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.

Sepia Saturday 112 – Books

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

You would think in a house stuffed to the rafters I might have an old photo of some books, but no, so this week’s submission is an offering of a couple of newish photos, taken last year of this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Friary Ale Beer Label

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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21st Century Organised Family Historian – Week 6 – To The Rescue!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly thread organised by Michelle at The Turning of Generations.  The biggest risk historically was those horrid photograph albums that had sticky backs and then the plastic you placed over the photo. Thankfully, we dealt with our three albums … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 7 and the days of the old school yard.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Do you remember having school photographs taken about yearly? I do and still have my photographs that were taken of the whole school year. I remember watching Mum writing the Christmas cards to my Aunts and enclosing one of the … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet Week 6: School administration records

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few years ago I was researching a suburb of Guildford called Merrow. The area is situated on the outskirts of Guildford and was the home to some of my Elstone ancestors.  The records centre was then based at Guildford … Continue reading →

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Ramblings from my Desk…..(5)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

There has not been a Ramblings post since before Christmas, so I thought that it would be a good chance to catch up and write one! Despite the forecasts there has not been the truly bad weather of the last … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy – Week 7 – Historical Documents

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Week 7 – Historical Documents – Which historical documents in your possession are you happy to have? How did you acquire this item? What does it reveal about your ancestors? Challenge open from Sunday February 12th  – Saturday 18th February 2012 … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy – Week 6 – Family Heirlooms

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Week 6 – Family Heirlooms – For which heirlooms are you most grateful? How did you acquire this treasure and what does it mean to you and your family? Challenge open from Sunday February 5th  – Saturday 11th February 2012 … Continue reading →

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Guildford Town Bridge Circa 1920

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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Guest Post at ‘Genealogists for Families’ Project

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Judy, who is the project developer and coordinator at the “Genealogists for Families” Project invited me to be a guest on the project blog today. You can read my Guest post HERE. To find out more about the wonderful project click … Continue reading →

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