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A gazetteer is a dictionary of place names. Gazetteers describe towns and villages, municipalities and provinces, rivers and mountains, populations, and other geographical features. They usually include only the names of places that existed at the time the gazetteer was published. The place names are generally listed in alphabetical order, similar to a dictionary. | A gazetteer is a dictionary of place names. Gazetteers describe towns and villages, municipalities and provinces, rivers and mountains, populations, and other geographical features. They usually include only the names of places that existed at the time the gazetteer was published. The place names are generally listed in alphabetical order, similar to a dictionary. | ||
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Gazetteers are also helpful for determining municipality jurisdictions as used in the FamilySearch Catalog. | Gazetteers are also helpful for determining municipality jurisdictions as used in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
===Online Gazetteers=== | |||
Watch the lesson [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lesson/882 '''Gazetteers and Maps for Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands'''] for demonstrations of these gazetteers.<br> | |||
*[http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Source:Van_der_Aa,_Abraham_Jacob._Aardrijkskundig_W Van der Aa, Abraham Jacob. Aardrijkskundig woordenboek der Nederlanden] | |||
*[http://library.mcmaster.ca/maps/ww2/Holland_gazetteer.pdf Gazetteer of Holland] Use This gazetteer with [http://library.mcmaster.ca/maps/ww2/ww2_France_ndx250k.htm WWII topographic Map Series] | |||
*[http://www.atlas1868.nl/index.html Atlas van Nederland] | |||
*[https://www.plaatsengids.nl/ Plaatsengids.nl] | |||
*[http://www.van-diemen-de-jel.nl/Gemhis/index.html GemHis Historische Gemeenten & Steden, Dorpen, Buurtschappen en Gehuchten,1859] | |||
*[http://netherlands.places-in-the-world.com/index.html Places in Netherlands] | |||
*[http://edemo2.esri.nl/storymaps/verdwenen_dorpen/ Verdwenen dorpen in Nederland] | |||
*[http://isodp.hof-university.de/fuzzyg/query/ Fuzzy Gazetteer] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/359187-aardrijkskundig-woordenboek-van-nederland?offset=1 Aardrijkskundig woordenboek van Nederland (Gazetteer)], online gazetteer | |||
*[https://dans.knaw.nl/nl/over/organisatie-beleid/publicaties/DANSrepertoriumnederlandsegemeenten2011.pdf Repertorium van Nederlandse Gemeenten vanaf 1812 (Overview of Dutch municipalities since 1812)]: Gazetteer that shows changes in municipalities over the years, including merges. Skip over the introductory material to where the actual listings begin on page 52. The first line gives the existence dates. '''"Afgesplitst"''' means "split off of", '''"toegevoegd"''' means "added", '''"opgegaan in"''' means "merged"' '''"ontstaan uit"''' means "originated from". | |||
=== Finding Place Names in the FamilySearch Catalog === | === Finding Place Names in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
Place names in the FamilySearch Catalog are listed under the names and provinces as they existed in 1968. To find the province that a town is filed under in the FamilySearch Catalog, you can use the "see" references on the first | Place names in the FamilySearch Catalog are listed under the names and provinces as they existed in 1968. To find the province that a town is filed under in the FamilySearch Catalog, you can use the "see" references on the first FamilySearch Library Locality Catalog microfiche of each country. If you are using the catalog on compact disc, use the "Locality Browse" search. The computer will find places with that name. | ||
Dutch places are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog by the name and province listed in: | Dutch places are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog by the name and province listed in: | ||
*Laan, Kornelis ter. ''Van Goor’s Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek van Nederland (Van Goor’s Geographic Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' Den Haag: Van Goor Zonen, 1968. ( | *Laan, Kornelis ter. ''Van Goor’s Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek van Nederland (Van Goor’s Geographic Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' Den Haag: Van Goor Zonen, 1968. (FS Library book 949.2 E2tL; not on microfilm.) | ||
=== Modern Place Names === | === Modern Place Names === | ||
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For some research purposes such as correspondence it is useful to learn modern jurisdictions for the area where your ancestor lived. This may also be helpful when finding the ancestral town on modern maps. The following listing of place names is kept current as changes are made to the boundaries and names of municipalities: | For some research purposes such as correspondence it is useful to learn modern jurisdictions for the area where your ancestor lived. This may also be helpful when finding the ancestral town on modern maps. The following listing of place names is kept current as changes are made to the boundaries and names of municipalities: | ||
*''Lijst van Nederlandse Gemeenten (List of Dutch Municipalities).'' 2 vol. ’s-Gravenhage: VUGA Uitgeverij, 1995–1999. ( | *''Lijst van Nederlandse Gemeenten (List of Dutch Municipalities).'' 2 vol. ’s-Gravenhage: VUGA Uitgeverij, 1995–1999. (FS Library book Ref 949.2 E5L; not on microfilm.) This source will give the address and phone number of the municipal hall (municipal secretary), which keeps civil registration records and population registers not yet deposited in government archives. It is also valuable because it tells which municipality a place has belonged to since 1830. | ||
=== Historical Place Names === | === Historical Place Names === | ||
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Because names and boundaries of some places have changed or no longer exist, you may need to use sources that describe places as they were known earlier. Some of the historical national gazetteers that identify places in the Netherlands are: | Because names and boundaries of some places have changed or no longer exist, you may need to use sources that describe places as they were known earlier. Some of the historical national gazetteers that identify places in the Netherlands are: | ||
*Aa, Abraham Jacobus van der. ''Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden (Geographical Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' 13 vol. Gorinchem: Jacobus Noorduyn, 1839–1851. ( | *Aa, Abraham Jacobus van der. ''Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden (Geographical Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' 13 vol. Gorinchem: Jacobus Noorduyn, 1839–1851. (FS Library book 949.2 E5a; film 496582–496590.) This historical dictionary also includes places in Belgium, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Suriname, all of which were formerly part of the Netherlands. | ||
*Witkamp, P. H. ''Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek van Nederland (Geographical Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' Tiel: D. Mijs, 1877. ( | *Witkamp, P. H. ''Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek van Nederland (Geographical Dictionary of the Netherlands).'' Tiel: D. Mijs, 1877. (FS Library book 949.2 E26w; film 1573201 item 1.) This book gives less history than the preceding one but gives valuable information in a concise format. | ||
These sources are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | These sources are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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