Quincy Illinois Family History Center

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Quincy Illinois Family History Center

We would like to invite you to the Quincy Illinois Family History Center! It is available to serve members of the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and all are encouraged to visit and let us help you find your family history!


Location[edit | edit source]

  • Location Map
  • 210 Cardinal Terrace
    Quincy Illinois Chapel Collage.JPG

    Quincy IL 62301 United States
  • We are located in the rear of the building on the southeast corner along the south end of the building (image of the entrance is on the bottom left of the collage) and have ADA-compatible access. Entrance is at the southeast door. Push Door bell and we will answer and open the door. The Center is immediately to the left as you enter the building. Ample free parking is available.
  • Please note that this is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.

Center Contact Info[edit | edit source]

Language: English

Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]

FHC Hours[edit | edit source]

  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday: CLOSED
  • Tuesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Wednesday: CLOSED
  • Thursday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Friday: CLOSED
  • Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

NOTE: If these hours do not work with your schedule, there may be a possibility of making an appointment to use the FHC outside of these hours. To arrange a possible appointment outside of the listed hours, please call 217-506-0295.

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.

Holiday Closure Schedule[edit | edit source]

Closed for the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • General Conference (first Saturday of April)
  • Independence Day
  • General Conference (first Saturday of October)
  • Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
  • Christmas Eve to New Year's Day

Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge / Cub Scout Heritages Pin or Belt Loop[edit | edit source]

Our staff is ready to work with your pack or troop to earn either the Genealogy Merit Badge (Boy Scouts) or the Heritage Pin or Belt Loop (cub scouts). For more information about scheduling either the scouts to come to the FHC or to have a staff member to come to your scout troop/pack, please call 217-506-0295.

FHC Onsite Resources[edit | edit source]

Our Patron Resources[edit | edit source]

  • 6 Patron Computers (recent models)
    Collage of Resources in the Quincy Illinois FHC.JPG
  • 1 Microfilm Readers
  • 1 Multi-use printer (color scanner and b/w printer)
  • WiFi Internet access through out the building

Free Access to Premium Online Databases[edit | edit source]

  • Ancestry.com
  • Fold3.com
  • Newspaper Archives
  • Find My Past (access to limited records)
  • Godfrey Memorial Library
  • Heritage Quest Online
  • 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
  • Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
  • ArkivDigital Online
  • Historical Map Works Library Edition
  • LegacyStories
  • Paper Trail
  • World Vital Records

Microfilm[edit | edit source]

  • Microfilm can no longer be ordered to family history centers.
  • This family history center may already have copies of various microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Check back soon for specific events and classes available at the Quincy Family History Center.

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

TBA

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

  • TBA

In the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Websites for Local Information[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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]

If you would like to donate your time and talents and work with us in the library, please let us know. We would love to work with you. You can contact the temple and family history consultant - center at 217-506-0295.

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