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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.

Q & A – Which Pharos One-Name Studies course should I take first?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This morning I received the following question: Julie, I recently joined the Guild of One-Name Studies having listened to your online lecture with the Society of Genealogists. I want to take part in the readalong, but I am not sure … Continue reading →

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Researching Surnames Guide – Readalong

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Beginning 1 September 2020, I am offering a read-a-long of this booklet, coupled with discussion. The booklet will be read over 3 weeks and then discussed over alternating weeks. Here is the schedule: 1 September 2020 reading pages 1-15 (A) … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies Course – Lesson Five

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The fifth lesson of the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course has just been sent to students. Our fourth chat session will take place a little later this week, please check the Pharos forum for details and the link. This … Continue reading →

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Stationary Memories – Biddles of Guildford

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This morning I went online for my Twitter fix and noticed a post from a stationary shop of my childhood, Biddles in Guildford. Instantly I was plunged back into a series of happy memories. This shop undoubtedly helped me develop … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 10)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE Researching Russian Surnames When researching European families it is sometimes much easier to focus on the surname … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 9)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE In this post we are going to look at some further considerations: Records in Russia are held … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 8)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE The material found at Leeds University Archives was created on 25 May 1982 by the Brotherton Library … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 7)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE 18th Century births, marriages and deaths are located in either of two venues The National Archives (TNA) … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 6)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE The material available in Russia is variable, as are the places where you can find it and … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – British in Russia (Part 5)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series of 10 posts about the British Community in Russia. You can read the complete series HERE. Beginnings and Context to Research The best way of beginning to research is to start and understand … Continue reading →

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