Allison Dolan Knihy

Journey to the Old CountryFrom Ireland to Italy, Portugal to Poland, Germany to Greece, and everywhere in between, explore your ancestors' European homelands through more than 200 gorgeous reproductions of 18th-century maps, 19th-century and early 20th-century maps. These full-color period maps--covering the peak years of European immigration to America--will help you understand changing boundaries in ancestral countries, and inform your search for genealogical records.Inside you'll find:Historical maps of the European continent showing how national borders evolved over three centuriesDetailed country maps illustrating key geographical units--provinces, counties, regions, cities and moreTime lines of important events in each country's historyLists of administrative divisions by country for easy referenceA complete index to aid in viewing maps of interest in greater detail onlineThis country-by-country atlas is an indispensable tool for European genealogy. Put your ancestral origins in geographical context, unravel the boundary changes that trip up genealogists, and envision the old country as your ancestors knew it. The book is also a valuable reference for teachers, homeschooling parents and anyone with an interest in European history. Time travel across the continent with the "Family Tree Historical Maps Book: Europe."

This guide offers a comprehensive approach to tracing European ancestry, featuring detailed information on over 35 countries. Each of the 14 chapters focuses on a specific region, providing essential records and resources crucial for genealogical research. It includes a wealth of online and print resources, listing 700 websites to assist both beginners and experienced researchers in expanding their family trees effectively.

Record Your Family History! From the editors of Family Tree Magazine, this workbook makes it easy to record and organize your family history. Family Tree Memory Keeper helps you keep track of basic genealogy information and special family memories, including traditions, heirloom histories, family records, newsworthy moments, family migrations and immigrations, old recipes, important dates, and much more. This book features: • Dozens of fill-in pages to record all your essential family information. • Convenient paperback format for writing and photocopying pages. • Space for mounting photographs. • Maps to mark your family's migration routes. • Tips for researching your family history. • A comprehensive list of additional resources. Use Family Tree Memory Keeper to log your genealogy research. Bring it to family get-togethers to gather and share information. Create an invaluable record of your ancestry for future generations.