#2 Stoney First Nation Member, Guide Samson Beaver With His Wife Leah And Their Daughter Frances Louise, 1907
The founder of this archive, Joe Bott, is of German descent. Interestingly, the origins for the name of the project can be traced to his great-great-grandfather who lived during the reign of Frederick III, a German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days between March and June 1888
By paying homage to Fredrick, the author aims to honor his own lineage and provide a venue by which people can tie the living present with the quiet past.
#3 Protesting The High School Dress Code That Banned Slacks For Girls, Brooklyn C.1940
#4 Loti-Kee-Yah-Tede-The Chief’s Daughter Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. 1905 Photo By Carl E. Moon
Raised in the Fairview section of Camden in Southern New Jersey, Joe Bott is married to Laurie Bott and has four children named Nathan, Jeremy, Matthew, and Andrew.
A husband, father, grandfather, and Manager of Research and Development at Tyson Foods, Inc., the avid photograph collector and mastermind behind 'Dead Fred's Genealogy Photo Archive' began developing the idea for the archive after accumulating thousands of old photos over the past 30 years.
Eventually, Joe decided to transform his hobby into a full-time activity for his retirement and eventually got a few helping hands, too.
One of the team members is Amanda Shertzer who develops the countless codes that govern 'Dead Fred's Genealogy Photo Archive' and ensures accurate and convenient searches for their visitors every time.
The other is copywriter Jeannette Balleza. She writes and edits promotional materials for the website and its related projects. With public relations as her primary focus, she assists in marketing and advertising efforts to both attract support and generate awareness for the site.
#12 This Photograph Was Taken In November 1909. It Shows Three Members Of The Payro Family Being “Photographed” By Their Cat: Edmund, Age 12, Ernest, Age 8, And Cecilia, Age 5
Learning about your family history can strengthen your sense of identity. Discovering more about your ancestors, celebrating family traditions, embracing your culture, and understanding where you came from can open your eyes to how beautiful and unique you are, boosting your sense of self-worth and belonging.
#14 1862 Us Union Soldier Cathy Williams. She Had To Pose As A Male To Be Enlisted..she Was Part Of The 38 Regiment,infantry Division And Was Called A Buffalo Soldier
#17 Walking Her Dogs In The Hyde Park Dog’s Cemetery: The Final Resting Place To 1000+ Victorian-Era Pets Hides Inside The City Park
Plus, there's another practical benefit of digging in the archives. Remember when you were filling out a patient history form for your healthcare provider and your mind went blank when it asked if cancer, high blood pressure, or diabetes ran in your family? Well, learning about your ancestors can help you avoid leaving those blank spaces in the future.
#18 "Daughter Of A Cornwall Copper Miner, 5x Bride, Free Australian Immigrant, Resident Of Far North Queensland, Mother Of 3, Laundress Worker, And Short-Term Resident Of New Zealand's North Island. All This In 55 Years Of Life
#19 Navajo Woman Weaving Blanket, Santa Fe, New Mexico Photographer: Christian G. Kaad 1900
#20 Learning To Ride A Bicycle, Circa 1895. (Photo By William Gordon Davis)
