Spin a Genealogical Story with Sanborn Maps

Sanborn Fire Insurance maps of small towns and large cities in the U.S. are a visual tool that describe the buildings and neighborhoods where ancestors lived, may lead to additional documents, and can inspire family stories. Learn how to find, interpret, and cite Sanborn maps so you can develop accurate and nuanced stories about your family members from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Bio

Jane Neff Rollins is a professional genealogist at Sherlock Combs Genealogy. She works primarily with clients whose ancestors came from the Russian Empire. The first time Jane saw hear great-grandfather on the 1900 census (on microfilm!), she cried. Since then, she has researched in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, and Jerusalem, Israel. She has spoken at International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies conferences and at conferences sponsored by NGS, FGS, and other organizations. Her writing has appeared in…