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trying to find Bell County Antrim

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Alexandrina

Alexandrina Report 26 Jan 2008 14:30

my 2xgreat grandfather i have just found out on his marriage certificate came from County Antrim he was born in 1821 as his marriage certificate states that he was 30 whwn he married in 1851in Scotland so when he came to Scotland i dont know can anyone tell me how to go about where he was born and how to find out when he came to Scotland regards Sandra

Jacky

Jacky Report 26 Jan 2008 14:32

hi sandra
what was his first name & does it give fathers name & ocupation on his marrige cert

jacky

Alexandrina

Alexandrina Report 2 Feb 2008 14:50

Hi Jackie I only have a marriage extract for him which states his name as James Bell and it is only through the census and his daughters birth certificate that i found out he came from County Antrim so i know its a long shot not having his parents names Regards Sandra