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.

Strategy for a Genealogical Project – What Project?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Julie Goucher

In an earlier post I talked about strategy, breaking it down into ten segments. Today I am going to write a  about deciding on a project, essentially segment one. What project?  There can be a whole host of reasons for embarking … Continue reading →

Posted in Butcher One-Name Study, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Puttenham & Wanborough, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | 4 Comments

Writing about One-Name Studies

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Over the course of the last year I have spent a lot of time writing articles about beginning a One-Name Study and used my own as a living and working example. These articles eventually formed a series, generally aimed at … Continue reading →

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

Tea for One!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I have always been a huge tea drinker, although a bit of a philistine, nothing fancy or flavoured, but a nice general every day breakfast tea. I sat earlier this week reading a few blogs from fellow tea drinkers. and … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Writing Portfolio

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Just recently I saw a comment from a fellow genealogist, although I cannot recall who, where they stated that they kept a writing portfolio. Over the years I have kept a list of what has been published, where and when … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Live – 26 & 27 April 2019

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I can now share with you that I shall be delivering both a workshop and lecture at Family Tree Live. The workshop will take place on on 26th April and the lecture on 27th April. You can read more about Family … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Magazine 2019 – Surname Research Series

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Julie Goucher

In this month, the surname series continues with us looking at the catalyst for choosing a surname. We briefly touch on deviant and variant surnames. You can read more by looking through the posts I have previously written HERE, or by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Getting Back to Reading

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Julie Goucher

It is a long while since I have taken part in a Sunday Salon. Social media has reduced the amount of time I read, as has writing and producing various presentations, syllabus and course material. I returned to education and … Continue reading →

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Strategy for a Genealogical Project

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Over the course of the last few Introduction to One-Name Studies courses I have been asked a number of questions and thought that it was worth sharing them here. Over the course of the next few weeks I will share … Continue reading →

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Six Degrees of Separation from The French Lieutenants Woman to……

Posted on January 9, 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. The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles is not a book I have ever read, although I might have … Continue reading →

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Southern California Genealogical Society Webinar Series – European Surnames

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I can now share with you that I shall be presenting to the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) webinar series in early December 2019. The webinars are open to all live, before becoming a SCGS members benefit. You can view … Continue reading →

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