Family connections in 19th century St Helier - Jersey Views

Nicolas Wimbee died 1813 came from Mailly, Verdun during the Revolution married 1796 to Renee Mahe -1841 from St Aubin de Guerande. Their daughter Jane 1805-? married Julien Jouault. Jane's sister Sophie married Jean Nicolas Allain (wine merchant)

Julien Jouault 1805 - 1859 (1869?) came with his brothers and sisters from Granville, he owned small vessels that traded with England, France and Jersey bringing coal to Jersey & France from England, it would appear he left Jersey and returned to Granville around the time Victor Hugo was expelled. Several vessels owned in wifes name, Edward Gallichan or jointly.

Collas Jouault 1797 died after 1871 married to Berenice born 1793 Le Havre, merchant of shoes, glass, and tea at 53 King Street. JEP mentions that property was sold (1920's) by a Jouault to Napoleon Beghin.

Frederick Jouault 1811 - 1871 tinsmith lived in Peter Street.

Louis Jouault my Great Grandfather was the agent for London & South Western Railway in Granville and Jersey. His brother Ernest was also a shipping agent in Granville.

Louis married Clara Louisa daughter of auctioneer John Francis Lesbirel, there was a son my grandfather Jean Louis Jouault and a daughter Madelaine 1882 - 1933 died in a accident on L'Etacq Hill, married Joseph Riotteau son of a wealthy Granville merchant, two daughters Nicolle and Noelle, Nicolle was good friend and colleague of Christian Dior, Noelle had a jewelry shop in Place de la Vendome, Paris.

Jean Louis Jouault with Emile Rioutteau and Lucien Dior looked into improving boat and rail links with France and Paris at the start of the 20th century, a 100 years on the links still need improving!

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