Archives for Maureen A. Taylor
Foreign vs. American Fashion
My mind is focused on packing for Who Do You Think You Are? Live! in London. I'll be at this dynamic trade show for three days and I'll be presenting two lectures—one about online picture research and the other on writing your family memoir. Can't wait...
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Photographs on Who Do You Think You Are?
Every so often, the cameras for Who Do You Think You Are pan across a family photo. Last week, there were two images of Marisa Tomei's ancestors. Instead of being in a family album, they were on a tombstone in Italy. How unusual was the practice...
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Digital Photo Preservation Pointers
I hope that everyone had fun exploring the sites I mentioned last week! These sites are a way to share photos and stories, but are not a way to preserve your family photos. If you want to preserve your photos try these tips. Scan at 600...
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April 2012 Photo Detective: A Slight Mystery Premium
Uncovering clues in historical photographs.
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12 Types of Marriage Records to Research
Your ancestors' weddings generated all kinds of records. Here are 12 types of marriage records to look for.
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12 Steps for Finding Ancestors’ Marriage Records Premium
Seeking your ancestors' marriage records? Follow these 12 tips and your search will end happily ever after.
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Posting Photos Online
This week genealogists from all over are gathering in Salt Lake City to talk technology at RootsTech. Unfortunately, I won't be there this year, although I might check out some of the virtual offerings. I'm trying to finish research on a second volume of my Last Muster: Images of the...
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Which Mother is It?
This lovely image depicts either someone's mother or stepmother. The question is, which one? It's a north-of-the-border mystery.Chris Rye inherited this photo from his grandfather, who in turn inherited it from his mother. The back of this tintype reads "Enos Mother." Enos Storm is Rye's great-great-great grandfather.&...
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Scottish Photographers
Last week, I discussed Winston Cochrane's family photo taken in Dumfries, Scotland.Late in the week he emailed me to say he had new information. The image of Mary Jane Rae was taken at a photo studio in the Jubilee Buildings at the Queen's Photo Co. According to Richard Torrance's...
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Mother or Daughter?
Winston Cochrane sent in this lovely portrait of a young woman. Her hairstyle and dress date from the mid to late 1880s. He wanted to know if the item on the studio prop to our left is a hat. It is! It's a tiny topper that would rest on the...
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