Ancestral Findings

Robert Doisneau is an artist who sought to portray life as he wanted it to be. Learn more about his history and philosophies that went into his art here! Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/robert-doisneau-the-great-artists   #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips  

Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and one of our most celebrated Founding Fathers. Most of his life is well-documented, and there is much to tell, as it was one of achievement and adventure. These are some of the lesser-known facts about this most famous of founders. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/benjamin-franklin-the-signe...

George Clymer was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who is not as well-remembered as some of the others. Yet, he was a remarkable and busy politician in colonial and early American history, as well as a philanthropist, merchant, and advocate for civil rights for all. This is George Clymer's story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-clymer-the-signers-of-the-declaration...

MyHeritage.com is a subscription genealogy website that focuses on European ancestry. It offers a DNA testing kit, a large collection of scanned genealogical documents from European countries, and even animation of ancient family photos. Is it worth the money? This article lets you know. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/is-myheritage-com-worth-the-money-for-your-genealogy-research    

Newspapers.com is a well-known genealogy research website. It includes hundreds of millions of scanned and indexed pages of newspapers from around the world. Lots of people use it. Is it worth your money, though? This article examines the merits of Newspapers.com for genealogists of every level. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/is-newspapers-com-worth-the-money-for-your-genealogy-resea...

Are you looking for some productive genealogy projects to do for April? As the first full month of spring, April offers some interesting and unique genealogy opportunities that just don't fit in as well during other months of the year. If you want to stay on top of things in your genealogy research, these are the projects that should definitely be on your "to do" list this month. Enjoy them. Podca...

Much of Vivian Maier's life is shrouded in mystery. What we know of her paints a picture of diversity and unique thinking that led to some of the world's finest street photography. Hers is a tale of a lifetime of creating photographs that led to a posthumous discovery. The details of Vivian Maier's (The Great Artists) life are every bit as fascinating as her photography. Podcast Notes: https://anc...

Julian Francis Abele is one of America's very first prominent African American architects and is responsible for the design of the modern campus of Duke University. Here is the story of a remarkable man who was talented in many different ways, and contributed to the beauty of America with the buildings he designed... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/julian-francis-abele-the-great-artis...

If you are researching your incarcerated ancestors, or are curious as to whether you have any that you didn't know about before, these are some excellent online resources that can assist you in locating the information you need. Make use of them. They will get you where you need and want to go with your genealogy. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-prison-records-2    

Do you have a black sheep ancestor? Are you sure? There were all kinds of reasons a person might have been incarcerated in times past that seem completely innocent today. Whether you know that you have an ancestor who was incarcerated or are just curious if you do, this is what you need to know about prison records and your genealogy. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-p...

Norma Zimmer was a talented soprano singer who found fame in the 1950s in various singing groups. She also landed a job on The Lawrence Welk Show, one that would last for decades, and that made her a household name of the time. A farm girl who loved to sing, Norma found incredible success in a tough industry. This is her story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/norma-zimmer-the-lawren...

Lawrence Welk was a beloved band leader with a special type of music called champaign music, which the crowds loved. He toured the country with his band and had his own TV show for decades. The son of German-speaking Ukrainian immigrants, Lawrence worked hard and built his own success. This is his story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lawrence-welk-the-lawrence-welk-show  

Fold3.com is a genealogy website that specializes in military records. Partnered with the National Archives and Ancestry, it includes records from every American war and military action, as well as records from dozens of other countries. There is also a large variety of non-military records there that make the site useful for almost any genealogist. This is what you need to know. Podcast Notes: ht...

Ancestry.com is the best known of the online genealogy subscription websites. It's also quite pricey. Is it worth the price of admission? This article explores what Ancestry.com has to offer its customers, and whether or not it is worth it for the price for your genealogy research. If you've wondered whether you should subscribe to Ancestry.com, this is your answer. Podcast Notes: https://ancestra...

Bonnie Lynn Fields was a third season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. While she did not get much of an opportunity to be featured on the show, the few times she did allowed her natural talent and gentle personality to shine. This is her story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bonnie-lynn-fields-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-11/    

Roy Williams was a Disney animator and story idea guy who specialized in gags and pranks. He was also a skilled sketch artist, and often made live appearances at Disney events and at Disneyland to draw for guests. Though not an actor, Walt Disney himself decided Roy should be an "adult Mouseketeer" on The Mickey Mouse Club, where he would be called the Big Mooseketeer. This is his story. Podcast N...

Bob Ross is best known for his PBS TV show, The Joy of Painting. A talented man, Bob was also complex as an individual, leading a most intriguing life behind the scenes of his beautiful natures-capes. This is his story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bob-ross-people-you-should-know  

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is a replica of the third lighthouse to stand on its site. There are a lot of reasons why lighthouses were important structures in coastal areas in the past. They are remembered fondly by locals and visitors alike today. Podcast Notes:  https://ancestralfindings.com/a-history-of-the-roanoke-marshes-lighthouse/   #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips  

Melania Knavs would one day become First Lady of the United States. Born in Slovenia to a middle class family, she began modeling as a small child, and turned it into a successful career in Europe and the USA that would lead her into the circles her future husband, Donald Trump, traveled in. This is her story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-44-melania-knavs-tr...

Michelle Robinson would one day become our nation's forty-fourth First Lady, and the first African-American one. She grew up in a traditional home in Chicago, achieved in school to please her ill father, and became a lawyer, before meeting her future husband, Barack Obama. Michelle Robinson Obama is still making an impression around the world… Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-...

Laura Lane Welch would one day become our nation's forty-third First Lady. Before that, she was an only child who loved to read, and who had an excellent education. She also had a career as a teacher and librarian before marrying future US President George W. Bush and securing her place in US history... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-43-laura-welch-bush    

Did you know spring is the perfect time to begin some new genealogy projects? Here are the top ten you should be doing this month, as the snow melts again. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-genealogy-projects-march    

Dover is the capital of the state of Delaware, as well as a major economic point for the state. With a long history of European settlement and a strong connection to the American Revolution, it is both a historic and modern city. Here is what you need to know about Dover... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-delaware    

Hartford is the state capital of Connecticut. As the oldest city in the state, it earned that status by default. No one ever truly questioned that Hartford should be the area's capital. The city has a long and interesting history. Here is what you need to know about Hartford... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-connecticut    

Hillary Rodham Clinton was our nation's forty-second First Lady. However, she had a remarkable career in politics and law long before that, and long after, being a US Senator and US Secretary of State after her tenure in the White House. Here is Hillary Rodham Clinton's intriguing story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-42-hillary-rodham-clinton