Where can I find old city directories?
There are lots of places to look for the directories you need—and those listed below are free.
- The public library in the city or county of interest. Public libraries often collect directories for their own city and county.
- MyHeritage.
- Internet Archive.
- Google Books.
- Online Historical Directories Website.
- WorldCat.
Which state is not included in the US city directories database?
The database currently contains directories for all states except Alaska.
What does C mean in a city directory?
I looked up the (c) abbreviation in the city directory for several cities and it means colored.
How do you use a city directory?
How to Use City Directories In Your Genealogy Research
- At a recent conference you attended, someone recommended you search for your ancestor(s) in the city directories.
- “Other Useful Information” can include maps…..
- Newspapers…..
- And Local Societies……
- Examine the Table of Contents.
- Learn the abbreviations used in the directory.
- Start searching for your ancestor(s).
What does BLK mean in an address?
Abbreviations
| Street | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Base | BS |
| Block | BLK |
| Boulevard | BLVD |
| Building | BLDG |
What does OS mean in genealogy?
Old Style
Why is Jno short for John?
“Jno. is an abbreviation of the Latin Johannes. In medieval Latin this could be written as Jhohannes, abbreviated Jho. It has been suggested that the second letter (h) lost its ascender over the years, and came to be written as n. So the abbreviation became Jno.”
What is a list of ancestors called?
Genealogists compile lists of ancestors, which they arrange in pedigree charts or other written forms. The word genealogy comes from two Greek words—one meaning “race” or “family” and the other “theory” or “science.” Thus is derived “to trace ancestry,” the science of studying family history.
What does CA mean in ancestry?
ca. ( abbreviation) Circa [circa: “around”], used to mean “about” or “around.”
What does C mean in genealogy?
c. – cousin; circa; codicil. ca. – circa.
What does M mean on census?
Mother-in-law
What does OC mean in church records?
o.c. — owned the covenant (a pledge that bound one to adhere to the doctrine of the church)
What does GGF mean after a name?
GGF
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| GGF | Good Good Friday |
| GGF | Go Get Fouled (polite form) |
| GGF | Ground Gain Forward |
| GGF | Global Bulgaria and Romania Growth Fund |
What does DSP mean in genealogy?
died without issue
What does NN mean in genealogy?
This isn’t specific to Italian Genealogy (although the term N.N. seems unique to Italian birth records). I have found several ancestral family members with the name entered as N.N., and know this is a Latin abbreviation for “nomen nescio”, meaning “I do not know the name”.
What is nn short for?
Nomen nescio (pronounced [ˈnoːmɛn ˈnɛskɪ. oː]), abbreviated to N.N., is used to signify an anonymous or unnamed person. From Latin nomen – “name”, and nescio – “I do not know”, it literally means “I do not know the name”.
What does NN mean in French?
nn: non (no)
What does NN mean in Japanese?
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| Japanese | Romaji* | English |
|---|---|---|
| ンン, んん | nn | (1) *grunt* *urgh* *ugh* *argh* *arg* *umph* *mmph* *nn*; (2) *hm?* |
Why do Japanese say Kusa?
I was casually hanging out in japanese twitchtv channel, people were spamming 草, apparently it means “lol” because “wwwww” looks like grass. “wwwww” is their way of laughing, because “warau” means to laugh in japanese.
What does KYN stand for in Japanese?
Meaning. KYN. Keep Your Nick (Till the Next Time) showing only Slang/Internet Slang definitions (show all 4 definitions)
What does the Tik Tok KYN mean?
Keep Your Nick
Is KYN a name?
Kyn is a form of the name Kin. Kyn is also a form of the name Kyne. See also the related categories, english and japanese. Kyn is infrequently used as a baby name for boys.
What is KYS?
KYS is an internet acronym standing for “kill yourself,” used as a taunt or form of harassment issued after someone has done something considered embarrassing or pathetic.