Directories from the Past
Here are links to some directories listing residents of Candor in 1867, 1873, 1887 (from 1794), 1917, and 1933. Directories from those times often told where people lived, their occupation, and the number of children they had, so they might prove useful in tracing some of your ancestors.
When you go to the directory, if the Candor pages do not come up right away, go to the word Edit at the top of your page. Under Edit scroll down until you see the word Find. Leave your cursor on the word Find and another menu will appear to the right. In that menu, click on the word Find. A small search box will open on the right side of the webpage. Type Candor in the box, or the name of a person, or whatever you want to find in the article. If the word you typed in the box is anywhere in the article, it will tell you how many times the word is found. You can then use the down arrow to go to each of the words and read what is said there. Whatever the word is that you typed in the search will be highlighted on the page, usually in yellow, sometimes in blue.
When you go to the directory, if the Candor pages do not come up right away, go to the word Edit at the top of your page. Under Edit scroll down until you see the word Find. Leave your cursor on the word Find and another menu will appear to the right. In that menu, click on the word Find. A small search box will open on the right side of the webpage. Type Candor in the box, or the name of a person, or whatever you want to find in the article. If the word you typed in the box is anywhere in the article, it will tell you how many times the word is found. You can then use the down arrow to go to each of the words and read what is said there. Whatever the word is that you typed in the search will be highlighted on the page, usually in yellow, sometimes in blue.
New York Historic Newspapers
Free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York's unique history. To search the entire collection, use the Search Tab. Or, click on a county to search or browse geographically. New York Historic Newspapers. Several editions of The Candor Courier which was published between 1899-1966 are available in this searchable database .
New York State Census Records 1865 and 1875
Use these searchable census records to find information about your ancestors who might have lived in Candor or other areas of New York State.
1865 1875
1865 1875
Lant's 1867 Ithaca-Owego Business Directory
included a 3-page Candor Directory
included a 3-page Candor Directory
From The Gazatteer and Business Directory of Broome and Tioga Counties, NY for 1872-73
compiled and published by Hamilton Child
compiled and published by Hamilton Child
The Historical Gazetteer of Tioga County, New York, 1785-1888
by Gay, W. B.. Published 1887
There is so much in this book, that I am not reprinting many of the pages. You will find information on Candor residents from the first settlers in 1794 through residents to 1887. Use the Find Feature mentioned at the top of this page to find the Candor information. Most of the Candor information is found from page 165 to page 200 in the book. It includes a lot of history of the town in addition to the residents.
by Gay, W. B.. Published 1887
There is so much in this book, that I am not reprinting many of the pages. You will find information on Candor residents from the first settlers in 1794 through residents to 1887. Use the Find Feature mentioned at the top of this page to find the Candor information. Most of the Candor information is found from page 165 to page 200 in the book. It includes a lot of history of the town in addition to the residents.
History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schuyler Counties, New York, 1879.
This book includes history and information from the early settlers until 1879. The Candor information is on pages 129-141 in the book. In the book, it is better to type the word Candor into the Search in this book feature found on the left side of the page.
This book includes history and information from the early settlers until 1879. The Candor information is on pages 129-141 in the book. In the book, it is better to type the word Candor into the Search in this book feature found on the left side of the page.
The Farm Journal Illustrated Rural Directory
of Tioga County, New York, 1917
This book contains an alphabetized list of the residents of Tioga County in 1917. The Candor residents are not listed separately, but are mixed in with all other county residents. The directory gives information about each head of household: name, spouse's name, how many children at home, occupation, address, and more.
of Tioga County, New York, 1917
This book contains an alphabetized list of the residents of Tioga County in 1917. The Candor residents are not listed separately, but are mixed in with all other county residents. The directory gives information about each head of household: name, spouse's name, how many children at home, occupation, address, and more.
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