Page of Trow's general directory of the boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx. 1907.
Page of Trow's general directory of the boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx. 1907.

The diverse New York directories are essential for genealogists researching ancestors in both New York City and upstate areas. From the late 18th century onward, city and business directories list residents, businesses, and occupations. These records help track the massive number of immigrants who arrived into the country through the state, as well as local merchants, professionals and industrial workers. Electoral rolls, land ownership records, and trade directories further enhance research and complement the information from census records.


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