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William Lees Bell

William Lees Bell

Male 1916 - 2007  (90 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Lees Bell was born on 22 Oct 1916 in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland (son of William Lees Bell and Janet Young McKay); died on 20 Mar 2007 in Casula, Sydney, NSW, Australia; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 917CED4EEAA744B19AD0FBC4104BB50D1414
    • Occupation: 1958; process worker
    • Residence: 1958, 68 Esme Avenue, Chester Hill, Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia
    • Occupation: 1963; process worker
    • Residence: 1963, 38 Reserve Road, Casula, New South Wales, Australia

    William married Eva Gwendoline Massey in 1945 in Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England. Eva was born on 2 Aug 1925; died on 9 Aug 1991; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Lees Bell was born on 29 Nov 1888 in Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland (son of William Lees Bell and Annie Goldie); died on 25 Jan 1960 in 22 Kirkwood Avenue, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 91820CEA7A834A48AD0028B9F1A2DB3ACE8C
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1891, Redding Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Redding Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 22 Oct 1916; locomotive fireman
    • Residence: 22 Oct 1916, Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 15 Aug 1919; locomotive fireman
    • Residence: 15 Aug 1919, Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 5 Nov 1937; railway engine driver
    • Occupation: 8 Nov 1941; locomotive engine driver
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1959; tobacconists shop assistant
    • Occupation: 24 Nov 1972; locomotive driver (deceased)
    • Occupation: 24 Apr 1987; locomotive driver (deceased)
    • Occupation: 21 Sep 1998; locomotive driver (deceased)

    William married Janet Young McKay on 30 Apr 1915 in The Manse, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Janet (daughter of Robert McKay and Elizabeth Proven) was born on 30 Jan 1895 in Avon Bridge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Jul 1967 in Falkirk Royal Infirmary, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Janet Young McKay was born on 30 Jan 1895 in Avon Bridge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Robert McKay and Elizabeth Proven); died on 21 Jul 1967 in Falkirk Royal Infirmary, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E91EE75A2EE7439B8BA13DAD4C96DC9DAC81

    Children:
    1. Robert William Lees Bell was born on 10 Aug 1915 in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 4 Jan 1984 in Milemark Hospital, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.
    2. 1. William Lees Bell was born on 22 Oct 1916 in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 20 Mar 2007 in Casula, Sydney, NSW, Australia; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington, New South Wales, Australia.
    3. Elizabeth Proven McKay Lees Bell was born on 9 Jun 1918 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 24 Apr 1987 in Falkirk Royal Infirmary, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    4. John McDonald Lees Bell was born on 15 Aug 1919 in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 20 Feb 1973 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    5. Annie Goldie Lees Bell was born in 1922 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 11 May 1995 in Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1995 in Winchburgh Cemetery, Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Janet Young McKay Bell was born on 20 Feb 1925 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died in 2007 in Penrith, NSW Australia.
    7. David Proven McKay Bell was born on 30 Jun 1926 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died in 1983 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
    8. George Dickson Bell was born in 1928 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died in 2005 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    9. Gordon Robertson Bell was born on 30 Jun 1935 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 21 Sep 1998 in 7 Pembroke Street, Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Lees Bell and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C85BE43EB797438386F0F8E2217F4B3BCF89
    • Occupation: 5 Apr 1891; railway guard
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1891, Redding Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    William married Annie Goldie. Annie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Annie Goldie and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B03D4633A821423AB2454C72AF980426D10E
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1891, Redding Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Redding Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 2. William Lees Bell was born on 29 Nov 1888 in Hillock, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 25 Jan 1960 in 22 Kirkwood Avenue, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

  3. 6.  Robert McKay was born in 1855 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John McKay and Agnes Meek); died on 7 Sep 1934 in Baldowrie Lodge, Kettins, Coupar Angus, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 030DEB15BAF546AE8B36314D4E73F7893378
    • Occupation: 4 Dec 1879; dock labourer
    • Residence: 4 Dec 1879, Snab, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 14 Dec 1879; dock labourer
    • Occupation: 1881; general labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Snab Village Tollhouse, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 15 Mar 1881; general labourer
    • Occupation: 21 Oct 1882; general labourer
    • Occupation: 6 May 1884; general labourer
    • Occupation: 11 Nov 1885; labourer
    • Occupation: 19 Dec 1887; forrester
    • Occupation: 1891; forrester
    • Residence: 1891, Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 8 May 1896; forrester
    • Occupation: 22 May 1896; forrester
    • Occupation: 24 Dec 1904; assistant forester
    • Residence: 24 Dec 1904, Peddies Toll, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 30 Dec 1904; forrester
    • Occupation: 31 Dec 1913; forrester
    • Occupation: 7 Sep 1934; forrester (retired)
    • Occupation: 4 May 1950; dock labourer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 27 Feb 1959; forester (deceased)

    Notes:

    Robert was the informant on the death of his wife Elizabeth Proven, and his daughter in 1896

    Robert was the informant on the death of his son, Alex, in 1900

    Robert was the informant on the death of his son, George, in 1904

    Informant on the death of Robert McKay, was his osn, also Robert



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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Dec 2012.
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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Dec 2012.
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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 31 Dec 2012.
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    Robert married Elizabeth Proven on 4 Dec 1879 in United Presbyterian Church Manse, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of David Proven and Elizabeth Neilson) was born in 1853 in Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 May 1896 in Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Proven was born in 1853 in Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of David Proven and Elizabeth Neilson); died on 22 May 1896 in Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0A9AE123CF624482AF1218AC657FEBD7CA7F
    • Residence: 1861, Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Toll House, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 4 Dec 1879, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Snab Village Tollhouse, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Proven was her husband Robert McKay

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at the wedding of Robert Mckay and Elizabeth Provenwere Alex McKay and Christina Young.

    Children:
    1. Jeannie McKay was born on 14 Dec 1879 in Grangepans, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 4 May 1950 in Dunmore Park, Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    2. John McKay was born on 15 Mar 1881 in Snab Toll, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 31 Oct 1918 in France & Flanders.
    3. Agnes McKay was born on 21 Oct 1882 in Snab Toll, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 27 Feb 1959 in 32 Boyd St, Lauriston, Falkirk, Scotland.
    4. David Proven McKay was born on 6 May 1884 in Snab Row, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 25 Sep 1915 in France & Flanders; was buried in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.
    5. George McKay was born on 11 Nov 1885 in Peddies Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Dec 1904 in Greenhill Station, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    6. Robert McKay was born on 19 Dec 1887 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 28 Feb 1941 in Baldowrie Lodge, Kettins, Angus, Scotland.
    7. Alex McKay was born on 2 Sep 1890 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 27 Jan 1900 in Avon Bridge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. 3. Janet Young McKay was born on 30 Jan 1895 in Avon Bridge, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Jul 1967 in Falkirk Royal Infirmary, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    9. Unnamed McKay was born on 8 May 1896 in Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 8 May 1896 in Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John McKay and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A97C7A14C5BD407081B42C32710BC9A86564
    • Occupation: 4 Dec 1879; labourer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 7 Sep 1934; general labourer (deceased)

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Dec 2012.
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    John married Agnes Meek. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Agnes Meek and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7C9CCF8C4F984664B5C91B06FD392A0003A8

    Children:
    1. 6. Robert McKay was born in 1855 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 7 Sep 1934 in Baldowrie Lodge, Kettins, Coupar Angus, Scotland.

  3. 14.  David Proven was born in 1827 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (son of George Proven and Janet Aitken); died on 28 Dec 1898 in Somerville Cottage, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3CFCFA5F7A814EF3A0852467E5384B684D95
    • Occupation: 16 Jul 1855; agricultural labourer
    • Occupation: 25 Sep 1857; agricultural labourer
    • Occupation: 7 Aug 1860; agricultural labourer
    • Occupation: 1861; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 19 Jan 1864; labourer
    • Occupation: 19 Jan 1866; Agricultural Labourer
    • Occupation: 1871; Quarry Contractor
    • Residence: 1871, Toll House, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1874; Publican
    • Occupation: 4 Dec 1879; spirit merchant
    • Occupation: 1881; Spirit Dealer
    • Residence: 1881, North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 26 Jan 1887; spirit merchant
    • Occupation: 1891; Spirit Merchant
    • Residence: 1891, North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Oct 1894; spirit merchant
    • Occupation: 22 May 1896; publican (retired)
    • Occupation: 28 Dec 1898; Contractor
    • Occupation: 22 Apr 1923; spirit merchant (deceased)
    • Occupation: 12 Nov 1927; Agricultural Labourer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 25 Dec 1940; spirirt merchant (deceased)

    Notes:

    The IGI gives his place of birth as Torphichen but 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891 Censi gives Kirkliston

    David was the informant on the death of his daughter, Isabella,in 1864

    David was the informant on the death of his son in law, James Bell, in 1896.

    The informant on the death of David Proven was his grandson James Bell

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 24 Dec 2012.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 28 Dec 2012.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 30 Dec 2012.
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    David married Elizabeth Neilson on 16 Nov 1851 in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth was born in 1829 in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 12 Oct 1902 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth Neilson was born in 1829 in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 12 Oct 1902 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 97A7211CE166498D8336871618264E39B301
    • Residence: 1861, Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Toll House, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, Lauriel Cottage, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth Proven was born in 1853 in Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 May 1896 in Avonbridge Toll, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Janet Proven was born on 16 Jul 1855 in Merrilees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 25 Dec 1940 in Laurel Bank, Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Mary Proven was born on 25 Sep 1857 in Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 Apr 1923 in 6 Cambrdige St, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Isabella Fram Proven was born on 7 Aug 1860 in Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Jan 1864 in Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. Georgina Proven was born on 18 Aug 1862 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    6. George Proven was born on 19 Jan 1866 in Merrelees, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Nov 1927 in 43 Dudley Crescent, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.


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