David150
16-05-2012, 8:55 PM
SEXTON - JERSEY
Period 1714-1830
Can anyone help please with records and archives in Jersey during this period. I am seeking information about a George Sexton believed to be living in Jersey at about 1745-1770. In addition, a James Sexton who traveled frequently to Jersey at about 1800. Such persons may also have used the name McDonald and also had trading connections with St. Malo in France and Scottish Jacobite families living in France.
I have obtained information about a George Alexander Sexton who was resident some 100 years later and an Alexander Humboldt Sexton (below) but it is people using the name Sexton or McDonald in Jersey during the period 1745 to 1800 which is of particular interest.
Extract:
http://
jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/...h,+Dr&LIMIT=10
I expect you've seen the reference to GAS's will but in case you haven't - "Testament of George Alexander Sexton, Le Sommet, Vingtaine of Haut de Mont-au-Pretre, Minister of the New Church. Dated 23 April 1941. Bequeaths an oil painting of his father by James Ramsey Russell to the New Church Society, Glasgow; to Frederick Peak Sexton all scientific instruments and books written by the testator or his father; Swedenbourg's books to the library of the New Church; books on Yachting and Charts to the Royal CI Yacht Club and St Helier Yacht Club; remainder of possessions to the Trustees of the First Association of the New Church in Jersey. 1942".
http://
jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/...ander&LIMIT=10
This above relates to George Alexander Sexton. In addition I am interested in the connection between Swedenborg and Jersey during the late eighteenth century. As noted above, there was at that time a volume of books by Swedenborg in circulation on the island.
Finally, I am interested in any connections between the Chastanier, Gordon and de Lalande families with Jersey during the same period.
With thanks,
Period 1714-1830
Can anyone help please with records and archives in Jersey during this period. I am seeking information about a George Sexton believed to be living in Jersey at about 1745-1770. In addition, a James Sexton who traveled frequently to Jersey at about 1800. Such persons may also have used the name McDonald and also had trading connections with St. Malo in France and Scottish Jacobite families living in France.
I have obtained information about a George Alexander Sexton who was resident some 100 years later and an Alexander Humboldt Sexton (below) but it is people using the name Sexton or McDonald in Jersey during the period 1745 to 1800 which is of particular interest.
Extract:
http://
jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/...h,+Dr&LIMIT=10
I expect you've seen the reference to GAS's will but in case you haven't - "Testament of George Alexander Sexton, Le Sommet, Vingtaine of Haut de Mont-au-Pretre, Minister of the New Church. Dated 23 April 1941. Bequeaths an oil painting of his father by James Ramsey Russell to the New Church Society, Glasgow; to Frederick Peak Sexton all scientific instruments and books written by the testator or his father; Swedenbourg's books to the library of the New Church; books on Yachting and Charts to the Royal CI Yacht Club and St Helier Yacht Club; remainder of possessions to the Trustees of the First Association of the New Church in Jersey. 1942".
http://
jerseyheritagetrust.jeron.je/...ander&LIMIT=10
This above relates to George Alexander Sexton. In addition I am interested in the connection between Swedenborg and Jersey during the late eighteenth century. As noted above, there was at that time a volume of books by Swedenborg in circulation on the island.
Finally, I am interested in any connections between the Chastanier, Gordon and de Lalande families with Jersey during the same period.
With thanks,