Putting your Ancestors on the Map: Finding the Locations of Family Photographs’

Those who are fortunate enough to have collections of old family photographs must often wonder where their ancestors were in such pictures, particularly if they were taken outside a studio. This talk will show how researchers can aim not only to discover information about studio photographers but also to pinpoint the locations of family photographs using a variety of online resources. The speaker will show how he has been able to do this when researching photos of his ancestors and offer practical advice about how to make similar discoveries. With persistence, it can be possible to put our ancestors on the map, enriching our understanding of their lives.