Forensic Genealogy
by Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD
Forensic scientists and genealogists share the same goal-to find out who was who, and who did what and when. In explaining how to analyze photographs, to mine databases, and to use DNA analysis to reveal family history, Forensic Genealogy emphasizes the creative parts of an investigation over the mechanics. Have you ever thought of lookingat the edges of old photographs to find out if they are from the same roll, or the backs to place them in chronological order? Have you considered looking at a city directory to figure out if your ancestor and his wife lost any children?
Forensic science is fascinating, Genealogy is fun, and Forensic Genealogy is fascinating fun!
How about using DNA analysis to tie your family to the history and politics of a religious conflict?
Using the forensic investigation techniques presented in Forensic Genealogy you will:
• Make unconventional discoveries from surprising sources.
• Gain an understanding of how your ancestors lived.
• Develop fascinating insights into your family history.
Forensic Genealogy will give you a sense of coming from a long line of real people who are not just names on a page.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE DIGITAL DETECTIVE
Getting Started
Location, Location, Location
When?
Stumpers
CASE STUDY IN DIGITAL DETECTIVE WORK
Where, Who , When and Why
THE DATABASE DETECTIVE
Introduction
Getting Started
Periodical Databases-Using City Directories
Event Databases
Unusual Reference Materials
Using Multiple Sources to Construct A Family Story
Cultural Profiling
CASE STUDY IN DATABASE DETECTIVE WORK
The Histor of the Ulmer Family
THE DNA DETECTIVE
About DNA
Genealogical DNA Analysis
Single Name DNA Studies
Nonpaternity Events
Genetic Genealogy Testing Companies and Testing Options
Online Databases
The Details Of DNA Markers and Their Genealogical Uses
Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA)
Cladograms and Pairwise Mismatches
There Will Always Be Mysteries Left
About the Author...
Colleen Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., is the author of two of the best-selling books in genealogy. Forensic Genealogy has been widely recognized for its innovative forensic science approach to genealogical research. She has been featured on NPR's Talk of the Nation radio program (July 2005), and has written cover articles for Internet Genealogy (June 2006), Family Tree Magazine (April 2006) and Family Chronicle (October 2005). Colleen writes a regular column for Ancestry magazine.
Colleen's day job is as a recognized expert in high resolution optical measurement techniques, with many years' experience working for NASA and the National Science Foundation. But in Forensic Genealogy and DNA & Genealogy, Colleen shows that you don't have to be a rocket scientist to get the most from your genealogical materials.
Format: | Book | ISBN: | 0-9767160-0-3 | Publisher: | Rice Book Press | | Author: | Colleen Fitzpatrick | | Publication Date: | April 2005 |
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