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.

All About Surnames

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Julie Goucher

A busy surname week for me.    On Wednesday 15 January  I am delighted to be delivering my talk Pursuing Surnames to members of Nottinghamshire Family History Society.     Then next week, the first Pharos one-name study course of … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Jamaican Genealogy Research by Vilma Ruddock

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Julie Goucher

A day or so ago I ordered my copy of Jamaican Genealogy Research by Vilma Ruddock, which arrived yesterday. I have an individual from my Puttenham One-Place Study who left his wife in England, and with at least one of his … Continue reading →

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Notebooks of 2024

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Julie Goucher

The start of the year means that I need to find some time to run though my notebooks of the last year and check for any outstanding notes that need attention. There has been a few tweaks to my previous … Continue reading →

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2025 – New Year, New Beginnings

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Julie Goucher

There is something rather cathartic about the start of a year. The promise of potential. The ability to set your own goals, hopes, dreams, promises and intentions for the year ahead. Despite popular belief, these do not need to be … Continue reading →

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December Travels

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Julie Goucher

Just before Christmas we headed across the border into Scotland to have a quick visit with our niece and to drop off Christmas presents for our great nephew and his sister. The highlight, as gifts go was a rocking sheep … Continue reading →

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Why Volunteering Matters

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Julie Goucher

Firstly, this is a post written by me and does not reflect the views of any of the genealogical or other groups that I maybe associated with. This post has been in draft waiting to be published for more than … Continue reading →

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Pharos Tutors® are having a BLACK FRIDAY SALE – Ends 2 December

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Julie Goucher

Use Discount Code FRIDAY15 at checkout to get 15% off ALL of our courses, both assessed AND non-assessed, between now and the end of Monday 2nd December.  That’s right, ALL of our family history, local history, genetic genealogy, one place and one name study courses, … Continue reading →

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Practicalities of a One-Name Studies course

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Practicalities of a One-Name Study course (903) is about to get underway – 10 September 2024. It is always a popular course and as those working with a study look at and consider the practical … Continue reading →

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Journaling Your Place Workshop – 7 August 2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Julie Goucher

I am delivering a workshop to the Society of Genealogists on Wednesday 7 August 7pm BST for two hours. The session will not be recorded. There are still spaces available. To join the workshop please visit the SOG for more … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies Course

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – 9 July 2024 It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. … Continue reading →

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