Family archive 600 years old returns to Jersey from Canada
'Unique and important'
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."
The archive includes:A 1397 inheritance contract involving the de Gruchy familyA 1502 Latin will of Mathieu de GruchyWartime medals and dispatches of Adèle HaarsethLetters from Jersey during the occupationDiaries and biographies of Pallot brothers who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900sThe 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.
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