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AF-776: Cheryl Holdridge: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 12 Jul 13, 2023

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Cheryl Holdridge was a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, beginning with the second season and working on it on the third season, as well. She was put on the Red Team, but not used much in solos on the show. She married three times, with her first marriage giving her the title of Countess, and was widowed twice. A talented dancer and actress, she had an active acting career until her first marriage. This is her unique life story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/cheryl-holdridge-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-12/

AF-775: The Story of Upjohn Pharmacy on Main Street USA at Disneyland Jul 11, 2023

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Located on Main Street USA at Disneyland from 1955 to 1970, Upjohn Pharmacy was a beloved and popular attraction at the park. Although it no longer exists, it is still fondly remembered by generations of Disney parkgoers. This is the story of Upjohn Pharmacy.

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AF-774: William Floyd: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence Jul 09, 2023

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Meet William Floyd, a prominent New Yorker who made history as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Although serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress was just a small part of his political career, William achieved great success in New York politics. Even today, he remains a well-known figure in the state, and this is his personal story...

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"The Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Collected Biographies" https://amzn.to/3XEtupK

"How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" https://amzn.to/3XzSYEL

"Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence" https://amzn.to/3r8PlJA

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/william-floyd-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

AF-773: Desi Arnaz: I Love Lucy Jul 07, 2023

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Desi Arnaz is best known for playing Ricky Ricardo on the beloved TV sitcom I Love Lucy. He was also a pioneer in the TV industry in many aspects, inventing innovations that are still in use today. He also had a privileged life in Cuba before the country's revolution, which turned his family's lives upside down. This is his story...

Learn More: "Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz" https://amzn.to/3Nshlzm

"LIFE Lucille Ball: Her Life, Love and Legacy" https://amzn.to/3NO7Bjl

"Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: They Weren't Lucy and Ricky Ricardo" https://amzn.to/3NsH0Im

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/desi-arnaz-i-love-lucy/

AF-772: Matilda: The Queens of England Jun 28, 2023

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Matilda of England was meant to be Queen, but never quite got there. The only surviving legitimate child of King Henry I, she was supposed to take the crown after him, but her cousin Stephen had the support of the nobles, who did not want a woman to rule them. Her quest for the throne to which she was entitled led to several decades of civil war in England known today as The Anarchy. This is her story.

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

AF-771: Victoria: The Queens of England Jun 26, 2023

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Alexandrina Victoria was Queen of England for an astounding sixty-three years, a feat not surpassed until that of her great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth II. Known for her strict moral standards and keen political acumen, as well as for her deep love and passion for her husband, Albert, Victoria is a British historical icon whose influence can still be seen and felt in the world today. This is her story...

Podast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/victoria-the-queens-of-england/

AF-770: Elizabeth II: The Queens of England Jun 23, 2023

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Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent monarch of the United Kingdom before the current Charles III. She was also the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Born to the second son of King George V, she was not originally in line to the throne. How she came to it is just as interesting as the story of her illustrious reign. This is Elizabeth II's story.

Learn More: "Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II" https://amzn.to/3NlbJqt

"The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II" https://amzn.to/3piverV

"Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch" https://amzn.to/3NFMII9

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/elizabeth-ii-the-queens-of-england/

AF-769: Mary II: The Queens of England Jun 21, 2023

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Mary II was Queen of England in the later 1600s. She was crowned and ruled jointly with her husband, Prince William of Orange. This is the only fully equal joint monarchy in English history. Mary came by the throne most unusually, as well. This is her fascinating story...

Related Resources: The Queen's Devotion: The Story of Queen Mary II (Queens of England Book 10) https://amzn.to/3JnEXUJ

Queens of the Age of Chivalry: England's Medieval Queens, Volume Three https://amzn.to/42P9Rfm

Kings & Queens of England: A royal history from Egbert to Elizabeth II https://amzn.to/3Jn2zsi

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

AF-768: Anne: The Queens of England Jun 19, 2023

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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...

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

AF-767: Mary I: The Queens of England Jun 17, 2023

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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

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