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) Address: 4929 Wisconsin, Davenport, IA 52806
 * 2) The entrance is located on the South side of the building. There is a 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
We will have classes on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except Apr and Dec) at the Family History Center from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. They will be open to the public and free. (The topics may be subject to change. Call the Family History Center if you have any questions.)

Jan 12   Genealogy 101 - Getting started

Feb 9    What is the "Portal Site" and how to use it

Mar 9    How to Organize Your Records and Information

Apr 13   NO CLASS

May 11 How to use the United States Census Records

Jun 8    Personal Ancestral File (PAF) and Roots Magic - program how to's

Jul 13   Military Records

Aug 10  Immigration and Naturalization

Sep 14 Google Books and other online book sources

Oct 12  How to Use "Learn" on Family Search

Nov 9  (to be announced later)

Dec 14 NO CLASS

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.