Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
• Learn how to use maps in your family history • Find out what types of maps are available in the map collection • Learn how to search for a map in the map collection • Search for a map Maps and Family History Maps are an irreplaceable part of family history research, especially if you live far from the location in which you are searching. To be truly helpful for family history, any map must show the geography and/or political boundaries as they existed when the ancestor you are researching lived there. European countries are broken down into several smaller regions. Many countries maintain vital records on a national level, but for older genealogical records you need to be aware of the regional breakdown. Instead of townships, most European countries are divided into parishes, and it is on the parish level that you will find older birth, death, and marriage records. Once you know your ancestor's parish, town, or village of origin, you can then search for it on a map from the time period. Types of Maps Available
• Each of the countries in the British Isles • English expansion • Distribution of various churches in England • Selected battles involving the United Kingdom Tips for Searching the Map Collection You can search the map collection in a variety of ways. Search for maps in a specific location by entering the country, province, and city into the appropriate fields. Use the drop-down box to search by map. Or, to search for a specific map subject, enter a keyword (i.e., Battle). Limit your search by adding a year range in the appropriate fields.
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