Where is That? Using Eastern European Atlases, Maps and Gazetteers

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Where is That? Using Eastern European Atlases, Maps and Gazetteers


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by Lisa Alzo

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Where is That? Using Eastern European Atlases, Maps and Gazetteers


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If you are tracing your Eastern European ancestors, you know that locating the ancestral town or village can often pose a challenge. In this webinar, you will discover genealogy research methods for finding your ancestor's point of origin. Learn how to use tools such as maps, atlases, and gazetteers to research localities through place name changes and ever-shifting political and geographical boundaries.


 
 

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Presenter: Lisa Alzo

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles. Lisa works as an online educator and writing coach at Research Write Connect. She has been inspiring others to research and write about their ancestors for over 20 years, and has presented more than 50 webinars for Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Learn more at LisaAlzo.com. 

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