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The Bailiwick of '''Guernsey''' (Norman: ''Bailliage de Guernesey'') is a British ''Crown Dependency'' off the coast of Normandy, [[France Genealogy|France]] in the [[Channel Islands Genealogy|Channel Islands]]. The islands were formerly under the control of '''Brittany''' and, later, '''Normandy''' and '''France'''. The Bailiwick of Guernsey was occupied by [[Germany Genealogy|German]] troops during World War II. The official language is English.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Guernsey," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernsey, accessed 29 April 2016.</ref> | The Bailiwick of '''Guernsey''' (Norman: ''Bailliage de Guernesey'') is a British ''Crown Dependency'' off the coast of Normandy, [[France Genealogy|France]] in the [[Channel Islands Genealogy|Channel Islands]]. The islands were formerly under the control of '''Brittany''' and, later, '''Normandy''' and '''France'''. The Bailiwick of Guernsey was occupied by [[Germany Genealogy|German]] troops during World War II. The official language is English.<ref name=":0">Wikipedia contributors, "Guernsey," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernsey, accessed 29 April 2016.</ref> | ||
== History of Parent Geographies == | |||
* Guernsey was part of the Duchy of Normandy until 1204 | |||
* 1204: Split from mainland Normandy and remained part of England | |||
* 1290: Channel Islands were divided administratively and Guernsey became part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey | |||
* 30 Jun 1940 - 9 May 1945: German occupation | |||
* As of 2023: Guernsey is administered as part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a self-governing dependency of the British Crown and not part of the United Kingdom.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==Getting Started == | ==Getting Started == | ||
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Guide to Guernsey ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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Country Information[edit | edit source]
The Bailiwick of Guernsey (Norman: Bailliage de Guernesey) is a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France in the Channel Islands. The islands were formerly under the control of Brittany and, later, Normandy and France. The Bailiwick of Guernsey was occupied by German troops during World War II. The official language is English.[1]
History of Parent Geographies[edit | edit source]
- Guernsey was part of the Duchy of Normandy until 1204
- 1204: Split from mainland Normandy and remained part of England
- 1290: Channel Islands were divided administratively and Guernsey became part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
- 30 Jun 1940 - 9 May 1945: German occupation
- As of 2023: Guernsey is administered as part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a self-governing dependency of the British Crown and not part of the United Kingdom.[1]
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with Guernsey ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with Guernsey research. |
Guernsey Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in Guernsey research.
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Guernsey, Channel Islands Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Guernsey.
Parishes[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Guernsey. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
As well as the island of Guernsey itself, the Bailiwick includes the islands of Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets.
The ten parishes of Guernsey are:
FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
- Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
- Historical Records
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia contributors, "Guernsey," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernsey, accessed 29 April 2016.