Tag Archives: Ellis

Family History Writing Challenge – Day 18

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Julie Goucher

There is so much we inherit from our ancestors. One thing I find curious is just what we develop as being part of a family group compared to what is genetically passed down. I recently wrote to someone about age … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 16

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Following on from the Ellis post, was it yesterday? I was inspired because of two things. I dusted the photo of Caroline Ellis in the lounge and thought that I should look at the Ellis family for day 16 and … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 15

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I have always thought that my Ellis families from Puttenham and Elstead were connected. When I initially embarked upon trying to untangle the Ellis I shared my thoughts with Ivy Sheffield, who was my Grandfather’s first cousin. Ivy was then … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 14

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Julie Goucher

When the majority of our ancestors married did they do so for love? Divorce was time consuming and expensive and restricted to those who could afford it. We all like to think that our ancestors married for love.Think all the … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2010 – Other Traditions

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Julie Goucher

Although I now live in the West Country of England, I was born and brought up in Guildford Surrey, and still consider that home. There was always a magical feel about Guildford, the cobbled historical High Street with the Rotary … Continue reading →

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