Hello Lynn, You wrote: >Hi all, I've been at this genealogy stuff for about a year now and just >hear about city directories. They were a great help in finding my relatives in >San Francisco. I didn't do the research myself, but the person that did used >the city directories to find out exactly what year my family appeared in the >area and so on. Anyway, I was wondering if Beaver Co. PA. has city directories >and if so how can I get info from them. I, unfortunately, can't go to PA so is >there somewhere I can write too? Does it cost? Or is there a library loan >program on these? I'm sorry if I sound like an amateur, but that is exactly >what I am. I'm learning along the way. And having fun too. What a great >hobby... (obsession). >Lynn I have had wonderful success through Beaver County Genealogical Society. Their web site is: <www.flealess.org/beaver1.html> The members have looked up information in the New Brighton, PA, (Beaver County) Directory for me. It allowed me to find my Baker and Brown GR GR Grandparents, and confirm the children in my Hunter family. I am a believer. I would suggest that you become a member of the BGGS. the annual cost is only $10.00, and they are one of the most helpful and friendly groups, that I belong to. They also have a great journal. Good luck with your search, Nancy Baldwin