Category Archives: One-Name Studies

Introduction to One-Name Studies Course – Lesson One

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The first lesson of the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course has just been sent to students. I usually get a geographical mix of students and this course is no exception, with students from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Blogging Tips

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Julie Goucher

In the last few weeks I have received several emails about blogging. Here is just one of those questions Julie, I have been considering starting a blog for my surname study and my own genealogy. I wondered if you could … Continue reading →

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Maps as a Visual Addition to a One-Name Study & Genealogy

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Julie Goucher

It is obvious that a map is a visual aid to research, but yesterday I was sitting thinking, as you do and reached for this map of the parishes within Surrey – the map is from the West Surrey Family … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Practicalities of a One-Name Studies Course

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Having been offline for a week or so due to being unwell, I am working through my inbox…. Hi Julie – I am considering signing up for the new course for ONS, when is the next date? The course took … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies Seminar – On the Wrong Side of the Law Seminar 16 May 2020

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies, as part of it’s educational remit as a Charity registered in England and Wales usually organises four seminars a year. Given the COVID-19 situation the May 2020 seminar has been cancelled, however, the Guild has … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Surnames:Undertaking a One-Name Study

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Sadly, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, my Surname talks to be held at the Society of Genealogists on 16th May 2020 has been postponed. Instead, the talks will take place online on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 2 pm British … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Surnames:The History of Surnames & The Benefits of a One-Name Study

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Sadly, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, my Surname talks to be held at the Society of Genealogists on 16th May 2020 has been postponed. Instead, the talks will take place online on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 2 pm British … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies T is for Tartans

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Tartans are a significant part of Scottish identity and heritage; though not every surname is represented by a tartan. People traditionally where a tartan which reflects their surname or an associated family. Alternatively they may decide to wear the tartan … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies P is for Places – Towns, Villages and Hamlets

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Julie Goucher

We all call somewhere home and home might not be where we live. I lived in Devon for more than 20 years, and in the whole of that time, it never, not once felt like home. When we relocated 400 … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Virtually Live 17 & 18 April 2020

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Sadly, with the COVID-19 epidemic, Family Tree Live 2020 has been cancelled, but the folks at Family Tree Magazine have kept working on the event and turned the event into a virtual one, which is fantastic and means the event … Continue reading →

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