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Archives[edit | edit source]

Jersey Heritage Archives
Clarence Road
St Helier
Jersey JE2 4JY

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 833300
Fax: +44 (0) 1534 833301


  • The Jersey Archive has all of the major family history sources for the island available as original records and on microfilm. The main resources held by the Archive for genealogical research are:

  • All the Indexes and Transcriptions of the Channel Islands Family History Society are available on open shelves.
  • The Jersey Archive catalogue can be consulted at the Jersey Archive and on-line at: http://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ The OPAC allows you to search for names, places or subjects, there is also a detailed search option.
  • Enquiries and research can be made in person, by post, e­mail, telephone or fax. Detailed enquiries and research can be undertaken by Archive staff at £20 per hour.
  • Photocopying and photographic services are available, subject to conditions, and charges are made for all copies.
  • To order original documents, you will need a Reader’s Ticket, which can be obtained at the Archive on production of a valid photographic ID. There are no charges for the Ticket or the personal use of the Archive.[1]

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Lord Coutanche Library
7 Pier Road
St Helier
Jersey JE2 4XW

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 758314
Fax: +44 ( 0) 1534 888262
Website

  • The Library’s genealogical resources include printed material on Jersey and the other Channel Islands, unpublished family histories, family trees, almanacs, directories and rate lists, indexes to the microfilm PR.O. census returns for Jersey and indexes to civil and church registers and other records. ::*Enquiries can be made in person, by letter, telephone, fax or e-mail. Replies to fax and e-mail enquiries will usually be made by post, so please help us by including your full postal address.
  • The charge for research is £15 per hour plus any extra charges incurred in the purchase of copies of certificates.
  • The Library welcomes copies of family trees and is pleased to accept donations for services provided.
  • Photocopying is carried out at the librarian’s discretion.
  • The microfilm reader/printer and microfiche reader are available on a first come, first served, basis. There is a free guide to the library and an introduction for family history research.[2]

Jersey Public Library
Halkett Place
St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WH
Channel Islands

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 448701


Museums[edit | edit source]

Jersey Museums

Record Office[edit | edit source]

Office of the Superintendent Registrar
10 Royal Square
St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4WA
Telephone: 01534 441335
Email: sir@gov.je
Website

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