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==Online Resources==
The Connecticut State Library, New Haven Historical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Library of Congress, and the American Antiquarian Society have useful collections of city directories.


*'''1902''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-62344/new-england-business-directory-and-gazetteer-1902?s=275764761 New England Business Directory And Gazetteer, 1902] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
The Family History Library has directories of major cities in [[Connecticut|Connecticut]]. Two examples of the library's holdings are:  
*'''1916''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-62345/new-england-business-directory-and-gazetteer-1916-part-1?s=275764761 New England Business Directory And Gazetteer, 1916, Part 1] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1918''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-62346/new-england-business-directory-and-gazetteer-1918-part-1?s=275764761 New England Business Directory And Gazetteer, 1918, Part 1] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1918''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-62347/new-england-business-directory-and-gazetteer-1918-part-2?s=275764761 New England Business Directory And Gazetteer, 1918, Part 2] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1918''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-62348/new-england-business-directory-and-gazetteer-1918-part-3?s=275764761 New England Business Directory And Gazetteer, 1918, Part 3] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8777 Connecticut City Directories]. Index.
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/CT/City-Directories.htm Connecticut City Directories] directory of sources


==History==
=== Hartford  ===
Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. City directories can help you learn where an ancestor lived. The person’s occupation is frequently given. Often the home address and business address are both mentioned. When a husband dies, many times the widow is listed as "widow of...."


Directories can help you determine which jurisdictional ward the family lived in if you are searching census records for a particular time period in a big city. Directories sometimes have maps and addresses of churches, cemeteries, courthouses, and other important locations. <br>
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==Resources for Connecticut Directories==
 
===Libraries and Archives===
 
The [https://ctstatelibrary.org/ Connecticut State Library], the [http://www.newhavenmuseum.org/ New Haven Museum and Historical Society], the [https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx New England Historic Genealogical Society], the [http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress], and the [http://www.americanantiquarian.org/ American Antiquarian Society] have useful collections of city directories.
 
===Directories Online===
 
Ancestry.com ($) has Connecticut directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.
 
Directories from various sources can be located here: [http://ldsgenealogy.com/CT/City-Directories.htm Connecticut City Directories]
 
===The FamilySearch Library===
 
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Connecticut including:
 
'''Hartford'''
 
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|1799-1860
| 1799-1860  
|FS Library fiche {{FSC|528469|title-id|disp=6043938-76}}
| Family History Library fiche {{FHL|528469|title-id|disp=6043938-76}}
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|1861-1935
| 1861-1935  
|FS Library film {{FSC|1376910|film|disp=1376910}}—
| Family History Library film {{FHL|1376910|film|disp=1376910}}—
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|-
|1967, 1973, 1974-75
| 1967, 1973, 1974-75  
|FS Library book {{FSC|974.62 E4p |disp=974.62 E4p}}
| Family History Library book {{FHL|974.62 E4p |disp=974.62 E4p}}
|}
|}


'''New Haven'''
=== New Haven ===


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|1840-1861
| 1840-1861  
|FS Library fiche {{FSC|538790|title-id|disp=6044225-45 }}<br>
| Family History Library fiche {{FHL|538790|title-id|disp=6044225-45 }}<br>
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|1861-1935
| 1861-1935  
|FS Library film {{FSC|1377137|film|disp=1377137}}—
| Family History Library film {{FHL|1377137|film|disp=1377137}}—
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|1938, 1968, etc.
| 1909, 1938, etc.  
|FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22974.67%20E4P*%22 974.67 E4p]
| Family History Library book {{FHL|802834|title-id|disp=974.67 E4p}}
|}
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To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
=== Web Sites  ===
 
::CONNECTICUT, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
::CONNECTICUT, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==


*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ct.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ct.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


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Revision as of 00:40, 7 January 2011

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The Connecticut State Library, New Haven Historical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Library of Congress, and the American Antiquarian Society have useful collections of city directories.

The Family History Library has directories of major cities in Connecticut. Two examples of the library's holdings are:

Hartford[edit | edit source]

1799-1860 Family History Library fiche 6043938-76
1861-1935 Family History Library film 1376910—
1967, 1973, 1974-75 Family History Library book 974.62 E4p

New Haven[edit | edit source]

1840-1861 Family History Library fiche 6044225-45
1861-1935 Family History Library film 1377137—
1909, 1938, etc. Family History Library book 974.67 E4p

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

  • US City Directories This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
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