The Year Ahead – June 18

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

June 18 – Examine historical maps of ancestorial locales. Then see if you can pinpoint where relatives lived, worked and attended church.

Sometimes relatives attended the nearest church, not necessarily the church of their denomination. I like looking at historical maps and plat maps and comparing them to modern maps. Many churches, and schools might not be on modern maps. Sometimes, small cemeteries get abandoned and you might not realize they even exist.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!