As Aristotle noted, “Man is by nature a social animal”—he has family, society, and throughout history he has moved with them. This session includes tips, tricks, and examples of how researching the neighborhood can further your research.
Jessica Trotter is an archivist by education—but works in public libraries by day. She has presented regionally for the past twelve years including annually for the Archives of Michigan Barbara J. Brown / Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar, for the Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library, the Ohio Genealogical Society Conferences and Fall Retreat, and at several National Genealogical Society Conferences including 2025. Her genealogy research areas include Midwest, African American, British Isles, Canadian, and Early American research. She also maintains a genealogy research related blog called Genie Road Trip at genieroadtrip.com.