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.

Webinar – Zotero: A Versatile Research Tool for Genealogists

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies was lucky enough to welcome Patti Lee Hobbs yesterday, who delivered a very interesting webinar, Zotero: A Versatile Research Tool for Genealogists. Patti Lee Hobbs spoke about Zotero, open-source software developed specifically for researchers—is noted … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Field Notes (2) – A Journey to the Spice Islands

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Part of Genealogical Field Notes Mariners on board the vessel The Ascension in 1603 saw English soil for the first time in two years. A description of the voyage is documented by an unnamed individual who was on board the … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies Webinars – Technology Tools Series

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The latest webinars from the Guild of One-Name Studies are now available to book. The next two webinars are FREE to attend, but you do need to register. The next webinar is on Zotero, at takes place on 11 November, … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Europeans Beyond Europe – Jewish & German Migration to China

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Part of the European Ancestors Series With the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany in the early 1930’s, it was becoming a period of concern for the Jewish population. There had always been Jews in other parts of the world, … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Europeans Beyond Europe – The Holocaust in North Africa and Beyond

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Part of the European Ancestors Series By 1942 the Holocaust has spread from Europe to North Africa into the Middle East. There was a mixture of native Jewish rounded up within countries in North Africa and some Jewish that had … Continue reading →

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SoG Lunchtime Chat – Researching Surnames and Undertaking a One-Name Study

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Julie Goucher

I have been asked to speak about surnames at the next Society of Genealogist‘s Lunchtime Chat on 27 October 2021, between 2pm and 3.30pm, BST. The event is for SoG members and already has limited availability, so if you are wanting … Continue reading →

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Oxfordshire FHS, Black History Month and Surnames

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Today Oxfordshire Family History Society held their first Zoom Fair online. It was an enjoyable event and the Society, with their volunteers are to be thanked for organising it. To find more about the Society, click the logo (left). I … Continue reading →

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Pharos Surname Courses 2022

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Back in the Summer I agreed with Pharos Tutors when the Surname courses will run in 2022. The course start dates are listed below. All the courses are 5 weeks with the exception of the Advanced course, which is a … Continue reading →

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Oxfordshire FHS (UK) is holding a free family history ZoomFair

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Julie Goucher

​I don’t as a rule share general information like the details below, but thought I would on this occasion. I am a member of the Oxfordshire Family History Society and have been impressed with the enthusiasm with which the Society … Continue reading →

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Butcher and Cartwright Family

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Back in late May 2021, I spotted on a well known auction site a collection of documents related to a Butcher family. I cannot recall whether I won this on a traditional auction, or did a “buy now”. On a … Continue reading →

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