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb Project website]
+<u>Sevier County research</u>
+*[[Sevier County, Utah Genealogy|Research Wiki: Sevier County, Utah]]
+:*[http://www.sevierutah.net/ Sevier County, Utah website]
-=== Links  ===
+<u>Monroe research</u>
-''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
+:*[http://www.littlegreenvalley.com/ Monroe City website]
+:*[http://monroecitylibrary.booksys.net/opac/monroe/index.html Monroe City Library website]
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+<u>Elsinore research</u>
-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+:*[http://elsinoretown.com/ Elsinore Town website]
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
+----