Kenosha Wisconsin FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  1444 30th Ave N Kenosha, WI 53144


 * Language: English (we have access to Spanish-Speaking - call for appointment)

Phone: 262-552-7816 office

262-880-4978 Stake TFH Consultant - Center (Mary-Ann Abbott)

E-mail: [mailto:WI_Kenosha@familyhistorymail.org WI_Kenosha@familyhistorymail.org]

CLOSED DEC 19TH-JAN 2ND (2021)...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Open Hours: (2022)


 * Monday: 10am-12pm
 * Tuesday: 6:30pm-8:30pm
 * Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:30 pm
 * Thursday: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Holiday Closures for 2022:

April 17th-April 24th (Easter)

May 30th (Memorial Day)

July 3rd-10th (Independence Day)

September 5th (Labor Day)

November 20th-27th (Thanksgiving)

December 18th-January 2nd (Christmas/New Year)

May be closed unexpectedly for inclement weather!

'''Please call the Temple and Family History Consultant/ Center if you have questions. 262-880-4978 (Mary-Ann Abbott)'''

Center Resources
We always have Temple and Family History Consultants here who donate their time to assist you.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --


 * There are some microfilms and microfiche on site for patrons' use

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.


 * Shown below are popular ones:


 * Ancestry.com
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Create Your Who Do You think You Are? Story for free
 * Findmypast1911 British Census (England and Wales)
 * Fold3.com (formerly Footnote)
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * Kinpoint Premium
 * MyHeritage- Library Edition
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla
 * World Vital Records
 * ...and much more...

==== Hardware and Equipment...5 large touchscreen computers, 1 film reader, 1 microfiche reader and state-of-the-art scanner/printer

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.