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Fisher and David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.com, open the show with news about a recently discovered World War II mess kit that has united a family. Then David shares great new for Midwestern researchers at the Allen County Genealogical Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. David and Fisher then talk about finding your ancestors in the diaries of people who were involved in their lives… like ministers and doctors. Wait til you hear what David found for someone recently in a minister’s diary! Then David shares another Tech Tip, and this week’s NEHGS free guest user database. Fisher then welcomes to the show, for the first time, Lisa Louise Cooke, host of the long-running “Genealogy Gems” podcast. Lisa has written a book on Mobile Genealogy and shares some tips on how to maximize your research experiences while away from home. You won’t want to miss what Lisa has to say! Next, meet professional genealogist Carolyn Tolman from LegacyTree.com. Some time back, Carolyn relocated with her husband to Pennsylvania where they moved into an old house. Wanting to know more about it, the house’s “genealogy” turned into a whole new adventure! You’ll want to hear how Carolyn did what she did, and what the result was! Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, our Preservation Authority, joins Fisher for the final segments. Tom talks about a turn-of-the-last-century photo brought Tom at Roots Tech. It’s the earliest “selfie” he’s ever seen, and he coveted it! He’ll explain how it was done, as well as how to salvage a picture with “outlaws” (former in-laws!) in it. It’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!

Fisher and David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.com open the show with a question about politics. Do you know how your ancestors voted? Fisher learned about how his great grandfather voted in New York City in 1880 in a unique way. Hear how he figured it out. David then talks about a medieval ship that has been rescued from the bottom of a river in the Netherlands. Plus, the 8th century Viking treasure trove found in England last year has been given a new status. Find out more about both of these incredible discoveries. David then shares his weekly Tech Tip, and another free NEHGS guest user database. Fisher then visits with Richard Boston from the Loveland, Colorado area about how he and a third cousin in California discovered one another, and the adventure they are now on together. They are researching a quilt made by their common great-great grandmother, stitched with 320 names from the Civil War period, some common, some famous. What are they learning about the mystery of the quilt? Check out the podcast! Then, Fisher welcomes Henry Z. Jones back to Extreme Genes, author of the book series “Psychic Roots.” “Hank” has been working on this series since the ‘90s, and he’ll share three Twilight Zone-type stories from the genealogy trail that will blow your mind! (Visit HankJones.com.) Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, wraps up the show visiting with Fisher about the various damaged and partially destroyed items he gave advice on at the Roots Tech Conference a few weeks ago. His thoughts just may revive a few of your treasures that you thought were toast! That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David shares a story about a man who solved his own missing person case, and was proven correct through... wait for it... DNA testing! David then gives details on the upcoming Ontario Genealogy Conference... what a list of speakers they'll have in June. It's well known that we all have Neanderthal DNA, but now we know what medical conditions we may also have inherited from them. David will tell you what you can now blame on the Neanderthals! Finally, an amazing data storage breakthrough has happened at the University of Southampton in England. You won't believe how long they say they'll be able to digitally preserve the recorded treasures of the world. David then shares a genealogical pet peeve (Fisher says he's right!) and shares another NEHGS guest user free database and tip.Fisher then visits with Glen Meakem of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founder of Forever, Inc., a company that may have solved our long term storage issues as individuals and genealogists, with security and data preserving upgrades as systems change. What does the model of a life insurance company have to do with all this? Glen will tell you and what his company is up to in this terrific segment.Then, Extreme Genie Ann Allred of Centerville, Utah visits with Fisher about her long sought after discovery of her grandfather's grave in Pennsylvania. But of course, that wasn't the end of it... just a beginning. Talk about the ultimate "snowball" project. Ann's story will inspire you.Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, then joins the show and reveals some horror stories he heard about at his booth at the Roots Tech Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, two weeks ago. Naturally, Tom will tell you how to avoid similar issues and how to repair some of the damage!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David's "Family Histoire" news tells us about a Connecticut couple who have been married longer than any other couple in America! How long have they been married and who are they? Catch the podcast. We also hear about the passing of a woman who was America's oldest surviving veteran. David will share with you where and when she served and her remarkable age. Then, the two talk about a new cruise ship, set to sail in 2018, that is the modern replica of another ship that sank in 1912. Can you guess what it is? Plus David's "Tech Tip" has to do with an exciting new announcement by MyHeritage.com. And he shares another free database from NEHGS. Listen to hear what it is.In the second segment, David returns and talks with Fisher about their highlights from the recent Roots Tech Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing first on new products, including those from the winners of the Innovator's Summit. They also talk about a new data storage service that uses a life insurance company model to assure your data stays within your family's control for generations! (Fisher talks to the founder next week.) David also reviews JRNL, a product having to do with keeping a digital journal, and a French company that serves as a social media base for your family and family history, only without the databases. Fisher then plays back an incredible family history discovery from Roots Tech. (Hint: She obtained an ancestral item dating back to 1812!) Fisher and David also talk visiting with keynote speaker, the renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, backstage.Then, Dr. Kasia Bryc of 23andMe joins the show to talk about what their research is saying about how we come together as couples! Are they the differences or similarities that bring us together? Is there a genetic tie here? Dr. Bryc has some Valentines Day insight.Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, returns with great advice on managing your various formats and bringing them together in a presentable way.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher and David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org, open the show. They anticipate reviewing Roots Tech, the largest family history conference in the world, that is taking place over the weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. David then talks about a remarkable discovery of remains under a bus station in Harlem, New York! Just whose remains have been discovered and what is their history in New York? David will tell you. David then talks about another discovery in Yorkshire, England involving Roman gladiators. He’ll share the incredible numbers and what has been learned from these recently found remains. Black History Month is in full swing, too, and David shares a special database related to African-American ancestral information from NEHGS. Fisher then fills in David on a unique app he found that allows any face to be placed over yours in photos or videos. You can even put your ancestor’s face over yours and then tell that person’s story! Hear what that app is. David also shares news about an exciting new audio app coming from MyHeritage.com. Fisher then visits, for two segments, with Nancy Douglas, a handwriting analyst with WriteMeaning.com. Nancy explains the various regions of handwriting and what they mean in learning about someone’s personality, and how she got started in this field. In the second segment, Nancy then reveals information on several of Fisher’s ancestors based solely on their handwriting samples. Then Tom Perry talks preservation, and how to know about the formats of your current media, and how you can convert them for long term preservation. It’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and AmericanAncestors.org. They welcome new radio affiliate WFLN in Arcadia, Florida. David talks about his recent time in the spotlight working out the actual relationships of the Kardashians, which Fisher promptly brings to a halt! (Fisher insists EG be a "Kardashian Free Zone!") David then talks about a woman who is well into her second century, and still chain smokes! Just how old is she? Listen to the podcast! The Canadians have just released digitized World War I military diaries, and is working on Army service records. David also shares his Tech Tip of the Week, and another free database from NEHGS. Then, over two segments, Fisher visits with Paula Williams Madison, a former network executive at NBC, who left her high-powered job to pursue her ancestry! With Jamaican roots, she was raised in Harlem, New York, to a mother who was half Chinese. Paula's quest to find her grandfather's kin took her back to China faster than anyone could have imagined. How did she do it? Paula will tell you in the podcast. And where does her adventure go from here? Find out on this week's show! Then, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, answers more listener questions about digital preservation. It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show! (Photo used with permission of Paula Williams Madison.)

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org, lamenting a recent study showing one in ten young college grads believe Judge Judy sits on the Supreme Court. But that's just the beginning! Hear what else they believe. Then, David talks about how Indian burial mounds in the midwest may soon be leveled to make room for development! Hear where this could happen and who's behind it. Plus, 28,000 New England church records from 1641 to the mid-1800s are soon to be digitized. David shares the details. Plus... got a criminal relative back there? David tells you one way you might be able to own his or her mug shot! David also has another tech tip, and the free database from NEHGS.Then, Fisher visits with Professor Emerson Baker of Salem State University, one of a committee of seven who recently confirmed the location of the execution site of the victims of the Salem witch trials. Learn the techniques they used to survey the area and how they all settled on one particular spot now found in a lovely residential neighborhood. Also, how will this area now be treated by the town, and how and should visitors get to the site? You won't want to miss this segment.Stan Lindaas returns to the show next, from HeritageConsulting.com, to talk with Fisher about terms you'll find in old records that don't mean what you might think they mean. Fisher gets quizzed. Listen to how he does.Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com wraps up the last two segments of the show discussing the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and what wowy new technology is going to benefit the world of family history. Tom's got the skinny!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. They talk about the news of the discovery of the very spot in Salem, Massachusetts where the accused witches were executed in the 17th Century. Hear where you can see it! David then explains how the 5,300 year old Ice Man continues to make headlines. He apparently left a prehistoric GPS of his movements. Hear how scientists can now tell where he traveled in his life. And, the guys then talk about how the last survivor of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 has passed. Catch his survival story.Next, Fisher talks with guest Brent Ashworth, a Provo, Utah man who collects items related to his family history. He offers great advice on how you might do the same. He also shares how he, as a Mayflower descendant, was excited to obtain one of the two Bibles carried by Gov. William Bradford to the New World on the Mayflower! (Are you kidding me?!)Then, Fisher visits with Ken Krogue, founder of InsideSales.com, who will be a keynote speaker during the Innovator Summit on the first day of the Roots Tech Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 3. Ken offers sound advice on helping seniors get comfortable with technology to advance your family history efforts.In the final segments, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, returns with thoughts on how to get the most out of the Innovator Summit, whether you're there in person or following the events on line.It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the first new show of the new year with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. They exchange unique family history resolutions. Fisher then reveals his first research adventure of the new year... his childhood home is on the market in Connecticut, and photos of the exterior and interior are shown with the listing. Fisher talks of the fun of finding decades old photos to show side-by-side with how those areas of the home look today. David then tells of a centuries old find beneath a Scottish school yard playground. You won't believe what has been dug up! Likewise, in Virginia, a foundation hole for a new hotel was being built when something awesome was found. You'll enjoy this one too. David also reveals the release of new World War I records from the British Archives that might include information on your American "Dough Boy" ancestor. He also has the first new free database of NEHGS for guest users.Then, Fisher spends two segments with Karen Batchelor, the first African-American woman to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Karen says she didn't think that would be such a big deal in 1977... but in fact it was! Hear her story. She'll also talk about some of the incredible discoveries she's made in her 40 years of research covering slaves, slave owners, Puritans, and pioneers. As she says... "I want them ALL!" She's a guest you won't want to miss.Then Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com shares his "Five Steps for Scanning and Storing." As always, it's great advice from the "Preservation Authority!"It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors.org, sharing some of the great discoveries of the past year. David talks about the 1,000 year old skeleton found in the ball of a downed tree in Ireland, the beginning of the end of Americans being able to read handwriting, and preserving your social media posting history.Fisher then shares what many listeners consider the listener story of the year from Steve Anderson, a Minnesota native. One of nine siblings, Steve and a brother decided to do some DNA testing on the family. And what they learned was far from what they expected! It's worth another listen if you heard it earlier this year.Fisher then visits with Leann Walker Young, daughter of late Chicago Cubs coach, Verlon "Rube" Walker. Leann lost him when she was just three years old and has spent years trying to find a sample of his voice. Hear about Leann's journey and emotional breakthrough. Her determination will inspire you!Plus, Preservation Authority Tom Perry talks about what questions to ask local digitizers to know that they are experts you can could on.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

It's a 2015 rewind show for the holiday weekend, with a pair of Fisher's favorite segments from the past year!Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David talks about a nine foot idol discovered in Siberia in 1890. Only recently was it determined just how old this item really is. Listen to the podcast to find out! David also reveals some fascinating facts about his grandfather, who disappeared on the streets of Boston decades ago. He also shares a terrific "Tech Tip" that will change the way you manage your photographs.Then, Fisher visits with Fran Jensen who is all over the War of 1812 Project. The Project is well underway, digitizing the pension records of the veterans of that war. Fran and some associates have been reviewing them and has pulled out some gems, found in the records, that she'll share in this segment.Linda Emlee from Richmond, Missouri then talks about a night few people have ever heard of. It's referred to as "The Night the Stars Fell." It took place in 1833, and many of our ancestors were affected. Wait til you hear the details.Then, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, talks equipment for Do It Yourselfers concerning digitizing and editing. It's always great advice you won't want to miss!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The two talk about using the "Skywalker" family tree as a great teaching moment for children. Fisher & Lambert then talk about the Christmas traditions of England's Royal Family. (Just what do you give the Queen?!) David then discusses the oldest remains found showing evidence of tattoos. You won't believe how far back we're talking! Plus, hear the value of those ancient coins found on British farmland this past October. David will also have another Tech Tip and the NEHGS free database.Next up, Fisher visits with renowned genealogical blogger, "The Legal Genealogist," Judy Russell. Judy has some terrific year end observations on dealing with various views of the same documents and how you can avoid misinterpretations. She'll also discuss the genealogical trap best known as an "obituary!"Fisher's next guest is a Connecticut woman named Marjorie Adams, a descendant of Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams, a baseball pioneer who played for the New York Knickerbockers in the mid-1800s. Most importantly, Doc was the man who led the way to standardizing rules by which we know the game today. Listen to hear which rules Marjorie's great-grandfather fought to standardize, and why she thinks he should now be part of the Baseball Hall of Fame.Tom Perry of TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, then talks about the challenges of conversion of digital video files. What do you need to know to save, view, or edit your files? Tom's got the answer... as usual!It's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens this week's show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David congratulates Fisher on a special award he recently received. Listen to the podcast to hear what it's about. David also talks about his ancestral discovery linking Moby Dick author Herman Melville with historian Nathaniel Philbrick, as well as Fisher's wife and David himself! It all ties into the newly released movie, "In the Heart of the Sea." David notes that a new Revolutionary museum will be opening in 2017. Listen to find out where! David also notes the discontinuation of Family Tree Maker by Ancestry.com, and clues you in on another free user database from NEHGS.David then returns for segment two to talk to Fisher about how genealogy hooked him as a seven-year-old. Both then provide insight on how you can get your children and grandchildren on fire about family history, and history in general. Better listen up, because some of these tips have to do with the holidays!Then, self-proclaimed "Jersey Girl," Sue Wynne, talks about an astounding find she made concerning her fourth great grandmother, also from New Jersey. She'll reveal the sources and how it came to be that her ancestor was viewed upon her death in 1845, and then again four years later! Only in family history!Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com returns to talk about audio problems after a video digital transfer. It's a common problem, and Tom has several ideas on things you can do, and things that only professionals can do to save your overall video. Tom also talks about a "wowy" new 3D printer you'll want to hear about!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Could you be the first member of your family to live to be 120?! Research into a new pill... that David already takes!... says you could be. David tells you what that pill is and why he takes it. Then, "born in Babylonia, moved to Arizona..." it's new news on a very old king... King Tut. What's going on at his tomb now? Find out on the podcast! David then talks about an Englishman who tracked down his American World War II vet father and got quite a surprise at his father's passing. Then learn about a huge boon to Irish research that is now available, an awesome FREE Tech Tip from David, and this week's free database from NEHGS.Next, Fisher interviews 94-year-old Lou Conter, who, at age 20, was a member of the crew of the Arizona. He was on board the morning of the attack... December 7, 1941. Hear Lou's first hand account of that day, and how it affected his life in the years that followed. Also hear why Lou says the first act of war committed by the Japanese actually happened three days earlier. He is one of the last of those who were there on the day President Roosevelt said "would live in infamy." Be sure to share this special visit with your friends.Then, Dr. Ken Alford, a professor at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, gives a very concise lesson on how to research your World War II ancestor's military records. You'll be shocked at how much information may be out there on your family's hero.Fisher then gets under the hood on file conversion and preservation with Preservation Authority Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com. Have you started your preservation program yet?That's all this week on Extreme Genes/ America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David talks about the historic "First Leftovers!" (It's true!) Plus, a flock of Russian birds that have gathered pieces of antique documents in their nests. What type of bird and what have they found? Catch the story on the podcast. Plus, hear David's latest family history pickup from eBay... for all of ten dollars. And if you're interested in having an electronic accounting of all the books you have in your home quickly and easily, you won't want to miss David's Tech Tip of the Week. And David has another free database of the week from NEHGS! Fisher then visits with Dr. Robin Smith from 23andMe talking about some of the new report features that are available. Health? Physical tendencies? Ancestry? Dr. Smith touches on them all. Whether or not you've spit in a cup yet, you're going to want to know where this exciting field is going. Fisher was recently surprised to run into Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno who agreed to come on the show and talk about his research into his background... half Japanese and half who-knows-what. His Japanese research brought about some terrific surprises, and he's putting DNA to work to solve the problem on his mother's side. By the way... she was adopted. It's a great visit you won't want to miss! Plus, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the preservation authority, talks about a listener question regarding audio for interviews. Tom is going to save you a lot of heartache and errors! Don't miss his segments. That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

This week on Extreme Genes/ America's Family History Show, it's a salute to our Pilgrims and Puritans! Robert Charles Anderson, creator of the Great Migration series, joins Fisher for two segments on the beginnings of the European settlement of North America, and our Thanksgiving tradition.Fisher opens the show in the first segment with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. As a Mayflower descendant (John Howland) Fisher talks about his first hand impressions of Plymouth Rock. David then talks about Queen Elizabeth's approval of DNA testing to resolve a British Peerage problem. (These are different times!) David also talks about a stash of undelivered mail from the 17th and 18th centuries that has been discovered. He'll tell you where they are and how you can find out if any of your ancestors were among the senders or intended receivers. David also tells you about a new audio digitization program that will allow you to hear thousands of recording cylinders from the 19th and early 20th centuries! He'll also have new free databases and another tech tip.Next, Fisher visits with Robert Charles Anderson, who created the "Great Migration" series of reference books beginning in 1988. They'll talk about what inspired Robert to devote his life to this great work, and how his research has allowed him to debunk some Pilgrim myths. What were they? Listen to the podcast!Fisher and Robert continue their conversation with an explanation of the Winthrop Fleet and how it changed the course of the European settlement of North America in the 1630s. You'll also learn exactly when and why it ended. Robert also talks about what information is yet to be found concerning the immigrants of 1620 to 1640.Then, Tom Perry of TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, talks about how you might be able to salvage your old VHS tapes. It's a tricky and dangerous endeavor, but if you're sure you want to try, Tom will tell you what it takes to succeed.That's all this week on Extreme Genes / America's Family History Show!

This week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show, Fisher opens the program with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher found a mug shot of a third cousin in San Quentin from 1928 and David reveals his own grandfather's life outside the lines. What did these guys do? They'll tell you. Then, in keeping with the salute to our veterans of the past week, David reveals the identity of America's oldest living soldier. You won't believe how old he is! David then talks about how to preserve your veterans' stories with the National Archives' "Project Vets." As part of "Family Histoire" news, David talks about the latest DNA test results from the remains of Czar Nicholas and his family from 1917. Was it really them, or did they survive? David also shares an exciting boon to New England researchers now available through a Harvard web site, along with this week's Tech Tip, and free NEHGS database.Fisher then visits with Janet Hovorka from FamilyChartMasters.com. Janet is a national speaker and shares some great insight in how to manage your data across multiple platforms. There's no "one button" solution, but she has some great ideas for reducing duplicated efforts.Then Illinois resident Debra Bruns talks about her genealogical journey, sharing stories of her Carver family down through the years. Yes... there's another grandpa gone bad in there! What can you learn from Debra's research?Finally, Tom Perry of TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority shares his professional tips for creating better videos as you and your clan make family history. A few simple suggestions will change the way you look through a viewer forever.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors.org. David highlights another Tech Tip of the Week, and Free Database from NEHGS. Fisher and David also speak of the horrors of the new list that has come forth from an investigation from NPR, revealing countless World War II servicemen who were unknowingly exposed to mustard gas as part of a government experiment concerning chemical warfare. Is your relative on the list? We'll tell you where to check.Stan Lindaas of Heritage Consulting.com returns to talk with Fisher about an astounding study that will once and for all answer the question, "Why family history?" The lifelong benefits to your children and grandchildren will shock you! This is a segment you won't want to miss.Then, Gary Nielsen talks to Fisher about a story tied to his wife's side... an outlaw shot and killed in 1911, whose body went on display in carnivals around the country for 66 years! No... that's NOT a WAX figure! This true story would be a highlight in anyone's family history.Then, Tom Perry returns to talk more about "alphabet soup..." those various digital terms that can make your eyes glaze over. With a little knowledge from Tom, you can save a lot of time, effort, and even money, doing your own preservation at home.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

This week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show, you'll meet John Vitale of Buffalo, New York. Orphaned at ten, he never imagined what DNA would bring him! Then, Susan Hale talks about what it's like to learn that patriot spy Nathan Hale is on her family tree, as well as several other notable early Americans. Hear how it has affected her life.In segment one, Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. In "Family Histoire News," David talks about the unlikely reunion of a pair of World War II vets from Utah. Coincidence? You decide! David then talks about French painters who, at the beginning of the last century painted images of what they thought the year 2000 would look like. (Hint: Some of it wasn't bad at all!) Then, a few bucks at an antique store scored a man a multi million dollar historic photo. Who was it of? You'll have to listen. Plus David has another Tech Tip of the Week, and another Free Database from NEHGS.Next, Fisher visits with John Vitale of Buffalo, New York. John was orphaned at age ten. Now, decades later, John is no longer alone... or anywhere close to it! Catch the details of John's journey and meet a special guest John brings to the discussion.Then (in keeping with this week's New York guest slant), Susan Hale, an artist from near Albany, New York, talks about the impact her ancestors have had on her life and art. Her family tree includes patriot spy Nathan Hale, and the "Man Without A Country," Edward Everett Hale. (See her works at SusanBHale.com.)Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority at TMCPlace.com talks about sorting out the "alphabet soup" of technology so you can begin to learn how to preserve and edit materials on your own and save a ton of money.It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

America might have been more like Australia than you think. This week, researcher Peggy Lauritzen explains how America also indulged in white slavery! Then, Kathy Manker of Phoenix, AZ talks about her "black sheep" 19th century ancestor.Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.com. With Fisher's Mets defeating the Cubs to go to the World Series, David shares a database for researching baseball players from the recent and distant past. David also talks about an amazing find he has made for the 170th anniversary of NEHGS... a family tie between author Nathaniel Philbrick (who will be honored in Boston for the celebration) and author Herman Melville, both of whom have researched the story that resulted in "Moby Dick." In Family Histoire news, David talks about a 450-year-old Mexican colonial church that has been revealed by the drying up of a reservoir due to the current drought. It's a fabulous image! Fisher and David then discuss a 100-year-old woman in Buffalo, New York, who still works six days a week, eleven hours a day... and loves it. She's been working since 1930! David then talks about the ongoing archaeological dig at the Boston Common that has revealed items from a Revolutionary era encampment. He then shares his "Tech Tip," and another free database of the week from NEHGS.In segment two, Fisher visits with researcher Peggy Lauritzen who explains the particulars of pre-colonial white slavery in America. She explains the various types, from apprentices to indentured servants, and the way many ended up in their situations. Peggy claims America was a penal colony long before Australia! It's a revealing discussion you won't want to miss.Fisher then talks to Kathy Manker of Phoenix, AZ. Kathy and her clan dug up some amazing dirt on a third great grandfather and his family from the late 1800s in Illinois. It sounds a lot like the wild west! You'll be amazed at what she has found.Fisher and Tom Perry then talk about creating a special box you can use to take digital copies of your antique photographs. It's cheap and fun!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. In "Family Histoire" news Fisher and David talk about two women, working the same shift at a Florida hospital, who have made a remarkable DNA discovery. Hear what it is in the opening segment. David then shares the recent discovery of an ancient settlement found beneath the remains of the one destroyed at Pompeii in 79 AD. Listen to the podcast for the amazing details! David also talks about how your military ancestors are eligible for military tombstones from the government... both US and Canadian. Learn how to obtain one. David also has a new "Tech Tip" and another free database from NEHGS!Fisher then visits with Alice and Jessica, two ladies who used DNA to solve a most remarkable mystery. Were Alice's father and Jessica's grandfather really switched at birth? Hear how the story developed over three years and how the breakthrough finally occurred.Fisher then visits with famed genetic genealogist CeCe Moore about her role in Alice and Jessica's case, and the information about key DNA markers that she shared with Alice. That information encouraged Alice to continue in the right direction, that eventually led her to Jessica, and the answer to a century-old mystery!Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com then talks about "Build A Box," so you can use your wowy cell phone camera to take quality digital images of your antique heirloom photos.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with the announcement that the first Extreme Genes cruise will take place in September of 2016! (See our Facebook page or ExtremeGenes.com for details.) David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historical Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org, joins the conversation with a story about a 16th century shipwreck that is causing concern in Ireland. He also talks about the new archaeological dig in New York City covering the area of the old New York Seaport. David also has another free NEHGS database to share and his weekly Tech Tip.Fisher next visits with Brenda Sullivan of the "Gravestone Girls." (See GraveStoneGirls.com) Brenda is an artist who can make a mold and perfect duplicate of your ancestor's grave stone! She'll tell you all about rubbing grave stones, and some of how she creates duplicate stones... but not all. Might she help you obtain the most unique family heirloom ever invented?Then, photo expert Ron Fox returns to the show to talk about how his love of family history has shown him what it takes to uncover extremely value historic pictures. He'll tell you how his techniques can help you locate previously unknown ancestral photos. If you're missing a photo of an ancestor that should be out there somewhere, you'll want to hear what Ron has to say.Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, talks about learning to PhotoShop and the significance of "clouds." What happens if the hosting company disappears? He'll have the answers for you!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Leigh Ann Walker Young, daughter of the late Chicago Cubs coach, Verlon "Rube" Walker, lost her dad when she was three years old, in 1971. Three years ago, she recognized the hole his absence left in her life and decided to reach out to her father's former associates, looking for stories and just maybe... the sound of his voice. Leigh Ann shares her journey this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!Fisher and David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors.org, cover several "Family Histoire" news stories that people are talking about this week. They include one woman's efforts to locate and then wear a wedding dress that has been used in family weddings since 1895. Listen to the show to hear just how many relatives have worn that dress! Then, it's an update on the progress being made on the remains of a woman believed to be the model for DaVinci's "Mona Lisa." Next, could your fingerprints reveal something about your ancestry? Scientists are beginning to answer that question, as well as how they might predict your future health. David's got another "Tech Tip," and NEHGS free database for the week.In the second segment Fisher, an avid, lifetime baseball fan, visits with the daughter of late Chicago Cubs coach, Verlon "Rube" Walker, Leigh Ann Walker Young. Leigh Ann made a decision three years ago that it was time she got to know her father, and what a journey that desire has taken her on! It's an inspiring conversation.Fisher continues his visit with Leigh Ann Walker Young in the next segment, and plays the only known recording of the voice of Leigh Ann's late father, Rube Walker. Get the story behind how she found it after three years of well publicized searching!Then, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority talks about taking your old, faded, and cracked pictures, digitally restoring them, and making them into a brand new photo album. You won't be able to resist this idea!That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens this week's show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. David shares a great way to get kids interested in family research... the very fun lineage of Harry Potter! He'll tell you what that is all about. FamilySearch releases another great new database. Learn what it is and if it relates to your research. Then listen to David's awesome "Tech Tip" concerning Facebook, and NEHGS has another free database for you to check out.In the second segment, Fisher visits again with Thomas MacEntee of High-Definition Genealogy in Chicago. Thomas is ramping up for another "Genealogy Do Over." It's an on line opportunity for you to fix mistakes you made when you were just starting out, or to begin your efforts on the right foot. You can participate on line from anywhere. Thomas will tell you what it's all about.Then, Fisher visits with Crystal Johnson, a woman who stumbled on a record that told her that her husband's grandparents divorced in the 1970s. Only the living grandparents knew nothing of it! Fisher also brings in grandmother Aloha Bennett, who explains how this happened and what they had to do about it. The discovery saved the Bennetts a lot of potential problems. It's a story you don't want to miss!Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, handles a listener question about transferring and editing video from cell phones to computers to DVDs. It's tricky stuff, but Tom has some important thoughts for you.That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

When when captured Southern soldiers were forced to fight for the North, they generally didn't want to talk about it. But this guy took it one step further. Ken Alford shares a great story he uncovered while writing a book. And who ever thought there would be a "Center For Home Movies?" But there is!Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. David talks about the remarkable discovery of a young man whose remains were found hanging from the roots of a downed tree in Ireland... almost 1,000 years after his death! Fisher and David also talk about the challenge awaiting young people in their research when they are unable to read cursive writing. The problem has already begun. David has a Tech Tip of the Week, and a brand new NEHGS Free Database. You'll have to listen to hear what it is!Fisher then visits with Dwight Swanson with the Center for Home Movies. What do they do and how can your old home movies be a part of it? Find out in segment 2.Then it's another remarkable ancestral story. Fisher talks with Ken Alford, a writer who came across the story of a "galvanized" Union soldier who took his true identity and Civil War experience to the grave. Not even his wife knew! Hear how his story was discovered by descendants and what the truth was.Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, helps another listener with a preservation problem concerning some recently found daguerreotype photos. (Send your questions to [email protected].)It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Every month, an expert from our sponsor 23andMe.com answers your questions about genealogy DNA. This week, Dr. Joanna Mountain takes on a challenging listener question. And Sarah O'Connor of GeneArtistry.com talks about her research into a century old jailbreak involving a great great uncle!Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. David talks about a new milestone recently achieved by Queen Elizabeth, new finds in the area of Stonehenge, and the discovery of 2.5 million year old remains in South Africa. David also provides a "Low Tech Tip of the Week," a "poor man's GPS" for use in cemeteries! He also has a review of an app called PhotoMyne, and another free database from NEHGS.Then, Dr. Joanna Mountain from 23andMe.com answers an amazing listener question about genealogy DNA, and offers other insights for you to understand as you consider your DNA test. Everybody's talking DNA these days, and you won't want to miss what Dr. Mountain has to say.In the next segment, Sarah O'Connor of GeneArtistry.com reveals her criminal great great uncle's past and how she tracked his life after a jail break over a century ago! It's another tale that will leave you saying "What a story!"Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com flawlessly handles another listener question on preservation.It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Not many genies are passionate enough to buy their own cemetery, but Roy Schreffler of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania did! Also, expert Karen Clifford gives us an overview on what it takes to research your southern ancestors. Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors, who talks about the latest scientific analysis of an ancient 9 foot idol found in Siberia in 1890. You will not believe how old it is! Midwesterners will be interested to hear the latest on the upgrade to Indiana's iconic Allen County Genealogy Library. David also shares his plans to test what we hope to be an awesome new app for photos, and he gives us another free database to check out. Fisher then visits with Karen Clifford, President of Genealogy Research Associates, who shares her ideas on researching ancestors in the challenging 19th century southern states. Yes, she says, it can be done! Roy Schreffler, a passionate genie from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, then joins the show and talks with Fisher about just why he bought an old cemetery. In serious disrepair. As a hobby! And Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, answers another listener question about preservation. Are you using the right kind of microphone to record your grandparent interviews? That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

This week on Extreme Genes... more gems from newly released War of 1812 pension applications, AND talk with a woman who just learned she descends from a Cortez crew member and Jamestown! Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. David has a story about a couple and their 60 years of wedding cake sharing... with a twist! Also, Big Ben, now 156 years old, is having trouble keeping accurate time. Hear what's happening to correct it! Plus, David has your tech tip and info on where he will be in September to talk genealogy with you in person! Fisher then visits with Fran Jensen, who, along with some colleagues, are reading nearly every new War of 1812 pension record as it comes out on Fold3. You'll be amazed at the gems they have found, and you'll benefit from Fran's insight on what to expect when you dig in to this awesome National Archives collection. Danielle Torres from NEHGS talks about her recent experience of learning about her ancestry... with ancestors on both sides arriving in the America's BEFORE the Mayflower! Wait... what?! Yes! You'll enjoy hearing about Dani's journey of discovery. Then Tom Perry returns talking about preservation. One aspect of it you might not have thought about is the right way to ship your fragile, delicate, and special heirlooms. Have a pencil and paper... or your smartphone... ready! It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

If you enjoyed the recent Perseid Meteor Shower, you would have really enjoyed what happened in 1833... likely the most spectacular meteor shower ever! Linda Emlee, of Ray County, Missouri tells us all about it this week on Extreme Genes! Fisher and David Allen Lambert from the New England Historic Genealogical Society open the show talking about a volunteer effort to restore a 19th century African-American cemetery. David also tells us about ancient English records that are now being made available on line, including wills from the 15th century through the 19th century. David's Tech Tips includes an incredibly doable idea for involving your kids in family history. It's unlike anything you've ever heard of before! David also has another free database for you from NEHGS! Fisher then shares one of his favorite interviews from the first 100 Extreme Genes episodes. It's a visit with the founder of Find-A-Grave, Jim Tipton. Hear about how this iconic site practically invented itself. Linda Emlee of Ray County, Missouri visits with Fisher about a remarkable night back in November of 1833, often referred to as "The Night the Stars Fell!" Viewed by many, if not most, as a sign from God that the world was coming to an end, Linda shares some great accounts of an evening many of our ancestors would have experienced. Tom Perry then talks scanner/copiers in answering a listener email. There's a lot to know about what you might need for your family history efforts! That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

It's one of the most remarkable family history stories we've ever had on the show! Hear what one man's family had to face after an accident, family interviews, the removal of hair from a corpse at a funeral home, and DNA tests! Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert with news about a reunion of a daughter and mother, separated by the Nazis in World War II. They'll have the details. Then David talks about a new discovery that may shed light on the fate of the settlers at Roanoke, Virginia in the 16th century. Also, might President Warren Harding have had a "love child?" DNA has solved that long time mystery. Hear the results. Plus, David's Tech Tip of the Week, and your free NEHGS database! Then Steve Anderson, a Minnesota native, shares his incredible story of discovery concerning himself and his eight siblings. No one could have imagined what he and a brother learned... information that has rocked his family. And it's not over yet! Fisher then shares an encore interview from his first 100 shows. This one is with Alice Keesey Mecoy, a descendant of the man many believe started the Civil War, abolitionist John Brown! Learn how he affects her life to this day. Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com wraps up the show with another great preservation tip. If you have questions for Tom, email "[email protected]." That's all this week on the 100th episode of Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist with the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. David has an assignment for everyone concerning one story in their history. Listen to hear what it is. He also shares a fascinating tip about pages of information that likely exist for your immigrant ancestor, held by the government beginning in 1940. What is this record and how can you get it? David explains. He also shares his Tech Tip of the Week and another free database from NEHGS and American Ancestors. Then, Dr. Kasia Bryc of 23andMe.com visits with Fisher about DNA genealogy. It can reveal so much information now... but where is it going in the future? Dr. Bryc will give you some insight. In the second segment with Dr. Bryc, she answers some of the most common questions about the use of DNA in your research. 23andMe will now be regularly supplying experts to answer your questions in this growing and exciting field! If you have a question... or a DNA story of discovery... email [email protected], and you could wind up on the show! Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, talks about salvaging warbly audio and mismatched video from a wedding, found on two different types of tape. Tom talks about matching up colors from both tapes, and digitally salvaging and blending scenes from each, and how best to use the surviving audio. He also has a great tip on filling in the gaps of both audio and video to make the story better than it was when the tapes were new! A lot of what Tom shares may well be of benefit to you as you deal with preserving great memories on old deteriorating videotape. It's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors talking about naming patterns, and how they can often reveal the names of the parents' ancestors. Are clues to your ancestor's ancestors sitting right under your nose? Fisher and David will tell you how to break the code. David then talks about the revealing of the identities of remains from the old Jamestown settlement. Might one of them be your ancestor? David then reports on the controversial reduction of assets at the genealogy library in Phoenix, and shares another Tech Tip of the Week, and NEHGS free database!In segment two, Ancestry's Jennifer Utley, lead researcher for "Who Do You Think You Are?" talks about the celebrities in this season's episodes. Who was most interesting to work with, and where did they film? Jennifer will provide the inside story.Then, Stan Lindaas of HeritageConsulting.com returns to talk about criminal ancestors and why they shouldn't be hidden from your children and grandchildren. Stan's got some crazy stories from his own lines and from others.Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, talks about Fisher's problem with old slides that have slipped out of their protective cardboard holders. How can those images be digitized or even viewed? As always, Tom has the solutions. (If you have a preservation question, email Tom at [email protected].)It's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors, David Allen Lambert. David talks about using Find-A-Grave and Billion Graves to create a burial lineage chart. He also talks about the NASA "New Horizon" mission to Pluto and how a significant individual's human remains are on it. Listen to the show to find out whose! Plus, David tells you how you can go to Europe without leaving North America. (Honest!) Then, David shares with you another free database and Fisher fills you in on what's happening with "Who Do You Think You Are?" "Turn: Washington's Spies," and Henry Louis Gates' "Finding Your Roots." (Hint: It's all good news!) Fisher then shares part one of his interview with genealogy visionary Gilad Japhet, founder of MyHeritage. He talks about his passion for genealogy, his idea for a technology based company that makes it easier than ever to research, and the founding of MyHeritage. He then begins to explain MyHeritage's new game changing translation software. In part two of Fisher's interview with MyHeritage founder Gilad Japhet, Gilad goes into the significance of MyHeritage's new translation software and explains how it will work for us here in America, as well as for researchers across the globe. He also explains the significant residual benefit he expects to result from the release of this new software. It's a rare interview you won't want to miss! Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, answers a listener question about salvaging an important VHS videotape from a damaged VHS cartridge. Tom explains how professional outfits can save the tape, and how you can do it at home... if you dare! That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

This week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show, Fisher opens with David Allen Lambert of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. David talks about FamilySearch.org's upcoming "Fuel the Find," an effort to get 100,000 volunteers indexing records for one week in August. David shares his experience with a direct descendant of a very important figure in American and French history, and has another awesome Tech Tip of the Week. Plus... if you'd like a FREE house in Italy, perhaps where your ancestors lived, David tells you how you might get one! Fisher then visits with NEHGS genealogist, Christopher Child who, as a teen, began researching the confusing maternal ancestry of Abraham Lincoln. (What were YOU doing as a teen?!) Hear what Christopher learned and all about the journey his research took him on. Janet Hovorka from FamilyChartMasters.com returns with some unique and fun ideas for getting family of all ages involved in the heritage side of family reunions. It's that time of year, and some of these things can be done last minute... so don't miss this segment. Then Tom Perry talks about cheap audio cassettes and how to maximize what still may be left on them. The Preservation Authority always leaves us with important things to think about! That's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors. They share unbelievable news from MyHeritage. Wait until you hear what they've done for you! Also, big news from Ireland that could change everything in your Catholic research. David explains why they've done it. (It's a good thing!) Plus, David's Tech Tip of the Week, and another free database from NEHGS. Thomas MacEntee of High Definition Genealogy joins Fisher to talk about some of the astounding technology that's likely to be coming down the road in the next five years or so. Would you use it? Would you want to use it? Thomas will give you some things to think about! He also teases his fall on-line class on genealogy do-overs. He'll explain just what that is and why it is important. Massachusetts listener Catherine Jackson then shares her incredible journey to learn about the life of her mother who died when she was eight. It took her to multiple continents over multiple decades, involved DNA, a radio show appearance... in Ireland!... and a surprise conclusion. You won't want to miss this! Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, talks about what to do with heirlooms that have been laminated and answers the question... would you want to laminate some of current heirlooms? It's trickier than you think. That's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of NEHGS and American Ancestors. Fisher talks about how liquor consumption increased during and after the Revolution to absurd amounts in the 1830s. Exactly how much per person? Fisher will tell you. Then David talks about various heritage organizations you may be eligible for because of your ancestor's contributions to the cause of liberty. There are more than you think! David also shares another terrific Technical Tip of the Week. Then, Fisher visits with Sarah Hermans, Regent for Daughters of the American Revolution in Rhinebeck, New York. Sarah explains how many ways your ancestor can qualify for "patriot" status, aside from carrying a rifle. Fisher was surprised to learn that one of the ancestors he previous hadn't considered could make his female family members eligible for DAR, and him eligible for SAR. (His fifth patriot.) Who have you not considered? Rhonda McClure, Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society then reviews her recent research trip to Italy, with great tips and dos and don'ts for your next trip preparation. What were her biggest mistakes? Rhonda opens up about that as well! Her advice can apply to planning for research trips to many countries. Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, then answers a listener question about Taiyo Yuden disks and which kind you need... CD, DVD, how many X? It can get confusing, but Tom is there to make sure you know what you're doing with your next disk purchase.

Fisher and David Allen Lambert open the show with great news about FamilySearch's announcement about the new indexing project for the Freedmen's Bureau records... the largest collection of records of freed slaves. What does this mean and how many records are involved? Listen and find out! Then David shares exciting Independence Day news... free access to some of NEHGS' earliest records from the Great Migration. How can you look for your ancestors in this great database for free? David will fill you in. David also has another great Tech Tip of the week for indexing your own personal records, making it easy even for those of us who aren't very "tech savvy." In the second segment, Fisher visits with Gene Williams who, at age 19, was informed he had been switched at birth with another boy! But it wasn't until decades later that Gene went to work to find out how real this information was. Hear about Gene's journey and how he learned the truth. Ron Arons of "Mind Maps for Genealogy" then joins Fisher to talk about the discovery of his ancestor in Sing Sing Prison, and all the records connected to it. Ron will share with you where to research your jail birds and perhaps other "black sheep" ancestors. Then Tom Perry, our Preservation Authority, answers another listener question about old home movies and syncing up matching audio. It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher and David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors, talk about some of the historic anniversaries happening right now. One involved one of David's ancestors and a pitchfork! Plus David has made a new "tech" find that is sure to make you both excited and uncomfortable! It's called Periscope. Hear what it's all about in the opening segment. Then, Fisher visits with well known blogger, "Dear Myrtle." Myrtle's been thinking hard about what's going to happen to all the papers, documents, and photos she's collected over the years when she's gone. It's a topic you need to be thinking about. It's a conversation you need to be a part of. Dan Vanderkam, creator of OldNYC.org and OldSF.org, then talks with Fisher about his masterful interactive map creations and how they can help you locate ancestral homes. Fisher says he has lost more golf time going through these maps and looking at the thousands of old photos associated with each block. Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, from TMCPlace.com, wraps up the show answering a great listener question about dealing with noises created in the digitization process from an old audio cassette. Remember if you have a preservation question for Tom, email him at [email protected]! That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Radio Show & Podcast!

Fisher opens the show talking about his time in New York City emceeing at AJ Jacobs' Global Family Reunion, as well as his visit to the NYC Municipal Archives researching 19th century firemen records. He then announces that David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors, is joining the show to co-host the opening segment with his insights on Family Histoire News and what is happening in the ever changing world of genealogy. David continues with Fisher in Segment 2 talking about the Global Family Reunion experience, and Fisher talks family history with TV and Broadway star Marilu Henner. In Segment 3, Fisher welcomes back Shelley Smith, whom he recently helped with identifying her birth mother and birth father. Shelley's recently discovered half-brother, Larry Pond, joins in talking about the moment he learned he had a sister, and what his experience has been like from the birth family perspective. It's great listening for people seeking their birth families. Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, talks about the fastest, cheapest, and SAFEST way to get your massive pile of old photos scanned. He reminds us... the time to take action is now! That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show talking about the huge response to last week's program about DNA triangulation used to assist listener Shelley Smith identify her birth father, after more traditional means, including DNA, helped her identify her birth mother. Fisher provides an update on what has since happened to Shelley, who has contacted both a half-sister (from the birth mother's side) and a half-brother (from the birth father's side.) Interestingly, another listener has come along to talk about using the same technique to identify ancestors born in the late 1700s. Jeanne Nicholson talks about her experience later in the show. In Family Histoire News, Flooding in Oklahoma has reveal the body of a 40-year-old man. Fisher will tell you what makes him so unusual. Fisher then reveals that yet another British monarch may be hidden beneath yet another parking lot! Who is it, and what is the likelihood we'll have another Richard III on our hands? Fisher will tell you about it. Bill Harten, creator of Puzzilla then joins Fisher. Puzzilla is a remarkable free tool that can help you identify descendants of your ancestors. It's almost like flying over a forest to see where all the campgrounds are! Where and how can you use this amazing tool? Find out in Segment Two. Jeanne Nicholson of Tennessee is new to Extreme Genes, and checks in to talk about how she used DNA triangulation to identify the parents of an ancestor that she has been searching for for years. Yes, triangulation isn't just for tying in to the living! Then Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, answers a listener question about why her videos and pictures are suddenly coming out "blue!" That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with a fascinating story about how World War II bombs still have the potential to kill people in both Britain and Germany. Wait until you hear what happened in both countries recently and the statistics of how often live Allied bombs are found in Germany every day! He then talks about a New York realtor who recently had the unusual experience of being randomly chosen to sell a property and business that had been started by his great grandmother 110 years ago. Fisher then visits with Shelley Smith, who recently worked with Fisher to use a DNA test along with other information to identify both her birth mother AND birth father! While both are deceased, she has also learned of living birth siblings from both sides of her birth parents' lines. In identifying the birth father, Fisher used a technique known as "triangulation" to zero in on the family and the correct individual. Triangulation can also work in traditional genealogy research to identify ancestors. Under the right circumstances, it's not that difficult to do. How did it work in Shelley's case and how can triangulation work for you? Fisher will explain. Then Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com, the Preservation Authority, talks about how to undo the effects of humidity on old movies, photos, and negatives. Yes, the is hope even in the worse cases. If you have a question for Tom, send an email to [email protected]. You might hear your question answered on the show. It's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with comments received about his mother's 1947 (mis?)adventure, stowing away on a luxury liner to Hawaii. Then, he'll have a remarkable tale out of St. Louis about a man who has allegedly hijacked a family's heritage for attention and profit. Who is this man, what has he been doing, and how has his story been falling apart? Fisher will explain. Guest Kenyatta Berry, one of the hosts of the PBS Series "Genealogy Road Show" joins Fisher in segment 2, talking about the upcoming revamp of "Roots." She explains how she wound up on "Genealogy Road Show" almost by accident, how it has changed her life, and her favorite experience with the show so far. Kenyatta then speaks to the great misconception that African-American records begin with the census of 1870, the first after the Civil War and Emancipation. She talks about records that often date back long before that involve both the slaves and the slaveholders, and how slaveholder descendants are often helpful in the search for black ancestors. She also talks about the powerful effect on people discovering records showing their ancestors in bondage, and how she has had to manage those emotions herself. Then, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, returns for more on preservation of damaged photos, film, slides, and negatives. Can they be saved? As always, Tom has great advice. That's this week on Extreme Genes!

Fisher opens the show with a bit of his own family history. In 1947, his mother, Marquita Olsen, was one of four young women who stowed away on a luxury liner to Hawaii! The newspapers reported they had attended a send off party on ship and while walking around touring the ship, the next thing they knew, they were on their way to Honolulu! But Fisher's mother told a very different version, suggesting they were very much "intentional" stowaways. Fisher's mother passed five years ago, but he decided to see if he could locate one of the remaining three, even though they would be very elderly, to see if they could clarify the details. Of course, he did! He recorded his visit with Terry Chaffee, age 90, initially for his own purposes, but decided it was plenty juicy enough to share with his Extreme Genes family. One time stowaway, Terry Chaffee, then visits with Fisher about the details of who the girls went to see off from the wharf at San Francisco and how they wound up out at sea, while another stowaway was in the brig! Fisher learns details he never knew before, with an understanding of just why his mother had held back a few things! Terry Chaffee continues in Segment 3 talking about their arrival in Hawaii, how they were treated, how they obtained shelter, food, and clothing, etc., how they got home, and the aftermath of their adventure that brought them attention from the national press, but also the FBI! See some of the memorabilia from this crazy event posted on ExtremeGenes.com. Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, wraps up the show talking audio preservation in Segments 4 & 5. That's this week, on Extreme Genes!

Fisher opens the show with more family history memorabilia discovered on eBay. The 1887 ribbons of the Veteran Firemen's Association, a group to which his great-grandfather belonged, have arrived, and now he has found DVDs of old movies from the 1940s in which his mother appeared an an extra! Fisher also answers a listeners question about doing DNA tests on bits of hair left between the pages of a family Bible. Can it be done? Fisher has the answer! In Family Histoire News, Fisher informs us that the 1977 mini-series "Roots" may be making a comeback in a whole new form. Also, Springfield, Illinois has honored hometown hero Abraham Lincoln with a recreation of his funeral, featuring pallbearers who are descendants of the originals! Then, Jill Kirby, a native of Southampton, England, shares with us what she has learned about her great uncle, a crewman on the Titanic! Alfred Albert White survived the disaster, but not by taking the place of a passenger. Hear his remarkable tale of survival. Nick Baum, creator of Storyworth.com, visits the show. If you don't know about this, Fisher strongly recommends you look into it. Nick's product is the ideal Mother's Day Gift, and he's offering a 20% discount for Extreme Genes listeners only... and yes it does apply after Mother's Day! Here's the link to get it: Storyworth.com/promo/extreme. Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority returns, with news about Cinematize, the important software for editing your home videos. He'll also share some important advice about preserving your old audio tapes. That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher is at it again! He opens the show with his latest case... identifying a birth mother through "triangulation" with DNA tests. Sounds tricky. How does it work? Fisher will explain. Then on Family Histoire News, an English couple will soon become the newlyweds with the oldest combined age ever! Just how old are we talking? Wait til you hear. Then, a woman has been reunited with the mother that never gave her up 49 years ago. How did they become separated and how did they reconnect? It's a touching story. Plus a 97-year-old woman has received a 125-year-old letter from her grandfather! Fisher will explain how it turned up, what it said, and what it means to the writer's granddaughter. Then Jim Bratt joins the show from the Family History Research Group, Probate Genealogy Specialists. Jim has helped tons of people inherit money, often from strangers. His work has led him to research Nazi death camp records and other remarkable archives. His stories will amaze you. Stan Lindaas from HeritageConsulting.com returns to take us back to a basic... digitized newspapers. Fisher says newspapers and DNA are the two greatest tools of our age for family history. Hear what Stan has to say about why you need to these images and how little it can cost you. Plus, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com is back to talk about recovering "moldy" videos. Possible? It always is with Tom! That's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show.

Fisher opens the show with the sad news that this week is the final week of Who Do You Think You Are for this season. But also the exciting news that Turn: Washington's Spy Ring has returned to AMC... a great program set in occupied Long Island and New York during the Revolution. And in "Family Histoire News," Julia Bell of Plymouth, England has found her grandfather. You'll be amazed at how much she put into locating him and his family! Fisher also shares his latest family history relic find from eBay. Then, nationally-recognized "genealogy adventurer" Megan Smolenyak talks about her discovery that EVERYONE has a wrong grandparent for Hillary Clinton in on-line trees. She explains the reason for this and the implications to ALL of us concerning how we post our research results. You won't want to miss this segment. Then, Ancestry ProGenealogists.com researcher Gordon Remington visits to talk about those pesky "lines" to Adam and Eve. A lot of people have them, but what should we make of them? Should this lines be framed, or tossed?! Gordon will tell you. Then Tom Perry with some alarming concerns about a key software company for preservation, and what you should do about removing photos from those sticky '70s-era albums. A lot of good stuff again... this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with some fascinating "Family Histoire" news. First, Spain is embracing its Sephardic Jewish heritage which was driven out by the Spanish Inquisition in 1492. They are opening doors to all who can prove their Sephardic lineage, resulting in Jews around the world researching their Spanish heritage. Then, it was an amazing discovery, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the Civil War. A Virginia minister made the find after being asked to memorialize a slave, the only civilian killed at the last big battle of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House. Wait until you hear what he learned about her! Then, super-blogger Randy Seaver of Geneamusings joins the show to talk about crowdsourcing your research. It's an idea he learned can bring free research assistance from anywhere in the world. As usual, Randy has a great story to go along with it. Listen in for the details. Then, Fisher visits with Cathy Greaves Spurgeon, cousin of the late Theresa Rose Greaves. It's Cathy's first radio interview since Fisher found Theresa's next-of-kin. (She had been missing for 32 years before her remains were recently found in Utah.) Cathy remembers Theresa's childhood and brings us up to date on how the family is doing through this difficult experience. Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com answers a listener question on compatibility of your old videos, and how to get them all into the same digital format. That's this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with an overview of the murder case he never imagined he would become a part of. He sets up his conversation later in the show with a New Jersey woman who was his feet on the ground on the victim's hometown. They would attempt to locate living family members thirty-two years after Theresa Rose Greaves went missing in Utah. In family histoire news, Fisher reviews the strange similarities of the remains of a soldier found in Europe, who was killed in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and King Richard III. And he talks about the recent passing of a 116-year-old woman who twice voted for President Obama. In segments two and three Fisher and Debbie Veerers, a former classmate of murder victim Theresa Greaves, talk about the hunt for Theresa's family, and the efforts of the Collingswood High (NJ) School Class of '77 to fundraise for a memorial and/or scholarship fund in her name. Afterwords, Tom Perry shares some great ideas from the National Archives on the handling of old boxes of family materials. Some of them may even be hazardous to your health! Tom will explain why. That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Fisher opens the show with the story of a woman whose personal research got sidetracked by documents that told her the sad story of an English housekeeper who was sacked because she became pregnant. By her husband! Tesse Boase went to work to find out what happened to the woman after losing her job. Then, the DNA study of the "closed" population of Iceland is over, and some interesting discoveries have been made that could affect our futures, and the futures of our descendants. Fisher then talks about the great find of a Minnesota woman who kept running into a piece of metal in her garden. That piece led to quite an adventure, and ultimate connection with the people she knew had to have it. What was it and what happened? Fisher will tell you. Then, it's a rare interview with FamilySearch International CEO and President Dennis Brimhall, in two segments. Dennis is one of the great leaders in family history research, being instrumental in creating partnerships with MyHeritage.com, Ancestry, and FindMyPast, accelerating the pace by which we get digitized family records from around the world. He will tell you about where we've been, where we are now, and where we're going in the next coming years. His answers will make your jaw drop! Then Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com returns to talk about what to do with documents and videos when they're damaged by water or fire. And what NOT to do! It's all this week on Extreme Genes- America's Family History Show.

Fisher opens this week's show with Family Histoire News and a fond farewell to King Richard III. Buried only a few days ago, the King gave Extreme Genes more than its fair share of stories over the past three years. No five hundred year old body could have done more. Fisher then shares the story of a slave who escaped to freedom in a more than unique way 166 years ago this weekend. Wait until you hear this one! Then... think all Celts are alike? Apparently not! DNA is revealing some very interesting things about these early Brits. And finally... a wooly mammoth may be in the works! They call it de-extinction. Fisher will tell you how they're doing it. Could a Neanderthal be far behind? HeritageConsulting.com's Stan Lindaas is back with the most amazing revolutionary soldier pension record you've ever heard of. The soldier's story goes into great depth, with twists, turns, captures, escapes... you'll want to see this in movie form! Stan will also tell you how to find these great records. Then it's a two-fer! Two ordinary people making extraordinary finds. Idaho's Lynda Marquez and Alabama's Heath Jones will inspire you to keep hunting! And Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com wraps it up with simple instructions on how to get your kids and grandkids to save and edit your old videos and home movies for you! That's this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!