Posts in May 4, 2017

Don’t just look for a relative’s name in the alphabetical directory if you know they operated a business of some sort. It is possible they had an advertisement in the directory as well. Advertisements in city directories can give clues about your ancestor’s occupation, business location, and more. This 1880 advertisement in a Denver, Colorado, directory indicated that the relative’s business also operated out of a Kansas City, Missouri, office as well. Genealogy Tip of the Day is proudly sponsored by GenealogyBank. Try their “GenealogyBank Search” and see what discoveries you make.