From locating an ancestor's homesite and where records might be kept to determining which route and roads forebears took when migrating from one area to another, maps are common tools in tracing family history. This book expands the reader's awareness of how maps and other geographic resources, such as atlases, gazetteers and global positioning systems, will help them find their elusive ancestors. Readers will learn how to: Find historic maps that will help them in their search Locate obscure towns and villages Determine shifting boundary changes that can affect their research Use maps and other geographic tools to find cemeteries and ancestral homesites In addition, this book is filled with practical examples for using maps in genealogy. It's packed with map reproductions, giving readers easy-to-follow instructions on getting the most out of maps to aid them in the search for their ancestors.
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Melinda Kashuba, along with being a professional genealogist, has a Ph.D. in geography and is a member of the Association of American Geographers.
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A great genealogy tool!,
By Angie K. "Genealogy addict" (Highland, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walking with Your Ancestors (Paperback)
This book can be very helpful with the geography aspect of genealogy. Where to find your ancestor's records. How to use maps in locating gravesites, courthouses, churches, etc. It explained how maps help find that ancestor that suddenly "disappeared". It also covers shifting boundary lines, places that no longer exist, migration trails, and much more. It would be a great addition to any genealogy library.
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This review is from: Walking with Your Ancestors (Paperback)
I am about halfway through the book so far. It seems to be everything I had expected and more. I would recommed the book to anyone interested in Genealogy, especially anyone interested in maps. The author covers the subject very well. It is obvious she spent a great deal of time researching the material.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Walking with Your Ancestors: A Genealogists Guide to Using Maps and Geography,
By E. A. Jones (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walking with Your Ancestors (Paperback)
A Great Reference book on How too especially for those who are not familiar with the Historical Geography of where their ancestors lived. Probably not a necessity for those who are familiar with Historical Geography or the area where their Ancestors Lived.
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