I was able to find quite a few years of Mobile city directories on microfiche through my LDS library (Mesa, AZ). They have them onsite, however I don't get there very often (a few times a year). I don't remember which years they were but they did have the mid-1800s. You might check your local LDS Family History Center and see if they have them, if not, maybe they can be ordered for you - that is, if you're not in Mobile. Marianne Gilbert Phoenix, AZ >>Can anyone tell me if there are any city directories for Mobile and if >>what would be the earliest year accessible. I am still looking for any >>Selph families anywhere in Mobile area sincemid 1800's. Thank you. > Anita, > Yes, the genealogy branch of the Mobile Public Library has all the city >directories, going back, I seem to recall, into the late 1830's or so. >Someone else on the list may be able to supply the exact range of dates, but >you'll find a complete set there extending back into the time period that >you are interested in. >--Mark > > >============================== >Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp >Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!