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Some of the attributes that make Icelandic Roots unique among genealogy resources are the stories, maps and photos which enhance the genealogy experience. We are especially fortunate to have hundreds of spectacular aerial photographs of Icelandic farms by Mats Wibe Lund. One of the most accomplished photographers in Iceland, Mats has devoted his life to capturing the stunning natural beauty of Iceland on film and digital media. He first visited Iceland in 1954 as a student an

Today, we focus on key steps for finding and visiting the farms of our ancestors. In the last two posts, we explored Icelandic place names, from both a historical and modern perspective, so we can better understand our ancestral farms and places. Of course, a better understanding of places and how to find them prepares us for the very best part - visiting them!! Exploring our genealogy through the Icelandic Roots database and the wealth of information found there is a fascina

Written by Doug Hanson, Icelandic Roots Map Expert Genealogy is fun because it gives us insight into the past lives of our ancestors. One of the unique aspects of the Icelandic Roots approach to genealogy is to go beyond the chronology and include photos, histories and places information, including map information for ancestral farms and parishes. Knowing WHERE our ancestors came from adds perspective about how they lived and why many chose to emigrate from Iceland. One of th