In genealogy, maps are an important tool for locating public records, as these records were usually collected and maintained at local levels. In Delaware, some records were maintained by subdivisions of each county known as hundreds. In combination with a good understanding of local geography, maps will help you find new ancestors and validate information about ancestors whom you already know…

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