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Historical Photos & Sketches of People

Various series of historical records contain photographs or sketches of people. Each photo listed below is accompanied by biographical or background details, which can be very useful for family history. My index includes photos/sketches of:

• People sought by relatives/friends.
• People believed to have drowned or been murdered.
• Other missing persons (some were children).
• Wife / child deserters.
• Deserters from ships or military service.
• Fathers of illegitimate children.
• Prison escapees, criminals and suspects.
• Many other people.

Explanation of names below:

• Most were born in the United Kingdom, Ireland, western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada. A few were from other countries (South Africa, Czechoslovakia etc). Some had no connection to Queensland.
• Date range: Photos currently listed here were taken before 1949.
• This is an ongoing project. When more names are added, I'll announce it in my email newsletter and on What's New.
• I am indexing photos in several different record series.
• Scroll through the list. Some names were spelled incorrectly in the records.
• Names beginning with 'Mc' precede other 'M' surnames.
• If there are multiple entries for a name, investigate them all. There may be several different photos of the same person.
• For names below, see how to get information, or copies of the original records.

Names beginning with:  A - K  (or unidentified)    L - Z

Names beginning with:  A - K (or unidentified) or L - Z

Genealogy is my business (not just a hobby), and I've spent over 35 years learning about (and indexing) original records, so I charge fees for my time (to consult my index, travel to a record office, find the bundle/volume and file/page, obtain copies and send them to you).

You don't pay for '(see...)' cross-references. For example, if the list said
    BLOGGS Joe
    BLOGGS Joe
    BLOGGS Joseph (see BLOGGS Joe)
then you'd request '2 x BLOGGS Joe' and pay for 2 entries (not 3, because the 3rd entry is just a cross-reference).

Option No.1:  Historical Photos INDEX: Record Series & Quote.

$4 for one entry, plus $2 for each additional entry (same name or different names). If you get details from my index, you will sometimes see that the record (1) is something you already have, or (2) must be for a different person with the same name; in which case you won't waste money ordering a copy that you don't need.

What I'll tell you (from my index):

• 'Photo is in a document created sometime BETWEEN [date] and [date]'.
• Document type or series.
• Notes (if any) that I made during indexing (sometimes with identifying details).
• No-obligation quote (it will be a discount price) for a digital image of the original document and the photo.

To send a request, follow these steps:

1. Calculate the cost ($4 for one entry, plus $2 each for extras).
2. Send payment by bank deposit or PayPal as explained here (opens in a new window).
3. In an email, type 'Historical Photos INDEX: record series & quote', and...
4. List the entries you want. Don't send biographical details - just the names.
5. In your email, tell me the payment date, amount and method, and (if you have one) an alternative email address.
6. Send your email to the address shown on the payment page.

Option No.2:  Historical Photos: Digital COPY.

If you choose to skip the Record Series/Quote service and pay full price, and if only one entry is of interest, send $20 for a digital image of the photo and accompanying document. See how to send requests and payment (my email address is on that page).

Other Suggestions

Missing Friends records.

My other genealogy sites have additional advice and names.

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