https://ancestralfindings.com Free Genealogy Lookups and Family Tree Tips Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:33:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://i0.wp.com/ancestralfindings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/logo-512x512-55c409fav1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://ancestralfindings.com 32 32 71363975 https://ancestralfindings.com/mary-i-the-queens-of-england/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=85845 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.]]> 85845 https://ancestralfindings.com/elizabeth-i-the-queens-of-england/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=85808 Elizabeth I is one of the most famous monarchs in English history. The daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was never expected or meant to become Queen. Yet, the throne fell into her lap, and she made the most of it, reigning over what became know as England’s “Golden Age.” This is what you need to know about this extraordinary English monarch.]]> 85808 https://ancestralfindings.com/lady-jane-grey-the-queens-of-england/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=85370 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.]]> 85370 https://ancestralfindings.com/anne-the-queens-of-england/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=85761 Anne Stuart was the daughter of King James II of England. She was also the last of the Stuart line of English monarchs. Despite seventeen pregnancies and a happy marriage, she left no surviving heirs to inherit the throne. Her reign was characterized by much political and religious upheaval and change for England. It also saw the creation of the nation of Great Britain. This is Anne’s story.]]> 85761 https://ancestralfindings.com/william-frawley-i-love-lucy/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=84297 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.]]> 84297 https://ancestralfindings.com/free-genealogy-lookups/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:55:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=83395 First-Time User? Click here]]> 83395 https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-14-jane-means-appleton-pierce/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:15:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=66241 The 14th First Lady of the United States was Jane Means Appleton Pierce, wife of President Franklin Pierce. Her story is somewhat of a tragic one. Jane suffered from depression from childhood, then experienced things that made it worse, such as marrying a man who was not suitable for her, and losing all three of her children before they were teenagers. Here is her story.]]> 66241 https://ancestralfindings.com/vivian-vance-i-love-lucy/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=84263 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.]]> 84263 https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-genealogy-projects-june/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.ancestralfindings.com/?p=54438 Are you looking for some genealogy projects to work on in June? June is especially suited to certain genealogical projects. Here are ten of them to do.]]> 54438 https://ancestralfindings.com/joe-feeney-the-lawrence-welk-show/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://ancestralfindings.com/?p=83739 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.]]> 83739