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/
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 set some important legal precedents for that august institution for future generations. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/samuel-chase-signer...
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 of the wealthiest men in the colonies at the time. His descendants still own one of his valuable manor homes today. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfi...
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://ancestralfindings.com/erdman-penner-walt-disney-inspirations...
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 story has hardly been forgotten. It is the stuff novels, movies, and TV shows are made from. This is what you need to know about this entirely remarkable...
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 #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
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 story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-arizona #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips...
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 career. This is his story… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/carter-braxton-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence #Genealogy #An...
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 Bartlett was a unique person. This is his intriguing story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independe...
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 children’s TV shows of all time. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/jimmie-dodd-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-9...
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 are more suited to January than any other month. Here are ten “must-do” genealogy projects for January. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.c...
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 abuse treatment. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-38-elizabeth-betty-bloomer-ford/...
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 fascinating story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-37-thelma-pat-ryan-nixon/...
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 will be just scattered survivors left to tell their stories. These word of mouth tales will be no more... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings...
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.com/st-nick-aka-santa-claus
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, and achieved the highest military rank of any US actor. This is his military career story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-militar...
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 office buildings and skyscrapers. But inside, you’ll find incredible architecture and beautiful artwork. This place is truly a masterpiece, full of stunnin...
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 #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips...
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/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-8/...
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 her time as a Mouseketeer. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/doreen-tracey-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-7...
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://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-36-claudia-lady-bird-taylor-johnson...
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/americas-first-ladies-35-jacqueline-bouvier-kennedy...
Kolache! Ever wonder about that baked bread and fruity smell wafting from your grandmother’s kitchen or the local church or farmer’s market? You’re in luck. Your neighborhood is either a community featuring Czech immigrant heritage, or there are Czech immigrant descendants—or people who so thoroughly enjoy this culture and cuisine that they’re taking part in it. Let’s start with the pronunciation, which is “ko-lah-chee.” Kolaches are made of yeast dough and are usually filled with fruit, sometim...
Mamie Doud Eisenhower was the 34th First Lady of the United States. From a wealthy Iowa family, she became an Army wife to Dwight D. Eisenhower, and then First Lady of the USA, and the 1st First Lady to be a fashion icon, too. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-34-mamie-doud-eisenhower/ #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips...
The Traditional Dish from Central and Eastern Europe... Pierogi aren’t just a Polish tradition. They have a long history entwined with Eastern and Central European culture. Learn all about it here! Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/pierogi-the-traditional-dish-from-central-and-eastern-europe/
Main Street USA is the “opening act” at all Disney parks, being the part of the park guests walk through before going through the castle to the primary part of the parks, including the rides and shows. It originally appeared at Disneyland in California, and all the other Main Street USA sections or their equivalents are similar to the first one at Disneyland. This is the story of Main Street, USA. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-creation-of-main-street-usa...
Do you recall the name, Karen Pendleton? She was a founding member of The Mickey Mouse Club's Mouseketeers. She remained with the program for its television run before quitting acting. She went on to live a pretty normal life, but she never forgot her Mickey Mouse Club days and was always excited to go to reunions. This is her story... https://ancestralfindings.com/karen-pendleton-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-6...
Have you ever ridden on the Disney monorail? From the moment my family boarded the monorail, it was always a fantastic adventure for me. Walt Disney was the one who initially had the idea for the Disney monorail. It opened on June 14, 1959, and was the first monorail system in the Western Hemisphere to run daily. In Walt's opinion, a monorail is a practical mode of public transportation that could be used in the future. Follow along, and let's learn more about this remarkable transportation syst...
Looking for some new genealogy projects for November? Here are ten “must-do” projects for this month. You will love them. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-november/
Bess Wallace Truman was the 33rd First Lady of the United States. The wife of Harry Truman, Bess never wanted the publicity and public scrutiny that came with being the First Lady, but she did what was expected of her with grace and politeness. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-33-bess-wallace-truman #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips...
