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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 Stamps – SS Goucher Victory

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago I was sent this lovely First Day Cover for the Goucher Victory Ship. From limited research it would appear that these ships, were named after Colleges in the US and were used in the main for … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Forgotten Recipes

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Several weeks ago I came across a website, aimed mainly at genealogy. You can visit the site HERE. One of the links on the main page is called Barry’s Forgotten Recipes. You do need to register, but having done so … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 4

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 4 — Do you have marriage records for your grandparents or great-grandparents? Write a post about where they were married and when. Any family stories about the wedding day? Post a photo too if you have one.I do have … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 9 – Baptisms, Banns and Burials

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas Civil Registration in the UK did not begin until 1837 and even then that is not a absolute certainty that you are going to find the person you are … Continue reading →

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Manor Farm, Wanborough Circa 1915

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This is the Manor Farm at Wanborough that my Grandfather would have known. My Butcher family farmed here until 1930 when the moved across to Guildford to farm at Manor Farm Onslow Village.

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Beyond the Internet: Week 8 – Certificates

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas. The early marriage certificate featured below, is the marriage of Richard BUD, who is my 4 x Great Grandfather.  Richard married Sarah Kemp in Stoke Next Guildford on 21st July … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female … Continue reading →

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George’s War

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Back in 2008, I launched the Blog – George’s War. The aim was to explore and research my Grandfather’s part in the Second World War. When I started this quest, I didn’t really think that there was much in the … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday 115 – Games

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This is a photograph of Wanborough Surrey Cricket Team.  Taking part in Sepia Saturday

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 2

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo? This photograph is not in terribly good shape. I inherited this from my … Continue reading →

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