Dedicated to Genealogy and Photography
While working in the high-tech industry for over 40 years, including as an analyst, product manager, and marketing manager, I began researching family history. Part time of course, but it soon became an important part of me.
As a photographer, I inherited hundreds of photographs, some dating back to the Civil War. However, as many of us know from experience, numerous photos remained unidentified or undated. So, the detective in me soon came out.
My paternal grandmother started photographing her family in the early 1900s, as did one of my mother's aunts. The woman with the camera in the photograph is my grandmother.
Over the years I became committed to collecting, documenting, and preserving 19th and early 20th century photographs. This was driven by genealogical research and the love of old photographs.
Armed with a diverse collection of 19th century photographs; diligent study in libraries, universities, and museums; and assembling a vast collection of historical data, I began writing books that shared my learned knowledge.
As a lifelong camera enthusiast, professional photographer, and graphics designer, I am the proprietor of PhotoTree.com. You will see me presenting at genealogy conferences, and demonstrating new technological tools, with emphasis on AI to help restore and preserve family treasures.
Until we meet, please enjoy the photographs and information here on Phototree.com.
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1927 Photograph
My grandmother, Maggie Clark in 1927, holding her ANSCO No.1A camera. Her daughter on her left, sister on her right, and niece on far left. Taken on a farm in Sumner County, Kansas.
Photography is in my genes!
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