[APG Public List] Genealogical vs. Non-genealogical

[Suzanne Prosnier]

Searching for living relatives of a deceased person (heir searching) for 
settlement of an estate is a legitimate endeaor for any genealogist. 
Searching for people in general, with no information regarding the 
relationship (kinship) is not valid genealogically. Here is a word of 
caution. Several years ago I attended  a two day seminar held by an Arizona 
Group , Confidential Intermediaries, that works directly with the courts 
regarding adoptions.   Several different speakers gave warnings, (with 
examples of cases) regarding sinister motives of some people trying to 
contact living persons: convicted rapists recently released from prison, or 
"dead beat"  dads who had lost custody of their children , etc. Some of the 
examples  were very egregious and put the researcher at risk.  Be careful.
Suzanne Prosnier, CG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Rich" <joyrichny at earthlink.net>
To: <apgpubliclist at apgen.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [APG Public List] Genealogical vs. Non-genealogical


> Scott, I used "missing" to describe someone whose whereabouts are unknown 
> to the person
> inquiring.
>
> I don't think it's unethical unless it violates the privacy rights of the 
> sought-after
> person.
>
> Joy
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Scott Mueller
> To: Joy Rich
> Cc: apgpubliclist at apgen.org
> Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 7:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [APG Public List] Genealogical vs. Non-genealogical
>
>
> Is this about missing persons?  Clearly finding someone without regard to 
> their
> relationship is not core to what a professional genealogist does. 
> However, it isn't
> unethical and genealogy can definitely be helpful.
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Joy Rich <joyrichny at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> No, I wouldn't consider a "missing persons" case to be what a professional 
> genealogist
> does. I would be especially leery of someone's motive for hunting down a 
> former
> girlfriend.
>
> Joy
>
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> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:34:20 -0400
> From: Kathy Gunter Sullivan <sully1 at carolina.rr.com>
> Subject: [APG Public List] Genealogical vs. Non-genealogical
> To: apgpubliclist at apgen.org
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> <snip>If a potential client wants to locate an old buddy or a former 
> girlfriend or
>
> neighbor (kinship not involved), would you consider that search to be what 
> a professional
> genealogist does? I have my own opinion, but want to hear your consensus.
>
> Kathy
> Charlotte, North Carolina
>
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