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=== Online Resources ===
===Online Resources===


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49200 Inhabitants of New York, 1774-1776], ($), index/images  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49200 Inhabitants of New York, 1774-1776], ($), index/images
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/City-Directories.htm New York City Directories] statewide and by county  
*[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]  
*[http://www.fold3.com/documents.php?bc=14 Fold3 City Directories]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/ny New York Online Historical Directories] - listed by county
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/ny New York Online Historical Directories] - listed by county
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49200 Inhabitants of New York, 1774-1776], ($), index/images  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49200 Inhabitants of New York, 1774-1776], ($), index/images
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/City-Directories.htm New York City Directories] statewide and by county  
*[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]  
*[http://www.fold3.com/documents.php?bc=14 Fold3 City Directories]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/ny New York Online Historical Directories] - listed by county
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/ny New York Online Historical Directories] - listed by county


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 [[Family History 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].  
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 [[Family History 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].  


=== The Family History Library ===
===The Family History Library===
 
The [[Family History Library]] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of New York including:


'''Brooklyn'''  
'''Brooklyn'''  


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


'''Buffalo'''  
'''Buffalo'''  


*1827-1860 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=fiche 6043719-45}}  
*1827-1860 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=fiche 6043719-45}}
*1861-1901 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1376615-39}}  
*1861-1901 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1376615-39}}
*1903, 1906-1924 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1606151-65}}  
*1903, 1906-1924 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1606151-65}}
*1925-1935 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1611406-15}}  
*1925-1935 Family History Library {{FHL|530970|title-id|disp=films 1611406-15}}
*1941, 1965, 1969/1970 Family History Library {{FHL|299807|title-id|disp=book Q974.796 E4p}}
*1941, 1965, 1969/1970 Family History Library {{FHL|299807|title-id|disp=book Q974.796 E4p}}


'''New York City'''  
'''New York City'''  


*1786-1796 Family History Library {{FHL|353219|title-id|disp=fiche 6052944-53}}  
*1786-1796 Family History Library {{FHL|353219|title-id|disp=fiche 6052944-53}}
*1797-1800, 1802-1823, 1825-1855 Family History Library {{FHL|154735|title-id|disp=fiche 6052911}}-  
*1797-1800, 1802-1823, 1825-1855 Family History Library {{FHL|154735|title-id|disp=fiche 6052911}}-
*1856-1900 Family History Library {{FHL|299961|title-id|disp=film 1000847}}  
*1856-1900 Family History Library {{FHL|299961|title-id|disp=film 1000847}}
*1860-1935 Family History Library {{FHL|536664|title-id|disp=films 1377171}}-  
*1860-1935 Family History Library {{FHL|536664|title-id|disp=films 1377171}}-
*1875, 1881, 1901-1915 Family History Library {{FHL|50571|title-id|disp=films 845217}}-  
*1875, 1881, 1901-1915 Family History Library {{FHL|50571|title-id|disp=films 845217}}-
*1915-1925 Family History Library {{FHL|179803|title-id|disp=films 1404081}}-<br><br>
*1915-1925 Family History Library {{FHL|179803|title-id|disp=films 1404081}}-<br>To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
*:: NEW YORK, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
The cities and years available are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search under NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [CITY] - DIRECTORIES.
*:: NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [TOWN] DIRECTORIES


=== Websites ===
===Websites===


*[http://catalog.loc.gov/ Library of Congress Catalog]  
*[http://catalog.loc.gov/ Library of Congress Catalog]
*[http://www.nypl.org/ New York City Public Library]  
*[http://www.nypl.org/ New York City Public Library]
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/newyork/ Access Genealogy - New York]<br>  
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/newyork/ Access Genealogy - New York]<br>
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/City-Directories.htm New York City Directories]  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/City-Directories.htm New York City Directories]
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ny.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ny.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

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 Family History 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 Family History Library[edit | edit source]

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

Brooklyn

Buffalo

New York City

Websites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]