Best Genealogytips Podcasts (2023)

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AF-734: Is Fold3.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 8:34

1h ago8:34

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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…

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AF-733: Is Ancestry.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 7:52

3h ago7:52

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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, th…

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AF-732: Bonnie Lynn Fields: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 11 7:26

2h ago7:26

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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-pa…

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AF-731: Roy Williams: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 10 8:13

4h ago8:13

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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…

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AF-730: Bob Ross: People You Should Know 9:05

3d ago9:05

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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-knowBy Ancestral Findings

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AF-729: A History of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse 7:29

1h ago7:29

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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/ #Genealo…

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AF-728: Melania Knavs Trump: America’s First Ladies, Part 45 7:23

12d ago7:23

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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://ancestralfind…

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AF-727: Michelle Robinson Obama: America’s First Ladies, Part 44 7:22

1d ago7:22

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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… Podc…

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AF-726: Laura Welch Bush: America’s First Ladies, Part 43 7:31

2d ago7:31

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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/…

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AF-725: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for March 7:11

4d ago7:11

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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-marchBy Ancestral Findings

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AF-724: Delaware: The State Capitals, Part 8 8:11

5d ago8:11

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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…

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AF-723: Connecticut: The State Capitals, Part 7 8:02

18d ago8:02

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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-connect…

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AF-722: Hillary Rodham Clinton: America’s First Ladies, Part 42 8:45

7d ago8:45

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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…

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AF-721: Barbara Pierce Bush: America's First Ladies, Part 41 7:53

9d ago7:53

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Barbara Pierce would one day become our forty-first First Lady as the wife of US President George H.W. Bush. Before that, she was the third of four children in a prominent New York City family, and had a privileged upbringing. Here is her interesting story from society girl to First Lady. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-…

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AF-720: Iowa: American Folklore, Part 15 7:39

12d ago7:39

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Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, and has a long Native American history going back before that. There is a lot of folklore here to explore. Here are some of the highlights of it. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklore-iowa/By Ancestral Findings

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AF-719: Indiana: American Folklore, Part 14 7:42

14d ago7:42

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Indiana is the 19th state admitted to the union, with a Native American history going back centuries farther than that, and it borders the Great Lakes. There is plenty of fodder here for Indiana folklore tales, and the state has its own unique and ample supply of them. Here are some of the lore’s highlights. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings…

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AF-718: Illinois: American Folklore, Part 13 7:27

15d ago7:27

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Illinois is home to quite a few interesting legends and folklore stories. It has had centuries of human habitation to develop them. Some tales are old and some are newer, but all are uniquely Illinois. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of the 21st state in the United States. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-folklo…

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AF-717: Idaho: American Folklore, Part 12 7:25

29d ago7:25

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Idaho has some interesting folklore stories going back centuries, and even thousands of years. From nearly every body of water in the state being haunted or having a monster to mysterious creatures, to the question of Idaho’s actual existence, here are some of the highlights of Idaho folklore. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-f…

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AF-716: Colorado: The State Capitals, Part 6 8:08

26d ago8:08

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Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado, and it is a prosperous, popular, and intriguing place. From humble beginnings as a gold mining camp, the city quickly became the dominant economic power in the American west. It continues to dominate today. Here is its story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-colorado…

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AF-715: California: The State Capitals, Part 5 8:08

22d ago8:08

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Sacramento is the state capital of California. With a history of human habitation going back thousands of years with Native Americans, its European habitation is relatively recent. Here is the story of how Sacramento became a city, and then the capital of the state of California... https://youtu.be/lCi79eQkczk Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindin…

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AF-714: William Ellery: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 7:40

23d ago7:40

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William Ellery is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, although he is not as well known as some of the others. He was a prominent politician in his time, and was an especially important and active one in the state of Rhode Island, where he was born and lived. This is William Ellery's unique story... https://youtu.be/kHpVTfqQ6UI Po…

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AF-713: Abraham Clark: Signers of the Declaration of Independence 9:24

27d ago9:24

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Abraham Clark is not one of the best known signers of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, he was well known for his rejection of artifice and pretense during his life, being the only member of the Continental Congress to dress plainly, without wigs, ruffles, or lace. His constituents trusted him to give good and honest advice. Today, he is kn…

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AF-712: Carleton Watkins and Mammoth Plate Photography 8:41

28d ago8:41

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Carleton Watkins was a well-known American photographer of the mid to late 1800s. Carleton is most famous for his use of mammoth plate photography in photographing Yosemite, as well as the giant sequoia trees of California. Let’s learn more about this talented man and the interesting and innovative photographic technique that he is best known for u…

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AF-711: William Henry Jackson and the Wonders of Yellowstone 8:16

1M ago8:16

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William Henry Jackson was a famous American artist and photographer. Most known for his work photographing Yellowstone before anyone else, William proved to the world that the wonders of the natural world in this part of the country really existed and were not just stories. William’s work directly let to Yellowstone capturing the public imagination…

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AF-710: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for February 7:19

2M ago7:19

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February is deep in the coldest part of winter. While the days are starting to get longer, it's not exactly spring-like yet. With Valentine's Day, along with this unique annual weather, February is the perfect time to tackle a bevy of genealogy projects, like these 10 "must-do" ones. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy…

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AF-709: Nancy Robbins Davis Reagan: America’s First Ladies, Part 40 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Anne Frances Robbins, who later changed her name to Nancy Davis, married fellow actor Ronald Reagan, and enjoyed a Hollywood life that later became a political one. She went from First Lady of California to First Lady of the United States, and is one of our most popular and best known ones. Here is her story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindi…

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AF-708: Rosalynn Smith Carter: America’s First Ladies, Part 39 7:53

2M ago7:53

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Rosalynn Smith Carter was our thirty-ninth First Lady, wife of former President Jimmy Carter. Growing up in poverty as the daughter of a farmer and a dressmaker, she entered the political sphere when her Naval officer husband got elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962. She has been involved in politics and social causes ever since. Here is her…

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AF-707: The History of the Bodie Island Lighthouse on the Outer Banks 7:35

2M ago7:35

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The Bodie Island lighthouse is an important historical landmark in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. It is actually the third lighthouse to sit on that island, and has recently undergone extensive restoration work to make it safe for the public to visit. This is its story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-the-bodi…

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AF-706: The Intriguing Bodie Ghost Town 6:48

1M ago6:48

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Do you know about Bodie? It is one of the best-preserved examples of the original Old West in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about Bodie. Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-intriguing-bodie-ghost-town/By Ancestral Findings

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AF-705: Samuel Chase: Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:32

2M ago8:32

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Samuel Chase was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, it was not signing that important document that made him famous to history. It was his later career as a US Supreme Court justice. As the only Supreme Court justice to ever be impeached (so far–and he was acquitted in the Senate), his position on the nation’s highest court helped se…

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AF-704: Charles Carroll: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:23

1M ago8:23

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Charles Carroll of Carrollton is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He is best remembered for adding “of Carrollton” after his name on the Declaration, but was well known for other things at the time. In addition to being a passionate supporter of the cause of independence for the American colonies, Charles was one …

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AF-703: Erdman Penner: Walt Disney Inspirations 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Erdman Penner was a screenwriter, songwriter, and associate producer for the Walt Disney Company. Born in Canada to a Mennonite father and a Roman Catholic mom, he was an only child with a penchant for artistic pursuits. Moving to America as a young man, he quickly became a valued member of the Disney team. This is his story. Podcast Notes: https:/…

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AF-702: Margaret Christine Otis Baker: A Colonial Woman with an Incredible Story 14:25

2M ago14:25

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Margaret Christine Otis Baker is a local heroine in the town of Dover, New Hampshire. Her amazing colonial American story of captivity, conversion (three times), and a love story that saw her leave behind everything she ever knew to return to the town she’d been abducted from as an infant, is not well known to most Americans. Yet, in Dover, her sto…

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AF-701: Arkansas: The State Capitals, Part 4 7:59

2M ago7:59

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Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas. It has a long history of human habitation, as well as a rich and varied history of European exploration and settlement. Here is the story of how Little Rock became a town, then a city, and then the state capital of Arkansas. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-arkansas/ #Genealogy …

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AF-700: Arizona: The State Capitals, Part 3 7:35

2M ago7:35

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Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. How did it get to be such a distinguished city? From a seasonal residence for Native hunter/gatherers to a permanent home for farming Natives, Phoenix was not explored by European settlers until the mid-19th century. Now, though, it is a bright, bustling city, and in a short amount of time, too. Here is Phoenix’s …

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AF-699: Carter Braxton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 9:58

2M ago9:58

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Carter Braxton may not be a well-known signer of the Declaration of Independence, but he was an important one, playing a huge role in Virginia politics for decades before and after the Revolution. A brief tenure at the Continental Congress gave him historical fame, but Carter did much more than sign the Declaration in his long and distinguished car…

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AF-698: Josiah Bartlett: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Josiah Bartlett was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Massachusetts, but spent most of his adult life in Kingston, New Hampshire. That is where he was living when he was asked to be a delegate to the Continental Congress where the Declaration was signed. A physician, politician, and devoted family man, Josiah Bar…

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AF-697: Jimmie Dodd: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 9 8:12

2M ago8:12

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James Dodd was the host of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show, and also wrote the show’s famous theme song. The son of a music store owner and a stenographer, he became interested in music at a young age, and pursued a career in both music and acting. This is the story of his life, his career, and how he came to be the host of one of the most famous chi…

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AF-696: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for January 6:11

2M ago6:11

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The long, cold month of January is here, and with it, an excellent opportunity to do some new and interesting genealogy projects that are just perfect for this time of year. Just because it’s freezing and possibly snowy outside doesn’t mean you don’t have plenty of things to do with your genealogy research to keep you busy. In fact, some projects a…

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AF-695: Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer Ford: America’s First Ladies, Part 38 8:06

2M ago8:06

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Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer Ford was our thirty-eighth First Lady, the wife of President Gerald Ford. As First Lady, she was an outspoken advocate for feminist causes and women’s rights, as well as for breast cancer awareness, after suffering from it herself and surviving. She is also well known for the creation of the Betty Ford Center for substance…

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AF-694: Thelma “Pat” Ryan Nixon: America's First Ladies, Part 37 8:40

2M ago8:40

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Thelma Ryan was called “Pat” from an early age, and eventually became Pat Nixon, the thirty-seventh First Lady of the United States. A farmer’s daughter, she worked her whole life until her first child was born, doing whatever she could to get by. Her husband, Richard Nixon, fell in love with her on their very first date. Here is her amazing and fa…

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AF-693: How to Research World War II History 14:07

2M ago14:07

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So, you’ve decided that you want to investigate your family tree and discover what your relatives did during World War II. It’s a great idea, of course, because the war is slowly fading from living memory as the last of those who lived and fought through it die off. In another 28 years, it will be a century since the end of the conflict and there w…

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AF-692: Who Was St. Nick (aka Santa Claus)? 7:49

3M ago7:49

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Santa Claus is sometimes referred to as St. Nicholas or Chris Cringle. It turns out, St. Nicholas was a real person who was known for kindness, his love of children, and for helping the needy, the ill, and sailors. Here is his true story, as well as how he transformed into our modern day Santa Claus. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.co…

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AF-691: The Military Service of Jimmy Stewart 9:28

3M ago9:28

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Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role and a successful acting career. Jimmy Stewart was a distinguished member of the US military during WWII, where he won several awards for his service, an…

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AF-690: The History Behind the Dixie Terminal 7:53

3M ago7:53

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If you live in or near to Cincinnati — or if you’re planning to visit—then you should definitely check out the Dixie Terminal when you have the chance. Some locals are well aware of this building’s existence, but for many, it’s one of Cincinnati’s best-kept secrets. On the outside, it can come across as an unassuming building nestled in among offic…

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AF-689: The Christmas Tree 7:53

3M ago7:53

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Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found back in ancient Egypt. Here is the story of the modern Christmas tree. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-christmas-tree #Genealogy #Ances…

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AF-688: Sharon Baird: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 8 7:36

3M ago7:36

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Sharon Baird was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She was an experienced performer with professional credits before being cast on the show when she was eleven. She also had a full and intriguing career in children’s TV after The Mickey Mouse Club ended. This is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/s…

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AF-687: Doreen Tracey: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 7 7:29

4M ago7:29

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Doreen Tracey was a Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show. She appeared in all three seasons of the original show. She went on to have a brief career in TV guest spots on other shows and as the lead singer of a band that toured American military bases in Vietnam. She did some other interesting and even eyebrow-raising things after h…

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AF-686: Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson | America’s First Ladies, Part 36 7:53

4M ago7:53

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Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson was the wife of US President Lyndon B. Johnson and the daughter of a wealthy Texas family with roots in Alabama. Her childhood was unconventional, as did her school career and her courtship with Lyndon. Here is Lady Bird's intriguing and, quite frankly, remarkable story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindin…

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AF-685: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy | America’s First Ladies, Part 35 9:43

4M ago9:43

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Bouvier Kennedy was the 35th First Lady of the United States, married to John F. Kennedy. She came from a wealthy socialite family from New York City and went on to become one of the most recognizable, admired, and influential First Ladies of all time. Here is her unique story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a…

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