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Lulu Bierman's Class, OH 1940 2nd grade
The Class Photo - even from 1940, it's always relatable.
Randolph "Old Randall" Mccoy
A Confederate, he survived being a Civil War prisoner. Amazingly, family has a picture.
Presidents
Formal and candid photos of US Presidents
Moments in Time
Memorial Services Postponed
At a certain point in my life, I began reading the obituaries in my local paper. At first, I read to see which of my frien...
Presidential Scandals - 1776 through early 1900's
We all have our favorite Presidents, based on how we feel about them and their politics. Who historians rate as the "best"...
Why we ALL Deserve to be Remembered: AncientFaces - 20 years in 2020
How in the world is it that when we die we have only a facebook page with a hundred “RIP” and “Wasn’t he/she a gre...
Success Stories on AncientFaces - Reuniting Families
Highlights of just a few of the many successes of sharing memories about the people important to us on AncientFaces. From ...
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Maria Poirson Carbonell , 1908
4 year old Maria Poirson Carbonell styling in Barcelona Spain in 1908.
Joe Trepina
A stunning Trepina family wedding portrait taken in Chicago 1931.
Fashion
Fashions change significantly every decade, but often come back in style. Recognize some of these now retro designs?
On the Good Ship Lollipop
One of our all time favorites - Shirley Temple lived much of her life in Woodside California.
Influenza - Public Transportation
Seattle street car conductor prevents a passenger without a mask from riding public transportation during the 1918 Influenza.
The '1918' Pandemic
Called the "1918 flu", the pandemic actually lasted from 1918 to 1920. See how life was similar for our ancestors.
Robert Knudson 1920
A boy and his dog - so classic, whether it's 1920 (when this photo was taken) or 2020.Try searching for dogs.
Petit Zouave
A 'Lost & Found' photo hoping to be rediscovered & claimed by family. A "petit zouave".
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley
From slave to business owner & dressmaker to Washington DC political elite - Elizabeth H. Keckley lived an amazing life.
Before Buster Keaton filmed it . . .
This photographer took a 'selfie' on the 33rd floor during the 1908 construction of the Met Building in New York City.
Influenza - Public Transportation
Seattle street car conductor prevents a passenger without a mask from riding public transportation during the 1918 Influenza.
Leonard Nimoy and Fan
Leonard Nimoy in his iconic role as Spock from Star Trek with his young son.
A Loving Mother Disappeared
Tanya's sister knew that something was wrong and the police weren't doing enough to find her.
Bonnie Gamboa
Bonnie's infant boy was stolen from her and she was murdered by a woman desperate to be a mother.
Frank W. Abagnale Jr
Frank Abagnale Jr is best known for his early years where he was an extremely successful con-artist. Catch him if you can!
Sarah Winchester
A psychic told Sarah Winchester she was haunted by vengeful spirits who were killed by Winchester guns.
Tanya L (Thaxton) Reid
Tanya Reid is notoriously known as the mother convicted of child abuse, made famous from an episode of Forensic Files.
Ruth (Bader) Ginsburg
The 2nd woman on the Supreme Court of the United States of America, Ruth Bader Ginsberg was an advocate for gender equality.
1920s
The Roaring 20s - 100 years ago - brought change of transportation (airlines & cars) and cameras to everyday life.
Hairstyles
From curls to straight, long to shoulder-length, hairstyles have remained a mode of expression over the centuries.
History of Modern Technology
Inventions, gadgets, machines & inventors of our modern technology.
Native Americans
Powerful images of the Native American people - the tribes, their dress, and their lifestyles.
Fashion
Fashions change significantly every decade, but often come back in style. Recognize some of these now retro designs?
Art & Entertainment
Remembering the actors, singers, & so many others who entertained us over the years.
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1819 - Sep 14, 1870
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Feb 4, 1929 - Oct 11, 2000
Jun 22, 1913 - Jun 17, 1940
Nov 24, 1928 - Dec 2, 2009
Apr 8, 1932 - August 1998
1738 - Apr 6, 1830
Oct 1, 1913 - Feb 24, 1988
Sep 5, 1941 - May 5, 2018
May 26, 1907 - Jun 11, 1979
Jul 16, 20 - Mar 13, 2007
Nov 25, 1917 - Mar 14, 1978
Sep 7, 1923 - Dec 24, 1984
Aug 12, 1921 - Nov 17, 2014
May 4, 1927 - Mar 8, 2008
Apr 12, 1932 - Nov 30, 1996
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c. 1914 - Jul 17, 1943
1977 - Living
Sep 9, 1981 - Living
Jul 2, 1970 - February 1988
c. 1912 - Unknown
Feb 27, 1996 - Living
Jan 16 - Unknown
Jun 11, 1901 - Mar 5, 1967
Jul 20, 1909 - Feb 23, 2009
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