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.

Beyond the Internet Week 5: Off to Schools

I can remember starting school, just before my 5th birthday and knowing how to write my name and read. I was greatly encouraged by my Mum and my Grandmother. I have wonderful memories of sitting on my Grandmother’s knee and … Continue reading

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Tech Tuesday – Blog to Book

I read an interesting post on the JLog blog last week and that got me thinking about this blog and the fact that over the last few weeks I have been focusing on my Family History Writing Challenge posts and … Continue reading

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Suffield Lane, Puttenham

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Guest Post – Ann Summerville

Tell us a little about yourself? I grew up in London and lived in Cornwall for about ten years before moving to the U.S. What do you miss most about England? When I lived and worked in London I loved … Continue reading

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Puttenham Cemetery Circa 1935

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Beyond the Internet Week 4: Donations and Subscriptions

I can not recall where I have found any evidence that my family made a donation to a public subscription. So I shall use a modern example. A few years ago, I found on line a reference made to an … Continue reading

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100 Word Challenge – Week 29

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following with no more than 100 words. ……..Wednesday….. Wearing her favourite aquamarine hat with a purple coat and red stilettos she entered the restaurant. She … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo – February 2012 – Relative! – Day 4

Imagine. A dining table laid for guests. The table set with the best china, sparkling wine glasses and the very best cutlery. Who could be coming for dinner? What if you could invite a series of your ancestors to dinner? … Continue reading

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Family History Writing Challenge 2012 – Day 3

I kept thinking of John Matthews and is death caused by “senile decay”. Death certificates often indicate senile decay where death occurs as a result of old age. Do I really believe that? My Grandmother said many times that her … Continue reading

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Beyond the Internet Week 3: Houses wrapped in red tape.

I stood in the archives building, in the days of when Surrey Archives were divided between Guildford and Kingston. I had called for a document – I can’t even recall what it was. I waited, not exactly patiently. You know how it … Continue reading

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