Map | Photo by Mihis Alex: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-toy-car-on-world-map-paper-21014/
Map | Photo by Mihis Alex: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-toy-car-on-world-map-paper-21014/
If you’re a genealogy enthusiast, you probably know that Ancestry Library Edition is available for free at all of our branches. But do you know about the other genealogy resources we offer to help discover and tell your family’s story? With the library, you have access to historical maps, census records, will and probate records, even military records.Fun fact – surnames first made an appearance in the 1200s in Europe.
GENEALOGY RESOURCES
Sanborn Insurance Maps
Sanborn Maps: Over 40,000 detailed historical Ohio maps. The Sanborn Maps were originally created for assessing fire insurance liability in urbanized areas in the United States. Our collection includes over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. Each map includes detailed information regarding town and building information.You can use this collection to:Locate the residences and workplaces of ancestors.Understand the significance and historical evolution of buildings.See what your town looked like in the past and how it has changed over time.
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