Red Rock Iowa FamilySearch Center

Knoxville Iowa Family History Center The Knoxville Iowa Family History Center is a volunteer run library with access to many archives and records to help you find your ancestors. The center is volunteered run. Volunteers have unexpected family commitment or illness, therefore we sometimes have to close the center. 

Center Contacts and Hours
=== Location map === Please call the center before coming to make sure we are open.

Address: 1800 W Jackson St, Knoxville, Iowa 50138

 * Phone:  641-780-1413


 * E-mail   [mailto:IA_knoxville@ldsmail.net IA_knoxville@ldsmail.net]

~ OR By appointment: Call the Family History Center Director.
 * Family History Center Director: Elizabeth Edwards
 * Language: English
 * Open Hours: (Call to confirm hours as they may have changed.)
 * Wednesday: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
 * Sunday:       1:15 pm to 3:30 pm

June 7, 2017       Family Connections: Collecting Stories About Your Ancestors
SUMMER BREAK ~ Classes will resume August 30, 2017

~ Including - Dates to be announced:
 * How to Use the Census Records
 * Military Records
 * Puzzilla: How to Do Descendancy Research when You Think You;ve Got Your Genealogy All Done
 * For Genealogy Volunteers: Staff Training Meetings

Center Resources
Family History, (aka genealogy), is a very rewarding past time. The Knoxville, Iowa Family History Center is joining the ranks of local libraries and genealogy groups throughout Marion County, Iowa to provide all who want to research their family histories with access to the extensive resources that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History library has in Salt Lake City, Utah and beyond.

The Church has partnered with numerous genealogical organizations, broadened their database and increased their capacity to help you find the information you are looking for. They have partnered with Ancestry, Find My Past, My Heritage and American Ancestors. Through the Knoxville Family History Center, (FHC), and by starting a free account on Family Search, you can then gain access to free memberships to the above mentioned organizations.

The Knoxville Iowa Family History Center 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!

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * 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: --

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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 2 computers (internet access), 1 printer/scanner/copiers, 1 microfilm reader.

Volunteer at the Center
'''We welcome volunteers from the community to help serve in the Family History Center. It's a great way to help others and to learn by doing. You need not be an expert. Ability to use a computer and willingness to become familiar with the FamilySearch website and resources are key. Contact the FHC director at the telephone or e-mail listed above for more information.'''