Jun 2, 2014
Fisher talks
about learning of the auction of a silver 1776 “Continental Dollar”
that sold in New York. It is believed to have been created to
experiment in the creation of “American” currency, an important
issue if the United States was to be recognized as an independent
nation. Learn how much the coin went for and why Fisher has a
special interest in this unique coin. Fisher visits with
former Munsters star, Pat Priest… “Marilyn”… about her family’s
special history, which, coincidentally involved ties to American
currency. In Family Histoire News this week, the National
Archives have digitized unique “Artistic Family Records,” from the
post-Revolutionary era. Hear why they were created.
(Maybe your ancestors left one behind for you to find!) And,
King Richard III is back in the news! Hear what the British
High Court has had to say about who can do what with his
body.
Guest Janet
Horvorka from FamilyChartMasters.com talks about the challenges
of sharing family history with other family members when
“skeletons” are present. In the first half of her visit, she
addresses the challenges of dealing with the living, and their
close kin, who may have an embarrassing past. In the second
part, she talks about writing about the dead. If you’re
preparing a history of your family, you’re going to want to hear
this great advice!
Tom Perry from
TMCPlace.com, our
Preservation Authority, answers another listener question. To
submit your questions, email AskTom@TMCPlace.com.