When my mom first started working on our family history back in the 1970s, she attended a class at a local community college. One of the lessons she learned in that class was that you should be able to talk for five minutes about the place where your ancestor lived. That’s good advice because knowing about the places your ancestor lived will help you identify and locate records they left behind while they were there. Fortunately it’s easier than ever to learn about your ancestor’s neighborhood...Read More