Forensic genealogy is a rapidly growing field in which family history, law enforcement, and other investigative work intersect. Since 2011, the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) has been dedicated to elevating the standards, education and ethics of professionals engaged in applying genealogical methods to legal, government and [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce its Winter Seminar. On 10 January 2026, beginning at 9:45am CST, CAFG will present a seminar on forensic genealogy with the following speakers and topics: 9:45 – 10:45 am – Introduction to using AI in Genealogy Research [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy Fellow (FCAFGSM) distinction is awarded for a member’s outstanding contributions to CAFG and forensic genealogy. CAFG is proud to announce the award to Juli Whittaker, FGCSM for her efforts in the work she has done for CAFG and the community. Currently the [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to announce Michelle Mullenbach as a new associate member. Michelle Mullenbach works in both the forensic genealogy and investigative genetic genealogy fields. She earned a graduate certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy from the University of New Haven in 2021 and [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to welcome Loren Schnell as a new associate member. Loren Schnell, BA, M.Ed., is a retired elementary teacher who has been involved with traditional genealogy from an early age. He earned a graduate certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy from the [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce its one day Forensic Probate Practicum. On 16 November 2024 at 8:30am CST, CAFG will present a practicum on researching a probate case and writing a report based upon those findings. Juli Whittaker, FGCSM is a credentialed [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce its first ever one day seminar. On 27 April 2024 at 9:00am CST, CAFG will present a seminar on forensic genealogy with the following speakers and topics: 9:00 am – 7 Case Studies and Tools for the [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce the fourth of four webinars for forensic genealogists and the genealogical community at large. On December 12th at 7:30pm EST, CAFG will present Michael Ramage’s webinar: Champerty Meets Heir Searching: The Law, Ethics and Practice. When an [Read More]
Forensic Genealogy Foundations 2024 Online Genealogy Event – April 27th, 2024 Sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (https://www.forensicgenealogists.org) invites genealogy enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals to submit proposals for our upcoming online genealogy event, scheduled for April 27th, 2024. [Read More]