ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Friar Genealogical Research LLC specializes in Investigative genetic genealogy or forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) in cold cases or brick walls. We assist in body identification and various cold cases through genetic analysis of DNA and traditional genealogy.
One aspect of this includes probate research, which deals with finding heirs and proving their right to an inheritance. Another aspect includes forensic and DNA research which can prove unknown heritage. We employ specialized genealogical and investigative techniques to search public records and databases to identify the extended family of the descendent. Often, we start with no more than a name and a date of death. In many cases the heirs that are finally identified have little or no knowledge of the person from whom they are inheriting.
Justin Friar, owner of Friar Genealogical Research LLC, has been assisting people with family histories and genealogy since 1992. After helping multiple individuals recover inheritances and assets, he formed Friar Genealogical Research in 2011.
Forensic Genealogy Services
- Genealogical DNA
- Cold Cases
- Researching illegitimate parentage
- Locating Missing Heirs
- Locating Unknown Heirs
- Genetic analysis of DNA
- Genealogical Charts
- Adoption research
- Submission of Claims
Unsolved & Most wanted
If you have information about any of these cases, please contract us immediately. You may be eligible for a reward!
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Hannah Osgood?
Who married Jeremiah Eaton 13 November 1730. Was it the daughter of Samuel Osgood of Andover born in 1704? Or daughter of John and Hannah (Ayers) Osgood b. 24 June 1699? – Solved Dec 2023!
Phoebe Ann Wickham
Columbia County, NY
Phoebe Ann Wickham, born 13 May 1765 in Columbia county New York and died in 1845. She was the daughter of David Wickham & Nancy Mosher. We are looking for evidence of her birth & or marriage.
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Find out if you’re entitled to assets or monies!
Did you receive a letter with an agreement? Have questions?
how I Got Started
In December of 1999 during research I found that my grandmother Jean Friar had a pension from a hospital in New York State from 1942 – 1947. At that time she was a 23 year old nurse. As an elder, she didn’t believe that she had any money coming to her. Her statement to me was, “If I had money owed to me I would know about it.” As many people can attest to, this is not always an accurate statement. I guided her through the process.
As a result of my investigation, Grandma Jean received a check for $7,895.92 in January of 2000. She also then received a monthly pension check for $71.97 until the time of her passing. She was so surprised, that she called the hospital a few times believing they had made an error. No error was made!
She thought this was a one time occurrence. However in 2011 I found an additional 482 shares of stock owed to her totaling more than $41,000.
Photo of Jean Friar circa 1942-1947.