Category Archives: Genealogy

Presenter at @RootsTechConf #RootsTechLondon

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Delighted to say that I heard a couple of weeks ago that I have been accepted as a #RootsTechLondon presenter RootsTechConf . The presentation topic is Delving Deep into Migration to and from the British Isles.

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Family Tree Magazine 2019 – Surname Research Series & #FamilyTreeLive

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Julie Goucher

In the May 2019 issue, the surname series continues with us looking at the history of surnames. Did you know Turkey only introduced surnames to their citizens in 1934 and in Iceland they organise names by first names. How could … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – R is for Reconstruction of Families

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Not all members of the Guild of One-Name Studies reconstruct families as part of their study. The commitment when you join the Guild and register a surname is that the study will aim to be global and that you will … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – Q is for Questions and To Do’s!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Whether it is your own research or that relevant to my One-Name study I advocate keeping a list of to do’s. As I examine each document, I use each individual item of information as a fact and that enables me … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – P is for Pharos Courses

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Julie Goucher

The two courses organised by Pharos Tutors are sound and robust online courses. Their aim is to encourage students to think about their research, plans, aspirations for their study. It is also a great way of listening and sharing information, … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – O is for Organisation

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Julie Goucher

On every intake of  the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course one of the questions that is always asked, earlier than it appears in the course is how to keep and organise a study. I have planned a series on that, giving … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – N is for Notes

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Whatever research you are working on, whether that be a school or college project, a genealogical one or a more specific genealogical project such as a One-Name or One-Place study you are going to take notes. Notes are only as … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – M is for Distribution Maps

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Julie Goucher

One of the great things I love is maps, especially those that show the distribution of a surname over time and consider why that geographical spread occurred. My favourite site, World Profiler is currently unavailable. For sometime it has been … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – L is for Learning and Reading to assist a One-Name Study

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I am passionate about learning and understanding the strategy of a One-Name Study. The methodology is important to understand and to find a way that works for you. The Guild of One-Name Studies offers seminars, webinars and in 2012 wrote … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – K is for Keeping Track

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Keeping track of your research is very important. I am a prolific note taker. I use typically the same note book and planner and record what research I have undertaken, where the research was – did I go to a … Continue reading →

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