Fisher’s family history news coverage begins with a story about a
new science, targeted for police work, where DNA can be used to
create a “predicted” face of the suspect! Could there be
applications for “genies” everywhere? Also, Yale has
discovered that the man they thought was the first African-American
to graduate from Yale wasn’t. How was the real “first”
found? Genies everywhere will appreciate the story.
Cemeteries are going GREEN! (Aren’t they already?)
We’ll tell you just what that means. And… Abe Lincoln’s
cryptic letter of 1860 has been “decoded.” Find out how
and what it meant.
Guest Gary Boyd Roberts, a colorful and
renowned family history researcher and writer makes his first
appearance on the show, talking about “Gateway Ancestors,”
ancestors most of us have that have proven lines to royalty.
Gary says there’s more than just “snob appeal” to have royal
ancestors. He’ll explain the reason you should want to
know. Gary also talks about the social mobility that makes it
possible for descendants of kings to be American farmers in just a
few generations. You won’t want to miss it!
Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority, is
back with answers to more of your questions… like how do you rescue
or even copy a 19th century photo trapped in a bubble
glass frame?
Episode 35 aired 3/30/14
About the Podcast
Extreme Genes is America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast hosted by Fisher