Map My Ancestors for Windows

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By Integrated Earth

Show the migration of your ancestors across the world.

Now you can link the individuals in your family tree to the mapping capabilities of Google Earth. Automatically create Placemarks for events in the lives of individuals and view a path following the movements during their lifetime. Use the timespan slider feature of Google Earth to restrict the view to a period of history and watch your family's story unfold.

Version 1.8 includes a facility to export all your Family Tree places to your favourite GPS and Sat Nav formats.

Map My Ancestors for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: December 18, 2008

Latest update: December 18, 2008

Version: 1.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Working installation of Google Earth, Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003

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4.5/5

2 User Votes

The best kept secret in Genealogy?
JohnHopeDecember 4, 2008
Pros
Straight forward to use. Utilises existing mapping programs such as Google Earth Allows easy sharing of interactive maps (the recipient doesn't need a Family Tree program - just Google Earth or even just a browser with Google maps
Cons
Doesn't read native file formats - you need to first export to a GEDCOM file.
Summary
I'm surprised that this program isn't more popular. It certainly does what it says on the tin - and who *doesn't* like messing around with Google Earth :-)
Got my tree of over 2000 names in Google Earth in mins
FamilyHistoryNutJuly 21, 2008
Pros
Extracts all the places from your tree and geocodes them but allows you to edit or override result. Also saves places you have located before so you don't need to check them again next time. Helpful video on web site.
Cons
If you have vague or badly formatted place names in your tree it can have a few problems finding them.
Summary
If you are into researching your family tree and you like playing with Google Earth then this is a really cool tool - especially considering the price!<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Dec 4, 2008<p/>The latest updates include a help assistant (along the lines of the MS Office assistant) which guides you through the steps of mapping a family tree.