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.

Family Tree Magazine 2019 – Surname Research Series

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Julie Goucher

In the April 2019 issue, the surname series continues with us looking at types of Surnames and how they vary across different Country origins. You can read more by looking through the posts I have previously written HERE, or by taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Tree Magazine (UK) Surname Series (2019), Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies | Leave a comment

Oral History – A Pinch of Salt or a Grain of Truth?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the oral history series and the post from yesterday A few years ago whilst at the funeral of another family member I mentioned the story to my late Mum’s first cousin. I asked if he knew of the story? … Continue reading →

Posted in Butcher One-Name Study, Genealogy, Harris, Headley Hampshire & Frensham Surrey, One-Name Studies, Oral History Series, Places | 1 Comment

Oral History – The Importance & Pitfalls

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Oral history can give us a clue of where to look, but should not be added to genealogical databases unless you can verify the accuracy of the research or you have identified that an individual has been added on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Harris, Headley Hampshire & Frensham Surrey, Oral History Series, Puttenham & Wanborough | 1 Comment

Oral History – Why Bother? (Part Two)

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Julie Goucher

For me the the time I spent with those elderly relatives was special. I was able to interact with them and I hope they enjoyed the time with me as much as I did with them. I listened to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, One-Place Studies, Oral History Series | 2 Comments

RootsTech Ambassador London 2019

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Just a quick note to say that I heard yesterday that I have been selected as a RootsTech Ambassador for London 2019. RootsTech London takes place 24-26 October 2019 at the ExCel Convention Centre in London There is currently a … Continue reading →

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Do you have Ruby’s?

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. As part of the celebrations we decided to create a collaborative study for the surname of Ruby. Ruby, as many people know is typically the gemstone give for a 40th … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies | 1 Comment

Oral History – Why Bother?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Oral history is a great way of sharing history with the older generation. The older the individual in your family you talk to, perhaps the further back you might get with your family history. My Great Aunt, born in 1900 … Continue reading →

Posted in Budd, Genealogy, One-Place Studies, Oral History Series, Puttenham & Wanborough | 2 Comments

Oral History Series – Introduction

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Julie Goucher

As regular readers of this blog will know, I grew up visiting my elderly maternal relatives. Long before I began researching my family history I loved to listen to my Great Aunts talk about the “old days” they were not … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Magazine 2019 – Surname Research Series

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Julie Goucher

In the March 2019 issue, the surname series continues with us looking at the size of a study, watching out for anomalies & plotting surname origins. You can read more by looking through the posts I have previously written HERE, or … Continue reading →

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Sources & Citations Series – Your Own Citation, Guidance for Others

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Julie Goucher

We are at the last of the Sources and Citations Series and I hope that you have found it useful and it has given you food for thought on your studies. Whether you have a blog or website for your research … Continue reading →

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