William Bell1 
Male, Registry Number #138361, b. 1784, d. 19 June 1849
Last Edited=7 Nov 2005
William Bell was born in 1784.1 He was the son of Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse and Grizel Hamilton.1 He married Margaret Jane Craigie, daughter of John Craigie of Glendoick, in September 1809.1 He died on 19 June 1849.1
He held the office of Writer to the Signet (W.S.) in 1807.1 He was a Crown Agent.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of the City and County of Edinburgh.1
He had four other daughters, all of whom died unmarried.1
He held the office of Writer to the Signet (W.S.) in 1807.1 He was a Crown Agent.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of the City and County of Edinburgh.1
He had four other daughters, all of whom died unmarried.1
Children of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie
- Katherine Douglas Bell1
- Benjamin Bell1 b. 23 Jul 1810, d. 22 Aug 1840
- Grace Anne Bell1 b. 1813, d. Jul 1863
- John Craigie Bell1 b. 15 Mar 1815, d. 4 Dec 1850
- William Hamilton Bell+1 b. 27 Feb 1817, d. 2 Apr 1890
- Robert Bell+1 b. 18 Oct 1823, d. 24 Apr 1889
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Margaret Jane Craigie1
Female, Registry Number #138362
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
Margaret Jane Craigie is the daughter of John Craigie of Glendoick.1 She married William Bell, son of Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse and Grizel Hamilton, in September 1809.1
From September 1809, her married name became Bell.1
From September 1809, her married name became Bell.1
Children of Margaret Jane Craigie and William Bell
- Katherine Douglas Bell1
- Benjamin Bell1 b. 23 Jul 1810, d. 22 Aug 1840
- Grace Anne Bell1 b. 1813, d. Jul 1863
- John Craigie Bell1 b. 15 Mar 1815, d. 4 Dec 1850
- William Hamilton Bell+1 b. 27 Feb 1817, d. 2 Apr 1890
- Robert Bell+1 b. 18 Oct 1823, d. 24 Apr 1889
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
John Craigie of Glendoick1
Male, Registry Number #138363
Last Edited=28 Oct 2023
Children of John Craigie of Glendoick
- Margaret Jane Craigie+1
- unknown daughter Craigie+3
- Barbara Craigie+ b. c 1763, d. 13 Dec 1815
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
- [S9851] Rory Cunningham, “re: Cunningham Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 2 Oct 2023. Hereinafter cited as “re: Cunningham Family.”
Katherine Douglas Bell1
Female, Registry Number #138364
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
Katherine Douglas Bell is the daughter of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie.1
She was author of children’s books, under the name Cousin Kate.1
She was author of children’s books, under the name Cousin Kate.1
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Benjamin Bell1
Male, Registry Number #138365, b. 23 July 1810, d. 22 August 1840
Last Edited=7 Nov 2005
Benjamin Bell was born on 23 July 1810.1 He was the son of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie.1 He died on 22 August 1840 at age 30.1
He held the office of Writer to the Signet (W.S.)1
He held the office of Writer to the Signet (W.S.)1
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
John Craigie Bell1
Male, Registry Number #138366, b. 15 March 1815, d. 4 December 1850
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
John Craigie Bell was born on 15 March 1815.1 He was the son of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie.1 He died on 4 December 1850 at age 35, unmarried.1
He was a writer and legal practitioner.1
He was a writer and legal practitioner.1
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
William Hamilton Bell1
Male, Registry Number #138367, b. 27 February 1817, d. 2 April 1890
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
William Hamilton Bell was born on 27 February 1817.1 He was the son of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie.1 He married Barbara MacLaurin Monteath, daughter of Alexander Monteath of Duchally.1 He died on 2 April 1890 at age 73.1
He held the office of Circuit Clerk of the Justiciary.1
He held the office of Circuit Clerk of the Justiciary.1
Children of William Hamilton Bell and Barbara MacLaurin Monteath
- William Frederick Bell+1 b. Mar 1863
- Ellin Runcorn Bell1 b. 4 Nov 1864, d. 15 Dec 1935
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Barbara MacLaurin Monteath1
Female, Registry Number #138368, d. 29 October 1898
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
Barbara MacLaurin Monteath was the daughter of Alexander Monteath of Duchally.1 She married William Hamilton Bell, son of William Bell and Margaret Jane Craigie.1 She died on 29 October 1898.1
Her married name became Bell.1
Her married name became Bell.1
Children of Barbara MacLaurin Monteath and William Hamilton Bell
- William Frederick Bell+1 b. Mar 1863
- Ellin Runcorn Bell1 b. 4 Nov 1864, d. 15 Dec 1935
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Alexander Monteath of Duchally1
Male, Registry Number #138369
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
Child of Alexander Monteath of Duchally
- Barbara MacLaurin Monteath+1 d. 29 Oct 1898
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
William Frederick Bell1
Male, Registry Number #138370, b. March 1863
Last Edited=7 Jan 2005
William Frederick Bell was born in March 1863.1 He was the son of William Hamilton Bell and Barbara MacLaurin Monteath.1 He married Valerie Morant, daughter of Major George Francis Morant.1
He was Minister of the United Free Church at Ashkirk, Selkirkshire, ScotlandG.1
He was Minister of the United Free Church at Ashkirk, Selkirkshire, ScotlandG.1
Children of William Frederick Bell and Valerie Morant
- Valerie Hamilton Bell1
- Ivan Monteath Bell+1 b. 1 Jan 1906, d. 28 Jul 1977
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 332. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
