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| Details: | Muller/Mueller Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective; by Frederick George Siler; 2016; 167 pp; 8.5x11; paperback; ISBN: 978-1-62859-130-9; Item #: FR0700. This volume deals with the Germanic heraldry of families whose name was one of the most common in Germany - that of Müller. In English, we'd write that Miller, Muller, or Mueller. Many surnames are occupational - with Müller being a prime example. A Müller was one who ground grain. "The origin of the name comes from Mühle meaning mill. The mill, whether powered by water, by wind, or occasionally animals, was an important center in every medieval settlement." "Because the Müller surname has become widespread, not only in German-speaking lands, but throughout central and eastern Europe, many different spellings have arisen over the centuries. In English and other European languages, including Yiddish and Dutch, the name is also spelled Mueller, Muller, Mueler, Muler, Miller, Moeller, Muellner, Milner, Molner, Moehle, Muehle, Muehler, Mullner, Mulder, Moller, Millner, Molnar, and much more." German heraldry is unlike British heraldry where a coat-of-arms is associated with one person. Siler's book includes arms that originated as house marks, guild marks, and burgher arms that have been used by families for centuries. Also included are noble armorial bearings that have been granted to the children of an individual and have been passed down through descendants. It should be noted that the volume is heavily footnoted, allowing the researcher to locate and examine the original source materials from which the author drew his information. An amazing place index is found at the rear of the book, allowing genealogists to often associate a specific place with Muller/Mueller families. It is the author's belief that there is often a coat of arms that may be associated with one's European ancestor. It may not be that of a direct ancestor or that of one's ancestral family, but it could well be linked, if only by the proximity of geographical location. This one-of-a-kind book is the first in a series exploring the heraldry and genealogy of common German surnames with a focus on the English-speaking family historian who seeks another fresh approach to their research. This is not another book about how to trace your German ancestors or a reprint of readily available information from old sources. Most family historians will concede that the research process begins to become more tedious when we attempt to deal with European historical locations and records written in a foreign language. Armed with this book, you will start to overcome barriers of language and shifting state boundaries. Learn how the following components can enhance the story of your Muller ancestors. Included in this particular volume are:
The following is from the Table of Contents Preface Introduction CHAPTER 1 - Synthesizing Heraldry and Genealogy for a Practical Research Tool
CHAPTER 2 - A Brief Introduction to German Heraldry
CHAPTER 3 - Heraldic Symbolism
CHAPTER 4 - An Introduction to the Müller Surname
CHAPTER 5 - A Survey of Müller Armorial Bearings: Defining the Elements
CHAPTER 6 - Müller Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
CHAPTER 7 - Interpreting the Heraldry of Müller
APPENDIX A - Glossary of Heraldic Symbolism APPENDIX B - Online Genealogy Research by Location APPENDIX C - Gallery of Müller Coats-of-Arms INDEX - Historical and Modern Geographical Locales Review posted September 13, 2018 by purchaser of book: This is a wonderful addition to my collection of genealogy resources. Well-written; in-depth information on heraldry; includes colored photos of a variety of Müller coat of arms by location with detailed information about each coat of arms. My ancestors surname is Miller/Moeller/Möller/Müller, so I am fortunate to have this resource available to me. |
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