Author Archives: Julie Goucher

About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationary & History; Surnames, European Ancestors, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies, Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies and surname courses.

Library Memories – #LibrariesWeek

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Julie Goucher

When I close my eyes I can still remember Guildford library(1); as it was when I was a child. The library didn’t just have books, but a fascinating card system which housed the card from the book that subsequently was … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies Widening Horizons Seminar

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies is renowned for their quarterly seminars. COVID-19 has prevented seminars from taking place in the usual format. This latest seminar is a collaboration with The Local Population Studies Society and launches on Wednesday 7th October at 8pm London … Continue reading →

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Researching in European Ancestors – East and West

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Over recent years I have given a number of lectures about researching in Europe, either in person or online. The one thing that is consistent across delivering the presentation in both formats is the amount of questions. I am not … Continue reading →

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Genealogy During COVID

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Like the rest of the world, I was at home during lock down, the furthest I went for 4 months was the end of the drive or the garden, so I had plenty of time to ponder and look at … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and what it has meant for Genealogy

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I am sure we all agree that 2020 has been a strange year. COVID-19 has moved from being a viral condition that had it’s focus on the Far East of the world and many of us, likely did not consider … Continue reading →

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A Year in Surnames Week 3 – A Surname that is curious #AYearInSurnames

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This week I have chosen to not focus on a specific surname, but something that happens with surnames; the use of an alias. I talked about what I worked during lock-down, you can read that post HERE. During my work … Continue reading →

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A Year in Surnames Week 2 – Surname Beginning with A (Ayling) #AYearInSurnames

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This week I have focused on a surname that occurs in my own ancestry, the surname of AYLING. My Grandfather’s sister, Ellen Butcher married Albert Edward Ayling in 1930 at St Nicholas Church at Guildford. Albert was known by his … Continue reading →

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A Year in Surnames Week 1 – Surnames of my Grandparents #AYearInSurnames

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I always think of the surnames of my Grandparents in two groups. On one side, the English ones for the surnames of BUTCHER and MATTHEWS and on the other side, the Italian ones, for the surnames of ORLANDO and LICATA. … Continue reading →

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Introducing a Year in Surnames #AYearInSurnames

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Unless your family are from Iceland, you have a surname, and so do your ancestors. The year of 2020 has been a strange year, full of promise until a pandemic struck, then as Country after Country entered lock down, it … Continue reading →

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Researching Surnames Guide – Readalong

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Beginning 1 September 2020, I am offering a read-a-long of this booklet, coupled with discussion – there is just ONE space left. Please do not delay if you wish to join us. The booklet will be read over 3 weeks … Continue reading →

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