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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.

Tuesday’s Tip ~ Microsoft OneNote

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Last September I wrote this post, Embracing One Note. I formally declared that I thought I was in love! I loved the feel and workability of the software. I loved the flow of updating between iPad, iPhone and laptop. Then … Continue reading →

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Passfield, Liphook circa 1916

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Not exactly Guildford and District, but this postcard caught my eye as it relates to my own family history. This is of Passfield, at Liphook, a location named on many census returns for my Elstone family

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Weekend Cooking – Coffee Swirls

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Julie Goucher

As I said in last week’s edition of Weekend Cooking, my Grandmother was a pretty good cook. About twenty years ago my Mum gave me my Grandmother’s cookery books. They were nothing particularly special, but I am not surprised that Gran … Continue reading →

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Quarry Street, Guildford ~ Circa 1912

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Julie Goucher
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Book of Me, Written by You, Prompt 37

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 37 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30 am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new … Continue reading →

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Medical Records – Part One

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Julie Goucher

This gorgeous picture of my late Mum and the post about Medical Records can be found over at the In Memory of Quilt ~ A Memorial Project

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Introduction to Merrow Parish Records

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Julie Goucher

Over the years I have gathered various bits of information about Merrow. The parish is situated just a few miles from Guildford. From about the late 1880s part of my family resided within the parish. Back in 1996 when I … Continue reading →

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Merrow Baptisms 1890 – 1921

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Julie Goucher

PSH/MER/4/2 – Transcribed 22nd May 1996 1890 27 July: Minnie Amelia dau of John and Amelia BEAGLEY of Merrow. Father’s occupation Labourer 1892 28 Feb: Lilian dau of John and Amelia BEAGLEY of Merrow. Father’s occupation Labourer 1895 14 April: … Continue reading →

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Merrow Marriages 1903 – 1907

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Julie Goucher

PSH/MER/3/2 – Transcribed 22nd May 1996 1903 May 30, Albert Henry NEWTON, Aged 30 Bachelor of this parish. Labourer. Son of James NEWTON, Carter to Anna Maria BUTCHER, aged 32 Spinster of this parish. Daughter of John Butcher, Shoemaker. Both … Continue reading →

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Merrow Marriages 1897 – 1900

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Julie Goucher

PSH/MER/3/2 – Transcribed 22nd May 1996 1897 16 Oct: Henry William BLAKE, 21 and bachelor. Labourer of Merrow. Son of William BLAKE to Mary BUTCHER, 19 and a spinster. Daughter of Henry BUTCHER, Labourer. Both Signed. Witnessed by Henry STONARD … Continue reading →

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