Provo Utah Sunset FamilySearch Center

The Provo Utah Sunset Family History Center is sponsored and supported by the Provo Sunset LDS Stake. Housed in the Provo Sunset 5th and 10th Wards building, we have four computers, each equipped with Internet access to premium sites through the Family History Portal. Wireless Internet is also available for those who have their own laptops.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * 1402 South 570 West Provo, Utah 84601
 * Use the the South West entrance.
 * Ring bell on the left side of the door if the building is locked and the center is open.
 * Link to map: Provo Utah Sunset Family History Center 

Phone: (801) 370-6844

E-mail: [mailto:ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Sundays: 9 - 11 AM 12:30 - 4:00 PM (wards may be holding Family History classes in the center at these times.)
 * Tuesday:  9 AM -12 PM   6 PM - 8 PM Wedensday:  9 AM -12 PM 6 PM - 8 PM Thursday: 6 PM - 8 PM

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed conference and holidays
 * Closed Dec 17, 2017 thru Jan 1, 2018.

Class Schedule
Details for all classes are available at our website: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Provo_Utah_Sunset_Family_History_Center

***** Always check current online “Class Schedule” as classes and dates may change*****

Class Schedule - April 2017
*****Always check current online “Class Schedule” as classes and dates may change*****

Our website: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Provo_Utah_Sunset_Family_History_Center

Tuesday April 25, 2017

9:00 AM –

Beginning English Research Week 1 – 1800’s Basic –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) Have your Ward Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 4 –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday April 26, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Using the FamilySearch Wiki Week 4 – What is the wiki and how can you use it to research your ancestors – Cindy Hansen

Class Schedule - MAY 2017
*****Always check current online “Class Schedule” as classes and dates may change*****

Our website: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Provo_Utah_Sunset_Family_History_Center

Tuesday May 2, 2017

9:00 AM – Beginning English Research Week 1 – 1800’s Basic –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) Have your Ward Temple and Family History Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com – Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday May 3, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective – Choosing a family to research –Teresa Remsberg

6:0 PM – Swedish research -  Learn the tools to help you find your Swedish ancestors - Don Johnson

Tuesday May 9, 2017

9:00 AM – Beginning English Research Week 2 – 1800’s Advanced –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) Have your Ward Temple and Family History Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com

6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com – Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday May 10, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 2 – Search techniques – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM – Swedish research -  Learn the tools to help you find your Swedish ancestors - Don Johnson

Tuesday May 16, 2017

9:00 AM - Beginning English Research Week 3 – 1700’s Basic –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) Have your Ward Temple and Family History Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com http://Ancestry.Com Week 3 –Melody Bingham 6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com Week 3 –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday May 17, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Swedish research -  Learn the tools to help you find your Swedish ancestors - Don Johnson

Tuesday May 23, 2017

9:00 AM – Beginning English Research Week 4 – 1700’s Advanced –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) Have your Ward Temple and Family History Consultant show you Family Search partner access before class. Your will need both Ancestry.com and FindMyPast.com http://Ancestry.Com Week 4 - Melody Bingham 6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday May 24, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Swedish research -  Learn the tools to help you find your Swedish ancestors - Don Johnson

Tuesday May 30, 2017

9:00 AM – Beginning English Research Week 5 – Practice session –Alison Pack (801-472-1701) http://Ancestry.Com Week 4 - Melody Bingham 6:00 PM – http://Ancestry.Com –   Learn how to use this wonderful site to find Temple work for your family – Melody Bingham

Wednesday May 31, 2017

9:00 AM – How to be a genealogy detective Week 4 – Other sources – Teresa Remsberg

6:00 PM - Swedish research -  Learn the tools to help you find your Swedish ancestors - Don Johnson

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * The center has a small collection of early Deseret News on micofilm.

Databases and Software

 * 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
The center has:


 * Four computers
 * Two microfilm readers
 * Two microfiche readers
 * One laser printer, scanner
 * One microforms printer/reader

Staff Research Specialties
United States Census research help: Teresa Remsberg on Wednesday mornings.

German research help: Kathy Birch on Thursday evenings speaks German fluently.

Swedish research help: Don Johnson on Sunday morning.

Dutch research help: Martha Johnson on Sunday morning

Danish research help: Cindy &amp; Mary Hansen on Sunday afternoon.

Boy Scout Merit Badge - Mary Urban and Aliison Pack Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Neil Mitchell Sundays 2:00-4:00; Joanne Williams Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM

Volunteer at the Center
Weather you are familiar with Temple and Family History or not we can train you,come join us once a week for two or three hours in length:

If you are interested in serving with us,contact the center for more information. (801) 370-6844 or [mailto:ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net ut_provosunset@ldsmail.net]

We are in need of help on Wednesday evenings.Thursday mornings and any afternoon