NEW – American Migration Routes Part I – Indian Paths, Post Roads & Wagon Roads

Family Roots Publishing recently released the all new American Migration Routes Part I – Indian Paths, Post Roads & Wagon Roads; by William Dollarhide. If I may say so, this book is amazing. We still have a few signed copies Continue reading NEW – American Migration Routes Part I – Indian Paths, Post Roads & Wagon Roads

The Digitized David Rumsey Map Collection – What Now? An Update

The David Rumsey Digitized Map collection is my go-to place to find digitized copies of old maps. It’s an amazing collection, always of help to genealogists. An excellent article was written by Andres Picon for the San Francisco Chronicle, and Continue reading The Digitized David Rumsey Map Collection – What Now? An Update

Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized

The following excerpt is from the National Archives blog. Sept. 21, 2021: Civil War era and related maps from the Army Corps of Engineers have been digitized and are available to view and download from the National Archives Catalog. The Continue reading Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized

How to Locate Abandoned and Hidden British Villages on Google Maps

Have you found that your ancestors came from a village that no seemingly longer exists in Britain? If so, then the following excerpt is a “must read.” It’s taken from an excellent article posted August 31, 2016 at bt.com. I Continue reading How to Locate Abandoned and Hidden British Villages on Google Maps

Bundle of Two Popular Genealogy Atlases & a U.S. County Wall Map- on Sale for 35% off thru Wed, Aug 31

Family Roots Publishing has a pretty good stock of the Family Tree Atlases, as well U.S. County Wall Maps – so we decided to bundle them together and off the package at 35% off – just $60.40 for all three Continue reading Bundle of Two Popular Genealogy Atlases & a U.S. County Wall Map- on Sale for 35% off thru Wed, Aug 31

The Family Tree Historical Maps Book: A State-by-State Atlas of U.S. History 1790-1900

Since Family Roots Publishing recently began marketing The Family Tree Historical Maps Book: A State-by-State Atlas of U.S. History 1790-1900, I figured it was about time to write a more detailed review of the book than I’ve been able to Continue reading The Family Tree Historical Maps Book: A State-by-State Atlas of U.S. History 1790-1900

Flash Sale – 20% off select Family Tree Books

The following books are all on sale at 20% off, through July 5 or while supplies last. The Family Tree Polish, Czech And Slovak Genealogy Guide, How to Trace Your Family Tree in Eastern Europe; by Lisa A Alzo Trace Continue reading Flash Sale – 20% off select Family Tree Books

Bluesky Brings Old British Aerial Photos Online

The following press release is from directionsmagazine.com: View the History of Britain from the Air as Bluesky Brings Old Aerial Photos Online Thousands of aerial photographs of Britain, dating back more than seventy years, are now available online. Visitors to Continue reading Bluesky Brings Old British Aerial Photos Online

Maps of the USA Showing Our Ancestry & Other Cool Stuff

The following teaser is from a fascinating article by Ana Swanson, published June 19, 2015 in the online edition of the Washington Post. The way that different races and ethnicities are spread around the U.S. says a lot about our Continue reading Maps of the USA Showing Our Ancestry & Other Cool Stuff