Julian Rebello Archives - Maureen Taylor The Photo Detective Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:19:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://maureentaylor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Julian Rebello Archives - Maureen Taylor 32 32 99869351 Episode 226: Past Preserved: Julian Rebello’s Mission to Reunite Lost Heirlooms https://maureentaylor.com/episode-226-past-preserved-julian-rebellos-mission-to-reunite-lost-heirlooms/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:01:31 +0000 https://maureentaylor.com/?p=78022   In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming and intriguing world of Julian Rebello, the founder of the Chosen Families Project. Julian, a recent graduate with a unique blend of chemistry and graphic design expertise, has embarked on a poignant mission to reunite lost photographs, documents, and letters with their rightful families. His journey, […]

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In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming and intriguing world of Julian Rebello, the founder of the Chosen Families Project. Julian, a recent graduate with a unique blend of chemistry and graphic design expertise, has embarked on a poignant mission to reunite lost photographs, documents, and letters with their rightful families. His journey, which began with a chance discovery in an antique store, has evolved into a passionate project blending genealogy, history, and storytelling. Julian shares his experiences, challenges, and the satisfying moments of reuniting people with a piece of their history. His story is not just about preserving the past but also about connecting generations and honoring memories.

  • Introduction to Julian Rebello and the Chosen Families Project.
  • Origin and evolution of the Chosen Families Project: Returning photographs, documents, and letters to families.
  • The project’s uniqueness: Not just photographs, but also documents and letters.
  • The first project: Wedding photographs from Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania.
  • The future goals and visions for the Chosen Families Project.
  • Realistic perspectives on photo and document reunions.
  • Closing thoughts and appreciation for Julian’s work.

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About My Guest:

Julian Rebelo is a New Jersey-based genealogist who, several years ago, created The Chosen Family Project out of his passion for collecting orphaned family photographs and documents whilst trying to reunite them with their respective families. Julian graduated from Monmouth University in 2023 with his Bachelor’s in Chemistry and recently graduated from the Boston University Genealogical Certificate Program. For over eight years, he has conducted genealogical research for clients through his business, JRebeloGenealogy. He is also the podcast host and primary researcher of The Chosen Families Project, an active volunteer for the Keyport Historical Society, and a member of the Matawan Genealogy Club. 

About Maureen Taylor:

Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo-related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Learn more at Maureentaylor.com

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