A knowledge of geography is important for genealogical research.

Gazetteers are available for each province. These help to clarify place names and locations. City, county, and local directories offer individuals' names, addresses, and occupation or status. They are useful for establishing the approximate year of arrival in an area, and of departure or death. The histories of towns, townships and counties are also helpful in supplying information about the early settlement of a region and identifying the location of source materials for further study.

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