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.

Sunday Salon – Bookish Thoughts, Planning & Library Thing

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I have not taken part in Sunday Salon for a while. I’ve been busy. Busy thinking, planning and doing the task that has bugged me for months, actually years. I have mentioned before, numerous times that I have lots of … Continue reading →

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One Lovely Blog Award

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last week I was nominated for this award by Vikki who blogs at The View Outside. Like Vikki, I am a little bit of an blog award rules breaker! So I am on this occasion not nominating this to other … Continue reading →

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Illuminating Blog Award

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

In early June I was awarded the Illuminating Blog Award by Peggy at Musings of a MadCityWriter. I am always amazed that there is an interest in the ramblings that I write and that people enjoy what they read and … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 25 Gaol records

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas Back in April I explored as part of the A-Z Challenge the life of convict Henry Goucher. You can read these posts HERE and HERE. I also explored a new … Continue reading →

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Family History Through The Alphabet Challenge: G is for…..

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the A-Z April Challenge, the lovely folk at Gould Genealogy devised another challenge – Family History Through the Alphabet Challenge. Each week, we work through the letters of the alphabet sharing perhaps an elusive ancestor, a favourite or particular … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Wanborough Church circa 1940

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A special church, as my Grandfather and his siblings were Christened here during the 1900 – 1917 period. Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy 

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My Ancestor Settled in the British West Indies: With Bermuda, British Guiana and British Honduras by John Titford FSG

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Review If you are researching your ancestors who travelled to the West Indies, then this book is an absolute must.  The book has an explanation on the Countries contained within the book, which is very useful. As is the introduction … Continue reading →

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Family History Through The Alphabet Challenge: F is for…..

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the A-Z April Challenge, the lovely folk at Gould Genealogy devised another challenge – Family History Through the Alphabet Challenge. Each week, we work through the letters of the alphabet sharing perhaps an elusive ancestor, a favourite or particular … Continue reading →

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Family History Through The Alphabet Challenge: E is for…..

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the A-Z April Challenge, the lovely folk at Gould Genealogy devised another challenge – Family History Through the Alphabet Challenge. Each week, we work through the letters of the alphabet sharing perhaps an elusive ancestor, a favourite or particular … Continue reading →

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Family History Through The Alphabet Challenge: D is for…..

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On the back of the A-Z April Challenge, the lovely folk at Gould Genealogy devised another challenge – Family History Through the Alphabet Challenge. Each week, we work through the letters of the alphabet sharing perhaps an elusive ancestor, a favourite or particular … Continue reading →

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