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Granite FamilySearch Center

2720 E. Newcastle Drive Sandy, Utah

Author: Fred Keefer

— Family History and Temple Work —

Descendancy Research Discovery

September 15, 2020

Descendancy research is a great way to ensure that families in Family Search are complete and that temple work is done. I start with a relative who lived about 1850 and use census records, family trees in Ancestry, and Family Search hints/helps to complete each generation down through 1920. I add sources and fix errors… Read More Descendancy Research Discovery

— Granite Family History Center —

BACK IN BUSINESS

September 12, 2020

After many months of being shut down due to the pandemic, the temples are now beginning to reopen. A few weeks ago the Draper Temple moved to phase 2 allowing certain live ordinances on a limited basis. Key precautions have been put in place for temple workers and patrons, including: masks worn at all times, very… Read More BACK IN BUSINESS

— Family History —

The Sacrifices of Our Fathers

September 8, 2020

When I see the American flag, my thoughts turn to my parents, both of whom grew up in the Great Depression and also served in World War II. My father served in the Navy on an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific, he was trained as a radioman and a tail gunner. My mother was… Read More The Sacrifices of Our Fathers

— The Spirit of Elijah —

Turning Our Hearts, A Legacy of Faith

September 5, 2020

Telling our children stories about their ancestors’ experiences is a powerful way we can help turn our posterity’s’ hearts towards their fathers. My grandfather, Armanag Kezerian, was born in a small village in Armenia called Zara, Sivas. When my grandfather was at the tender age of three his father died and his mother was taken… Read More Turning Our Hearts, A Legacy of Faith

— Education —

What’s Awesome About This?

September 1, 2020

For the last six months as we have been learning about Coronavirus, learning a new language that included COVID-19, CDC, social isolation, viral replication, I have wondered what the long-term affect of this pandemic would be. While it has led to some anxiety, there is much good that has come from it. One thing I… Read More What’s Awesome About This?

— Personal Histories —

Coming to Know My Grandmother

August 29, 2020
old woman sitting on chair near girl while reading a book

My Paternal Grandmother Willmia Brown Robinson was born clear back in 1877. She was always very old to me. She lived in Arizona with an aunt of mine. By the time I was old enough to remember her, she was only coming to our house in California once or twice a year.   She and… Read More Coming to Know My Grandmother

— Family Search —

How Do I Fix The Data Problems That Show Up on My Family Tree?

August 25, 2020

When I first started using Family Search to find my ancestors who needed their temple work done, I noticed that I could not reserve or print ordinance cards for some ancestors, because these individuals had problems with the data that was uploaded to Family Search. I was able to resolve many of these data issues,… Read More How Do I Fix The Data Problems That Show Up on My Family Tree?

— Family History and Temple Work —

One Eternal Round

August 22, 2020

I remember the first time I logged onto Family Search and was able to find the name of a family member who needed her temple work done. I printed her ordinance card, and attended the temple and was able to complete her work. It was such a sweet experience. I didn’t know this person during… Read More One Eternal Round

— Family History —

Following the Clues in Family History Research

August 18, 2020

My mother-in law’s mother died when she was 5 years old, and her father placed her and her sister for adoption in separate families. Consequently, she had little knowledge of her parent’s families, though she did have some contact with her father. She had a letter written by her paternal grandmother to her father and… Read More Following the Clues in Family History Research

— Writing Family Histories —

For a Wise Purpose…

August 15, 2020

It has been unbelievable how the Book of Mormon “Come, Follow Me” lessons have been so relevant to our current events each week, both as a world community and personally.  Something really struck me when I was reading from Chapter 37 of Alma verses 2 and 14 where he was giving counsel and direction to… Read More For a Wise Purpose…

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Granite FamilySearch Center Hours

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Youth Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 pm

If you would like to schedule a time for your group or family to visit the center or to use the scanners, please call Jacque Fryer at 801-231-1635 or email her at jacquefryer@gmail.com.

2026 Closures:

President’s Day: Sunday, February 15
RootsTech: Thursday, March 5
Palm Sunday: March 29th
April General Conference: Sunday, April 5
Easter: Sunday, April 5
Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 10
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21
Independence Day: Sunday, July 5
Pioneer Day: Sunday, July 26
Labor Day: Sunday, Sept 6
October General Conference: Sunday, October 4
Thanksgiving: Tuesday, November 24 – 29
Christmas:  Sunday, December 20 – Jan 3, 2027. We will re-open for regular hours on Jan 4, 2027

 

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