AncientFaces

AncientFaces is a free online vintage photograph sharing service[1] which aims to build a "portrait of our past" by offering members the opportunity to share and view vintage photographs of their ancestors.[2] AncientFaces was founded in 2000 in California,[3] by Daniel J. Pinna and Carlos Filipe Medeiros

AncientFaces llc
IndustryGenealogy
FoundedSan Jose, California (September 2000 (2000-09))
FounderDaniel J. Pinna, Carlos Filipe Medeiros
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsPhoto Sharing, People Biographies, Family Trees
Websitewww.ancientfaces.com

AncientFaces is a platform where genealogists and those interested in history share and discuss old photos. While AncientFaces does not date photos, there are genealogists such as Maureen Taylor (genealogist) who have created careers identifying old photos.[4]

In January 2013, AncientFaces was acknowledged as the 15th most popular genealogy website in the world[5] which had one of the "largest absolute increases in internet traffic of any genealogy website"[6] in 2012.

The website was also recognized by Family Tree Magazine as being one of the 101 Best Genealogy Websites of 2012.[7]

References
  1. "Online Genealogy Free Genealogy Resources". Archives.com. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  2. "What is Ancient Faces? | Vintage Photo Community". Ancientfaces.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  3. "AncientFaces company bio | About AncientFaces.com". Ancientfaces.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  4. "Maureen Taylor  » Blog Archive  » New Photo Reunion Site". MaureenTaylor.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  5. "Top 100 Genealogy Websites for 2013 (page 2)". GenealogyInTime.com. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  6. "Top 100 Genealogy Websites for 2013". GenealogyInTime.com. p. 7. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  7. "101 Best Genealogy Websites for 2012: Best Sites for Old Maps and Photos - Family Tree Magazine". FamilyTreeMagazine.com. Retrieved 20 September 2013.


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