Episode 238 - Woodbury Has Concerns About GEDMatch And Cold Cases / The Virtual Genealogical Society Is Here!

05/28/18 • 48 min

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David first shares a fascinating find... he and a distant cousin share DNA from one of his more historic ancestors. Hear how he plans to take advantage of the find. Then, in Family Histoire News, the guys talk about how baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, Jim Palmer, recently discovered a lot about himself through a DNA test. Find out what he now knows. Next, it’s an odd claim for anyone who knows anything about George Washington. A “descendant” is suing President Trump, and several past presidents for “past due” rent for their time in the White House. David and Fisher then salivate over an exciting cultural event coming to the east coast this summer. Find out what it is. David then directs us to another spotlighted blogger, Cynthia Shenette at heritagezen.blogspot.com.

Fisher then visits with Paul Woodbury, DNA specialist from Legacy Tree Genealogists. Paul has some very strong opinions about what recently happened in the Golden State Killer case and what we should be concerned about using GEDMatch moving forward. It may be one of the most important Extreme Genes segments we air this year.

Then, it’s an explosion perhaps more powerful than a Hawaiian volcano... the recent creation of the Virtual Genealogical Society! It has attracted over 1,000 members in just the first couple of weeks. Katherine Willson of Ann Arbor, Michigan is the founder and has a lot to say about why this is an important step in drawing younger genealogists into the mix.

Then, it’s Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, talking about the much talked about “demise” of the CD. (He has a totally different view.) In the final segment, Tom takes on what’s possible in restoring old videos.

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

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

Previous Episode

Episode 237 - 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 obituary has led to the arrest of her “on the lamb” son. Hear what happened. David then describes his recent experience at the National Genealogical Society conference. He also updates us on recent item pickups he has made... and created... concerning his cousin who was killed in World War II. David then highlights the blog site of the Next Gen Genealogical Network at tnggn.org/blog.

Then, Fisher visits with Christy Fillerup, a researcher with Legacy Tree Genealogists. Christy has some great tips on using 19th century “Parish Chest” records to learn more about poverty stricken ancestors. (We all have them.)

Next, Jeanne Belmonte of NEHGS talks about her ancestor who was part of the workhouse system for the poor in the UK. From studying his situation, Jeanne learned about many records both overseas and in the United States that can help us better understand our poor ancestors’ plights.

Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com again shares his great incite with listeners considering how best to preserve their ancestral video and audio material.

That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show.

Next Episode

Episode 239 - Cece Moore on Solved Cold Case Using DNA / Cece Moore on Ethics of Using Genealogical DNA for Solving Crime

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The guys begin with a brief look at how the new EU privacy law, “GDPR,” is affecting the genealogy world. Next, most genealogists have found connections to royalty, which has increased interest in the recent royal wedding. As such, the guys delve into the sacrifices Meghan Markle is having to make to become a member of the Royal Family. (It suddenly doesn’t sound so glamorous!) Then a shipwreck off the coast of Colombia is being called “The Holy Grail” of shipwrecks and may contain some $17 billion in treasure. Hear how it was found and how it got there. David then fills us in on the latest that he has learned about his distant cousin, Douglas Lambert, who died in World War II. David’s blogger spotlight this week shines on Jana Iverson Last. Go to janasgenealogyand familyhistory.blogspot.com. Jana talks about the various cultures in her background and how they weave together.

Next, Fisher visits with “Your Genetic Genealogist” CeCe Moore about how her DNA research recently led police to an arrest in a three-decade-old cold case. It’s a first for CeCe who felt she had to consider the ethics and legality of such an action, and the feelings of the genealogy community. In the end, though, as she explains, it came down to one important factor. Hear what she had to say about it.

In a second segment, Fisher and CeCe discuss the controversy surrounding the use of GEDMatch.com in the genealogy world. She addresses some of the concerns discussed with Paul Woodbury last week. It’s a fascinating discussion you need to hear.

Then, Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com answers another listener question on preserving old video from a MiniDV.

That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show.