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.

New Beginnings

Earlier today the Worldwide Genealogy Blog went live. How exciting is that? Since my reminder post of a few days ago two more genealogical authors have joined us in this genealogical blogging adventure. If you want to keep up with … Continue reading

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52 Ancestors:# 1 ~ Mary King nee Budd (1744 – 1817)

No Story Too Small This post is for week 1 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge by Amy Crow from No Story Too Small. You can read the list of my posts HERE Mary King nee Budd was the sister … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

With the weather here in the UK typically miserable, we have as we have got older and (wiser?) stopped going out on New Years Eve, opting for a quiet family affair. This year with Mum still in hospital, a new … Continue reading

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Genealogy Proof, Fact and Sourcing

One of the things that I like the most about the Guild of One Name Studies is that there is a mailing list which does, from time to time have interesting posts and debates. Just after Christmas, a link to … Continue reading

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Worldwide Genealogy (Formerly known as Global!)

Do you remember that Geneameme that was shared back in the summer by my genie buddy +Jill Ball ? Well the Global Genealogy collaboration project was about to commence when  I was contacted by someone who stated that they have a business … Continue reading

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2013 Reflections

Well I started the year on a reasonable high and am going to end it in a reflective and low key fashion. The biggest change was in relation to the day job. Over recent years I struggled with the profit … Continue reading

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Society Saturday – Revisiting Your Society

Over the years I have been a member of numerous and various Societies. As each year passes, the development of social media and the material available on line is tremendous. Just recently I stumbled across a reference to the website … Continue reading

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Book of Me, Written by Me, Prompt 18

Today is week 18 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new here, … Continue reading

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Weekend Cooking – Nigella Christmas

As promised, this is the final of four posts taken from this delightful book. This fourth recipe Eggnog Cream and take from the website. Ingredients 350 ml double cream125 ml advocaat Method Put the cream into a bowl and, using … Continue reading

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Free Credits at FindmyPast UK

As with recent years, FindmyPast (UK) has commenced Start You Family History Week. Here is the link to the app – click on the boxes each day to reveal a tree. To kick off the first window on the week’s calendar … Continue reading

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