Fisher’s Top Tips #73
Tracking down keepsakes of ancestors isn’t always easy. But sometimes there are mementoes just below your feet!
May 22, 2019•1 min
Extreme Genes
Extreme Genes is a genealogy show hosted by Fisher. Fisher has 30+ years of radio experience and has had a passion for genealogy since he was a teen. On Extreme Genes Fisher sets out to educate the audience on resources and techniques for completing any gaps found in your family tree. Each week Fisher interviews national experts in the field of genealogy as well as news related to all of our genealogy. Be sure to visit ExtremeGenes.com for all the latest on the show.
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Episodes
Episode 282 - DNA: What’s Next? / Ask Us Anything: Military Records
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . David begins with news that former CBS News anchor, Dan Rather, was recently presented with a lifetime achievement award and his family history by NEHGS. Then, the guys talk about a family that has had a male descendant of the same name, now, for ten straight generations! Might an eleventh be on tap? Next, who would imagine that Bonnie and Clyd...
May 20, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #72
Yes, we’re all future dead people. Doesn’t it make sense to make plans for what will happen to your family heirlooms?
May 18, 2019•50 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #71
It’s true… DNA testing can be confusing. Here’s what you should consider in choosing a good match in a DNA testing company.
May 15, 2019•53 sec
Episode 204: Classic Rewind - The Biggest Disaster You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher and David talk about the eclipse, and one in particular that occurred during the Revolutionary War that military leaders used to rally the troops. David then shares the remarkable story of the discovery of a uniform of a World War II vet and how it found its way into the hands of the vet’s granddaughter. Then, another World War II story h...
May 13, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #70
Sometimes it’s tough to know what to do with photographs where you don’t know who the subject is. Fisher shares some thoughts that might help.
May 11, 2019•54 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #69
Fisher shares a key clue in many photographs that many people overlook. But it might be all you need to help you identify the subject of the photo.
May 08, 2019•48 sec
Episode 281 - The Next Generation: Who Will Want Your Family History Stuff? / New: Ask Us Anything On DNA With Paul Woodbury
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . The guys begin with a big reveal from Fisher about a photo he has sought for 38 years. Next, the guys talk about a DNA result the brought about the breakup of an engaged couple… and not because they are related. Then… anyone want to try to do what the genetic genealogists do in crime fighting? One organization did. Hear who and what they were t...
May 06, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #68
Who knows the old folks in your pictures, as well as their stories, better than old folks?! Fisher talks about how to maximize your visits to senior relatives.
May 04, 2019•49 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #67
There are definitely techniques for preserving paper documents and records that you can trust will extend the life of your important documents.
May 01, 2019•53 sec
Episode 280 - Extreme Genes Tip Leads To Family History Treasure/ New Feature: “Ask Us Anything”
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . David talks about the beginning of the celebration of the Mayflower400. Hear what is happening. Then, DNA has brought another World War II soldier home. Find out the background of this long lost soldier. Next, it’s a “super centenarian” who is inspiring his great grandson, a junior high schooler, to learn about his family. Ancestry has announce...
Apr 29, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #66
If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t get everything you think you should from a search of a digitized newspaper site, Fisher has some ideas that may open up a whole lot more.
Apr 27, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #65
Marking pictures is essential for future generations, but using the right pens and markers will assure the identifications last without damaging your images.
Apr 24, 2019•56 sec
Episode 279 - Ancestry Exec Reveals Record Set Releases For 2019/2020 / Melanie McComb Talks Jewish Records And Tips
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . The guys begin Family Histoire News with a pair of stories from Scotland. The first concerns seven women who were denied their proper graduation in the 1860s who are finally being recognized. The second is a crazy entry in a christening book you’ll want to hear. Then David talks about a fascinating story about the first slave to successfully su...
Apr 22, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #64
Fisher talks about the risk of taking on line trees at face value and why copying isn’t researching.
Apr 20, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #63
Lots of great records are not on line, and won’t be anytime soon. Fisher talks about a Catholic record type you might want to look for.
Apr 17, 2019•54 sec
Episode 278 - Saroo Brierley From Lion / Fisher With New Found Cousin / Team Green Visits From Relative Race
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin with word of a tragic fire in Tennessee. Hear what was lost. Then, a recently article speculates over whether DNA evidence will follow the pattern of fingerprints. Hear more of what the author speculates. Then, it’s a big upgraded product from FamilyTreeDNA. David will explain what it is. Then David shares a story of his recent vi...
Apr 15, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #62
Fisher talks about school districts who created some unique records to help plan for buildings, teachers, and enrollment. Hear what’s on these censuses and where to find them.
Apr 13, 2019•45 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #61… Why Spring Is The Best Time For Visiting Cemeteries
Websites aside, it’s still a great idea to visit ancestral cemeteries. Fisher explains why and why Spring is the best time to do it.
Apr 11, 2019•51 sec
Episode 277 - Lisa Louise Cooke Makes Guest Appearance / Clay Pipes & DNA / Derek Hough Visits With Fisher On Family History
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with Lisa Louise Cooke, a podcast pioneer and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast . (David Allen Lambert returns next week.) Family Histoire News begins with a discussion about a lawsuit over slave photos taken by Harvard in 1850. Might the dispute have further ramifications? Then Lisa Louise sees a warning to all of us in what recently happened with former internet king MySpace.com. Hear the story and why it should get us thinking. Then, why should be looking to ...
Apr 08, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #60
If you’re just beginning to share your family tree on public sites, here are a few standards for how you should record your ancestor’s data.
Apr 06, 2019•57 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #59
What’s in an occupation? The answer is often similar to that of the question “What’s in a name?”
Apr 03, 2019•58 sec
Episode 276 - Name and Family Changes With DNA Test Results / Natural Disasters & The Loss Of Family Photos
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . Family Histoire News begins with the story of the discovery that old clay tobacco pipes are preserving centuries-old saliva. And now those pipes are getting DNA tested. Hear about one fascinating find. Then, the “Who was Jack The Ripper” controversy continues. One investigator says DNA reveals the answer. Then, Lake George, New York is the site...
Apr 01, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #58
Genealogy research demands a lot of notes. Why would you want to add to them with a “research log?” Fisher explains.
Mar 30, 2019•46 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #57
When your most “expert” friends can’t help you solve your genealogical problem, maybe it’s time to hire a professional.
Mar 27, 2019•52 sec
Episode 275 - Adoptees and Their Unique Issues / Patricia Heaton Talks Family History
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin with a crazy tale Fisher unearthed in his recent research that forced a marriage date to be pushed up! David starts “Family Histoire News” with the story about a man whose DNA led him to discover he was, in fact, an African prince. Catch the details. Then, a story was recently published about the history of grave robbers and Nativ...
Mar 25, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #56
Have you ever considered “going wide” instead of “going deep?” No, we’re not talking football here. But it is a genealogical technique that can earn you a lot of research yardage.
Mar 23, 2019•51 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #55
DNA test results can give you a whole lot more than ethnicity numbers. Are you taking full advantage of all they have to offer?
Mar 20, 2019•1 min
Episode 274 - RootsTech Review / Woodbury On New DNA Tools / Host Debenham On New Season Of Relative Race On BYUtv
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . The guys give a brief overview of some of their highlights from the recent RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. David reveals what he feels is an up and coming company in the field. The guys then talk about a recent article out of Boston posted on ExtremeGenes.com about support groups for people who get unexpected results from their DN...
Mar 18, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #54
What is and what isn’t a genealogical “source?” Fisher explains why it’s important to know the difference.
Mar 16, 2019•1 min
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