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New Research Territory…….

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

In the early 1990s I spent a year living in Australia, using the home of my Mum’s first cousin as a base. I was made to feel so very welcome and I do believe, that upon his arrival in Australia … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet Week 10: Church records – the life and times of a parish and its parishioners

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas. I believe that we are only limited on where to look for ancestors and their paper trail, by our imagination of where to look for those ancestors! Poor Law records … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for Bloggiesta!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last year I saw the details for Bloggiesta, planned to take part, then promptly forgot all about. So this year I am planning to be organised! Bloggiesta 2012 takes place over the weekend of 30th, 31st March and 1st April.For … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 5

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents? Still focusing on the marriage featured yesterday. How did my 3 x Great … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Forgotten Recipes

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Several weeks ago I came across a website, aimed mainly at genealogy. You can visit the site HERE. One of the links on the main page is called Barry’s Forgotten Recipes. You do need to register, but having done so … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 4

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 4 — Do you have marriage records for your grandparents or great-grandparents? Write a post about where they were married and when. Any family stories about the wedding day? Post a photo too if you have one.I do have … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 9 – Baptisms, Banns and Burials

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas Civil Registration in the UK did not begin until 1837 and even then that is not a absolute certainty that you are going to find the person you are … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 8 – Certificates

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas. The early marriage certificate featured below, is the marriage of Richard BUD, who is my 4 x Great Grandfather.  Richard married Sarah Kemp in Stoke Next Guildford on 21st July … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 2

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo? This photograph is not in terribly good shape. I inherited this from my … Continue reading →

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