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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 Census Records, Wills and Testaments, Occupation Registration cards, Royal Court Records, Public Registry, Education Department records, Church Records for Church of England, Methodists and Independent Churches, Almanacs, rate Lists, Militia Nominal Rolls and Attestation papers. The Archive also holds records for Businesses, Societies and Associations, and 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. | 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 Census Records, Wills and Testaments, Occupation Registration cards, Royal Court Records, Public Registry, Education Department records, Church Records for Church of England, Methodists and Independent Churches, Almanacs, rate Lists, Militia Nominal Rolls and Attestation papers. The Archive also holds records for Businesses, Societies and Associations, and 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. | 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. | 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. | ||
Source: [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society] | |||
==Lord Coutanche Library== | |||
Address:<br> | |||
7 Pier Road<br> | |||
St Helier<br> | |||
Jersey JE2 4XW<br> | |||
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Tel: +44 (0) 1534 758314<br> | |||
Fax: +44 ( 0) 1534 888262<br> | |||
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Opening hours: Mon- Fri, 10am – 2pm<br> | |||
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Members only – Non members to request visit in writing.<br> | |||
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The Lord Coutanche Library is a local studies reference library at the Société Jersiaise. 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. | |||
Please consult our website for further details and for facilities for credit card payments. Parking is available in the nearby Pier Road multi-storey car park. | |||
Source: [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society] | |||
==Jersey Public Library== | |||
Address:<br> | |||
Halkett Place<br> | |||
St Helier<br> | |||
Jersey JE2 4WH<br> | |||
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Tel: +44 (0) 1534 448701<br> | |||
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Opening Hours:<br> | |||
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm;<br> | |||
Saturday 9:30am – 4pm<br> | |||
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The Reference Library holds microfilms of censuses and newspapers – microfilm readers must be booked, although it is usually possible to book time on arrival at the Library. They assist with general historical inquiries, but do not undertake family history research. Personal visits are preferred.Source: [https://jerseyfamilyhistory.org/sources-of-research/ Channel Islands Family History Society] | |||
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