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Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 24 Jan 2017 15:53

Did use below sometime ago, think jersey lily that used to be here mentioned it, not sure!, or, if it has anything!...

http://www.theislandwiki.org/index.php/Donkipedia

Chris :)

(Find My Past Newspapers have The Star mentioned on above, but only up to 1899)

Dea

Dea Report 24 Jan 2017 15:38

Hope they can help Dawn - let us know how you get on.

Dea x

Dawn

Dawn Report 24 Jan 2017 12:19

Thanks to you all. I have sent request to Priaulx Library and await a reply.
Many thanks to all.
Dawn

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 24 Jan 2017 09:39

Jersey would not have a memorial for a boy dying on Guernsey.

Dawn needs someone on Guernsey to check out the local paper.

Edit: this crossed with Dea's post.

Dea

Dea Report 24 Jan 2017 09:33

You could try this site:

http://www.priaulxlibrary.co.uk/collections/family-history



The Priaulx Library is Guernsey’s foremost centre for family history and genealogical research and holds research files for hundreds of local families. You'll be surprised at what you can find!

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The library's records include:

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Local newspapers from 1791 to the present day
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They would appear to hold old newspapers there which may contain details of the event.

You can contact a Librarian via the site who might be willing to do a look-up for you - It does look as though they may charge a fee for this service.

Dea x

Gillikins

Gillikins Report 24 Jan 2017 09:17

Is it worth writing to Samare Manor (Victorian gardens visitor place), grande route de st. Clements, on jersey?? There is a similar death memorialised in a tower there, but I don't remember the boys name or date of accident. I'm sure it was fairly common for such a dangerous occupation,
Hope you find the answer. G

Dawn

Dawn Report 22 Jan 2017 13:01

Hi
Does anyone have access to Channel Islands Death records? We have a Wilfred Horn born 1923 in St Annes Alderney. We know everything about the Horn Family and his family past and present. The family moved to Guernsey and we believe Wilfred died in an accident while collecting gulls eggs at the age of 13/14 in about 1936/37.
Can anyone help please.
Dawn