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Maps must be used carefully for several reasons: | Maps must be used carefully for several reasons: | ||
East Timor Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br> | [[East Timor Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br> | ||
*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br> | *The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br> | ||
*Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.<br> | *Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.<br> | ||