Mapping Ancestral Migration Trails and Their Stories

Date:

Thursday, Mar 21

Time:

4:15 - 5:15 pm

Room:

255E

Session ID:

G28

Type:

Presentation

Difficulty:

All

Track:

Genealogist

Syllabi:

Migration_trails (DOC)
Migration_trails (PDF)

Description

Your ancestors didn’t stay in one place. Use modern mapping tools to trace migration trails and locate residences. Pair mapping tools with other resources to embellish a geographic trail with photos and narratives.

Presenters

Laura G. Prescott

Laura G. Prescott is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker. She graduated Dartmouth College with a B.A. in History. Originally from Charleston, WV, she has lived in New England for over 35 years. She worked for the NEHGS before starting her own research business in 2005. Laura Prescott Research Services, LLC, promotes the highest standards in genealogical education and research. Laura is past president of APG and a consultant at Fold3.com. She speaks at regional, national, and international conferences on a variety of genealogical and historical topics. She has written for Ancestry, NGS NewsMagazine, Digital Genealogist, and New England Ancestors.