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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
'''Jersey | '''Jersey Heritage Archives'''<br> | ||
Clarence Road<br> | Clarence Road<br> | ||
St Helier<br> | St Helier<br> | ||
Jersey JE2 4JY<br> | |||
Website | <br> | ||
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 833300<br> | |||
Fax: +44 (0) 1534 833301<br> | |||
*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ '''Website''']<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> | |||
*[http://www.jerseyheritage.org/family-history/get-started Jersey Archive How To Guide] | |||
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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: | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/parish-registrars/ Civil BMD Registers] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/collection-search/?si_elastic_keyword=content.subject.plain_text.keyword&si_elastic_searchterm=%22familydivision+search%22 Divorce, Adoption, and Family Matters] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/church-records/ Church Records for Church of England, Methodists and Independent Churches] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/german-occupation/ German Occupation Records] | |||
:::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/german-occupation-registration-cards/ German Occupation Registration Cards] Information and images of over 30,000 Islanders who lived in Jersey during the Occupation. | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/public-institutions/ Public Records] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/collection-search/?si_elastic_keyword=content.subject.plain_text.keyword&si_elastic_searchterm=%22probate+search%22 Wills and Testaments] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/royal-court/ Royal Court Records] | |||
::*[https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/civil-parishes/ Civil Parishes: Rates Lists, Electoral lists, Licenses, Welfare records and Honorary Police Records] | |||
::*Census Records | |||
::*Education Department records | |||
::*Almanacs | |||
::*Militia Nominal Rolls and Attestation papers | |||
::*Records for Businesses, Societies and Associations | |||
::*Personal and Estate Records | |||
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*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.<ref> [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society]</ref> | |||
== Libraries == | == Libraries == | ||
'''Jersey Library'''<br> | '''Lord Coutanche Library'''<br> | ||
7 Pier Road<br> | |||
St Helier<br> | |||
Jersey JE2 4XW<br> | |||
<br> | |||
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 758314<br> | |||
Fax: +44 ( 0) 1534 888262<br> | |||
[http://societe-jersiaise.org/lord-coutanche-library '''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.<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 | St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WH<br> | ||
Jersey<br> | Channel Islands <br> | ||
<br> | |||
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 448701<br> | |||
*[https://www.gov.je/Leisure/Libraries/Pages/index.aspx '''Website'''] | |||
*[https://www.facebook.com/JerseyLibrary/ '''Facebook Page'''] | |||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
[https://www.jersey.com/things-to-do/attractions/arts-culture-museums/ '''Jersey Museums'''] | |||
== Record | == Record Office == | ||
'''Office of the Superintendent Registrar'''<br> | '''Office of the Superintendent Registrar'''<br> | ||
10 Royal Square<br> | 10 Royal Square<br> | ||
St. Helier | St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4WA<br> | ||
Jersey | |||
JE2 4WA<br> | |||
Telephone: 01534 441335<br> | Telephone: 01534 441335<br> | ||
Email: | Email: sir@gov.je<br> | ||
[https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/CustomerLocalServices/OfficeSuperintendentRegistrar/pages/home.aspx '''Website''']<br> | |||
[[Category:Jersey]] | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Jersey, Channel Islands]] | |||
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Archives
Jersey Heritage Archives
Clarence Road
St Helier
Jersey JE2 4JY
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 833300
Fax: +44 (0) 1534 833301
- Website
- Purchasing & subscriptions
- Jersey Archive Information Leaflets: Family History in Jersey
- Jersey Archive How To Guide
- 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:
- Civil BMD Registers
- Divorce, Adoption, and Family Matters
- Church Records for Church of England, Methodists and Independent Churches
- German Occupation Records
- German Occupation Registration Cards Information and images of over 30,000 Islanders who lived in Jersey during the Occupation.
- Public Records
- Wills and Testaments
- Royal Court Records
- Civil Parishes: Rates Lists, Electoral lists, Licenses, Welfare records and Honorary Police Records
- Census Records
- Education Department records
- Almanacs
- Militia Nominal Rolls and Attestation papers
- Records for Businesses, Societies and Associations
- Personal and Estate Records
- 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
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
Record Office
Office of the Superintendent Registrar
10 Royal Square
St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4WA
Telephone: 01534 441335
Email: sir@gov.je
Website