Category Archives: Genealogy

Victory in Europe – #VEDay2020

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I spent a lot of time yesterday thinking about my Grandparents and in particular my maternal Grandparents; George Butcher (1908-1974) and Lilian Edith Matthews (1912-1995). The United Kingdom declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939. My Grandparents married at … 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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European Ancestors – Researching Italian Roots

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I won’t pretend researching Italian and Sicilian ancestry is easy. It isn’t, but if you do your ground work in much the same way as you build a house, from solid foundations you will be off to a good start. … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies Z is for Zoology

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I am sure there are a number of genealogists out there pondering how zoology could be linked to genealogy. I was curious too. One of my Butcher ancestors, migrated from Surrey in 1814, selling the family home and most of … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Andorra

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Andorra is a tiny country within the Continent of Europe, located in western Europe and sharing borders with Spain and France. The official language spoken is Catalan, but also Spanish, French and Portuguese is spoken. The country is not within … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies Y is for Your Family

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Julie Goucher

As genealogists we work back, from ourselves, through our parents and their generation, to our grandparents and great grandparents, but in addition to that, we are surely also part of the narrative. We are part of our family and that … 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 S is for Special Events

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Perhaps an unusual specialised study is focusing on special events, those around a certain theme, or events that took place during a specific time period. A special event that is topical for the current climate, on a global scale, is … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies Q is for Questions

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Julie Goucher

As any genealogist will tell you research begins with a question, researched to find an answer and then several questions emerge and off we go again! This roundabout of reflection, questions, learning happens of course quite seamlessly, to the point … Continue reading →

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