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Independent Islands => Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark => Topic started by: davethepost on Monday 12 November 12 23:10 GMT (UK)

Title: immigration to Jersey
Post by: davethepost on Monday 12 November 12 23:10 GMT (UK)

Just a general query. I have a lot of relatives who move from the South coast to Jersey in the Early to Mid 1800s. Was there a large movement at that time, Was there a reason and does anyone know of a book on the subject. They seem to be tradesmen, Butcher, Blacksmith etc.

Title: Re: immigration to Jersey
Post by: sandra63 on Sunday 18 November 12 22:32 GMT (UK)

Hi, that's an interesting query, I'm researching the lines of my husbands families and note that they also came to the iIsland from the UK, some coming from the South coast. I know that there's was a lot of building work going on during that time in St. Helier (the Westaway family were big in the building industry then) as I live in the Island I will see what I can find out for you. 

Best regards
Sandra