Geography

Understanding geography is an invaluable skill for family researchers. From finding land records to efficiently using maps and gazetteers, geographic pursuits pertain to practically every genealogist’s research.

Choose from the courses listed below to learn how to locate where your family came from.

Land Records 101

Find family history answers in deeds, plats, patents and other records of your ancestors’ land and property. Discover how to use these often-overlooked resources to pinpoint residences, determine a family’s wealth and even trace descendants.
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Google Earth for Genealogists: Plot Your Ancestors’ Lives

Virtually visit the places your ancestors lived, plot their migrations and more. This course teaches you techniques for using Google Earth software to put your family history on the map.
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