How to Use Canadian Historical Directories in Your Family History
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: There is more to a historical directory than just finding the address where your ancestor lived. Information in Canadian historical directories can help solve family history problems and add details to your ancestors' lives. Discover all there is to explore and examine within the covers of historical directories.
Audience Level: Beginner -Expert
Requirements: Projection for computer on a large screen; internet connection
Content: 4-page PDF handout
Outline
- Where to Start
- Preface
- The Importance of the Title Page
- Types of Directories
- Provincial Directories
- Regional Directories
- Farmer’s Directories
- City Directories
- Business / Professional Directories
- Fraternity / Sorority / Alumni Directories
- Exploring all the Sections of a City Directory
- Alphabetical Listing
- Street Listing
- Business Directory
- Miscellaneous Directory: churches, schools, local officials
- Using Maps, Census Records and Directories
- Case Study: Locating Robert B Evans and family in 1921 Toronto
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