"Clued-In: More Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist" with Ava Cohn

The best way to analyze family photographs is by example. This presentation, a sequel to the popular “Clued-In: Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist” presents more cases to illustrate the methodology of Photo Genealogy. The program is designed to help participants explain the mystery photographs found in their shoeboxes, jewelry boxes, photo albums and in closets and basements. After a brief discussion of the types of

questions needed to be asked of every photograph, Sherlock will show a variety of her most challenging cases among the thousands she has analyzed since 2009. The mysteries chosen represent common problems genealogists face in deciphering the clues in their family photographs including how to accurately date a photograph, how to identify individuals in photographs, how to determine the correct generation, and how to interpret other clues from the past. Whether a participant is new to exploring family photographs or a seasoned…