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Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Group

formerly the Computers in Genealogy Special Interest Group

Where in the World? - Locating historic maps and places online

with Kelcey Carlisle

A quick review of some common location systems
- Latitude and Longitude
- Dominion Land Survey (Canada) / Public Land Survey System (US)
- Converting between the above.
Tips for locating old place names.
Some good sites for historic maps.
Canadian & US homestead lookup
City directories & phone books
Plat maps
Pin family history locations on your own Google map

WHERE

Online (Zoom)

WHEN

Thursday, April 17, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Photo by British Library on Unsplash

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Try out a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test

To attend a Zoom meeting select from the TYFT or Events listed on our website. Register for a session that meets your schedule. Once you register, you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting link

Learn more about the Technology for Genealogy SIG

The Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Group is a group of family history researchers who are interested in using computer hardware, software, and other technology for genealogy documentation and research.

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Members of the public are welcome!

AGS Members and non-members are invited to join one session for each of AGS Edmonton Special Interest Groups. Membership with AGS Edmonton is required to attend additional sessions.