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Antrim / Re: Allen Bell, b.1840/41 Crumlin, Co Antrim
« on: Monday 25 April 22 18:28 BST (UK)  »
Reply to Gilby post 648. Just a quick reply. It can be quite difficult to establish facts this far back in time. William Nicholls after his first wife Margaret Bell died, remarried and had a large family second time round. All that may be said is that there would be a half sister. I will look at my files later to see if there is any further information. I do know that Kilead cemetery was visited by people from the Bronte Society and William Nicholls grave is very visible in that graveyard. I am afraid I can be of little help

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Antrim / Re: Allen Bell, b.1840/41 Crumlin, Co Antrim
« on: Wednesday 13 April 22 13:18 BST (UK)  »
I am researching a Margaret Bell from Glenavy Co Antrim born 20/10/1784. She Married a William Nicholls from nearby Glenead. The had a large family including one son Arthur Bell Nicholls who was a minister in the Anglican Vhurch and married Charlotte Bronte. Margaret Bell’s brother was Allen Bell, who was headmaster of a boys school in Banagher Co.Offaly. He adopted his nephew already referred to Arthur Nicholls Bell. Anyone has knowledge of this particular family please? J. Keane

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