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.

Open Thread Thursday – Collaborative Genealogy

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The internet has done wonderful things to enable to us to share data and meet with our genealogical cousins. When I first began researching in the mid 1980s the most technological bit of kit was a telephone! and a fiche … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – B is for…..

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

B is for…..birthdays April 26th would have been the birthday of two of my Great Aunts. Both were incredible women, true inspirations and it is to them that I owe my love of history and in particular my interest and … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – A is for …..

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

A is for….Alfie! Alfie is our Border Terrier. A cute and very special boy. Alfie came to live with us in the Summer of 2009 aged 2. He was a rescue dog who had been living in a household with … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 13 – Sweets

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 13: Sweets. What was your favourite childhood candy or dessert? Have your tastes changed since then? What satisfies your sweet tooth today? Challenge runs from Saturday 26 March through until Friday 1st April 2011 When I was growing up … Continue reading →

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Month in Review – February & March 2011

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The very fact that I am reviewing February and March together hopefully tells regular readers that I have been busy. The work front cranked up several notches during February and March and then a tweak to my job role happened … Continue reading →

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Shades of the Departed – Occupations

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I had planned to submit and article for this feature, but life and work got in the way and I have not had time to develop the post properly or to submit it on time. Nonetheless, I had written this … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Hop – April Fools!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

From the Crazy-For-Books web page “the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book blogger and readers to connect and share our love of the written word! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book blogger to … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 104: When is a car not a car!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The following post is not about a car, but it is a mode of transport and one that has a link to my husband’s ancestry. The photograph shows my late father in law, Derek Goucher 1926 – 2010, on his … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Hosted by Tossing It Out this looks to be a great challenge. Here are the details Write a post on something every day in April except for Sundays and upload to your blog. By the end of April there will … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Purchases & Reviews

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The last week has been busy on the work front, and catching up with my Anaemia induced exhaustion. The Waterstones order from nearly 3 weeks ago arrived in parts, the first book on Saturday and the last two books today. … Continue reading →

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