Tracing Ancestors in Old Photographs

Do you find yourself asking “who is that?” and “when was this taken?” every time you rummage through old family photos? Here are some tools and resources to help you get closer to solving these persistent genealogical mysteries.

Reading Hidden Clues in Your Old Family Photos

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Dating Old Photos Cheat Sheet (Download)

With easy-to-read charts and resources, this Cheat Sheet can help you identify key clues that could get you closer to dating your family photos. This resource focuses on different types of photo, clothing, hairstyles and photographers' marks.

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Strategies for Identifying Ancestors in Photos

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Tracking Down Unknown People in Old Family Photos

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What Old Photos Could Reveal about Your Ancestors' Religion Premium

Websites, Resources and Tools

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A Guide to Photography for Genealogy Research and Projects

Photos, Photos, Preservation

This comprehensive article provides answers to questions about old photos, definitions to common photography terms, and links to valuable articles, download...

The Best Mobile Apps for Scanning Family Photos and Documents

Photos, Tools and Supplies

Here are some handy apps to make digitizing your most treasured family photos and documents more seamless.