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: 262-880-4978 Stake TFH Consultant (Mary-Ann Abbott) Please leave a message

New Hours (2023)

*Sunday: 10:30am-12:30pm

*Monday: 10am-12pm

*Tuesday: 6:30pm-8:30pm

*Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:30pm

*Thursday: 6:30pm-8:30pm

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Holiday Closures for 2023:

May 29th Memorial Day

July 1st-8th Independence Day

Sept 4th Labor Day

Oct 31 Halloween

Nov 19-25 Thanksgiving

Dec 24th-Jan 5th, 2024 Christmas/ New Year's Day

May be closed unexpectedly for inclement weather!

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

Upcoming Events
Goldie May Activity Monday, Aug 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm @ the Kenosha FamilySearch Center. Goldie May is an indexing tool using (primarily)census records. We can teach you how! Bring your own tablet or laptop or use ours. Please RSVP to Mary-Ann (262-880-4978) Bring a snack to share!

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

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch 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:


 * Alexander Street
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers
 * ArkivDigital
 * Findmypast
 * Fold3
 * Geneanet
 * Paper Trail
 * MyHeritage- Library Edition
 * Fam Net
 * Puzzilla
 * Irish Ancestors
 * American Ancestors
 * Ancestry Institution
 * Newspaper Archive

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.