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Location, Location: using geography & maps in genealogy

BPL Genealogy Fair

2020-10-24 10:15:00 2020-10-24 11:15:00 America/New_York Location, Location: using geography & maps in genealogy It is sometimes challenging to determine whether people you find are actually your ancestors. Adding maps and geography to the equation improves your chances of finding the correct people. Online -

Saturday, October 24
10:15am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2020-10-24 10:15:00 2020-10-24 11:15:00 America/New_York Location, Location: using geography & maps in genealogy It is sometimes challenging to determine whether people you find are actually your ancestors. Adding maps and geography to the equation improves your chances of finding the correct people. Online -

It is sometimes challenging to determine whether people you find are actually your ancestors. Adding maps and geography to the equation improves your chances of finding the correct people.

Watch: https://my.nicheacademy.com/barrie/course/20669/sequence/7822

About this event

Get tips and tricks on why geography is so important and how it impacted the lives of your ancestors. Learn about reliable sources and where to look. Several case studies will be used to illustrate points to look for and ways of resolving discrepancies.

Audience: Beginner/Intermediate

About Janet Graham

Janet Graham has always loved maps and has a degree in geography and urban planning.  After taking her library degree she worked in public libraries and created and taught introductory genealogy classes for over a decade.  Janet has been researching her genealogy for over 20 years mostly in Great Britain and Ireland, Australia, and Canada.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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