Had a great time at Wyong Family History Society in their rooms presenting to a group of enthusiastic family historians wanting to learn how they can map their ancestors.
We first gave a presentation on mapping principles and where to source maps from the internet and local libraries. Then followed a "How to use Google Maps" workshop where everyone delved into the many ways in which they can present their family in a very graphic manner, using both text and images.
A very successful day!
Presentation to be made to Family History ACT on 27 February 2023 on using NSW Historical Land Records to assist in your Family Research.
This will be a hybrid meeting with both in person at the Cook Community Hub and via Zoom.
Cook Community Hub
41 Templeton Street,
Cook ACT 2614
I spoke about the maps showing locations in Egypt and Palestine for a memeber of the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment. I have created four maps to show some 45 locations. This was made more diffficult due to the nature of the names and their spelling. English translations of place names in the Middle East can be different to the local spelling and also to the verbal sounding of a name. There can be multiple spellings of the same place in Australian archives and records.
I used Google maps to determine the location and Latitude and Longitude before transferring this data to MapInfo Professional to prepare the finished maps.
Four maps were created due to the large area covered and the close proximity of many of the locations. Map 1 showed Egypt and Palestine with major centres displayed for reference on the other maps. Map 2 was of Egypt with Map 3 of Cairo displaying the location of various Hospitals around the city centre. Map 4 showed the locations in Palestine.
I have shown Maps 1 and 4 below.
