FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories – 10 Tips and Tricks for Genealogy
FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories: TODAY ONLY – Saturday November 16th – I’m making this handy guide available for FREE in the Amazon Kindle version (click HERE).
Note: For all my non-US followers, to get the Kindle version, just search for the title 10 Tips and Tricks Using City Directories for Genealogy on your local Amazon platform (Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, etc.) and you’ll find the download is also free!
FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories: Why City Directories are Invaluable
Prior to the invention of the telephone and the telephone book, most cities and even small towns had a directory listing information on its inhabitants. Even after the telephone became popular, and up through the 1920s and 1930s, many towns continued to publish these directories. City and business directories are filled with clues to help you break down brick walls and better understand your ancestors.
These directories are invaluable for several reasons:
- Alternative to Census Records: City directories serve as an important resource, especially for periods where census records are incomplete or missing, such as the 1890 census, which was largely destroyed in a fire.
- Consolidated Records: Multiple records about the same individual are consolidated, making it easier to track your ancestors’ movements and activities over time.
- Rich Details: City Directories often include names, addresses, occupations, and sometimes even additional information like business advertisements, offering a vivid picture of your ancestors’ lives.
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FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories: How Do Free Kindle E-books Work?
The easiest way to get your copy of 10 Tips and Tricks Using City Directories for Genealogy is to click the links above. Or if you search on Amazon for the book, you’ll see either Add to Cart or Buy now with 1-Click® . . . just click either of those buttons.
Whatever you do, please DO NOT CLICK the “Read for free” button! This will sign you up for Amazon Kindle Unlimited and you’ll receive emails and . . . well it is just a mess!
FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories: But I Don’t Have a Kindle Device! Read On . . .
Did you know that Amazon provides a FREE Kindle App that you can install on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or most any smart device? Click HERE to download the app . . . and don’t worry, the app is “responsive” which means it will know which version you need!
I have the Kindle App on my iPad and it works just like a Kindle device! I can change the font size, the word space and the lighting as well.
FREE CHEAT SHEET City Directories: About 10 Tips and Tricks Using City Directories for Genealogy
City directories are a treasure trove for genealogists, providing unique insights into the lives of our ancestors. Unlike censuses, which offer a snapshot of a household every ten years, city directories are published annually or biennially, offering more frequent glimpses into our ancestors’ lives. Here’s how to harness the power of US city directories for your genealogical research.
- 10 City Directories Research Tips and Tricks
- The City Directory: More Than Meets The Eye
- The Basic Elements of a City Directory
- Abbreviations in City Directories
- Advertisements and Why They Matter
- Creating Timelines and Using the F.A.N. Club concept
- Resource List
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