Do you know the names of the locations that surround your ancestral residence? It’s not necessary for you to be able to draw a regional map from memory, but a working knowledge of the nearby place names will come in handy when locating, using, and interpreting records.
Do you know what towns, townships, counties, etc. border your ancestral residence on the north, south, west, and east? If you do not, it would really be a good idea to find that map.
Even if you think you know the geography, a second look might not hurt.
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