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Fellow Award Announcement

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy Fellow (FCAFGSM) distinction is awarded for a memberā€™s outstanding contributions to CAFG and forensic genealogy. CAFG is proud to announce the first award to Dee Dee King, CG® for her efforts in defining forensic genealogy as an advanced specialty for genealogy professionals, [Read More]


CAFG Announces New Officers

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to announce its newly elected officers: President Helen Haldeman Daglas Vice President Dee Dee King Secretary Charles A. McGee Treasurer Juli Whittaker Director & Newsletter Editor Janice M. Sellers The Board is looking forward to building on the progress of [Read More]


Response to Daily News heir search story

On May 15 the New York Daily News published an exclusive story titled ā€œGenealogist who helps heirs obtain fortunes in estate cases accused of using forged documents.ā€ Stories like this have been published over the last few years as some heir searchersā€™ and heir search firmsā€™ practices and ethics have [Read More]