WeRelate:About pedi-maps

Pedi-maps, or pedigree maps, are automatically generated maps that mark the locations of important events in the history of a person or family. Pedi-maps on WeRelate are powered by Google.

Features

• Pedi-maps are automatically generated based on the research that you enter on person or family pages
• Event locations are geocoded to exact geographic coordinates
• Event markers are color-coded for easy reading
• Access pedi-maps with the click of a button
• Get an overview of the migration of a family over time
• Toggle between geographic and satellite maps
• Simultaneously view pedi-maps and pedigree charts

Getting started

Here's how to view the pedi-map of one of your ancestors:

1. Access your ancestor's person page. (If you have not yet created a person page, follow these instructions.)
2. Click on the Pedi-map link at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down beneath the pedigree chart to find the pedi-map.

Related pages

• A sample pedi-map--remember to scroll down beneath the pedigree chart
• More help with pedi-maps
• Help with person pages
• Help with family pages
• Help with pedigree charts