Category Archives: Harris

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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Advent Calendar 2017 – Christmas Cards

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Julie Goucher

A version of this post appeared back in 2010. I have repeated it here, with minor tweaks! I remember both my Mum and Grandmother sending cards, but not how many or what happened to them. I have a few old … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday – Harris in Headley Hampshire

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Background  Caroline Ellis, shown here on the left, was born in Puttenham Surrey in 1844 the daughter of George Ellis, a former military man and Prudence Budd. The Budd family had been established in the parish of Puttenham since 1723, … Continue reading →

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