Yes but why would people go there while occupied by the German's?? Maybe they had no other choice!
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Once the Channel Islands were occupied by the Germans, there was absolutely no contact with the islands until 9/5/1945. It follows that nobody could travel there even if they wished to.
For all intents and purpose the Channel Islands were enemy territory and just like the majority of Europe, also occupied by Germany at the time, contact was lost until recaptured, or relieved, as the Channel Islands were after the German surrender.
Those people you have identified in Jersey had to have travelled there before the occupation.
merleyone
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Originally posted by tessie31082 View PostYes but why would people go there while occupied by the German's?? Maybe they had no other choice!Carolyn
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Researching: Luggs, Freeman - Cornwall; Dayman, Hobbs, Heard - Devon; Wilson, Miles - Northants; Brett, Everett, Clark, Allum - Herts/Essex
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This site says:
19th Century Onwards - Agricultural Workers
From the 1840s to the middle of the 20th century there was a steady flow of agricultural migrant workers from Brittany and Normandy to Jersey. At one stage it was estimated by the French Consul that there were 8000 French workers in Jersey. 2000 decided to settle in Jersey and many of todays Jersey population is descended from them.
Many of these agricultural labourers worked in the potato industry which began to develop in the early part of the 19th century. Serious blight in 1845 led to a 75% reduction in production but still it became the growth industry of the late 19 century at a time of general economic decline. Jersey found a market niche with the early potatoes that got to the English market before any others and which could command a premium. By 1900 half of all arable land in Jersey was taken by potatoes and exports peaked at 81,000 tonnes in 1907.
All those of non-British birth living in the Island were registered in 1920 and these registration cards include images and details of several thousand French immigrants. To find out more about your French ancestors who moved to Jersey and see if they have a registration card search our online catalogue and enter their name in the simple search box.
Carolyn
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Researching: Luggs, Freeman - Cornwall; Dayman, Hobbs, Heard - Devon; Wilson, Miles - Northants; Brett, Everett, Clark, Allum - Herts/Essex
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My grandfather used to grow tomatoes on his property “La Guillmetrie” prior to emigrating to Australia in 1925.
On arrival he bought a property and proceeded to grow toms here as his main summer crop. These toms were highly regarded by the locals. He obviously knew a thing about growing them.Whoever said Seek and Ye shall find was not a genealogist.
David
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Originally posted by grumpy View PostMy grandfather used to grow tomatoes on his property “La Guillmetrie” prior to emigrating to Australia in 1925.
On arrival he bought a property and proceeded to grow toms here as his main summer crop. These toms were highly regarded by the locals. He obviously knew a thing about growing them.Carolyn
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Researching: Luggs, Freeman - Cornwall; Dayman, Hobbs, Heard - Devon; Wilson, Miles - Northants; Brett, Everett, Clark, Allum - Herts/Essex
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I am uncertain, as most people of that age they were rather reticent of their activities, especially to grandchildren.
I certainly know how he grew things in Australia as my sister and myself were helpers in his market garden. Looking back
on those years makes me realise what a happy childhood we had, especially as the depression and its aftermath was in full swing at the time.Whoever said Seek and Ye shall find was not a genealogist.
David
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