Jersey people were already emigrating to australia, a british colony actively recruiting immigrants, when the gold rush started in 1851. Spellings have changed more frequently than the pronunciation of a name, but variations are regularly found in both in the channel islands. Thegenealogist announces new searchable headstones from. This means that there are now a total of over 174,500 individuals that are fully searchable in thegenealogists headstone collection which has examples from across england, scotland and wales as well as jersey in the channel islands. Free access to channel islands cemetery records and tombstone inscriptions. Since 1998 our qualified software professionals together with local payroll and personnel experts have built the only combined payroll and hr system available for the islands. Channel islands the channel islands are a group of 5 inhabited islands, namely jersey, guernsey, alderney, sark and herm, situated between france and england on the edge of the english channel. Payroll and personnel software for guernsey, jersey and. Becoming a member channel islands family history society. Jersey 1701 john seller jersey 1748 thomas osborne jersey 1801 john luffman jersey 1806 louis d. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding wiki article listing more information.
A local television service was called channel islands live started transmitting in early 2016, from the studios at dorset street, st. Jersey, channel islands genealogy familysearch wiki. However, just because a jerseys ancestors name sounds french, does not mean that it is necessarily a longestablished island surname, or even originates in france. Guide to channel islands including jersey and guernsey online genealogy records for researching ancestry, family history and genealogy. Mont orgueil castle, jersey, channel islands the castle of mont orgueil, the chief stronghold defending the island of guernsey against the normans, fell into the hands of a norman chieftain, surduval, when the then governor of orgueil and jersey. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in jersey, channel islands on tripadvisor.
The british government took its first national census in 1801, and a census has been taken every ten years since, except in 1941, during world war ii. John fullers channel islands genealogy includes many useful links and a surnames list of channel islands research interests. Jersey people also took advantage of the california gold rush which started in 1848. My family history in the channel islands and beyond. To help us give you the best information for your island break, wed like to learn more about you. The 10 best things to do in jersey updated 2020 must see.
Langlois is pronounced longwa in jersey the original french version but langlay in guernsey. Visit jersey official website come to the channel islands. Jersey, channel islands, england abt 1969 last edited 5 dec 2017. Along with the other channel islands, it chose to follow england. The family records section of jersey archive one of the main objectives of jerripedia is to provide an online resource for those researching their ancestry in jersey. Channel islands family history society ongenealogy. Please do not post research inquiries to this page but visit. Genealogy records are kept on the local level in jersey. The derivation of many of the surnames is explained in our family pages and others can be found in an article by george balleine, and further articles have been added on old family names of the channel islands and jersey names of french origin. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use. Here you will find temporary, full time, casual or permanent career opportunities. Finding aid for the channel islands genealogical papers. Search united kingdom channel islands channel islands.
The collections are an invaluable resource for family historians. Hooper in groses antiquities of britain channel islands. This database includes householders forms from the 1911 census of the channel islands as well as digital images of the forms themselves. The channel islands are a group of 5 inhabited islands, namely jersey, guernsey, alderney, sark and herm, situated between france and england on the edge of the english channel. The 15 best things to do in jersey 2020 with photos. Search for jobs and vacancies on the island s most popular website. Member interests channel islands family history society. Tt software limited specialises in payroll and personnel software for guernsey, jersey and the isle of man. Our services include installation, training, support and upgrades. Jul 03, 2017 the official web site for the poindexter descendants association, the american descendants of the poingdestre family of the isle of jersey, channel islands.
How to trace your jersey ancestors at jersey archive family. Census census records allow you to view other family members who were present on the day of the census, typically these will be siblings or parents. They also publish a quarterly journal which includes general articles on genealogical records related to the islands. There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a prime source for building family trees. Welcome to jersey an island that fits todays expectations. Le vavasseur dit durell a scarce name, often shortened to durell in jersey 1651 noted in some us presidential lines. My channel island ancestry my family history in the channel. Thegenealogist is a family history website that provides subscriptions for researchers to help search genealogy records in the united kingdom.
Based in jersey, we are able to offer a comprehensive family history research service, utilising local sources. It has been estimated that as many as 6,000 people may have left the channel islands for australia between 1852 and 1855. Available at most family history libraries and genealogy societies. Balleines history of jersey by marguerite syvret and joan stevens. Turk 1914 was a parma, ohio, genealogist whose research on channel islands families culminated in the 1983 publication of the quiet adventurers in north america. Accessing records for channel islands genealogy research. Only a few localities are included and the time period varies by locality. The channel islands family history society helps family historians research genealogies and histories and connect with other people interested in similar surnames and families in jersey, guernsey, alderney, and sark. Romantic breaks and idyllic retreats to your very own island. Census jersey, guernsey, alderney and sark are included in the decennial. Lewis thomas jeanne mauger of jersey in 1718 jean thomas elizabeth gosset in london in 1736 mention of william and rachel thomas at a baptism for jeanne gaivin 16991700 in this same huguenot register. This page is to promote events and news of the channel islands family history society. Jersey, british crown dependency and island, the largest and southernmost of the channel islands, lying south of englands coast and 12 miles 19 km west of the cotentin peninsula of france. Channel islands family history society member interests surnames please note that this facility is only available to society members.
Then, in 1204, king john lost control of his normandy territory and the island had to choose between allegiance to nearby france or england, to the far north. The name le maistre has remained spelt in this way in jersey, but although pronounced the same, it is more commonly spelt le maitre in guernsey today. Family history research we hold all birth, adoption, stillbirth, death and marriage records in jersey from 1842 to present day and all civil partnership records from 2012 to present day. Old family names of the channel islands theislandwiki. Jersey is an island waiting to be discovered by you. Richard and margaret povey of jersey, channel islands, uk.
The channel islands located off the coast of normany, france about 90 miles south of england are british, but are not owned by the united kingdom. Other known early thomas marriages connected to channel islands are. The channel islands have been a british crown dependency since 1066 and are known world wide for their locally grown flowers, their new potatoes and their cattle which produce the famous channel islands dairy products. Whether your interest is in family history and genealogy, local business entities, or historic events in the area, youll find a wealth of information to help fulfill your search. This huge genealogical reference site has sections dedicated to jersey. Below is a list of surnames that are currently being researched by our members. Itv channel television is a regional itv franchise shared with the bailiwick of guernsey but with its headquarters in jersey. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your channel islands. It is 30 miles 48 km west of normandy, france, and roughly triangular in shape. William flere collas 1863 14 mar 1864 belval, vale, guernsey channel islands. Helier, is 100 miles 160 km south of weymouth, england. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed.
There are several local newspapers including the guernsey press and the jersey evening post and magazines. Channel islands including jersey and guernsey online. Jersey is the largest and most southerly of the channel islands. It is a fallacy that all names of apparent french origin in the islands orginated in normandy. Aug 02, 2019 this means that there are now a total of over 174,500 individuals that are fully searchable in thegenealogists headstone collection which has examples from across england, scotland and wales as well as jersey in the channel islands, cyprus and india. Genealogy claim to have ongoing software problems and the family history on this site has not been.
Parish records parish registers were instigated by thomas cromwell from 1538 in the reign of henry viii, recording every wedding, baptism and burial. The new data will allow the family history researcher to discover. Welcome to new jersey genealogy research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. They are comprised of two separate countries the states of jersey and the bailiwick of guernsey.
Lewis thomas jeanne mauger of jersey in 1718 jean thomas elizabeth gosset in london in 1736 mention of william and rachel thomas. With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. As well as the main island of jersey, it includes the nearly uninhabited islands. The pda promotes an interest in genealogy, and helps others trace their roots. Conversely, some surnames which are spelt identically are pronounced differently in jersey and guernsey. If you want to discover your family history in jersey, we are happy to provide you with a free consultation and quotation. Index to selected channel islands births and baptisms. Ancestors and descendants of philip bullen of jersey, england and charlestown, massachusetts. This huge genealogical reference site has sections dedicated to jersey, guernsey, alderney and sark, with extensive details of top resources and records. Based in jersey, the channel islands family history society study of the history and genealogy of families from jersey, guernsey, alderney and sark. Based in jersey, the channel islands family history society study of the history and genealogy of families from jersey. Jersey like the other channel islands, is steeped in history and discoveries in the 20th century have shown evidence of mankind dating back to 4000 bc new stone age when tribes, possibly from spain moved here.
Crucial to this research are the church records of baptisms, marriages and burials. Channel islands genealogy research legacy tree genealogists. Famous people connected to jersey channel islands image right statue of gerald durrell at jersey zoo, jersey, sculpted by john doubleday image by snowmanradio. Subscriptions new members if you would like to become a new member of the channel islands family history society, please either apply online using our online application form payment via paypal or. Jersey island, channel islands, english channel britannica. Jersey genealogy island life the community website serving the channel islands celebrating 18 years 2000 2018. About the isle of jersey, channel islands poindexter family. A people of the sea, the maritime history of the channel islands by a. Vital records index british isles including channel islands from 15381888 on cd. How to trace your jersey ancestors at jersey archive images jersey archive is the islands public records office holding collections that date from 78 to the present day. Showing 1 to 20 of 5 for channel islands family history society x. Originally part of the mainland, the islands were formed after the ice age around 8000 bc. Your virtual introduction to jerseys wonderful and varied world of accommodation and eating out.
They are comprised of two separate countries the states of jersey. Island life the channel islands leading community site. Welcome to our channel islands family history research page. The normans had a great affect on the island and jersey remained under their control for nearly three centuries. Brief history and genealogy of the pipon family by alfred s. The site is run by genealogy supplies jersey ltd which is. Bbc radio jersey provides a radio service, and bbc channel islands news with headquarters in jersey provides a joint television news service with guernsey. Member interests surnames channel islands family history.
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