One of the most useful sources of information when I am researching my Channel Island Ancestry is the population census … More
Category: Jersey
John Lozuet is born – 23 April 1866
On the 23rd April 1866, my great great grandfather was born. John Lozuet the son of Jean Louis Desire Lozué … More
100 years Anniversary of the Titanic
Today is the hundred year anniversary of the tragic sinking of the passenger liner RMS Titanic. As usual, when I … More
Mary DeFrance
According to the research myself and my friend Kelly have been doing, our ancestor, my great, great, great, great grandmother, … More
Isaac Davey marries Ellenora Goudge
One hundred and thirty six years ago today, on the 4th January 1876, my great great grandfather married Ellen Goudge. … More
Mystery family holiday photos from reader
A little while ago, a reader contacted me and said the following: “I recently purchased a photo album, which contained … More
British subjects are evacuated from Jersey to Germany
Sixty nine years ago today, on the 16th September 1942, many Jersey residents were evacuated and transferred to Germany. Last … More
Summerland Factory
At some point during my grandmothers teenage years she was employed at the Summerland Factory in Rouge Boullion, Jersey, Channel … More
Liberation Day
On the 9th May 1945 members of my family living in Jersey, Channel Islands, experienced something I have been fortunate … More
Muratti Final 1933
Seventy eight years ago today, on the 20th April 1933 my great grandmother Florence Anna Gallienne (sitting at the top) … More
