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 – Not Living in Isolation

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Our European ancestors did not live in isolation. They were impacted by: Political decisions Historical events Family decisions in earlier generations Boundary changes, including some that happened in earlier years Religion Wars Colonial measures Quite recently someone asked me why … Continue reading →

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Census, People and Genealogy – 1921 Census

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Census, People and Genealogy series – all posts can be found HERE. There is also a Census downloadable to be found HERE. This post is a bit later than I anticipated, mainly a time issue and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Naming and Numbering Patterns for a One-Name or Surname Study

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I recently received an email from someone at the beginning of their One-Name or Surname Study. The email contained several questions, which I am going to split into four posts. This is post two. Click to read Post One. What … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Collecting Data for One-Name & Surname Studies

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I recently received an email from someone at the beginning of their One-Name or Surname Study. The email contained several questions, which I am going to split into four posts. This is post one. The first questions is concerned with … Continue reading →

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#52 Ancestors – Week 6 Maps

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Is anyone else amazed sometimes of the actual geography of somewhere? I don’t mean by a map, I mean where you have actually visited somewhere & suddenly realise that two or perhaps three places were closer than you originally thought, … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901)

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This week, the latest running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) began. It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. It is still possible, for another … Continue reading →

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The Journey to a Specific Project (3)

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Julie Goucher

You can read other posts Journey to a Specific Project HERE. Last time I talked about how we did a One-Name Study in the “old days” and whilst they were great genealogical days, the modern times are great too. The … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Field Notes (3) – Unusual Research Opportunities

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Part of Genealogical Field Notes Research is in many ways like unravelling a ball of wool. You start to investigate, then all of a sudden you are completely overwhelmed with the all data that is now available and that is … Continue reading →

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#52 Ancestors – Week 1 Foundations

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I am terrible at following these regular posting schedules, but thought that I would see if my track record improves for 2022, so fingers crossed! For our research to be successful, I think the most important elements is for the … Continue reading →

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Roman Naming Conventions – Tria Nomina

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Today, the 24 January 2022 marks the 1900th anniversary (AD 122-2022) of the commencement of the building of Hadrian’s Wall. The anniversary celebrations conclude, on 23rd December 2022 which is the final day of the Festival of Saturnalia. The Romans and other people of Italy … Continue reading →

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