CCGS is pleased to present Kelvin Meyers on Wednesday February 10th 7:00pm Haggard Library Plano, Texas
Can a Dead Man Sign a Deed?
His tombstone says he died in 1928 his name is on a deed in 1932, did a dead man sign a deed? When given conflicting evidence how do you resolve the issue at hand? This lecture will look at the five point formula of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and how it helps resolve conflicting evidence with a fascinating case study Kelvin L. Meyers A fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. As a graduate of Texas Tech University with a history major, he is an avid research-historian. After being employed for ten years in the Genealogy Department of the Dallas Public Library, Kelvin now has a solo practice as a forensic genealogist serving clients that include probate attorneys, trust department of banks, the US Immigration Service and energy companies. Kelvin is a 1989 and 1990 alumni of the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University and has returned to IGHR as lecturer. He is a past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and a founding member for the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG). Kelvin currently serves as the chairman of the history and archives committee for First United Methodist Church in Dallas. *LOCATION* Plano Haggard Library First Floor Meeting Room 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075