Archives for Maureen A. Taylor
Photo Detective: In Plain Sight Premium
Look past obvious clues to uncover the real stories behind family photos.
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Finding the Story, Part Three
If you've been following the last two weeks' worth of Joan Lee's search for her husband's grandfather, you know how complicated this story is. In week one, I looked at a photograph reputed to be Fred Klingbeil and in week two, I explained some additional problems with the Lee/Klingeil family...
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Research Trips on a Shoestring Budget Premium
Traveling out of town to trace your roots doesn’t have to bust your budget—at least if you follow our money-saving advice.
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Finding the Story, Part Two
Last week, I examined a lovely portrait of a young couple and their son. Although family in Canada identified the husband and wife as Fred and Marie Klingbeil, the facts of Fred's life and the date of the photo don't add up. I asked Joan Lee if she had any...
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The Big Picture Premium
Every picture tells a tale—sometimes you just have to tease it out. Here’s how my 10 best photo-identification tips helped solve your photo mysteries.
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Finding the Story: Picture Clues and Family Facts
There's nothing like a photo riddle when the picture and the facts don't add up. In my experience solving that particular problem relies on more than the pictorial evidence. You have to dive into family history in detail. Let's take Joan Lee's photo of a young couple and their child...
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It’s a Family Tree Magazine Reunion!
In July, I wrote a column, Which Immigrant Is It, on a photo submitted by Jeannette Bias. Last week, another woman contacted me to say that she's related to Jeanette and is the great-great-granddaughter of Simon (1843-1892) and Mary (1850-1932) Dulas, the couple possibly depicted in this portrait. Except that...
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Web Watch: Meeting Place Premium
What do you get when you combine maps and family history data with social networking and the shared resources of a wiki? A dynamic new Web site called Ancestral Atlas. You already know maps are useful genealogical tools, but imagine plotting your family history in cyberspace and connecting with...
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How to Identify Fraternal Insignia in Photos Premium
Discover the meaning behind unusual insignia in ancestral portraits.
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A Blast From My Past
Last week after writing the column on photo storytelling I decided to take my own advice and browse through all the family photos I scanned last summer. I looked at pictures of my Mom as a young child and saw pictures of my own childhood. All of a sudden I...
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