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Re: Guernsey 1940

essexclark — 2013-05-14 04:09:17Z

What was her name and was it her birth name or adoptive name? Have you tried looking for her on the English birth index. Her parents may have been from Guernsey, but they may have evacuated and she was born in England. Most of the ones I know of still called themselves Guerns (Guernsey) even though they were born in England during the evacuation.

Re: Guernsey 1940

1_gsygirl — 2013-05-13 07:12:21Z

people wouldn't have been able to get out of the island in 1940. when the island was occupied ..there could be a possibility of inter island adoption with Jersey , this was still happening not so long ago..

Guernsey 1940

emmajelane — 2013-05-10 13:05:01Z

I am looking for records dating back to 1940 for births on Guernsey, Channel Islands. I have a birth date for a relative of November 1940, she was adopted soon after and raised in England. She was adopted in England before the end of German occupation. We can't find any records in Guernsey relating to her, and I probably think this was because her name was changed. Also, how would it have been possible for her to leave Guernsey when the only evacuation I can find was in June 1940.

Frank Tolcher

newstead — 2013-04-30 00:54:06Z

Is anyone able to tell me the spouse of Frank Tolcher born 1908 Guernsey. Parents were Francois and Elsie May.
Thank you

Frank Tolcher

newstead — 2013-04-30 00:54:04Z

Is anyone able to tell me the spouse of Frank Tolcher born 1908 Guernsey. Parents were Francois and Elsie May.
Thank you

Frank Tolcher

newstead — 2013-04-30 00:51:04Z

Can anyone tell me who Frank tolcher( born 1908 son of Francois and Elsie May) married. Thank you

Frank Tolcher

newstead — 2013-04-30 00:51:01Z

Can anyone tell me who Frank tolcher( born 1908 son of Francois and Elsie May) married. Thank you

Re: Florence Isobel Simon - Help

xxgaynsxx — 2013-04-18 18:33:41Z

Hi Gerry,
Thank you for replying. I have requested to join the group on FB.
Kind regards, Gaynor

Re: Florence Isobel Simon - Help

GERRYASHPLANT — 2013-04-18 16:53:20Z

Hi I think you are related to me. Flo was my mothers cousin and Paul was my mothers uncle. Please see facebook page we have set up in the name of Ada Rachel simon which would have been flo's grandmother and Yves Marie Simon. Please send a request on Face book and jin in building the fa,ily tree with best regards Gerry Ashplant

FB - Ada Rachel Simon Descendants

Re: Are there immigration records for Guernsey?

stonedecroze — 2013-04-18 12:02:24Z

There is a "Strangers Register" held at the Island Archives, whit copies of the index also held by the Priaulx library and the Family History section of la Sicietie Guernesais. It date from about 1890 to 1912 and is confined to those that did not own their homes or paid less than 3s and 6d. a week rent. It is by no means a complete register, but if your people are registered there is quite a lot of information in regard to origins.

Tolchers

newstead — 2013-04-17 09:04:25Z

Does anyone know what happened to William henry Tolcher and Charles William Tolcher. Brothers both born St Sampsons. William was married to Emma Cherry, Both may have had connection with Salvation Army.

1812 privateer Earl St.Vincent

Dunroots — 2013-04-15 13:46:23Z

The above privateer has Guernsey connections - there is the crew agreement and the 52 members of her crew listed here
www.1812privateers.org

Marie COHU

jax2366 — 2013-04-11 10:55:18Z

Hey all!

I'm looking for any information on Marie Cohu,

Born 1730 in Catel, Guernsey. She married a James Rouget, and they had a son, Thomas Edward Rouget. She passed away in 1782.

I'm trying to find out who her parents were in the Cohu family.

Any and all help appreciated!

Re: Palmer's of St Peter's Port Guernsey or St Anne's Alderney

wvsl — 2013-04-06 13:29:26Z

Interesting to note that in the 1841 census,(Gatney Esplanade, St. Peter Port) Elizabeth is named Bowden and not Palmer - any relevance as to where marriage might have occurred? - or just someone completing the census incorrectly...?

Re: Thomas Ogier, 1841 census

LynJ84 — 2013-04-01 03:15:43Z

No doubt it would be Jehan in Guernsey but as François GEHAN was born in France that is how it is spelt there.
Thanks for info.

Illegitimate Sweet child

djclairedj — 2013-03-21 18:25:03Z

I am researching my late grandfather's history and family tree. It is a longshot but I am trying to find out who his father may have been. Here is the information I know about him:
His mother was NELLIE GERTRUDE SWEET never married.
She had a partner FRANK EDWARD SMITH with whom she had at least one child, Frank Edward (Jr). This child went on to join the Marines in the 1940's.
In the Guernsey 1911 census, Nellie was listed as living at No. 2 Pont Renier Cottage with her mother and father- William Sweet and Elizabeth nee Ring. They came from Meriott in Somerset as did a lot of farmers around the 1880's and settled in Guernsey having around 10 children including Nellie.
I discovered that in 1912 Nellie became pregnant and was sent away to London to a house called Home of Hope in St Pancras, London where unmarried mothers were cared for and came to give birth. I have no idea who funded this charity or how she came to know of it.
At the time she got pregnant she was working as a domestic servant for someone unknown in the Village du Putron. It is very possible she was working for someone in the du Putron family because after the WW2 her son came to rent a house from Edwin O. de Putron- Pierre Percee House in Prince Albert. Edwin died in 1944.
I am trying to find out therefore who fathered my grandfather- Frederick Charles Sweet who was born March 1913!
it is a longshot but may be some of the details may jog someone's memory somehow.

Palmer's of St Peter's Port Guernsey or St Anne's Alderney

alrees61 — 2013-03-17 15:38:17Z

The following information I would like verified but don't know where to begin as records from Guernsey are not available online.

The following children were born in Guernsey in the St Peter's Port area of Guernsey and possibly St Anne's Port of Alderney. The parents are Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer nee Bowden and both were born in England. It is not known if they were married in England or did this in Guernsey.

Frederick Palmer born 1829
Thomas Palmer born 1830
Matilda Palmer born 1834
Samuel Palmer born 1838
William Henry Palmer born 1841
Henry Palmer born 1844

Any information would be received gratefully and fee given for any documentation (within reason).

With regards

Alun

Re: Thomas Ogier, Guernsey census 1841.

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-16 17:55:04Z

NEAREST

Name: Thos Ogier
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Gender: Male
Where born: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Civil parish: The Câtel
County/Island: Guernsey
Country: Channel Islands
Registration district: Guernsey
Sub-registration district: Guernsey
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Name: Mary Ogier
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Gender: Female
Where born: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Re: Thomas Ogier, 1841 census

1_gsygirl — 2013-03-15 08:39:05Z

the name in Guernsey , would be spelt Jehan..I think..have never seen it spelt Gehan...

Creber Family from Guernsey

jbarker160 — 2013-03-14 06:16:33Z

My wife is a descendant of Amos Creber and Emma Niles and I would like to make contacts with a descendant living in Guernsey as I am trying to find information relating to there deaths etc.

Lawler of Guernsey

newstead — 2013-03-10 07:41:02Z

Looking for any descendants of James lawler and Mary Roach.
Both born in Ireland but died in Guernsey.

Re: William Palmer in Guernsey

alrees61 — 2013-03-09 19:23:13Z

Hi Tina

We have communicated before and I am still awaiting information from you via email. Alas it didn't arrive.

William Henry Palmer b1841 Guernsey d15 Apr 1896 Cardiff Glamorgan Wales. He married Selina Susan Stedwell b1842 Plymouth. They married in 1861 Cardiff Glamorgan Wales and they had 7 children. William and wife must have moved back to the Channel Islands as there first son, William H Palmer was b1866 Alderney.

His father is Thomas Palmer b1803 somewhere in England who married Elizabeth Bowden about 1829 and they had 6 known children. Their first child, Frederick Palmer was b1829 in St Peter's Port Guernsey Channel Islands.

I hope this helps.

Alun
alrees61@sky.com

Re: Thomas Ogier, 1841 census

LynJ84 — 2013-03-08 13:44:23Z

Hi Angus, I have Middletons/Gehans/Ogiers in my family tree.
Have been to Guernsey and church where Lucy Ogier was baptised. is this of interest to you?

Tolchers

newstead — 2013-03-04 07:58:42Z

parents----Edwin Thomas Tolcher and Susan Lock.
Looking for
William henry born 1878
Charles William bor 1880
george James born 1894.
William married Emma Cherry.
I think they were involved with Salvation Army at St sampsons.
Thank you

Re: Le Ruez/ Smale/ Bess Mitchell ship that sunk in 1921

frydayb — 2013-02-25 18:46:23Z

Are researching the same Bess Mitchell that my great uncle, William Henry Massey owned and was sunk off the south/east coast of Ireland in a gale on 7th November 1921?

Nicholas Adams -St.Peter Port

CampbellNZ — 2013-01-28 01:47:08Z

Nicholas, my g/grandfather, born 12 May 1857, son of Ann LeGet & Francis Adams, husband of Mary Ann nee McCoomb, was a house painter in Guernsey.
He lived in Guernsey & was listed in the 1881 C.I. census as a painter, from then on there has been no sign of him, there is no death record in Guernsey.
It seems he must have left the Channel Islands for parts unknown. Anyone having any information on just whereabouts Nicholas went, I would love to hear from you.

SEBIRE / ROBERTS

markrobertsdu — 2013-01-22 23:14:40Z

James Hedley Roberts born 1858 in Tavistock,Devon.Illigitimate son of Mary Roberts and James Sebire,shipbuider/merchant in St Peter Port,Guernsey,son of Peter Sebire.Does anyone have any further information on the ancestry of Mary R and James S.Hedley emigrated to South Australia,no trace of Mary can be found.Does the Sebire family know of Hedley's birth?

James Guille

rohwell493 — 2013-01-20 20:48:38Z

Can anyone confirm who James Guille, born in Guernsey, and a baliff, 1465-1538 was married to. And who her parents were? and any proof?

Re: William Valentine Harwood

1_cynthiablanton31 — 2013-01-13 19:15:53Z

William Slee m Fanny Fry_Georgina Letheren.1847-1906. George Slee m Dorcas Cornish.1822-?. Richard Slee m Ann Venn Green.1779-? John Slee m Joanna Earl. 1744-? William Slee m Elizabeth Brook. 1713. Holsworthy Slee ????? If I get any more I'll contact you.

Thomas guilbert

dom_buxton — 2013-01-12 10:35:20Z

Hi, I'm trying to find where a Thomas guilbert fits into our family. I know he was from guernsey, and the he was presented with a silver teapot for his services in the armed forces in 1853.

The male side of my family in guernsey had the family name le lacheur, and i have a few individuals Isaac (b.1811) and james (1841 - 1891)

Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dom

Re: Gauvey Family

icarusandysmith — 2012-12-02 08:46:04Z

Hi there, as gsy girl said, there are surnames Gauvain and Gavey here in Guernsey- and also Gavet, so I think Gauvey might be derived from any of these. They are well established names, all three still appear in the current telephone book. It may well be worth joining the Guernsey Family History group on facebook, I am a member- unfortunately I won't get to the Priaulx library for some time as I am about to undergo surgery, but someone on the site might have connections to that name. Good luck!

Re: Gauvey Family

1_gsygirl — 2012-12-01 02:49:58Z

contact Priaulx library in Guernsey for cetificates ..or check out Donkiedia .don't know if there is any info on Gavey..if you need to hire a genealogist..I know of one who has done research for me and comes highly recommended and is reasonable..there is also a site on Facebook Guernsey family history,. who may be able to help

Re: Gauvey Family

fmb1958 — 2012-11-28 02:53:37Z

Can you tell me how to locate information on the Gavey family on Guernsey? I will try that route. thank you for your response

Re: Gauvey Family

1_gsygirl — 2012-11-27 10:50:13Z

Might be spelt as Gavey in Guernsey ..but there is also a surname Gauvain...

Gauvey Family

fmb1958 — 2012-11-27 04:27:52Z

I am looking for any information on the Gauvey family that included my gggrandfather, James A. Gauvey, born March 1, 1832 on Guernsey Island. He immigrated to the United States about 1855. I know nothing else about his/my ancestors. Any info will be greatly appreciated. My email address is: freda_10_72179@yahoo.com

Re: Rabey family

pecker47 — 2012-10-31 19:55:46Z

I have Felicia Eunice Rabey b.Poplar 1865 who married Henry James Russell.
Her mother was Amelia/Emilia m.John b.1830 Guernsey.
HJR was a cousin of my Halliday family.
In 1911, Henry is boarding with the Legon family; his daughter, Lilias later m. Fred. Legon.
However, I can't find Felicia, & Henry states he's married i.e. not widowed.
Sue Bates

Roland Touzeau circa 1792

raleighm57 — 2012-10-26 20:46:05Z

I am seeking information about my ancestor, Roland Touzeau. I would especially like to know who his parents and grandparents were. He was recently married (spouse unknown to me)and living in Guernsey in 1792 at the home of a Capt. Lorray(sp?). I know only that he had a grandmother named Mary Touzeau and an uncle and cousin, both named Thomas Hartley. In a letter, GM Mary calls the cousin Tommy Hartley. I think Roland may have had a daughter named Elizabeth Touzeau who married Stephen Martin. Stephen and Elizabeth also had a son named Stephen Touzeau Martin who emigrated to the U.S. in 1872 and died in Nebraska.

Re: ROLLS /TOUZEAU

raleighm57 — 2012-10-26 02:25:29Z

Carol, I believe the tenant of Herm that you mentioned was my g-g-grandfather, Stephen Touzeau Martin (23/01/1820-02/12/1894). He was married to Anna Elizabeth Sachet and lived in Guernsey until he emigrated to the U.S. in 1872 with his son, Roland Touzeau Martin. I believe his father was named Stephen Martin and his mother was Elizabeth Touzeau. Elizabeth would have been born around 1800-ish.

Re: Please help me to find my family 'l Oiseleur

janettelepage — 2012-10-24 23:53:42Z

I have FB you. I knew your Mum

Hallett family in Guernsey Channel Islands

gillianeverett — 2012-10-17 03:48:48Z

Last seen in 1911 census, looking for descendants or relatives.
2 Bell Vue Terrace Rohais Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Augustus (Robert) Hallett 40 born Isle of Wight(birth reg 1872 Southampton)
Eva Hallett 40 nee Littlefield,
Thomas (George) Hallett 14 (1927 87 Hauteville St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Telephone directory)

Eliza Jane & Alice A McComb.

CampbellNZ — 2012-10-08 03:51:18Z

Eliza ,1864 & Alice, 1869 were born in Sydney,NSW. Australia.
Their parents, Robert William, Royal Navy, & Jane, nee Ruse emigrated to Australia in 1864 with Mary Ann & Thomas, then onto New Zealand in 1873 with 2 of their children Jane Elizabeth, born 1867,(Australia) & Thomas Richard, born abt. 1862, Dover,England.

After extensive searching of Australian records for Eliza & Alice nothing has been found. Did they go back to Guernsey, Channel Islands with their sister Mary Ann, born 1859, Dover,England or what became of them?.

Re: margaret abraham

icarusandysmith — 2012-09-25 07:34:04Z

The two adult Abraham couples that appear in the Guernsey census for 1841 were born in England and France respectively- unfortunately, it would be almost impossible to pin down any exact ethnicity, as the name Abraham is one that turns up in almost any European country, because generally the name has Jewish roots.

margaret abraham

calbookele — 2012-09-24 00:14:23Z

she was sent to australia in 1835 for man robbery.the convicts files i hve say she was very dark complextion?could she have been black or spainard or something else?

Re: elizabeth mary ann robert nee queree

susanlecornu — 2012-09-07 15:00:52Z

thank you
I think it is her she died in 1976 at the house no 2 les blanches cottage. thank you If you could I would be very grateful.
sue

Her niece is in jersey at the moment she is 84 she leaves on Thursday the 13th September
Elizabeth mother and father returned and left her in service in guernsey it seems impossible to do that to your 13 year old daughter but i suppose it was different times then.
thank you for any information
sue

Re: elizabeth mary ann robert nee queree

icarusandysmith — 2012-09-07 08:27:28Z

Hi Susan,

I see from the 1911 census that Elizabeth was born in St Helier Jersey, and was just married at the time to Malcolm John Robert and living and Havilland Farm, St Peter Port. Havilland farm is in Les Hubits, in a valley near the southern boundary of St Peter Port.
Your mention of Les Blanches Cottages is interesting as my Grandparents lived nearby- my father recalls a family living in one of the cottages and an older lady in another, but doesn't remember her name unfortunately. It is possible that his sister might recall the old lady so we will ask her when we can. If she has any knowledge of her I will pass it on.
Andy Smith

Re: elizabeth mary ann robert nee queree

susanlecornu — 2012-09-06 19:43:56Z

thank you I will try that
sue

Re: elizabeth mary ann robert nee queree

essexclark — 2012-09-06 03:57:46Z

If you don't get any response, try joining Guernsey Family History on Facebook. There are a number of people on the site that still live in Guernsey. Some may be able to look up some information for you at the Prialux.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Guernseygenealogy/

elizabeth mary ann robert nee queree

susanlecornu — 2012-09-05 20:38:20Z

I am looking for information on Elizabeth Mary Ann Robert nee queree. she was born on the 13th august 1888
she passed away in 1976 she lived at les blanches cottages les blanches st martins guernsey.

if you know anyone who might have information or you are a relative I would be very interested.
sue le Cornu.
she has two nieces and one nephew alive and they would like some information thank you

Re: Perrin - John born 1818 Guernsey moved to Australia

SHARIN_GILL — 2012-09-03 08:36:29Z

Hi Ian

If you are still searching for John Perrin, what information are you requiring, I will try to help if possible. I am also a direct descent of John Perrin, but there was a few John Perrins.

My email address is thisgirlisshaz@yahoo.com.au

Regards
Sharin

Re: Truss - Guernsey, Channel Islands

LeonieFreeman14 — 2012-08-27 07:02:24Z

Hello. Do not have birth certificate only dates. Amelie Marie is Marquand not Marqant. Amelie is the french form of Amelia I understand. Related through George's father's wife. Kind Regards,
Leonie.