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.

Colbrook’s Ice Factory, Guildford, Circa 1930

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Colbrook’s ice factory was part of the selection of businesses owned by the family. The family moved from Sussex to the Guildford area where they opened a butchers shop in the High Street. By the late 1860s they had opened … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 117 – 1940!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Like many researchers, I was quite excited when the 1940 Federal US Census was released. After all, we only had one known family who would have been recorded in the Census and that was my husband’s Great Grandmother, her second … Continue reading →

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Sunday Obituary – Harriet Butcher (1811 – 1896)

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The Mercury, Hobart, TasmaniaSaturday, 2nd May 1896 Australian Newspaper Archives

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Guildford High Street Circa 1906

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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Sunday Stamps – Australia – ANZAC Day

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I’ve gone off theme this week. On 25th April, New Zealanders and Australians celebrated ANZAC Day and in keeping with remembering that day, which ties in nicely with the A-Z Challenge I have kept to the theme of Australia. You … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 123 – May Day

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This week I have a selection of postcards.  On 14th May 1908, The Franco British Exhibition opened in White City. People travelled across the globe to attend the various exhibits and pavilions.  This first picture fits in nicely with my … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – First American Cook Book

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

On 28th April, 1796 Amelia Simmons’ cookbook, American Cookery was published. It was the first cookbook by an American author. You can read and download a PDF version of the book. The book can be viewed as a success as … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Desiree Finkbeiner

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Welcome to Desiree Finkbeiner, as today we are taking part in the Morning Star (Book 1 in the Ethos Series) Book Tour. Congratulations on the publication of Morning Star. About the Author: Desiree Finkbeiner attained a bachelor’s degree in Graphic … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Hop – Is Back!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Great news to see the Book Blogger has returned. There have been a few tweaks to the rules, which you can read HERE.  Twitter Hashtag –  This week’s question is HERE –  Are you attending the Book Blogger Convention (aka Bea … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Y is for…… Yothu YindiI first heard Yothu Yindi at a concert in Sydney back in 1991. A remarkable mix of modern music and the continual embracing of indigenous music. One of their most popular songs is Treaty. When I returned to the … Continue reading →

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