Sanborn maps not only help you locate your family — their greatest utility lies in decoding your ancestors’ lives. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned researcher, this session
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Sanborn Maps, developed for the fire insurance industry, can provide a boon of information about the neighborhood in which your ancestor lived. Founded in 1867 by Daniel A. Sanborn, the
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Sanborn Maps are great tools whether you are new to genealogy or a professional researcher. The maps are essential if you are doing building or property research; however, for genealogists these maps offer valuable contextual clues to how and where our ancestors lived. Even if your kin did not hail from a large city, Sanborn Maps are worth your time.
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