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The capital is '''St. Helier'''. In 2007 the population of Jersey was an estimated 91,321. | The capital is '''St. Helier'''. In 2007 the population of Jersey was an estimated 91,321. | ||
| − | Together with the Bailiwick of [[Guernsey|Guernsey]] it forms the '''[[Channel Islands|Channel Islands]]'''. Jersey is part of neither the [[United Kingdom]] nor the European Union. | + | Together with the Bailiwick of [[Guernsey|Guernsey]] it forms the '''[[Channel Islands|Channel Islands]]'''. Jersey is part of neither the [[United Kingdom]] nor the European Union. |
== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
Jersey is divided into twelve parishes. All have access to the sea and are named after the saints to whom their ancient parish churches are dedicated: | Jersey is divided into twelve parishes. All have access to the sea and are named after the saints to whom their ancient parish churches are dedicated: | ||
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These parishes are further divided into ''vingtaines'' (or, in the case of St. Ouen, ''cueillettes''). | These parishes are further divided into ''vingtaines'' (or, in the case of St. Ouen, ''cueillettes''). | ||
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*The famous actress and socialite '''Lillie Langtry''' (1853-1929) was born at '''St Saviour''' where her father was the Dean. She is buried in St Saviour's churchyard. | *The famous actress and socialite '''Lillie Langtry''' (1853-1929) was born at '''St Saviour''' where her father was the Dean. She is buried in St Saviour's churchyard. | ||
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*[[Jersey Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Jersey Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[Jersey Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | *[[Jersey Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | ||
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*[[Jersey Societies|Societies]] | *[[Jersey Societies|Societies]] | ||
*[[Jersey Taxation|Taxation]] | *[[Jersey Taxation|Taxation]] | ||
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*[http://www.channelislandshistory.com/ Channel Islands Family History Society] | *[http://www.channelislandshistory.com/ Channel Islands Family History Society] | ||
*[http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/archive.html Jersey Heritage Trust] | *[http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/archive.html Jersey Heritage Trust] | ||
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Revision as of 18:12, 26 March 2011
Getting started with Jersey researchThe States of Jersey is a British Crown dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the main island of Jersey, the states includes the nearly uninhabited islands of the Minquiers, Écréhous, the Pierres de Lecq and other rocks and reefs. Historically, the islands have been under the control of Brittany, Normandy and France. The government, the Assembly of the States of Jersey, came into existence in the 16th century but its origins go back to much earlier times. The capital is St. Helier. In 2007 the population of Jersey was an estimated 91,321. Together with the Bailiwick of Guernsey it forms the Channel Islands. Jersey is part of neither the United Kingdom nor the European Union. JurisdictionsJersey is divided into twelve parishes. All have access to the sea and are named after the saints to whom their ancient parish churches are dedicated:
These parishes are further divided into vingtaines (or, in the case of St. Ouen, cueillettes). Research Tools
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