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== How can maps help me research my family? == | == How can maps help me research my family? == | ||
Maps will help you locate the places where your ancestors lived. | Maps will help you locate the places where your ancestors lived and give you context for the records you are using. Maps identify political boundaries, place names, parishes, geographical features, cemeteries, churches, and migration/transportation routes. Historical maps are especially useful for understanding boundary changes or finding communities that no longer exist. | ||
You can find online maps at: | You can find online maps at: | ||