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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-prison-records-1/

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-lawrence-welk-show

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: https://ancestralfindings.com/is-fold3-com-worth-the-money-for-your-genealogy-research/

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://ancestralfindings.com/is-ancestry-com-worth-the-money-for-your-genealogy-research/

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 Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/roy-williams-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-10/

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/

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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://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-44-melania-knavs-trump