Extreme Genes

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 Lambert of the New England Historic Genealogical Society joins the show to talk about the "Colonia...

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 genealogy firm in London.  You'll be glad your parents didn't name you any of these things!  Fisher will gi...

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 anyone ever.  How long was that?  Wait til you hear the couple's ages.  A new free site is now ava...

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!  Also, blood from Winston Churchill is up for auction.  Catch the whole story of where it came from.  And,...

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 will tell you.  And... it's probably the most amazing DNA story you ever will have heard, or ever w...

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 still have a lot to do with each other, but now... it's a business!  What are they doing?  It'll ma...

  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 MyHeritage.com about surnames that have or are going extinct!  Is one of your family names on the...

  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 close to identifying at least one of his birth families.  That in itself is a strange tale!  Here al...

  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!   Jen Allen of FamilySearch.org joins the show next to fill us in on what to expect at this year...

  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 that could benefit survivors of deceased loved ones for generations.  Find out what it is.   The...

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 “Benedict Arnold… Hero!”  It’s all about his contributions to the cause of freedom  before  turning tr...

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 through your database to find out… could your grandmother have died without her American citizenshi...

  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 by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams is likely to be opened soon!   Then, Col. Gail Halvorsen, best kno...

  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 settled on particular island city that you are well aware of.  What city was it?  Listen to the sto...

  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 that, perhaps, there now may be a problem with who sits on the throne of Great Britain!  What's going o...

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 250 year old French settlement in St. Louis.  And, an alumnus of Virginia Military Institute has bee...

  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 an All-Star tour of Japan and used a day off to connect with distant cousins his family had never m...

  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 he died without children at age 22, the Pentagon struggled to know who to give it to.  Three distant...

  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 even tightrope walked in vitro!  Plus, the journals and letters of one man's father have led to a re...

  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 become somewhat obsessed with photographing graves in one particular county.  You won't believe how...

  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 amazing gallery of items found during the renovation of old homes.  Find the link at ExtremeGenes.com.  ...

  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 reindeer herding lessons to commemorate your heritage?  They're waiting for you!   Then... while a...

  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!  Fisher will tell you where to have the experience.   Then, Senior Genealogist at ProGenealogists.com,...

  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 posted last week that essentially blames 23andme for the breakup of the family of one of their custom...

  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 digitize old home movies belonging to his grandparents from 1941.  You won't believe what they sa...