When researching where our ancestors lived, we often turn to modern technology to locate them. Unfortunately, tools that work well for modern times are not geared towards historical research, so we must be very careful how we use them. Google maps is great for locating modern-day addresses. When available, the street view can show detailed images of homes. But these are not necessarily the buildings our ancestors lived in. It is impossible, unfortunately, to use Google maps in isolation to locate your ancestors’ homes.