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'Unique' contract from 1397 returned to Jersey
A family contract dating back to the 14th Century has become one of the earliest records held in Jersey's public archives. The de Gruchy-Pallot family papers were transferred to the archive at the family's request from the University of Alberta in Canada. The collection, which documents the life of Charles and Annie Pallot (née Giffard) and their six children, includes an inheritance contract that has been dated to 1397. Jersey Heritage archivist Jane de Gruchy, who is also a distant relative of the family, said: "We are absolutely delighted that this unique and important family collection has returned home to Jersey after so many years." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Jersey Heritage said the collection first came to its attention when Herb Reynolds, a Canadian descendant of the Pallots, contacted the archive last year. His family had emigrated to Canada with a number of documents relating to the Pallot, de Gruchy and Giffard families in Jersey. In the 1970s they were donated to the University of Alberta alongside more recent family material relating to Canada. Other highlights from the collection include the 1502 will of Mathieu de Gruchy of Trinity, records relating to Adèle Haarseth, nee Pallot, from her military nursing career, a biography of the three Pallot brothers' time as pioneer settlers in Canada in the 1900s and correspondence that gives a "vivid sense of the gathering of the clouds before the Second World War and the Occupation". Mr Reynolds said the family was encouraged to return the collection to the island after meeting Jersey historian Guy Dixon, who has researched the de Gruchy family. He said it led his family to understand their history and "ignited our interest in returning the records to Jersey where we feel they will be better cared for and appreciated". Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to New devices provide virtual tour for heritage site Heritage releases historical Jersey records Jersey Heritage
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Family archive 600 years old returns to Jersey
A collection of family papers which spans more than six centuries and three continents has been returned to Jersey. The de Gruchy-Pallot family archive, which includes documents dating back to 1397, was transferred from the University of Alberta at the request of the family and is now housed at Jersey Archive. The archive tells the story of Charles and Annie Pallot (née Giffard) and their six children, whose lives stretched from Jersey to Canada and Africa. Among the highlights is a 14th Century inheritance contract, now one of the oldest documents in the archive, and records of Adèle Haarseth (née Pallot), a decorated military nurse who served in the Anglo-Boer War and World War One. The collection is being catalogued by Jersey Heritage archivist Jane de Gruchy, a distant relative of the family. "We are absolutely delighted that this unique and important family collection has returned home to Jersey after so many years," she said. "On a personal note, I count myself very lucky to be working on some of the oldest known documents from my own family." The collection came to light when Canadian descendant Herb Reynolds contacted Jersey Heritage in 2024. "A chance online meeting with local historian Guy Dixon helped us understand our Jersey roots," Mr Reynolds said. "We're thrilled the documents are now where they belong and grateful to the team at Jersey Heritage for their dedication." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey The archive includes: A 1397 inheritance contract involving the de Gruchy family A 1502 Latin will of Mathieu de Gruchy Wartime medals and dispatches of Adèle Haarseth Letters from Jersey during the occupation Diaries and biographies of Pallot brothers who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900s The documents trace the family's rise and fall, from owning the grand Beau Désert estate in St Saviour to financial decline by the mid-20th Century. The sons emigrated to Canada, while the daughters remained in Jersey, contributing to education and healthcare. The de Gruchy-Pallot archive is now available to view at Jersey Archive and online. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Heritage releases historical Jersey records New devices provide virtual tour for heritage site Project aims to protect island's cultural identity Jersey Archive
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Hunter organizations in Nunavut are drafting a plan to protect traditional hunting areas.
There's a growing movement of hunters and trappers working to create Indigenous protected and conserved areas. Hunters in Rankin Inlet and Arviat are launching plans and consultations.
