Author Archives: Julie Goucher

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About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationery & History; Surnames, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies. Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies/surname courses as well as Researching Ancestors from Continental Europe.

Medieval Links

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Julie Goucher

A little earlier in the week, I held the first tutorial of the latest Introduction to One-Name Studies course. The topic of researching in the Middles Ages came up and we shared a number of links: Medieval Genealogy – https://medievalgenealogy.org.uk (the … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns and Burns Night (3)

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Julie Goucher

This post concludes the mini series of Robert Burns and Burns Night – Part 1 and Part 2 I couldn’t write about Burns Night, or a Scottish surname without writing about Clans and Tartans, even if it is in a … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns and Burns Night (2)

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Julie Goucher

Having written the earlier post about Burns Night (Burns Night Part 1), I realised that I had not explored the surname more fully. I don’t have time to create a significant post, but did want to share a few things … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns and Burns Night (1)

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Julie Goucher

This is a rather long post, which I have split into three parts. Across the globe, thousands of people with Scottish Heritage celebrate the birth of the Scottish Poet Robbie Burns on 25 January. The first Burns supper was hosted … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Virtual Family History Show – Hosted by East Surrey FHS

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies will be at the virtual stand at this event hosted by East Surrey FHS. If you are curious about One-Name Studies, or surname research, please drop by and see us. FREE to attend, but you … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies Course (901)

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Julie Goucher

Remarkably, researching surnames is seen as a very niche topic, despite the vast majority of people having one (FN1). Our individual family histories are littered with surnames. Hopefully all different ones, though if your ancestors like my maternal line, they … Continue reading →

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Alfie, Border Terrier, May 2009 – 31 Dec 2025

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Julie Goucher

2011, and we were about to board a ferry to the Isle of Bute. There was a phone call; a rescue Border Terrier that needed to be re-homed. As soon as we were back we went to see the BT. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – 2026!

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Julie Goucher

Purchased for my Guildford & District Collection, this was sent from Frederick Wait whilst he was serving from the Front in 1916. So, Who was Fred?….. A search of the Marriages for a B Turner in Guildford 1916+ to a … Continue reading →

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Festivities of the Season

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Julie Goucher

However you spend the season, I hope you enjoy it whatever you are doing. Perhaps with friends, family and perhaps a little genealogy too.

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(Advent 22) – Variants

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Julie Goucher

The topic of variants and deviants is addressed in detail during the Introduction to One-Name Studies course. Essentially we have likely all come across variants and deviants to our surnames, even if we have not called them that. Variants For the purposes … Continue reading →

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