Extreme Genes

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 ancest...

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 fro...

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.  I...

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 Ameri...

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...

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!") D...

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...

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...

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 li...

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 post...

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 th...

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 remain...

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...

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 ne...

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 la...

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 H...

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 wit...

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 ex...

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 wit...

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 Me...

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 settlemen...

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.  H...

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...

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....

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...