Directories & Member Lists
Directories and member lists are typically compilations of information about people who belonged to various associations and groups or lived within city boundaries. They can be thought of as the predecessors to the modern-day phone book and usually list names, addresses, and sometimes the occupations of your ancestors.
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What are Directories & Member Lists records?
Directories and member lists are lists of people living in a given area or belonging to a specific group.
What things can I learn from a Directories & Member Lists record?
Once you locate an ancestor, you can learn information such as his street address, occupation, and how many years he spent in that area.
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