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Gazetteers can help you identify the government district your ancestor's town was in. With this information, you may be able to distinguish between places with the same name. See the “Gazetteers” and “Historical Geography” sections for more information. Along with gazetteers, check histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about your ancestor's area. The following information can be very helpful: | Gazetteers can help you identify the government district your ancestor's town was in. With this information, you may be able to distinguish between places with the same name. See the “Gazetteers” and “Historical Geography” sections for more information. Along with gazetteers, check histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about your ancestor's area. The following information can be very helpful: | ||
*The government administrative districts in which your ancestor's town was located [see | *The government administrative districts in which your ancestor's town was located [see {{FHL|325694|title-id|disp=''Meyers Gazetteer''}} ] | ||
*Your ancestor's state or province | *Your ancestor's state or province | ||
*The ancestor's religion [ in most places one religious denomination is predominant] | *The ancestor's religion [ in most places one religious denomination is predominant] | ||