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.

European Ancestors – Understanding France (8) (Divorce)

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Divorce was allowed in France during: Revolutionary period 20 September 1792 – 8 May 1816 Reinstated in 1884 Divorce records are usually … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (7) Marriages

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. During the period of 22 September 1792 and 26 July 1800 marriages had to be celebrated in the main canton, rather than … Continue reading →

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Stationery Joys

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Over the years I have shared about my notebook and writing obsessions and thought that I might share with you the ones I have enjoyed over recent months.  Some of these have been new, some extracted from my stash of … Continue reading →

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Motto – Kynd Kyn Knawe Kepe

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Julie Goucher

About 20 years ago I purchased this mug from an antique store in Devon. I was drawn to it for several reasons, the colours, the commemorative features and the date – 18 December was the date of my Grandmother’s birthday, … Continue reading →

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Surname Distribution Maps and Migration

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Surname distribution maps add a new and different dimension to a One-Name study. A surname may well have it’s origins in one Country, and a map can provide an interesting insight to how migration can influence the geographic spread of … Continue reading →

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How Big is my One-Name (Surname) Study?

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Julie Goucher

As the image here might suggest, you are going to need to think and write notes relating to the size of your potential One-Name Study, it is nothing complicated, I promise! Not all surnames are equal and understanding the frequency … Continue reading →

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Why have a One-Name (Surname) Study?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Julie Goucher

As any genealogist or family historian will tell you there are always more questions than answers and always a burning obsession to find out more, even if the odds are against a successful search. There are a variety of reasons … Continue reading →

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What is a One-Name or Surname Study?

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Julie Goucher

The next Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course will begin on 31 May 2022 and won’t run again this year. I thought that  some people might be wondering what a One-Name study is. Essentially it is a project which focus’ … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies Regional Meeting – Spring 2022

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Announcing Regional Reps Spring meeting for the Guild of One-Name Studies. Each quarter there will be two meeting choices which hopefully enables Reps from various parts of the globe to join. Meeting 1 – Saturday 28th May 2022 at 10am … Continue reading →

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Non-British Surnames – Finnish Surnames

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Those coming from the west of Finland typically have Swedish-Finnish surnames, with those coming from the east of the country have origins inline with Latvian or Estonian descent. Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917 and it was in 1921 … Continue reading →

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