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Herbert William Bell, b 1892c in England

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Brian

Brian Report 23 Feb 2008 07:56

Seeking info on Herbert William Bell, born c1892 in England.

Married May Cave 27th July, 1920.

Arrived Autralia 3rd March, 1924 ....

Herbert is believed to be from a family of approx 11 children

Any info appreciated

Thanks

Brian

WayneTracey

WayneTracey Report 23 Feb 2008 08:05

Do you have any parent info on Herbert?

Brian

Brian Report 23 Feb 2008 10:49

Sorry Wayne ... it would fantastic if I did have parent's names

The only other info I can provide ... Herbert William Bell was from Kirston (not sure of spelling), Spalding at time of marriage to may Cave

May Cave was from Moulton, Lincolnshire

Best wises

Brian

WayneTracey

WayneTracey Report 25 Feb 2008 14:32

Brian found this for you....

Sorry it's taken it's time got huge problems here with getting onto certain sites...Grrr

Name: Mr Herbert BELL
Date of departure: 25 April 1924
Port of departure: London
Passenger destination port: Albany (King George Sound), Australia
Passenger destination: Albany (King George Sound), Australia

Age: 31
Marital Status: Married
Sex: Male
Occupation: Cowman
Passenger recorded on: Page 5 of 21


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The following people with the same last name travelled on this voyage: -

Herbert W BELL Page 5 of 21 View transcript

James BELL Page 15 of 21 View transcript

Mrs May BELL Page 5 of 21 View transcript

Violet M BELL Page 5 of 21 View transcript



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Ship: DEMOSTHENES
Official Number:129362
Master's name: Capt W J Williams
Steamship Line: The Aberdeen
Where bound: Australia, Australia
Square feet: 15991
Registered tonnage: 7034
Passengers on voyage: 650

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Name: Herbert W BELL
Date of departure: 25 April 1924
Port of departure: London
Passenger destination port: Albany (King George Sound), Australia
Passenger destination: Albany (King George Sound), Australia

Age: 6/12
Marital Status:
Sex: Male
Occupation: Nil
Passenger recorded on: Page 5 of 21

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Name: James BELL
Date of departure: 25 April 1924
Port of departure: London
Passenger destination port: Sydney, Australia
Passenger destination: Sydney, Australia

Age: 15
Marital Status:
Sex: Male
Occupation: Nil
Passenger recorded on: Page 15 of 21

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Name: Violet M BELL
Date of departure: 25 April 1924
Port of departure: London
Passenger destination port: Albany (King George Sound), Australia
Passenger destination: Albany (King George Sound), Australia

Age: 1
Marital Status:
Sex: Female
Occupation: Nil
Passenger recorded on: Page 5 of 21

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Name: Mrs May BELL
Date of departure: 25 April 1924
Port of departure: London
Passenger destination port: Albany (King George Sound), Australia
Passenger destination: Albany (King George Sound), Australia

Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
Sex: Female
Occupation: Hwife
Passenger recorded on: Page 5 of 21

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James altho listed as travelling with them he's not in the family list with Herbert, May, Violet & little Herbert.

The address next to May says Hinton Bucklegate, Boston.

Kerry

Kerry Report 22 Mar 2008 11:54

Herbert William Bell, born 1898, was my grandfather. My father carried the same name.
My informtion of May Cave goes back to 1813.
I do not have anything about my grandfather except for when I was a child.

Brian

Brian Report 22 Mar 2008 14:47

Hi Kerry

For me to see your tree you have to give me access from your end

Best wishes

Brian