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Wednesday March 20th
Friday March 1st
Borrowed my mums photograph album found lovely photos of De La Hayes and Coutanches!!
Friday March 1st
Back row Percy Vallois groom Stephen Vallois.
bottom Adenina De La Haye bride Doris De La Haye Elizabeth Vallois (? Née Burton mother).
Wednesday February 27th
The Jersey Family History Festival at the Jersey Archive is just over a couple of weeks away, Friday 15-Sunday 17 March, and the talks, workshops and tours are booking up fast. This exciting weekend full to the seam with family history information will see French professional genealogist Sophie Boudarel coming to the Island to give tips on how to research your French family history as well as information about migration from France to the Island. These talks are not to be missed for those interested in family history. On top of that there will be a fascinating talk about pioneering woman doctor Lilian Grandin, workshops on how to use our Archives and Collections Online Catalogue, tips on house history, our Walkers sponsored 'What's her Street's Story?' talk on La Motte Street and Grosvenor Street, tips on how to look after your family documents, a starter course in Jerriais as well as tours into the strongroom to see some of our most spectacular and interesting documents. The full programme can be found here: https://www.jerseyheritage.org/whats-on/family-history-festival Book your places for talks by calling 833300 or emailing archives@jerseyheritage.org.
Tuesday February 19th
Tuesday January 22nd
David Le Maistre will talk about John A’Court: a country boy who went to Sea
Saturday January 19th
Missing ancestor James of the family of Francis Journeaux and Jean Pradie
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How can it be that a well-connected Irish bookbinder with a wife and seven daughters, and who worked for decades in the Victorian city of Cork just disappears in every historical record that could…Friday November 9th
It's the annual Christmas Party and will once again take the form of a quiz hosted by Stewart Hill.
THIS IS FOR CIFHS MEMBERS ONLY
Sunday October 7th
Would anyone know if this gentleman is wearing a postman’s uniform. This photo was taken in Jersey many years ago. The gentleman’s name is WILLIAM SPRINGATE, perhaps there are distant relatives of his in Jersey. Would love to find out, please comment if you have any suggestions, thanks.
Tuesday September 25th
