"Forensic Genealogy: Theory & Practice": Locating heirs, clarifying land claims

by MIchael S. Ramage, Catherine Becker Wiest Desmaris

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Beyond family trees: The field can clarify parentage, weigh in on estate claims, aid criminal investigation Forensic Genealogy: Theory & Practice by Michael S. Ramage and Catherine B. W. Desmarais is a comprehensive guide to the emerging specialty of forensic genealogy, in which traditional genealogical research is applied to legal, investigative, and evidentiary problems. Rather than simply tracing family histories, forensic genealogists may be called upon to locate missing heirs, resolve questions of parentage, establish citizenship, clarify property ownership, identify unknown individuals, or assist in criminal investigations. The book examines a wide range of specialized applications, including missing and unknown estate heirs, real estate and mineral interests, military repatriation, DNA-based unknown-parentage cases, investigative genetic genealogy, and dual citizenship. It also discusses less familiar areas such as copyright and trademark disputes, guardianships, reparations, tribal membership, provenance, tort cases, unclaimed property, and locating unclaimed or missing persons. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to the practical and professional side of the field. Ramage and Desmarais address business considerations, privacy and ethical issues, evidence and proof, locating living people, preparing written reports, and presenting research in court. The book emphasizes the importance of rigorous documentation and the relationship between genealogical proof st

• Publisher: National Geanealogical Society
• Year: 2025
• ISBN: 9781935815624
• Condition: Very Good

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