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.

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.

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.

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.

However, getting to know the people who came before us isn't just an essential introduction to our own country, ethnic heritage, and ancestry.

It's also a valuable tool when it comes to understanding the cultural identity of those who are different from us. Just look at these pictures, don't they make you want to learn about other regions, nations and their customs?