Provo Utah Edgemont FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Provo Edgemont North Family History Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map:
- 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
- The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
- View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here
Language: English
Phone: (801) 222-3108
E-mail: ut_provoedgemontnorth@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Sundays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm Evenings by Appointment
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm Evenings by Appointment
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
- 1st and 3rd Saturday 10 am-12 pm
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.
NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Wiki - Learn to navigate the Wiki, use Guided Research and search Online Records. Saturday, March 7th, 10 - 11 am by Elaine Riddle
Beginning Research in England and Wales - Using civil registration, census records and probate records for England and Wales. Examples of each of these records will be shown. We will discuss their value in research, and demonstrate how to locate and use them. Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30-8 p.m. by Beth McCarty
Using Newspapers for Family History - Why use newspapers and how to find them for free! Tuesday, March 31st, 12-1 p.m. by Elaine Riddle
To sign up for classes, text or email Elaine, 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com or sign up online https://bit.ly/2ZCM3fZ
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.
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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
- Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
- Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 13 computers
- 1 microfilm reader
- 2 microfiche readers
- microfilm scanner/digitizer
- 2 printers
- photo flatbed scanner
- rapid document scanner
- copier
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center. Basic computer and familly history skills are helpful.