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Introducing Donna D. Downing

Donna D. Downing has over 20 years of experience as a genealogy researcher. She has developed her skills in Forensic Genealogy by working with oil and gas companies and attorneys on in-depth mineral and surface title projects. Aside from determining ownership of these titles, Donna handles title curative resolutions, and conducts [Read More]


Introducing Charles “Chuck” McGee

Charles “Chuck” McGee has been a genealogy researcher since 2000, and a professional genealogist since 2011. He has done family research from South Africa to Germany to California–both personally and for clients–and most recently has been involved in several forensic genealogy cases, which he prefers. Aside from forensics, Chuck is [Read More]


Introducing Maryann Bacsik

Maryann is a full time, professional genealogist. She has experience with US and international heirship cases.  Maryann has led workshops and lectured on general genealogy as well as specialized ethnic research. A graduate of William Paterson University with a BA degree in elementary education, Maryann also obtained a Paralegal Certificate [Read More]


Introducing Sue Patterson

I graduated from Delta State University in 1972 with a B.A. in History and Sociology, I graduated from Golden Gate University in 1976 with a Master in Public Administration. I attended the University of South Carolina, University of Virginia and Northern Virginia Community College for courses in Urban Planning and [Read More]


CAFG Welcomes Margaret Dube, CG

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to welcome Margaret Dube as a new associate member.    Margaret Dube, CG,  is a native New Englander who now lives in Kittery, Maine. Since 2004, she has worked full-time in her family history research business, Common Folk Ancestry, and has completed [Read More]