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Mary Tudor, also known as Queen Mary I (or, less charitably, "Bloody Mary") was Queen of England from 1553 to 1558. She was England's first Queen Regnant whose reign was not disputed. The daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, she was raised Catholic, and aimed to keep England that way. This is what you need to know about this interesting and remarkable woman and Queen of England.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/mary-i-the-queens-of-england

Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for only nine days, but her story is a fascinating one. Full of trials and triumphs, abuse and privilege, betrayal and honor, and above all, one of deep and abiding faith, Jane Grey is an inspiration to us all. This is her story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lady-jane-grey-the-queens-of-england/

William Frawley is best known for playing landlord and friend Fred Mertz on the hit TV show, I Love Lucy. However, he had a long and storied career before and after that iconic role. He also had a childhood and family that is not often discussed. This is his story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/william-frawley-i-love-lucy/

Jane Means Appleton Pierce was a remarkable woman who served as the 14th First Lady of the United States. Her life, however, was not an easy one. Jane had suffered from depression since she was a child, and things only got worse when she married a man who was not suitable for her. To make matters worse, she lost all three of her children before they even reached their teenage years. Despite all of this, Jane remained strong and resilient, and her legacy continues to inspire us today. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, and her contributions to our country will never be forgotten.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-14-jane-means-appleton-pierce/

Vivian Vance is best known for playing Ethel Mertz, Lucy's landlady and best friend on the classic TV sitcom, I Love Lucy. There is so much more to her than just that, though. Vivian was part of the golden age of movies and theater in the 1940s. She also became a genuine real-life friend to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This is Vivian Vance's story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/vivian-vance-i-love-lucy/

Joe Feeney was an Irish American singer who became known around the United States as a highly talented tenor singer. He performed for twenty-five years on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he was known as "The Irish Tenor." A devout Catholic with ten children who performed for Presidents and a Pope and loved fishing, this is his story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/joe-feeney-the-lawrence-welk-show/

DNA testing is a very popular way of doing genealogy these days. It can open doors and solve mysteries that no records exist to solve. DNA does not lie, either. It always tells you the truth about who you are and who your family is. There are three main types of DNA testing that are done in modern genealogical research. Here's what each type is and what it can tell you. You can use this information to decide which type of DNA testing is best for your own particular research purposes and goals. This way, you will always be sure to get the information you need to crack those genealogical mysteries.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/dna-testing-what-the-different-types-can-tell-you/

Everyone who has been through an American public school knows the story of Plymouth Rock, the legendary first piece of dry land the Pilgrims stepped on after their long and arduous Mayflower journey across the Atlantic. As the place where our first English immigrants encountered and stood on the area that would become part of New England, the rock is a famous artifact on its own. You can even see it today in Plymouth, as it is a major tourist attraction for the town. But, the Mayflower landed in 1620. After 396 years, how can we be sure that the rock on display in Plymouth is the actual one upon which the Pilgrims first stood?

Here's what you need to know about the history of Plymouth Rock.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-plymouth-rock/

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May and is meant to celebrate and honor those who fell during service with the U.S. military. The point of the holiday is clear, but its origins are not. Read along as we study the history of Memorial Day in the United States...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-memorial-day/

Have you heard any news stories that have made you concerned about DNA testing and your privacy? It's been in the news recently. If you are concerned about a test you did, or about doing it at some point in the future, here is the real story you need to know on DNA and your personal privacy.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-dna-testing-and-privacy/

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