Using City Directories For Genealogy

By Genealogy Advisor | Jan 31, 2010

Many major cities, and even some smaller ones, have been tracking the information of their residents for centuries. In fact, in some of the older major cities you can find records that date back to the 1700′s.

This is a great source of information if you’re trying to build a family tree. However, these directories can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re looking at a major metropolitan area.

You can read more at Using City Directories For Genealogy



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