Thursday, June 2, 2016
Using Maps in Genealogical Research
This article by the U.S. Geological Survey at census.gov talks about how maps are helpful in tracking down your ancestors. Determining where someone lived can be tricky as place names and boundaries can change more than once over the years. Also included are list of books and free online resources. The library can help you locate and borrow material through inter-library loan, and assist with navigating the Web and Ancestry.com.
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