Friar Genealogical Research, LLC
Friar Genealogical Research, LLC specializes in investigative and forensic genetic genealogy, combining DNA analysis with traditional genealogical research to identify biological relationships, reconstruct family connections, support heirship investigations, and assist in forensic casework involving unidentified human remains and complex kinship analysis.
Whether working with families, legal professionals, or investigative agencies, we apply structured research methods, documented analysis, and evidence-based genealogy to every cas
Research Services
For Individuals & Families
- Unknown parentage and adoption research
- Biological family identification
- DNA match analysis and kinship reconstruction
- Family tree reconstruction
- Historical and family history research
For Attorneys & Estate Representatives
- Heirship research and probate genealogy
- Missing heir identification and location
- Biological relationship documentation
- Genealogical charts and evidentiary documentation
- Asset and beneficiary research support
For Law Enforcement & Medical Examiners
- Forensic genetic genealogy (FIGG) support
- Unidentified human remains (UHR) identification support
- Kinship reconstruction and DNA match analysis
- Violent crime investigative support
- Genealogical lead development and case research
how It Started
Learn how a family pension search became the foundation for a professional genealogical research practice focused on unknown parentage, heirship, and forensic investigations.
Active Research & Case Support
All case-related information should be directed to the appropriate investigating law enforcement or medical examiner agency.
Unidentified Remains – Case Support
We provide investigative genetic genealogy support for law enforcement and medical examiners by analyzing existing DNA data and genealogical records to develop investigative leads in unidentified remains and cold case investigations.
Our work focuses on cases where traditional identification methods and DNA database comparisons have not produced results, helping generate new avenues of inquiry for official review and follow-up.
Hartford Circus Fire (1944)
The 1944 Hartford Circus Fire is one of Connecticut’s most significant historical tragedies. This event is of ongoing genealogical and historical interest, particularly in relation to the families and identities connected to those affected.
Friar Genealogical Research includes historical case studies and genealogical research explorations related to events such as this as part of broader family history and archival research interests.
Phoebe Ann Wickham
Columbia County, New York
Phoebe Ann Wickham (13 May 1765–1845), daughter of David Wickham and Nancy Mosher, is the subject of a longstanding genealogical research question concerning the documentation of her birth and/or marriage within Columbia County, New York.
This case reflects a historical genealogical inquiry that has been explored through available records and remains an area of continued research interest.
How to Get Started
For Individuals, Families & Estate Matters
Whether you are exploring unknown parentage, adoption, heirship, or family history research, our client process explains what information to gather and what to expect.
View Our Research Process
How to Get Started
For Law Enforcement & Medical Examiners
Authorized agencies seeking forensic genetic genealogy support can review our case intake procedures, submission requirements, and investigative workflow.
Law Enforcement Intake & Process
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Connecticut, USA