Ep. 138 - Land and Court Records and Revealed Stories / Was Man's Birth Father A Nazi?

05/09/16 • 49 min

Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org, checking in from the National Genealogical Society Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. David notes the recognition given by NGS to two pioneers in genealogy, Dick Eastman of "Eastman's On Line Genealogy Newsletter," and Cyndi Ingle, famed for "Cyndi's List." Both have been at it for about twenty years and have made major contributions to genealogy. David then shares a story of the recent discovery of a curse left in a crypt some 2,400 years ago in Greece! Wait until you hear what it said. (David is quite dramatic.) David also has news of a new storytelling service to help you capture your family history, as well as an important new publication coming from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, and big news coming from Roots Magic!

In the second segment, Fisher visits with Katy Barnes from LegacyTree.com. Katy discusses the importance of court and land records and tells of how depositions found among such records led to a breakthrough in one family line. It also revealed a fascinating family story from the old South. Hear what it was and what Katy has to say about how you can find and benefit your research with court and land records.

Fisher then talks with Phoenix resident Grant Ringuette who explains his journey in seeking his birth parents. He found them... along with a story concerning his birth father's background he never expected. Hear what it was and how Grant obtained his information.

Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com ([email protected]) then joins the show to answer more listener questions on do it yourself video editing.

That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com ([email protected]) then joins the show to answer more listener questions on do it yourself video editing.

That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!

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Ep. 137 - 1838 Sale of Woman’s Slave Ancestors By Jesuit Priests Saves Georgetown University from Bankruptcy

Fisher opens the show with a shout out to two “genies” who follow the show on Facebook. From a photo of Fisher’s father and grandparents in the 1920s, they were able to identify the year, model, and make of Fisher’s grandfather’s car in the background. Find out what the car was, and in what year the photo was likely taken. David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org, then joins the show. He kicks off “Family Histoire News” with the story of the birth of a girl in Idaho. David explains the genealogical uniqueness of this baby! David then talks about new “baby naming services” that are springing up all over the world. You won’t believe what one Swiss firm will charge you to come up with the ideal name for your child! Also, a remarkable tee shirt has emerged to help world travelers everywhere. What’s making this piece of apparent such a hot commodity? David will explain. David also has a Tip of the Week, and the latest free guest user database from NEHGS.

In the second and third segments Pat Bayonne Johnson of Spokane, Washington joins Fisher to discuss a story that recently has been making headlines. Pat is an active “genie” and descends from a family of slaves sold by Jesuit priests who, in 1838, ran what is now Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The sale of this family and hundreds of others saved the university from financial ruin. The story has created much discussion over institutional responsibility for both the university and the Catholic Church, discussions on reparation, and a massive genealogical project to find the descendants. It’s a compelling story you won’t want to miss.

Plus, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, reviews an outstanding new software for video editing and explains the meaning and importance of “authorship.” That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show.

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Ep. 139 - Extreme Genie Seeks To Become An English Earl / Glen Meakem of Forever.com On Prioritizing Preservation Projects

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 the recent story of a couple in their 70s that just welcomed a new child into the family! How and where? You’ll have to listen to the show. David then talks about a 111 year old woman with more grandchildren than years on this earth. Fisher and David will give you the math. A famous English ship has been found... right under our noses... scuttled in New England! Listen to find out whose and what ship it was. MyHeritage has come up with a new tribal history program. David fills you in on the details of this important initiative. Plus, catch David’s Tech Tip, and the NEHGS free database of the week.

In segment two, Fisher visits with Forever.com founder and CEO Glen Meakem about what he views as the important process of prioritizing what is really important to pass down and how you’re going to do it. It’s an important conversation with many points you’re going to want to consider and act on.

Fisher next visits with Joshua Arlin Collins, a Texas man and Extreme Genie in every sense of the term. Joshua has been seeking his ancestors for some time and in the process learned that he may be qualified to fill a vacant Earldom! Could he one day be the star of a reality version of Downton Abbey? Hear what Joshua found in his research and how he plans to claim his place among the aristocracy of England!

Then, Preservation Authority Tom Perry returns to talk about preserving paper. What paper should be kept and how, and what paper should be scanned and tossed? Tom will give you some great thoughts on everyone’s great challenge... how to collect without collecting too much!

It’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!