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*Dates and ages can be incorrect. | *Dates and ages can be incorrect. | ||
*Make sure you are dealing with the correct place. Often there are several localities by the same name. | *Make sure you are dealing with the correct place. Often there are several localities by the same name. | ||
*Published information [online or in print] is good as a base for research, but you should verify it through research in original records whenever possible. | *Published information [online or in print] is good as a base for research, but you should verify it through research in original records whenever possible.<br> | ||
==== Geography and history<br> ==== | |||
Complement your genealogical research with a study of the geography and general history of your ancestor’s birth place and the surrounding area. Much information can be found on the Internet. Find someone to help in translating material found on German web sites. Invest in some good books for your area of interest. Town or regional histories are often available.<br> | |||
==== Using maps<br> ==== | |||
Use maps in your research to<br> | |||
*Know where your ancestral towns are located. | |||
* Become familiar with the surrounding area, including towns, rivers, mountains, valleys, major roads, and railways. | |||
*Understand changes in jurisdictions that may have taken place over time.<br><br> | |||
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