Category Archives: Genealogy

G is for Groups and Societies

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Julie Goucher

The range of material that is key to unravelling our family histories is quite astounding. In the modern world with the commercial organisations holding rafts of data it is easy to believe that the material has always been available in … Continue reading →

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Researching in the North East of England

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Julie Goucher

Yesterday I watched a great series of presentations hosted by the Society of Genealogist in collaboration with the Northumberland and Durham Family History Society. The event was free to attend, and the recording is linked. Firstly, we heard Else Churchill, … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Research Before 1538

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Julie Goucher

The introduction of Parish Records in England and Wales began on 5 September 1538. The Vicar General, Thomas Cromwell mandated that clergy were to keep a written record of baptisms, marriages and burials that occurred within their parish. The records … Continue reading →

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All About Surnames

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Julie Goucher

A busy surname week for me.    On Wednesday 15 January  I am delighted to be delivering my talk Pursuing Surnames to members of Nottinghamshire Family History Society.     Then next week, the first Pharos one-name study course of … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Jamaican Genealogy Research by Vilma Ruddock

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Julie Goucher

A day or so ago I ordered my copy of Jamaican Genealogy Research by Vilma Ruddock, which arrived yesterday. I have an individual from my Puttenham One-Place Study who left his wife in England, and with at least one of his … Continue reading →

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Pharos Tutors® are having a BLACK FRIDAY SALE – Ends 2 December

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Julie Goucher

Use Discount Code FRIDAY15 at checkout to get 15% off ALL of our courses, both assessed AND non-assessed, between now and the end of Monday 2nd December.  That’s right, ALL of our family history, local history, genetic genealogy, one place and one name study courses, … Continue reading →

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Practicalities of a One-Name Studies course

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Practicalities of a One-Name Study course (903) is about to get underway – 10 September 2024. It is always a popular course and as those working with a study look at and consider the practical … Continue reading →

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Journaling Your Place Workshop – 7 August 2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Julie Goucher

I am delivering a workshop to the Society of Genealogists on Wednesday 7 August 7pm BST for two hours. The session will not be recorded. There are still spaces available. To join the workshop please visit the SOG for more … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies Course

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – 9 July 2024 It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. … Continue reading →

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George Butcher, (1908-1974) – Military Service, Into Europe

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Julie Goucher

One of the tasks on my never-ending to do list, is to follow my maternal Grandfather’s time in Europe during the Second World War. In the lead up to the D-Day 80th Celebration, I wanted to focus on where he … Continue reading →

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