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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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'''Location & Map:'''


#'''835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah'''
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#We are located in the same building as the Highland Utah FM Group ( [http://g.co/maps/ww4ut Map]) which is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple 


'''Phone:''' 801-763-2093


'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]<br>


'''Open Hours:''' Tuesday,&nbsp;Wednesday, Thursday&nbsp;('''9am-8pm'''), Friday ('''9am-5pm'''), Saturday ('''10am-2pm''')
===Center Contacts and Hours of Operation===


'''Holiday Schedule:''' Closed whenever the Mt. Timpanogos Temple is closed
==Location &amp; Map==


==== [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ut_mounttimpanogos%40ldsmail.net&ctz=America/Denver Center's Calendar - Hours of Operation and Group Appointments]&nbsp;  ====
*835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
*We are located in the building ([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=835+North+900+East,+American+Fork,+Utah&hl=en&ll=40.394084,-111.773293&spn=0.013924,0.023367&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.425119,95.712891&oq=835+North+900+East+American+Fork,+Utah&hnear=835+N+900+E,+American+Fork,+Utah+84003&t=m&z=16 Map]) that is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel '''located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple'''


=== Calendar and Events ===
'''Phone: 801-763-2093 or 801-995-0780'''


==== Youth Groups ====
'''Email:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] or Richards.MtTimpFHC@gmail.com  


We always look forward to working with Ward Youth Groups!  
===Hours of Operations===
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Please call center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit. Please check the Center's [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ut_mounttimpanogos%40ldsmail.net&ctz=America/Denver Calendar]&nbsp;to see if your desired date/time is available .&nbsp; ''<u>Prior to coming please make sure all youth already have their LDS account to use for Indexing or to access New Family Search.</u>''
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==== Upcoming Events  ====
== '''Specialized Help''' ==


==== [http://the1940census.com/?cid=fsHomeT1940HelpText/ Help Index the 1940 census!!!]  ====
=== Monday from (9am-1pm) our specialties are Italy and General Research ===


==== Online Forms  ====
=== Tuesday Mornings (9am-1pm) we have specialist in research in Sweden and Denmark ===


:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/PedChart.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Pedigree Chart]
=== Thursday Nights (5pm-8pm) we have a specialist on staff that can help with Jewish research, Native American research and Danish research ===
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/FamGrpRe.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Family Group Record Chart]


==== Online Training Courses ====
=== We have specialist who, by request, can help with research in Italy, Quebec, Canada and France. ===


:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp How to Start Your Family History - 6 Basic Steps ]
==='''Volunteer at the Center'''===


==== Online Training Videos  ====
Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/basic-italian-research/246 Basic Italian Research]
==='''FamilySearch'''===


==== Class Schedule ====
FamilySearch is an approach to organizing and recording your family history (genealogy) online. It has powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. It is a way to work together to do family history. FamilySearch development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials. FamilySearch is intended to become the most accurate representation of an ancestral line. familysearch.org


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
*


==== [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ldsmail.net_atnhtlmpkc7p80fr2faen8oeqs%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Denver FHC Consultant Staffing Schedule/Calendar]  ====
===<u>Groups and Youth Groups</u>===
'''We always look forward to working with Youth Groups!'''


=== Center Resources  ===
Please call the center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.


==== Collections  ====
'''''<u>Prior to coming, please make sure all youth already have their Church account to use for Indexing or to access FamilySearch</u>'''''<i><u>.</u> </i>Please click on the following link for more information [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Account Registration]


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:''']&nbsp;
If your group is coming for help with FamilySearch please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research 
:*''(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.)''


==== &nbsp;Databases and Software&nbsp;  ====
<br />Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart


:*'''Software:'''
To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to [https://treeseek.com/ treeseek.com]. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestral information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.
:**RootsMagic
:**AncestrialQuest
:**PAF
:**FamilyInsight


:*[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;&nbsp; '''NOTE:&nbsp; Only available at the Center'''.&nbsp;
''Note: The 9 generations printed form FamilySearch.org may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.''
:**19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
:**Access Newspaper Archive
:**Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
:**Ancestry.com
:**ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
:**Findmypast
:**Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)
:**The Genealogist
:**Godfrey Memorial Library
:**Hertiage Quest Online
:**Historic Map Works Library Edition
:**Paper Trail
:**World Vital Records


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
===FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training===


:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
====Online Forms====
 
{{Block indent|*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Pedigree Chart]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Family Group Record Chart]}}
 
====Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos====
 
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]}}
 
The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.
 
{{Block indent|*England and UK Research }}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/getting-started-in-genealogy Getting Started in Genealogy]}}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/england-and-wales-census-records-1841-1911-indexes England and Wales Census Records 1841-1911 Indexes]}}
 
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/beginning-research-in-france-part-1 Basic French Research]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research]}}
 
{{Block indent|*German Research }}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-research/125 Basic Research]}}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/261 Beginning Research - Lesson 1]}}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-learn-about-historical-background/262 Beginning Research - Lesson 2]}}
 
{{Block indent|*Ireland Research }}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-church-records Church Records]}}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-civil-registration Civil Registration]}}
 
{{Block indent|*Italian Research }}
{{Block indent|1=**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/search?q=italian&show=all Italian Research Training Videos]|2=1}}
{{Block indent|**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/basic-italian-research Basic Italian Research]}}
 
{{Block indent|1=*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=latin+america&show=all Latin American]|2=1}}
 
{{Block indent|*United States }}
{{Block indent|1=**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=united+states&show=all United States Research Training Videos]|2=1}}
 
===Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library===
 
[http://lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/FHL/FamilyHistoryFilms.pl FS Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library]
 
====Databases and Software====
 
{{Block indent|*'''Software:''' }}
{{Block indent|**RootsMagic}}
{{Block indent|**AncestrialQuest}}
{{Block indent|**PAF - v2,3 &amp; 5}}
{{Block indent|**FamilyInsight}}
 
{{Block indent|*'''[[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. }}
{{Block indent|**19th Century British Library Newspapers}}
{{Block indent|**Alexander Street - Social and Cultural History, The American Civil War, Women and Social Movements in the United States}}
{{Block indent|**American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)}}
{{Block indent|**Ancestry.com Institution}}
{{Block indent|**ArkivDigital (Swedish Records)}}
{{Block indent|**FamNet (New Zealand)}}
{{Block indent|**Findmypast Institution Version}}
{{Block indent|**Fold3 Military records}}
{{Block indent|**Geneanet - France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany}}
{{Block indent|**MyHeritage Library Edition}}
{{Block indent|**Newspapers.com}}
{{Block indent|**Paper Trail American 19th century westward migration documents}}
{{Block indent|**Puzzilla}}
 
====Hardware and Equipment====
 
{{Block indent|*We have 19 desk top computers, each with two screens, for individual or group use.}}
{{Block indent|*1 printer. (Capable of scanning documents/photos to a USB drive or directly to FamilySearch)}}
{{Block indent|*Canon MS300 microfiche and microfilm reader}}
{{Block indent|*'''Epson FastFoto FF-640 photo scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)}}
{{Block indent|*'''Epson Perfection V600 Flat Bed photo, slide and negative scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)}}


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=== Center Services ===
===Center Services===
 
Staff Language Specialists
 
{{Block indent|*Danish}}
{{Block indent|*German}}
{{Block indent|*Norwegian}}
{{Block indent|*Limited Russian}}
{{Block indent|*Portuguese}}
{{Block indent|*Spanish}}
 
====Staff Software and Computer Specialists====
 
{{Block indent|*Ancestry.com}}
{{Block indent|*Ancestrial Quest}}
{{Block indent|*Beginning Basic Computer}}
{{Block indent|*FamilyInsight}}
{{Block indent|*FamilySearch}}
{{Block indent|*Indexing}}
{{Block indent|*Internet for research}}
{{Block indent|*Legacy}}
{{Block indent|*PAF}}
{{Block indent|*PowerPoint}}
{{Block indent|*RootsMagic}}
{{Block indent|*Training}}
 
====Staff Research Specialists====
 
{{Block indent|*Danish}}
{{Block indent|*Norwegian}}
{{Block indent|*Southern States}}
{{Block indent|*Spain}}
{{Block indent|*Swedish}}
{{Block indent|*Brazil}}
{{Block indent|*Germany}}
 
===Resources Outside Local Area===
 
{{Block indent|[[Browse by Country]]}}
{{Block indent|[[England Genealogy|England]]}}
{{Block indent|[[France Genealogy|France]]}}
{{Block indent|[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]]}}
{{Block indent|[[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]}}
{{Block indent|[[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]]}}
{{Block indent|[[United Kingdom]]}}
{{Block indent|[[United States|USA]]}}
 
===Resources in the Local Area===
 
{{Block indent|*[[Provo, Utah]]}}
{{Block indent|*[[Utah County, Utah Genealogy|Utah County]]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.gensocietyofutah.org/ The Genealogical Society of Utah]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/ Utah State Cemetery And Burial Database]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/cemeteries.html Utah State History - Find a Cemetery In Utah]}}
 
===Links===
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==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
{{Block indent|*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/ Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers]}}


''(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.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;
<u>'''National Links:'''</u>


=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
{{Block indent|*[http://www.archives.gov National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress, Washington, DC]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.dar.org Daughters of the American Revolution]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections]}}


''(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.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;
===Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources===


=== Links  ===
{{Block indent|*[http://billiongraves.com/index.php Billiongraves.com]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy]}}
{{Block indent|*[http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/logan_utah Logan Utah FamilySearch Center]}}
{{Block indent|*[[Main Page|Research WIKI]]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ Salt Lake City FamilySearch Library]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/St_George_Utah_FamilySearch_Center St. George Utah FamilySearch Center]}}
{{Block indent|*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group] - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group}}


''(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.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;
===Volunteer at the Center===


=== Volunteer at the Center ===
Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.


Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093 or email&nbsp;[mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]&nbsp;for more information on how to join our FHC consultant staff.<br>
[[Category:Utah_FamilySearch_Centers]]

Latest revision as of 21:50, 19 August 2025

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




Center Contacts and Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]

Location & Map[edit | edit source]

  • 835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
  • We are located in the building (Map) that is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple

Phone: 801-763-2093 or 801-995-0780

Email: ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org or Richards.MtTimpFHC@gmail.com

Hours of Operations[edit | edit source]


9AM - 1PM SHIFT 1PM - 5PM SHIFT 5PM - 8PM SHIFT
Sunday CLOSED OPEN 4-7 on the 3rd Sunday Open 4-7 on the 3rd Sundays
Monday OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
Tuesday OPEN OPEN OPEN
Wednesday OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thursday OPEN OPEN OPEN
Friday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED CLOSED

CLOSED

Specialized Help[edit | edit source]

Monday from (9am-1pm) our specialties are Italy and General Research[edit | edit source]

Tuesday Mornings (9am-1pm) we have specialist in research in Sweden and Denmark[edit | edit source]

Thursday Nights (5pm-8pm) we have a specialist on staff that can help with Jewish research, Native American research and Danish research[edit | edit source]

We have specialist who, by request, can help with research in Italy, Quebec, Canada and France.[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.

FamilySearch[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch is an approach to organizing and recording your family history (genealogy) online. It has powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. It is a way to work together to do family history. FamilySearch development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials. FamilySearch is intended to become the most accurate representation of an ancestral line. familysearch.org

Groups and Youth Groups[edit | edit source]

We always look forward to working with Youth Groups!

Please call the center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.

Prior to coming, please make sure all youth already have their Church account to use for Indexing or to access FamilySearch. Please click on the following link for more information Church Account Registration

If your group is coming for help with FamilySearch please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research


Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart

To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to treeseek.com. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestral information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.

Note: The 9 generations printed form FamilySearch.org may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.

FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training[edit | edit source]

Online Forms[edit | edit source]

Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos[edit | edit source]

The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.

*England and UK Research
*German Research
*Ireland Research
*Italian Research
*United States

Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library[edit | edit source]

FS Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

*Software:
**RootsMagic
**AncestrialQuest
**PAF - v2,3 & 5
**FamilyInsight
*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.
**19th Century British Library Newspapers
**Alexander Street - Social and Cultural History, The American Civil War, Women and Social Movements in the United States
**American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
**Ancestry.com Institution
**ArkivDigital (Swedish Records)
**FamNet (New Zealand)
**Findmypast Institution Version
**Fold3 Military records
**Geneanet - France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany
**MyHeritage Library Edition
**Newspapers.com
**Paper Trail American 19th century westward migration documents
**Puzzilla

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

*We have 19 desk top computers, each with two screens, for individual or group use.
*1 printer. (Capable of scanning documents/photos to a USB drive or directly to FamilySearch)
*Canon MS300 microfiche and microfilm reader
*Epson FastFoto FF-640 photo scanner (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
*Epson Perfection V600 Flat Bed photo, slide and negative scanner (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Language Specialists

*Danish
*German
*Norwegian
*Limited Russian
*Portuguese
*Spanish

Staff Software and Computer Specialists[edit | edit source]

*Ancestry.com
*Ancestrial Quest
*Beginning Basic Computer
*FamilyInsight
*FamilySearch
*Indexing
*Internet for research
*Legacy
*PAF
*PowerPoint
*RootsMagic
*Training

Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]

*Danish
*Norwegian
*Southern States
*Spain
*Swedish
*Brazil
*Germany

Resources Outside Local Area[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

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National Links:

Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources[edit | edit source]

*Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.