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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Spanish Fork Utah Family History Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Spanish Fork area. The Family History Center is open to the public, who are invited to use the resources free of charge. Anyone interested in learning more about their family history, including doing research to find ancestors, is welcome and encouraged to come to the center.Trained volunteers are available during Center hours and by appointment to assist patrons.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map:
Address:
- 420 South Main Spanish Fork UT 84660 United States
- The Spanish Fork Utah Family History Center is located at 420 South Main St in Spanish Fork, next to the Nebo School District Offices.
Phone:
- 1 801-798- 5535
E-mail:
- UT_Spanishfork@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Monday 9am - 6pm
- Tuesday 9am - 9pm
- Wednesday 9am - 9pm
- Thursday 9am - 9pm
- Friday 9am - 6pm
- Sunday 2:30pm - 5pm (CLOSED ON FAST SUNDAYS)
Closed for Holidays, General Conference and Saturdays.
To arrange for Group Instruction Call: 801-798-5535.
Walk in groups over 5 must call to make an appointment.
On Tuesdays starting Tuesday, September 4, 2017, the FHC will offer a nursery from 9:30-11:30 for children 5 and under. In order to keep things organized we ask you to reserve your spot with Sister Melissa Miller at 801-602-0310. We are so excited to offer this new service to our patrons.
Training Video[edit | edit source]
- Signing Up for Free Partner Accounts
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Everyone is welcome.
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DATE |
TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR |
| FRI
Apr 5 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Navigation |
Debbie Shell |
| THUR
Apr 11 6:30 pm |
Introduction to DNA Testing
Learn about the different DNA testing options so you select the best one to take to discover what you want to find. |
Rick Klemetson |
| FRI
Apr 12 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Duplicates and Merging |
Debbie Shell |
| THUR
Apr 18 6:30 pm |
How to Use DNA to Break Down Walls
You've received your DNA results, Now What? Learn how to understand your DNA results to connect with relatives, and break down brick walls. Learn about the new Ancestry Tools. |
Rick Klemetson |
| FRI
Apr 19 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Memories |
Debbie Shell |
| FRI
Apr 26 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Research |
Debbie Shell |
| SUN
Apr 28 3 pm |
Family History Activities: Exploring the recent and exciting updates to the Family Tree App and Family Search web site. Come see how to use these features for you and your family. | Taralyn Parker |
| FRI
May 3 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Descendancy |
Debbie Shell |
| TUES
May 7 10 - 11:30 am |
Life Story Writing
Every Tuesday listen to a writing idea presented in class and bring a story or just come and listen to other stories to be inspired. |
Teri Denos |
| FRI
May 10 10 am |
Beginning FamilySearch Class
Web Indexing |
Debbie Shell |
| SUN
Jun 9 3 pm |
How To Involve The Whole Family In Family History! | Bonnie Dixon |
Center Resources:[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- The largest collection of Icelandic records in the United States
- A large collection of Family History Books
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
- 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
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 19 computer work stations
2 Black & white printers
1 reader printer
4 Film readers
3 Microfiche readers - Edson Fast Photo Scanner
Center Services:[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties for All shifts Family Search and Tree & Indexing[edit | edit source]
Family History Staff and Shift Research
Staff Members[edit | edit source]
| Olsen, Elizabeth | Area Temple & Family History Consultant |
| Olsen, Royden | Area Temple & Family History Consultant |
| Moore, Bob | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Director |
| Moore, Irene | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assist Director |
| Teri Denos | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assist Director |
| Dixon, Bonnie | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assist Director |
| Helms, Steve | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assist Director |
| Irwin, Denise | FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assist Director
Youth |
| Shell, Debbie | FHC Secretary |
| Walters, Gary | Technical Support |
Family History Specialist and When they are at the Family History Center[edit | edit source]
| Amos, Jannine | W 12N - 3PM | Ancestry, Family Search, & USA Research |
| Aust, Clea | F 3PM - 6PM | USA Research and British Research |
| Banks, Pat | M 12N - 3 PM | USA Research |
| Chapman, Lynn | Th 12N - 3 PM | Beginning |
| Denos, Teri | Th 9AM - 12N | England, DNA, Life Story Writing, Family Tree and Memories APP |
| Freeman, Janet | F 9AM - 12N | Family Tree & Find-a-Grave |
| Gardner, Pat | W 9AM - 12N | USA Research and Roots Magic on MAC |
| Groberg, Debbie | M 9AM - 12N | USA Research |
| Hanson, Jeanie | W 12PM - 3PM | FamilySearch, Memories, "All the Stories" APP |
| Hewett, Rochelle | M 3PM - 6PM | England and Italian Research |
| Irwin, Denise | W 10AM - 2 PM | USA and Canada Research, plus knowledgeable in many other areas |
| Johnson, John | T 6PM - 9PM | Icelandic and Indexing, Beginning Research Tools |
| Juchau, Vern | T 3PM - 6PM | French Research, Descendancy Temple Ordinances, Indexing |
| Knight, Ken | Th 3PM - 6PM | Indexing, U.S. Midwest, Southeast, & Northeast |
| Knight, Shari | Th 3PM - 6PM | United States, FamilySearch, Finding Sources |
| Leifson, June | T 9AM - 12N | Icelandic Research |
| Lewis, Robert | F 9AM - 12N | USA Southern, Ancestral Quest, & Book Publishing |
| Lindstrom, Bob | F 9AM - 12N | FamilySearch basics, Ancestry basics, Take a name app, Indexing |
| Mellor, Tara | Th 3PM - 6PM | Scout Merit Badge |
| Mikesell, Jenni & Mike | T 6-9 pm | German Research |
| Miller, Melissa | T 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Free Nursery! Also Dutch Research by appointment |
| O'Gwin, Marilyn | M 9 AM - 12 N | FamilySearch |
| Reynolds, Theresa | W 9AM - 12N | Puzzilla |
| Robertson, Ina | T 6PM - 9PM Th 6PM - 9PM | Netherlands and RootsMagic |
| Sagers, Pat | M 9AM - 12N | USA Research, Scotland and Canada |
| Shell, Debbie | T 9AM - 12N T 12N - 3PM T 3PM - 6PM | USA Research, FamilySearch, Memories and Sources, and Indexing |
| Smith, Jill | T 9AM - 12N | Family History Center Director, and Mid-west USA, Ancestry |
| Smith, Norman | T 3PM - 6PM | U.S. Census |
| Stout, Doreen | M 3PM - 6PM | Roots Magic, US Research in FamilySearch or Ancestry |
| Stout, Jim | M 3PM - 6PM | Roots Magic |
| Vogt, JoLayne | F 3PM - 6PM | USA Research |
| Walters, Gary | F 12N - 3PM | FamilySearch |
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
- DUP Museum, Spanish Fork located at 390 North Main Spanish Fork, Utah
- Spanish Fork Family Search Wiki Page
- Utah County Family Search Wiki Page
- Utah State Historical Society
- Utah USGenWeb Project
- Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum 175 South Main Springville, Utah
- Peteetneet Museum Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center 600 East Payson, Utah
Resources Outside Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
2017 Discovery Days Handouts:[edit | edit source]
- Everyday Family History for the Crazy Busy Life--Olivia Jewell
- Preserving Family History in Fun and Modern Ways--Olivia Jewell
- Family History On The Go--Todd Powell
- Fast, Accurate Research--Van Celaya
National Links:[edit | edit source]
- National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC
- Library of Congress, Washington, DC
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections
Other Family History and Library Centers and Resources[edit | edit source]
- Billiongraves.com
- Find A Grave
- BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy
- BYU Family History Library
- Logan Utah Family History Center
- Mesa Arizona Family History Center
- Research WIKI
- Riverton Utah Family History Center
- Salt Lake City Family History Library
- Utah South Area Family History Training Center
Volunteer at the Center - Come join our Staff[edit | edit source]
We are looking for those with computer skills and are familiar with Family Search and Family History.
Family Search Blog[edit | edit source]
A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search FamilySearch Blog
Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)[edit | edit source]
Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. So, in Family Search’s words: “The FamilySearch Wiki is not about finding the names of your ancestors. It is not, in fact, about finding people at all.
- The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found
*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone.
*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries.
*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more.
*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .”
Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills!
Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutuorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. How do I find the FamilySearch Wiki?
- Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki
*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki)
*How to Use the Wiki -- Wiki_Help
*About the Wiki -- Find an ancestor using the wiki