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.

NaBloPoMo – Day 3 – Birthdays

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Today My Grandfather would have been 103 years old. I woke up this morning thinking about him and I am sure my Mum has too. I don’t think you ever stop missing your parents or a loved one when they … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 25

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Every now and again when researching our family history we encounter unusual surnames. Names that intrigue, us and make us wonder just where the name came from or perhaps are their others with this surname? I have at least two … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 2

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo? This has to one of my favourite photographs. Given to me by a … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 1

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 1 — Do you have a favourite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month – Introduction

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In March 2010, The Accidental Genealogist launched a series of blogging prompts to celebrate Women’s history Month. I missed it last year, but this is running again this year and although I am a little late, I am taking part. … Continue reading →

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9th Judgement by James Patterson

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The latest instalment of the Lindsay Boxer series. As with all of the books in the series, there is always two or three events carrying on simultaneously, and through the craft writing of these storylines, the conclusion always arrives at … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo – Day 2 – Temperature

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I hate the cold, although if I am completely honest I would prefer it cold to wet. I also don’t like excessive temperatures. I recall once, when visiting family in Australia we visited Dubbo Zoo and the temperature was 42 … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 24

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Even though I am not sure what the catalyst was for my starting to research my family history, the catalyst for my undertaking a One Place Study was seeing my Great Grandmother’s name on the 1881 Census. I remember being … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoWo – Day 1 – Spring

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I always associate the March 1st, with Spring. Daffodils blowing in a gentle spring breeze. Has that happened? No! It is cold again here, with a nasty wind chill and I am back again into jumpers and wearing gloves. I … Continue reading →

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