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==Archives== | ==Archives== | ||
===Jersey=== | |||
===Jersey Archives=== | |||
'''Jersey Heritage Archives'''<br> | '''Jersey Heritage Archives'''<br> | ||
Clarence Road<br> | Clarence Road<br> | ||
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[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ '''Website''']<br> | [https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ '''Website''']<br> | ||
[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/subscribing/ '''Purchasing & subscriptions''']<br> | [https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/subscribing/ '''Purchasing & subscriptions''']<br> | ||
[https://www.jerseyheritage.org/media/Archive%20Leaflets/Family%20History%20In%20Jersey.pdf Jersey Archive Information Leaflets: Family History in Jersey]<br> | [https://www.jerseyheritage.org/media/Archive%20Leaflets/Family%20History%20In%20Jersey.pdf '''Jersey Archive Information Leaflets: Family History in Jersey''']<br> | ||
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*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: | *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: | ||
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*Photocopying and photographic services are available, subject to conditions, and charges are made for all copies. | *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.<ref> [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society]</ref> | *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.<ref> [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society]</ref> | ||
===Guernsey Archives=== | |||
'''Island Archives'''<br> | |||
St Barnabas, Cornet Street<br> | |||
St Peter Port, Guernsey<br> | |||
Channel Islands GY1 1LF<br> | |||
<br> | |||
Telephone: 01481 224512<br> | |||
Email: archives@gov.gg<br> | |||
[https://www.gov.gg/islandarchives '''Website'''] | |||
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*The main resources held by the Archive for genealogical research are: | |||
::*Register of Stranger Poor (1892-1914), listing non-locals of limited means arriving in Guernsey between 1833 (registration could be retrospective) and 1914. | |||
::*Foulon Cemetery Registers (1856 onwards) | |||
::*States' records from the period of the German Occupation of Guernsey 1940-1945 are also available for public viewing, including: | |||
:::*Identity Registration Forms | |||
:::*Ledgers which give details of evacuees making application to return to the island in 1944-45; | |||
::*Administrative records from all of the ten civil parishes in Guernsey. Records in these collections which may be useful for researching family history :::*Including deeds and tax books. | |||
:::*St Peter Port Constables' Collection, including a list of Registered Persons sent from the island (1842-80), which gives details of people's names, ages, occupation and reason for being sent away. | |||
::*Procureur of the Poor/ Outdoor Assistance | |||
::*Funeral Remembrance Cards | |||
::*School records | |||
::*Deeds, etc. relating to property transactions | |||
::*Military Records | |||
::*Ecclesiastical Records | |||
:::*Anglican parish records of St Andrew, Castel, Forest, St Martin, St Pierre du Bois, St Saviour and Vale and also the other Anglican churches of Holy Trinity, St James' Church, and St Peter's, Sark. | |||
:::*Baptist Chapel records, including those of Siloë, Bethesda and Bethel (now Shiloh); | |||
:::*Methodist Church collection, relating to both French and English circuits from the 18th century to the present; | |||
:::*Roman Catholic Church records for St Joseph's, Notre Dame du Rosaire, St Yves, La Chaumière, St Magloire and Delancey. | |||
::*Clubs and Societies | |||
::*Family Trees and Research | |||
::*Special Collections | |||
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*The Island Archives is open weekdays 9.30am - 4.30pm, '''by appointment only'''. To book your visit please call the team on 01481 224512 or email archives@gov.gg. | |||
*The Island Archives welcomes all enquiries by email, phone or via [https://www.gov.gg/article/152544/Contact-Us---Island-Archives '''our online contact form.'''] Please provide as much detail as possible about your enquiry. This will help you make the most of your research and ensure the records you would like to see are available. | |||
*There is no charge for consulting records at the Island Archives, or for staff advice on available resources. | |||
==Libraries== | ==Libraries== | ||
===Jersey Libraries=== | ===Jersey Libraries=== | ||
'''Lord Coutanche Library'''<br> | '''Lord Coutanche Library'''<br> | ||
7 Pier Road<br> | 7 Pier Road<br> | ||
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::*Photocopying is carried out at the librarian’s discretion. | ::*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.<ref>[https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society]</ref> | ::*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.<ref>[https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society]</ref> | ||
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'''Jersey Public Library'''<br> | |||
Halkett Place<br> | Halkett Place<br> | ||
St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WH<br> | St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WH<br> | ||
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*[https://www.facebook.com/JerseyLibrary/ '''Facebook Page'''] | *[https://www.facebook.com/JerseyLibrary/ '''Facebook Page'''] | ||
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===Guernsey Libraries=== | ===Guernsey Libraries=== | ||
'''Priaulx Library'''<br> | |||
Priaulx Library<br> | |||
Candie Road<br> | Candie Road<br> | ||
St Peter Port, Guernsey | St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1UG<br> | ||
Channel Islands<br> | Channel Islands<br> | ||
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*Visitors and overseas researchers can make use of the library's paid research services. | *Visitors and overseas researchers can make use of the library's paid research services. | ||
'''The library's records include:''' | '''The library's records include:''' | ||
*Civil and parish microfilm records | *Civil and parish microfilm records: The Priaulx Library holds Guernsey civil records beginning in 1840, civil records for Alderney (part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) beginning in 1850, and parish registers for the Bailiwick of Guernsey beginning in 1570. | ||
*Selected Alderney records | *Selected Alderney records | ||
*Census returns for Guernsey and Jersey, 1841-1901 | *Census returns for Guernsey and Jersey, 1841-1901 | ||
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*Prints, portraits and photographs | *Prints, portraits and photographs | ||
*Family research files. A full list of the family names already researched | *Family research files. A full list of the family names already researched | ||
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'''Guille-Allès Library'''<br> | |||
Market Street<br> | |||
St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1HB<br> | |||
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Phone:+44 1481 720392<br> | |||
Email: ga@library.gg<br> | |||
[https://www.library.gg/ '''Website''']<br> | |||
[https://www.catalogue.library.gg/guille-alles-library '''Catalogue'''] | |||
==Museums== | |||
===Jersey Museums=== | |||
[https://www.jersey.com/things-to-do/attractions/arts-culture-museums/ '''Jersey Museums'''] | |||
===Guernsey Museums=== | |||
[http://www.museums.gov.gg/ '''Guernsey Museums and Galleries'''] | |||
==Record Offices== | |||
===Jersey Record Office=== | |||
'''Office of the Superintendent Registrar'''<br> | |||
10 Royal Square<br> | |||
St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4WA<br> | |||
<br> | |||
Telephone: 01534 441335<br> | |||
Email: sir@gov.je<br> | |||
[https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/CustomerLocalServices/OfficeSuperintendentRegistrar/pages/home.aspx '''Website''']<br> | |||
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===Guernsey Record Office=== | |||
'''The Royal Court House'''<br> | |||
Registrar General<br> | |||
The Royal Court House<br> | |||
St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2NZ<br> | |||
<br> | |||
Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 725277<br> | |||
Email: registrar@guernseyroyalcourt.gg<br> | |||
[http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/article/1637/Births-Deaths-Marriages-Wills-and-Deed-Polls '''Website''']<br> | |||
The Royal Court House holds Guernsey's original civil registration records. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Channel Islands]] | [[Category:Channel Islands]] | ||
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