Page from a telephone directory of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 1912.
Page from a telephone directory of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 1912.

The different directories available in Indiana are valuable resources for tracing family history in both rural and urban areas. Since the mid-19th century, city directories for Indianapolis and smaller towns have documented residents’ names, occupations, and addresses, revealing migration patterns in and out of the state. These records help genealogists track families before and after major census years. Business directories, land ownership listings, and voter registrations provide additional context for ancestors involved in agriculture, industry, and commerce.


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