Archives for Maureen A. Taylor
Photo Detective: The Unknown Soldier Premium
Men flocked to studios -- makeshift or established -- to pose in their new uniforms or before a major battle, then proudly sent the images home to relatives anxious for news.
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Back to the Double Mystery
Two weeks ago, in my Double Mystery post, I began dissecting the evidence in a photo owned by Sandy Forest. A couple of readers asked about the hat worn by the man on the right. It's a big clue. It's difficult to read the hat, but it says "Asst. Engineer"...
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Baby Picture Week
Last week, Genealogy Insider blogger Diane Haddad, gave birth to a beautiful baby. In honor of this, I'm featuring your ancestral baby photos. Thank you for all the submissions. Kim Dolce sent in this picture of her grandmother Estelle Miller Moore, who was born May 12, 1911, in Riverside, N...
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A Double Mystery
This week I'm researching a very interesting family photo of two men clowning for the camera. Sandy Forest showed me this image at an event over the weekend and I couldn't stop thinking about it. She's pretty sure about the identity of the man on the left, but the man...
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4 Photo-Preservation Rules To Live By
A few rules to live by (and some proper storage items) will keep your family photos in good condition for years to come.
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In Honor of Martin Luther King Day
I realized today that I don't spend enough time on Flickr. If you're not familiar with it, try it today. It's a wonderful free resource. You can upload picture files, invite comments and share your pictorial heritage. If you want unlimited uploads and storage, user statistics and more...
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Time Flies
I couldn't help but use this as the title. It sums up the clues in this week's picture. Look carefully. The man in the photo holds an open pocket watch in his right hand and has a rooster on his lap. It appears he's trying to convey something...
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First Communion Mystery
I can tell that a lot of folks looked at their family photographs last week by the number of emails I received. Scannning, identifying and organizing your photos is a great way to start the new year. Remember to scan at no less than 600 dpi and select Tiff as...
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A Genealogist’s Digital Camera Buying Guide Premium
How to select the right camera for your skill level and needs.
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A Genealogist’s Guide to Digital Photography Premium
Turn your digital camera into a handy research tool! Our genealogist's guide to digital photography offers tips on taking five kinds of family history photos.
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