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Granite FamilySearch Center

2720 E. Newcastle Drive Sandy, Utah

Category: The Spirit of Elijah

— The Spirit of Elijah —

Is It Really a Burned County?

February 2, 2018

If you have ever heard that a county is burned from someone, you might want to reconsider that statement. Sometimes it’s easier for a clerk to tell you that when the truth is otherwise. If a county has been reported burned, perhaps not all the county was destroyed. Local researchers living in the area may… Read More Is It Really a Burned County?

— The Spirit of Elijah —

December 2017 – Director’s Message

December 31, 2017

by Glen Steenblik As Christmas preparations ramp up and move into full swing, may we remember to  pause to take a break from the sometimes, exhausting hustle and bustle that is connected with this holiday time. I reflect on the words of President James E. Faust, who, at a Christmas Devotional, said of this time… Read More December 2017 – Director’s Message

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Web Indexing

December 31, 2017

Have you tried the new web indexing? While is was nice to have the program on your own desktop, the days of that technology have passed. The software making a desktop program possible has quickly gone out of date and changes have been in the works for several years. The sheer numbers of indexers have… Read More Web Indexing

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#52Stories: Holidays & Traditions

December 31, 2017

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone, with Christmas just a few short weeks away. This is the last month of the #52Stories series but that doesn’t mean you need to quit writing your own history. Watch and see the things that have meaning to you this holiday season and bring… Read More #52Stories: Holidays & Traditions

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