Category Archives: Genealogy

Surname Projects, Lineage Projects and Family History (#SurnameSeries)

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Julie Goucher

This topic has been on my blog post list for well over two years. One of the popular questions I am asked is how a One-Name Study (surname project/surname research) differs from family history and Lineage projects. For whatever reason, … Continue reading →

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Presentation – Researching Displaced People

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Julie Goucher

My next scheduled talk is Researching Displaced People which takes place on Saturday 13 February 2021, at 2pm GMT.  You can read more about the talk on the Society of Genealogists website HERE where you are also able to book … Continue reading →

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Surname Series (#SurnameSeries)

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Julie Goucher

For those of you who have been reading this site for a while, you may well recall that when I create posts, especially genealogical ones, that I tend to do so in series format. The beginning of a new year, … Continue reading →

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Evernote, by Phil Isherwood – Webinar

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This interesting webinar on Evernote, by Phil Isherwood, may provide help for those who struggle with organising their research … which I suspect may be many of us! Phil has worked in the software industry for 30 years and has … Continue reading →

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Research and Resources for Researching Surnames (1)

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The first resource I am going to share is the Guild of One-Name Studies website. The website is host to a lot of data and the numerous benefits of membership. It is also the place where you can find the … Continue reading →

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Mobility and Morbidity…A Project for the Future

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I have just published a long overdue news post on the Guild of One-Name Studies website. The subject matter was the recent seminar series which sees the Guild releasing a presentation every week from the beginning of October until mid November. The … Continue reading →

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Favourite Genealogical Library – Society of Genealogists #LibrariesWeek

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The ultimate genealogical library  in the UK in my view is the Society of Genealogists. I first visited in 1989 and purchased a small booklet about the Society which provided a brief guide; the location and directions, what is available … Continue reading →

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Pharos One-Name Studies & Surname Courses

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I hope you all like the new image, it is not a Picasso, but was enjoyable to create. The hardest bit, making sure that I have the little squares nice and tidy. Given that I am clumsy, you can guarantee … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Libraries – #LibrariesWeek

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I talked about Guildford library yesterday and we stay with that location for today’s post. Guildford library housed, when I began my genealogical and local history research, a rather fantastic set of local history material located on the top floor … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies Widening Horizons Seminar

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies is renowned for their quarterly seminars. COVID-19 has prevented seminars from taking place in the usual format. This latest seminar is a collaboration with The Local Population Studies Society and launches on Wednesday 7th October at 8pm London … Continue reading →

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