Tag Archives: Tools & Tech: Google

As you probably know, I have been busy collecting and transcribing deeds for my Oakland County, Michigan families.  While I’ve recorded each transaction in my database, it’s hard to visualize what occurred with each parcel, when and between what parties.  Over the last few days […]

This week’s challenge: Play with Google Maps. This is a helpful tool for determining the locations of addresses in your family history. Where your ancestral homestead once stood may now be a warehouse, a parking lot or a field. Perhaps the house is still there. […]

I have no idea how long this feature on Google Maps has been around, but I’m sure glad I found it… Back story:  A month or so ago, I wanted to see where my maternal and paternal grandparents lived in relation to one another.  I […]