The story of a great great great great grandfather who was pressed into the navy and became a forger - and was executed for the crime.
- 20% discount for SoG members
- Part of the Crime and Punishment course. Book the full course to access all the talks.
- Not included in Gold Membership.
- Recording available to everyone who books until 29 April 2026.
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About the
Rachael Rowe
Rachael Rowe is a writer and journalist from Dorset with a passion for social history and genealogy. She has an MA in Research from City University Birmingham and an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. Rachael first got involved in family history after being given old papers by a relative and rapidly became addicted to genealogy research. Her work, using several sources, led her to a hidden criminal ancestor with a twist in the tale. Rachael’s research has led to the publication of The History of Forgery by Pen and Sword in January 2026 and she is under contract for three further books.
