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<br> Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 120 municipalities and for some New Jersey counties.
==Online Resources==
*'''1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4313/ Cornell and Princeton University Directories, 1922] at Ancestry - index ($)
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/nj New Jersey Online Historical Directories] - listed by county


=== Libraries and Archives ===
== History ==
Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 120 municipalities and for some New Jersey counties.
 
== Resources for New Jersey Directories ==
 
===Libraries and Archives===


The Newark Business Library, 34 Commerce Street, Newark, NJ 07102 has more than 2,000 New Jersey city directories. The New Jersey State Library, [[Library of Congress]], and [[New York Public Library]] also have large collections.  
The Newark Business Library, 34 Commerce Street, Newark, NJ 07102 has more than 2,000 New Jersey city directories. The New Jersey State Library, [[Library of Congress]], and [[New York Public Library]] also have large collections.  
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For further directories in these and other cities, see:  
For further directories in these and other cities, see:  


:*Brown, Michael. ''Guide to New Jersey City Directories''. Kendall Park, New Jersey, New Jersey: New Jersey Information Services, 1993. (Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|626999|title-id|disp=974.9 E43b}})&nbsp;(Shows city, year, and title, but not repository.
{{Block indent|1=*Brown, Michael. ''Guide to New Jersey City Directories''. Kendall Park, New Jersey, New Jersey: New Jersey Information Services, 1993. (FamilySearch Library book {{FSC|626999|title-id|disp=974.9 E43b}}) (Shows city, year, and title, but not repository.|2=1}}


<br> Also check the city directories for New York City and Philadelphia if your ancestor lived near these metropolitan areas. The New Jersey home addresses of people who worked in Philadelphia or New York are often listed.  
<br> Also check the city directories for New York City and Philadelphia if your ancestor lived near these metropolitan areas. The New Jersey home addresses of people who worked in Philadelphia or New York are often listed.  


=== Directories Online ===
===Directories Online===


*Ancestry.com ($) has city directories available online for a large number of New Jersey cities in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.  
*Ancestry.com ($) has city directories available online for a large number of New Jersey cities in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.
*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_124/city_directories_newark Newark City Directories 1861-1923] (8 yrs. missing) available online.
*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_124/city_directories_newark Newark City Directories 1861-1923] (8 yrs. missing) available online.


=== Family History Library ===
===FamilySearch Library===
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of New Jersey including:


'''Hoboken'''  
'''Hoboken'''  
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|1852-1860
| Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=fiche 6044005-6, 6044008}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=fiche 6044005-6, 6044008-10}},
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| 1859-1860
|1861-1901
| Family History Library&nbsp; {{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=fiche 6044010}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=films 1376941-56}}
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| 1861-1901
|1902-1926
| Family History Library&nbsp; {{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=films 1376941-56}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=films 1929185-90}}
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| 1902-1926  
| Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=films 1929185-90}}
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| 1849-1860  
|1849-1860
| Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=fiche 6044004-11}} <br>
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=fiche 6044004-11}} <br>
|-
|-
| 1861-1901  
|1861-1901
| Family History Library&nbsp; {{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=films 1376941-56}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=films 1376941-56}}
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|-
| 1902-1926  
|1902-1926
| Family History Library&nbsp; {{FHL|529129|title-id|disp=films 1929185-90}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|529129|title-id|disp=films 1929185-90}}
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| 1835-1860  
|1835-1860
| Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|544798|title-id|disp=fiche 6044170-98}} <br>
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|544798|title-id|disp=fiche 6044170-98}} <br>
|-
|-
| 1861-1901  
|1861-1901
| Family History Library&nbsp;&nbsp;{{FHL|544798|title-id|disp=films 1377110-36}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|544798|title-id|disp=films 1377110-36}}
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|-
| 1902-1935  
|1902-1935
| Family History Library&nbsp;&nbsp;{{FHL|544798|title-id|disp=films 1611849-74}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|544798|title-id|disp=films 1611849-74}}
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| 1938  
|1938
| Family History Library&nbsp; {{FHL|146484|title-id|disp=film 1320616 item 1}}
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|146484|title-id|disp=film 1320616 item 1}}
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| 1844-1845, 1854, 1857, <br>1859, 1867-1935 <br>(intermittent years) <br>  
|1844-1845, 1854, 1857, <br>1859, 1867-1935 <br>(intermittent years) <br>
| On 13 Family History Library&nbsp; fiche beginning with {{FHL|538227|title-id|disp=6044540; films 1841636-52&nbsp; }}<br>
|13 fiche beginning with {{FSC|538227|title-id|disp=6044540; films 1841636-52 }}<br>
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|-
| 1930  
|1930
| Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|140127|title-id|disp=film 1425566 item 4}})
|FamilySearch Library {{FSC|140127|title-id|disp=film 1425566 item 4}}
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=== Web Sites  ===
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
{{Block indent|NEW JERSEY, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES|2}}
{{Block indent|NEW JERSEY, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES|2}}
 
==Websites==


*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/nj.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/nj.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.loc.gov/rr/microform/uscity/nj.html U.S. City Directories on Microfilm in the Microform Reading Room - New Jersey] (Library of Congress)


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[[Category:New_Jersey|Directories]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]]
[[Category:New Jersey, United States|Directories]]
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Directories listing the names, addresses, and occupations of adults have been published for at least 120 municipalities and for some New Jersey counties.

Resources for New Jersey Directories

Libraries and Archives

The Newark Business Library, 34 Commerce Street, Newark, NJ 07102 has more than 2,000 New Jersey city directories. The New Jersey State Library, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library also have large collections.

For further directories in these and other cities, see:

*Brown, Michael. Guide to New Jersey City Directories. Kendall Park, New Jersey, New Jersey: New Jersey Information Services, 1993. (FamilySearch Library book 974.9 E43b) (Shows city, year, and title, but not repository.


Also check the city directories for New York City and Philadelphia if your ancestor lived near these metropolitan areas. The New Jersey home addresses of people who worked in Philadelphia or New York are often listed.

Directories Online

FamilySearch Library

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

Hoboken

1852-1860 FamilySearch Library fiche 6044005-6, 6044008-10,
1861-1901 FamilySearch Library films 1376941-56
1902-1926 FamilySearch Library films 1929185-90

Jersey City

1849-1860 FamilySearch Library fiche 6044004-11
1861-1901 FamilySearch Library films 1376941-56
1902-1926 FamilySearch Library films 1929185-90

Newark

1835-1860 FamilySearch Library fiche 6044170-98
1861-1901 FamilySearch Library films 1377110-36
1902-1935 FamilySearch Library films 1611849-74
1938 FamilySearch Library film 1320616 item 1

Trenton

1844-1845, 1854, 1857,
1859, 1867-1935
(intermittent years)
13 fiche beginning with 6044540; films 1841636-52
1930 FamilySearch Library film 1425566 item 4

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

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

Websites


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