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*The [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] has various directories from throughout the state of Illinois. Many were published as county directories listing inhabitants of major towns in the county. Rural directories collected information on farmers, dairymen, and other rural residents. To find city directories in the Family History Library Catalog: | *The [[The Family History Library|Family History Library]] has various directories from throughout the state of Illinois. Many were published as county directories listing inhabitants of major towns in the county. Rural directories collected information on farmers, dairymen, and other rural residents. To find city directories in the Family History Library Catalog: | ||
:1. Type the word "Illinois" in the Place-names search; then click Search. Or you may type in the name of a county or town in the Place-names search. | :1. Type the word "Illinois" in the Place-names search; then click Search. Or you may type in the name of a county or town in the Place-names search. | ||
:2. Locate the subject "Directories." | :2. Locate the subject "Directories." | ||
:3. Click on the highlighted blue title for a full description. | :3. Click on the highlighted blue title for a full description. | ||
:ILLINOIS, DIRECTORIES | :ILLINOIS, DIRECTORIES | ||
:ILLINOIS, [Name of County] - DIRECTORIES | |||
:ILLINOIS, [Name of County, [Name of Town] - DIRECTORIES | |||
*Current telephone directories can be found on the Internet. [http://www.whitepages.com/ Whitepages.com] is one such website that is useful in locating living relatives. | *Current telephone directories can be found on the Internet. [http://www.whitepages.com/ Whitepages.com] is one such website that is useful in locating living relatives. | ||