If your family lived in the U.S. between the late 1800s to mid-1900s, you should look for their home on Sanborn Fire...
Maps Articles
Did your family follow the usual path? Mapping U.S. Migration Patterns
The U.S. has long been typified as a nation of restless wanderers. Are we still? Well, it depends on where in the U.S....
We Dig These New Genealogy Records Gems every Friday!
Every week, we see so many new genealogy records posted online! We highlight major resources in individual blog posts....
Google Scholar for Genealogy? Here’s Why to Try It
Recently I heard from Sue Neale, whose story offers a compelling reason to use Google Scholar for genealogy research!...
Old Maps of Chicago Now Online
Do you have ancestors who lived in the "Windy City" of Chicago, Illinois (USA)? You should check out Chicago in Maps,...
What you need to know about Google Earth Pro
On January 28, 2015 Google announced that Google Earth PRO is now available for FREE! Not just a free trial. Google is...
Action-Packed WWII Maps Helped Homefront Families Follow the War
During World War II, millions of people anxiously followed the progress of battles and troop movements that affected...
NEW! Map for African-American Genealogy Resources after the Civil War
The time period after the U.S. Civil War is a messy era for searching for African-American ancestors from the South....
Ebola Patients Would Likely Have Been Sent Here 130 Years Ago
When Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola it was unnerving for everyone here in the U.S. As a...