De Carteret

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This family, which originated on the nearby coast of Normandy, was undeniably the most important in Jersey over many centuries



Lucy de Carteret (1894- ) St Peter, daughter of George William and Lydia, nee Renouf, of Vale Farm, St Peter. She started nursing in 1917, four years after this photograph was taken, and served as a Red Cross nurse in England for the remainder of the Great War. In 1937 she married Jerseyman James Renouf Venement in Vancouver, Canada. She was 43 and he was 80. It was his second marriage.


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Later arms of de Carteret of Vinchelez de Bas
1976 stamp
1976 stamp

Origin of Surname

The name originates from the town of Carteret on the west coast of Normandy's Cotentin peninsula, but how the town came to have this name is less certain. It appears to originate from the same pre-10th century Old French root as the surname 'de Chatelet', meaning 'one who lives by the fort', or from a place of the same or similar spelling.

Similarly, An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import by William Arthur, published in New York in 1857, suggests that it is of Gaelic and Welsh origin and means the place or town of the castle.

Another researcher also suggests that name meant the dweller at or near the castle or fortified place, but adds that it was used as an occupational name for a carter, a transporter of goods, originally rendered in the Latin form carrum. The former would seem, by consensus, to be the most likely.

The name does not feature among the most numerous surnames in modern day Normandy.

Early records

The family was well established as an important land owner in the Cotentin peninsula by 1000 AD and later had a presence in Jersey, where it was also well established by the late 11th Century. The family built St Ouen's Manor, from which their influence rapidly spread out across the whole island. They were to become by far its most important family for centuries and brought fame and some controversy to their Island home of Jersey, with branches elsewhere in the British Isles, Europe and eventually America.

It was Sir Renaud de Carteret (b 1065 in Carteret), the first of several Seigneurs of St Ouen to have that Christian name, who is credited with taking the parish of Saint Ouen by sword and building the manor.

His line can be traced back to his great-grandfather, Guillaume l'Oiseleur de Carteret, who was born in Carteret around 960.

The name appears in the Extente of 1274 and two de Carterets are listed in the Jersey Chantry Certificate of 1550.


Variants

  • Carteray
  • Charteray
  • Carteres
  • Cartred
  • Katereck
  • Karteret
  • Quarteret
  • Malet de Carteret, a surname assumed by Malet descendants of the de Carterets of St Ouen's Manor

Accuracy of information

We have been aware since they were posted that some of the information in the family trees below disagrees with information on the de Carteret family's Cercle de Carteret website. Our trees have been thoroughly researched over a long period by de Carteret descendants around the world and are believed to be as accurate as any family information stretching back over such a long period can be. We would ask anyone who believes any of the information in our descendancies to be inaccurate to leave a note with the details, on the discussion section of the page in question, so that any discrepancies can be investigated further. We have already updated some of the trees following the receipt of reliable information and are always happy to do so.

Further updates were made during 2016, particularly in regard to the Vinchelez de Haut and Trinity branches. We continue to add and correct dates as and when time is available to research the 500-plus baptisms in the Jersey church registers.

There are more Jersey family trees in Jerripedia (over 3,200 at July 2024 after a major exercise to combine trees and remove duplicates) than anywhere else, and we take their accuracy very seriously. Hardly a week goes by when we are not adding new trees or editing existing ones. Anybody with any suggestions to make about alterations to the trees is invited to contact us by sending an email to editorial@jerripedia.org. Please use Jerripedia as the subject for your email.

Important marriages

It is the marriages between members of the de Carteret family and immigrants to Jersey from important families in Medieval Britain, that allows many islanders to trace their ancestry out of Jersey.


Family records


Family trees


A family pedigree drawn up by a de Carteret descendant in the 17th century was sold at auction in 2022 for over £7,000






Church records

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Family histories



St Ouen's Church plaque commemorating Midshipman Philip de Carteret, killed at the Battle of Jutland in World War One
de Carteret tomb



Société Jersiaise Library records




Great War service




Family wills




Burial records




Occupation records




World War 2 casualties



Emigrant to Canada


Family homes


  • In 1798 Philippe de Carteret announced the sale of his new house near Paul Mill, St Saviour, in the Gazette de l'Ile de Jersey
    In 1798 Philippe de Carteret announced the sale of his new house near Paul Mill, St Saviour, in the Gazette de l'Ile de Jersey
  • Charles de Carteret announced the sale by auction of his Mont a l'Abbe farmstead in Chronique de Jersey in 1824
    Charles de Carteret announced the sale by auction of his Mont a l'Abbe farmstead in Chronique de Jersey in 1824
  • Philippe de Carteret advertised Nos 2 and 4 Val Plaisant for sale in Chronique de Jersey in 1830
    Philippe de Carteret advertised Nos 2 and 4 Val Plaisant for sale in Chronique de Jersey in 1830
  • 1833 advert in L'Impartial for walled gardens in Val Plaisant
    1833 advert in L'Impartial for walled gardens in Val Plaisant
  • John Francis de Carteret advertised 85 Colomberie for sale in 1870
    John Francis de Carteret advertised 85 Colomberie for sale in 1870
  • Philippe de Carteret advertised the sale of two adjoining meadows near the Town Mill in February 1804
    Philippe de Carteret advertised the sale of two adjoining meadows near the Town Mill in February 1804
  • Two cottages near Vauxhall, built for Mr de Carteret and Mr Poingdestre, were offered for sale in ‘’Gazette de l’Ile de Jersey’’ in 1803
    Two cottages near Vauxhall, built for Mr de Carteret and Mr Poingdestre, were offered for sale in ‘’Gazette de l’Ile de Jersey’’ in 1803

Family album

Ministers and lay preachers of the Methodist French Circuit in 1867, including E de Carteret. The picture was taken by Asplet and Green a year after they set up in business at 18½ Beresford Street and also includes P Tourgis, Philippe Amy, P Le Gresley, Thomas J Desprès, Mr Ahier, Mr Benest, P Garnier, Mr Hamon, D Bisson, G Le Masurier, Abraham Pallot, J Syvret, P G Adair, G Skelton, T Binet, T Billot, Mr Vautier, P Norman, W Le Duc, T Lucas, H Collas and J Le Cornu

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  • John Dumaresq de Carteret (1857-1932) in Massachusetts, USA ...
    John Dumaresq de Carteret (1857-1932) in Massachusetts, USA ...
  • John's wife Mary Jane, nee Ellis
    John's wife Mary Jane, nee Ellis
  • Anna de Carteret
    Anna de Carteret
  • Lydia de Carteret and Mrs Grimwade in 1906
    Lydia de Carteret and Mrs Grimwade in 1906
  • George de Carteret
    George de Carteret
  • John de Carteret, Senator in the States in the 1980s
    John de Carteret, Senator in the States in the 1980s
  • An unknown Miss de Carteret photographed by Ernest Baudoux in the 19th century
    An unknown Miss de Carteret photographed by Ernest Baudoux in the 19th century
  • George de Carteret
    George de Carteret
  • Wedding of 1980s politician John de Carteret
    Wedding of 1980s politician John de Carteret
  • Lucy Ann de Carteret
    Lucy Ann de Carteret
  • George William de Carteret
    George William de Carteret
  • Eliza de Carteret, nee Le Feuvre ...
    Eliza de Carteret, nee Le Feuvre ...
  • ... and her husband George
    ... and her husband George
  • Cynthia de Carteret, known as Dawn
    Cynthia de Carteret, known as Dawn
  • Evangelist Philip John de Carteret
    Evangelist Philip John de Carteret
  • Amyss de Carteret with work colleagues Rene and Rita at Besco Laundry in 1942
    Amyss de Carteret with work colleagues Rene and Rita at Besco Laundry in 1942
  • De Carterets and Laurents - sorry, no more details available
    De Carterets and Laurents - sorry, no more details available
  • A card sent to Mrs Malet de Carteret, at Hillside, Beaumont, in 1923 from Jessie, on holiday in St Malo
    A card sent to Mrs Malet de Carteret, at Hillside, Beaumont, in 1923 from Jessie, on holiday in St Malo
  • Linda Baal, nee de Carteret
    Linda Baal, nee de Carteret
  • Donald de Carteret, with his sister Kathleen and his children Roger and Margaret. The photograph was taken by Kathleen's husband Ken Le Sueur
    Donald de Carteret, with his sister Kathleen and his children Roger and Margaret. The photograph was taken by Kathleen's husband Ken Le Sueur


Family businesses

  • 1950
    1950
  • Philippe John de Carteret farmed at Douet Farm, St John and advertised his bull's services in 1925 in the Chronique de Jersey
    Philippe John de Carteret farmed at Douet Farm, St John and advertised his bull's services in 1925 in the Chronique de Jersey


Family gravestones

Memorials to prominent members of the de Carteret family inside parish churches. In the top row, on the left, inside Holy Trinity, is a memorial to Edward de Carteret, Bailiff of Jersey, who died at the age of 64 in 1682. Usually known as Sir Edouard de Carteret, he was the first of two 17th century Bailiffs of that name. Why his name was anglicised on this memorial, which clearly dates from some time after his death, is not clear. It may be that it was erected as late as the 19th century, when it was fashionable to anclicise the given names of Jerseymen of previous eras

The picture on the right of the top row shows the memorial to Abraham de Carteret in St John's Church. He was a contemporary of Sir Edouard and Seigneur of St John when he died at the age of 31 in 1681.

On the left of the second row is a photograph of the memorial to Elie de Carteret, of St Ouen, in St Peter's Church. The Latin inscription shows that Elie, who is also found as Elias, died in 1640. The memorial also includes his wife, Elizabeth, nee Dumaresq

On the right is the St Ouen's Church memorial to Philippe de Carteret (1583-1643), Bailiff and Lieut-Governor, who famously died at Elizabeth Castle on 23 August 1643 having taken refuge there during the English Civil War. He was buried inside the castle, and his body was moved to St Ouen the following year

Click on any image to see a larger version. See the Jerripedia gravestone image collection page for more information about our gravestone photographs

  • Almorah cemetery
    Almorah cemetery
  • Trinity Church cemetery
    Trinity Church cemetery
  • Trinity Church cemetery
    Trinity Church cemetery
  • St Mary’s Church cemetery
    St Mary’s Church cemetery
  • St Mary’s Church cemetery
    St Mary’s Church cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
    Mont a l’Abbe cemetery
  • St John’s Church cemetery
    St John’s Church cemetery
  • St John’s Church cemetery
    St John’s Church cemetery
  • St John’s Church cemetery
    St John’s Church cemetery
  • St John’s Church cemetery
    St John’s Church cemetery
  • St John’s Church cemetery
    St John’s Church cemetery
  • St Ouen parish cemetery
    St Ouen parish cemetery
  • St Ouen parish cemetery
    St Ouen parish cemetery
  • St Ouen parish cemetery, Malet de Carteret
    St Ouen parish cemetery, Malet de Carteret
  • Philadelphie cemetery
    Philadelphie cemetery
  • Philadelphie cemetery
    Philadelphie cemetery
  • St Peter parish cemetery
    St Peter parish cemetery
  • St Peter parish cemetery
    St Peter parish cemetery
  • St Peter parish cemetery
    St Peter parish cemetery
  • St Peter parish cemetery
    St Peter parish cemetery
  • St Peter parish cemetery
    St Peter parish cemetery
  • Surville Cemetery
    Surville Cemetery
  • St Matthew’s, St Lawrence
    St Matthew’s, St Lawrence
  • St Lawrence
    St Lawrence
  • St Lawrence
    St Lawrence
  • St Lawrence
    St Lawrence
  • St Lawrence
    St Lawrence
  • St Lawrence
    St Lawrence
  • Charles de Carteret's memorial stone (1685) at Trinity Church
    Charles de Carteret's memorial stone (1685) at Trinity Church
  • Jane Mourant, nee de Carteret, St Lawrence
    Jane Mourant, nee de Carteret, St Lawrence
  • Rachel Mauger, nee de Carteret, St John
    Rachel Mauger, nee de Carteret, St John


Tips

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New records

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