The directories available in Delaware date back to the 19th century and provide detailed records of residents, tradespeople, and businesses. City directories for Wilmington and other towns list names, addresses, and occupations, offering key insights between census years and complementing immigration records. Given Delaware’s significance in shipping and industry, trade directories document merchants, shipbuilders, and laborers. Additional resources, such as tax lists and land ownership records, supplement genealogical research for ancestors in this small but historically rich state.
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