Genealogy Research
Explore genealogy research articles and how-to tutorials designed to help you trace your ancestors and grow your family tree.
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How to Date Antique Photographs Using Tax Stamps
Tax stamps help date old family photographs to a very specific point in time. Learn how to look for them and what they mean.
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Identify an Old Family Photograph With These 5 Simple Steps
Wondering who is in that old family photograph you found? Learn the steps you need to put a name to the faces in your photographs.
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Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – Cabinet Cards
Do you have old family photographs? Do you have cabinet cards in your collection? Characteristics of a cabinet card will provide clues to use in your genealogy research.
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Identify Old Family Photographs – Who IS That Couple?
Unlock the captivating stories concealed within those vintage family photographs. It's a familiar tale: you stumble upon a treasure trove of old family photos, but many lack identification. Who are those enigmatic couples frozen in time, their stories waiting to be unraveled? Identifying old family photographs is an art. Learn how to explore the subtle clues hidden in the images—their clothing, poses, and backdrops—that can reveal eras and relationships. Learn how to decipher the visual language of the past to uncover the identities of your ancestors.