Episodes
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Fisher’s Top Tips #330r
The settling of the west wasn’t much unlike the settling of colonial America a century or two earlier. And as people came, more and more lines were drawn. Fisher shares just a few so you know what to look for as you consider your research strategy.
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Ep. 80 - Pension Record That Should Be Made Into A Movie!
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…
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Ep. 51 REWIND - Your Ancestors In the American Wars BEFORE the Revolution!
Fisher opens the show with an explanation of his electrolysis experiment with two family daguerreotypes. He reveals how it went and how to do it... if you dare! He also reveals the name and age of a man from Brazil that just might make him the oldest man on the planet... perhaps ever! David Allen...
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Ep. 79 - Those Strange Experiences of Serendipity!
In Fisher's opening segment, Fisher gives you a tip on searching for your ancestors using only first names. When your people aren't where they're supposed to be, this technique may solve your problem. Then, he shares a terrific story of the funniest Victorian era Christian names found by a...
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Ep. 78 - Which "John Smith" Is Yours? DNA To The Rescue! And A New Season of "
Fisher opens the show with the story of his third great grandfather. He was a substitute soldier in the War of 1812. Or was he? Listen to the unusual find from the National Archives and you decide. In "Family Histoire News," Fisher talks about the couple that has probably been married longer than...
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Ep. 77 - NEHGS Genealogist Lindsay Fulton on the Ins and Outs of Joining Lineage
Fisher opens the show with information about the Preserve the Pensions program which is seeking private funding to digitize and make available for free all War of 1812 pension files. In Family Histoire news, Fisher tells of a woman who just turned 106, and you won’t believe her diet staples!…
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Ep. 76 - Roots Tech Wrap: Where is Family History Going Now?
Fisher opens the show with a quick overview of his Roots Tech experience, where over 22,000 people attended in three days. (Roots Tech is the world's largest family history conference.) In Family Histoire News, King Richard III is back in the headlines. What has he "told" researchers now? Fisher...
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Ep. 75 - History of a People Found in a Trunk!
Fisher opens the show talking about the upcoming Roots Tech convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. First Lady Laura Bush headlines the speakers. Fisher then discusses the loss of over a million records in a fire. Where was it and what happened? He'll fill you in. The families of Hatfield and McCoy...
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Ep. 74 - One Aspect Of Your Ancestors' Lives You Should Pay More Attention To!
Fisher opens the show with the story of a man who the government refuses to allow to pay his taxes. Why? It has everything to do with a record family historians are more than a little familiar with. Listen to the first segment to hear what it is. Fisher then reviews a list recently published by...
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Ep. 73 - More SWEDES! The basics of Swedish research.
Fisher opens the show with the latest on the strange case of Paul Fronczak, who grew up believing he had been kidnapped as a baby and then returned to his parents in Chicago. But, a 2012 DNA test revealed that Paul was not his parents' natural child. Two years later, Paul's advocates are coming...
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Ep. 72 - Countdown to Roots Tech / FGS Conference... What's In It For You?
Fisher opens the show with word of the discovery of photos of third great grandparents of an American president? Who were they and is he? Fisher will tell you. Across the pond, 41 million wills dating back to 1858 are going on line! What government is making this available to you? Find out here!...
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Ep. 71 - Born In A Hotel and SOLD As A Baby!
Fisher opens the show with fascinating news out of Boston where a box, hidden in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, was opened. What was in it? And what will be done with the contents? Hear all about it! Plus, funeral homes are now offering a service...
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Ep. 43 REWIND - Donating your Family History Treasures to an Institution
Fisher opens the show with word of a new scent that’s on the market to make you smell “like a Viking!” It’s the real deal! Fisher visits with Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos who shares his family’s remarkable path. In “Family Histoire News,” a museum in Norwich, Connecticut is lauding...
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Ep. 45 Rewind - Finding Family Artifacts on eBay
Fisher has more news on the corpse of King Richard III. The modern day discovery of his body under a parking lot was well timed, as a CT scan and a 3D printer have revealed something people had only guessed about in the past. Learn what it is. Guest Daniel Swalm of Minnesota will get you looking...
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Ep. 70 - Living History: The Berlin Candy Bomber Joins Fisher!
Fisher opens the show a great question from a listener about displaying and preserving a century old passport, and who to trust with the project. Hear Fisher's answer as it could apply to many projects. Then, in Family Histoire News, excitement is brewing in New England, where a time capsule left...
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Ep. 69 - Ethics and DNA Genealogy Research and Researching Bob Hope
Fisher opens the show with an amazing story about a holiday incident in his family in the 1960s. In Family Histoire news, a new study of Viking DNA reveals that Vikings wives may have played a more "hands on" role in their conquests than previous known. Also, the Vikings are now believed to have...
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Ep. 68 - Two Brothers Talk About Their Two Uncle Who Died on the Arizona in 1941
Fisher opens the show with an exciting announcement that FamilySearch.org and Roots Magic are now utilizing MyHeritage.com's laser sharp technology to find matches on your family tree automatically. You will love what it does! Plus, paternal DNA research on the body of King Richard III shows…
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Ep. 37 REWIND - Tear Down This Wall
Fisher welcomes new radio stations to the family of affiliates. News this week includes a conclusion that Hitler may have married a Jewish woman! Hear how the DNA trail of Eva Braun led to this remarkable story. Also, plans for major freeway construction has led to the discovery of remains of a…
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Ep. 67 - The First Thanksgiving Menu and Records from the War of 1812
In Fisher's opening segment, Fisher reveals that many listeners indicated they had direct ancestors who died in their teens and 20s. In Family Histoire News, Fisher talks about Jeremy Guthrie, a Japanese-American who recently pitched in the World Series for the Kansas City Royals. Guthrie was on…
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Ep. 66 - Escape From East Germany and Finding Militia Records
Fisher opens the show with a welcome for Extreme Genes' 23rd radio affiliate. In Family Histoire News, a young officer from Wisconsin who faced down a volley of Confederate fire at the Battle of Gettysburg was posthumously presented with the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Obama. Since…
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Ep. 65 - The Great Fire(s) of 1871... It Wasn't Just Chicago
Fisher opens the show with a review of the ExtremeGenes.com survey on ancestors named for famous people. The numbers were surprising! In Family Histoire News for the week, a fourth generation tightrope walker was doing what his family has done for a century... risk death for a living. This man…
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Ep. 64 - What Do Mortuaries Have to Offer You for Halloween Weekend?! Plus Pint
Fisher opens the show explaining the complications of having been born on Halloween. He then gives poll results on whether or not you or a family member have ever had a deceased family member pay a visit. It may surprise you! In Family Histoire News... a family history researcher in Ireland has...
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Ep. 63 - Woman Learns of 9-Year-Old 19th Century Cousin Who Led A Posse!
Fisher opens the show in shock over the results of a poll about ancestral couples who were 20 years apart in age or more. Hear the results! He also shares an email about a man's cop ancestor who later arrested a man who became his grandfather! In Family Histoire News, This Old House has an…
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Ep. 62 - Finding Family History Gold!
Fisher opens the show with news of an exhibit in New York of one particular Chinese-American family, and the trials they have overcome as they became part of mainstream America. Also... European "heritage travel" is becoming a booming business in places like Scandinavia and Scotland. Want to take...
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Ep. 61 - Just What Do The Dead Want, Anyway? Probate Records Tell Us!
This week, Fisher leads off with news of the discovery of another piece of rare footage... the 1924 World Series! Where was it found and how good are the images? He'll tell you. Plus... if you've ever wondered what it would be like to taste bread the way the Pilgrims tasted it, now you can!…
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Ep. 60 - DNA Testing: A Different Animal for Revealing Family Secrets?
Fisher shares his Family Histoire News, which notes that GenealogyBank.com and FamilySearch.org are teaming up to index a BILLION obituaries as soon as possible. Fisher explains how you can be part of the project. Blaine Bettinger of Syracuse, New York recently responded to the article in Vox...
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Ep. 59 - Changes coming to Ancestry.com and Women Find Family History Treasures
Fisher opens the show with a great family story about his wife's uncle, a cell phone, and a funeral! In Family Histoire News for this week, Fisher tells you about Laura Berry of BBC 1 and her list of Top 10 Family History Apps. We guarantee you don't know them all! Then, a man in Michigan went to...
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Ep. 58 - Did Your Ancestor Ride On The Orphan Train?
Fisher's "Family Histoire" news this week covers two people who have had a struggle with their family history discoveries. The first is Barbara Haney from North Pole, Alaska (honest!). As an American she found out her ancestors were on the wrong side of things in the War of 1812. Find out why she...
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Ep. 57 - Preservation: How Does the World's Largest Archive, the LDS Church, Do
This week Fisher opens with information of concern for Ashkenazi Jewish women from the New York Times. Since most Jewish women in the US are Ashkenazi, the article warns they need to be tested for the genetic mutation that is associated with high rates of breast and ovarian cancer. Studies show...
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Ep. 56 - Found and Returned: WW II Medals in a Dumpster... and... Can Family His
Fisher opens by talking about his recent experience at the FGS Conference in San Antonio. In "Family Histoire News" he tells us about what is believed to be the biggest hurricane in New England history. When did it hit? 1635! Hear what is known about the largest hurricane no one has ever heard…
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Ep. 55 - Family History Found In A Cookbook... and Working With Kelsey Grammer o
Fisher begins the show with the latest on what the body of King Richard III has revealed. Found under a British parking lot just two years ago, the 500-year-old corpse is the scientists' gift that keeps on giving! Fisher then discusses the latest on cemetery business. With so many now reaching...
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Ep. 54 - Descendants of the Slave Holders and the Slaves
In segment one, Fisher's Family Histoire News covers the research results covering an 18th century boat found under the World Trade Center four years ago. You'll be amazed what researchers were able to learn about this 200 year old ship! Plus, the odds were ridiculous. Find out about a young girl...
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Ep. 53 - One Family, Two World Wars, and The Teenager Assigned to Work the Manha
Fisher opens with a recap of this week's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson. (Once again, an ancestor was accused of a crime!) Rachel McAdams is featured this week. In this week's "Family Histoire News..." With the centennial of the start of World...
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Ep. 52 - Shattering Myths About "The Old Days" and Amazing Facts About 19th Cent
Fisher reveals survey results of the question on your oldest heirlooms. "How old are they?!" Find out in the first segment. In Family Histoire News, Fisher reports on the first episode of this season's "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TLC. "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon learns about her...
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Ep. 51 - Your Ancestors In the American Wars BEFORE the Revolution!
Fisher opens the show with an explanation of his electrolysis experiment with two family daguerreotypes. He reveals how it went and how to do it... if you dare! He also reveals the name and age of a man from Brazil that just might make him the oldest man on the planet... perhaps ever! David Allen...
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Ep. 50 - "They Did WHAT?!!!" Finding Your Ancestors' Prison Record!
Fisher continues Extreme Genes' first anniversary month with two stories about boys photographed in dresses around the turn of the last century. Family Histoire News includes the release of over 1,000 love letters from one time President Warren G. Harding to his mistress! The oldest living…
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Ep. 49 - Researching Your Revolutionary Soldier Ancestors
Fisher ushers in July and the first anniversary of Extreme Genes! Fisher shares something new he learned in the past week... how to tell if that child in the dress from the 19th and early 20th centuries is a boy or a girl! And just why did boys wear dresses? There was actually a very good reason...
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Ep. 48 - The Journey of Beethoven's Hair and A Research Shocker: Prominent Cali
Fisher’s Family Histoire News talks about a real life “Saving Private Ryan” family. Only they weren’t American. And it wasn’t in World War II. He’ll tell you all about it. Plus, there is one nation in the world with solid family records going back over a thousand years, minimal immigration, and a...
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Ep. 47 - Fisher’s Fabulous Find and Could Your DNA Recreate An Ancestor’s Face?!
Fisher’s Family Histoire News covers the passing of the last of the 29 original Navajo Code Talkers, whose unique code was never broken by the Japanese in World War II. Plus, the original words to what became our National Anthem have been reunited with the flag the inspired them. Learn where you...
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Ep. 46 - WWII Vet's Dog Tag Found in Wales... To Be Returned to Daughter. Amazi
Fisher talks to a Michigan woman about the discovery in Wales of something that once belonged to her late father who served in World War II and the invasion of Normandy. DNA is the big thing these days in identifying long deceased ancestors as well as unknown living relatives. Fisher talks with...
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Ep. 45 - Why Your Grandmother May Have Died Without Her American Citizenship! Pl
Fisher has more news on the corpse of King Richard III. The modern day discovery of his body under a parking lot was well timed, as a CT scan and a 3D printer have revealed something people had only guessed about in the past. Learn what it is. Guest Daniel Swalm of Minnesota will get you looking...
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Ep. 44 - Talking Skeletons with Janet Horvorka of FamilyChartMasters.com
Fisher talks about learning of the auction of a silver 1776 “Continental Dollar” that sold in New York. It is believed to have been created to experiment in the creation of “American” currency, an important issue if the United States was to be recognized as an independent nation. Learn how much…
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Ep. 43 - Donating your family history treasures to an institution… And… child go
Fisher opens the show with word of a new scent that’s on the market to make you smell “like a Viking!” It’s the real deal! Fisher visits with Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos who shares his family’s remarkable path. In “Family Histoire News,” a museum in Norwich, Connecticut is lauding...
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Ep. 42 - A Great New Way to Get Stories From Seniors And Sampler Turned Oil Rag
Fisher's Family Histoire News talks about the discovery of the wreck of Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria. Could it be true? What will it teach us about what really happened in 1492? Plus, an Oregon man has received a postcard mailed to his great grandmother in 1940 by a relative! How was it...
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Ep. 41 - Busting Back Lines, Italian Style… And A 12-Year-Old Expert!
On this weeks show, Fisher shares the news of two new podcast apps now available free in your Android or iPhone store. Twin sisters have reunited after 78 of separation. We’ll have the happy story for you. Letters written from the European Theater in the heat of battle in World War II have been...
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Ep. 40 - Using Art To Draw Kids Into Family History
Fisher visits with Star Wars actor Jeremy Bullock about his ancestry. This week's “Family Histoire News” talks about eight World War II vets who have finally been recognized as true POWs. Learn why it took 70 years for these men to receive this recognition. Also… virtually all early Irish census...
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Ep. 39 - What is Forensic Genealogy?
Fisher visits with Butch Patrick, better known as “Eddie Munster.” Butch has made a most ironic family history find and tells Fisher all about it. Fisher’s “Family Histoire” news takes us to England where a virtual “time capsule” full of effects of a fallen soldier will soon be on display to help...
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Ep. 38 - In Search of Dad's Missing War Stories and Genealogical Cruises
Fisher has some incredible stories in this episode. Imagine a stranger knocking at your door to tell you the grandfather who died before you were born had left a message… 101 years ago! It happened in Germany. Fisher shares the amazing details. Plus, a Red Cross worker sketched soldiers in…
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Ep. 37 - Tear Down This Wall
Fisher welcomes new radio stations to the family of affiliates. News this week includes a conclusion that Hitler may have married a Jewish woman! Hear how the DNA trail of Eva Braun led to this remarkable story. Also, plans for major freeway construction has led to the discovery of remains of a…
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Ep. 36 - Why Family History Researchers Need To Know "The Law!"
Fisher talks about how some listeners got “got” on April Fools’ Day and innocently tried to share the news with Extreme Genes listeners. Hear what one story said and where it came from! Fisher also has a source of common baby names and what they really mean. If you’re naming a child anytime soon,...
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