Category Archives: Surnames

Carnival Of Genealogy 103: Female Genealogy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

As modern women I believe we truly under estimate the hardship, suffering and resilience of our female ancestors. Let us consider what we have that they often did not. Electricity and Gas, forms of heating and light A benefit system … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 25

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Every now and again when researching our family history we encounter unusual surnames. Names that intrigue, us and make us wonder just where the name came from or perhaps are their others with this surname? I have at least two … Continue reading →

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Ordering the Service Record

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Julie Goucher

Over on the WWII Talk Forum I read details of how to obtain a copy of my Grandfather’s Service Record, so at the end of September I downloaded the form from the MOD website, and completed the details. The record … Continue reading →

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Getting started…George’s War

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Julie Goucher

I have always wondered just why my Grandfather choose to join the Army. In 1940 my Grandfather was working as a milk labourer at what became Unigate Milk Company in Guildford, while his three brothers worked at Manor Farm, on … Continue reading →

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J Parslow – Banjo Maker

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Julie Goucher

The Parslow family of Kingston upon Thames appears in my family history. Ebay have a very nifty facility where it will send you an email when something of a given name is listed. The photos of this wonderful Banjo appeared … Continue reading →

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Orlando – One Name Study

Posted on February 2, 2002 by Julie Goucher

I am half Italian, and fascinated with my Italian ancestry. I Registered with the Guild of One Name Studies the name of ORLANDO in February 2002. I’ve also registered the variants of ORLANDA & ORLANDE. The database is a new … Continue reading →

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