Alabama Directories

Birmingham, Alabama Directories, 1888-1890
Located just east of the Black Warrior River in central Alabama, Birmingham is the county seat for Jefferson County. This database is a collection of three directories for the city originally published between 1888 and 1890. It is a listing of city residents in those years. In addition to providing the resident’s name, it provides their address and occupational information. It includes the names of over 29,000 people, mostly heads of households. For the researcher of ancestors from central Alabama this can be an extremely valuable collection. (Requires Ancestry  Membership) Get 14 Days Free Access!!!

Mobile, Alabama City Directories, 1861-1960
One of the southernmost cities in Alabama, Mobile is situated on the western side of Mobile Bay. This database is a transcription of three city directories originally published between 1890 and 1892. In addition to providing the resident’s name, it provides information regarding their address and occupation. This collection includes the names of over 57,000 people, mostly heads of households. For those seeking ancestors from southern Alabama, this can be an informative database. (Requires Ancestry  Membership) Get 14 Days Free Access!!!

Montgomery, Alabama Directories, 1880-1960
One of the largest cities in Alabama, Montgomery is located in the central part of the state, near the Alabama River. This database is a transcription of six city directories originally published between 1881 and 1895. In addition to providing the resident’s name, it provides information regarding their address and occupation. This collection includes the names of over 43,200 people, mostly heads of households. For those seeking ancestors from central Alabama, this can be an informative database.  (Requires Ancestry  Membership) Get 14 Days Free Access!!!

Birmingham, Alabama Directories, 1888-1960
Located just east of the Black Warrior River in central Alabama, Birmingham is the county seat for Jefferson County. This database is a collection of three directories for the city originally published between 1888 and 1890. It is a listing of city residents in those years. In addition to providing the resident’s name, it provides their address and occupational information. It includes the names of over 29,000 people, mostly heads of households. For the researcher of ancestors from central Alabama this can be an extremely valuable collection.

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  1. yes i have question why would henry t chastain and his wife mary louisa chastain have come to dekalb al in 1860 prior to troubles with the law in the 1850s.according to relatives henry sold his land under wifes name .was that not legal.

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