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:

 * 210 Cardinal Terrace [[Image:Quincy Illinois LDS Chapel Collage.JPG|right|300px|Quincy Illinois LDS Chapel Collage.JPG]] Quincy IL 62301 United States
 * Driving Directionsto FHC. (google maps)
 * 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:

 * Phone: 217-224-3220 (FHC phone)
 * E-mail: [mailto:il_quincy@ldsmail.net il_quincy@ldsmail.net]
 * Quincy IL FHC Director: 309-306-2060 or [mailto:byron@holdiman.us byron@holdiman.us]

FHC Hours:

 * Sunday: CLOSED
 * Monday: CLOSED
 * Tuesday: 10 am - 1 pm
 * Wednesday: 10 am - 1 pm
 * Thursday: 10 am - 1 pm
 * Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
 * Saturday: 10 am - 1 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 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
 * LDS General Conference (first Saturday of April)
 * Independence Day
 * LDS 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 eith the Genealogy Merit Badge (Boy Scouts) or the Herirage 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]]
 * 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 - Order Direct

 * As part of our collection, we have several rolls of microfilm from the Family History Library on long term loan to the FHC. List of available films coming soon.  Even if we do not have the film at the FHC, it can be ordered for usage at the FHC.
 * Microfilms ordered and sent to the Quincy Illinois Family History Center are just $7.50 each and will be kept for 90 days at the Quincy Illinois Family Hisory Center with a 60 day extension possible.
 * Microfilm must be ordered online at https://film.familysearch.org. Select the Quincy Illinois Family History Center as the default location where you would like your microfilm/microfiche to be sent. Confirmation of the order and notification of the arrival of the film at the library will be sent to patrons via email.

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

Class Schedule

 * Saturday, Sept 20 - 9:00 AM Beware: Entering Internet Space (Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources) The Internet can be a fantastic resource for doing research on your own family history. It can also be a perfect way to make a mess of your genealogy.  During this one hour session, we will discuss what types of material you can find on the Internet, how to identify what is a primary source and what is a secondary sources, and why we should be careful with using secondary sources without authenticating the information.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Quincy Public Library - Illinois Room 526 Jersey St., Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps) (http://quincylibrary.org/illinois-room/)
 * Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County -- Research Library 425 S 12th St, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps) (http://www.hsqac.org/research/)
 * Brenner Library - Quincy University 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps) (http://www.quincy.edu/academics/brenner-library)
 * Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St, Quincy, IL (Directions - Google Maps) (http://www.thequincymuseum.com)
 * Great River Genealogical Society Meets second Thursday of each month, September to April at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York St, Quincy IL (Directions - Google Maps) (http://www.http://gr-gs.org/)

Website for Local Information

 * Adams County, Illinois GenWeb (http://adams.illinoisgenweb.org)
 * Adams County, Illinois Genealogy Trails (http://genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/)
 * Quincy Newspaper Archives -- Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org/Default/Skins/QPL/Client.asp?skin=QPL&amp;AppName=2&amp;AW=1409108800545)
 * Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection -- Illinois Digital Archives (http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/search/collection/qpl)
 * Illinois State Archives Databases -- Marriages, Deaths, Military, Land, Servitude/Emmancipation, etc. (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html)
 * Illinois Boys in Blue -- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (http://cdm16447.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15414coll1)

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 director at 309-306-2060.