Geography in Genealogy Courses

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.

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Google Earth for Genealogists: Plot Your Ancestors’ Lives

Most of us never get to travel to all the places our ancestors lived, but you can follow in their footsteps—virtually. Google Earth, a free software program, lets you experience faraway locations from the comfort of your own home. In Google Earth for Genealogists, you’ll tap into the program’s robust features to bring depth and a new perspective to your family history research. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to save, share and organize information in Google Earth How to overlay historical maps How to plot your … Learn More →

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Land Records 101: Using Deeds, Plats, Patents and More

When you’re trying to pinpoint ancestral residences, determine wealth or even trace descendants, land records can often provide answers—once you get past unfamiliar terminology and survey systems. In this course, you will master the basics of US land records research, including what documents to look for (online and offline), how to “plat” land and how to make the most of these often-overlooked resources. Check out this video from the course to get a taste of what you’ll learn: Tuition: $99.99 ($89.99 for VIP) Course Length: … Learn More →