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Mapire: A Free Tool for Historical Maps of Europe

October 4, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 1 Comment

maps of Europe

Historical maps of Europe are an often underutilized resource in European genealogy research. We share a free tool that allows you to add European maps to your genealogy toolbox! Since most records were held on the town/parish level in Europe, locating the correct town is an essential first step before researching your ancestors in their country of birth. Over the centuries, borders in Europe sometimes changed drastically, so it is important to know to which country or empire your ancestral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Maps Tagged With: European ancestry, European family history, European genealogy, European maps, genealogy tools, maps

Maps and Family History: Early United States Maps We Love

July 2, 2014 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Linking maps with family history research can help us better understand the lives of our ancestors. Here are our top resources for finding early U.S. maps! As genealogists, we love maps. They're such a helpful way to show a client where an ancestor was living, especially if the ancestor lived near the border of another town or county, which can affect what records need to be searched. Here are some great resources for early United States maps: We love http://mapofus.org. When you click on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Records and Resources, Land Records, United States Tagged With: early, family, history, links, map, maps, methodology, records, research, resources, tips, tricks, United States, US

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