On May 15 the New York Daily News published an exclusive story titled “Genealogist who helps heirs obtain fortunes in estate cases accused of using forged documents.” Stories like this have been published over the last few years as some heir searchers’ and heir search firms’ practices and ethics have [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) offers two $225 scholarships to the Annual Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI). The scholarships are intended to lighten the financial burden of continuing education and give forensic genealogists the opportunity to advance their skill set. This year’s Institute will be held March [Read More]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is now accepting applications for TWO $225 scholarships to the 6th Annual Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI), to be held March 7-9, 2017, at The Menger Hotel at the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is now open at http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/institute/. Tuition for [Read More]
Looking for ways to offset costs of the Forensic Genealogy Institute, March 7-9, 2017? Why not share a hotel room with a fellow FGI attendee? Hotel Details FGI attendees can stay at the Menger Hotel for the discounted room-rate of $139 plus tax (about 16.75%) per night. This price is [Read More]
The CAFG Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of both the December 2015 Board of Directors and the January 2016 Officers elections. The board has five members: Juli Whittaker, Sheila Benedict, Bethany Waterbury, Charles McGee, and Helen Daglas. The officers elected at the January 2016 board meeting [Read More]
Looking for ways to offset costs of the Forensic Genealogy Institute, March 10-12, 2016? Why not share a hotel room with a fellow FGI attendee? Hotel Details FGI attendees can stay at the Menger hotel for the discounted room-rate of $135 plus tax (about 16.75%) per night. This price is [Read More]
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]
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]
CAFG Membership Discount Extended Until April 30 – No Sponsor Needed! CAFG offers a membership special each year at the Forensic Genealogy Institute. Attendees who have successfully completed the Master Practicum or the Advanced Genetic Genealogy and Unknown Parentage Cases courses may apply for membership at a $25 discount. Membership [Read More]