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.

52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy – Week 5 – Life Experiences

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Week 5– Life Experiences – Sometimes the changes in life provide the best learning experiences. Can you find examples of this in your own family history? Which brick wall ancestor are you most thankfully for, and how did that person shape your … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Elm Creek Series. This book is set around 20 years later. In the last book I read Sarah was eagerly awaiting the birth of her twins. In this book the twins are in their mid 20s and … Continue reading →

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Gone, A Photographic Plea for Preservation by Shelby Foote & Nell Dickerson

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I received my copy of this last year as part of the Library Thing Early Reviewers Programme. I was intrigued about the storyline,the history and words behind the photographs, which displayed an abandonment of the history of the United States. … Continue reading →

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Suffield Lane, Puttenham circa 1931

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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NaBloPoMo – February 2012 – Relative! – Day 6

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

All those genealogical loose end drive me potty! How do we keep track of them all?  I have a note book, which is much out of date. I also have a sort of a mind-map set out my individuals. I … Continue reading →

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Puttenham Village circa 1905

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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Sisters Monica, Mary and Cecelia Bellasis…..A Work in Progress

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

IntroductionI started my research deep in a rural village in the depth of Surrey England. As my research evolved and I researched back through the generations exploring the lives of direct and indirect ancestors I stumbled into the surname of … Continue reading →

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Guest Post at Catholic Gene

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I am delighted to have been asked to be a guest poster at the very interesting blog, Catholic Gene. You can read my guest post HERE

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Puttenham Village

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher
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NaBloPoMo – February 2012 – Relative! – Day 5

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I focused earlier on which ancestors I would invite to dinner. Well, this got the little grey cells working and I wondered which ancestors I would visit in true “Back to the Future” style. I would head back to the 17th … Continue reading →

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