Payson Utah FamilySearch Center
The Payson Family History Center is located in the "Old Seminary building" kitty corner from the town swimming complex. People of all ages-young and old- are invited to learn how to find your roots or discover your family history. Knowledgeable consultants are here to guide and answer questions. Our services are provided free to the public. A nominal fee is charged for copies.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map 590 South Main St Payson UT 84651-2549 United States
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Phone: 801 465 1349
E-mail: UT_Payson@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Evening hours can be reserved for groups and classes by calling the FHCenter during open hours.
Holiday Schedule:
Closed
Monday July 4th Independence Day
Monday July 25th Pioneer Day
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Payson Family History Discovery Day-September 17, 2016
From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Keynote Speakers: President and Sister Sonne- Payson Temple President and Wife
Presenters:
1) Leland Moon: Family Tree Training with apps
2) Barbara Moon: Family Tree Training
3) Robert Kehrer: FamilySearch
4) Larryn Brown: Ancestry.Com
5) Brandon Baird: Family Search- Historia Familiar en Español (specialty)
6) Van Celaya: Fast Accurate Research
7) Bret Peterson: Searching for ancestors
8) Rose Nyman:Teaching Children and Family about Family History with games and projects (specialty)
9) Amy Staheli and Kimberly Marvin: Youth teaching Youth (specialty)
To register for Discovery Day please go to www.lds.org/familydiscoveryday
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW VERY SOON
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Register by emailing or calling the center. Specify which class(es) you will attend
Tuesday June 21, 7pm
"Exploring Family Tree For Beginners"
Thursday June 30, 7 PM
"Fast Accurate Research – FAST START". It is designed to help youth, Family history consultants, and leaders (especially priesthood leaders), to quickly get involved in helping others with Family History, TREK and especially temple work. Taught by Van Celaya
Let the Payson Family History Center help your Scouts receive their Genealogy Merit Badge. We have Merit Badge certified consultants to assist you. Call the Center to arrange for your group to come.
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- FHC Portal
- Arkiv Digital-Swedish Research Database
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
15 computers
2 black and white printers
1 Lexmark color printer/scanner to scan pictures/documents to family tree
2 projectors with screens
2 microfilm readers
2 microfiche readers
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
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Resources in the Local Area
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