Category Archives: Maps and Gazetteers

Online Maps and Gazetteers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Peter

No doubt there are many other – and probably better – maps and gazetteers – but these are ours!  I hope you each have your own – I hope sharing this with you will help you add to your list.  … Continue reading →

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New Mapping Tools to Help Us With Our Research

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Peter

The gifts continue into the new year! – and here are two more wonderful gifts! When we are trying to find our ancestors it is all about Location Location Location – where do they live?  And then if those ancestors … Continue reading →

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Getting Started – or Re-started – With Your Family History – Sept 2014 Version

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Peter

How do you get started? – 5 steps Identify known family information – write what you know – fill in as much of a pedigree chart as you can – check with relatives – has anyone done research on your … Continue reading →

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Getting Started With Family History (updated Jan 2014)

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Peter

How do you get started? – 5 steps Identify known family information – write what you know – fill in as much of a pedigree chart as you can – check with relatives – has anyone done research on your … Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Family History (April 2013 update)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Peter

How do you get started? Identify known family information – write what you know – fill in as much of a predigree chart as you can – check with relatives – has anyone done research on your family?  (see Types … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Ancestors Part 2

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Peter

FamilySearch – Trees – Pedigree Resource file and what you get – look for marriages and children  details – note links – look for sources – date of submission – number of names in submission – accessing rest of submission … Continue reading →

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Update to Maps and Gazetteers handout

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Peter

I am always excited to do Family History presentations.  Often I get too excited and miss something out of the presentation! This happened on 14 April! I forgot to include the following website:  http://www.old-maps.co.uk/index.html “the UK’s most comprehensive historical map … Continue reading →

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Online Maps and Gazetteers

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Peter

While many examples refer to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and USA the processes and similar tools are available for other countries (see the last section of this handout for more guidance) Why use maps and gazetteers?   They can … Continue reading →

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