Davenport Iowa Family History Center

The Davenport Family History was established in 1982. The Center services southeastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois around the Quad Cities. The Center has over 4,000 films and over 700 books on various genealogical topics and areas.

Record holdings include:
Scott County, Iowa Rock Island County, Illinois Schleswig-Holstein (both in Denmark &amp; Germany) Sweden Various other country and state records

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 4929 Wisconsin, Davenport, IA 52806
 * 2) Entrance located on the south side of the building. Entrance marked by small sign "Family History Center" near steps. Handicap ramp located at same entrance. 
 * 3) Map to Davenport Family History Center.

Phone: 563-386-7547

E-mail: [mailto:daviafhc@gmail.com daviafhc@gmail.com]

Open Hours:


 * Tue 10 am - 2pm
 * Wed 10 am - 8 pm
 * Thu 10 am - 7 pm
 * Sat  10 am - 2 pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed:


 * Nov 23, 2012 -- Nov 26, 2012
 * Dec 20, 2012 -- Jan 3, 2013

Class Schedule
Starting in 2013 on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except Apr, May and Dec), we will be having a free family history classes. They are open to the public and will run from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Staff Training Meetings
Inservice Training

Oct 16, 2012 at 7 pm at the Family History Center.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: The Family History Library Catalog is a list of all of the collections available for viewing or rental from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. (If the film is viewable online, it will be noted on the catalog with a link to the online film.)
 * Please see the Introduction to the Family History Library Catalogfor instructions on how to use the Catalog.
 * Films may be ordered online. Each person will have to sign in and order the film with their credit information. Choose the Davenport Family History Center as the place the film is to be sent. Patrons will be notified when the film arrives.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal: This center has access to the Portal website which gives free access on the Family History Center's computers to many premium family history websites that generally require a subscription fee.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 9 computers (with internet access for genealogical research only)
 * 11 film readers
 * 2 fich readers
 * 1 film/fich digital copier
 * 1 flatbed scanner
 * copiers and printers
 * dictionaries of many languages
 * reference guides for areas worldwide
 * reference books on genealogical research

Area Specialties
Sweden

Germany

Schleswig-Holstein (both in Denmark &amp; Germany)

Rock Island County, Illinois

Scott County, Iowa

Resources in the Local Area
Scott County Iowa Genelogical Society

Davenport Iowa Public Library

Rock Island Genealogical Society

Rock Island Historical Society

Rock Island Public Library

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois - Swenson Center for Swedish Research

Links
Scott County, Iowa Interment Records

Rock Island County, Illinois Interment Records

Illinois Public Records on-line at IRAD

findagrave.com

Volunteer at the Center
The Center is staffed by volunteers.

The staff will provide research helps and answer questions. Patrons must perform their own research.