Monthly Archives: April 2011

Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – I is for …..

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I is for …….Islands I can’t help wondering if there is a genealogical reason that I like, or feel an affinity to islands. I was born and brought up in the United Kingdom, an Island. My Italian roots and heritage … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – H is for …..

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

H is for…..Holidays To say that I like holidays would hardly be surprising. There can’t be many of us that don’t. What I don’t like though is the extra work it involves within the day job, so that you are … Continue reading →

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South Riding by Winifred Holtby

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Product details ·         Paperback: 518 pages ·         Publisher: Virago Press Ltd, this edition 2010. First Published 1936 ·         ISBN-10: 0860689697 Following an interview for the position of head teacher, Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress of the local school.  She is … Continue reading →

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The Civil War Genealogy Blog Challenge

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Bill West, over at West in New England wrote an interesting post about the The Civil War Blog Challenge whereby we can write about our Civil War ancestors and connections. This set me thinking and remembering. Not long after we were … Continue reading →

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Trace Your Roots with DNA by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak & Ann Turner

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

ISBN – 1594860068This book is a genealogical text and not light reading. It is also an incredibly useful and organised book on what is a rather complex subject.The book deals with the concept that all women can be traced back to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Wheat Wine anyone?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This recipe is one of my treasured possessions. It is a recipe for Wheat Wine written circa 1965 by my Great Grandmother, Annie Prudence Butcher nee Harris.

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – G is for …..

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

G is for….GenealogyWell, as readers of this blog will testify, G could not really be for anything else! It is a true passion,or obsession or perhaps both. For a bit of fun I created the following using Wordle-Names.

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 27

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Sometimes I can simply be overwhelmed with research. Which line do I pursue next? How do I focus on the line in hand rather than be distracted by a different line? Often I receive an email or a document which … Continue reading →

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24 hour Read A Thon – 9th April 2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Well, I am going to be busy tomorrow as that is the start of the 24 hour Read A Thon. I am already committed to several things on line & off line and plan to tie this event in with … Continue reading →

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Out the Comfort Zone Hop

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I came across a posting on LucyBirdBooks Blog site. Like this blog writer, I visit fairly regular a particular weekly blog hop. It is book related and tends to be frequented by the same bloggers. Regardless of this, I still … Continue reading →

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