Julie Muirhead

Julie is a professional genealogist and local historian based in Hampshire. She holds the Higher Certificate in Genealogy from the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies (IHGS) and is currently working on gaining her Diploma in Genealogy.

She has a special interest in records relating to the Poor Laws and Crime and runs a One-Place Study for St Mary Bourne, Hampshire & a One-Name Study for the surname MORNIN. Her background is in IT so she is always keen to try new technology that can help genealogists today, in particular with analysing large volumes of data such as can be found Overseers Accounts. 

She is the Blog Co-Ordinator for The Society of One-Place Studies, Research Manager for Hampshire Genealogical Society and on the committee of Andover History & Archaeology Society.

She is an Associate of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) & a student member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) both professional research bodies. 

As well as working as a researcher for clients she also gives talks in-person & online. As a believer in Continual Professional Development (CPD) she attends talks, does the occasional course (inc. Pharos ones) and enjoys reading various magazines, articles & journals from the world of Genealogy & History. She is a firm believer that there is always something new to learn.

Julie will be taking on teaching the Researching the Poor: A Practical Guide to Parish and Workhouse Archives course from Simon Fowler, when he retires at the end of 2026.