Clues in a Civil War Era Photo
Winston Cochrane sent in this adorable photo of a mother and daughter. Mary Meaux and her daughter Nannie M. Cochrane posed for this image, which shows the close connection between the two. Winston would like to know if the daughter is wearing a wedding dress. She married in Louiseville, Ky...
Read MoreWorld War I Women
June 28 is recognized as the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which triggered beginning of World War I a month later. The United States didn't formally enter the war until April 6, 1917.When men enlisted in the service and left their jobs, women...
Read MoreWomen in World War I
What did your WWI-era female ancestors do in World War I? On Veterans Day, we typically honor the men and women who served in the military. But what about all the women who didn't serve, but supported the war effort? The theme of Who Do You Think You Are Live...
Read MoreThe Marsteller Old-Photo Mystery
Last week I outlined the mystery of the Ralph Marsteller photo. This week I'm back with more details. Let's start with some basics. What are they wearing?Clothing clues can be very helpful, BUT it's important to remember that there were lots of different styles every season and...
Read MoreForeign Photos in the Family Album
This week I'm at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference. It's a huge event with folks attending from all over the globe. I love the international atmosphere and especially like looking at photographs taken around the world. Photos taken in foreign lands can be particularly challenging. Instead of...
Read MoreFinding Your Female Ancestors: Episode 58 Premium
This month, research your female roots by learning how to tease out maiden names, sources to check, and learning more about the historical context of our female ancestor’s lives.
Read MoreSign up for the Family Tree Newsletter
Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!
Get Your Free Genealogy Forms
"*" indicates required fields
Time Capsule: A Hopeless Place Premium
Read a brief first-hand account of a prison for females in the 1800s.
Read MoreTimeline of Women’s Achievements in History Premium
Celebrate the brave women that fought for equal rights in history.
Read MorePhoto Detective: 1860s women’s clothes Premium
Figure 1 Figure 2 This week let's look at two portraits of unidentified women taken between 1850 and 1865. In some periods, clothing styles changed quite dramatically from one decade to another. (Think of the period from 1965 to 1980, for instance.) In the 15 years depicted in...
Read More