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Barbara Smallwood Stock, CG
Stock Forensic Genealogy, LLC

SERVICES OFFERED 

Specialty in Forensic Genealogical Research

• Complex Kinship Determination for Probate & Abandoned Property
• Determination of Heirs in Quiet Title and Reversions Investigations
• Genealogy for Georgia Cemetery Law Compliance
• Kinship Determination for Military Repatriation Projects for U.S. Army RCRB

CERTIFICATION

I have held the Certified Genealogist Credential since 2000 – Certified Genealogist and the designation CG are registered trademarks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®, used under license by Board certificants.

EXPERIENCE

Thirty years’ experience in Georgia genealogical research, including twenty-five years client research. More than 2500 billable hours forensic genealogy experience.

EDUCATION

• Roots Tech (Virtual), Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2023 and 2024.
• Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Advanced Genealogical Methods (Virtual), Salt Lake City, Utah, January 2022
• Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Virtual Program, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2019, Advanced DNA Practicum.
• 3-time alumna of the Forensic Institute by Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogists (CAFG) at Dallas and San Antonio, Texas. Completed courses at the advanced and professional level.
• 15-time alumna of the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), was at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama and now at University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. 

Courses completed are Advanced Methodology & Correlation of Evidence, Library Research in Legal & Government Documents, Genealogy as a Profession, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced DNA Courses, Land Records 1, Advanced Land Records & Platting, Advanced Military Records, 20th Century Research, Writing & Publishing for Genealogists, African American Research, Intermediate Genealogy. 

• RIGS Alliance week-long workshop at the National Archives-Southeast Region in Morrow, Georgia – Using Federal Records at the National Archives.
• National Genealogical Society’s 18-month home study course.
• Bachelor of Art (Chemistry & Mathematics), Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia.
• Graduate Studies (Physical Chemistry) at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
• Frequent attendee at genealogical seminars, workshops, and lectures.

SOCIETY & OTHER AFFILIATIONS

• Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy, Board Member 2021-2024, Advanced Level member. Membership & level placement requires peer review of work.
• Association of Professional Genealogists, Past president of Georgia Chapter.
• Georgia Genealogical Society. Corresponding secretary & Board Member 2015-2018. Quarterly Editorial Board Member 2020-2021.
• National Genealogical Society