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Mapping Our Ancestors - Part II headline image

Mapping Our Ancestors - Part II

This January 2018 article is the second of a two-part series describing how to use maps in genealogical research. This second part focuses on using government-issued maps.
Mapping Our Ancestors - Part I headline image

Mapping Our Ancestors - Part I

This October 2017 article is the first of a two-part series describing how to use maps in genealogical research. The article reviews what types of maps can be used and where to find them. If you are looking to understand more about where your ancestors lived, how and why they moved from one city to another, or where to find public records about your ancestors, maps can provide answers, and this article will get you started on your search.
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