26th October 1879
Canadian politician Isaac LeVesconte dies
Although born in Jersey – in St Aubin – Isaac LeVesconte made a name for himself in Nova Scotia, to which he emigrated aged 12. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1869, and remained for five years, representing Richmond for the Conservative Party.
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Other events that occured in October
St Helier is ablaze
- St Helier was on fire on after a warehouse caught light. Spectators arrived from all over Jersey by train to see the blaze.
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Victor Hugo leaves Jersey
- Victor Hugo settled in Jersey when he was exiled from France, but after criticising Queen Victoria he had to leave the island for Guernsey.
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The first train runs on the Jersey Railway
- The Jersey Railway Company, which owned a line between St Helier Weighbridge and Corbiere, ran its first services on 25 October 1870.
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Channel Islands’ king sails for the mainland
- William the Conqueror was already king of the Channel Islands, including Jersey, before he set sail for England.
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