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Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 107 [[New York|New York]] communities and for 18 New York counties. The [[Family History Library]], [[Library of Congress]], and the New York Public Library have some of the largest collections of directories. The most frequently used directories at the [[Family History Library]] are:
==Online Resources==
*'''1774-1776''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49200/ Inhabitants of New York, 1774-1776]($), index/images
*'''1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4313/ Cornell and Princeton University Directories, 1922] at Ancestry - index ($)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/City-Directories.htm New York City Directories] statewide and by county
*[http://www.fold3.com/documents.php?bc=14 Fold3 City Directories]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/united-states-online-historical-directories/new-york-online-historical-directories/new-york-city-new-york-online-historical-directories New York Online Historical Directories] - listed by county
*[https://buffaloresearch.com/directories/ BuffaloResearch.com: Directories] has links to all known online Buffalo city directories
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ny.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/citydirectories/ New York Genealogy Links - City Directories] - listed by county


=== Brooklyn  ===
==History==
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...."


*1822-1861 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=6043677 fiche 6043677-718]
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.
*1861-1902 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=530558&disp=Brooklyn+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ films 1376591-614]
*1900-1913 Family History Library fi[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1404099 lms 1404099-106]
*1933-1934 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=205850&disp=Polk%27s+Brooklyn+%28N.Y.%29+city+di++ films 1404107-08]


=== Buffalo  ===
==Resources for New York Directories==


*1827-1860 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=530970&disp=Buffalo+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ fiche 6043719-45]
===Libraries and Archives===
*1861-1901 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=530970&disp=Buffalo+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ films 1376615-39]  
Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 107 New York communities and for 18 New York counties. The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], [[Library of Congress]], and the [[New York Public Library]] have some of the largest collections of directories. Read an informative article about directories (General and New York) on the [http://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/06/08/direct-me-1786-history-city-directories-US-NYC New York Public Library blog].  
*1903, 1906-1924 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=530970&disp=Buffalo+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ films 1606151-65]
*1925-1935 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=530970&disp=Buffalo+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ films 1611406-15]  
*1941, 1965, 1969/1970 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=299807&disp=Buffalo+%28New+York%29+city+directory++ book Q974.796 E4p]


=== New York City (with some gaps)  ===
===The FamilySearch Library===


*1786-1796 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=353219&disp=The+New+York+City+directory++ fiche 6052944-53]
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of New York including:
*1797-1800, 1802-1823, 1825-1855 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=154735&disp=New+York+City+directory++ fiche 6052911]-
*1856-1900 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=299961&disp=Trow%27s+New+York+City+directory++ film 1000847]  
*1860-1935 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=536664&disp=New+York+%28New+York%29+city+directories++ films 1377171]-
*1875, 1881, 1901-1915 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=50571&disp=Trow%27s+general+directory+of+the+boroug++ films 845217]-


The cities and years available are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [CITY] - DIRECTORIES.
'''Brooklyn'''


=== Web Sites  ===
*1822-1861 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|6043677|film|disp=fiche 6043677-718}}
*1861-1902 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|530558|title-id|disp=films 1376591-614}}
*1900-1913 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|1404099|film|disp=films 1404099-106}}
*1933-1934 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|205850|title-id|disp=films 1404107-08}}


*[http://catalog.loc.gov/ Library of Congress Catalog]
'''Buffalo'''
*[http://www.nypl.org/ New York City Public Library]
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com U.S. City Directories]
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/newyork/ Access Genealogy - New York]
*http://new-york.uscity.net/
*http://www.newyork-genealogy.com/New-York-City-Directories.cfm


== References  ==
*1827-1860 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|530970|title-id|disp=fiche 6043719-45}}
*1861-1901 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|530970|title-id|disp=films 1376615-39}}
*1903, 1906-1924 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|530970|title-id|disp=films 1606151-65}}
*1925-1935 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|530970|title-id|disp=films 1611406-15}}


{{Place|New York}}
'''New York City'''


[[Category:New_York|Directories]]
*1786-1796 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|353219|title-id|disp=fiche 6052944-53}}
*1797-1800, 1802-1823, 1825-1855 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|154735|title-id|disp=fiche 6052911}}-
*1856-1900 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|299961|title-id|disp=film 1000847}}
*1860-1935 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|536664|title-id|disp=films 1377171}}-
*1875, 1881, 1901-1915 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|50571|title-id|disp=films 845217}}-
*1915-1925 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|179803|title-id|disp=films 1404081}}-
*::
 
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
::NEW YORK, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
::NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==
 
*[http://catalog.loc.gov/ Library of Congress Catalog]
*[http://www.nypl.org/ New York City Public Library]
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/newyork/ Access Genealogy - New York]<div style="float: left; width: 100%">{{New York|New York}} {{U.S. Directories}}
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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.

Resources for New York Directories

Libraries and Archives

Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 107 New York communities and for 18 New York counties. The FamilySearch Library, Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library have some of the largest collections of directories. Read an informative article about directories (General and New York) on the New York Public Library blog.

The FamilySearch Library

The FamilySearch Library has city directories for various years from throughout the state of New York including:

Brooklyn

Buffalo

New York City

To find directories, consult the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:

NEW YORK, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES

Websites

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