Directories

Online Research at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

1910 Oregon Census Map

The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library has digitized a wealth of genealogical resources for local history enthusiasts. Key offerings include “Corvallis Chronicles,” detailing the area’s history from 1870 to 1920, and various scanned telephone directories from the 1930s to 1950s. Additionally, the library provides an extensive index of articles on historic buildings and events, as well as a comprehensive account of Benton County’s history. These resources are invaluable for those exploring their genealogical roots in Corvallis and surrounding areas.

1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

The 1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory. A general directory of the towns of Alford, Egremont (North and South), Great Barrington (including Housatonic), Monterey, Mount Washington (including Alandar), New Marlboro (including Clayton, Hartsville, Mill River and Southfield), North Canaan, Conn. (including Canaan and East Canaan), Sheffield (including Ashley Falls), Stockbridge (including Interlaken and Glendale), West Stockbridge (including State Line). An alphabetically arranged list of business firms and private citizens, co-partnerships, corporations, town, county and state officers, schools, churches, banks, railways, clubs and other associations, secret and benevolent societies, etc., street and house guides for great Barrington and a complete classified business directory.

1955 Directory, First Methodist Church, Athens, Georgia

First Methodist Church title page

This manuscript is a directory of the First Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia for the year 1955. It includes a history of the Methodism in Athens, Georgia, which we published below. Included within the manuscript is a list and photographs of special groups of the Church, a list of Pastors from 1825-1955, and a complete membership roll in 1955. The membership roll includes each member’s name, address, and their telephone number. It also includes an out-of-town membership roll.

Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogy Society

1875 winnebago and boone

The Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society has archived a wealth of historic genealogical records previously available on the Cherry Valley Public Library District website. Although these indices and manuscripts for Boone, Cook, McHenry, and Winnebago counties were removed, they are still accessible as downloadable PDFs. The collection includes vital records, city directories, church histories, and historical maps, providing invaluable resources for researchers and family historians exploring their ancestry in the region.

Lowell Massachusetts Suburban Directories 1896-1926

Lowell Suburban Directory for 1896-1897

This post provides information about eight free digitized directories for the Massachusetts towns of Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford, covering the years 1896 to 1926. These directories include alphabetical listings of residents and businesses, as well as details on streets, town offices, and local societies and churches. They serve as valuable resources for understanding individual employment, addresses, and housing situations during those years. The post also mentions various Lowell suburban directory editions from 1896 to 1933.

Lowell Massachusetts City Directories 1832-1985

Title page to the 1832 Lowell Massachusetts City Directory

A collection of 50 digitized city directories from Lowell, Massachusetts, spanning 1832 to 1985, is available free of charge. These directories provide insights into residents’ employment, addresses, and living arrangements during the year of publication. Included are specialized editions, such as supplementary directories highlighting female employment in 1836, as well as suburban directories listing inhabitants and businesses from surrounding towns. This resource serves as a valuable tool for understanding the community’s demographic and economic history throughout the years.

Manchester New Hampshire Directories 1840-1965

1889 Directory for Manchester New Hampshire

19 free digitized directories found online for the city of Manchester New Hampshire covering the years of 1860-1918 (incomplete). Directories can provide such information on an individual such as their employment and address during the year issued. They may also indicate whether they were renting or residing with somebody else at the time.

Baltimore Maryland City Directories 1799-1946

Baltimore Maryland Directory for 1799 title page

This page lists 109 free digitized directories found online for the city of Baltimore Maryland covering the years of 1799-1946 (incomplete). Directories can provide such information on an individual such as their employment and address during the year issued. They may also indicate whether they were renting or residing with somebody else at the time.

Chapel Hill North Carolina High School Yearbooks

1961 Hillife

The Chapel Hill High School yearbooks from 1921 to 1961 offer a glimpse into the lives of students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Compiled by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, these yearbooks capture the essence of student culture, showcasing sports, clubs, and fashion trends over the decades. This digitization effort facilitates access to historical materials, allowing descendants and researchers to explore the past of this educational institution. The yearbooks serve as valuable resources for understanding the local community’s evolving identity.

New Bern North Carolina City Directories

Title Page of the New Bern City Directory 1962-63

The collection of New Bern, Craven County city directories spans from 1911 to 1963 and consists of ten volumes. These directories serve as valuable resources for genealogists, providing details such as names, addresses, and occupations of residents. They include listings of adult children living at home, aiding in familial connections. Researchers can also find a glossary of abbreviations used throughout the volumes. This collection is a crucial tool for tracing ancestry and understanding local history in New Bern.

Fort Wayne Indiana Directories

These directories represent a large collection of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana directories covering the years of 1858-1923 (not inclusive). These 15 volumes may provide the researcher with valuable data on their Fort Wayne ancestors such as specific address, occupation, business name. These directories are most valuable during the years of 1881-1899 as they can serve to supplement the missing 1890 census. 8 of the 24 directories which cover that specific period, with 6 of those in the 1890-1899 time span. One of the listings is a Bell Telephone Directory for Fort Wayne. As such, it will only contain a listing for those residences and business which had a telephone at the time.