The Webmaster

My name is Howard Mathieson, I’m the

creator of the McClure Surname Origins

project and the cartographer for the

SurnameOrigins mapping service.

 I’m a retired Geography Instructor with a background

in Geographic Information Systems. I retired in 2000

after 30 years of teaching. Since that time I have turned

much of my attention to GeoGeneaology, the

application of Geography to Genealogy.

I specialize in mapping the geography and genealogy

of the British Isles. I produce a wide range of maps,

from surname distribution maps, county maps,

thematic  maps, Google Earth maps and maps geared

to your personal needs.

If you are writing a book, building a web page, or

planning a reunion, my maps can provide context and

interest for your project.

Additionally I produce map modules identifying the

homeland of Scots Irish surnames in Ulster and

Scotland.

On a personal note, I winter in Arizona, where I lecture

for groups and societies on topics relating to the

Genealogy of the British Isles. The remainder of my

time is split between Winnipeg and my cottage in The

Lake of the Woods, Ontario Canada. My other interests

are gardening at the lake and spending quality time

with my family.

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