Pennsylvania directories provide key insights into ancestors from the 18th century onward, particularly in industrial cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. These records list names, addresses, and occupations, helping genealogists track ancestors through Pennsylvania’s history of coal mining, steel production, and immigration. Given the state’s role in early American history, colonial-era directories and tax lists provide valuable pre-1800 records. Additional resources such as business directories, voter registrations, and land records further support family research in Pennsylvania.
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Directories, Guides & References
Directories
- Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1936 2,811 records
- Mcelroy's Philadelphia Directory, 1851 1,084 records
- Mcelroy's Philadelphia Directory, 1847 912 records
- Mcelroy's Philadelphia Directory, 1844 880 records
- Sharon, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1919 582 records
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