Google Earth for Genealogists: Plot Your Ancestors’ Lives

Most of us never get to travel to all the places our ancestors lived, but you can follow in their footsteps — virtually.



…..Google Earth will enable you to see the migration patterns of a particular surname or family, and what it looks like now where they once lived or live; from a birds eye view. Coupled with you’re own research, hopefully, this will give a unique perspective on Genealogy.



Google Earth, a free software program,
 lets you experience faraway locations from the comfort of your own home.

• Free Google Earth software (you can download it from http://earth.google.com)

Library Board Hires New Director

Michael Sawyer

 

Meet Michael Sawyer. . .

 . . . a library administrator from Louisiana with 25 years experience who was hired Monday, February 27 as Director of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System.


Michael Sawyer of Lake Charles, LA., was hired by the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees to replace Dave Burdick, who is retiring from the position on March 31.  Sawyer comes from Calcasieu Parish Public Library, where he is Director. 



Dave Burdick has worked for the library for 21 years, serving as Director for 18 years. With Mr. Sawyer’s hiring, Burdick’s title has become “Executive Library Director.” He will be available as an adviser during the transition.