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Almost always include:
Images of people, places, objects
and/or pets important to your ancestors
May also include:
Names, dates, places and comments
about events depicted written on the back or in margins
Clothing, props, backgrounds, and
other visible clues about the people and timing of the photo
Photo processing clues to help you
narrow the timeframe
Photographer's imprint
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Family records of all types are
generally found using the same tactics. These listed here
apply to journals, photos, Bibles, as well as other family records:
In your own home - attics, closets,
basements, bookshelves, etc.
In the homes of your known relatives
In the possession of distant cousins
located through research
In libraries, archives, genealogical
and historical societies, and other specialized collections
In antique shops, used book stores
and flea markets, especially near the residence of the subject
Through websites designed to reunite
diaries, photos, Bibles and other memorabilia with the
families from which they were separated
"See the list of recommended family records links for specialized
websites for particular record types."
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To learn what your ancestors looked
like and see if there is a family resemblance
To possibly find names of family
members, neighbors and others who interacted with your family
To find clues about where your
ancestors lived and/or traveled - or where distant cousins may
have settled
To possibly find other details, such
as wedding dates or house addresses from notes or clues in the
photo
To put your ancestor's life into
context time- and history-wise
To find other clues about your family
- for instance, a popular Victorian pose of someone leaning on
a book usually meant that person was literate, and hints that
education was important to the family
To illustrate a family or personal
history you are writing
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