Jan 3, 2016
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 posting history.
Fisher then shares what many listeners consider the listener story
of the year from Steve Anderson, a Minnesota native. One of
nine siblings, Steve and a brother decided to do some DNA testing
on the family. And what they learned was far from what they
expected! It's worth another listen if you heard it earlier this
year.
Fisher then visits with Leann Walker Young, daughter of late
Chicago Cubs coach, Verlon "Rube" Walker. Leann lost him when
she was just three years old and has spent years trying to find a
sample of his voice. Hear about Leann's journey and emotional
breakthrough. Her determination will inspire you!
Plus, Preservation Authority Tom Perry talks about what questions
to ask local digitizers to know that they are experts you can could
on.
That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History
Show!