Quincy Illinois Family History Center

Location

 * Location Map
 * 210 Cardinal Terrace [[Image:Quincy Illinois Chapel Collage.JPG|right|300px|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
Language: English
 * Phone: 217-224-3220 (FHC phone) '''
 * E-mail: [mailto:il_quincy@familyhistorymail.org il_quincy@familyhistorymail.org]
 * Quincy IL TFHC-Center: 309-306-2060 or [mailto:byron@holdiman.us byron@holdiman.us]

FHC Hours

 * 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

Because of several staff members having some recent major illness concerns, the FHC is short staffed temporarily. If you are interested in using the FHC but cannot come in during the limited hours, please call 309-306-2060 and we will try to accommodate a time that works for you.

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 309-306-2060.

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
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
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 309-306-2060.

Our Patron Resources

 * 4 Patron Computers (recent models)[[Image:Collage of Resources in the Quincy Illinois FHC.JPG|right|300px|Collage of Resources in the Quincy Illinois FHC.JPG]]
 * 2 Microfilm Readers
 * 1 Microfiche Reader
 * 1 Digital Camera for copying microfilm &amp; microfiche
 * 1 Multi-use printer (color scanner and b/w printer)
 * 1 Photo printer
 * WiFi Internet access through out the building

Free Access to Premium Online Databases

 * 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

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

Upcoming Events
Correcting Errors in FamilySearch Saturday, September 19 @ 9:00AM FamilySearch FamilyTree has information submitted by people from all over the world and is available for free. Individuals may have entered incorrect information, though. But what if you know the information is incorrect, how do you change it? This session will demonstrate how to make changes in FamilySearch. The Family History Center will be open afterwards for anyone that needs hands-on help.

Staff Training Meetings

 * TBA

In the Local Area

 * Quincy Public Library - Illinois Room 526 Jersey St., Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps)
 * Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County -- Research Library 425 S 12th St, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps)
 * Brenner Library - Quincy University 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps)
 * Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps)
 * Great River Genealogical Society Meets second Thursday of each month, September to April at the Lutheran Church of St. John, 3340 State St, Quincy IL (Directions - Google Maps)

Websites for Local Information

 * Adams County, Illinois GenWeb
 * Adams County, Illinois Genealogy Trails
 * Quincy Newspaper Archives -- Quincy Public Library
 * Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection -- Illinois Digital Archives
 * Illinois State Archives Databases -- Marriages, Deaths, Military, Land, Servitude/Emancipation, etc.
 * Illinois Boys in Blue -- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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
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 309-306-2060.