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|'''Temple & Family History -'''
'''Church Callings and Stake Leadership - Classroom 1 & 2'''
|Kent & Mary Jex
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|'''Tuesday, December <big>13</big>'''
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|'''Writing Your Life Story'''
'''Classroom #2'''
| Teri Denos
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|'''Wednesday, December <big>14</big>'''
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|'''Temple & Family History -'''
'''Church Callings - Classroom 1 & 2'''
|Kent & Mary Jex
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|'''Monday, December 19 thru'''
'''Friday, December 30'''
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|'''Introduction to Genetic Genealogy'''
|'''Introduction to Genetic Genealogy'''
This class will teach the basics of DNA, the different types, and how we inherit it from our ancestors. Come learn about major genealogical DNA companies, how DNA testing works, and what companies to test with. We will cover the basics of autosomal DNA results and provide a glimpse at how this technology can be used to assist in genealogical research. This class will help those who have already taken a DNA test, as well as assist those who have yet to test.
|Angela Beecher
|Angela Beecher
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'''7:00 p.m.'''
|'''Advanced DNA Research Skills -- Part 1'''
|'''Advanced DNA Research Skills -- Part 1'''
This two-part class builds upon the introductory class and will discuss how DNA can be an important tool in genealogical research. We will take a more in-depth look at yDNA and discuss approaches that can provide the best results in solving genealogical problems. This class will show how to read DNA results from all major companies as well as tips on how to organize them. We will explore third party DNA tools and how they can be used, particularly chromosome mapping. Come and learn how to use your DNA results!
|Angela Beecher
|Angela Beecher
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'''7:00 p.m.'''
|'''Early Pioneer Research'''
|'''Early Pioneer Research'''
Come and explore exciting new resources that will bring to life early pioneer ancestors. We will discuss many different record sets that have been digitized and are searchable from home, especially those found in the Church History Library Catalog. If you ever plan to visit Nauvoo, this is an excellent class to prepare you for a more in-depth experience. From England to Salt Lake, we will track the footsteps of our pioneer ancestors.  
|Angela Beecher
|Angela Beecher
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'''7:00 p.m.'''
|'''Intermediate Methods to England Research -- Part 1'''
|'''Intermediate Methods to England Research -- Part 1'''
In this two-part class, we will focus on advanced techniques that can be used to locate ancestors in England and Wales. We will discuss techniques that can be used in searching the civil registry to locate ancestors. Learn of the many different records that can be located from England’s National Archive. In this class, we will discuss the many different types of records from hair powder taxes to hearth taxes. We will also touch on records to locate illegitimate ancestors.
|Angela Beecher
|Angela Beecher
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|'''Ancestry.com 101'''
|'''Ancestry.com 101'''
Come learn the ins and outs of Ancestry.com. Ancestry offers time saving research tips when searching for Ancestors. From pedigrees to shaking leaves, we will learn about the many different features in Ancestry.com and how it can be a vital research tool in your family history research.
|Angela Beecher
|Angela Beecher
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'''March 1-3'''
'''March 1-3'''
|'''ROOTSTECH -- In person or Virtual register at Rootstech.org'''
!'''ROOTSTECH -- In person or Virtual register at Rootstech.org'''
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Revision as of 14:08, 10 January 2023

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


The Spanish Fork Utah FamilySearch Center is located at 962 East 200 North in Spanish Fork.

It is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Spanish Fork area. The FamilySearch 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.

Spanish Fork Utah Family History Center.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:
962 E 200 N, Spanish Fork UT 84660 United States
Phone:
1 801-798-5535
Email:
UT_Spanishfork@familyhistorymail.org


Open Hours:

  • Monday         9am - 6pm
  • Tuesday        9am - 6pm 
  • Wednesday   9am - 6pm
  • Thursday      9am -  6pm
  • Friday           10am - 1pm
  • Saturday and Sunday     CLOSED


Closed for Holidays, General Conference and Saturdays.

To arrange for Group Instruction Call: 801-798-5535. Make sure that all group members know or bring with them their FamilySearch login and password.

Walk in groups over 5 must call to make an appointment.

Training Video[edit | edit source]

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Everyone is welcome.

DATE & TIME CLASS TEACHER
JANUARY[edit | edit source]
Wednesday, January 18

7:00 p.m.

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy

This class will teach the basics of DNA, the different types, and how we inherit it from our ancestors. Come learn about major genealogical DNA companies, how DNA testing works, and what companies to test with. We will cover the basics of autosomal DNA results and provide a glimpse at how this technology can be used to assist in genealogical research. This class will help those who have already taken a DNA test, as well as assist those who have yet to test.

Angela Beecher
Wednesday, January 25

7:00 p.m.

Advanced DNA Research Skills -- Part 1

This two-part class builds upon the introductory class and will discuss how DNA can be an important tool in genealogical research. We will take a more in-depth look at yDNA and discuss approaches that can provide the best results in solving genealogical problems. This class will show how to read DNA results from all major companies as well as tips on how to organize them. We will explore third party DNA tools and how they can be used, particularly chromosome mapping. Come and learn how to use your DNA results!

Angela Beecher
FEBRUARY[edit | edit source]
Wednesday, February 1

7:00 p.m.

Advanced DNA Research Skills -- Part 2 Angela Beecher
Thursday, February 2

7:00 p.m.

Early Pioneer Research

Come and explore exciting new resources that will bring to life early pioneer ancestors. We will discuss many different record sets that have been digitized and are searchable from home, especially those found in the Church History Library Catalog. If you ever plan to visit Nauvoo, this is an excellent class to prepare you for a more in-depth experience. From England to Salt Lake, we will track the footsteps of our pioneer ancestors.  

Angela Beecher
Tuesday, February 7

6:00 p.m.

Staff Meeting
Thursday, February 16

7:00 p.m.

Intermediate Methods to England Research -- Part 1

In this two-part class, we will focus on advanced techniques that can be used to locate ancestors in England and Wales. We will discuss techniques that can be used in searching the civil registry to locate ancestors. Learn of the many different records that can be located from England’s National Archive. In this class, we will discuss the many different types of records from hair powder taxes to hearth taxes. We will also touch on records to locate illegitimate ancestors.

Angela Beecher
Wednesday, February 22

10:00 a.m.

Ancestry.com 101

Come learn the ins and outs of Ancestry.com. Ancestry offers time saving research tips when searching for Ancestors. From pedigrees to shaking leaves, we will learn about the many different features in Ancestry.com and how it can be a vital research tool in your family history research.

Angela Beecher
Thursday, February 23

7:00 p.m.

Intermediate Methods to England Research -- Part 2 Angela Beecher
MARCH[edit | edit source]
Thursday to Saturday

March 1-3

ROOTSTECH -- In person or Virtual register at Rootstech.org

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]

  • 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 Newspaper Digital Archive
    • Newspaper Archive
    • Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
    • Ancestry.com
    • ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
    • Findmypast
    • Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)
    • Godfrey Memorial Library
    • Historic Map Works Library Edition
    • MyHeritage

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

13 computer work stations
2 Black & white printers
1 reader printer
4 Film readers
3 Microfiche readers

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]
Area Temple & Family History Advisor
Moore, B LeGrande FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Director
Moore, Irene FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assistant Director
Kent Jex FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assistant Director
Mary Jex FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assistant Director
Dixon, Bonnie FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assistant Director
Shell, Debbie FHC Temple & Family History Consultant -- Assistant Director
Darling, Paula Secretary
Technical Support
Parker, Taralyn Social Media Specialist
Hess, Diana FamilySearch Wiki page editor -- Spanish Fork FamilySearch Center


Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

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National Links:[edit | edit source]

Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources[edit | edit source]

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?

  • Open Familysearch.org
  • Navigate to Search at top of page
  • Click to open the dropdown menu
  • Click on Research Wiki

FamilySearch Mobile Apps[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Mobile Apps

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