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===Online Gazetteer=== | |||
*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100188159 '''Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary of England'''] | |||
There are many sorts of maps, both modern and historical, that are used by genealogists. Maps will help you to locate properties found in census pages, wills, and other documents. They are also vital in noting nearby parishes and properties. The GENUKI pages for all the parishes have on-line links to many maps, including the historical maps. Google Earth also provides the well-known images that can be used with map overlay, and Google Maps can be used to find specific addresses and places. | There are many sorts of maps, both modern and historical, that are used by genealogists. Maps will help you to locate properties found in census pages, wills, and other documents. They are also vital in noting nearby parishes and properties. The GENUKI pages for all the parishes have on-line links to many maps, including the historical maps. Google Earth also provides the well-known images that can be used with map overlay, and Google Maps can be used to find specific addresses and places. | ||
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*A map of the '''Cornwall parishes''' can be found online at [http://www.cornwalleng.com/parishmap3.gif http://www.cornwalleng.com/parishmap3.gif] It is important to understand that a modern map, such as an OS map, will show the current civil parish, and that the boundaries are often different from those of an ecclesiastical parish. | *A map of the '''Cornwall parishes''' can be found online at [http://www.cornwalleng.com/parishmap3.gif http://www.cornwalleng.com/parishmap3.gif] It is important to understand that a modern map, such as an OS map, will show the current civil parish, and that the boundaries are often different from those of an ecclesiastical parish. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/mapp/ England Jurisdictions, 1851 ]is an interactive map of all the parishes in each of the counties of England. Learn about its [[England Jurisdictions 1851|features]] and functions. This map also includes OS maps for the country. | ||
*[http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-cornwall-e-th.htm 1885 County Map: Eastern Section] and [http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-cornwall-w-th.htm Western Section]: Courtesy of London Ancestor | *[http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-cornwall-e-th.htm 1885 County Map: Eastern Section] and [http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-cornwall-w-th.htm Western Section]: Courtesy of London Ancestor | ||
*[http://www.cornwalleng.com/map.html Cornish Parish Map] | *[http://www.cornwalleng.com/map.html Cornish Parish Map] | ||
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