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Genealogists should read history to gain perspective on your ancestor's life and times; to learn hows and whys of their lives; to see their place in the overall flow of history; because it's great reading.
Towns, cities and counties have changed names over time. Check a Geographical and Historical Dictionary or Gazetteer.
Wars influenced migration patterns. Check military, pension and land-bounty grant records to see where a soldier was living when the record was recorded.
Migration patterns and trends were usually tied to economics.
Early roadways were established following Indian paths or trade routes.
The first settlements in an area were along the shoreline, rivers and lakes where they found good harbors for consumable needs and transportation.
In America, early generations settled in the east and gradually moved westward.
Waterways were the original lanes of communication and transportation.
Since there are a lot of categories, please choose a category to see just those FACTS!
We are indebted to Lee County Genealogy Society (FL) for a large majority of the "Facts" available on this page. Their list originally contained just over 490 facts. We have reduced that number for our site but will add some as we continue to build our new website.