Host Andrew Martin meets radio presenter and family historian, and host of the Extreme Genes radio show and podcast - Scott Fisher. He finds out how Scott got hooked on researching his family history, the lengths he goes to to solve genealogy puzzles, and how he ended up making his hit radio and podcast show.

THE LIFE STORY - DONALD OLSEN 
Scott has chosen to tell the life story of his maternal half-uncle Donald Olsen.

Donald was one of several brothers who ended up serving in the Second World War, but it's a naval record that gave Scott a detailed account of Donald's time at sea in the Pacific Ocean. Whilst there, Donald experienced terrifying and harrowing events that would seemingly haunt him deeply until he decided to take his own life.

THE BRICK WALL - JAMES STOCKS
It's a Brick Wall in London, England, that has Scott stuck. Scott has managed to find a fantastically detailed description of James Stocks - right down to the state of his clothing, thanks to a detailed article in an old newspaper from 1818. Sadly, this article was published because James had abandoned his wife Catherine and their children.

The article, and some US census records for the children (after they'd emigrated) state that he was from Scotland, but some also say he was from England.. so it's a little uncertain. This  is where Scott is stuck. Can you help?

• Where was James Stocks born?
• Where did James Stocks go in 1818?

If you think you can help Scott with a clue or research idea, you can send him a message via our contact form and we'll send it straight to him.

In the meantime, Scott is fascinated by Andrew's offer of help, but will it shine a light on things?

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Episode Credits:

• Andrew Martin - Host and Producer
• Scott Fisher - Guest
• John Spike - Sándor Petőfi

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