This site contains many kinds of pages, each serving a different purpose. This map is not a technical index. It is a guide for people who want to understand what lives where—and why.
If you are ever unsure where to go next, this page can help you re-orient.
Orientation Pages
These pages explain how the site works and how to read it comfortably:
- Start Here — first-time visitor orientation
- Reading Order (Suggested Paths) — different ways to explore
- How to Read a Family Hub — understanding structure and layout
- How Families Connect — inter-family relationships explained
- Site Map (Human-Readable) — this page
Family Hub Pages
Family Hubs are the primary entry points for surname-based research. Each hub provides context, timelines, geographic anchors, and links to individuals and related families.
If you are researching a specific surname, this is usually where you begin.
Individual Profiles
Individual pages focus on a single person within the structure of a family. They typically include life details, relationships, and supporting context.
Living individuals may appear in summarized or limited form, in accordance with the Living People Policy.
Methodology & Philosophy Pages
These pages explain how research decisions are made and why the site is structured as it is:
- My Research Approach
- Assumptions I Make (and Why)
- When Records Disagree
- Why Nuclear Families Matter Here
- What I Mean by “Legacy”
Reference Pages
These pages explain common genealogical issues so they do not need to be repeated throughout the site:
- Common Naming Patterns
- Geography Changes Over Time
- Immigration & Migration Patterns
- Occupations & Social Clues
Bridge Pages (Research ↔ Story ↔ Books)
These pages explain how genealogy fits into a broader creative and educational ecosystem:
- Ancestry & Genealogy Universe Overview
- From Research to Story
- Recommended Reading (Internal + Books)
Administrative & Support Pages
These pages exist to support clarity, transparency, and respectful collaboration:
- Living People Policy
- About the Project
- How to Contribute or Correct Information
- Glossary of Terms
- What’s New / Recently Updated
How to Use This Map
You do not need to visit every page. Most readers naturally move between Family Hubs and a handful of context pages.
This map exists so that, when curiosity pulls you elsewhere, you know where you’ve landed.
A Closing Thought
Good navigation is quiet. When it works, you stop noticing it. This site map is here for the moments when you do.