Using Maps in Genealogy


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The Genealogist's Guide


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Excerpt from The Genealogist's Guide: Being a General Search Through Genealogical, Topographical, and Biographical Works, Family Histories, Peerage Claims, Etc The preface being usually disregarded by the majority of readers, I have ventured to give those who may consult this book the foregoing necessary advice. No dictionary can be profitably used, or its author fairly judged, unless the plan upon which it is compiled be first comprehended. The following pages will, I hope, serve to make my method clear, and render my book easy to be understood. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







Records and Record Searching


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Rye's guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in genealogy and topography. With detailed instructions on record searching and a wealth of historical information, this book is the perfect tool for uncovering the secrets of the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Genealogy in Land Records


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The Topographer and Genealogist


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This book is a comprehensive guide to genealogy and topography, covering topics such as heraldry, biographical essays, and historical records. Written by John Gough Nichols, a renowned nineteenth-century genealogist, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in family history or local history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Collectanea Topographica Et Genealogica


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Published in the early 1800s, this book is a compilation of genealogical and topographical essays. The diverse collection includes antiquarian notes, family pedigrees and heraldic designs, providing an insight into the society and intellectual life of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Geography and Genealogy


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Genealogy has become a widely popular pursuit, as millions of people now research their family history, trace their forebears, attend family reunions and travel to ancestral home sites. Geographers have much to contribute to the serious study of the family history phenomenon. Land records, maps and even GIS are increasingly used by genealogical investigators. As a cultural practice, it encompasses peoples' emotional attachments to ancestral places and is widely manifest on the ground as personal heritage travel. Family history research also has significant potential to challenge accepted geographical views of migration, ethnicity, socio-economic class and place-based identities. This volume is possibly the first ever book to address the geographical and scholarly aspects of this increasingly popular social phenomenon. It highlights tools and information sources used by geographers and their application to family history research. Furthermore, it examines family history as a socio-cultural practice, including the activities of tourism, archival research and DNA testing.