Archives for Maureen A. Taylor
A Mystery Discovered Inside a Library Book
When Ansel Wilson’s father checked out a library book in the 1960's, he didn't expect to find a mystery inside. Decades later, Ansel has reached out to Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor for help identifying the women photographed on a negative that he found within the book.
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Three Steps to Identifying Ancestors in Old Group Photos
Don't know who's who in that old black-and-white family photo? We'll show you three steps to identifying ancestors in old group photos.
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Real Cowboys or Make Believe?
Maureen continues her investigation into who these two handsome cowboys are. With the help of facial comparison technology and census records help her solve the case?
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Wranglin’ the Truth: The Tale of Two Cowboys
Who are the two handsome cowboys on this Real Photo Postcard? And whom does the handwriting belong to? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!
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A Mystery in a Framed Wedding Certificate
Wedding certificates used to be quite common, and you may have one or more in your family collection. Maureen A. Taylor is investigating a mysterious date change on a certificate submitted by one of our readers, and sharing information about these popular historical documents.
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The Mystery of a Grand Master Mason
Our photo mystery this week revolves around a Grand Master Mason and was taken in a confusing location. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case.
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A History of Charcoal Portraits
A Family Tree Magazine reader recently reached out to Maureen with a question about charcoal portraits. Join us as we learn more about these fascinating works of art.
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A Locomotive Mystery: Part III
In this multi-part blog post, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is tackling a yard long picture that someone showed her at RootsTech. Join us for Part III!
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A Locomotive Mystery: The Clues are in the Hats
In this multi-part blog post, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is tackling a yard long picture that someone showed her at RootsTech. We're back with Part II!
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Photo Detective: Dating Women’s Clothing Premium
Having trouble identifying the women in your family photos? Clothing can help you date the photos and narrow your search. Here are three details to look for.
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