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Category Archives: Genealogy
Just Shelved: Palatine Families–and More
We have just shelved the first two continuations of our well-used copy of Henry Z. Jones’ work Palatine Families of New York : a Study of the German Immigrants who arrived in Colonial New York in 1710. Palatines are Germans … Continue reading
Only 264 (or so) days left!
If you are not a genealogist (yet), but are considering doing a complete history of your family to give your children or grandchildren, we’d like to encourage you to start soon (as in today, right now, we’re open until 8pm … Continue reading
Upcoming Genealogy Conference!
Every Spring the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society host an all day genealogy conference. This year the 34th Annual Quad Cities Genealogical Conference will be held Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at the Viking … Continue reading
Just Shelved: Map Guide to German Parish Registers
The latest Map Guide to German Parish Registers is now in our collections. This one covers a large section of Bavaria. Kevan M. Hansen has so far compiled nineteen books in this series, which was created to make it easier for … Continue reading
After Hours Genealogy Night!
Never seem to have enough time to explore your family tree? Do you wish the Davenport Public Library were open a little later on the weekends so you could get all of your research done? *Ding!* Your wish … Continue reading
Just Shelved: Opening the Ozarks
We have just received Opening the Ozarks by Marsha Hoffman Rising. This genealogical resource lists biographical information for the first families in Southwest Missouri from 1835 to 1839, of which there is enough to fill four alphabetically-arranged volumes. Ms. Rising’s … Continue reading
New Genealogy and Local History database available!
Local newspapers are one of the primary sources for many types of historical research. They are treasure troves of information about the events that have shaped our current lives – from floods to earthquakes to wars and space exploration. It’s … Continue reading
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History’s Mysteries : General Houston
Part One On February 22, 1876 one of the first truly disastrous fires in Davenport began when fourteen buildings, including what was known as Hill’s Block, went up in flames. In less than two hours, a half block of Brady … Continue reading
More New Vital Records Have Arrived!
We are currently finding room in our microfilm cabinets for early vital records from five more Iowa Counties: Jefferson, Clayton, Jones, Wayne and Mahaska. Please see our online catalog for details! (hint: type “County Name vital records” in the search window … Continue reading
City Cemetery Sexton Records Found
One of the oldest cemeteries in our city is located in an area that is anything but peaceful. Cars and semi-trucks roar by the grounds where some of the poorest citizens of Davenport lay resting in a Potter’s Field and … Continue reading
