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	Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jersey was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1 May 1940, and was held until 9 May 1945, the end of World War II.
		Jersey Royal potatoes are the local variety of new potato, and the island is famous for its early crop of small potatoes from the south-facing côtils (steeply-sloping fields).
		Jersey is a member of the British-Irish Council, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jersey (2333 words)

	History of Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jersey lies in the Bay of Mont St Michel and is the largest of the Channel Islands.
		Jersey was divided and while the sympathy of islanders lay with Parliament the de Carterets held the island for the king.
		The first Methodist minister in Jersey was appointed in 1783, and John Wesley preached in Jersey in August 1789, his words being interpreted into the vernacular for the benefit of those from the country parishes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Jersey (1906 words)

	Written by Dave Juliano
		The Jersey Devil, the supposed mythical creature of the New Jersey Pinelands, has haunted New Jersey and the surrounding areas for the past 260 years.
		Bowen of Leeds point said, "The Jersey Devil was born in the Shrouds house at Leeds Point." 1 Another story that also placed the birth at Leeds Point said that a young girl fell in love with a British soldier during the Revolutionary War.
		The Jersey Devil's habit of being a forerunner to wars could be because of his possible demonic origins.
	www.the-jersey-devil.com /devilstory.html (2974 words)

	Jersey, Channel Islands
		One of the most renowned portrait painters of the day, a Jerseyman Sir John Millais, painted her and when the portrait, "A Jersey Lily", was first exhibited at The Royal Academy Lillie was already so famous that the picture had to be roped off to protect it from the crowds who flocked to view.
		Sir Walter Raleigh, who was governor of Jersey between 1600 and 1603, named it Elizabeth Castle, after his Queen, Elizabeth I. At first the fact that the castle was enclosed by the rising tide for seven out of every twelve hours was seen as an advantage.
		Elizabeth Castle was sold to the Jersey government in 1923 and apart from the period of German occupation during the Second World War its only use has been as a historical monument and more recently as a venue for civic marriages.
	jersey.typepad.com (1508 words)

	NJ History Outline
		Important to studying history is the land and location of events.
		While the settlers of New Jersey would not be considered to be terrific by today's standards, I think for their time period, they certainly were not as bad as most.
		Here in New Jersey, Seabrook Farms took advantage of the potential labor pool at the Japanese Internment camps and recruited people to voluntarily move here to live and work.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/nj/state/NJ-History.htm (1472 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Jersey Cattle
		The Jersey is one of the oldest dairy breeds, having been reported by authorities as being purebred for nearly six centuries.
		Jersey cows usually have an extreme weight range of between 800 and 1200 pounds, but medium-sized cows are usually preferred.
		Jersey bulls are known for having the least docile temperament of the common breeds of cattle.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/jersey (871 words)

	History of Jersey City, NJ
		On the 10th Nov. 1804, an act to incorporate the Associates of the Jersey Co. was passed by the legislature of the state, to whom the title by this time was conveyed.
		On the 28th Jan. 1820, an act to incorporate the City of Jersey, in the county of Bergen, was passed; under which, and the various supplements and amendments thereto since passed, this city has continued to this time.
		From the magnitude of the public works terminating at this point, Jersey City must fast increase in importance and population, being closely allied to New York, (distant one mile,) with which communication is had every 15 minutes, by a line of excellent ferry-boats, nowhere4surpassed.
	history.rays-place.com /nj/jersey-city-nj.htm (1568 words)

	Jersey History
		Jersey like the other Channel Islands, is steeped in history and discoveries in the 20th century have shown evidence of mankind dating back to 4000 BC (New Stone Age) when tribes, possibly from Spain moved here.
		Being so close to France, Jersey was invaded several times by the French over the ensuing centuries with possession of the island switching back and forth between the English and French six times.
		In the fifteenth century, Jersey was occupied by the French for seven years who took control of the castles, many of which had origins from Norman times.
	www.islandlife.org /history_jsy.htm (899 words)

	New Jersey: History
		In both Jerseys confusion resulting from the unwieldy number of landowners together with widespread resentment against authority caused the proprietors to surrender voluntarily their governmental powers to the crown in 1702, although they retained their land rights.
		East Jersey was dominated by Calvinism, implanted by Scottish and New England settlers, while in West Jersey the Quakers soon developed a landed aristocracy with strong political and economic influence.
		New Jersey was hard hit by recession in the early 1990s and the state suffered from overdevelopment, but increasing economic diversity had fueled a recovery by the decade's end.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0859954.html (1221 words)

	History of Jersey Island Cattle
		In a work of this kind it may be considered appropriate that a History of the Breed to which the work is devoted should be given.
		From the foregoing facts in their history, it is evident that the Jersey was evolved by careful and judicious breeding from selected specimens of such cattle as were taken to the island at the time it was taken possession of by the Normans.
		The foregoing is, perhaps, all there is of interest in the history of the Jersey on its native island, and we will now notice something of their introduction and history in this country.
	www.jersey.syd-fyn.dk /pike.htm (664 words)

	History of Jersey County, Illinois (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The captivating Jersey County lies Northeast of where the great Mississippi and Illinois Rivers meet.
		Jersey County was named after the state from which many of the early settlers emigrated-
		Present day Jersey County, a perfect blend of history and progress, is the proud home of over 20,000 people.
	www.jerseycounty.org /history.HTM (182 words)

	City of Jersey City - History of Jersey City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jersey City became the second largest city in the state in point of population.
		Jersey City was one of the greatest railroad terminals of the country, with no less than ten district railways and trunk lines terminating at its riverfront, opposite New York.
		Jersey City celebrates a manufacturing and transportation past of a shorefront filled with immense docks, basins, wharves, railyards, and warehouses.
	www.cityofjerseycity.com /history3.html (918 words)

	Jersey
		The Jersey census however, is fortunately available on microfilm at the PRO, although any indexes would probably only be available locally (the 1851, 1871 and 1891 Jersey census indexes have been published by the Channel Islands FHS, and 1881 is available on microfilm from the FFHS).
		Jersey patois is still spoken and a "French" pronunciation of place names may be more appropriate than an "English" one.
		From an old bulletin of the Société Jersiaise I discovered a complete history of the family (in French) with a tree, starting with Richard du Pray, whose son Charles settled in St Mary's in about 1555 and was appointed Prévôt of the parish in 1561.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/JBrannan/jersey.htm (3902 words)

	History: New Jersey Genealogy
		In addition to the Libraries' own New Jersey holdings, the collection includes the papers of the New Jersey Daughters of the American Revolution and the papers of the Genealogical Society of New Jersey.
		Family history centers are branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, the largest genealogical library in the world.
		Most New Jersey naturalization records are available from the office of the County Clerk in the county in which the naturalization was recorded.
	newark.rutgers.edu /~natalieb/gen.htm (5375 words)

	The New Jersey Historical Society
		One of New Jersey's most influential and controversial figures of the early 20th century is singer, actor, civil rights activist, scholar, athlete and author, Paul Robeson.
		Abbie Greiger was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1810.
		Based on the work of New Jersey commercial photographer William F. Cone, this exhibition explores the history of a city interpreted through the lens of a photographer hired to shoot images of the people, places and events of his era.
	www.jerseyhistory.org (1628 words)

	History Of Jersey City New Jersey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Peace was established February 9, 1674, and under the terms of the Treaty of Westminister, New Jersey was restored to England.
		On March 17, 1870, the Legislature granted a new charter for the consolidated City of Jersey City consisting of former Jersey City, Hudson County and the Town of Bergen.
		In 1961, Jersey City abandoned the Commission form of government and adopted Plan C under the Optional Municipal Charter Law (Chapter 210 of New Jersey Laws 1950).
	www.jerseycityonline.com /jc_history.htm (3247 words)

	Jersey Court Condominiums: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Jersey Court Condominiums are an excellent example of the Spanish Mission Style architecture.
		This should not be confused with the Spanish Colonial Revival Style that is represented by 218 Second Avenue, which is nearing the completion of its restoration.
		The restorative process that will bring the Jersey Court back to life will renew its historic past and prepare it for the next 80 years.
	www.jerseycondominiums.com /history (223 words)

	New Jersey county information for students
		Two of the best books for this project are You, New Jersey and the World and Colonial Histories: New Jersey, both by John T. Cunningham.
		Isle of Jersey, where Carteret had been Royal Governor when King Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, sought shelter on the 45 square mile island, during the English Civil War.
		The Duke of York, possessed of the Jerseys, Granted same to Sir George Carteret, who came from the Isle of Jersey.
	www.gti.net /mocolib1/kid/njhistory.html (312 words)

	BBC - Jersey - About Jersey
		For various reasons the use of the English language increased rapidly in the 19th century, and by 1900 English was the dominant language in St. Helier.
		La Société Jersiaise was formed in 1873 - their resolution was to study the history of the language and the island.
		However the tourist industry, the expansion of the Jersey economy and the influence of the English residents all contributed to the anglicisation of the island.
	www.bbc.co.uk /jersey/about_jersey/general_info/about_jerriais.shtml (402 words)

	City of Jersey City Municipal Information - History of Jersey City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The history of the time is replete with incidents of the heroism of the American forces and the poltroonery of the renegade refugees.
		As had been said before, the inhabitants of this part of New Jersey were in sympathy with the British and fearing that they might betray him to the enemy, Major Lee caused it to be announced that he was going on a foraging expedition.
		On August 19 1879, the citizens of Jersey City celebrated the centennial of the battle of Paulus Hook with appropriate ceremonies.
	www.cityofjerseycity.com /history2.html (4393 words)

	The New Jersey African American History Curriculum Guide: Grades 9 to 12
		Long overdue, the work is indeed exceptional in meaningfully placing for New Jersey high school educators and their students the history of fl Americans and fl New Jerseyans in the larger context of American history.
		As both students and teachers of African American history, we have found the preparation of this curriculum guide to be a labor of love.
		The breadth and depth of this story allow it to both stand alone and to be harnessed with the stories of Americans of other races and cultures, that is, similar odysseys that have been or remain to be told.
	www.njstatelib.org /NJ_Information/Digital_Collections/AAHCG (2518 words)

	History of Jersey Wahoos
		Nationally, the age group team is consistently ranked in the Top by ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association) while their Senior Team has placed tint the Top 10, on numerous occasions, at the Senior and Junior United States Swimming National Championships.
		Hence, the Jersey Wahoos came into existence after signing a long-term lease for use of the Sea Jays facility.
		Under his leadership, the history of Wahoos excellence continued as Sean Killion broke the American record in the 800-meter freestyle during Johns first summer at the 1987 USS Senior Nationals in Clovis, California.
	www.jerseywahoos.org /history.htm (1426 words)

	History - New Jersey, Kennedy Health System NJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		History - New Jersey, Kennedy Health System NJ To search for a specific phrase enclose that phrase in quotes.
		Kennedy's mission, to enhance the health status of the communities it serves, is further expanded through its educational commitment and affiliation with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
		In 1977, Kennedy became formally affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
	www.kennedyhealth.org /130.cfm (969 words)

	Dumont, New Jersey History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With Governor Pieter Stuyvesant's surrender of New Netherland in 1664, Britain gained control of the Dutch claims in New York and New Jersey.
		The colony was briefly recaptured by the Netherlands in 1673 in one of the Anglo-Dutch wars, but was restored to British control soon after in 1674.
		Today, the Old North Reformed Church remains Dumont's best source of history, retaining not only detailed written documents dating back to the eighteenth century, but also a wealth of physical artifacts displayed prominently throughout the church.
	www.dumont.us /history.html (699 words)

	Jersey City History - Jersey City Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Housed in a 10-story structure, the Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital was added to the complex in 1931.
		Though many buidings are closed, the hospital continues to serve the people of Jersey City.
		Hudson County, New Jersey is a place of many firsts - including genocide and slavery.
	www.jclandmarks.com /medicalcenter.shtml (301 words)

	New Jersey Auto Racing History @ New Jersey Racing News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		New Egypt speedway is the only dirt speedway in New Jersey that features both DIRT Modified and the World of Outlaw touring series races yearly.
		Trenton was one of New Jersey's first tracks built in 1900 as a 1/2-mile dirt track.
		NJ Woodbine was the first drag strip in New Jersey and was a 1/4-mile paved drag strip.
	www.njrn.com /njhistory.html (3209 words)

	New Jersey Poorhouse History
		The Morris County GenWeb site contains a page with excerpts from newspaper articles exploring the history of poor relief prior to the establishment of a poorhouse in 1837, the issue of what to do with the old almshouse cemetery in 1899, and the establishment of a separate children's home.
		We have just published a scan of a "broadside" (poster) of an 1840 report of the Poor-House Establishment of the Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey.
		This beautiful memorial (with individual names inscribed) is being dedicated in a ceremony to mark the re-interment of these remains in a beautiful cemetery.
	www.poorhousestory.com /poorhouses_in_new_jersey.htm (1840 words)

	Jersey City History - Frank Sinatra's Jersey City Connection
		Their Daughter Nancy Was Born In Jersey City (At Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, Of Course) On June 8th, 1940
		Sinatra's first stint as a radio singer was on the local station (WAAT) in Late 1936, a 15-minute show for which he earned 75 cents.
		It was from Jersey City that Sinatra commuted to the Rustic Cabin in Englewood.
	www.cityofjerseycity.org /sinatra.shtml (474 words)

	American Women's History: New Jersey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A Portrait of Eve: Towards a Social History of Black Women in the Hudson River Valley: A Preliminary Bibliographic Essay.
		New Paltz, N.Y.: Center for the Study of the African Presence in the Hudson River Valley, 1987.
		New Jersey Women's History [Ridgewood, NJ]: Women's Project of New Jersey, 2001-.
	www.mtsu.edu /~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-nj.html (137 words)

	Video Family History - New Jersey
		Preserve your family history on video for future generations!
		We will schedule up to 6 hours at your location which will include reviewing any pertinent information, photos, documents etc., to help you select the photos which will be the most appropriate for your video.
		We encourage you to select old family photos of occasions or moments or people which relate to the history of the family.
	www.generationsremembered.com /family_history_oral.htm (573 words)

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