Fisher’s Top Tips #118r
Genealogical “brick walls” can last a short time or a lifetime. But have you ever thought of exchanging a brick wall with a research friend? There could be benefits in it for both of you!
Oct 09, 2019•52 sec
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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Episode 301 - Man Who Learned That His Dad Was Not Dad To Nine Kids Writes Book / Dan Debenham On New Season Of 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 Family Histoire News with word that another casualty from Pearl Harbor has been identified through DNA and brought home to be buried with honors with his family. Hear the details. Then, a new document has raised a question. Did George Washington fire the first shot of the French and Indian War? Hear how this new take on history w...
Oct 07, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #117r
As if genealogy isn’t complicated enough, imagine what it’s like when you find ancestors with more than one surname? It happens more than you think, especially with French Canadian ancestors.
Oct 05, 2019•58 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #116r
Recently, Fisher discovered something he hadn’t come upon before… a marriage bond for his name line immigrant ancestors in London. What can marriage bonds tell you? Here’s where to find out!
Oct 02, 2019•49 sec
Episode 300 - DNA Reveals New Info On Mayflower Descent Lines / Woman’s Ancestor’s Dying Words from 1940s Reveals Clues To His Parents Seven Decades Later
Host Scott Fisher opens Extreme Genes’ 300 episode with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin Family Histoire News with the latest on America’s oldest living World War II vet. Hear the story of Laurence Brooks. Then, a Purple Heart awarded posthumously to an airman who died in the Battle of the Bulge has found its way back to the family. The guys then talk about a genie who spends his time making clients ...
Sep 30, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #110
Once you’ve gone from the land of the researcher to the land of the researched, you no longer control what happens to your heirlooms and research records. Here’s what you can do now!
Sep 28, 2019•46 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #109
Have you become reliant on online sites for your key records? If so, you’re missing out on the thrill of the hunt the old fashioned way!
Sep 25, 2019•50 sec
Episode 299 - Genealogy And Crime: Descendants of Kidnap Victim Found Through DNA / Finding Ancestral Mug Shots / New Podcast Investigates Mob Wife
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . The guys open Family Histoire News with the story of the discovery of a 3,200 year old sword! Hear how and where it was found. Then, a stash of 18th and early 19th century family letters have been donated to an archive in Connecticut. Hear which family benefits from this great gift. Then, the guys talk about an 1890 scare involving library book...
Sep 23, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #108
Who deserves to have their history recorded more than our veterans? Fisher shares some great places for finding military records and often the stories that can be uncovered through them.
Sep 21, 2019•43 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #107
Adoptees in particular, but many others as well, are looking for answers. If your skilled in the DNA world, you might want to consider helping these folks as a “search angel.”
Sep 18, 2019•47 sec
Episode 298 - Creating Social Media Sites For Newfound Cousins/ Ask Us Anything On Navy Records / Identifying The Unidentified in Photos
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 the story of a woman who recently gave birth to a pair of babies, eleven weeks apart! Hear how it happened. Then David shares news of the first car accident fatality which happened much earlier than you ever imagined. Next, it’s the story of a woman whose relentless research has tied her ancestor to the controversial one-tim...
Sep 16, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #106
Want to find rare family photos, family Bibles, and who knows what else? Fisher suggests that you try tracing forward!
Sep 14, 2019•47 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #105
FamilySearch’s “Tree of Mankind” is well known for being a wiki model in which others often change “our” part of the tree. Fisher talks about the best way to deal with these situations.
Sep 11, 2019•1 min
Episode 297 - Back To School Photos, FamilySearch Takes On Africa Initiative, Ask Us Anything: Digitized Newspapers
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with Family Histoire News. He starts out with the story of a town in New Hampshire that got quite the surprise when they opened a time capsule that was created in 1969. In Denmark, Vikings are being honored at crosswalks in one particular town. Fisher explains. Then, a female Union Civil War spy is getting attention from the Smithsonian. Fisher tells some of her remarkable story. Finally, a Brit is relishing the rediscovery of a very old ring he found back in 197...
Sep 09, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #104
New numbers show fewer people are testing their DNA. Fisher talks about the recent numbers and his thoughts on what it might mean to genealogy.
Sep 07, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #103
Y-DNA tests are very specific, but can be key to solving paternal line problems. Fisher explains why you might want to consider someone in your family taking a Y-DNA test.
Sep 04, 2019•1 min
Episode 296 - Genie Turns Extreme Genes Tip Into Family History Gold/ Lineage Societies- Picking The Right One For You, How To Join
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . Both of the guys have had great family history experiences in recent days. Fisher’s involved finding a rare photo, and David’s had to do with a special house. Hear what happened. In Family Histoire News, the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society have made a joint announcement. You’ll want to hear this one. T...
Sep 02, 2019•48 min
Fisher talks about the “luck” he has enjoyed through the years in genealogy, and how it really isn’t as much by chance as you would think.
Fisher explains how to get a lot of your family history information inexpensively and shares some of the key free sites.
Aug 31, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #101
Fisher talks about the “luck” he has enjoyed through the years in genealogy, and how it really isn’t as much by chance as you would think.
Aug 28, 2019•1 min
Episode 295 - Genetic Genealogy Reunites Amer-Asians With American Military Dads, Catholic Record Indexing Project Expands, Ask Us Anything On Italian Dual Citizenship
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with Drew Smith, co-host of the Genealogy Guys podcast . Fisher and Drew begin Family Histoire News with a story of a 104-year-old survivor of the Holocaust. And what a birthday party she has had! Find out what made this celebration extra special. Then, the guys talk about the resolution of the Centerville, Utah assault case that was recently solved using genetic genealogy, and resulted in the “opt in” for law enforcement change on GEDMatch.com. Then, Fisher talk...
Aug 26, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #100
Fisher explains what lineage societies are and why you might want to join one.
Aug 24, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #99
As more and more secrets are exposed by DNA tests, are we prepared to discover that our ancestors were simply human?
Aug 21, 2019•1 min
Episode 237 CLASSIC REWIND - Two Experts On Records Of The Poor
Host Scott 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 remarkable interview with Cudjo Lewis from the 1930s that recently came to light on “History.” Lewis was the last survivor of the last slave ship, the Clotilda. The guys then discuss the recent controversy surrounding the use of DNA sites to solve a cold case murder. In other crime news, a mother’s ...
Aug 19, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #98
Fisher explains the significance of “gateway ancestors” and how you can find out if you have any on your family tree.
Aug 17, 2019•48 sec
Fisher’s Top Tips #97
With all the scams happening in the world today, it’s not always so easy to connect with a “new” cousin. Fisher has some thoughts.
Aug 14, 2019•1 min
Episode 294 - The Pirate Next Door / Genie Finds Jesse James In Story Of Husband’s Ancestor / Finding World War II Records
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors.org . David shares what’s in the 19th century Bible of his great grandparents after obtaining it this week. Fisher then shares some 1895 instructions on “how to use a telephone.” David then tips his hat to a 12-year-old listener who is VERY into Extreme Genes! The guys open Family Histoire News talking about a light up cane that saved over two dozen...
Aug 12, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #96
New techniques are revealing the good and the bad in our DNA test results. Are you prepared for the unexpected?
Aug 10, 2019•1 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #95
There are bucket lists and then there are genealogy bucket lists. Are you prioritizing what you want to get done before joining the land of the researched ?
Aug 07, 2019•58 sec
Episode 293 - Church Bells Ringing For Family History
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org . David gives an update on what he’s expecting when he receives the family Bible he located in Canada. Fisher adds a ditty about likely pirate booty found in the will of his seventh great grandmother. In Family Histoire News, David talks about an interesting story about the “Mayflower Steps” in Devonshire, England. Turns out, the Pilgrims may not...
Aug 05, 2019•48 min
Fisher’s Top Tips #94
Ireland will be adding a time capsule feature to their 2021 census, to be revealed in 100 years. Sounds like a great idea… but do we really need it?
Aug 03, 2019•49 sec
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