The Public Library in Elizabeth (across the street from the Union County Court House) has Elizabeth City Directories starting with 1868. Some of these are in delicate condition. The early ones include some neighboring communities. When using city directories, look up the surname, then look to see who else may be at that address. It may be a boarding house, etc, but often it shows an in-law, which can be important. Widows are often listed, and later issues also show name of wife. -John