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.

The Angel of the North – #50Before50

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Julie Goucher

A month or so ago we visited The Angel of the North. By coincidence, it happened to be the Angel’s 21st birthday. At the bottom of the Angel is a sign providing details about it’s history and so forth. The … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – J is for Just how big is my study going to be?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Julie Goucher

One of the key things with starting a One-Name Study is how big is it going to be? Not all surnames are equal and understanding the frequency of the surname will be determining factor. The more frequency a surname appears, … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – I is for Indexes

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Julie Goucher

When I first joined the Guild of One-Name Studies back in 2002 I immediately registered my Orlando One-Name Study. As time passed the Guild began building up a set of indexes for the use of Guild members and I began … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – H is for History & Origins of a Surname

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). One of the fascinating things about a Surname Study that I love is the history … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – G is for Genealogical Proof Standard

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) The genealogical proof standard has essentially five elements to it – a) Reasonably exhaustive research … Continue reading →

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Six Degrees of Separation from How to Be Both to……

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Julie Goucher

The #6Degrees meme occurs on the 1st of the month over at the blog, Books are my Favourite and Best which is written by Kate. We start this thread with How to be both by Ali Smith. I read this a few years ago as … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – F is for Framework

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) As with any project, you need to sit down and scope out your plan and … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – E is for Education

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) The Guild of One-Name Studies is a registered Charity in England and Wales. Part of … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – D is for DNA

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). A number of members of the Guild of One-Name Studies have an associated DNA project … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – C is for Citations & Sources

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). Firstly, if you are completely new to the concept of a One-Name Study, a little … Continue reading →

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