{"product_id":"121-fr0700","title":"Muller\/Mueller Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2,200 historical and modern geographical locales of the Holy Roman, German and Austrian Empires, as well as Switzerland;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementary material for major current and past political states and regions; with links to a catalog of genealogical records by FamilySearch;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful illustrations of 35 coats-of-arms along with genealogical and geographical information on 94 Muller families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe following is from the Table of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 - Synthesizing Heraldry and Genealogy for a Practical Research Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Heraldry?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon aspects of Genealogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeraldry and the family historian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeography as a fundamental tool for integrating heraldry and genealogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociating a coat-of-arms with your ancestor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 - A Brief Introduction to German Heraldry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Background of Germanic Heraldry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents of the Germanic Coat-of-Arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern German Heraldry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 - Heraldic Symbolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to heraldic symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism of the colors, furs, lines, divisions, and ordinaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolism of the common charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 - An Introduction to the Müller Surname\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigins and meanings of the name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations of the Muller surname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation and distribution of the surname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome historical documentations of Müller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 - A Survey of Müller Armorial Bearings: Defining the Elements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the geographical territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearer(s) of the coat-of-arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticular geographical locale(s) associated with the bearer(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the coat-of-arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpreting the coat-of-arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Muller arms bearers of this geographical territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional geographical and genealogical resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 - Müller Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlsace-Lorraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaden-Württemberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBavaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrandenburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Prussia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Saxony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMecklenburg-Vorpommeran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Rhine-Westphalia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomerania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrussia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhineland-Palatinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaxony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaxon-Anhalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchleswig-Holstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThuringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTyrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVienna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Prussia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 - Interpreting the Heraldry of Müller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges associated with the meaning of the surname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoats-of-arms that display symbols of the bearer’s religious faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmorial achievements that illustrate a military theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArms that address a significant accomplishment of the bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges that identify an occupation of the bearer or his ancestors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbols of honorable characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscerning marital union or inheritance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious and uncommon charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX A - Glossary of Heraldic Symbolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX B - Online Genealogy Research by Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX C - Gallery of Müller Coats-of-Arms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX - Historical and Modern Geographical Locales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview posted September 13, 2018 by purchaser of book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrederick George Siler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016, 8.5\" x 11\", paper, 167 pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781628591309\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e121-FR0700\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48849169678454,"sku":"121-FR0700","price":27.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/3033\/files\/121-fr0700.png?v=1791140779","url":"https:\/\/heritagebooks.com\/products\/121-fr0700","provider":"Heritage Books, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}