Category Archives: Harris

Almost Within Living Memory

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I wrote this back in late October 2021, where it languished with a series of post it notes in my journal, and waited to be finished. It was not until I was working on the Census series that I recalled … Continue reading →

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Census, People and Genealogy – 1901 Census

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Census, People and Genealogy series – all posts can be found HERE. There is also a Census downloadable to be found HERE. With the 1901 census we see a change to the questions asked on individuals on … Continue reading →

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Census, People and Genealogy – 1891 Census

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Census, People and Genealogy series – all posts can be found HERE. There is also a Census downloadable to be found HERE. In 1891 we remain following Henry Harris and his wife, Caroline. In the decade since … Continue reading →

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Census, People and Genealogy – 1881 Census

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Census, People and Genealogy series – all posts can be found HERE. There is also a Census downloadable to be found HERE. The page at the start of the census for the parish is not the most … Continue reading →

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Census, People and Genealogy – 1871 Census

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the Census, People and Genealogy series – all posts can be found HERE. There is also a Census downloadable to be found HERE. We see in the 1871 Census an increase in the description of the village and … Continue reading →

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The Genealogy Blog Party: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Julie Goucher

This photograph is one of my most treasured photographs. The lady sitting down is my Great Great Grandmother, Caroline Harris nee Ellis. According to my great Aunts, who were Caroline’s grandchildren she was a formidable lady. She did not suffer … Continue reading →

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Rectors and Curates #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 2

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Julie Goucher

As genealogists we spend a lot of time exploring the parishes our families or those we are researching have lived in. I have been very lucky to have ancestors who resided in two parishes where either the Rector or the … Continue reading →

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Oral History – Hints & Tips

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with my Oral History Series. Today I am going to look at hints and tips. This is a tip that I think is useful for any research. Review your data and evidence. Note on your research log when you reviewed … Continue reading →

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Oral History – A Pinch of Salt or a Grain of Truth?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the oral history series and the post from yesterday A few years ago whilst at the funeral of another family member I mentioned the story to my late Mum’s first cousin. I asked if he knew of the story? … Continue reading →

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Oral History – The Importance & Pitfalls

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Oral history can give us a clue of where to look, but should not be added to genealogical databases unless you can verify the accuracy of the research or you have identified that an individual has been added on the … Continue reading →

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